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Ulduz Zamani, Malek Abazari, Mostafa Barati, Ali Abedi,
Volume 25, Issue 1 (4-2025)
Abstract
Background: Educational evaluation plays a critical role in improving the quality of training and aligning it with community needs. The CIPP model is a well-established framework that enables systematic evaluation of educational programs. This study aimed to assess the achievement of educational objectives in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases at Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, from the perspective of dental students, using the CIPP model.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study (academic year 2020-2021), a researcher-made questionnaire with 25 items across four domains-Context, Input, Process, and Product-was used. All dental students who had completed both theoretical and practical courses in the department were included via a census sampling method. The questionnaire’s validity and reliability were confirmed. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests in SPSS-25, with a significance level of p<0.05.
Results: A total of 50 students (25 male, 25 female) participated. Mean scores were as follows: context 73.62±14.71 (66% favorable), input 63.90±14.62 (54% relatively favorable), process 69.33±16.38 (52% relatively favorable), and product 56.25±23.58 (48% unfavorable). No significant differences were found across gender or admission type.
Conclusion: From the students' perspective, the achievement of educational objectives was relatively favorable in the context, input, and process domains, but suboptimal in the product domain. Revisions in teaching methods, curriculum content, and evaluation strategies-especially in the outcome-related areas are recommended.
Sana Fakour, Parisa Soltanalinejad, Javad Abishvand, Hossein Sharifi, Mehran Asayeshi, Esmaeil Ghorbani, Shabnam Asghari Jajin, Sara Kamrani, Mehdi Soleymani1, Mohammad Rasouli, Peyman Adeli, Ayoub Karimi, Seraj Norouzi, Atousa Shirzadi, Mohsen Shokri, Adel Majd, Mohammad Hajizadeh, Eslam Moradi Asl,
Volume 25, Issue 1 (4-2025)
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Background: Aedes albopictus, known as the Asian tiger mosquito, is among the most important vectors of viral diseases such as dengue fever, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever worldwide. The mosquito spreads quickly to new places due to its high level of adaptability in any setting and could be extremely dangerous to public health.
Methods: In this study, 294 places in Ardabil Province were sampled for adult mosquitoes and third- and fourth-instar larvae of the family Culicidae between May 5 and November 8, 2024. Urban, rural, and suburban areas were sampled and known from which both larvae and adult mosquitoes were sampled. The collected mosquito species were identified using valid identification keys.
Results: A total of 7,675 specimens of mosquitoes were collected, of which 97.31% were larvae and 2.68% adults. Four genera were found: Aedes (1.08%), Anopheles (0.75%), Culex (68.46%), and Culiseta (29.7%). Ae. albopictus was found for the first time in Ardabil Province as eggs, larvae, and adults inside used tires stored at a heavy vehicle repair yard in Bileh-Savar County, and confirmation by the Ministry of Health confirmed it. The majority of Ae. albopictus collections came from rural and artificial environments.
Conclusion: The present study confirms the presence of Ae. albopictus, the primary dengue vector, in northwestern Iran (Bileh-Savar, Ardabil) for the first time. Detection of the species in man-made habitats like used tires highlights the importance of appropriate management of such resources and strengthened vector surveillance and control operations.
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