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Dariush D. Farhud, MD, Ph.D., MG.
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Vol 9 No 1-4 (1980)
Articles
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This paper presents the current activities on radiation protection in Iran. According to the Atomic Energy Organization Law of Iran the radiological safety is ascribed to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (A E O I) and the Radiation Protection Department (R P D) is the responsible organ within AEOI. R P D since it's establishment in 1975, with the aim to ensure the protection of man and his environment against any harmful effects of radiations, has embarked on a national development and regulatory activity. The organization and the program of the R P D with an emphasis on the problems and achievements are described in this paper. The Iranian Radiation Protection Society and it's cooperation with the R P D for the dissemination of information and support for the educational institutions to cover the radiation protection topics are presented in this paper. It can be shown that countries envisaging institutions to cover the radiation protection topics are presented in this paper. It can be shown that countries envisaging to embark on a nuclear development have to start much earlier with a major educational and training activity for the personnel in radiological safety as well as other relevant fields.
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Corrosion of water and gas pipes is not desirable from the view point of health, economy and nuisances. There are many factors in soil which attack the metal pipes for corrosion. (Steel, Cast, Iron and Like). That is why the designer of metal pipes for conveyance of metal pipes for conveyance of water and gas should be aware of these factors and pay nutmost care in selection of pipes and protection facilities. The results of research and surveys in different areas of the world indicate that there are certain main soil factors such as resistivity of the soil, PH, Rodex, Podex, Sulfides, Moisture Content, Particle size and uniformity which affect the rate of corrosion. In this research the route of all main pipes within Tehran area is surveyed and mapped and in every 1 to 2 kilometer soil is sampled and analyzed for moisture content, sulfides, TDS, PH, and soil resistivity which are presented in table 1 and 2. Based on results, the soil of south and west side of Tehran is rather very corrosive to metals and the soil of north of Tehran comparatively has less corrosion effects.
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The water extract of Trigonella foenum graecum stem and leaves was tested for lethal activity against Hymenolepis nana, Syphacia obvelata, and Moniezia expansa. The plant extract demonstrated good anthelmintic activity in vitro which is directly related to the concentration of the extract used. The extract also prevents the formation of Ascaris larvae from the eggs of Ascaris lumbrico- ides (human). Department of Pharmacology and Department of Pathobiology, School of Medicine, Universety of Isfahan, Isfahan IRAN.
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While legumes are regarded as good sources of protein they may be poorly digested, so it is useful to determine their digestibility which would give a desirable objective in a breeding programme. In this respect two series of experiments were performed as follow: True digestibility of the nitrogen (TND) of cooked white haricot beans (phaseolus vulgaris) was measured by feeding it to rats at 20,40, and 80% levels in the diet, and 20% protein), for 10 days period. The animals used were 23 days and 63 days old. The results show TND at three mentioned dietary levels 80, 74, and 67 for young animals and 63, 55, and 51 for more mature animals. At the end of each experiment selected organs of rats dissected and weighed. The result indicated that length of small intestine was greater in bean fed rats. While heart and pancreas did not show any weight increment, liver's weight was 20% heavier in the 80% bean fed animals in comparison to non-protein and stock diet fed rats.
