The slippery zone in pitchers of the carnivorous plant Nepenthes alata bears scattered prominent lunate cells and displays continuous epicuticular crystalline wax coverage.The aim of this study was to examine the influence of the surface anisotropy, caused by the shape of lunate cells, on insect attachment ability.Traction tests with ladybird beetl
A Predictive Study Between Anxiety and Fear of COVID-19 With Psychological Behavior Response: The Mediation Role of Perceived Stress
ObjectiveDespite the abundance of studies linking fear and anxiety to COVID-19, there are limited studies that examine how these elements impact psychological behavioral responses, especially in Iran.The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between anxiety and fear of COVID-19 with psychological behavior response, whether this rela
Early Exposure vs Delayed Exposure of Postoperative Wounds in Elective Inguinal Hernia Surgery: A Longitudinal Study
Introduction: Wounds and their management are fundamental aspects of the practice of surgery.A closed wound that heals in a timely fashion is considered to be a good indicator of surgical intervention.Many experimental studies have shown that precisely sutured incision with good haemostasis gets sealed with fibrin within 6 to 24 hours and the wound