background: correct statistical data plays a significant role in evaluating the performance of an organization. managers are mainly expected to use the results of statistical analysis and statisticians are assumed to collect, analyze and interpret the data. this study is aimed at investigating the causes of statistical inconsistencies from the viewpoint of managers and statisticians in centers ...

introduction: universities and their faculty members are responsible for educating students for social responsibilities. if the faculty members are to contribute to the attainment of university and societal goals, they should trust their dean, colleagues, and students. this will facilitate the collective efficacy of faculty members. if faculty members believe in their collective abilities, the ...

*Corresponding author: Prof. Hamid Nasri, Department of Nephrology, Division of Nephropathology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. Email: [email protected] Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education: It is well known that hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for renal progression in IgA nephropathy, however it is unclear the effect of al...

DEAR EDITOR, We read with respect the paper “Protective role of Silymarin and deferoxamine against iron dextran induced renal iron deposition in male rats by Nematbakhsh et al. It is an interesting paper; however, I would like to add some complementary comments to it. In this paper the Silymarin reduced the kidney iron deposition in an iron overload model. The findings have demonstrated that Si...

introduction: much of activities in today's world are based on information and less time is dedicated to gain experience and knowledge. therefore, different organizations compete based on their knowledge. in such a situation, knowledge management provides necessary tools to improve the performance of human resources and creates competitive advantages. this paper sought to determine the relation...