Abstract Background This study tested the Walker Accessories homeostatic model of subjective quality of life in a group of 47 short stay patients as they progressed through the stages of hospitalization for surgery.Method Participants completed a questionnaire measuring subjective quality of life, positive and negative affect, self-esteem, optimism
Owing to the requirements for high performance and long life, the friction and wear problems of rolling piston type rotary compressors have drawn much attention.Various theoretical models have been developed and improved to reveal the inner state of the compressor and obtain the optimization schemes.However, there remain some disadvantages and rese
Abstract The monitoring of leakage current (LC) and voltage characteristics in transmission line insulators is regarded as a good technique for anticipating the physical state of in-service insulators.In the current work, the temporal and frequency characteristics of LC and voltage under various situations were derived for assessing the health cond
In living organisms, the central control of nutrition is a highly complex and vital mechanism.Central control of nutrition occurs in various regions of the brain, with the hypothalamus being the most important of which is the hypothalamus.The hypothalamus controls feeding behaviors through neural circuits, specialized nuclei, and central neurotrans
The dried flowers of Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.have been used in traditional medicine for different conditions related to the spasm of the gastrointestinal system.However, there have been no experimental studies to support the smooth muscle relaxant effect of this plant.The aim of our research was to assess the effects of the hydroethanolic extra