Smart windows based on VO and WS monolayers.

Smart windows automatically adjust their properties to control infrared (IR) radiation which helps with saving energy by reducing the need for heating and cooling. In the current study, we use vanadium dioxide (VO), a phase change material that in temperatures above 68 °C behaves as a metal, to design smart windows. In its metallic phase, VO transmits less IR than would be expected from a smart window.

Association between polymorphisms and susceptibility to granulomatosis with polyangiitis.

Background: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is an autoimmune condition. This study evaluated the relationship between gene polymorphisms, specifically rs231775, rs5742909, and rs3087243, and the risk of developing GPA.

Materials And Methods: A case-control study was conducted with 217 participants, 102 individuals diagnosed with GPA, and 115 control subjects.

Dual-ribbon grating resonance modes: a survey based on diffraction orders.

Adjustable resonant peaks are necessary for high-precision photonic devices in biosensing, filtering, and optical communication. In this study, we focus on dual-ribbon two-dimensional gold gratings with varying periods and examine the Rayleigh conditions for different grating periods in detail to understand the excitation of resonance wavelengths. We demonstrate adjustable resonance behavior in an asymmetric dual-ribbon gold grating with periods ranging from 400 to 600 nm.

The association between primary Sjogren's syndrome and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), a chronic autoimmune condition, has been associated with an increased risk of several cancers. This study aims to delve into the relationship between pSS and the potential development of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) utilizing an in-depth systematic review and meta-analysis approach. To thoroughly explore the topic, we conducted a thorough examination of the literature, drawing from reputable databases such as ProQuest, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Google Scholar.

Data analysis on the three defect wavelengths of a MoS-based defective photonic crystal using machine learning.

To reduce the dimension of optoelectronic devices, recently, Molybdenum disulfide (MoS) monolayers with direct bandgap in the visible range are widely used in designing a variety of photonic devices. In these applications, adjustability of the working wavelength and bandwidth with optimum absorption value plays an important role. This work proposes a symmetric defective photonic crystal with three defects containing MoS monolayer to achieve triple narrowband defect modes with wavelength adjustability throughout the Photonic Band Gap (PBG) region, 560 to 680 nm.

Efficacy and safety of add-on Viola odorata L. in the treatment of COVID-19: A randomized double-blind controlled trial.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) due to the novel coronavirus has become the highest priority that threatens human health. This situation demands widespread vaccination and the innovation of new therapeutic methods. Despite drug discoveries, the need for approving new medicaments is felt because of adverse effects and lack of efficacy.

The association between different predictive biomarkers and mortality of COVID-19.

Background: Immunocompromised individuals are expected to be more prone to severe diseases and, subsequently, death. Genetic disorders and polymorphisms in genes involved in the immune system, such as human leukocyte antigen (HLA), inflammatory cytokines, and killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptors, can be involved in the immune system's response to various pathogens. In the current survey, the data were received from the world health organization, collected around the world.

MoS-based absorbers with whole visible spectrum coverage and high efficiency.

To design highly efficient and broadband nanometer-sized absorbers based on the atomically thin transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), we propose utilizing inclined gold gratings on MoS monolayer. In the case of gold gratings with zero inclination, coverage of the absorption spectrum in the entire visible range occurs between the values of 42% to 73%. Considerable increase in the absorbed light occurs by introducing 13 nm inclination to the gold gratings with equal values of the grating's period and width as 60 nm.

Photoconversion efficiency in atomically thin TMDC-based heterostructures.

Nowadays, two-dimensional materials such as graphene, phosphorene, and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) are widely employed in designing photovoltaic devices. Despite their atomically thin (AT) thicknesses, the high absorption of the TMDCs makes them a unique choice in designing solar absorptive heterostructures. In our exploration of finding the most efficient TMDC contacts for generating higher photocurrents, we carefully examined the physics behind the external and internal quantum efficiencies (EQEs and IQEs) of different AT heterostructures at the solar spectrum.

Efficacy of Persian medicine herbal formulations (capsules and decoction) compared to standard care in patients with COVID-19, a multicenter open-labeled, randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Persian medicine has recommended clinical experiences and proper herbal remedies for prevention and treatment of microbial infections and respiratory diseases. An open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter trial was conducted at five hospitals in Tehran and Isfahan provinces of Iran on 358 hospitalized adult patients. A total of 174 patients received standard care and 184 received herbal remedies (polyherbal decoction every 8 hr and two herbal capsules every 12 hr) plus standard care for 7 days.

PEAR1 polymorphisms as a prognostic factor in hemostasis and cardiovascular diseases.

Platelet Endothelial Aggregation Receptor (PEAR1), as a platelet receptor, plays a vital role in hemostasis. This receptor, by its extracellular part, causes platelet adhesion and consequently initiates platelet aggregation. Dysfunction of PEAR1 can disrupt platelet aggregation in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

Expression of Blood Cells Associated CD Markers and Cardiovascular Diseases: Clinical Applications in Prognosis.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of mortality worldwide. The results of various studies have shown that abnormality in the frequency and function of blood cells can be involved in CVD complications. In this review, we have focused on abnormalities in the expression of the CD (cluster of differentiation) markers of blood cells to assess the association of these abnormalities with CVD prognosis.

Flip-flops of natural killer cells in autoimmune diseases versus cancers: Immunologic axis.

Natural killer (NK) cells play an essential role in the immune response to infections, inflammations, and malignancies. Recent studies suggest that NK cell surface receptors and cytokines are the key points of the disease development and protection. We hypothesized that the interactions between NK cell receptors and targeted cells construct an eventual niche, and this niche has an eventual profile in various autoimmune diseases and cancers.

Au/NiFe/M(Au, MoS2, graphene) trilayer magnetoplasmonics DNA-hybridized sensors with high record of sensitivity.

The demonstration of biosensors based on the surface plasmon effect holds promise for future high-sensitive electrodeless biodetection. The combination of magnetic effects with surface plasmon waves brings additional freedom to improve sensitivity and signal selectivity. Stacking biosensors with two-dimensional (2-D) materials, e.

Vitamin D deficiency in patients with Behcet's disease.

Background: Behcet's disease is an autoimmune, recurrent and multisystem disease. Vitamin D has immunomodulator role in immune system. So that vitamin D deficiency was reported in some autoimmune diseases.

A comparison between the effect of oxytocin only and oxytocin plus propranolol on the labor (a double blind randomized trial).

Objective: The comparison between the effect of oxytocin alone or in combination with propranolol on labor.

Methods: A double blind randomized controlled trial was performed on 150 nulliparas with a gestational age of 39-41 weeks of pregnancy and a Bishop score of < or =5. In the first group (oxytocin group = 75), oxytocin alone was used for induction of labor.

Evaluation of the effect of extra-amniotic normal saline infusion alone or in combination with dexamethasone for the induction of labor.

Aim: To compare the effect of extra-amniotic normal saline solution infusion on its own, and in combination with dexamethasone on the ripening of the cervix and induction of labor.

Methods: A double-blind randomized clinical trial study was performed at Akbar Abadi Teaching Hospital in Tehran, Iran, between March 2002 and March 2003 on 84 pregnant women at a gestational age of 40 weeks or more, and with a Bishop score View Article and Find Full Text PDF