This research empirically examined factors influencing the level of benefits derived from social group membership in Eastern Wollega Zone, Ethiopia. Methodologically study used an explanatory design. Quantitative data were gathered 490 rural households Agricultural Growth Program (AGP) targeted districts using a multi-stage sampling technique. Multiple imputation techniques are to deal with mis...

The main purpose of this research is identifying socio - economic factors that influence participation of young people in virtual space. The research method in this research is Survey and in terms of aim is applied and extensive level, Statistical population consists of all 20 to 34-year-old youth in Tehran that according to the results of the general census of population and housing in 2011 ha...

Objectives: Social participation is linked to healthy aging and the maintenance of functional independence in older individuals. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social participation and orderly’s mental health. Methods: Totally 380 people, aged over 60 residing in city of Hamadan were participated in the study. The participants completed a researcher-tailored i...

Modern power systems are experiencing a paradigm shift toward distributed energy resources (DERs) and an accelerated penetration of the renewable sources (RES). Intermittent RES pose serious challenges to system operators in terms increased flexibility requirements. Besides technical flexibility, achieved through, e.g. storage devices, market is also important as it enables rewarding providers ...