like any other learning activity, translation is a problem solving activity which involves executing parallel cognitive processes. the ability to think about these higher processes, plan, organize, monitor and evaluate the most influential executive cognitive processes is what flavell (1975) called “metacognition” which encompasses raising awareness of mental processes as well as using effectiv...

In this paper, we develop a dynamic system model to predict the effects of shale oil production on demand and supply of oil.  We study the interaction between demand and supply of OPEC and non-OPEC member countries and supply of shale oil, oil price, growth of the global economy, development of new oil reserves and  alternative energies. In our model, OPEC acts passively and covers the market d...

Fuel pricing is one of the key issues in energy consumption management, which plays an important role in the proper use of energy resources. In this area, effective decision- and policy-making can, in addition to managing fuel consumption, also prevent drastic price changes in the energy market. Various factors such as fuel supply, demand, production, transportation and inventory costs, supply ...

Population growth and industrial development cause the growth in electricity demand. Supply of this energy needs investment for installation of new power stations and more fuel consumption with different consequences. Furthermore, Demand side management is an approach to rationalize and reduce the rate of demand growth. With attention to the cause and effect nature in energy sector, interaction...

 Procuring manpower is one the strategic goals of every organization. Expert manpower is not easily attainable whenever needed. Therefore, organizations should have a plan to provide themselves with expert manpower in accord with their future goals. This research aimed to answer two major questions: 1) Is there a balance present between supply and demand of doctors with respect to the number of...