How do species coexist? A framework known as modern coexistence theory can ‘measure coexistence' by partitioning invasion growth rates into mechanisms, terms which correspond to classes of explanations for coexistence. There are several reasonable ways define each depending on exactly how a perturbed low density (the invader) is compared other that remain at their typical densities residents). ...

Article history: Received 11 August 2013 Received in revised form 29 December 2014 Accepted 12 January 2015 Available online 16 January 2015

Background: Researches on attachment theory shows that attachment styles influence marital adjustment. However, some psychological factors moderate this correlation. The present study was aimed to examine the moderating role of defense mechanisms in the association between attachment styles and levels of marital adjustment. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study collected data from a co...

background: human beings use different approaches to learning. thus the aim of this study is to explore the mechanisms of learning through the hidden curriculum in the perspective of baccalaureate undergraduate nursing students. methods: this qualitative study, involving 24 baccalaureate undergraduate nursing students, was done by purposeful sampling strategies. the data were collected using se...