Background & Aim: Hospital waste requires special management due to the high level of hazardous properties. Regarding the fact that the incorrect disposal of medical waste is a serious threat to the environment and public health, health workers have a special role in this regard. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education based on the theory of planned behavior on the ri...

dynamic assessment according to vygotskys sociocultural theory, states that instruction and assessment are interrelated. using static forms of assessment with second and foreign language students could do more harm than good. many teachers neglect to take account of the complexity involved in learning a second or foreign language and often wonder why learning of a language take so long. thi...

Introduction: With regard to attributes of taking herbal medications considering multiplicity of efficacious chemicals existing in herbal drugs and needed cautions to be exerted, and also considering medicinal safety, the associated points must be precisely observed by consumers. Holding the undeniable role of pharmacists in this field, the current study was performed with the aim of evaluating...

Abstract Background & Aim: Accreditation refers to the systematic assessment of health care centers based on certain standards. The nursing accreditation system is a system that evaluates the capabilities of nurses. Given that nurses have ability to implement and monitor the accreditation process, accreditation process is influenced by nurses’ performance. The present study was conducted...

Introduction: Nowadays, cell phone has proved to be a useful device for education and access to health services particularly in developing countries. The present study aimed to determine the effect of distance learning program via SMS during pregnancy on the knowledge and satisfaction of pregnant women. Methods: This experimental study was conducted in Isfahan city during 2012-13. The sample in...

Objective: The control of the COVID-19 pandemic can be successful with widespread acceptance of produced vaccines. To cover a wide range of people with vaccination, it is important to understand their behavioural perspectives. This study aims to investigate the knowledge and attitude of Iranian people towards the COVID-19 vaccines and its related factors. Methods: This is a cross-sectional des...

Introduction: Scientific research in the medical sciences is known as a basic necessity for professional development which leads to clinical improvement. This study aims to compare the barriers to research activities among students of Arak University of Medical Sciences and provide proper strategies for student research management. Methods: This analytical comparative study was carried out in ...

the aim of this study has been to find answers for the following questions: 1. what is the effect of immediate correction on students pronunciation errors? 2. what would be the effect of teaching the more rgular patterns of english pronunciation? 3. is there any significant difference between the two methods of dealing with pronuciation errore, i. e., correction and the teaching of the regular ...