BACKGROUND Governance is one of the main functions of Health Research System (HRS) that consist of four essential elements such as setting up evaluation system. The goal of this study was to introduce a new web based research evaluation model in Iran. METHODS Based on main elements of governance, research indicators have been clarified and with cooperation of technical team, appropriate softw...

introduction: in the age of information, in order for offering integrated library services to the users, librarians need to be knowledgable about new web technologies and their applications in library services, especially in medical areas.  this study investigates the level of knowledge and and usage of world wide web in library services among medical librarians in tehran. methods: the present ...

BACKGROUND As a developing country, Iran has not had a substantial share in global science production activities; however, this country has recently been the forth country in the world regarding research output publications, and biomedical research has played a crucial role in achieving this honorable position. OBJECTIVES In this paper, we aimed to introduce the strategies employed at Baqiyat...

Introduction. Self assessment is provided by Excellence models covers all the factors affecting qualitative and quantitative improvement of organizational performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate performance of universities of medical sciences based on EFQM. Methods. This interventional study was done in 2010-2011.13 universities among 41 medical sciences university were selected usin...

introduction: due to the use of information technology in libraries and information centers, librarians are faced with many challenges in terms of their roles and needs; hence, they require continuous training to cope with these challenges. the aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of in-service training courses for librarians working in libraries at the isfahan university...

Aims: with the announcement of the coronavirus pandemic by the World Health Organization, many people experienced a lot of panic. The disease was a major threat to the physical and mental health of individuals because of the rapid spread and severe mortality. The continued spread and closure of schools and universities can affect studentschr('39') mental health. This study aimed to investigate ...

introduction: consultation and guidance is a process of learning which is done through the relationship between two individuals. in this mutual relationship, the counselor, through his scientific and occupational skills and qualification, tries to help the students using the methods corresponding to their needs. the main objective of this study was to provide a framework for the management of t...

BACKGROUND Local ethical committees in medical sciences in Iran were established in 1999 in order to assess and evaluate the observance of ethical standards throughout the universities and research centers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the situation of local ethical committees in order to develop research ethics guideline. METHODS For this cross-sectional study which has been condu...