The study of the effect of emotional intelligence and team effectiveness of staff: A case study in headquarters staff of the Ministry of Economic Affairs & Finance

Success in the life depends on the fact that if a person can think about his own and others’ emotional experiences and can give organized emotional answers. People are different in their capabilities to identify their own and other’s feelings, to order them and to use emotional information. These capabilities are organized within a framework called emotional intelligence. The main goal of this research is to study the relation between emotional intelligence and group effectiveness in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance. Research hypotheses were analyzed through correlation and multi-variable regression tests. The findings show that from among sub-variables of emotional intelligence, extra personal characteristics of emotional intelligence have a direct and significant relation with group effectiveness. Moreover, from among intrapersonal characteristics, variables such as self-awareness, self-presentation and self-esteem have a direct and significant relation with group effectiveness. Three sub-variables of characteristics of stress control, adaptability and social skill have no relation with group effectiveness

The study of the effect of emotional intelligence and team effectiveness of staff: A case study in headquarters staff of the Ministry of Economic Affairs & Finance

Success in the life depends on the fact that if a person can think about his own and others’ emotional experiences and can give organized emotional answers. People are different in their capabilities to identify their own and other’s feelings, to order them and to use emotional information. These capabilities are organized within a framework called emotional intelligence. The main goal of this research is to study the relation between emotional intelligence and group effectiveness in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance. Research hypotheses were analyzed through correlation and multi-variable regression tests. The findings show that from among sub-variables of emotional intelligence, extra personal characteristics of emotional intelligence have a direct and significant relation with group effectiveness. Moreover, from among intrapersonal characteristics, variables such as self-awareness, self-presentation and self-esteem have a direct and significant relation with group effectiveness. Three sub-variables of characteristics of stress control, adaptability and social skill have no relation with group effectiveness

Controlling Thermal Radiation in Photonic Quasicrystals Containing Epsilon-Negative Metamaterials

The transfer matrix approach is used to study the optical characteristics of thermal radiation in a one-dimensional photonic crystal (1DPC) with metamaterial. In this method, every layer within the multilayer structure is associated with its specific transfer matrix. Subsequently, it links the incident beam to the next layer from the previous layer. The proposed structure is composed of three types of materials, namely InSb, ZrO2, and Teflon, and one type of epsilon-negative (ENG) metamaterial and is organized in accordance with the laws of sequencing. The semiconductor InSb has the capability to adjust bandgaps by utilizing its thermally responsive permittivity, allowing for tunability with temperature changes, while the metamaterial modifies the bandgaps according to its negative permittivity. Using quasi-periodic shows that, in contrast to employing absolute periodic arrangements, it produces more diverse results in modifying the structure’s band-gaps. Using a new sequence arrangement mixed-quasi-periodic (MQP) structure, which is a combination of two quasi periodic structures, provides more freedom of action for modifying the properties of the medium than periodic arrangements do. The ability to control thermal radiation is crucial in a range of optical applications since it is frequently unpolarized and incoherent in both space and time. These configurations allow for the suppression and emission of thermal radiation in a certain frequency range due to their fundamental nature as photonic band-gaps (PBGs). So, we are able to control the thermal radiation by changing the structure arrangement. Here, the We use an indirect method based on the second Kirchoff law for thermal radiation to investigate the emittance of black bodies based on a well-known transfer matrix technique. We can measure the transmission and reflection coefficients with associated transmittance and reflectance, T and R, respectively. Here, the effects of several parameters, including the input beam’s angle, polarization, and period on tailoring the thermal radiation spectrum of the proposed structure, are studied. The results show that in some frequency bands, thermal radiation exceeded the black body limit. There were also good results in terms of complete stop bands for both TE and TM polarization at different incident angles and frequencies. This study produces encouraging results for the creation of Terahertz (THz) filters and selective thermal emitters. The tunability of our media is a crucial factor that influences the efficiency and function of our desired photonic outcome. Therefore, exploiting MQP sequences or arrangements is a promising strategy, as it allows us to rearrange our media more flexibly than quasi-periodic sequences and thus achieve our optimal result

A study on the Frequency of Ectopic Eruption of Permanent First Molar and Canine in Patients Presenting to the university of Ardabil School of Dentistry, 2016- 2018

Background & objectives: Ectopic eruption is a disorder in which the tooth does not follow its usual course and if not diagnosed in a timely manner, leads to occlusal problems. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of ectopic eruption of the first permanent molar and canine in patients referred to Ardabil dental school. Methods: By observing the panoramic radiographs, recorded from 2016 to 2017, the frequency of ectopic eruption of first permanent molars in children aged 5 to 8 years and permanent canine in children aged 10 to 13 years was determined. The frequency distribution based on sex, involved jaw, unilaterality and bilaterality were evaluated using Chi-Square test. Results: the frequency of ectopic eruption of the first permanent molar and permanent canine was 2.1% and 6.4% respectively. There was no significant difference in the frequency of ectopic eruption of the first molar, based on the patient's gender (p=0.366), jaw (p=0.132), and unilateral or bilateral involvement (p=0.366).Also, there was no significant difference between the frequency of ectopic eruption of permanent canine and the patient's gender (p=0.384), unilateral or bilateral involvement (p=0.056). The ectopic eruption of the permanent canine in the maxilla was greater than the mandible (p=0.012). Conclusions: In this study, the frequency values of ectopic eruption were 2.1% and 6.4% for the first permanent molar and permanent canine respectively that were in the range of other studies reported from other populations

Genotype, phenotype and in silico pathogenicity analysis of HEXB mutations: Panel based sequencing for differential diagnosis of gangliosidosis

Objectives: Gangliosidosis is an inherited metabolic disorder causing neurodegeneration and motor regression. Preventive diagnosis is the first choice for the affected families due to lack of straightforward therapy. Genetic studies could confirm the diagnosis and help families for carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis. An update of HEXB gene variants concerning genotype, phenotype and in silico analysis are presented. Patients and Methods: Panel based next generation sequencing and direct sequencing of four cases were performed to confirm the clinical diagnosis and for reproductive planning. Bioinformatic analyses of the HEXB mutation database were also performed. Results: Direct sequencing of HEXA and HEXB genes showed recurrent homozygous variants at c.509G>A (p.Arg170Gln) and c.850C>T (p.Arg284Ter), respectively. A novel variant at c.416T>A (p.Leu139Gln) was identified in the GLB1 gene. Panel based next generation sequencing was performed for an undiagnosed patient which showed a novel mutation at c.1602C>A (p.Cys534Ter) of HEXB gene. Bioinformatic analysis of the HEXB mutation database showed 97 consistency of in silico genotype analysis with the phenotype. Bioinformatic analysis of the novel variants predicted to be disease causing. In silico structural and functional analysis of the novel variants showed structural effect of HEXB and functional effect of GLB1 variants which would provide fast analysis of novel variants. Conclusions: Panel based studies could be performed for overlapping symptomatic patients. Consequently, genetic testing would help affected families for patients� management, carrier detection, and family planning's. © 2018 Elsevier B.V

Pathogenic significance of SCN1A splicing variants causing Dravet syndrome: Improving diagnosis with targeted sequencing for variants by in silico analysis

Objectives: Genetic heterogeneity of epileptic encephalopathy (IEE) mandates the use of gene-panels for diagnosis. Patients and Methods: A 36-gene-panel next-generation sequencing was applied for IEE in two Iranian families. A literature search was performed using keywords to identify reported splicing mutations in SCN1A and perform genotype-phenotype correlation. Results: An update of splicing mutations revealed 147 variants with 65.75 of them de novo mutations. Most of the familial variants were of parental origin. The structure of the protein was often affected in the linker and transmembrane segments. 92 of intronic variants were pathogenic. A de novo heterozygous mutation was found in the first patient, but not in her sibling and parents. In the second family, a novel de novo heterozygous mutation was found at position c.1210insT leading to a truncated protein. Conclusion: Gene-panel sequencing is helpful for reducing the time and cost, guiding early treatment, and estimating the recurrence risks. The importance of characterization of intronic variants was noticed; though bioinformatics analysis of novel intronic variants should be of concern for rapid reporting the pathogenic effect of variants. © 2018 Elsevier B.V

Pathogenic significance of SCN1A splicing variants causing Dravet syndrome: Improving diagnosis with targeted sequencing for variants by in silico analysis

Objectives: Genetic heterogeneity of epileptic encephalopathy (IEE) mandates the use of gene-panels for diagnosis. Patients and Methods: A 36-gene-panel next-generation sequencing was applied for IEE in two Iranian families. A literature search was performed using keywords to identify reported splicing mutations in SCN1A and perform genotype-phenotype correlation. Results: An update of splicing mutations revealed 147 variants with 65.75 of them de novo mutations. Most of the familial variants were of parental origin. The structure of the protein was often affected in the linker and transmembrane segments. 92 of intronic variants were pathogenic. A de novo heterozygous mutation was found in the first patient, but not in her sibling and parents. In the second family, a novel de novo heterozygous mutation was found at position c.1210insT leading to a truncated protein. Conclusion: Gene-panel sequencing is helpful for reducing the time and cost, guiding early treatment, and estimating the recurrence risks. The importance of characterization of intronic variants was noticed; though bioinformatics analysis of novel intronic variants should be of concern for rapid reporting the pathogenic effect of variants. © 2018 Elsevier B.V