the present research has been carried out to study the structure of indexing language databases of irandoc. three databases have been selected as a sample: iranian dissertation abstracts. directory of scientific meetings held in iran. current research in iranian universities and research centers. some descriptors have been selected as a sample for study. to analyze the descriptors checklist was...

This study sought to compare Iranian EFL novice and expert teachers regarding their professional knowledge at Iranian language institutes and universities. To achieve the aim of study, a questionnaire was developed based on the literature, the theoretical framework and the results of a qualitative study carried out by Yazdanpanah and Sahragard (2017). This questionnaire was administered to the ...

in previous years, various studies have been carried out on engineering education and training. based on the results and world transforms, developed strategies have been offered in academic or industrial world, which start from preparation for information technology era to focusing on sustainable developments and global engineering in current age. on the other side, education from research univ...

Background The physical health assessment of university students in Iran is a national large scale assessment examining health behaviors among tertiary education students. Understanding risky health behaviors which are the major sources of global mortality and morbidity in adulthood is the key objective of this assessment. Methods In academic year of 2012-2013, newly admitted students (N = 15...

BACKGROUND The National Health Accounts keep track of all healthcare related activities from the beginning (i.e. resource provision), to the end (i.e. service provision). This study was conducted to address following questions: How is the Iranian health system funded? Who distribute the funds? For what services are the funds spent on?, What service providers receive the funds? METHODS The req...

A considerable proportion of young adults studying at universities have a mental disorder. Previous research has shown negative relationship between various religiosity and psychopathology measures, with different strengths this correlation depending on the measure. The aim present study is to investigate strength association religious attitude depression, anxiety stress in Iranian university s...

BACKGROUND Olive trees (Olea europaea subsp. europaea var. europaea) naturally grow in areas spanning the Mediterranean basin and towards the East, including the Middle East. In the Iranian plateau, the presence of olives has been documented since very ancient times, though the early history of the crop in this area is shrouded in uncertainty. METHODS The varieties presently cultivated in Ira...

BACKGROUND Hypodontia is the most common dental anomaly and might cause clinical complications. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and pattern of congenital missing in the permanent dentition dentition (excluding third molars), among Iranian orthodontic patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this descriptive cross-sectional study, all approved panoramic radiographs of 3374 orthodo...

INTRODUCTION At the modern age, to acquire knowledge and experience, the individuals with their own specific culture have to enter contexts with cultural diversity, adapt to different cultures and have social interactions to be able to have effective inter-cultural relationships.To have such intercultural associations and satisfy individual needs in the society, cultural intelligence and social...