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Background. This study aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of the Persian translation of the Susceptibility to Driver Distraction Questionnaire (SDDQ) among the inner-city drivers in Tabriz. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, 411 telephone taxi drivers from Tabriz city (northwest of Iran) and selected using a two-stage cluster random sampling were included. To produce an accurate Persian translation of the SDDQ, first, some bilingual specialists were asked to translate the questionnaire into Persian from English and, then, another bilingual expert was asked to back-translate the produced Persian translation into English using a standard "forward-backward" translation procedure. The accurate content agreement of the translation with the above-mentioned versions was finally approved by the research team. Data management and analysis were performed using SPSS 26.0 and LISREL 8.80. Results. The internal consistency of the whole scale and subscales of the SDDQ was determined between 0.72 and 0.90 using Cronbach's α coefficient. The agreement between the original version and re-translation version was determined 0.66 to 1 using modified Kappa coefficient (k*). The results of the equal structural equation indicated that the construct validity of the six-factor model had a greater structural fit. Pearson's correlation coefficient between subscales and the whole-scale was found to be between 0.41 and 0.92. Furthermore, the correlation between SDDQ and Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) was 0.39, while the correlation between SDDQ and Conner’s Adult ADHD Rating Scales (severity of ADHD symptoms) was 0.25 (P<0.01). Conclusion. In sum, the Persian version of susceptibility to driver distraction questionnaire may have been used as a valid and reliable scale for investigating the Persian-speaking drivers in Iran. Practical Implications. SDDQ may have been used in universities and police research centers. Furthermore, it may have been applied for screening the high-risk drivers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. Adequate physical activity is essential to healthy aging. This study aimed to examine the construct validity of the Persian version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) among community-dwelling adults, which would be used as a screening tool at the Neyshabur longitudinal study on the aging (NELSA) Center. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Neyshabur, Iran, as a pilot phase at the NELSA center between May and January 2019. The sampling method was a stratified random method. For explanatory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), 300 and 650 community-dwelling adults aged 50 and older were selected, respectively. EFA was used with the principal component extraction method, and Varimax rotation and CFA were performed with the maximum likelihood estimation method. Results. Of the 950 participants, 445 (46.8%) were male, and 505 (53.2%) were female. The mean age of participants was 63 ± 8.6 years. The mean physical activity score was 89.7 ± 70.7. According to the percentage of variance explained in EFA, all five extracted factors explained 62.7% of the total variance. The results of CFA showed that all item- scale relationships were significant (P < 0.05), except for household activity (Q8) and leisure time activity (Q2) (P > 0.05). The values of the fit indices showed that the model fits well with the data. Conclusion. The EFA and CFA confirmed the construct validity of the Persian version of PASE. This questionnaire is suitable for measuring the physical activity level of older Persian adults. Practical Implications. The Persian version of PASE is suitable for measuring the physical activity level of older Persian adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: Dentists faced the highest risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Educating competent students is the first task of the dental school to overcome the created problems and thus, it is necessary to recognize the created educational deficiencies. This study aimed to assess the students' perspectives from the Dental School at Tehran University of Medical Sciences during the academic year 2019-2020, concerning the competencies expected to be developed during the clinical phase of the general dentistry curriculum during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings are intended to inform the formulation of educational strategies in the post-pandemic period to address identified gaps in training. Materials and Methods: During the academic year 2019-2020, a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The study consisted of three phases: checklist design, psychometrics, and a survey of general dentistry students in their third to sixth year. The checklist design phase involved a team of four individuals, including educational officials from the faculty, academic staff members, and medical education experts. Experts confirmed the content validity of the checklist, while reliability was assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), which indicated favorable validity and reliability. Subsequently, questionnaires formatted as Google Forms and a census approach were distributed to all students enrolled in the general dental course within the clinical section of the School of Dentistry at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Ultimately, following the data collection process, statistical analysis was conducted utilizing descriptive statistics, including the mean and standard deviation, and the findings were communicated to the group managers. Results: The assessment of content validity was established at a minimum of 71%, based on the evaluations provided by five experts. Additionally, reliability was measured using an intra-cluster correlation coefficient (ICC) exceeding 0.79, signifying a strong level of both validity and reliability. 122 students (53%) in the clinical stage completed the forms related to the pre-clinical/clinical units passed during the Covid era. Despite having enough training, basics Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Surgery 1, and Restorative 3 courses needed more training. In addition, Basics Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Surgery 1, and Surgery 4 needed the most practical training to acquire the necessary competencies. Conclusion: The findings of this research indicated that the dental students expressed a desire for increased practice across various levels of pre-clinical and clinical courses. This would suggest that the challenges associated with patient interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic may not be the sole contributing factor. Consequently, alongside the need for educational planning to address the requirements of enrolled students, it appears essential to conduct similar studies in the post-pandemic context. Furthermore, this approach may also prove beneficial in evaluating educational needs for ongoing professional development courses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. More than 1 million colorectal cancers (CRC) are diagnosed annually. This cancer is the cause of 600,000 deaths, and many of these deaths can be reduced by screening. Colonoscopy is the best screening method and tool to diagnose CRC, but it causes anxiety and worry in patients. In addition, no appropriate tool has so far been introduced for assessing anxiety in these patients. Accordingly, the present study aimed to design and psychometrically evaluate a tool for assessing anxiety in patients undergoing colonoscopy. Methods. This methodological study used a descriptive-cross-sectional approach to design a psychometric questionnaire. To this end, 106 patients participated in this research, and the questionnaire was completed online. The validity of the list and the analysis of its main components were determined through exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation and confirmatory factor analysis. The reliability of the tool was also checked with Cronbach’s alpha. Results. Overall, 20 terms of the questionnaire were examined by exploratory analysis, and 5 factors explained 57.76% of the total variance. The internal consistency of the tool with Cronbach’s alpha was 0.91. Conclusion. The findings of the research revealed that the tool for assessing anxiety in patients undergoing colonoscopy with 20 items and 5 factors has adequate validity and reliability and can be used to assess the anxiety of colonoscopy patients. Practical Implications. The results of this research can change policies in the field of treatment to reduce the anxiety of colonoscopy patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent disease affecting these individuals from middle age onwards and leading to numerous problems for individuals, their families, and their caregivers. To develop Alzheimer's prevention strategies for Down syndrome, it is of utmost importance to understand the factors that contribute to its development, such as psychological foundations. The present study aimed to analyze personality and lifestyle in slow-paced adults with Down syndrome with and without Alzheimer's disease. Material & Methods: This qualitative research was conducted based on a descriptive phenomenological design. The research population consisted of adults with Down syndrome (60 cases without Alzheimer's and 10 subjects with Alzheimer's), their parents, and caregivers in Kermanshah province in 2023. In this regard, data collection was carried out through access to medical records of individuals in the Welfare Organization and also semi-structured interviews with these individuals who were purposefully selected until reaching the stage of theoretical saturation. Data analysis was performed using the Clausi method, and the main and sub-themes were identified. For final validation, the criteria of validity and reliability were used. Results:The findings from the data analysis resulted in the extraction of 3 main themes (social-psychotic-coping skills), 14 sub-themes in personality dimension, and 9 main themes (sleep-physical activity-occupation-physical health-weight control and nutrition-personal hygiene-smoking and alcohol consumption-leisure time-doing things independently) and 21 sub-themes in the lifestyle dimension. Discussion & Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the role and importance of a healthy lifestyle and adaptive personality characteristics in preventing Alzheimer's disease in slow-paced adults with Down syndrome. Therefore, it is suggested that preventive and awareness-raising programs in these two dimensions be developed and implemented by experts and official centers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Women with breast cancer often face deep spiritual challenges that affect their performance and spiritual health. This qualitative study was conducted to investigate the spiritual experiences of women with breast cancer and the role of spirituality in the cancer experience. Methods & Materials: This study was conducted with a qualitative research method and a contractual content analysis approach in 2024 at the Chemotherapy Center of Peymaniyeh Hospital in Jahrom City under the supervision of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences. To collect information, 13 patients with breast cancer were selected by targeted sampling and a semi-structured interview was conducted with them. Interviews were recorded, handwritten, and analyzed by Granheim and Lundman method. Lincoln and Cuban criteria were used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data. Data were analyzed using MAXQDA 2020 software (VERBI). Results: Information in 3 levels of spiritual needs, including 4 sub-levels of communication with God, in search of awareness, hope in overcoming suffering, finding meaning in suffering, and spiritual and spiritual synergy; The category of factors of fear and suffering of the patient includes 3 sub-categories in the clutches of poverty and time, double suffering and silent battle, and the category of spirituality results in patients includes 2 sub-categories in the arms of God in overcoming cancer and recovery and healing pains. The average age of the patients was 44.30 years. Finally, 10 subcategories and 3 main categories (spiritual needs, factors of fear and suffering, and results of spirituality in patients) were extracted. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that living with breast cancer can change the path of life, beliefs and spiritual attitudes of patients. In addition, it will cause their spiritual growth and excellence. Also, the findings of this study showed the importance of addressing the spiritual needs of breast cancer patients as part of comprehensive and patient-centered care. It is recommended to conduct more studies on meeting the spiritual needs of cancer patients as a part of spiritual care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The counselors' professional development seeks education and skills training, experience, and expertise, not only in one field but for the present and the future demands. Aim: The present research was conducted to design and study the psychometric properties of a "Counselors' Professional Development Scale". Method: The current research was a mixed exploratory design and tool making. The statistical population of this research included all counselors of counseling and psychology centers in Tehran in 2022. The number of samples reached 12 semi-structured interviews, which were selected by purposive sampling. Construct validity and Cronbach's alpha coefficient were used to examine the psychometric properties of the Counselors' Professional Development Scale. Results: The results of the present study showed that the Counselors' Professional Development Scale has Cronbach's alpha reliability and adequate construct validity in a sample including counselors of counseling and psychology centers in Tehran. Conclusion: The Counselors' Professional Development Scale in the theoretical framework of 6 selected codes based on the grounded theory was designed and the results indicate the desired reliability and validity of the present tool. It is suggested that the authorities of higher education and the organization of the psychology and counseling system consider the designed tool and provide a suitable platform for the professional development of counselors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: It is unlikely that the population growth rate has stayed steady in recent years, given the present situation in Iran. There has been a slight rise in population growth over the past 60 years, according to birth, mortality, and census results from 1956 to 2016. Material & Methods: Mathematical modeling is a common element of computer programs used to predict population growth. This model was applied as a useful and instructive tool in the present research to predict Iran's population until 2041. Results: The standard mathematical modeling approach predicted the total population using the data from Iran's 1956–2016 census using different mathematical modeling methods. The descriptive population growth prediction model (exponential) outperformed the other techniques in terms of compatibility with historical population data. Furthermore, it proved to be highly effective and appropriate for projecting Iran's population in the future. For the year 2041, the following population estimates were projected: A total population of 113,215,189, a male population of 57,366,315, a female population of 55,848,874, an urban population of 83,786,814, a rural population of 29,428,375, and a total population of Iran exceeding 100 million people during the year 2031. Discussion & Conclusion: Combining the exponential and hyperbolic extrapolation models allows for the prediction that Iran's population will increase to 159,852,540 people by the year 2075, which is twice as many as that of the 2016 census. Moreover, it is also feasible to calculate the approximate total population that lived 100,000 years before the 1956 census using mathematical modeling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. Attention deficient-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent psychiatric diagnosis in preschool children. The present study aimed to translate and determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of Conners Early Childhood Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Questionnaire–Parents’ Form in Iranian children aged 3-6 years. Methods. We included 1,013 pediatrics aged <6 years in 2017-18 in Tabriz, Iran. In the first step, the questionnaire was translated into Persian using the re-translation method. Then, the content validity of the questionnaire was evaluated by ten specialists. Finally, the concurrent validity of the questionnaire was simultaneously compared with the children’s Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). ROC curve was used to determine the best cut-off point, and sensitivity and specificity were measured to determine the questionnaire’s diagnostic value compared to the clinical psychiatric interview. The test-retest method was used to determine reproducibility using the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). The internal consistency was also evaluated with Cronbach’s alpha test. Results. Of all the 1,013 participants, 569 (56.2%) were female. The overall modified kappa agreement and concurrent validity coefficients were 0.76 and 0.70, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of the questionnaire was estimated 86.8% and 79.4%, respectively. The ICC was calculated at 0.90, and the questionnaire’s internal consistency was calculated at an overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.88. Conclusion. The Persian version of Conners Early Childhood Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Questionnaire–Parents’ Form exhibited proper reliability and validity for screening the Iranian pediatric population. Practical Implications. The emerged validated tool from the present study can be used in the first-line health system in the public and private sectors for physician and non-physician healthcare providers, especially family physicians in primary health care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. The success of horror films, the attention to violent crimes and the prevalence of violence in the news show that morbid curiosity is a common psychological trait. However, research on morbid curiosity is largely absent in the psychological research literature. one of the reasons being the lack of a suitable Scale for Iranian society. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Morbid Curiosity Scale. Methods. The research design was descriptive factor analysis and the statistical population of the study was all students of Zanjan University in the academic year 1401-1400, from which 500 people were selected by cluster sampling. For the study, Morbid Curiosity Scale was used. Results. The results showed that Cronbach's alpha for the subscales of the Minds of Dangerous People is 0.79, Body Violation is 0.81, Supernatural Danger is 0.79, and Interpersonal Violence is 0.80 and the total scale is 0.85. The results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis also confirmed the significant relationship between explicit variables and latent structures and showed that the four-factor structure has a good fit in the samples. Conclusion. The morbid curiosity scale among students has good reliability and validity and the use of this scale in future research is reliable. Practical Implications. The findings of this research can be used in psychotherapy, psychological research, media psychology, and advertising psychology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Feelings of shame and guilt are seen in a wide range of psychological disorders, and these feelings are of high importance in disorders related to eating and obesity. Aim: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Guilt and Shame Questionnaire. Method: This study was applied in terms of aim and in terms of methodology in the field of descriptive-correlation researches of psychometric type, respectively. The statistical population included all individuals with high Body Mass Indexes (BMI > 25) who referred to nutrition clinics affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences in 2022, 573 of whom were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using External Shame Scales (1994) and Body Image Flexibility Questionnaire (2013) and Guilt and Shame Questionnaire (2022). In order to analyze the findings, the internal consistency method with Cronbach's alpha was performed, and to check the construct validity with confirmatory factor analysis, SPSS version 25 and Lisrel version 8.8 were employed. Results: The results showed that this scale has desirable psychometric properties. There is a significant positive correlation (r=0.66) between the current Questionnaire and the Scale of External Shame, and a significant negative correlation (r=-0.63) with the Scale of Flexibility Body Image. Also, Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the total scale was 0.87. Conclusion: Considering the desirable psychometric features of the Shame and Guilt Scale and the short form of the questionnaire (8 questions), this questionnaire can be used in people with high body mass indexes and people with eating disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. Employees are critical assets of an organization, and it is necessary to investigate and identify factors affecting their performance and productivity. This study aimed to determine the relationship between job stress and job productivity in university Methods. This cross-sectional study included 124 employees of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS) based on Cochran's formula. Data collection instruments included the standard occupational stress questionnaire of the England Institute (HSE) and Echio's productivity questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instruments have been confirmed. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 22 Results. The mean score of job stress and job performance was 119.75 (±17.49) and 103.3 (±21.47), respectively, and their level was estimated as average. Findings indicated a significant negative correlation between job stress and performance (r = -0.59, P<0.001). In addition, three variables, including employee position, management support, and change were identified as the main predictors of employee productivity based on linear regression. There was a significant relationship between some demographic variables (age, Conclusion. According to our results, there was a significant negative correlation between occupational stress and staff productivity. These findings can be generalized to university administrative personnel. Three occupational stress components, including management support, change, and employee position, were identified as main predictors of productivity. Therefore, in order to improve productivity, managers need to consider more independence and support for personnel, as well as reduce the changes' rate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims During the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination is necessary for pregnant or lactating women which can prevent them from infection to severe case of disease. The present study aims to determine the factors related to the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant or lactating women in Zahedan, Iran using the health belief model (HBM). Materials & Methods This is a cross-sectional study. Participants were 260 pregnant or lactating women referred to comprehensive health service centers in Zahedan city in 2022. Sampling method was done as a convenience sampling method. Data collection was done using a demographic form and a HBM-based questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed based on Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.7. Moreover, the content validity index value was 0.81 and the content validity ratio was 0.77. The data were analyzed using non-parametric Wilcoxon test, Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation test, and regression analysis in SPSS software, version 22. Results The results of the regression analysis showed that the demographic variables explained 12.6% of the variance in vaccine acceptance behavior, where only the effect of age and educational level was significant, (P<0.05). The BM constructs along with age and educational level predicted 26.3% of the variance in vaccine acceptance behavior, where only age, self-efficacy and perceived benefits had a significant effect (P<0.05). Overall, the mentioned variables predicted 38.9% of the variance in vaccine acceptance behavior. Conclusion The factors of young age, high educational level, and the HBM constructs of self-efficacy and perceived benefits can predict the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance behavior of pregnant or lactating women in the South East of Iran. These findings can help policymakers and health care providers to use this model in designing program for improving vaccination acceptance of these high-risk groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Divorce is one of the most important causes of tension and pressure on children. Aim: The research aimed to develop of early intervention program based on cognitive behavioral theory for divorced children with emotional-behavioral disorders and its effectiveness in aggression of divorced children. Method: The research scheme was mixed (qualitative-quantitative). The statistical population in qualitative part consisted of articles and documents related to divorced children and all the professors and specialists in children’s psychological disorders and quantitative part consists of all the girls of divorced families of Astaneh-ashrafiyeh in 2022. Moreever 30 people were selected by purposive sampling and randomly replaced in experimental and control groups. The intervention program was performed in 12 sessions of 90 minutes, two session per week for experimental group. Instruments included Achenbach’s Children Behavioral Check list (2001) and Shahim’s Primary School Aggression Questionnaire (2006). The data in the qualitative part were analyzed by thematic analysis and in the quantitative part by multivariate analysis of covariance. Result: The results showed the content validity of the intervention program was equal to 0.75 up to 1 and there is significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the groups in aggression (P<0.01). In general, the early intervention program based on cognitive-behavioral theory for divorced children with emotional-behavioral disorders is effective on aggression in divorced children (P<0.01). Conclusion: Based on findings developed intervention program was effective in aggression of divorced children. Therefore, this intervention program can be used as an effective intervention to reduce aggression of divorced children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Fear of guilt is a characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which confirms the centrality of guilt in obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Aim: This study aims to investigate the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Iranian adaptation of the Fear of Guilt Scale. Method: This study was applied and developmental in terms of aim and psychometric type,respectively. The population included all the people of the three company in Tehran, Iran, in the year 2022 from which 520 adults, were selected by availabile sampling. The Vancouver Obsessional Compulsive Inventory (2004) and the Fear of Guilt Scale (2016) were used to collect the data. Besides, mean, standard deviation (SD), exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity and construct validity, SPSS version 26 and AMOS version 24 were run to analyze the data. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed the existence of two factors: "punishment" and "prevention of harm." The scale demonstrated favorable convergent validity. Concerning scale reliability, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated at 0.90 for the entire scale, 0.88 for the "punishment" subscale, and 0.75 for the "prevention of harm" subscale which revealed the convergent and construct validity of this questionnaire. Conclusion: This study confirms the psychometric properties of the Fear of Guilt Scale in terms of evaluating the features of fear of guilt in obsessive-compulsive disorder .Future researches can use this tool for the purposes of evaluating and investigating the fear of guilt in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The psychological inventory of criminal thinking styles (PICTS) plays a significant role in the diagnosis and evaluation of criminal thinking styles. It emphasizes the importance of cognition, particularly in the commission and perpetuation of crimes in the field of psychology . Aim: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the persian version of the PICTS in prisoners . Method: The current research was a descriptive -applied study of the psychometric type. The statistical population consisted of prisoners in Shiraz city in 2022. The statistical sample included 519 prisoners from Adel Abad prison in Shiraz who were selected through purposive sampling. They completed the PICTS. Data analysis was conducted using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and confirmatory factor analysis in SPSS and AMOS version 22 software . Results: The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported the eight criminal thinking styles model and the criminal thinking hierarchy model of the PICTS, and the fit indices were favorable. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for overall criminal thinking was 0.91, and for proactive and reactive thinking styles, it was 0.89 and 0.79, respectively. Additionally, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the eight criminal thinking styles ranged between 0.61 and 0.81, and the test -retest correlation coefficient was between 0.63 and 0.86 . Conclusion: The reliability and validity of the persian version of the PICTS has been confirmed. It is recommended that social workers and professionals in the field of criminal psychology use this questionnaire to predict the commission and perpetuation of crimes . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: Knowing study and learning strategies is a basic step for educational interventions, especially in the field of medical sciences. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the study and learning strategies in the dental clinical course students of Islamic Azad University of Tehran in the academic year of 2021-2022. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on all students from the 5th to 12th semesters of the faculty of dentistry of the Islamic Azad University of Tehran (n=141). The Third English edition of the study and learning strategies Instruments(LASSI) questionnier was completed by the students after cross- culture adaptation and confirming its face validity, quantitative content validity and construct validity and reliability was observed by test – retest. Data analysis was done using SPSS software and descriptive statistics, regression and Pearson correlation coefficient. Result: The average score of study and learning strategies in dental students was 123.05±9.00 out of 240 scores with a minimum of 104 and a maximum of 148. The highest average score of study and learning strategies was related to the areas of concentration, selection of the main idea, and processing, respectively. The lowest average score of study and learning strategies was related to the fields of attitude, motivation and anxiety, respectively. The average score of study and learning strategies in dental students had no significant relationship with gender and marriage of students (p<0.05). But there was a direct and significant relationship between the average score of study and learning strategies with age (p<0.05). Also, there was a direct and significant relationship between the average score of study and learning strategies and academic performance (p=0.048, r=0.350). Conclusion: The average score of study and learning strategies in dental students indicated moderate scores revision. It seems that dental students need counseling and guidance in some areas of study and learning strategies, especially in the areas of anxiety, attitude and motivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aim: Women's violence against men is an emerging phenomenon, and raising this issue is associated with conflicts due to the patriarchal roots that exist in the society. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the relationship between types of violence against men and the individual characteristics of their wives among those who referred to community health centers in Sanandaj city, 2021. Materials & Methods: This study is cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical). The sample size was 341 women living in Sanandaj, who were selected by random sampling. The method of collecting the demographic information form and the integrated questionnaire of Alipour (1398) and Panahi (1389) was that its reliability and reliability have been confirmed. Was . The scoring of the question regarding the type of field was based on a 5-point Likert letter from very high to very low, and the reasons for violence were evaluated as a yes or no answer (two options). KMO and Bartlett's sphericity tests were used for the qualification and sufficiency of the data and T-teso x2 statistical tests were used to analyze the data at a significance level of 0.05. Result: The results showed that most of the 40-year-old women had a bachelor's degree, had two children, and were housewives. The standard and deviation of the total score of spousal abuse was 12.35 ± 8.03. Verbal violence with a rate and deviation of 69.6 ± 1.4, the index of the best behavior and average physical behavior with a mean and deviation of 0.85 490 was the lowest type of violence against men. Spousal abuse in women had a significant relationship with education, occupation, age and number of children (P = 0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that women commit violence with their husbands in various environments with different personal characteristics. Therefore, by increasing the level of awareness of families and spreading the culture of conversation and negotiation within families and their management, it is possible to correct and eliminate the violent behavior of couples as much as possible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. Economic evaluation evidence can improve policies and decision-making processes in medicine and health system, prevent wastage of resources caused by trial and error, and facilitate the patients' access to medications. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the feasibility of using economic evaluation evidence in the Iranian pharmaceutical sector. Methods. In this qualitative study, 29 stakeholders selected by purposeful sampling were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. The statistical population consisted of 29 experts in the fields of pharmacology, management, policymaking, and health economics. The inclusion criteria for participants included being employed in decision-making fields, having a minimum of a master's degree, as well as possessing sufficient and comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter. The interviews were analyzed adopting content analysis method, and the data were coded using the MAXQDA 11 software. Results. In order to identify the obstacles and facilitators of the application of economic evaluation evidence in medicine and health system, the study findings were extracted from three main sections (i.e., characteristics of production and extraction of evidence and information, mechanisms and requirements of using evidence, opportunities and benefits of using evidence) and 11 sub-sections of the identification. Conclusion. In sum, implementing all identified facilitators and mechanisms needed to establish a robust foundation was found extremely important for correcting an economic evaluation and evidence-based management. Removing the obstacles to an evidence- based management was also found crucial for creating an enabling environment required to implement the evidence-based practices effectively and for facilitating the production and utilization of evidence sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The present research aims to identify the usefulness of the FWCI in evaluating the research activities of the researchers of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization. In addition, the comparison of different subject fields of the organization in terms of the FWCI scores and also the comparison of the researchers' FWCI score of the organization with their H-index have been among other goals. Methodology: The current research was conducted with a scientometric approach and using the citation analysis method. The research community consists of 13,066 international articles from 1,589 researchers of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization, whose data was extracted from the Scopus database and the Scientometric System of the organization. For the current research, only those researchers who simultaneously had an H-index of 1 and whose articles also had the FWC score (1589 people in total) were extracted from this collection and their data for this study. Were analyzed. The calculation of the average FWCI of the researchers was based solely on the articles with the mentioned score, and the articles without this score were excluded from the scope of the review. Data analysis was done using Excel and SPSS software. Findings: The findings of the research show that in the investigated period, an average of 8 articles were published by each researcher, and these articles received a total of 206,175 citations. The average H-index of the se researchers was 4 and their average FWCI score was 0.398. The highest score obtained in the FWCI index was 9.85. Researchers with the rank of professor and assistant professor have equally obtained an average of 0.46 in this index, and researchers with the rank of associated professor have also obtained a score of 0.42. The average of this index for all eleven subject groups is less than 1, and at the same time, the subject group of forest and pasture and natural resources with a score of 0.61 is higher than the other groups and the subject group of education is lower than the other groups with a score of 0.35. At the same time, the subject group of forest and pasture is ranked fourth in the H-index with an average of 4.07. The results also show that there is no direct relationship between the researchers' H-index and their FWCI scores as a whole, or such a relationship is very weak. According to the findings of the research, in some areas (such as agricultural biotechnology), a higher average Hindex does not necessarily mean a higher quality of the articles, and the weighted subject average of these articles is at a lower level compared to their peers globally. On the contrary, in some areas such as soil protection, water, and watershed management, although it has a lower H-index average, it has far better conditions in terms of FWCI average score. Conclusion: In total, the score of the organization's researchers in the FWCI is much lower than the global average, both in general and in terms of subject groups. In addition, despite the lack of wide differences between FWCI and H-indexes, using FWCI in evaluating the articles of the organization's researchers can be more reliable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & aim: Clinical evaluation is one of the main components in the discussion of clinical education in the field of nursing. Based on Miller's Pyramid in Education, objective structured clinical examination becomes one of the applied assessment methods to evaluate clinical skills. One of the clinical skills of nurses, especially in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), is mechanical ventilation. This study was conducted with the aim of designing an objective structured clinical examination to evaluate the competence of nurses in mechanical ventilation. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in 1401 in Tehran, Iran. According to the educational content of basic mechanical ventilation principles and the purpose of the study, six stations were determined and a specialized checklist was designed accordingly for each station. Checking the validity of the content of the designed checklists was done using the opinions of experts in both qualitative and quantitative ways. Results: Finally, the number of six stations with 31 items with titles; Tubing connection and initial preparation of the ventilator, initial and basic settings of the ventilator, check and intervention in the oxygenation status, check and intervention in the ventilation status, management of clinical challenges and management of alarms were finalized. Scoring ranged between 1 and 5, and the sum of the scores of the stations would indicate the nurse's clinical competence in mechanical ventilation. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, the use of an objective structured clinical examination designed to evaluate the clinical competence of nurses in basic mechanical ventilation is suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: One of the most common problems among children and adolescents who suffer from SPD is having a deficiency in interpersonal relationships. Aim: The current study aims to investigate the Persian version of psychometric properties of the ERQ and social skills among children and adolescents who suffer from SPD. Method: This study was applied and developmental in terms of aim and psychometric type, respectively. The population included all the patients with SPD in Tehran city in 2020-2021, from which 222 children and adolescents with SPD were selected by available sampling. Three scales of Emotion Regulation and Social Skills (2015), Social Interaction (2003), and Social Skills (1983) were used to collect the data. Besides, mean, standard deviation (SD), exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity, divergent validity, and SPSS- 24 and AMOS-19 were run to analyze the data. Results: The result of factor analysis confirmed that the questionnaire is single-factor and explained 0.54 of that. The reliability was checked via Cronbach’s alpha for the total questionnaire (0.97), and the convergent validity of the parents’ form of this questionnaire was checked by social skill (0.63) and social interaction (0.49). This indicated the criterion and concurrent validity of this questionnaire. Conclusion: The results of this study showed the efficiency of psychometric properties of ERQ and interaction skills, considering the diagnosis of emotional and social features of SPD children. Future studies can use this measure for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes among patients with SPD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims Healthcare providers are responsible for providing services to mothers and infants during disasters. The purpose of this study is to determine their educational needs for maternal and newborn care during disasters in Iran. Materials & Methods This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in 2017 on 208 healthcare providers (nurses, practical nurses, and midwives) from nine armed forces hospitals in Tehran, Iran who were selected by a census method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire with acceptable face validity, content validity, and structure, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.94. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software, version 16. Results The mean score on the educational needs assessment scale was higher in the fields of sexual violence management (4.30±0.01) and information management (4.28±0.01), indicating the high need for education in these areas. The lowest scores were in the fields of postpartum care in newborns (2.19±0.96) and responsiveness (2.98±0.89). In total, the educational needs of healthcare providers were high (3.3±0.43). Conclusion The readiness of healthcare providers in Iran to provide maternal and newborn care during disasters is low and needs more attention. Therefore, it is recommended to compile and revise university educational programs and implement continuous education programs based on the results of this study in the proposed areas (especially sexual violence management and information management) in a regular, periodic, and continuous manner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The stigma associated with occupational stress and burnout in mental health professionals (MHPs) is one of the major barriers to seeking psychological help in this population. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the psychological help seeking stigma scale toward occupational stress and burnout in MHPs. Method: This psychometric research was conducted on a population of counselors and psychologists in Tehran, Iran, in 2021. A total of 316 MHPs, who were selected via convenience sampling, completed the MHPSS by Clough & et al. (2020), as well as Goldberg’s General Health Questionnaire (1972) through Whatsapp application. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was measured to examine the internal consistency of the scale. The validity of the scale was also evaluated by calculating convergent validity and performing a confirmatory factor analysis in AMOS version 24 software. Results: The results of confirmatory factor analysis revealed four factors of “structural stigma”, “self-stigma”, “perceived other stigma”, and “personal stigma”. The convergent validity of the scale with the GHQ was favorable. Regarding the reliability of the scale, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient was measured to be 0.88 for the entire scale, 0.73 for structural stigma, 0.76 for self-stigma, 0.81 for perceived other stigma, and 0.85 for personal stigma. Conclusion: In this study, the validity and reliability of the MHPSS were confirmed. Overall, this tool can be used to conduct further detailed research on the MHP population due to the implicit assessment of psychological help -seeking stigma, in addition to its specific design for MHPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: Anterior crossbite is one of the most common orthodontic problems. Parents' level of awareness determines how they deal with their child's anterior crossbite problems. In the present study, the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of parents of primary school children about anterior crossbite was evaluated. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, a questionnaire was designed to assess parents' knowledge, attitude and practice of children's anterior crossbite. Face validity was confirmed through interviews, content validity was assessed by CVR calculation and construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis. The questionnaire was provided to 250 parents and its construct validity and reliability were calculated using SPSS software. The final questionnaire was completed by another 250 parents to assess parents' knowledge, attitude and practice. Results: Based on factor analysis, the questionnaire was classified into 6 domains. The average scores in the areas of "treatment awareness", "complication awareness", "treatment attitude", "diagnosis attitude", "treatment practice" and "prevention performance" are equal to 19.48 ± 3.33 (out of 25), 10.19 ± 2.01 (out of 15), 7.53 ± 2.79 (out of 20), 9.83 ± 2.31 (out of 15), 19.4 ± 3.46 (out of 25), and 9.41 ± 2.07 (out of 15), respectively. Conclusion: Parents had good knowledge, attitude and practice regarding anterior crossbite and only the "attitude towards diagnosis" of parents was relatively low which requires training in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to compare the accuracy of the real-time ultrasound method in determining the correct location of intubation, compared to conventional methods, in the patients of the emergency department of Imam Rezai Hospital in Mashhad. Methods & Materials: This is a descriptive-analytic prospective study to determine the diagnostic value of real-time ultrasound for the accuracy of intubation. The standard test to determine the correct intubation is lung auscultation findings, checking ventilator curves and, if observed, passing the tracheal tube through the vocal cords. Data analysis was done to calculate sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative news value. A positive test was considered as passing the endotracheal tube into the esophagus (wrong tube placement). Results: In this study, 52 patients were examined. Endotracheal intubation was confirmed by chest auscultation in 30 cases. By observing ventilator curves, confirmation of endotracheal intubation was confirmed in 26 cases. Observation of vocal cords was confirmed in 37 cases. Based on this, 26 patients had all three approval scales for endotracheal intubation. Ultrasound confirmed the correctness of intubation in 36 cases. Considering the gold standard as the positiveness of all three tests, and considering the fact that the tube does not pass through the trachea as the factor we are looking for, the sensitivity of endotracheal ultrasound is 96.15% and its specificity is 57.69%. Came. The values of PLR, NLR, PPV, NPV were 2.27, 0.07, 69.44% and 93.75%, respectively. Conclusion: In short, tracheal ultrasound test has a higher specificity than sensitivity for detecting tracheal intubation errors, which means that it is more effective in correctly identifying patients whose intubation errors did not occur than those who did. It is more reliable. However, the high rate of intubation errors in our study affects these results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Patient participation in treatment decisions has been associated with improved treatment results. By checking the level of knowledge of patients and informing patients about the risks and benefits of treatment methods, the level of participation of patients in treatment can be checked. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the participation rate in the treatment of breast cancer patients. Materials and Methods: The current cross-sectional study was conducted in descriptive and analytical form in 2019. The statistical population includes 15 doctors who worked in the field of breast diseases and 300 patients with breast cancer who visited clinics and doctor's offices in the cities of Shiraz, Kerman, Rasht and Tabriz, who were selected by cluster random sampling. In order to measure the level of participation, a researcher-made questionnaire was used after validity and reliability. The data were analyzed using SPSS 20 software with the help of descriptive statistics and chi-square inferential tests. Results: The findings of the research showed that patients' participation in treatment has a significant and direct relationship with age, education, duration of illness and income of patients (P value < 0.05). Based on the findings of this study, patient participation was reported in three areas (decision-making process (53%), doctor's practical behavior (67.6) and patient preferences (66.2)) and in general, the level of participation in the treatment of patients with Breast cancer was estimated at 52%. Conclusion: Empowering patients by increasing awareness about diagnosis and treatment, as well as covering breast cancer as a special disease and receiving treatment allowances, can help increase patient participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Nowadays, the long-term use of screens leads to physical, cognitive, and behavioral injuries in children. Aim: The present study was conducted to investigate the psychometric characteristics of the screen-time questionnaire in children. Method: The present is applied in terms of objective and developmental in terms of methodology. The statistical population of the study comprised 90 children aged 8-12 years in Mashhad in 2021-2022 who were selected based on availability sampling method. The research tools included the Screen-time Questionnaire (2019) and Conners’ Questionnaire (1999). Test-retest reliability was used to measure the reliability of screen time questionnaire in children using the intra-class correlation coefficient and standard error of measurement. Moreover, the correlation between the scores of the components of the screen-time scale and the parental version of the Conners’ questionnaire was checked to verify the convergent validity. Results: Intraclass correlation coefficient values for the components of children’s screen-time questionnaire on normal days of the week were between 0.80-0.92, weeknights between 0.79-0.90, and weekends between 0.78-0.85, while the use of the screen in the background was between 0.73-0.80. All these values indicated high reliability or favorable retest reliability of the screen-time questionnaire components in children. Furthermore, the results of convergent validity suggested that there is a positive and significant relationship between the components of the screen-time questionnaire and the lack of attention component at 0.01 level. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that the screen-time questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for the quantitative evaluation of the use of electronic-screen devices in Iranian children. Therefore, this tool can be used for research and clinical applications in the field of cognitive disorders related to children. Introduction: Nowadays, the long-term use of screens leads to physical, cognitive, and behavioral injuries in children. Aim: The present study was conducted to investigate the psychometric characteristics of the screen-time questionnaire in children. Method: The present is applied in terms of objective and developmental in terms of methodology. The statistical population of the study comprised 90 children aged 8-12 years in Mashhad in 2021-2022 who were selected based on availability sampling method. The research tools included the Screen-time Questionnaire (2019) and Conners’ Questionnaire (1999). Test-retest reliability was used to measure the reliability of screen time questionnaire in children using the intra-class correlation coefficient and standard error of measurement. Moreover, the correlation between the scores of the components of the screen-time scale and the parental version of the Conners’ questionnaire was checked to verify the convergent validity. Results: Intraclass correlation coefficient values for the components of children’s screen-time questionnaire on normal days of the week were between 0.80-0.92, weeknights between 0.79-0.90, and weekends between 0.78-0.85, while the use of the screen in the background was between 0.73-0.80. All these values indicated high reliability or favorable retest reliability of the screen-time questionnaire components in children. Furthermore, the results of convergent validity suggested that there is a positive and significant relationship between the components of the screen-time questionnaire and the lack of attention component at 0.01 level. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that the screen-time questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for the quantitative evaluation of the use of electronic-screen devices in Iranian children. Therefore, this tool can be used for research and clinical applications in the field of cognitive disorders related to children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The personality inventory for ICD-11 (PiCD-11) was developed in line with the introduction of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). This study aimed to investigate adaptation, validity, reliability, and factor structure of the PiCD-11 in an Iranian sample. Material & Methods: Participants in this study were (67.6% female, 32.8% clinical sample) 417 students from state universities in Tehran. They were requested to complete the paper-based forms of the Personality Inventory for ICD-11 (PiCD-11), the Short form of Personality inventory fo DSM-5 (PID- 5-BF), as well as the Big Five Inventory (very brief for, BFI-10). Findings: Cronbach's alpha coefficient for five factors of the PiCD ranged from 0.73 (dissocial) to 0.82 (negative affectivity). The inventory domains also had a significant correlation (P=0.001) with PID-5-BF and BFI-10 scales. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis also confirmed the five-factor structure and optimal fit of the model related to the PiCD. Discussion & Conclusion: The 60-item inventory based on the International Classification of Diseases (PiCD-11) has good reliability and validity, and can be used for various clinical and research purposes in Iran for the Persian speaking population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Neurodevelopmental disorders are group of neuropsychiatric disorders that occur in childhood and cause disruption in the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system in children. According to research results, children with neurodevelopmental disorders are weak in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills. This study aimed to develop a multimedia educational program with a neuropsychological approach and evaluate its effectiveness in the social skills of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Material & Methods:In this study, initially, a multimedia educational program with neuropsychological approach was designed, and the content validity of the tool was confirmed by experts. The statistical population of this study included male students aged 7-11 years old with neurodevelopmental disorder in Tehran, Iran. Using the purposefully convenience sampling method, and after administering Stanford-Binet Test of Intelligence (Fifth Edition), 100 children with neurodevelopmental disorder and natural IQ level and above were selected and randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. The experimental group was subjected to 90-min 24 multimedia educational sessions with neuropsychological approach. On the other hand, the control group received no intervention. They were then followed-up after one month and a half. The required data were collected using Social Skills Rating System (Gresham and Elliot, 1999) as pre-test, post-test, and the follow-up. Findings: The results of repeated measurement MANCOVA showed the effectiveness of the multimedia educational program with neuropsychological approach in the improvement of social skills of children with neurodevelopmental disorder (P˂0.01; Effect Size 0.35). Furthermore, it was shown that the effect of this program with neuropsychological approach on the social skills of children with neurodevelopmental disorder was constant even after one month and a half. Discussion & Conclusion: A multimedia educational program with neuropsychological approach can be used to increase and strengthen the social skills of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aim: The high transparency and validity of the Medical Exemption Regulations can improve the unity of the procedure. The aim of this study was to determine the validity and revision of the neurological and mental illnesses part of the medical exemption regulation for 2021. Methods: A qualitative study with the classical Delphi technique approach was performed in three rounds. The first round consisted of interviews and focus group discussions to extract the flaws and ambiguities of the existing regulation. In the second round, the face and content validity of the amended regulations were assessed based on the opinions of experts, and in the third round, the opinions of experts were assessed to investigate the agreement on the final regulations. The study population consisted of psychiatrists, conscientious objectors, and medical doctors with experience in attending medical commissions. Results: Thirty-two specialists participated in at least one round of the study. The mean age and experience of their presence in medical commissions were 47.9 ± 5.8 and 10.7 ± 5.5 years, respectively. In the first round, a total of 62 initial codes were extracted. The regulation document, including 15 clauses and 27 sub-categories, was provided to the participants to assess the content validity (second round) and the content validity index (CVI), and the content validity ratio (CVR) for the neurological and mental illnesses part of the medical exemption regulation were 84.87 and 61.1, respectively. The final version of regulations with 14 clauses and 25 sub-categories was provided to the experts to assess the agreement, and the mean agreement for the neurological and mental illnesses part of the medical exemption regulation was 84.8. Conclusion: The revised regulation can be used as an alternative to the existing regulation. Utilizing the opinions of a large number of experts during different rounds and using different approaches has increased the validity of the findings and provided reliable results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims: One of the challenges for middle school students is learning mathematics. Researches show that due to the complex nature of mathematics, using effective and efficient self-regulation learning strategies and having motivation is related to success in mathematics. Measuring self-regulated learning is one of the research fields that play a key role both in developing theory and for intervention. Historically, the tools used to measure self-regulated learning rely on researchers' conceptualizations of self-regulated learning as a construct and have been used to expand theories. To measure self-regulated learning, various tools and methods have been used, such as structured interviews, self-report questionnaires, as well as direct measurement of students' behaviors, such as behavioral effects and observing behaviors. To measure self-regulation, several self-report questionnaires have been created, among which we can refer to the self-regulation questionnaire, self-regulation questionnaire, motivational strategies questionnaire for learning, academic self-regulation learning scale, and teacher scoring scale of self-regulation strategy list. All these questionnaires, except the selfregulation strategy list questionnaire, have been translated into Farsi and their psychometric properties have been studied. Self-report questionnaires are considered to be the most widely used tools for measuring self-regulated learning and have many benefits such as ease and low cost of design, implementation, and scoring, and they allow students to report their thoughts and motivational thoughts that are not visible to others. Mathematics requires solving multistage problems, learning different strategies, and using concepts correctly. For example, students who have high progress in mathematics often use self-regulated learning strategies effectively and efficiently when learning different theories and applying ideas, while students who have poor progress in Mathematics students use these strategies to a lesser extent. Learning strategies and self-regulation are some of the most important factors influencing the quality of learning. The purpose of this study was to predict math self-efficacy based on selfregulation processes and determine the convergent validity of the self-regulation learning strategies questionnaire with the math self-efficacy source scale? Methods: This research is a descriptive cross-sectional and correlational survey. After approving the proposal and receiving the implementation license from the university and coordination with the Education Department of Saveh City, 610 students (317 girls and 293 boys) of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades of the first secondary school online and by sampling method in Available were selected. To collect data, study questionnaires were first uploaded to Google Docs; then their link was provided to the school officials, and with their help, it was provided to the participants. In the end, after completing the number of samples to the appropriate extent, the data collection was stopped. To maintain confidentiality, the students were assured that the information obtained from the research would be analyzed as a group and that their individual information would remain completely confidential. At the end of the data analysis, Pearson's correlation coefficient and regression analysis were used, which were analyzed in the SPSS software environment. Results: The results showed that self-regulation was a predictor of students' mathematical selfefficacy (p=0.05, β=0.76). Also, the self-regulation questionnaire had a convergence validity of 0.874 with the mathematical self-efficacy questionnaire. The coefficients of recognition power indicate that all the items of the questionnaire on self-efficacy strategies have good and high recognition power because most of the correlation coefficients of the item-total score are above 0.40 and the highest recognition coefficient is related to item 24 and the lowest recognition coefficient is related to items 15 and 22. The correlation between students' scores in the self-regulation questionnaire and its subscales with their scores in the math self-efficacy questionnaire showed that all coefficients are statistically significant at the alpha level of 0.01, which indicates the convergent validity of the self-regulation questionnaire. Conclusion: Therefore, according to the findings of the research, it can be said that students who use more self-regulated learning strategies have a higher sense of mathematical selfefficacy and vice versa; That is, students who use little self-regulated learning strategies have a lower sense of self-efficacy in mathematics and do not consider themselves competent and competent in terms of mathematics. The feeling of self-efficacy increases the student's selfconfidence and interest in studying. Increasing self-confidence and interest in the lesson makes the student try to use all the available methods and facilities to learn mathematics. It makes the student try to act independently in learning mathematics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims: There are different definitions of patient satisfaction provided by researchers. In general, the definition of patient satisfaction includes the patient's expectations and the excellence of health care and medical services (1). Various factors are involved in creating patient satisfaction, which include nursing care, medicine, support and various organizational departments (2). Information related to patient satisfaction can be used in many health-care facilities and designs and be effective in improving the quality of health care (1). The importance of patient satisfaction is that if this is achieved, the patient will establish a better and more appropriate relationship with the treatment team, and in this way, recovery will be accelerated. By building trust towards hospital personnel, the patient will be more cooperative in treatment procedures (3). According to the above content, it is clear that firstly, the level of patients' satisfaction with hospitals is very low compared to the rest of the world, and on the other hand, the conducted researches have considered other dimensions that are contrary to the dimensions of the present research. In the context of the subject, it has not been done in Gorgan hospitals, so in this study, we investigated the level of patients' satisfaction with the health and treatment services of Gorgan Philosophical Hospital in order to add a point to the existing information in this field in order to solve the existing deficiencies. For this purpose, a satisfaction questionnaire was completed by the patients and the obtained information was analyzed. Methods: The current research is a descriptive-cross-sectional type that was conducted in 1401. For this purpose, from among the patients who were admitted in the departments of internal medicine and male surgery (Milad), neurology and psychology (Aghaz), CCU, general department (Pegah), internal medicine and female surgery (Shafaq) and maternity ward, available during a 173 patients were selected as samples. Then, the satisfaction level of referring patients was investigated using a questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed by the professors of Golestan University of Medical Sciences. The questionnaire contained demographic information including age, gender, level of education and the department where the patient was admitted. Questionnaire topics include security with one question, reception with two questions, department secretary with one question, medical staff with 5 questions, nursing staff with 8 questions, nutrition with 5 questions, laboratory with 3 questions, pharmacy with one question, discharge and cashier with 4 questions, imaging with 3 questions and amenities with 13 questions. Results: Out of 173 patients included in the study, 13 patients were excluded due to the incompleteness of the questionnaires and their lack of consent to participate in the study. A total of 160 patients were examined. The demographic information of the patients is presented in Table 1. According to the information obtained, the age of men was higher than the age of women, while the number of female participants was higher than that of men. The educational level of most of the participating patients (38%) was diploma and most of the patients (25%) from Milad department of the hospital participated in this The frequency distribution of patients based on different health and treatment services provided in Philosophical Hospital is presented in Table 1. The most satisfied was with "doctors' encounter" where 129 people (80.62 percent) gave an excellent answer. The lowest level of satisfaction was "providing necessary training regarding the amount of tariffs and service insurance coverage" where 83 people (51.87%) gave an excellent answer. Of course, the lowest level of satisfaction was related to "how to provide ambulance services" that not all patients used this service. The most weak answer was related to the question of "providing necessary information for admission" and 7 people (4.37) gave this answer. Conclusion: Based on the results, more than 50% of patients had an excellent opinion on all the services provided. In general, in the medical staff department with 5 services, on average, 73.25% of patients had an excellent opinion and 19.50% had a good opinion. In general, patients' satisfaction with the services of the nursing staff was slightly lower than that of the medical staff. The importance of satisfaction with nursing services is to the extent that it affects patients' satisfaction with the entire hospital services (6). In this regard, Aiken et al. (2018), in an extensive study on patients discharged from 161 British hospitals, point out the important role of the quality of nurses' work and the presence of the right number of professional and experienced nurses in patients' trust in nurses and doctors (7). In the nutrition department, on average, 63.22% of the patients gave an excellent response and 29.37% gave a good response to the service. The highest level of satisfaction was related to "time of food distribution" and the highest level of satisfaction was related to food quality. In the laboratory department, on average, 58.33% of patients gave an excellent response and 28.33% gave a good response to the service. In this department, the percentage of patients with no response was increasing. This result is worth considering. In the departments of pharmacy, discharge and fund, imaging and comfort facilities, the satisfaction of the patients gradually decreased, which should be noticed by the hospital officials. In the security department, reception and department secretary, the responses were mostly excellent and good. But the presence of 7 weak answers in "providing the necessary information at the time of admission" was significant and requires more cooperation of the admission staff. In this context, Moin et al. (2016) investigated the satisfaction of 400 patients with the emergency services in Shahid Mostafa Khomeini Hospital, Tehran. The findings showed that 91.3% of patients had satisfactory satisfaction. The highest level of satisfaction was with the medical staff. The lowest level of satisfaction was reported in the received costs, the facilities of the emergency department compared to the comfort facilities and park clinic affairs. They stated that the status of health insurances, activating hospital staff, equipping comfort facilities and finding committed and experienced human resources were the things that needed more attention from the managers of the mentioned hospital (3). In our study, similar to the study of Moin et al., satisfaction with the medical staff (doctors and nurses) was more than other services. Overall, patient satisfaction is one of the factors that increase patients' loyalty to the hospital and its services. In this regard, Yousefi et al. (2017), in the study of the factors affecting the loyalty of patients to the hospital brand in the educational and therapeutic hospitals of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, named three factors affecting the increase of loyalty, which are patient satisfaction, trust and commitment. to the relationship in the hospital (14). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims: Today human resources are the most valuable factor of production and the most important capital of any organization and the main resource that generates competitive advantage and creates the basic capabilities of any organization, one of the most important organizational planning is human resources planning. The important factor for the existence of human resources planning is planning to achieve skill, and educational needs and finally improving human resources. The most effective way to achieve a competitive advantage in the current conditions is to make the employees of organizations more efficient by improving them and what is important in the direction of human resources development is that the improvement of human resources is not achieved only with technical and specialized training, but it should be developed in many ways. Payment and this important component will not be possible by applying strategic management in the field of human resources management. Today, the role of resources in every organization is well-defined. Among all the resources of organizations, human resources are the most sensitive and vital resource. The reason for this is the difficult and difficult access to expert human resources when needed. Therefore, the sensitivity of human resources seems important and necessary in today's organizations. Paying attention to human resources and proper management of these resources is important and worthy of attention for the organization. On the other hand, human resource management in hospitals is of great importance; because the performance of all the employees of a medical center has a direct effect on the health of people (patients). If human resources in the health system are directed in the right direction, we can hope to improve other structures of the health system. Considering the above contents and considering the high importance of the performance of hospital personnel on the one hand and the observation of unprofessional behaviors in all hospitals of the country, it is necessary to take more management measures to manage the behavior of this category of employees. According to the review of the relevant literature and records related to the research topic regarding the criticisms of the past programs, it can be concluded that none of the past programs related to the design of behavioral standards of hospital nurses has been fully and comprehensively criticized and reviewed and few criticisms in this The ground has been made. Client satisfaction with the services provided in a health center can be a suitable indicator for measuring the quality of these services, for this reason, the use of behavioral standards is considered very important. Therefore, this research tries to design an interpretive structural model of applying the behavioral standards of young and inexperienced human resources in the country's hospitals (case study: nurses and midwives of Milad Hospital)Methods: The current research is of mixed types (qualitative and quantitative). In the first phase, a qualitative research method was conducted using thematic analysis, and in the second phase, a quantitative method was conducted based on interpretive structural modeling. The statistical population in both qualitative and quantitative sections, due to the expert-centeredness of the interpretive structural modeling approach, formed experts, who included long-term managers of Milad Hospital. The purposeful sampling method was of a criterion type (the criterion of having more than 10 years of experience) until reaching theoretical saturation. The number of samples included 24 people. The sampling method in the quantitative part, due to the expert-oriented approach of interpretive structural modeling, the experts was in the qualitative part (N=15). The measurement tool in the qualitative part was a semi-structured interview and in the quantitative part, a questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the data were confirmed. Results: The results showed that 5 main themes of effective factors in the application of behavioral standards of human resources in the country's hospitals have been identified. Individual and management are placed in the linked cluster, that is, they influence other factors and are influenced by other factors; Legal and social-cultural are located in the independent cluster, which means that it has a great influence on other factors and other factors have little influence on it, and organizational, occupational and communication are located in the dependent cluster, which means that they are affected by other factors and have little influence on other factors. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, individual and managerial factors have been identified among the main factors affecting the application of behavioral standards of human resources in the country's hospitals. In this regard, individual factors such as people's belief in ethical principles and appropriate behavior, personality characteristics of human resources, the degree of adherence to behavioral principles, individual characteristics (age, sex, education, marital status), the legality of hospital human resources, lifestyle and the amount Income and living conditions of human resources and management factors such as management style of managers, the leadership style of managers, use of management techniques by managers, development of a strategic plan for the development of behavioral standards, degree of adherence to behavioral standards of managers from the dimensions of designing an interpretive structural model of applying behavioral standards of human resources. It is the country's hospital. In terms of individual and managerial dimensions, there are two dimensions affecting organizational behavior that can help to improve behavior in the organization. In total, the main variables of the factors affecting the application of the behavioral standards of human resources in the country's hospitals were identified and extracted based on the thematic analysis technique, and the classification of primary concepts into sub-concepts and main concepts is observed; Therefore, finally, the data obtained from the theme analysis method and the theme network formation show that the factors affecting the application of the behavioral standards of human resources in the country's hospitals have 7 main themes and 36 concepts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims: Sustainability is a phenomenon that has long been considered by human societies and has continued to be dynamic in terms of social and economic needs. Sustainability and development in any industry or style are considered the largest and most diverse development processes. Many countries consider achieving sustainability as the main source of income, job creation, growth of publishers, development of infrastructure. In many cases, the development of sustainability is the key to success. Today, stability in any field is becoming the first human desire. The dramatic and upward growth of physical activity in the world suggests that the future will largely belong to the people themselves. Today, sports and physical activity have become the common language of many people in the world, and the development of physical activity is increasing day by day, and creativity and innovation in the services of people who specialize in this field, sports sustainability is the first and most important The principle in the development of the physical activity. Today, no other social phenomenon is considered as much as physical activity and especially its events by different strata around the world, which have soft power and cultural, social, economic, and political aspects. When engaging in physical activity, even if it means getting out of bed. Physical activity, as the greatest social phenomenon, has become one of the necessities of contemporary human life and part of the culture and identity of human societies. As a result of the link between sports and people's psychological changes, a strong link was established. Since psychology is one of the most important aspects of human life in achieving health and many people around the world are thinking about developing their mental health, the relationship between physical activity and psychology is of particular importance and understanding the relationship of stability. Physical activity and psychological stability are of particular importance. Stability of physical activity and psychology is important of its importance is attention to physical activity and mental and emotional states of individuals The stability and capability of the workforce lead to a reduction in the life expectancy and quality of life of the workforce. The development of physical and mental health has become very important in the countries of the world today and has a special place. But the results of an internal study show that to achieve such a position requires significant action by various authorities. Manpower in the field of health can be achieved by relying on many natural and human potentials. From the ground up and managerial in the sustainable development of human resources and consequently the health of individuals effective, conducting various studies and reviewing the results of this research. As a result of this study, with the aim of the role of physical activity and psychology in the sustainability of human resources, with emphasis on qualitative and quantitative evaluation, is the basis and a complete necessity for addressing the field of human health.Methods: The research method is qualitative research with an exploratory and systematic approach. The statistical population consisted of two sections: human resources (managers, professors, etc.) and information resources (books, articles, documents, media). Adequate sampling was performed judiciously based on theoretical saturation (18 people and 53 documents). Research tools included library study and structured exploratory interviews. The validity of the instrument was evaluated and confirmed based on the legal and scientific validity of the statistical sample, expert opinion, and agreement coefficient between coding proofreaders. Results: After measuring the validity and reliability of the measurement model, the structural model is examined through the relationships between latent variables. In addition, in the present study, the most widely used criteria have been used to fit the structural model. These criteria include; T-values; the coefficient of determination (R2) and the coefficient of predictive power (Q2). Given that all paths of relationships between research components are greater than 1.96 and significant, this sign indicates the correct prediction of research model relationships. The results showed that psychological stability with a path coefficient of 2.61 and a significance level of 0.54 and also sports stability with a path coefficient of 11.07 and a significance level of 0.63, affect human resources. Conclusion: In general, based on the research findings, it can be said that the sustainability of human resources depends on two factors: the stability of physical activity and the sustainability of human resources. Data and, as appropriate, work on strengthening the sustainability of the workforce in all areas, processes and processes. Applying a higher level of methods to ensure the stability of physical activity and psychology has a positive effect on improving organizational performance and competitive advantage. Therefore, the sustainability of physical activity and psychology must first, in the dimensions of technology, lay the groundwork for the implementation of standards of sustainability and sustainable development. The importance of sustainability stems from the fact that the organization must have a complete description of human health in the process of applying them. The application of the research model can be predicted and proposed in managerial, educational, and research approaches. The present model can be used as an intellectual and analytical model in decision-making and planning for policymakers and managers in the field of the sports industry for sustainable development. Be taken in this industry. It can also be used as information and a guide to business and management for entrepreneurs, managers, and sports analysts. In addition, the results of this research and the model derived from it can be used as knowledge and scientific background for educational and research activities by university professors, course instructors, researchers, students. Sustainability is a positive development that increases human insight into activities in the form of a flow of value and provides them with greater and greater opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims: Sports is one of the important human activities that has existed in almost every human society. Mankind has been familiar with this phenomenon for different ages and each civilization has a special approach to it. The thinkers of educational issues in the past realized the valuable aspects of sports and their great power in human socialization and normalizing and building a balanced social personality. Sports achieve success in the light of its compromising factors with other systems within the social system; because sport is one of the typical aspects of the social system and a complementary part of the social context, and it is affected by all the factors and aspects that make up this system. Therefore, the weakness of the economy undoubtedly affects sports; as the confirmation and non-support of religion from sports, it leads to weakness. Also, education and advertising, which is the sports system, should be adapted to them if it wants stability and success. Championship sports are one of the important pillars of sports development in the country. The development of championship sports in every country is a prerequisite for success in world competitions and the Olympics. In the past few decades, the competition between countries to win medals in international competitions has intensified. This has led the governments and sports organizations of countries around the world to increase the number of dedicated funds for championship sports. To achieve international success, the championship sports systems of the countries have become highly homogeneous and homogenous, and all of them follow almost the same systems. A championship sport is a sport that is defined to gain a ranked position and it is a competitive and organized sport that is performed according to specific rules and regulations to improve sports records and earn a rank with a medal. The responsibility of its support is on the non-governmental and private sectors with the support of the government, and its executive responsibility is on the non-governmental sector (federations and boards). As a reflection of the social system, championship sports have always had a strange connection with sports. The meaning of cultural development in championship sports is the expansion of norms, values, beliefs, symbols, etc. in sports, away from immoral issues and current common anomalies; Therefore, unlike the development of sports culture, which emphasizes increasing the participation of people in sports programs and paying more attention to the physical aspect, cultural development in sports includes all social, political, economic, identity and cultural aspects of sports. On the other hand, sports culture is a part of cultural development in sports. It can be argued that the research on the factors and criteria of cultural development in sports, especially championship sports, has received less attention or interest from researchers, educational institutions, and policymakers. Therefore, the purpose of the current research is to the pathology of championship sports in the Ministry of Sports and Youth (a case study of the General Department of Sports and Youth in Fars Province). Methods: The current research is mixed research based on the theory of mixed theory. The types of data are collected and analyzed in a combined manner. Therefore, both the survey technique and the in-depth interview technique are used in this research. Also, this research is a field study in terms of the type of dealing with the investigated problem and entering into it. Therefore, this research is carried out in two stages: the first stage with a quantitative approach and a survey tool on the managers of sports and youth organizations of Fars province and active athletes, and the second stage with a qualitative approach and an in-depth interview tool. Based on the type of data collected and its analysis, this research was quantitative and according to the objectives and the nature of the research problem in the direction of "behavioral pathology of championship sports in the Ministry of Sports and Youth", an inductive qualitative method was used. In this research, the statistical population studied was all active athletes and employees of the General Department of Sports and Youth of Fars province, numbering 500 people. To determine the size of the studied sample based on the theoretical foundations of structural equations, a minimum sample size of 200 is suggested. Despite this, a larger sample size than this number may lead to a higher chi-square and decrease the model fit. Therefore, in this research, a sample size of 200 people was selected as stratified random sampling. The tools used in this research were the championship sport pathology questionnaire by Nouri et al. managers (2017) and the researcher's sports championship questionnaire (2018). After that, with the help of the predetermined format, content validity and reliability were determined as 0.964 and 0.758, respectively. To explain, the data extracted from the studied tools were analyzed in Lisrel software. Results: The results showed that from the point of view of managers, the strongest relationship between the components and the pathology variable of championship sports is the structural component, and from the athletes' point of view, the strongest relationship between the components and the pathology variable of championship sports is the contextual variable. Conclusion: In general, it can be acknowledged that from the point of view of the athletes, the most damage was related to the background factors in the Ministry of Sports and Youth of Fars Province, therefore, programs to change individual and social beliefs and attitudes are on the agenda of the authorities. be placed Also, from the point of view of managers, the most damage is related to structural factors in the Ministry of Sports and Youth of Fars province, therefore, changes in the components of structural factors are necessary. Organizational damage has a very broad concept that includes all internal and external aspects of the organization, which is considered a serious threat to the survival of the organization, and its timely detection is considered necessary for the maintenance and growth of the organization. Correct and timely diagnosis allows managers to always be aware of the current issues and problems of their organization and prevent them from becoming acute. Problems such as lack of interest of employees to work, lack of motivation, and ultimately the reduction of employee productivity, which leads to the reduction of organizational productivity, can be caused by inadequacies and damages in the system. There is employee performance management. The damages of the environmental fields are the damages that disturb the proper and correct relationship and interaction, or in other words, the timely and correct reaction of the organization with its neighboring environmental systems, and create a crisis in these relations. The relationship between structural, behavioral, and contextual factors is such that no phenomenon can occur outside of the interaction of these three branches. The relationship between these triads is a close relationship that is practically inseparable. In other words, there is no trinity between the three branches, but the trinity is the rule. Distinguishing and distinguishing these three aspects is purely theoretical to analyze and understand the concepts of phenomena. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims: It is difficult to diagnose depression in children in some cases, because sometimes its symptoms are similar to some other disorders such as autism. For this reason, parents' attention and awareness of the child's behavior and timely psychological diagnosis is very important. For this reason, parents' attention and awareness of the child's behavior and timely psychological diagnosis is very important. Shyness or isolationism is another problem that has affected different people in many different ways from the past to the present. This problem has not been addressed for a variety of reasons, and the public is less likely to refer to it as a problem. Unaware that isolationism and shyness in the heart of society, the person faces many problems, including the inability to relate to others and, consequently, the inability to learn and acquire abilities of various skills (6). Therefore, the results show that the two indicators of isolation and depression can affect the mental health of the child and can affect her future life. On the other hand, research results have shown that depression can lead to isolationism, and on the other hand, isolationism stress, anxiety and depression, according to the above, seems to be one of the most important and effective treatments for mental disorders. Or communication problems among children such as depression and isolation. In this regard, the present study seeks to answer the question whether play therapy based on cognitive-behavioral approach can be effective in reducing depression and isolation of orphaned and poorly cared for girls in Tehran? Methods: For the present quasi-experimental study, which was conducted with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group, among orphaned and abused female children in Shahid Zarghami and Khayyam child care centers in Tehran in 1997-98, which had a high score of completing questionnaires on depression and isolation. A total of 24 people were randomly selected as a sample and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Then, before the intervention, all the subjects received the Children and Adolescents Depression Inventory called CDS-A, which has 25 questions, a single-factor score based on a Likert scale of 5 points, and all elements of depression based on cognitive theory. Covers and has Cronbach's alpha validity and reliability of 0.86. And Shahim Children Behavioral Problems Questionnaire (1996) which has 28 questions and is scored based on a 5-point Likert scale and has 3 subscales of aggression, inattention and childish behaviors, isolationism and anxiety (9). Completed. In the next step, the research protocol was performed under 10 sessions of 90 minutes (two sessions per week) according to Table 1 for the experimental group. Finally, Smirnov-Kolmograph test was used to determine the normality of the data, Levin test to determine the homogeneity or equality of variances, as well as homogeneity of regression slope and covariance test were used for analysis. It should be noted that all statistical calculations were performed with SPSS software version 24. Results: Studies have shown that most people in the statistical population were between 11 and 8 years old and were studying in the first to fourth grades of elementary school.Based on the results obtained from Table 2, the weight of depression in the experimental period was 410/109 and in the control period was 169/109, and in the weight of depression in the experimental period was 74.250 and in the control period was 111.250, the weight of depression was reduced. Figure 1 In Table 3, The weight of isolation in the experimental period is 917/34 and in the control zone is 333/34, and in the weight of isolation in the experimental period is 199/9 and in the control zone is 834.34%. Isolation in the free spheres. The results showed that play therapy based on cognitive-behavioral approach is effective in reducing the isolation of orphaned and poorly cared for girls in Tehran. So that the group factor with a significant level of less than 0.05 (p = 0.0001) has an effect on the change of isolationism. While the significance level of the pre-test is more than 0.05 (p = 0.304). Another finding showed that play therapy based on cognitive-behavioral approach is effective in reducing depression in orphaned and neglected girls in Tehran. So that the group factor with a significant level of less than 0.05 (p = 0.0001) has an effect on depression. This is while the significance level of the pre-test is more than 0.05 (p = 0.341). Conclusion: The results showed that play therapy based on cognitive-behavioral approach led to a decrease in students' isolation. The results of the present study with the results of Tavakoli and Kalantari (2017) that examined the effect of play therapy with cognitive-behavioral approach on the regulation of emotion, anxiety and depression in children with type 1 diabetes and concluded that play therapy in the post-test phase has an effect on reducing aggression It did not but had an effect on other research variables such as isolationism. Also, the results in the follow-up phase showed that the mean scores of aggression, isolationism decreased significantly, which indicates the effectiveness of play therapy is consistent (11). Another finding showed that play therapy based on cognitive-behavioral approach reduces students' depression. Boyd Webb (2018) addresses play therapy for bereaved children: adapting strategies for use in the community, schools, and family environment. In this article, it is stated that play therapy is one of the most flexible treatment methods that can be changed according to the age of children, conditions, and the environment in which counseling is performed. Play therapy can be used to help children who have lost loved ones in schools, social settings, and at home. After examining the basic developmental factors that affect children's ability to understand the meaning of death, this article discusses the specific characteristics of grief in different situations. These include social counseling after Hurricane Katrina, school-based group play therapy after the teacher's death, and parent-child play therapy after a father dies in a terrorist attack. To increase the acceptability and effectiveness of play therapy, professional psychologists must consider the beliefs and practices of teachers and parents. In addition, psychologists are expected to use play-based activities to help children express their grief more easily (14). 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Background & Aims: From the beginning of the Covid-19 epidemic, a number of recommendations were made by health organizations, such as maintaining social distance, using masks, and hand hygiene. Hand washing with soap or alcohol-based disinfectants and high hygiene as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of this emerging virus is widely promoted, and almost all people follow these recommendations. Although hand washing and hygiene are more serious than ever before, and is certainly helpful in preventing the spread of Covid-19, but there is the question of how this can affect different people who have not previously had obsessive-compulsive disorder, and also peoples with mild and sub-threshold symptoms (1,6). The Covid-19 epidemic in the late winter of 2019 / spring 2020 became a global crisis and spread widely and rapidly across borders and continues to this day (3). Covid19 disease may have different effects on people with different socioeconomic status, as shown in several studies (11,9,8,20,21,22). Very little is known about the impact of the emerging Covid-19 disease on the prevalence or development of mental disorders, and little research has been done in this area. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of obsessivecompulsive disorder in recovered hospitalized patients with Covid-19 six months after discharge from the hospital, evaluate the existence of a statistically significant relationship between the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder, socioeconomic status and demographic variables such as gender, age, level of education and marital status. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 479 patients with a history of definitive diagnosis of Covid-19 and subsequent hospitalization were studied. The participation of all sample members in this study was completely voluntary and the present study has been approved by the ethics committee of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The sample members were selected using random number generation software and through a completely random selection from the list of hospitalized patients. After selecting the sample, they were invited to participate in the study by telephone. After initial satisfaction, research questionnaires were provided to the sample members face to face. In this study, Maudsley Obsessional Compulsive inventory (MOCI), Ghodrat Nama et al. Socio-Economic Status Questionnaire (GHSESQ) were used. The validity and reliability of these questionnaires have been studied in Iran and both of them are valid and reliable. Also, after completing the questionnaires, each member of the sample was examined through a short face-to-face supplementary interview (maximum 10 minutes) for the presence of DSM5 diagnostic criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder and the results were recorded. After data collection, the overall point prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder was calculated. Also, the point prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder were obtained based on each of the classes of demographic variables in the study. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, one-way analysis of variance and Tukey test were used in this study. SPSS 21 statistical software was used for data analysis. Results: After reviewing and analyzing the completed questionnaires and the results of the supplementary interview, 92 members of the sample were diagnosed with obsessivecompulsive disorder. The overall prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder in all samples was 19.20%. According to the results of statistical analysis, there was a significant relationship between gender and obsessive-compulsive disorder and this disorder was more common in women than men (χ2 = 5.3793; P-value = 0.020378; p≤0.05). There was a significant relationship between age variable and obsessive-compulsive disorder and the prevalence of this disorder was more common in other age groups of 38-58 and 18-38, respectively (χ2 = 10.3501; P-value = 0.015813 ; p≤0.05). There was no significant relationship between education and disorder (χ2 = 2.9693; P-value = 0.562976; p≤0.05). Finally, in the case of marital status, there was no significant relationship between marital status and obsessivecompulsive disorder (χ2 = 4.4587; P-value = 0.107601; p≤0.05). The prevalence of obsessivecompulsive disorder was 12.16% in very low socio-economic status, 15.16% in low socioeconomic status, 18.12% in medium socio-economic status, 35.84% in high socio-economic status and 40.00% in very high socio-economic status. The results of this study showed that there was a significant relationship between socioeconomic status and obsessive-compulsive disorder in recovered hospitalized patients with Covid-19 (χ2 = 20.7756; P-value = 0.000351; p≤0.05). The prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder has increased with increasing in level of socioeconomic status. The highest prevalence of disorders was in very high and high socio-economic status. One-way analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA) was performed to compare the mean scores of obsessive-compulsive disorder in different socioeconomic statuses and the value of F was 4.67467, Which shows that there is a significant difference in the mean scores of obsessive-compulsive disorder between socio-economic statuses. The results of Tukey test on the mean scores of obsessive-compulsive disorder in different socioeconomic statuses showed that the differences between very low and high socioeconomic status (p = 0.00597), very low and very high socioeconomic status (p = 0.00179), low and high socioeconomic status (p = 0.03153) were statistically significant. Conclusion: Evidence from research to date suggests that anxiety and fear of being infected by a person or family member, as well as fear of death and threat to life at the time of infection, especially in hospitalized cases, can lead to or the trigger for mental disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder. Hospitalized people who have experienced a severe illness and whose life and health are seriously threatened can be one of the groups with the highest rates of mental disorders caused by this epidemic. It is suggested that institutions and organizations related to the maintenance and promotion of mental health in the community take the necessary plans and measures to prevent the occurrence or exacerbation of mental disorders and reduce the psychological consequences of this epidemic in the general population and especially highrisk populations, like people who have experienced the intense and critical state of Covid-19. Considering that the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder in recovered hospitalized patients with Covid-19 is much higher than the prevalence of this disorder in the general population, it can be concluded that covid-19 infection and subsequent hospitalization can lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder. prevalence of Covid-19 exacerbates obsessive-compulsive behaviors and thoughts related to cleanliness and avoidance of the virus. In addition to threatening people's physical health, Covid-19 also threatens their mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aim: The accuracy of linear measurements in CBCT images is one of the critical parameters in treatment planning. Slice thickness and exposure parameters seem to affect the accuracy of linear measurements. In this study, we investigated the impact of the above factors on the accuracy of linear measurements in CBCT. Materials and Methods: For the in vitro experiment, three dry human maxilla and mandibles were selected and the roots of their teeth were used as markers at the points of the anterior, premolars, and molars on both sides and placed in the desired locations. A digital caliper was used to measure its height and width prior to placement as the Gold Standard. For each location, the images were examined in slice thickness with dimensions of 0.5, 1, 2 and 3 mm and a kVp = 84 and a kVp = 90 and the results were then compared with Gold standard. The data were analyzed using the ANOVA test. Results: The results of this study showed that the effect of slice thickness, kvp, location and type of jaw were not significant for measuring the length of the marker (p>0.05) but about measuring the width of marker, in maxillary anterior and molar area and in mandibular premolar and molar area slice thickness was significant (p <0.05) and the effect of kVp was not significant (p >0.05). Similarly, the effects of slice thickness and kVp were also significant in the maxillary premolar area (p <0.05), whereas in the anterior mandibular area, the effect was not significant (p >0.05). Conclusion: The accuracy of CBCT in measurement is very high although, for CBCT measurements to be as accurate as possible, it is desirable to use thinner slice thicknesses and higher voltages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Type II diabetes is one of the chronic diseases, and diabetes distress is one of the psychological factors affecting its management. Therefore, this study was performed to compare the effectiveness of self-healing with mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy on diabetes distress and control of glycemic in type II diabetic patients Methods: This semi-experimental research was conducted on 60 people with type II diabetes who were selected purposefully. People were randomly divided into two intervention groups and one control group. The intervention groups received twelve 90-minute sessions (one session per week) of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy and self- healing. The research tools were Polonsky et al.'s Diabetes Distress Scale (2005), which has content validity and reliability with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.87, and laboratory equipment to measure hemoglobin glycoside. The data were analyzed using variance analysis with repeated measurements and post hoc tests in SPSS-24 software. Results: Between the two methods of intervention, only self-healing could effectively reduce glycosidic hemoglobin (P≤0.01). Moreover, both methods of intervention reduced diabetes distress; however, the effect of self-healing remained stable over time (P≤0.01). Conclusion: The results indicated that self-healing was able to reduce hemoglobin glycoside in addition to diabetes distress and its effect remained constant over time. It is suggested to investigate the effect of self-healing in other areas related to diabetes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims The most important factors for the development of any society are human resources. The intensive care units (ICUs) are the most important departments in the hospitals. Considering the importance of time management for patient care, lack of human resources in this profession, and the fact that nurses spend a lot of time on indirect and non-nursing works, this study aims to investigate the time and type of indirect patient care provided by nurses in the ICU of a hospital in Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials & Methods This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, and observational study that was conducted for 6 months. Participants were 42 nurses working in the ICU of Hafte Tir Hospital in Rey, Iran who were randomly selected from different shifts. Their activities were observed and their spent time was recorded by the researcher using the stopwatch mobile application. The data collection tool was the Persian version of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) checklist with acceptable face and content validity according to opinions of a panel of experts (5 faculty members and 10 nurses). descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, standard deviation, minimum, and maximum) were used for data analysis by SPSS software, version 22. Results Most of nurses (60%) were in the age group of 30-39 years and 72% of them had a work experience of 11-20 years. Most of the nurses were female (85%) and married (80%). In each shift, nurses spent an average time of 247 minutes providing indirect care. The longest time in indirect care was related to writing nursing reports (34.9 ± 10.5 min per shift) and the shortest time were related to removing personal protective equipment (6.11±3.19 min per shift), consulting with a colleague, and wearing personal protective equipment (both with 7±3.55 min per shift). Conclusion Although patients need direct care and continuous presence of the nurse more during the COVID-19 pandemic and there are advanced equipment. To provide proper nursing care, it is important to increase the number of nurses and reduce their non-nursing activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the increase of scientific productions and in parallel with the development of scientometric units of medical universities, the experts of these units are more than ever faced with the process of indexing articles, validating journals, and identifying invalid journals. In this regard, sometimes in dealing with special cases and exceptions in the article approval process to promote faculty members and disrupt the process of completing commitments and terminating research projects, researchers are dissatisfied. In many cases, the cause of these dissatisfactions is the lack of knowledge about the new mechanism and rules of the indexes, journals, and regulations of the ministry and universities. The aim of this study was to inform the audience about some of the challenges faced by the experts of scientometric units in the workplace.

Introduction: Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a transdiagnostic vulnerability factor characterized by a negative reaction at an emotional, cognitive, and behavioral level to uncertain situations. Aim: The current study investigates the factor structure, reliability, and convergent validity of the Iranian version of the intolerance of uncertainty scale-12 and its predictive role in anxiety, depression, and contrast avoidance (CA). Method: This is a cross-sectional, psychometric study. Two large samples (N1=1210, N2=228) were collected with the convenience sampling method from three university students in Zanjan city (i.e., University of Medical Sciences, Azad University, and Payame Noor University) who were studying from February to July 2020. Data were collected using CAQ-GE, BAI, BDI-II, GAD-7 and IUS-12. The data were analyzed with Mplus 7.4, Amos 24, and SPSS 26 software. Results: EFA and CFA supported the two-factor model for IUS-12. In addition, the results indicated that the IUS-12 has an excellent convergent validity (p<0.01) and an acceptable internal consistency (α=0.89). Regression analysis results confirmed the predictive role of IUS- 12 in predicting anxiety and depression and pointed out the possible transdiagnostic nature of the CA. Conclusion: Iranian version of IUS-12 showed good psychometric properties and a robust twofactor structure. Therefore, using it in predicting constructs related to anxiety and depression could help us extend our knowledge of the underlying factors of psychiatric disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aim: An accurate evaluation of hospitals' performance in dealing with disasters can be a major role in improving hospital preparedness. The Hospital Disaster Risk Management Evaluation (HDRME) Model was developed and approved in 2018 using international models and the opinion of experts. This research was conducted with the aim of validating a questionnaire for evaluating disaster risk management in hospitals based on the standards and measures of this model. Methods: In this validation study, a questionnaire based on the HDRME Model including 200 measures in 8 domains (management and leadership, risk assessment, planning, prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and key performance results) was designed. The face validity and content validity were verified both qualitatively and quantitatively (using experts' opinions, CVR, and CVI). The reliability of the questionnaire was evaluated by Cronbach's alpha method and Inter class correlation coefficient (ICC). The questionnaires were completed by two surveyors separately and independently in 30 hospitals at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the results were compared and analyzed. Results: The face validity and content validity of the questionnaire were approved by experts. The results showed that Cronbach's alpha and Inter class correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.99, which showed that the questionnaire had good reliability. The average score of the hospitals from the questionnaire was 36%. The highest score was related to the domain of prevention/mitigation (51/22) and risk assessment (44/81), and the lowest score was related to the domain of planning (24/75) and recovery (26/97). Conclusion: The questionnaire designed from the disaster risk management evaluation model has good validity and reliability and could be used as a valid questionnaire to evaluate this issue in the country's hospitals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims Error is considered as a part of reality and an integral part of human life. Error reporting is defined as a strategic indicator for error prevention. Nursing managers use management measures and strategies to create an climate in the workplace that nurses increase the rate of reporting errors. The purpose of this study was to determine of the components of nursing errors reporting in selected hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2020. Materials & Methods This research is a descriptive study. The research population includes nurses working in selected hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The number of samples was determined using the cochran formula, 336 were determined. Samples were selected by relative stratified random sampling method in July 2020.The tools used in the present study include Made Questionnaire the components of nursing errors reporting. Content validity of both questionnaires was confirmed by content validity method based on the view of 10 faculty members in the field of nursing care and nursing management. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the components of nursing errors reporting questionnaire (0.78) were measured. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and inferential tests such as Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Cramer's v and Mann-Whitney U using SPSS software, version 16. Results According to the results,the mean scores of nursing errors were 80.3% and 32.64% of nurses revealed errors after observing them. Despite the positive nurses’ attitudes toward nursing errors reporting,"fear" and "Managerial barriers" is the most prominent barrier contributing to underreporting. There were significant relationships between nursing errors reporting and hospital ward type, education, nursing error experience, errors reporting method and job experience(P˂0.001). Conclusion Based on the results of the study, creating an anonymous, effective and efficient system for reporting and recording nursing errors, in order to prevent errors, is a necessity in nursing management. Managers have a systematic perspective to identify the factors affecting the occurrence of errors along with their positive reaction and supportive behaviors to the reported errors of nurses can create a culture of fearless learning at the department and organization level and overcome Barriers to reporting nursing errors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aim: Military personnel are prone to depression due to their job's nature and requirements. Therefore, the use of accurate and efficient screening tools to diagnose depression is essential. The aim of this study is to investigate the psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report (QIDS-SR) in the military community. Methods: The present study is a descriptive-correlational and validation study. In this regard, a sample of 410 volunteers was chosen from the 505th specialized military psychiatric hospital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In addition to the demographic questionnaire, participants also completed the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report (QIDS-SR) and the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II). Then the face and content validity, internal consistency, test-retest validity, cut-off point, and sensitivity and specificity of the inventory were analyzed by using qualitative method, Cronbach's alpha, Pearson correlation coefficient, independent means comparison test, and receiver operating curve analysis which were all done via the SPSS-26 software. Results: The results showed that this inventory has good content and face validity. The internal consistency of 0.91 and the reliability coefficient of the test-retest indicates the stability of the scores in the interval of 3 days. The independent t-test showed that this inventory can differentiate between depressed and non-depressed people. The sensitivity of the inventory was 0.87 and its specificity was 0.73. Therefore, according to the most appropriate sensitivity and specificity, the cut-off point of the quick inventory of depressive symptomatology was 17. Conclusion: The findings indicated that the list of quick inventory of depressive symptomatology has good validity and reliability among the Iranian military population and can be used in research and clinical situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS) and plays a key role in regulating cognitive and physiological processes. Also, 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) is one of the imperative endocannabinoids with key roles in the CNS. It acts as a signaling lipid and activates the cannabinoid CB1 receptor. In addition, 2-AG is involved in a variety of physiological functions such as energy balance, emotion, pain sensation, cognition, and neuroinflammation. Hence, rapid and specific diagnosis of 2-AG is of great importance in medical neuroscience. Routine methods used in detection of 2-AG are not sensitive and specific. Therefore, the development of new methods in this area has been one of the most important research areas in recent years. Methods. Herein, an innovative immunosensor was developed for quantification of 2-AG. To this end, gold nanostars (GNSs) were synthesized and conjugated with a specific biotinylated antibody activated by EDC/NHS against 2-AG. The resultant bio-conjugate was immobilized on the gold electrode surface and used to detect and analyze 2-arachidonylglycerol antigen by cyclic voltammetry (CV), square wave voltammetry (SWV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques. Results. For the first time, 2-AG protein was measured with an excellent linear range of 0.00048-1 ng/L and lower limit of quantification of 0.00048 ng/L by electroanalysis method. The designed immunosensor showed high sensitivity and specificity in the presence of interfering antigens, which proved its appropriate use in the diagnosis of neurological disorders. Conclusion. The remarkable achievement of the present study is the development of a new immunosensor for the sensitive and accurate detection of 2-AG. The fabricated sensor substrate showed good analytical results for the target analyte. Regardless of the appropriate sensitivity and selectivity of the designed biosensor, the stability of the sensor is low and it is recommended to use it immediately after preparation. Also, the immunosensor engineered in this research was very economical and had a very fast and good performance compared to the usual and traditional methods for detecting 2-AG. Practical Implications. For the first time, 2-AG protein was measured with an excellent linear range of 0.00048-1 ng/L and lower limit of quantification of 0.00048 ng/L by electro analysis method. The designed immunosensor showed high sensitivity and specificity in the presence of interfering antigens, which proved its appropriate use in the diagnosis of neurological disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background. Brain computer interface (BCI) systems by extracting knowledge from brain signals provide a connection channel to the outside world for disabled people, without physiological interfaces. Event-related potentials (ERPs) are a specific type of electroencephalography signals and P300 is one of the most important ERP components. The critical part of P300-based BCI systems is classification step. In this research, an approach is proposed for P300 classification based on novel machine learning methods using convolutional neural networks (CNN) and autoencoder networks. Methods. In the pre-processing step, channel selection, data augmentation (by ADASYN method), filtering and base-line drift were done. Then, in the classification step, four different CNN classifiers including CNN1D, CNN2D, CNN1D_Autoencoder, and CNN2D-Autoencoder were used for P300 classification. Results. After implementation and tuning the networks, 92% as a best accuracy was achieved by CNN2D_Autoencoder. This result was achieved with a considerable tradeoff between complexity and stability. Conclusion. The acquired results emphasize the ability of the deep learning methods in P300 classification and approve the advantage of using them in BCI systems. Furthermore, autoencoder versions of CNN networks are more stable and have a faster convergence. Meanwhile, ADASYN is a suitable method for augmentation of P300 data and even ERPs by sustaining the premier feature space without copying data. Practical Implications. Our results can increase the accuracy of P300 detection and simultaneously reduce the volume of data using the proposed model. Consequently, they can improve character recognition in P300-speller systems generally used by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Aims: Educational organizations are one of the main pillars in human society and the development and survival of societies depends on the good performance of these organizations. Universities are among the social systems. In which real power arises from recognizing patterns of change, measuring and seizing opportunities. In this type of environment, human resources need many competencies for survival, because they operate in an atmosphere of confusion, uncertainty and instability due to the complexities of the environment. What is defined as situations of multiplicity and contradiction is pressure, anxiety, unhappiness, or responding to difficult situations and ultimately responding appropriately to difficult choices in order for the organization to grow and prosper. In these circumstances, identifying cognitive strategies leads to increased organizational performance. And while reducing the emotions caused by dealing with paradoxical phenomena, tensions and ambiguities arising from thinking and expressing organizational experiences, manpower agility by creating a balance between influential factors such as Cognitive abilities, an emotion that reinforces a positive attitude in employees to confront the organization with a turbulent environment to increase productivity and consequently a competitive advantage. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of paradoxical cognitive strategy on human resource agility. Methods: In this mixed research (qualitative-quantitative), in the qualitative section, the statistical population was selected from among the professors of universities in Mazandaran province in 2020 and the information was obtained through purposeful sampling and interviews. Semi-structured items were collected considering the theoretical saturation law. In a small part of the statistical population consisting of heads of units, faculties, deputy heads of units, faculty members and all administrative, educational, research, financial and student officials, 341 people using stratified random sampling method and based on Cochran's formula 181 people were selected as a statistical sample. Also, the validity of the researcher-made questionnaire in this section was confirmed by the content and structure and the reliability of the questionnaires was estimated and confirmed by Cronbach's alpha 0.91 and 0.94, respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS and lisrel 8.8 software. Results: The results showed that paradoxical cognitive strategies have a positive and significant effect on human resource agility. The results also showed that the elements and components of the paradoxical cognitive strategy are effective in manpower agility of 38% in the free universities of Mazandaran. Conclusion: In general, it can be acknowledged that the human resources in the university should accept the paradoxes, understand and avoid the potential for anxiety in order to strengthen the defensive responses that prevent the rapid and adaptable agility of the human resources. Slowly Educational organizations are one of the main pillars in human society and the development and survival of societies depends on the good performance of these organizations. Universities are among the social systems. In which real power arises from recognizing patterns of change, measuring and seizing opportunities. In this type of environment, human resources need many competencies for survival, because they operate in an atmosphere of confusion, uncertainty and instability due to the complexities of the environment. Organizational complexity shows the degree of differentiation within the different elements of the organization, and in the current situation, unprecedented, dynamic and nonlinear changes in the environment of organizations have increased. Changes that have led to unexpected, unforeseen and surprising issues. Organizations have to increase their internal complexities to cope with these complexities. Increasing internal complexities create the ground for the emergence of puzzles, multiplicities and contradictions in the organization that can not be eliminated due to external and internal dynamics of organizations. In addition, organizations pursue contradictory results in order to survive and maintain themselves in the competitive arena. What is defined as situations of multiplicity and contradiction is pressure, anxiety, unhappiness, or responding to difficult situations and ultimately responding appropriately to difficult choices in order for the organization to grow and prosper. Paradoxes are paradoxical yet interconnected elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time; These elements are logical when considered individually, but seem irrational, inconsistent, and tolerable when put together. Theorists have turned their attention to how to withstand the stresses hidden in paradoxes, because it is very difficult to constantly balance or create the desired level that relieves stress. Practical perspectives on conflicting stresses show that stresses are created at the micro level where individuals face stresses over identity, conflicting roles, and performance expectations. What is defined as stressful situations is the stress caused by physical, emotional, and psychological conditions resulting from prolonged engagement with difficult emotional conditions that gradually accumulate over time and, as a combination of unstable emotions, the inability to cope. Relaxation, feelings of discomfort, loneliness, sleep problems, excessive smoking, high blood pressure and gastrointestinal disorders are experienced. In these situations, identifying cognitive strategies with the ability to understand and express emotions as much as possible, self-regulation, self-awareness, spontaneity and social ability all lead to increased organizational performance. And while reducing the emotions caused by dealing with paradoxical phenomena, tensions and ambiguities created by thinking and expressing organizational experiences, manpower agility by creating a balance between influential factors such as capabilities Cognitive, the emotion that strengthens the positive attitude of employees to confront the organization with the turbulent environment to increase productivity and consequently provides a competitive advantage. In other words, the role of psychological beliefs allows people with high levels of perception of emotional abilities to be able to deal with paradoxical stress, report less perceived stress, and job satisfaction, feelings. They should be more successful and motivated. So, the cognitive strategy of paradox can be considered from social, psychological and medical dimensions, because in recent years in the country, there are moves to pay attention to the effect of psychological therapies in reducing stress. And a number of occupational counselors, psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists in counseling clinics use coping techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Informed peer-review university ranking systems like REF involve peer review to achieve high-quality university performance evaluations while considering bibliometric facts. Despite its advantages and methodological success, it is not possible to implement the review-based exercise in all countries due to unaffordable costs, vulnerability to bias, and differences in cultural, economic, managerial, and infrastructural conditions. As an alternative, some science systems prefer to consider using the results of international university rankings to gauge the academic performance of their higher education institutions. Using a different methodology, the international ranking systems tend to maintain their efficiency by heavily relying on the bibliometric information extracted from databases, the performance data gathered from official authorities, and academic and employer surveys. This gives rise to the question of to what extent these two types of systems are convergent in their results. If their different methodologies lead to similar results, they could be interpreted to have similar effectiveness in their evaluation of academic performance. Therefore, by relying on the results of the international ranking systems, one can avoid the shortcomings of the review-based method, and maintain both the efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation systems. To reveal the convergence of the results obtained from the methods, the present study explores a sample of British universities evaluated by REF (2014) to investigate the correlation between their scores in REF and the world’s prestigious university rankings. Methodology: Using a quantitative content analysis method, the present study concentrates on a collection of 150 British universities evaluated simultaneously by REF (2014) and at least one of the world's prestigious ranking systems including QS, THE, Leiden and ARWU. Due to the small size of the population, all REF members are examined without sampling. The evaluation results of these universities are extracted from these systems and entered into a checklist. Also, the subject fields and disciplines covered by the universities are collected to investigate their probable effects on the results. The universities’ subject coverage similarity is calculated using the Cosine similarity measure and K Nearest Neighbor technique in the KNIME data mining platform. Finally, correlation and regression analyses are applied to analyze the data. Findings: UK universities’ scores in REF are found to be significantly correlated to theirs in international ranking systems. They are highly correlated to QS and THE’s, while being moderately associated with ARWU’s, and weakly-to-strongly correlated to Leiden’s. The regression analyses show no significant effects of subject coverage on the overall scores, except for medical tendency’s effect on QS. However, the subject coverage affects some dimension scores. While it does not significantly predict any of the dimensions of ARWU, it partially predicts the Citations and Industry Income dimensions in THE, with medical and technical, and engineering subjects respectively having the highest positive predicting power. In QS, the subject coverage partially predicts the dimensions of Academic reputation, Faculty/student ratio, International faculty ratio, International student ratio, and Citation Per faculty. Medical science has the highest positive effect on the dimensions of Academic reputation, Faculty/student ratio, and Citations per faculty. Moreover, basic sciences have the highest negative effect on the International student ratio and International faculty ratio. Also, the subject coverage can predict Leiden scores for the dimensions PP (top 10%) (i.e. the proportion of a university’s publications that, compared with other publications in the same field and the same year, belong to the top 10% most frequently cited), MCS (i.e. the average number of citations of the publications of a university), MNCS (i.e. the average number of citations of the publications of a university, normalized for field and publication year), PP(collab) (i.e. the proportion of a university’s publications that have been co-authored with one or more other organizations), PP(int collab) (i.e. the proportion of a university’s publications that have been co-authored by two or more countries), PP(industry) (i.e. the proportion of a university’s publications that have been co-authored with one or more industrial organizations) and PP(>1000 km) (i.e. the proportion of a university’s publications with a geographical collaboration distance of more than 1000 km). Medical science has the highest positive predictive power for the scores in all the mentioned dimensions except for PP(industry). Conclusion: The results of REF, as a peer-review-based university ranking informed with bibliometric data, are highly correlated to those of the international evaluations based on performance statistics and enriched by surveys, while being moderately correlated to those performed by just performance statistics. The subject coverage impact on the rankings challenges the application of the results in comparing universities with different subject coverages. کلیدواژه‌ها [English] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]