0957-4174/$ see front matter 2009 Elsevier Ltd. A doi:10.1016/j.eswa.2009.10.019 * Corresponding author. Tel.: +98 2177240487; fax E-mail addresses: [email protected] (F. Bayat), eade [email protected] (A.A. Jalali), [email protected] In this paper, using the concepts of field theory and potential functions a sub-optimal non-parametric algorithm for clustering of convex and non-convex da...

INTRODUCTION Gender identity disorders (GID) are heterogeneous disorders that may be influenced by culture and social norms. AIM The aim of this study was to determine masculine and feminine gender roles in a group of Iranian patients with GID and compare these roles with two control groups. METHODS Twelve male-to-female (MF) and 27 female-to-male (FM) individuals with GID referred to Tehra...

Translating the cultural terms in an understandable way for the target readers can be challenging for translators. Translators should be familiar with the cultures of both languages (i.e. source and target languages). The present study aimed to show that which cultural terms strategies are more common in translation of the novel titled “For One More Day” based on Aixela‟s model. This study also...

The wageneri species group of Gyrodactylus contains the following molecularly confirmed salmonid parasites in Asia: taimeni Ergens, 1971, magnus Konovalov, 1967, brachymystacis 1978, and derjavini Mikhailov, 1975; Europe it following: derjavinoides Malmberg, Collins, Cunningham, Jalali, 2007, truttae Gläser, 1974, teuchis Lautraite, Blanc, Thiery, Daniel, Vigneulle, 1999, lavareti 1956, salveli...

BACKGROUND: The number of patients receiving orthotics and prosthetic services is increasing globally. A way to investigate patients’ insight about provided them evaluate their satisfaction with the received services. Furthermore, incorporating preferences into practice an inseparable part evidence-based practice. Applying such information in can contribute enhancement quality services, effecti...

this paper studies two ancient seasonal festivals which were celebrated on summer and winter solstices. because of misconceptions regarding sasanian calendar, these two festivals, known as ābrīzgān and āḍarjašn, have remained unnoticed in modern researches. a sound interpretation of the old iranian calendar as described by biruni would uncover the true character of these festivals. this paper d...