Lifestyle and Health
Ali Akbar
Moosavi-Movahedi
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran,Tehran, Iran
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2014
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In today’s world, the issue of health is divided into different sections. The developed country is a healthy country and divided health into four sections which are physical health, mental health, social health, and spiritual health. Health is fundamentally related to lifestyle. Different elements of lifestyle such as nutrition, sport, social interaction, sleeping time, dental hygiene, education, worship, trade, misuse of cell phone, architecture, nature friendliness, environment, energy consumption, forgiveness, medicine consumption, etc. are the elements that guarantee health. For instance, Avicenna’s famous slogan that “our food should be our medicine” is a great word of wisdom. In today’s world, this slogan puts forward the important issues of nutraceutical and functional foods whose consumption prevent disease contraction. The other issue is sleeping time. Most people conceive that sleeping is only to get a rest. However, widely unknown that most of body detoxification as well as hormone and biomolecule synthesis take place while we are asleep. But sleeping at what time? The most appropriate time of sleeping for the abovementioned mechanisms to occur is certainly the time when UV radiation decreases or stops, i.e., after sunset till dawn. The youth, today stay up at night and sleep during the day. Hence, they are deprived of effective sleep to meet their physiological and biological needs and this can bring about various physical, mental and psychological problems. Another issue is the misuse of cell phones. Cell phone emissions in enclosed areas with short roofs together with emissions from other devices such as computers, TVs, and microwave ovens synergistically increasing harm the body and even cause damage to DNA which can lead to reproduction problems. Apparently, the average time for the intermittent use of cell phone in a day should not exceed 23 minutes for healthy people. This time is definitely less for the ill and depends on the type of illness. Therefore, lifestyle is an important element for the health of people and society and new lifestyles should be taught to people. It is; however, necessary that universities and scientific centers teach lifestyle for staying healthy to students and publicize their scientific achievements through the media.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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2014
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242419_19f6eaf34f694575501c5b1c420dc814.pdf
The Critical Size of Research Groups and It’s Study in Iran
Mitra
Pirhaghghi
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Ali Akbar
Saboury
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran,Tehran, Iran
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The critical size of research groups is one of the most important factors that affects on the quality of the research. Varied empirical studies show that the average output of a scientific research group is directly proportional to its size and there is linear relationship between the quantity and quality of the scientific research group. But recently simple, sociophysical, agent-based model was used. The model suggests a linear relationship between group research quality and group quantity up a certain limit. It further suggests that above this size, research quality no longer increases significantly with group quantity due to a tendency for large research groups to fragment. This certain limit is upper critical mass that varies according to the field. Statistical studies on life sciences and biomedical topics of Iranian scientific community showed that the size of these research groups are very low than upper critical mass and it is necessary to improve the quality of Ira nian research groups.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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2014
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242425_d58a9718f4d6acdccdfa64c3e046e852.pdf
The Role of Lifestyles in Diabetes Adjustment
Ali Akbar
Moosavi-Movahedi
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran,Tehran, Iran
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Mohammad
Behnam-Rad
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Fereshteh
Taghavi
Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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2014
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Recent extension of diabetes has never seen in its ancient hist ory. The interest of people to industrial urbanization, air, water and noise pollution, consumption of industrial and synthetic products instead of natural foods, meta-psychological pressures arising from social and environmental anomalies, undesirable economic competition, especially contemporary lifestyle with little physical activities and finally stay away from spirituality are main reasons for diabetes extension. It is worth mentioning that is not only the health of human organs but also the health and economy of societies are threatened severely by diabetes as a chronic and debilitating disease. However, it is impossible to modify all recent confounding factors in diabetes formation, but it seems that the simplest and easiest way to deal with diabetes is positive changes in lifestyles. Here in, the correct understandings of potent factors in lifestyle modification and rebound to healthy lifestyle have special significance in this procedure correction. In this study, we emphasis on a simple lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity, enjoyment of a healthy and appropriate diet with respect to the principles of traditional medicine, the strengthening of spiritual and virtue , avoiding from anxiety and psychic pressures and daily enough sleeping. It is clear that all of mentioned factors can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes surely.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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2014
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242444_66f5af0c3b902fbe7ced2ce664186784.pdf
The Industrial Policy in Some Countries and Iran
Abolfazl
Kiani-Bakhtiari
Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Technology in Iran
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Nima
Mokhtarzadeh
Management Department, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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2014
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Industrial Policy is one of the major issues of economic which has a theoretical history dating back to the eighteenth century. Industrial Policy” is a strategic effort to encourage the development and growth of the manufacturing sector of the economy. This paper reviews the evidence on emerging new trends in the sphere of industrial policy in some countries and IR. Iran. The extension of the industrial policy has been led to industrial revolution in all developed and developing countries. Interestingly, even the industrialized world; are following “new industrialization approaches”. Lack of policies in industry will disturb the balance of countries’ development. The global economic crisis provides the ground for revising all attitudes, theories and policies at service of industry. The development of industrial policy in Iran can also be realized through the programs and supreme development documents of the country will be highlighted in this research.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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2014
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242445_d0129ee383c0a62e61d1f0b09948c801.pdf
The Criteria of Environmental Technology
Mahnaz
Farmahini Farahani
University of Guilan, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Guilan, Iran.
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Abbas
Torkashvand
University of Guilan, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Guilan, Iran.
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Mohammad Reza
Faroughi
University of Guilan Faculty of Art and Architecture, Guilan, Iran.
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2014
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According to the growing trends of environmental damages caused by industry, the term “environmental technology” has turned to a key term in recent decades. Nevertheless, A clear definition of environmental technology and its criteria is not easy yet, while clear defenition makes it possible for manufacturers and engineers to compare and evaluate technologies from environmental perspective. Therefore, this research aims at providing clear categorizations, definitions and criteria for environmental technology. The current research follows a qualitative analysis, using library archives and resources. According to technology components, Pollution prevention procedures, Effective factors on pollution and production process, Environmental technology in this study is divided into two general categories of software ET and hardware ET. And They are taken place in the hierarchy including environmental management systems as software ET and technology assessment and monitoring, preventive technology, recycling technology, control technology, treatment technology as hardware ET. Finally, criteria of environmental technologies including resource protection, reduction of waste, energy and carbon are presented.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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2014
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242446_30efc96ca788e547e509f3898a67f9c3.pdf
Publish or Perish, But Not at Any Cost
Ali Akbar
Saboury
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran,Tehran, Iran
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Parvane
Eskandari
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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2014
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Increasing competition and culture of “publish or perish” at the academies of science, although can be the dynamics of scientific research in universities, may be in conflict with the objectivity and integrity of research, because it puts pressure on scientists to produce paper at any cost. One case of particular concern in line with the growing competition for research funding and academic positions, compounding with increased research misconducts to increase the number of articles. Research misconduct occurs when a duplicate publication of a manuscript or an augmented publication, plagiarism, or fabrication is committed. Research misconduct is international issue that undermines the foundations of science and would destabilize public confidence in the integrity of science and science will lose its potential benefits. Issues such as plagiarism and other forms of research misconducts cannot be ignored. Although scientists may endanger themselves for self-interests, however, publications and research communities as a whole cannot accept this risk. National laws, however, should be so that potentiate dynamic academic environment and encourage researchers to publish their findings in prestigious international scientific journals and serious legal actions should be taken against research misconducts of those incapable of doing research.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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2014
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242448_c05d19e48ced35b473b3f2e22ba9dccb.pdf
Study of the Venus Atmosphere
Roohollah
Lotfi
Abdor Rahman Sufi Razi Higher Education Institute, Zanjan, Iran.
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2014
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In this paper, the history of the evolution of the atmosphere of Venus and the factors affecting it is collected. The initial atmosphere of Venus is composed of hydrogen and helium gases. Weak gravity, heat from the proximity to the Sun and the greenhouse effect have provided escape of lighter gases in the atmosphere. Volcanic activity on the planet surface added other gases to the atmosphere, So today there is a different atmosphere than the initial atmosphere. Analysis of data obtained from measurements a European spacecraft Venus Express in 2006 showed the presence of clouds containing droplets of sulfuric acid. Extreme difference in temperature between the top and bottom layers of clouds is a factor for heat convection in the Hadley cell in the southern and northern hemisphere of Venus. Venus clouds reflect the sun’s radiant light and cause the warming of the planet by trapping infrared radiation emitted from the p lanet’s surface.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242449_66c8cf04b497511c903580d3472847c5.pdf
Bio-industry, Green Engineering and Economy
Yahya
Sefidbakht
Protein Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Velenjak, Tehran, Iran.
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2014
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Green chemistry and biotechnology are collection of physical, chemical and biological procedures in designing and applying raw materials in chemical, agricultural and industrial products to reduce consumption of natural sources and also to remove or prevent the accumulation of toxic and dangerous chemicals. The purpose of these technologies is to create alternative routes instead of the traditional industrial methods to minimize side effects on the environment. Economic growth and sustainable industry require safe and renewable resources. Biotechnology as an application of living systems and their molecular components in industry along with green chemistry methods could be promising fields in reducing the environmental pollutions, and consumption of raw materials leading to sustainable development without damaging the biological environment. In addition, new horizons provided by biomimetic approach can be useful to overcome the natural and artificial pollutions.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242452_ec14b8480793feda7d2f33b5fbc339b5.pdf
Biochemical Basis for the Benefits of Fasting
Jamshid
Davoodi
Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran Iran.
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Azadeh
Sarfallah
Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran Iran.
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2014
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Given the recent advancements on the effects of food intake on health, our understanding of nutritional behavior on human health has greatly expanded. Our body is adapted to prolonged hunger due to scarcity of food in a great portion of human history. Only in recent years has we had on demand access to food. Accordingly, continuous food consumption goes against the habit of starvation, which our body is accustomed to for tens of thousands of years. It is logical, therefore, to expect various pathological conditions rising from such a change in our feeding habit. On the contrary, fasting during Ramadan appears to be in complete agreement with our habit of prolonged food deprivation and thus should be beneficial to our health. Studies show that by increasing the intervals between two consecutive food intakes, which is best achieved during Ramadan, mammalian Target of Rapamycin pathway is inactivated leading to enhanced autophagy. Reduced mTOR activation slows aging, is beneficial to neurodegenerative conditions, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. This article is aimed at understanding possible mechanisms through which fasting can be beneficial to human health.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242455_7c77ea0f080e3e8242729477f7d76a85.pdf
Apple Therapy
Ali Akbar
Moosavi-Movahedi
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran,Tehran, Iran
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Parvane
Maghami
Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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2014
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Apple has medicinal properties as well as plenty of food properties. It is a tropical fruit tree in the rose family and there are several types as it is grown in most countries. People think that the treatment of diseases done by drug manufacturing laboratories but certainly, any laboratory in the world in terms of therapeutic value is not comparable to nature laboratory. The artificial agents cannot be compared to natural factors in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Apples contain sugar, fiber, and minerals such as calcium then it can be considered as a functional food. Doctors believe that apple can be calm nerves because of it contains vitamin B. One of the most apple products is apple vinegar that is rich in nutrients and makes it easy to digest. It was the most effective to decrease glucose, cholesterol and high blood pressure and it can help to prevent cancer. Today’s world of advanced technology combined with the growth rate increased environmental stress, the use of functional foods play an important role in the health of society. There has been an increasing appreciation and understanding of correlation between dietary apple and improved health in humans. The widespread and growing intake of apple and their rich phytochemical profile suggest their important potential to affect the health of the populations consuming them. Apple is rich source of phytochemicals, and epidemiological studies have linked the consumption of apples with reduced risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Apple has been found to have very strong antioxidant activity, inhibit cancer cell proliferation and lower cholesterol. The purpose of this paper is to review the most recent literature regarding the health benefits of apples and their phytochemical bioavailability and antioxidant behavior as well as miraculous signs and spiritual characterizations.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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2014
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242458_941ee5c04b0ce721d217e9930a7a702d.pdf
A New Biology for the 21st Century
Khosro
Khajeh
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Bahareh
Dabirmanesh
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Mina
Bahri
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Mahshid
Hosein zade Dehkordi
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Samira
Ranjbar
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Zahra Sadat
Rezaei Daryakenari
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Golnaz
Sadeghnezhad
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Mohammad
Salehi
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Hossein
Salehi-Sedeh
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Hamed
Ghadiri
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Fahimeh
Ghavamipour
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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New Biology is integration reintegration of the many sub-disciplines of biology. It is an integration of biology with physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and mathematics that will permit deeper understanding of biological systems, which will both lead to biology-based solutions to societal problems and also feedback to enrich the individual scientific disciplines that contribute new insights. We believe that the best way to capitalize on the unique opportunity presented by emerging capabilities in the life sciences is to undertake a bold national program to apply the New Biology to the solution of major societal problems in the areas of food, environment, energy and health. This report represents a collective effort of academic members, PhD students in Biochemistry for translation of the book entitled “New Biology for the 21st Century” during professional sessions and meetings at Tarbiat Modares University.
Science Cultivation
Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Iran (FAST-Iran)
2008-935X
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https://www.sciencecultivation.ir/article_242459_43e07e7d4ce87776fced32dc552ee479.pdf