nowadays, the application of information technology is associated with barriers and challenges. so to prioritize barriers to information technology application in sports organizations, the viewpoints of 71 experts and managers of these organizations were collected by answering a researcher-made questionnaire. validity (face, content) of this questionnaire was confirmed by experts and its reliab...

this study was conducted in order to investigate the problems and solutions to improve the employment situation in agriculture sector in karaj payam noor university students. statistical population are included all of karaj payam noor university graduate students (n=1320). using cochran formula, 120 students were selected as sample. for more credits of findings, 150 questionnaires were distribu...

background: health technology assessment (hta) is a tool utilized for efficient dissemination of technology. for the purpose of encouraging decision-makers to utilize this tool, at first, we need to identify the obstacles in the processes of preparation, utilization, and implementation of htas. this study aims to define these barriers and offer solutions for effective utilization of hta reports...

In this paper we construct an information-theoretic model of architectural drawings. This model is then used to quantify and measure the complexities and similarities of drawings. The approach is applied within a linear qualitative shape representation but can be generalized to other types of representation. The descriptive and analytic power of the proposed methods are demonstrated by studying...

This study was conducted in order to investigate the problems and solutions to improve the employment situation in agriculture sector in Karaj Payam Noor university students. Statistical population are Included all of Karaj Payam Noor University Graduate Students (N=1320). Using Cochran formula, 120 students were selected as sample. For more credits of findings, 150 questionnaires were distribu...

background: participation is an important component in a child’s growth, which is not just affected by child's functional abilities, skills, interests and family culture; but also affected by the physical, social and institutional environment. hearing and visual impairment in children may cause growth delay including cognitive, mobility and communication skills. the aim of this study was to com...

Objective: To quantitatively and qualitatively describe specific barriers encountered by Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) subspecialists to providing second-trimester termination by dilation and evacuation (D&E) using a mixed methods approach. Methods: We surveyed all members of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and all faculty and fellows associated with MFM fellowships regarding practice ...

BACKGROUND Evidence indicates that suboptimal clinical handover from the intensive care unit (ICU) to general wards leads to unnecessary ICU readmissions and increased mortality. We aimed to gain insight into barriers and facilitators to implement and use ICU discharge practices. METHODS A mixed methods approach was conducted, using 1) 23 individual and four focus group interviews, with post-...