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The aim of this study was to identify the factors affecting students' sleep disorders in corona pandemic. This research is a qualitative multi-method and has been done using two meta-synthesis and phenomenological quality designs. In meta-synthesis; the analysis was based on the six-step method of Sandelowski and Barroso 21 related research sources. In phenomenology; based on Colaizzi's seven-stage model, the necessary information was collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 graduate students of Shiraz University and analyzed using content analysis method. The validity of the data was verified using the techniques of verifiability (researchers' self-review), reliability (accurate guidance of data collection flow) and data alignment. The results showed that the factors affecting students' sleep disorders in corona pandemic can be classified into four main themes: social interactions, mental health, physical activity and educational activities. Due to the high impact of regular sleep patterns on students' academic future, the improvement and development of educational programs and counseling in the complementary view of culture building and coexistence in virtual education is of special interest.

The study aimed to design and investigate the effectiveness of family-centered problem-solving interventions on communication interactions in slow-paced students with Down syndrome. This quasi-experimental study was a pretest-posttest-follow-up with a control group. The statistical population included 67 slow-paced female and male students with Down syndrome in Kermanshah. Thirty slow-paced students with Down syndrome (15 girls and 15 boys) in the academic year 2021-2022 were selected using the purposive sampling method and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (n=15) and controls (n=15). The experimental group participated in fifteen one-hour sessions of the “I Can Problem Solve” (ICPS) workshops, while the control group did not receive any training. The Matson Social Skills Scale (MESSY) (1983) was used to collect the data. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 24 with repeated measures. The experimental group’s results showed a significant difference between pre-test-post-test scores in social skills, antisocial behavior, aggression, impulsive behavior, and peer relationship (P=0/001). There was no significant difference between post-test-follow-up scores, indicating the stability of the effect. Despite increasing the mean score, there was no significant difference in the high self-confidence and superiority components. Due to the impact of the family-centered problem-solving intervention, this educational program at home and school is of great importance for parents, educators, and students with Down syndrome

One of the key factors in the development of each country is the ongoing training of human resources. In this regard, the education system and teachers, as the major pillars of education, have a huge responsibility. Adaptation of curriculum to the needs of learners and society, the time allocated to the training and implementation of the curriculum, and the space, facilities, and equipment necessary for the implementation of the curriculum, or, to put it more clearly, an understanding of the inputs necessary for the implementation of the curriculum are all vital to the success of the curriculum. It is not possible to ignore the process of curriculum implementation and assume that the curriculum will be implemented in practice as intended. For various reasons, the curriculum may undergo several changes during the process of its implementation. Therefore, according to the objectives set forth in the elementary education curriculum, the question that arises is whether the proposed curriculum is being implemented based on the intended curriculum at the university level.

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The general question of the study was as follows: What are the teachers’ lived experiences of teaching methods, familiarity with the language of art, familiarity with technology, and familiarity with the analysis of the learning behavior of learners in the implemented curriculum of elementary education at Farhangian University? The main questions of the study were as follows: 1) What are the instructors’ lived experiences in relation to the opportunities created to familiarize students with teaching methods in elementary school? 2) What are the instructors’ lived experiences in relation to the opportunities created using the language of art to familiarize students with the development of cognitive abilities such as imagination, creativity, and thinking in learners? 3) What are the instructors’ lived experiences in relation to the opportunities created to familiarize students with the use of information and communication technology to create educational opportunities and develop their professional abilities? 4) What are the instructors’ lived experiences in relation to the opportunities created to familiarize students with keeping records, collecting evidence, providing feedback, and analyzing their educational behavior? Research Method This applied qualitative research adopted Husserl’s descriptive phenomenological method. In this method, an attempt is made to understand and discover the meanings created by and attributed to different phenomena, and its findings are used for optimal decision-making and action (Gul, 2011). Accordingly, in the present research, the three stages of Husserl’s phenomenology were implemented. These steps included the following: 1- a phenomenological study of the curriculum implemented for undergraduate students of elementary education at Farhangian University, 2- An analysis of interviewees’ ideas about the experienced phenomena, i.e., the implementation of the curriculum, 3- A description of the qualitative data collected from the interviews. The research participants were teachers of educational sciences teaching in Arak Farhangian University. In some cases, each participant teacher was interviewed several times. The inclusion criterion for selecting participants was their teaching experience in the field of elementary education at Farhangian University. Initially, a semi-structured interview was conducted with the selected participants, and their lived experiences concerning the above-mentioned topics were collected. The interview questions were designed based on the objectives of the curriculum used in the undergraduate elementary education program at Farhangian University. In the curriculum approved and communicated for the elementary education program at Farhangian University (AsadiGarmaroodi & Sharifzadeh, 2013), 10 goals are assumed for teacher training in the field of elementary education. Important keywords taken from these 10 macro goals were used to design the interview .

The findings regarding the instructors’ lived experiences in relation to the opportunities created to familiarize students with teaching methods in the subject areas of elementary school were classified into four main categories as follows: 1- knowledge of teaching strategies, 2- the experience of thematic teaching, 3- the experience of implementing the exploratory teaching method, and 4- the experience of implementing the active teaching method. The findings pertinent to the instructors’ lived experiences in relation to the opportunities created by the language of art to familiarize students with the development of cognitive abilities such as imagination, creativity, and thinking in learners can be divided into the six following main categories: 1- familiarity with the language of art, 2- inclusion of the language of art in any of the materials to strengthen students’ abilities, 3- teaching and training, 4- classroom training, 5- controlling students’ emotions, and 6- professional development. As regardsthe instructors’ lived experiences in relation to the opportunities created to familiarize students with the use of information and communication technology to create or enrich educational opportunities and develop their professional abilities, the findings were placed into the following four main categories: 1- enrichment of education, 2- professional development, 3- education and teaching, and 4- the creation of learning opportunities. Findings related to the instructors’ lived experiences in relation to the opportunities created to familiarize students with keeping records, collecting evidence, providing feedback, and analyzing students’ educational behavior were organized into four main categories as follows: 1- optimum use of opportunities and situations associated with students’ educational behavior, 2- the ability to analyze educational behavior, 3- the ability to collect students’ academic evidence, 4- the ability to provide appropriate feedback on students’ academic status.

Farhangian University instructors’ lived experiences of teaching methods in both theoretical and practical dimensions were found to be consistent with the intended goals of the curriculum. This was reflected in the designing and implementation of a variety of activities and experiences in their teaching. However, their unsuccessful lived experiences concerned the many instances in which although they had the cognitive and theoretical knowledge germane to the best teaching methods they could not utilize those teaching methods in their teaching due to the lack of necessary facilities and equipment, which, in turn, suggested that their teaching was not effective. This is despite the fact that the practical implementation of teaching methods is considered as one of the most important aspects of the curriculum of Farhangian University. To sum up, the use of the language of art, information and communication technologies, and analytical skills to enhance students’ abilities can create favorable learning opportunities in the curriculum of the undergraduate elementary education program at Farhangian University

This study set out to determine the impact of a family-centered problem-solving program on emotional regulation of mothers of students with autism spectrum disorder. The research had a pretest-posttest control group design with a follow-up session. The statistical population of the study was comprised of all mothers of students with autism spectrum disorder in Kermanshah in 2018-19 school year. Sixty-four students with autism spectrum disorder were studying in Besharat School which serves autistic students. Thirty mothers of the aforementioned students were selected using purposive sampling method and were randomly assigned to experimental (N=15) and control (N=15) groups. The experimental group was subjected to the family-centered problem-solving training for ten sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instrument included the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Gross & John, 2003). The obtained data were analyzed via repeated measures analysis. The results indicated that the family-centered problem-solving program had a significant effect on the emotional regulation of the subjects and this effect was stable over time in the follow-up stage (p<0.01). The family-centered problem-solving program can improve the emotion regulation of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Hence, it is of high importance to utilize this program for mothers with autistic children.

The current research was conducted with the aim of understanding the lived experiences of student-teachers of the implemented curriculum of the primary education field in Teacher Training University. The qualitative research approach and the descriptive phenomenological research method were based on Husserl's theory, the participants of the research were students and teachers in the field of elementary education at Teacher Training University of Arak, (Iran) which was conducted using a purposeful sampling approach and using a semi-structured interview with 65 students of elementary education at Teacher Training University of Arak. The data analysis was conducted through a descriptive method based on the Claysey approach, which was implemented using Max Kyoda 12 software. The findings of the research indicated that in the coding process, 4 main categories (reduced by the researcher), 22 sub-categories (reduced) and 55 open categories (suspended) were identified. The lived experiences of the student-teachers were similar in the main and secondary codes, but different in the open codes. The main codes included: acquiring ability in the field of teaching method, using information and communication technology, developing cognitive ability, helping students solve learning problems. According to the results of the research, it was observed that the experiences gained by student teachers overlapped with the topics of the elementary education curriculum, which indicated alignment with the intended goals of the elementary education curriculum of Teacher Training University.

This study was developed with the aim of providing a family-oriented problem solving training program for parents of children with Down syndrome. It seems that structural modification of parenting practices is very important to improve the quality of life of all family members. It seems necessary to modify the functional structure of families with children with special needs, including children with Down syndrome, due to their different psycho-social characteristics. Based on this, empowering parents through new cognitive-behavioral approaches such as family-oriented problem solving programs is considered one of the important priorities of developed societies.

In this organized research, first the nature and importance of this issue was investigated, then how to prepare a family-oriented problem solving educational program for parents of children with Down syndrome, which is an innovative combination of "I can solve my problem" and "Education of a thinking child/teenager" program was presented.

A review of the available empirical evidence shows that the application of the family-oriented problem solving program has a positive effect on the behavioral change of children and adolescents with special needs and their parents.

Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the well-being of the family through the formulation of efficient localized programs based on the Iranian-Islamic model. The application of the family-oriented problem-solving training program by the parents of children with Down syndrome has greatly increased their motivation to learn practical interpersonal skills, and parents can provide psychological and social well-being conditions for themselves and their children by adopting a problem-solving coping style.

Attention span, as the most important cognitive function that plays a decisive role in learning, memory and perception, is impaired in children with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of problem-solving training on the attention span of students with Down syndrome.

This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest-follow-up and a control group design. The statistical population included all students with Down syndrome in Kermanshah in the academic year 2021-2022; 30 people were selected by the purposive sampling method and were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n=15) and the control group (n=15). The problem-solving training program was presented to the experimental group during 15 one-hour sessions once a week for 15 weeks. The data collection tool was the Rosvold,s continuous performance test. Data were analyzed using mixed repeated measures in the SPSS-24 software.

Analysis of the data revealed a significant difference between the pre- and post-test scores on the attention domain subscales (P≥  0.05), but no significant difference between the posttest-follow-up scores (P>0.05).

This study demonstrated that problem-solving education improves the attention of students with Down syndrome; therefore, it is crucial to use this method as an effective cognitive program when educating children with Down syndrome.The implications of the results are discussed in this article.

The aim of this study was to identify the requirements of ethics-oriented faculty members in universities of medical sciences. This qualitative study was conducted following the six-step method of Sandlowski and Barroso (2007). The meta-synthesis team consisted of faculty members specialized in the field of higher education management, familiar with the method of searching databases, educational planning, curriculum planning, and having a good command of meta-synthesis research method. Twenty-six relevant research sources were used as the basis for the analysis, which resulted in extracting 10 main requirements for ethics-oriented faculty members in universities of medical sciences. These included personal ethics, educational ethics, research ethics, faith, intra-university management ethics, inter-university management ethics, interaction ethics, responsibility ethics, and justice ethics. Data validation was done using validation and transferability techniques through researchers’ self-review and data alignment as well as researchers' reliability and alignment. Due to the pivotal role of universities in the future of students, the importance of recognizing and observing professional ethics in these environments is of special interest.

The aim of the present study was to provide a conceptual framework for the requirements of online exams in the medical education system amidst the Covid-19 epidemic. Using systematic review and meta-analysis methods, the current study analyzed 28 studies conducted from 2018 to 2020. Findings of the study showed that the following play an important role in developing online exams in the medical education system: the development of strategies to reduce cheating, student authentication system, technical-technological support, design-structures, media literacy development of practitioners, learning interface, technology interface, question design model, content and technical evaluation, and psychological considerations. In addition to having the potential of becoming performance indicators, these components can be considered by test authors in medical universities. In line with the findings of the study, it should be acknowledged that professional development and attention to training requirements for medical education practitioners, including faculty members, students, and designers and managers of electronic exam systems. Developing attitudes, knowledge, and skills can complement the findings of this study as far as online examinations in medical higher education settings are concerned.

One of the most important and key topics in the hidden curriculum of medical students is to instill a professional identity in them. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the professional identity of medical students based on the hidden curriculum. This qualitative study was conducted using the six-step method of Sandlowski and Barroso (2007). The meta- Synthesis team consisted of three curriculum specialists and one meta-Synthesis expert. 20 related research sources were used as the basis for the analysis, which resulted in the extraction of 3 main categories, including identity related to professional processes (professional communication and interaction, Observance of medical ethics, Belonging to the medical profession, job motivation), identity related to professional outcomes (Development of learning and improvement Stress control and resilience) and identity related to professional competencies (Professional competence, Clinical competence ). Data validation was verified using data validation, transferability, and data alignment and data reliability techniques by precisely guiding the data collection and alignment process of the researchers. According to the research results, experiences related to hidden and informal curricula should be formally considered by medical educators, and professors should include more opportunities for reflection in the medical curriculum so that students can accelerate the effective formation of their professional identities.

Social problem solvingis a process that children are trying to find effective and adaptive solutions to issues that are encountered in everyday life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of problem-solving skills training on social problem solving of preschool student. A quasi-experimental design was a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up with control group. 30 preschool students were selected by available sampling method. They were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The short version of the revised list social problem of D’Zurilla (2004) were used to measure social problem solving. The data were analyzed by repeated measurement analysis. The results of this study support the use of interpersonal problem solving. The results showed that problem solving skills training had a significant effect on decreasing negative orientation, avoidance problem solving style and impulsivity problem solving style and increasing the positive orientation and logic of problem solving style of preschool students (p <0.05). The results of the follow-up were similar. An interpersonal problem-solving program is proposed as an important framework for understanding and developing mental and social health in preschool children.

Cousin marriage appeared to have a significant role in the birth of disabled children. This is a comparative study on the frequency of cousin and non-cousin marriage among the parents of disabled children and parents of normal children in Kermanshah. In this Ex Post Facto research, employing simple random sampling, 250 parents of disabled children were selected, and the same sample size for parents of normal children was selected, applying simple cluster sampling. A checklist made by Afrouz in 2008 was utilized for collecting data. Chi-square was applied for data analyzing in SPSS-11.5 program. The findings showed that frequency of cousin marriage was higher among the parents of disabled children (64%) compared to the parents of normal children (26%). There was also significant difference between disabled child’s birth and type of parent’s marriage (P<0.001). Furthermore, the frequency of type of disability (blind, deaf, mental retarded, handicap) varied in different types of cousin marriage of parents. The study showed that cousin marriage is an important factor in the birth of disabled children. Therefore, proper actions should be taken in order to decrease the prevalence of disability amongst newborns including promotion of knowledge of youngsters and families about the risks of cousin marriage, and genetic consulting before and after marriage.

The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between attachment styles, anger management, and general health. Therefore, 200 students were randomly selected from Azad University, Kermanshah branch and tested with regard to attachment styles, anger management, and general health. Findings demonstrate that attachment and anger management styles are positively, significantly correlated with one another; furthermore, significant relationship is observed between anger management styles and general health.