This paper presents reports on an experimental study which intended to look into and compare the possible effects of this researcher’s instructional innovation, Competitive Team-Based Learning (CTBL), with Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) – the most popular method of Cooperative Learning (CL) – on language proficiency of Iranian EFL college students. This goal, the intention to compare the...

the islamic calendar is based on lunar months, which begin when the thin crescent moon is actually sighted in the western sky after sunset within a day or so after the new moon. the islamic dates begin at sunset on the previous day. the visibility of the lunar crescent as a function of the moon's age - the time counted from the new moon - is obviously of great importance to muslims. the da...

introduction renal transplant is the best treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal disease (1). annually, about 17000 patients receive deceased or living donor transplants, which help them promote health and self-efficacy (1-2). however, despite advances in transplant technology, patients face a number of post-operative challenges, which might lead to stress in patients, including ...

Introduction Renal transplant is the best treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal disease (1). Annually, about 17000 patients receive deceased or living donor transplants, which help them promote health and self-efficacy (1-2). However, despite advances in transplant technology, patients face a number of post-operative challenges, which might lead to stress in patients, includin...