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Volume 0, Issue 0 (Articles accepted at the time of publication 2024)
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Cette recherche, qui s’inspire particulièrement du « nudge », une approche innovante en stratégie comportementale, ainsi que de la sémiotique tensive, trouve sa motivation dans les incitations à consommer moins d’énergie. Tout au long de cette étude, nous cherchons à répondre à la question fondamentale de savoir si, en matière d'écologie, les « nudges » peuvent encourager les individus à adopter des modes de vie plus respectueux de l'environnement en modifiant les discours et en faisant ressurgir des situations éthiques oubliées. L’objectif de cette étude est de comprendre comment l'univers du discours est lié aux pratiques de vie et de fournir des solutions simples et pratiques en exploitant le pouvoir du langage et en analysant l'impact du discours indirect sur les mentalités, dans le but de guider les individus vers des choix énergétiques optimaux pour la création d'une ville durable. Étant donné que cette recherche est analytique, la méthode de présentation adoptée repose sur une étude de cas. Dans cette approche, nous avons commencé notre analyse par une description théorique de notre exemple choisi, puis l’avons analysé à travers les approches sémiotiques et la structure tensive. Les résultats des analyses ont démontré que l'approche du nudge peut créer une dynamique éthique, encourageant les individus à s'organiser pour contribuer à une meilleure forme de vie. En orientant subtilement les choix sans contrainte, cette méthode favorise des comportements responsables et solidaires, tout en renforçant la prise de conscience collective.

Volume 4, Issue 1 (Spring 2020)
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Research Subject: In recent years, the use of graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) in polymer nanocomposites has attracted considerable attention. Dispersion state of GnPs in the polymer matrix has a great importance which can affect microstructure and final properties of nanocomposite. Therefore, in the present work, the effect of compatibilizer on the dispersion state of GnPs and also on internal structure, orientation, and tensile properties of polypropylene (PP)/GnPs nanocomposite fibers are investigated.
Research Approach: PP/GnPs nanocomposite fibers containing 0.1% and 0.5% GnPs with and without
maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene (PP-g-MA) were melt spun. Dispersion state and location of GnPs in the nanocomposite fibers were investigated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Fiber orientation and crystallinity were studied by polarized Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), respectively. Moreover, fracture behaviour of PP/GnPs nanocomposite fibers was investigated by cross-sectional scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of tensile fractured samples. Using Halpin-Tsai model, experimental tensile moduli of fibers were compared with the predicted values. 
Main Results: TEM images show that in the compatibilized PP/MA/GnPs nanocomposite fibers, GnPs aggregates decrease and their size also reduces, suggesting that GnPs dispersion improved. An increase in Lp of the compatibilized sample recorded from SAXS analysis indicates that the more GnPs are located in the intrafibrillar region. Based on polarized FTIR and DSC results, orientation and crystallinity of PP/G0.5 nanocomposite fiber are found to significantly increase after inclusion of PP-g-MA. Moreover, reinforcing effect of GnPs in PP/MA/GnPs nanocomposite fibers could be explained by better GnPs dispersion and changes in internal structure of fiber. Furthermore, the tensile fracture behavior of PP/GnPs nanocomposite fiber changes from ductile to brittle in the presence of PP-g-MA.

Volume 4, Issue 2 (Summer 2020)
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The porosity of electrospun nanofibers web is a significant parameter affecting various areas of nanofibers applications. Thus, at first, the effect of most effective parameters, the concentration of polymer solution and flow rate, on the diameter of polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers, as a dissolving component, were investigated. Afterward, the hybrid web of polyamide 6/polyvinyl alcohol (PA/P) was prepared via a two-sided dual-nozzles electrospinning method. The morphology, diameter, pore size of nanofibers web and the effect of dissolving constituent were studied based on images of the scanning electron microscope. To measuring the porosity of nanofibrous webs, three practical and straightforward methods that have been proposed in the literature were utilized. It was observed that when one component was dissolved, the diameter of the resultant web was decreased, and the porosity has been reduced to about 70% based on the best selected method of porosity. Additionally, the average pore size of electrospun PA6 webs has been decreased about 30-58% relative to the original hybrid webs.

Volume 7, Issue 5 (No.5 (Tome 34), Fall Special, (Articles in Persian) 2016)
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In this research, we examine the Impersonal Constructions in Guilaki within the framework of Minimalist theory. The purpose of this research is to determine the nature of preverbal element. We will show how the case of DP at the clause-initial position of these constructions, is checked. Also we will discuss the merge position of this DP and where it moves in overt syntax. Examining Guilaki data reveals that the impersonal construction involves a compound verb and the verb is unaccusative. The preverbal element as the head of the predicate assigns experiencer theta role to the DP at the initial position of the constructions under study. This DP is in fact the complement of rā which is a postposition, so they form a prepositional phrase (PP). This PP is merged in the specifier position of the predicate phrase (or Spec of VP). We apply subjecthood tests to the DP and it does not pass any of these tests. So it does not move into the specifier position of tense phrase. Hence, we conclude that the PP has been topicalized and Guilaki lacks quirky subject. 
 

Volume 9, Issue 1 (Winter 2021)
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Aims: Considering that behaviors can be explained based on different theories, one of the most important theories in choosing health behaviors is the Health belief model. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the preventive behaviors regarding corona disease and its related factors based on the health belief model.
Instrument & Methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional study (descriptive-analytical). Web-based sampling methods were used in this study. The sample size was estimated at 2240 samples. Data collection tools included a researcher-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation coefficient tests using SPSS 23. Moreover, the coefficient at a significance level less than 0.05.
Findings: There was a significant correlation between age with all constructs of the health belief model in terms of preventive behaviors from COVID-19, gender with all constructs except perceived benefits, education with all constructs except the perceived barriers and performance, and occupation with all constructs except perceived sensitivity (p<0.05). There was a statistically significant negative correlation between perceived benefits and perceived barriers and between perceived barriers and performance. There was a positive and significant correlation between performance score with knowledge (p<0.001, r=0.102) and perceived benefits (p<0.001, r=0.066).
Conclusion: The results showed that the most source of information for people is social networks and the most trusted source of information is a television program. Variables of age group, education, and occupation had the greatest effect on the constructs of the health belief model, and it is suggested that more attention be paid to the elderly, low-educated people, and non-employed occupational groups.


Volume 11, Issue 1 (Winter 2023)
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Aims: Any surgery could be an anxiety-provoking event. A high level of preoperative anxiety may change the result of surgery. This study aimed to determine the effects of training intervention on anxiety in patients undergoing knee replacement.
Materials & Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 90 patients who were candidates for knee joint replacement surgery in teaching hospitals of Bojnord city in North khorasan Province in 2021. Patients were enrolled in three 90-minute sessions. In the first two sessions, the surgeon informed the patients about the disease, treatment approaches, surgery, and anesthesia, and in the last session, the clinical psychologist instructed them on how to control and deal with anxiety. Anxiety was assessed before, immediately after the intervention, and one day before surgery.
Findings: The mean scores of state anxiety before, immediately after the intervention, and one day before surgery were 44.38±10.76, 41.49±9.41, and 36.19±6.40, respectively. Moreover, the mean scores of trait anxiety before, immediately after the intervention, and one day before surgery were 43.87±10.81, 41.27±8.39, and 38.83±6.56, respectively, which show the effectiveness of the intervention in controlling patients' anxiety (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Informing the patients about their disease and how to deal with it and giving awareness about the effectiveness of the operation by the surgeon and the clinical psychologist is effective in controlling and reducing anxiety.



Volume 12, Issue 2 (1-2022)
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Aim: During the uncontrolled development of cells in the body, a subset of neoplasms or tumors is formed, the abnormal proliferation of these cells leads to the formation of a mass and eventually cancer. This mass can spread throughout the body. Thus, inhibiting the abnormal growth of cancer cells will have a significant effect on preventing the spread of cancerous tumors and improving the disease. Therefore, in the present study, a new sulfonamide derivative was designed and synthesized (HB20) and its anti-cancer effects on human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) were investigated.
Materials and Methods: For the synthesis of a sulfonamide derivative (HB20), dcriptiazonium salt was first made using a sulfamethoxazole base compound and then combined with a pyrimidine coupling agent. Concentrations of a new synthetic compound (HB20) against Cells (MCF-7) were used. MTT assay was also performed to measure survival and cell proliferation.
Results: The synthesized compound structure was confirmed by spectral analysis, such as FT- IR, and NMR. Also, Survival in MCF-7 cells treated with a synthetic compound (HB20) was significantly reduced compared to the control group (untreated). HB20 inhibits the proliferation of MCF-7 cancer cells with an IC50 value of 75/23 μg/ml.
Conclusion: The new sulfonamide derivative (HB20) has the potential to inhibit proliferation and anti-cancer properties in the cell line (MCF-7).


Volume 12, Issue 3 (9-2009)
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Objective: In this study, the possibility of prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome with Real-Time PCR method was evaluated. In this context, optimization of a suitable method for purification of high quality DNA from amniotic fluid samples was also considered. Materials and Methods: Pregnant women who had the high risk of having babies with Down syndrome were selected according to the biochemical and sonographic data and referred to the amniocentesis center. The DNA of total 59 amniotic fluid samples were extracted with different methods including boiling method, salting out method, Procedures of DNA extraction from Blood and Cell Culture by DNPTM Kit (CinnaGen), Procedure of DNA extraction from cells by DNA Isolation Kit for cells and tissues (Roche), Procedure of DNA extraction from Tissue by MagNa Pure DNA Isolation kit (Roche), and QIAamp DNA Micro Kit (Qiagen). Then, the quality and quantity of the extracted DNA were evaluated by the NanoDrop® ND- 1000 spectrophotometer device. Real-Time PCR reaction using fluorescent dye SYBR Green I (Applied Biosystems, UK) was performed to specifically amplify DSCAM and DYRK1A2 genes and the reference gene (PMP22). Data analysis was performed using comparative cycle threshold method for the determination of the gene dosage and determining the number of copies of chromosome 21. Results: This study showed that DNA extracted from amniotic fluid samples using QIAamp DNA Micro Kit (Qiagen) has the desirable quantity and quality for Real-Time PCR. Specific proliferation of targets and reference genes was achieved and difference between normal and affected groups based on differences between their gene dosages was determined. Conclusion: Prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome is feasible by the Real-Time PCR method using DNA samples from amniotic fluid cells extracted by QIAamp DNA Micro Kit (Qiagen). The results are comparable to the corresponding results from conventional cytogenetic methods.

Volume 12, Issue 4 (fall 2021)
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Summery
       Lentinula edodes(Shitake) is one of the most popular species of edible/medicinal fungus due to its high content of protein, polysaccharide and unique aroma, which is ranked second in the world in terms of cultivation and consumption. Today, its effective compounds are used as adjunctive therapy along with chemical treatments. In this study, the culture medium, acidity and optimum growth temperature of Lentinula edodes (TMU340) mycelium were determined. Mycelium, fruiting body and whole fungi were lyophilized and the wet to dry weight ratio was obtained; Lentinan was extracted using hot water at 60°C, degassing by Sevage method and precipitation with pure ethanol at 4°C and purified by Ion exchange chromatography. Lentinan concentration was obtained by phenol-sulfuric acid test. Results, Optimum conditions including PDA and PDB media, 25°C and pH, 5.5 were determined. The wet to dry weight ratio was 10 to 1 in all samples. Lentinan concentrations after extraction and purification were 0.243, 0.103 and 0.148 mg/ml, respectively. As a result, this fungus can be useful in the production of a variety of metabolites and natural compounds without side effects such as Lentinan polysaccharide as a factor in boosting the immune system.


Volume 13, Issue 2 (1-2023)
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Among the sources of oils (vegetable, animal, microorganism), microbial oil has attracted the attention of many researchers. Oily microorganisms are able to accumulate 20 to 80% of lipids in each dry biomass. Among various microorganisms (bacterias, microalgae, fungal species including yeasts), some yeasts are considered to be the superior source of oil production. Yarrowia lipolytica is an excellent example of oily microorganisms with high fat production efficiency. By using cheap, native and available pulp as a production medium, the cost of oil produced by yeasts can be reduced. The microbial oil produced is used for medicinal, food and cosmetic purposes. In this study, the pleomorphism of Yarrowia lipolytica (ATCC 18942) was examined microscopically in different culture media. After culturing the  yeast in media containing olive, sesame and sunflower pulp, in semi-open culture conditions, the fatty acids produced were analyzed using GC-MS and FTIR techniques. After reviewing the results, the medium containing olive pulp was selected and the microbial lipid produced in this medium was extracted. Then dry weight of biomass and microbial fat were measured. The results showed that the fatty acids extracted from the medium containing olive oli cake included oleic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid and stearic acid, which had the best production of fatty acids among the pulp. The content of  microbial fat and dry weight were 4.07 and 7.83 g/l, respectively, and microbial fat production efficiency was 51.97%.


Volume 14, Issue 1 (2-2025)
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Fish protein, with its higher levels of essential amino acids than land animal protein, high digestibility, and strong binding ability with other proteins as a binder, emulsifier, or dispersing agent, has prompted food industry experts to conduct extensive research into various methods for producing concentrates and powders from it. In this research, protein powder was produced from silver carp meat (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) by washing, heat and pH-shift methods, and then the amino acid composition of the protein powder produced by different methods was compared. The results of the comparison of the average of the amino acid composition indicated that heating treatment has the maximum amount of 306.08, 409.09 mg/g of protein and 75.0% of total essential and non-essential amino acids and EAA/NEAA ratio, respectively (p<0.05). and the minimum values ​​in the EAA and NEAA indices in the pH-shift treatment with the average values ​​of 229.39 and 321.08 mg/g of protein, respectively (p<0.05) Also, the minimum ratio of EAA/NEAA was assigned to the washing treatment with an average value of 0.68% (p<0.05). On the other hand, according to the general results and in line with determining and classifying the optimal treatment, it can be reported that heat treatment among other treatments, Due to the maximum amounts of total essential and non-essential amino acids and the EAA/NEAA ratio and the amount of Glu and Asp amino acids (two important umami amino acids),


Volume 14, Issue 5 (8-2014)
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Electrohydrodynamic actuator is one of the newest devices in flow control techniques which can delay separation point and reduce the drag coefficient by inducing external momentum to the boundary layer of the flow. In this paper, a 2-D numerical approach was implemented to analyze the presence of electrohydrodynamic actuator on the incompressible, turbulent, steady flow over a NACA 4412 asymmetric airfoil. In this regards, the flow field and aerodynamic characteristics such as the drag and pressure coefficient were evaluated through the variety of attack angles, applied voltages, the location of emitting electrode, and the distance from the upper surface of the airfoil. The numerical results indicate that the drag coefficient with the presence of an electric field decreases with the enhancement of the supplied voltage but increases when the attack angle is augmented. In addition, the location of separation point significantly depends on the position of emitting electrode and the distance between the emitting electrode and the collecting electrode. On the other hand, according to the results, the Electrohydrodynamic effects cause the diminution of the wake region over the airfoil.

Volume 15, Issue 3 (5-2015)
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In this paper, the flow and temperature fields affected by electrohydrodynamic actuator are numerically investigated for the incompressible, turbulent, and steady flow over a backward-facing step. Air is used as working fluid in heated backward-facing step cooling process. The electric field is generated by the wire electrode charged with DC high voltage. The numerical modeling is based for solving electric, flow, and energy equations with finite volume approach. The computed results are firstly compared with the experimental data in case of rectangular flat channel and the results agree very well. Then the effect of different parameters such as the radius of the wire, applied voltage, Reynolds number, and the wire position on the heat transfer coefficient is evaluated. The results show that the heat transfer coefficient with the presence of electric field increases with the applied voltage but decreases when the Reynolds number and the radius of the wire are augmented. Moreover, reduction of emitting electrode angle can significantly effect on the heat transfer enhancement. In consequence, one may able to find an optimum place for the emitting electrode position.

Volume 15, Issue 6 (8-2015)
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Plasma actuator is one of the newest ways in vortex generation and flow control techniques which can enhance heat transfer rate by inducing external momentum to the boundary layer of the flow. In this paper, a 2-D numerical approach was implemented to analyze the presence of plasma actuator on the incompressible, turbulent, steady flow in a flat channel. In this approach, the flow field and heat transfer characteristics such as the stream function and heat transfer coefficient were evaluated through the variety of Reynolds number, at the presence and absence of applied voltages. The present computed results are firstly compared with the numerical data in case of rectangular flat channel and the results agree very well. The numerical results indicate that at a constant Reynolds number with the presence of a plasma actuator, the heat transfer coefficient will be increased but in a constant applied voltage the heat transfer coefficient will increase to the Reynolds of 250 and then will be decreased respectively. In addition, the size of generated vortexes significantly depends on the applied voltage and the upstream flow speed. On the other hand, according to the results, the flow speed affects the size of generated vortex and vanish the actuator effect at high Reynolds. According to the results, there is an optimized point for the applied voltage and flow speed.

Volume 16, Issue 87 (5-2019)
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Physical and antibacterial properties of ultrasound assisted emulsions from two essential oils (Cuminum cyminum and Oliveria decumbens) at concentrations of 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15% were studied. The results showed that all emulsions were stable after centrifugation. Although the samples were stable after heat-cool cycles, they became unstable at the freeze-thaw cycles. Emulsion samples with concentrations of 10 and 15%, were stored at 45 ºC for 35-days were unstable and became two-phase. Measuring the turbidity of emulsion samples with a spectrophotometer showed that with increasing concentrations of dispersed phase, the emulsion turbidity increased. Both emulsions showed antibacterial activity. But the  C. cyminum emulsions showed higher inhibition zones against Escherichia coli, while O. decumbens emulsions represented higher inhibition zone against Staphylococcus aureus. Generally, the inhibition zone diameters of both emulsions increased dose dependently.
S. A. Mohaddes, S. M. Fahimifard,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (1-2015)
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In this study, application of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) in forecasting three perspectives (1, 2, and 4 years) ahead of Iran’s agricultural products export was compared with ARIMA as the most common econometrics linear forecasting method. For this purpose, Iran’s agricultural products export revenues related to 1959-2010, and forecast performance measures such as R2, MAD, and RMSE were used. Results of the models performance evaluation showed that the forecasted test data related to ANFIS designed architects had more correspondence with the real data in comparison with that of ARIMA forecasted out of sample data. Therefore, the non-linear ANFIS model outperformed the linear ARIMA model for all of the considered perspectives. 

Volume 17, Issue 1 (3-2017)
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In this paper, a two-dimensional numerical approach is used to study the mass transfer in drying process of a moist object affected by electric field in a smooth channel. Finite volume method is used to solve governing equations of electric, flow, temperature, and the concentration fields in flow phase, as well as the temperature and the moisture fields in the moist object. The computational methodology includes the use of a structured, non-uniform quadrilateral grid, and the Standard K-ɛ model was adopted as the turbulence model. The initial temperature of moist object is equal to the air temperature. In this study, firstly, the computed results are compared with the experimental data and the results agree very well. Secondly, the effect of Reynolds number, applied voltage and the position of the emitting electrode on the drying rate of moist object is evaluated. The numerical results show that the drying rate of moist object with increment Reynolds number enhances without the electric field. Also, in presence of electric field, in constant Reynolds the influence of EHD phenomenon on the drying rate increases with increment of applied voltage. In addition, the results show that as the electrode position is established toward the leading edge of moist object, the maximum moisture evaporation reaches.

Volume 17, Issue 103 (September 2020)
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In this study, the possibility of microencapsulation of Oliveria decumbens essential oil (ODEO) was investigated on the microstructure of microfibers. The fibers were produced using polymeric cellulose acetate (CA) and the essential oil was added to the electrospun solution at different concentrations (0, 15, 25, 35 and 45%). The samples were analyzed using SEM and FTIR. SEM micrographs showed that all of fibers had homogenous structure without nodes. However addition of ODEO at 45% significantly increased the diameter of fibers compared to control sample. FTIR results of control and 45% ODEO fibers showed that in both samples there are distinct peaks of CA, and in fiber containing essential oils in addition to the CA peaks, the peaks in the 812 belong to the compound containing para and in 771 and 899 are related to compounds containing meta bonds. Both of them represent the aromatic compounds of the essential oil. The results of the antimicrobial activity of the fibers showed that the inhibition of the ODEO fibers against Staphylococcus aureus was generally higher than E. coli. Antimicrobial activity was increased with increasing ODEO concentrations.

Volume 18, Issue 111 (May 2021)
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Oxidation of lipids in foods is one of the most important chemical events during food frying. The resulting chemical indices contribute to various diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, premature aging, respiratory distress syndrome and various liver disorders. The overall objective of this study was to investigate the chemical factors of the oils used in Fried falafels.
and then compared with the  case controlled conditions in the laboratory. This study was performed on 50 samples prepared in the shop. Peroxide, anisidine number, total oxidation value (TOTOX) and Kreis test were measured to investigate the destructive effect of falafel compounds on oil, then was compared with the case controlled samples according to the relevant standards in the laboratory. In this study, more than half of the samples could not be used and only 42% of the samples were approved. The mean and standard deviation for this values in the control sample were 4.39±0.62, 6.09±0.87 and 15.68±2.09 respectively. Also, there was a positive correlation between the values of peroxide, anisidine and TOTOX with Kreischr('39')s test. Based on the results, it was found that most of the chemical factors in the samples were above the permissible limit and used oils on the shops are unhealthy and unusable. Therefore, due to the dangers of primary and secondary oxidation on human health, implementation of training programs and application of the proper way to prepared food for the staff of these centers is essential.

Volume 19, Issue 128 (October 2022)
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In the present study, the effect of drying methods on the bioactive compounds of the two salvia spieces,Salviaofficinalis  andsalvia nemorosa,was investigated. The experiment was performed as a factorial experiment with two factors in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The first factor was two species of salvia and the second factor was drying method in 4 levels of shade drying for 144 hours, drying under the sun irradiation for 78 hours and drying in oven at 40 and 70°C for 37 and 6 hours, respectively. With concidering two levels for the first factor and four levels for the second factor, 8 treatments were studied in the experiment. The results showed that the highest extract yield (11%) was obtained from samples which dried in the oven with 70°C and in both species with a higher rate inS.nemorosa. The percentage of weight loss was not affected by drying methods but it affected by species andS.officinalis had the highest weight loss compared to another specie. High value of total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, total tannin and antioxidant properties of two speiceswere found in samples dried in shade, and the lowest value of these traits were recorded in plants which dried in the oven at 70°C. High contents of phenolic acids including chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid and salvainolic acidwere recorded  in both species which dried at shade condition and the lowest amount were found in samples dried in oven at 70°C. Also, salvainolicacid and rosmarinic acid was recorded at high level of phenolic acids in samples dried at shad condition.By comparing breeded (S. officinalis) and native species (S. nemorosa), it was found that the native species can have outstanding features for domestication, improvement and further research.
 

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