the universal thermal climate index (utci) addresses these shortcomings by using an advanced thermo-physiological model. the aim of this study was to investigate and prepare zoning of thermal comfort condition using utci. meteorological data including temperature, wind speed, cloudiness and relative humidity were obtained on a daily time scale from 10 synoptic stations during (2004-2013) period...

to suceed in sport arena, provinces should have plans parallel with national sport plans. khorasan razavi province as one of the provinces that has played a vital role in iran sport lacks a comprehensive plan in sport and sport activities are follwoed randomly. therefore, this study aimed at developing the strategic plan of sport and youth organization of khorasan razavi in sport and physical e...

BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most prevalent kind of cancer among women in Iran. Regarding the importance of cancer prevention and considerable variation of breast cancer incidence in different parts of the country, it is necessary to recognize regions with high incidence of breast cancer and evaluate the role of potential risk factors by use of advanced statistical models. The present study ...

BACKGROUND Hysterectomy is one of the most common gynecological surgeries performed worldwide. However, women undergoing this surgery often experience negative emotional reactions. OBJECTIVES This study was done with the aim of investigating the relationship between hysterectomy and postoperative depression, three months after the procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS This longitudinal study was...

the purpose of this study is to evaluate greenhouse owners’ knowledge regarding integrated pest management (ipm) in the production of greenhouse cucumber in khorasan razavi province.the survey research was a descriptive – correlational one. the study consisted of all farmers who cultivated greenhouse cucumber in khorasan razavi province (n=160), of whom 108 were selected through a random sampli...