184 research outputs found
Behaviors Influencing Human Immunodeficiency Virus Transmission in the Context of Positive Prevention among People Living with HIV/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in Iran: A Qualitative Study
No full textBackground: Identifying factors, which influence health behaviors is critical to designing appropriate and effective preventive programs. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission is highly related to people behaviors and understanding factors influencing healthy behaviors among Iranian people living with HIVs (PLHIVs)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is very important to tailor an effective response to HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Methods: This study was conducted as a qualitative study by methods of focus group discussion and in-depth interview in six provinces of Iran with 64 PLHIVs to determine factors influence engagement in positive prevention.
Results: Knowledge and education, feelings of responsibility and positive prevention practices were identified as the primary domains of engagement. These domains were found to be influenced by feelings of ostracism and frustration, poverty, barriers to disclosure of HIV status, access to and utilization of drug abuse treatment services and antiretroviral therapy, adherence to treatment, age, religiousness, sex work, singleness, and incarceration.
Conclusions: Designing new interventions and updating current interventions directed toward the aforementioned factors should be addressed by responsible Iranian authorities in order to have a national effective response on the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Drivers Affecting the Users' Attitudes Towards Using Financial Services in Blockchain-Based Platforms
No full textResearch Article Hamed Heidari* Morteza Mousakhani** Abstract: Providing financial services on Blockchain-based platforms as a new approach to financial markets has a lot of room for growth. This demonstrates the need to study and identify the drivers of users' attitudes towards using Blockchain-based financial services. For this purpose, technology adoption models have been used. Using a combination of several technology adoption models, this research aims to study the factors affecting customers' intention to use financial services in Blockchain-based platforms to determine what factors drive users to use them. For this purpose, first, the literature was studied and a conceptual framework was extracted, and in accordance with the model, a structural equation model has been developed. The results have shown that the individual tendency to trust and also structural guarantees, directly affect initial trust and in the following users’ initial trust influences users' behavioral intentions. In addition, technological features and task characteristics, directly influence technology-task fit and technology-task fit affects users' behavioral intention. Furthermore, expecting performance directly affects the behavioral intention of users. This study has concluded that the propensity to use financial services in Blockchain-based platforms is under the influence of social needs and even Blockchain constraints cannot reduce the desire to use financial services based on this technology. * Ph.D. Student, Department of Information Technology Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. ** Faculty Member, Department of Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran (Corresponding Author: [email protected]) , Iran. *** Faculty Member, Department of Information Technology Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. **** Faculty Member, Department of Management Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. ****** Faculty Member, Department of Technology Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Received: July 16, 2019 Accepted: January 20, 2020 Research Article Drivers affecting the users' attitudes towards using financial Services in Blockchain-Based Platforms Hamed Heidari* Morteza Mousakhani** Mahmood Alborzi*** Ali Divandari **** Reza Radfar****** Abstract: Providing financial services on Blockchain-based platforms as a new approach to financial markets has a lot of room for growth. This demonstrates the need to study and identify the drivers of users' attitudes towards using Blockchain-based financial services. For this purpose, technology adoption models have been used. Using a combination of several technology adoption models, this research aims to study the factors affecting customers' intention to use financial services in Blockchain-based platforms to determine what factors drive users to use them. For this purpose, first, the literature was studied and a conceptual framework was extracted, and in accordance with the model, a structural equation model has been developed. The results have shown that the individual tendency to trust and also structural guarantees, directly affect initial trust and in the following users’ initial trust influences users' behavioral intentions. In addition, technological features and task characteristics, directly influence technology-task fit and technology-task fit affects users' behavioral intention. Furthermore, expecting performance directly affects the behavioral intention of users. This study has concluded that the propensity to use financial services in Blockchain-based platforms is under the influence of social needs and even Blockchain constraints cannot reduce the desire to use financial services based on this technology. * Ph.D. Student, Department of Information Technology Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. ** Faculty Member, Department of Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran (Corresponding Author: [email protected]) , Iran. *** Faculty Member, Department of Information Technology Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. **** Faculty Member, Department of Management Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. ****** Faculty Member, Department of Technology Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Received: July 16, 2019 Accepted: January 20, 202
Analyzing Obstacles to Poetry Comprehension among Persian Language and Literature Students at Dari Department of Jawzjan University
No full textThis research delves into the intricacies of poetry dictation challenges faced by students, with a specific focus on the Dari Persian Language and Literature Department at Jawzjan University. Notably, existing studies have predominantly addressed issues arising from incorrect poetry reading, yet a gap exists in understanding the unique problems within this academic environment. The primary objective is to identify and remediate factors impeding accurate and fluent poetry dictation among students. Employing a quantitative approach and Cochran's formula, the study involved 108 randomly selected students from the first, fourth, and fifth semesters in the Dari language and literature department at Jawzjan University, Afghanistan. The research, facilitated through a survey questionnaire developed by the author, employs descriptive statistics in SPSS for data analysis. Key findings reveal critical challenges, including subpar teaching quality of the Persian language in schools (mean score of 2.59), elevated stress and anxiety levels during poetry dictation (mean score of 2.54), inadequate mastery of vocabulary (mean score of 2.48), and a dearth of practice among students (mean score of 2.39). The significance of these findings lies in their potential to substantially enhance poetry dictation skills, providing valuable insights for both educators and students, and addressing the unique challenges within the academic context of Jawzjan Universit
Un modelo para la implementación de soluciones empresariales inteligentes con base en el nivel de madurez en inteligencia de negocios: una experiencia iraní
No full textThe purpose of this research is to provide a basis for choosing the approach to implementing business intelligence systems based on the maturity of the organization.
This research not only recommends considering the level of business intelligence maturity while planning for the implementation, but also recommends the use of IT governance levers in order to increase the level of efficient usage of such systems.
In this research, while analyzing the subject by experts in the Delphi Fuzzy method, these ideas have been reviewed and verified in nearly 109 organizations responding to the questionnaires. The result of this research is a fuzzy inference engine that suggest the best execution package required, by entering data on the size and maturity of the organization. Packages containing the appropriate implementation methodology, products at that maturity level and, consequently, IT governance processes and requirements to that level of maturity.El propósito de esta investigación es proporcionar una base para elegir el enfoque para implementar sistemas de inteligencia de negocios basados en la madurez de la organización.Esta investigación no solo recomienda considerar el nivel de madurez de la inteligencia de negocios a momento de planear la implementación, sino también el uso de instrumentos de política pública de tecnologías de la información (TI) para aumentar el nivel del uso eficiente de dichos sistemas. En esta investigación, al analizar el tema por expertos en el método Delphi Fuzzy, estas ideas han sido revisadas y verificadas en casi 109 organizaciones que respondieron a los cuestionarios. El resultado de esta investigación es un motor de inferencia difusa que sugiere el mejor paquete de ejecución requerido, al ingresar datos sobre el tamaño y la madurez de la organización. Los paquetes que contienen la metodología de implementación adecuada, los productos en ese nivel de madurez y, en consecuencia, los procesos y requisitos de gobierno de TI a ese nivel de madurez
Two cutaneous malignant melanomas at the same anatomic site: a case report with molecular evaluation
No full textA Critical Review of Cooperation Systems in Libraries and Information Centers
No full textLibraries and information centers always try to provide the best and most appropriate answers to their clients’ questions and needs. Due to the increasing and diverse variety of information resources, many libraries do not the capacity to provide these resources and make them accessible. Narges Neshat considers cooperation between libraries and information centers as a solution to expand the library’s access to a variety of information resources to meet the needs of their clients. Moreover, by publishing the book “Collaborative Systems in Libraries and Information Centers”, the author has addressed this issue. This resource, which can be considered as an educational resource for students of information and knowledge science and an applied source for specialists and professionals in this science, was critically examined in a descriptive-analytical manner. In this article, after introducing the book, its author and publisher, the structure of the book is mentioned, and then the book is reviewed in both form and content terms. This work is a specialized book in the subject of cooperation between libraries and information centers and has an appropriate scientific level. The most important weakness of this work is the lack of applied aspects; a few parts of this book are not specialized, and the resources used for this work are old
Prevalence of Epileptiform Discharges in Children with Sensori-Neural Hearing Loss and Behavioral Problems Compared to Their Normal Hearing Peers
No full textHow to Cite This Article: Amirsalari S, Radfar Sh, Ajallouyean M, Saburi A, Yousefi J, Noohi S, Tavallaie SA, Hassanalifard M, Ghazavi Y. Prevalence of Epileptiform Discharges in Children with Sensori-Neural Hearing Loss and Behavioral Problems Compared to Their Normal Hearing Peers. Iran J Child Neurol. 2014 Spring 8(2):29-33.ObjectiveOveractivity and behavioral problems are common problems in children with prelingually profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Data on epileptiform electroencephalography (EEG) discharges in deaf children with psychologicaldisorders are so limited. The primary focus of this study was to determine the prevalence of epileptiform discharges (EDs) in children with SNHL and overactivity or behavioral problems.Materials & MethodsA total of 262 patients with prelingually profound SNHL who were referred to our cochlear implantation center between 2008 and 2010 were enrolled in this study. Children with SNHL who had diagnosis of overactivity and/or behavioralproblems by a pediatric psychiatrist, underwent electroencephalography (EEG).EEG analysis was carried out by a board-certified pediatric neurologist. The control group consisted of 45 cases with overactivity or behavioral problems and normal hearing.ResultsOne hundred thirty-eight children with mean age of 3.5±1.23 year were enrolled in the case group, of whom 88 cases (63.7%) were boy. The control group consisted of 45 cases with mean age of 3.2±1.53 years, of whom 30 (66.6%)cases were male. EDs were detected in 28 (20.02%) children of the case group (with SNHL) in comparison with 4 (8.88%) in the control group (without SNHL), which was statistically significantly different.ConclusionIn this study, we obtained higher frequency of EDs in deaf children with overactivity and/or behavioral problem compared to the children without SNHL. 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