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Different evapotranspiration (ET) estimation equations having different accuracy with different conditions have been developed for ET estimation. This study will firstly focus on the estimation of 13 climatic equations of daily garlic ET estimation whose ET is measured by lysimeter to provide information which can be helpful in selecting an appropriate ET equation. The paper aims at showing the potential for combining the result of the best equation to improve the overall accuracy. The findings showed that the five equations of FAO 56 Penman–Monteith, ASCE Penman–Monteith, Kimberly Penman, Penman, and FAO-24 Blaney-Criddle were the most accurateequations for estimating garlic ET. The results of these five equations were combined using the three combination methods of Simple Average Method (C-SAM), multiple linear regression (C-MLR) and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Interface System (C-ANFIS).The comparison of combination methods at the test stage showed that although C-SAM used simpler equations than C-MLR but its results were more reasonable than C-MLR. Overall, the results of these two combination methods did not significantly surpass those of the best ET estimation equations (FAO 56 PM); however,C-ANFIS combination method estimated ET better than the other techniques. Based on the results of this study, the C-ANFIS combination method is recommended for estimating garlic ET.

Background and The aim of this research was to assess the depression syndrome in male prisoners and its relationship with self-esteem and social support in a Shiraz-based prison. Ïn this correlational study, 82 male prisoners in Âdel Âbad prison in Shiraz were randomly selected and the Beck Depression Ïnventory, Çoopersmith self-esteem Questionnaire and Social Support Questionnaire were completed for them. Data was analyzed using Stepwise Multiple Regression and Pearson Çorrelation coefficient. %93.9 of prisoners had mild to severe depression and it was significant in relation with self-esteem and depression (P<0.001), however, the relationship between depression and social support was not significant. Results of multiple regression showed that self-esteem is a predictive factor for depression in prisoners (β=-0.505, P<0.001) while social support showed no significant relationship.Çonclusion: Âccording to the high prevalence of depression syndrome in prisoners, it is suggested that providing psychological services may decrease the prevalence of depression in male prisoners.

Retrofit is a set of measures taken to protect the efficiency, beauty and static's of building against damages stemming from destruction and decay factors over time. The process of retrofit is usually done on buildings built in the past. But it doesn’t imply that its principles cannot be applied in the current construction.This article trying to investigate the general issues by discussing the different important matters in architectural design, aims to put forward theories about strengthening building with regard to basic concepts in architecture. By identifying the destruction and decay factors and discussing the basic concepts of architecture, the article to puts forth different ways to strengthen buildings effectively and also aim to elaborate these basic concepts.

In this paper, the fabrication of a double-pulse copper chloride laser was investigated to study the effect of various parameters such as buffer gas pressure, temperature, and the delay time between two electrical discharge pulses, on laser output power. Moreover, a single-pulse copper bromide laser was fabricated to optimize the laser output power versus temperature, buffer gas pressure, and electrical input power and discharge frequency. The comparison of the results in single-pulse and double-pulse excitation indicates that the former is easier in operation and more power stability can be achieved using single pulse excitation.