mantoux test using 2 iu of tuberculin prepared in iran was performed on 6675 healthy persons randomly selected from an urban population (shiraz) of iran. in 3776 persons with no evidence of previous bcg vaccination the rate of positive reaction was less than 2% up to the age of 14, slightly more than 2% among those 15-19 years of age, but strikingly higher (45.5%) in older age groups (p<0.001)....

the phenomenon of how tests influence teaching and learning is commonly described as “wash back”in language instruction. literature indicates that wash back effect is a complex concept that becomeseven more complicated under different interpretations of the wash back phenomenon in teaching andlearning. in the present study, some definitions of wash back and its two major types were introduced,a...

Foreign Language learning is relatively not a new concept within Pakistan. As, young students in order to avail opportunities abroad learn foreign languages for better exposure and cultural assimilation the context. Previously, French German were two that used acquire. However, with introduction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, realities have been explored. As result, this ex...

A phylogenetic analysis of Xyphon was completed using 45 adult morphological characters and 1,076 base pairs of the mtDNA gene NADH dehydrogenase 1. Multiple specimens, representative of the range of morphological variation found in each previously described species, were scored for the morphological data matrix to test the monophyly of each species. These tests supported the following synonymi...

Microteaching lesson study, that is a variation of study applied by student teachers in microteaching course, provides the environment for EFL to collaborate, engage, and reflect on their ideas, beliefs, teaching experiences. Such condition fertile ground enables teachers' beliefs language learning change. Recent studies show some education programs have changed teachers. However, no discussed ...

This research is a mixed-methods study that examined Chinese learners' beliefs and strategies used in language learning the context of their achieved proficiency. To investigate relationship existing between these variables, two survey questionnaires, proficiency test (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi: HSK 4), an interview item were constructed. In total, one hundred twenty international students convenie...

This paper is an attempt to deal with language learners’ beliefs. Researchers used Elaine Kolker Horwitz’s model (1988), Beliefs about Language Learning Inventory, and they applied it explore the views of Kurdish EFL university students concerning learning. The study aims investigate expose their opinions regarding learning generally, then English more precisely. Its significance lies in explor...

Objectives: The purpose of this study was for evaluation of relationship between hand function and age, sex by Jebson Taylor Test.This study determined whether age might be a factor when associated with sex. Methods: In this study Jebson Taylor was evaluated on hand in 180 normal males and females (0.50% male, 0.50% female) in each of the following 7 subtest in 3 age groups: (15-25), (35-45)...

background: sexual practices as an important aspect of reproductive health have many physical and psychological effects on people’s lives, there is limited evidence on such practices and their pattern among iranian women. hence we aimed to determine different types of sexual practices among 19-45 year old married iranian women. methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 married...