To investigate land use changes, Qale Shahrokh basin (15098.1 ha area) was selected. Satellite images of Landsat sensors (MSS, TM and ETM+) were used. After improvement and different enhancement analysis of images such as FCC, PCA, the study area was checked using GPS and topographic maps (1:50000) and other information. Land use units were determined using classified random sampling method. Ma...

according to coates’s (2004, as cited in zhang, 2010) definition of "conversational dominance" (p.111), it refers to the phenomenon of a speaker dominating others in interaction. specifically, it means how a speaker makes use of certain strategies to get the floor and maintain the floor. thus, the amount of talk is the main measurement for the dominance of the conversation. whether a speaker do...

the effect of learning strategies on the speaking ability of iranian students in the context of language institutes abstract language learning strategies are of the most important factors that help language learners to learn a foreign language and how they can deal with the four language skills specifically speaking skill effectively. acknowledging the great impact of learning strategies...

In a watershed, land use As one of the most effective factors in basin hydrologic response, Can have significant role in the hydrological cycle and water resources. The knowledge of the effects of land use change on basin hydrology responses can help to determine the appropriate strategy to achieve sustainable development of water resources and a management model. The purpose of this study is t...

Sabzevar city has a dry and cold climate and hot summers. Not a long time ago, in this city, the agricultural and drinkable water was gained from aqueducts. Aqueduct is one of the oldest and the most economic ways of the extraction of ground water in Iran. Within the city limits, there are 12 aqueducts named: Afzal-Abaad, Haaj-Abbas, Fath-Abaad, Haaj-Molla, Jafar-Abaad, Neqabashk, Saaleh-Abaad,...

To investigate land use changes, Qale Shahrokh basin (15098.1 ha area) was selected. Satellite images of Landsat sensors (MSS, TM and ETM+) were used. After improvement and different enhancement analysis of images such as FCC, PCA, the study area was checked using GPS and topographic maps (1:50000) and other information. Land use units were determined using classified random sampling method. Ma...

testing plays a vital role in any language teaching program. it allows teachers and stakeholders, including program administrators, parents, admissions officers and prospective employers to be assured that the learners are progressing according to an accepted standard (douglas, 2010). the problems currently facing language testers have both practical and theoretical implications but the first i...