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Mr. Habib Vahedi, Dr. Mohammad Hossain Azizi, Dr. Farzad Kobarfard, Dr. Mohsen Barzegar, Dr. Zohreh Hamidi Esfahani,
Volume 18, Issue 1 (2012; Vol. 18, No. 2 2012)
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Background and Aim: Acrylamide, a carcinogen material, is produced in temperatures above 120 ̊C in bread. Free asparagine in wheat flour is the basic factor in acrylamide formation in bread. In accordance with its nutritional and medical importance, the aim of this study was to study the effect of flour extraction rate and asparaginase enzyme on reducing the free asparagine in bread dough.
Materials and Methods: To perform this experimental study, two types of wheat were obtained from Golestan province, and two kinds of flour were produced with 93% and 82% extraction rate by mixing the two kinds of wheat. The value of free asparagine in whole flour, bran and endosperm flour obtained from the two varieties of wheat and in two kinds of flour was determined. Then, the effect of the flour extraction rate on free asparagine and asparaginase enzyme on the hydrolysis of free asparagine in flour and the two varieties of dough was investigated in laboratory and bakery conditions. The free asparagine by liquid chromatography with high efficiency was measured, and the data were analyzed through independent t-test and Mann-Whitney.
Results: A significant difference was observed between the means of free asparagine in whole flour, bran, endosperm flour and the two kinds of flour (p<0.05). The suitable density of asparaginase enzyme for reducing free asparagine in two kinds of dough was 500 mg/kg. Reduction of asparagine by the use of similar density of the enzyme in the two kinds of dough was not significant, 88.02% (p>0.05).
Conclusion: The effect of wheat variety and flour extraction rate on free asparagine value is inevitable, but using asparaginase enzyme is a useful way to reduce asparagine in bread dough.
Somayeh Moghbel Esfahani, Sayed Abbas Haghayegh,
Volume 25, Issue 4 (Autumn 2019)
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Aims The caring of schizophrenia patients is a tiresome task for their families. This research aimed to examine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on resilience, meaning in life, and family functioning in the caregivers of patients with schizophrenia.
Methods & Materials This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest and follow-up design and a control group. The study sample included 30 members of schizophrenia patients’ families, referring to 2 neurological and psychological rehabilitation centers in Isfahan Province, Iran. By the convenience sampling method, the experimental group received 8 ACT sessions weekly; however, the control group received no treatment. Both groups were assessed in three phases; pretest, posttest, and one-month follow-up. The assessment tools consisted of Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Stagger Meaning in Life Questionnaire, and McMaster Family Functioning Scale. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS by repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).
Findings The collected results indicated the significant difference of posttest and follow-up phases in terms of meaning in life and family functioning scores between the control and experimental groups (P<0.05). Furthermore, there was a significant difference in posttest resilience scores (P<0.05); however, there was no significant difference in the follow-up phase in this respect.
Conclusion The collected results suggested that ACT was effective on the meaning of life, family functioning, and resiliency; thus, it could improve such variables in the caregivers of patients with schizophrenia.
Parvaneh Isfahani, Seydeh Mahboubeh Hossieni Zare, Monireh Shamsaii,
Volume 26, Issue 2 (Spring 2020)
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Aims Breast cancer is among the most prevalent cancers in women and has mental and emotional effects, leading to declined quality of life. The current this study aimed to determine the prevalence rate of depression in Iranian women with breast cancer.
Methods & Materials This study was conducted using a meta-analysis method at Zabol University of Medical Science in March 2019. Six electronic databases were searched and evaluated for original research papers published on the prevalence of depression in Iranian women with breast cancer. Finally, 15 articles were selected and analysed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software.
Findings Overall, the prevalence rate of depression in Iranian women with breast cancer was 18.5% (95% CI: 14.2%-23.7%). The highest reported prevalence of depression in Iranian women with breast cancer was 35% in Babol City, in 2013, (95% CI: 27.8%-43%); the lowest prevalence of depression in this population was measured as 3.4% in Qom City, in 2017 (95% CI:1.2%-9%). A significant correlation was observed between the prevalence rate of depression, and sample size, year, and mean age (P<0.05).
Conclusion Depression affects approximately one-fifth of women with breast cancer. Therefore, it is essential for the healthcare staff to treat the physical conditions and psychological disorders associated with breast cancer.
