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1 - The relationship between social capital, knowledge sharing and organizational performance
Zabihallah Khani Masoum Abadi Motahareh ZohaliPurpose: One of the most important issues in companies listed on the Stock Exchange is always improving and enhancing the performance and increasing the productivity of employees and the organization. This research aims to investigate the increase of effectiveness and e MorePurpose: One of the most important issues in companies listed on the Stock Exchange is always improving and enhancing the performance and increasing the productivity of employees and the organization. This research aims to investigate the increase of effectiveness and efficiency through producing, sharing, and transferring knowledge among employees. Methodology: The statistical population of the research is employees of companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange. A simple random sampling method was used to calculate the sample size. For data collection, the field research method and data collection tool was a standard questionnaire according to Terry Kim et al (2013). This research is descriptive in terms of its purpose. In this research, to investigate the research model, the structural equation method was used with SmartPLS 3, and then the path coefficients and their significance were analyzed. Findings: The research results showed that structural, relational and structural social capital has a positive and significant effect on knowledge sharing. Also, structural, relational and cognitive social capital has a positive and significant effect on knowledge sharing, and knowledge sharing also has a positive and significant effect on organizational performance. Originality: The development and expansion of knowledge in the organization requires attention to social capital. Dimensions of social capital, including structural and relational capital, are effective in increasing productivity and organizational performance by affecting knowledge sharing. Manuscript profile -
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2 - The agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia and its effect on the activism of the Palestinian resistance groups
Mohammadbagher Mokaramipour sohrab Mohammadzadeh Neda ParsaThe Middle East as a special security complex due to its ambiguous and complex situation has always been the scene of alliance and competition between the great extra-regional powers and the regional powers, and among them, the countries of Iran and Saudi Arabia as the MoreThe Middle East as a special security complex due to its ambiguous and complex situation has always been the scene of alliance and competition between the great extra-regional powers and the regional powers, and among them, the countries of Iran and Saudi Arabia as the two determining and possessing powers. Influence in the region, they have the necessary power to shape and influence the relations of the West Asian region. So that it can be clearly seen that the region of West Asia and North Africa is affected by the policies of the two mentioned countries and the quality of their relations with each other. Therefore, the resumption of relations between the two countries, which - after 7 years of complete termination of relations, during five rounds of negotiations in Baghdad and Oman, finally took place on March 10, 2023 with the mediation of China in Beijing and - with the signing of a peace agreement , is very important. This agreement, which has had a wide coverage in the regional and world media due to its many consequences on regional relations, raises many questions about regional issues. In this research, the authors of the work seek to investigate the effect of this special and bilateral agreement on the activism of the Palestinian resistance groups. Therefore, the main question of this research can be posed as "What effect will the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia have on the activism of the Palestinian resistance groups?". In response to the said question, which the authors of the work came up with a descriptive-analytical approach to answer, such a hypothesis can be proposed that: based on the theory of "structural realism" and also the theory of "Balance of threat", the mentioned agreement.. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Abstract Considering the importance of tax function in the country's economy, it is necessary to reform the tax system and eliminate its deficiencies. Public acceptance is actually the level of society's trust in the country's tax structure and the assurance that tax justice is observed on the one hand and that the collected tax is spent on the development of the country on the other hand. On the other hand, tax evasion has always been one of the major concerns of governments in order to get closer to tax justice while providing maximum tax revenue, so the purpose of this research is to provide a proposed model for reforming Iran's tax system with two approaches of increasing public acceptance and reducing tax evasion. . The current research was conducted with a combined approach (combining qualitative and quantitative methods). In the qualitative part, the conceptual model of the research was designed by asking the opinions of 32 tax experts and through an open questionnaire. In the quantitative stage, through a statistical sample consisting of 112 informed people, the model designed with the structural equation modeling (PLS) approach was tested. The results show that the tax system is the foundation for the promotion of transparency due to its supervision and requirements. Transparency also has a positive and significant effect on reducing tax evasion in this area. Also, reducing tax evasion will increase public trust in this system.
Alireza Jalali saeed daeeikarimzadeh mehraban hadi paykaniAbstract Considering the importance of tax function in the country's economy, it is necessary to reform the tax system and eliminate its deficiencies. Public acceptance is actually the level of society's trust in the country's tax structure and the assurance that tax j MoreAbstract Considering the importance of tax function in the country's economy, it is necessary to reform the tax system and eliminate its deficiencies. Public acceptance is actually the level of society's trust in the country's tax structure and the assurance that tax justice is observed on the one hand and that the collected tax is spent on the development of the country on the other hand. On the other hand, tax evasion has always been one of the major concerns of governments in order to get closer to tax justice while providing maximum tax revenue, so the purpose of this research is to provide a proposed model for reforming Iran's tax system with two approaches of increasing public acceptance and reducing tax evasion. . The current research was conducted with a combined approach (combining qualitative and quantitative methods). In the qualitative part, the conceptual model of the research was designed by asking the opinions of 32 tax experts and through an open questionnaire. In the quantitative stage, through a statistical sample consisting of 112 informed people, the model designed with the structural equation modeling (PLS) approach was tested. The results show that the tax system is the foundation for the promotion of transparency due to its supervision and requirements. Transparency also has a positive and significant effect on reducing tax evasion in this area. Also, the reduction of tax evasion will lead to an i ncrease in public trust in this system. The results show that the tax system is the basis for improving transparency due to its supervision and requirements. Transparency also has a positive and significant effect on reducing tax evasion in this area. Also, the reduction of tax evasion will lead to an increase in public trust in this system. Manuscript profile -
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4 - A Futurology-Based Study into the Key Factors Affecting the Competitive Advantage with an Emphasis on Social Marketing (Case Study: Refah Bank Staff)
mahdi karimian kakolaki Mohammad Haghighi abdolkhalegh gholami chenarestan oliaThis research took a futurology-based approach to study and analyze the key factors influencing the competitive advantage with an emphasis on social marketing in Refah bank staff. The study was of applied type in terms of its purpose and of descriptive type in terms of MoreThis research took a futurology-based approach to study and analyze the key factors influencing the competitive advantage with an emphasis on social marketing in Refah bank staff. The study was of applied type in terms of its purpose and of descriptive type in terms of data collection. The six hypotheses used in this study were taken from a conceptual model which was obtained in a qualitative research. Further, the data was gathered via a researcher-developed questionnaire. The statistical population of the study included 200 mangers and experts of Refah bank. The sample of the study also consisted of 127 managers and staff done by gorjesi and Morgan table through clustering method. For validity check, face and content types of validity were checked and for reliability, Chronbach alpha was used. Given the low number of participants, PLS, which is a variance-based technique for path modeling, was employed to analyze gathered data. The obtained results of the study confirmed all of the hypotheses. Accordingly, it could be concluded that the key factors influencing the competitive advantage for Refah bank staff are “social responsibility”, creating confidence and welfare for customers”, “implementing customer–oriented policies”, and “emphasizing on customers’ fidelity and satisfaction” through purposive marketing and green marketing methods. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Assessment and Presentation of a Proper Paradigm to Identify, Measure, and Control Financial Risks in Financial and Credit Institutions (Case Study of Mellat Bank)
M. Taghavi M. Khodaei ValahzaghardFinancial and credit institutions are threatened by different types of risks. The main objective in thisresearch is to assess and present a proper paradigm to identify, measure, and control financial risks infinancial and credit institutions. The method of research acco MoreFinancial and credit institutions are threatened by different types of risks. The main objective in thisresearch is to assess and present a proper paradigm to identify, measure, and control financial risks infinancial and credit institutions. The method of research according is applied upon implementation andcorrelation methods, and ex-post facto is accomplished in Bank Mellat. Sampling is intentional, andthe sample volume was determined by the researcher. Required data for this research were collecteddaily from 39 regional offices of Mellat Bank between 2005 and 2007. Structural Equation Modeling(SEM) and Linear Structural Relationships (LISREL) were used to analyze the research data. Thisstudy shows that the impact of loans and investment on liquidity risk, the impact of assets and foreigncurrency debts on foreign currency risk, and the impact of interest sensitive assets and debts volatilityvariant on interest risks are meaningful. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Designing a Model for Implementing the Policies of the Ministry of Education using Interpretive Structural Modeling
reza zeinivandmoghadam Mohammadreza Bagherzadeh Yousef Gholami Kanani Mehrdad Matani mohsen aref nejadBackground: Today, all thinkers and experts have come to the necessity of the existence of educational organizations and the priority of education over other social activities. In terms of words, education (capital) is a country and the reason for using this word is the MoreBackground: Today, all thinkers and experts have come to the necessity of the existence of educational organizations and the priority of education over other social activities. In terms of words, education (capital) is a country and the reason for using this word is the great importance of education in the development and fundamental uplift of the country. Therefore, the correct implementation of education policies to achieve the set goals is very important. . Objective: The aim of this study was to design a model for implementing the policies of the Ministry of Education using interpretive structural modeling . . Methods: This research is a mixed method, based on qualitative and quantitative research and inductive deductive research. The statistical population of the study is the experts of the Ministry of Education who were selected as sample members using purposive sampling method based on the principle of theoretical adequacy. Data collection tools were in the qualitative part of the interview and in the quantitative part of the questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed using CVR index and Kappa Cohen test and content validity and reliability of retest, respectively. Research data were analyzed using interpretive structural modeling . . Findings: The results of the research include identifying the factors affecting the implementation of the policies of the Ministry of Education and formulating a research model, the most important of which are: formulating sustainable policies according to the facts and appropriate to the time; Develop motivational policies and engage in stakeholder participation; Continuous assessment and evaluation; adequacy of resources and practical participation of all specialized and general sectors Conclusion: The need to formulate sustainable policies in accordance with the facts, appropriate to the time and beneficiaries using technology can be considered as the most important factor in the optimal implementation of the policies of the Ministry of Education. . Manuscript profile -
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7 - Presenting a Structural Interpretivel Model of Islamic Social Responsibility Policy in the Health System
ruhollah shahmoradi sirous tadbiri maryam MajidiThe purpose of this study is to investigate the issue of Islamic social responsibility in the health system and its related organizations. Therefore, this study aims to design a comprehensive linear model of the process of Islamic social responsibility event in the heal MoreThe purpose of this study is to investigate the issue of Islamic social responsibility in the health system and its related organizations. Therefore, this study aims to design a comprehensive linear model of the process of Islamic social responsibility event in the health system, considering that previous research indicates the lack of a comprehensive model of social responsibility in the health sector in the country. Research Method In this research, structural equation modeling is used. At first, the studied factors were reviewed by reviewing the literature and then the relationships between them were evaluated through the opinion of 22 decision makers and matrix-based questionnaire to evaluate the internal relationships among the factors in the form of self-interacting structural matrix. . According the results research, there is a relationship between the factors of economic gain, legal requirements, religious teachings and managerial personality, namely the process of occurrence of Islamic social responsibility in the health system and based on research strategies which include religious affairs, cultural affairs, Conducting social affairs is the implementation of necessary policies and formulating educational policies leading to the consequences of credit sustainability, organizational sustainability, human well-being, and health empowerment in the implementation of the main research topic. Manuscript profile -
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8 - The typology of Iranian Government and public organizations Based on structural and process factors behind them.
davoud khodadadi Ghalehsalimi mehdi mortazavi gholamreza memarzadeh tehranIn this study, by using a deductive approach with a theoretical and empirical typological tool, with the purpose of drawing a distinct boundary between public and public organizations based on the structural and process characteristics of such companies, extensive analy MoreIn this study, by using a deductive approach with a theoretical and empirical typological tool, with the purpose of drawing a distinct boundary between public and public organizations based on the structural and process characteristics of such companies, extensive analyzes with Using tools and methods of classification of organizations has been taken. In this regard, first, identifying the factors for the conceptual typology of this type of organizations and then, subsequently, based on the results of previous studies, the empirical typology of these organizations, based on Dimensions and factors influenced the process and structure of these companies. This research, while presenting a scientific and empirical classification of different structural, process, and morphology angles based on elements (institutional, political, cultural, economic, social, legal, etc.), at the end, a pattern of specific distinction and a certain classification of organizations Government and public, and in this way, managers and stakeholders of these types of organizations have helped organizations in their transition from relief, rectification, coercion, and institutional norms to the recognition of their respective organizations and serve as a reference framework in choices related to structure and The organizational process, for example, has helped in the selection and application of management practices . Manuscript profile -
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9 - Identifying and Designing the model of factors affecting the implementation of electrical industry projects, Case study: Dispatching Projects of Khorasan Regional electric Company
azim zarei Davod Fiez Abasali Rastgar hassan sadeghpourForecasting the needs for electricity and timely implementation of electricity projects and the prevention of power outages, is from the tasks of electricity companies. The purpose of this research is to identify the causes of delay and design of the factors affecting t MoreForecasting the needs for electricity and timely implementation of electricity projects and the prevention of power outages, is from the tasks of electricity companies. The purpose of this research is to identify the causes of delay and design of the factors affecting the implementation of electrical industry projects. This research is in terms of applied and qualitative method. In this research, to identify the effective factors, an unscheduled interview was conducted with managers and experts in the electricity industry in the regional power company of Khorasan. After identifying the effective factors and grouping them using the Structural Interpretation Modeling (ISM), the classification of the criteria and the relationship between them and the presentation of the model was performed. In this regard, 162 criteria were identified as factors affecting the implementation of projects that, after sorting and categorizing these criteria, were divided into 11 groups, of which 7 criteria, in turn, were divided into several other criteria. They were After identifying the above factors and classifying the factors affecting the implementation of the electricity industry projects, in particular the projects of the dispatching centers and providing the model, preventive measures are proposed. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Leveling the Damages of Knowledge Management Development in Universities: Simultaneous Application of the Three Dimensional Model and Interpretive Structural Approach
Movahed Sadeghian Mohammad Montazeri Jafar GhahremaniBackground: Proper knowledge management leads to competitive advantage for organizations and ultimately more success and ultimately organizational excellence. The survival of organizations depends on the effective management of knowledge, as. The purpose of this researc MoreBackground: Proper knowledge management leads to competitive advantage for organizations and ultimately more success and ultimately organizational excellence. The survival of organizations depends on the effective management of knowledge, as. The purpose of this research is to stratify the damages of knowledge management development in universities in the framework of the three dimensional model and interpretive structural approach, so that knowledge management can be developed in the best possible way. Methods: Statistical population of all higher education management specialists, professors and staff experts in There are universities in Kerman province that with purposeful sampling method, 32 people formed the research sample. Research data were also obtained through open and semi-structured interviews among the sample group. The disadvantages of knowledge management were identified in the framework of the three dimensional model, including behavioral, environmental and structural dimensions. Result: Accordingly, the main harms of the behavioral harms are: "low risk-taking and lack of commitment of managers and employees to knowledge management", in the dimension of environmental harms, "lack of need and demand for knowledge management by society" and in the dimension of Structural disadvantages "Lack of transparency and facilitation of rules and instructions and ambiguity of mission". The main influential factors in the dimension of behavioral injuries are "low motivation and teamwork and job dissatisfaction of employees", in the dimension of environmental injuries, "combating people's opinions in making changes and isolating experts and scientists". And in the dimension of structural damage, "the ambiguity of missions and strategies in universities and the lack of attention to the necessary planning in the field of implementation". Conclusion: so The most important achievement of the research is that in order to remove the damage of knowledge management development, it is necessary to pay attention to the behavioral dimension of "low risk tolerance and lack of commitment of managers and employees towards knowledge management" as the most influential factor. Manuscript profile -
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11 - Interpretive Structural Modeling of Factors Affecting the Management of Public Opinion of Customer’s Bank (Case Study: Bank Melli Iran)
Nader Akbarivand Nazanin Malekian mohammad soltanifar Increasing the competitiveness of the business environment requires organizations, especially banks, to create and maintain a competitive advantage and a long-term relationship with the customer. Establishing a long-term relationship with the customer requires e More Increasing the competitiveness of the business environment requires organizations, especially banks, to create and maintain a competitive advantage and a long-term relationship with the customer. Establishing a long-term relationship with the customer requires effective and profitable investment in the field of customer loyalty and creating optimal public opinion management in banks. Achieving the goals of managing customer public opinion requires a local and valid model. Therefore, the present study aims to explain the factors affecting the management of public opinion of Bank Melli Iran customers. For this purpose, a mixed method based on qualitative studies (theme analysis) and quantitative (ISM method) has been used. The statistical population in both qualitative and quantitative sections are all experts in the banking industry; by purposive sampling, 13 people were selected for interview and answering the ISM questionnaire. The main tools of data collection in the qualitative part were interviews and in the quantitative part were questionnaires. Data analysis in the qualitative part has been done by content analysis method using MaxQDA software. ISM interpretive structural modeling method has been used for modeling. The results of qualitative data analysis have shown that the basic categories of managing the public opinion of Bank Melli customers are: intellectual leaders, using mass media, developing advertisements to increase security for customers, transparent information and countering rumors, strengthening social responsibility, public relations management with customers, managing customer public opinion and measuring customer public opinion. The results of the quantitative section showed that the variable of managing public opinion of customers is in the first level. The variables of managing public relations with customers and measuring public opinion of customers are in the second level. The variable of strengthening social responsibility is in the third level. The variables of transparent information and dealing with rumors and developing advertisements to increase security for the sake of customers are in the fourth level. The variables of thought leaders and the use of mass media are also in the fifth level. Manuscript profile -
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12 - Studying of structure and content of local press from perspective of Professional and developmental Principles of journalism(Case Study: Ardabil Province Press)
Shahriar Gholizadeh golloAbstract The essential purpose of this research is Recognition of Ardabil province Press from perspective of structural and developmental Principles of journalism.Theoretical framework of current research is based on the agenda-setting theory and structural principles o MoreAbstract The essential purpose of this research is Recognition of Ardabil province Press from perspective of structural and developmental Principles of journalism.Theoretical framework of current research is based on the agenda-setting theory and structural principles of journalism and development journalism. In this research, is used the quantitative content analysis method. All encoded contents, is 1589 content which is selected from five weekly Ardabil Province during 2018- 2017. This research shows that the most popular style in press of Ardabil province is news style. The most contents of the Ardabil press are non-productive and most used source is related to internal news agency. Also a lot of contents are without citing any source. The largest share among all subjects is allocated to the coverage of Ardabil Province events and news and after that is national news. Developmental news and contents have a very small part and regardless to the development issues are the most obvious points in this research. It can be said that Ardabil Press in context of structural journalism principles, sometimes successful and sometimes not. Also in the field of development journalism, have not the considering function. Keywords: Press, Local Press, The structural principles of journalism, Development journalism, Agenda-Setting. Manuscript profile -
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13 - The Study of Place Attachment Perception based on Identity Elements of Residential Building of the Pahlavi II Period between Citizens of Tehran
Masoumeh Gheimati Iraj Etessam Ali AlaieToday, with the rise of technology and the dramatic increase in mass communication, human definitions of psychological and cognitive issues have largely changed hands. Spatial identity is one of these concepts related to environmental sciences, particularly architecture MoreToday, with the rise of technology and the dramatic increase in mass communication, human definitions of psychological and cognitive issues have largely changed hands. Spatial identity is one of these concepts related to environmental sciences, particularly architecture and urban planning. The role of emotions and semantic relationships in shaping spatial identity is discussed and the effects of these include the creation of self-esteem and a sense of community. The identity of a place that has gradually developed over time will create an inextricable link between one's feelings and personal characteristics with the place in which one lives. The Second Pahlavi period was the beginning of the modern movement and the transformation of architectural styles into modern styles and presenting new patterns in it. This has led to the design and implementation of prominent and prominent architectural monuments, especially in residential architecture, which still has physical, semantic, and functional attractions after decades of implementation. In this regard and expressing the importance of spatial identity, this study seeks to read the citizens' mental perceptions of their spatial attachment based on the identity elements of the second Pahlavi era residential architecture. The main purpose of this research is to find out the mechanism and mechanisms that characterize the identity of the Pahlavi era residential architecture in the mind of today's citizens of Tehran. In other words, extracting the most critical mental paths of identity structures from these structures using structural equation modeling techniques is considered. To achieve this, the conceptual model of how to understand spatial attachment and spatial identity is explained and defined using a review of research literature and then by using a questionnaire survey method and equation modeling software. Structurally, this model has been examined. The method of this research is descriptive-analytical, which is the main purpose of the analysis, investigation of the mechanism, and mechanism of formation of attachment to residential buildings of the second Pahlavi period. Data collection was done through both documentary and quantitative survey, using a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics of the present study were used by SPSS and Smartpls software using structural equation modeling. The results showed that the most critical path in shaping the factors related to spatial attachment in the buildings under consideration is in terms of perceptions of Tehranian citizens, the path of functional perceptions of Pahlavi architecture-spatial dependence-spatial identity-spatial attachment. Moreover, based on these findings, it seems that the first step in understanding the monuments in question is their functional properties, which in turn will influence the place-dependency factor in their mental imagery, and later stages of formation. Identity and place attachment lead. Therefore, it seems that efficiency and performance and meeting the expectations and needs of these buildings are the most important factors in creating the related variables of identity and attachment in citizens. The second path that has led to the formation and creation of spatial attachment in Tehranian citizens in the buildings under study is the semantic path of Pahlavi architecture-cultural capital-social understanding of Pahlavi architecture-spatial identity-spatial attachment. Manuscript profile -
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14 - Explaining the relationship between the components of the quality of urban space and vitality by using the structural equation model case example: Maali Abad Street located in District 6f Shiraz Municipality
farhad omidvar Esmaeil Shieh Atefeh Dehghan touranposhtiExplaining the relationship between the components of the quality of urban space and vitality by using the structural equation model (case study: Maali Abad Street located in District 6 Shiraz Municipality) According to Simmel, the city is a sociological reality t MoreExplaining the relationship between the components of the quality of urban space and vitality by using the structural equation model (case study: Maali Abad Street located in District 6 Shiraz Municipality) According to Simmel, the city is a sociological reality that has acquired spatial limits, and the reason for the development of cities is to meet the basic needs of coexistence and social interaction. without vitality, our cities today will be only a biological complex. Responding to the social needs of human beings and creating the necessary opportunities for living requires the presence of space and behavioral setting. with this point of view, the city and urban spaces become an inclusive concept. By spending a short time in the public spaces of today's cities, especially Shiraz, we see that the cities have lost their sense of invitation. A glance at the public spaces of today's cities, especially Shiraz, shows that cities have lost their sense of invitation. Streets, as places where social interactions and urban vibrancy reach their maximum quantity and quality, have become only a space for cars. the aim of the current research is to explain the relationship between the constituent components of urban space quality and vitality with regard to the mediation of behavioral setting. The studied area is Maali Abad Street located in District 6 of Shiraz Municipality. The reasons for choosing Maali Abad Street as a research sample can be explained by the attractiveness of shopping, Strong business context, a significant presence of people, The presence of various commercial, cultural and administrative uses in the street, The existence of strong elements and connections at the beginning and end of the street, many food shops along the sidewalks of the street, High volume of activities at different hours of the day and night, Density of commercial activities and expressed the predominance of the functional role over the access role of this street. By adopting a Deductive approach, this study tries to explain the causal relationships between the selected variables. In this study, a survey strategy was used to collect data. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for data analysis, Hypothesis testing, and research model evaluation. Since variance-based structural equation modeling is used for complex models, it does not have a limit on the sample size and is not sensitive to the non-normality of the distribution, we used it in the present study. Using Cochran's formula, a sample size of 400 people was selected. Data were analyzed using Smart PLS software. The results indicate that the environmental, socio-cultural and behavioral setting, considering their interrelation, explain component along with the behavioral setting explains 46.5% of the variance of the socio-cultural component. This means that the improvement in the environmental component leads to the improvement in the social-cultural and behavioral setting, and for these two components, it will increase the vitality in Ma'ali Abad Street. As Jacobs has stated, the principle of diversity of activity in a region and the volume of human flow agree as a suitable representative for urban vitality. Manuscript profile -
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15 - Institutionalism in Strategic Structural Plans (A Grounded Theory Approach)
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16 - Design evaluating model of drivers impacting on Nostalgic behavior and its results via Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)& Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Soraya Fathallahi Elham Faridchehr Nader gharib navaz VahidReza MirabiIn the present study, we first examined and identified the psychological-individual factors and considered the following components for each: psychological-individual factors included personality traits, lifestyle, motivation, learning, resistance against change; values MoreIn the present study, we first examined and identified the psychological-individual factors and considered the following components for each: psychological-individual factors included personality traits, lifestyle, motivation, learning, resistance against change; values included hedonic and utilitarianism values, self-concept and authenticity; Then, the effect of these factors on nostalgic behaviors, like tendencies, sentiments and nostalgic intensity were examined. Later on, the effect of nostalgic behaviors on need for belonging, consumption conditions, brand heritage, brand attitudes ,levels of feeling and emotions is examined, and the effects of these factors and nostalgic behaviors on purchase intention (PI) were investigated, and finally, the effect of PI on actual purchases were measured. Conceptual model that extraction of literature and testing the sample size of participants.The methodology of had two stages: stage one was examined using Exploratory Factor Analysis and the second stage using structural equations.Highlights to finding this research and present articles aims to provide managerial implications for customer nostalgia behavior via Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)& Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).The analytical results showed the psychological-individual factors affect Nostalgia behaviors. Nostalgia behaviors, need for belonging, consumption conditions,levels of feeling and emotions brand attitudes, affect purchase intention,but brand heritage is not significantly related purchase intentions.Finally purchase intentions are significantly related purchase behavior. Manuscript profile -
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17 - Designing a financial stability model in order to respond to Islamic banking returns to shocks in the value of the national currency
hadi radfar Mohammad Khazri fatemeh zandi bijan safaviThe present study deals with redesigning the design of the financial stability model in order to respond to the return of Islamic banking to the shock of the value of the national currency for the years 1400-1373. For this purpose, using the structural vector autoregres MoreThe present study deals with redesigning the design of the financial stability model in order to respond to the return of Islamic banking to the shock of the value of the national currency for the years 1400-1373. For this purpose, using the structural vector autoregression model (SVAR), which are known as impulse models; The response of Islamic banking returns to the shocks of national currency value, financial stability, inflation and inflation were investigated. According to the results, the response coefficient of the yield impulses of cooperative banking contracts to oil revenues, weakening of the value of the national currency and inflation is negative and equal to 0.01, 0.25 and 0.06. Also, the response of financial development momentum coefficient to the yield of cooperative banking contracts is positive and equal to 0.32. The increase in oil and foreign exchange revenues of the central bank causes an increase in the monetary base of the country, and the volume of liquidity also increases, and therefore inflation will also increase. The expectation of inflation in the future period and uncertainty about the inflation rate are also effective in fueling the intensity of inflation, and as uncertainty increases, the amount of investment in the production sector decreases and the production situation and the yield of contracts also worsen. On the other hand, the artificial pricing of the exchange rate in the years before thein order to reduce the pressure of the foreign exchange market, it is suggested that the annual off Manuscript profile -
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18 - Provide a Model of Manager's Organizational Inertia and Examine its Effect on Stock Price Crash Risk
Esmaeil Abdi mehdi safari geryli Yasser Rezaei pitenoei (Ph.D)An important part of managers' decision-making functions is rooted in organizational functions in terms of the existence of drivers to monitor their performance. Inertia is considered as one of the consequences of poor organizational performance in regulatory effectiven MoreAn important part of managers' decision-making functions is rooted in organizational functions in terms of the existence of drivers to monitor their performance. Inertia is considered as one of the consequences of poor organizational performance in regulatory effectiveness as a factor to institutionalize power in managers and create opportunism to prioritize their interests. The Purpose of this research is Provide a model of manager's organizational inertia and examine its effect on Stock Price Crash Risk. In this study, stock price crash risk is calculated using three proxies and data related to organizational inertia of managers were collected through meta-analysis, Delphi analysis and finally sending a questionnaire to sample companies. The questionnaire is sent to 163 firms, among which 126 ones answered back. In order to perform the analysis process, the partial least squares analysis method was used. The results showed that managers' organizational inertia has a positive and significant effect on stock price crash risk. This result shows that non-disclosure of bad news for a long period of time is always created in the structural system of companies and even regulatory bodies, which is often due to organizational inertia, a lack of mobility in effective monitoring of managers' performance. By affecting the difference between intrinsic value and stock market value, it creates a price gap or bubble. This bubble is actually a mass of negative news that, based on the principle of utility in the economy, is transmitted to the market at a saturation point and causes the bursting of the price bubble will result in stock price crash risk. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Analyzing the structural breaks and the exchange market turbulence on volatility spillovers between exchange rates and Tehran Stock Exchange
alireza Erfani Mohammadmehdi GholizadehThis article has studied several fluctuations in the Iranian currency market and multiple turmoils in the economy that have not only wiped out Iranians private savings but also affected financial market activists to provide a better understanding of fluctuations' moveme MoreThis article has studied several fluctuations in the Iranian currency market and multiple turmoils in the economy that have not only wiped out Iranians private savings but also affected financial market activists to provide a better understanding of fluctuations' movement between markets. To doing so, we used the exchange rate in the open market (in some periods, the black market) as one variable and the Tehran Stock Exchange Index (TEDPIX) as a second in the form of multivariate conditional heterogeneity variance (MGarch) model. According to the results, the time series suggests multiple structural breaks from Dec. 2018 to Jan. 2020. Using the so-called GLS-Based unit root test, we observed five structural breaks that produced stationary problems at the level and no evidence of stationary problems at the return of the data. Also, by using DCC and FDCC models we confirm that there is a fluctuation between the two markets during the period. This overflow shows a different performance if structural failures are considered. Manuscript profile -
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20 - Analyzing the structural breaks and the exchange market turbulence on volatility spillovers between exchange rates and Tehran Stock Exchange
Amir Yazdinejad abdolmajid dehghanThis article has studied several fluctuations in the Iranian currency market and multiple turmoils in the economy that have not only wiped out Iranians private savings but also affected financial market activists to provide a better understanding of fluctuations' moveme MoreThis article has studied several fluctuations in the Iranian currency market and multiple turmoils in the economy that have not only wiped out Iranians private savings but also affected financial market activists to provide a better understanding of fluctuations' movement between markets. To doing so, we used the exchange rate in the open market (in some periods, the black market) as one variable and the Tehran Stock Exchange Index (TEDPIX) as a second in the form of multivariate conditional heterogeneity variance (MGarch) model. According to the results, the time series suggests multiple structural breaks from Dec. 2018 to Jan. 2020. Using the so-called GLS-Based unit root test, we observed five structural breaks that produced stationary problems at the level and no evidence of stationary problems at the return of the data. Also, by using DCC and FDCC models we confirm that there is a fluctuation between the two markets during the period. This overflow shows a different performance if structural failures are considered. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Health and Safety Factors Affecting on Management of Nutrition Part in Social Security Hospitals with Approach of Modeling Structural Equations
esa fathi Amir Ashkan Nasiripour nader khalesi Reza ZiyariIntroduction: this study done to determine and provide a model for explaining the role and importance of the components needed In Social Security Hospitals due to importance of safety and health factors in the optimal management of nutrition part in hospitals and the la MoreIntroduction: this study done to determine and provide a model for explaining the role and importance of the components needed In Social Security Hospitals due to importance of safety and health factors in the optimal management of nutrition part in hospitals and the lack of clarity on the impact of these factors on the preparation, production and distribution of healthy food. Methods: type of this study was qualitative - quantitative. The research population consisted of managers of hospitals, environmental health experts and nutrition experts. The data collection tool was an information form, that was a Social Security treatment checklist that completed by direct observation and interviewing. Data collected using a questionnaire including 15 questions that gathered in three areas. Use of SPSS software and AMOS Software analyzed with approach of modeling structural equations. Results: In this study, 3 aspects identified that included safety and health, monitoring and control, and human resources. Obtained Fitness was very close to unit, indicated the strength of the model's one dimensional. Based on the confirmatory factor analysis, "good food storage" in proper temperature and " Inappropriate storage conditions for raw materials "had the highest and the least effect among safety and health factors with coefficients of 0.753 and 0.554 , Respectively . Conclusion: In order to better manage of nutrition section in hospitals, while emphasizing on issues of health and safety, it is necessary to consider other influential factors and this will be applied in the future planning of the managers of social security hospitals. Manuscript profile -
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22 - Analyzing the Stakeholders’ Evaluation Components in Hospitals of Guilan University of Medical Sciences with a Qualitative Approach
Seyedeh Roqaye Hassani Ziabari Saeed Baghersalimi Mahdi HomayounfarIntroduction: Nowadays, responding appropriately to the stakeholders’ expectations is one of the most important factors for organizations effectiveness, especially in the health system, as the responsible of generation, propagation and promotion of health in socie MoreIntroduction: Nowadays, responding appropriately to the stakeholders’ expectations is one of the most important factors for organizations effectiveness, especially in the health system, as the responsible of generation, propagation and promotion of health in societies. Analyzing the stakeholders’ evaluation components, this research aims to provide practical information about stakeholders’ management for the head of hospitals in Guilan University of medical science (GUMC). Methods: This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of implementation method. Statistical population includes heads of hospitals in GUMS and academic experts where 19 of them are participated in the research. For screening the components extracted from the literature, fuzzy Delphi method was used, while for analyzing and structuring the components, interpretive structural modeling (ISM) was used. In addition, for data gathering, snowball sampling method and questionnaire tool were used. Results: Conducting the fuzzy Delphi method, among the 30 components extracted from the literature, 10 factors; stakeholders’ participation, information, relationships, level of need, benefits of cooperation, motivation, planning ability, consistency with the organization goals, possibility of monitoring stakeholders and the importance of the stakeholders’ position were determined as main factors and were structured by the ISM method at three levels. Conclusion: According to the MICMAC analysis, the indicators of stakeholder’ participation, stakeholder relationships and the importance of the stakeholder's position were recognized as the most important components in stakeholder’s evaluation, which indicates the necessity of managers attention to these factors in the evaluation of stakeholders and using them for achieving to hospital goals. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Designing a Model of Barriers to the Implementation of the 4th Generation Industry in the Health Care Sector with a Fuzzy Total Interpretative Structural Modeling Approach
esmaeil MazrouiNasrabadi Zahra Kheirkhah MaraghiIntroduction: The extensive advantages of the 4th generation of industry led to the entry of these technologies into the healthcare sector. Many countries have been able to create many competitive advantages by successfully implementing Healthcare 4.0. In Iran, the four MoreIntroduction: The extensive advantages of the 4th generation of industry led to the entry of these technologies into the healthcare sector. Many countries have been able to create many competitive advantages by successfully implementing Healthcare 4.0. In Iran, the fourth generation of health care has not yet been properly investigated and implemented. Identifying implementation barriers and relationships between them can help decision makers in making appropriate decisions to facilitate Healthcare 4.0 implementing. This research was done with the aim of identifying these barriers and analyzing and relationship between them. Methods: This research was done in 2 stages. In the first stage, using semi-structured interviews with experts and the use of thematic analysis, barriers were identified, and in the second stage, using a researcher-made questionnaire and the method of fuzzy total interpretative structural modeling, a causal model of relationships between barriers was designed to identify the most fundamental barriers. The method of sampling in both stages was judgment and snowball and the sample size in them is 16 and 10 people, respectively. Results: The results of interviews with experts led to the identification of 44 main barriers, which are divided into 7 categories: " barriers due to sanctions", "Financial and economic barriers", "Hardware and software barriers", "Cooperation barriers", "competitive barriers", "management barriers" and "human resource barriers" were categorized. The modeling results showed that "barriers caused by sanctions", "competitive barriers" and "human resource barriers" are respectively the most important barriers and should be given special attention in policy making. Conclusion: The results of the research presented a new perspective on the barriers to healthcare 4.0. This perspective is about barriers related to sanctions and competitive issues. As a result, it is recommended to facilitate international communication, train decision-making and problem-solving skills, and develop knowledge-based activities to remove sanctions barriers. Also, facilitating public-private partnership and facilitating the presence of international companies in the field of healthcare can help increase competition. Manuscript profile -
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24 - Ranking and interpretive structural modeling of sustainable and innovative business factors of dam tourist resorts in Khuzestan province (case study of Maron dam tourist resort)
mohamad amin izadjoo maryam darvishi Mohammad Hemati Ghanbar AmirnejadIntroduction: The purpose of this research is to rank and model the interpretive structure of sustainable and innovative business factors of dam tourist resorts in Khuzestan province, a case study of the Maroon Dam tourist resort. This issue contributes to the existing MoreIntroduction: The purpose of this research is to rank and model the interpretive structure of sustainable and innovative business factors of dam tourist resorts in Khuzestan province, a case study of the Maroon Dam tourist resort. This issue contributes to the existing literature by examining how business model innovation may contribute to sustainability in the specific context of tourism and hospitality. Research method: The current research is applied in terms of purpose and mixed (quantitative) in terms of type of research. First, effective factors were extracted by literature review, content analysis and related researches. Then, FAHP and ISM techniques were used to verify the model extracted from the qualitative part, and based on the opinions of academic and executive experts, the relationships between various factors were determined and analyzed. It is the background. Findings: Based on these findings, the dimensions of a sustainable and innovative business model for dams tourist accommodation in Khuzestan province include customer orientation, communication mix, revenue generation, value creation, key activities, key resources, stakeholder management, key partners, costing, Sustainability, social responsibility and innovation were identified and confirmed. Conclusion: This study shows that sustainable and innovative business factors can increase the business efficiency of tourist accommodations and, in addition, meet the expectations of tourists and become more sustainable. Manuscript profile -
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25 - A comprehensive model of outcome-oriented performance budgeting for the executive organizations of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
dlshad zanghaneh مهدی زینالی Younes Badavar Nahandi mehdi alinajadAim: The present study provides a comprehensive budgeting model based on outcome-oriented performance for the public sector of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Methods: The study method was of a mixed type. It was conducted using a sequential exploratory design. It was fi MoreAim: The present study provides a comprehensive budgeting model based on outcome-oriented performance for the public sector of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Methods: The study method was of a mixed type. It was conducted using a sequential exploratory design. It was first conducted in the qualitative phase and then in the quantitative phase. The statistical population of the study in the qualitative section included experts in the field of public finance and expert professors of public administration in the Kurdistan region of Iraq by using purposeful mixed sampling. Using interviews, 16 semi-structured interviews were conducted in this section until theoretical saturation. Also, 232 researcher-made questionnaires were developed and distributed to measure the impact of each emerging component in the quantitative section. In this regard, to validate the final model of the study, a structural equation approach was used in PLS software to fit the model. Results: The results revealed that cultural, environmental, and social factors (0.396), structural and technical factors (0.435), financial and economic factors (0.331), management and knowledge factors (0.493), and political and supervisory factors (0.559) are interfering factors in the budgeting based on outcome-oriented performance in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Also, providing the cultural and social conditions (0.490), structural and technical reforms (0.493), economic improvement and political communication (0.530), strengthening the knowledge and skills of human resources (0.421), and legal and supervisory conditions (0.397) were effective budgeting strategies based on outcome-oriented performance. Manuscript profile -
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26 - A Model for Identifying and Ranking the Barriers to Innovative Organizational Climate in the University (Case Study: Central Organization of Islamic Azad University)
abolfazl samadian fattah nazem afsaneh sabergarakaniIntroduction & Objective: The aim of this study was to present a model to identify and rank the barriers to innovative organizational climate in Islamic Azad University with a case study of the Central Organization.Research Method: In this study, the combined resear MoreIntroduction & Objective: The aim of this study was to present a model to identify and rank the barriers to innovative organizational climate in Islamic Azad University with a case study of the Central Organization.Research Method: In this study, the combined research method has been used. In the qualitative part, the method of content analysis (theme) and interviews with 20 experts and informants have been used. In the comics section, Friedman test and interpretive structural modeling are used to rank the barriers to the organization's innovative organizational climate and model design. Because the interpretive structural modeling method is based on the opinion of experts, the opinions of 320 experts in the academic field have been used.Findings: The results showed that lack of solidarity and agreement, lack of trust-building role, lack of culture and innovative thinking, respectively (first to third ranks) are the most important barriers to innovative academic atmosphere and fear of ridicule (13th) is the last rank. dedicated.Conclusion: The results of this study led to the leveling of barriers to innovative academic climate. According to the resulting model, the most important level that forms the basis of the model is the lack of managerial stability. Manuscript profile -
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27 - Interpretive structural modeling of factors affecting the migration of human resources from Iran
Niazi Mohsen Halime hossein panahi Rahim BaizidiMigration of human resources is one of the important factors affecting the development of countries. In addition to the factors affecting migration, determining the relationships between these factors is also an important question. The purpose of this research is to ide MoreMigration of human resources is one of the important factors affecting the development of countries. In addition to the factors affecting migration, determining the relationships between these factors is also an important question. The purpose of this research is to identify the causes affecting the migration of human resources and determine how they interact. The present research is applied in terms of purpose and combined (quantitative-qualitative) in terms of research type. First, effective factors were extracted by reviewing the literature, content analysis, and analysis of related research themes. In the next step, using interpretive structural modeling (ISM) technique and based on the opinions of academic and executive experts, the relationships between different factors were determined and analyzed. The data collection tool is the researcher-made matrix table and the analysis unit are the theme extracted from the literature. Based on the research results, 80 influential factors were identified, which were divided into 18 main categories. Finally, the analysis of the relationships of the variables led to the extraction of a six-level model. Environmental and climatic conditions, level of economic development, globalization and cosmopolitan values, cultural development, quality of governance, level of welfare and living facilities are in the fifth and sixth levels, which are considered as the most important factors. Also,after MICMAC analysis, the variables were divided into three groups of independent or key variables, communication and dependent, and no variable was included in the group of autonomous variables, which indicates the coherence and interaction that creates the concept of migration. Manuscript profile -
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28 - The Problem of the Unit of Selection and the Ontic Structural Realist's Solution
ابوتراب یغماییThe variety of answers to the unit of selection problem threatensscientific realism both methodologically and ontologically. In thisarticle, I argue that the account developed by Elizabeth Lloyd justsolves the problem from methodological point of view and leaves theonto MoreThe variety of answers to the unit of selection problem threatensscientific realism both methodologically and ontologically. In thisarticle, I argue that the account developed by Elizabeth Lloyd justsolves the problem from methodological point of view and leaves theontological side unsolved. I will show that getting rid of mereologicalmetaphysics and replacing it with ontic structural realism solve theproblem ontologically. Manuscript profile -
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29 - Analysis of Structural-Institutional Factors Affecting Villagers' Participation in Implementation Process of Rural Guidance Plans (Case Study: Villages in Hamedan metropolitan)
امیر رحمانی محمد رحمانیThe purpose of this evaluation research the effectiveness of structural and institutional factors influencing participation of villagers in the rural guide plans is. In terms of objective research methods applied and the method descriptive and cor relational. Statistica MoreThe purpose of this evaluation research the effectiveness of structural and institutional factors influencing participation of villagers in the rural guide plans is. In terms of objective research methods applied and the method descriptive and cor relational. Statistical population in this study, 25 villages in the metropolis of Hamedan Policy In which the guide plan has been implemented, among them 10 villages were selected for sampling. Applying random sampling method and Cochran formula, 200 households were questioned. Based on the results of Pearson correlation tests with the co-efficient of 0.488, research findings show that there is a highly significant relationship between structural-institutional factors affecting participation and performance of Guidance Plans, to the extent that structural-institutional factors affecting participation explain 25% of changes attributed to dependent variable. Among the structural-institutional factors, the variable of “the role of non-governmental organizations in encouraging public participation” was 26.5% effective in implementation of Guidance plans. There was overall and direct correlation in spatial distribution of the relationship between structural-institutional factors affecting participation and performance process in Guidance Plans in six villages. Manuscript profile -
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30 - Studying the drivers affecting the future state of prosperity of Tehran metropolis
morteza mohammadkhani Zainab Krake Abadi abbas arghanAbstractToday, urban prosperity has become one of the important issues in the field of urban development. In this regard, this article has tried to identify and cluster the driving forces affecting the future state of the prosperity of the metropolis of Tehran using the MoreAbstractToday, urban prosperity has become one of the important issues in the field of urban development. In this regard, this article has tried to identify and cluster the driving forces affecting the future state of the prosperity of the metropolis of Tehran using the method of structural analysis. Theoretical data was prepared by document method and experimental data by survey method based on Delphi technique. The statistical population is 20 urban experts based on snowball sampling. 49 primary drivers have been processed in MICMAC software in 6 statistical categories and identified by structural interaction analysis method. The results of this research show that the general distribution pattern of the drivers studied, in terms of mutual effects analysis, indicates the state of an unstable environmental system in which the drivers of urban prosperity have a complex and intermediate state in terms of effectiveness and effectiveness. The focus of drivers is mostly in the cluster of independent factors. Poverty rate, Gini coefficient, employment rate, unemployment rate, accessibility to public open spaces, recreation per capita, space per capita, satisfaction with the quality of health care services, satisfaction with the security of the physical environment, the number of young unemployed, the employment rate in the informal sector, Cultural per capita, the amount of destruction and renovation of worn-out structures, waste generation per capita, civic participation were chosen as the most important driving forces for the future prosperity of Tehran metropolis. Manuscript profile -
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31 - Jonathan Z. Smith: A Reflection on the Meaning and Concept of Comparison in the Study of Religions
Mohsen Ovaisy Mahdi Lakzaei Abolfazl MahmoudiJonathan Zittell Smith is one of the most important critics of Mircea Eliade's approach to comparative religious studies, who has written works in fields such as "comparative methodology", "Classification of Religions" and religion in the contemporary world. One-sided f MoreJonathan Zittell Smith is one of the most important critics of Mircea Eliade's approach to comparative religious studies, who has written works in fields such as "comparative methodology", "Classification of Religions" and religion in the contemporary world. One-sided focus on similarity and homogenization and the discovery of similar patterns in the comparative studies of religions was the dominant method in religious studies, which was expressed by Eliade. In fact, the most important criticism of Eliade's approach is absence of serious attention to historical details, cultural and social contexts, and economic and political elements. Zittell Smith accused Eliade's comparative method to "Colonizing" the subject of research and believed that comparison does not only indicate to common and similar factors. He sought to present a comparative model that includes both differences and similarities. He reviews the main methods of comparison including (ethnological, encyclopedic, morphological, evolutionary and comprehensive comparison of religious patterns) and finally chooses the "morphological-structural" approach with emphasis on historical and anthropological components. He considers it a more correct comparative method than other methods. Manuscript profile -
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32 - Designing of a successful management of green human resources with the use of explanatory-structural attitude (Study case: Keshavarzi bank of Ardabil province)
Mohammad Mahmoodi meymand Tohid Alizadeh hossein hajlou Reza Norouzi Ajirloo Mojtaba Ashrafi SultanahmadiBackground and Objective: The aim of this study, is to design a structural model of management of green human resources on the foundation of human being management system that offers for the first time in the green human management’s literature.Material and Method MoreBackground and Objective: The aim of this study, is to design a structural model of management of green human resources on the foundation of human being management system that offers for the first time in the green human management’s literature.Material and Methodology: In this study first the most important factors of vital cases which cause the success in management derived. Then, these factors were given to 150 experts of Keshavarzi bank of Ardabil province by questionnaire. After the gathering questionnaire, preliminary dials with the use of analyses stand in four elements. With the help of structural-explanatory model and asking from 10 virtuosos of agricultural bank of Ardabil province these factors analyzed and relationship between these variables discovered.Findings:The results of interpretive structural modeling on the four factors involved in the implementation of green human resource management show that the factor of green thinking and the environmental management factor have weak influence and weakness. Human resource management factor has weak influence but high dependence and green movement factor with high influence and low dependence. Results show that, the green move factors in the green human resource management in agricultural bank of Ardabil province was vital and must be in the first grade.Discussion and Conclusion: The results indicate that approved variables were categorized into four factors of human resource management, environmental management, green thinking, green movement (Green Initiatives include Green Thinking and Green Movement). The results also show that green movement factors and green thinking have the most impact on other factors, respectively, and human resource management and environmental management variables are most influenced by other factors. Manuscript profile -
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33 - Provide a Combined Model of Q-Analysis and Interpretation of Environmental Risk of Technologically Sustainable Supply Chain
Peyman Gholizadeh Saber Molaalizadeh Zavardehi Alah karam SalehiBackground and Objective: The Purpose of this research is Provide a Combined Model of Q-Analysis and Interpretation of Environmental Risk of Technologically Sustainable Supply Chain. Material and Methodology: Based on this, first, the components and propositions of the MoreBackground and Objective: The Purpose of this research is Provide a Combined Model of Q-Analysis and Interpretation of Environmental Risk of Technologically Sustainable Supply Chain. Material and Methodology: Based on this, first, the components and propositions of the risks of the sustainable were identified by the research experts and then, based on the link analysis, which includes the analysis of internal links and the relationships between links and the systemic impact of links to determine the most important element of a connection between the statements of components related to the technological risks sustainable supply chain. Findings: Accordingly, the three components of the economic risk of a sustainable technological supply chain; the social risk of the technologically stable supply chain and the environmental risk of the technologically sustainable supply chain were determined in the form of 28 initial propositions, they entered the Delphi analysis section in order to reach the theoretical adequacy level. In this section, 21 final propositions were approved in the second phase of Delphi analysis. Discussion and Conclusion: It was also found that the two propositions of lack of desirable standards and lack of institutional oversight in waste control and the impact of natural disasters due to the geographical impossibility of technology development are considered as the most effective environmental risk measures of sustainable supply chain. Manuscript profile -
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34 - Identify and determine the key factors in the amount environmental impact of the green product using interpretative structural modeling approach(Case study: Industry of Sanitary Accessories of Qazvin)
Safar Fazli Roya ParhizkariAbstract Background and Objective: Nowadays production industries managers need to identify the key factors of green product life cycle stages until they can better assess the environmental impact of its products and produce the green product with less time and expense. MoreAbstract Background and Objective: Nowadays production industries managers need to identify the key factors of green product life cycle stages until they can better assess the environmental impact of its products and produce the green product with less time and expense. Therefore, the first objective of this study is the first to assess the effects of environmental factors on health products be identified in Qazvin province. Then, use the interpretive structural modeling (ISM) which were ranked. Method: The ISM method is a qualitative method that aims to identify and prioritize environmental impact of the product. Findings: The results of ranking and to investigate effective factors on the environmental effects resulting from production of green products showed that rinse is an autonomic criterion that has negligible penetrating power. Four criteria related to the construction and productions of the product are in the affiliated groups that have weak penetrating power, but the strong dependence to system. Also, the results showed that in assessment of green product environmental impact any criterion is not in connective criteria groups. In addition, the results showed that the criterion of chemicals, soap, recycling toxic substances, disposal of nontoxic substances and packaging are considered as the key criteria. Discussion and Conclusions: according to the results it is recommended that production industries managers health productsof Qazvin consider above five key criteria to reduce the environmental effects of products and with further carefully and study in selection of raw materials and recycling and disposal of waste material and also type and shape of packaging prevents from entering compatible health products with environment to the market. Manuscript profile -
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35 - Investigating Spillover between the Oil Markets and Stock Market Volatility using Bayesian Multivariate Stochastic Volatility Model
Ali Farhadian Moslem NilchiOne of the major concerns of researchers and policy makers in recent years is the nature and magnitude of the correlation between financial markets and the oil market. The focus is on the role that both markets play in developing countries. The relationship between oil MoreOne of the major concerns of researchers and policy makers in recent years is the nature and magnitude of the correlation between financial markets and the oil market. The focus is on the role that both markets play in developing countries. The relationship between oil prices and the stock market has been studied in many studies. The methods used to study this issue have been used in the GARCH approach. In this study, using the BMSV model of the multivariate econometric Volatility model introduced by Harvey and others (1994), a survey of the spillover of energy market Volatility (OPEC oil yield) in the Iranian stock market was presented. In the results, BMSV for stock returns-oil returns showed a positive Volatility spillover (0.838) in these two markets. The results of this survey are of great importance to investors in the stock market. In particular, it was found that the amount of Volatility spillover is highly correlated with oil yield. Therefore, the energy market news is a key factor in making decisions on investing in the stock market. Because the use of this information minimizes the risk of investing in the stock market. Manuscript profile -
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36 - A classification model of factors affecting application of corporate venture capital strategy: An Interpretive Structural Modeling approach
Hossein Ghazanfari Seyed Hamid Khodadad Hosseini Asadolah Kord Naeij Adel AzarIn many cases, Internal R&D cannot follow the changes in the organization’s turbulent environment with the sufficient pace. So the companies in such markets have to complete their internal R&D activities with external development strategies. Use of corpora MoreIn many cases, Internal R&D cannot follow the changes in the organization’s turbulent environment with the sufficient pace. So the companies in such markets have to complete their internal R&D activities with external development strategies. Use of corporate venture capital as an external development strategy is growing among large Iranian companies. In this research, we are going to propose a classification model of factors affect the application of corporate venture capital strategy in Iranian companies. Data has been gathered through interview to experts and Literature review. Then factors have been Identified based on a content analysis. The built model in an ISM approach has been analyzed in a MICMAC. Manuscript profile -
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37 - The application of interpretive structural modeling in designing a model for operational budgeting: A case of Ghadir Investment Company
Mohsen Vaez-Ghasemi Mohammad Taleghani Mohsen Shafieyan Fatemeh BozorgiOperational Budgeting is a type of budgeting in which resources are allocated to accomplish certain, measurable results. The main objective of operational budgeting is to clarify the budget and to help optimal allocation and use of organizational resources. The present MoreOperational Budgeting is a type of budgeting in which resources are allocated to accomplish certain, measurable results. The main objective of operational budgeting is to clarify the budget and to help optimal allocation and use of organizational resources. The present study aims to use interpretive structural modeling (ISM) to design a model for operational budgeting in Ghadir Investment Company. First, the literature review and expertise opinions were applied to identify 14 factors underpinning operational budgeting. Then, an ISM-based structured matrix questionnaire was designed to find out the interrelationships of these factors, and the data were plotted at seven levels in an interactive network using ISM. The results revealed that the most influential factor in driving power-dependence matrix is “annual budget and five-year development plan” so that the company’s operational budget heavily depends on this factor. Manuscript profile -
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38 - Event-oriented tourism: an effective stimulus to attract tourists to local festivals (Case of study: Anarchini festival of the dense village of Rudbar city
majid akbari مرضیه طالشی mohammad taleshi anboohiFestivals and events are among the fastest growing sectors of tourism in the world, and managers of tourist destinations have realized that they must create new, exciting, pristine and unrivaled attractions. add their destinations to the collection of tourism assets so MoreFestivals and events are among the fastest growing sectors of tourism in the world, and managers of tourist destinations have realized that they must create new, exciting, pristine and unrivaled attractions. add their destinations to the collection of tourism assets so that the number of applicants to visit those destinations is in accordance with the wishes and goals of tourism. This article has tried to identify and cluster the factors influencing the future state of attracting tourists to the Anarchini festival in the densely Anbooh village of Rudbar using the method of structural analysis. This article is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of research method. Theoretical data was prepared by document method and experimental data by survey method based on Delphi technique. The statistical population of 30 experts, local community and tourists based on purposeful sampling and event-based tourism drivers, is 46 driving forces in 19 dimensions, which are processed by structural mutual effects analysis method in MICMAC software. In terms of the general analysis of the system environment, the findings showed that 645 relationships have the number 3, and this means that the relationships of key drivers are very large and have great influence. Also, other results of the research from the analysis of mutual effects indicate the dispersion of driving forces in a complex and intermediate situation of effectiveness and effectiveness; The stimulus clustering system indicates the concentration of independent stimuli. Conclusion: From the total of 46 event-oriented tourism driving forces of the Chinese Pomegranate Festival in the Anbooh village, 11 key drivers include loyalty to the event, quality of the event, expansion of personal interests, positive emotional experience of freedom from everyday life, satisfaction with the event, escape from worries, Relaxation, feeling of security, diversity in experience and familiarity with new places were identified. Manuscript profile -
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39 - Designing a participation model based on its effective and influential components in the field of environment
zahra Tehraei Nasrabadi Saeed Motahari maryam farahani bita azadbakhtBackground and Objective: social participation is one of the basic elements in the evolution towards adaptive forms of good governance and achieving effective and conscious participation in the field of environment is not an easy task, one of the main reasons of which m MoreBackground and Objective: social participation is one of the basic elements in the evolution towards adaptive forms of good governance and achieving effective and conscious participation in the field of environment is not an easy task, one of the main reasons of which may be the fact that its components in policies and the plans are not properly understood. The current research was done with the aim of presenting an interactive and process model and drawing the structural connections of attracting participation in the field of environment with an emphasis on the effective factors and its limitations. Material and Methodology: The current research is of an applied type, which was conducted with a mixed method, and the data collection tool is an interview and a questionnaire of experts. In this study, the structural-interpretive modeling method was used to structure and draw interactive relationships. Finally, by using MICMAC analysis, the indicators were analyzed according to effectiveness. Findings: According to the findings, there are 13 components of the conditions governing the society, social trust, sense of social belonging, social responsibility, individual personality factors, context and possibility of participation, motivation for participation, knowledge and awareness, social-cultural limitation, structural-legal limitation, economic limitation, executive limitation, social participation in environmental protection were identified and classified in six levels, in such a way that the conditions governing the society were placed in the sixth level and social participation in environmental protection was placed in the first level. Discussion and conclusion: Knowing the factors affecting participation and the causal relationships between them will help managers and decision makers to reduce environmental problems and challenges, create integrated policies, make strategic decisions, etc. with lower costs and more effectiveness. Manuscript profile -
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40 - Comparative study of social structures in the works of Zaydri Nesavi and Najib Mahfouz Based on Goldman's structuralist theories
shohreh behroozeh parnoosh pajhohesh mandana hashemi esfahaniDevelopmental structuralism in the sociology of literature is one of the new branches in contemporary literary research that sociologist and literary philosophers such as Lucien Goldman and his intellectual leader, George Lukács, have relied on this axis, and acc MoreDevelopmental structuralism in the sociology of literature is one of the new branches in contemporary literary research that sociologist and literary philosophers such as Lucien Goldman and his intellectual leader, George Lukács, have relied on this axis, and according to it, the dialectic of the attitude governing the author and the historical, social space Along with political economy, generalist criteria are proposed in terms of developmental structuralism and literary sociology. Naftah al-Masdoor by Zaydari Nesavi is one of the important literary works and a part of historical and social documents in Persian literature, which has survived since the 7th century, coinciding with the end of the Khwarezmshah era and the beginning of the Mongol era. The works of Najib Mahfouz, the famous Egyptian writer and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1988, are also about the type of social life of contemporary people and It is the rule of foreigners over his country and economic and cultural poverty. In the current research, relying on the descriptive-analytical method and research based on the comparative school, the comparative analysis of the works of Zaydari Nesavi, especially Nafetha al-Masdur and Najib Mahfouz, has been discussed with Goldman's structuralist view. The results of the research show that Zaydri Nesvi and Najib Mahfouz were not indifferent to the social, political and economic issues of the society of their time in their works and they tried to reach the realities of the society by showing the social Manuscript profile -
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41 - Technology acceptance model to increase the quality of education using the ERP system in higher education
mohammad khazaei roya afrasiabi mahbobeh solimanpour omranPurpose: The purpose of this research is to provide a technology acceptance model to increase educational quality using ERP system in higher education. Method: This research is applied in terms of purpose, descriptive-survey in terms of method, and causal and causal in MorePurpose: The purpose of this research is to provide a technology acceptance model to increase educational quality using ERP system in higher education. Method: This research is applied in terms of purpose, descriptive-survey in terms of method, and causal and causal in terms of relationships. In order to determine the sample size, a purposeful judgment sampling method was used, based on which 10 experts participated in the research. At the beginning, 16 components were identified for the design of the model by studying the theoretical foundations and confirming with the experts. In order to confirm the content validity of these components, the relative coefficient of content validity (CVR) was used. Next, Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) was used to design the model. Findings: The results showed that the components were placed in three levels. The components of "Using ERP in the educational system" were identified at the last level as the most important and influential components, and the components of "increasing educational quality" were identified as the most influential components at the highest level. Also, the components of "technology acceptance" were recognized as key components. Conclusion: This research presented a complete model of technology adoption to increase educational quality using ERP system in higher education. This model can be made available to higher education managers and its results can be used to improve the quality of education by using ERP system in higher education. Manuscript profile -
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42 - Sociological Criticism of the Short Story Collection Scattered Memories by Goli Taraghi
Mansooreh Bagheri Mazraeh Abdol Reza Modarres ZadehThe sociological criticism of literature is a scientific discipline which initially tries to extract social issues through the literary works by focusing on the content. The contemporary Hungarian thinker, George Lukacs, made major changes in this discipline. In L MoreThe sociological criticism of literature is a scientific discipline which initially tries to extract social issues through the literary works by focusing on the content. The contemporary Hungarian thinker, George Lukacs, made major changes in this discipline. In Lucien Goldmann's genetic structuralism approach, based on Lukacs’s views, the aesthetic techniques of the text in parallel with it’s content are studied and the overall structure of the story and the structures of society that story developed in, correspond to each other. With regard to the fact that intended research field of the present research is social novel, this article is going to deal with the short story in a descriptive-analytical way with genetic structuralism approach and by the case of study of Scattered Memories by Goli Taraghi, and seeks to explore how society is represented in the imaginary world of a short story collection. The results show that although none of the stories happened at the same time, this book approximately is in line with the events of Iran milieu after the revolution and after the war, in content and form. Moreover, by expressing the consequences of prejudice in the first decade of the revolution and the consequences of modernity in the second decade, it implicitly, invites the audience to pluralism and to avoid luxury. Manuscript profile -
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43 - An Introduction to the Most Important Stylistic Features of Fayz Kashani's Sonnets
firoozeh yazdanpanah Mohammad yosof nayyeriOne of the most remarkable fields of Persian literature is mystical literature which has a very strong background and comprises a large part of our literature. An analytical study of the works in the fields of Sufism and Mysticism is required in order to understand thei MoreOne of the most remarkable fields of Persian literature is mystical literature which has a very strong background and comprises a large part of our literature. An analytical study of the works in the fields of Sufism and Mysticism is required in order to understand their status in different eras and places as well as the stages of their evolution. Molla Mohsen Fayz Kashani is a very prominent and influential poet of the Safavid era, to whom, more than 200 works of poetry are attributed. This great scholar and mystic has a book of poetry containing around twelve thousand verses. The aim of this paper is to study Kashani's sonnets from a stylistic point of view. For this purpose, the final five hundred sonnets of Kashani’s book of sonnets will be examined separately from textual, semantic and literary aspects. It is worth pointing out that there are some rhetorical and structural features in this poet's sonnets which can be described as Kashani’s stylistic features, and will be discussed in detail in this article. Manuscript profile -
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44 - Structural analysis in the story of Daghoghi In the Masnavi Molana
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45 - A social criticism of Ali Ashraf Darvishian’s novel titled ‘‘Cloudy Years”
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46 - The Study of the Concept of Revolution in the Story of Zahhak Based on Lucien Goldmann’s Theory
Saba Pezhmanfar Majid SarmadiIran is an ancient civilized country. A search in its epic literature with venerable motifs and myths can lead us to trace back the track of many social phenomena of old-time societies in Iran, and so to claim this country to have been a community, especially one the me MoreIran is an ancient civilized country. A search in its epic literature with venerable motifs and myths can lead us to trace back the track of many social phenomena of old-time societies in Iran, and so to claim this country to have been a community, especially one the members of which had had identity and their nationalism had always supported it. The literature produced in a community will fully reflect the ideas and introspections rooted in its social conditions. Revolution, as a social phenomenon and in its modern concept rather than uprising or rebellion, has been manifested in the story of Zahhak. This story of Zahhak and Kava is a mythical narration, and while the myths are so old that no social data could be found for them, then considering the social phenomena in Persian literary texts it can be concluded that revolution is as old as the ancient Iranian community. The present paper studies Kava’s fighting against Zahhak based on Lucien Goldmann’s theory of “Genetic Structuralism” in order to conclude that the social phenomenon of revolution had been chronicled in Iran before any other community Manuscript profile -
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47 - Sociological Analysis of the Novel My Share Based on Lucien Goldman’s Theories
Shervin Khamse nasrin shirzadehParinoush Saniee’s My Share, published in 2003, is an Iranian bestseller of recent years. A page-turner, the novel displays the atmosphere and milieu of Iran’s 1960s and afterwards, as well as the social condition for women during those days. The present res MoreParinoush Saniee’s My Share, published in 2003, is an Iranian bestseller of recent years. A page-turner, the novel displays the atmosphere and milieu of Iran’s 1960s and afterwards, as well as the social condition for women during those days. The present research is to find an answer for the question of how the political, social, economic, and cultural factors have brought about the production of this novel. Considering the sociology of literature, in which the relation between political, social, economic and cultural structures and a certain literary work is studied in order to reveal the connection between literature and society, the researchers have tried to base the research on Lucien Goldman’s theory of ‘Genetic Structuralism” to discover the impression of social grounds and instigations on the writing of My Share, and also the role of women in social changes as pictured in it. To do so, the novel has been studied through two steps, i.e. firstly understanding the narration via the analysis of the characters, and then interpreting the story throughout the analysis of the then society. While the sociological structure of the novel is compatibly based on the social structure of the community, many elements of Goldman’s theories are true about it. Manuscript profile -
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48 - Grading the Factors Impacting on Tourism Development of Tehran Metropolis Focusing on Cultural Industries Applying Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and MICMAC Analysis
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49 - Identifying and leveling the dimensions of supply chain in Iran`s religious tourism industry (by fuzzy Delphi method)
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50 - The Social Criticism of Literature (Birth and Evolution)
Azade montazeri Mohammad Khaghani Mansoureh ZarkoubCertainly there is a strong relationship between literature and society and this is what the ancient philosophers and scientists have repeatedly referred to in the theories such as Theory of "Mimesis" and theory of "Reflection" and other ideas.The sociology of lit MoreCertainly there is a strong relationship between literature and society and this is what the ancient philosophers and scientists have repeatedly referred to in the theories such as Theory of "Mimesis" and theory of "Reflection" and other ideas.The sociology of literature is one of the main ways in literary studies founded by Marxist dialectic. This study is an attempt to explain the social critique of the literature on descriptive analytical methods and to attribute the thoughts and opinions that have been raised in relation to literature and society. After investigating the theory of "Mimesis", Marxist dialectic theory will be discussed and finally, Lukacs and his followers' theory will be studied due to the fact that there is no contradiction between the sociology of literature and personal literary creations since investigating of literal works without concerning its social context is impossible. Manuscript profile -
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51 - The Effect of Moral Reasoning, Exposure to Ethics and Perceived Ethical Climate on Auditors' Ethical Judgment
َAhmad Ahmadi Amin Rostami Saeedeh HeydarzadehThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of ethical reasoning, exposure to ethics, and the perceived ethical climate on auditors' ethical judgment. The statistical population of this research includes the partners of audit institutions that are members of the MoreThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of ethical reasoning, exposure to ethics, and the perceived ethical climate on auditors' ethical judgment. The statistical population of this research includes the partners of audit institutions that are members of the Certified Public Accountants Society (independent auditors working as partners), and to investigate the issue, 88 people were selected as a sample from among the members of the society using Cochran's formula. Structural equation modeling has been used to test the research hypotheses. The results of the hypothesis test showed that ethical reasoning, exposure to ethics, and the perceived ethical climate have a positive and significant effect on auditors' ethical judgment. Among the investigated factors, moral reasoning has the greatest impact, and the perceived moral atmosphere has the least effect on the ethical judgment of auditors. People can provide moral arguments according to their knowledge of moral principles and processes. On the other hand, the development of ethics as well as how to teach it can help auditors make ethical decisions when choosing different options. Also, the more ethically auditors perceive their organization's atmosphere, the more ethically they act in applying professional judgments. By examining ethical orientation as an imperative element of judgment and decision-making in the auditor's profession, this research can contribute to expanding the theoretical foundations of behavioral research in auditing as well as provide useful information for auditing policymakers to formulate auditing strategies based on. Manuscript profile -
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52 - Designing a model to explain the sensitivity of investors to the use of accounting information using a new analytical methodology: Evidence from the model Interpretive-structural (ISM)
Roqaye Talebi majid moradiThis research was carried out with the aim of identifying and prioritizing the factors affecting the sensitivity of investors to the use of accounting information for the use of shareholders and other users. From the point of view of the research method, it is analytica MoreThis research was carried out with the aim of identifying and prioritizing the factors affecting the sensitivity of investors to the use of accounting information for the use of shareholders and other users. From the point of view of the research method, it is analytical-descriptive. In this research, the snowball sampling method was used and In this regard and in the first step, the dimensions and indicators of the sensitivity model of investors to the use of accounting information were extracted from the theoretical literature and confirmed through interviews with financial experts. The output of this stage was nine indicators in the form of three main dimensions. In the next step, the structural-interpretive modeling (ISM) method and Mik-Mac analysis were used to establish the relationship and sequence between the dimensions and indicators and to present their structural model. , the prioritization of factors affecting the sensitivity of investors to the use of accounting information was done. The research results have led to the design of an integrated model of the sensitivity of investors to the use of accounting information at four levels; finally, the results showed that among the nine indicators of capital sensitivity Investors used accounting information, indicators of internal control system weaknesses, sales, past performance; major and non-major investors and professional and non-professional investors were recognized as the most influential and consequently the most fundamental indicators. Manuscript profile -
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53 - Investigating and criticizing the “madness” parable anecdote from “Maghamat Hamidi” book a case study based on the Structuralism Rules
abolfazl ghanizade M. SharifiStructuralists have introduced some rules to describe the authors’ works which describe the aesthetic aspects of a work and to compare the work with others as well as to determine the level of its creator’s ability beside criticizing and evaluation the work. MoreStructuralists have introduced some rules to describe the authors’ works which describe the aesthetic aspects of a work and to compare the work with others as well as to determine the level of its creator’s ability beside criticizing and evaluation the work. This paper describes the “madness” anecdote from “Maghamat Hamidi” book in quantitative form based on the Structuralism Rules according to the anecdote architecture and its structural geometry, the work inherent mission and the author’s speech-written behavior. It concludes that the author have combined the context integrity in this book with art and talent as well as have presented his moral-religious advices to the readers. The Hamidi papers (book) are a series of short parable anecdote in each of them a mystical subject has been reviewed in the parable form. Manuscript profile -
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54 - Development of Thermal and Structural Deformation Model to Predict the Part Build Dimensional Error in Fused Deposition Modeling
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55 - A Quasi-Analytical Method Algorithm Development in Redesigning the Geometry and Structural Analysis of An Aircraft Propeller and Comparing with the Finite Element Method
Behrooz Shahriari Hassan Izanlo Nedasadat SeddighiThe aircraft propeller is effective in the performance of the aircraft propulsion system and must have acceptable structural strength. The complex aerodynamic geometry of the propeller makes its analysis more difficult. In this study, dynamic and aerodynamic stresses ar MoreThe aircraft propeller is effective in the performance of the aircraft propulsion system and must have acceptable structural strength. The complex aerodynamic geometry of the propeller makes its analysis more difficult. In this study, dynamic and aerodynamic stresses are calculated using the Finite Element Method (FEM). A structural analysis algorithm based on the quasi-analytical method is developed to evaluate the finite element analysis. In this regard, first, an algorithm is developed to redesign the propeller which performs in a way that by checking the dimensions, the geometry of the quasi-propeller is determined with the same mass and the coordinates of the center of mass. Then, different algorithms are developed to calculate the distribution of mass, moment of inertia, and the cross-section of the quasi-blade geometry. The calculation algorithms of rotational dynamic and aerodynamic stress distribution are developed. The results show that the FEM and the quasi-analytical method are well matched. In this study, the force equivalent to the thrust and the opposite force to the propeller rotation are placed instead of the aerodynamic pressure distribution. The comparison of the results obtained from the quasi-analytical method and the FEM indicates that the overall maximum stress of the system occurs at the root of the propeller and the maximum net stress due to aerodynamic forces occurs in the middle of the propeller geometry. According to the results, the rotational dynamic stress is much higher than the aerodynamic stress. It is also shown that the aerodynamic stress reduces the overall stress of the system. Manuscript profile -
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56 - Unleashing the power of garlic polyphenols: Insights into extraction, identification, structural characteristics and bioactivities
Monika Monika Sanjeev GuptaGarlic has been well recognized as a nutrient-rich food and conventional remedy in history. One of the key effective components of garlic is its polyphenols, which exhibit various bioactivities, including anti-cancerous, immune enhancing, and antioxidant properties. Gar MoreGarlic has been well recognized as a nutrient-rich food and conventional remedy in history. One of the key effective components of garlic is its polyphenols, which exhibit various bioactivities, including anti-cancerous, immune enhancing, and antioxidant properties. Garlic polyphenols consist of flavonoids, such as quercetin, kaempferol, and apigenin, and phenolic acids, including caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and gallic acid. Given its significant marketing potential and development prospects, garlic polyphenols have garnered substantial interest from researchers worldwide. This review is directed to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on the extraction, identification, structural characteristics, and bioactivities of garlic polyphenols. Further, it presented compelling evidence to use polyphenols as medicinal foods. Manuscript profile -
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57 - Stress Concentration Factor of Single-Layered Graphene Sheets Containing Elliptical Vacancies
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58 - Developing an Integrated ISM and DEMATEL Method for Eco-nomic and Political Factors Influencing Investors' Decision-Making in Investing in the Stock Exchange
Mehdi Saemipour Naghi Fazeli Khosro MakaraniThis study examines the political and economic factors influencing the decision of investors in the stock exchange. For this purpose, first, by using the Meta Synthesis method, the factors affecting investment decisions were extracted from previous researches and then, MoreThis study examines the political and economic factors influencing the decision of investors in the stock exchange. For this purpose, first, by using the Meta Synthesis method, the factors affecting investment decisions were extracted from previous researches and then, using Delphi technique, the identified features were evaluated and approved by experts. Then, using DEMATEL method, the relationships between the factors were analyzed, and finally, the sequence and rank of each factor were determined based on the Interpretive Structural Modeling method. Based on the results obtained from the DEMATEL method, "Foreign political news and revolutionaries" and "International economic revolutionaries" are the most influential factor on other factors and "Predicting the country's economic situation in the future" is the most influential factor among other factors. Also, the results of the Interpretive Structural model approach show that Political factors such as the "Comments of political officials", "Iran's political relations with other countries" and "Internal Security and Stability" have the greatest impact on investment decisions. Manuscript profile -
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59 - Designing a Model of Financial Flexibility Functions for Industrial Infrastructure Development of Abadan Oil Refining Company
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60 - The Factors Determining the Transparency of Financial Information: Presentation of a mental model by cognitive mapping technique
Ahmad Nategh Golestan Naser ZeinabiThe purpose of this study is to examine the factors affecting the transparency of financial information by the experts and their understanding of the factors influencing financial transparency. The research methodology is based on qualitative approach and has been done MoreThe purpose of this study is to examine the factors affecting the transparency of financial information by the experts and their understanding of the factors influencing financial transparency. The research methodology is based on qualitative approach and has been done with cognitive mapping technique. The basis of this qualitative analysis is experience, knowledge and expertise of 15 experts and professors of the universities of Mashhad which is conducted with a semi-structured interview. Using structural analysis method, at first 44 factors were identified .In the screening stage, experts had the most consensus among the five factors. And in the last step, the experts compared these five factors in the binary matrix of interaction and from 0 to 3 were valued. Then the MIC_MAC software extracted the cognitive map and its graph and the results were analyzed. The result of this study showed that the company's characteristics, including size of company, ownership, board of directors, financial ratios, profitability, and audit quality of the company have the most impact on information transparency. Manuscript profile -
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61 - Reservoir potential, net pay zone and 3D modeling of Cretaceous Pab Formation in Eastern Suleiman Range, Pakistan
Hadayat Ullah Perveiz Khalid Mubashir Mehmood Saad Mashwani Zaheer Abbasi Muhammad Khan Ehsan Haq Ghulam Shah -
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62 - Structuring Effective Factors on Maturity of Technology Using the ISM Method
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63 - A Paradigmatic Model on the Role of Electronic Marketing Capabilities in Promoting Iranian Carpet Export Capacity
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64 - Leveling of Effective Factors on Ethical Culture in the Audit Organization, with ISM Method
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65 - Identifying and Validating the Factors Affecting Online Social Media Marketing about Consumer Buying Behavior
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66 - Provide a model for evaluating sustainable production performance in the automotive industry (case study: Iranian automotive industry)
Mohammad Saber Ghaemmaghami Ezato lah asghari zade Hasan FarsijaniThe automotive industry is one of the most important manufacturing industries in the world and in Iran this industry is known as the locomotive of other industries. However, the products of this industry have detrimental effects on the environment, and today, apart from MoreThe automotive industry is one of the most important manufacturing industries in the world and in Iran this industry is known as the locomotive of other industries. However, the products of this industry have detrimental effects on the environment, and today, apart from the traditional view of the performance of organizations, other issues such as environmental and social issues have become important for the success of the organization; Therefore, having a model to evaluate sustainable production performance in this industry is very important. The purpose of this study is to identify the indicators and present a model to evaluate the performance of sustainable production in the Iranian automotive industry. In order to review the opinions and conduct interviews in this research, 10 first-rate experts in the automotive industry have been randomly selected. The research was carried out in three main phases: identification of indicators with Meta-synthesis, screening of indicators with fuzzy Delphi and finally modeling by Interpretive Structural Modelling method. After performing fuzzy Delphi, 5 criteria and 20 indicators were identified and in the modeling phase of training programs for employees and reliability was identified as the cornerstone of the model and organizational culture as the most affectability indicator. According to the model, it is necessary to pay attention to all the identified criteria (economic, environmental, social, managerial and technological) to achieve sustainable production, and all different aspects of knowledge should be used in this direction. Manuscript profile -
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67 - Investigating Structural Relationships of Sustainable Supply Chain Management Drivers in Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries
alireza anvariToday, ensuring the sustainable development of any organization depends on the Optimal conservation and utilization of limited resources and irreplaceable for sustainable Social and Economic Development in that country. For this reason, sustainable supply chain manageme MoreToday, ensuring the sustainable development of any organization depends on the Optimal conservation and utilization of limited resources and irreplaceable for sustainable Social and Economic Development in that country. For this reason, sustainable supply chain management has become an interesting topic for researchers and industry managers. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationships and levels of sustainable supply chain management incentives. The statistical population of the study is Persian Gulf petrochemical industry. The research method was descriptive-analytical. From the research literature, 12 instances of sustainable supply chain management incentives were identified. Then, by collecting data and determining the relationship between drivers, using interpretive structural modeling and MicMac are analyzed. The results of this study showed that third level metrics including information technology empowerment, institutional pressures, social values and ethics, and commitment and strategy of the company were the influencing factors on other criteria. Also green inventory variables, strategic supplier partnerships, environmental conservation, continuous improvement, internal pressures, economic stability and green product design are affected by other variables and in themselves have no effect on other factors. Logistic optimization criterion is also influenced by level 3 variables and affects level 1 variables. in the MicMac analysis, the results also indicate that the variables of all three levels are considered to be link interface variables. And that means they are highly influential, and every small change to these variables causes a major change in the system. Manuscript profile -
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68 - Designing a Sustainable Development Model in the Iranian Automotive Industry Using the Fourth Industrial Revolution Approach
salar amini mojtaba ramazani Jafar Beikzad abasgholi sanginorporThe Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming the manufacturing and service industries around the world, especially the leading countries in this field. This phenomenon can simultaneously bring wide opportunities and threats to our country's industries. By formulatin MoreThe Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming the manufacturing and service industries around the world, especially the leading countries in this field. This phenomenon can simultaneously bring wide opportunities and threats to our country's industries. By formulating strategic plans in accordance with the strength and competitive advantages of Iran, while maintaining and promoting the level of competitiveness of the country's industries, this emerging space can be used optimally to optimize industrial development processes. Using the Industrial Revolution 4, this paper presents a model of sustainable development with the approach of in the automotive industry. In this study, we tried to identify and categorize the obstacles to sustainable development as well as the opportunities of the Industrial Revolution 4 in order to create sustainable development by examining the literature and the opinion of experts during the Delphi technique. Then, the interpretive structural modeling approach was used to level and determine the relationships between stability barriers. In the next step, the opportunities of the Industrial Revolution 4 were ranked by the fuzzy (AHP) method. Finally, using the opinion of automotive industry experts, proposals were made to allocate the opportunities of the Industrial Revolution 4 to remove the obstacles to sustainability. The results showed: 1. Political, technical and economic barriers have the greatest impact on sustainability and sustainable development in industry, respectively; 2. Environmental and social dimensions are most affected by political and technical barriers, respectively; 3. Among the opportunities of the Industrial Revolution 4 the information and technological opportunities of the Industrial Revolution 4 have the highest rank and the supply chain management has the lowest rank. Manuscript profile -
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69 - Designing a Conceptual Model for Buffer Management in Critical Chain Project Management in Oil & Gas Projects
Behnam Feizabadi Mahmoud Alborzi Abbas Tolouee Ahmad MakoyiThis paper aims to determine factors influencing on the buffer sizing based on Project Risks, which are usually subjective and qualitative. Because of the subjective feature, they can’t be calculated accurately and they are responsible for the project delays. In a MoreThis paper aims to determine factors influencing on the buffer sizing based on Project Risks, which are usually subjective and qualitative. Because of the subjective feature, they can’t be calculated accurately and they are responsible for the project delays. In addition, because projects may enter a time of shortage, as well as inadequate resources, estimated time duration prolongs which in turn increases the project costs. On the other side, offering a conceptual model, this investigation aims to identify risks relationships and interactions. Fundamental and related risks were defined in the proposed model which is based on a conceptual model. The model also can be used to better buffer sizing and improve time duration and cost estimations. Interpretative Structural Modelling was used to develop the conceptual modeling and 27 experts in Oil and Gas Mega Projects were interviewed to gather the needed data to provide the model. Based on the conceptual model and simultaneous analysis, the problems caused by the complexity and low recognition of the technical issues of the project are the main factor that put managers and contractors in a situation to increase the level of buffers. Manuscript profile -
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70 - Presenting an Interpretive Structural modeling Approach of Agility Criteria (Case Study: Fajr Jam Gas Refinery)
Abbas Shoul Saeid SadeghiIn today’s competitive and fast-moving marketplace, agile manufacturing is one of the strongest tools to respond to customer demands. Companies face the high environmental change due to the high level of competition for personalized products, reducing production t MoreIn today’s competitive and fast-moving marketplace, agile manufacturing is one of the strongest tools to respond to customer demands. Companies face the high environmental change due to the high level of competition for personalized products, reducing production time and high speed of emerging technologies. These organizations need to increase their agility in order to adapt business processes with rapid changes and survive in the competitive environment. In the current changeable situation, everyone found that the only competitive advantage of organizations in the future is that managers learn how to learn faster than their competitors and this is meaning of agility concept. Most of the experts state that the most successful organizations in the future will be those who are agiler. The main aim of this research is to present a model to identify contributing factors in agility of Fajr Jam gas refinery. The data were collected from managers and experts of Fajr Jam gas refinery. In order to analyze data Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) was used, and relations between criteria were identified. Then using MICMAC analysis the amount of influence and dependence of each criterion was obtained. The result of analyzing data indicate that “empowered and multi-skilled workers” criterion with the greatest leverage, ranked as the most influential criteria. Finally, some practical offers and strategies for managers are provided. Manuscript profile -
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71 - Developing a professional development framework of physical education teachers with an interpretative structural approach
Somayeh Emadi Zoleikha Alizadeh Abed GholamiIntroduction: Teachers are the key factor in improving the performance of students and improving the quality of education is not possible without the development of the teaching profession. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to formulate the professional develo MoreIntroduction: Teachers are the key factor in improving the performance of students and improving the quality of education is not possible without the development of the teaching profession. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to formulate the professional development framework of physical education teachers with an interpretative structural approach. research methodology: This research is practical in terms of purpose and the data was collected in the field and in a mixed way (qualitative and quantitative). The qualitative sample included 19 experts who were selected in a targeted non-random way. The statistical population in the quantitative section was the managers and experts of physical education, who were first selected by stratified random and then non-randomly and available to 384 people. The research tool, a researcher-made questionnaire, included factors affecting the professional development of physical education teachers, whose content validity was confirmed by 10 sports management professors, and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test in addition to recoding by two coders (α= 0.89). In order to determine the action priorities in the professional development of teachers, the interpretive structural model was used. Findings: The findings indicated that 37 indicators in the form of 12 components have an effect on the professional development of physical education teachers and the components were structured in seven levels. The components of empowerment and macro policymaking were placed in the base of the model, and physical and psychological components and social factors were placed at the first level. Conclusion: It can be said that empowering teachers and increasing training courses will facilitate the achievement of other factors affecting the professional development of physical education teachers. Manuscript profile -
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72 - The modeling of positive youth development on the basis of self- regulation social competence and parental bonding
Somayeh Dolati Roya Kouchakentezar Zohreh SadeghiafjehThe aim of this study was to model adolescent positive development based on self-regulation, social competence and parental bonding. The research method is correlation based on structural equations. The statistical population included all female students of the second y MoreThe aim of this study was to model adolescent positive development based on self-regulation, social competence and parental bonding. The research method is correlation based on structural equations. The statistical population included all female students of the second year of high school in Tehran, who are studying in 1998-99. Using cluster random sampling method, 400 students were selected. Instruments included: Goldoff Adolescent Positive Transformation Questionnaire (2014), Self-Regulation Questionnaire (2007), Flanner's Social Competence Questionnaire (1990), Parker Parental Transplant Questionnaire (1979). Data were analyzed using structural equation method. Perceptions of social competence can motivate students to engage in transformational tasks and life challenges and desirable conditions, and adolescents with high competence perceptions have appropriate adaptive functions. Therefore, motivational factors such as students' confidence in their abilities can be considered as predictors of positive adolescent development. One of the components of the external dimension and important in the process of positive development of adolescence, which is based on research results, is the parental bond, the family is the first context and context that the student experiences. Overall, the results of this study show that to model the positive development of adolescence, self-regulation, social competence and parental bonding can be emphasized and the obtained model can be used in teaching positive adolescent development. Also, the results of the study showed that the research has a good fit and the positive development of adolescence can be predicted based on the variables of self-regulation, social competence and parental bond and the research hypotheses were confirmed. Manuscript profile -
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73 - Structure analysis of plot of Tahmuroth story
Jahangir safari amir fathiNarrative is the best method for report real in series of events. In the ready research the plot of Tahmuroth story (from Shahname-Ferdosi) as a member of incorporator, was analysis by the view point of some structuralists. In this story, first the stable situation is i MoreNarrative is the best method for report real in series of events. In the ready research the plot of Tahmuroth story (from Shahname-Ferdosi) as a member of incorporator, was analysis by the view point of some structuralists. In this story, first the stable situation is in working. In the days of Tahmuroth king ship, the tranquility envelop all around the country. Afterwards the happen mishap and this primary situation changes to undesirable. Tahmuroth started to righteous and courtesy and since bureau saw the complete calm of people, ill temper persuaded them to in refusal of his precept and discharge him of majesty. After Tahmuroth known their plans, the war happened and the bureau failed. Afterwards after that the hero get at to his target, a stable situation create. This condition happens in this story one time. The target of election this subject is adaptation this theoris on this kind of literary(story). Manuscript profile -
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74 - Designing a Model of Bank Melli Iran Brand Promotion Mechanisms: Combining Synthesis Research and Interpretive Structural Approach
Ehsan Dorostkar Ali Yaghoubipoor Mohammad Montazeri Abbas ShoulThe contemporary world is witnessing the occurrence of strategic changes all over the world due to the increasing competition in the field of banking at the national and international level. Due to these transformations and changes, research on brand promotion mechanism MoreThe contemporary world is witnessing the occurrence of strategic changes all over the world due to the increasing competition in the field of banking at the national and international level. Due to these transformations and changes, research on brand promotion mechanisms has been prioritized by financial and banking institutions. The purpose of the current research is to design a model of mechanisms for promoting the brand of National Bank of Iran. The present research is considered to be an applied research in terms of purpose and a mixed research in terms of method. In the qualitative part of the research, articles related to brand promotion factors were used, and in the quantitative part, the opinions of brand experts were used. Data analysis was done in the qualitative part with the method of synthesis and in the quantitative part by using structural-interpretive modeling. In the qualitative part, 26 concepts were extracted from the theoretical foundations, which were categorized into 6 categories. Then, in the quantitative part, using the ISM method, the categories were leveled and drawn in a model format. Based on this, the brand promotion mechanisms of National Bank of Iran were classified into five levels, with brand value being placed at the first level and conversational ability at the fifth level. Manuscript profile -
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75 - Sustainable tourism regional policy with a model approachstructural-interpretive (case study: Damavand city)
Parisa Mehrnavaz Parvaneh Zivyar bakhtyar ezatpanahThe aim of the current research is to provide a structural-interpretive model of sustainable tourism indicators in Damavand city. In terms of the purpose of the present research, it is of the basic-applied type of research, which on the one hand, with document-library s MoreThe aim of the current research is to provide a structural-interpretive model of sustainable tourism indicators in Damavand city. In terms of the purpose of the present research, it is of the basic-applied type of research, which on the one hand, with document-library studies to examine the dimensions, definitions and theoretical framework of the research, and on the other hand, with detailed field observations, as well as referring to relevant organizations and departments to collect data and information. It is necessary in the scope of the study to achieve the research questions. In terms of the method of data collection, it is done using a mixed method (quantitative-qualitative), temporally and spatially in Damavand city. The analysis of research data was done in two ways, the first one was done by using descriptive statistics techniques and the other one was done by using inferential statistics techniques. After that, we used structural-interpretive equations to determine the relationships between sustainable tourism indicators from the residents' point of view and finally to draw the model of sustainable tourism in Damavand city. The results of structural equations showed that the greatest power of influence is related to socio-cultural indicators and then natural indicators. Economic indicators, planning and management indicators and service-infrastructure indicators were all at the same level. The lowest power of influence was related to advertising indicators. Manuscript profile -
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76 - Interpretive structural modeling of components of athlete Endorsement
Kaveh Mirani Farshad Tojari Negar ArazeshOne of the most important ways that sports products and services can be introduced to consumers is promotion.Therefore, the aim of this study was to interpret the structural modeling of the components of athlete Endorsement The research method was mixed(qualitative-quan MoreOne of the most important ways that sports products and services can be introduced to consumers is promotion.Therefore, the aim of this study was to interpret the structural modeling of the components of athlete Endorsement The research method was mixed(qualitative-quantitative) and applied in terms of purpose First, the indicators and components of athletes'Endorsement are identified based on literature study and content analysis and comparative related research and interviews with experts and specialists, and then using the methodology of modern structural-interpretive modeling(ISM) analysis of the relationships between indicators. And athletes Endorsement components were determined and analyzed in an integrated manner;Finally, using MICMAC analysis, the type of variables was determined according to the effect on other variables. The results of the analysis showed that the personality type component of effective role, trustworthiness component, influential role and lovely personality components, having the desired grooming, communication ability,ability of appropriate personal characteristics, having the necessary acceptability, responsibility, professional honesty, Attitude, motivation and empathy play both effective and influential roles.In explaining these results, it can be said that Endorsement depends more on the component of personality type.The influential component of personality type is the most critical component, because Endorsement changes depend on the personality type component;Therefore, the amount of control over this variable is very important.On the other hand, this variable is the system input variables. According to the results, it is suggested that companies, organizations use celebrities in the discussion of sports certifiers who have a high personality type to be more effective in Endorsement. Manuscript profile -
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77 - Inventing a communication model by creating innovative discussions of parents in the family
Mehrdad Shasavarian Gholamhossein Biabani Ali Mohammad Mazidi SharafabadiPurpose: Considering the importance of communication in the family, the purpose is to invent a communication model by creating innovative conversations on the part of the parents to strengthen the bonds within the family.Methodology: The design and validation of the mod MorePurpose: Considering the importance of communication in the family, the purpose is to invent a communication model by creating innovative conversations on the part of the parents to strengthen the bonds within the family.Methodology: The design and validation of the model was done with a mixed method, and the data was collected through interviews and then questionnaires. The statistical population is family experts and psychologists and then the families of Kermanshah city. Purposive sampling and then random sampling were done and the sample size was determined to be 200 people based on Klein's rule. In the qualitative part, the thematic analysis was done with Maxqda, and factor ranking was done with interpretive structural equations and Micmac.Findings: 21 factors such as respect, mutual understanding, allocation of clarity, awareness and proper implementation of roles, direct verbal and non-verbal relationships, recognition and provision of needs, intimacy of members, religious values, logical beliefs, problem solving, children Proper parenting, consultation between members, etc., were identified as dimensions of the model and they had the highest ranks in the ranking of the two factors of recognition and satisfaction of needs and intimacy between members. Manuscript profile -
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78 - Measuring the Effect of Organizational Virtue on Metacognitive Creativity
Zahra Foroutani Atieh Bohrani Fahimeh YazdanmehrBackground :one of the most important sources of sustainable competencies in any system is its creative human resources and the level of progress of each society is related to its creativity. Subject: regarding the importance of the subject, the present study aims to st MoreBackground :one of the most important sources of sustainable competencies in any system is its creative human resources and the level of progress of each society is related to its creativity. Subject: regarding the importance of the subject, the present study aims to study the impact of organizational virtue and its components on metacognitive creativity of high school teachers. Method: this research is applied in terms of its expected results and is descriptive-survey method. The statistical population of the study, the teachers of high school girls in khoy and the tool for measuring variables, were two questionnaires: Standard Organizational Virtue Inventory (Cameron et al., 2004) and Torrance''s Creativity Measurement (1979). SPSS and PLS software were used for data processing and analysis. Findings: findings are show that at the 95% confidence level, the structural pattern of the research has a good fit. Conclusion: the results of the path analysis show that organizational virtue and its three components (optimism, trust and sympathy) have a direct, positive, and meaningful effect on the metacognitive creativity of teachers, however, the effect of two components of coherence and forgiveness on the metacognitive creativity of teachers was not statistically significant. Manuscript profile -
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79 - The combined effectiveness of solution-oriented and structural-oriented couple therapy on marital interaction, sexual performance and marital satisfaction in couples
masoomeh gholami fatemeh rafieiThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of solution-oriented and systemic structural-oriented couples therapy on marital relationship, sexual performance and marital satisfaction in couples of Kermanshah city. The method of this study was a semi-e MoreThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of solution-oriented and systemic structural-oriented couples therapy on marital relationship, sexual performance and marital satisfaction in couples of Kermanshah city. The method of this study was a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test type with repeated measurements. The statistical population was all the couples who referred to counseling centers in Kermanshah in 2022, after screening with Reed et al.'s (2006) marital relationship questionnaires, Rosen et al.'s sexual performance of women (2000), Rosen's men's sexual performance. and colleagues (1997) and marital satisfaction of Enrich and colleagues, 40 couples were selected purposefully and 20 couples were randomly replaced in the experimental group and 20 couples in the control group. The experimental group received eight sessions of combined solution-oriented and structural-oriented couple therapy interventions as a group, and the control group was placed on the waiting list. The results showed that solution-oriented and structural-oriented couple therapy is significant in the post-test scores of marital relationship, sexual performance, and marital satisfaction. The findings of this research potentially have important practical effects for therapists to pay attention to the combined effectiveness of solution-oriented and structural-oriented couple therapy on marital interaction, sexual performance, and marital satisfaction in couples. Manuscript profile -
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80 - Modeling the Causes of Business Failure Using Audit Variables: an Interpretive Structural Approach (a case study of agricultural firms in the Tehran Stock Exchange)
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81 - DEMATEL-Based Interpretive Structural Modeling for the Entrepreneur University among the Top Universities in the North Iran
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82 - An Interpretative Structural Model of Market Orientation in Textile Industry
shiva savabieh Shahnaz Nayebzadeh Ramin Abghari Seyedhasan HataminasabGiven the scarcity of quantitative and qualitative research in textile marketing management, the present study aimed to identify the significant global indicators in the last decade. To this end, an interpretative structural model was developed in the textile industry u MoreGiven the scarcity of quantitative and qualitative research in textile marketing management, the present study aimed to identify the significant global indicators in the last decade. To this end, an interpretative structural model was developed in the textile industry using a mixed-method study. In the first phase, more than 63 articles related to the subject of marketing in the field of the textile industry were selected and reviewed via conducting a systematic literature review. In the first phase, more than 63 articles related to the subject of marketing in the field of the textile industry were selected and reviewed via a systematic literature review. In the second phase, the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) method was performed to identify the relationship among these indicators by evaluating them, obtaining interaction among trends and variables, and establishing the final model. The present model indicated that the factors affecting market orientation (i.e., the components of competitive performance variables, financial performance, organizational structure, dynamics among organizational units, comprehensive quality management, tendency to learn, tendency to entrepreneurship, strategic management of human resources, innovation ability, marketing ability, information and communication capability, competition structure, and business strategy) had high driving power and dependence. The results revealed that the performance of organizations in the market depends on the improvement of these components. Manuscript profile -
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83 - Investigating the impact of social capital on the organizational excellence of the employees at the Islamic Azad University of Sari
Abolghasem BarimaniAbstract This study examined the impact of social capital on organizational excellence of staffs at Islamic Azad University of Sari. The study adopted an applied descriptive survey as its methodology. The statistical sample of the study comprised all employees at Islam MoreAbstract This study examined the impact of social capital on organizational excellence of staffs at Islamic Azad University of Sari. The study adopted an applied descriptive survey as its methodology. The statistical sample of the study comprised all employees at Islamic Azad University of Sari summing up to 259 subjects. Using Kerjecie and Morgan table, 170 employees were selected through stratified random sampling based on gender. a researcher–made questionnaire was used to collect data the face and content validity of which were determined by experts and certified professionals in the field and the reliability was estimated to be 0/88 using Cronbach's alpha. To analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The results of the study showed that all three dimensions of social capital including structural, cognitive and communication aspects had a positive impact on organizational excellence and the cognitive aspect had the greatest impact on organizational excellence and structural and communication aspects were placed next, respectively Manuscript profile -
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84 - A Causal Model of Family Cohesion, Flexibility and Commitment of Identity by Mediating Role of Identity Style
Behnaz BehzadiStudy causal model of flexibility and family cohesion and commitment of identity is the identity of the inter-mediation style. This descriptive and correlation study. 306 students of high school girl opined multistage cluster sampling, using a reliable, flexible, family MoreStudy causal model of flexibility and family cohesion and commitment of identity is the identity of the inter-mediation style. This descriptive and correlation study. 306 students of high school girl opined multistage cluster sampling, using a reliable, flexible, family cohesion and Identity styles have been tested. The results of measurement and structural equation modelling were analysed by LISREL software. The results showed that the flexibility and cohesion of the family has a direct impact on identity style and identity styles also share the commitment of identity is different explanatory. The results illustrate the importance of communication, parent-child model identification process is underway. In this regard, parents and school counselors can be very effective.The results illustrate the importance of communication, parent-child model identification process is underway. In this regard, parents and school counselors can be very effective.The results illustrate the importance of communication, parent-child model identification process is underway. In this regard, parents and school counselors can be very effective. Manuscript profile -
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85 - Investigating the impact of social capital on the organizational excellence of the employees at the Islamic Azad University of Sari
fatemeh sograsina abolghasem barimani rashid zaheriThis study examined the impact of social capital on organizational excellence of staffs at Islamic Azad University of Sari. The study adopted an applied descriptive survey as its methodology. The statistical sample of the study comprised all employees at Islamic Azad Un MoreThis study examined the impact of social capital on organizational excellence of staffs at Islamic Azad University of Sari. The study adopted an applied descriptive survey as its methodology. The statistical sample of the study comprised all employees at Islamic Azad University of Sari summing up to 259 subjects. Using Kerjecie and Morgan table, 170 employees were selected through stratified random sampling based on gender. a researcher–made questionnaire was used to collect data the face and content validity of which were determined by experts and certified professionals in the field and the reliability was estimated to be 0/88 using Cronbach's alpha. To analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The results of the study showed that all three dimensions of social capital including structural, cognitive and communication aspects had a positive impact on organizational excellence and the cognitive aspect had the greatest impact on organizational excellence and structural and communication aspects were placed next, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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86 - Proposing Strategies to Obtain Customer Satisfaction in the Interaction Between Customer Performance and production Performance as a Competitive Advantage,a TQM Approach
Afsaneh Rahimi AliReza IrajpourProposing Strategies to Obtain Customer Satisfaction in the Interaction Between Customer Performance and production Performance as a Competitive Advantage,a TQM ApproachProposing Strategies to Obtain Customer Satisfaction in the Interaction Between Customer Performance and production Performance as a Competitive Advantage,a TQM Approach Manuscript profile -
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87 - Interpretative Structural Modeling for Assessing Incentives Identified in the Implementation of Green Supply Chain Management
Mohamad Mirabi Zahra DelshadGreen supply chain management activities can improve company reputation and customer satisfaction and Environment initiatives and resource efficiency, thereby improving the company's economic performance. Among the factors that influence the adoption of green supply cha MoreGreen supply chain management activities can improve company reputation and customer satisfaction and Environment initiatives and resource efficiency, thereby improving the company's economic performance. Among the factors that influence the adoption of green supply chain management, external stimuli have more power than inter-organization. The improvement of the quality of goods and services, cost savings and increased efficiency in the manufacturing industry are known as powerful stimuli. In this research, firstly, by reviewing the theoretical issues, the main factors of the green supply chain drivers have been identified in one of the manufacturing industries and then, using the method of interpretive structural modeling, the relationships between the factors have been analyzed. The results of this study indicate that the identified factors can be classified into five levels based on the interpretive structural model, and the factor of international and state laws and regulations for the organization's commitment to the implementation of green supply chain management has been identified as the most influential factor. Having it can cause many other factors. Also, in terms of the degree of penetration and dependence, factors that are more important and at lower levels, most of them are located in an independent region with high penetration and low degree of dependency. Manuscript profile -
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88 - Human factors design strategy map focuses on the age composition of the labor force based on interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and a cognitive map of gray dynamic scorecard approach
nasim roudabr Meysam Jafari eskandariAging on the size and composition of the workforce has an important role in economic growth, impact. Countries with low or declining fertility rates, with very little increase or decrease labor supply face. Negative effects on economic growth may reduce the number of em MoreAging on the size and composition of the workforce has an important role in economic growth, impact. Countries with low or declining fertility rates, with very little increase or decrease labor supply face. Negative effects on economic growth may reduce the number of employees and the public welfare is at the macro level. . In the institutes level this object featuring itself in different area such as increasing insurance costs, absence from work place, increasing wage costs and also at growing disjoin rate and losing knowledge. In this paper we first survey workforce composition trend in Iran .then with surveying impacts of this object in institutes performance, the strategy map is drawn based on interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and a cognitive map of gray dynamic scorecard approach and express a strategic overview at organizations human resources focused on composition of the workforce. Results were analyzed with using Pajek software and FC mapper, then the key factors in strategic plan were identified based on centrality Manuscript profile -
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89 - Effect of Key Performance Indicators on Technology Transfer in Industries of Heat and Refrigeration Exchangers
Hamed Rahmani Omid Asadollahi Kiamars FathiAcquisition and transfer of appropriate and modern technologies, enabling developing countries to add to your productivity and thus leads to rapid development of industrial countries. Key performance indicators that measure the dimensions that are important and vital ro MoreAcquisition and transfer of appropriate and modern technologies, enabling developing countries to add to your productivity and thus leads to rapid development of industrial countries. Key performance indicators that measure the dimensions that are important and vital role in the success of present and future, the emphasis and focus. The key performance indicators identified in the technology transfer in industrial heat exchangers and cooling, type or intensity of their relationship and effect of each of these indicators on each other is very important and a very important role in the success rate in this industry will be technology transfer. In this study, using interpretive structural modeling, between key performance indicators affecting technology transfer in Heat exchangers and cooling industry has been analyzed. And using the DEMATEL techniques effect of each of these indicators on each other and on technology transfer has been investigated in this industry. Manuscript profile -
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90 - Prioritizing of Agility Dimensions in Public Organizations in Social Security Organization of Qazvin
Akbar Hassanpor Naser Hamidi Mehdi SiyahbaniToday, the organization's ability to respond to rapid environmental changes and meet customer needs is one of the most important advantages. Organizational agility can be regarded as a complete and the most rational response to the changes ahead. Agility in the public s MoreToday, the organization's ability to respond to rapid environmental changes and meet customer needs is one of the most important advantages. Organizational agility can be regarded as a complete and the most rational response to the changes ahead. Agility in the public sector can also apply a suitable domain for development of this concept. Public sector moving to being agility causes to get rid of traditional mechanism and developing serving processes. Unfortunately there is inadequate study about ranking the dimensions of agility and identifying indices of dimensions. The purpose of this study is ranking the dimensions of agility, identifying the main obstacles to improve agility, helping managers to achieve an agile organization is better. Therefore a large-scale study is conducted in the literature, so seven main dimensions of agility and 83 indicators were identified after being confirmed by the elite. The dimensions were included in the questionnaire to be presented to social security experts of Qazvin. The obtained results were analyzed using interpretive-structural modeling techniques, yielding the correlation and the sequence of factors. Then, having determined the organizational agility level, the fuzzy technique was used to rank the factors affecting agility, and the main barriers to organizational agility (from the viewpoint of dimensions) were identified in this case study. Manuscript profile -
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91 - The Causal Structure Model of Human Resources Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Organizational Commitment in Water and Wastewater Industry (Case Study: Alborz Province
Ali Badizadeh Gholam Reza RezaifarEmpowered human resource in any organization is an effective factor for success of organization. Human resource productivity as a key factor is proposed. The Aim of this study is to make causal model for human resource productivity, job satisfaction, organizational citi MoreEmpowered human resource in any organization is an effective factor for success of organization. Human resource productivity as a key factor is proposed. The Aim of this study is to make causal model for human resource productivity, job satisfaction, organizational citizenship behavior and organizational commitment. Standard questionnaire as research tool and statistical population of study was official and contract employees of Alborz Province water and Wastewater Company. Partial Least square method is used for modeling. Findings show that there is significant and positive relation between human resource productivity with job satisfaction, organizational citizenship behavior and organizational commitment .Also, there are significant and positive relation between organizational commitment with job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behavior .Finally, there is significant and positive relation between job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behavior. Further research advices have been proposed at the end. Manuscript profile -
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92 - Using different learning algorithms in the stock price prediction by using neural networks
Reza Kiyani Mavi Kamran Sayadi NikStock price prediction is a very important financial topic, and is considered a challenging task and worthy of the considerableattention received from both researchers and practitioners. Stock price series have properties of high volatility, complexity,dynamics and turb MoreStock price prediction is a very important financial topic, and is considered a challenging task and worthy of the considerableattention received from both researchers and practitioners. Stock price series have properties of high volatility, complexity,dynamics and turbulence, thus the implicit relationship between the stock price and predictors is quite dynamic. Hence, it isdifficult to tackle the stock price prediction problems effectively by using only single soft computing technique.In this research, in the first step, the possibility of predicting stock price of National Iranian Copper Industries Company wasstudied. Then, for predicting of stock price after one day neural ¬network of MLP by learning algorithm of Levenberg-Marquardt were used. Then optimize structure of neural network was trained with the standard BP algorithm, the learningrate is 3/0 has the best performance. And for this learning rate, sensitive of standard BP algorithm was calculated to minimizelocal. At the end, standard BP algorithm with momentum is used. The results showed that predicting by standards BPalgorithm with momentum is better than the standard BP algorithm. Manuscript profile -
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93 - Explaining the Patterns of Effective Factors on Supply Chain in the Offshore Sector of Oil and Gas Industry
Ahmadreza Etemadi Ahmadreza KasraeiToday, due to the ever-increasing competition between organizations and uncertain environments that have been created by many changes in customer needs, using an efficient supply chain can be considered as a competitive advantage for any organization. In this regard, on MoreToday, due to the ever-increasing competition between organizations and uncertain environments that have been created by many changes in customer needs, using an efficient supply chain can be considered as a competitive advantage for any organization. In this regard, one solution is lean approach. Lean approach helps to eliminate waste in the supply chain. On the other hand, based on the state of Iran and the abundance of oil and gas resources, the implementation of lean approach in the supply chain of the organizations operating in this field is very important.In order to conduct this study, that has been carried out in one of the largest companies operating in the offshore sector and the objective is to achieve an supply chain. First, by reviewing the literature, eight key factors that lead to the lean of the supply chain were identified and using the tool of the questionnaire and distributing between statistical sample and statistical analysis were effective. Then, using an interpretive structural modeling approach, the research model was developed. In the next step, the model was validated in quantitative and statistical analyzes as well as qualitative and based on it, the factors: financing, leadership and management, and communication with the supplier were identified as the most influential and minimizing the delivery time and flexibility were identified as the most impressive factor. Finally, some suggestions were made to achieve lean procurement process in the offshore sector of the oil and gas industry. Manuscript profile -
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94 - Using different learning algorithms in the stock price prediction by using neural networks
Ahmad Esa Khani Akbar Hassan pour Sima Naghde froshhaStock price prediction is a very important financial topic, and is considered a challenging task and worthy of the considerableattention received from both researchers and practitioners. Stock price series have properties of high volatility, complexity,dynamics and turb MoreStock price prediction is a very important financial topic, and is considered a challenging task and worthy of the considerableattention received from both researchers and practitioners. Stock price series have properties of high volatility, complexity,dynamics and turbulence, thus the implicit relationship between the stock price and predictors is quite dynamic. Hence, it isdifficult to tackle the stock price prediction problems effectively by using only single soft computing technique.In this research, in the first step, the possibility of predicting stock price of National Iranian Copper Industries Company wasstudied. Then, for predicting of stock price after one day neural ¬network of MLP by learning algorithm of Levenberg-Marquardt were used. Then optimize structure of neural network was trained with the standard BP algorithm, the learningrate is 3/0 has the best performance. And for this learning rate, sensitive of standard BP algorithm was calculated to minimizelocal. At the end, standard BP algorithm with momentum is used. The results showed that predicting by standards BPalgorithm with momentum is better than the standard BP algorithm. Manuscript profile -
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95 - Evaluation on Material Structural Scarcity Resource Towards Sustainable Supply Chain Performance
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96 - A Discrete Hybrid Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization algorithm for optimization of space trusses
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97 - Interpretive structural modeling of factors affecting the psychological resilience of auditors in order to reduce the turnover intention
hosein kamrani Razieh Alikhani Mehdi Maranjory yosef TaghipouryanThe purpose of the present study was the interpretive structural modeling of factors affecting the psychological resilience of auditors. This study is based on the practical purpose and from the perspective of the method, it is in the field of mixed studies with the ind MoreThe purpose of the present study was the interpretive structural modeling of factors affecting the psychological resilience of auditors. This study is based on the practical purpose and from the perspective of the method, it is in the field of mixed studies with the inductive-comparative approach. The identification of factors affecting the psychological resilience of auditors was done through semi-structured interviews based on theoretical saturation with professors and experts in psychology, accounting and organizational behavior management. The validity and reliability of the interviews were confirmed by the method of relative content validity and Cohen's kappa index, respectively. In order to model the factors affecting the psychological resilience of auditors, the opinions of the founders, managers and accountants of the audit institutes in the number of 79 people were used with the convenience sampling method and with the help of a questionnaire. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed using content validity and test-post-test method. Coding the resulting data using MaxQda 2020software led to the identification of 14 factors affecting the psychological resilience of auditors. Modeling of the identified factors with interpretative structural method led to the formation of seven levels, where psychological contracts, mindfulness and psychological empowerment were the most effective factors and psychological health was the most impressionable factor. Manuscript profile -
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98 - Sociological Study of ”Mohreyeh Mar” novel by Mahmood Etemadzade (Beh Azin) with the emphasis on genetic structuralism approach.
Hamidreza Farzi Parisa Ghobadi SamiyanSociological study of literary works is one of the methods in the sociologyof literature in which the structure and content of literary work and itsrelationship to the structure and changes of a society that the work is born areconsidered. In this method the society, th MoreSociological study of literary works is one of the methods in the sociologyof literature in which the structure and content of literary work and itsrelationship to the structure and changes of a society that the work is born areconsidered. In this method the society, the work and the artist are discussedand evaluated which have a live and inseparable relationship with each other.From this, the relationship of works in that period of time and social conditionsand social status of writers and readers are analyzed in sociology of literature.In this paper, relationships between aesthetic and subjective structure as acreator of collective consciousness in Mohreyeh Mar novel have been studiedusing Goldman’s method of genetic structuralism.The results show that the author considered the confrontation of capitalismwith Marxism in 1344 and has drawn the form and the content of the story as theconsequences of capitalist alienation, disenchantment and class tensions. Inthis way capitalism is introduced as an obstacle to class consciousness insociety that is showing aesthetic and dialectic structure of snake vertebratewith collective consciousness Manuscript profile -
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99 - A Qualitative Social Responsibility Pyramid Design: The Case of Social Security Organization
Sajad Jafari Dariush Damoori Seyd mahdi Alhosseini AlmodarresiAlthough Iran is a developing country, social responsibility has not yet found a strong footing in Iranian organizations and companies. Hence, this study aimed at designing a social responsibility pyramid at Social Security Organization from its stakeholders’ pers MoreAlthough Iran is a developing country, social responsibility has not yet found a strong footing in Iranian organizations and companies. Hence, this study aimed at designing a social responsibility pyramid at Social Security Organization from its stakeholders’ perspective. To this end, an open-ended analytic interview was conducted with 20 experts at different levels whose views were analyzed using a thematic approach in MaxQDA software version 12. Further, the relationships among themes initially identified in the qualitative stage were determined via Interpretive Structural Modelling and using manual calculations and Excel Software. The findings from the designed social responsibility pyramid indicated service improvement and voluntary optional activities as the first level variables, economic and financial activities as those of the second level, political activities, education and research as the third level and finally regulations, organizational components and organizational culture as the fourth level variables. The study underscores the new insights that can be drawn from a constructive phenomenological approach about social responsibility in the specific context of the social security organization and can offer implications for its stakeholders. Manuscript profile -
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100 - Designing a Model for the Relationship among the Components of Environmental Management, Quality Management and Employee Productivity: A Case Study of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Yazd Province
Ali Saffari darberazi Sobhan Heidary habib zare ahmadabadi Amirabbas Abouei MehriziConcerns related to environmental issues on the one hand and limited resources available for different organizations on the other hand make it mandatory to pay attention to productivity and quality management of products and services, especially among small and medium- MoreConcerns related to environmental issues on the one hand and limited resources available for different organizations on the other hand make it mandatory to pay attention to productivity and quality management of products and services, especially among small and medium- sized enterprises. The purpose of this research was to explain the relationship among factors affecting employee productivity, quality management and environmental management. The statistical population of this research is managers, employees, and supervisors of small and medium-sized companies in Yazd province, which are active in 5 industrial branches (chemical-cellulose, food, clothing, textile, mineral, metal-electrical). The data collection instrument in this research was a questionnaire. Initially, using the questionnaire of the pair-wise comparisons of identified factors and presenting a conceptual model of the study through the interpretive structural modeling, the opinions of nine managers of small and medium-sized companies in Yazd province were sought. Then, in order to fit the obtained model, using the structural equation modeling approach and Smart PLS3 software, 400 questionnaires were distributed among the employees and supervisors of small and medium-sized enterprises in Yazd province through available sampling procedure, of which 265 questionnaires returned. The results of the analyses showed that the culture of cooperation, leadership and performance feedback has a positive significant effect on customer focus and training. Also, it was revealed that training and focusing on the customer has a positive significant effect on innovativeness, environmental policies and strategies, environmental investment, defined processes and organization and management support. Manuscript profile -
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101 - Presenting a Model and Investigating the Factors Affecting Employee Participation in Isfahan Governorate: a Fuzzy Delphi Approach
mohsen esmaeilian hamid taboli mehdi yadollahiTo achieve their goals, organizations need to consider several factors, one of the most important of which is organizational participation. Isfahan Governorate, in line with its organizational mission, tries to provide quality services with a central program through enc MoreTo achieve their goals, organizations need to consider several factors, one of the most important of which is organizational participation. Isfahan Governorate, in line with its organizational mission, tries to provide quality services with a central program through encouraging increased participation of employees and taking advantage of their opinions and suggestions. Hence, the current research is aimed to present a model for increasing employee participation in Isfahan Governorate. To this end, 54 influencing factors regarding employee participation were extracted through the review of research literature. The intended research community consisted of all the employees and managers of Isfahan Governorate, and 21 senior managers of the organization who were recruited through convenience samling and their opinions were analyzed using the fuzzy Delphi method. The final factors were codyfied in 7 dimensions of leadership, job satisfaction, performance evaluation, clear goal setting and policy making, organizational culture, human resource measures and organizational structure. The conceptual model and the relationship of the factors were presented using the DEMATEL method. The conceptual model with the addition of employee participation as a dependent variable was quantitatively investigated using the structural equation modeling method. The results revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between leadership and human resources measures; leadership and organizational structure; organizational structure, goal-setting and policy-making; human resources measures and organizational culture; organizational culture and performance evaluation; goal-setting and policy-making component and performance evaluation; performance evaluation component and job satisfaction; and job satisfaction and employee participation. Manuscript profile -
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102 - Developing a Local Model of Organizational Agility in Knowledge based Firms: Applying the Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach
Mehrdad Madhoshi javad haditabarThe most important advantage of competitive global businesses is now considered to be quick responsiveness in meeting the diverse needs of customers. Therefore, many experts in Management consider agility as the key to the success of organizations in the dynamic and unp MoreThe most important advantage of competitive global businesses is now considered to be quick responsiveness in meeting the diverse needs of customers. Therefore, many experts in Management consider agility as the key to the success of organizations in the dynamic and unpredictable era. Numerous definitions of agility have been proposed through close scrutiny of various factors. In this study, we aimed to identify major agility-related factors based on a comprehensive theoretical and empirical literature review. Having integrated the opinions of experts and local agents based on the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) technique, we scrutinized the extent of the driving and dependence power of these factors in knowledge-based companies that are rapidly gaining ground. The results obtained from the analysis of nineteen identified major agility-related factors showed that structural flexibility of organizations and data analysis are the most penetrating drivers and environmental accountability and the capacity to modify business goals are the most dependent factors Manuscript profile -
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103 - Identifying Interactions among the Components of Intellectual Capital by Using Structural Equation Modeling Technique in the Iranian Banking Industry
Abdolnaser Shojaei Toraj Beygi Mohammad NazaripourIntellectual capital, which has been described as intangible assets, may be used as a source of sustainable competitive advantage. However, intellectual capital components have to interact to create value. The purpose of this empirical study is to investigate the situat MoreIntellectual capital, which has been described as intangible assets, may be used as a source of sustainable competitive advantage. However, intellectual capital components have to interact to create value. The purpose of this empirical study is to investigate the situation of three elements of intellectual capital, i.e. human capital, structural capital, and customer capital, and their inter-relationships in the banking industry of Iran. The study was conducted by using a psychometrically validated questionnaire which was originally administrated in Canada. To explore the constructs and to develop the items, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Linear Structural Relations (LISREL) were used. The final specified model demonstrates a meaningful inter-relationship among the elements of intellectual capital. According to the study's findings, in the Iranian banking industry human capital has positive effects on structural capital as well as customer capital. On the other hand, structural capital causes the increase in the growth and strength of customer capital. Manuscript profile -
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104 - The Study of the Effects of Knowledge Management (KM) on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in Refah Bank (case study: Kurdistan Province)
Adel Salavati Parviz Kafcheh Kayvan SalehpoorThis article studies the effects of knowledge management on customer relationship management. Our research method is descriptive and survey in nature. The statistical population is composed of all the employees serving in all the branches of Refah Bank across Kurdistan MoreThis article studies the effects of knowledge management on customer relationship management. Our research method is descriptive and survey in nature. The statistical population is composed of all the employees serving in all the branches of Refah Bank across Kurdistan totaling 180 people. In this study, we applied Principal Components Analysis (PCA) and structural relations (LISREL) to explore the factors and expand the items of our questionnaire. Our data were analyzed through path analysis and the Model of Structural Equations. The findings of our research indicate that knowledge management has got some positive and meaningful effects on different aspects of managing relations with customers (i.e., customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, customer absorption, and interaction) through knowledge resources. According to our findings, the highest rate of effectiveness of knowledge management has been on customer satisfaction followed by other variables including customer loyalty, absorption, and interaction with customer, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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105 - Identification and Investigation of Value Creation Barriers in Auto Part Industry: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach (Case Study)
Houshang TaghizadehAchieving success in an industrial cluster depends on avariety of variables. A fertile research soil in this regard seems to be investigation of the very concept of value from different perspectives. The aim of this study was thus to identify barriers to value creation MoreAchieving success in an industrial cluster depends on avariety of variables. A fertile research soil in this regard seems to be investigation of the very concept of value from different perspectives. The aim of this study was thus to identify barriers to value creation in auto part industry of East Azarbaijan and to scrutinize them using ISMtechniqueThe research population comprised 220 managers of auto part manufacturing companies who were members of auto-part manufacturer forum of East Azarbaijan. A sample of 71 was further selected from the population based on Cochran's formula. Two questionnaires were distributed to glean the research data: one focused on identifying the value creation barriers and the other on pinpointing the inter-relationships among those barriers. Value creation barriers were identified via t-test analysis of the research data and the ISM technique was implemented in structuring the identified barriers. The findings emerging from the ISM analysis delineated "nonsufficient experience", "poor inter-personal communication" and "technological changes" as the most influential barriers, and "lack of innovative ideas", "low quality of manufacturing" and "routine thinking" identified as the most influenceable barriers to value creation in the auto part industry. The findings suggest that the barriers could be adequately overcome by promoting work relationships among the personnel, employing experienced experts and reinforcing research and development in monitoring new technologies in automotive industry. Manuscript profile -
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106 - Proposing a Conceptual Model of Critical Success Factors in Lean Production Using Interpretive Structural Modeling and Fuzzy MICMAC Analysis
Mazdak Khodadadi Karimvand Hadi Shirouyehzad Farhad Hosseinzadeh LotfiSince companies are inclined to implement lean production, researchers have proposed a number of fundamental success factors to facilitate the implementation of this production approach. This study analyzes the critical success factors (CSFs) in lean production extr MoreSince companies are inclined to implement lean production, researchers have proposed a number of fundamental success factors to facilitate the implementation of this production approach. This study analyzes the critical success factors (CSFs) in lean production extracted from 14 review studies. The interpretive structural modeling approach is utilized to analyze the impact of these critical success factors on one another. The aim is to enhance insights into lean production and facilitate informed decision-making. In this article, a seven-tiered model is presented. According to the conceptual model of success factors in lean production, leadership is positioned at the base of the model and serves as the origin for other factors. It should be regarded as the foremost critical success factor in lean production. When establishing lean production systems, organizations and senior managers should focus on higher levels and critical success factors that underlie the model. Subsequently, nonfuzzy and fuzzy driving and dependence power analyses were conducted that the fuzzy matrix cross-reference multiplication applied to a classification (MICMAC) analysis provides deeper insights into the analysis of driving and dependence power. The fuzzy matrix cross-reference multiplication applied to a classification analysis helped identify some key factors that are highly effective for successfully implementing lean manufacturing. Manuscript profile -
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107 - Intuitionistic Hesitant Fuzzy Algorithm for Multi-Objective Structural Model Using Various Membership Functions
Sanjoy Biswas Samir DeyIn real life, structural problems can be described in linear and nonlinear forms. This nonlinear structural problem is very challenging to solve when its all parameters are imprecise in nature. Intuitionistic fuzzy sets were proposed to manage circumstances in which exp MoreIn real life, structural problems can be described in linear and nonlinear forms. This nonlinear structural problem is very challenging to solve when its all parameters are imprecise in nature. Intuitionistic fuzzy sets were proposed to manage circumstances in which experts have some membership and non-membership value to judge an option. Hesitant fuzzy sets were used to manage scenarios in which experts pause between many possible membership values while evaluating an alternative. A new growing area of a generalized fuzzy set theory called intuitionistic hesitant fuzzy set (IHFS) provides useful tools for dealing with uncertainty in structural design problem that is observed in the actual world. In this article, we have developed a procedure to solve non-linear structural problem in an intuitionistic hesitant fuzzy (IHF) environment. The concept of an intuitionistic hesitant fuzzy set is introduced to provide a computational basis to manage the situations in which experts assess an alternative in possible membership values and non-membership values. This important feature is not available in the intuitionistic fuzzy optimization technique. Here we have discussed the solution procedure of intuitionistic hesitant fuzzy optimization technique dedicatedly for linear, exponential, and hyperbolic types of membership and non-membership functions. Some theoretical development based on these functions has been discussed. A numerical illustration is given to justify the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed method in comparison with fuzzy multi-objective nonlinear programming method and intuitionistic fuzzy multi-objective nonlinear programming method. Finally, based on the proposed work, conclusions and future research directions are addressed. Manuscript profile -
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108 - Formulation of Urban Tourism Roadmaping with Human Resources Development Approach (Case Study: Isfahan Province)
Abdulmajid Mohammadi Akbar Etebarian Reza EbrahimzadehThe purpose of this study is to Formulation an urban tourism road map of Isfahan province with human resources development (HRD) approach. In the first phase, all related published research (48 research) was analyzed using Meta-synthesis method. The results were identif MoreThe purpose of this study is to Formulation an urban tourism road map of Isfahan province with human resources development (HRD) approach. In the first phase, all related published research (48 research) was analyzed using Meta-synthesis method. The results were identified and categorized into 9 HRD indices. In the second, 57 operational strategies for implementation of indicators were identified by reviewing the literature and interviewing 21 experts in Industry. Finally, by surveying 10 experts and analyzing them using Structural-Interpretive Modeling Methodology, indicators and operational solutions of Leveling and relationships were determined and presented as a roadmap for HRD of urban tourism in Isfahan province. The results showed that at the lowest level, the indicators "Designing Competency Model of Tourism Industry Jobs" and "Designing Human Resources Information System (HRIS)" had the most impact on the other indicators and in fact the most important indicators of tourism HRD. Isfahan province is considered to be the highest index of "Definition and Award of Excellence in Human Resource Management Excellence in Tourism Industry", which was the most dependent. Finally, indicators such as "utilization of social networks", "allocation of subsidies and discounts in training", "provision of public education", "Designing Competency Model of Tourism Industry" and "Designing HRIS" affect all indicators, and authorities must pay special attention to them in order to monitor their impact on others and select mechanisms to improve on others. In the present study, these mechanisms were presented in the form of operational solutions along with a roadmap for their implementation. Manuscript profile -
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109 - Evaluation of Sustainable Urban Development Based on Structural Equation Model Case Study: Kermanshah City
Timor Mohammadpour Majid Shams Abas Malek HossainiThe city of Kermanshah, due to the large increase in population and unbalanced expansion, has many issues and problems related to sustainable urban development. With the increase in population growth rate in recent decades, the city has witnessed unequal urban spaces, s MoreThe city of Kermanshah, due to the large increase in population and unbalanced expansion, has many issues and problems related to sustainable urban development. With the increase in population growth rate in recent decades, the city has witnessed unequal urban spaces, so that the areas of the city show an inequality trend in terms of development indicators. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate sustainable development based on structural equation model in Kermanshah. The type of research is applied and the method of its study is descriptive-analytical. Documentary and field methods have been used to collect information and data. The study area is Kermanshah and the statistical population of the study includes 946,651 citizens of Kermanshah, of which 356 were the sample size selected by Cochran's formula, which was distributed using a simple random sampling method. The data collection tool is a questionnaire. Data analysis tools are SPSS and Amos software. The results of one-sample t-test, at a moderate or normal level, indicated that the social, economic, physical, environmental, physical and managerial dimensions in Kermanshah are in an unfavorable situation. Therefore, the situation of the management dimension in the eight districts of Kermanshah was more unfavorable. Also, in this article, the deterrent and accelerating factors on the sustainable development of Kermanshah city have been studied using the structural equation model in AMOS software. Based on the results, it was found that all research indicators have a significant effect on sustainable development in Kermanshah. The most important accelerating factor in sustainable urban development in the study area is the managerial factor. Based on the results, the factor load or regression weight for the managerial factor was 0.87 at a significance level of 0.000. After the management factor, the physical factor with regression weight was 0.8. The factor load or regression weight of the environmental factor was 0.77, the economic factor was 0.75 and the social factor was 0.69. Manuscript profile -
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110 - Determining the factors affecting the evaluation of business intelligence systems with an emphasis on the integrity of Organizational resources
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111 - The Impact of Outsourcing the Government Agencies Activities on the Organizational Structure
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112 - A non-additive fuzzy hybrid model for supplier evaluation and prioritization: A case study of automotive brake system manufacturer
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113 - Identification and Management of the Main Challenges in Saffron Industry in Iran
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114 - Evaluation and prioritization of effective dimensions and indicators of the Pattern language on Underground cities in order to achieve localization based on structural-interpretive modeling (Case study: Underground cities of Isfahan province)
Narges Darvish Talkhouncheh Seyyed Gholamreza Eslami Hossein SoltanzadehIranian architecture and urban planning, despite its abundance and diversity in various dimensions, is still a place of discovery and research. Based on this, the current research aims to provide a model for prioritizing the effective dimensions and indicators of the pa MoreIranian architecture and urban planning, despite its abundance and diversity in various dimensions, is still a place of discovery and research. Based on this, the current research aims to provide a model for prioritizing the effective dimensions and indicators of the pattern language on underground cities and to explain the relationship between these two issues in order to understand underground cities. In this regard, two methods of grounded theory and structural-interpretive modeling have been used to analyze data and achieve research goals. The findings of the research show that this type of architecture can be recognized according to the pattern language in three dimensions, macro, medium, and micro, so that the indicators of the macro dimension are the most influential and the indicators in the middle dimension. have the greatest influence in the localization of architecture and urban planning in Iran today. Manuscript profile -
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115 - Structural Analysis of Neuro-oriented Urban Planning Solutions in Tehran: Experts’ Perspective Using MICMAC Software
Khatereh Moghani Rahimi Mostafa Behzadfar samaneh jalilisadrabadMental health disorders pose a significant threat to human well-being, particularly affecting urban populations. Despite the paramount importance of addressing urban mental health, effective strategies for improvement remain elusive. This concern has garnered heightened MoreMental health disorders pose a significant threat to human well-being, particularly affecting urban populations. Despite the paramount importance of addressing urban mental health, effective strategies for improvement remain elusive. This concern has garnered heightened significance in Tehran, a city with a pressing need for viable solutions. This research aims to identify key strategies to enhance the mental health of the city. Employing a descriptive-analytical research method, the study utilizes content analysis and structural analysis to pinpoint crucial solutions. The findings reveal that three primary strategies — the formulation and execution of a comprehensive mental health plan, the integration of aesthetically pleasing urban design to promote mental well-being, and the adoption of innovative approaches such as mobile health programs and online services — are deemed pivotal variables. Consequently, the implementation of these solutions holds the potential to significantly enhance urban mental health in Tehran. Manuscript profile -
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116 - Analyzing the mediating role of social capital in explaining the relationship between the good character of managers and general social policies of Farman Imam executive headquarters using structural equation modeling.
mehdi delgir sanjar salajeghe shahin sharafi Hojjat TalebiThe purpose of this research is to investigate the mediating role of social capital in explaining the relationship between the good character of managers and general social policies. This research is applied in terms of purpose and mixed in nature (qualitative and quant MoreThe purpose of this research is to investigate the mediating role of social capital in explaining the relationship between the good character of managers and general social policies. This research is applied in terms of purpose and mixed in nature (qualitative and quantitative). The statistical sample of the qualitative part was made up of 22 university professors, experts and senior managers of Farman Imam's executive head quarters .The required data were collected through semi-structured interviews with them and analyzed based on thematic analysis technique. The statistical population of the quantitative part of the research was also formed by the experts and managers of the executive staff of Farman Imam (RA), according to Cohen's table, 191 of them Simple random sampling was chosen as the members of the statistical sample and the required data was collected from them by a researcher-made questionnaire extracted from the qualitative part of the research .Data analysis was done through structural equation modeling with the help of Smart PLS software. The findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between the good character of managers and general social policies and social capital. Besides, the good character of managers can have an indirect effect on the general social policies of the organization through the mediating role of social capital. Manuscript profile -
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117 - The Effect of Institutional Quality on Economic Corruption
Abolfazl Shahabadi Hamed SadeghiThis paper investigate the relation between institutional quality and the economic corruption by Linear Structural Relationships (LISREL) model among 35 countries like Iran by using the data of the years 2000, 2005, 2006. Results indicate that there is an indirect MoreThis paper investigate the relation between institutional quality and the economic corruption by Linear Structural Relationships (LISREL) model among 35 countries like Iran by using the data of the years 2000, 2005, 2006. Results indicate that there is an indirect relation between the economic institutions quality such as government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law and economic corruption with coefficient (-0.26) .This finding has been illustrated that a high institutional quality lead to less economic corruption. Corruption spread has been affected on real GDP with coefficient (-1.13). Moreoever, indirect effect of institutional quality on GDP is 0.27. Manuscript profile -
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118 - Impact of Fiscal Policy Shocks on Cyclical and Structural Budget Balance in OPEC Member Countries
marzieh dindarrostami Shamsollah Shirinbakhsh Zahra AfshariAbstract The aim of this paper is to investigate the effects of fiscal policy shocks on the actual, cyclical and structural budget balance in OPEC countries during the period 1980-2015. For this purpose, by separating the budget balance into two cyclical and structural MoreAbstract The aim of this paper is to investigate the effects of fiscal policy shocks on the actual, cyclical and structural budget balance in OPEC countries during the period 1980-2015. For this purpose, by separating the budget balance into two cyclical and structural variables, using the Panel Structural Vector Auto Regression approach, which it presented in Pedroni (2013), as well as separation structural shocks into two common and idiosyncratic shocks among OPEC countries, the effect of fiscal policy is examine. Regarding the results, the effect of expenditures fiscal policy on the actual and structural budget has been positive and the effect of tax policy has been negative in theory. Based on the results, the need to pay attention to automatic stabilization and the use of monetary policy to deal with economic problems, rather than applying discretionary fiscal policy, are advisable. Manuscript profile -
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119 - Analysis of communication and cultural barriers to the development of medical and health tourism using interpretive structural modeling (Case study: Meshkinshahr city)
Ahad Norouzzadeh Mehdi Hosseini Majid MotamediThe aim of this study is to identify the communication barriers to the development of medical and health tourism and also to design and test the conceptual model of these barriers according to the intercultural nature of medical and health tourism. Identifying the most MoreThe aim of this study is to identify the communication barriers to the development of medical and health tourism and also to design and test the conceptual model of these barriers according to the intercultural nature of medical and health tourism. Identifying the most important communication barriers to the development of medical tourism and health, designing a model of these barriers with structural interpretive modeling and finally, testing the hypotheses of this model in a sample of 150 people, are the three steps in this study. The results showed that the communication and cultural barriers to the development of medical and health tourism are: lack of knowledge, perceived linguistic differences, lack of trust, perceived cultural differences, prejudices and stereotypes. Also, provided that managers collect and categorize the factors affecting the concept of medical tourism and health, this issue can be a way for trustees and officials in the field of health in creating and increasing foreign exchange earnings for the country. Manuscript profile -
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120 - explanation of structural changes in the modeling of Iran's tourism demand
Javad BaratiThe expansion of statistics and the possibility of using time series information in tourism economics studies have led to the increasing use of time series models in research of tourism economics; also, due to the high impact of various factors such as disease, war, san MoreThe expansion of statistics and the possibility of using time series information in tourism economics studies have led to the increasing use of time series models in research of tourism economics; also, due to the high impact of various factors such as disease, war, sanctions, political events, economic shocks and many other international and national shocks on the tourism industry, structural changes occur in this industry which make the common results in time series surveys unreliable. To solve this problem, structural break points in tourism industry studies should be identified to be the basis for researchers' modeling in strategic studies and policy-making. The present study aimed to determine the structural break points in the Iranian tourism industry, using quarterly data from spring 2013 to summer 1399. All these tests have confirmed the existence of a structural break in the fall of 2019. However, if the coefficient decreases significantly, only the fall of 2019 would be recognized as a breakpoint in the Iranian economy. Due to the high volume of tourism and the growth of this sector in the spring and summer of 2019, it is expected that in the annual surveys, 2020 will be the only year that a structural break has occurred in tourism in Iran. Political events such as the Saudi Embassy or the referendum in Iraq Kurdistan, the signing of the UN Security Council, or the imposition of severe sanctions on Iran's economy have virtually failed to bring about structural changes in Iran's time series tourism models. There are more pervasive factors such as the Covid-19 epidemic that have caused a structural break in Iranian tourism. Manuscript profile -
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121 - Designing a Pattern of Conflict Dimensions between Tourists and Residents Using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM)
Nahid Alizadeh Ali Gholipour Soleimani Ebrahim Chirani Narges DelafroozThe purpose of this research is to design a model of conflict dimensions from the point of view of tourists entering Gilan province and local natives. This research is descriptive and exploratory based on the nature and method of data collection. The statistical populat MoreThe purpose of this research is to design a model of conflict dimensions from the point of view of tourists entering Gilan province and local natives. This research is descriptive and exploratory based on the nature and method of data collection. The statistical population of this research is tourists and residents, and the participation of university experts and cultural heritage and tourism experts with a number of 18 people is also included. The data of the qualitative part was collected using the approach based on classical grounded theory and using semi-structured interviews through purposeful snowball sampling. In the quantitative part, the relationship and significance of the categories were determined with the interpretive structural modeling approach. Based on the obtained results, inflation in the real estate sector, disruption in the transportation system, and cultural differences are the cornerstones of the pattern of tourism conflict dimensions and have a high effect on it. This model can be used to investigate the tourism conflict phenomenon according to the views of different stakeholders, as a reference for tourism development and guidance for managing tourism operations. Also, the problems and shortcomings of tourism development in Gilan province can be changed by increasing or decreasing each of the variables and using the results as a basis for tourism development. Manuscript profile -
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122 - Challenges Ahead of Urban Tourism Economic Development (A Case of Ardabil)
AbdolRahim Hashemi dizaj Zhila Farzanehsadatzaranji Maryam Maryam Jami odoluloThe tourism industry, ranking as the third-largest sector, plays a crucial role in providing economic resources for cities. Effective management of tourism potential can create substantial income and support sustainable urban development. This research aims to identify MoreThe tourism industry, ranking as the third-largest sector, plays a crucial role in providing economic resources for cities. Effective management of tourism potential can create substantial income and support sustainable urban development. This research aims to identify challenges obstructing urban tourism development, focusing on Ardabil city as a case study. Employing a descriptive-exploratory approach, the study involves experts familiar with Ardabil's tourism industry as the research population. Fifteen experts were selected using the snowball sampling method as the statistical sample. The questionnaire's reliability was assessed through the retest method, yielding an initial correlation of 0.780 and a repeated correlation of 0.763, indicating acceptable reliability. Validity was ensured through content analysis, with data analyzed using Structural Interpretive Modeling (ISM). Findings reveal that an organization with an influence power of 8 has the greatest impact, while socio-cultural challenges hold the least influence at 5. Manuscript profile -
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123 - Investigating the Effectiveness of Organizational Capacities on The Adoption of Business Strategies in Iran's Food Industry
javid ahmadi farzaneh khaliliToday, due to the formation of a dynamic and competitive economic environment, the use of correct and timely strategies is an integral part of the competition of any industry. The main goal of this research is to identify organizational capacities and abilities in Iran' MoreToday, due to the formation of a dynamic and competitive economic environment, the use of correct and timely strategies is an integral part of the competition of any industry. The main goal of this research is to identify organizational capacities and abilities in Iran's food industry and to use them in the way of adopting correct and timely strategies to improve the organization's performance.The current research was conducted with a broad conceptual model and the use of a descriptive/survey method. The statistical population of the research is all the active food industry companies in the country, and the number of 221 companies has been determined as the sample size. Calculations were done by structural equation method and using lisrel software, and the validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by the analysis of elites and professors, and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test, average variance extracted. The findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between the organization's capacities and the organization's strategy orientation and performance. There is a positive and significant relationship between the marketing capabilities of the organization and the concentration strategy, managerial ability and cost leadership strategy, but the technological capacity in the organization is not sufficiently effective despite the positive and significant relationship with the concentration strategy.The final results show that by adopting Porter's general strategies along with identifying and increasing the quality of operators related to organizational capacities in Iran's food industry, the organization's financial and market performance can be significantly increased. Manuscript profile -
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124 - Identification and analysis of factors affecting strategic entrepreneurial modernization in the Deputy of Transportation of Tehran Municipality
navab hoseyni parviz saeidi Roohalla SamieeIntroduction: Entrepreneurial strategic modernization causes extensive changes in the organization and the organization is more adaptable to the various needs of stakeholders, so the purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the factors affecting strategic entre MoreIntroduction: Entrepreneurial strategic modernization causes extensive changes in the organization and the organization is more adaptable to the various needs of stakeholders, so the purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the factors affecting strategic entrepreneurial modernization in the Deputy of Transportation of Tehran Municipality. Methodology:This research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of implementation method, which was performed by mixed exploratory method. In the qualitative stage, the research team consisted of 15 academic and organizational experts who were selected by judgment and snowball method. In the quantitative stage of the statistical population, all experts and customers of Tehran Municipality were indefinite that the sample size according to Krejcie and Morgan table was 384 people and simple random sampling method was used. The Delphi method was used to identify the factors and the structural equation modeling method was used to analyze the relationships of the variables with Smart Payals software. Results and discussion: Delphi results showed the factors affecting entrepreneurial strategic modernization, including 36 components in 9 dimensions (innovation and creativity, resources and capabilities of the organization, learning and changing managers' mental models, empowerment and freedom of action, service dynamics, strategy, redefining marketing mix strategies, External factors and intra-organizational factors). The results of structural equations also showed innovation and creativity (0.512), resources and capabilities of the organization (0.349), learning and changing mental models of managers (0.307), empowerment and freedom of action (0.321), service dynamics ( 0.493), strategy (0.421), redefining marketing mix strategies (0.363), external... Manuscript profile -
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125 - Performance Investigation of A new type of Hexagonal damper in a diagonal brace
mohsen yousefi Yahya nassira ali ghamariIn this study, a new metallic Yielding called “hexagonal damper " is introduced. It is made of steel sheets and consists of a number of blades damping incoming energy through the bending yield of its plate. This new type of yielding hexagonal dampers (HADAS) are p MoreIn this study, a new metallic Yielding called “hexagonal damper " is introduced. It is made of steel sheets and consists of a number of blades damping incoming energy through the bending yield of its plate. This new type of yielding hexagonal dampers (HADAS) are placed on the both sides of diagonal element at the end of the connection to column base, to prevent brace buckling and energy dissipation is done by the damper. To evaluate the cyclic performance of the proposed HADAS hexagonal damping, 15 numerical samples were simulated by Abaqus software. The study of cyclic behavior was performed on steel frames with one span and story and the sensitivity of cyclic behavior was studied based on the damper parameters such as thickness, length, geometry and dimension ratio to the thickness of the connection element of bracing to damper. The examined damper thicknesses are 12, 21, and 30 mm, examined damper lengths are 400, 500, and 600 mm, the geometry of examined damper is hexagonal, and the brace thicknesses are considered as 12, 21 and 30 mm. The cross section of the consumable brace profile is 2UNP160. The results of this study presented that this type of damper has a suitable behavior in frame energy dissipation and the total stiffness for steel plates of HADAS dampers definitely must be less than the brace stiffness in order to have an acceptable function. If the damper stiffness is more than the brace stiffness, it will cause the brace buckling and plastic joint formation in brace. The values of the thickness and length of the damper, when they are less rigid than the rigidity of the brace, cause the plastic joint to be focused on the damper and optimize performance. Manuscript profile -
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126 - Investigation of the Performance of a new model of rectangular damper in the diagonal Convergent brace
mohsen yousefi Yahya nassira ali ghamariThe use of dampers improves the seismic behavior of structures against seismic loads. Metallic yielding dampers include the most effective energy dissipating elements. In this research, a new type of ADAS dampers was introduced by placing it in the location of the MoreThe use of dampers improves the seismic behavior of structures against seismic loads. Metallic yielding dampers include the most effective energy dissipating elements. In this research, a new type of ADAS dampers was introduced by placing it in the location of the diagonal element in order to prevent buckling and energy dissipation to be done by damper. In this contribution, 15 numerical samples were simulated by the ABAQUS software. In order to survey the recommended ADAS damper’s cyclic behavior. The cyclic behavior on the steel frames with one span and story was studied and sensitivity of cyclic behavior was studied based on the damper parameters such as thickness, length, geometry and dimension to thickness ratio. Examined damper thicknesses are 12, 21, 30 millimeters, examined damper length are 400, 500, 600 millimeters, the geometry under consideration is a rectangular damper and the thickness of brace was considered 12, 21 and 30 mm. The results of this study represented that this kind of damper had a suitable behavior in the frame energy dissipation and the total stiffness of the steel plates that make up ADAS dampers must be less than the brace stiffness to show acceptable frame performance. If the damper stiffness is more than the brace stiffness, it will cause the brace buckling and plastic joint formation in brace. The amounts of damper thickness and length in the case with less stiffness than the brace ones will result in the plastic joint concentration in damper and optimal performance. Manuscript profile -
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127 - Identification and Determination of the Relations and Ranking Factors Affecting the Success of E-Learning in the East Azerbaijan Payame Noor Universities
Majid VahediThe purpose of the present study was to identify and determine the relations and ranking factors affecting the success of e-learning at university. The research method based on aim was a practical and based on data gathering was descriptive-analytical. The statistical p MoreThe purpose of the present study was to identify and determine the relations and ranking factors affecting the success of e-learning at university. The research method based on aim was a practical and based on data gathering was descriptive-analytical. The statistical population included managers and professors of Payame Noor University of East Azerbaijan province in the field of educational science and management. The statistical population was 45 people who were all selected as sample due to low number of the total population. For data collection, two researcher made questionnaires were used. Content validity of the questionnaire were reviewed and approved. To verify the reliability of the first questionnaire Cronbach alpha was calculated 0.96 and for the second questionnaire the test-retest correlation coefficient was estimated 0.93. To analyze the data one sample t test was used. In order to determine the relations and ranking factors, Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) were used. The results of the t test for identified 18 factors, indicated that all key factors influencing the success of e-learning in universities and their mean was above average. Also, the results of the ISM analysis and influence of power- dependence on factors showed that the factors are classified into four levels: Dependent, autonomous, linkage and intrusive which were located in connected and dependent clusters. Technical and support factors, management and strategic and educational factors and content, compared to other factors, exert more influence on the success of e-learning in universities. Manuscript profile -
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128 - Feasibility study of presenting a model for the effect of social participation on the regeneration of dis-functioned urban textures (Case study of Mashhad)
Rostam SaberifarUrban regeneration projects, especially in dis-functioned textures, face many bottlenecks, and one of the most important reasons is the lack of funding and the slow implementation process. Few successful projects show that constructive interaction between the people and MoreUrban regeneration projects, especially in dis-functioned textures, face many bottlenecks, and one of the most important reasons is the lack of funding and the slow implementation process. Few successful projects show that constructive interaction between the people and the government can solve this problem. To this end, great emphasis is placed on people's participation. But trying to persuade people to attend has not been very successful. For this reason, it is necessary to pursue the reasons for this problem and the areas for encouraging people to participate. For this purpose, the current research was conducted on the effective factors of people's participation in the regeneration of disfunctional textures in Mashhad. The research method was descriptive and analytical and a researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. The required data were collected from 900 citizens living in urban dysfunctional contexts. The determined samples were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling. Data were evaluated using correlation coefficient, one-sample t-test, Friedman test, structural equations and path analysis. The results showed that social participation and all its four dimensions (tendency to social order, sense of responsibility, sense of security and mobilization of groups) had an effect on the presence and participation of residents in recreation and the designed model has a suitable fit. According to the designed model and determining the effect of each factor in different dimensions of regeneration, this process can be followed more quickly. Manuscript profile -
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129 - .Development of a generic model for crime ridden neighborhood
Mostafa Ejtehadi Salahaldin Qaderi Farshid KhezriThe existence of numerous theories and studies about crime at the level of neighborhood, despite having positive points, suffers from certain kinds of reductionism and ambiguity. Many of these studies have focused on social, economic, cultural and environmental variable MoreThe existence of numerous theories and studies about crime at the level of neighborhood, despite having positive points, suffers from certain kinds of reductionism and ambiguity. Many of these studies have focused on social, economic, cultural and environmental variables as the prime causes of crime, and have not systematically studied crime at the neighborhood level. Also, theories and studies that have tried to provide a more integrated model for crime analysis at the neighborhood level are still not well suited to combining different levels and dimensions. The purpose of this paper was to present a multidimensional and multilevel model emphasizing the causal factors and mechanisms for explaining crime at the neighborhood level. Without attempting to present a theory, this article tries to provide a comprehensive model for community-based crime studies by reviewing existing theories on social, cultural, economic and environmental dimensions and combining them. The article tries to increase the explanatory power of neighborhood and crime studies. The success rate of this goal is conditional on testing this model using data within and between neighborhoods and also on being criticized by researchers in this area. The model presented in this paper is a multidimensional and multilevel model in which it attempts to combine the external and internal characteristics of the neighborhood with the power of collective and individual actors to explain the crime. Manuscript profile -
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130 - Identifying the components of social entrepreneurship and investigating their effects on empowerment of street children
alieh shekarbeigi parisa farahaniThe emergence of different social harms and lack of strategic and macro planning in countries has disrupted the natural growth and development of some children and has presented societies with emerging phenomena of labor children and street children. Therefore this rese MoreThe emergence of different social harms and lack of strategic and macro planning in countries has disrupted the natural growth and development of some children and has presented societies with emerging phenomena of labor children and street children. Therefore this research aims to identify the components of social entrepreneurship and to find its effects on empowerment of labor and street children. This is a descriptive -correlative study. The research population consisted of managers and the staff of empowerment offices of the city of Tehran that numbered close to 600 persons. Data collecting tool is a 27 items questionnaire that its validity was achieved by content and structure method and its reliability was calculated by Cronbach's alpha (0.935). The results showed that social entrepreneurship has direct effect on empowerment of street children. Of the components of entrepreneurship, highest and lowest effects were as follows, respectively: "basic principles of social entrepreneurship" with regression coefficient of 0.831 and "social entrepreneurial program" with regression coefficient of 0.691. Manuscript profile -
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131 - The Sociological Criticism of a Collection "Koorsorkhi by Alieh Ataei"
Mansooreh Bagheri Mazrae Farzaneh HeydariThis research is trying to review the anthology named Koorsorkhi written by Alieh Ataei based on sociological criticism and genetic structuralism method. Lucien Goldman ,the theorist in this field, founded the method of genetic structuralism based on George Lukac’ MoreThis research is trying to review the anthology named Koorsorkhi written by Alieh Ataei based on sociological criticism and genetic structuralism method. Lucien Goldman ,the theorist in this field, founded the method of genetic structuralism based on George Lukac’s views in sociology of literature.In this critical approach, the structure and content of the literary work is studied in relation to the structures of the society that story developed in. Alieh Ataei is an Iranian- Afghan writer who published Koorsorkhi. This book is driven from her life which can be the representative of Afghan immigrants’ life.The method in this research is descriptive- analytical and the results show that the auther , more than anything else, has discussed the identity crisis of Afghan immigrants She blamesas eastern and western powers and the passivity of Afghan men for the endless problems of Afghanestan. Manuscript profile -
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132 - The grammar of narrative in didactic literature (With an emphasis on narrative structure and the position of audience in narratives in Parvin Etesami’s debates)
الیاس نورایی لیدا عزیزیWhat is being examined in the structural analysis of a story is its structure, narration and language. Structural analyzers study the totality of the literary form and the division of the narratives to smaller units (to the extent that it is not dividedable). They try t MoreWhat is being examined in the structural analysis of a story is its structure, narration and language. Structural analyzers study the totality of the literary form and the division of the narratives to smaller units (to the extent that it is not dividedable). They try to provide a grammatical language for all narratives. Propp, who was one of the experts in narrative, studied the totality of the narrative structure of the one hundred Russian narratives. He then divided them into smaller components, the repeated patterns, and finally he composed a grammar of narrative. This research is descriptive-analytic method and has used library resources, relying on Parvin Etesami’s debate as a form of education; the first step is to define the grammar of narrative in educational literature. And then we try to examine narrative structure, narrative situations (audience) and the narrative content of the debates has been examined. The results indicate that the educational literature (narrative) is located in the center of the narrative and narrative elements are more prominent than others. Furthermore, in Parvin’s debates the type of audience is outside of structure and sometimes in hidden format. Manuscript profile -
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133 - Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) of Factors Affecting Food Tourism Development (Case Study: Rasht City)
M. jafari mehr abadi M. akbari F. ataei F. razeghiNowadays, food tourism has become a type of tourism that many countries have recognized it as one of the sources of tourist attraction. Rasht city has a significant position in terms of food diversity rather than other cities. So that's the only city in Iran that has jo MoreNowadays, food tourism has become a type of tourism that many countries have recognized it as one of the sources of tourist attraction. Rasht city has a significant position in terms of food diversity rather than other cities. So that's the only city in Iran that has joined the UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for gastronomy in 2015. This study is applied and Descriptive survey type in terms of objective and data collection, respectively. The tool is the binary comparison questionnaire, and the main objective of this study is exploration of the most important factors affecting food tourism development in Rasht. The first step in this research is to identify some factors affecting development of local foods tourism and in the next step, the relations between food tourism development factors are determined and analyzed using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM). In the modeling section, pairwise comparisons questionnaire is employed in order to use the viewpoints of 20 experts in the field of tourism and finally, by using MICMAC analysis, the types of variables were specified. The results of this study show that the most important factors affecting the development of food tourism in Rasht are respectively preparing healthy food and observing sanitation and health principles during the various stages of preparing and serving it as well as having food authenticity which is in the lowest level. One of the main suggestions for attracting tourists is to pay attention to preparing healthy food and observing sanitation during different stages of its serving as well as to improving the quality of local foods and to creating a variety of flavors. Manuscript profile -
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134 - Analyze the effects of urban sprawl in the development of integrated villages from the perspective of the local community: A Case Study Urmia city
Karim Hosseinzadeh Dalir Safar Hajiaghazadeh Fatemeh NasiriThe purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of urban sprawl on development of integrated villages from the perspective of the local community. This research from the perspective of purpose is applied, descriptive - analytic method and for data collection and inf MoreThe purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of urban sprawl on development of integrated villages from the perspective of the local community. This research from the perspective of purpose is applied, descriptive - analytic method and for data collection and information is used the library and field studies. Local domain of research is the 16 integrated villages in the skeletal contexture of Urmia city in the years 1335 to 1395. According to statistics of the Statistics Center of Iran in 1390 in total are 27 940 people and 6804 households that based on the Cochran formula were selected number of 151 households as statistical population. Questionnaire reliability was calculated 0.789 using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and to data analyze were used of descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation and variance) and inferential statistics (structural equation, Friedman and regression). The results showed that the proposed model for research in structural equation has the optimal level in compliance with the experimental data and indicators have suitable goodness of fit. Also one of the most important effects of urban creep in Urmia was the land price increases on the periphery of city, if the meter of land has increased to 2100000 toman during recent years. Also sprawl of Orumiyeh city has the most positive impact on the skeletal dimension with the beta value 0.926. Manuscript profile -
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135 - Effective Factors Promoting Work Culture for Female Headed Women
Vahid Aghasi Bourujeni Azar Gholizadeh Akbar EtebariyanDue to rapid changes in the world this century, social development as one of the achievements of cultural change society in various fields such as industry, economy, etc. and women as part of a community can have an important role in employment In a community. The purpo MoreDue to rapid changes in the world this century, social development as one of the achievements of cultural change society in various fields such as industry, economy, etc. and women as part of a community can have an important role in employment In a community. The purpose of this research is Designing Structural-Interpretative Structural Analysis (ISM) of Factors Promotion of work culture for women headed by households. The statistical population of the study consisted of 12 cultural management specialists selected from among Associate Professors through homogeneous sampling. The method of this research is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In the qualitative section, the most relevant research on the topic of work culture was first selected based on the CASP method. Based on the high score in the selected research, 18 factors influencing the promotion of the work culture of unmarried women were identified in 5 sub-components And analyzed by Delphi. Then, in the quantitative section, the indexes were encoded and, based on the interactive matrix, distributed among the participants (12 elite) of the research, and a constraint matrix designing a structural-interpretation model was designed. The results of this study showed that the designed model consists of 11 levels which is the most important and most influential factor of working culture for abandoned women, reforming labor law as an index of the sub-component of cultural norms, and the least effective indicator on promotion of work culture, awareness of The title is one of the indicators of the sub-component of the media doctrine. Manuscript profile -
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136 - Investigating the effect of soil structure interaction on the seismic response of concrete buildings
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137 - Identification and Leveling of Structural Barriers to Guilan Governance Based on Behavioral - Interpretive Model
Sayedmohammadreza Hosseini Hamidreza Rezaee kelidbariThe competency framework with competency-based management and competency models is a key tool in human resource management. Many governments have also implemented a competency framework in the public sector, and have seen positive results in recruitment processes and co MoreThe competency framework with competency-based management and competency models is a key tool in human resource management. Many governments have also implemented a competency framework in the public sector, and have seen positive results in recruitment processes and comprehensive communication with staff and training and development processes. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify and prioritize the behavioral barriers to the establishment of competency system in Guilan governorate based on Structural-Interpretive Model(ISM). The research method is descriptive survey and its statistical population consists of Guilan governor general executives including general managers, deputy directors, heads of departments, governing experts as well as academic experts. They were selected. The method of data collection is library and field data collection tools; structured interview with the elite and completing the questionnaire. The validity of the data collection tool is content-based and face-to-face(CVR). Confirmed. Structural-interpretive technique was used to prioritize. The findings of this study show that kinship, partying, and law-abiding, the existence of friendly relationships stemming from Iranian culture in the working relationships and personality weaknesses of some managers of the organization and the appointment of influential people to several sensitive managerial positions regardless of organizational structure and meritocracy principle, Behavioral dimension is one of the barriers that have the greatest impact on the establishment of the merit system. Manuscript profile -
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138 - Designing a talent management model in the country's electricity industry using interpretive structural modeling
maryam hesami roohalla samiee fereydoon azma mahmoodreza mostaghimiThe aim of this study was to design an interpretive structural model of talent management in the country's electricity industry. Therefore, this research is based on the purpose of development-applied type and based on the method, descriptive-correlation. The present re MoreThe aim of this study was to design an interpretive structural model of talent management in the country's electricity industry. Therefore, this research is based on the purpose of development-applied type and based on the method, descriptive-correlation. The present research is based on the purpose of development-applied type and based on the method, descriptive-correlation. The research team consists of 10 theoretical and experimental experts who have been selected by purposeful method and snowball technique. For this purpose, in the first step, the constituent elements of the talent management model were identified from the theoretical literature (by systematic review method) and interviews with experts (content analysis). The output of this step was to identify 36 components in the form of six main dimensions. In the next step, in order to establish the relationship and sequence between the dimensions and present their structural model, the interpretive structural modeling method was used. In this method, based on the opinions of experts and analyzes, the talent management model was calculated. The results indicate that the dimensions of talent acquisition, talent development, talent retention, talent discovery and development of internal capacities of individuals were in the first level and talent assessment were in the second level. Manuscript profile -
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139 - Providing a Structural Model of Impulse Buying Themes with the Approach of Consumer Personality Traits (Interpretive Structural Modeling)
Raheleh Ansari Seyyed Hassan Hatami-Nasab Shahnaz NayebzadehThe present study was conducted with the aim of identifying impulse buying behavior as an abnormality of buying behavior and its relationship with the consumer's personality characteristics. The research method is mixed and practical in terms of purpose. In order to che MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of identifying impulse buying behavior as an abnormality of buying behavior and its relationship with the consumer's personality characteristics. The research method is mixed and practical in terms of purpose. In order to check the hypotheses of the model, an in-depth interview with a targeted sample of 23 women from Persian Gulf countries (Iran, Oman, Kuwait, UAE) involved with impulse buying disorder according to RFM scores and Barat 11 scale was used. Using Nvivo 10 software, the components and relationships of the model were extracted by thematic analysis method. Then, the evaluation of the model was done by means of interpretative structural modeling among a sample of 13 people of marketing and consumer behavior experts. After analyzing the data, the findings have led to the discovery of the face-to-face component, self-talk, Clayton's message, and purchasing capacity as new themes. The variables of buying pleasure, emotions, and usefulness were confirmed by past studies. The combination of marketing and marketing is effective in increasing the probability of the phenomenon being exposed to stimuli. Lack of self-control and situational factors also appear as effective variables between intention and behavior. Behavioral consequences for two parts of practical reactions and emotional consequences were also developed. According to experts, interpretive structural modeling has proven the effect of variables of external stimuli, marketing mix and situational factors more than other variables. Manuscript profile -
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140 - Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) of Intellectual Capital Components
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141 - Development of framework for sustainable Lean implementation: an ISM approach
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142 - Analysis of critical drivers affecting implementation of agent technology in a manufacturing system
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143 - Analysis of interactions among the barriers to JIT production: interpretive structural modelling approach
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144 - Customer involvement in greening the supply chain: an interpretive structural modeling methodology
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145 - Roadmap for Lean implementation in Indian automotive component manufacturing industry: comparative study of UNIDO Model and ISM Model
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146 - Performance Evaluation of Viscoelastic and Friction Passive Damping Systems in Vibration Control of Tall Buildings
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147 - Structural and behavioral barriers of participative management in public libraries of Mazandaran Province
hasan siamian Masoumeh Latifi Hossein MehdizadehAbstractObjective: The present study was performed to determine the attitudes of Mazandaran Provincepublic librarians towards the structural and behavior barriers of participative management.Methodology: In this study, the data was collected by questionnaire. The societ MoreAbstractObjective: The present study was performed to determine the attitudes of Mazandaran Provincepublic librarians towards the structural and behavior barriers of participative management.Methodology: In this study, the data was collected by questionnaire. The society was all of theMazandaran province public librarians. Kruskal–Wallis test and Mann–Whitney U test wereused for of the hypothesis and Wallis and Friedman tests was used for answering the questions.Findings: The present study indicates that there is significant relationship between the attitudesof the public librarians towards the participative management, considering the sex, experiences,organizational position level of education and study field. Also Friedman test showed that lack ofofficial ranking in accordance with the mean level of 4.92 as the first priority and as a mainstructural barrier in executing the participative management in the public libraries, and use ofwrong procedures and wrong individual instructions with mean level of 4.82 as the first priorityand as one of the main behavior barrier in performing the participative management.Conclusion: The present study considers special attention to the public librarians and the resultsof the survey could help the managers, and library administrators and the librarians in successfulperforming of the participative management and releasing the barriers. Manuscript profile -
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148 - Identity and Foreign Policy
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149 - The antecedents and consequences of political behavior in the organization
mohammad farsi mehdi kheyrandishوجود رفتارهای سیاسی در هر سازمانی امری طبیعی و غیرقابل اجتناب می باشد. آگاهی از عوامل و نتایج این رفتارها در سازمان نقش مهمی در کاهش آثار سوء رفتارهای سیاسی در سازمان دارد. پژوهش حاضر به دنبال پاسخ به این پرسش است که چه عوامل و پیش آیندهایی موجب بروز رفتارهای سیاسی می ش Moreوجود رفتارهای سیاسی در هر سازمانی امری طبیعی و غیرقابل اجتناب می باشد. آگاهی از عوامل و نتایج این رفتارها در سازمان نقش مهمی در کاهش آثار سوء رفتارهای سیاسی در سازمان دارد. پژوهش حاضر به دنبال پاسخ به این پرسش است که چه عوامل و پیش آیندهایی موجب بروز رفتارهای سیاسی می شوند؟ وقوع رفتارهای سیاسی چه نتایج و پس آیندهایی در سازمان بدنبال خواهد داشت؟ چگونه می توان رفتارهای سیاسی در سازمان را به نحو مطلوب مدیریت کرد؟ پس از بررسی مفاهیم و نگرش ها به رفتار سیاسی در سازمان و بیان انواع رفتارهای سیاسی در سازمان ، مقالات و پژوهش های داخلی و خارجی صورت گرفته در این زمینه مورد بررسی قرار گرفتند و عوامل ایجاد رفتار سیاسی شامل 29 مولفه و نتایج حاصل از این رفتارها شامل 18 مولفه شناسایی شدند . سپس با نظر سنجی از یک نمونه 234 نفری از جامعه آماری 600 نفری صحت مولفه های شناسایی شده مورد بازبینی و تأیید قرار گرفتند و در نهایت با استفاده از تکنیک معادلات ساختاری و تحلیل مسیر ، الگوی تحقیق بدست آمد. Manuscript profile -
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150 - Factors affecting the inflation rate in selected developing countries with the TVP-VAR approach
Marjan Mohammad Esmaeil Reza Maaboudi Mohammad KhorsandInflation has been considered as one of the important economic indicators and one of the most important goals of governments is to control it. Inflation has significant economic consequences in the economy. Therefore, investigating factors affecting inflation is of part MoreInflation has been considered as one of the important economic indicators and one of the most important goals of governments is to control it. Inflation has significant economic consequences in the economy. Therefore, investigating factors affecting inflation is of particular importance. Among them is the shock of the exchange rate. so, this article examines the effect of exchange rate shock along with some explanatory variables on inflation in 47 developing countries by using panel structural vector autoregression model (Panel-SVAR) and vector autoregression with time-varying parameters (Panel-TVPVAR). It has been paid for the years 1990 to 2020. The criterion for selecting countries was the level of development and access to their information. In this research, in the first place, tests of unit root, co-accumulation and cross-sectional dependence have been performed. Also, the results indicate that in this period, one of the factors affecting inflation is the exchange rate changes in the countries. So that positive exchange rate shocks have a negative effect and negative exchange rate shocks have a positive effect on inflation. The results show that the increase in production and the degree of openness of the economy causes a decrease in inflation, as well as an increase in the size of the government and money supply, which causes an increase in inflation in selected developing countries. the effect of the mentioned variables on the inflation rate has been different in terms of size over time, but it has been constant in terms of the direction of the effect. Manuscript profile -
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151 - Presenting the model of factors affecting the success of financial technology institutions at the customer level
Sanaz Ahangaran fatemeh samadi masomeh jafariFinancial technology institutions cover a wide range of jobs in the financial field in Iran, and success in these jobs depends on various indicators, of which customers are one of these factors. Therefore, the identification and classification of these factors can be a MoreFinancial technology institutions cover a wide range of jobs in the financial field in Iran, and success in these jobs depends on various indicators, of which customers are one of these factors. Therefore, the identification and classification of these factors can be a strategy for new institutions in this field to reach the current model of fintech institutions, and it can also be a guideline to maintain the current state of financial technology institutions that have grown at the moment, to design a model of factors affecting the success of financial technology institutions. At the customer level, in this research, the interpretive structural modeling method has been used. MICMAC analysis has also been performed in the continuation of ISM interpretive structural modeling.The purpose of MICMAC analysis is to investigate and analyze the power of penetration the power of dependence of the components that are calculated in the stage of forming the final received matrix, by using a multi-criteria decision-making method, all factors and indicators affecting the success of financial technology institutions at the level of customers have been ranked by the opinion of the experts of the Fintech Association of Iran. Factors affecting the success of financial technology institutions at the customer level, customer orientation has taken the first place. The next ranks are given to agility, security management, low profit margin, easy adaptation, scalability and innovation, the model derived from the ISM method was fitted to the structural equation method, which shows the relationship between the variables. Manuscript profile -
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152 - Types of Decision-Making and Teacher Effectiveness among Iranian EFL Teacher
Zahra Bayani Seyyed Hassan Seyyed Rezaei Ghasem Barani Zari Sadat SeyyedrezaeiThe universe has no fixed agenda. Once you make any decision, it works around that decision. In educational system, majority of innovative decisions tend to be made are the result of systematic thought and critical thinking skills of the teachers. Hence, the aim of this MoreThe universe has no fixed agenda. Once you make any decision, it works around that decision. In educational system, majority of innovative decisions tend to be made are the result of systematic thought and critical thinking skills of the teachers. Hence, the aim of this inquiry was to investigate the different dimensions of teachers' decision-making style and its relationship with the effectiveness of teaching in the classroom among Iranian EFL teachers. To meet this end, 147 adult male and female EFL teachers that were from different language institutes in northern cities of Iran, including Gorgan, Gonbad and Aliabad e katoul being selected as the participants of the study through convenience sampling method. The quantitative data was collected using DMQ and QTE questionnaires. The process of analyzing the collected data was through the SmartPLS software and statistical package for social sciences (SPSS-v26). The result of the descriptive statistics section and this correlation' findings showed that there is a strong relationship between decision-making types and teacher’s effectiveness. It is concluded that decision-making styles would be remarkably beneficial if they could generally distinguish between high and low quality decision makers. This study has implications for language instructors, policy makers, and decision makers in the era of education and also everyone who considers teachers' quality a vital feature to the future prospects of a country. Manuscript profile -
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153 - reflected the temporary situation of immigration categories at the narrative time and location of The novel Afghan refugees
Ahmad khiali khatibi Roghayeh shabanloueiConcept of migration as a political and social phenomenon has presence in immigrants’ cultural creative process, people who have left their home country forcibly or voluntarily. Marginalized conditions, geographical separation and cultural interaction with the hos MoreConcept of migration as a political and social phenomenon has presence in immigrants’ cultural creative process, people who have left their home country forcibly or voluntarily. Marginalized conditions, geographical separation and cultural interaction with the host country are reflected in migration novels as kind of literature with marginalized voice, opposing existing situation in the country and present totalitarian realities which is critical mirroring of country’s political, social and cultural circumstances. Geographical separation of migration society content from home country’s realities content has caused the cultural phenomenon of migration literature’s critical declaration of autonomy, consequently with temporary engagement between migrant society content and the host country’ s, fundamental structure appears in integral content which comes in its whole form in novels of this literature genre. So the “field” of dominant realities of country of origin society, complication and fraction between migrant society and the host society is stated in migrant society wandering isolated bodies literature quest, in fictional narrative of the ones pushed out of their homeland struggling with identity crisis, not only as source of inspiration but also as subject of migrant thought process, be examined in characters interactions and areas of narrative time and place is occurrence in the world of text . This research will attempt to study success of migration literature genre in introduction of Afghanistan society through, comprehension of position of the genre in Afghan literature, study of evolution process of writing novels among migrant authors, and also with resorting to critical study of sociology of literature and “field’’ theory of Developmental structuralist school ,paid To reflected the temporary situation of immigration categories at the narrative time and location of The novel Afghan refugees. Manuscript profile -
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154 - Responsiveness of Production and Foreign Trade to Exchange Policy: An Implication of Stagflation Adjustment in Iran
کمیل طیبی زهرا زمانی سید حسن ملک حسینیRemoving the Multi exchange rate regime, reducing exchange rate fluctuations, strengthening competitiveness in firms and economic sectors and improving exchange market services are appropriate exchange rate policies that could be effective in justifying the negative eff MoreRemoving the Multi exchange rate regime, reducing exchange rate fluctuations, strengthening competitiveness in firms and economic sectors and improving exchange market services are appropriate exchange rate policies that could be effective in justifying the negative effects of stagflation. In addition, policy makers consider promoting typically non-oil exports as a production motivation and improving doing business in oil-producing countries. The purpose of this study is thus to evaluate the effectiveness of foreign exchange rate and business policies on adjustment of stagflation conditions in Iran. To evaluate effects of various foreign exchange rate policies on current stagflation in the Iranian economy, we specify and estimate a structural VAR (SVAR) model, analyzing effects of crucial exchange rate shocks on the most important economic variables such as output and employment. Empirical results show that a proper foreign exchange policy such as exchange rate unification reduces fluctuations in output gap and employment in a five-year period and causes economic stability, which could be a reason for leaving stagflation. Manuscript profile -
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155 - Providing and analysis of green financing model of companies through the banking industry in establishing a sustainable environment
عباسعلی شیخ پرویز سعیدی ابراهیم عباسی آرش نادریانAbstract Environmental protection and sustainable environmental development are important concerns of human societies and the main unquestionable. Banks, considering the environmental risks in financing companies, play an essential role in protecting the environment an MoreAbstract Environmental protection and sustainable environmental development are important concerns of human societies and the main unquestionable. Banks, considering the environmental risks in financing companies, play an essential role in protecting the environment and moving towards a green economy. As one of the dimensions of green banking, green financing is an innovative financial instrument that tries to improve the environmental balance with the industries' development and economic growth. The present research aimed to design and analyze the financing model of companies through the Iranian banking industry in establishing a sustainable environment, which has a three-step approach. First, by interviewing 16 experts and encode, 77 components in the form of 21 categories were identified based on Grounded data theory, and the model related to design and hypotheses were identified. And next, the structural equation modeling method was used to evaluate the model-fitting and hypotheses test, which showed the significant results of the measuring and structural models, the optimal model fitting, and hypotheses confirmation. Then, by using the interpretive structural modeling method, the components of green financing were prioritized, in this stage, 20 components with the highest frequency of code were entered, and finally, the priority of the components was recognized in 6 levels. Manuscript profile -
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156 - Organizational factors and Human Resources characteristics’ impact on warning reporting in auditing profession: A study in auditing institutions in Iran on
Soheila Soheila Mohammadion Mohsen Hamidian MohamadReza YeganegiAbstract The main focus of this research is to investigate and explain the role of organizational factors and human resources characteristics in the warning report of auditors of auditing institutions in Iran. The statistical population of the research includes auditor MoreAbstract The main focus of this research is to investigate and explain the role of organizational factors and human resources characteristics in the warning report of auditors of auditing institutions in Iran. The statistical population of the research includes auditors working in audit institutions, members of the public accountants' society and audit organization. Data related to the characteristics of human resources and the variables of organizational factors have been collected using standard questionnaires. Due to the complex nature of standard questionnaires used, a multi-level structural equation model is used to analyze the collected data. The first and second levels of the model are used to confirm the validity and reliability of the research variables. The third level of the model, which explains the relationship between research variables, has been used to test the research hypotheses. The results of the research showed that the free-spirited leadership style is an important organizational factor promoting the warning report in the audit profession in Iran's official audit institutions. Also, managing age in human resource leads to the improvement of transparency of reporting and, in turn, prompts timely warning reporting among auditors in accordance with principles, procedures and legal criteria as a voluntary act. Manuscript profile -
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157 - Analyzing the consequences of the evolution of the concept of security on China's foreign policy strategy in relation to the Islamic Republic of Iran
mahdi salami mashallah heidarpourThe evolution of the concept of security after the collapse of the bipolar system in international relations has left a wide impact on the whole of China's foreign policy towards other countries. Based on this, it is necessary to conduct research in the field of an MoreThe evolution of the concept of security after the collapse of the bipolar system in international relations has left a wide impact on the whole of China's foreign policy towards other countries. Based on this, it is necessary to conduct research in the field of analyzing the consequences of the evolution of the concept of security on China's foreign policy strategy in against the countries of the Persian Gulf region and especially Iran. The main goal of this research is to answer the question that what effects did the evolution of the concept of security have on China's foreign policy approach towards the Islamic Republic of Iran? The transition from one-dimensional military security to sustainable multi-dimensional security has caused China to pay attention to many dimensions of security such as economic, political, cultural, energy, military and defense security of this country in relation to the Islamic Republic of Iran and foreign policy. China has undergone extensive changes and transformations in relation to Iran, and the text of this article deals with the research of its influential components. The data collection of this article is based on the library method and the use of documents and sources. It is virtual and the research method of this research is descriptive-analytical. Manuscript profile -
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158 - Designing an Integrated Development Model to Evaluate the Marketing Capabilities Criteria in Tejarat Bank: Explain the Resource-Based View
Sayed Mehdi Ahmadi Afshar abbas heidari mina jamshidiAs the competitive environment becomes more complex and unpredictable, banks rely on using superior approaches and developing their competencies and capabilities in the face of uncertainty to create a competitive advantage and achieve business goals. From a resource-bas MoreAs the competitive environment becomes more complex and unpredictable, banks rely on using superior approaches and developing their competencies and capabilities in the face of uncertainty to create a competitive advantage and achieve business goals. From a resource-based perspective, identifying a competitive position depends on identifying the sources of competitiveness to create a sustainable competitive advantage in the long run. The purpose of this study is to identify and determine the marketing capability indicators that have the greatest impact on the competitive advantage of Tejarat Bank. Based on the resource-based view, the marketing capabilitiy criteria were comprehensively identified through documentary study and with the help of fuzzy Delphi method and the opinion of 15 experts. In order to structure the relationships between the marketing capabilities criteria, Interpretive Structural Modeling was used and by developing an integrated model to measure the effectiveness of the.The results showed that “external communications” and “analysis and formulation of the strategy” crieria are important and vital criteria that are considered as the basis of marketing capability structure and have the effectiveness. Manuscript profile -
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159 - An Interpretive Structural Modeling of Public Service Motivation in Higher Education Sector
Mohammad Reza Lotfollah Hamedani Ahmad Vedadi Kaveh TeymournejadThe purpose of this research is to provide an Interpretive Structural Modeling of Public Service Motivation in the higher education sector. This research has a developmental purpose and was carried out in two phases. First, by Meta-Synthesis Method and searching, studyi MoreThe purpose of this research is to provide an Interpretive Structural Modeling of Public Service Motivation in the higher education sector. This research has a developmental purpose and was carried out in two phases. First, by Meta-Synthesis Method and searching, studying, scientific and systematic coding of 86 previous valid articles, the dimensions, components and indicators of the public service motivation model were identified and confirmed by the Delphi method. Validity and reliability were confirmed through Glynn's evaluation tool, formal and content validity and agreement between two coders and Kappa coefficient. In the second phase of the research, from the interpretive structural model and asking the opinions of 12 university experts, leveling and drawing the interactive relationships of the components were done. The findings show that the components of the first level of the model include (dependent variables) behavioral characteristics and social motivations and in the second level (internal structure variables) internal organizational tendencies and material values and in the third level (influences variables) external organizational tendencies and spiritual values. This research, by structural relationships among different levels, can help a very useful to introduce the necessary infrastructure to establish the public service motivation in the faculty members of public universities. Manuscript profile -
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160 - Interpretive Structural Modeling of Factors Affecting the Foreign Food Products purchase intention
Maryam Zarif Sagheb Seyed Kamran Noorbakhsh Mirfeiz FallahLiterature has been provided on the factors influencing the foreign Food products purchase intention , and each of the scholars in this field has referred to one or more of its dimensions, but so far a comprehensive model of the factors influencing the purchase intentio MoreLiterature has been provided on the factors influencing the foreign Food products purchase intention , and each of the scholars in this field has referred to one or more of its dimensions, but so far a comprehensive model of the factors influencing the purchase intention and the relationship between are not provided. The purpose of this study is to identify and interpret the structural analysis of factors affecting customer foreign Food products purchase intention. First, through a systematic review of the literature, a comprehensive set of components related to customer purchase intention was extracted. Then, by analyzing the qualitative content of the components, 13 factors were identified and classified into five levels of the interpretive structural model. Level 5, "Corporate Social Responsibility", " customer’s personality characteristic", Level 4, "Product Features", Level 3, " retailer’s commercial image ", Level 2, " customer knowledge and awareness ", "Social Identity" , "Attitude", "country of origin", "subjective norm", first level, "perceived value", "loyalty", and "perceived behavioral control", "perceived risk", were identified. The contribution of research to producers and marketing managers is to become more familiar with the factors influencing purchase intention and to understand customer preferences in purchasing foreign Food products. Manuscript profile -
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161 - Evaluate Strategic Criteria of Digital Banking Implementation Using Integration of Interpretive Structural Modeling and Fuzzy DEMATEL Approaches
davod khosroanjom behzad keshanchi amir pourgholi shovaneh abdoullahiDigital banking and identifying the requirements to move from the current situation to the desired situation require a set of business changes in the areas of activities, processes, capabilities and business models. Digital strategy is a way for banks to be able to adap MoreDigital banking and identifying the requirements to move from the current situation to the desired situation require a set of business changes in the areas of activities, processes, capabilities and business models. Digital strategy is a way for banks to be able to adapt to digital transformation and ensure their survival from the opportunities of technology development. Reconstruction of the banking system through the use of new technology-based strategies and migration to digital banking is one of the main concerns of the banking industry. Therefore, in this study, strategic criteria of digital banking implementation were analyzed through separate questionnaires and opinion polls from 10 banking industry experts. The purpose of this study is to use soft operation research approaches, namely, Interpretive Structural Modeling, to structure the relationships between the strategic indicators of digital banking implementation and the application of Fuzzy DEMATEL to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the criteria. The results showed that the “Business Process Strategy” criterion is the basis for the implementation of digital banking and the “Content Strategy” criterion had the highest interaction and dependency with other criteria. Manuscript profile -
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162 - Designing an Interpretive Structural Model of Intelligent Technology Development Components in the Telecommunication Industry: A Mixed Approach.
Heshmat Moradhaseli Jalal Haghighatmonfared ahmadreza etemadiThe development of intelligent technologies requires planning,organizing,controlling and monitoring.The main purpose of this study is to design a structural model of components for the development of intelligent technologies in the telecommunications industry. The prese MoreThe development of intelligent technologies requires planning,organizing,controlling and monitoring.The main purpose of this study is to design a structural model of components for the development of intelligent technologies in the telecommunications industry. The present study is a qualitative-quantitative (mixed) research. The population studied in the qualitative part of this research consists of 10 experts in this field in Ilam Province Infrastructure Communications Company.Also, the study population in the quantitative and modeling sections are the same 10 experts. In this research, first, using semi-structured interviews and their analysis,153 codes,9 main categories and 4 general themes were identified as technological, managerial, marketing and cultural infrastructures.In the next step, bydistributing the pairwise comparison questionnaire related to9 main categories and analyzing them, an interpretive structural model of the research was obtained.This model consists of 5 levels,among which, knowledge is at the lower level and is the underlying variable for the development of intelligent technologies.At the next level, it is the training variable that is the next priority.The variables of awareness, belief and attractiveness are important in the next category that paying attention to these factors,in order of importance, can be very useful and effective in the development of intelligent technologies in the telecommunications industry. Manuscript profile -
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163 - Designing an Integrated Strategic Risk Development Model in the Banking Industry Using Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach (Case Study: One of the Large Commercial Banks)
davod khosroanjom behzad keshanchi Sayed Mehdi Ahmadi Afshar amir pourgholiIntensifying competition among banks and increasing their risk, including emerging risks such as strategic risks, has a significant negative impact on the value of the bank. Therefore, the key to the survival of banks is to create the necessary capabilities to identify, MoreIntensifying competition among banks and increasing their risk, including emerging risks such as strategic risks, has a significant negative impact on the value of the bank. Therefore, the key to the survival of banks is to create the necessary capabilities to identify, analyze and react to them. .The purpose of this study is to identify effective strategic risk criteria in order to support the strategic goals of the banking industry and determine their effectiveness.In this regard, based on documentary studies and in-depth study of the literature and with the help of Fuzzy Delphi method and the opinion of 15 experts, risky areas in the banking industry, including seven groups of Operational risks, Accuracy, Environmental, Management, Strategy, Technology Information and Finances were comprehensively identified. In order to structure the relationships between strategic risk criteria, Interpretive Structural Modeling was used and by developing an integrated model to measure the effectiveness of the criteria in order to support the strategic goals of the banking industry. The results showed that the effectiveness of "customer satisfaction" criterion is better than other criteria and vice versa, the effectiveness of "investment risk assessment" criterion is weaker than other criteria. Manuscript profile -
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164 - Interpretive structural modeling of factors affecting the application of Blockchain technology in Banking industry of Iran
maryam yazdanirad Mehran keshtkar, mahmoud ahmadi, farzad asayeshThe purpose of the present study was the interpretative structural modeling of the factors affecting the application of blockchain technology in the banking industry. This study is based on the practical purpose and from the perspective of the method in the field of mix MoreThe purpose of the present study was the interpretative structural modeling of the factors affecting the application of blockchain technology in the banking industry. This study is based on the practical purpose and from the perspective of the method in the field of mixed studies with deductive-inductive approach. Identifying the effective factors on the application of blockchain technology in the banking industry was done through semi-structured interviews based on theoretical saturation with professors in the field of information technology, banking management and experts active in the banking industry. T, the opinions of senior managers and experts in the banking industry in the number of 50 people were used with the purposeful sampling method and with the help of a questionnaire. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed using content validity and test-post-test method. Coding the resulting data using Atlas.ti software led to the identification of 14 factors affecting the application of blockchain technology in the banking industry. Modeling of the identified factors with interpretive structural method led to the formation of seven levels, policies, awareness and regulation were the most effective factors and productivity was the most impressionable factor. Manuscript profile -
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165 - Modelling the Determinants of Formation of Informal Companies in Iran Tax System
Mehdi Mousapour Lafmejani Ahmad YaghoubnehadAbstract There is a problem called formal and paper companies that has been plaguing economic activists across the country for some time. These companies exist, but others benefit from them.The purpose of this study is to present a model of factors affecting the format MoreAbstract There is a problem called formal and paper companies that has been plaguing economic activists across the country for some time. These companies exist, but others benefit from them.The purpose of this study is to present a model of factors affecting the formation of paper companies in the country's tax system.Methodologically, this research is considered in the category of mix method, because two groups of participants were present in the form of qualitative and quantitative sections. In this study, a questionnaire and the method of structural equations were used. The results in a quantitative part in the form of presenting the model of this research showed that the use of foreign exchange tariffs by creating face to face in capital is the most effective factor for the development and formation of face-to-face companies in the country's tax system. According to the presented model, it is possible to identify fictitious companies to an acceptable extent and help to eliminate them and increase the transparency of the economy. Manuscript profile -
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166 - The Equation Modeling of Social Capital with Social Interest young adults in Shiraz
sousan sahamiThe present study aims to investigate the goodness of fitting index for Social Capital with Social Interest. Social interest means active efforts to promote the welfare of mankind. Social cohesion and social capital to develop appropriate social interest. The population MoreThe present study aims to investigate the goodness of fitting index for Social Capital with Social Interest. Social interest means active efforts to promote the welfare of mankind. Social cohesion and social capital to develop appropriate social interest. The population of this study is chosen from the young adults of Shiraz and the sample consists of 457 people, which were randomly selected through cluster sampling. In this study, the measurement of concepts has been done through researcher-made questionnaire. The questionnaire enjoys the required face and content validity. Also, the reliability of the scales was supported by split half reliability and Cronbach''s alpha.Having determined. The measurement models for the latent variables in social interest and social investment, the results revealed that the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) supports the fact that the causal role of Social investment on social interest is positive and the indices supports the Goodness of Fitting Index. Graceful model shows that social capital based on social networks, social trust, political trust, confidence and support of family provokes social interest based on in the welfare of others thinking, empathy, interaction with others Manuscript profile -
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167 - Modeling Investors' Behavior by Using Psychological Variables with Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach to Recognize Investment Decision Making Errors
shirvan barari Ghodratolah Taleb Nia Hamid reza Vakili fard Hossein IzadiInterpretive structural modeling is one of the methods of system design, especially management and accounting systems. This technique starts by identifying the variables and then establishes the underlying relationships between the variables using the expertise and know MoreInterpretive structural modeling is one of the methods of system design, especially management and accounting systems. This technique starts by identifying the variables and then establishes the underlying relationships between the variables using the expertise and knowledge of the experts and finally the multilevel structural model. In this study, using this approach, behavioral biases are structured to influence the decision making of real active investors in the stock market. For this purpose, expert experts in this field were used and 12 behavioral influences affecting investor behavior / decision making were identified and then coded using the matrix of initial access, their impact on investor behavior / decision model. Finally, they were leveled using the final matrix. The results of interpretive structural modeling showed that behavioral bias affecting investors' decision making was modeled at six levels, and imaginative power bias was at the highest level and more effective than other bias and late bias bias. Manuscript profile -
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168 - Designing an Integrated Development Model for Assessing Coaching Competency Indicators in Educational Centers Using Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach (Case Study: Units and Centers of Islamic Azad University of West Azarbaijan Province)
Soror Heydari Aghjivan Kolsom KianniyaCoaching as a method of management development and a strategy for improving performance has been growing recently among managers of organizations. One of the most important research needs in this field is to identify factors affecting the success of coaching, in a pract MoreCoaching as a method of management development and a strategy for improving performance has been growing recently among managers of organizations. One of the most important research needs in this field is to identify factors affecting the success of coaching, in a practical and evaluable model in order to commit to manpower by using coaching skills and achieve individual and organizational performance. However, there is no research or literature on which of the factors of coaching competencies contributes the most to the improvement of individual and organizational performance for these organizations, especially academic centers. In the present study, in order to respond to this challenge, comprehensively and systematically identify all the criteria that are effective in the field of coaching competencies through documentary study and with the help of Fuzzy Delphi method and the opinion of 10 experts and using the approach Interpretive Structural Modeling was used to regulate and direct the complexity of the relationships between criteria and by developing an integrated model for the effectiveness of criteria. The results showed that the criteria of Supporting Ethical Values and Confidence in the Potential Abilities of Individuals have the highest effectiveness among the criteria of coaching competencies in the units of Islamic Azad University of West Azarbaijan Province. Manuscript profile -
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169 - Designing the behavioral bias pattern of investors with theme analysis and fuzzy interpretive-Delphi structural approach
Arezo Jabari Khouzani Allah Karam Salehi Ahmad, Kaab Omeir Soheila Zarinjooy AlvarPurpose: The purpose of the current research is to design the behavioral bias pattern of investors with theme analysis and fuzzy interpretative-Delphi structural approach.Methodology: This research is one of the mixed researches with qualitative and quantitative approac MorePurpose: The purpose of the current research is to design the behavioral bias pattern of investors with theme analysis and fuzzy interpretative-Delphi structural approach.Methodology: This research is one of the mixed researches with qualitative and quantitative approach that was carried out in the period of 2020-2021. The statistical population of the research consists of managers and experts in the field of capital market and academic experts, and 16 of them were selected as sample members using the principle of theoretical adequacy and the snowball sampling method. In the qualitative part of the research, the method of theme analysis was used to identify the influencing factors on behavioral bias and to collect data, a semi-structured (in-depth) interview was used. Also, in the quantitative section, a questionnaire was used to collect information, and interpretive structural analysis and MICMAC analysis were used to determine the most effective components.Findings: The findings in the qualitative part using thematic analysis showed that the factors affecting the behavior biases of investors in Iran is consist of personality traits, perceptual and behavioral traps, customer journey map, emergence of collective mind, revelatory behavior theory, perspective theory, market theory and cognitive alignment.Originality / Value: The results of the research include the identification and prioritization of the most important factors influencing the behavior of investors, and finally, 8 main components and 33 determining themes were identified according to experts, which can be used to clarify the investors decisions, better analyze and improve the capital market efficiency. Manuscript profile -
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170 - Hedging investments with cryptocurrencies in Iran
Raziyeh Eskandari Hossein Panahian Rasol Eskandari Hasan Ghodrati Ghzaani Mahdi Madanchi ZajObjective: Knowing the capability of cryptocurrencies in the country's economy can lead to targeting investments and stabilizing the value of the portfolio. Use of cryptocurrencies to risk Hedging of investments can be a new potential to maintain the value of the p MoreObjective: Knowing the capability of cryptocurrencies in the country's economy can lead to targeting investments and stabilizing the value of the portfolio. Use of cryptocurrencies to risk Hedging of investments can be a new potential to maintain the value of the portfolio. Accordingly, in this research, the effective factors on risk hedging using cryptocurrencies for Iranian common investment methods and their communications have been identified. Method: By reviewing the literature, research variables have been extracted. Then, using the opinion of experts, the relationships between the variables have been determined and based on the interpretive structural modeling approach, the model of factors affecting investment risk coverage in Iran using cryptocurrencies has been presented. Results: The results of the present study showed that the most effective parameters are international political factors and global gold and oil prices. On the other hand, the most dependent variables are related to the lack of knowledge of users and laws in the field of cryptocurrency in the country. Conclusion: According to the quality of the relationships obtained, it is clear that the effective factors in the quality of recognition and use of cryptocurrencies have no effect on the risk of investment methods in Iran. In addition, in the discussion of risk hedging using cryptocurrencies, international factors are considered the most effective factors. Manuscript profile -
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171 - Multi-level Analysis of Success Factors in Islamic Banking with a Structural-Interpretive and Recursive Approach
jalal yousefi parviz saeidi Maryam Bokharayan Jamadordi Gorganli DojiPurpose :The main objective of this research is to provide a multi – level analysis of success factors in Islamic banking using a structural - interpretive and recursive approach . The present study is considered applied research in terms o MorePurpose :The main objective of this research is to provide a multi – level analysis of success factors in Islamic banking using a structural - interpretive and recursive approach . The present study is considered applied research in terms of its approach . Reseach Methodology: The perssent study is considered in terms of its purpose and a mixed research method in terms of its approach. The data collection tools include an expert questionnaire and the poplation consists in the fild of banking. Purposeful sampling method was used to select the sample individuals , and data analysis was performed using Excel software . Subsequently , the pattern of Islamic banking was catrgorized using structural - interpretive modeling . In the present study the factors were categorized into six levels . Finally , the structural - interpretive model was tested in form of a recursive quantitative model. Findings: Based on research findings the relationships between variables showed positive path coefficients . The t – statistics of the relationships were reported to be statistically significant at %95 confidence level. Examination of the path coefficients of the inter relationships between variables at horizontal levels indicated that the interrelationships were reported in a matrix form and were statistically significant .. Manuscript profile -
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172 - Studying the Stories of " The Makhzanol Asrar " from Nezami Ganjavi with Incipient Structural Critical Approach by Lucien Goldmann
Fatemeh Hajati Bardmili Ziba EsmailiAbstract Lucien Goldmann introduces every literary work as a meaningful structure which is under the impact of its socio-economic problems in its own time. The true creator of a work is not an individual but the representative MoreAbstract Lucien Goldmann introduces every literary work as a meaningful structure which is under the impact of its socio-economic problems in its own time. The true creator of a work is not an individual but the representative of the social group which the creator is one of its creative member. The Makhzanol Asrar has three distinct parts, each of which has meaningful structure. This research studies the current problems of its time with library method and descriptive-analytic approach about Nezami's military stance on the contemporary problems.To attain this aim, we initially explain the fundamental implications of incipient criticism of Lucien Goldmann, later on the stories which are investigable are selected and in two-level process they are explained; that's, having grasped the internal structure of each story, the generality of the work together with the comprehensive foundations of the time of composing are connected with each other and adducing to the historical resources the results of the studies showed that the view point of mystic-protesting of social groups of military was deviated from the fundamental social reality of its time and chaotic situation from the feudalism in Iran in the era of the Saljuques ( injustice, cruelty, massacre , plunder and leading the policy toward religion ) has encompassed the soul of the stories of the Makhzanol Asrar like a halo. Manuscript profile -
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173 - The Sociological Criticism of the Short Story Collection of " The Acrid flavor of Persimmon from Zoya Pirzad
Mansoureh Bagheri Mazra'e Abdorreza Modarres Zadeh Fatemeh HaydariAbstract The book of " The Acrid Flavor of Persimmon " from Zoya Pirzad was published in 1376 and appealed profound attention. The purpose of this research is the sociological criticism of this work and studying and revealing MoreAbstract The book of " The Acrid Flavor of Persimmon " from Zoya Pirzad was published in 1376 and appealed profound attention. The purpose of this research is the sociological criticism of this work and studying and revealing of the imaginative stories of this collection. The sociological criticism of literature is one of the applied methods in the analysis of literary texts, especially the novel which studies the correspondence of social and aesthetical structure of the story. In criticizing of this work we based our activity on the tenets of Gyorgy Lukacs, the founder of this field and the incipient of structuralistic method of Lucian Goldman. The results attained through the analytical-descriptive method show that the main concern of Pirzad, in the illustration of woman's feature in society and peregrination of developmental root starts with consciousness and ends in transformation of her social stance. She, as a realistic writer, has been able to show the re-entering of modernity to Iran after world war II, The change of values, the gap between the generations, the increase of women's share in social activities and the transformation of Iranian society as a whole; the process which led to the basic alteration in the second half of the 70th. It is also emphasized that this type of criticism has its necessary methods to analyze and interpret the Persian short story. Manuscript profile -
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174 - Explanation the implementation barriers of JiT system using ISM approach and path analysis (Case Study: Gas Industry)
mehdi ajali ezatolah asgharizadeh Just in Time (JiT) is a manufacturing/service system by initial goal of continues decreasing and finally the deleting of all of waste forms. Now, world class organizations are completely conformable about acceptation and implementation JiT manufacturing/ser More Just in Time (JiT) is a manufacturing/service system by initial goal of continues decreasing and finally the deleting of all of waste forms. Now, world class organizations are completely conformable about acceptation and implementation JiT manufacturing/service for improving of productivity and competition with competitors. Without doubt, JiT as the most strong of inventory management methodology is facing with barriers and problems. One of basic tasks of top management is identification and perception of relationship between the JiT barriers through decreasing of bad effects. Original goals of this paper are the studying of falconer barriers in successful implementation of JiT manufacturing/service in gas industry of Iran, and analyzing of reciprocal influences between barriers using interpretive structural modeling (ISM). For this purpose, the 12 barriers were identified by literature review and interview with experts. Then by distribution and gathering of 170 questioners and using statistical tests (Kolmogorov-Smirnov and mean), the main hypothesis of this research and 12 secondary hypotheses are confirmed. Also for answering to research main question (How is the relationship and sequence between barriers?), ISM approach is used, and the barriers placed in 7 Levels. Finally, the obtained structural model is confirmed using path analysis method (second order of the confirmatory factor analysis). To this order, a conceptual plan is proposed for presenting of practical program for competition by implementation barriers of JiT manufacturing/service system and improving of productivity. Manuscript profile -
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175 - Presenting a New Model for Performance Evaluation Based on Human Development and Its Impact on Agility Using Interpretive Structural Modeling
Seyed haidar Mirfakhradini porya khalesi Ali Morovati SharifabadiToday, the accepted model for the development of a country, as in the past, does not focus only on the economy, and in the UN model of human development, the development of the country depends on the development and excellence of the people of that society. At the same MoreToday, the accepted model for the development of a country, as in the past, does not focus only on the economy, and in the UN model of human development, the development of the country depends on the development and excellence of the people of that society. At the same time, they should be leaders in three dimensions of health, knowledge, and economy. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to provide a model for performance appraisal that considers the internal aspect of the organization and the country at the same time. In this study, after extracting the indicators from the UN Human Development Report. We examined books, scientific articles, their validity by fuzzy Delphi method and the interaction of the obtained indicators with each other and their effect on organizational agility by ISM method. The result of the research shows that the indicators are social insurance. Employees, education level, labor force share of the organization's profit, purchasing power of the organization's employees are independent in nature, indicators, ergonomics Job satisfaction, in-service training, increasing skills and adaptability, rate, literacy (UNESCO definition), attention to innovation, technology quality, R&D performance rate, financial profitability, nature of linkage, staff welfare program indicators, Attention to the environment and sustainable, autonomous development and employment rate indicators are dependent on exports. Also, the number of agility dependence (15) on the model indicates the positive effect of the HDI performance evaluation model on agility. Manuscript profile -
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176 - Structuring drivers of multinational organizations in transition and cultural development using Interpretive Structural Modeling
hosain rahmanseresht seyedali ayazi mohamad sabetmotlaghCulture is a phenomenon that makes and be made. Social interaction takes place between people on the basis of culture and the result of this interaction affects the culture exists. Deployment of multinational organizations in the global markets and interact with differe MoreCulture is a phenomenon that makes and be made. Social interaction takes place between people on the basis of culture and the result of this interaction affects the culture exists. Deployment of multinational organizations in the global markets and interact with different cultures Leads to the transfer of cultural properties to the host community. Due to this, in this article drivers and factors affecting the transmission of culture of multinational organizations to local culture have been recognized and the relationships between them to be traced. For this purpose, a multinational company in Iran has been studied and using Interpretive Structural Modeling drivers detected were classified. According to the results, the drivers of that organization, according to the interrelation between them were divided into seven levels. Finally, leverage and dependence between them is shown. Manuscript profile -
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177 - Designing of Interpretive Structural Model of Sport Tourism Development in Iran
zahra keivani alimohammad safaniya mohammad pourkiyani mohsen baqerianThe purpose of the present study was to understand the interpretive-structural model of the development of Iranian sport tourism. this is an application In terms of purpose With a mixed approach, that was done as a survey.The statistical population of this research was MoreThe purpose of the present study was to understand the interpretive-structural model of the development of Iranian sport tourism. this is an application In terms of purpose With a mixed approach, that was done as a survey.The statistical population of this research was consist of both quantitative and qualitative levels. The qualitative population (N = 15) consisted of experts in tourism and sport tourism and sport management and the quantitative population (N = 30,000). The coaches and referees, the senior players and managers of the tournament, players and spectators were determined Using the Morgan table, that subjects were randomly selected as statistical ‎sample. In this study, with Browse Documents and interviews with experts, the factors of Iranian sport tourism are identified. Then, the relationships between factors were determined of Interpretive Structural Modeling. The instrument for data collection was two questionnaires. According to the results, 7 factors were identified as the most important factors. The factors of Infrastructure and utility are the one of the most important factors. In the interpretive structural model, the relationships between factors were determined first, and the effect of factors and effectiveness on factors were determined using Mic-Mac analysis.That government and legal factors with the power of influence have 6 highest effects on other factors.The results of this study help planners , To be able to make smarter decisions and choose the right path for the development of this industry. Manuscript profile -
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178 - Designing an Interpretive Structural Model of Barriers to the Development of Beach Soccer in Iran
Somayeh Emadi hamidreza zaeri zohrab gohari mohammad malekiBeach soccer is one of the emerging sports that has attracted the attention of most countries in the world. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the development of beach soccer in Iran. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to design an interpretive structural mode MoreBeach soccer is one of the emerging sports that has attracted the attention of most countries in the world. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the development of beach soccer in Iran. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to design an interpretive structural model of barriers to the development of beach soccer in Iran. This research is applied in terms of purpose and data collection was done in the field and in a mixed qualitative and quantitative manner. The statistical population in the quantitative part, including the officials of the beach soccer committee of the federation and the football delegations, the managers of the clubs and the coaches of the national beach soccer teams, was equal to 50 in total and in the qualitative part, 18 experts. Due to the limitation of members, the statistical sample was equal to the community. The research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire containing 16 items which was designed based on a comprehensive study of sources and opinions of the qualitative research sample and using the Delphi method. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by 10 university professors and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test (α = 0.88). Barriers were inserted in the form of structural self-interaction and a qualitative sample was provided as a questionnaire. ISM technique was used to level the obstacles and determine the priority of the action. Based on the findings, the obstacles were classified into seven levels. Obstacles to the lack of a development plan and the lack of attention of federation officials and football delegations to the development of beach soccer were at the basic level of the model. In general, it can be said that more attention of the officials of the Football Federation and the delegations on the design and implementation of the strategic plan will facilitate the removal of many intermediate and top obstacles of the model. Manuscript profile -
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179 - Designing the model of flexibility of human resources in the conditions of merger in Iran's government organizations
Nasrin Jazani nahid azimian javad mehrabiNowadays, the flexible human force is the most important factor in responding to changes in the external environment, and after that, among the various strategies for the growth and development of organizations, mergers and acquisitions have become increasingly popular. MoreNowadays, the flexible human force is the most important factor in responding to changes in the external environment, and after that, among the various strategies for the growth and development of organizations, mergers and acquisitions have become increasingly popular. The purpose of the present study is to provide a model of flexibility of human resources in the conditions of integration. The research method is practical in terms of its purpose. The present research is mixed. The participants of the research are human resources specialists and experts who worked in the ministries of sports and youth before and after the merger, and university experts including professors in the field of human resources who have been teaching and researching in this field for at least 10 years. give In the current research, among the types of mixed research methods, an exploratory design of categorization type was used. In this project, qualitative data was first obtained through structured interviews, and in the second step, we will examine the relationships between indicators and factors of the model using interpretive structural modeling, and then use the Mic-Mc matrix to examine the degree of dependence and influence of each factor. One of the factors will be discussed. The presented model of the flexibility of human resources in the conditions of integration has 6 main themes, 21 sub-themes and 41 sub-indices and three levels of strategy (management, personnel, adjustment and proportionality).the management after the merger. Manuscript profile -
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180 - Investigating the effect of different materials in improving the structural performance of active bending shells by analyzing a selected sample of grid shells
sahar sadeghi morteza rahbar katayoun Taghizadeh Azari حسین ذبیحیGrid shell structures are one of the types of active bending structures, which consist of a network of continuous elements with double curved shells. Therefore, the purpose of this article is the effect of different materials by selecting a sample of mesh shells in impr MoreGrid shell structures are one of the types of active bending structures, which consist of a network of continuous elements with double curved shells. Therefore, the purpose of this article is the effect of different materials by selecting a sample of mesh shells in improving their structural performance, for this purpose, the geometry of the selected shell was first modeled with the help of Grasshopper program and then using Kangaroo and Karamba physics modeling software in a The repetitive step at the same time, the mechanical and geometric considerations have been analyzed. In the selected sample, with the help of quantitative analytical method in Karamba software, the stresses are calculated, and then, considering the variables of materials with the same thickness and dimensions, which have a rectangular cross-section, to check the amount of displacement in bearing internal forces and stresses that The reason for the change in the weight of the structure has come about, and according to that, the Young's modulus has reached its minimum average, and the steps have been taken. In this way, it can be concluded that among the six different families of materials such as: steel, wood, concrete, steel, composite and polymers depending on the type of access and facilities in each country, polymer structures reinforced with glass fibers and structures Wood has the best structural performance for making grid shells. Manuscript profile -
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181 - Watching Film Through Literary Theories: A Structuralist Reading of Rocky, Kickboxer, Kill Bill I & II, and Southpaw Movies
Zeinab NasiripourAbstract Structuralist film theory focuses on how the meaning is conveyed through films, while the significance originates from the elements lying in the "system" or "structure" of a movie. Tzvetan Todorov introduced his narrative theory consisting of five main steps: MoreAbstract Structuralist film theory focuses on how the meaning is conveyed through films, while the significance originates from the elements lying in the "system" or "structure" of a movie. Tzvetan Todorov introduced his narrative theory consisting of five main steps: equilibrium (happy beginning), a disruption (a problem comes up), realization (chaos), restored order (repair the damage), and equilibrium again (normality). As Scholes noted the study of literature must involve the study of the communicative process in general—or semiotics—and in particular the development of the codes that govern the production and interpretation of the major kinds of literature, and the subcodes that inform the various genres that have developed in the course of literary history. This paper aims to investigate the narrative module, and the structure of action films finding some of the verbal and non-verbal codes according to Tzvetan Todorov’s Theory in Rocky, Kickboxer, Kill Bill I & II, and Southpaw movies. Manuscript profile -
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182 - Designing a knowledge sharing model among the employees of the organization (using the Grounded Theory Method and Interpretive Structural Modeling)
Ali Omidpanah Shahnaz Nayebzadeh Hassan Dehghandehnavi Hossein Eslami -
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183 - Testing the gender invariance in relations between personality traits, social problem solving and subjective- well-being: The structural eqution modeling approach
Sadegh Taghilou Ramin Letafati Abstract Present research compared the relation between subjective well – being, social problem solving dimensions (constructive problem solving and dysfunctional problem solving), neuroticism and extraversion latent variables among male and female students More Abstract Present research compared the relation between subjective well – being, social problem solving dimensions (constructive problem solving and dysfunctional problem solving), neuroticism and extraversion latent variables among male and female students using structural equation modeling (SEM). So after drawing path among variables the research model was built and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used for testing that mediating role of the gender in that relations. Data collected from 536 university students (261 male and 285 female) that completed Big Five Factor personality and social problem solving inventories and subjective well – being scales. Results indicate that in spite of same fitting in measurement model, there is no similarity between men and women in structural model respect to data fitting. Comparison results which was made between structural models of men and women makes it clear that among men, subjective well-being can be predicted strongly by neuroticism as compared to women and among women constructive problem solving and dysfunction problem solving can be predicted by extraversion in better manner as compared to men. And in compare to men subjective well – being can be predicted strongly by dysfunction problem solving among women. The results of this research emphasis on mediating role of gender in studying the relation between personality, social problem solving and subjective well – being. The findings suggest is that general health professionals and therapists should consider the important role of gender in studying and explaining the influence of personality and social problem solving on subjective well-being. Repetition of this result by the longitudinal study is necessary. Manuscript profile -
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184 - Post structuralism in Shahnameh Ferdowsi (With emphasis on Bahram’s death)
Ro’ya SayyedoshohadaeiThe purpose of this article is to investigate the esthetic aspect of the death of one of the Ferdowsi’s epic characters, in order to reveal only a glimpse of the dynamic potentialities and the scope of interpretation of this grand masterpiece. The historic & MoreThe purpose of this article is to investigate the esthetic aspect of the death of one of the Ferdowsi’s epic characters, in order to reveal only a glimpse of the dynamic potentialities and the scope of interpretation of this grand masterpiece. The historic – mythic structure of the epic texts apparently does not lend itself to interpretation however the texture of stories in Shahnameh is such that renders the text quite interpretable. Ferdowsi’s epic has a paradoxical texture: On one hand there are signs that point realistically to concise, consistent, and systematic features, and on the other hand there are endless interpretations, and it is extremely decontextualized, produces multiple layers of meanings and it is filled with ambiguities. It constantly seeks to remain without an ultimate texture and to remain detached from history, to be non-spatial and hence be eternal. Selection of Bahram’s death and glorified esthetical death of this epic hero is an occasion to illustrate the post structuralist nature of Ferdowsi’s epic despite the fact that the characteristic feature of Shahnameh is inclined towards a consistent structure. Manuscript profile -
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185 - Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) as Smart Materials Application in Structural Engineering in the Last Decade
R. JamalpourThe shape memory alloys (SMAs) is a specific property some materials have to restore their original shape. This strange behavior has caused these materials to be classified as smart materials. Due to the capabilities of this material, it has been used in all industries, MoreThe shape memory alloys (SMAs) is a specific property some materials have to restore their original shape. This strange behavior has caused these materials to be classified as smart materials. Due to the capabilities of this material, it has been used in all industries, and in the last decade, its use has developed tremendously. In this article, while dealing with their general properties and production method, their applications especially in structural and earthquake engineering have been reviewed and investigated. For this reason, some of the works and studies done by structural engineering researchers in the recent period (from 2014 to 2024) in the field of structural engineering and with the approach of evaluating connections equipped by shape memory alloys have been mentioned. Finally, while examining the details of a Practical study in the field of steel column connection to the foundation, which was done with and without using of shape memory alloys, the advantages of using shape memory alloys in connections are summarized in the results. Manuscript profile -
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186 - Analysis and identification of key technology capabilities for resilient electronic supply chain
Mohammad Mehdi Rahimian Asl Mohammad Hasan MalekiTo create and develop appropriate technology capabilities, plays a significant role in improving the resilience structure of an electronic supply network against any disruption and failure. The present study seeks to identify and examine the most important technological MoreTo create and develop appropriate technology capabilities, plays a significant role in improving the resilience structure of an electronic supply network against any disruption and failure. The present study seeks to identify and examine the most important technological capabilities to create and improve resilience in electronic supply chains. This research is applied from the point of view of orientation and it is positivist from philosophical point of view and it is a multiple research. Accordingly, in the first step, by systematic literature review and using the fuzzy Delphi method, 11 technological capabilities were identified. Then, these capabilities were analyzed using Total Fuzzy Interpretive Structural Modeling.The most effective technological capabilities to create and improve the electronic supply chain resilience structure are the three: supply chain redesign, planning and collaboration between supply partners. Creating and improving these capabilities leads to strengthening and improving several other capabilities to ultimately create or strengthen flexibility in the network to increase the supply and structure of the resilience system against disruptions in the electronic supply chains. Manuscript profile
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