an updated checklist of the herpetofauna of iran is presented based on records of amphibian and reptile species whose presence has been confirmed in iran as a result of extensive field expeditions, examination of herpetological collections, literature review, and personal communications from researchers. the herpetofauna of iran consists of 13 species and five subspecies of frogs and toads belo...

this paper reviews the research on taxonomy of the trombidioidea in iran, with an updated checklist of 32 species (+5 undetermined species) belonging to five families and 22 genera. among them, 27 species (+1 undetermined species) are reported based on larvae only, three undetermined species based on adults only, and six species based on both larval and post-larval stages. also, 14 species (+3 ...

introduction after the rapid population growth in the iranian cities, these cities have experienced great changes. the physical structures of the cities are eroded and the managers have no attention to them. many immigrants entered the cities  have dwelled in the inefficient urban textures like in the marginal areas and old textures. thus, the environmental quality of place has been weak. undes...

This qualitative study aims to contribute our understanding of how second-generation immigrants negotiate their multiple identities, and construct feelings belonging. We focus on ethnic Kurds, a stateless group with complex political social history, who have seldom been investigated in UK context. Drawing data from interviews 14 Kurds living the UK, this paper outlines tensions Kurds' lived exp...

Temperature-sensitive mutants of type 5 adenovirus belonging to eight complementation groups were complemented in mixed infection by type 12 adenovirus, whereas mutants of 7 other groups were not enhanced. In some crosses, phenotypic mixing took place. No evidence of recombination between type 5 ts mutants and type 12 was found.

reL ainEven where families from outdated, unhygienic buildings have been OUsed, play problems may remain unsolved, for the construction of more more skyscraper flats involves their own very special difficulties and gers for young children at play. ?T.'s survey of Nursery Education ^Additional state nursery schools are one answer, but a survey of "The e ?f Nursery Education"* published in Januar...

a spring-stream called “ghadamgah” in fars province, southern iran, which holds more than 60 aquatic vertebrate and plant species belonging to 46 genera and 33 families is almost the biologically richest water body of fars province. the diversity is especially in its endemic fishes which are under threats nowadays. one of the factors, if not the one, which has kept this system more or less in i...

Senses of place are strongly intertwined with senses heritage and cultural identity. Heritage places distinctive not only for their tangible dimensions, but also the intangible qualities which give them meaning. The conservation places, however, has often emphasised materiality rather than its symbolic significance. This article explores issues surrounding sense management through a focus on fo...