purpose: the main aim of this study was to determine the cost-utility of the integrated systems in the iranian academic libraries. methodology: this applied research was conducted through a survey method. the statistical population consisted of 118 academic libraries among which 75 libraries were selected using stratified sampling method. the researcher-made questionnaire was distributed among ...

this paper reviews the essence of effective governance and importance of a multi-sectoral approach in generating health systems response to hiv/aids. this comprehensive approach highlights the importance of integrating reproductive sexual health programs and hiv prevention services, including peer education, life skills, and voluntary counseling and testing (vct), for prevention of mother–to-ch...

As improvements in fabrication technology for MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) increase the availability and diversity of these micromachines, engineers are de ning a growing number of tasks to which they can be put. The idea of carrying out tasks using large coordinated systems of MEMS units motivates the development of automated, algorithmic methods for designing and controlling these gr...