AIM: This study compared the effect of traditional and virtual oral hygiene instruction to school health instructors on plaque index (PI) elementary schoolchildren. METHODS AND MATERIALS: In this descriptive, analytical study, 66 schools in Kermanshah city were selected by cluster sampling. The first participated a pretest filled out questionnaire. O’Leary’s 339 schoolchildren was measured at b...

Physical development without proper planning has limited ecological capacity and the ability of natural ecosystems. Urban river structure as one of the most important ecological infrastructures in the city provides a variety of ecosystem services, including landscaping, climate change, etc. which is strongly dependent on the structure and functional status of the river. This study was conducted...

Indian J Med Sci, Vol. 62, No. 7, July 2008 In order to investigate the professionals’ adherence to measures o f s tandard precautions, we conducted a study at the 550-bed Imam Reza Teaching Hospital, Kermanshah, in September 2007. A total of 120 health care workers (nurses and paramedical staff) from different departments were surveyed using a standardized questionnaire. Data were analyzed usi...

nowadays, the pioneer companies are trying to increase their profitability through satisfying the needs of their customers by using the best possible way. therefore, market orientation strategy is considered to be the key to organizational success. market orientation is a major issue in management of the market and potential customers and with its positive relation with the business performance...

Increasing population causes Energy consumption and environmental pollution. It is essential to consider renewable forms of energy, especially solar power, reduce energy consumption. This requires attention issues in the early stages urban design practical creative solutions for more efficient use this type energy. study aims at calculating annual radiation a city scale through novel process me...

Background: The motivational reasons for choosing dental specialties are highly variable among students. A deep understanding of these motives can greatly help in strategic planning this respect. Objectives: Thus, study aimed to explore the Methods: This qualitative evaluated viewpoints 17 students at School Dentistry, Kermanshah University Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran who were selected v...