In 150 patients, average score of meaning in life was 7.18 ± 1.99. Marital status (p < 0.029), treatment type (p < 0.012), number of children (p < 0.018) and place of residence (p < 0.046) are statistically significant.
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Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the meaning of life in cancer patients and its association with clinical and demographic characteristics.
In this study, three extraction methods: hydro-distillation, solvent and microwave extractions were applied for a comparative investigation about essential oils of Biebersteinia multifida DC. The results showed the operation microwave extraction was superior in extraction time and saving energy.
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Objective: Biebersteinia multifida DC is from Geraniaceae family and it is used for the treatment of skeleton-muscle disorders and rehabilitating bone fractures. In this study, three extraction methods were applied for a comparative investigation about essential oils of Biebersteinia multifida DC.
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