â â â  â â â â â  abstract: â  up to now, the impact of real exchange rate on the non-oil exports of iran has been mainly on focus. however, the more important aspect of the fluctuations in exchange rate is its degree of volatility which can have profound effect on the non-oil exports. hence, the main objective of this paper is to investigate the linkage between non-oil exports and the real exc...

richard mckay rorty (1932-2007) is the american neo-pragmatist. criticizing the prevalent issues of traditional philosophy such as truth, knowledge, objectivity, logic and philosophy, he considers epistemology a modern subject which emerged via forging the mind by rene descartes. in his view, separation of mind–body is an unprecedented matter created in descartes philosophy. he thinks that, i...

background unlike congenital auricular malformations which are identified by underdevelopment of dermal and cartilaginous tissues, deformed ears are less sever congenital anomalies characterized only by a misshaped pinna structure and can be improved with acceptable cosmetic results and minimal cost through ear molding if treated in early neonatal period. in this study, authors present the firs...

the present study is intended to examine the effect of accounting conservatism on firms’ non-profitability in tehran stock exchange in 48 unprofitable firms and 57 profitable firms over a period of seven years from 2001 to 2007. this study was conducted according to givoly and hayn model to measure accounting conservatism index in non-profitable and profitable) firms. data analysis performed wi...

conclusions the association between viral hepatitis and nhl in the area of interest might provide some degree of explanation to this finding. our data confirm that due to epidemic infection of hcv in the area of naples, a high mortality for nhl persists, moreover the adoption of standard therapeutic protocols administered in full accordance with an evidence-based approach and current guidelines...

aim: the healthy ranges for serum alanine aminotransferase (alt) levels are less well studied. the aim of this study was to define the upper limit of normal (uln) for serum alt levels, and to assess factors associated with serum alt activity in apparently healthy blood donors. methods: a total of 1939 blood donors were included. alt measurements were performed for all cases using the same labor...

background: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (nafld) was one of prevalent problems in general population. it was the most common cause of abnormal liver function tests and may lead to steatohepatitis and cirrhosis. the role of many factors has been known in nafld. in this study, we investigated the correlation of serum magnesium level and nafld after minimizing the role of major confounding fa...

background : the liver is a vital organ that plays an important role in the metabolism of nutritional agents, drugs and hormones,synthesis of various proteins, coagulation factors and maintenance of hemostasis between calcium,and phosphorous. biochemical changes in the skeletal system such as osteopenia and pathologic fractures may follow hepatic failure. this researchevaluates metabolic bone c...

background: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (nafld) is characterized by fatty change of liver without inflammation. the aim of this study was to evaluate presence of clinical and metabolic components in non-diabetic patients with nafld and to assess the relationship between insulin resistance and these factors. materials andmethods: in this study, a group of 50 sonographically confirmed patie...