content discovery is one of the fundamental issues that determines the architecture and performance of content distribution networks based on peer-to-peer (p2p) networks. to administrate the costs and discoveries, peers of a p2p network communicate with each other by one or more overlay layers. the condition of node’s relations in overlay networks, have a great impact in efficiency of networks....

abstract background: advancements in neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) science and technology have increased the survival rate of preterm infants. despite these advances, they are still facing with neurobehavioral problems. noise level in nicu is a potential source of stress for preterm infants. it should be decreased to the standard level as much as possible. the purpose of this study was to...

In this study, the researcher used the many-facet Rasch measurement model (MFRM) to detect two pervasive rater errors among peer-assessors rating EFL essays. The researcher also compared the ratings of peer-assessors to those of teacher assessors to gain a clearer understanding of the ratings of peer-assessors. To that end, the researcher used a fully crossed design in which all peer-assessors ...

this evaluation was undertaken to analyse the overall merit of studies for publication in medical journals. peer review, in which peer experts evaluate the value of a manuscript submitted to a professional journal, is regarded as a crucial step in publication. it helps to ensure that published articles describe experiments that focus on important issues and that the research is well designed an...

the research was aimed at finding out the effects of the implementation of writing feedback techniques and students’ writing anxiety on students’ writing ablity. experimental method of 3x2 factorial design was employed in the research. there were three experimental groups of students who were taught by using teacher feedback, peer feedback and the combination of peer and teacher feedback writin...

conclusions the results of this study suggested that parental monitoring and affiliation with deviant peers largely explained sexual risk taking among adolescents. therefore, prevention efforts aimed at reducing risky sex should compose of these factors. in fact, the results suggested that earlier prevention efforts may be warranted. results according to the results, about one-fifth of subjects...

adolescence is an important stage of human life span, which crucial developmental processes occur. since peers play a critical role in the psychosocial development of most adolescents, peer education is currently considered as a health promotion strategy in adolescents. peer education is defined as a system of delivering knowledge that improves social learning and provides psychosocial support....

background and purpose: heart failure (hf) is a chronic, debilitating disease, and physical limitations and progressive symptoms of which associated with this condition can reduce quality of life (qol). patient education regarding heart hf is one of the main components of self-care. in this respect, peer education is significant in improving health and creating a learning environment. this stud...