this study was carried out to investigate the effects of integrative vs. instrumental motivation, learning strategy use and gender on iranian efl learners. to this end, 120 efl learners both male and female majoring in english language and literature at shiraz university participated in the study. in order to conduct this study three instruments were used: oxford quick placement test, motivatio...

this research study aimed to investigate the relationship between field-dependence/independence cognitive style and vocabulary learning strategies among iranian efl learners. ninety participants majoring in english translation at arak university were chosen. the participants were classified into two groups of field-dependent and independent based on the results of group embedded figure test (ge...

Objectives Old age is a period of life in which elderly are exposed to potential threat. These factors lead to decreased quality of life in elderly. Social interaction is of the factors affecting the quality of life and health in the elderly. We aimed to assess the relationship between social integration and health-related quality of life in seniors in Sabzevar city. Methods & Materials This d...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between students’ social and academic integration and their evaluation of the faculties’ educational performance quality in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was performed on all students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The participants (n = 431) were selected thr...

abstract: one of the most visited & important spaces in different countries by tourist are urban areas. the old tehran which major part is located in district 12 is historical showcase of the capital, but, its hiidden cultural attraction is not used as it should be. this thesis occasionally engage in studying the efficacy of correct installation of travel guide boards in welfare & easily acc...