Han J.,
Moradi, S.,
Wang W.,
Li N.,
Zhao Q.,
Luo Z.,
Nejati far, S.,
Abedi, A.,
Ghamarani, A.,
Asanjarani, F. Frontiers in Marine Science (22967745)pp. 373-386
Infrared (IR) small dim target detection under complex background is crucial in many fields, such as maritime search and rescue. However, due to the interference of high brightness background, complex edges/corners and random noises, it is always a difficult task. Especially, when a target approaches a high brightness background area, the target will be easily submerged. In this paper, a new contrast method framework named hybrid contrast measure (HCM) is proposed, it consists of two main modules: the relative global contrast measure (RGCM) calculation, and the small patch local contrast weighting function. In the first module, instead of using some neighboring pixels as benchmark directly during contrast calculation, the sparse and low rank decomposition method is adopted to get the global background of a raw image as benchmark, and a local max dilation (LMD) operation is applied on the global background to recover edge/corner information. A Gaussian matched filtering operation is applied on the raw image to suppress noises, and the RGCM will be calculated between the filtered image and the benchmark to enhance true small dim target and eliminate flat background area simultaneously. In the second module, the Difference of Gaussians (DoG) filtering is adopted and improved as the weighting function. Since the benchmark in the first module is obtained globally rather than locally, and the patch size in the second module is very small, the proposed algorithm can avoid the problem of the targets approaching high brightness backgrounds and being submerged by them. Experiments on 14 real IR sequences and one single frame dataset show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, it can usually achieve better detection performance compared to the baseline algorithms from both target enhancement and background suppression point of views. Copyright © 2025 Han, Moradi, Wang, Li, Zhao and Luo.
Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies (17450136)
Children in Syria exposed to prolonged war often suffer adverse mental health effects, with elevated self-criticism being a common outcome. Although studies indicate that stress and anxiety in children can be addressed through art therapy, few have examined how expressive art therapy combined with psychological interventions might benefit Syrian children affected by war. This study assesses the impact of expressive art therapy, adapted from the Coping Cat Program for a children with war-related context, on reducing self-criticism in war-affected Syrian children exhibiting symptoms of secondary traumatic stress (STS). Twenty children from war-impacted areas with high STS Scale scores were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent expressive art therapy, with self-criticism measured using the LOSC Scale at three points: pre-treatment, post-treatment (after eight weeks), and a 3-month follow-up. Results showed reductions in self-criticism in the treatment group compared to controls, with these benefits persisting at the follow-up. These findings highlight the effectiveness of expressive art therapy in reducing self-criticism and enhancing the mental health of Syrian children affected by war, suggesting that such interventions should be integrated into mental health strategies for trauma-affected populations. Future research should investigate the long-term impacts and cultural adaptability of these interventions across varied populations. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Iranian Journal Of Nursing And Midwifery Research (17359066)30(2)pp. 216-220
Background: The fertility rate has declined in many countries over the past decades. Fertility intention is the determinant of fertility behavior. Various factors may affect the fertility intention of couples with no or healthy children. However, some parents may also have children with intellectual disabilities that affect their childbearing. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to identify predictors of fertility intention in parents with educable intellectually disabled children. Materials and Methods: The present study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 193 parents with educable intellectually disabled children living in Isfahan. Sampling was implemented using clustering and the classification method from February to July 2019. Data were collected through a self-report questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS 20, logistic regression, and independent t-tests. Results: Approximately 83.9% of participants had negative fertility intentions. Predictors of fertility intention were perceived behavior control (95%CI: 1.14- 1.42; p = 0.001; OR = 1.28), attitude (95%CI: 1.06- 1.24; p = 0.001; OR = 1.14) and subjective norm (95%CI: 1.08- 1.33; p = 0.001; OR = 1.20), respectively. On the other hand, the perceived behavioral control was the strongest predictor. The son preference was higher in parents with positive fertility intentions (p < 0.05). Conclusions: According to the results of the present study, it seemed that factors such as perceived behavior control, attitude, and subjective norms affected fertility intention in parents with intellectually disabled children. Therefore, it is suggested to gain knowledge about the roles of these predictors and counsel parents to choose contraceptive methods or encourage them in childbearing. © 2025 Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma (19361521)
The prolonged exposure to the Syrian war has profoundly affected the mental health of children, leading to disruptions in cognitive development and long-term well-being. This study examined the efficacy of an expressive art therapy intervention based on the Coping Cat Program in alleviating sleep disorders among Syrian war-affected children with secondary traumatic stress (STS). Twenty children residing in war-exposed areas and scoring high on the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale were included; 10 children were randomly assigned to the expressive art therapy intervention. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and semi-structured interviews were conducted at three time points: pre-treatment, post-treatment (8 weeks), and follow-up (12 weeks). Repeated measures analyses of variance demonstrated significant improvements in sleep disorder symptoms for the experimental group compared to the control group at post-treatment, with sustained effects observed at the 3-month follow-up. These findings demonstrate the potential of expressive art therapy as an intervention for addressing sleep disorders in war-affected children. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
Deviant Behavior (15210456)
The Triarchic model of psychopathy posits that psychopathy is a composite of phenotypic constructs related to boldness, meanness, and disinhibition. The present research aimed to examine the relationship between behavioral problems (e.g. externalizing disorders) and the dimensions of the Triarchic model of psychopathy (i.e. boldness, meanness, and disinhibition) in adolescents. Most research on psychopathy has focused on adults. In order to understand the origins and predictors of the emergence of psychopathy, there is a need for a study of predictors of the dimensions of psychopathy before adulthood, including adolescents. The study population consisted of 341 male high school students in MASKED FOR REVIEW, who were selected through convenience sampling. The participants completed the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM) questionnaire and The Achenbach Self-Report Form for Behavioral Problems. The results were analyzed using stepwise regression analysis with SPSS version 23. Among the study variables, Disinhibition was most closely related to externalizing disorders. The stepwise regression analysis also showed a significant relationship between externalizing disorders and meanness. However, there was no significant relationship between boldness and externalizing disorders. The Psychopathy Measure holds promise for better assessment and understanding of the behavior problems potentially predictive of the dimensions of psychopathic personality in institutions and clinics. © 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Journal of Research in Childhood Education (02568543)38(3)pp. 373-386
Hybrid homeschooling is still in its initial phase in the Iranian education system and is still a mystery to many educators and parents. This study aimed to explore the reasons for choosing the homeschooling approach for gifted students using a grounded theory method. The sample of this qualitative study included 15 parents of gifted children and 10 specialists in giftedness recruited through purposive sampling. Factors influencing the homeschooling approach were collected through semi-structured interviews with professionals and parents and analyzed by the coding method based on grounded theory (Strauss & Corbin, 1997). The data analysis revealed 143 open codes, 12 axial codes, and three selective codes, including educational challenges of gifted students in school and public education and the demands and expectations of parents and students. The results demonstrated that the Iranian educational system does not meet the needs and expectations of gifted students and their parents; therefore, educators and parents are recommended to use hybrid homeschooling for this group of students. While the participants in this study do not strictly follow a hybrid schooling model, the findings suggest that adopting elements of hybrid schooling could be advantageous for gifted students. © 2023 Childhood Education International.
Journal of Applied Psychological Research (22518126)15(2)pp. 253-270
The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of an educational program that was based on the theory of planned behavior on the stress, sensation of being trapped, and lack of pleasure experienced by mothers with mental disabilities. The present research design was quasi-experimental, with a control group that underwent pre-test-post-test. The statistical population of the study comprised all mothers with children who had mental disabilities in Isfahan. In 2021, 30 individuals were selected using the convenience sampling method and subsequently assigned to two experimental and control groups, with 15 individuals in each group. The experimental group was subjected to a training program that was based on the theory of planned behavior. This program consisted of 11 90-minute sessions that were conducted twice a week. In contrast, the control group did not receive any training. The Abidin Parenting Stress Inex (PSI), the Gilbert and Allan Feelings of Involvement Scale (EFS), and the Snaith and Hamilton Lack of Pleasure Scale (LPS) were the research instruments utilized. SPSS-26 was employed to analyze the data through covariance analysis. The multivariate analysis of covariance revealed that an educational program based on the theory of planned behavior is effective in reducing parental stress, the feeling of trapped, and the absence of pleasure, as well as their related dimensions. (P <0.05). The psychological state of mothers with mentally disabled children has been positively and effectively impacted by the educational program that is based on the theory of planned behavior. Therefore, this program can be implemented by this particular cohort of mothers in order to enhance their psychological well-being. © The Author(s).
Pajouhan Scientific Journal (24236276)19(5)pp. 21-26
Aims Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder has negative effects on children’s behavior. The aim of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of field information model and child-parent relationship therapy on reducing ADHD symptoms in children in Isfahan. Methods The present study was a randomized controlled clinical trial. The statistical population of this study was children aged 5 to 6 and their mothers living in Isfahan in 2018-2019. Thirty patients were selected as a sample by available sampling and then randomly assigned in two experimental groups and a control group were placed. The Pediatric Symptoms Questionnaire (Gadow and Sprafkin, 1984) was used to screen children. Data analysis was performed by univariate analysis of covariance and LSD test with SPSS 22 software. Findings The results showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups (F=103.100) (P ≥ 0.05). In other words, this program are effective in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit in the post-test stage. Conclusions The present study concludes that these program can be used as an effective intervention. © 2021, the Authors | Publishing Rights, ASPI.
Journal Of Qualitative Research In Health Sciences (26456109)10(1)pp. 23-28
Introduction: The presence of a child with a specific learning disability in the family who needs care and has special educational problems is a source of stress for mothers, affecting their mental health and adjustment. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of mothers of children with specific learning disability (SLD). Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a phenomenological approach. The participants were 14 mothers of children with specific learning disability (SLD) whose data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The participants were selected using purposive sampling and the collected data were analyzed via Colaizzi’s method of data analysis. Results: Analysis of the data revealed 4 main themes including “impact on family”, “the mother’s life”, “the student’s problems”, “concerns”, and “needs”, and 14 subthemes. Conclusion: The present study showed that specific learning disability has diverse effects on the child, mother, and family, and recognizing these effects can pave the way for taking supportive and therapeutic measures. © 2021 The Author(s).
Journal of Education and Health Promotion (22779531)10(1)
INTRODUCTION: Childbearing is an important event in a couple's life. The parents might have children with disability that affected on their well-being after the children's birth. Well-being considered as an important aspect of a couple's quality of life which may alter the future of their fertility. The present study was conducted to the association of psychological well-being and fertility intention in parents with educable intellectually disabled children. METHODS: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive research conducted on parents of children with intellectual disability (n = 386). Parents were selected randomly of schools of exceptional education and welfare. The data were collected using Ryff's scale of psychological well-being, demographic information, and fertility intention questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical tests including independent t-test, Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U-test, and Logistic regression. RESULTS: The majority of parents (83.9%) reported the negative infertility intention. Despite the mean score of well-being in parents without fertility intention (75.71 ± 11.67) was lower than parents with fertility intention (76.90 ± 11.27), the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The logistic regression analysis indicated that the parents' age and number of children with intellectual disability were predictors of fertility intention (P < 0.05), and their increase decreased the fertility intention. CONCLUSION: It seems that the lack of difference in psychological well-being scores between the two groups of parents might be due to the equal severity of disability in children. The results also indicated parents' age and the number of children correlated with fertility intention. The findings can be used to advance counseling programs in the field of healthy reproduction for this group of parents. © 2021 Journal of Education and Health Promotion | Published by Wolters Kluwer-Medknow.
Asian Journal of Psychiatry (18762018)55
The study aimed to compare cool and hot executive functions profiles in children with ADHD symptoms and normal children. The statistical population consisted of all boys with ADHD symptoms and normal children in elementary school in Isfahan. In causal-comparative study, 200 participants were selected by multi-stage random sample method. Data were collected from Children Symptoms Inventory (CSI-4), Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) and demographic inventory. Data were analyzed by using an analysis of covariance and Kruskal-Wallis test. There is significant difference between groups mean in variable of executive functions and all of their subscales (P < 0.05). Results from paired comparisons showed that in comparison with both subgroups of predominantly inattentive and predominantly hyperactive/ impulsive, combined subgroup indicate more damage to executive functions and all of subscales. In addition, subgroups of HD and AD are damaged more than normal group in executive functions and their subscales. Subgroups of HD and AD did not show any significant difference in inhibition, shifting and emotional control subscales (BRI). However, there were significant differences in initiation, monitoring, planning/organizing of materials subscales and total executive function. Negative mean difference in some variables indicates that in comparison with HD, AD has more problems in these subscales (MCI) and total executive function. Performing such studies can help to understand the underlying causes of treatment that has not been addressed so far in relation to this disorder and facilitate the establishment of optimal mechanisms and methods in treatment and standardization of psychological treatments. © 2020
International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture (23455802)7(2)pp. 62-72
Background: The present study was aimed at comparing a positive emotion training program based on Fredrickson's broaden-and-build model of positive emotions with the psychodrama program in terms of emotion regulation in students with dyslexia. Methods: This experimental study was conducted with 3 groups (2 experimental groups and 1 control group), pretest-posttest design, and a follow-up. The statistical population included all fifth-grade female, middle-class, 10-11-year-old primary-school students with specific learning disabilities who were studying in public schools of the 5 educational regions of Isfahan, Iran. Multistage random sampling was used for the selection of the participants. The reading and dyslexia test was administered to identify learning disabilities in the students, and as a result, 38 students with a reading disorder were selected and randomly assigned to experimental group 1 (Fredrickson's positive emotion training program), experimental group 2 (psychodrama program), and control group. Students completed the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) at pretest, posttest, and follow-up. Prior to the treatment, the students completed the CERQ. The follow-up phase of the study was conducted 3 months after the end of the treatment. The interventions consisted of 10 sessions (45 minutes each) devoted to positive emotion training and 10 sessions (45 minutes each) devoted to psychodrama program training. The data were analyzed using descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (repeated measures ANOVA) in SPSS software. Results: The findings indicated that a positive emotion training program exerted a significant effect on emotion regulation, while the effect of the psychodrama training program was not statistically significant. Conclusion: It can be concluded that positive emotion training has a more significant effect than the psychodrama training program. © 2020, Vesnu Publications. All rights reserved.
Journal of Health System Research (27834093)15(4)pp. 272-279
Background: Dyslexia is one of the important factors affecting the lack of educational progress in elementary school students. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of perceptual-motor training on the reading performance of students with dyslexia in the girl students of the third grade of elementary school in Isfahan, Iran. Methods: This pretest-posttest study was carried out on 30 subjects selected through the convenience sampling method from the students with dyslexia who referred to the learning disorder center of Isfahan. The subjects were randomly assigned into the two groups of intervention and control with 15 participants in each group. The students of the experiment group received ten two-hour sessions of individual perceptual-motor training, while the subjects in the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instruments used for this study included reading screening test, and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. The reading screening test was completed both pretest and posttest. Findings: Findings of the statistical analysis demonstrated that the total score of reading progress had a significant difference between the students of control and test groups. Moreover, it was revealed that perceptual-motor training could significantly affect diverse abilities, such as word separating, gap filling, text reading, and letter pronunciation (P<0.05). However, no significant difference was observed between the two groups of intervention and control in terms of word segmentation and spelling. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, perceptual-motor training can be applied as a technique for improving the reading performance of students with dyslexia. © 2020, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
Journal of Health System Research (27834093)16(3)pp. 199-205
Background: Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant pressures and challenges that may expose them to different psychological problems and can lead to their greater propensity to use of aggressive behaviors and less use of health services and programs offered to these children. This has a negative impact on the child's development and leads to more disruptive behaviors. Therefore, the present research studies the relationship between depression, anxiety, and stress with social support and life satisfaction in mothers of children with ASD. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study, 47 mothers of children with ASD were selected by convenience sampling and completed the questionnaires of anxiety, depression, stress, social support, and life satisfaction. Findings: Pearson correlation coefficient showed that there was no relationship between life satisfaction score with depression, anxiety, and stress scores (P > 0.050) and there was a significant negative relationship between social support score with depression (P = 0.020), anxiety (P = 0.040), and stress (P = 0.020) scores. Moreover, there was a direct relationship between life satisfaction score and social support (P = 0.010, r = 0.323). Conclusion: Increase of social support for mothers of children with ASD leads to their increased life satisfaction and decreased depression, anxiety, and stress. Improving the social support of these mothers seems necessary. © 2020, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
Journal Of Research And Health (24235717)9(1)pp. 3-10
Parents of children with Intellectual Disabilities obviously and undeniably experience the same love and joy for their children, but they also have an increased risk of encountering stressors (e.g., high medical costs), anxiety, and depression. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of attachment-based therapy training on increasing intimacy and alexithymia of the parents of intellectual disabilities children. 30 parents were randomly selected. They were then randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group participated in 8 sessions of attachment-based therapy and control group received no intervention. The research design was quasi-experimental. The research findings revealed a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group concerning the degree of intimacy. However, no significant contrast was found in terms of the Alexithymia. With respect to findings of the current study, it can be concluded that training based upon the attachment style can lead to intimacy increase among parents of mentally retarded children. © 2016 ASP Ins.
Journal Of Qualitative Research In Health Sciences (26456109)8(2)pp. 183-191
Introduction: Students with externalized behavior disorders have lower levels of capacity for self-determination skills. The aim of this study was to explain self-determination experiences in students with externalized behavior disorders. Method: This qualitative study was conducted using phenomenological approach. Data were collected using in-depth interview with 10 students with externalized behavior disorders who were selected through purposive sampling method. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using Colaizzi’s nine-step analysis method. Results: Four themes of social challenges, lack of motivation for effort, emotional challenges, and choice making were obtained that could illustrate self-determination experiences in students with externalized behavior disorders. Conclusion: These findings can provide information required for identifying self-determination problems, as well as significance and adoption of supportive and medical strategies for improving psychological health in students with externalized behavior disorders. © 2019, Kerman University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
Iranian Journal Of Nursing And Midwifery Research (17359066)24(6)pp. 469-471
Background: The objective of the present research was to assess the influence of self-compassion training on the self-efficacy of clinical performance in nursing students, owing to the significance of proposing novel approaches to ameliorating efficiency in nursing students, underscoring the growth of positive psychologic aspects, such as self-compassion. Materials and Methods: The present study is a field research conducted in 2016 where 52 internship nurses were chosen via simple random sampling and were randomly divided into two groups (intervention and control); these two groups were compared in two phases: Prior to and following the intervention. Self-efficacy of clinical performance, as a standard questionnaire, was collected from the samples. Data were analyzed through the use of paired t-test, independent t-test, Chi-square, Mann - Whitney tests. Results: Independent t-test indicated that, compared with the control group, the efficaciousness of students' self-efficacy of clinical performance in the intervention group noticeably increased (t54= 6, p < 0.001). Conclusions: In nursing students, self-compassion training enhances their effective clinical performance. © 2019 Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research. All rights reserved.
Mansurnejad, Z.,
Malekpour, M.,
Ghamarani, A.,
Yarmmohamadiyan, A. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (17412692)24(2)pp. 196-203
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of teaching self- determination skills on the externalizing behaviors of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The Research method was quasi experimental with pre and post- test and control group. To achieve our goals, thirty students who received high scores in the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) were selected and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (N = 15) or the control group (N = 15). Students in the experimental group participated in 16 sessions (1 session per week) receiving Self determination curriculum (Field and Hoffman’s model) intervention, and the control group did not receive any training. The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) by participants was completed before and after intervention. MANOVA was used for data analysis. The findings showed that the effects of teaching self- determination skills on decreasing the externalizing behaviors of students with emotional and behavioral disorders was significant. The emerged finding can have clinical applications in prevention and treatment of student’s behavioral disorders. Implications and future directions for research and practice are discussed. © 2019, © 2019 SEBDA.
Mental Health, Religion and Culture (14699737)21(8)pp. 797-809
Psychological findings in relation to the effectiveness of multifaceted lifestyle interventions for depression treatment are scant. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention targeting lifestyle habits based on Islamic teachings (Quran and Hadith) in patients with depression in Isfahan (Iran). Twenty-four patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) were randomly assigned to 10 sessions of group Islamic lifestyle psychoeducational intervention (ILPI) or eight sessions of a behavioural activation (BA) group therapy. The depressive symptoms (including Beck Depression Inventory-II, Beck Hopelessness Scale and Penn State Worry Questionnaire) of both groups was improved significantly at the end of the treatment. The ILPI proved to be as efficacious as BA in mood improvement of patients with MDD. Given the approximately easy implementation and cost-effectiveness of ILPI, such intervention represents an effective nonpharmacological intervention to manage depression in patients with MDD. © 2019, © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Journal of Military Medicine (17357667)15(2)pp. 143-148
Yousefi, M.R.,
Shahbodaghi, M.R.,
Ghamarani, A.,
Jalaei, S.,
Ardani, A.S.,
Akbari, M.,
Farahani, A. Middle East Journal of Scientific Research (discontinued) (19998147)18(9)pp. 1366-1370
The importance of a multi-dimensional approach in assessment of stuttering individuals has been more specified in recent years. Affective reaction check list provides facility to assess aspects of this disorder. Recent study has been carried out by affective reaction check list in order to assign age effect of stuttering students on emotions and outlooks related to speech. This study has been done on 43 students in Tehran at different ages, ranging 6-11. Students were asked to fill out a questionnaire based on their viewpoint and thought. Kruskall-wallis parametric tests were used to analyze data. In the second level of affective reaction test, there is a significant difference between scores of stuttering students of all ages. As a helping tool, this questionnaire enables us to examine cognitive, emotive and behavioral problems of stuttering students thus, specify age-appropriated therapies and be able to perform needed speech and behavioral changes. © IDOSI Publications, 2013.
