abstract a fundamental study of “historio-graphic metafiction” and “literary genres”, as introduced in “new historical philosophy”, and tracing them in the works of julian barnes having studied the two novels, the porcupine and arthur & george, by julian barnes, the researcher has applied linda hutcheon’s historio-graphic metafictional theories to them. the thesis is divided into five cha...

abstract because of the many geopolitical, geo economical and geo strategically potentials and communicational capabilities of eco region, members can expand the convergence and the integration in base of this organization that have important impact on members development and expanding peace in international and regional level. based on quality analyzing of library findings and experts interv...

Intorduction: It is necessary to notice the subjective well-being  and satisfaction of human resources in organizations and lack of attention to them has deleterious effects on individual and organizational performance. Method: The present study is a mixed (qualitative and quantitative)  research which used the Q approach to examine and explain managers’ mental patterns regarding Subjective We...

Intorduction: It is necessary to notice the subjective well-being  and satisfaction of human resources in organizations and lack of attention to them has deleterious effects on individual and organizational performance. Method: The present study is a mixed (qualitative and quantitative)  research which used the Q approach to examine and explain managers’ mental patterns regarding Subjective We...

the present study was conducted to investigate the effect of implicit focus on form through input flooding and the effect of noticing, explicit focus on form on linguistic accuracy. to fulfill the purpose of the study, 86 iranian pre-intermediate efl learners of one of the language institutes were chosen by means of administering ket as the homogeneity test. these learners were pretested throug...

abstract the third millennium has started, but the world is facing with serious challenges in achieving international security and peace. various human rights violations have lead the states to find means to protect human rights. also article 55 of the united nations charter introduces the respect to human rights and fundamental freedom as the most suitable ways to realize peace and security. ...

abstract the primary purpose of this study was to explore the actual practices and cognitions of two groups of iranian eap teachers, i.e. language teachers and content teachers, with respect to teaching reading-comprehension and vocabulary. to this end, tehran university of medical sciences which authorizes both groups of teachers to teach eap courses was selected as the context of the study s...

abstract: the present study is about prophet ishmael, some parts of his life; his personality in the quran and the bible; and the comparison of the content of these two religious books. compilation of the study has been done with a new perspective and new presentation approach. since prophets have been human beings’ role model and their life has been a perfect example for humanity in all ages,...

Introduction: Transformational Leadership and Spirituality are among the most important research topics for work environments, as these phenomena are among the main factors influencing Organizational. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of transformational leadership and spirituality on turnover intention and job satisfaction; the mediating role of resiliency, career adaptab...