Air-Conditioning (AC) systems are responsible for a considerable portion of the energy consumption in buildings located in high cooling load requiring regions of Iran. In addition, the heat flow through the buildingschr('39') external walls plays a major role in cooling load estimations for the countrychr('39')s hot regions. Therefore, application of insulation materials in external walls has g...

This paper explores some of the ways in which the conceptual boundaries between the living and the deadÐonce assumed to be as stark and solid as the walls around the asylums and prisonsÐare becoming blurred and are breaking down. It argues that the continuing relationships between bereaved people and their deceased relatives and friends are not new but have been marginalised by the discourses a...

introduction: biological changes impact the psychological and interpersonal function in late life. therefore, the general health and well-being diminish with decreasing the ages. these changes lead to decreasing life satisfaction and meaning of life in elderly individuals. the aim of study is to examine the effectiveness of positive psychology interventions (ppis) on meaning of life and life sa...

background family-centered empowerment of drug and stimulant users is an effective program for a better response to treatment, prevention of treatment adverse effects, and promotion quality of life (qol) and lifestyle in the process of discontinuing drug abuse. objectives this study aimed to determine the effects of educational intervention, based on family-centered empowerment and pender's hea...

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder of hyperandrogenemia and chronic anovulation which affects 5-10% of all women. The PCOS symptoms such as hirsutism, irregular menses, obesity and infertility are a major source of psychological morbidity and can negatively affect quality of life. In this study, we examined the health-related quality of life among Iranian women who suffe...