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Based on rule of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology on validating journals, in a session of the Commission on Academic Journals dated 5/08/95 (24/10/2016), the "Journal of Studies of Human Settlements Planning " was granted the status of "Academic-Scholarly" in a letter numbered 3/18/193611, dated 01/09/95 (05/11/2016)
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1 - Geographical Analysis of Rural Development in Shaft County with Emphasis on Topography and Slope
Fatemeh TAGHIZADEH Teymor amar Nasrollah Molaeihashjin parviz rezaeiIssue 4 , Vol. 20 , Winter 2025Introduction: Nowadays, topographic studies play a crucial role in rural development. Utilizing environmental indices allows the identification of existing flaws in the ongoing rural development plans and projects within the county, preventing their repetition in subseq MoreIntroduction: Nowadays, topographic studies play a crucial role in rural development. Utilizing environmental indices allows the identification of existing flaws in the ongoing rural development plans and projects within the county, preventing their repetition in subsequent policymaking. Considering the settlements' positions within three levels (plain, foothill, and mountain) and natural factors (altitude, slope, direction), the most significant impact on development can be attributed to the environmental factor associated with the altitude level of rural habitats in Shaft County.Research Aim: The aim is to assess and examine the relationships between natural elements and sustainable development within the studied area and answer the question: Considering geographical factors (altitude and slope), which villages in Shaft County are situated within the unstable range? Descriptive and spatial data were integrated for this purpose.Methodology: This study, characterized as descriptive-applied research, encompassed stages involving the identification of study resources, data analysis, and the creation of tables and maps to assess and examine the relationships between geographical factors (altitude and slope) and sustainable development within the studied area, covering all sampled villages as part of the research population. Based on this, information layers were referenced to the base map, converted into shapefiles, and subsequently underwent a process of merging, clipping, overlaying, and other data mining directives for analysis and integration. Consequently, a model representing the information within the studied layers was generated in the form of a map.Studied Areas: The rural under study belong to Shaft County within Giulan Province.Results: The findings indicate a weak developmental rank related to villages such as Zardkam, Vali Sara, Khorfakel, Vaneh Baneh, Kuchek Koomsar, Dakleh Sara, Moharraman, Mashallah Kal, Aqanur Setan, Lesom, Safidkhani, Tanz, Babarakab, Imamzadeh Ibrahim, and Talghan. In the foothill and mountainous villages (with specific altitude and slope conditions), proper measures haven't been implemented, and the villages are utilizing only the minimum of their capacities for the sustainability of the studied area. This situation solely stems from non-strategic management.Conclusion: The geographical position and natural conditions of each settled rurals within the districts, based on altitude, represent one of the most essential factors required for the development of Shaft County's rurals to plan for providing access to services aimed at increasing the developmental level within the county's district segments. For instance, communication routes, one of the primary environmental factors in rural development, have largely taken shape based on the topography of scattered rurals across Shaft County. However, in each of the four districts, they exist at an unacceptable qualitative and quantitative level in terms of sustainably utilizing the capacities of the county's rurals. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Examination the Level of Realization of Indicators smartness in Urmia city
Saber Mohammadpoor Mohammad Shali sajajd nikouei Behrouz mohammad Reza pourIssue 4 , Vol. 19 , Winter 2024Owing to the ever-increasing growth of urban communities, city officials and managers are increasingly under pressure in meeting the needs of the said communities. Many countries are seeking to develop smart cities as a result of the wide range urbanization-related chal MoreOwing to the ever-increasing growth of urban communities, city officials and managers are increasingly under pressure in meeting the needs of the said communities. Many countries are seeking to develop smart cities as a result of the wide range urbanization-related challenges such as dealing with increasing population growth, heightened levels of air pollution and the imminent threats of global warming. The notion of smart city as a means to promote the quality of life of citizens has been placed on the agenda of urban policy makers. Today, information and communication technology is key to the alleviation of urban, especially services related to the needs of citizens, such as management, education, health, housing, transportation, and security, with the ultimate aim of offering more integrated, smarter, and more efficient services. In Iran, the hurried and uneven physical-spatial development of cities in the last few decades has resulted in adverse social, economic and physical consequences. A smart city is a notion that has sprung to life as a result of the ever-increasing expansion of information technology in the city, one that functions to serve the new needs of citizens in their urban life, with the hopes of solving many problems faced by third world cities. Therefore, the authors here have sought to understand the status of smart city indicators in the metropolis of Urmia by using quantitative techniques and evaluating the degree by which the indicators of smart city have been realized. Today, in line with standardizing the strategies for sustainable urban development, the notion of the smart city has proven to be the paramount strategy in response the increasing challenges caused by the rapid expansion of urbanization, the increase in the volume and number of urban trips, and the formation of a plethora of environmental issues, which has also garnered a great deal of academic interest as a major catalyst to sustainable urban development. Optimal application of urban spaces, development of efficient public transportation, deployment of pedestrian and bicycle routes, promotion of reduced fuel consumption are deemed to be among the basic strategies for attaining a smart city. Given the aforementioned discussion, the authors sought to evaluate and rank the indicators of the smart city in Urmia city. The findings of the research show that the indicated of smart citizen, smart economy, smart life, smart governance, and smart movement . Manuscript profile -
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3 - Analysis of strategies for adaptation of local communities to the effects of 120-day winds in Sistan (Case study: villages of Nehbandan county)
Tahereh Sadeghloo sakineh arabIssue 4 , Vol. 19 , Winter 2024Introduction: Today, due to the increase in the potential of natural hazards to cause major social, economic and environmental damage, as well as the intensification of climate change, adaptation and coexistence with hazards has become a guiding principle for reducing i MoreIntroduction: Today, due to the increase in the potential of natural hazards to cause major social, economic and environmental damage, as well as the intensification of climate change, adaptation and coexistence with hazards has become a guiding principle for reducing its damage, preparation, response and recovery throughout the world.Creating compatibility and adaptation with natural phenomena and hazards and coexisting with them as one of the ways to deal with and manage their adverse effects as well as using the positive potentials of these phenomena are important strategies in hazard management.Some of the natural processes in integration and engagement with other events and behavioral patterns of communities become more risky than the sustainability and survival of communities depend on management and the proper response to them. The 120 - day northeast winds of the country are the natural processes that have persisted long. climate change and drought due to it have fueled the effects of 120 - day winds on different aspects of local communities.Methodology: the aim of this study : the present study examined the effects of these winds in 10 villages of Nehbandan county and also the analysis of the most important actions of 187 families from residents in the region to cope with these effects .Geographical area of research: villages of Nehbandan County Results and discussion: to determine the most important effects and measures of villagers for adaptation, first half structured interview with a number of experts and experts involved in the issue has been made and after analyzing the interviews, indexes and variables are extracted and the basis of designing a structured questionnaire is used to evaluate the effects and actions of local communities.Conclusion: the results indicate that the most impacts on environmental dimension ( 88 / 88 ) and the most important measures to deal with social - cultural dimension ( 47 ) have been done .keywords: local communities, risk management, 120 - day winds, adaptability, Nehbandan county. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Zoning of the vulnerability of Ilam city against flood risk
Syed Jahangir Musavi Nasab abbas malek hoseini Majid shamsIssue 4 , Vol. 19 , Winter 2024Introduction: Floods are one of the hazards that have always had the possibility of occurring as a natural hazard for humans. Also, due to the increase in the occurrence of floods, especially in cities, and the occurrence of life, financial and environmental risks due t MoreIntroduction: Floods are one of the hazards that have always had the possibility of occurring as a natural hazard for humans. Also, due to the increase in the occurrence of floods, especially in cities, and the occurrence of life, financial and environmental risks due to its increase, the zoning of flood-prone areas is of great importance. Flood zoning is one of the best methods for planning and identifying areas affected by floods. Research aim: The main goal of the current research, while identifying effective variables in flood risk zoning; Zoning is the degree of vulnerability of Ilam city against flood risk.Methodology: The approach of the current research was descriptive-analytical. In this research, at first, the influencing variables on flood vulnerability zoning have been identified based on various studies, then by using the AHP method and the opinions of 73 experts and weight experts related to each of the variables in the Export Choice software and finally, using the FAHP method and in the GIS software, maps related to the zoning of Ilam city's vulnerability to flood risk has been drawn.Studied Areas: The geographical territory of this research is Ilam city, the capital of Ilam province; which is located in the west and southwest of the country in terms of geographical location.Results: In the zoning of Ilam city's vulnerability to floods, out of 11 variables examined, 3 variables are distance from waterways with a weight of 0/244; The distance from the river with a weight of 0/126 and the slope direction with a weight of 1/102 are the most important variables and play a key role in zoning the vulnerability of Ilam city against floods. Also, a large area of Ilam city (1687 hectares) has a high potential of being vulnerable to flood risk, which is caused by the special topographical and geological conditions of this area.Conclusion: Examining the zoning status of flood risk vulnerability in Ilam city shows that the northwest, west, southwest and south parts of Ilam city are in a less vulnerable state than other areas of Ilam city. Also, most of the central, eastern, and northeastern parts of Ilam are in a state of high vulnerability. In the following, suggestions have been made to reduce the vulnerability of Ilam city against floods Manuscript profile -
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5 - Comparative study of quality of life indicators of nomads in Yilaq and Qeshlaq of Il Bakhtiari (case study: nomads of Lali city)
Zahra Soltani Majid Goodarzi Sadegh Soleimani BabadiIssue 4 , Vol. 19 , Winter 2024Introduction: Today, improving the quality of life is a central planning goal in every country. So, first of all, an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the status quo of the quality of life should be done. It can be done only based on a systematic approach.Aim: MoreIntroduction: Today, improving the quality of life is a central planning goal in every country. So, first of all, an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the status quo of the quality of life should be done. It can be done only based on a systematic approach.Aim: This research aims to investigate the indicators of the quality of life of the nomads of Lali County in Yaylak and Kishlak.Methodology: This applied study employed a descriptive-analytical method. The statistical population consisted of the nomads of Lali County. The sample size, calculated using Cochran's formula, included 322 individuals. The research theoretical data was collected using the library technique through existing books and articles, and the field data was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, mode, median) and inferential statistics (one-sample t-test) were employed to analyze the data.Geographical area of research: The research covers the Yaylak and Kishlak nomadic areas of Lali County.Results and discussion: The results of the one-sample t-test show that the average value obtained from the economic index in Kiskhlak and Yaylak regions is 1.88 and 1.49, respectively; the social indicator in Kishlak is 2.43, and in Yaylak is 2.16; physical indicator in Kiskhlak is 1.99 and in Yaylak is 2.20; environmental indicator in Kishlak is 2.07 and in Yaylak is 1.98, which are lower than the hypothetical mean value 3. It indicates that the mentioned indicators did not have a positive effect on the quality of life of the Bakhtiari nomads of Lali County.Conclusion: Nomadic life is one of the oldest lifestyles in different regions of the world and Iran; its continuity throughout history has experienced various ups and downs under the influence of economic, social, natural, and primarily political issues to the extent that sometimes the developments of this society have brought a turning point in the developments of Iran. Accordingly, presenting plans and programs regarding nomads requires deep scientific research and studies to provide appropriate strategies that cause minor damage. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Explaining the effect of the physical factors of the atrium On the thermal performance and ventilation of high buildings in the climate of Rasht city
farzaneh asadi malekjahan babak padasht Seyedeh Mamak SalavatianIssue 4 , Vol. 19 , Winter 2024Introduction: Atrium is one of the most important architectural elements affecting the energy performance and ventilation of the building. This research investigates the effect of the physical factors of the atrium on the thermal performance, lighting and ventilation of MoreIntroduction: Atrium is one of the most important architectural elements affecting the energy performance and ventilation of the building. This research investigates the effect of the physical factors of the atrium on the thermal performance, lighting and ventilation of high buildings in the climate of Rasht city. Methodology: The main approach of the research method of this study is quantitative and uses the simulation method. The simulation reference building is a high building with ten floors and a square plan with an open interior design, with a rectangular atrium exactly in the center of the building, defined so that the center of the atrium is located on the center of the building. The indicators of energy performance and ventilation performance including cooling demand, heating demand, total energy consumption, indoor air temperature and the number of air changes throughout the building are considered as dependent variables, and the variables of land dimensions, building form, window-to-wall ratio (WWR) and internal plan are fixed as a control variable. Result and Discussion: The findings show that, in general, the change in the physical factors of the atrium directly affects the thermal performance, lighting and ventilation of high buildings in the climate of Rasht city. Also, the findings show that the variables of length, width, perimeter and area of the atrium in the reference model in the climate of Rasht city have a significant and direct relationship with the heating demand and ventilation volume and an inverse relationship with the lighting demand of the building. The results showed that the cooling demand constitutes the largest amount of energy consumption, i.e. about 74% of the total energy consumption. Also, the heating demand is about 17% of the total energy consumption on average. While lighting energy defines the lowest amount of energy consumption, on average 9% of the total energy consumption. Conclusion:According to the findings, it is concluded that the use of atriums in high buildings in Rasht city is recommended only in situations where there is an urgent need to increase the lighting in the heart of the building;. Also, based on the findings, it can be concluded that in an equal area, the use of a square atrium generally produces better results. Also, rectangular atriums with north-south orientation have a better response in terms of energy performance than other orientations in Rasht city. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Evaluation of the effective indicators on citizens' participation in urban affairs in Kermanshah city with the interpretive structural equations approach
negin hashemi moslem rostami jafar nasirnateriIssue 4 , Vol. 19 , Winter 2024Introduction The participation of citizens in the urban decision-making process is one of the main elements of comprehensive urban development that plays an important role in creating urban balance. The purpose of the current research is to evaluate the effective indica MoreIntroduction The participation of citizens in the urban decision-making process is one of the main elements of comprehensive urban development that plays an important role in creating urban balance. The purpose of the current research is to evaluate the effective indicators in the participation of citizens in urban affairs with a modeling approach.Methodology The current research is applied in terms of goal setting and descriptive-analytical in terms of methodology. which has been identified from the opinions of 30 experts on this topic using the Delphi method. In order to analyze the information of 6 factors as strong influencing factors of citizens' participation in urban affairs, ISM interpretive-structural modeling was used, and then with Mic-Mac software and SPSS software.Geographical area of research The area under study is the city of Kermanshah.Results and discussion The results of the research showed that the effectiveness of the transparency index was more effective than other factors. Also, the results showed that the indicators of transparency, responsiveness, efficiency and participation and objective indicators are among the linked variables that have a high power of influence and dependence, but the transparency and accountability index are directed towards key factors and are at the border between the linked indicators and There are key factors that have high power of influence and low dependence and have the greatest impact on urban affairs, as well as subjective indicators of weak influence but high dependence and are most influenced by key and connected factors. And finally, suggestions have been made for the development of citizens' participation in urban affairs in Kermanshah.Conclusion The index of transparency and accountability has the highest score and the objective index has an unfavorable situation. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Regeneration the worn-out urban fabric with a good governance approach (Case study: worn-out texture of the city of Sari)
Mohammad Hakimpour Jalal Azimi Amoli gholam reza janbaz ghobadi Sadroddin MotevalliIssue 4 , Vol. 19 , Winter 2024AbstractIntroduction: our country, a significant part of the old texture of the cities, which often form their primary and main core, has been neglected in the accelerated process of urbanization and urban development programs and have turned into worn-out and inefficie MoreAbstractIntroduction: our country, a significant part of the old texture of the cities, which often form their primary and main core, has been neglected in the accelerated process of urbanization and urban development programs and have turned into worn-out and inefficient urban textures .The subject of this research is the reconstruction of the worn-out texture of the city of Sari with the approach of good urban governance, and in it, an attempt has been made to answer the question of what the city of Sari is like in terms of the indicators of good urban governance and how it can be done using this approach. Recreated the worn-out urban fabric.Purpose: The purpose of research is to recreate the worn-out textures of Sari city with a good governance approach.Research method: It is a combination of library and field methods. In the library method, tools such as articles, statistics, statistical tables, etc. have been used in the field method, direct observation, free interview and researcher-made questionnaire. This information was entered into SPSS software and analyzed by statistical tests. Also, using Smart PLS software, the structural equation model of the research was set.Findings: The findings of the research show that more than 50 percent of the responses to the status of good governance and regeneration indicators are below average, which indicates the unfavorable status of these indicators in the worn-out fabric of Sari city.Results: The results show that there is a significant relationship between good governance and the regeneration of the worn-out urban fabric, and the three indicators of justice, legalism and collectivism have the greatest impact on the regeneration of the worn-out fabric.Key words: good governance, regeneration, dilapidated texture, structural equations, Sari city. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Desirability assessment of factors affecting the feeling of security in historical contexts and providing appropriate solutions (Case study: Zartoshtian neighborhood of Kerman city)
Zahra Rezaei Estabragh Hossein Zabihi Reza AhmadianIssue 4 , Vol. 19 , Winter 2024Introduction: The historical fabric of the cities are part of the national and cultural capital of the country, which are valuable not only in terms of aesthetics, continuity of collective memories and giving identity to our cities, The purpose of the research: The main MoreIntroduction: The historical fabric of the cities are part of the national and cultural capital of the country, which are valuable not only in terms of aesthetics, continuity of collective memories and giving identity to our cities, The purpose of the research: The main purpose of the present research is to investigate the explanation of factors affecting the improvement of security in the historical context of Zartoshtian neighborhood of Kerman.Research methodology: This research is part of applied research in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical research in terms of method. The data was collected through a questionnaire with four main indicators and 23 items through the review of valid research documents, and the sample size was calculated as 120 people based on Cochran's formula. To analyze the findings from field studies, sample t-test and factor analysis methods were used in ssps software.The geographical scope of the research: The Zartoshtian neighborhood in Kerman is the study center of the current research, which is the central part of the city, which is the old context, is located in the west of this city.Findings and discussion: The results obtained from the t-test show that the highest general satisfaction from the citizens is related to the monitoring component with an average of 3.53. Also, the access component has the least satisfaction with a total average score of 2.99 (below the average of 3); In the other two components of the research, physical-spatial and social-behavioral, average ratings were also obtained and the average of these components was 3.08 and 3.35, respectively. Also, in this research, four factors with eigenvalues higher than one were extracted, the first factor with an eigenvalue of 4.827, alone includes 21% of the variance of the variables and has the most impact among the four effective factors. After that, the second factor with a specific value of 3.361 and 15% of the variance, the third factor with a specific value of 2.668 and 11% of the variance, and the fourth factor with a value of 1.923 and 8.360% of the total variance.Results: In general, according to the results obtained, we find that the public spaces of Zartoshtian neighborhood do not have a high level of security; Therefore in this research, by providing solutions and suggestions, we can provide the necessary background and platform to establish and improve security in the historical context of Zartoshtian neighborhood. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Climatic Design of Form, Aspect Ratio and Building’s Orientation Based on Solar Radiation in Tehran
hassan Akbari esmail ebrahimiIssue 4 , Vol. 15 , Winter 2020Considering the special geographical-climatic conditions and the high consumption of fossil fuels in Tehran, the design of buildings, consistent with the climate and in order to benefit from renewable energies such as solar energy is necessary. The physical characterist MoreConsidering the special geographical-climatic conditions and the high consumption of fossil fuels in Tehran, the design of buildings, consistent with the climate and in order to benefit from renewable energies such as solar energy is necessary. The physical characteristics of buildings have a very important role in the regulation of microclimate conditions and thermal situation of interior and exterior spaces of buildings. The aim of this research is to determine the proper form, aspect ratio and orientation of buildings, based on the amount of received solar radiation in Tehran. In this research, six geometric forms, including square, rectangle, hexagonal, octagonal, hexadecagon and triacontadigon with an equal area and elevation were studied. Using the Q-BASIC software, the azimuth angle and altitude of the sun were extracted, then, based on “Law of Cosines” computational method, the amount of energy received at the vertical surfaces was estimated in 32 geographic directions. The results show that the highest amount of annual received energy is related to the rectangular form with the North-South orientation and the least amount is related to the rectangular form with East-West orientation. The best form of building in Tehran is a rectangle with East-West orientation and after that is the square form. The most suitable aspect ratio for the rectangular form with the East-West orientation is the ratio of 1: 1.4. The most appropriate orientations for the specified aspect ratios, are the 165 degrees South-East and South-West and then is the directions to the South. Manuscript profile
