In this study, a frame work for verification of famous seismic codes is utilized. To verify the seismic codes performance, damage quantity of RC frames is compared with the target performance. Due to the randomness property of seismic design and earthquake loads excitation, in this paper, fragility curves are developed. These diagrams are utilized to evaluate performance level of structures whi...

aim: nowadays, the internet is considered as an appropriate means of transferring knowledge in education and research processes. however, overusing the internet may cause addiction. this problem may increase as the internet usage increases. this paper attempted to study the internet addiction among the students of yazd universities. methods: this research was a cross-sectional study conducted a...

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...

We read with interest the paper by Elham Behzady and Payam Behzadi published in Central European Journal of Urology (2016; 69: 404-410) entitled “The role of toll-like receptors (TLRs) in urinary tract infections (UTIs)” [1]. In this article, these authors quote (their reference n.7) a paper written by us entitled “Mithridates VI Eupator of Pontus and mithridatism”, whichappeared in Allergy (20...

The objectives of this study were to characterize, classify and evaluate the potential constraints  of  soils Sakure Nginda Payams in Nzara Yambio counties Greenbelt zone Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. Ten soil pits dug, described sampled based on FAO profile description guideline samples analysed using standard routine lab analyses for physical chemical properties. Data genera...