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aimed to examine job satisfaction among Iranian nurses. Specifically, this study aimed to explore how Iranian male and female nurses are different in their overall and the dimensions of their job satisfaction. Methods: The population for this study was nurses who worked in public and private hospitals in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. A sample of 146 nurses in eight different hospitals was selected to participate in this survey using the random sampling method. The sample consisted of 81 female and 65 male nurses. Results: Our findings revealed that job satisfaction of both male and female nurses was at a median level. Furthermore, the level of overall job satisfaction among female was low, and the mean score of the dimensions of their job satisfaction was lower than their male counterparts. Furthermore, according to the independent t-test analysis, the difference between all dimensions of job satisfaction of females and males was significant, except for their satisfaction with the specific job of nursing. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggested that overall female nurses' nursing job satisfaction was lower than males in all dimensions except for their satisfaction with their job. Yet, there was no significant difference between female and male nurses in all of the dimensions of their job satisfaction except for their satisfaction with their specific nursing job. This finding forms a basis for the development of management principles and practices, specifically in relation to human resource management in public and private hospitals in Iran. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The challenges and disadvantages of distribution channels diminish the effectiveness and efficiency of distribution channels, which affects the profits for distributors, manufacturers, and reduces customer satisfaction. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the problems of the distribution and marketing of these products. This study was conducted using a qualitative research method and a semistructured interview to analyze the main research problems. It is a case study, and its statistical population consists of the managers of the Organization of Fruit and Vegetable Fields and several managers of transportation and horticultural products distribution companies in Tehran. The sample consists of 18 managers, selected using the snowballing method. Data was collected via a semi-structured interview. The results showed the problems of distribution and marketing channels are categorized into two categories of direct and indirect. Direct factors are including transportation, warehousing, maintenance, and distribution. Indirect factors are including imports, traditional agriculture, and enforcement policies. The results also showed that unconditional mediators, lack of a formal and regulated distribution system, and worn and inefficient transportation systems are significant problems of horticultural product distribution channels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The incidence of road crash deaths is high in Iran. Seat belts can reduce the risk of death or serious injury. This study aimed to estimate the rate of seat belt use and its related factors for car drivers in Tehran, Iran after proclamation of the 2011 legislation. A roadside observational study was conducted in 2012 and 10,752 cars and taxis commuting in different streets of Tehran were screened in regard to drivers' seat belt wearing. Other variables including gender, age range, type of street, district, time of day and day of week were also collected. The rate of seat belt use was 70.9%, and was significantly higher in females, elders and on freeways and significantly less in afternoon hours, side streets and in taxi drivers. The rate of seat belt use in Tehran (a representative of Iran) is still low despite the implementation of new legislations. More initiatives are needed to increase this rate especially in certain groups and areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]