The Relationship between Perceived Organizational Support and Organization Based Self-Esteem among Teachers in Iran

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS) and organization based self-esteem (OBSE). To measure teacher's POS, Eisenberger et al., Inventory was utilized and to measure teacher's organizational-based self-esteem, Pierce et al., Inventory was utilized. In the present study the reliability coefficients (Cronbach's alpha) for the POS Inventory scale was estimated 0.92 and the Cronbach’s alpha for the OBSE scale was estimated 0.75. For data analysis, regression, ANOVA, independent t-test was used. The population was teachers of all three levels of schooling (elementary, middle and high school) in the province of Kermanshah, Iran during academic year 2013-2014. The sample consisted of 396 teachers who were randomly selected from among 46 schools. Results of the study showed that POS has a significant positive correlation with OBSE (p <.01). Also, the results of the study revealed that POS was a strong predictor of OBSE. Results indicate that organizational-based self-esteem and perceived organizational support based on any of the demographic variables (age, seniority, level, and degree) is not significant. Keywords: perceived organizational support, organizational-based self-esteem, and teachers

A conceptual model of performance management using balanced scored card models and European foundation for quality management

Background: This study is aimed to present a conceptual model of performance management using Balanced Scored Card models and European Foundation for Quality Management Methods: The method of present study was descriptive-survey. Its statistical population included all 1800 employees of Gol Gohar Mining and Industrial Company (n=904). The research sample size was estimated at 270 people based on Cochran's formula. They were selected by random sampling method. Data were collected through review of literature, research background and researcher-made Balanced Scored Card (BSC) and European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) questionnaires. To determine the strategic goals of Gol Gohar Mining and Industrial Company, BSC and EFQM models were used for quality function deployment (QFD). Quantitative goals of each measure, program, actions and cause and effect relationships were identified to determine the strategy map of Gol Gohar Industrial and Mining Company. confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha and QFD matrix were used to analyze the data. SPSS-21 software, MINITAB-17, and LISREL- 8.8 software was used. Results: Stakeholder goals, internal process, learning, financial resources and issues related to leadership, policy, growth and learning of human capital, partnerships and resources, internal processes, customers, human resources, Society and practice are important in the development model. Conclusion: These finding can be used to present a conceptual model of performance management using BSC and EFQM models in Gol Gohar Mining and Industrial Company given the importance of mentioned company in the Iran’s capital market and meeting the needs of society

Evaluation of Major Psychiatric Disorders in Patients in Rafsanjan, Iran, with Acne Vulgaris

Background: Skin health and mental health are highly correlated. Considering that less attention has been paid to multidisciplinary fields, we evaluated the prevalence of mental disorders and related problems in patients with acne vulgaris in the city of Rafsanjan, Iran.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. The study population included all patients with acne vulgaris in Rafsanjan who were referred in 2016 to a skin and hair clinic. After the patients agreed to participate, they underwent a psychological interview. Using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and suicide questionnaires, their data were recorded and collected. Data were then analyzed using the chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test.Results: Of 100 patients evaluated (48 women and 52 men), 8% had severe anxiety, 61% had moderate anxiety, and 31% had mild anxiety. Moreover, 64% of patients had mild depression, 29% had moderate depression, and 7% had severe depression. Of all patients, only one had a high risk for suicide attempts. We did not find any significant relationship between anxiety or suicide disorder and any of following variables: marital status, disease duration, amount of lesions, location of lesions, and expansion of lesions. We observed that with increasing duration of illness, expansion of lesions, and level of lesions, depression increased significantly in patients with acne vulgaris. Location of lesions was not associated with depression.Conclusion: The prevalence of anxiety and depression is high in patients with acne vulgaris. Acne disease is more significantly correlated with depression

Frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption and oral health-related quality of life among the elderly in Amirkola (Babol, Iran)

Introduction: Considering that nutrition plays a prominent role in the health of the elderly, oral health and the associated quality of life are very important for a healthy diet. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among the elderly in Amirkola. Materials & Methods: This study was part of the second phase of the Amirkola elderly cohort study conducted on 750 older people who underwent a special oral and dental examination in 2016-2020 using the Oral Health Questionnaire. The frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption was assessed with the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ), OHRQoL was assessed with the General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), and information on age, sex, history of systemic diseases, and the number of teeth was extracted from the full data set completed by specialists for each patient. Data were analyzed with SPSS 20 using the chi-square statistical test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. A value of p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: Non-smokers and people with a higher level of education had a better OHRQoL (P=0.022 and P=0.036, respectively). There was no significant relationship between the frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption and OHRQoL, but a significant relationship was found between the frequency of fresh herb consumption and OHRQoL (p=0.005). In men, there was a significant relationship between the number of teeth and frequency of vegetable consumption as well as between OHRQoL and frequency of fresh herb consumption in men (P=0.048, r=0.096).In women, a significant relationship was observed between the frequency of total vegetable consumption and OHRQoL (p=0.021, r=0.129). Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, it was found that the amount of fruit and vegetable consumption has no effect on improving the OHRQoL among the elderly of Amirkola city

Earnings quality measures and excess returns: A case study of Tehran Stock Exchange

This paper presents an empirical investigation to study the relationship between earning quality measure and excess returns on selected firms trading on Tehran Stock Exchange. The purpose of this study is to find the relative advantage of income figures reported in formal financial statements. The study uses hedge return, six accounting ratios and three market ratios and performs the study over the period of 2001-2011 using 56 firms whose shares were traded on Tehran Stock Exchange. The proposed study uses regression analysis as well as structural equation modeling. The results of this study indicate that market based figures are more influencing than accounting based ratios on hedge return. In other words, hedge return for persistency index was more predictable than smoothness and abnormal accruals. However, on the contrary to what we expected, hedge return for accruals was not more than other accounting based figures

A Study of the Relationship between Perfectionism Components and Organization Based Self-Esteem among Teachers in Kermanshah, Iran

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perfectionism and OBSE (organization based Self-esteem). To measure teacher's perfectionism, Hill et al., Inventory was utilized and to measure teacher's organizational-based self-esteem, Pierce et al., Inventory was utilized. In the present study the reliability coefficients (cronbach's alpha) for the Perfectionism Inventory scale was estimated 0.76 and the cronbach’s alpha for the OBSE scale was estimated 0.75. For data analysis, regression, ANOVA, independent t-test was used. The population was teachers of all three levels of schooling (elementary, middle and high school) in the province of Kermanshah, Iran during academic year 2013-2014. The sample consisted of 396 teachers who were randomly selected from among 46 schools. Results of the study showed that OBSE has a significant negative correlation with playfulness and concern over mistakes (p &lt;.01) and a positive relationship with organization, high standards for others, conscientious perfectionism and perfectionism. Also, the results of the study revealed that dimensions of perfectionism were a strong predictor of OBSE.Results indicates that organizational-based self-esteem and perfectionism based on any of the demographic variables (age, seniority, level, and degree) is not significant. Keywords: perfectionism, organizational-based self-esteem, teachers

Design and evaluation of an educational mobile program for liver transplant patients

Abstract Background Liver transplantation, the last treatment for advanced liver failure, necessitates patient education due to its wide range of complications and subsequent disabilities. The present study was development-applied research and aimed to design a mobile-based educational program to provide liver transplant patients with critical health information. Methods In the first phase of the study, the crucial educational components were collected from the literature and organized in the form of a questionnaire using library studies and available global guidelines. The validity and reliability of this researcher-made questionnaire were confirmed by a panel of experts (n = 15), including gastroenterologists and liver specialists working in the Motahari liver clinic and AbuAli Sina Hospital in Shiraz. The application was designed followed by analyzing the data gathered from the first phase. To evaluate the mobile phone program’s usability, to evaluate the application, 30 liver transplant patients were randomly selected. Results Most educational components covered in the questionnaire were deemed necessary by experts in the first phase. As a result, the educational contents were classified under 10 categories. The application had a good level of usability since the participants’ satisfaction score was 8.1 (out of 9 points). Conclusions Due to the increase in liver transplantation and the use of mobile phones, applications increase the patient’s role in their health, and their awareness. It also leads to a better interaction and follow-up of the patient, the treatment staff of the medical centers

The association between Antihypertensive drugs and oral health- related quality of life in the elderly: results of Amirkola cohort study

Background: Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. The prevalence of hypertension in the elderly is increasing. Patients with high blood pressure have to take medication throughout their lives. In this study, the relationship between antihypertensive drugs and oral health-related quality of life in the elderly was evaluated. Methods: This modified cross-sectional study, which is the part of the second phase of the Amirkola Health and Ageing Project (AHAP), was performed on 900 elderly people. Participants included 300 people with hypertension under medical treatment, 300 people with hypertension without medication and 300 people with normal blood pressure. All patients&#8217; blood pressure was recorded, and the standard xerostomia questionnaire and GOHAI questionnaire (Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index) was completed for all participants. Then, the obtained data were analyzed by SPSS 17, whereby student&#8217;s t-test, ANOVA and chi square, Pearson correlation coefficient and logistic regression model were used. A p&#60;0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean GOHAI score in the three studied groups: hypertensive under medication treatment, hypertensive without medication treatment and normal blood pressure (51.1&#177;7.4, 51.7&#177;7.3, 51.1&#177;7.5, respectively) did not differ significantly (P=0.533).The frequency of xerostomia was significantly different in the three groups (P=0.008). Among the antihypertensive drugs, the highest rate of xerostomia was due to the use of calcium channel blockers (31.1) and diuretics (26.8). Conclusion: In our study, although antihypertensive medications were associated with xerostomia, they did not decrease the oral health-related quality of life

Periodontal Status in Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women in Amirkola, North of Iran

Background and purpose: Osteoporosis and periodontitis are two diseases associated with bone loss and are common among postmenopausal women. There are many contradictory results on the effect of osteoporosis on periodontal tissue. This study aimed to determine the association between osteoporosis and periodontal status in postmenopausal women. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was part of the second phase of the Amir kola Health and Aging Project (AHAP), in which 210 postmenopausal women were randomly divided into three groups (n=70 per group); normal bone density group,  osteopenic group, and osteoporotic group. Periodontal status was measured using Periodontal Disease Index (PDI), Plaque Index (PI), and Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S). Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Data were analyzed in SPSS V17 applying ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: The average age of the participants was 65.24±4.36 years. There were no statistically significant differences between the mean OHI (2.26±1.40), PDI (2.76±1.42), and PI (1.23±0.87) in the osteoporotic group, and the mean OHI (2.01±1.62), PDI (2.56±1.61), and PI (1.35±0.91) in the osteopenia group, and mean OHI (1.73±1.37), PDI (2.47±1.43), and PI (1.23±0.87) in the normal group (P>0.05). The OHI, PDI, and PI had a slight but insignificant negative correlation with BMD. Conclusion: According to this study, there is no link between osteoporosis and periodontal status in postmenopausal women