Introduction: University libraries need to apply appropriate management practices to be in line and competitive in the changing world and to keep different types of users satisfied. European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) is an excellent organizational tool appropriate for libraries self-evaluation. The purpose of this study was to use this model for evaluating the quality of librarie...

Background and purpose: Libraries have a specific place in universities and have also an important role in students' education and research. The aim of this study was to evaluate the situation of academic libraries in Mazandaran, Babol and Golestan Universities of Medical Sciences. Materials and methods: This study is a descriptive survey in 25 academic libraries in Mazandaran, Golestan and ...

the study of air infiltration into the buildings is important from several perspectives that may be noted to energy and design of hvac systems, indoor air quality and thermal comfort and design of smoke control systems. given the importance of this issue, an experimental and numerical study of air infiltration through conventional doors and windows has been explored in iran. to this end, at fir...

abstract poor reading comprehension can result in failure in using references, benefiting from professional gatherings and resources, keeping up with the growing body of knowledge in the virtual world of the internet, and failing to achieve in efl programs. the purpose of the present quasi-experimental study was to explore the effects of background knowledge and previewing narrative and expos...

Providing sufficient information for patients and other healthcare clients is necessary to protect their rights in health systems. In this realm, medical librarians, especially in hospital libraries, can play an important role in supporting patients' rights. Professional national and international associations have compiled and promulgated some codes and guidelines in some countries however, th...

educational researchers have provided evidence that teachers’ emotional intelligence has strong effects on various aspects of teaching and learning. yet, in the field of teaching english to speakers of other languages (tesol), inquiry into teachers’ emotional intelligence is nearly limited. given its documented powerful impact on teaching practices and student learning, it is critical to pursue...