Evapotranspiration (ET) is usually difficult to estimate at the regional scale due to scarce direct measurements.This study uses the water balance equation to calculate the regional ET with observations of precipitation, runoff, and terrestrial water storage changes (TWSC) in nine exorheic catchments of China.We compared the regional ET estimates f
Beyond the Nation-State: Failed Strategies and Future Possibilities for Global Governance and Human Wellbeing
Over the past 200 years, the evolution of human society has moved inexorably toward greater interaction and interdependence between peoples and nations around the world.More recently the movements advancing free trade, globalization, liberal democracy, multilateral institutions and international cooperation have lost momentum and are in retreat.Thi
Inhibition of P-glycoprotein by HIV protease inhibitors increases intracellular accumulation of berberine in murine and human macrophages.
BackgroundHIV protease inhibitor (PI)-induced inflammatory response in macrophages is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.We have previously reported that berberine (BBR), a traditional herbal medicine, prevents HIV PI-induced inflammatory response through inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in macrophages.We also found that HI
The Relation Between Organizational Justice And Organizational Citizenship Behavior In Hospitals Of Tehran University Of Medical Sciences
Background and Aim: Since employees satisfaction have important effects on achieving the goals of organizations and also organizational justice is a key factor in employees satisfaction, The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between organizational justice and organizational citizenship behavior in selected hospitals of Tehran Univ