The metal-matrix composites/nano-composites (MMCs/MMNCs) reinforced with hard ceramic
particulates have received a tremendous attention due to their potential improvements in …

BACKGROUND Major depression or deterioration of previous mood disorders is a common
adverse consequence of coronary heart disease, heart failure, and cardiac revascularization …

Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI), which measures the
spontaneous fluctuations in the blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) signal, is increasingly …

… If we assume a well-bonded spherical reinforcement particle to the matrix, then the yield
strength of particles, σ p , can be represented by 1/2σ m , where σ m is the yield strength of matrix…

The Na superionic conductor (aka Nasicon, Na 1+x Zr 2 Si x P 3–x O 12 , where 0 ≤ x ≤ 3)
is one of the promising solid electrolyte materials used in advanced molten Na-based …

Early diagnosis and noninvasive detection of liver fibrosis and its heterogeneity remain as
major unmet medical needs for stopping further disease progression toward severe clinical …

Functional connectivity is widely used to study the coordination of activity between brain
regions over time. Functional connectivity in the default mode and task positive networks is …

… A small value for m results in improvement of sample entropy accuracy so in current study
the value of m was equal to 3. Based on the previous studies the threshold of r = 0.6 SD would …

Background: Satureja mutica (Lamiaceae) is an herbaceous plant which grows in North-West
of Iran. Oleanolic acid has been previously isolated from some Lamiaceae genus and …

Background: Given the importance of the role of depression in predicting the outcome of
cardiovascular disorders, current medications for treating depression, particularly selective …