introduction: tuberculosis (tb) is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in developing countries and is responsible for about 25% of all preventable deaths. therefore we aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards tb among guidance school in rural areas of bandarabbas in 2010. methods and materials: in this cross sectional study our samples were selected using clust...

This research study is investigating the themes of educational children TV programs broadcasted by Nickelodeon, and Disney. Data has been collected adopting content analysis textual method. Children are designed intentionally to impart learning education for in a colorful, entertaining manner. They produced education, problem-solving skills. exploring program frame entertainment theory. highlig...

Physical activity's role in promoting health is highlighted in public health campaigns, news and current affairs, reality television and other programs. An investigation of audience exposure, beliefs and reactions to media portrayals of physical activity offers insights into the salience and influence of this communication. An audience reception study was conducted involving in-depth interviews...

This study examines the impact of daily atmospheric weather conditions on daily television use in the Netherlands for the period 1996-2005. The effects of the weather parameters are considered in the context of mood and mood management theory. It is proposed that inclement and uncomfortable weather conditions are associated with lower human mood, and that watching entertainment and avoiding inf...

— OntoTV is a television information management system designed for improving the quality and quantity of the information available in the current television platforms. In order to achieve this objective, OntoTV (1) collects the information offered by the broadcasters, (2) integrates it into a ontology-based data structure, (3) extracts extra data from alternative television sources, and (4) ma...