Spatial ability has been dubbed the "Sleeping Giant" in education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) (Lubinsky, 2010). We know, from research done over the past several decades, that visuospatial thinking is central to the learning and doing of science (see Ramadas, 2009 for a review), and leads to success in many professions related to science and mathematics (Hegarty, ...

university websites play an important role in disseminating educational and research information to universities. they are a vital port for accessing the universities' scientific information for researchers, faculty members, and students. the goal of this study was to compare evaluation methods such as web assessment index (wai), web quality evaluation method (webqem), and webometrics for evalu...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of process conditions on the properties of instant grain base. A blend of wheat, mungbean and groundnut was used in the study. The effects of feed moisture, barrel temperature and screw speed on product responses viz. specific mechanical energy (SME), expansion ratio (ER), density (D), water absorption index (WAI) and water solubility inde...

INTRODUCTION Depression seriously affects one's ability to perform work tasks and function at work. We studied the impact of both the individual and work factors on work ability index in patients suffering from depression. MATERIAL AND METHODS The prospective study, which was conducted by using questionnaires, included 210 patients with depression, who had been on sick leave from 60 to 360 da...

Background: Maintaining and promoting work ability is an important social objective and are challenges facing the health care and rehabilitation system, as well as employers. Physical and mental health status impact on work ability. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of aerobic training on work ability midwives to work in health care centers in the city of Mashhad. Materials and M...