This paper evaluates the impact of the positive terms of trade (TOT) Shock on macroeconomic variables, using panel data for the six OPEC major oil exporting countries during 1989-2005. The findings indicate that the positive TOT shocks have the small and negative impact on savings and on the trade balance. Nevertheless, it has a positive impact on investment (specifically private investment) an...

the iranian rehabilitation journal has published many articles related to  different dimensions of treatment and psycho-education. as a reference we will review some articles which already published in this journal. dadkhah and his colleagues evaluated an individually family-based dohsa exercise programme of balance in the aged people and its effect on self confidence for performing common dail...

according to resource curse theory, not only the revenues from selling natural resources do not result in economic growth, but also have some unpleasant effects on economy. this study shows that natural resources cannot be considered curse by itself , but it is the management of revenues which is important. the foreign reserves fund was established to control the effects of oil price volatiliti...

Throughout the boreal and temperate zones, forest restoration efforts attempt to counteract negative effects of conversion to other land use (afforestation and remediation) and disturbance and stress on existing forests (rehabilitation). A p forest restoration o ropriate silvicultural practices can be designed for any %.jective. Most common objectives include timber, wildlife habitat for game s...

Low-cost motion sensors have seen tremendous increase in popularity in the past few years. Accelerometers, gyroscopes or cameras can be found in most available smart phones and gaming controllers. The Apple iPhone, Nintendo Wii and the PlayStatio EyeToy are just a few examples where such technology is used to provide a more natural interaction for the user. Depth-sensing cameras by companies su...

background cardiac rehabilitation (cr) can reduce risk factors and mortality rate and improve physical functions. coronary artery bypass grafting (cabg) is commonly performed for patients with coronary disease. objectives the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cr program on quality of life in patients with cardiac disease who had undergone cabg. patients and methods twenty p...