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Learning Disorders with Comorbid Disorders

Authors(s): Dr. Masoume Pourmohamadreza-Tajrishi, Dr. Firoozeh Sajedi

Year: 2016

Learning disorders have a neurobiological basis and constitute the most common educational challenges among students with special needs. These disorders require interdisciplinary intervention, and early identification and treatment can significantly influence a child’s social adjustment and academic progress. In a 2014 classification, learning disorders were grouped into nine categories, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, aphasia, dysphasia, auditory processing disorder, visual processing disorder, and nonverbal learning disorder. This book consists of seven chapters: the first three address common learning disorders, and the remaining four focus on comorbid conditions. The content supports the needs of students in psychology, medicine, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and professionals working with children who experience learning difficulties.

Learning Disorders with Comorbid Disorders

National Tools for Health Assessment in Disasters and Emergencies

Authors(s): Dr. Hamidreza Khankeh , Amin Saberinia

Year: 2016

This book presents a comprehensive set of national tools designed to assess health risks, vulnerabilities, and response capacities in disasters and emergencies. As emphasized in the Ministry of Health preface, Iran is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world, facing frequent natural and human made hazards. Therefore, the health system must be equipped with reliable, standardized instruments for risk assessment, preparedness planning, and operational response.

National Tools for Health Assessment in Disasters and Emergencies

Persian Narrative Discourse Test

Authors(s): Dr. Zahra Ghayoumi-Anaraki, Dr. Fariba Yadegari,Dr. Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari

Year: 2016

This book aims to explain the evaluation of various parameters of narrative discourse based on Frederiksen’s multi level discourse production model. It also describes how to determine the impaired levels of processing in patients with discourse disorders according to this framework. The final section presents the psychometric properties of the test.

Occupational Therapy Clinical Guidelines (For Parents of Children)

Authors(s): Dr. Nazila Akbarfahimi, Dr. Seyed Ali Hosseini, Mehrnaz Sadat Mirbabaee

Year: 2016

This clinical guide presents 381 exercises for children with developmental disorders across five domains: joint range of motion, upper limb function, sensory-motor facilitation, daily living activities, and motor development milestones.

Occupational Therapy Clinical Guidelines (For Parents of Children)

An Illustrated Dictionary of Persian Consonant Clusters

Authors(s): Dr. Talieh Zarifian, Zahra Ilkhani, Fatemeh Satarian, Haniyeh Golmohammadi

Year: 2015

The consecutive occurrence of two or more consonants within a single syllable, without a vowel between them, is called a consonant cluster. The emergence of consonant clusters is considered one of the key indicators of phonological and articulatory development. This illustrated dictionary contains 393 one‑ to three‑syllable Persian words that include consonant clusters in their syllabic structure and are imageable. The collection is designed to be used in the treatment of phonological and articulatory disorders in children.

An Illustrated Dictionary of Persian Consonant Clusters

Translation of Handbook on Constructing Composite Indicators: Methodology and User Guide

Authors(s): Dr. Seyed Hossein Mohaqeqi Kamal

Year: 2015

This book is a practical guide for developing and using composite indicators for policymakers, academics, the media, and other interested audiences. Its aim is to provide a clearer understanding of the complexity of composite indicators and the techniques recently used to construct them. In particular, the book includes a set of technical guidelines that can significantly help indicator developers improve the quality of their results

Translation of Handbook on Constructing Composite Indicators: Methodology and User Guide

Simulation with R

Authors(s): Akbar Biglarian, PhD, Enayatollah Bakhshi, PhD

Year: 2014,

This book introduces the fundamentals of statistical simulation using the R programming language. Designed for students, instructors, and researchers in statistics and related fields, it explains data handling, programming structures, and simulation techniques through practical examples. Topics include data import and management, logical and conditional operations, loops, function writing, Monte Carlo simulation, bootstrap methods, random number generation, and Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms such as Metropolis–Hastings and Gibbs sampling. The book serves as a practical guide for applying simulation methods to statistical inference and research.

Risk Assessment Tools and Indicators of Surge Capacity of Health in Disasters

Authors(s): Hamid Reza Khankeh PhD With contributions from : Shokoofeh Ahmadi, Ali Ardalan, Davood Khorasani, Leila Daddoost, Maryam Ranjbar, Mohammad Sarvar, Ahmad Soltani, Elham Seyadat, Amin Saberinia, Mohammad Taghi Talebian, Babak Farzin Nia, Elham Ghanat Pisheh, Jafar Miadfar, Maryam Nakhaei

Year: 2014

The book presents a comprehensive national framework for assessing health sector risks and surge capacity in disasters and emergencies. Developed by leading experts in disaster health management, it introduces standardized tools for evaluating hazards, vulnerabilities, and response capabilities across Iran’s health system. The guide includes three major components: 1. tools for assessing the capacity of the health sector to respond to disasters, 2. tools for identifying and analyzing hazards and threats, and 3. tools for evaluating hospital and healthcare facility preparedness. Designed for policymakers, emergency managers, hospital administrators, and disaster health professionals, the book provides validated, context specific instruments to support evidence based planning, risk mapping, and preparedness improvement at national and regional levels.

Risk Assessment Tools and Indicators of Surge Capacity of Health in Disasters

Writing Research Articles in English

Authors(s): Gholamreza Hajipournezhad, PhD

Year: 2014

This book provides a step by step guide to writing scientific research articles in English, drawing on more than two decades of the author’s teaching and professional experience. It leads readers from constructing simple sentences to producing a complete research manuscript. The book covers research mindset, journal selection, ethical considerations, academic style, structuring each section of a paper, reporting results, avoiding plagiarism, and using appropriate English expressions. Designed for students, researchers, and faculty members, it offers practical examples and language templates drawn from reputable scientific publications

Introduction to Safety Management & Maintenance in Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers: With an Ergonomics Approach to the Workplace

Authors(s): Seyed Habibollah Kavari, PhD

Year: 2014

This book introduces the principles of safety management and maintenance of materials and equipment in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, emphasizing the critical role of ergonomics in the workplace. It explains how skilled personnel, proper physical infrastructure, and well maintained medical equipment contribute to effective healthcare delivery. The text outlines safety risks, preventive strategies, maintenance procedures, and ergonomic considerations that protect staff from occupational hazards and ensure the longevity of hospital facilities. Structured in three sections and nine chapters, the book serves as a practical guide for healthcare managers, safety officers, rehabilitation professionals, and students involved in hospital operations and workplace safety.

Introduction to Safety Management & Maintenance in Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers: With an Ergonomics Approach to the Workplace

Knowledge Based Laws and Concepts

Authors(s): Mahmood Ebrahimi, MD–MPH Seyed Ali Nojoumi, PhD

Year: 2014

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the laws, policies, structures, and operational frameworks that shape the knowledge based economy in Iran. It explains key concepts, legal foundations, national strategic documents, support mechanisms, and regulatory pathways relevant to knowledge based companies. The text also outlines procedures for establishing such companies, accessing financial and governmental support, navigating intellectual property and patent systems, and developing business plans. Designed for faculty members, students, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, the book serves as a practical guide for entering and operating within the knowledge based ecosystem.

Molecular Genetics of Thalassemia: With a Glance at the Puzzle of Hemoglobin Switching and New Prospects in Therapy

Authors(s): Maryam Neishabury, PhD

Year: 2014

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the molecular genetics of thalassemia, with a particular focus on the mechanisms of hemoglobin switching. It explains how γ globin genes are actively expressed during fetal development and later silenced in adulthood, and discusses how reactivating these genes may alleviate clinical symptoms in β thalassemia. The text reviews global epidemiology, genetic classifications, regulatory elements of the β globin locus, transcriptional control, modifying genetic factors, and emerging therapeutic strategies—including pharmacologic agents, stem cell approaches, and gene therapy. It serves as a scientific guide for researchers and clinicians working in molecular hematology and thalassemia management.

Molecular Genetics of Thalassemia: With a Glance at the Puzzle of Hemoglobin Switching and New Prospects in Therapy

Educational Guideline of Activities of Daily Living

Authors(s): Nazila AkbarFahimi PhD, Seyed Ali Hosseini PhD, Solmaz Azizi MSc

Year: 2014

This educational guide provides essential training for improving independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). It introduces practical exercises and strategies used in occupational therapy to enhance functional performance in individuals with physical or cognitive limitations. The book covers neck and back care, energy conservation, hemiplegia management, balance training, low vision strategies, upper and lower limb functional exercises, and infection control. Designed for patients, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals, it offers clear, illustrated instructions to support safe and effective daily living activities.

Educational Guideline of Activities of Daily Living

Rapid Assessment and Response Guide on High Risk Sexual Behaviors

Authors(s): Masoumeh Dejman, PhD Saeid Madani Ghahfarokhi

Year: 2014

This guide provides a practical framework for assessing high risk sexual behaviors and designing appropriate interventions based on rapid, in depth evaluation. It outlines simple, applicable activities for identifying needs, conditions, and behavioral patterns among hidden or high risk groups. Emphasizing rapid assessment and community based response, the guide supports researchers, field experts, and service providers in planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions aimed at reducing sexual risk behaviors in vulnerable populations.

Rapid Assessment and Response Guide on High Risk Sexual Behaviors

Towards Calmness — Volume 2: Coping Strategies

Authors(s): Monir Baradaran Eftekhari, PhD Ameneh Setareh Forouzan, PhD Farahnaz Mohammadi, PhD

Year: 2014

This book focuses on practical coping strategies that help individuals manage stress within the family environment. It explains how emotional awareness, empathy, decision making, anger management, problem solving, assertiveness, and behavior change contribute to healthier relationships and improved well being. Written in accessible language, the book guides readers through essential skills for navigating stress, strengthening communication, and fostering resilience in daily life. As the second volume in the Towards Calmness series, it builds on foundational concepts of stress and offers actionable tools for achieving emotional balance.

Towards Calmness — Volume 2: Coping Strategies

Towards Calmness: A Guide to Inner Peace

Authors(s): Monir Baradaran Eftekhari, PhD Ameneh Setareh Forouzan, PhD Farahnaz Mohammadi, PhD

Year: 2014

This book introduces the concept of stress and explores its physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral manifestations. Drawing on practical examples and accessible language, it explains the roots of stress, factors that intensify it, and the ways individuals can build resilience. The authors present a collection of “provisions for the journey”—faith, lifestyle habits, healthy nutrition, physical activity, relaxation techniques, rest, leisure, social connection, purposeful living, and positive thinking—to help readers cultivate inner peace. Designed for the general public, the book serves as a practical guide for improving mental well being and managing daily stress.

Towards Calmness: A Guide to Inner Peace

Elderly Home Care Training

Authors(s): Reza Fadaye Vatan, MD, PhD, MPH Seyed Ali Mohammad Yektamaram, MD

Year: 2014

This book provides a comprehensive collection of essential guidelines for caregivers responsible for elderly individuals at home. It covers key principles of daily care, step by step instructions for performing routine activities, and practical training designed for both students and non professional caregivers. The text avoids technical terminology to ensure accessibility and serves as a practical resource for anyone involved in elderly care.

Sara Lipreading Test: A Review of Lipreading, Assessment Tools & Training Programs

Authors(s): Movallali, Guita (PhD)

Year: 2014

Lipreading is a core component of auditory rehabilitation programs for both children and adults with hearing impairment, yet it remains relatively unfamiliar in Iran. This book presents in detail the two existing Persian lipreading tests, including the Sara Lipreading Test, originally developed as the author’s master’s thesis. It reviews the principles of lipreading, available assessment tools, and training approaches, and provides a comprehensive, practical resource for clinicians, educators, and researchers working in hearing rehabilitation.

Sara Lipreading Test: A Review of Lipreading, Assessment Tools & Training Programs

Rehabilitation Ergonomics: Principles and Basic Concepts

Authors(s): Dr. Hamidreza Mokhtarinia, Marzieh Pashmdar Fard

Year: 2014

This book serves as a concise guide for rehabilitation professionals, explaining how ergonomic principles can be applied when working with patients and clients. It emphasizes the interaction between ergonomics and rehabilitation as complementary scientific fields whose integration can improve outcomes for service recipients. The text introduces foundational concepts, shared goals, areas of overlap and distinction, and the practical role of ergonomics within rehabilitation practice.

Rehabilitation Ergonomics: Principles and Basic Concepts

Essential Anatomy of Head & Neck and Trunk

Authors(s): Dr. Maryam Soleimani, Shamseddin Moradi

Year: 2014

This book was developed to meet the educational needs of rehabilitation and allied health students who require a concise, clinically oriented, full color reference for the anatomy of the head, neck, and trunk. It provides essential anatomical concepts with clear illustrations and highlights clinically relevant points to support effective learning.

Essential Anatomy of Head & Neck and Trunk