Preference value means livestock preference to eat some plants relative to other plants or species. Accordingly, by studying the preference values, the range managers could determine the rangelands grazing capacity to achieve the optimum performance of livestock and to guarantee the stability of rangeland ecosystem. The objective of this study was to determine the preference value of perennial ...

In developing world, awareness and environmental concerns are forcing small medium-sized enterprises to adopt green practices. Hence it is important distinguish the major obstacles/barriers which hinders adoption of practices in SMEs. This study utilizes a framework (three-phase) classify barriers/obstacles solutions eliminate these obstacles innovation adoption. total, twenty-five barriers fif...

BACKGROUND Implementation of programs for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV faces a variety of barriers and challenges. The assessment of these challenges has generally been conducted in large urban health facilities. As programs expand into rural areas, the potential barriers that may be encountered there also need to be assessed. This study examines potential barri...

iran is one of the countries with considerable road traffic injuries.  pre-hospital interventions have an important role in preventing mortalities and disabilities caused by traffic accidents. the present study aimed to explore the barriers of pre-hospital care in traffic injuries in tehran, iran. a qualitative content analysis approach was conducted based on 21 semi-structured interviews with ...

study on the livestock diet is one of the main priorities in the management of rangeland in iran. so, this study was conducted to compare preference values of plant species in three age classes of kaboudeh sheep (one, three and five year old ones) in rangelands of bavanat, fars province, iran. for each age class, four sheep were selected and their grazing times from different plant species were...

OBJECTIVES Latino children experience one of the highest rates of early childhood caries requiring interventions based on valid conceptual frameworks. The Health Belief Model has relevance as a predictor of compliance with health recommendations based on perceptions of a health condition and behaviors to avoid the condition. The model encompasses four perceptual constructs (susceptibility, seve...

OBJECTIVE Although South Asian populations have among the highest burden of type 2 diabetes in the world, their diabetes management remains poor. We systematically reviewed studies on South Asian patient's perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to diabetes management. METHODS We conducted a literature search using OVID, CINHAL and EMBASE (January, 1990 -February, 2014) evaluating the c...

In this paper we construct an information-theoretic model of architectural drawings. This model is then used to quantify and measure the complexities and similarities of drawings. The approach is applied within a linear qualitative shape representation but can be generalized to other types of representation. The descriptive and analytic power of the proposed methods are demonstrated by studying...

BACKGROUND Women express various opinions regarding expectations and experiences of having Pap tests, particularly with regards to explanation of the procedure, its implications and results, and accompanied preventive health activities. AIM To explore patient expectations and experiences regarding Pap tests and associated screening activities. METHODS Semistructured interviews were conducte...