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A many-valued modal logic, called linear abelian modal logic \(\rm {\mathbf{LK(A)}}\) is introduced as an extension of the abelian modal logic \(\rm \mathbf{K(A)}\). Abelian modal logic \(\rm \mathbf{K(A)}\) is the minimal modal extension of the logic of lattice-ordered abelian groups. The logic \(\rm \mathbf{LK(A)}\) is axiomatized by extending \(\rm \mathbf{K(A)}\) with the modal axiom schemas \(\Box(\varphi\vee\psi)\rightarrow(\Box\varphi\vee\Box\psi)\) and \((\Box\varphi\wedge\Box\psi)\rightarrow\Box(\varphi\wedge\psi)\). Completeness theorem with respect to algebraic semantics and a hypersequent calculus admitting cut-elimination are established. Finally, the correspondence between hypersequent calculi and axiomatization is investigated.

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The purpose of the present study was to compare semantic memory in monolingual and bilingual children with specific learning disabilities. The research design was fundamental and causal-comparative. A number of 60 children including 30 monolingual (Persian, 15 boys and 15 girls) children from Tehran and 30 bilingual children (Kurdish-Persian, 15 boys and 15 girls) from Javanrood city in 2019-2020 were recruited from special learning disabilities rehabilitation centers using accessible sampling. Data were collected using 4-versions of the Wechsler Intelligence Test (WISC-IV) and the Semantic Memory Test (SMT). Descriptive and inferential statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, and Friedman test were performed using SPSS-21. The results showed that the semantic memory performance of the monolingual children was better than that of the bilingual children (t=5.40, P

Introduction: Studies show that in many cases, environmental hazardous agents such as heat, noise, as well as chemical pollutants cause adverse health effects through the mechanism of oxidative stress. This study has examined the effect of exposure to noise and whole-body vibration (WBV) on some parameters of oxidative stress (enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and malondialdehyde (MDA)) of workers in a foundry industry. Material and Methods: The workers were selected based on the calculations related to the sample size and taking into account the inclusion criteria as well as completing the informed consent form. The level of exposure to noise and WBV was measured according to ISO 9612 and ISO 2631, respectively. For each worker, the time-weighted average was calculated. The level of exposure of workers to the studied stressors was divided into three categories: low, medium, and high. The blood samples were taken from all participants between 7-9 am. Then, via ELISA method according to the protocol of the kit manufacturer, the samples were prepared and analyzed. Univariate analysis of variance was performed to determine the “effect size” of each physical stressors on the studied parameters. Results: The mean levels of MDA, SOD, and TAC among participants were 22.48 (11.19) nmol / ml, 61.28 (10.97) U / ml, and 1.64 (0.90) mM, respectively. Among the exposure variables, noise had the largest effect on MDA level (B = 0.090), which was not statistically significant (P = 0.865). WBV had the largest effect on SOD level (B = -1.469) which was statistically significant (P = 0.016). None of the studied variables had a significant effect on the TAC level; however, among the exposure variables, the greatest effect was related to WBV (B = -0.077; P = 0.133). Conclusion: The effect of noise on oxidative stress parameters was not statistically significant. The effect of whole-body vibration on oxidative stress parameters except SOD was not statistically significant. Noise and WBV had increasing effect on MDA and decreasing one on SOD and TAC levels.

The present study is done to compare working memory in monolingual and bilingual children with special learning disability. Design of research was causal-comparative. Statistical society of the research was elementary students in Tehran and Javanroud in the 1392-1393 years. A number of 60 children including 30 (15 gilrs and 15 boys) monolingual (Persian) and 30 (15 gilrs and 15 boys) bilinguals (Kurdish-Persian) were recruited from special learning disability rehabilitation centers by accessible sampling. Data were collected with Wechsler intellectual scale for children-revised (shahim,1390) and Wechsler’s subscale of working memory test (WWM). To analysis of data, descriptive and inferential statistic methods including average, standard deviation, independent t-test and Friedman test were done and analyzed by Spss 16. Results show that there is significant differences in spatial working memory (p < 0.05, t=-2.17) and working memory (p < 0.05, t=-2.14) between monolinguals and bilinguals. There was no significant difference in the letter-number sequence (p>0.05, t=-1.09). Based on the findings of the present study, it can conclude that bilingualism is associated with better working memory functions in bilingual children with SLD.

Background and aims: Over the past year, millions of people around the world have infected with the COVID-19 virus. The SARS-CoV-2 replicate efficiently in the human upper respiratory tract. Infected people produce large amounts of the virus in their upper respiratory tract during an introductory period, which leads to more spread of the virus to other people. The World Health Organization has suggested that acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted through person-to-person transmission and contact with contaminated surfaces. However, the rapid spread of the disease suggests that other routes, such as airborne transmission, may play a role. Several research studies have been performed to evaluate the possible transmission of the virus through the air. Although some studies have found no evidence of airborne transmission, recent work has confirmed the presence of SARS-CoV-2 even in public places. Past experience and knowledge of the mechanism of similar viruses such as SARS-CoV also support this hypothesis. During COVID-19 pandemic, while the hospitals can be one of the most important centers in providing health care services, due to the inappropriate air ventilation and purification system, high traffic of people; some of them have been introduced themselves as one of the most high-risk sources of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. The present study aimed to assess the SARS-CoV-2 in the air and surfaces of ICU ward in one of the designated hospitals in Tehran; so that in addition to determining the possibility of inhalation and contact exposure in ICU, which is the main ward for presenting special medical care to patients with severe acute respiratory infections, it aimed to assess a hypothesis of SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission. Methods: This cross-sectional experimental study was performed on April 29, 2020 in the Covid-19 ICU ward in one of the designated hospitals, Tehran, Iran. The area of ward was 50 m2 and has seven beds, all of which were occupied at the time of sampling, and five medical staff were involving there. All patients were equipped with oxygen masks and all the staff used all conventional personal protective equipment such as Honeywell-75FFP100NL respirators. On average, surface disinfection was performed three times a day. The general ventilation system included the ceiling diffuser to supply fresh air into the room and wall-mounted exhaust vent and did not use natural ventilation (such as opening the window). It should be noted that the exhaust system didnchr(chr('39')39chr('39'))t work well at the time of sampling. This study was carried out in two phases including surface and air sampling. Impinger method was applied to air sampling. Thus, at a distance of 1.5 to 1.8 meters from the ground, the air of the ICU ward was passed through a sampling pump with an flow rate of 1.5 l/min into the porous midget impeller-30 ml containing 15 ml of virus transmission medium (PVTM) for 45 minutes. To reverse the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in air samples, the reverse polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) reaction method was used. Sampling of surfaces was done with the help of swabs impregnated with the solution of the Viral Transport Medium from a certain area (25 cm2) from the desired part and putting it inside the vial containing the transfer medium (protein stabilizer, antibiotic and buffer solution). They are also were analyzed by RT-PCR technique. Prior to sampling, all laboratory equipment used was sterilized and autoclaved using a 70% alcohol solution according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocol. The air sampling was done at a distance of 1.5 to 2 meters from the patientchr(chr('39')39chr('39'))s bed. The devices used to measure temperature, humidity and air velocity were multi-purpose anemometer (China BENETE, GM8910,) and air pressure, digital barometer (AIRFLOW, DB2, USA). The mean parameters of weather conditions included: air temperature 24 ° C, humidity 35%, air pressure 1005 mb and air velocity of 0.09 m / s. Results: Of the ten air samples, 6 were positive (60%), with the highest RNA concentrations observed at the point between beds 6 and 7 (3913 copies per ml). Most of the reported negative air samples were from the middle of the ward, which was further away from the patientschr(chr('39')39chr('39')) beds. The mean RNA concentration of the virus was obtained 820 ± 2601 copies per milliliter. Also, of ten samples taken from different surfaces of the ward, 4 samples were positive (40%) and the highest concentration (8318 copies per ml) was related to the table next to bed number 3. All positive samples were observed close to the patientchr(chr('39')39chr('39'))s bed, and the mean RNA concentration of the virus was 3227 ± 3674 copies per milliliter. Conclusion: The results of the study indicated that the virus was present in the inhaled air of the ward and its surfaces, especially in areas close to the bed of patients. These findings underscore the airborne transmission of the virus along with other ways of transmission, such as person-to-person contact and contact with contaminated surfaces. Due to the environmental pollution of the studied ICU ward to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the effective implementation of air isolation methods such as the use of respiratory protection equipment (N95 mask) and powered air-purifying respirator as well as ensuring the correct function of hospital ventilation systems and improving it, is essential for the protection of health care staff. Health care workers need to be continuously monitored and screened from a COVID-19 perspective, and infection prevention and control protocols (IPCs), such as respiratory protection, regular cleaning of the environment, and effective disinfection of areas have been implemented. In the case of the virus, the spread of the disease through both direct methods (drops and person-to-person) as well as indirect contact (contaminated objects and airborne transmission) has almost been proven, which reaffirms the need for precautionary measures regarding airborne isolation against the virus. It has been suggested that in order to more accurately assess the transmission behavior of the virus, similar studies but longitudinal ones have been done from the admission to discharge of the patients in different wards of the hospitals, moreover, the role of natural and mechanical ventilation systems more comprehensively examined in the presence of airborne virus.

Introduction: Many studies have been carried out on the effects of heat stress on cognitive functions, but the results are contradictory. Therefore, this study was conducted to review the effect of heat stress on cognitive functions. Material and method: In this study, all English articles conducted on effect of heat stress on cognitive, perceptual, and psychomotor functions from 1970 to 2018 were reviewed. For this, articles with keywords such as heat strain, heat stress, cognitive function, memory, comprehension, psychomotor, reaction time, mental performance, mood, mental response, error, task performance, fatigue, alertness, hyperthermia, and heat exhaustion in the Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Pub Med, Springer, Wiley Online Library and ProQuest databases were searched. Out of 157 retrieved articles, 39 articles were finally reviewed according to the inclusion criteria. Results: Out of 157 retrieved articles related to the topic, according to the inclusion criteria, 39 articles were finally considered for review. Among this articles, 9 (%23) articles were published before 2000 and 30 (%77) after 2000. Two articles were in athletes, four articles (%10.2) in workers, four articles (%10.2) in students, four articles (%10.2) in military soldiers and twenty-five articles (%64.2) were conducted in ordinary people.Based on the results, heat stress was identified as a detrimental factor for decreased cognitive functions such as reading comprehension, memory, focus, mathematical processing, tracking test, reaction time, perception and decoding text and numeric messages, visual alertness, mental computing, text reading , hidden figures test and verbal fluency. Conclusion: Based on the results of these studies, heat stress has been introduced as a detrimental factor for disrupting cognitive functions, but conclusion based on the results of studies is a systematic method is difficult because many confounding variables such as type of work, exposure time, skill and adaptation plays a big role.

Introduction: Among the pollutants present in the ceramic and tile industry, silica dust is particularly important, and many studies have investigated the effect of this material on the respiratory system. Many occupational exposures may result in a decrease in spirometric parameters. Materials and Methods: In the present study, totally, 120 male workers and employees of the factory, who had work experience of over 5 years and were not changed during the study, were included. Demographic information, including age, height, weight, work experience, smoking status and spirometric indices, were extracted from the medical records of the workers from different groups for 5 consecutive years. All spirometry tests were performed using the FUKUDA ST 300 digital spirometer (Italy) calibrated once a year. The generalized Estimation Equation (GEE) method was used to study the trend of changes in each of the spirometric indices more accurately. Research related data were analyzed using SPSS software version 23. Results: The trend of changes was only significant for the FEV1 / FVC and FEF indices; for other indexes, the trend of changes was only observed in some years. The trend of changes was not significant for the FEV1 index, but smoking had a significant effect on the changes in this index. So, the level of this index was lower for cigarette smokers. Conclusion: In this study, a clear downward trend was not found in the spirometric indices over 5 years, and only the FEF1 / FVC and FEF 2575% indices markedly were reduced in some occupational units, but due to the decline in some indices as well as proving the bad effect of Silica dust and other compounds on the respiratory system, there was an urgent need to implement management and engineering controls and protect the workers in the workplaces

The present study aims to investigate the effects of using the supplementation of vitamin E and Omega 3 fatty acids on reproductive indices among workers in an automobile parts manufacturing plant. The effect of exposure to electromagnetic fields on certain sex hormones and sperm parameters will also be assessed. The participants were deployed into four groups as per the double-blind block randomization method. Semen parameters and sex hormones of the participants were analyzed before and after 3-month consumption of supplements. The level of workers’ exposure to low-frequency magnetic and electrical fields was measured through the recommendation of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Univariate analysis of variance indicated that exposure to electric fields had a statistically significant effect on sperm count, morphology, and motility. The simultaneous consumption of vitamin E + Omega 3 had a statistically significant effect on sperm morphology and motility.

Background and aims: High light level of natural or artificial sources in some workplaces may be considered as a hazardous physical agent. The present study aimed to assess the effect of light level of 1000 lux on sperm parameters in mice. Methods: The subjects were assessed in two group including 1. Exposed (n= 6; exposed to light level of 1000 lux during 5 eight-hour days), 2. Unexposed or control (n= 6; similar condition, but without exposure). At the end of the exposure scenario, first they were anesthetized intramuscularly with ketamine and xylazine, then Testicular Extract was done and to study spermogram, samples which were putted in culture medium. Finally, Paraffin molds and 5-micron slices were provided and all tests related to tissue index were performed on the samples. The mean three-time intra-group replication of the data with a significant level of 0.05 was reported. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukeychr('39')s post hoc tests. Results: There was a significant difference in total sperm motility between two groups (exposed: 60.7% ± 0.96; control: 72.4 %± 1.02), percentage of sperms with normal morphology (exposed: 45.5 ± 3.85; control: 73.35 ± 1.6), percentage of survival of sperm (exposed: 58.68 ± 1.44; control: 74.36 ± 1.65), and internal diameter of the spermatozoa tubes (exposed: 97.11 μm ± 1.79; control: 66.82 μm ± 1.22) (P 0.05). Conclusion: According to our findings, exposure to the light level of 1000 lux may reduce total motility, natural morphology percentage and survival rate of sperms, which is expected to increase with the possibility of different degrees of infertility with male factor over time. There was also an increase in the internal diameter of the sperm membranes due to the exposure to 1000 lux, indicating cell differentiation and death in a large number of different germ cells.

Introduction: Despite nanofibers have attracted great interests for filtering particulate matters from the air stream, fewer studies have been done on the feasibility of their use in the removal of gas pollutants, while the both pollutants are present in the most workplaces. Toluene is a toxic and mutagenic substance, and chronic exposure to its low levels can lead to a wide range of adverse health effects on people who exposed. The purpose of this study was to produce polymer /single-walled carbon nanotube hybrid nanofibers by electrospinning technique and doing plasma surface treatment and evaluating their removal efficiency of toluene from air stream. Material and Methods: The nanofiber layers were fabricated by electrospinning solution containing polyacrylonitrile polymer (PAN) and single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) with a 99: 1 ratio under following conditions: applied voltage 20 kV, distance between needle and collector: 10 cm, injection rate: 1 ml / h; needle diameter: 18 gauge and drum speed ranging from 1000 to 500 rpm. The surface of the manufactured nanofibers was treated by cold-plasma with a radio frequency power supply (13.56 MHz with a power of 20 watts), argon gas and operating pressure of 0.2 torr. Test conditions was prepared according to standard ISO 10121-1: 2014, which provides a method for testing the performance of gas-phase air filter for a variety of flat sheet media. In order to measure the concentration of toluene, the First check – handheld multi gas VOC detector equipped with a PID detector was used. The morphology characteristics of the fibers was performed using the analysis of scanning electron microscope images. Infrared spectroscopy-Fourier transform was used to identify organic compounds and functional groups in nanofibers. Results: The results of the analysis of the images showed that the mean diameter of the fiber was 169.16 ± 7.19 nm and the mean coefficient of variation was 0.23. The uniform and bead nanofibers were obtained. The thickness, porosity and air permeability coefficient of test media was 0.15 mm, 43% and 5.75 Darcy, respectively. The mean removal efficiency of PAN / SWNT nanofiber treated with plasma was 98% and the mean pressure drop was 100 Pascal. The FTIR spectrum of the test filter media showed that the peaks appearing at certain wavelengths related to the vibration of C-H aliphatic groups of C-C and C=O bands related to PAN polymer and carbon nanotubes. Conclusion: Removal of toluene was achieved through the fabrication of PAN/SWNT hybrid nanofibers treated with plasma. Uniform nanofibers were obtained and showed the proper removal efficiency and low pressure drop.

Background and purpose: Metabolic disorders are amongst the major risk factors for health in the world. This study aimed at investigating the effect of eight weeks resistance training and ginger consumption on some antioxidant markers and oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: In a double blind clinical trial with semi-experimental design, 44 patients with type 2 diabetes (mean height 169.92±7.20 cm, weight 82.41±6.34 kg, age 53.49±7.01 years, and body composition 28.57%±2.07 m2) were selected using purposive sampling. They were randomly divided into four groups: ginger rhizome, resistance training+ placebo, resistance training+ ginger rhizome, and placebo. The subjects in ginger rhizome group received that 1mg for eight weeks. Other patients attended a progressive resistance protocol with 65 to 80% 1RM for 8 weeks (three times a week). Blood samples were collected from antecubital vein before and 48 hr after the experiment. Superoxide dismutase indicator was measured by ELISA method. Data analysis was done applying independent t-test, repeated measure of ANOVA, and Tukey's Post Hoc Test. Results: Eight weeks of resistance training and ginger significantly increased superoxide dismutase indicator in all groups except in placebo group (p≥0.05). Conclusion: According to current findings, long-term consumption of ginger and resistance training could be of great benefit in changing antioxidant index in patients with type 2 diabetes. (Clinical Trials Registry Number: IRCT20181205041856N1)

Background and Aim: Occupational burnout is one of the aspects of psychological hazards. One of the most important factors that can predict it is emotional intelligence. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence on occupational burnout among the managers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) selected hospitals. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study in 2014. The subjects were senior, middle and executive managers of TUMS affiliated hospitals. Census was used in this study. Ninety questionnaires were distributed in accordance with the population size. For data collection, Maslach Burnout Inventory (with reliability and retest coefficients of 0.71-0.9 and 0.6-0.8, respectively), Intelligence Questionnaire by Bradberry and Greaves (with reliability and validity of 0.83 and 0.67, respectively) and demographicprofile questionnaire were used. All statistical analyses were performed by SPSS software. Results: There was no significant relationship between job burnout and demographic variables (e.g. work experience, management experience, education, gender, marital status and occupational position). Emotional intelligence of managers and its subscales were high. The highest and lowest scores of emotional intelligence component belonged to relationship management and social awareness, respectively. There was no meaningful relationship between job burnout and emotional intelligence at the error level of 5% and P-value=0.63. Conclusion: Since managers’ social awareness was at a low level, by improving it, we can help their emotional intelligence increase; also by identifying the factors affecting hospital managers’ occupational burnout, we can help it decrease.

Introduction: Exposure to crystalline silica dust can seriously threaten health of workers engaged in processes such as casting, stone crushing, grinding, construction activities, insulator manufacturing, and glassblowing and sandblasting. The aim of this study was to assess occupational exposure to crystalline silica and to determine the risk of mortality from silicosis and lung cancer in an insulator manufacturer. Material and Method: Air personal sampling was performed using 10 mm nylon cyclone and mixed cellulose ester (MCE) membrane filters (5 mm diameter, 0.8 μm pore size) for 60 male workers. Samples were prepared and analyzed according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 7601 standard method. The risk assessment of mortality due to silicosis resulting from crystalline silica exposure was done by using model of Mannetje et al. for the period of 10 years. The mortality rate of lung cancer was determined using a linear regression model derived from the study Rice et al. Result: The highest and lowest exposure levels to silica were belonged to the packing unit (0.54±0.28 mg/m3) and the furnace (0.02±0.01 mg/m3), respectively. Crystalline silica concentrations for all samples were higher than Threshold Limit Values (0.025 mg/m3) recommended by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). According to Mannetje et al. model, the cumulative exposure of 25% workers was in the range 0 to 0.99 that it represents 1 death per 1,000 people. The risk of mortality due to lung cancer was obtained in the range of 7-94 persons per 1000 workers exposed to silica. Conclusion: In general, the geometric and arithmetic mean of crystalline silica exposure was higher than threshold limit value for most of the subjects. For all workers of the insulator manufacturer, the risk of silicosis related mortality was higher than 1/1,000 (unacceptable level of risk). Predicting the lung cancer mortality from silica exposure indicated a high level of mortality risk among understudied workers.

Introduction: Nowadays, exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic field has been interested in many studies due to possible effects on human physical-mental health. Therefore, this study aimed to assess arc welders’ exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic field and to determine its relationship with the secretion of paratormone (PTH) hormone and mood states. Material and Method: The present study has been conducted among 35 healthy production workers (as exposed group) and 35 healthy administrative personnel (as unexposed group). After checking the work activities of participants according to the guide recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), ELF magnetic fields were measured using an ELF measurement device in the regions including trunk, head, and neck. The plasma levels of PTH hormone of both groups were evaluated by the Electrochemiluminescence method. Stress-Arousal Checklist (SACL) was used to assess the mode states of subjects in both groups. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16. Result: There was a significant difference between the exposed and unexposed groups with respect to the exposure level to ELF magnetic fields (P-value

Introduction: Occupational noise is among the most critical occupational hazards, which, in addition to hearing loss, can cause other adverse consequences on an individual’s physical and mental health. Long-term exposure to noise can affect blood and biochemical parameters and subsequently lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This study investigated the effect of occupational exposure to noise on blood and biochemical parameters of workers in an insulator manufacturing plant. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on workers in the production section (49 people as a case group) and the administrative staff (10 people as a control group) in one insulator manufacturing plant from 2010 to 2014. To assess individual exposure of workers to noise, the noise dosimeter model TES-1355 was used. Noise dosimetry testing was done based on the exposure pattern of workers to noise in compliance with the Iranian national standard (the criterion level of 85 dBA and the exchange rate of Q = 3 dBA). Blood parameters such as blood glucose, cholesterol, red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit (Hct) were studied in production workers (case) and administrative staff (control) over five consecutive years. The data were analyzed by software (SPSS-22) using the t-test, Mann-Whitney test, Fisher exact test, and Greenhouse-Geisser test. Results: No significant difference was found among the demographic data of the two groups (p > 0.05). Average of glucose and cholesterol levels in the two groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05) and blood glucose levels in the case group significantly reduced over time and cholesterol increased (p < 0.001). Mean difference of RBC number, WBC number, and serum levels of Hb and Hct was statistically significant between the two groups (p < 0.05). In addition, these hematological parameters increased among workers during these years. Conclusion: Occupational exposure to noise may have a significant effect on an individual’s blood parameters, which will cause harmful effects on worker health. Therefore, industrialists must take preventive measures in the field of noise control.

Goal of any enterprise is to be more efficient and gain morebenefits. Market segmentation in most areas, particularly retail bankingindustry, is a strategic tool for optimum allocation of resources and as aresult achieving this objective. This study with the purpose of retailbanking market segmentation is based on the benefits expected. Toaccomplish this goal, In addition to field studies through exploratoryinterviews with 43 costumers and staff experts in several banks, 166benefits have been extracted from the studies. Through experts’questionnaire and distribution of pre-test to 60 persons, these benefitshave been reduced to 50 questions. After verifying the reliability andvalidity by winy cluster sampling method and Cochran formula, thesample size has been determined up to 669. Then through factor analysis,9 factors and through cluster analysis 4 parts have been found. The largestpart of the sector was identified as the third sector. In this section, suchfactors as employee and trust, convenience, ease of service, andtechnology are important distinctions. Finally, in accordance with sectionbehavioral characteristics, appropriate marketing strategy has beenpresented.

Abstract: in order to attract the customers, it’s really needed to consider the elements they take in to account in evaluating a company. New banks attempts in stealing the customers from the experienced bank especially in retail banks prove the importance of such topic. The main purpose of this research is to identify the criteria by which a customer chooses a bank in retail banking in competitive market. Doing so, 166 evaluating criteria were extracted using field study, interviews with 43customers, back office and front office in several banks. After reconsidering the criteria by the experts, they were reduced to 50 elements and distributed as a pre-test among 60 customers. After validity and reliability test by "Stage random sampling" and "Cochran method" 669 samples were obtained. 678 questionnaires were confirmed out of 810. In order to identify and analyze these factors, by "factor analysis method", 45 questions were remained, The identified factors are as follows: Employees and trust, Quality and ease of service, Up to date technology and techniques, Physical appearance, Variety of services, investment , credits and loan, cost, reputation, convenience, incentives. Among these factors, employee and trust by 13,317 percent of variance were recognized as most important ones.

This paper examines the relationship between globalization and national identity in textbooks of social science courses in elementary, junior, secondary and pre-university. Nowadays, although the dominant idea demonstrates a certain kind of cultural orientation; general cultural orientation is also reproducing a continuous process with emphasis on the cultural adaptability and understanding in a parallel way. Multi-ethnic communities in order to achieve a systematic balance of national identity with the emphasis on general cultural orientation at home and production of multiple identities should increase their competitiveness and modernization. However, the nationalist discourse in Iran which has also been included in the curriculum is based on a radical "Ethnocentrism" that does not allow diversity and cultural fusion to exist, on the contrary attempts to destroy the cultural and ethnic differences. In this paper, the author challenges this issue and presents cultural and educational strategies on quality of national identity tailored to the information age and globalization. In the first part of the paper, theories of globalization and national identity and their contrast are discussed through theoretical approaches. In the second part of the study, using document and content analysis, he evaluates and approves concepts such as xenophobia, one-side oriented positive self-inductance approach and the absolute position of Iran in the international system in primary to pre-university textbooks of the social sciences. The third section is devoted to providing solutions. Due to its relation with globalization, civil nationalism in the field of national identity is discussed herein which can pave the way for textbooks to remain ethnocentric.

We present the characterization of regional seismicity in Ghana by processing the Ghana Digital Seismic Network (GHDSN) data set recorded between September 2012 and April 2014, implementing deep learning (DL). Local earthquakes are detected in this dataset using EQTransformer, a DL model with a hierarchical attentive mechanism (HAM) for simultaneous earthquake detection and P- and S-phase picking. A Conservative Strategy (CS) is devised to detect the missing phases and to associate the detected phases to circumvent the false-negative issue of EQTrans-former processing low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) seismograms. We performed a joint inversion by grid search in 1D velocity model space and simultaneous inversion for the hypocentral parameters, incorporating 559 detected arrival times (292 P and 267 S phases). The results obtained by velocity inversion contain thicknesses of 1, 13, 8, 13, and 10 km, from the surface to a depth of 45 km, with Vp = 5.9, 6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 6.9, and 7.2 km/s, respectively. The updated velocities for the first and last layers are 6% and 26% and the Vp/Vs (=1.70) is 3.03% higher than the previously reported values. A total number of 73 earthquakes with a local magnitude of 2.5 < Ml < 3.9 are located, comprising four main clusters of events, showing a high correlation with the mapped faults zones. The hypocentral depth distribution is mainly in the range of 7-15 km, confined to the upper crust in the region. No specific seismic activity in the eastern branch of Coastal Boundary Fault (CBF) and the continuation of Romanche Fracture Zone (RFZ) in the study period was observed, casting further doubt on the activity of this branch and the hypothesis of stress transfer from RFZ to southern Ghana. The results reinforce the intraplate nature of the tectonic activities in the region. Finally, an updated seismic catalog up to April 2022 is presented for Ghana by incorporating all reported catalogs and combining the newly detected events.

The Ghana Digital Seismic Network (GHDSN) data, with six broadband sensors, operating in southern Ghana for two years (2012-2014). The recorded dataset is processed for simultaneous event detection and phase picking by a Deep Learning (DL) model, the EQTransformer tool. Here, the detected earthquakes consisting of supporting data, waveforms (including P and S arrival phases), and earthquake bulletin are presented. The bulletin includes the 559 arrival times (292 P and 267 S phases) and waveforms of the 73 local earthquakes in SEISAN format. The supporting data encompasses the preliminary crustal velocity models obtained from the joint inversion analysis of the detected hypocentral parameters. These parameters comprised of a 6- layer model of the crustal velocity (Vp and Vp/Vs ratio), incident time sequence, and statistical analysis of the detected earthquakes and hypocentral parameters analyzed and relocated by the updated crustal velocity and graphic representation of them a 3D live figure enlighting the seismogenic depth of the region. This dataset has a unique appeal for earth science specialists to analyze and reprocess the detected waveforms and characterize the seismogenic sources and active faults in Ghana. The metadata and waveforms have been deposited at the Mendeley Data repository [1].

Aim: This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy, safety and complications of electrotherapy compared with conventional hemorrhoidectomy (Ferguson technique). Background: Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy is always associated with considerable pain and postoperative complications. Still, the electrotherapy method in which the hemorrhoidal tissue is not removed may not improve critical complications. Patients and methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed on patients with hemorrhoids referring to hospitals affiliated to the Kerman University of Medical Sciences during 2014-2015. One hundred and twenty patients presented with symptomatic hemorrhoids grade I, II, III, and IV were randomized into two groups. Group 1 (60 patients) underwent electrotherapy using 30 mA direct current and group 2 (60 patients) were submitted to Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy. The groups were compared regarding postoperative pain severity and complications, including recurrent symptoms, infection and recovery time to return to normal activities. The p≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: More than 70% of patients in group 2 complained of severe pain, but in group 1, no more than 30% of patients experienced severe pain up to 6 hours post-surgery and 70% complained of mild pain 2-3 days post-surgery. Twenty four-hour hospitalization in group 2 and group 1 were 97% and 78%, respectively, whilst patients in electrotherapy group could be treated as outpatients. The mean return time to usual activities was 15 and 1.5 days for group 2 and 1, respectively. Conclusion: Electrotherapy with a direct current of 30 mA significantly reduce postoperative pain and the recovery period. This method showed a good success rate and less complication than the Ferguson method. As a result, because of more effectiveness, less pain, as well as shorter recovery time and getting back to normal activities, we recommend this procedure for the treatment of symptomatic hemorrhoids grade I, II, and III. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To compare outcomes of phacoemulsification combined with viscocanalostomy, endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP), or ab interno trabulectomy for intraocular pressure (IOP) control and safety in eyes with open-angle glaucoma and visually significant cataract., Setting: Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran., Design: Retrospective case series., Methods: Medical records of patients who had combined surgery and were followed for at least 1 year were reviewed. Complete success, postoperative IOP, number of medications at each visit, and complications were evaluated and compared before and after adjustments for confounders., Results: Forty-six eyes had combined phacoviscocanalostomy, 35 had phaco-ECP, and 28 eyes phaco-ab interno trabulectomy. The groups were matched for baseline IOP (P = .24). At the final follow-up (mean 17.2 months ± 5.5 [SD]), the phacoviscocanalostomy group had the lowest mean IOP (13.5 ± 4.7 mm Hg, 29% decrease) (P = .01). There was no significant difference in the final IOP between phaco-ECP and phaco-ab interno trabulectomy (16.4 ± 3.9 mm Hg, 20% decrease versus 15.8 ± 4.2 mm Hg, 15% decrease) (P = .88). The reduction in the number of medications was greater with phacoviscocanalostomy (77%) than with phaco-ECP (40%) and phaco-ab interno trabulectomy (44%) (P = .01). Phacoemulsification-ab interno trabulectomy had the fewest complications. Intraocular pressure spikes were more frequent in the phaco-ECP group (20%) than in the other groups (4%) (P = .05)., Conclusions: All procedures significantly lowered IOP. Phacoemulsification-ab interno trabulectomy resulted in fewest complications and phacoviscocanalostomy led to the largest IOP drop and largest reduction of medications., (Copyright © 2018 ASCRS and ESCRS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)