Background: The transtheoretical model (TTM) is used as a framework to implement smoking cessation programs. This model has some subscales based on which the smoking temptation scale is proposed as stages movement factor. This study aimed to translate and validate the temptation subscales of the TTM questionnaire in the Iranian population. Methods...

The extent of dispersal by pelagic larvae in marine environments, including coral reefs, is central for understanding local population dynamics and designing sustainable marine reserves. We present here the first example of a clear stepping-stone genetic structure throughout the Caribbean basin for a common coral reef species, the French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum). Analysis of microsatellit...

Belief systems, which are one of the four levers control, play a vital role in an organization. This study is primarily aimed at examining effects belief systems on managerial performance. Since control jointly function management we extend our by investigating whether contingent-fit between strategic risk, uncertainty, and other three (i.e., boundary diagnostic interactive control) strengthens...

The definition of an appropriate measure for goodness-of-fit in case of survival data comparable to R in linear regression is difficult due to censored observations. In this paper, a variety of answers based on different residuals and variance of survival curves are presented together with a newly introduced criterion. In univariate simulation studies, the presented criteria are examined with r...

This study was conducted to investigate the protection of disposable filtering half-facepiece respirators of different grades against particles between 0.093 and 1.61  μm. A personal sampling system was used to particle size-selectively assess the protection of respirators. The results show that about 10.9% of FFP2 respirators and 28.2% of FFP3 respirators demonstrate assigned protection factor...

Research indicates that work and family are significant sources of stress. However, this research has underemphasized the cognitive appraisal process by which work and family generate stress. This study used person–environment fit theory to examine how the comparison of work and family experiences to the person’s values relates to stress and well-being. Using data from 1758 employees, we assess...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to provide a native model of inclusive education for students with special needs in the Exceptional Education Organization.  Methodology: The research method was mixed (qualitative and quantitative). The research method was qualitative, descriptive and thematic analysis with heuristic inductive approach. In this study, up to data saturation, 10 experts and pr...