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View article: Development and Psychometric Properties of a Tool Related to the Adoption of Desirable Behaviors in the Consumption of Sugar-sweetened Beverages in Children Based on the Social Cognitive Theory
Development and Psychometric Properties of a Tool Related to the Adoption of Desirable Behaviors in the Consumption of Sugar-sweetened Beverages in Children Based on the Social Cognitive Theory Open
Background Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders and other severe negative health consequences and is one of the challenging issues in the field of nutrit…
View article: Strategies to promote the provision of sexual health services during menopause: a qualitative study from the perspective of menopausal women and healthcare providers in Isfahan city, Iran
Strategies to promote the provision of sexual health services during menopause: a qualitative study from the perspective of menopausal women and healthcare providers in Isfahan city, Iran Open
The results emphasize the importance of providing comprehensive and client-centered services and care, improving service delivery infrastructure, expanding services, and promoting access to sexual health to enhance the sexual function of p…
View article: MSD: A Benchmark Dataset for Floor Plan Generation of Building Complexes
MSD: A Benchmark Dataset for Floor Plan Generation of Building Complexes Open
Diverse and realistic floor plan data are essential for the development of useful computer-aided methods in architectural design. Today's large-scale floor plan datasets predominantly feature simple floor plan layouts, typically representi…
View article: Multiphoton quantum sensing
Multiphoton quantum sensing Open
While the fundamental principles of light-matter interaction are well-understood and drive countless technologies, the world of multiphoton processes remains a fascinating puzzle, holding the potential to drastically alter our understandin…
View article: Multiphoton Quantum Imaging using Natural Light
Multiphoton Quantum Imaging using Natural Light Open
It is thought that schemes for quantum imaging are fragile against realistic environments in which the background noise is often stronger than the nonclassical signal of the imaging photons. Unfortunately, it is unfeasible to produce brigh…
View article: A comprehensive interventional program for promoting sexual function in postmenopausal women: Protocol for a mixed methods study
A comprehensive interventional program for promoting sexual function in postmenopausal women: Protocol for a mixed methods study Open
BACKGROUND: Menopause is a natural event in women’s life that leads to physical, psychological, and social consequences. A fundamental health concern in postmenopausal women is problems with their sexual function. This study aims to design…
View article: Psychometric evaluation of a new instrument to hookah tobacco smoking-related factors in the Iranian female university students based on the Extended Parallel Process Model
Psychometric evaluation of a new instrument to hookah tobacco smoking-related factors in the Iranian female university students based on the Extended Parallel Process Model Open
BACKGROUND: The higher prevalence of hookah tobacco smoking (HTS) has become worrisome in women. Thus, it is essential to identify and measure the perceptions associated with this unhealthy behavior as well as the type of response to risk …
View article: Adaptation of mothers of hearing-impaired children to cochlear implantation: A qualitative study for identification of effective factors
Adaptation of mothers of hearing-impaired children to cochlear implantation: A qualitative study for identification of effective factors Open
Background and aims: Studies have indicated a considerable change in the trend of families’ adaptation to the hearing impairment of their children following the application of hearing screening programs in the past few years. This study wa…
View article: Understanding the Factors Influencing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Behavior of Office Workers: Intervention Strategies Using Social Marketing Techniques Based on Pender’s Health Promotion Model
Understanding the Factors Influencing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Behavior of Office Workers: Intervention Strategies Using Social Marketing Techniques Based on Pender’s Health Promotion Model Open
Understanding the Factors Influencing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Behavior of Office Workers: Intervention Strategies Using Social Marketing Techniques Based on Pender's Health Promotion Model
View article: Promoting adolescent mother self-efficacy for parenting roles, and self-care after childbirth: protocol for a mixed methods study
Promoting adolescent mother self-efficacy for parenting roles, and self-care after childbirth: protocol for a mixed methods study Open
Background Pregnancy, and childbirth can encounter many challenges for the teen mother, family, and health system. The simultaneity of two transition periods, i.e. transition to adulthood and post-partum period may disrupt the acceptance o…
View article: Differential Gene Expressions of CALM1, PSMD6, and AK124742 Long Noncoding RNA in Cumulus Cells from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients versus Normal Control Women
Differential Gene Expressions of CALM1, PSMD6, and AK124742 Long Noncoding RNA in Cumulus Cells from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients versus Normal Control Women Open
Background: One of the well-known causes of subfertility is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Genetic components play a critical role in the etiology of PCOS. The recognition of differentially expressed genes in PCOS patients might provide…
View article: Effectiveness of the interventional program for empowering mothers with hearing-impaired children for the improvement of expressive language skills
Effectiveness of the interventional program for empowering mothers with hearing-impaired children for the improvement of expressive language skills Open
Effectiveness of the interventional program for empowering mothers with hearing-impaired children for the improvement of expressive language skills
View article: Evaluation of the expression profile of mRNAs and lncRNAs in cumulus cells associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and pregnancy.
Evaluation of the expression profile of mRNAs and lncRNAs in cumulus cells associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and pregnancy. Open
STAT3, RHOA, GAS5, and LINC01116 may serve as possible diagnostic markers for PCOS. However, further studies on a larger population are needed to validate this finding.
View article: Micro-Climate Building Context Visualization
Micro-Climate Building Context Visualization Open
Residential buildings are responsible for a considerable share of energy consumption and carbon emission.To decarbonize by 2050, as agreed in the Paris Climate Accord, immediate action for lowering the environmental impact of the building …
View article: Program to reduce empowerment barriers hindering mothers to contribute to speech skills of hearing-impaired children with cochlear implant
Program to reduce empowerment barriers hindering mothers to contribute to speech skills of hearing-impaired children with cochlear implant Open
Background and aims: Given the importance of reducing barriers hindering the empowerment of mothers from contributing to the rehabilitation of hearing-impaired children with cochlear implants, the present study points to the direction of d…
View article: Barriers to vulnerable adolescent girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health
Barriers to vulnerable adolescent girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health Open
Background Vulnerable adolescents are exposed to sexual and reproductive health harms. Ignoring the sexual and reproductive health of this group can have irreparable consequences. The present qualitative study aimed to explore the barriers…
View article: Exploring the Motivations of Pregnant Women to Seek Health Information
Exploring the Motivations of Pregnant Women to Seek Health Information Open
Background: Health information-seeking behavior is directed by various factors. Understanding the motivations of pregnant women to obtain health information can facilitate evidence-based policy-making to enhance their health literacy. Ther…
View article: The Effects of an Educational Program Based on Social Cognitive Theory in Adopting Behaviors to Prevent Excessive Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Children: Application of Shad Social Network Software
The Effects of an Educational Program Based on Social Cognitive Theory in Adopting Behaviors to Prevent Excessive Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Children: Application of Shad Social Network Software Open
Background: Excessive consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) is a health problem in most societies today, which has adverse consequences in health, social and economic areas. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of …
View article: Conditional Quantum Plasmonic Sensing
Conditional Quantum Plasmonic Sensing Open
The possibility of using weak optical signals to perform sensing of delicate samples constitutes one of the main goals of quantum photonic sensing. Furthermore, the nanoscale confinement of electromagnetic near fields in photonic platforms…
View article: Investigating the predictive power of constructs of extended Pender's health promotion model and some background factors in fruit and vegetable consumption behavior among government employees
Investigating the predictive power of constructs of extended Pender's health promotion model and some background factors in fruit and vegetable consumption behavior among government employees Open
BACKGROUND: Daily consumption of fruit and vegetable (F and V) can effectively reduce the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases; therefore it is necessary to identify the factors affecting this behavior. This study aimed to determine the…
View article: Validation of an instrument for perceived factors affecting fruit and vegetable intake based on Pender's health promotion model
Validation of an instrument for perceived factors affecting fruit and vegetable intake based on Pender's health promotion model Open
Increasing fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake has a protective role against chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. The present study aimed to validate an instrument for measuring the perception of effective f…
View article: Psychological Determinants of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages consumption among Secondary School Students: An Integrated Application of Social Cognitive Theory and Perceived Barriers Structure
Psychological Determinants of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages consumption among Secondary School Students: An Integrated Application of Social Cognitive Theory and Perceived Barriers Structure Open
Background: Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) are one of the rich sources of calories from the diet, without having proper nutrients, and excessive consumption of these drinks can have adverse effects on the health of the individual and soc…
View article: Effectiveness of Community-based Substance Use Prevention Program Among Adolescents - Using Social Cognitive Theory
Effectiveness of Community-based Substance Use Prevention Program Among Adolescents - Using Social Cognitive Theory Open
BackgroundThis study aims to assess a tailored community-based intervention protocol for preventing substance use in Iranian adolescents based on social cognitive theory. MethodsAn ecological approach, Mobilizing for Action through Plannin…
View article: High-dimensional encryption in optical fibers using machine learning
High-dimensional encryption in optical fibers using machine learning Open
The ability to engineer the spatial wavefunction of photons has enabled a variety of quantum protocols for communication, sensing, and information processing. These protocols exploit the high dimensionality of structured light enabling the…
View article: The promotion of healthy breakfast and snacks based on the social marketing model: a mixed-methods study
The promotion of healthy breakfast and snacks based on the social marketing model: a mixed-methods study Open
Background Skipping breakfast and replacing it with non-nutritious snacks are progressively increasing among adolescents. This study aimed to develop an educational intervention based on the Social Marketing Model and evaluate its effects …