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Objective: Various studies show that lexical or keyword search is not enough, because in this search the meaning of words and semantic relationships between keywords are ignored and semantic understanding is not achieved in this search. The purpose of this research is to investigate and measure the semantic search of users. Semantic search refers to a search that goes beyond the traditional search, i.e., the matching of the keywords of the search request with the keywords of the documents in the system and seeks to understand the meaning and semantic relationships between the keywords in the user's search request, which is used with the development and expansion of the semantic web and ontologies. The focus of this search is on obtaining a higher level of meaning from documents and inquiries and based on its content, which this high level meaning may be provided by ontologies. Semantic search expands the meaning and seeks machine understanding of the user's intent, query request and relationships between words and elevates the user's search strategy to a meaningful experience. In fact, semantic search describes the effort to produce accurate results by understanding the searcher's intent, texture and context of the query request, and the relationship between words. This search is of great interest to users and researchers due to its many advantages and applications. But besides the many advantages, it has over traditional and keyword search. It also has some problems and complications that elimination of these problems leads to the improvement and promotion of semantic search and helps users a lot.Methodology: The present study is quantitative in terms of approach and applied in terms of purpose, which has been done by survey method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical population of the study was 189 Iranian researchers who had published at least a research article on COVID-19, which Indexed in PubMed.Findings: Based on the research findings, from the perspective of Iranian researchers, the degree of recall and precision to semantic search in the PubMed is moderate (3). The amount of semantic gap in semantic search is relatively high (>3), the degree of accuracy and precision in retrieving results in semantic search is moderate (3), the degree of conceptual relevance in semantic search is moderate (3), the rate of retrieval of meaningful multi-word concepts in semantic search is moderate (3) and the rate of improvement and upgrade of overall performance in semantic search is relatively high (>3) in semantic searches at the database has been extensive.Conclusion: The results of the research in general showed that semantic search is a dynamic and challenging search that despite its various strengths and advantages for users in research, but still has its weaknesses and drawbacks that should be reviewed and revised by semantic search support experts such as ontology designers for the semantic search system. Understanding, identifying, and eliminating these weaknesses and problems, make semantic search to be a better way to respond to researchers for their research, as a result, researchers and users can achieve to richer results for compile their research work.

Objective(s): The Covid-19 pandemic indicated that our biological characteristics alone are not enough to deal with diseases. Resilience refers to the dynamic process of positive adaptation to unpleasant and unfortunate experiences which reflects our ability to control the situation and manipulate the situation optimally. This capability includes internal dimensions, the role of experiences and mental patterns, and external dimensions including the coordinates or community's efforts in mastering challenges. However, studies only focus on the concept of social resilience as an external dimension, and the role of culture as an independent component of identity has been ignored. In this review, the need to conceptualize cultural resilience has been put on the agenda. In fact, the capabilities that culture provides through the various components that enable us to have the ability to adapt, change conditions, and improve performance in critical situations are studied. Methods: This was a review of the literature. PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Magiran, and SID databases were investigated using the keywords resilience, community, culture, and hardness in Persian and English papers from 1990 to 2018. The articles were evaluated in multiple stages and finally 32 papers were analyzed. Results: As a result, we conceptualized that cultural resilience could include the following components: belongingness and rootedness, trust, commitment, sense of pride, and attachment. Conclusion: Cultural resilience can be considered as the ability to adapt and deal with a crisis with the help of historical styles, myths, customs, and cultural beliefs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coronavirus and Covid-19 outbreaks have raised many questions for the public. In a short time, people were able to find the answers they needed to these questions in a variety of ways. Now, it is clear that some people use social media Question Answering (QA) Systems to answer their questions about this disease. So, this study analysis the questions, answers and the reasons of the users who use Question Answering System of ResearchGate in the field of COVID-19. This study is a survey. The Research Gate scientific social network crawler was used to extract the data. 1337 questions and 4857 answers of Q&A system of ResearchGate were collected and analyzed in the last two months of 2020 (November and December) in the field of COVID-19 or Coronavirus. The total number of retrieved data was analyzed and none were omitted. By using a checklist prepared and approved by 8 experts in information science, the type of questions (conceptual, methodological, experiences and skills and questions from other scientific sources) and answers based on citations (to the source via the Internet, to the expert, to the book, article and other offline resources) were evaluated. Due to concerns that not answering the questionnaires could pose a problem, 620 researcher-made questionnaires were distributed online to users to determine why they are using the ResearchGate question and answering system. These reasons were Finding Information, Getting Opinions, Being entertained, Socializing, Being update about contact’s information, Sharing personal Experiences, Getting promotions which have been mentioned in perez and Gomez’s research. 305 questionnaires were completely answered and all of them were analyzed according to Likert scale. Most of the questioners are men (60.6%) and 55.9% have a doctoral degree or even higher. About 61% of the respondents are men and 66.4% have a doctoral degree or higher. Americans asked the most questions (about 39%) and Europeans answered the most (about 31.5%). Respondents asked more questions about people's personal skills and experiences, and respondents referred more to Internet resources. The least resources which were used are books, papers and other offline resources. Also, users are more likely to use the ResearchGate Q&A system to find information (about 17.73%) and get Opinions (about 16.52%). The least common reasons for users to participate in this system is to be entertained or getting promotions which shows that, People use ResearchGate more as a network to access scientific information and to gain personal knowledge about other researchers than as an entertainment and leisure tool. In addition to, having a RJ score above 10 indicates the questions and answers are high quality. in order to find information and opinions of others in the field of Covid-19, people can ask their empirical and skillful questions using the question and answering system of ResearchGate. Questions and answers are of high quality due to the RJ rating above 10. Furthermore, this system allows users to identify specialists based on referrals provided to them and ask their questions directly in the field of Covid-19. Introduction Virtual question and answer systems are facilities that these social media provide to their users. These systems are based on Web 2 technology and with a special system for users so that people can share their knowledge with others in the form of questions and answers. Membership in these systems is free and possible for everyone, and people with different information needs can Send your questions and receive answers from users all over the world and choose the best answer from them. Answers that can be shared without time and place limitations. COVID-19 outbreaks have raised many questions for the public. Now, it is clear that some people use social media Question Answering (QA) Systems to answer their questions about this disease. So, this study analyzes the questions, answers and reasons of the users who use the Question Answering System of ResearchGate in the field of COVID-19. Literature Review Examining the reasons for user participation, factors such as altruism (Yang, et al, 2011), motivational effects (Meng, et al. 2013), game effectiveness in stimulating voluntary participation (Cavusoglu & Huang, 2015), commitment, common language and common vision Fang, & Zhang, 2019)), users' self-efficacy, expertise and perceived common similarity (Bao & Han, 2019) and social factors such as exchange ideology, community support and social norms (Ondis, 2021) as the causes of users' participation in question and answer networks. The social response has been raised. Perez and Gomez (2011) have mentioned the reasons for using online networks mostly for fun and socializing and less for getting promotion and sharing personal experiences by stating their 7-category. However, despite the research conducted in the field of Covid-19, what kind of questions and answers have been raised about this disease in ResearchGate's Q&A network (referring to internet resources, referring to experts, referring to articles, books, etc.) and what is the RG rank of the questioners and respondents in the subject area of Covid-19, still needs to be investigated. Investigating the reasons for users' participation in the ResearchGate question and answer system as respondents and questioners is also still in question. Methodolog This study is a survey. The ResearchGate scientific social network crawler was used to extract the data. 1337 questions and 4857 answers from the QA system of ResearchGate were collected and analyzed in the last two months of 2020 (November and December) in the field of COVID-19 or Coronavirus. By using a checklist prepared and approved by 8 experts in information science, the type of questions (conceptual, methodological, experiences and skills, and questions from other scientific sources) and answers based on citations (to the source via the Internet, experts, books, articles, and other offline resources) were evaluated. Due to concerns that not answering the questionnaires could pose a problem, 620 researcher-made questionnaires were distributed online to users to determine why they were using the ResearchGate QA System. These reasons were Finding Information, Getting Opinions, Being Entertained, Socializing, Being Updated about contact information, Sharing Personal Experiences, and Getting Promotions which have been mentioned in Perez and Gomez’s research. 305 questionnaires were completely answered and all of them were analyzed according to the Likert scale. Results Most of the questioners are men (60.6%) and 55.9% have a doctoral degree or even higher. About 61% of the respondents are men and 66.4% have a doctoral degree or higher. Questioners have asked more about people's personal skills and experiences, and respondents have referred more to Internet resources. The least used resources were books, papers and other offline resources. The most people have asked about the experiences and skills of other people in the subject of Covid-19. The most important reason that encourages people to use the Research Gate network and the question-and-answer systems of this network is to find the required information, which accounts for 17.73% of the obtained points. After that, more people refer to Research Gate and participate in it in order to know the opinions of other researchers and to feel social and participate in collective activities. On the other hand, reasons such as having fun and getting promoted with the lowest points show that people use Researchgate more as a platform to access scientific information and gain personal knowledge of other researchers than a network for entertainment and spending their free time.The least common reasons for users to participate in this system are to be entertained or get promotions which shows that, People use ResearchGate more as a network to access scientific information and to gain personal knowledge about other researchers than as an entertainment and leisure tool. In addition, having a RJ score above 10 indicates the questions and answers are in high quality. Conclusion Examining and evaluating the quality of answers sent in question-andanswer communities, in addition to the benefits for the user who sends questions to have better criteria for evaluating the quality of received answers, the management of social networking sites is also Having such criteria can have better performance. In this way, many social networks have used the reputation system, a system in which users can earn points based on participation in site activities or their rank on the site by considering factors such as the number of questions answered. Given, the number of answers voted as the best answer and other factors to promote. Based on the search and exploration of the conducted researches, it is obvious that considering that the first social networks that were created were part of the public networks, most of the researches have assigned the subject area to themselves. There is a constant for predicting and evaluating the quality of answers, which is due to the lack of research on the subject, despite its importance. This research can be used as an incentive for researchers to use scientific social networks to obtain the information they need. Also, the final results can be used by designers in order to form the algorithms for the design of social networks and making them professional. In this way, the designers will be informed about the preferences and interests of the users, and finally it will be possible to have higher quality and more user-friendly networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective(s): The Covid-19 pandemic indicated that our biological characteristics alone are not enough to deal with diseases. Resilience refers to the dynamic process of positive adaptation to unpleasant and unfortunate experiences which reflects our ability to control the situation and manipulate the situation optimally. This capability includes internal dimensions, the role of experiences and mental patterns, and external dimensions including the coordinates or community's efforts in mastering challenges. However, studies only focus on the concept of social resilience as an external dimension, and the role of culture as an independent component of identity has been ignored. In this review, the need to conceptualize cultural resilience has been put on the agenda. In fact, the capabilities that culture provides through the various components that enable us to have the ability to adapt, change conditions, and improve performance in critical situations are studied. Methods: This was a review of the literature. PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Magiran, and SID databases were investigated using the keywords resilience, community, culture, and hardness in Persian and English papers from 1990 to 2018. The articles were evaluated in multiple stages and finally 32 papers were analyzed. Results: As a result, we conceptualized that cultural resilience could include the following components: belongingness and rootedness, trust, commitment, sense of pride, and attachment. Conclusion: Cultural resilience can be considered as the ability to adapt and deal with a crisis with the help of historical styles, myths, customs, and cultural beliefs.

Objective: Various studies show that lexical or keyword search is not enough, because in this search the meaning of words and semantic relationships between keywords are ignored and semantic understanding is not achieved in this search. The purpose of this research is to investigate and measure the semantic search of users. Semantic search refers to a search that goes beyond the traditional search, i.e., the matching of the keywords of the search request with the keywords of the documents in the system and seeks to understand the meaning and semantic relationships between the keywords in the user's search request, which is used with the development and expansion of the semantic web and ontologies. The focus of this search is on obtaining a higher level of meaning from documents and inquiries and based on its content, which this high level meaning may be provided by ontologies. Semantic search expands the meaning and seeks machine understanding of the user's intent, query request and relationships between words and elevates the user's search strategy to a meaningful experience. In fact, semantic search describes the effort to produce accurate results by understanding the searcher's intent, texture and context of the query request, and the relationship between words. This search is of great interest to users and researchers due to its many advantages and applications. But besides the many advantages, it has over traditional and keyword search. It also has some problems and complications that elimination of these problems leads to the improvement and promotion of semantic search and helps users a lot. Methodology: The present study is quantitative in terms of approach and applied in terms of purpose, which has been done by survey method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical population of the study was 189 Iranian researchers who had published at least a research article on COVID-19, which Indexed in PubMed. Findings: Based on the research findings, from the perspective of Iranian researchers, the degree of recall and precision to semantic search in the PubMed is moderate (3). The amount of semantic gap in semantic search is relatively high (>3), the degree of accuracy and precision in retrieving results in semantic search is moderate (3), the degree of conceptual relevance in semantic search is moderate (3), the rate of retrieval of meaningful multi-word concepts in semantic search is moderate (3) and the rate of improvement and upgrade of overall performance in semantic search is relatively high (>3) in semantic searches at the database has been extensive. Conclusion: The results of the research in general showed that semantic search is a dynamic and challenging search that despite its various strengths and advantages for users in research, but still has its weaknesses and drawbacks that should be reviewed and revised by semantic search support experts such as ontology designers for the semantic search system. Understanding, identifying, and eliminating these weaknesses and problems, make semantic search to be a better way to respond to researchers for their research, as a result, researchers and users can achieve to richer results for compile their research work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objectives: While much attention has been given to understanding how different social groups have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, few studies have focused on working children. Therefore, more information is needed about the challenges faced by this vulnerable group. This research aimed to explore the experiences of street-working children during this global health crisis and understand how their way of life, working conditions, and social relationships might have changed. Materials and Methods: This study employed a qualitative research methodology. Data were collected through observation and semi-structured interviews with 12 street-working children in Tehran, Iran, until reaching thematic saturation. The children had all lived and worked through the COVID-19 pandemic and were selected using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using the thematic analysis. The reliability of the identified themes was corroborated by using the audit technique and analytical comparisons. Results: A total of 114 concepts, 16 subcategories and five main categories, including violation of home quarantine, multiple transformations, disruption of economic order, augmentation, and compounded violence experiences, emerged. On this basis, apart from the rise in the number of working children, unemployment and poverty confined these children to the streets so that they had to endure health risks, disruptions in the market, and multiple changes in their jobs, besides experiencing various forms of violence in their familial, interpersonal, and social interactions. Conclusion: Since the rise in the number of working children and the additional challenges in their living situations cannot be seen as inevitable outcomes of pandemics, state authorities at all levels and non-state players like NGOs need to ensure the necessary social, economic, and livelihood support for street-working children and other underprivileged families with children under 18 during any future pandemics or health crises. This would effectively help to avoid the social harms that come with child labor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Investor sentiment plays an important role in financial markets and it is important to study the factors affecting it. Therefore, this paper, using the TVP-SVAR-SV method, has studied the time-varying effect of macroeconomic factors on investor sentiment in TSE during 2004-2 to 2022-4 seasonally. The findings showed that the impact of macroeconomic factor shocks on investors' sentiment is negative in the short term. After 2014-2, the exchange rate has had a positive effect on investor sentiment in the medium term. GDP and inflation also had a positive effect in the medium term. The fluctuation of investor reaction to the oil price shock in the short term is more than other macroeconomic factors and the biggest reaction was related to the drop in oil price in 2008. Compared to other macroeconomic factors, liquidity has had the strongest impact on investor sentiment in the short, medium and long term. The study of investor sentiment reaction to the shocks of macroeconomic factors in the three events of sanctions in 2012, the JCPOA and the coexistence of Covid-19 and the withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA shows that the sentiment response to the shock of each of the factors in all three events was similar and no factor has had a lasting positive or negative effect on investor sentiment. In the first (third) event, compared to the other two events, the sentiment reaction to the shock of macro variables (except inflation) was stronger (weaker). The findings showed that the use of static approaches may lead to misleading results regarding the effect of macroeconomic factors on investor sentiment. In addition, the strong effectiveness of the investor's sentiment of self compared to the macroeconomic variables, explains the investors' behavior better.

Background and Objectives: The digital divide, like other social divides, forms a kind of social inequality. This form of social divide is the gap in access to digital tools and digital skills. Inequalities in access to digital tools and knowledge and skills can increase social and educational inequalities by transferring students from school to the labor market, and also affect the rate of migration from rural to urban areas. As schools resume education and restrictions are lifted, understanding how developing digital skills during the Covid-19 pandemic may exacerbate social and educational inequalities for some students is becoming more important. Because students in the same classrooms may have different learning. In fact, the extent to which citizens benefit from digital and media tools determines their position and place in the society and the spatial structure of the village and city. Therefore, the main goal of this research was to investigate the digital divide of virtual education of students in Alborz province during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: The current research was practical in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical research in terms of the nature and method and was a documentary-field study in terms of data collection. The statistical population of the present study included the students of the central part of Karaj city in 1400, a questionnaire was used to collect the necessary information, the required data was obtained by completing 196 questionnaires and using the stratified sampling method. In the current study, the digital divide was measured with four levels of physical access, skill access, how to use computers and the Internet, and the level of motivational access. Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests were used to check the normality of data distribution, and non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used to check the mean comparisons. The studied sample included government schools, private schools, gifted students' schools and board of trustees. Findings: The results showed that there was a significant difference among students in terms of access to virtual learning opportunities during the covid-19 pandemic. Rural students compared to urban students had a higher gap in all four levels of physical access, skill, usage and motivation. Also, according to the findings, there was a significant statistical relationship between the geography of the place of residence and the challenges of online learning in the four levels of access mentioned. It was also observed that students who study in governmentschools have a significantly higher digital divide than the students who study in other schools. The results showed that the level of parents' education has a statistically significant effect on the digital gap of students, and female students have a smaller digital divide compared to male students. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it is suggested that the current and future political efforts should be made with the aim of supporting rural students with disadvantaged social and economic backgrounds so that they not only physically access the Internet and other digital tools, but also acquire the necessary skills to learn and use the Internet. These solutions can be a tool to reduce social inequalities in education in different geographical areas. The digital divide can weaken the social wealth and even erode it. If it is not resolved or at least not reduced, it may have harmful economic, cultural, social and political effects for the rural society. Therefore, it is suggested that by developing the infrastructure and increasing the level of digital literacy of students, the ground will be prepared for the reduction of digital divide. Also, it is necessary to make political efforts with the priority of supporting rural students with disadvantaged social and economic backgrounds to be a tool to reduce the digital divide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The COVID-19 crisis exerts a marked impact on the quality of life of individuals experiencing grief. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of life quality improvement treatment and emotion-focused therapy on the cognitive flexibility and vitality of individuals affected by grief due to COVID-19. Material & Methods: This research employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with two experimental groups and one control group. In 2021, 30 individuals affected by grief were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to three groups: life quality improvement treatment, emotion-focused therapy, and the control group. Data were collected using the Cognitive Flexibility Questionnaire and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. The first experimental group received emotion-focused therapy (Leslie Greenberg, 2012), while the second experimental group received life quality improvement treatment (Fresch, 2006). Data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 27) using analysis of covariance. Results: The results demonstrated that both emotion-focused therapy and therapy based on improving quality of life had a positive effect on behavioral flexibility and social vitality, and the effectiveness of therapy based on improving quality of life on the vitality of bereaved people was more than emotion-focused therapy. Discussion & Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of both treatments on the flexibility of action and the effectiveness of the treatment to improve the quality of life and vitality of people with grief, psychotherapists can benefit from both two treatments to improve the quality of life and vitality of people with the experience of grief to take. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic was a stressful event, especially for the elderly. This study aims to determine the relationship between resilience and general health of Iranian older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods & Materials This is a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design that was conducted in 2021 on 271 older adults aged >60 years referred to the health centers in Ahar county, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, who were selected using a random cluster sampling method. After recording their demographic characteristics, the general health questionnaire and the Connor-Davidson resilience scale were completed by them. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 23 using descriptive statistics and chi-square, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman correlation test. Results The mean total scores of resilience and general health were 64.38±16.42 and 24.56±10.05, respectively. There was a significant relationship between resilience and general health (r=0.25, P<0.001). There total score of resilience was higher in older adults with higher educational level (P<0.05).The general health and its dimensions of somatic symptoms and social dysfunction were higher in older adults who were living with others (P<0.05). Conclusion There was a significant relationship between resilience and general health in Iranian older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to pay attention to these areas in them. Therefore, it is recommended to evaluate the resilience of older people during providing routine elderly care for improving their general health. It is also recommended to design appropriate educational programs during pandemics to increase resilience and general health of older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the effect of socioeconomic factors on income, savings and employment status during the outbreak and spread of Covid-19, with a focus on gender segregation between two groups of women and men. The data for this article were gathered through the administration of questionnaires. SPSS software was utilized to analyze the regressions related to the status of income, savings, and employment. The investigation encompasses a statistical population of 1093 individuals, of which 523 are women and 570 are men at the 95% confidence level, the results of the regression analysis indicate that households with more members, tenants, and older individuals have all experienced a decline in income and savings, with males being disproportionately affected. Enhancing socioeconomic status, education, and income class has the potential to mitigate the detrimental effects of Corona. Specifically, women experience a greater reduction in damage than males in this regard. Among different jobs, self-employed jobs were disproportionately impacted by Corona than government and salaried positions. Given the significance of employment in both the public and private sectors within Iranian society, it was deliberated in this domain. In this regard, females have incurred a greater number of occupational injuries and losses than males. Hence, it can be asserted that employed women hold occupations that are more precarious in nature compared to employed men, and in times of emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, they will endure a greater degree of occupational harm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The covid-19 pandemic overshadowed the performance of small and medium food industries as well as other businesses. Considering the central role of innovation in critical conditions and also the vital role of small and medium food industries in economic development, the current research was carried out with the aim of explaining the performance of small and medium food industries in Mazandaran based on the innovation approach during Covid-19 pandemic. The current research is a causal studiy that used the quantitative research paradigm and field survey method. The statistical population included 500 small and medium food industries in Mazandaran. 217 businesses were selected as a sample based on the table of Krejci and Morgan and by random sampling method. The data collection tool was a five-option Likert scale questionnaire and its reliability was confirmed by calculating ordinal theta coefficient (θ= 0.831). SPSS26 and Smart-PLS3 were used for descriptive and inferential data analysis, respectively. The results showed that organizational innovation had a more prominent role in explaining performance compared to other forms of innovation. In addition, the evidence showed that if a business has an acceptable innovation capability, this capability leads to improved innovative performance through improved innovation status, and this in turn results in improved production, market and financial performance in critical conditions. Therefore, in order to survive and grow in crisis conditions and improve innovative performance, practitioners and business owners are expected to focus on improving innovation capability and then concentrate on promoting organizational innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic had a heavy impact on the elderly and was associated with many disorders, such as death anxiety. The current study aims to assess the effect of psychological and spiritual self-care education through telenursing on the death anxiety of the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic in Gonabad, Iran. Methods & Materials This randomized controlled clinical trial study was conducted on 52 eligible elderly people covered by the urban community health centers in Gonabad County. The participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. For the intervention group, one face-to-face psychological/spiritual self-care educational session was held. Then, telephone follow-ups were done twice a week in the first month and once a week in the second month (12 follow-up sessions). The data collection tool was the Templer death anxiety scale, completed by both groups before and immediately after the follow-ups. Data analysis was done using SPSS software. The significance level was set at 0.05. ResultsThe pre-test mean scores of death anxiety in the intervention and control groups were 49.19±11.04 and 45.92±9.38, respectively, which were not significantly different between the two groups. After the intervention, the mean death anxiety in the intervention and control groups was 36.62±8.49 and 42.31±9.76, respectively, and this difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Conclusion Psychological/spiritual self-care education through telenursing is effective in reducing the death anxiety of the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is recommended as a nonpharmacological and low-cost intervention for relieving the death anxiety of the elderly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Iran, with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, daily face-to-face communications were disrupted and transferred to the virtual space. Also, the doors of the universities were suddenly closed and online classes quickly started. Each student connected to the online classes in their own home via laptops or mobile phones, and a link was formed between the inner and outer worlds. The duality of the inner (relationships) and the outer (rules) after the 1979 revolution became an important indicator for the necessity of respecting Islamic rules in public and the relative freedom in inner relationships. Therefore, the linking of the inner to the outer led to the juxtaposition and interference of inner and outer relations. The main purpose of the article is to examine the function of the virtualization of the university and its coming into the homes and the emergence of the unfamiliar and new situation that emerged from it. The article is a type of digital research with the presence of the researcher in the social network Instagram, in which the contents produced about the virtual university and its link with the home were searched, and among them, the Instagram page of a professor of Kharazmi University was selected as a case study due to the large number of audiences who wrote about the lived experience of the link between the virtual university and the home. Based on the results of data analysis, in the link between the virtual university and the home, the space of free relationships in the inner world and the administrative rules of the outer world influenced each other, which was attempted to be controlled by means of visual, auditory, and audio communication channels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objectives The combination of tuberculosis and COVID-19 will have catastrophic effects on public health. Therefore, this study investigated the incidence of tuberculosis in the population of Hamedan City after the outbreak of COVID-19 and compared its results with one year before the pandemic. Subjects and Methods In this cross-sectional study, the data were obtained from the tuberculosis reference laboratory and tuberculosis registration station of Hamedan Health Center, and data analysis was done using Excel. Results Out of the 35 sputum samples sent before the outbreak of COVID-19, 21 (60%) were smear-positive, and 14 (66.66%) were reported as positive-culture samples. The annual incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in Hamadan City was calculated to be about 3.6 per 100,000 population. On the other hand, one year after the outbreak of COVID-19, 11 samples were collected, of which 10 (90.9%) were smear-positive and 9 (81.81%) were positive-culture samples. The annual incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in Hamadan City was calculated to be about 1.63 per 100,000 population. Conclusion It seems that the COVID-19 pandemic, with its impact on the diagnostic programs of the care system of Hamedan City, has led to a decrease in the diagnosis of new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis compared to the periods before the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objectives At the outset of a new pandemic, when evidence related to predictors of disease is limited or ineffective, prioritization of hospitalization criteria can have a pivotal role in optimization of health-treatment services. This study was performed with the aim of reviewing the hospitalization criteria of symptomatic Covid-19 patients admitted to Ghaem Hospital of Asadabad city and comparing them with national therapeutic-diagnostic guidelines of Covid-19 in 2019-2021. Subjects and Methods This analytical cross-sectional study involved all symptomatic Covid-19 patients (n = 2286) hospitalized from the beginning of the pandemic until the end of the fifth surge of the disease (from March 2020 to August 2021). The tool used in this study was the checklist for gathering demographic and clinical information of Covid-19 patients. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test. Results Our results showed that 47.9% of the patients had moderate symptoms and 49.1% of the patients had severe symptoms, and according to the guidelines, they had at least 3 symptoms. Conclusion The above-mentioned results indicate the good conformity of the hospitalization criteria of suspected Covid-19 patients admitted to the hospital with the national diagnostic-therapeutic guideline issued by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (11th edition). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current research scrutinizes citizens' perception of the utility of "online news media" and "social media" in preventing the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic among individuals in Khuzestan province. Notably, the dissemination of false information serves as a significant societal concern during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the absence of accurate information dissemination exacerbates the confusion within society. Given the gravity of the matter, it is crucial to grasp the perceived utility of mass media in disseminating reliable information, thereby fostering increased participation among people in adhering to preventive measures implemented by the government. Drawing attention to the role of trust in citizens toward the government, these aspects will be examined from the perspective of social capital. For the experimental study, the survey method coupled with structural equation modeling was utilized. Information gathered from citizens of Khuzestan province (totaling 384 individuals) during the Covid-19 outbreak was meticulously selected as a means of prevention. Employing the clustering method, which groups data based on volume, was used for the research. The significance of the research findings extends beyond the realm of medicine, as they also play a pivotal role in bolstering social trust via enhanced interaction between people and the government. The results of the research demonstrated that "online news media" plays a positive role in enhancing trust in the government's preventive measures, thereby fostering collaboration and compliance among citizens. On the other hand, while "online news media" bolsters trust among citizens and the government, "social media" does not appear to have a significant impact on either parameter. Introduction The emergence of the Covid-19 disease has had a considerable impact on the physical and mental health of individuals worldwide. Notably, no existing global systems were initially equipped to manage the disease. While the spread of infectious diseases is not a novel phenomenon in human history, the noteworthy aspect today is that, in the current interconnected world, the impact of diseases such as the corona virus extends beyond mortality and illness, affecting various dimensions of society. "Infodemic" refers to the widespread dissemination of erroneous information during a pandemic, which can lead to confusion in obtaining accurate information within society. Within the domain of new media, particularly digital media based on information and communication technology, both genuine news and misleading information can be indiscriminately published. The ability to discern and filter such information depends on the extent of social capital available, with the "trust factor" being a significant determinant. Building upon this premise, the current research aimed to investigate the perceived desirability of "online news media" and "social media" among citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic by addressing the following research questions: 1. Does the perceived usefulness of media contribute to an enhancement in trust between citizens and the government? 2. Does trust between citizens and the government hold a causal effect on the implementation of preventive measures against the Covid-19 disease? 3. Is the perceived utility of "online news media" and "social media" percieved differently among citizens? Methodology The data utilized for this research was collected via a survey from the citizens of Khuzestan province in 1401. Consequently, the sampling process for the study was conducted by considering the statistical data related to individuals aged 20 years and above residing in Khuzestan province, thus elucidating their perceived desirability of "online news media" and "social media" in light of the lens of social capital. In this research, the analysis was conducted in a comparative manner at the individual level among 20 years and older citizens. The necessary information was gathered accordingly. The research involved a total of 384 individuals residing in 6 cities with a population exceeding 100,000 people in Khuzestan province (Ahvaz, Abadan, Dezful, Mahshahr, Dasht Azadegan, and Andimshek). Pure observations were obtained and utilized to measure the variables, employing the Georgian and Morgan sampling method. Finally, data related to these variables were analyzed. The multi-stage stratified sampling method was implemented to determine the sample units, after ascertaining the size of the statistical sample. Initially, a categorization of the 30 cities of Khuzestan province was conducted based on the population, drawing from the census data of 2015. Subsequently, 6 cities with a population exceeding 100,000 were specifically selected. In light of this classification, 384 individuals aged 20 years and above were chosen from the aforementioned cities based on the rationale that they possess greater experience and understanding of the situation concerning online and offline media. Result Path analysis, implemented through the SPSS-PLS SMART3 software, was employed to analyze research assumptions in the form of structural equations. Notably, the study revealed that the indirect effects of the online news network on preventive measures equaled - 438.49. It is important to highlight that this indirect relationship was influenced by the variables of trust in citizens (2.907) and trust in the government (26.582), both of which demonstrated a direct positive effect on preventive measures. Moreover, the indirect effect of social media on preventive action amounted to 45.27, and this indirect relationship was attributed to the influence of the variables trust in citizens (-1.842) and trust in the government (-30.835). In the subsequent step, both of these variables had a direct impact on preventive measures, with values of 3.657 and 26.582, respectively. As a result, it can be affirmed that the concept of social capital played a pivotal role in cultivating trust between citizens and government officials concerning the utility of Conclusion Firstly, in the realm of new media, such as digital media, both authentic and false news can be effortlessly disseminated. The capacity to accept and internalize this information hinges on the availability of social capital (particularly the trust factor) within the society. Consequently, the findings of this research could prove valuable in guiding collective actions among media managers, thereby fostering an improvement in social capital and cultivating greater trust, especially during natural and artificial calamities. Secondly, robust social capital within a society can engender a positive understanding of the media by citizens, as this research has established a link between the degree of social media desirability and parameters such as structural trust, which is closely related to the main operators of these media outlets. In light of the research results, they serve as valuable insights for government officials and health professionals, as the prior perceptions held by citizens of a society rely heavily on the fairness and transparency of information disseminated by the media, particularly during times of crisis such as the Covid-19 pandemic. While persuasion can play a role, collective collaboration is ultimately more effective. Thirdly, the findings of the research revealed that the concept of social capital materializes through connections with others and enhances cohesivity and harmony within a society, particularly during challenging times. The results of this segment hold significance for policymakers in the realms of society and health, as they shed light on the importance of strengthening trust to optimally harness collective action during "collective disasters," such as the Corona virus outbreak. Historically, when an epidemic impacts an entire community, increased social bonding and trust become evident, and efforts to overcome this crisis deserve to be effectively amplified through public awareness and collaboration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Mothers who are caregivers of children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities may experience psychological problems during the COVID-19 outbreak. These mothers report more stress and psychological problems than mothers of normal children. One of the major problems these caregivers face is depression. Emotional training is an effective way to help mothers of children with intellectual disabilities deal with depression. However, no research has been done on the effectiveness of emotion regulation training on depression in caregiver mothers of children with intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of emotion regulation training on depression symptoms in caregiver mothers of children with intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak. Method The study used a quasi-experimental method with experimental and control groups. The study population consisted of all caregiver mothers of children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities in Razan City, Iran. The study randomly selected 22 mothers with severe depression symptoms for the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received emotional regulation training in 8 weekly sessions (90 hours), while the control group did not receive any training during the sessions. The data was collected using a short form of the depression inventory, and analysis of covariance with repeated measures was used to analyze the data. Results The results showed that 42.86% of mothers had symptoms of severe depression. The study found that emotional regulation training was effective in reducing depression in caregiver mothers of children with severe and profound mental disabilities (p <0.05). Discussion Based on the study, it is recommended that parents of children with ADHD be educated about the negative consequences of screen time (SB). Parents should be encouraged to engage in physical activities with their children, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strengthening home sports activities can be beneficial for both parents and children with ADHD. Workshops on managing screen time can be held online or face-to-face for mothers. Psychological strategies to reduce caregiver distress can also be effective in managing the screen time of children with ADHD. Mothers who are caregivers of children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities may experience psychological problems during the COVID-19 outbreak. These mothers report more stress and psychological problems than mothers of normal children. One of the major problems these caregivers face is depression. Emotional training is an effective way to help mothers of children with intellectual disabilities deal with depression. However, no research has been done on the effectiveness of emotion regulation training on depression in caregiver mothers of children with intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of emotion regulation training on depression symptoms in caregiver mothers of children with intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objectives: From the end of 2019 until now, the coronavirus pandemic created an extraordinary situation in the world, which resulted in an unprecedented social, political and economic crisis. The most critical solution to this pandemic is to fully comply with health protocols and public vaccination, which requires informing society and changing people's health and social behaviours. The present study was conducted to investigate the factors related to preventive behaviors against Corona) SARS-CoV-2( among women in the suburbs of Mashhad using the Pender health promotion model. Materials & Methods: In this Cross-sectional analysis study conducted in 2021, 300 women living in the suburbs of Mashhad were included by multi-stage sampling method, who were satisfied with the research., and a checklist of demographic information and an 82-question questionnaire designed based on Pender's health promotion model (whose validity and reliability were confirmed). The obtained data were analyzed by SPSS software. Results: Among the demographic characteristics of job variables (p=0.03), history of corona infection (p=0.01), vaccination (p=0.04), blood pressure (p=0.01), and diabetes (p=0.04) had a significant relationship with the structure of behavioral outcomes. The highest and lowest scores of the participants in the study were in the structure of Perceived Barriers (48.66 ± 12.87) and Commitment to Plan of Action (8.68 ± 1.42). Among the different parts of Pender's health promotion model, perceived self-efficacy (p<0.001, B=0.39), perceived benefits (p<0.001, B=0.13), interpersonal effects (p=0.001, B=0.16), and preferences (p<0.001, B=0.20) had a significant effect on the structure of behavioral consequences. Conclusion: Self-efficacy is the strongest predictor of preventive behaviors against Corona. As a result, carrying out interventions to increase the self-efficacy of the residents of the outskirts of the city will probably lead to an increase in their behaviors of avoiding Covid-19 in them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]