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  1. Article ; Online: Niche Divergence at Intraspecific Level in the Hyrcanian Wood Frog, Rana pseudodalmatina

    Somaye Vaissi / Sahar Rezaei

    Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Vol

    A Phylogenetic, Climatic, and Environmental Survey

    2022  Volume 10

    Abstract: The role of ecological niche divergence in lineage speciation has recently stimulated the interest of evolutionary biologists and ecologists. Phylogenetic analysis has revealed that the Hyrcanian wood frog, Rana pseudodalmatina, has diverged into two ... ...

    Abstract The role of ecological niche divergence in lineage speciation has recently stimulated the interest of evolutionary biologists and ecologists. Phylogenetic analysis has revealed that the Hyrcanian wood frog, Rana pseudodalmatina, has diverged into two western and eastern regional clades (WRC and ERC) within the Hyrcanian forest. The goal of this study was to investigate whether the ecological niches of WRC and ERC are conserved or diverged, as well as to figure out what variables promote niche conservatism or divergence. For this purpose, the maximum entropy model was employed to assess environmental niche modeling in geographical (G) space utilizing climatic and macro-environmental data. The niche overlap, equivalency, and similarity tests based on PCAenv analyses were used to assess niche divergence or conservatism in environmental (E) space. The findings strongly support the hypothesis that WRC and ERC have undergone substantial niche divergence and are constrained by a unique set of climatic and macro-environmental conditions. This study by ecological niche comparisons based on phylogenetic data provides new insights into the exploration of species diversification processes in the Hyrcanian forests.
    Keywords amphibians ; conservation ; niche comparison ; lineage speciation ; hyrcanian forests ; Evolution ; QH359-425 ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
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  2. Article ; Online: Evaluation of Radioiodine Therapy in the Refractory Hyperthyroidism

    Samira Rahimlou / Sahar Rezaei / Noushin Milanchian / Esmaeil Gharepapagh

    Iranian South Medical Journal, Vol 25, Iss 5, Pp 466-

    2023  Volume 474

    Abstract: Background: Thyrotoxicosis is a clinical state with potentially multiple etiologies, clinical presentations, and treatments. Thyrotoxicosis is a clinical condition that results from inappropriate function of thyroid hormone in the body tissues. During ... ...

    Abstract Background: Thyrotoxicosis is a clinical state with potentially multiple etiologies, clinical presentations, and treatments. Thyrotoxicosis is a clinical condition that results from inappropriate function of thyroid hormone in the body tissues. During the early 1950s, radioactive iodine was used as a definitive treatment method. During the last two decades, radioactive iodine has been recognized as an effective treatment for thyrotoxicosis because of its simplicity, repeatability, inexpensiveness, and low recurrence rate. Method and materials: One hundred patients with refractory hyperthyroidism (40 men and 60 women) were enrolled according to the inclusion criteria from 2017 to 2021. The data was extracted considering the ethical principles of examining patients' medical files. Patients' information including age, gender, type of hyperthyroidism, serum levels of TSH, and free T4 were collected before and 2, 6, and 12 months after treatment. Results: The results showed that 61% of the patients had toxic nodular goiter and 39% had diffuse toxic goiter. The mean ± standard deviation values of patient’s TSH and free T4 before treatment were 0.91±0.07 and 2.9±0.8, respectively. Six months after treatment, 49% of the patients became hypothyroid. Also 43% revealed euthyroid state and 5% showed no response (recurrence). One year follow-up of these patients after repetitive radioiodine therapy showed 6% hypothyroidism and 2% euthyroidism. Conclusion: Our results indicated that radioactive iodine therapy is an effective and definitive treatment for patients with refractory hyperthyroidism.
    Keywords radioactive iodine therapy ; hyperthyroidism resistant to therapy ; hypothyroidism ; euthyroidsm ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Bushehr University of Medical Sciences
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  3. Article ; Online: Correction

    Sahar Rezaei / Alireza Mohammadi / Roberta Bencini / Thomas Rooney / Morteza Naderi

    PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 10, p e

    Identifying connectivity for two sympatric carnivores in human-dominated landscapes in central Iran.

    2023  Volume 0293794

    Abstract: This corrects the article DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0269179.]. ...

    Abstract [This corrects the article DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0269179.].
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  4. Article ; Online: Combining multiscale niche modeling, landscape connectivity, and gap analysis to prioritize habitats for conservation of striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena).

    Sahar Rezaei / Alireza Mohammadi / Shima Malakoutikhah / Rasoul Khosravi

    PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 2, p e

    2022  Volume 0260807

    Abstract: Identifying spatial gaps in conservation networks requires information on species-environment relationships, and prioritization of habitats and corridors. We combined multi-extent niche modeling, landscape connectivity, and gap analysis to investigate ... ...

    Abstract Identifying spatial gaps in conservation networks requires information on species-environment relationships, and prioritization of habitats and corridors. We combined multi-extent niche modeling, landscape connectivity, and gap analysis to investigate scale-dependent environmental relationships, and identify core habitats and corridors for a little-known carnivore in Iran, the striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena). This species is threatened in Iran by road vehicle collisions and direct killing. Therefore, understanding the factors that affect its habitat suitability, spatial pattern of distribution, and connectivity among them are prerequisite steps to delineate strategies aiming at human-striped hyaena co-existence. The results showed that the highest predictive power and extent of habitats was obtained at the extent sizes of 4 and 2 km, respectively. Also, connectivity analysis revealed that the extent and number of core habitats and corridors changed with increasing dispersal distance, and approximately 21% of the landscape was found to support corridors. The results of gap analysis showed that 15-17% of the core habitats overlapped with conservation areas. Given the body size of the species, its mobility, and lack of significant habitat specialization we conclude that this species would be more strongly influenced by changes in habitat amount rather than landscape configuration. Our approach showed that the scale of variables and dispersal ability must be accounted for in conservation efforts to prioritize habitats and corridors, and designing conservation areas. Our results could facilitate the conservation of striped hyaena through the identification and prioritization of habitats, establishment of conservation areas, and mitigating conflicts in corridors.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  5. Article ; Online: Identifying connectivity for two sympatric carnivores in human-dominated landscapes in central Iran

    Sahar Rezaei / Alireza Mohammadi / Roberta Bencini / Thomas Rooney / Morteza Naderi

    PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss

    2022  Volume 6

    Abstract: Central Iran supports a diversity of carnivores, most of which are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. Carnivore conservation requires the identification and preservation of core habitats and ensuring connectivity between them. In the present ... ...

    Abstract Central Iran supports a diversity of carnivores, most of which are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. Carnivore conservation requires the identification and preservation of core habitats and ensuring connectivity between them. In the present study, we used species distribution modeling to predict habitat suitability and connectivity modeling to predict linkage (resistant kernel and factorial least-cost path analyses) for grey wolf and golden jackal in central Iran. For grey wolf, elevation, topographic ruggedness, and distance to Conservation Areas (CAs) were the strongest predictors; for golden jackal, distance to human settlements, dump sites and topographic ruggedness were the most influential variables in predicting the occurrence of this species. Our results also indicated a high potential for large parts of the landscape to support the occurrence of these two canid species. The largest and the most crucial core habitats and corridor paths for the conservation of both species are located in the southern part of the study landscape. We found a small overlap between golden jackal corridor paths and core habitats with CAs, which has important implications for conservation and future viability of the golden jackal populations. Some sections of core areas are bisected by roads, where most vehicle collisions with grey wolf and golden jackal occurred. To minimize mortality risk, we propose that successful conservation of both species will necessitate integrated landscape-level management, as well as conservation of core areas and corridors and development of mitigation strategies to reduce vehicle collisions.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
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  6. Article ; Online: A review of caracal and jungle cat diets across their geographical ranges during 1842–2021

    Jamshid Parchizadeh / Sarah L. Schooler / Mohammad Ali Adibi / Mariano G. Arias / Sahar Rezaei / Jerrold L. Belant

    Ecology and Evolution, Vol 13, Iss 5, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)

    2023  

    Abstract: Abstract Co‐occurring carnivore species that are phylogenetically related or of similar size, morphology, and ecological needs often reduce competition by partitioning shared resources through temporal, spatial, and dietary niche segregation via ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Co‐occurring carnivore species that are phylogenetically related or of similar size, morphology, and ecological needs often reduce competition by partitioning shared resources through temporal, spatial, and dietary niche segregation via behavioral adaptations. Caracals (Caracal caracal) and jungle cats (Felis chaus) co‐occur in portions of their geographical ranges and are expected to display resource segregation in these ranges. We compiled scat, stomach content, and prey remains found data from published and unpublished sources to summarize information on the diets of caracals and jungle cats across their geographical ranges during 1842–2021. We obtained 63 sources from 26 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in which caracal diet included 151 species while jungle cat diet included 61 species. We found that caracals and jungle cats did not exhibit dietary niche partitioning and had greater dietary similarities in areas of range overlap. We also found that caracals consumed more diverse prey species including prey with greater average body mass compared to jungle cats. Our results suggest that greater prey diversity in areas of range overlap, caracal predation on wide range of prey, and opportunistic feeding behavior that facilitates consumption of more diverse prey species compared to jungle cats, may facilitate co‐occurrence between these two felid species.
    Keywords caracal ; Caracal caracal ; diet ; Felis chaus ; jungle cat ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
    Subject code 590
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wiley
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  7. Article ; Online: Design and Bioinformatic Evaluation of Multi-Epitope Protein to Diagnose Strongyloidiasis Infection

    Sonia Sadeghpour / Hojat Ghasemnejad- Berenji / Yalda Malekzadegan / Sahar Rezaei Arablouydareh / Mohammadreza pashaei / Javad Fathi / Yousof karmai / Mohamad Sabaghan / Mortaza Taheri-Anganeh

    Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Vol 33, Iss 2, Pp 222-

    2023  Volume 231

    Abstract: Background and purpose: Serological diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis (S. stercoralis) is often challenging due to cross-reactivity with other parasitic nematodes. Therefore, it is imperative to introduce new high-performance serological tests to ... ...

    Abstract Background and purpose: Serological diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis (S. stercoralis) is often challenging due to cross-reactivity with other parasitic nematodes. Therefore, it is imperative to introduce new high-performance serological tests to flawlessly diagnose this neglected parasitic infection that enters through the digestive system and can even affect infertility. The purpose of the present study was to design a multi-epitope structure for the detection of S. stercoralis. Materials and methods: The present study is a computational immunoinformatics study. To this end, the highly antigenic parts and potential immunodominant epitopes of S. stercoralis were identified from the two antigenic proteins first and then all the selected parts were connected by a suitable linker. Next, the physicochemical characteristics of the designed structure were analyzed. Finally, tertiary structures were built and evaluated to determine the best ones. Results: Bioinformatics evaluation indicated that the designed protein structure can be hydrophilic, heat stable and acidic. In addition, the 3D model made was similar to the structure of natural proteins. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study, the designed structure can be used as an efficient antigen in the ELISA system for the serological diagnosis of human strongyloidiasis
    Keywords antigen ; antibody ; serological diagnosis ; bioinformatcs ; Medicine ; R ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 600
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
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  8. Article: The Differential Profile of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) on the Basis of Criterion B of the DSM-5-AMPD in a College Sample.

    Hemmati, Azad / Mirghaed, Sahar Rezaei / Rahmani, Fateh / Komasi, Saeid

    The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS

    2019  Volume 26, Issue 5, Page(s) 74–87

    Abstract: Background: The present study was conducted to determine the differential profile of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and avoidant personality disorder (APD) based on dimensional diagnosis in criterion B of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality ... ...

    Abstract Background: The present study was conducted to determine the differential profile of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and avoidant personality disorder (APD) based on dimensional diagnosis in criterion B of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (DSM-5-AMPD) in a college sample.
    Methods: Samples of this cross-sectional study included 320 (23.08 ± 2.66 years; 57% female) college students in western Iran during February 2015 to December 2017. Liebowitz-social anxiety scale, PID-5, SCID-II, SCID-II-SQ and diagnostic interview for SAD were the tools. The data were analysed using Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis.
    Results: Forty-three and 38 participants met criteria for SAD alone and APD, respectively. Five main domains of PID-5 could explain 29% and 54% of the variance of SAD and APD, respectively. Facets of negative affect, detachment, antagonism, disinhibition, and psychoticism could explain 25% versus 43%, 26% versus 54%, 7% versus 27%, 21% versus 41%, 13% versus 30% of the variance of SAD and APD, respectively.
    Conclusion: SAD and APD probably refer to two distinct mental states having prominent anxiety, emotional instability, and interpersonal pattern of avoidance and detachment of challenge. SAD is a simple form of mental disturbances with anxiety in its core features; although, APD is possibly referring to more complicated psychopathology.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-11-04
    Publishing country Malaysia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2197205-9
    ISSN 2180-4303 ; 1394-195X
    ISSN (online) 2180-4303
    ISSN 1394-195X
    DOI 10.21315/mjms2019.26.5.7
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  9. Article ; Online: The Efficacy of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder: Randomized Trial and Substudy of Emphasizing Feeling Versus Defense Work.

    Rahmani, Fateh / Abbass, Allan / Hemmati, Azad / Mirghaed, Sahar Rezaei / Ghaffari, Niloofar

    The Journal of nervous and mental disease

    2020  Volume 208, Issue 3, Page(s) 245–251

    Abstract: This research examined the efficacy of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) in the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and compared the therapeutic outcomes of ISTDP when feeling focus or defense work is emphasized. A three-group ... ...

    Abstract This research examined the efficacy of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) in the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and compared the therapeutic outcomes of ISTDP when feeling focus or defense work is emphasized. A three-group randomized design with 6-month follow-up was used. Forty-one subjects were selected among volunteer college students diagnosed with SAD. They were assigned randomly into three groups; 14 cases to feeling-focused ISTDP (FF-ISTDP) group, 14 cases to defense-focused ISTDP (DF-ISTDP) group, and 13 cases to a control group. All subjects were evaluated at pretest, posttest, and six-month follow-up through clinical interviewing using DSM-5 criteria for SAD along with the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale. Each experimental group had a course of 8 to 10 sessions of ISTDP treatment. Analysis of variance showed that ISTDP is an effective treatment for SAD compared with a control group. No outcome differences were found between FF-ISTDP and DF-ISTDP in treating SAD.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Defense Mechanisms ; Emotions ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Phobia, Social/psychology ; Phobia, Social/therapy ; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales ; Psychotherapy, Brief/methods ; Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic/methods ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3020-x
    ISSN 1539-736X ; 0022-3018
    ISSN (online) 1539-736X
    ISSN 0022-3018
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