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1 - Examining the goals of users of financial reports of municipalities with regard to performance-based budgeting
Reza Sotudeh alireza fahkrabadi mitra kasheh maryam movahedianBackground and purpose: The new public financial management was basically proposed with the aim of increasing transparency and improving the accountability of users of financial reports. The purpose of this research is to investigate the goals of users of financial repo MoreBackground and purpose: The new public financial management was basically proposed with the aim of increasing transparency and improving the accountability of users of financial reports. The purpose of this research is to investigate the goals of users of financial reports of municipalities with regard to performance-based budgeting. Methodology: The data collection tool of this research was a questionnaire containing 15 items. The targeted community was the managers and experts of the municipality at the level of Tehran province. Finally, 215 questionnaires were examined. Hypotheses have been tested using structural equation modeling methods and smart.PLS software. Findings: The findings of the research showed that internal administrative control, internal accounting control, self-control and internal audit have an effect on the goals of users of financial reports of municipalities with regard to performance-based budgeting. Conclusion: In performance-based budgeting, users' goals should be considered with regard to financial reporting, because it improves transparency and accountability. Keywords: budget and financial statements, internal control, decision making, municipalities. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Identification Challenges for fitting out of Government Structure Using Multi-criteria Decision-Making Approaches (MCDM)
masoud bastami reza najafbagy kramallah Daneshfard Adel Fatmithe structure of organization of states is shaped by the purposes, necessities, needs and necessities of every era. With this aim, the main purpose of this research is to present a model of the challenges of fitting the structure of the government in implementing a comp Morethe structure of organization of states is shaped by the purposes, necessities, needs and necessities of every era. With this aim, the main purpose of this research is to present a model of the challenges of fitting the structure of the government in implementing a comprehensive reform of the administrative system. This research in terms of collecting data is a descriptive-survey research,, and in terms of research purposes is an applied research. The statistical population of the research has been scientific and executive experts in the academic environment and governmental organizations. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data, and to analysis the data multi-criteria decision-making approaches (MCDM) was used. In this research, by examining the literature of research and interviewing with experts, 66 indicators were identified and extracted. After judging the experts, using Fuzzy Delphi test, 29 indicators were approved and organized in 5 main components. The results of the Dematel test (studying the effectiveness and impact of variables) showed that the variables of privatization, decentralization and proportionalization, effectiveness variables, and the state structure and bureaucracy are impact variables. Interpretative structural modeling analysis also showed that variables were classified in two levels. At the highest level, the component of bureaucracy and at the lowest level are the components of government structure, adjustment, privatization and decentralization. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Developing a Decision Support System for Enterprise Risk Management in Tanavar Co.
Narges Nemati Sina NematizadehTanavar Co. has had problems in making strategic decisions, due to the lack of a systematic mechanism to manage risk events. Hence to facilitate the enterprise risk management (ERM) process, a decision support system which is able to support decision making at all stage MoreTanavar Co. has had problems in making strategic decisions, due to the lack of a systematic mechanism to manage risk events. Hence to facilitate the enterprise risk management (ERM) process, a decision support system which is able to support decision making at all stages of risk management process has been developed. This research introduces a methodology which supports decision making in the whole process of enterprise risk management and in addition applies multiple attribute decision making (MADM) tools such as weighing method based on eigenvalue approach and TOPSIS method, fuzzy inference system and also integer programming. Applying MADM models for using qualitative, quantitative and sometimes contradictory criteria, and also using experiences and opinions of experts, requires a decision support system. Thus for implementation and validation of recommended model, a software has been developed and applied in Tanavar Co. and specifically in Enghelab sport complex. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Foresight entrusting issuance processes of construction permits in Iran municipalities by multi-criteria decision making through balanced scorecard framework
Maryam Ghalehnovy Farshid Abdi Kaveh Khalili-DamghaniForecasts of cash flows are considered by investors, creditors,firm employees and rating institutions. Investors regard cash flows as the input of their investment models allowing them to make decisions about returns resulted from the divided profit and capital. Credito MoreForecasts of cash flows are considered by investors, creditors,firm employees and rating institutions. Investors regard cash flows as the input of their investment models allowing them to make decisions about returns resulted from the divided profit and capital. Creditors are interested in the decisions of paying the firm obligations exchanging with them and the employees are concerned with cash flows in terms of job security and persistence of activities of firm that they are working there. Persistence of activity and the firm ability in timely payment of debts are also highly important for rating institutions. The main purpose of the present study is the investigation of forecasting cash flows among 97 firms from the listed firms of Tehran Stock Exchange from the beginning of 1388 to the end of 1392.To investigate the research hypotheses, it was used from panel data regression model. The results showed that the costs of sold goods and the public and administrative costs have significant impacts on forecasting cash flows, however, sales, change in the payable accounts, change in the receivable accounts, change in inventory, tax and cash flows of the last year have not significant impacts on forecasting cash flows. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Analysis of the Impact of Information Technology Application in Qualitative In Qualitative Promoting of Decisions a State Bank (Case Study : Sepah Bank )
fatah sharif zade alireza mahdaviBackground : In the twentieth century , information and communication technology has rapidly spread across the globe and has affected many aspects of human life so that it is impossible to imagine an activity without information technology. Objective : The purpose of th MoreBackground : In the twentieth century , information and communication technology has rapidly spread across the globe and has affected many aspects of human life so that it is impossible to imagine an activity without information technology. Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using information technology on increasing decision making among Sepah Bank managers. Method : applied in terms of purpose and application in terms of the nature and method of descriptive survey. the research is a correlation type. Two questionnaires were used to collect information about the information technology and decision-making qualityrespectively. The statistical population of the study consisted of all sepah bank managers in the city of Tehran, which equals to 700 people. Cronbach's alpha the study also came in at over 0.7 . with Cochran formula, 260 individuals were selected as samples. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results using SPSS software and structural equations using SmartPLS software . Findings : Cognition aspects information technology and relationship on increasing improve qualitative decision making Bank managers . Conclusion : readiness of bank managers in using information technology and increasing the quality of decision Manuscript profile -
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6 - A Study of Sports Policy in Iran Based on Pierre Müller's Multiple Decision-Making Model
javad giahshenas bon bazari ahmad saee sadegh zibakalammofrad hamidreza malekmohamadiIn the course of sports general policy-making, the presence of parallel institutions as well as multiple sources of decision-making to deal with different diminutions of sports including professional and public sports has resulted in waste of the country's material and MoreIn the course of sports general policy-making, the presence of parallel institutions as well as multiple sources of decision-making to deal with different diminutions of sports including professional and public sports has resulted in waste of the country's material and spiritual resources as well as forces and talents. Therefore, assuming the problem in the Iranian sports policy-making and focusing on the multiple sources of decision-making, the present paper is seeking to concentrate on the biggest problem of decision-making procedure of the country’s sport’s system in national, regional and international levels as well as the present conflict in the conceptual system which affects the constriction of sports policy. In the course of sports general policy-making, the presence of parallel institutions as well as multiple sources of decision-making to deal with different diminutions of sports including professional and public sports has resulted in waste of the country's material and spiritual resources as well as forces and talents. Therefore, assuming the problem in the Iranian sports policy-making and focusing on the multiple sources of decision-making, the present paper is seeking to concentrate on the biggest problem of decision-making procedure of the country’s sport’s system in national, Manuscript profile -
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7 - Business wargaming (typology, elements and process)
samira shahmansouriBackground: Studying and analyzing business aspects has a positive effect on the organization's capabilities in the field of dynamic competition. In this regard, this study tries to identify the need for the application of business wargaming in the dynamic decision-maki MoreBackground: Studying and analyzing business aspects has a positive effect on the organization's capabilities in the field of dynamic competition. In this regard, this study tries to identify the need for the application of business wargaming in the dynamic decision-making process for the organization by trying to typologically approach the wargaming in the management literature and determine the position and goals related to each dimension. The business wargaming is an intellectually free and safe environment against failure that contributes to the factors influencing the success or failure of competition in a dynamic environment, and is a participatory and creative challenging process that is often judged or judged. To take. This leads to dynamic events in the decisions of its implementers following the analysis of the competitive situation and is used to provide a decision-making experience for managers. Method: Considering that the application of this approach in the field of management is at an early stage and in this field no study has been done in the country, we try to study the study abroad and review the related literature.Objective: To introduce and study the typology of wargaming, identify elements, processes and stages, applications and techniques, principles and instructions, maps and responsibilities, and to introduce this interdisciplinary approach.Conclusion: Mentioning the advantages and limitations of the business wargaming approach and presenting the goals related to each field of wargaming related to the field of management is the end of this research. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Presenting a Model for the financial Efficient Decision making Academic Entrepreneurs:( A Meta-Synthesis Approach)
mohammad babaeiEntrepreneurial financial decision-making Academic Entrepreneurs has been a home of interest for many studies. There are several research streams in the field, but the context suffers from lack of holistic conceptual models. The purpose of this study was to synthesize a MoreEntrepreneurial financial decision-making Academic Entrepreneurs has been a home of interest for many studies. There are several research streams in the field, but the context suffers from lack of holistic conceptual models. The purpose of this study was to synthesize an extensive literature on financial decisions Academic Entrepreneurs in order to present a comprehensive and integrated framework of financial decisions in the format of Academic Entrepreneurs paradigm. This research is applied, and the method is Meta-Synthesis. In this regard, 215 studies were evaluated on the topic, and finally 44 articles were selected purposefully and analyzed by open, pivotal, and selective coding method. A total of 130 codes, 17 concepts, 7 key categories were selected and analyzed during the systematic search and synthesis process and their validity was confirmed by Kauffman's kappa test. The results of the analysis showed that the most important identified key themes are: Conditions and consequences financial decision-making Academic Entrepreneurs, economic activity Academic Entrepreneurs, financial sourcing, Market defects, Political and legal changes. and finally, after seven stages of research, a comprehensive model of financial decisions Academic Entrepreneurs was formulated. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Role of intelligent management in urban physical planning in order to mitigate consequences of earthquakes
Esmail shieh kiumars habibi Mehran EhsaniAbstract Quantitative and qualitative Assessment and monitoring of risk managed planning and crisis management and their examining their effectiveness reveals need for intelligent urban management in terms of physical planning, especially management of natural disaster MoreAbstract Quantitative and qualitative Assessment and monitoring of risk managed planning and crisis management and their examining their effectiveness reveals need for intelligent urban management in terms of physical planning, especially management of natural disasters such as earthquake. Study of strong earthquakes happening in large urban areas that highlight positive effect of crisis management explicitly indicate an intelligent management model with regard to urban physical planning. Present modern cities with a large extent of complexity and intertwined network of connection under the umbrella of high-tech information technology as well as electronic technologies require a revision of traditional approaches together with creative intelligent management. This study not only emphasizes the necessity for the requirements of intelligent cities, including employing digital information systems versus analogue information and inevitability of updating as well as integrating urban physical data, but also elaborates the key role of intelligent management in supporting any kind of decision making in order to prevent, prepare for, and mitigate risk associated with physical fabric in a city in the event of earthquakes. The methodology employed in this study includes literature review, including gathering information and history of the field, screening of this information, and ultimately its categorization as well as descriptive analysis. To this end, theoretical fundamentals of intelligent decision support are taken into consideration. The results show that by employing intelligent management through incorporating physical planning along with modern technology into urban infrastructures, hazards of earthquakes can be mitigated. Using this management approach in urban physical planning is necessary due to rapid expansion of cities. Furthermore, other approaches lack flexibility, self correction, and adaptation required effectively and efficiently to cope with seismic crises. Efficiency of intelligent urban managing model through intervention in physical planning requires benefitting smart seismic-alarm systems and monitoring vital urban infrastructures, where the extent of intervention in urban management within urban physical fabric can be determined in an intelligent fashion and prior to occurrence of earthquakes. The application of intelligent management within the framework of physical planning is an efficient and excellent way of preventing, preparing, coping and relief and rebuilding a city against earthquake crises. Because using the concept of urban intelligent management, decision making for earthquake interventions to confront the earthquake has self-improvement capabilities, flexibility and adaptation to urban variable needs. In this model, an assessment of various urban criteria is undertaken to prevent, prepare and reduce the risk to earthquakes. An analysis of the relationship between physical planning and urban land use and the communication and infrastructure network with the degree of earthquake vulnerability is considered as one of the intelligent management policies in reducing vulnerability. So that any crisis decision, requires intelligent arrangements to support the continuous monitoring of indicators and self-improvement, supporting a variety of methods, replacing indices and creating productivity (flexibility) and supporting Establish future studies and adaptation at all times (adaptability), in order to finally identify the effective variables in the city's vulnerability and create the integrity between intelligent management of efficiency for prevention and preparedness against earthquakes. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Large-Scale Park Site Selection for Urban Centers Using Three-Stage Analytic Hierarchy/Network Process Case Study: the Region 8 of Shiraz Metropolitan Area
Alireza Pakfetrat Masoud Taghvaei Asghar ZarrabiThe central area of any cities is of critical importance in the process of urban sustainable development. Diversity of land uses is an inevitable characteristic of a lively and dynamic urban center. These various land uses should support each other and need to be locate MoreThe central area of any cities is of critical importance in the process of urban sustainable development. Diversity of land uses is an inevitable characteristic of a lively and dynamic urban center. These various land uses should support each other and need to be located in appropriate locations. In urban centers with different activities, public green spaces underpin urban sustainability and increase quality of life. In fact, nowadays there is an increased need for qualified and well-located public green spaces, in particular parks, in these areas. Therefore, green space site planning is amongst the most important of all management decisions for environmental and urban planners in a city. Reliable site planning is indispensable to the decision-making processes involved in developing urban green spaces supporting sustainable development. If making the decision reflects on a rationale based on proper information and research, then a higher level of community satisfaction is expected. In fact, if an appropriate site is selected based on a comprehensive integrated approach which considers all feasible effects, most of citizens' aspirations will be fulfilled. However, the multi-criteria nature of site selection for such spaces makes this issue so much complicated that it cannot be resolved using conventional managerial methods and tools. Considering the multidimensional structure (like social, economic, environmental, ecological or planning dimensions) and multi-functionality ( (such as utilization, employment, preservation, etc.) of green spaces, green space site planning is a decision under a variety of factors and can be viewed as a multiple criteria decision-making ( (MCDM) problem. Therefore, with reference to the use of multi-criteria decision-making process for urban green space optimum site planning along with a more sustainable development path, a very important role is played by the Analytic Hierarchy Process ( (AHP) and by its generalization to feedback networks, the Analytic Network Process ( (ANP). In addition to AHP and ANP approaches, which are both comprehensive to harmonize and deal with different aspects of sustainable urban green space site planning, GIS is also best suited for handling a wide range of criteria data at multi-spatial, multi-temporal and multi-scale from different sources for a multi-criteria analysis. Finally, from the viewpoint of all the above approaches and their benefits, this article studies the development of urban green spaces in the central area of Shiraz metropolitan area, Iran based on a comparison of different sites by developing a decision support system using a three-stage procedure based on integrated GIS Analytic/Hierarchy Process. Moreover, in order to select the alternatives, the methods of analytical hierarchy process and analytic network process have been comparatively studied. The results indicate that the models would yield the same output; however, the analytic network process works more on efficiently for this purpose. Overall, empirical findings indicate that the research approach can be used for future sustainable development in establishing standard decision-making procedures in urban green planning and management. Therefore, urban planners and managers can use this research result for choosing a more comprehensive mathematical tool for complex decision and rational judgment around the selection of land use location choices.Keywords: Green space, Site planning, Multi-criteria decision-making, Shiraz Manuscript profile -
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11 - Usage of Spatial Decision Support Systems in Urban Planning
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12 - Resource Allocation in Data Envelopment Analysis on Fuzzy inputs and outputs
Esmat Noroozi Hamid SHarafiAbstract: Data envelopment analysis technique is used to evaluate the relative efficiency of a set of decision-making units that have been studied in different fields. One of the important issues in data envelopment analysis is sensitivity analysis. Many articles have b MoreAbstract: Data envelopment analysis technique is used to evaluate the relative efficiency of a set of decision-making units that have been studied in different fields. One of the important issues in data envelopment analysis is sensitivity analysis. Many articles have been presented in this field by researchers, sometimes managers are concentrating on issues that would be critical to allocate a fixed cost to decision-making units. Since in real problems the primary data are not precise but interval, ordinal, and qualitative therefore this study have been discussed this issue and present a model for assigning a fuzzy fixed cost to decision-making units. Moreover, the inputs and outputs of all units are assumed to be fuzzy and the allocation of new costs should be such that the highest number of inefficient units become efficient. At the end, this model has been utilized in two numerical examples and the results have been presented. Manuscript profile -
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13 - Utility of Ranking Warehouse Candidates in Workshop Locations Using UTAStar
M. Ehsanifar F. Hossein zadeh lotfiAlthough the importance of locating in manufacturing and service companies is not a new issue, one of significance applications is to determine the appropriate location for warehouses in manufacturing workshops warehouses to the maintenance of materials or products. In MoreAlthough the importance of locating in manufacturing and service companies is not a new issue, one of significance applications is to determine the appropriate location for warehouses in manufacturing workshops warehouses to the maintenance of materials or products. In any organizations, Finding the suitable site for warehouses establishments to increase customer service and efficiency is one of the most important and costly issues. The warehouse location is the main decision and structurally multi-criteria that includes quantitative and qualitative objectives. In this study, we apply an MADM technique to achieve the primary ranking for the proposed and potential warehouse locations of the company, and then put them as the input of the UTAStar, which is a new and more practical to inference utility functions from past decision data. We will investigate the utility of the results and define the desirability of ranked options for evaluating and selecting of warehouse space. Manuscript profile -
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14 - Finding the most efficient decision making unit in data envelopment Analysis
J. VakiliAlthough discriminating between all efficient decision making units (DMUs) with identical efficiency is a very important subject in data envelopment analysis (DEA), it may not be an easy task, particularly when the decision maker wants to select one and only one efficie MoreAlthough discriminating between all efficient decision making units (DMUs) with identical efficiency is a very important subject in data envelopment analysis (DEA), it may not be an easy task, particularly when the decision maker wants to select one and only one efficient DMU among all. There are some papers that have proposed methods for finding an efficient DMU as the most efficient one but have some difficulties when used in practice. This paper points out the difficulties of the methods presented in two articles [Amin, G. R., (2009). Comments on finding the most efficient DMUs in DEA: An improved integrated model. Computers and Industrial Engineering 56, 1701-1702; Toloo, M., Nalchigar, S., (2009). A new integrated DEA model for finding most BCC-efficient DMU. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 33, 597-604]. In fact, in the present paper, it is proved by some examples that although some methods have principally been proposed in order to determine a single efficient DMU as the most efficient one, they may be unable to detect these DMUs. Manuscript profile -
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15 - A New multi attribute Decision making Reliability Centered Maintenance in Power Transmission Systems
M. Asghari Gharakheili M. Fotuhi-FiruzabadThe present context of the electric industry, characterized by competitive markets, privatization, and regulatory of technical requirements forces the power utilities to optimize their asset management practices and develop the requisite decision plans techno-economical MoreThe present context of the electric industry, characterized by competitive markets, privatization, and regulatory of technical requirements forces the power utilities to optimize their asset management practices and develop the requisite decision plans techno-economically. Practically approaching, this paper devises a new support tool based on a multiattribute decision making (MADM) framework in combination with analytical hierarchical process (AHP) to determine the most critical components of power transmission systems. Measure of system-wide reliability performance, outage cost, Locational marginal prices demonstrative of market fairness, and network losses are among the attributes considered in this paper for component criticality assessment. With the frequent existence of qualitative and quantitative attributes, the proposed approach can effectively help to deal with the existent uncertainty and conventional judgment vagueness. As verified in a case study on the IEEE Reliability Test System (IEEE-RTS), the proposed framework introduces its applicability and efficiency for the practical asset management optimizations in electric utilities. Manuscript profile -
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16 - Probability-possibility DEA model with Fuzzy random data in presence of skew-Normal distribution
B. Mehrasa M. H. BehzadiData envelopment analysis (DEA) is a mathematical method to evaluate the performance of decision-making units (DMU). In the performance evaluation of an organization based on the classical theory of DEA, input and output data are assumed to be deterministic, while in th MoreData envelopment analysis (DEA) is a mathematical method to evaluate the performance of decision-making units (DMU). In the performance evaluation of an organization based on the classical theory of DEA, input and output data are assumed to be deterministic, while in the real world, the observed values of the inputs and outputs data are mainly fuzzy and random. A normal distribution is a continuous distribution which is extremely important in statistics because of its behavior.It is assumed in most cases that fuzzy random data are normally distributed, while such an assumption may not hold in practice. Therefore, using the normal distribution leads to erroneous conclusions. In the present study, we investigated DEA fuzzy random model under condition of probability -possibility, in the presence of a skew-normal distribution.In other words, this method embraced the previous methods in a specific state. Finally, a set of numerical example is presented to demonstrate the efficacy of procedure and algorithm. Manuscript profile -
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17 - A conjugate gradient based method for Decision Neural Network training
M. Nadershahi A. D. Safi Samghabadi R. Tavakkoli-MoghaddamDecision Neural Network is a new approach for solving multi-objective decision-making problems based on artificial neural networks. Using inaccurate evaluation data, network training has improved and the number of educational data sets has decreased. The available trai MoreDecision Neural Network is a new approach for solving multi-objective decision-making problems based on artificial neural networks. Using inaccurate evaluation data, network training has improved and the number of educational data sets has decreased. The available training method is based on the gradient decent method (BP). One of its limitations is related to its convergence speed. Therefore, decision makers can simply guess the necessary data. In this paper, for increasing the Decision Neural Network training efficiency, a conjugate gradient based method has developed for network training. The key point in decision neural network training is to keep the same structures and parameters of the two sub network (multilayer perceptron) through training process. The efficiency of the proposed method is evaluated by estimating linear and nonlinear utility function of multi-objective decision problems. The results of the proposed method are compared with previous existing method and show that in the proposed method, convergence is faster than previous methods and the results are more favorable. Manuscript profile -
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18 - Using Data Mining and Three Decision Tree Algorithms to Optimize the Repair and Maintenance Process
M. Izadikhah D. GarshasbiThe purpose of this research is to predict the failure of devices using a data mining tool. For this purpose, at the outset, an appropriate database consists of 392 records of ongoing failures in a pharmaceutical company in 1394, in the next step, by analyzing 9 charact MoreThe purpose of this research is to predict the failure of devices using a data mining tool. For this purpose, at the outset, an appropriate database consists of 392 records of ongoing failures in a pharmaceutical company in 1394, in the next step, by analyzing 9 characteristics and type of failure as a database class, analyzes have been used. In this regard, three decision tree algorithms have been used to determine the most important attributes and to determine the effective rules for the failure. Based on the results obtained from the feature selection of all the three used algorithms, the lifetime characteristics of the machine, the name of the machine and the duration until the last failure are recognized as the most important attributes. On this basis, the life of the device has a very special importance. Since the depreciation in the pharmaceutical industry is high, so the life of the devices used in maintenance and repair has a special effect. In this regard, machines with a life span of more than 20 years are subject to high depreciation and failure, and in addition to the usual repairs they need some special repairs. Manuscript profile -
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19 - نقش دیوان عدالت اداری در تحقق و تضمین حقوق شهروندی
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20 - Provide a model for evaluating the timing skills of capital market professionals combined multi-indicator decision making and scenario design
behrooz nazari freydoun rahnama Mahdi Madanchi Zaj HAMIDREZA KORDLOUIEIn this study, we provide a model for evaluating the performance of capital market professionals (Case Study of Mutual Fund Managers) on how to apply market timing strategy in predicting future market movements, using a combination of multi-indicator decision making and MoreIn this study, we provide a model for evaluating the performance of capital market professionals (Case Study of Mutual Fund Managers) on how to apply market timing strategy in predicting future market movements, using a combination of multi-indicator decision making and We have analyzed the scenario of "expert system proposed by Hosseini Nasab" using the network analysis process (ANP) [3]. In the mentioned method for modeling and analyzing data, the matrix of internal and external dependencies of strategies and criteria was calculated and using the designed network model, strategies for determining weight and the most important strategies were evaluated. This method is used to implement the model of capital allocation to corporate stocks, with the three objectives of return, risk and liquidity. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Portfolio selection by Using Multi Attribute Decision Making based on grey relational analysis and linear programming
A. Asghar Anvari Rostami Mahdis Taghavi M. Ebrahim AghababaeiOne of the most important challenges in the stock market for investors is selecting Portfolio. This study by considering the financial ratios as evaluating indicators tries to determine appropriate model for investment decisions in stocks. In this study, the combination MoreOne of the most important challenges in the stock market for investors is selecting Portfolio. This study by considering the financial ratios as evaluating indicators tries to determine appropriate model for investment decisions in stocks. In this study, the combination of respectively models, linear regression, multi attribute decision making and linear programming were used to forecast the future of financial ratio trends, ranking companies and asset allocation. In the first step of study, after selecting 17 financial ratios and indicators as variables of the hybrid model, their values from the first quarter of 2007 to the first quarter of 2015 was calculated for companies included in the sample. Then by using the moving average with exogenous inputs and Auto Regressive Moving Average with exogenous input, these variables were predicted for the studied period (second quarter 2015). In the next step, we used Shannon entropy to determine the weight of indexes and the grey relational analysis for ranking companies. Finally, by using a linear programming model, a model was developed to select the optimal portfolio. According to this model, a portfolio of stocks formed and by using the Sharp ratio, its performance was compared with the overall index and the top 50 index. The results showed that the hybrid model has had a better performance than the overall index and the top 50 index, in the period of the study. Manuscript profile -
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22 - The role of decision making styles and risk taking with financial performance of managers (study: Banking Industry)
Shiva Karami Abdolmajid Dehghan Abbas KhodadadiThe aim of the present research was to determine role of decision making styles and risk taking with financial performance of managers. The statistical population of this research was all managers of Hekmat Bank Branches in Tehran year of 2017. The research sample consi MoreThe aim of the present research was to determine role of decision making styles and risk taking with financial performance of managers. The statistical population of this research was all managers of Hekmat Bank Branches in Tehran year of 2017. The research sample consisted of 70 financial managers who were selected convenience sampling method. Data collected from the Performance of Managers Questionnaire, Decision Making Styles Questionnaire and Scale of Risk taking were used. Pearson correlation and regression analysis were used to analysis the data. The results indicated that there were signification correlation between secure decision making styles and financial performance of managers. Also There are signification positive correlation between secure risk taking and financial performance of managers. The results of multiple regression showed that the decision making styles and risk taking was signification the predictor of financial performance of managers.This finding has important implications for improving the performance of managers. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Evaluating the Isomorphism of Green Tax in the Presence of the Element of Thick Decision: The Interpretive Ranking Process (IRP)
Behzad Ghobadi Houshang Amiri Ghasem RekabdarIn the capital market, due to the separation of ownership from management, the values and benefits of interest between shareholders and companies are different, and the existence of these differences has led to the development of theoretical approaches in corporate deci MoreIn the capital market, due to the separation of ownership from management, the values and benefits of interest between shareholders and companies are different, and the existence of these differences has led to the development of theoretical approaches in corporate decision-making to balance equity. Congestion decision making as a concept with pluralism of values at the level of the capital market has been considered as a philosophical theoretical approach in recent years. The existence of such values in decision-making, while it can lead to greater interaction between the company and stakeholders, can help increase sustainability in various areas such as environment, taxation, economics, etc. Evaluating the Isomorphism of Green Tax in the Presence of the Element of Thick Decision by Interpretive Ranking Process (IRP). In this research, in order to identify the components (consequences of glass ceiling) and research propositions (hegemonic of power acceptance), a combined analysis was performed with the participation of 15 accounting experts at the university level and In the quantitative part, the components and propositions identified in the form of matrix questionnaires were evaluated by 22 CEO in Capital Market. The results showed that the statement of social responsibility in decision making (B2); Reducing conflict of interest in decision-making (B5) and legitimacy in decision-making (B6) are the most influential philosophical themes in crowdfunding decision-making at the capital market level, which reinforces the consequence of reducing environmental pollution as a component of green tax sustainability. This result suggests that crowdfunding decision-making, which describes the pursuit of a significant level of pluralistic social values, reinforces the implications of green taxes for the future, as companies increase their social responsibilities by expanding their social responsibilities to strengthen productive infrastructure. Reduce themselves and, through the disclosure of voluntary information in the form of financial statements, enrich social confidence and trust through insight into congestion decisions. Manuscript profile -
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24 - The Effect of Metacognition and Cognitive Failures on Investors Judgment and Decision Making: The Role of Voluntary Disclosure
Yaghoub Pourkarim S. Jabbarzadeh Kangarlouei Jamal Bahri Sales Hassan GalavandiThis research investigates the effect of Metacognition and cognitive failures on investors judgment and decision making, with the moderating role of voluntary disclosure. The present research was carried out using a test method based on a staged method of accounting and MoreThis research investigates the effect of Metacognition and cognitive failures on investors judgment and decision making, with the moderating role of voluntary disclosure. The present research was carried out using a test method based on a staged method of accounting and non-accounting information in the Google Forms software and 98 acceptable quiz of the investors were randomly selected and analyzed in 2017. In order to test the hypothesis, structural equation model was used in SMART-PLS software. The results showed: Metacognition have a significant effect on investors judgment, but cognitive failures don't have a significant effect on investors judgment. Metacognition and cognitive failures by mediating judgment have a significant effect on investors' decision making. With the moderating role of the voluntary disclosure, Metacognition and cognitive failures, there is a significant effect on investors judgment. With the moderating role of voluntary disclosure, Metacognition and cognitive failures through mediation of judgment, there is a significant effect on investors' decision making. Also, the comparison of the Coefficient of Determination (R2) obtained from the structural equation models, indicates the positive effect of the voluntary disclosure, on the decision making of investors. Manuscript profile -
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25 - Using Data Mining Approaches to Predict and Answer the Needs of Venture Capital
Farshid Ghasedi Ghazvini Farshad Faezi Razi Farzaneh HeydarpourNowadays the economy of developed countries work based on small and medium enterprises and knowledge-base industries. Researchers experimental findings indicate financing of small and medium enterprises and start-ups with innovative activities have heterogeneity and spe MoreNowadays the economy of developed countries work based on small and medium enterprises and knowledge-base industries. Researchers experimental findings indicate financing of small and medium enterprises and start-ups with innovative activities have heterogeneity and special characteristics to start a business. This heterogeneity and special characteristics of start-ups confront essential problems in financing for them.Hence, for solving this problem, usage and continuity of venture capital process is necessary in order to encouragement and financing of innovative activities. Beside, in this process, venture capital firms in confrontation by pillar of financial markets need to conformity with the market regulations and policies. On the other hand venture capital firms in face of entrepreneurs and innovators confront challenges by how and state of ventures selection based on recognition and assessment of their risks for success or fail prediction of investments. The purpose of this research is response to this investorschallenges that lead investors to make superior evaluation and decision making in their start-ups investments through identification of the effective criteria on venture capital investments and their risk assessment for making trade-offs between them through multi criteria decision making method by usage of data mining and artificial intelligence Manuscript profile -
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26 - بکارگیری روش تصمیمگیری چند معیاره پرومته در رتبه بندی ظرفیت مالیات مستقیم استانهای کشور
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27 - اولویتبندی شاخصهای کلیدی عملکرد منابع انسانی با استفاده از تکنیکهای تصمیمگیری چند متغیره در بیمارستانهای منتخب دانشگاه علوم پزشکی اصفهان
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28 - نقش استقرار حسابداری تعهدی در کیفیت تصمیمگیری مدیران مالی (مطالعه موردی: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی استان آذربایجان غربی)
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29 - Performance Evaluation of Hospital by Using Dynamic Multiple Attribute Decision Making (DMADM): A Case Study in Imam Khomeini Hospital Affiliated to Social Security Organization in Arak 6
Abbas Jahangiri Mohammad JahangiriIntroduction: Performance evaluation is a numerical scale that Provides management information about evaluating and monitoring the current situations and activities of hospital. One of the performance evaluation tools is Dynamic Multiple Attribute Decision Making (DMADM MoreIntroduction: Performance evaluation is a numerical scale that Provides management information about evaluating and monitoring the current situations and activities of hospital. One of the performance evaluation tools is Dynamic Multiple Attribute Decision Making (DMADM) method. The purpose of this paper was performance evaluation of hospital via DMADM. Methods: In this cross-sectional case study the performance of Imam Khomeini hospital in Arak during 30 consecutive months that each month in decision matrix considered as an alternative, by considering 6 important attributes dynamically by using weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) via Excel 2010 software was evaluated. Results: Hospital Performance Scores had fluctuations during the time but generally showed an upward trend during the thirty months. The maximum and minimum value was relevant of 27 and 12, respectively (0.9577, 0.5503). Furthermore showed a significant decrease in March of each year. Conclusion: The trend of hospital Performance Scores showed that the performance of mentioned hospital has improved during the time. Using the DMADM method in order to performance evaluation is a suggestion to managements and future researchers Manuscript profile -
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30 - Ranking Provinces of Iran in Terms of Existence of Healthcare Resources and Level of People's Access to Them by Using Multiple Attribute Decision Making
Abbas Jahangiri Mohammad Jahangiri Ali MosaliIntroduction: The development of healthcare sector in a society is measured by existence of healthcare resources and level of people's access to them. The purpose of this paper was ranking provinces of Iran in terms of existence of healthcare resources and level of peop MoreIntroduction: The development of healthcare sector in a society is measured by existence of healthcare resources and level of people's access to them. The purpose of this paper was ranking provinces of Iran in terms of existence of healthcare resources and level of people's access to them by using Multiple Attribute Decision Making (MADM). Methods: In this sectional case study that data requirement has earned by referring to statistical yearbook system, development scores of 30 Provinces of Iran by using one of newest MADM methods named Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) with considering 24 important healthcare indicators were evaluated via Excel 2010 software. Results: In terms of existence of healthcare resources, the province of Tehran with a great difference compared to other provinces of the country with a score of 0.9131 and the province of Semnan with a score of 0.0603 have earned the first and last rank respectively while in terms of level of people's access to them with attention to the population of each province, Ilam with a score of 0.1146 and Khuzestan with a score of 0.0409 have earned the first and last rank respectively. Conclusion: Provinces of Iran in terms of existence of healthcare resources and level of people's access to them are different from each other and healthcare sector resources are not distributed equally. Manuscript profile -
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31 - Performance Evaluation of Provincial Units of Social Security Organization in Indirect Treatment Sector Using TOPSIS Method in 2017
Abbas Jahangiri Mohammad JahangiriIntroduction: Social Security Organization as a health service provider provides some parts of healthcare services in indirect sector through contracting with private and public centers. The purpose of this paper was to performance assessment and ranking provincial unit MoreIntroduction: Social Security Organization as a health service provider provides some parts of healthcare services in indirect sector through contracting with private and public centers. The purpose of this paper was to performance assessment and ranking provincial units of this organization in indirect treatment sector. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, the performance of this organization's indirect treatment across the country was assessed using the TOPSIS method by considering six important attributes. For this purpose, each province was considered as an alternative also the required data from the 2017 statistical yearbook was obtained. Calculations and ranking of provinces were done using Excel 2010 software. Results: The ratio of the total number of contracted healthcare centers to the population covered by the treatment of each province and proportion of the total number of doctors contracted to the population covered by the treatment of each province attributes with the highest weight were identified. The highest and lowest performance scores were calculated 1 and 6×10-4 respectively. Conclusion: Although the social security organization has used indirect treatment in all provinces of the country as a strategy to increase the access of insured persons to medical resources, it did not have the same performance in all provinces. Therefore, it is recommended to increase the purchase contracts of health services with hospitals, clinics, polyclinics, day clinics, healthcare centers, general practitioners, specialists and dentists of public sector, private, military, etc., especially in provinces with poor performance. Manuscript profile -
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32 - Assessing the Quality of Health Care Services from Customers’ Perspective Using Mixed Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Tools (Case Study: Shahrood Health Centers)
Noora Amiri aliakbar hasaniIntroduction: Awareness of patient satisfaction from service quality is vital to advance performance improvement strategies. The main goals to evaluate the quality of services in the health and treatment system are service performance, service identification, service pe MoreIntroduction: Awareness of patient satisfaction from service quality is vital to advance performance improvement strategies. The main goals to evaluate the quality of services in the health and treatment system are service performance, service identification, service performance improvement evaluation and finally providing favorable service to customers. Methods: In this research, seven key aspects were identified to assess the quality of health care system. Then, they weighted by the best-worst fuzzy developed method. In the following by using a researcher-made questionnaire, the openions of referrals to selected departments of the treatment center have been reviewed as a statistical sample of service quality. Finally, the complex of treatment centers, hospital departments, and quality dimensions were analyzed and ranked by Fuzzy Vikor Method, Friedman statistical tests and Analysis of variance. Results: Development of comprehensive satisfaction assessment model could include desirable range of criteria affecting the satisfaction of the referrers to health centers. In addition, using developed multi-criteria fuzzy hybrid decision making has been able to consider the uncertainty of the assessment process for the qualitative criteria considered by the evaluators. Key findings of the research suggest that the final weights in order of priority are: pivotal patient (0.198), time (0.188), effectiveness (0.178), responsiveness (0.123), warranty (0.112), financial (0.108), and health communication (0.9). Conclusion: Health centers by focusing on priority-based performance improvement programs can offer a better level of service quality and can achieve higher customer satisfaction. Therefore, they will be able to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Manuscript profile -
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33 - Identifying and Prioritizing Personal Branding Indicators of Specialist Physicians using multi-criteria decision-making technique (SWARA)
Malihe siavoshi Mojgan zarghamifard Mohanna sharifiIntroduction: Physicians' personal branding is one of the new areas in the medical-health system that promotes business growth and productivity. In addition, in the field of treatment and health, it also improves public health and public trust in the system. Given the i MoreIntroduction: Physicians' personal branding is one of the new areas in the medical-health system that promotes business growth and productivity. In addition, in the field of treatment and health, it also improves public health and public trust in the system. Given the importance of this issue, the present study has taken a step in this direction to identify the effective indicators in creating personal branding of physicians and to prioritize them. Methods: The present study is an applied, descriptive survey. The statistical population of the present study is the specialized physicians of Bandar Abbas city and to collect data, ten specialized physicians have been selected as research experts with the snowballs technique. To analyze the data, the fuzzy Delphi method has been used to identify the effective indicators in creating the personal brand of specialist physicians and the multi-criteria decision making method (SWARA) has been used to gain weight and prioritize these indicators. Results: First, by examining the theoretical foundations of the research, 25 effective indicators for creating a personal brand were identified. Then, according to experts’ opinion answers, among the available indicators, 14 effective indicators in creating a personal brand of specialized physicians were identified. Finally, the identified indicators were confirmed and prioritized using the SWARA technique. According to the results, these indicators along with their average rank (a lower average rank indicates more importance) are experience and expertise (1.8), social responsibilities (2.6), adherence to professional ethics (3.5), credibility (4), reliability (5.1), personality traits (6.6), generosity and generosity (6.7), communication ( 8.3), authenticity (8.5), presence in social media (9.6), attire (11.4), individual performance (11.9), having personal goals (12.30) and having a personal vision (12.70) Conclusion: According to the results, the indicators that have the greatest impact in creating the personal branding of specialist doctors are related to indicators related to professional, social or cultural issues such as expertise, compliance with professional ethics, trust and credibility, social responsibilities, communication and indicators that are related to personal and individual issues such as individual performance, having a vision and personal goals, although they are influential, but have a lower priority. Specialist physicians can be more successful in the field of competition by identifying and strengthening the indicators that influence their brand. Manuscript profile -
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34 - Identifying the influencing variables on the decision of emergency evacuation of hospitals in critical conditions by thematic analysis method and using MAXQDA software
saeid amjadi saeed sayak shirkosh mina jamshidiIntroduction: Today, with the increasing development of technology and the expansion of the population, we are witnessing an increase in incidents, accidents and crises. Natural disasters have become a part of the nature of our human environment and depend on many facto MoreIntroduction: Today, with the increasing development of technology and the expansion of the population, we are witnessing an increase in incidents, accidents and crises. Natural disasters have become a part of the nature of our human environment and depend on many factors, including natural factors and human factors, and as a result, they take on a complex structure that makes combating them very difficult and complicated. The issue is what should be considered by the decision maker in hospital evacuation and what factors are effective in this decision, how these factors are affected after the decision and how these factors are involved in the decision process. Methods: The research method is placed in the developmental category. The library method was used to collect information for the background and literature of the research, after reviewing the subject literature, the interview protocol was compiled, including questions with the aim of knowing the variables influencing decision-making. Then interviews were conducted with the experts who accepted the invitation to the interview. Interviews with 7 experts continued until theoretical saturation. After that, key sentences were extracted, coded and analyzed using thematic analysis method with the 6-step approach of Brown and Clark. MAXQDA and Excel software were used for the analysis. Results: Review of studies and interviews led to the identification of 1156 codes. which was classified into 28 components and 5 dimensions. Manuscript profile -
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35 - Comparative study of the brand's prominence effect on purchase decision in Iranian and foreign home appliances with Grounded Theory Approach
Niousha Dehbini Mohammad Haghighi Abdolkhalegh GholamiConsumer behavior analysis, market conditions and corporate profits have been considered in recent years. Creating value for customers and helping them decide how to buy them is one of the important issues that matters in marketing science. The purpose of this research MoreConsumer behavior analysis, market conditions and corporate profits have been considered in recent years. Creating value for customers and helping them decide how to buy them is one of the important issues that matters in marketing science. The purpose of this research is to develop the conceptual model of decision making to purchase by explaining the role of brand prominence and identifying its dimensions with a combination (qualitative - quantitative) approach. Then a comparative study is conducted on Iranian and foreign home appliance brands. In the qualitative stage, the grounded theory method was used in modeling the data. Data were collected using a standard questionnaire derived from previous research and analyzed by Factor Analysis with SmartPLS3 software. 450 questionnaires were distributed randomly among customers of Iranian home appliance brands Snowa and LG. 396 questionnaires were analyzed for Snowa and 434 questionnaires for the LG. The results showed that brand quality, brand awareness, price and brand image have a significant effect on brand prominence. But brand association not significant effect on prominence. The results also showed a significant impact of brand quality, brand awareness, pricing and brand association on brand prominence of LG's home appliances, and showed that the brand image had no significant effect on the brand prominence. Also, the brand prominence has an impact on the purchase decision of LG and Snowa brand. Manuscript profile -
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36 - Determining the Kinds of Dominant Decision Making on Purchasing in Different Kinds of VALS Life Style (Low Resource)
S. A. A. Afjeh K. Bakhshi Zadeh BorjIn the market intersection of consumer and producer a number of different factors affect the buying behavior of consumers as well as their decision making on buying the required products. In any given multidimensional society, there exist a variety of environments which MoreIn the market intersection of consumer and producer a number of different factors affect the buying behavior of consumers as well as their decision making on buying the required products. In any given multidimensional society, there exist a variety of environments which construct people’s behavior; and determine their actions. Consumer behavior is affected by factors such as: Cultural factors (culture, sub cultures, social orders), Social factors (reference groups, families, impact of social class over consumers’ behavior), Personal factors ( age, life stages, jobs, economic conditions, life style, personality and personal image), Psychological factor (motivation, perception, learning and attitude). This research aimed at accessing the role of VAL’s psychographic life styles in determining the purchase decision-making of Iranian consumers by surveying Iranian consumer’s VALS psychographic life styles which consists of a set of effective inside and outside factors. In the present study the statistical methods- including x2 and Gamma coefficient- have been used to asses the kind of dominant decision making in VALS life style, which consists of Makers, Strivers, Believers and Survivors. The finding of the study indicated extended consumers dominant kinds of decision making for Strivers life style and limited decision making for Believers life style. Moreover, there was not a meaningful difference between kinds of life style for Makers and Survivors as they use four kinds of decision making at the same time. Manuscript profile -
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37 - Consumer Involvement and Purchase Decision (Cell Phone as a Case Sstudy)
O. Mahdieh N. ChubtarashPurpose: To investigate the relationship between consumer involvement and purchase decision. Methodology: The present study has an applied aim and follows a descriptive (survey-correlation) method. The population was the students of Azad University of Sanandaj bra MorePurpose: To investigate the relationship between consumer involvement and purchase decision. Methodology: The present study has an applied aim and follows a descriptive (survey-correlation) method. The population was the students of Azad University of Sanandaj branch and the sampling method is stratified random. 372 people were chosen as a sample and questionnaire was used to collect data. Finding: Results of data analysis have shown confirmation of all hypotheses. In other word, there is significant relationship between dimensions of consumer involvement: Interest, Hedonic value, Sign value, Risk importance and Risk probability with purchase decision. Research Limitations: Since the target populations of the study were university students, the results of the study cannot be applied to other cell phone purchasers, Moreover, because cell phone was selected as the product, hence, application of the results of the study to other levels of the product is not possible. Managerial Implications: involvement is not an incontrollable variable for the company; managers and marketers can increase it by adding or emphasizing certain features of their offer and thus have an impact on consumers' decisions. Originality/value: Consumer involvement is a very important concept in marketing and consumer behavior but unfortunately there is little research about it. In this article this concept based on Kapferer and Laurant was surveyed and localized questionnaire was developed. Manuscript profile -
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38 - Investigating the Effects of Psychological Distance on Judgment and Decision Making in Accounting
Kazem Javidi Ramazanali Royaei Ghodratollah Talebnia Bahman BanimahdThis research investigates the effects of psychological distance on judgment and decisionmaking in accounting. Construal level theory of psychological distance, a framework recently developed in the field of social psychology, constitutes the theoretical foundation for MoreThis research investigates the effects of psychological distance on judgment and decisionmaking in accounting. Construal level theory of psychological distance, a framework recently developed in the field of social psychology, constitutes the theoretical foundation for this study. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of spatial distance and risk category on risk managers’ probability assessment regarding the occurrence of different risk factors. The statistical population of the research is the corporate risk managers and the domain of the time of research is 1396. Chi-square, covariance analysis and multiple regression models were used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. The results show that spatial distance influences decision makers' judgment about the possibility of realizing different risk factors. As anticipated, results show that risk managers who evaluate a spatially remote risk target judge the probability that various risk factors will materialize to be lower than their counterparts who evaluate a spatially proximate risk target. Furthermore, no support is found for the prediction that risk managers perceive operational risk factors as more likely to occur than non-operational risk factors. Overall, the results of this study show that psychological distance and level of abstraction resulting from it systematically affects judgments and evaluations of organizational decision makers (accountants and managers).Thus, the present research identifies the psychological distance as a potential source of decision-making orientation during the risk assessment process. Therefore, decision makers should pay attention to the critical role of mental interpretation in individual judgment and decision making. Manuscript profile -
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39 - Investigation of the efficiency and effectiveness of graphic shapes as an alternative communication format in providing accounting information
Mohammadreza Mehrabanpour Seyed Abbas Borhani Fatemeh Geramirad Fatemeh Karbalaei HasaniLittle attention has been yet paid by Iranian researchers in accounting to improving the communicative ability of financial statements. This research aims to know the reaction of users of financial statements by analyzing their speed and accuracy (efficiency and effecti MoreLittle attention has been yet paid by Iranian researchers in accounting to improving the communicative ability of financial statements. This research aims to know the reaction of users of financial statements by analyzing their speed and accuracy (efficiency and effectiveness) in interpreting the accounting information about company’s profitability, liquidity, and leverage using schematic faces format presentation compared to conventional formats such as financial ratios. According to the findings of the first hypothesis, the average time required for the analysis of financial statements using schematic figures, was about 29% of analysis time using financial ratios. The results of the second hypothesis suggests that subjects using schematic forms in 96% of cases and using financial ratios in 83% of cases have been achieved in decision-making. As a result, users of financial statements on average spend a shorter time (performance) and greater accuracy (effectiveness) in the interpretation of accounting information on profitability, liquidity and leverage, by using schematic figures compared to traditional forms of analysis information such as financial ratios and also have Zmijewski's bankruptcy model. Manuscript profile -
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40 - CEO Power and Thick Decision based on Sophistication Theory
Abolfazl Sherkhani mehdi safari gerayli Hasan ValiyanPolicies and decision-making capabilities of CEOs as an effective mechanism on the agency cost gap play an important role in shareholder satisfaction and trust. But managers often act opportunistically according to their wishes and approaches and justify their decision- MorePolicies and decision-making capabilities of CEOs as an effective mechanism on the agency cost gap play an important role in shareholder satisfaction and trust. But managers often act opportunistically according to their wishes and approaches and justify their decision-making basis to shareholders and investors based on sophistry. The purpose of this research is CEO Power and Thick Decision based on Sophistication Theory. In this study, in order to promote the level of innovation and knowledge enhancement in the relationship between judgmental and quantitative processes in accounting research, a standard questionnaire was used to collect data on thick decision and used to measure the power of the CEO from the financial statements of companies in a period of one year 2018. Also, due to the fact that the data study was related to a specific time period and the data analysis method is cross-sectional and based on the path analysis method, partial least squares analysis (PLS) was used to fit the model. The results of research tests showed that the power of the CEO has a negative effect on the thick decision of the stakeholder interests. In fact, this result shows that the presence of the CEO's power disrupts the conflicting interests in decision-making, and this causes the interests of the stakeholders to be overshadowed by the interests of the powerful elements at the top of the company, which seek to justify it through sophistry. Manuscript profile -
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41 - مکانیابی مناطق مستعد توسعه طبیعتگردی منطقه حفاظت شده سهند با استفاده از تصمیمگیری چندمعیاره و سامانه اطلاعات جغرافیایی
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42 - The role of organizational culture in explaining the relationship between decision making models and organizational trust (Case Study of Education Mazandaran Province)
Mohammad Salehi MohammadTaghi MotamediTalavaki Sobhe Goul Norouzi MoalemkolaeiBackground and Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of organizational culture in explaining the relationship between decision making models and organizational trust in education Mazandaran province. Materials and Methods: This is a desc MoreBackground and Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of organizational culture in explaining the relationship between decision making models and organizational trust in education Mazandaran province. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population of this study includes all administrative staff of Mazandaran education in 1412 people. Using cluster sampling, 306 individuals were selected as the statistical sample. Data were gathered through questionnaires of decision making model, organizational trust and organizational culture.The face and content validity of the tool was confirmed by the experts and their reliability was calculated 0.83, 0.87 and 0.89, using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient test. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics used frequency, frequency, mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics, multivariate regression test. Findings: There is a meaningful relationship between Carnegie decision making model and organizational trust in agencies with participatory culture and mission. In administrations with entrepreneurial culture, there is a meaningful relationship between the decision-making model and organizational trust, and there is a meaningful relationship between bureaucratic culture departments between the waste bin decision making model and organizational trust. Conclusion: In organization with different cultures there is a meaningful relationship between the decision-making model and organizational trust. Manuscript profile -
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43 - Identifying the components of information literacy development in the primary course of the education system using content analysis and technique application technique (DEMATEL)
ZAHRA ABBASZADEH amir hosain mahmoudi fereshteh kordestani mehdi shariyatmadariDespite the importance of information and information literacy as a modern science in the world, its various dimensions and components are still not well understood. Therefore, the main purpose of this article is to identify the dimensions and components of information MoreDespite the importance of information and information literacy as a modern science in the world, its various dimensions and components are still not well understood. Therefore, the main purpose of this article is to identify the dimensions and components of information literacy in the education system and identify effective and influential components. Among primary school teachers. In addition to the documentary study, the content analysis technique with MAXQDA12 software has been used to identify the factors and components. In addition, semi-structured interviews with university experts in 1398 were conducted in the form of open, central and selective codes, and to determine the effective and effective components of the test and evaluation decision (DEMATEL) has been used. According to semi-structured interviews, 233 open codes and 67 pivotal codes were extracted for information literacy, which ultimately identified 8 dimensions and 21 main components for information literacy. Then, according to the matrix questionnaire of interpretive structural equations, the dimension of identifying information access methods, the ability to search and access information and identify information needs from influential factors and the ability to organize and use information and relate it to previous knowledge, comparative ability Evaluation of information obtained from various sources, adherence to belief values, formulation of information retrieval strategies and information retrieval were identified as effective factors. Manuscript profile -
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44 - Spatial analysis of earthquake hazard in Tehran province and its zoning by utilizing fuzzy and AHP methods
Giti Khoshamooz Mohammed GheibiEarthquake is a natural disaster which causes many problems. One action can be taken to reduce these problems is to use spatial analysis for the purpose of zoning its hazard and based on its results, planning and decision making can be done efficiently and effectively. MoreEarthquake is a natural disaster which causes many problems. One action can be taken to reduce these problems is to use spatial analysis for the purpose of zoning its hazard and based on its results, planning and decision making can be done efficiently and effectively. The importance of this issue is more in Tehran province because of containing the capital of our country and the accumulation of assets. Therefore, in this research, Tehran province was considered as the case study. In the next step, some criteria maps such as distance to fault lines, their density, the magnificence and depth of previous earthquakes, distance to them and topographic situation of our study area were produced. Then a linear fuzzy membership function was applied for each criterion. The AHP method was used to determine weight of them and finally they were overlaid with the help of the fuzzy sum method. Tehran province was classified into three classes of law, moderate and high hazard and for each county, the percentage area of each category was determined. It shows that 70 percent of Shemirant and about 50 percent of Tehran, Firozkoh and Damavand counties were located in areas with high hazard. Manuscript profile -
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45 - Strategic planning of development of urban poverty neighbourhoods have(Case study: Tehran district 17)
Yasaman Salahshour Fard Khalil Abad Ahmad Znganh Taher ParizadiIntroduction and Objective: Identification of and determine Problematic neighborhoods Low-floor city Considered One of the most important issues Urban management. . The present article, Is an attempt To use the Physical dimensions, economic, social and cultural In zone MoreIntroduction and Objective: Identification of and determine Problematic neighborhoods Low-floor city Considered One of the most important issues Urban management. . The present article, Is an attempt To use the Physical dimensions, economic, social and cultural In zone 17 of Tehran pay To identify Neighborhoods with urban poverty and Planning the development of neighborhood-based. research method: The dominant pattern of are this research Analytical applications, To identify Neighborhoods with urban poverty District 17 of Tehran From use Statistical blocks Year 1390 And land map Zone 17 The software environment ArcGIS, SPSS and EXCEL Used And finally, using the technique of AIDA is produced for strategic projects. Findings: by using TOPSIS Model has done The ranking of neighborhoods and finally moghadam and Azeri Neighborhoods Selection as Neighborhoods with urban poverty and Neighborhood planning purposes and Due to the existing Potential and problems In this neighborhood Paid To provide Strategies and policies in the direction Community-driven development and finally by using Analysis of Interconnected Decision Areas (ayda) Strategic projects in the direction The desirability of reaching Living conditions In target neighborhoods. Conclusion: Results of the research Indicates that The physical Problematic neighborhoods moghadam and azari Ratio To other dimensions A more adverse conditions for have been this reason Much Plans On this later There. Manuscript profile -
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46 - Assessment of Spatial Justice in the Distribution of Public Services in Rural District Mosherehat of Ahvaz by Combining MCDM Method in GIS Media
Mostafa Mohammadi Dehcheshmeh Morteza Abiyat Mostefa AbiyatIntroduction and Objective: Considering the fact that one of the main indicators to measure spatial justice in a geographic area, undoubtedly, a fair and equal distribution services. If the distribution of rural services does not commensurate with the needs of residents MoreIntroduction and Objective: Considering the fact that one of the main indicators to measure spatial justice in a geographic area, undoubtedly, a fair and equal distribution services. If the distribution of rural services does not commensurate with the needs of residents, will cause a lot of problems in the regional system. Therefore, the problem of this research will form the mainstream is an “assessment of spatial justice in the distribution of public services in rural district Mosherehat of Ahvaz”. Research Methodology: This study from to goal is a kind of theoretical research, application and in terms of the nature and method of analysis and description. Data collection was carried out in two forms questionnaires completed by 30 expert rural affairs and population and housing census data reveals of 1390. Used software is included Expert Choice and ArcGIS10.4.1. In this study, we used the analytical hierarchy process to determine of criteria importance coefficients and from multiple attribute decision making Methods; for example, topsis, electre, vikor, promethee and integrated collection; such as, the average rank, borda, copeland and finally post, to assess spatial equity in the distribution of public services was discussed. Results: Reviews in this study indicate that between selected criteria in this important, sanitary and therapeutic indexes allocated the maximum amount, for example, 0/163 to, and criteria education and culture, distance from the city of Ahvaz and also agriculture index. Conclusion: Respectively, on the next level are the highest value and importance with scores 0/163, 0/133, 0/124 and 0/120. That between the 20 rural points of the rural district located three villages in absolutely perfect condition, one village an appropriate condition, three villages in moderately suitable The condition, four village unsuitable conditions, and nine villages in absolutely unsuitable condition. Thus, the village of Istgahe Khosravi as the most developed village of rural the district has known the greatest potential for creating service centers in the region. Manuscript profile -
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47 - Investigating the Effective Components of Participation in the Decision Making of the Staff of Tehran Green Space Research, Training and Consulting Centers in Development of Sustainable Urban Green Space
Maryam Bagheri Seyed Mehdi Mirdamadi Seyed Jamal Farajollah Hosseini Farhad LashgararaThe present study conducted to investigate the effective components of participation in decision making of the staff of research, education and consulting centers of green space in Tehran in the development of sustainable urban green space. The statistical population of MoreThe present study conducted to investigate the effective components of participation in decision making of the staff of research, education and consulting centers of green space in Tehran in the development of sustainable urban green space. The statistical population of the study was 266 employees of ninety-two green space research, training and consulting centers in the 22 districts of Tehran Municipality. Based on the Cochran's formula, the sample size was estimated at 157 people. The data collection tool was a questionnaire whose validity reviewed and confirmed using the opinion of the members of the Faculty of Agricultural Extension and Education of Islamic Azad University, Tehran Science and Research Branch, and its reliability confirmed using combined reliability (0.81). The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that among the structural indicators of employee participation, the decision of the center for employee participation in decision- making and acceptance of the center's decisions is subject to employee participation in the decision-making process with factor loads of 0.69 and among structural indicators of employee recruitment methods. , The positive effect of empowering employees to participate in decision making with a factor load of 0.70, effective components of participation in decision making of staff of Tehran Green Space Research, Training and Consulting Centers in the development of sustainable urban green space. Manuscript profile -
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48 - Determining the Social Profile Ratio in Decision-Making Process of Water and Soil Resources Sustainable Management, Emamkandi Watershed, Urmia Province
Hossein Malekli Raoof Mostafazadeh Abazar Esmali Ouri Kiomars Sefidi Shahnaz MirzaeiBackground and Aim: In order to understand the impacts of watershed management (WM) measures and their effect in solving the socio-economic and environmental problems of region, it is necessary to evaluate these measures to improve future activities in watersheds. One o MoreBackground and Aim: In order to understand the impacts of watershed management (WM) measures and their effect in solving the socio-economic and environmental problems of region, it is necessary to evaluate these measures to improve future activities in watersheds. One of the important aspects in the watershed management decision making (DM) is to consider the stakeholders participation in the planning process. On the other hand, the participation of stakeholders is not same and their opinions on the issue are varied.Method: Therefore, stakeholders in the mentioned watershed were divided into six main groups, and the values of the social network ratios of stakeholder groups regarding the issues discussed during face-to-face interviews were calculated.In this study, the Social Profile Ratio (SPR) method was used to determine effective stakeholder groups in decision-making and implementation of watershed management activities in the Emamkandi watershed in the northern province of Urmia in 1999. The social profile ratio, as a tool for introducing the characteristics of society and stakeholders, plays an important role in informed decision-making by the Watershed Planning Committee, and is calculated based on the scores of components including the position, power, and salience of stakeholders in relation to the issue. Therefore, stakeholders in the mentioned watershed were divided into six main groups, and the values of the social network ratios of stakeholder groups regarding the issues discussed during face-to-face interviews were calculated.Results: According to the results, stakeholders placed more importance on the "importance" component compared to the "position" and "power" components. The social network ratios for all stakeholders were calculated to be greater than one, indicating their agreement with the issue.Conclusion: Overall, based on the results of the study, it can be said that the group of managers and experts from the Agricultural Jihad organization had the highest agreement with the issues raised compared to other groups. The use of local knowledge to create motivation for better participation had the highest social network ratio, and the lowest agreement was related to the issue of the impact of decisions made by institutions and executive organizations on improving the income of watershed residents. The results of the social network ratios for the issue of using local knowledge to create motivation for better participation in watershed management projects showed that three groups of managers, biological experts, and agricultural Jihad experts agreed with the issue raised, and the numerical value of this ratio for managers (equal to 33) indicates the agreement of most managers. In all participating groups except for managers and Agricultural Jihad experts, the social network ratios indicate their disagreement with the issue of involving watershed residents in practical watershed management decisions. Manuscript profile -
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49 - Prediction of the results of implementation of air pollution control strategies using the Geo-Artificial Neural Network for Tehran metropolis
Mehran Ghoddousi Farideh Atabi Jafar Nouri Alireza GharagozluBackground and Objective: Predicting the results of the implementation of strategic air pollution control policies is the first and most important challenge for Tehran municipality. The main objective of this study was to define a specific method for assessing the resul MoreBackground and Objective: Predicting the results of the implementation of strategic air pollution control policies is the first and most important challenge for Tehran municipality. The main objective of this study was to define a specific method for assessing the result of urban air pollution controlling strategies in Tehran metropolis using a multi-dimensional decision support system. Method: First, the most appropriate air pollution control strategies were selected based on existing conditions and structures in each zone of the city and then weighed according to selected criteria. Based on the spatial monitoring of air pollution formation patterns in the past and present time, as well as the analysis of their effects, the results of implementing air pollution control strategies were simulated using Geo-Artificial Neural Network models. In the next step, variables of time series and uncertainty variables were simulated for predicting the potential future air pollution patterns and finally, the results of the defined control strategies were evaluated based on spatial thematic layers. Findings: Definition of final clusters of air quality control strategies, weighting and ranking of the selected policies based on defined criteria have been the first findings of this research. Also, extraction of time series zoning based on the data collected during a four-year period, as well as simulation of the baseline scenario models and spatial data layers of their output were among the achievements of this study. Finally, the modeling of the predictive variables, design of the air quality control software and the prediction of the results of the the implementation of air pollution control strategies were presented. The results showed that by applying the Geo-Artificial Neural Network models (GANN), the urban managers could effectively predict the results of implementing the air pollution control strategies. Discussion and Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the spatio-temporal analysis supports the process of evaluation and prediction of the effects of pollution and can be used to determine the best pollution control strategies for the zones affected by air pollution. The final results of GANN models indicate that if the selected strategies are implemented based on the scenarios defined, in the "optimistic scenario", air quality in all areas of Tehran is completely stable and remains healthy, while in the "ordinary scenario" will reduce the level of air pollution up to 70 percent in the autumn and winter season if the selected strategies are implemented compared to the lack of implementation of control plans. The final model of the verification process model also confirmed that the pattern of pollution predicted by the model in each of the urban areas had a proper trend and adaptation compared to the pattern of contamination obtained from the actual results of the field data. Manuscript profile -
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50 - Analysis of the Alternatives to Combat Desertification Derived from the Decision-Making Models Using the Social Choice Functions (Case Study of Khezerabad Region in Yazd Province)
mohammad hassan sadeghi ravesh Hassan KhosraviBackground and Purpose: Different decision-making models are applied for assessing and providing the desertification optimal strategies through taking into account the total effective measures that sometimes the results of the prioritization of these models are not cons MoreBackground and Purpose: Different decision-making models are applied for assessing and providing the desertification optimal strategies through taking into account the total effective measures that sometimes the results of the prioritization of these models are not consistent. This issue depends on the nature of the model, the considered criteria, and the way of weighing the criteria as a group by the experts. So, there is need for presenting some functions in some groups to prioritize the strategies offered in each region by the different models on the basis of logic and strong principles and theoretical foundations. Methods: In this paper, it has been tried to do so by using the Social Choice functions. The Social Choice functions are a counting method from a set of given alternatives to resolve the voting paradox and the inconsistency of prioritizing. Therefore, for the final selection from the Nanson, Kemeny and Gopeland functions are used and the desertification strategies were analyzed. Findings: The obtained results from functions indicated that, the alternatives of prevention of unsuitable land use changes (A18), vegetation cover development and reclamation (A23) and modification of ground water harvesting (A31) respectively were identified as the most important alternatives for combating desertification in the region. Discussion and Conclusion: The results of the evaluation of the strategies showed that the obtained rankings are somewhat different from each other, which is mainly due to the structure of the methods. The results of this study enable the managers of desert areas to use the limited facilities and funds allocated to control the desertification process in correct and efficient ways in order to achieve better results, to avoid wastage. Prevent the outflow of national funds. Therefore, it was suggested that in the plans to control and reduce the effects of desertification and rehabilitation of degraded lands, the results and rankings obtained should be considered. Manuscript profile -
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51 - Resilient Suppliers Evaluation Using Fuzzy Ratio System and ANP Method
Hashem Moazzez Mohammad Reza Fathi Davood Ramezani KermaniBackground and Objective: Proper management of a supply chain, assessment and selection of suppliers is an important task which can affect the profitability of organization in the long time. The purpose of this research is to provide a framework for assessing Resilient MoreBackground and Objective: Proper management of a supply chain, assessment and selection of suppliers is an important task which can affect the profitability of organization in the long time. The purpose of this research is to provide a framework for assessing Resilient Suppliers.Material and Methods: Researcher through literature review and interviews with experts of Company and preparing a questionnaire to identify the factors affect to Resilient Suppliers. In this study, two ANP techniques to determine the weighting of criteria and Fuzzy Ratio System method for ranking alternatives are used.Results: The criteria and factors that influence the selection of resilient suppliers include the main factors of performance, minimization of risk, responsiveness, Technical support and power. In this study paired comparisons carried out by ANP. In addition, Fuzzy Ratio System as a new method of fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making, in order to rank the options is used.Conclusion: According to the results of Fuzzy Ratio System, S2 has been chosen as the best option. Manuscript profile -
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52 - Risk Assessment in Product Design based on FMEA Approach
Mohammad Reza Fathi Mohammad Hasan Maleki Zahra TahmasebiBackground and Objective: Due to rapid changes in the status of competitors, technology and customer preferences, companies cannot always rely on their existing products. Customers are looking for products with better quality and more advanced and offer new products and MoreBackground and Objective: Due to rapid changes in the status of competitors, technology and customer preferences, companies cannot always rely on their existing products. Customers are looking for products with better quality and more advanced and offer new products and companies are forced to respond to the needs, tastes and expectations of our customers, one of the important ways to supply quality products and good performance in product design, failure analysis or risk assessment. Method: this article evaluate the performance of the product components in the computer services industry to the risks and possible consequences in terms of product identification and rank. For risk assessment, data were collected from ten experts of scientific competence and to complete the decision-making matrix. Fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making methods were used for data analysis. These methods in Microsoft Excel were used. Findings: Based on fuzzy VIKOR results, the A5 in the fuzzy approach has the lowest value of Qi and therefore performs better than other options. Based on the results of the fuzzy PROMETHEE, the A4 in the fuzzy risk assessment is larger than φ (a) and therefore performs better than other options. Discussion and Conclusion: Based on fuzzy VIKOR result, A5 is better compared to other options. Based on the results of fuzzy PROMETHEE A4 is better compared to other options. Manuscript profile -
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53 - Urban Flood Hazard Zoning Using Multicriteria Decision Analysis (Emam Ali town, Mashhad city)
Mohammad Rostami Khalaj Dana Hesami Hossein salmani Teymor TymoriyanBackground and Objective: Inundation in urban areas due to dens storm has created many problems for all cities thorough the world. Urban flood hazard zoning may provide useful information for dealing with contingency and alleviating risk and loss of life and property.The MoreBackground and Objective: Inundation in urban areas due to dens storm has created many problems for all cities thorough the world. Urban flood hazard zoning may provide useful information for dealing with contingency and alleviating risk and loss of life and property.Therefore, in order to manage urban areas, take relief measures and prioritize areas to solve the problem of floods, the areas that are most affected should be identified. Method: Vulnerability of urban areas often includes multicriteria that are associated with flooding. One of the methods that are sufficiently accurate and available which can identify flood hazard zoning, is using multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) that in this study was used to determine the potential of flood risk in urban area. Six variables include: distance to the main channel, slopes, land use, drainage density, slope of the main channel and elevation was used. After determining paired comparison matrix, layers weight was determined by using the knowledge of experts and experts in the region and finally the map of urban flood hazard were identified. Findings: Hazard Potential Map showed that 8.2% of the areas near to the outlet and located around the main channel are at highest hazard potential. Discussion and Conclusion: The results and field investigation showed multicriteria decision analysis is accurate and appropriate method for urban flood hazard zoning and using this method can identify areas with a greater flooding risk. Manuscript profile -
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54 - Evaluation of Combat Desertification Alternatives by Using Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) (Case study of Khezerabad region in Yazd Province)
mohammad hassan sadeghi ravesh Bahare JabalbareziBackground and Objective: Today, desertification is considered as a severe problem in most countries of the world, including the developing ones. Despite the serious environmental, social and economical impact of desertification phenomenon, few studies have been done to MoreBackground and Objective: Today, desertification is considered as a severe problem in most countries of the world, including the developing ones. Despite the serious environmental, social and economical impact of desertification phenomenon, few studies have been done to provide optimal alternatives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the alternatives for combating desertification in order to achieve optimal alternatives in the context of the sustainable management of deserts. Method: To achieve this goal, the Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) has been applied in the context of Multi-Attribute Decision-making (MADM) models. In order to determine the weights of criteria and alternatives, it was used the modified Delphi and Shannon entropy techniques, while the final rating of alternatives was performed using the Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) function. The model was applied to evaluate the efficiency in providing the optimal alternatives in Khezerabad Region of Yazd Province. Findings: The results showed that, the alternatives of prevention of unsuitable land use changes (A18) by a utility factor of 0.7429, vegetation cover development and reclamation (A23) by a utility factor of 0.6573 and modification of ground water harvesting (A31) by a utility factor of 0.3184 respectively were identified as the most important alternatives for combating desertification in the region. Discussion and Conclusion: These results might able the managers to properly and efficiently use the limited available facilities and funds in order to control the desertification. In addition, achieveing better results, this might prevent the waste of national resources. Manuscript profile -
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55 - Site Suitability Evaluation for Ecotourism Using GIS & AHP: A Case Study of Hamedan Township
Zahra Parvar Behnaz Heshmat nia Kamran ShayestehBackground and Objective: Today, tourism is a major source of income for many countries, and it affects the economy of both source and host countries, and in some countries this way of income is a vital importance. Hamedan Township is one of the most popular and importa MoreBackground and Objective: Today, tourism is a major source of income for many countries, and it affects the economy of both source and host countries, and in some countries this way of income is a vital importance. Hamedan Township is one of the most popular and important tourism areas of Iran. It is rich in nature, history and culture which make a favorite destination for various tourists. There are so many tourist attractions in Hamedan Township include historical, cultural and natural sites such as waterfall and mountain. Due to rapid growth of ecotourism, a challenge for the decision makers is the way of managing ecotourism in order to minimize the negative impacts for sustainable development of tourism. Method: The main objective of this study is to identify and prioritize the potential ecotourism site in Hamadan County, Iran, using Geographic Information System (GIS) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Seven criteria including slope, aspect, distance from water, distance from road, land use, vegetation were used in this study. Criteria's and sub-criteria's were selected according to the professional expert's opinions. The final map of suitable areas for study area prepared using Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) and Ordered Weighted Averaging (OWA) technique in GIS environment. Findings: The results showed that 15049 ha (5/5%) of study area has first class potential (high suitable), 114919 ha (41%) has second class potential (high), 122589 ha (44%) has third class potential (low) and 26292 ha (9/9%) has four class potential (very low suitable) based on WLC method, but in both models most suitable area is located in west and southwest of township. Discussion and Conclusion: Suitable management for ecotourism development is essential in order to conserve and maintain the biological richness of the area. The results of this site selection models can be a useful reference to the ecotourism planning and development for manager and decision makers. Manuscript profile -
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56 - Spatial Analysis of Safe Areas Based of Earthquake Risk Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making and Fuzzy Logic: (The Case Study on District 20 of Tehran)
Ali Hosseini Sayed Amir Fatahiyan Javad MalakanBackground and purpose: Due to vicinity to several active faults, Tehran is treated by earthquake occurrence. The district 20 of Tehran (Rey City), where is situated in north part of central Iran, has been found as the most dangerous district which has the most blighted MoreBackground and purpose: Due to vicinity to several active faults, Tehran is treated by earthquake occurrence. The district 20 of Tehran (Rey City), where is situated in north part of central Iran, has been found as the most dangerous district which has the most blighted areas too. Assessment of earthquake risk and recognize safe and secure regions in district 20 of Tehran is this study’s purpose. Methodology: The study is an applied research model. So in this goal oriented research which has been done by descriptive analytic method, GIS and fuzzy logic and multi-criteria decision-making methods were used. The criteria which are been used in this study have been extracted based on the Delphi method and through snowball technique and based on district’s situation. Results: According to results, the district 20, has achieved a scores of 0.17 to 0.58 out of a fuzzy total score (1 score).It shows its moderate level of safety against prop gable earthquake. In contrast with the main parts of district, there are some regions in the western, southwestern and northern parts of mentioned district where are almost safer and more secure. Discussion and conclusion: Because of various faults and urban blight areas, the district 20 of Tehran is treated seriously by earthquakes. It is really vital to take some actions to implement some essential and fundamental proceedings in order to reduce the probable damages. Manuscript profile -
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57 - Implementation of Tourism Using Planning Model by Applying ANP-DEMATEL Integrated Decision Making Model and Fuzzy Logic (Case Study Malayer County)
Rezvan Heidari Hamid Reza Pourkhabbaz Saeideh Javanmardi Ali Reza IldoromiBackground and Objective: In fact, ecotourism is a responsible tourism to natural environments that preserves environment and stabilizes local community. Since nowadays, man does not take a responsible approach towards nature and environment, the assessment of ecologica MoreBackground and Objective: In fact, ecotourism is a responsible tourism to natural environments that preserves environment and stabilizes local community. Since nowadays, man does not take a responsible approach towards nature and environment, the assessment of ecological potential as a strategy for rational use of land is necessary. Method: In this study, considering the region ecological potential for tourism, implementation of planning model for this usage and zoning the regions which have potential for tourism is carried out. From the viewpoint of the goal, this research is functional and considering study style, it is descriptive and analytic (cross –sectional). As a result, to give weight to the criteria, ANP-DEMATEL interactive multi criteria decision making model was used and to standardize the criteria, fuzzy logic was used. Then by applying weighted linear combination (WLO) layers were combined together and a distribution map were extracted for the areas that have potential for tourism. Findings: The results showed 73.1 % of the region is suitable for ecotourism development and only 11.4 % of the region doesn't have the potential which is located in sloping areas. Discussion and Conclusion: Finally, we can conclude that ANP-DEMATEL integration of hybrid models with fuzzy logic ensures superior performance on the location of recreational areas and effective solution to help provide assessment team to decide this. Manuscript profile -
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58 - The Choice of Location of Underground Dams Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods TOPSIS and GIS in the Eastern Part of the Watershed of Gorganroud
Mohammad Reza Dahmardeh Ghaleno Ghasem Mirzaei Ehsan AlvandiBackground and Objective: Groundwater dams are structures that have the ability to block subcortical water, retain water in local aquifers or divert water to adjacent aquifers, raise groundwater levels, store and make available groundwater. Taking into account the envir MoreBackground and Objective: Groundwater dams are structures that have the ability to block subcortical water, retain water in local aquifers or divert water to adjacent aquifers, raise groundwater levels, store and make available groundwater. Taking into account the environmental and socio-economic benefits of underground dams, proper location is the first step in the construction of these dams. New and innovative methods for correct location reduce the risks associated with improper location and construction of underground dams. For this purpose, in this research, through the use of multi-criteria decision-making methods along with the high capabilities of ArcGIS software, suitable location of underground dams in the eastern part of Gorganrood watershed in Golestan province has been done. Method: Criteria were considered including slope, drainage, geology, topography, land use, fault, soil texture, and positions of village. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is used to weighting the criteria. Then the TOPSIS technique is used to integrate criteria maps and locating underground dams. Findings: A consistency rate of 0.03, showed a relatively high accuracy of weighting process. Considering the normal weights, slope and positions of village were found to be the most and the least effective criteria, respectively. The results showed that the study area is classified into four categories for constructing underground dams: very suitable, suitable, partly suitable and unsuitable. The unsuitable category has the highest percentage of the surface area (76.7 percent) and the very suitable category has the lowest percentage of the surface area (2.1 percent). Discussion and Conclusion: In conclusion, with considering high capacities of multiple-criteria decision-making methods and GIS in locating underground dams, as expert opinions are more accurate and data are newer and it is more possible to get better results from these techniques and tools. Manuscript profile -
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59 - Interpretation of Effectiveness of the Consequences of Green Tax Sustainability based on Themes of Thick Decision
Behzad Ghobadi Houshang Amiri Ghasem RekabdarPurpose: Among all kinds of government resources, taxes, as a permanent and predictable source, have always been the focus of government officials. Economists are always trying to introduce new tax bases that create the least inefficiency in the economic system, among w MorePurpose: Among all kinds of government resources, taxes, as a permanent and predictable source, have always been the focus of government officials. Economists are always trying to introduce new tax bases that create the least inefficiency in the economic system, among which the "green tax" that is applied on a cost basis has such a feature. This type of tax will be able to successfully increase the quality of the environment; but whether it can replace other taxes, is a double benefit hypothesis that must be considered separately. The purpose of this research is Interpretation of Effectiveness of the Consequences of Green Tax Sustainability based on Themes of Thick Decision. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology of this research is a mix methodology and it has been used by Meta-synthesis, Delphi and Rough Theory. The target population was the qualitative, similar research and academic experts in the field of accounting. But the target population in a small part was 22 managers of capital market companies, which is acceptable from the statistical population due to the requirement of rough theory analysis. In this study, based on the meta-combined analysis of the selected researches, 6 crowded / pluralistic decision propositions and 4 consequential components of green tax sustainability were determined, which entered the Ruff collection analysis phase due to the confirmation of theoretical adequacy based on Delphi analysis. Finding: The results in this section identify the most influential crowded / pluralistic decision-making proposition, the three propositions of social responsibility in decision-making; It was the reduction of conflict of interest in decision-making and the legitimacy of decision-making that affects green tax sustainability and reduces emissions as the most effective component of green tax sustainability consequence. Manuscript profile -
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60 - Assessment the hazard of desertification using fuzzy TOPSIS logic in GIS environment
mohammad hassan sadeghi ravesh Hassan KhosraviBackground and Objective The phenomenon of desertification is one of the serious ecological crises with extensive and long-term natural and human effects. Therefore, executive measures related to desertification control should be based on recognizing the current state o MoreBackground and Objective The phenomenon of desertification is one of the serious ecological crises with extensive and long-term natural and human effects. Therefore, executive measures related to desertification control should be based on recognizing the current state of desertification of lands and its severity. On the other hand, the weakness of methods for measuring the intensity of desertification, always requires the need to provide new and quantitative methods. The need to address methods that can provide zoning based on strong logic and principles and rational theoretical foundations seems necessary in the field of desert management. Material and Methodology: In this paper, it has been tried to do so by using the Fuzzy Topsis method. In this method, after determining and evaluating the effective indices by the fuzzy Delphi method and preparing the layer of work units, the data were fuzzy by the Chen and Huang methods. The fuzzy analysis process was performed on the data. Finally, a normalized fuzzy decision matrix was obtained, which within the framework of this matrix and by TOPSIS method, the intensity of desertification was estimated. Findings: The obtained results showed that, 9.34%, 7.71% and 12.57% of the total study area are in the very high, high and relatively high class of desertification, and Desertification with low (46.57%) and medium (23.81%) has the highest share in the study area, respectively. The quantitative value of desertification intensity for the whole region was 0.262 located in relatively medium or III class. Discussion and Conclusion: The study showed the efficiency and ease of application of fuzzy logic in assessing the intensity of desertification. The results of this study provide the possibility of planning to minimize desertification as a result of development projects, and can create conditions where a balance between development plans and the environment is possible based on the priorities and vulnerability zoning of the study area. Manuscript profile -
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61 - Providing a Spatial Model for the Development of Industrial Groups (Case Study: Alborz Province)
Dariush Jaras Seyed Mahmoud Shariat Seyed Masoud Monavari Alireza GharagozlouBackground & Objectives: Locating to develop infrastructures and sensitive applications is one of the preconditions for achieving sustainable development. In this study, using a multi-criteria decision making model and the capabilities of the GIS, a spatial model is MoreBackground & Objectives: Locating to develop infrastructures and sensitive applications is one of the preconditions for achieving sustainable development. In this study, using a multi-criteria decision making model and the capabilities of the GIS, a spatial model is developed for the development of various industrial groups in the province of Alborz.Material and Methodology: In this study, the criteria and indicators affecting the development of industries identified by reviewing the references and expert opinions. Then, using the fuzzy hierarchical analysis, the weight of each of the criteria and indicators was determined using the weight the obtained data are based on a linear relationship between the map of areas susceptible to industrial development in the region. In order to the fuzzy hierarchy TOPSIS method used to identify the areas for the development of each the industrial groups.Findings: The results of this study show that among the three groups of environmental, economic and social criteria, environmental criteria have the highest weight in relation to industrial development. Also, the results showed that the highest potential in relation to the development of industrial groups in the Alborz province is related to food and agriculture industries.Discussion and Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, using efficient fuzzy decision-making models to address the defects of other decision-making methods. Analysis of the results shows that in many parts of the province of Alborz, there is no development of industries. The most limitation for development of industries in Alborz province is related to environmental criteria and indicators. Manuscript profile -
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62 - Sitting Industries with Weighted Linear Combination Methodology in a GIS Environment in Great Isfahan Region
Marzieh Reisi Alireza Soffianian Hamidreza GhodosiThe location of industrial area is a key factor in regional planning because this kind of decision haslarge social, economical and environmental impacts on any land. Location decision makers mustconsider a wide range of factors in order to coordinate socio-economic bene MoreThe location of industrial area is a key factor in regional planning because this kind of decision haslarge social, economical and environmental impacts on any land. Location decision makers mustconsider a wide range of factors in order to coordinate socio-economic benefits and environmentalsustainability. Isfahan is one of the most important industrial centers in Iran and because of largeindustrial development in this region industrial construction is limited to 50 Km radius around Isfahancity. The present paper describes a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) method, calledWeighted Linear Combination in GIS environment to evaluate the suitability of 50 Km radius aroundIsfahan for industrial establishment. At first by literature review and obtaining standards, industrialsite selection criteria are defined. The relative importance weights of criteria estimated usingAnalytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and pair-wise comparisons. Finally all criteria layers areaggregated by WLC. After the elimination of sites which do not have enough area for industries, 4suitable patches for industrial construction are found Manuscript profile -
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63 - Analyzing the Criteria Influencing Identification of Suitable Regions for Ecotourism Development in Desert Areas (Case study: Varamin County, Tehran province)
Roshaideh Amirian Jamal Ghodusi Ali MohammadiBackground and Objective: Tourism is one of the key economic sectorsbenefit would be more than other economic sectors, if appropriate investment is done. Tourism and its different branches, especially ecotourism and geotourism play an important role in different aspects MoreBackground and Objective: Tourism is one of the key economic sectorsbenefit would be more than other economic sectors, if appropriate investment is done. Tourism and its different branches, especially ecotourism and geotourism play an important role in different aspects of cultural, social and economic sectors in the world. The aim of this study was to identifiy the criteria influencing ecotourism development in desert areas. Method: In this studythe criteria effective on introducing the potential areas to attract tourists were classified into two groups. These two groups included the critera related to environmental and climatic characteristics and to recreational services infrastructures. Each criteria included some sub-criteria. Results: In this study, using a multi-criteria decision systems and geographic information systems (GIS), the identified criteria and sub-criteria related to the target area were weighted and combined. Conclusion: According to the obtianed results, the study area has a high potential for ecotourism development. Manuscript profile -
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64 - Structural modeling of the precondition of financial behavior of investors in Iran’s stock market
Fatemeh Ahmady Mehrdad Ghanbari babak Jamshidinavid Shahram MamiThis study followed the design of a model to predict the financial behavior of investors in the Iranian stock market. Qualitative content analysis of scientific texts related to the research topic was used to identify the criteria. Interactive matrix and based on expert MoreThis study followed the design of a model to predict the financial behavior of investors in the Iranian stock market. Qualitative content analysis of scientific texts related to the research topic was used to identify the criteria. Interactive matrix and based on expert opinion based on interpretive structural modeling method was developed and a five-level model was obtained. To determine the type of variables, the MicMac analysis was used. In the five-level model of this study the variables of informal news, investor financial conditions, subjective financial knowledge, and herd behavior at the fifth level were the most influential and believable, personal judgment, emotion control, and loss aversion were the most influential variables of this model at level one of this model, were affected. MicMac analysis also indicated that the variables of informal news, subjective financial knowledge, investor financial conditions, self-esteem, and herd behavior were independent, and the variables of avoidance, believability, financial technology, emotional control, personal judgment, and financial specialties are also type dependent and other variables are interface type. Manuscript profile -
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65 - The Position of Balanced Scorecard in Stock Selection Decision Making Using PAPRIKA Technique
Bita Mashayekhi Mojtaba SaeediThe main aim of this paper is to examine the role of financial and non-financial criteria of balanced scorecard in portfolio selection using modern technique of Potentially Pairwise Rankings of all possible Alternatives (PAPRIKA), from the view point of professional and MoreThe main aim of this paper is to examine the role of financial and non-financial criteria of balanced scorecard in portfolio selection using modern technique of Potentially Pairwise Rankings of all possible Alternatives (PAPRIKA), from the view point of professional and non-professional investors. To this purpose and through theoretical literature, and by adaption of factor analysis method effective factors were identified and chosen in stock selection. Then with respect to responding of professional and non-professional investors to the questions, and using of PAPRIKA multivariate decision making model by them, these criteria were ranked. Initially, 60 variables were used in this study and then after conducting exploratory factor analysis they were reduced to 29 factors. The results of this study indicate that the first six variables effective on stock selection for professional investors respectively include variables of profitability growth, solvency, return, return on assets and equity, customer’s satisfaction, price-to-earnings ratio; and for the non-professional investors, they comprise of price-to-earnings ratio, return, profitability growth, solvency, return on assets and equity, di-rectors' ability. Similarly, the results of the study show that compared to non-professional investors, professional investors attach more importance for non-financial criteria of balanced scorecard. Manuscript profile -
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66 - Hybrid Portfolio Optimization using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Combined Compromise Solution (CoCoSo) and Markowitz Model (Case study of Tehran Stock Exchange)
Nasimeh Abdi mehdi Moradzadeh Fard Hamid Ahmadzadeh Mahmoud KhoddamUsing effective and efficient criteria in choosing the investment portfolio can provide the most profitability for individual and institutional investors. Therefore, it seems necessary to choose a hybrid method to create a portfolio that shows better performance. The pu MoreUsing effective and efficient criteria in choosing the investment portfolio can provide the most profitability for individual and institutional investors. Therefore, it seems necessary to choose a hybrid method to create a portfolio that shows better performance. The purpose of this study is to provide a model that can combine Multi-criteria decision-making techniques and Markowitz's mean-variance model, in different periods, to create an optimal portfolio that maximizes shareholder profits. The proposed model was implemented in three steps. In the first step, using the AHP technique, utilizing the opinion of experts, comparing different decision options based on the fundamental and technical criteria effective in decision making and prioritizing the mentioned criteria during the period from June 2016 to June 2021, among industries Activists in the Tehran Stock Exchange were selected as top industries. In the second step, from selected industries, three portfolios with one-month, six-month, and one-year periods were selected using the CoCoSo technique. In the third step, using the Markowitz model in the expressed time period, optimal portfolios were created on the efficient frontier. The results of this study showed that this hybrid proposed model will give more returns to investors according to the risk in different time periods. Manuscript profile -
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67 - Design financing model Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with (DANP) approch
Bizhan Nosrati Barandagh Abas Toloei Eshlaghi Ehsan Sadeh Zeinolabedin Amini SabeghThe purpose of this paper is to design small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) financing model. The present research is distinct from other papers published on SMEs financing in that it identifies financing criteria using fuzzy screening (FC), considers the relations, MoreThe purpose of this paper is to design small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) financing model. The present research is distinct from other papers published on SMEs financing in that it identifies financing criteria using fuzzy screening (FC), considers the relations, and weighs these criteria using Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory model based on Analytic Network Process (DANP). Statistical population and sample included 23 senior experts of SMEs industries, senior managers of banks, and university professors familiar with the concepts of SMEs financing. The results indicated that 8 dimensions and 20 criteria were identified using FC and expert opinions. Moreover, the results of DANP method showed that attracting new members is the most important criterion of SMEs financing, and loan rate from procuration and proprietary sources of banks is ranked the second. The other criteria were also weighed and ranked. Considering the causal relationships of criteria showed that revaluation of assets is the most effective criterion, and bank loan growth rate is the most affected criterion in SMEs financing. The research findings can enhance decision making and decision taking in financial performance improvement, and experts can be provided with optimal financing practices so as to develop the economy of Iran and growth these enterprises. Manuscript profile -
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68 - Designing a comprehensive model of acquisition and merger of knowledge-based and start-up companies
sayedeh monireh hosseini Bita Tabrizian SHADI ShahverdianiBackground and Aim: The comprehensive model of acquisition and merger is the process of combination and merging companies. Acquisition and merger create a stable competitive advantage, and this is when there is an incompatibility between the resources, capabilities and MoreBackground and Aim: The comprehensive model of acquisition and merger is the process of combination and merging companies. Acquisition and merger create a stable competitive advantage, and this is when there is an incompatibility between the resources, capabilities and opportunities to the two companies. Resources include marketing excellence, distribution network, R&D, and excess operational capacity. Acquisition and merger in the case of public limited companies is done by purchasing and transferring ownership of a significant portion of a company's shares to another legal entity.Methodology: The type of present study is a survey and applied Study. The statistical population of this study includes experts familiar with knowledge-based and start-up companies and informed about the concepts of acquisition and merger, of which 10 experts were identified and considered as the statistical sample of the research. The data collection tool is an expert questionnaire and pairwise comparisons.Results: According to the studies, 5 components include creativity and innovation, Technology, Professionalism, Empowerment and organizational behavior have been identified as the main dimensions in the design of this model. Based on the results, it was found that all of these components had a significant effect on the pattern of acquisition and merger.Conclusion: According to the research findings, it can be concluded that among the factors of acquisition and merger, creativity, innovation and technology has had the greatest impact on the formation of the pattern of acquisition and merger.Keywords: Acquisition and Merger Pattern, Knowledge-Based and Start-up Companies, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Fuzzy Dimtel Method Manuscript profile -
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69 - The Investigating of effect of Psychological Variables on Investor Decision Making Using Canslim and Financial Analysis
shirvan barari Ghodratallah Talebnia Hamidreza Vakilifard Hossein IzadiThe main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of psychological variables on investors’ decision-making in companies listed on the stock exchange. For this purpose, using Cochran formula and selected 193 shareholders of companies listed in Tehran Stoc MoreThe main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of psychological variables on investors’ decision-making in companies listed on the stock exchange. For this purpose, using Cochran formula and selected 193 shareholders of companies listed in Tehran Stock Exchange during 1398. The purpose of the study is causality. The data collection tool was a questionnaire that a researcher-made questionnaire was used in this study. Its 36 questions assess 12 psychological variables (behavioral biases) and 10 questions analyze investor behavior (CANSLIM -Financial Analysis). The validity and reliability of the questionnaires were evaluated. Confirmatory factor analysis, construct validity and Cronbach's alpha coefficients confirmed the reliability of the variables. The results of structural equations showed that the trust, adaptability, representation, self-attribution, imaginability, latency and ambiguity, and eventivism had a significant effect on the investors using CANSLIM Analysis. Trust, reliance, adjustment, familiarity, imagination, ambiguity and eventivism have a significant impact on investors using financial analysis. Structural equation results also showed that 12 behavioral bias accounts for 75% of the variance in investor behavior of consumer analysis and 68% of the variance of investor behavior on financial analysis. As a result, it can be said that behavioral biases affect investor behavior. Manuscript profile -
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70 - Stock Price Synchronicity and Herd Behavior of Decision on the Capital Market: Testing Moderating Role of Institutional Shareholders
davod hemati Ali Esmayeelzadeh HAMIDREZA KORDLOUIEBehavioral functions in the field of financial market today is considered as one of the important bases in financial decision making and management. Knowing the criteria and processes influencing decision making can be useful to the dynamics and effectiveness of free fl MoreBehavioral functions in the field of financial market today is considered as one of the important bases in financial decision making and management. Knowing the criteria and processes influencing decision making can be useful to the dynamics and effectiveness of free flow of information to control risk and achieve greater returns. Investors are classified as one of the most important pillars of the capital market, ranging from perceptual decisions to emotional / collective and collective behaviors such as mass decision-making, which can upset capital market equilibrium according to market conditions and changes. The purpose of this research is Stock Price Synchronicity and Herd Behavior of Decision on the Capital Market: Testing Moderating Role of Institutional Shareholders. This study examined 102 stock exchange companies in the period 2014 to 2018. In this study, in order to measure and test the research hypotheses while using regression assumptions and testing hybrid models, multiple regression was used to test the research hypotheses. The results of testing the research hypotheses showed that stock price synchronicity has a negative and significant effect on the mass behaviors of shareholders and despite the institutional shareholders as a moderating variable, this effect is intensified in a negative direction. Manuscript profile -
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71 - Development of A Comprehensive Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model in Managing the Operational Risks of Banking System
Amirhasan Ghorbani Asgar Noorbakhsh Tahmaseb MazaheriOperational risks are considered as one of the most basic challenges in managing financial systems. Therefore, the development of a mathematical model that is responsible for decision-making and introducing the best strategies for effective management of operational ris MoreOperational risks are considered as one of the most basic challenges in managing financial systems. Therefore, the development of a mathematical model that is responsible for decision-making and introducing the best strategies for effective management of operational risks in banks is considered as an effective step in this field. The present study, based on the "descriptive-analytical" research method with "Development of a comprehensive multi-criteria decision-making mathematical model" has provided a standard and provable mechanism for optimal decision-making and effective decision-making for effective management of operational risks at the banking system. The "statistical population" of the present study includes; "Central Bank", "Banks and financial-credit institutions affiliated with the public and private sectors". The volume of the statistical population is 250 elements. The time domain of the research for the period is 1395-1400. The input information required to create the managers and senior experts of the banks has been collected with the help of a questionnaire and based on the Delphi-fuzzy method. Questionnaires designed according to the adapted framework for classifying the factors and stimuli of the bank's operational risk were designed in six groups of origin, and distributed among experts. The present study used multi-criteria fuzzy group decision making (FMCGDM) and fuzzy TOPSIS (FTOPSIS) techniques to analyze the data. Manuscript profile -
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72 - Ranking Tehran Stock Exchange brokerage based on criteria of settlement risk from settlement guarantee fund (SGF) in Central Security Depository of Iran (CSDI)
Ali Salehabadi Meysam Alimohammadi Javad MarzaniBrokerage firms are major financial institutions in the capital market and Due to the nature of the service brokerage firms, ranking them seem necessary. These firms can be compare and rank in different aspect that based on specific criteria. One of the risky processes MoreBrokerage firms are major financial institutions in the capital market and Due to the nature of the service brokerage firms, ranking them seem necessary. These firms can be compare and rank in different aspect that based on specific criteria. One of the risky processes in capital market is Settlement. Settlement Guarantee Fund as a risk management is one of common settlement method of securities transactions and need to be notice. This research is looking to evaluated brokerage firms based on the criteria of Settlement Guarantee Fund. Now Settlement Guarantee Fund is active as a unit of the Central Depository Company Formation and manage settlement risk in Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) and Iran Fara Bourse (IFB). Using measures brokerage repeated default, default amount of latency and using TOPSIS method to rank list of active firms described Tehran Stock Exchange in 2013. The results show that in the list of members, SavAfarin and Saba Jahad Brokerage Company are highest and lowest ranking degree of settlement risk factors. There also appears to be a risk rating system established in the capital market seems necessary. Manuscript profile -
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73 - An Analytical Modeling of Investments Decision-making Behavior in Tehran Stock Exchange
Seyed Kazem Chavoshi Farshid Falatoon NejhadOptimal Investment in Today’s Competitive market, requires a Justly Distribution of Services to Capital Market Participants by Identifying and Priotizing the most important factors that affects on behaviors of investors decision-making. This paper defined investme MoreOptimal Investment in Today’s Competitive market, requires a Justly Distribution of Services to Capital Market Participants by Identifying and Priotizing the most important factors that affects on behaviors of investors decision-making. This paper defined investment behavior inspiering from consumer behavior, and by using AMOS software for Confirmatory Factor Analysis could fitting and Classification the affecting factors on decision-making process of capital market participants in four fields, searching behavior, validation behavior, financial Analyst behavior and behavioral biases. These results were obtained from analysis of the 140 Investors responses in Tehran Stock Exchange that gather with questionnaire included 33 affecting factor on investment behavior. By using SPSS software for Friedman test, we understand that there was significant difference between kinds of Investors decision-making behaviors. Then prioritizing behavoirs by there Importance as follows: 1) Validation behavior (Friedman Rank 3.43), 2) Financial Analyst behavior (2.56), 3) Searching behavior (2.52) and 4.Behavioral biases (1.49). Manuscript profile -
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74 - The impact of cultural Factors based on schein model on herding behavior in Investors’ Decision-Making
Hajieh Rajabi Farjad Niloufar MirsepasiThe aim of this study is to investigating the impact of cultural dimension based on schein model on Herd behavior in investors' decisions. The present research is a survey study and The research method used in this study is descriptive and the aim of this study was appl MoreThe aim of this study is to investigating the impact of cultural dimension based on schein model on Herd behavior in investors' decisions. The present research is a survey study and The research method used in this study is descriptive and the aim of this study was applied.The population is about 4,000 investors brokerage at the Tehran Stock Exchange and The statistical samples consist of 351 who were selected randomly .The questionnaire is applied as the research tool based on the 5-point Likert scale. According to the studied reliability and validity of questionnaire, the questionnaire has acceptable reliability and content validity. The results showed that the different cultural dimension based on schein model has an impact on herd behavior in investors’ decisions. Manuscript profile -
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75 - The relationship between decision-making Models and investors’ expectations of risk and return invest in financial tools: The Markuitz model Approach
Ali Bayat Behjat AbcharThe pattern habitual suggests people are Cognitive styles that they are used in decision-making. All investment decisions are made based on the relationship between risk and return. This study examined the relationship between cognitive styles and decision-making and ri MoreThe pattern habitual suggests people are Cognitive styles that they are used in decision-making. All investment decisions are made based on the relationship between risk and return. This study examined the relationship between cognitive styles and decision-making and risk and return expectations of investors investing in financial instruments. The statistical Sample Professional and non- professional analyst’s, the population in 2013 is an infinite number of them being estimated. It is estimated that their number is unlimited. Research, descriptive - is inductive. Methodology is Application to the target. Quasi- Laboratory procedure and the method of hypothesis testing is. This is a community of 150 people who are stratified random. The results show that: the profession -oriented investors and risk perception and risk propensity, there is a positive relationship. Between expected return and risk perception, there is a positive relationship. Perception of risk among styles with high cognitive complexity (analytical and conceptual) more styles with low cognitive complexity (guidance and behavior) is. Risk propensity the styles with high cognitive complexity (analytical and conceptual) more styles with low cognitive complexity (guidance and behavior) is. Risk propensity the hemisphere left brain, right brain dominant hemisphere is more dominant. Manuscript profile -
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76 - Developing a Decision Support System for Enterprise Risk Management in Tanavar Co.
Narges Nemati Sina NematizadehTanavar Co. has had problems in making strategic decisions, due to the lack of a systematic mechanism to manage risk events. Hence to facilitate the enterprise risk management (ERM) process, a decision support system which is able to support decision making at all stage MoreTanavar Co. has had problems in making strategic decisions, due to the lack of a systematic mechanism to manage risk events. Hence to facilitate the enterprise risk management (ERM) process, a decision support system which is able to support decision making at all stages of risk management process has been developed. This research introduces a methodology which supports decision making in the whole process of enterprise risk management and in addition applies multiple attribute decision making (MADM) tools such as weighing method based on eigenvalue approach and TOPSIS method, fuzzy inference system and also integer programming. Applying MADM models for using qualitative, quantitative and sometimes contradictory criteria, and also using experiences and opinions of experts, requires a decision support system. Thus for implementation and validation of recommended model, a software has been developed and applied in Tanavar Co. and specifically in Enghelab sport complex. Manuscript profile -
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77 - Portfolio optimization using MCDM methods with the use of Canslim criteria and measures of performance evaluation
Mohammad Amin Rahimzadeh Seyed Babak Ebrahimi Reza RamezanianInvestment in situations with multiple criteria, features and various types is very difficult. Because in this situation we should consider all criteria while that may be conflicted. Use the MCDM models will be helpful in the field of investment. In this study, we MoreInvestment in situations with multiple criteria, features and various types is very difficult. Because in this situation we should consider all criteria while that may be conflicted. Use the MCDM models will be helpful in the field of investment. In this study, we want to use the Vikor and Promethee methods by using the CANSLIM model criteria’s and the proposed criteria because of Similar to this research with Tehran stock exchange market. We select the top stocks and then create a portfolio using adjusted Markowitz model with taking into account the transaction costs. This study has been on Tehran stock exchange market with defined conditions, in years 1392 to 1394. The results show that mostly, the Promethee method has been more successful for the create portfolio and also in terms of the sharpe and treynor ratio this method compared to both Vikor method and market portfolio, the results have been more acceptable. Manuscript profile -
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78 - Quantitative analysis of Supplier Selection in Sustainable Supply Chain (Economic, Environmental, Social) with Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach F-CoCoSo and F-SWARA
Sayyid Ali BanihashemiBackground and Objective: Sustainable supply chain management is a new approach in the discussion of supply chain management, which is considered based on the concepts of sustainability triangle (Economic, Environmental, Social). In the meantime, choosing a sustainable MoreBackground and Objective: Sustainable supply chain management is a new approach in the discussion of supply chain management, which is considered based on the concepts of sustainability triangle (Economic, Environmental, Social). In the meantime, choosing a sustainable supplier is a strategic key to success in managing the sustainable supply chain of organizations. Choosing the best supplier according to different and sometimes conflicting criteria complicates the problem that using multi-criteria decision making methods is one of the best ways to solve these problems. On the other hand, the choice of supplier is strongly dependent on the opinion of decision makers, and due to the incompleteness of available information, we face a kind of uncertainty. Material and Methodology: In this paper, the issue of choosing a sustainable supplier in Cement Company is examined. To do this, the combined SWARA and CoCoSo fuzzy approach was used to weight the criteria and rank the suppliers. In the first stage, after collecting the criteria for selecting a sustainable supplier based on the research literature, the criteria were weighted using experts and the F-SWARA method. Findings: The weighting results showed that the economic dimension (0.555) had the highest importance and the environmental (0.296) and social dimensions (0.146) were in the second and third places. Among the criteria, product price (0.284), environmental standards (0.154) and product quality (0.140) gained the highest weight, respectively. Supplier ratings were then calculated using the new F-CoCoSo method, and supplier ratings were obtained for final decision. Discussion and Conclusion: According to the criteria of a sustainable supply chain in this study, managers and owners of various industries and businesses according to the findings of this study can choose the right supplier who lives from all three economic dimensions. Environmentally and socially appropriate, take steps and enjoy its benefits. Manuscript profile -
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79 - Novel Approach to Imprecise Assessment and Decision Environments (NAIADE)
Faezeh Hedayati-Rad Abdolrassoul Salmanmhiny Seyed Hamed MirkarimiNAIADE (Novel Approach to Imprecise Assessment and Decision Environments) is a new multi criteria evaluation method which performs the comparison of alternatives on the basis of a set of criteria. It allows the use of information with different types and degrees of unce MoreNAIADE (Novel Approach to Imprecise Assessment and Decision Environments) is a new multi criteria evaluation method which performs the comparison of alternatives on the basis of a set of criteria. It allows the use of information with different types and degrees of uncertainty. The values assigned to the criteria for each alternative may be expressed in the form of crisp, stochastic, fuzzy numbers or linguistic expressions. NAIADE does not use traditional weighting of criteria, rather it applies a pairwise comparison technique, and generates a ranking of alternatives (e.g. problem formulation). NAIADE allows for two types of evaluations. The first is based on the score assigned to the criteria of each alternative using an impact matrix (alternatives vs. criteria). The second analyses conflict among the different interest groups and the possible formation of coalitions according to the proposed alternatives (equity matrix: linguistic evaluation of alternatives by each group). NAIADE is considered as an efficient technique in various managerial investigations and environmental studies and has been utilized frequently in recent years. Unfortunately, there is no report on this method in Iran; therefore, the current study aimed to evaluate and introduce the method in Iran. It is hoped that the method acts as a step towards elevating the awareness and knowledge in different levels of society, authorities, and executives as well as improving quality of the environment. Manuscript profile -
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80 - The Concept of Policy Profile Ratio (PPR) in Determining Stakeholders’ Attitudes to Changing Agriculture and Natural Resources Practices
fatemeh kateb Abazar EsmaliOuri Raoof Mostafazadeh Mearaj Sharari Zeinab HezbawiBackground and Objective: It is difficult to formulate a comprehensive plan for the development of agriculture, natural resources, and watershed management to identify all the needs and issues of different stakeholders, separately. To this end, using of policy profile a MoreBackground and Objective: It is difficult to formulate a comprehensive plan for the development of agriculture, natural resources, and watershed management to identify all the needs and issues of different stakeholders, separately. To this end, using of policy profile as a valuable tool in the watershed planning process could be helpful to identify relevant social issues, collect essential information about them, and ultimately summarize and applied these data in the agricultural and natural resources management program. Material and Methodology: The current research is descriptive-analytical in terms of method and applied research in terms of purpose. Findings: In this paper, the concept of policy profile ratio (PPR) in determining the stakeholder attitudes regarding the changing agricultural and natural resources measures, has been introduced and elaborated. In addition, a comprehensive and necessary information on the individuals, groups and organizations role on the decision making of government agencies has been provided for managers to use of stakeholder participation in decision making and implementation processes. In this approach, firstly an issue or problem and then different stakeholders of the project are identified and based on the questionnaire information; the stakeholder’s attitude will be assigned through determining their position, importance and power. Hence, the values of policy profile ratio will be computed. The values of calculated index will allow to assess the role of each practitioner or stakeholder in the problem solving or deciding on it. Discussion and Conclusion: The introduced approach can be applied to identify the strengths and weaknesses of decision-making and to take various actions to solve the problem or adopt a new approach. Manuscript profile -
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81 - Site selection of Emergency Accommodation in district 19 of Tehran by using MCDM
afrasyab kheirdast seyed ali jozi Sahar Rezaian Mahnaz Mirza Ebrahim TehraniBackground and Objective: The purpose of this research is providing a suitable model for locating emergency accommodation caused by natural and unnatural disasters in the 19th district of Tehran. Material and Methodology: The research method is descriptive-analytical a MoreBackground and Objective: The purpose of this research is providing a suitable model for locating emergency accommodation caused by natural and unnatural disasters in the 19th district of Tehran. Material and Methodology: The research method is descriptive-analytical and data analysis is done using MCDM and Arc GIS and Excel system. The statistical population was selected from among the variables of emergency accommodation location and the sampling method was simple and the sampling volume was obtained using Morgan's table (n = 19). The research tool was a questionnaire that was quantitatively designed and its questions were extracted using emergency accommodation standards and distributed among experts. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and its value was 0.421. The reliability of the questionnaire was also calculated using SPSS20 software with Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.827. Findings: finding of the present research was considered from 3 main criteria (desirability, compatibility and capacity) and 18 sub-criteria to determine accommodation. In the process of locating emergency accommodation, first, information layers were prepared, then standardization and AHP coefficients were applied to them, and finally, after weighting them, layers were overlapped. Discussion and Conclusions: After the final production of the settlement map and according to the results of this research, 28 zones with a value of 7-9 were accepted for settlement. Also, 17 areas with a value of 7 (relatively good), 7 areas with a value of 8 (good) and 4 areas with a value of 9 (ideal) were identified in the study area for emergency accommodation. In total, 1,321,8725 square meters, equivalent to 1,321 hectares, were habitable in District 19 of Tehran. Manuscript profile -
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82 - An investigation on PROMETHEE and ELECTRE outranking methods in environmental decision-making of oil and petrochemical industries
Solmaz Amoushahi Farhad Nejadkoorki Sharareh PourebrahimNowadays one of the most important global issues is environmental problems that can cause harm to human and other organisms. This problem is caused due to various factors like pollutants and other environmental disturbances. Because of these factors we need to find stra MoreNowadays one of the most important global issues is environmental problems that can cause harm to human and other organisms. This problem is caused due to various factors like pollutants and other environmental disturbances. Because of these factors we need to find strategies for solving such problems. One of the most important problems in the world is the pollution produced by different industries like oil industry that has a significant role in the nations economic and progress. There are many solutions and methods for surveying and mitigating the industries effects.Multiple Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) is one of these methods that order alternatives based on their importance. Ranking problems consist in rank ordering of all alternatives from the worst to the best, looking at their evaluations on the considered criteria.In present study two more important outranking methods (PROMETHEE and ELECTRE) were assessed and their advantages and disadvantages were surveyed. Also a study was done in Arak petrochemical industry by PROMETHEE method as an case study and construction phase alternatives were ranked by mentioned method.Case study investigation and review on other studies showed that the PROMEHTEE method because of some features like being easy to use, understandable, Ability to cope with uncertainty, importance the decision makers, ability of visual representation, validity and flexibility is more applicable than ELECTRE.So the suggested method can be applied for making environmental decisions and also oil and petrochemical industries that simultaneously deal with qualitative and quantitative data and uncertainty. The researchers hope that it would have desirable results Manuscript profile -
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83 - Investigation and Comparison Capabilities of Common Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment and ELECTRE-TRI Multi-Criteria Decision Method
Mojtaba Barzehkar Nargess Kargari Naghmeh Mobarghaee DinanEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of identifying, predicting and mitigating the negative impacts of development projects on physico-Chemical, biological, socio-economic and cultural environments. The main purpose of EIA process is to inform decision mak MoreEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of identifying, predicting and mitigating the negative impacts of development projects on physico-Chemical, biological, socio-economic and cultural environments. The main purpose of EIA process is to inform decision makers of the likely impacts of a proposal before a decision is made. EIA provides an opportunity to identify key issues and stakeholders early in the life of a proposal so that potentially adverse impacts can be addressed before final approval decisions are made. There are different methods for implementing an EIA project. The best method is one, which can quantify the impacts and assess the impacts rapidly. This paper attempts to investigate and compare capabilities of the EIA prevalent methods including questionnaire, matrix, system analysis, maps overlay, networks and ELECTRE-TRI multi-criteria decision method. This paper indicates that ELECTRE_TRI is an appropriate method for EIA projects. However, the final judgment of the selection of EIA method depends on the EIA experts opinions. Manuscript profile -
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84 - Use of Decision Support Tools in Municipal Solid Waste Management (Case Study: Landfill Site Selection of Alborz Province)
Marzeyeh Mahtabi Oghani Akbar Najafi Habibollah Yunesi Mazaher MoeinaddiniWaste is natural consequence of living human communities and environmental hazards caused by environmental mismanagement of solid waste, one of the fundamental problems. In the past decades, exponential growth of urban population in developing countries and speed of urb MoreWaste is natural consequence of living human communities and environmental hazards caused by environmental mismanagement of solid waste, one of the fundamental problems. In the past decades, exponential growth of urban population in developing countries and speed of urbanization phenomenon, necessity of sustainable environmental development and efficient management of waste has been established. The main goal of the current study is applying various spatial analyses, with use of geographic information system in order to optimum site selection with minimal environmental adverse effects for urban waste burial. Therefore, in first step, effective data Layers in determining of landfill of Karaj ( like land use, streams, wetlands, roads, morphology, ground waters, demography, wildlife parks, soil) from data bases and organization was prepared. The second step, data layers (digital maps) was entered to soft ware of Arc GIS9.2 and data base was created. In the third step, according to limitations, suitable areas, was extracted with using of GIS. Then these data was applied as appropriate options ( input data) for AHP. In the next step for determination priorities of the remaining landfill options according to criteria is used by AHP. The results of this study are evidence that GIS and AHP provide performance tools for selection and priority of optimal landfill. Also in this study land slope and ground water have more important than other criteria and option 3 is most appropriate for landfill. Manuscript profile -
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85 - Assessing of the Contribution of Sustainability Indicators in a Healthy Urban City (case study: Arak city, Iran)
Sharareh PourebrahimSustainability in healthy urban systems required to determine some effective indicators in different aspects of economic, social and environment. Development of appropriate indicators and find the most suitable method for the quantification of sustainability indicators MoreSustainability in healthy urban systems required to determine some effective indicators in different aspects of economic, social and environment. Development of appropriate indicators and find the most suitable method for the quantification of sustainability indicators are important elements in explaining urban health programs and taking important decisions. In this paper, at first the various parameters in three cluster of social, economic and environment are collected and then using Analytic Network Process (ANP) as a MCDM technique tried to introduce appropriate method to determine the weight of each indicator and then find a way for prioritization of sustainability indicators. This method helps to quantify urban health indicators. In addition, using this method optimal choice of policy makers to assess various scenarios to achieve sustainable and healthy urban environments can be achieved. City urban management experts who have at least five years experience in their specialty have been chosen and they tried to weight criteria and indicators according to the technique of ANP. Results show the appropriate indicators in different sectors of economic, social and environment to achieve urban sustainable development. Combined expertise and capabilities of Analytic Network Process as a benefit of this research will enable policy makers to make optimal choices. Another benefit of this research is the reasonable weighting of sustainability indicators. �ند )[ ��0� ��� خص­های موثر از جنبه­های مختلف اقتصادی- اجتماعی و محیط­­زیستی است. توسعه شاخص­های متناسب و یافتن مناسب­ترین روش جهت کمی­سازی این شاخص­ها در تعریف پایداری از ارکان مهم در تبیین برنامه­ها و تصمیم­گیری­های کلان سلامت شهری است. در این مقاله ابتدا به بررسی شاخص­های مختلف پرداخته می­شود و سپس با استفاده از تکنیک­های تصمیم­گیری چند معیاری به معرفی روشی متناسب جهت تعیین وزن هر یک از شاخص­های پایداری و در نهایت اولویت بندی آنها پرداخته می­شود. این روش علاوه بر کمی­سازی شاخص­های سلامت شهری، امکان انتخاب بهینه را به سیاستگذاران می­دهد تا با ارزیابی سناریوهای مختلف به پایدارترین و سالم­ترین محیط­های شهری نایل شوند. خبرگان شهراراک که دارای سابقه مدیریت شهری بوده­اند در تخصص خود اقدام به وزن دهی معیارها با توجه به تکنیک ANP[1] نموده­اند. نتایج مبین شاخص­های مناسب در بخش­های مختلف اقتصادی، اجتماعی و محیط­زیستی جهت نیل به توسعه پایدار شهری است. ترکیب نظرات کارشناسی و قابلیت­های روش تحلیل شبکه­ای به عنوان مزیت این تحقیق امکان انتخاب بهینه را به سیاستگذاران خواهد داد. وزن دهی منطقی شاخص­های پایداری از مزایای دیگر این تحقیق است. [1]-Analytic Network Process Manuscript profile -
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86 - سنجش و ارزیابی رفع تعارضات مالکیت زمین با رویکرد بازآفرینی شهری مورد پژوهی: محله فرحزاد ، منطقه 2 تهران
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89 - ارائه مدل جدید چندهدفه برای مکانیابی مراکز توزیع امداد در شرایط فازی
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90 - بررسی وضعیت زیستمحیطی سکونتگاههای شهری استان مازندران با استفاده از مدلهای تصمیمگیری چندمعیاره VIKOR
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91 - بررسی و ارزیابی سیاستهای مسکن گروههای کمدرآمد شهری (نمونه موردی: تبریز)
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92 - شناسایی و تعیین میزان مشارکت مؤلفهها، معیارها، زیرمعیارها و شاخصهای تابآوری در سیستم مدیریت کلانشهر تاب آور
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93 - A Study of the Role of Time in Public Policy Making
Maqsood Ranjbar Ali Akbar NedaeiThe purpose of the present study is to review the role of time in public policy making. The main research question is why we should pay attention to time in the formulation and execution of policies. The method of study is descriptive analysis and the results showed tha MoreThe purpose of the present study is to review the role of time in public policy making. The main research question is why we should pay attention to time in the formulation and execution of policies. The method of study is descriptive analysis and the results showed that the formulation and execution of policies are procedures which basically analyze the adopted policies in terms of time, cost, and resources so that we can undertake measures to decrease their needed time if possible. This subject becomes significant and complicated where lengthy time delay occurs in approving some plans and policies due to various structures involved in the legislation. The policy maker should avoid these harms by paying special attention to time in each of the stages of policy making from recognizing the problem to formulation, execution, and evaluation of the policies in the policy making circles to enhance their efficiency and efficacy. Manuscript profile -
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94 - Evaluation of Behavioral Biases Affecting Investors’ Decision-Making by Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
Hossein Jamali Masoud BakhtiariThe purpose of the present study is to evaluate behavioral biases affecting investors’ decision-making by fuzzy analytic hierarchy process. This research is a case study in terms of data collection and it is descriptive-explorative in methodology. Regarding purpos MoreThe purpose of the present study is to evaluate behavioral biases affecting investors’ decision-making by fuzzy analytic hierarchy process. This research is a case study in terms of data collection and it is descriptive-explorative in methodology. Regarding purpose, this study is classified in the group of applied research. The statistical population included all the active clients (around 300) of Yasouj stock exchange firm. The sample size was calculated to be 168 by Cochran formula. In this research, a snowball sampling method was used and data collection tools were Delphi and pairwise comparison questionnaires. For data analysis, multi-criteria decision-making techniques such as fuzzy-AHP were used. The research data were analyzed by Super Decision software. Prioritization of behavioral biases affecting investor’ decisions showed that overconfidence bias (0.235) is in the 1st level, aversion bias (0.168) is in the 2nd level, and mental accounting bias (0.149) is in the 3rd level. Moreover, availability bias (0.119) is in the 4th level, agency bias (0/108) is in the 5th level, regret bias (0.095) is in the 6th level, anchoring bias (0.073) is in the 7th level and finally, herding bias (0.054) is in the 8th level. Manuscript profile -
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95 - The Effect of Visual Illusion and Emotional States on Financial Information Analysis and Biased Decision Making
MohamadReza Tat Mansour Garkaz MohamadReza AbdolyPurpose: The purpose of the present study is to review the effect of visual illusion and different emotional states on financial information analysis and biased decision making.Methods: The research is practical, descriptive, and semi-experimental. The statistical popul MorePurpose: The purpose of the present study is to review the effect of visual illusion and different emotional states on financial information analysis and biased decision making.Methods: The research is practical, descriptive, and semi-experimental. The statistical population consisted of postgraduates in accounting among whom 198 members were chosen as a sample. For results analysis, ANOVA was used and for the interpretation of the difference between the averages of groups, Post-Hoc of LSD (least significant difference) was applied. Results: The financial information displayed through 3-dimensional graphic without network lines creates visual illusion and would decrease the accuracy of data analysis by those who read them. Moreover, the results of the study showed that different emotional states (happy/sad) have a significant impact on the students' decision making. The students who had normal emotional states made less-biased decisions compared to the students who had abnormal emotional states.Conclusions: The research results showed that the financial information displayed through3-dimensional graphics without network lines creates visual illusion and would decrease the accuracy of data analysis by those who read them and lead to bias in decision making. However, by putting network lines on the diagram, the bias can be decreased. Furthermore, the research results revealed that when people experience a normal and stable emotional state, they can make proper decisions whereas they are incapable of appropriate decision making when in abnormal states. Manuscript profile -
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96 - A Theoretical Study of Managers' Behavioral Trait of Overconfidence in Managerial Decision Makings
Nafiseh Ghomi Mojgan Safa Zohreh Hajiha Reza Gholami JamkaraniPurpose: The purpose of the present study is the theoretical review of managers' behavioral trait of overconfidence in managerial decision making.Method: The method of the current research is historical exploration within the framework of library study as a theoretical- MorePurpose: The purpose of the present study is the theoretical review of managers' behavioral trait of overconfidence in managerial decision making.Method: The method of the current research is historical exploration within the framework of library study as a theoretical-analytical research.Results: Managers who have a high level of self-confidence are mostly optimistic about their decisions and their impact on investment decisions. Financial reporting risk in companies with optimistic managers is higher.Conclusion: In general, there is a favorable level of managerial overconfidence that brings about more benefits for the managers in their occupation. However, when it goes over its favorable level, it would lead to inefficient investment and may even damage the value of the company. It is suggested to legislators and stockholders in companies to pay more attention to managers' traits and their commitment to accounting standards and principles in order to decrease the risk of financial reporting deviation in corporations. In this regard, improvement of the organizational structure of companies can be effective. Manuscript profile -
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97 - Decision support systems (DSS) in weeds management
Mojtaba Hosseini Mehdi Mojab mehdi nassiri mahallatigricultural technology is constantly changing farm management strategies as farmers are facing with many new cultivars and pesticides and making proper efficient decision s difficult in the recent years. DSS models have been used in agriculture as decision-making tools Moregricultural technology is constantly changing farm management strategies as farmers are facing with many new cultivars and pesticides and making proper efficient decision s difficult in the recent years. DSS models have been used in agriculture as decision-making tools since 1980s. Weed-related DSS have generally fallen in to one of two broad categories: Those that make recommendations based on herbicide efficacy or weed identification and those that consider the weed seedbank or weed seedling density and make recommendations based on economic benefit. More advanced systems that considers both weed copetition and weed population dynamics in regards to herbicide dose selection. The objectives of decision support systems are to produce adequate weed control recommendations resulting in a reduction in herbicide use, environmental risk, and lower weed management costs. Several program such as HERB, MUS-HERB, WEEDSIM, SELOMA, Herbicide Application Decision Support System (HADSS), Pocket HERB, WebHADSS, Weedsoft, Weed Manager, GESTINF, AVENA-PC, Expert system, Pl@ntInfo and RIM (Ryegrass Integrated Management) so were used in weed management. It is expected that DSS application increased in the near future. Manuscript profile -
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98 - Investigating the effect of different emotional states (emotions) on biased decision making in accounting
mohammadreza tat mansour garkaz mohammadreza abdoli saeid baratyHuman judgment and decision-making affect all stages of the creation of accounting information, from the beginning to the interpretation of information. The decision-making process can be shaped by emotions, emotions can change signals of evaluation, risk perception and MoreHuman judgment and decision-making affect all stages of the creation of accounting information, from the beginning to the interpretation of information. The decision-making process can be shaped by emotions, emotions can change signals of evaluation, risk perception and strategic orientation. Thus, there is an aspect of human behavior in the judgment and decision-making process that is reflected in the accounting information disclosed in the financial statements. Therefore, in the present study, the effect of different emotional states (emotions) on biased decisions in accounting has been investigated. This research is a descriptive and quasi-experimental application. The statistical population of this research is graduate students of accounting in a simulated environment by presenting a scenario as a financial manager. The number of samples was determined according to the unknown number of population through the formula of unknown population 198 people. One-way analysis of variance and LSD post hoc test were used to analyze the data. The results of this study show that different emotional states (happy / sad) have a significant effect on students' decision-making in the role of financial managers. The decision-making of financial managers (accounting students) who were in a normal emotional state was less biased than that of financial managers who were in an unusual (happy / sad) emotional state. The results of this study show that when people experience natural and stable emotional states, they can make the right decisions. But when their condition is unusual, they are unable to make the right decision. Manuscript profile -
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99 - Investigating the effect of emotional intelligence on financial decision making with the mediating role of investors' mood in the stock market
abas samadi roholah sohrabi elham rezaei negin maghsodInvestors face problems in making financial decisions. People who have no control over their emotions make irrational decisions. On the other hand, daily moods have a great impact on financial decisions. In this study, the effect of psychological variables of emotional MoreInvestors face problems in making financial decisions. People who have no control over their emotions make irrational decisions. On the other hand, daily moods have a great impact on financial decisions. In this study, the effect of psychological variables of emotional intelligence mediated by mood on investors' decision making has been investigated. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive and survey in terms of nature. The statistical population is investors in the city of Hamedan. The data collection tool in this study is based on a questionnaire. The Baron Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire with 90 scores, the Panas Questionnaire with 20 scores were used to measure the mood variable and the Bruce and Scott Decision Making Scale with 25 scales. In order to confirm the validity of this questionnaire, in addition to confirming the face and content validity, construct validity was used. Data analysis was performed by linear regression tests. It was concluded that there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and financial decision making. One of the minor results is the lack of relationship between emotional intelligence and intuitive decision making and the negative relationship between emotional intelligence and rational decision making but emotional intelligence is directly related to three styles of dependence, instant and avoidance . But the other result is that positive mood such as enthusiastic, active, alert is not related to intuitive decision making and is positively related to rational, instantaneous and avoidant decision-making style and negatively related to dependent decision-making style. Manuscript profile -
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100 - Scope of Theory of Planned Behavior and Whistle-Blowing Tendency
Vahid Bekhradi NasabThe desire to "Whistle-Blowing" the independent auditor is a move by independent auditors to detect violations and report them to oversight bodies for remedial action. However, the lack of motivation and willingness to disclose the report of errors discovered by indepen MoreThe desire to "Whistle-Blowing" the independent auditor is a move by independent auditors to detect violations and report them to oversight bodies for remedial action. However, the lack of motivation and willingness to disclose the report of errors discovered by independent auditors and the lack of willingness to Whistle-Blowing among them, requires that in the present study to focus on the ethical decision-making process, so that auditors Be encouraged independently and try to be alert. This research is purposeful, applied and a combination of cross-sectional and correlational survey methods. The statistical population of the trusted auditing firms of Tehran Stock Exchange and the research sample includes 56 firms in2020that were selected based on availability. The research tool is a questionnaire and a scenario and the research hypotheses have been tested using the least squares model. The results of the study show the extent to which auditors consider themselves to be the ethical representatives of the client. In other words, research evidence suggests that an individual's attitude toward Whistle-Blowing, ethical acceptance by others and oneself, one's perception of behavioral control, commitment to independence, and individual responsibility in reporting have a positive effect on the willingness to Whistle-Blowing independent auditors. But the consequences of reporting for the individual have a negative effect on the willingness to Whistle-Blowing independent auditors. Also, organizational support, correlation, group, group norms, and ethical status. Relationship between individual characteristics of auditors and the individual's willingness to Whistle-Blowing independent auditors. Manuscript profile -
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101 - Predicting the Organizational Commitment and their Components from Seven Personel and Organizational Variables
محسن گلپرور ـ سید حمیدرضا عریضی سامانیThe aim of this study was to predict the organizational commitment and their components (i.e Identificational, Exchange, and Affiliation commitment) from seventeen variables including participation to decision making, organizational citizenship behaviors, job perspectiv MoreThe aim of this study was to predict the organizational commitment and their components (i.e Identificational, Exchange, and Affiliation commitment) from seventeen variables including participation to decision making, organizational citizenship behaviors, job perspective, confidence in supervisor, pay satisfaction, promotion opportunity, internal motivation, supervising quality, desire to remain turnover intention, job attachment, work attachment and satisfaction with supervisor and coworkers. In order to reach the goals of the research, participants (male and female) were randomly selected from a public organization's personnel. Balfor and Wechsler's ( ) scale were used for measurement of the organizationa commitment and their components. The validity and reliability of the research instruments were investigated and verified. Stepwise regression analysis was used for data analysis. The results showed that in six steps: job attachment, participation in decision making, pay satisfaction, job perspective, promotion opportunity, and turnover intention were multiple correlation coefficient with identificational commitment and they are able to explain percent of this variable variance. The exchange commitment results showed that in six steps: supervision quality, job perspective, job attachment, pay satisfaction, satisfaction with coworkers and desire to remain have multiple correlation coefficient with exchange commitment and they are able to explain percent of this variable variance. For affiliation commitment, the results showed that in six steps: supervision quality, promotion opportunity, participation decision-making, pay satisfaction, desire to remain and satisfaction with coworkers had multiple correlation coefficient with affiliation commitment and were able to explain percent of this variable variance. For general organizational commitment, the results in eight steps: supervision quality, desire to remain, promotion opportunity, pay satisfaction, job perspective, satisfaction with coworkers, participation in decision making and job attachment had multiple correlation with general organization commitment and they were able to explain percent of this variable variance. Regression equations were also presented for predicting the indentificationa, exchange, affiliation and general organizational commitment. Manuscript profile -
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102 - Comparing the Effectiveness of Training Kohlbergâs Hypothetical Dilemmas, Training the Real Life Dilemmas, and Training Positive Emotion Induction on Moral Decision Making
توران علیزاده شعله امیری محمد طاهر نشاط دوست هوشنگ طالبیThe aim of the research was to study the effectiveness of training Kohlberg’s dilemmas procedures, real life dilemmas, and positive emotion induction on moral decision making. This was a pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental study with control group. The sample cons MoreThe aim of the research was to study the effectiveness of training Kohlberg’s dilemmas procedures, real life dilemmas, and positive emotion induction on moral decision making. This was a pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental study with control group. The sample consisted of 120. female students selected via multistep cluster sampling method, who were randomly, assigned into four groups. The experimental groups received Kohlberg’s dilemmas and real life dilemmas during 8 sessions, 70 minutes each, one group was induced by positive emotion and the control group was left untreated. All the participants completed the daily moral decision making task (Starke et.l, 2011) as the pre-test, post-test and the follow up. Adopting MANCOVA and ANCOVA for data analysis, the findings showed that, training groups and induction positive emotion were effective in moral decision making (P < 0.05). The follow up L.S.D test showed that although all intervention methods were effective in moral decision making (P=0.01), none of the interventions had significant difference with each other. Manuscript profile -
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103 - Career Indecision in Boys: The Role of Individual Factors and Parenting Styles
Nayere Parishany Parisa NilforooshanThe purpose of this study was to explore the role of parenting styles, career decision making self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence on male young adults’ career indecision. The research used correlational design. The statistical population involved all boy studen MoreThe purpose of this study was to explore the role of parenting styles, career decision making self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence on male young adults’ career indecision. The research used correlational design. The statistical population involved all boy students studying in high schools of Isfahan city. Using multi-stage cluster sampling, 200 students selected randomly, from 4 high schools located in the 4 and 5 educational districts of the Isfahan. Research instruments involved emotional intelligence questionnaire, Petrides and Furenham (2002), career decision making self-efficacy, Tylor and Betz (1983), the career indecision questionnaire, Osipow, Caney and Barak (1976), and parenting styles questionnaire, Baumrind (1988). The first three questionnaire completed by students and the last one completed by their mothers. Pearson correlation test and stepwise regression analysis were employed in data analysis. The results of stepwise regression showed that authoritative style, career decision making self-efficacy, emotional intelligence and the permissive style can predict career indecision respectively (P < 0.01). Manuscript profile -
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104 - The Relationship between Career Calling and Academic Satisfaction: The Mediation Role of Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Career Adaptability and the Moderating Role of Educational Level
Zahra Khansari Parisa NilforooshanThe present study was carried out to study the relationship between career calling and academic satisfaction through decision-making self-efficacy and career adaptability and moderating of the educational level. The research method was correlational, structural equation MoreThe present study was carried out to study the relationship between career calling and academic satisfaction through decision-making self-efficacy and career adaptability and moderating of the educational level. The research method was correlational, structural equation modeling. The population was all students of University of Isfahan in 2014-2015. A sample of 300 students was selected by proportional stratified sampling method. Measurement tools included Career Calling Scale (Dik & Steger, 2006), Career Adaptability Scale (Savichas & Porfeli, 2012), Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale (Taylor & Betz, 1983) and Academic Satisfaction Questionnaire (Lent et al., 2007). Data were analyzed by multiple regression and structural equation modeling. The findings indicated the relation between having calling and decision-making self-efficacy depends on educational level (p<.001). In addition, the relation between having and searching calling with career adaptability depends on educational level (p<.001). Having career calling,directly and indirectly, through decision-making self-efficacy and career adaptability related to academic satisfaction (p<.001).On the other hand, at higher education students, educational level could moderate the relation between having calling and academic satisfaction through career adaptability and decision-making self-efficacy (p<.01). In general, self-efficacy and career adaptability are mediation in the relationship between having the career calling and academic satisfaction while, the educational level moderates these relationships. Manuscript profile -
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105 - The Effect of Career Anchors group counseling on Career Decision-Making, and Its Components in High School Students
anvar dastbaz Parisa Nilforooshan Mohammad Raza AbediThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of “career anchors” group counseling on career decision-making, and self-appraisal, ability to gather occupational information, goal selection, making plans for the future and problem-solving in high school MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of “career anchors” group counseling on career decision-making, and self-appraisal, ability to gather occupational information, goal selection, making plans for the future and problem-solving in high school students (female and male). The research method was experimental research pre-test, post-test and follow- up with control group. The statistical population included all high school students in 2016-2017 academic year in Sanandaj City. By using a multisampling method, 60 participants were randomly selected. The measurements included the Decision -Making Scale (Betz, Klein & Taylor, 1996). The experimental groups (a female group, a male group) participated in 8-sessions in 2 hours, “career anchors" counseling group program. Data was analyzed using the multivariate analysis of variance. The results indicated that career anchors group counseling enhanced the career decision-making and all its components in participants and this effect was stable after a month. (p< 0.001). Thus career anchors group counseling can help students in career decision-making. Manuscript profile -
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106 - Prediction of Decision-Making Style of Physical Education Managers based on Psychological Hardiness and Coping Strategies
Jalil Moradi Pourya ZandiThis study aimed to predict the decision-making style based on psychological hardiness and coping strategies in physical education managers. The sample consisted of 210 physical education managers, that selected by random Multi-stage cluster sampling method. Data gather MoreThis study aimed to predict the decision-making style based on psychological hardiness and coping strategies in physical education managers. The sample consisted of 210 physical education managers, that selected by random Multi-stage cluster sampling method. Data gathered by 3 questionnaires Ahvaz psychological hardiness questionnaire (Kiamarsi et al, 1998), coping strategies questionnaire (Billings & Moss, 1984) and public decision-making styles questionnaire (Scott and Bruce, 1995). The data were analyzed by Pearson correlation test and multivariate regression using SPSS software version 20. The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between psychological hardiness and decision-making styles, as well as coping strategies and decision making styles of managers in general (P <0.05). But there were no significant relationship between psychological hardiness and coping strategies in general. The results of multivariate regression showed that we can predict decision-making in managers based on the psychological hardiness and coping styles variables (P <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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107 - Effect of work pressure on skill development by mediating role of public decision styles university staff
rashin abdollahi hajieh rajabi farjadThis research was conducted aiming to study effect of work pressure on skill development by mediating role of public decision styles university personnel. This research method is descriptive-survey by applied purpose and in viewpoint of time it is cross -section, in reg MoreThis research was conducted aiming to study effect of work pressure on skill development by mediating role of public decision styles university personnel. This research method is descriptive-survey by applied purpose and in viewpoint of time it is cross -section, in regard of gathering information it is of field ones and it is a correlation research regarding research analysis method. Research statistical society includes all staff a governmental university containing 322 people selected by class method. To determine sample size in this research 183 people were selected using Coachran formula and by significance level of 95 percent. Main instruments used in this research are questionnaires of Spector and Jex Work Pressure (QWI), Scott and Bruce's Decision Public Styles (GDMS) and Buis st al' s Skill Development (2010). To examine data normality Colmogroph-Smirnoph test and to analyze data structural equations method was used and to analyze information SPSS23 and Smart Pls3 software was used. Research findings show that work pressure affects public decision styles and skill development. Also, secondary hypotheses of the research were confirmed meaning that work pressure affects decision making and skill development; and public decision making styles affect skill development directly. The research results showed the attention of university staff as resources and human capital and empowerment in terms of skills and decision-making styles can drive the academic community forward. Manuscript profile -
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108 - the Effect of Mindfulness on Styles of Decision-Making among Employees of Parsian Gas Refining Company: Mediating Role of Self-Reflection
fatemeh amini hossein zare Ali Reza Agha Yosefi Seyed Esmaeil HashemiThe main purpose of this research was to study the effect of mindfulness on decision-making styles with considering the mediating role of self-reflection. The study was correlational and the population included all employees of Parsian Gas Refining Company (working ther MoreThe main purpose of this research was to study the effect of mindfulness on decision-making styles with considering the mediating role of self-reflection. The study was correlational and the population included all employees of Parsian Gas Refining Company (working there, in winter 1396). 178 people were selected through Stratified random sampling method. Research instruments consisted of Mindfulness Questionnaire, Self-reflection Scale and Decision Making Styles Questionnaire. Data were analyzed with the use of Structural Equation Model (SEM) through AMOS-16 software packages. Analysis of structural equation modeling indicated that default model fit the data. The results also showed that there is significant direct effects of mindfulness on self-reflection (p < 0.01), self-reflection on styles of decision-making (p < 0.05) and mindfulness on styles of decision-making (p < 0.01) and Moreower, there are significant indirect effects of mindfulness on styles of decision-making through self-reflection (p < 0.01). According to the study it can be concluded that mindfulness both directly and through self-reflection, can affect efficient decision-making style. Manuscript profile -
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109 - Development, Validation, and Standardization of the Rationality-Emotionality Test and Studying Its Relationship with Decision-Making in Maskan Bank Staff
khosro Rashid Fazlolah Hasanvand Maedeh Ataei Ahmad BayatThe aim of this research was to develop, validate, and standardize the Rationality-Emotionality Test and studying its relationship with decision-making ability in Maskan Bank staff. At first, a list of appropriate behaviors to measure the desired characteristics were pr MoreThe aim of this research was to develop, validate, and standardize the Rationality-Emotionality Test and studying its relationship with decision-making ability in Maskan Bank staff. At first, a list of appropriate behaviors to measure the desired characteristics were prepared. After confirming the content validity, in order to aware and inhibit the probable problems, 50 people completed the questionnaire and highlighted unclear phrases and words. Then, some of the items were deleted or modified and the final test was prepared. 1024 persons of Maskan Bank staff answered Rationality-Emotionality Test and Decision-Making Scale. The data analyzed by Lisrel software, and descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, and exploratory factor analysis were calculated. The findings showed that the developed test measures four factors called: personal control, affective impression, patience, and neuroticism. By Cronbach's alpha, the reliability of the whole test was 0.86 and for personal control, affective impression, patience, and neuroticism was 0.78, 0.69, 0.65 and 0.63 respectively. The mean and standard deviation of the test were 67.002 and 12.63 respectively. According to the reliability and validity, it can be said that the Rationality-Emotionality Test is an appropriate tool for measuring the level of rationality or emotionality of individuals. Manuscript profile -
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110 - School-Based Management Dimensions and Components: A Conceptual Model
ramazan jahaneanThe present research has been performed to recognize school-based management dimensions and components, and to present a suitable framework. All school managers, principals and teachers in Tehran ( individuals) make up the population of this research, and individuals MoreThe present research has been performed to recognize school-based management dimensions and components, and to present a suitable framework. All school managers, principals and teachers in Tehran ( individuals) make up the population of this research, and individuals with sample volume determination tables help with classificatory random method form the statistic sample. The information has been collected through questionnaires and interviews the validity reliability of which was tested after calculation ( ). The obtained data has been analyzed with the help of descriptive and perceptive statistics. The obtained results from the questionnaires demonstrate that the dimensions and components of school-based management systems are as follows: The first hypothesis: Decision making dimension includes the following components: Bilateral acceptance, participation, majority of ideas participation, human resources education. The second hypothesis: Control and supervision dimension includes the following components: Self-control, individuals responsiveness toward the group, group supervision and responsiveness toward group and high supervision of educational administration offices. The third hypothesis: operating evaluation and human factors rewarding dimension also include these components: Moral and personal features, features, human resources managerial and communicative skills, official trainings, technical skills and educational courses. Moreover, obtained results from the interviews with educational management experts and specialists demonstrate that the most important theories which can be utilized in education in order to stablize school-based management system according to the above-mentioned dimensions and components are as follows: metharecognition, participational management theories, virtual education theories, organizational learning, comprehensive quality management and improvement of human resources. The researcher, with due attention to obtained results and practical experience, has suggested a framework for stabilizing school based management system to the ministry of education in his country. Manuscript profile -
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111 - The impact of leisure curriculum on leisure skills of the male secondary school students in Mashhad
Abdolhamid Kam Maghsood Amin Khandaghi Ali MashhadiBecause of the importance of adulthood and the vast amount of leisure time during this period, the leisure curriculum has been highly noticed. Since leisure activities are of the necessities of students' life, this research was conducted to study about the effect of lei MoreBecause of the importance of adulthood and the vast amount of leisure time during this period, the leisure curriculum has been highly noticed. Since leisure activities are of the necessities of students' life, this research was conducted to study about the effect of leisure curriculum on Leisure Skills.The research method was quasi-experimental and one group pretest -posttest design was used. The statistical population was composed of 2996 male secondary school students in Mashhad who had participated in recreation programs during the summer. The sample size consisted of 268 student were selected by Kukran formula. Cluster random sampling was used, too. To collect the data, a questionnaire (including126 questions) was utilized to measure the skills of leisure time including self-awareness, leisure awareness, decision making, social skills and the self-regulatory. The validity of the instrument was obtained through content validity and its reliability was measured by Cronbach's alpha as 0/76. For data analysis, t-test was used. The results indicated that leisure curriculum significantly increased the students' leisure skills (p>0.000). in other words, leisure curriculum has a great impact on students' leisure skills. Manuscript profile -
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112 - Relationship between Participation of Teachers In Dicision-Making and Performance of Managers
soraya gholamhosempooranvari sadegh malekiavarseenThe purpose of the research is to determine relationship between the participation of teachers and the performance of managers. Population of the study was all of the managers and teachers of high schools and guidance schools in , the sample of statistics was managers MoreThe purpose of the research is to determine relationship between the participation of teachers and the performance of managers. Population of the study was all of the managers and teachers of high schools and guidance schools in , the sample of statistics was managers and teachers, which were used through probability grouping. To investigate the hypothesis of the research the following tools: a questionnaire for evaluating participation of teachered which contains questions with choices. a questionnaire of managers performance which contains questions with choices. Correlation coefficient was used to analyze the conclusion of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study indicated that there is a significant relationship between the rate of teachers participation in decision making and variables such as managers performance and teachers stability, schools efficiency, teachers motivation and satisfaction. Manuscript profile -
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113 - The Roles of Participation to Decision Making,Job Involvement, Job Alternatives and â¦. On Perceived Organizational Justice in Teachers of Special Schools in Esfahan
Mohsen Golparvar Marjan Nasry Mokhtar MalekpourAbstract This research administered with the aim of investigate the roles of participation to decision making, organization citizenship behavior, pay satisfaction, tend to stay, turnover, job alternatives, trust to organization, job involvement and work involvemen MoreAbstract This research administered with the aim of investigate the roles of participation to decision making, organization citizenship behavior, pay satisfaction, tend to stay, turnover, job alternatives, trust to organization, job involvement and work involvement on perceived organizational justice (in distributive, procedural and relational dimensions) among teachers of special schools in Esfahan city. On the basis of this aim, from total of teachers, who work in special schools in Esfahan city, persons 231(include 52 males and 179 females) selected with using cluster random sampling. Questionnaire which used in research were the three questionnaires for organizational justice assessment and the nine questionnaires for nine predictive variables assessments. Data analyzed with the use of stepwise regression analysis. results showed that, for distributive justice, pay satisfaction, turnover, Participation to decision making, work involvement and tend to stay respectively, for procedural justice, participation to decision making, trust to organization, job involvement and pay satisfaction respectively, and finally for relational justice, Participation to decision making, turnover and trust to organization respectively have significant (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05 ) predictive power. Manuscript profile -
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114 - Spatial assessment of watershed management projects biological and masonry check dams using spatial multicriteria evaluation (SMCE) in Ghorchay Ramian watershed
Ali Akbar Jamali Mohammad Hasanzadeh Angizeh Asadi SaraviUnsuitable positioning in national and regional development plans and projects in Iran results in irreversible spending of budget and time mainly. The aim of this study is to decline the costs and loss of opportunities, using a model that can effectively reduce the erro MoreUnsuitable positioning in national and regional development plans and projects in Iran results in irreversible spending of budget and time mainly. The aim of this study is to decline the costs and loss of opportunities, using a model that can effectively reduce the error of expert. This study was performed in the Ghourchay Ramian basin. Firstly, distinct scenarios and conceptual and tree model were created for biological and mechanical measures (masonry corrective dams). Then the constraints and vector maps entered into the SMCE in ILWIS®3.7. Constraints (slope, land use, soil and streams) with Boolean method and factors (slope, height, soil, soil erosion, land use and proximity to road, village, fault, rock sources and landslide) with Fuzzy method (benefit, cost and compound methods) have been standardized. Then weighting of factors performed using the results of questionnaires and expert opinions with procedures as ranking, pairwise comparisons and direct method. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire, was controlled. Results showed that four ranking, which was specified in priority map, in biological plans, places with first priority allocated 0.73 to 0.97 scores and over 3 km of waterways and in dam and concrete plans, 0.65 to 0.86 and an area of 2470 hectares, respectively. The model type is logical and uses logical and optimization principles not experimental principles. So there was no try to test it with the previous schemes were implemented. Projects that many errors because lack of the possibility of combining several criteria and GIS advanced techniques. Finally, it was suggested that due to the high performance of this model for evaluating watershed management projects and prediction of projects for implementation, this model will be used in the same watersheds in the country. Manuscript profile -
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115 - Ecotourism site selection of Kiamaky wildlife refuge using multicriteria decision making
Omid Rafieyan Seyed Ali AKbar Mirrazi Najibeh Abdolalipour Elham GolabiIdentifying and locating suitable areas for eco-tourism development, is one of the important issues of tourism planners. But the wide variety of options and parameters, variables uncertainty and long terms in environmental planning, causes the &n MoreIdentifying and locating suitable areas for eco-tourism development, is one of the important issues of tourism planners. But the wide variety of options and parameters, variables uncertainty and long terms in environmental planning, causes the decision-making becomes more complex. So multi-criteria decision-making methods can meet these challenges. Thus the aim of this study is to identify suitable areas for eco-tourism in Kiamaky wildlife refuge using MCDM method Based on fuzzy logic in GIS. According to the effective criteria on the eco-tourism in this area; obtained from previous research and expert opinions, 15 criteria maps (climate, lithology, height from sea level, slope, aspect, land use and distance maps from residential area, road, river, police station, environmental guard station, sensitive habitats, shrine, spring and waterfall) are produced and classified as input. To determine the weights of criteria, opinions of experts in the form of Delphi Method were applied. The criteria matrix formed and the relative importance of all criteria was defined using the AHP method and pairwise comparison. Finally eco-tourism appropriate priority map was produced using Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) method and applying the index of the importance of each criterion to corresponding classified map. According to mentioned map, 15% and 34% of the area eligible for perfect and good for eco-tourism respectively, and 4% of the area are medium for this purpose. In this study, besides confirming previous studies, power and usefulness of GIS in locating and combining different ecological criteria were shown. Manuscript profile -
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116 - Developing a strategy for the use of the Internet of Things in Shiraz residential buildings with a combined DANP-SWOT approach
reza tahmasebi ardalan feiliIntroduction: In this research, by using the combined DANP-SWOT approach, strategies for the use of the Internet of Things in residential buildings in Shiraz were discussed. A list of 21 factors in four clusters of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats was c MoreIntroduction: In this research, by using the combined DANP-SWOT approach, strategies for the use of the Internet of Things in residential buildings in Shiraz were discussed. A list of 21 factors in four clusters of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats was compiled based on the literature review.Method: By having the points and drawing the SPACE diagram, the strengths of the research were superior to its weaknesses, and the opportunities ahead were superior to the environmental threats, so we reached the strategic offensive position (SO)Results: Finally, nine offensive strategies for the application of the Internet of Things in the residential buildings of Shiraz City were explained. Also, based on the points extracted based on the DANP-SWOT combined approach, the factors of quality of life, sustainable development, and cost reduction were the most important factors in the strength cluster. Lack of knowledge and privacy security were two of the most important factors in the weakness cluster. The factors of demand and economic growth were the most important factors in the opportunity cluster, and finally, the factors of cultural challenge, laws, and standards were the most important factors in the threat cluster.Discussion: By determining the priority of the research factors, suggestions for education and awareness for end consumers were made, and solutions such as banking facilities and tax exemptions were proposed in order to standardize and facilitate laws to encourage people to use the Internet of Things in smart residential homes. Manuscript profile -
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117 - An overview of site-specific based models of weeds
rahman khakzad Rasoul Loghmanpour Zarini Yosef Ramezani Abokheyli Heydar Ghasemi Zarin AbadiSite-specific weed management (SSWM) is a strategy of varying weed management within a crop field to match the variation in location, density and composition of the weed population. This concept is based on three facts: 1) weed populations are often irregularly distribu MoreSite-specific weed management (SSWM) is a strategy of varying weed management within a crop field to match the variation in location, density and composition of the weed population. This concept is based on three facts: 1) weed populations are often irregularly distributed within crop fields, 2) new sensors and platforms together with geospatial technologies (e.g., GPS, GIS) have provided the tools required to detect and map weeds, and 3) new smart sprayers, robots and mechanical cultivators have provided the possibility of careful tailoring of weed management to fit the different conditions found in each field. Site-specific weed management has a real potential to deliver a more productive and sustainable agricultural production based on a more precise and resource-efficient approach. This paper reviews the major conceptual approaches and specifications for the design of site-specific weed management decision support systems (SSWM-DSS), recent advances in the use of remote and ground platforms and sensors for information gathering and processing, and initial experiences translating this information into chemical and physical weed control actuations through decision algorithms and models. Manuscript profile -
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118 - Investigation of Influential Factors in Urban Crisis Management During Floods (Case Study: Sadra City, Fars province)
Alireza ValipourCrisis management in flood has a distinctive relationship with urban planning and management subjects. Yearly, floods cause a lot of damage to public and private property as well as loss of life. Inspecting the strengths and weaknesses of crisis management is strongly f MoreCrisis management in flood has a distinctive relationship with urban planning and management subjects. Yearly, floods cause a lot of damage to public and private property as well as loss of life. Inspecting the strengths and weaknesses of crisis management is strongly felt during floods. This research aims to recognize and rank all kinds of crises and organizational strengths and weaknesses. Sadra city, an area that is very prone to floods, has been selected as a case study. Initially, data was collected via interviews, literature review, and distributing questionnaires among 150 crisis management specialists. After that, the SWARA method was used to analyze data, which is one of the most optimum multi-criteria decision-making methods. According to the attained results, 10 strong points and 13 weak points were recognized during the flood crisis. Among these points, the flooding of roads, the blocking of access roads, and the water supply network cut-off were the most significant types of crises, respectively. Likewise, separate and selective maps of the city and quick and easy access to addresses and parts with different uses in any section of the city with a score of 0.1718, the newness of water and sewerage, electricity, gas, and telecommunications networks in the city with a score of 0.1418 and the absence of urban decay in the city or unprincipled and non-technical suburbs were identified as the most important strengths with a score of 0.1183. Besides, according to the respondents, the most important weakness is the rain in a short period with a high volume of runoff with a coefficient of 0.1992, which causes severe damage to tables and urban facilities, and residential houses.Extended AbstractIntroduction: In the last few years has proved that Iran to be disaster-prone country. Annual damage to public and private property and also loss of life due to the occurrence of these events is entered. Nonetheless, it is observed that crisis management is not conducted completely in Iran. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to identify and rank all kinds of crisis and weaknesses and strengths of organization. Factors affecting the organizational communication in crisis management were identified. The occurrence of these incidents in our country has taken many victims and caused major damages to the economic and social structure of the country. Past experiences in Iran show that dealing with natural disasters and their complications is a big challenge for the authorities. The reason for choosing the city of Sadra as a case study was the existence of many crises caused by the flood. Sadra city, as one of the new cities in Fars's province, faces the dangers and problems of the natural environment today. Therefore, it is essential to know the effective factors in reducing flood damage. The most important question of the research is that how and through what process can a suitable to investigate of Influential Factors in Urban Crisis Management During Floods? This research aims to recognize and rank all kinds of crises and organizational strengths and weaknesses. Sadra city, an area that is very prone to floods, has been selected as a case study.Methodology:In terms of purpose, this research is in the field of applied research, and in terms of research method, according to the subject and purpose, it is descriptive-analytical. The method of collecting information in this research is based on library-document studies and field studies. Data was collected through interview, a literature review and a questionnaire survey distributed among 150 crisis management experts. Data analysis was performed using statistical tests and SWARA method.Results and discussion:The results showed that the flooding of roads was the most important crisis in the occurrence of floods in Sadra. The purpose of this research was to fill this research gap by identifying and ranking the strengths and weaknesses of organizations and experts of the crisis management headquarters during the flood crisis in Sadra city in Fars province. In order to achieve the objectives of the research, the desired information was obtained through interviews with experts and available documents. Finally, 10 strengths and 13 weaknesses were identified. The results showed that the top three factors in the strengths of flood crisis management in Sadra city include "the availability of all the city's segregation and classification maps and quick and easy access to addresses and parts with different uses in any part of the city" and "the newness of network facilities" "water and sewage-electricity-gas-communications in the city" and "absence of worn-out fabric in the city or unprincipled and non-technical settlements" had scores of 0.1718, 0.1408 and 0.1183, respectively. In addition to this, the results showed that three important weaknesses in crisis management include "rainfall in a short period of time with a high volume of runoff, which causes serious damage to the tables and urban facilities" and "the passage of all runoff after passing through the city's roads to the point of the city boundary line and leaving the city only from two points (Tang Jalab and Dukohak Road) which are the main access roads to the city" and "non-construction of flood dams or calm ponds or delays in the upstream points and the entry of runoff into the city during heavy rains causing stones to flow There is a lot of sand on the surface of the roads and clogging of the canals, as well as causing damage. Another goal of this research was to identify factors affecting organizational communication in crisis management. These identified factors included timely information, correct information, complete information, appropriate information, fast information, communication channels and feedback.Conclusion:It is one of the new cities of Iran and Fars province, which is located 18 kilometers northwest of Shiraz. Due to the occurrence of floods in Sadra city, it is necessary to identify and evaluate effective factors in flood control. By reviewing previous studies, it was observed that limited studies have been conducted in the field of crisis management during floods in Sadra city. The purpose of this research was to fill this research gap by identifying and ranking the strengths and weaknesses of organizations and experts of the crisis management headquarters during the flood crisis in Sadra city in Fars province. One of the goals of this research was to identify the factors affecting organizational communication in crisis management. These identified factors included timely information, correct information, complete information, appropriate information, fast information, communication channels and feedback. The meaning of timely information is that the decision maker gets the necessary information at the time of need. In fact, it should express the latest information about a phenomenon in a timely manner. Facilitate timely access to information to make decisions about how to prevent crises. Appropriate information means that the information can respond to what is requested by the recipient. In general, access to appropriate information is effective in identifying the early signs of a crisis and has helped crisis managers in emergency situations. Correct information means that there are no mistakes or errors in the information and that it provides accurate information to the decision makers. This correct information prevents the recurrence of past crises. The results of this study can be used in determining the appropriate strategy as well as covering the weak points in flood crisis management in Sadra city. Manuscript profile -
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119 - anking Contract Types in Construction Projects with Scenario Planning Approach and Max-Min Method (case study: ghaem specialist group)
Hamid Mirzaie meghdad haji mohammad ali jahromiRegarding to the policy of country’s motion towards development, every year a high percentage of annual budget of government is dedicated to civil projects. Implementation of these projects requires spending time, cost and other resources. Lack of proper contract MoreRegarding to the policy of country’s motion towards development, every year a high percentage of annual budget of government is dedicated to civil projects. Implementation of these projects requires spending time, cost and other resources. Lack of proper contract arrangement and unfair distribution of responsibilities and authorities have led to many challenges among projects’ employers and contractors. On one hand, civil projects confront with threats and opportunities regarding the key elements of project like time, cost and quality in order to achieve the specified goals. The roots of most threats ad chances can be find in a set of uncertainty conditions that regarding to varying and unstable conditions of country, they have great effect on the process of project execution, and the probable conditions shall be recognized and predicted. Types of civil project contracts were conducted by multi-indicator decision-making techniques and approach of scenario planning. At first, types of contracts being able to conclude in organization were recognized. Then, the options’ rating indicators was specified by studying the organization’s strategy document. Moreover, to determine the uncertainty, by reviewing the literature we identified the effective factors on indicators and they were classified into under control and out of control factors. Uncertainties were specified through out of control factors, and scenarios were developed. Ultimately, by Max-Min method, strategic options were rated according to 4factor method, E.P.C, design and construction method, P.E, 3 factorial method and turning key method, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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120 - Model to determine Optimization number of work stations and balancing line by using genetic algorithm in the saipa company
saeed amini Reza Ehtesham Rasi vahid amini hosein taheriGiven the importance and attractiveness of the mixed product parallel lines balancing problem and the importance of the human factor in the development process and also very few studies in relation to several simultaneous objectives that is a new approach in the field o MoreGiven the importance and attractiveness of the mixed product parallel lines balancing problem and the importance of the human factor in the development process and also very few studies in relation to several simultaneous objectives that is a new approach in the field of parallel assembly lines, this paper presents a two-objective combined integer mathematical model for balancing mixed-model parallel assembly lines. Because of the complexity of the problem is in the class of NP-hard problems, the mathematical model can’t be solved for the actual dimensions of the industry. Genetic algorithm was used to solve this problem, coding and designing is done with MATLAB. The proposed model is evaluated by data set provided in this area. Results reflect the good performance of the model and improved objectives. Therefore proposed model leads to reduce the number of stations required in lines and minimize the total cost of human resources in mixed model parallel assembly lines. Manuscript profile -
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121 - optimization of closed-loop supply chain with stability approach using multi objective decision making and DANP method in food industry: case study in dairy industry
azam khabooshani ommolbanin yousefi mahdi fadaee Iraj SoltaniThis paper presents a multi-purpose, multi-product mixed integer planning model considering the sustainability criteria to plan production, distribution, transportation in the food industry’s closed-loop supply chain. After reviewing the literature on the subject MoreThis paper presents a multi-purpose, multi-product mixed integer planning model considering the sustainability criteria to plan production, distribution, transportation in the food industry’s closed-loop supply chain. After reviewing the literature on the subject and using the opinions of university and food industry experts determining the most important sustainability indices with the three economic, environmental and social dimensions in the food industry, the relationship structure and effectiveness and impressionability levels of each indices were determined by DEMATEL technique and The technique is combined with a analysis network process to determine the weights of dimensions and their indices. In the second step, a mixed integer mathematical model was presented for planning the production, distribution, transportation of sustainable closed-loop supply chain dimensions with the above three dimensions, in which indicators from the DANP technique. Total cost of economic dimension of weighting 0/0101, for environmental dimension water consumption and energy consumption with weightings of 0/0578, 0/0580 and job opportunities of social dimension for weighting of 0/0911 modeled as goal functions. Then with the L-P metric method was solved by using GAMS and some optimal Pareto solutions were obtained. At the end, a case study was performed on the dairy industry with the help of Real data. Based on the solutions obtained, the lowest cost was found to be about 68 million rial per month, the lowest consumption rate of water was found to be about 660 m3 per month and the highest employment opportunities was found to be 39,000 man hours per month. Manuscript profile -
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122 - Criteria identification and ranking of sustainable suppliers in the supply chain of Isfahan Steel Company using thematic analysis and MARCOS method
Farzad Tajmiri Rostami farhad farhadiDue to increasing environmental regulations and restrictions, and increasing social awareness, in order to meet sustainable development goals, government oversight of environmental and social issues in organizations has become stricter. Therefore the aim of this study i MoreDue to increasing environmental regulations and restrictions, and increasing social awareness, in order to meet sustainable development goals, government oversight of environmental and social issues in organizations has become stricter. Therefore the aim of this study is criteria identification and sustainable iron ore supplier ranking of Isfahan Steel Company using a new multi-criteria decision-making method, named MARCOS. This research is applicative which performed by qualitative- quantitative method. The statistical population of this study was the raw material purchasing experts, which ten experts were selected by purposive sampling. In the qualitative part, the criteria were identified by thematic analysis. Then, AHP method has been used to calculate the weight of criteria and finally, using MARCOS method, ranking and evaluation of seven major suppliers of iron ore with emphasis on sustainability principles has been done by MATLAB 2019a software. Based on the results, fifteen criteria have been identified in three sectors: economic, social and environmental, which after calculating the weight of the criteria, quality, delivery, and social responsibility, and reliability, adherence to laws, pollution control and distance were more important. It should be noted that the criteria identified in this study were in good agreement with available literatures. Also, the results obtained from MARCOS method were consistent with the results of TOPSIS, COPRAS, VIKOR and SAW methods. Manuscript profile -
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123 - Comparing and Ranking of Meta-Heuristic Algorithms Using Group Decision Making Methods
Hojatollah Rajabi Moshtaghi Abbas Toloie Eshlaghy Mohammad Reza MotadelIn recent years, meta-heuristic algorithms and their application in solving complicated, nonlinear and NP-hard problems have dramatically increased, while new algorithms have constantly being introduced. In this research, with the aim of ranking meta-heuristic algorithm MoreIn recent years, meta-heuristic algorithms and their application in solving complicated, nonlinear and NP-hard problems have dramatically increased, while new algorithms have constantly being introduced. In this research, with the aim of ranking meta-heuristic algorithms, using group decision making techniques (different from other research in this field), 5 algorithms including: GA, PSO, ABC, SFLA and ICA by 15 standard test functions, and considering 2 attribute: "mean of answers" and "run time", have been compared. Then they are ranked by 3 group decision making methods including: "Cook and Seiford", "Condorcet" and "Dodgson". In addition, as in ranking by "Condorcet" and "Dodgson" methods, sometimes some options posit the same rank, therefore, in this study; we presented a proposal to overcome the limitation. Then the algorithms with these proposed methods were ranked. Finally, the overall ranking is done using an allocation model our results show that the overall ranking is as follows, respectively: PSO, ICA, GA, ABC and SFLA. Manuscript profile -
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124 - Barriers to green supply chain implementation in cement companies
Masoud Haghighi Nojoukambari Sina AbouieMehrizi Moghtadalanam RavanbakhshOne of the most important industries that cause environmental pollution is the cement industry and companies active in this industry. Cement industry in terms of importance, such as steel and petrochemical industries, and always in accordance with national economic and MoreOne of the most important industries that cause environmental pollution is the cement industry and companies active in this industry. Cement industry in terms of importance, such as steel and petrochemical industries, and always in accordance with national economic and development plans and policies contributed to the performance is satisfactory. The present study aimed to identify barriers to GSC implementation by FD, weight and prioritize them through the FBWM and evaluation, ranking of Abeyek Cement Industries, Isfahan and Tehran regarding the performance of using the GSC with MAPPAC technique. The present study is a field research in terms of applied purpose and in terms of data collection. The present article is exploratory because it seeks to identify barriers to the implementation of green supply chain in the country's cement industry.The present statistical sample and population consisted of 12 logistics senior managers in cement companies. Results of screening by a FD indicated that a native model had five dimensions and thirty four indices. According to results of weighting barriers to GSC implementation dimensions by the FBWM, the support & covering was the most important dimension of the GSC, then the Technological was put in the second place, dimensions the economic, knowledge and environmental were ranked third to fiveth respectively.The cement companies were then evaluated by the proposed model through MAPPAC technique. In the present study, the native model of barriers to the implementation of green supply chain in cement manufacturing industries has been designed. Manuscript profile -
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125 - Effective Factors on Decisionmaking of Public administrators
Mohammad salim Karimi Adel Salavati behroz zarei kumars ahmadiMost government organizations either do not have a model for the decision-making system in the organization or the designed model has not been adjusted due to political, social and cultural changes. Therefore, most organizations are based on trial and error or based on MoreMost government organizations either do not have a model for the decision-making system in the organization or the designed model has not been adjusted due to political, social and cultural changes. Therefore, most organizations are based on trial and error or based on the individual perspective of managers. This has made the success and failure of government organizations highly dependent on the individual tastes of managers. This issue has been considered as one of the issues determining the success of government organizations and due to lack of full attention to it or lack of comprehensive studies in this field, it has not been possible to achieve organizational goals. Therefore, the aim of this study is to provide a model for explaining the decision-making system in state organizations. Given the qualitative nature of the study, after library research and reviewing the related literature, in-depth interviews with experts are conducted. The outcomes are analyzed in the light of the Delphi method. In first, 93 indicators identified to explaining the decision-making system. After checking the indicators by experts, only 76 indicators were verified. According to the results of this research model, it was found that the most important components in managers' decision-making were, respectively, the priorities of "correct definition of the proble", "high motivation and self-confidence", "personal knowledge and experience", "effective scheduling mechanisms, timely design and implementation of decisions," and "experimental execution of decisions before final implementation of decisions". Manuscript profile -
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126 - The identification and ranking of the indicators affecting the routing and scheduling of sustainable urban transportation using multi-criteria decisions
shiba masoumi Seyyed Mohammad Hadji Molana Mehrdad Javadi Amir AziziAbstractThe present study was carried out in order to evaluate and rank the indicators of urban transport sustainability using descriptive-analytical methodology and Delphi methods, best-worst and best priority. In order to achieve the indicators of sustainable transpor MoreAbstractThe present study was carried out in order to evaluate and rank the indicators of urban transport sustainability using descriptive-analytical methodology and Delphi methods, best-worst and best priority. In order to achieve the indicators of sustainable transportation in three economic, social and environmental dimensions, the criteria were ranked based on library studies, and the opinion of experts, so as to finalize the criteria of great importance on the research issue to enter the Delphi method, and be used as the evaluation criteria to save time and the number of trips. The final criteria were entered into the weighting and ranking process using the best-worst method and the best priority method. The results of the two methods of best-worst and best priority were compared using statistical methods.Considering that the ranking of the criteria was the same in both methods and the Spearman correlation coefficient was +1, so there is a strong correlation between the criteria.Also, the Pearson correlation coefficient between weights was 0.989 and the significance level was zero, which demonstrate a strong relationship between variables. Therefore, ranking and weighting obtained from the two methods were accepted. Manuscript profile -
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127 - Location set covering and maximal set covering of distributers of auto oil produc-tion in Naft-e-Pars Oil Company
saeid edris ameri Isa Nakhaei Kamalabadi Masoomeh ZeinalnezhadCompetition in product identification and distribution has largely limited the automotive oil industry to short-term strategies. Location models have been welcomed by industry owners, engineers and researchers in the relevant fields due to their obvious impact and great MoreCompetition in product identification and distribution has largely limited the automotive oil industry to short-term strategies. Location models have been welcomed by industry owners, engineers and researchers in the relevant fields due to their obvious impact and great importance in reducing costs in the field of establishment and operation of production and distribution facilities. On the other hand, in terms of geographical coverage capacity in the field of distribution of these products, which covers the whole country, so far little research has been done on the degree of penetration of each product. The problem of locating maximum coverage to meet the total demand of customers and responding to the maximum satisfaction of customer demand using the existing facilities leads to an increase in benefits and ultimate profit. Due to this issue, in this study, we used the location-maximum coverage (MCLP) problem for a wider distribution of car oil in the geographical area of Iran. Therefore, in order to solve the problem of maximum location-coverage, multi-criteria decision making (MODM) has been used by considering quantitative and qualitative indicators as evaluation criteria. Network Analysis Process (ANP) is a relatively efficient way to use the interrelationships of indicators systematically. In this regard, the test and decision evaluation method (DEMATEL) has been used to convert cause and effect relationships between indicators and identify internal dependencies within the set of indicators. Finally, according to the real data, priority agencies have been determined in the provinces. Manuscript profile -
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128 - Selecting the portfolio of construction projects with a life cycle approach using DEMATEL and TOPSIS Fuzzy techniques (Sarchesmeh Mehrkariman Company)
mohammad forozandeh mohsen roozbahaniThe multitude of projects and the complexity of making decisions about them, as well as planning and allocating the organization's limited resources to the selected projects, are the main challenges that many project-oriented organizations face. Considering all organiza MoreThe multitude of projects and the complexity of making decisions about them, as well as planning and allocating the organization's limited resources to the selected projects, are the main challenges that many project-oriented organizations face. Considering all organizational aspects in obtaining projects is the most key point in the success of project-oriented organizations. For this reason, choosing a portfolio of projects in a way that can meet the goals and strategy of the organization, in addition to considering the organizational limitations, is very vital. For this reason, in this research, while emphasizing the implementation of the portfolio management process in organizations, a two-stage model is presented for evaluating and prioritizing projects to form an optimal portfolio. By examining the life cycle of projects, first, 12 influential indicators in the evaluation of projects are extracted with the help of previous research, and after the confirmation of 8 important indicators by experts, they are analyzed with the help of fuzzyDematel technique, and the weight of each indicator is determined. In the next step, the proposed projects are evaluated and prioritized using the fuzzy TOPSIS technique. Finally, taking into account the capabilities, assets and limitations of the organization, the optimal portfolio of projects is formed and approved by the decision makers. By implementing the above model in a construction company active in public and private projects, it was found that the analysis of relationships between indicators helps a lot to choose the optimal portfolio and prepares the ground for achieving the set goals. Manuscript profile -
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129 - Identifying Causal Relationships and Ranking the Obstacles Affecting the Goals of Public-Private Partnership Projects (Case Study: Partnership Model of Industrial Developmental Organizations in Iran)
Mohammad Khalilzadeh Morteza Vasei Davoud Seddighizade Arvin AzizianUsing Public-Private Partnership method as an investment model may result in applying private sector's expertise and knowledge management to transfer governmental infrastructure projects. Hence, governments can focus on the other economic sectors in order to accelerate MoreUsing Public-Private Partnership method as an investment model may result in applying private sector's expertise and knowledge management to transfer governmental infrastructure projects. Hence, governments can focus on the other economic sectors in order to accelerate the development rate of infrastructure. In this paper, we study the legal model implemented in industrial developmental organizations in Iran to identify the obstacles affecting the goals of the approved enterprise projects in 3 sections of governmental (10 criteria), private (5 criteria) and business (7 criteria) and the amount of their effects on each other is determined by Fuzzy DEMATEL technique. Also, their importance weights are calculated and analyzed by Fuzzy ANP method. Manuscript profile -
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130 - Identifying and Prioritizing the Factors Affecting the Implementation of Reverse Logistics in Iran’s Automotive Industry with Fuzzy Analytical Network Process Approach
Maghsood Amiri Marziyeh Bagheri Hedi DehnadToday reverse logistics has become one of the most challenging issues in the areas of the automotive supply chain. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence the implementation of reverse logistics is important. We can point to the reasons why organizations pay MoreToday reverse logistics has become one of the most challenging issues in the areas of the automotive supply chain. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence the implementation of reverse logistics is important. We can point to the reasons why organizations pay attention to this subject: Competitive incentives, direct economic incentives, and environmental reasons. In many cases, there are certain rules and regulations in the areas returns that have forced the organizations to pay more attention to this sector. In this research, we determined primary criterions with collecting determined criterions of previous studies and also taking experts’ opinions which consists 3 economical, environmental and social criterions and 19 sub criterions. Then these factors were given to experts in the form of a questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed with the confirmatory factor analysis method. Finally, a number of factors have been removed and the final factors remained. In order to rank the factors, these factors were given to experts in the form of ANP (Network Analysis Process) questionnaire again. Then we used fuzzy ANP method for measuring interdependencies and criterions ranking. Manuscript profile -
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131 - Evaluating and Recognizing the Effective Factors of Electronic Faithfulness in Companies Offering Electronic Services Using AHP Fuzzy Logic
Mahmood Khorasany Kiasari Leila Abdullah Zadeh Ramhormozi Fatemeh RahmaniThe Internet has provided the infrastructural business platform for electronic commerce, such that statistics show the growing trend of internet shopping. Electronic commerce is one of the attractive applications in the virtual world which has resulted in a signifi MoreThe Internet has provided the infrastructural business platform for electronic commerce, such that statistics show the growing trend of internet shopping. Electronic commerce is one of the attractive applications in the virtual world which has resulted in a significant change in the business and customers relations and has absorbed a significant portion of the commercial interactions. Internet (online) shopping is one of the new shopping methods with a wide range of advantages. Currently, a lot of trading across the world are undertaken through this method, therefore correct recognition of the customer requirements and the online shopping that they do and quick responding to those needs is the key for business success and increasing customer loyalty. In order to evaluate the development of electronic loyalty for organizations or the online/electronic shopping service providers, this research will identify and evaluate the factors affecting customer loyalty in internet/online shopping and will assess the importance, weight and significance of each factor and ranks them through questionnaires and using AHP fuzzy logic decision making process. Using the results of the research, we will show that which index will be the most important factor in the creation of electronic customer loyalty. Manuscript profile -
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132 - Fuzzy TOPSIS Evaluation of Economic Risks for Oil and Gas Projects
Farzad Firouzi Jahantigh Gholamreza Esmaeilian Mohammad Iman HezavehiRecession in developing countries forces authorities to set policies to mitigate financial risks. These types of risks comprise of inflation, energy, cash flow, finance, money in project perspective. The main goal of this research is to identify some significant financi MoreRecession in developing countries forces authorities to set policies to mitigate financial risks. These types of risks comprise of inflation, energy, cash flow, finance, money in project perspective. The main goal of this research is to identify some significant financial risks of EPC projects in petroleum and gas industry and to evaluate and prioritize based on the well-known fuzzy TOPSIS model. A case study in a refinery project with the national domain is taken into account. Importance in given projects emerges from heavy investment, the capacity of refineries in GDP2 and the role of petroleum in country development. In this research first, risks are categorized and extracted by interviewing with the experts at different levels of authority, then at second stage risk prioritization according to the proposed model is done. Finally, our model is compared to the other models in the literature to depict its improvement. Manuscript profile -
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133 - Assessment and Prioritization of Sazehgostar Saipa's Information Technology Processes' Gaps Based on COBIT Framework
Hessam Zandhessami Mohammad Hasan KargarControl Objectives for information and related technology (COBIT) has become one of the most important guidelines for ITG, which provides organizations with a useful tool to start evaluating their own ITG systems. Since COBIT is a generic framework for any organization, MoreControl Objectives for information and related technology (COBIT) has become one of the most important guidelines for ITG, which provides organizations with a useful tool to start evaluating their own ITG systems. Since COBIT is a generic framework for any organization, it is crucial to prioritize the domains and processes of the framework based on the organization requirements.The COBIT framework was used to verify if IT processes are correctly managed in Sazehgostar Saipa Co. This research aims at identifying the situation of IT processes through evaluation of processes gap into an optimum level based on COBIT Framework. Research questions were as follows: 1.what is the levels of COBIT processes maturity and domains maturity? 2. The processes gap into the optimum level. 3. The weights of COBIT processes and domains based on IT strategies. 4. The prioritization of processes gap. The research steps were done based on research model using IT experts’ view and MCDM methods. The results of the research show that the corporation is powerful in “Acquire and Implement” and “Delivery and Support” domains more than other domains and the overall maturity level is 1.66. Besides, the results of gaps and prioritization of them in domains show that the most gaps are in “Manage Quality”, “Enable Operation and Use”, “Manage Problems” and “Provide IT Governance” Processes. Manuscript profile -
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134 - Using Multi-Criteria Policy Making Techniques to Locate the Industrial Parks (Case Study: Divandarreh's Industry Park, Kurdistan Province)
Shaho Hajebi Gholamreza Soleimani Mohammad RahimpoorManagers and decision makers of industry select and organize places for gathering industrial units as complex or Park with regard to the views of Planning and National Development Strategies. The decision making to locate the establishment of a new industrial park is a MoreManagers and decision makers of industry select and organize places for gathering industrial units as complex or Park with regard to the views of Planning and National Development Strategies. The decision making to locate the establishment of a new industrial park is a process that must be done by taking into account various factors. This paper is intended to study the locating of Divandarreh Industrial Park in Kurdistan Province by using multi-criteria decision-making techniques. For this purpose, various criteria will be determined to take into account of various economic, social and environmental factors for evaluating and comparison with proposed options. Then, the results of proposed ranked locations will be compared by using AHP, SAW and TOPSIS methods. Manuscript profile -
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135 - A Data Envelopment Analysis Model with Interval Data Using TOPSIS Technique
Hossein Azizi Alireza Amirteimoori Sohrab KordrostamiData envelopment analysis (DEA) is a methodology for assessing the performances of a group of decision-making units (DMUs) that utilize multiple inputs to produce multiple outputs. This paper introduces two virtual DMUs called ideal DMU and anti-ideal DMU into the inter MoreData envelopment analysis (DEA) is a methodology for assessing the performances of a group of decision-making units (DMUs) that utilize multiple inputs to produce multiple outputs. This paper introduces two virtual DMUs called ideal DMU and anti-ideal DMU into the interval DEA. The resultant interval DEA models are, respectively, referred to as the interval DEA with ideal and anti-ideal DMUs. One evaluates DMUs from the viewpoint of the optimistic efficiency, while the other evaluates them from the perspective of the pessimistic efficiency. The two distinctive interval efficiencies are combined to form a comprehensive index called the relative closeness to the ideal DMU just like the well-known technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution approach in multiple attribute decision making. The relative closeness index is then used as the evidence of overall assessment of each DMU, based on which an overall ranking for all the DMUs can be obtained. We also present an example on evaluating the performance of twenty bank branches which shows that the proposed interval DEA approach is a simple, efficient, and practical method for performance measurement in real-life situations. Manuscript profile -
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136 - A Comparative Analysis of Approaches to Multi-criteria Decision Gray Prioritize Suppliers (Case Study: Isfahan Mobarakeh Steel Company)
Ahmad Reza Ghasemi Hashem Mozzez Fatemeh Abedi JebeliThe supply chain has recently attracted the attention of many researchers. The purpose of this paper is to identify Suppliers that have the highest potential capacity to meet the needs companies, with reasonable cost and also reduce the risk and maximize the total value MoreThe supply chain has recently attracted the attention of many researchers. The purpose of this paper is to identify Suppliers that have the highest potential capacity to meet the needs companies, with reasonable cost and also reduce the risk and maximize the total value of purchaser. Since suppliers are different in terms of products strengths and weaknesses and general conditions, requires a careful evaluation by the purchaser. In order to do this activity in the Companies, there are many problems; one of those problems is to determine the appropriate criteria for assessing supplier. This is because often need to be expressed in the form of qualitative concepts, while they must be evaluated quantitatively. In addition, in terms of decision makers, importance and priorities of each criterion are different, and this is one of the main reasons that authors are seeking to present a model to select suppliers based on appropriate criteria with emphasis on the importance degree of them in the decision-making process. So at first with reviewing the literature, criteria influencing the choice of suppliers were identified, then using a questionnaire that was completed by a Team of experts to screening criteria was discussed. The qualitative and quantitative data were collected and the importance of effective criteria in supplier selection determined by AHP method and finally suppliers of this company ranked using Grey COPRAS method. The most important criteria for evaluation supplier were assets and infrastructure (0.275) and Behran supplier was identified as the best supplier. Manuscript profile -
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137 - Meta-synthesis of factors that affect adults’ ethical decision making to identify the role creative morality plays in it
Mostafa Rastgar Agah Jalil Younesi Ali Delavar Peyman Hassani Abharian Ahmad BorjaliObjective: This study was conducted in order to identify the factors contributing to the ethical decision-making of adults, and to understand the role that creative morality plays in it. Method: To identify the factors affecting the moral decision-making of adults, a me MoreObjective: This study was conducted in order to identify the factors contributing to the ethical decision-making of adults, and to understand the role that creative morality plays in it. Method: To identify the factors affecting the moral decision-making of adults, a meta-synthesis of scientific researches in the field of ethical decision-making was performed. The articles used in this meta-synthesis were published in the 1990s in Iran. Actually, fifty-four articles were used in this meta-synthesis, all of which were published in scientific journals. Findings: The result of this meta-synthesis shows the following seven factors to be the main influences on adults’ ethical decision making: one’s external environment, attitude, personality traits, learning abilities, mental and cognitive capabilities, demographic characteristics, and the specific conditions/circumstances of the moral issue at hand. Conclusion: four of these factors, namely one’s environment, attitude, learning abilities, and the circumstances surrounding the moral issue signify the central role that creativity plays in moral decision making; through/using which a solution to various moral dilemmas could be found/through which a general scheme for solving ethical dilemmas can be devised. Manuscript profile -
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138 - A new approach for sharing business model selection
Mohsen Ahmadvand Ezzatollah AsgharizadehSelecting a business model is one of the most critical decisions for managers to achieve success in the competition scene. Todays with the development of information and communication technologies, the world is a technological evolution called the sharing economy, which MoreSelecting a business model is one of the most critical decisions for managers to achieve success in the competition scene. Todays with the development of information and communication technologies, the world is a technological evolution called the sharing economy, which in their consumption becomes service sellers. The purpose of this research is to provide a practical method for selecting a sharing business model using multi-attribute decision-making methods. This research is applied in terms of purpose and mixed in terms of research method. The results indicate a method for obtaining points in multi-attribute decision-making and specifically the ARAS method for selecting a sharing business model. In the end, this method has been used in a startup business. This method helps managers and business owners in selecting a sharing business model before implementation. Manuscript profile -
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139 - Key words: Entrepreneurship, organization, concepts and strategies The Effect of Creativity on Improving Manager, S Decision Making Case Study
M. Sarfarazi R. Sepehrnia E. Kavousi Managers, decision making is completely determining based on professional necessity and by considering organizations situation in achieving the organization, s goal. Creativity was one of the skills for yesterday managers and is one of the necessities for m More Managers, decision making is completely determining based on professional necessity and by considering organizations situation in achieving the organization, s goal. Creativity was one of the skills for yesterday managers and is one of the necessities for managers, decision making in nowadays modern managements. Creating each kind of changes in organizational strategic approaches needs a creative thought and creating continuous creative learning. Creativity can be defined as completing process for new and imaginative perspective in different situations,, which can change the discovery of managers, decision making opportunity in to producing position according to advancing organizational approaches. The goal of the present research is to discover the effect of relation between creativity and improvement of managers, decision making, and the statistical society of this research includes managers in three levels (superior-middle-operational) in standards of Fars, Kehkulieh and Boyer Ahmad and Hormozgan provinces. The measurment device in this research is a questioner including 30 question which investigate and measure research hypothesis. All of the statistical society has been choosen as sample volume, has been distributed by using stratified random sampling of the questionnaire. The reliability measurement of the questioner and the coefficient of the validity of measurement device have been done through Cronbach Alfa method. Statistical processing of data has been done with SPSS software and MINITAB and research findings show that there is a meaning full velation between managers, decision making and improving employees' efficiency and most of the managers of governorship in Fars. Kehkulieh and boyer Ahmad and Hormozgan provinces believe that at first problems should be analyzed and then decision should be made. We can conclude from the findings of this research that by introducing managers to different dangers, their ability in taking risk can be increased through which managers can be helped in making vital decision Managers should increase creativity and innovation by doing research and then make better decisions. They know the move creativity the better and more dynamic decision, and if they are more creative they will make decision more rapidly. Manuscript profile -
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140 - The Relationship between Decision-Making Styles and Risk perception and Entrepreneurial Behavior among Cultural Managers
Fatemeh Nazemi Majid SaffariniaBackground: Entrepreneurial management is clarifying the process of creating an opportunity to create value through innovation and advantage of opportunities. Although there is not enough literature and resources in this relation, however, the role of entrepreneurship i MoreBackground: Entrepreneurial management is clarifying the process of creating an opportunity to create value through innovation and advantage of opportunities. Although there is not enough literature and resources in this relation, however, the role of entrepreneurship in government agencies is gaining momentum. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of risk perception and decision making styles with entrepreneurial behavior. Method: The sample consisted of some 101 Tehrani cultural managers who were randomly selected. Descriptive methods, Pearson correlation and multiple regression weres used to test the hypotheses. Devices for data collection in this study consisted of Entrepreneurial Behavior Questionnaire (Shafi Abadi, 2011), perceived risk (Benten, 1993) and decision-making styles (scott and Bruse, 1995), respectively. Data: The results indicate that risk perception is inversely related to entrepreneurial behavior. In the entrepreneurial behavior, detecting targets (266/0- = R, 05/0> P) is significantly associated with risk perception. also the style of decision-making style as predictors of entrepreneurial behavior were reasonably and effectively perceived. Conclusion: The subject of this study reminds the entrepreneurial management, the way that entrepreneurial management in various public areas can provide areas for improvement and that this system can reduce stagnation and inactivity. Manuscript profile -
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141 - Management of Environmental Impacts due to Mining Operations Using Fuzzy Multiple Criteria Decision Making Techniques (Case Study: Chadormaloo Mining Complex)
arash ebrahimabadiDestruction of area and changes in local ecosystem are viewed as the most important environmental impacts of mining operations in a region. Extents of disturbance area particularly waste dumps are also being increased as mining continues. Hence, environmental management MoreDestruction of area and changes in local ecosystem are viewed as the most important environmental impacts of mining operations in a region. Extents of disturbance area particularly waste dumps are also being increased as mining continues. Hence, environmental management and reclamation of mined lands play a major role in environmental protection in a specified mining region. With this respect, this paper describes optimum plant selection for reclamation process of mining in Chadormaloo mining complex as a case study. In all type of post mining land use such as Agriculture, Pasture, Forestry, Tourist attraction, Wild life creation, selection and planting the appropriate plant species is one the most essential requirements to successful implement the mine reclamation plan. The Research methodology is, Selecting of plant species that is on the basis of the primary factors that are: type of post mining land use, Climate, Nature­ of soil. Then priority is defined between the selected species, based on of the secondary factors by two Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) models that criteria are perspective of the region, resistance against disease and insects,­ strength and method of growth, availability of plant type, economic efficiency, protection of soil and storing water, prevention from pollution. These models are implemented by FUZZY AHP and FUZZY TOPSIS methods. The mentioned procedure was applied to Chadormaloo iron mine in Iran. Decision making was executed on the basis of oral judgments and experts’ opinions in the case study. Results showed that among candidate plants, Artemisia sieberi, Salsola yazdiana, Halophytes types, and Zygophyllum, respectively, are ranked and prioritized as optimum plants for reclamation process using two methods. Manuscript profile -
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142 - The Effect of Solution-Focused Brief Psychotherapy on Distress Tolerance, Decision-Making Styles and Social Adjustment in M.S Patients of Sari City
Farhang Fereydoni Mehrdad SabetPurpose: Multiple sclerosis or MS causes a decrease in positive psychological characteristics, and one of the treatment methods to improve psychological characteristics is solution-focused brief psychotherapy. As a result, the present study was conducted with the aim of MorePurpose: Multiple sclerosis or MS causes a decrease in positive psychological characteristics, and one of the treatment methods to improve psychological characteristics is solution-focused brief psychotherapy. As a result, the present study was conducted with the aim of determine the effect of solution-focused brief psychotherapy on distress tolerance, decision-making styles and social adjustment in M.S patients of Sari city.Methodology: The present study was a semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The research population was M.S patients of member of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Sari city in 2020 year. Number of 30 people of them were selected by stratified random sampling with using gender ratio and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). The experimental group received 5 sessions of 40 minutes the solution-focused brief psychotherapy and the control group did not receive any training. Data were collected with using the distress tolerance scale (Simons and Gaher, 2005), decision-making styles questionnaire (Scott and Bruce, 1995) and social adjustment questionnaire (Weissman and Bothwell, 1976) and were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance methods in SPSS-19 software.Findings: The results showed that solution-focused brief psychotherapy led to promoted distress tolerance, increased rational decision-making style and decreased intuitive, spontaneous, avoidant and dependent decision-making styles and improved social adjustment in M.S patients (P˂0.01).Conclusion: The results indicated the effect of solution-focused brief psychotherapy on improving distress tolerance, decision-making styles and social adjustment in M.S patients. Therefore, the use of this treatment method seems necessary to improve psychological characteristics, especially distress tolerance, decision-making styles and social adjustment. Manuscript profile -
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143 - Examining evidence of gender equality, women's empowerment, and agricultural and food systems
Amir memarzadeh kiani Elham amoeiThe upcoming article is about the empowerment and gender equality of women in order to achieve important goals such as the sustainability of agricultural development, the production of strategic products, food security and food safety, and the review of foreign and dome MoreThe upcoming article is about the empowerment and gender equality of women in order to achieve important goals such as the sustainability of agricultural development, the production of strategic products, food security and food safety, and the review of foreign and domestic sources in this field has been discussed in order to determine the empowerment and gender equality. To what extent is Iran in sync with the global indicators regarding women? In this research, it was determined how much women have achieved sufficient ability in various fields, including: playing a role in realizing sustainable agriculture and equality in gender norms in the field of agriculture and food security in Iran. This research shows where deep gaps remain regarding gender equality and women's empowerment. The results show things about women's different access to resources, formation, reinforcement through gender norms and differences in diet. Future research is limited to examining issues such as: gender considerations in women's food systems in urban areas, ways of involving men in the process of empowering women in food systems, as well as issues related to migration, crises and indigenous food systems, but the evidence shows that by evaluating Gender and the effectiveness of gender-sensitive agricultural programs and nutrition, women remain limited in the field of empowerment and achieving gender equality. For this purpose, appropriate planning for women's participation in the process of sustainable agricultural development, production of strategic products, food security and food safety is recommended in parallel with promoting equal gender norms and promoting access to resources and relying on local research evidence based on gender. Manuscript profile -
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144 - the use of the tabu search metaheuristic to solve location problems: a review
Alireza BitarafIn this paper, a detailed review of the application of the Tabu search method on location problems is reviewed. For this purpose, first the concept of locationing and different types of location problems are introduced and then the components of the Tabu search method a MoreIn this paper, a detailed review of the application of the Tabu search method on location problems is reviewed. For this purpose, first the concept of locationing and different types of location problems are introduced and then the components of the Tabu search method are described in detail. The purpose of locationing is to find new suitable locations for setting up facility location. Today, increasing competition between companies has made it very important to study location problems. There are various methods for solving location problems. In recent decades, various metaheuristic methods have been introduced to solve such problems. Ultra-innovative methods use innovative ideas to solve problems with large data and dimensions. One of the metaheuristic methods is the tabu search algorithm, which is based on local search and gives desirable results in solving location problems. This algorithm has various components which are introduced in detail in this paper. The components that some researchers have added to this method to improve its performance are also introduced. In this paper, a detailed review of the application of the Tabu search method on location problems is reviewed. For this purpose, first the concept of locationing and different types of location problems are introduced and then the components of the Tabu search method are described in detail. The purpose of locationing is to find new suitable locations for setting up facility location. Today, increasing competition between companies has made it very important to study location problems. There are various methods for solving location problems. In recent decades, various metaheuristic methods have been introduced to solve such problems. Ultra-innovative methods use innovative ideas to solve problems with large data and dimensions. One of the metaheuristic methods is the tabu search algorithm, which is based on local search and gives desirable results in solving location problems. This algorithm has various components which are introduced in detail in this paper. The components that some researchers have added to this method to improve its performance are also introduced. Manuscript profile -
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145 - تاثیر خطرپذیری مدیران بر فرایند عقلائی تصمیمگیری (مورد مطالعه: موسسات صنایع غذائی استان تهران)
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146 - ارزیابی و رتبه ندی شهرستان های استان فارس از لحاظ دسترسی به شاخص های فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات با استفاده از تکنیک های تصمیم گیری چند شاخصه
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147 - Structural analysis of the relationship between Career decision self-efficacy and Career decision certainty, Mediation planned happenstance skills dimensions
Seyed Sajjad Tabatabaei Hamideh JahangardThis study examined structural analysis how college students’ levels of planned happenstance skills dimensions influenced the relationships among career decision self-efficacy, and career decision certainty. Stratified random sampling method, 185 students were sel MoreThis study examined structural analysis how college students’ levels of planned happenstance skills dimensions influenced the relationships among career decision self-efficacy, and career decision certainty. Stratified random sampling method, 185 students were selected of Kerman medical college. The evaluation, including scales career decision self-efficacy (CDSES – SF), Career decision certainty (CDS), the openness to vocational opportunity (OVOS). Data analysis with Smart PLS 2 (Partial least square), which include the measurement model (Cronbachs Alpha, Composite Reliability, Convergent and Discriminant Validity), structural model (significant factor "T - values", "R Square", Stone – Geisser criterion "Q^2", Redundancy, Goodness of fit criterion "GOF"). Results showed a significant positive correlation among career decision self-efficacy, and planned happenstance skills dimensions, Optimism and Risk-taking dimensions the career decision certainty significant negative relationship, But Flexibility to make a significant inverse relationship, Risk - taking the role of mediator reverse between self - efficacy and Persistence role of mediator positive the certainty. Results suggest that self-efficacy is increased planned happenstance skills, and the individuals who have planned happenstance skills keep career options always open, which allows them to create, recognize, and seize new opportunities. And ultimately foster career development will progress equipping for vocational opportunity skills results to more compatibility with career today's changes; improving career path decision-making competence and ultimately more meaningful life in 21th century. Manuscript profile -
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148 - The Effect of Organizational Influence Skills on Decision Making Strategies in Mazandaran Province Educational Organization in order to provide a model
ali Dehghan Chachkami farshid zameni mohamad salehiThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of organizational influence skills on decision-making strategies in Mazandaran Province Educational Organization in order to provide a model. This research is applied in terms of applied and survey approach. The st MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of organizational influence skills on decision-making strategies in Mazandaran Province Educational Organization in order to provide a model. This research is applied in terms of applied and survey approach. The statistical population consisted of directors and deputies of education departments and managers of high schools in Mazandaran province in 1397 with official decrees and their number is 1412. Using Morgan table and cluster sampling method On the basis of the position, 306 people were selected as the sample size. Their statistics are divided into 58 managers, 58 deputies and 132 high school administrators. The data collection method was a standard library and standard questionnaire. In order to calculate the reliability through Cronbach's alpha coefficient (organizational influence equal 0.76 and for decision-making strategies equal to 0.87), the reliability of the research was confirmed. To analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data using Excel, Spss and Amos software. The results showed that using exploratory factor analysis, three main dimensions of organizational penetration skills including networking ability, interpersonal influence, social consciousness, and two main dimensions of decision making, rationality and emotionality were identified. Also, the dimensions of organizational influence skills on decision making strategies have a significant effect, and an important part of decision making strategies in Mazandaran province's education organization is related to the dimensions of organizational penetration skills. Manuscript profile -
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149 - Presenting a model for the development of decision-making power of school principals of the first period of secondary school
sara Koravand Leila Bahmaee Gholamhossein BarekatThe aim of the current research is to provide a model for developing the decision-making ability of school principals of the first year of secondary school in Khuzestan province with an emphasis on power and discretion. The current research method is a combination of qu MoreThe aim of the current research is to provide a model for developing the decision-making ability of school principals of the first year of secondary school in Khuzestan province with an emphasis on power and discretion. The current research method is a combination of qualitative and quantitative research. The intended statistical population in the qualitative section was formed by experts in the field of education in managerial positions, who were selected as a sample size with a targeted method, and interviews were conducted with them. Also, in the quantitative part, the statistical population includes all the principals of the first secondary level in Khuzestan province (2147 people) using the random cluster sampling method that divides the secondary schools into four sections (north, south, east and west) Kochran's formula, the sample size was determined to be 326 people. The tool of data collection in this research was a researcher-made questionnaire. To analyze the data, ground theory approaches and structural equations were used with MAXQDA, SPSS-PLS software. The results showed that the main dimensions of the model are causal, contextual, intervening factors, strategies and consequences, and they include 74 sub-components, and the results of the research model show that the model is appropriate, that is, the model presented According to the developed goals, it increases attention to empowering managers in decision-making. Therefore, causal factors, contextual factors, strategies, intervenors and consequences have formed the dimensions of the desired model, and schools should pay attention to these main components along with the determined sub-components. Manuscript profile -
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150 - An Investigation on access rate of the secondary and guidance school students with the life skills in Kurdistan province
hasan gharebi zoleikhah gholezadehThe aim of this research is to investigate the familiarity of the secondary school and guidance school students with the life skills. Statistical society of this research was all the students in Kurdistan province secondary schools and guidance schools , of which 700 st MoreThe aim of this research is to investigate the familiarity of the secondary school and guidance school students with the life skills. Statistical society of this research was all the students in Kurdistan province secondary schools and guidance schools , of which 700 students were selected as the sample society based on Cochoran formula in Saghez, Baneh and Marivan cities, in a multi - stage randomly selection.The research tool was the questionaires made by the researcher whose reliability was measured based on Cronbach Alpha (90) and its validity was approved by some in this the field. This questionnaire include 5 skills: decision making, human relationship, global citizenship, responsible citizenship and problem solving. The analysis of findings showed that the rate of secondary school and guidance school students familiarity with these skills was above average (based on %50 scale).The maximal rate of their familiarity was with decision making and problem solving skills. And the minimal rate of their familiarity was with the human relationship skill. The girls’ familiarity with life skills was greater then the boys’. Interactional effects of parents’ education on student’s familiarity with the above skill were significant. Except for the human relationship skill, there was a significant difference among the fields of study. Only in decision making and responsible citizenship skill, the differences between secondary school students and guidance school were significant. In other skills there wasn’t any significant difference between them. Manuscript profile -
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151 - The study of the relation between using change management by administrator and teacher performance in female high school of Khorramabad, using Stephen Rabins’ model
hosein mehrdadThe present study deals with the relation between change management by managers and teachers performance. In so doing, 128 teachers and 368 students were selected by cluster sampling method and 368 students and 128 teachers were given certain questionnaires. The result MoreThe present study deals with the relation between change management by managers and teachers performance. In so doing, 128 teachers and 368 students were selected by cluster sampling method and 368 students and 128 teachers were given certain questionnaires. The result of the study showed that there was signification relation between application of change management and teachers performance Manuscript profile -
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152 - A grey decision-making and factor analysis technique approach to the supplier selection problem: A case study of Sazeh Gostar Saipa Company
Maghsoud amiri narges saberi hassan halehSupplier Selection is a Multiple-Attribute Decision- Making (MADM). The Grey Decision-Making method is a proper technique for ranking suppliers in cases where the existing qualitative attribute is in an uncertain environment. Taking Advantages of the grey theory concept MoreSupplier Selection is a Multiple-Attribute Decision- Making (MADM). The Grey Decision-Making method is a proper technique for ranking suppliers in cases where the existing qualitative attribute is in an uncertain environment. Taking Advantages of the grey theory concept, linguistic variables areturned in togrey numbers and then used in MADM techniques. But an important issue in most MADM techniques such asTOPSISmethod is independencerequest of attributes, which if notconsidered, may lead to false results. The proposed approach in this article is Factor Analysis(FA) technique for determination of independent factors and their substitution with attributes in grey TOPSIS method.In the proposed approach,independent factors areobtained by FA technique after determination ofthe weights of attributes and making initial grey decision- making matrix. Weight of any factor is obtained from average of the attributes' weight related to its factor. Alsocomponents of the grey decision- making matrix after FA rank will be obtainedfrom average of attribute components related to any factor in initial decision- making matrix. Finally, the suppliers are being ranked by using grey possibility degree. In this paper, the suggested approach has been used to ranking the five suppliers of SazehGostarSaipa company. Manuscript profile -
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153 - Designing a Process Model Achieving Human Resource Management With High Commitment in Government Organizations
Ahmad kalhor Gholamreza Memarzadehtehran Mahmood ModiriThe purpose of this study is to provide a suitable model for the achievement of Iranian government agencies to high-level human resources management, taking into account their specific characteristics, which will increase the commitment of employees to the organization MoreThe purpose of this study is to provide a suitable model for the achievement of Iranian government agencies to high-level human resources management, taking into account their specific characteristics, which will increase the commitment of employees to the organization and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of economic development and development. Most human resources are organized. In terms of purpose, research is applied and is descriptive-analytic in terms of collecting information. The research community of the expert group includes professors and managers of human resources management of Iranian governmental agencies. Data were collected using Likert scale five-point questionnaire and paired comparisons, which confirmed its validity and reliability. The model was designed with expert opinion in a fuzzy Delphi method. Fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making methods were used to analyze the data. Using fuzzy DMD method to determine the effectiveness and effectiveness of the research, it was shown that among the main criteria, "education" is the most influential factor in increasing the organization's commitment and commitment and "promoting social responsibility culture" among the main criteria. Which should be improved. Fuzzy network analysis and analysis process was used to determine the significance of HRM actions affecting high commitment, and its solution showed that "public interest" is of paramount importance in the high commitment. Finally, the findings of the ranking of high-profile features using gray-correlation analysis showed that "high organizational commitment" has the highest rank among the characteristics of commitment. Manuscript profile -
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154 - Presenting a Hybrid Model of Data Envelopment Analysis and Multi-Objective Decision Making to Achieve the Efficiency Score of Decision Making Units in Grey Environment
Alizera Alinezhad Hossen Kakavand Abolfazle Kazemi Ali ShakorlooData Envelopment Analysis Model is one of the methods for measuring efficiency which is used to evaluate homogeneous decision-making units. However, in making use of this technique, we need N times writing formula for n decision-making units in order to achieve the requ MoreData Envelopment Analysis Model is one of the methods for measuring efficiency which is used to evaluate homogeneous decision-making units. However, in making use of this technique, we need N times writing formula for n decision-making units in order to achieve the required efficiency. As a result, it is not possible to compare decision-making units in the framework of a common weight, and the model is of low discrimination power. In otherwise the classic DEA models deal with crisp parameters. Therefore, in the present study, we tried to present common weights for decision-making units by presenting a new model utilizing multi objective decision making and Grey Systems Theory to achieve efficiency of DMUs when the parameters of model are uncertain and only interval of them are defined. Finally, the evaluation results, examples are provided to compare the performance rating DMUs through classical DEA models and the proposed model is discussed. Manuscript profile -
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155 - Identification and Priority Estimation of Motivational Factors Influencing Knowledge Sharing among Knowledge Workers by Fuzzy Multiple Criteria Decision Making Approach (F-MCDM)
Mahmoud Modiri Masoumeh Shakibaei Sabet Hassan RangrizThe present research aims to identify and prioritize the motivational factors influencing knowledge sharing among an organization’s knowledge workers, to provide managers with a framework for personnel’s knowledge sharing, and to increase personnel’s w MoreThe present research aims to identify and prioritize the motivational factors influencing knowledge sharing among an organization’s knowledge workers, to provide managers with a framework for personnel’s knowledge sharing, and to increase personnel’s willingness to share knowledge in order to overcome organization’s current problems. In knowledge economy, knowledge-based organizations specifically count on their personnel. Knowledge sharing is important for organizations because it enables them to improve their skills and provides them with value, credibility, and competitive advantage. When an organization’s personnel share their knowledge and personal experience, innovation occurs. In order to answer the research questions, credible techniques of Fuzzy-multiple Criteria Decision Making (F-MCDM) were used. Fuzzy-Analytical Hierarchy Process (F-AHP) technique was used to rank the criteria and to determine their relative importance. Finally, Fuzzy-Technique for Order-Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (F-TOPSIS) was used to prioritize the options of hierarchical model (four stages of knowledge sharing process). According to the ranking results, “trust in management” is ranked first. Moreover, after reviewing the effect of every 21 indicator on four stages of knowledge sharing process in the studied context, “internalization” was found to be of more importance compared to other stages of knowledge sharing process. Manuscript profile -
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156 - Ranking and selecting traditional performance appraisal methods using a hybrid MCDM approach
Abteen Ijadi Maghsoodi Mohamad Khalilzade Ashkan HafezalkotobPerformance appraisal is one of the key factors in optimization and improvement of organizational processes. In present dynamic environment’s Human Resources are one of the main organizations valuable assets and performance evaluations of these great assets are to MorePerformance appraisal is one of the key factors in optimization and improvement of organizational processes. In present dynamic environment’s Human Resources are one of the main organizations valuable assets and performance evaluations of these great assets are to enhance their future value. Therefore, selection and implementation of specific performance appraisal method is of high importance. In this research, after selecting and ranking the most accurate Performance appraisal method with multiple criteria decision making techniques such as TOPSIS, Multi-MOORA and Entropy-weighted multi-MOORA methods, a comparison and analysis between Performance appraisal methods discussed. In order to select a specific method of performance appraisal, Characteristics and criterion of each method analyzed in the current literature review. A comparison between modern MCDM methods such as Multi-MOORA and traditional MCDM methods like TOPSIS and SAW takes place by analyzing the correlation between methods with Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Subsequently, in current research by adopting MCDM methods ranking of popular performance appraisal due to the library research computed. Comparing traditional methods (i.e. TOPSIS and SAW) with Modern method such as multi-MOORA shows high correlation of approaches. Manuscript profile -
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157 - Choice the Business Model for Knowledge-Based Companies Located in Incubator Center
Hesam Zand Hesami Narges BayatA successful business model, demonstrates a better way than existing options which can offer more value to a distinct group of customers and bring greater benefits to the company. Significant contributions to the success of knowledge-based companies linked to design the MoreA successful business model, demonstrates a better way than existing options which can offer more value to a distinct group of customers and bring greater benefits to the company. Significant contributions to the success of knowledge-based companies linked to design their business models, so in this article we have tried to identify indicators and patterns by introducing a variety of business models, identify the suitable model for companies located in development centers. The aim of the present study is an applied research in terms of descriptive-survey, that after an examination of different conceptual models as well as the criteria for selecting an appropriate business model of knowledge-based companies were compared patterns and models in terms of these criteria. Due to the nature and originality of this research field used the group decision-making methods and were collected the experts opinion on the subject through interviews and questionnaires. Using AHP and TOPSIS techniques to be explored in order to index and rank weighting models. Finally, using DEMATEL Evaluating each of the parameters studied. After analyzing the comments of some of the business models of literature have been analyzed and ranked six models based on nine indicators. STOF model was selected as the best model. Manuscript profile -
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158 - Investigating the Causal Relationships Between Critical Factors in Tax Fraud in Iran Using Group Anp and Fuzzy Dematel
Mohammad Khalilzadeh Davod Sedighezadeh Morteza Vassie Mohammad Reza Pashapour Hedeyeh ShakeriTax fraud essentially entails cheating on a tax return in an attempt to avoid paying the entire tax obligation. Tax fraud is one of the most important issues in each economic system which can be difficultly analyzed. The aim of this research paper is to identify the cau MoreTax fraud essentially entails cheating on a tax return in an attempt to avoid paying the entire tax obligation. Tax fraud is one of the most important issues in each economic system which can be difficultly analyzed. The aim of this research paper is to identify the causal relationships and prioritize the main effective factors in tax fraud in Iran. In this paper, we use Decision Making Trial and Evaluation (DEMATEL) technique together with Group Analytic Network Process (ANP) method in fuzzy environment. Also, we propose an experimental example to show that the fuzzy Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) model can measure and evaluate the tax fraud issue in real world problems. The findings and results can be presented to the decision makers to select the best solution in order to prevent and confront the tax fraud problem. Finally, five principal factors and twenty secondary factors in tax fraud problem are identified and analyzed by the proposed model and interviewing with experts. Manuscript profile -
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159 - Identifying the Effective Factors of Corporate Investment in the R & D Department
Meghdad Haji Mohammadalijahromi Soleyman Allah VirdiCalhoryThe main objective of this paper is to investigate the factors influencing the investment of companies in the research and development sector. The factors considered in this study as independent variables include tangible resources, intangible resources, financial facto MoreThe main objective of this paper is to investigate the factors influencing the investment of companies in the research and development sector. The factors considered in this study as independent variables include tangible resources, intangible resources, financial factors, market factors, as well as the presence of international companies in the country as an intermediary variable. The research method in this research is applied in terms of applied and descriptive-survey nature and the statistical population selected in this study is all active companies in Takestan industrial towns. The results show that market factors (intensity of competition, complexity of the environment), tangible resources (size of organization and structural capital), intangible resources (manpower, reputation and business resources), and ultimately financial factors (financial independence and profitability of the company) The title of effective factors is the key to deciding on investment in research and development. The results show that the presence of international companies in Iran after the imposition of sanctions and the elimination of sanctions as a mediating variable in terms of intensity of competition does not have a significant effect on directors' decision making on investing in research and development, but the effect of this mediator variable is Then, the impact of environmental complexity on investment decisions on research and development is meaningful. Manuscript profile -
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160 - Explanation of the Model of Performance Evaluation for Human Resource Improvement and Efficiency (Case Study: Tehran municipality)
Maryam QanbariAzar zohreh mousavi kashiHuman resources is the main investment in the service organizations. Performance evaluation is the best option in order to exert influence on employees’ behavior, performance, execution, function, motivation and efficiency. The purpose of this study is to investig MoreHuman resources is the main investment in the service organizations. Performance evaluation is the best option in order to exert influence on employees’ behavior, performance, execution, function, motivation and efficiency. The purpose of this study is to investigate the performance evaluation model of human resource improvement and efficiency in Tehran municipalities. This study involved 55729 employees of the organization. Among these employees 382 person were randomly selected as the samples. The primary questionnaire was generated with Performance Appraisal Questionnaire and Efficiency Factors Questionnaire . Then it has been finalized by Delphi method,extracted factors were confirmed by experts. SPSS software, and Lisrel software were also used in this study. This study was also supported by the TOPSIS which just employed as the priority. The model were summarized in four factors: decision making, Influencing peoples, making relationship, giving–seeking information, and finally a domestic model was provided to help improve the employees’ performance. Manuscript profile -
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161 - Prediction of procrastination behavior in students based on components of School Connection and decision making styles
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162 - The effectiveness of Problem solving and decision making skills on affective Control of women with marital conflict
Somayeh Abolghasemi Abbas Abolghasemi Seyed Mousa Kafi Masoleh Reza Soltani ShalThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of training problem solving and decision making skills on controlling women emotion with marital conflict. We employed a semi-experimental method with a pretest and posttest design on experimental and control group MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of training problem solving and decision making skills on controlling women emotion with marital conflict. We employed a semi-experimental method with a pretest and posttest design on experimental and control groups. The population consisted of all women with marital conflict in the city of Najafabad. By using convenience sampling method, 24 women with marital conflict were selected and randomly divided into experimental and control groups (12 members in each group). The instruments used for this study were the marital conflict questionnaire (Olson, 2011) and Affective Control Scale) William and Chambless,1997 .(The experimental group participated in 10 sessions of training problem solving and decision making skills. The Participants of both group responded to questionnaires, before and after training.The results of multivariate analysis of covariance showed that the Problem solving and decision making skills is significantly effective on improving the positive affect and anxiety reduction of women with marital conflict of the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0. 001). It was concluded that problem solving and decision making skills training could be used as a new and effective method for affective control in women with marital conflict. The results of multivariate analysis of covariance showed that the Problem solving and decision making skills is significantly effective on improving the positive affect and anxiety reduction of women with marital conflict of the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0. 001). It was concluded that problem solving and decision making skills training could be used as a new and effective method for affective control in women with marital conflict. The results of multivariate analysis of covariance showed that the Problem solving and decision making skills is significantly effective on improving the positive affect and anxiety reduction of women with marital conflict of the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0. 001). It was concluded that problem solving and decision making skills training could be used as a new and effective method for affective control in women with marital conflict. Manuscript profile -
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163 - The effectiveness of Problem solving and decision making skills on family function of women with marital conflict
Somayeh Abolghasemi Abbas AbolghasemiAppropriate family function is associated with psychological health. So improvement of this ability could be an effective way to have optimal life. Then in this way, the main objective of this research was to examine the effectiveness of Problem solving and decision mak MoreAppropriate family function is associated with psychological health. So improvement of this ability could be an effective way to have optimal life. Then in this way, the main objective of this research was to examine the effectiveness of Problem solving and decision making skills on family function of women with marital conflict. So we employed a semi-experimental method by a pretest and posttest design with experimental and control groups. The Statistical population consisted of all women with marital conflict of Najafabad city. By using convenience sampling method, 24 women with marital conflict were selected and randomly divided in two experimental and control groups (n=12). The instruments for collecting data included the Family Assessment Device (Macmaster, 1993) and marital conflict questionnaire. The experimental group received 10 sessions of intervention. The Participants of both groups responded to questionnaires, before training, and At the end end of training. The results of Multivariate Analysis of Covariance showed that the PDS is significantly effective on improving family function of women with marital conflict of the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0. 001). It was concluded that Problem solving and decision making skills training could be used as an effective methods improving of the family function family function in women with marital conflict Manuscript profile -
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164 - Investigating the social factors associated with women's social deprivation (Case study of women in Urmia)
Maryam Seyyedzadeh Seyed Mohammad Sadegh Mahdavi Mostafa AzkiaSocial deprivation is a fact that some people are significantly more exposed to than others. Women's groups, meanwhile, are the ones most severely affected by social exclusion. Accordingly, this study examines the sociological deprivation of women in the city of Urmia a MoreSocial deprivation is a fact that some people are significantly more exposed to than others. Women's groups, meanwhile, are the ones most severely affected by social exclusion. Accordingly, this study examines the sociological deprivation of women in the city of Urmia and its related social factors. The theoretical framework of the research is the theories of Narayan, Bourdieu, Petrick, Giddens and Dahrendorf. This research is a cross-sectional survey in terms of control of research conditions, cross-sectional, expansive, and time-based. The community was studied by women in Urmia, and 430 people were questioned by sampling the possible quotas. The findings show that social deprivation has a negative and significant relationship with each of the variables of equal opportunities, participation, skill, decision-making power, social capital, social economic base and social network(p<0/001). Multiple regression was used to explain the dependent variable, and all variables remained in the regression model and had a significant effect on the dependent variable. The coefficient of determination indicates that about 38% of the variance of women's social deprivation is explained by the independent variables in the regression equation. Manuscript profile -
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165 - The Effect of Instruction of Basic Football Techniques on Perceptual-Cognitive Skills in the Field: Emphasizing on Observational and Implicit Learning
Parvaneh Alavinamvar Mohamad Vaez Mmousavi Mehdi NamazizadehThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of learning some basic soccer techniques on perceptual- cognitive skills on the field. Fifty-eight female participants including 45 students of Azad University of Tabriz branch and 13 skilled soccer club players with MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of learning some basic soccer techniques on perceptual- cognitive skills on the field. Fifty-eight female participants including 45 students of Azad University of Tabriz branch and 13 skilled soccer club players with a mean age of 22. 30 ± 3.08 years old were selected based on the inclusion criteria and then, were purposefully assigned to five groups [cognitive (near) cognitive (far), control and skilled]. The research method was quasi-experimental studies and its design was pretest-retention. First, a field test was performed on all groups. Then, the acquisition phase for the field group and the practice for the laboratory groups began and finally, after a week, a retention test was performed on the groups. Multivariate analysis of variance test was performed to analyze the data using SPSS 21. The level of anticipation and decision-making skills in the field environment in the motor group and the skilled group was significantly higher than the two groups of laboratory tasks. The results of analysis of covariance revealed that the effect of the group was significant at the level of 99% probability (F (53. 4)) = 12. 77. P = 0.001. Eta coefficient = 50). It seems that, practicing basic skills in combination with observational learning leads to a double engagement of the problem-solving process and improves anticipation and decision-making skills Manuscript profile -
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166 - Psychometric Properties and Factor Structure of Persian Version of Regret-Based Decision-Making Style Scale
هاشم Jebraeili Tannaz Seydi Mahsa FeleghariConsidering the need to provide valid tools and test their usability, present study aimed to determine psychometric properties and factor structure of Persian version of regret-based decision-making style scale. The current research is an analytical cross-sectional stud MoreConsidering the need to provide valid tools and test their usability, present study aimed to determine psychometric properties and factor structure of Persian version of regret-based decision-making style scale. The current research is an analytical cross-sectional study. The statistical population consisted of students from Kermanshah universities. From this population 400 people were selected through available sampling and they were assessed employing short version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and regret-based decision-making style Questionnaire. Data were analyzed based on Cronbach's alpha test, Intraclass and Pearson correlation tests, and confirmatory factor analysis using SPSS and Mplus softwares. The findings showed thatinternal consistency reliability of the questionnaire was 0.85, its split-half reliability was 0.79, and its test-retest reliability was 0.80 for a three-week period. The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the one-dimensional factorial structure of the questionnaire (RMSEA=0.10, CFI=0.91, TLI =0.90). Furthermore, significant correlation between the scores of this questionnaire and impulsivity and emotional distress dimensions indicated the criterion validity of regret-based decision-making style scale. It could be said thatthe Persian version of regret-based decision-making style scale has acceptable validity and reliability and it can be an appropriate tool for employing in cognitive psychology and decision making styles studies Manuscript profile -
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167 - Presenting a Multi -attribute Decision -making Method Based on Polygons Area for Ranking Different Layout Models
Morteza Tonarmand azimi Houshang TaghizadehDesigning the layout of facilities such as machinery, sections, work stations, etc. together should be done in such a way that the suppliers can present their products and services at maximum productivity and profitability by taking into consideration a set of obj MoreDesigning the layout of facilities such as machinery, sections, work stations, etc. together should be done in such a way that the suppliers can present their products and services at maximum productivity and profitability by taking into consideration a set of objectives, restraints, and other conditions. Layout design and arrangement of facilities is typically a multi-attribute problem in which the quantitative as well as the qualitative criteria are important. In this article, a multi- attribute decision- making technique is proposed based on polygons area on the Radar diagram for ranking different layout design patterns using two groups of criteria. To indicate the efficiency of the proposed method and certainty of the obtained results, Spearman’s rank order correlation between the ranks obtained using this method and other frequently used and important multi-attribute decision- making methods was computed. The obtained results show that there is a high correlation between the rankings obtained from the polygons area method for selecting suitable layout with other frequently used multi-attribute decision-making methods. Thus, the proposed method can be recommended for selecting appropriate layout and other issues concerning industrial media. Manuscript profile -
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168 - Defining and Selecting Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and Ranking the Factors Affecting its Establishment (Case Study: Car Parts Manufacturing Companies in East Azarbaijan)
Soleyman IranzadehSelection of enterprise resource planning systems is considered a crucial management decision due to the high costs of purchase and implementation processes and the complexity of implementing a new system. The present study aimed to define and select resource planning s MoreSelection of enterprise resource planning systems is considered a crucial management decision due to the high costs of purchase and implementation processes and the complexity of implementing a new system. The present study aimed to define and select resource planning system and rank the factors affecting the deployment using fuzzy multi attribute decision making approach. From the viewpoint of the nature of the research question and purpose, the present study is an applied research and from the viewpoint of data collection, it is a survey. The statistical population consisted of the managers and technicians of the related industries.Based on Morgan’s standard table, 226 people were selected as the research sample by simple random sampling. Data analysis was performed using fuzzy TOPSIS technique.The factors influencing the selection and implementation of enterprise resource planning systems were identified as (infrastructure, economic development, the production, the regional success and regional instruments, computer culture, organizational size, management commitment and process reengineering). After reviewing the applications and enterprise resource planning systems, seven systems which have better performance and availability were elected. The results suggest that three priority enterprise resource planning systems whose weights are close together include: Oracle system with the highest weight (0.6960), the system QAD (0.6181), and the PeopleSoft (0.5978). Lawson system, J.D. Edwards’s system, SAP system, and Bann system are placed in the subsequent ranks Manuscript profile -
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169 - Identifying and Ranking Factors Effective on Organizational Productivity by DEMATEL Model
Neda kiani Reza RadfardImprovement of the quality of work factor, acquisition of new skills, and identification of other factors help the organization to make efforts to upgrade itself. The present study aims to identify the most effective factors on improving organizational productivity. The MoreImprovement of the quality of work factor, acquisition of new skills, and identification of other factors help the organization to make efforts to upgrade itself. The present study aims to identify the most effective factors on improving organizational productivity. The research is a survey regarding its method and applied from the viewpoint of its objective. For data collection a questionnaire was used. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by obtaining the approval of ten experts and its reliability was measured through the use of Cronbach’s alpha. The data were analyzed by DEMATEL modal, which turned the relationship between cause and effect criteria into an intelligent structure for the system. The purpose of the model was ranking and identifying the indices effective on the productivity of the student welfare fund of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. The results of the research indicate that the social- psychological factors have a significant effect on the productivity of the organization. Manuscript profile -
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170 - تحلیل وضعیت عدالت اجتماعی در ساختار فضایی درونشهری (مطالعه موردی: شهر مراغه)
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171 - اولویتبندی ساز و کارهای حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات بر مبنای حوزههای تمرکز در شرکت سایپا
محمد موسیخانی محمدحسن کارگراطلاعات و فناوری که از آن پشتیبانی میکند در بسیاری از سازمانها از ارزشمندترین داراییهای سازمان محسوب میشوند. به علت وابستگی ضروری سازمانها به فناوری اطلاعات، پیادهسازی حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات اثربخش برای آنها به عنوان یک ضرورت مطرح میشود. حوزههای حاکمیت فناوری اط Moreاطلاعات و فناوری که از آن پشتیبانی میکند در بسیاری از سازمانها از ارزشمندترین داراییهای سازمان محسوب میشوند. به علت وابستگی ضروری سازمانها به فناوری اطلاعات، پیادهسازی حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات اثربخش برای آنها به عنوان یک ضرورت مطرح میشود. حوزههای حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات موثر بر کسب و کار شامل همسویی استراتژیک، مدیریت ریسک، مدیریت عملکرد، مدیریت منابع و ارایه ارزش هستند. به منظور عملکرد موفق در این حوزههای مرتبط با کسب و کار، ترکیبی از ساز و کارهای ساختاری، فرآیندی و رابطهای، مورد نیاز است و در عین حال، سازمانهای مختلف ممکن است به ترکیبی متفاوت از این ساز و کارها نیاز داشته باشند. هدف از اجرای این پژوهش اولویتبندی ساز و کارهای حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات بر مبنای حوزههای تمرکز حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات به منظور انتخاب اثربخشترین ساز و کارها برای استقرار حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات اثربخش است. سوال اصلی پژوهش این است که به منظور استقرار اثربخش حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات در شرکت سایپا، کدام یک از ساز و کارهای حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات دارای اهمیت بیشترین است؟ به منظور پاسخ به سوال پژوهش، با استفاده از نظر خبرگان شرکت سایپا در حوزه فناوری اطلاعات و استفاده از روشهای تصمیمگیری چند معیاره، ابتدا وزن حوزههای تمرکز حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات به عنوان معیار به دست آمد و سپس اولویتبندی ساز و کارها با استفاده از حوزههای تمرکز با استفاده از روش TOPSIS انجام شد. نتایج پژوهش نشان میدهند که در ساز و کارهای ساختاری، کمیتهها و کارکرد حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات و در ساز و کارهای فرآیندی، فرآیند اصلی حاکمیت فناوری اطلاعات و ارزیابی عملکرد بیشترین اهمیت را دارا هستند. در بخش ساز و کارهای رابطهای نیز در عین پایین بودن اهمیت این نوع ساز و کارها، مدیریت حساب، دانش و رهبری از اهمیت بیشتری برخوردار هستند. Manuscript profile -
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172 - Ranking Development of Urban Neighborhoods in Terms of Public Green Space Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods in GIS environment. Case Study: Ardabil
Alireza Mohammadi Hojat Arzhani Sayed Milad HoseeiniAppropriate distribution of urban green spaces is very important to increase of spatial justice in the cities. City of Ardabil is among the cities that faced with the problem of the imbalance in the distribution of public parks and green spaces. The per capita public gr MoreAppropriate distribution of urban green spaces is very important to increase of spatial justice in the cities. City of Ardabil is among the cities that faced with the problem of the imbalance in the distribution of public parks and green spaces. The per capita public green space in the city of Ardabil is 7.30 square meters. This amount is lower than the green space standards of the United Nations Environment Program (20 to 25 square meters per person) and lowers than the standards of Iran’s urban green spaces (12 square meters). This study by using of 9 key indicators has ranked 44 neighborhoods of the Ardabil city in terms of access to the parks and public green spaces. Research data gathered from the Ardabil City Municipality Department of Parks and Green Spaces and in the next step, have been corrected by using of field study in the year 2016. Multi-criteria decision-making methods, including TOPSIS, VIKOR, SAW and COPLAND have been used for analyzing, ranking and integration of final results. The findings of this research show that in terms of public green space indicators, 14 neighborhoods of the city are developed, 15 neighborhoods are semi developed and 15 neighborhoods of the city are poor in access to the appropriate public green spaces. Finally, based on the findings, recommendations were presented. Manuscript profile -
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173 - Locating Sustainable Energy Power Plant through TOPSIS Decision Making Procedure
Ahmad nouhehgar Mohammad kamangar Peyman Karami Behrooz AhmadiDoostEnvironmental pollution and the price volatility of fossil energy sources that are used in power plants made us turn to alternative energy source. The use of sustainable energy, especially solar energy, can be the best option for power supply in power generation plants. MoreEnvironmental pollution and the price volatility of fossil energy sources that are used in power plants made us turn to alternative energy source. The use of sustainable energy, especially solar energy, can be the best option for power supply in power generation plants. Suitable site for the construction of power plants due to the location impact on the amount and cost of energy production and transport is essential. Hormozgan Province's population and industrial growth has started moving astonishingly. This province has a great potential to exploit the plants converting solar energy into electrical energy. The criteria used in previous research to locate the radiation was distance from road and slope of the ground; while, in this study the sundial measures, the slope away from populated areas, distance from roads, distance from transmission lines, land use and limitations layer criteria for locating the plant are considered. The decision rule via TOPSIS is used. Based on this method 18584443816 square kilometer of land area of province was recognized very suitable class to build a solar power plant. The results of this method were evaluated using ground control. This implied fulfilling all the selection criteria at a quite appropriate and satisfactory levels and ended up with areas of most appropriate for establishing and developing power plant projects. Manuscript profile -
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174 - Modeling and Ranking the Criteria in Providing Favorable Financing for Public Sector by Using MCDM: Case study of Mashhad Metropolis
rasool ghorbani mitra azimiAbstract This study is to use a library and comparative analysis method for ranking the criteria affecting the optimal model in Mashhad municipal finance and then providing a scheme for the model developed. To get the goal, 23 people are selected in Mashhad Municipalit MoreAbstract This study is to use a library and comparative analysis method for ranking the criteria affecting the optimal model in Mashhad municipal finance and then providing a scheme for the model developed. To get the goal, 23 people are selected in Mashhad Municipality officials and economic experts to complete the questionnaire. The data are analyzed based on Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Expert Choice software. Finally, after weighting and ranking the criteria and decision options, a funding desired pattern is provided for Municipality of Mashhad in three Macro, medial and local levels. The results represent that renovation tax, building and land tax (except municipal consolidation taxes), value- added tax and the costs of utilities, are respectively the most important policy priorities on the stabilization of municipal revenues. Manuscript profile -
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175 - Two-Objective Participation of Energy Hubs and Distribution Networks in the Wholesale and Retail Energy Markets Based on Fuzzy Decision
Omid Kohansal Mahmoud Zadehbagheri Mohammadjavad Kiani Samad NejatianThis paper presents the optimal participation of distribution networks and energy hubs in the day-ahead wholesale and retail energy markets. The proposed scheme is a two-objective optimization model. In one objective function, it minimizes the energy cost of electricity MoreThis paper presents the optimal participation of distribution networks and energy hubs in the day-ahead wholesale and retail energy markets. The proposed scheme is a two-objective optimization model. In one objective function, it minimizes the energy cost of electricity, gas, and heating network as private distribution companies in the mentioned markets. In another objective function, it minimizes the energy cost (equal to the difference between selling and purchasing energy) of hubs in the retail market. This scheme is subject to optimal power flow formulation in the mentioned networks, and the operation model of sources and active loads in a hub format. Then, the Pareto optimization based on the weighted functions method according to the fuzzy decision is used to achieve the optimal compromise solution. Finally, by implementing the proposed scheme on a system test, the obtained simulation results confirm the capabilities of the scheme in improving the economy of energy hubs and the economic and operation situation of the mentioned networks. Manuscript profile -
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176 - A Monopole Antenna for Ultra-Wide Band Applications with Band Rejection features for Wireless Local Area Network and Evaluating Using Multi Attribute Decision Method
Mahdi Jalali Yashar ZehforooshA compact printed monopole antenna for ultra-wide band (UWB) applications with band-notched characteristics is designed in this paper. The radiating element of the proposed antenna is composed of an orthogonal patch fed by a 50-ohm microstrip feedline. It has a very com MoreA compact printed monopole antenna for ultra-wide band (UWB) applications with band-notched characteristics is designed in this paper. The radiating element of the proposed antenna is composed of an orthogonal patch fed by a 50-ohm microstrip feedline. It has a very compact size of 20mm×12mm, which can be integrated easily with other RF front-end circuits. Also, this antenna is made in small and compact dimensions in the size of 12×20 mm square, which can be easily integrated with other circuits before and after it. The parameters and functions of this antenna have been analyzed and investigated both through simulations and after construction. It has been demonstrated that the proposed antenna provides an ultra-wide bandwidth from 2.81 GHz to 13.30 GHz, completely covering the range set by the federal communication commission (FCC) for UWB operations (3.1GHz to 10.6GHz) and a frequency band rejection (5.14-6.23 GHz) to eliminate wireless local area network (WLAN) systems interfering. The radiation properties of the proposed antenna are also investigated throughout the paper. Besides that, for a fair comparison with other published articles in this field, the multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method has been used. It also has advantages such as low profile, low cost, high gain and satisfactory radiation characteristics. Manuscript profile -
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177 - Evaluation of Tourism Development Strategies Based on Brand Equity (a case study in Shiraz, Isfahan and Hamedan)
Mansoreh Esteky Davood MohammaditabarTourism industry plays an important role in improving employment rate and the growth of the economy. Despite considerable capacities, the tourism industry has not been developed accordingly in Iran. The aim of this research is to identify and rank the tourism developmen MoreTourism industry plays an important role in improving employment rate and the growth of the economy. Despite considerable capacities, the tourism industry has not been developed accordingly in Iran. The aim of this research is to identify and rank the tourism development strategies of Iran based on brand equity. This research is categorized as an empirical study based on its subject while with respect to data gathering it is considered a descriptive case study. Statistical population includes well educated experts with appropriate experience on tourism industry. According to the results, brand equity, marketing strategy and travel motivation were the most important criteria. After analyzing the dependencies among criteria and identifying their weights with hybrid ANP-DEMATEL technique, initial strategies were screened and selected by Delphi method. Afterwards, selected strategies were ranked using TOPSIS method. Based on the results, the use of information technology is the first ranked tourism development strategy followed by improving of hoteling infrastructures. Manuscript profile -
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178 - Evaluating and Prioritizing Tourism Attractions with the Purpose of Tourism Development
SEDIGHEH ZAKERI xx hhTourism industry because of its effect on providing job opportunities and the income level of people has an important role in the economy of a society. In order to increase the income, tourists must first be attracted and in order to have the benefits of tourism, the to MoreTourism industry because of its effect on providing job opportunities and the income level of people has an important role in the economy of a society. In order to increase the income, tourists must first be attracted and in order to have the benefits of tourism, the tourists’ prioritization in choosing their destinations should be determined. Since the majority of tourists in Iran are domestic ones because of limited foreign tourism, many domestic trips in Iran are religious visits to holy places such as Mashhad and Qom. The purpose of this investigation was to identify the priority of tourism attractions in Mashhad using entropy technique, VICOR and SPSS. This research was descriptive-analytic and the data were gathered using field research. The results showed that Imam Reza's shrine was the first priority of tourism attraction for the participants and the other tourist attractions stood later in the priority. So Mashhad has not been successful with the new attractions created for the development of tourism in this city. Manuscript profile -
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179 - A review of research in the study of ethical consumption
مهدی نعیمی نظام آباد Hossein VazifehdustIn recent years, various formsof ethical consumption have received much attention in popular Media, and researches reported increased consumer interest in buying ethical products. Authors have presented different models in the field of ethical decision making. Hunt and MoreIn recent years, various formsof ethical consumption have received much attention in popular Media, and researches reported increased consumer interest in buying ethical products. Authors have presented different models in the field of ethical decision making. Hunt and vitell model is one of the famous and dominant models. While some research have sought to model consumer ethical decision-making, others are seeking to understand the concept of consumer identity through ethical consumption discourses. A number of studies have also used the theory of planned behavior as a framework for examining consumer ethical decision-making. Most research on ethical consumption has been conducted in developed countries. However, in Northern Europe, where environmental concerns have been prominent, there has been a stream of studies on pro-environmental consumption. According to the research, the study of ethical consumption in the context of developing countries is of great importance and necessity, because most of the theories in this area have been confirmed in developed western societies and therefore have little generalizability for eastern cultures. Future research should focus on the four important areas of examining the micro-cultural contexts, examining the diverse narratives of ethical consumers and the ethical principles of the consumer in the self-ethical construction, determining the factors affecting the dynamics of ethical consumption discourses over time, and comparing diverse ethical consumption discourses related to different cultures. Manuscript profile -
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180 - Critical Evaluation of the Constructive Interaction in Foreign Policy of Islamic Republic of Iran (2005-2009)
leila gholamshahi Faez DinparastiAbstract: The present paper studies the application of the constructive interaction as the main doctrine of foreign policy of Islamic Republic of Iran in 2025 vision document in the period of 2005-2009. After the statement of the problem and explaining the importance o MoreAbstract: The present paper studies the application of the constructive interaction as the main doctrine of foreign policy of Islamic Republic of Iran in 2025 vision document in the period of 2005-2009. After the statement of the problem and explaining the importance of it, the micro and macro level theories of decision making are considered for solving the problem. The paper chooses Snyder's decision making theoretical framework and present its hypothesis in this framework. The method of data gathering is documentary and library materials and for evaluating and testing the hypothesis, the narrative method is used. The finding of the study shows that the non-fulfillment of the constructive interaction doctrine mentioned in 2025 vision document is due to main actor level (president) and within three determinants of him, namely: ability, communication, information and motivation. Manuscript profile -
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181 - Cybernetic Reflection on Iranian Nuclear Decision- making Model
Seyed Yousef GhorashiAbstract: In recent years, Iran’s nuclear policy has become one of the most important and controversial issues in international relations so that it is being discussed in most international meetings despite the absence of Iran. Some believe that Iran’s nucl MoreAbstract: In recent years, Iran’s nuclear policy has become one of the most important and controversial issues in international relations so that it is being discussed in most international meetings despite the absence of Iran. Some believe that Iran’s nuclear policy and way of decision making about the alternative choices cannot be explained on the basis of existing theories of decision making or analytical paradigm; therefore, there is the need for a new theory and different decision making approach. The present article initially introduces and explains principles and assumption of “cybernetic theory of decision” then it concludes that this theoretical framework has a better explanative ability for examining the nuclear policy of Iran. The authors are of the view that within the framework of cybernetic theory focusing on vital variable of “obtaining nuclear fuel cycle” has been the pivot of Iran’s nuclear policy. Manuscript profile -
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182 - The Increase in Political Participation with the Help of Decision Backing Model
Majid Golparvar Mohammad Amin KhajehhasaniNowadays on the one hand participation has been institutionalized in a democratic and Islamic society and it is certainly one of the indexes of developed and democratic system, on the other hand in modern world in 21st century due to mass production of information and d MoreNowadays on the one hand participation has been institutionalized in a democratic and Islamic society and it is certainly one of the indexes of developed and democratic system, on the other hand in modern world in 21st century due to mass production of information and data is on the threshold of great changes and creation of new society which is called information society. The characteristic of this new society is speed, precision and quality in processing and producing new knowledge with the help of that information. The above said characteristics are the criteria for progress and development. The present article taking into consideration the above fundamental and important principle presents a model made by combination of political knowledge and information and communication technology. The article examines the way information, data and insight of the decision maker in analysis, processing, deduction and taking the suitable decision increases the political participation. This model is process centered and the main process is political participation in which the principle and convincing method is used. The present research, from methodological point of view is descriptiveanalytical and from objective view is applied and for gathering information it has collected notes on cards from many sources. The model building of the system is on the basis of Data Flow Diagram (DFD) with use of Sybase Power Designer software. Manuscript profile -
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183 - سنجش و ارزیابی رفع تعارضات مالکیت زمین با رویکرد بازآفرینی شهری مورد پژوهی: محله فرحزاد ، منطقه 2 تهران
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184 - واپایش مولفه های رشد هوشمند شهری در رویکرد توسعه پایدار شهری با استفاده از تکنیک های تصمیم گیری چند معیاره(مطالعه موردی شهر اردبیل)
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185 - تعیین مکان مناسب برای پایانه مسافربری شهر بندرعباس با استفاده از روشهای ANP و مقایسه زوجی در محیط GIS
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186 - ارائه مدل جدید چندهدفه برای مکانیابی مراکز توزیع امداد در شرایط فازی
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187 - بررسی وضعیت زیستمحیطی سکونتگاههای شهری استان مازندران با استفاده از مدلهای تصمیمگیری چندمعیاره VIKOR
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188 - بررسی و ارزیابی سیاستهای مسکن گروههای کمدرآمد شهری (نمونه موردی: تبریز)
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189 - شناسایی و تعیین میزان مشارکت مؤلفهها، معیارها، زیرمعیارها و شاخصهای تابآوری در سیستم مدیریت کلانشهر تاب آور
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190 - نقش مدیریت مشارکتی در رفتارهای توانمندساز مدیران (مورد مطالعه: کارکنان دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد تنکابن)
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191 - A model for measuring the performance of web financial reporting
Sara Makvandi Bahareh Banitalebi Dehkordi Hamid Reza JaafariIn today's highly competitive world, web financial reporting plays an important role in creating simple solutions to identify and compare the business performance of businesses. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive model for performing financial repor MoreIn today's highly competitive world, web financial reporting plays an important role in creating simple solutions to identify and compare the business performance of businesses. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive model for performing financial reporting on the web, taking into account different indicators, using the mathematical method. The method of this research is applied in terms of purpose and in terms of the type of implementation strategy, descriptive survey and statistical population of financial and accounting experts, which has been selected by judgment. In this study, by adopting the fuzzy Delphi method, for companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange, a web-based reporting model was proposed and indicators and effective factors for web-based reporting were identified and ranked. The instruments used in the research were a questionnaire and the components of the model were identified and confirmed using a multi-criteria decision model (Shannon entropy) as well as confirmatory factor analysis.Findings show that the proposed model for web financial reporting, which is designed based on eight organizational, financial, economic, social, political, human, technological and cultural indicators as the main indicators, with 62 factors, is appropriate and skewed. Has less than individual criteria.Providing a good model for web-based financial reporting in companies improves the efficiency, timeliness and honest representation of financial information, and facilitates data analysis. Manuscript profile -
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192 - Determining the Optimal Marketing Strategy in the Hotel Industry with Multi-Criteria Decision Making Method (According to Zabul Hotels)
parastoo sarani Alireza ShahrakiThe purpose of this study is to select the optimal marketing strategy in the hotel industry in Zabol. In this research, indicators have been extracted by surveying ten experts and strategists in the hotel industry. Research options include three strategies of cost leade MoreThe purpose of this study is to select the optimal marketing strategy in the hotel industry in Zabol. In this research, indicators have been extracted by surveying ten experts and strategists in the hotel industry. Research options include three strategies of cost leadership, focus, and differentiation based on the Porter model. After determining the indicators based on the model presented in Holi research, they have been weighted by Shannon entropy Multi-Criteria Decision Making method and then the options have been ranked by TOPSIS multi-criteria decision making method. The results of weighting the indicators show that the indicators of managerial capability, human resource assets, new market capabilities, customer relationship capability and finally reputation assets are of the highest to lowest importance, respectively. The results of ranking the options indicate that the cost leadership strategy is in the first rank and then the focus strategy and the differentiation strategy are in the second and third ranks, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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193 - Strategic planning of Piranshahr City
leili ebrahimi Mohammad Rahim Ezzatolah MafiAwareness of the strengths and weaknesses of cities is essential for present plans, policies and plans of the city. In fact, the use of economic, social, physical, etc. indicators can be a suitable Criterion for determining the status of cities, and fields of solving th MoreAwareness of the strengths and weaknesses of cities is essential for present plans, policies and plans of the city. In fact, the use of economic, social, physical, etc. indicators can be a suitable Criterion for determining the status of cities, and fields of solving the problems and failures are created to achieve the desired and actual development. Accordingly, the purpose of this paper is to determine the position of Piranshahr city in terms of strategic planning indices and prioritizing the city development strategies. The research is descriptive and analytical. The sample population in this study consisted of three groups: urban managers, urban elites and citizens the sample size was identified 382 people for the citizens group according to the Cochran formula. In the group of managers 50 people and in the elite group 50 were selected as samples. Positioning of city was by using SWOT model and Prioritization of city developing strategies was performed by the SWOT model and prioritizing the city development strategies using a combination of Multi Criteria Decision-Making method and Kohonen neural network in MATLAB and EXCEL softwares. The results showed that the city of Piranshahr is in a competitive position strategically. Also the output of Kohonen neural network identified strategy of developing of foreign exchanges and strengthening of Tamarchin boundry market in order to shaping a sustainable economy based on internal - foreign trade as the best city development strategy. Manuscript profile -
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194 - A Problematic Clarification of the City Based on Neighborhood Planning Case Study: The City of Ardabil, Iran
hosein shokripur dizaj Isa Piri Alireza MohammdiAs the primary foundation of science, problem-solving forms the basis on which theory making & research can be formed & developed.Nowadays, the dominant urban planning practice in Iranian cities is the profession & technique which is prescribed by the public MoreAs the primary foundation of science, problem-solving forms the basis on which theory making & research can be formed & developed.Nowadays, the dominant urban planning practice in Iranian cities is the profession & technique which is prescribed by the public sector, and the missing link is the participation of the larger civil society in the management of urban affairs. The main purpose of this study is to identify & explain the problems of Ardabil city within the framework of criteria that are related to neighborhood planning.The survey research method was utilized in order to assess the aspects & components of neighborhood planning including physical, social, cultural, economic, environmental, access to urban services and proper urban governance factors. The spatial cluster sampling method was used to select 10 neighborhoods out of the five districts of Ardabil city (2 neighborhoods from each district) as sample neighborhoods & a number of 400 questionnaires were distributed according to their population within the selected neighborhoods by means of the random sampling method.The Excel, Spss software and T-test statistical method & multi-criteria decision making models have been used to analyze the data.The results statistical test indicated that there are different conditions in the neighborhoods of Ardabil city in terms of the aspects & components of neighborhood planning.Furthermore, the results of multi-criteria decision making models indicate that neighborhood number 5 in the 4th district of Ardabil Municipality is more problematic and there are fewer problems in neighborhood number 2 in the 1st district of Ardabil Municipality. Manuscript profile -
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195 - Measuring of tissues stability (Case study: Ardebil city)
Hojjatollah Rashid kolvir Hasan AkbariUrban tissues as urban ranges which they create during different periods can locate some sectors in their heart and they are regarded as city creator organs or structures and it is necessary to measure for reaching stable city before every planning. So, the aim of curre MoreUrban tissues as urban ranges which they create during different periods can locate some sectors in their heart and they are regarded as city creator organs or structures and it is necessary to measure for reaching stable city before every planning. So, the aim of current study in measuring stability of Ardebil city tissues and sectors. Study statistical society include citizens which they were selected as samples with 390 persons based on Cochrane’s formulae. Sampling method was simple randomized case and questionnaire was distributed and completed for their. In order to field operations obtained data analysis; One Sample t-test was used to stability position measuring; one –way Anova Analysis was used for urban tissues comparison at SPSS software framework and, Electer, Vicor, Topsis and Copland multiple criteria decision models (MCDM) were used to urban tissues ranking in EXCEL framework. One Sample t-test results showed that sector stability with 3/01 mean is in middle level and one –way Anova analysis showed difference between urban tissues according to stability level which in sheffe’s pursue test; Ardebil city tissues were located in non-stable and relative stable classes. At last; Topsis, Electer, Vicor model and Copland combined model showed that planned, organic, semi-organic, combined villages to city and outskirts villages are located at first to fifth ranks. Manuscript profile -
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196 - The Application of Multi - Criteria Decision - Making Models in the Assessment of the Development Spatial Inequalities in the Field of Health Care (Case Study: Ardabil Province)
behnam bagheri Mohammadtaqi Masoumi Hossein Nazmfar Raosul SamadzadehProportionate distribution of facilities, equipment, and Proficient human forces who are directly involved in the health of society is of great importance. The present descriptive-analytical study aimed to rank the Counties of Ardabil province with respect to the health MoreProportionate distribution of facilities, equipment, and Proficient human forces who are directly involved in the health of society is of great importance. The present descriptive-analytical study aimed to rank the Counties of Ardabil province with respect to the health care development indicators. Access to health carefacilities and their distribution across the Countieswere determined by employing 26 health indicators, applying TOPSIS and VIKORdecision making models,and unifying the results by Borda and Copeland techniques, mean-rank, and integration. The findings revealed the gap and inequality among the Counties of the province and a marked difference in access tohealth care facilities and infrastructures. The results of the integration method revealed that among the Counties of the province, just the county of Ardabil, the center of the province, had very favorable conditions. The Counties of Khalkhal and Meshginshahr had favorable conditions. The most deprived county in terms of access to health care facilities was Sarein and the other Counties were classified as deprived or somewhat deprived areas. The findings indicate that it is possible to change the spatial inequalities of development towards balanced growth by decentralization of facilities from the center of the province and proper distribution of facilities and equipment with a justice-oriented approach and also the distribution of health care equipment in proportion to the population of Counties. Manuscript profile -
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197 - urban land use allocation modeling based on Land suitability analysis
parvaneh jalerajabi Zahra Saeede ZarAbadi reza ahmadianUrban land use and its location has always been an interesting topic for urban planners. As experts have tried to focus on the context and surroundings proximity, neighborhood, compatibility and incompatibilities, utility and other factors. By the expansion of geographi MoreUrban land use and its location has always been an interesting topic for urban planners. As experts have tried to focus on the context and surroundings proximity, neighborhood, compatibility and incompatibilities, utility and other factors. By the expansion of geographical information systems, it is possible to focus on these factors and their impact on the planning process for land use allocation. At the same time, many scientific efforts have been made to integrate these systems and multi-criteria decision-making methods in order to enhance their ability to support decision making. Methods used in this field have also been widely used in various studies; one of the most important applications of these methods in urban planning is to determine the suitability of each parcel for allocating urban land uses. In this article which is applied in terms of purpose and is descriptive analytical in terms of method, the land-use suitability analysis as a scientific technique along with linear combination, and Delphi methods, have been used. Findings, which have been obtained from overlaying analytical maps (land prices, access to communication axes, number of blocks of land and air pollution's maps), indicate that what type of land use is more suitable for each parcel. The results of this paper are presented in the form of land use allocation scenarios. Comparison of the results of modeling with current situation shows that out of 2,166 parcels in the study area, 521 have no suitable uses and need change. Manuscript profile -
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198 - Location selection and analysis of higher education uses using geographic information system (GIS) and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) (case study: Babol city)
Mohammad Shafee Tilaki Sadrodin Motevalli gholam reza janbaz ghobadi Bizhan RahmaniIntroductionHigh education institutess are a key factor in the educational process. Centers that have a suitable location and are designed in a systematic program help the development of urban society in a suitable and efficient way. However, site selection of the high MoreIntroductionHigh education institutess are a key factor in the educational process. Centers that have a suitable location and are designed in a systematic program help the development of urban society in a suitable and efficient way. However, site selection of the high education centers, including Azad University, is a complex issue that involves many evaluations (technical, political, social, environmental and economic).GoalThe most important goal of the research is to implement the correct and appropriate model for the location of higher education centers for the effectiveness of uses in the city.MethodologyThis research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical and field in terms of method and nature, and the final weight of the criteria in preparing the location map was calculated using fuzzy hierarchical multi-criteria decision-making analysis. Based on this and by applying the weights of each criteria in the ArcGIS environment, the suitability of the lands of Babol city for the establishment of new higher education centers with an emphasis on the Islamic Azad University was determined.Geographical area of researchBabol City is located in Babol Township of Mazandaran Province.There are 18 high education institutes (including universities and high education institutes) in this city.Results and discussionAccording to the opinion of experts, the criterion of the distance from flood-prone areas is the first priority with a relative weight of 0.098, and the land value criterion is the last priority with a relative weight of 0.035 to influence the optimal site selection of the high education institutes. According to the site selection map of high education institutes in Babol, the most suitable land for creating these centers is in the southwest and west part of the city and in the area of Farhangian, Nilufer, Azadegan, Taleghani and Andisheh complexes, as well as the current location of the Islamic Azad University of Babol branch.ConclusionThere are three important points in choosing the location of university units with a sustainable development approach:1)Identifying the effects of the components of location and spatial distribution of high education; 2)Identifying the effects of the components of the stakeholders' satisfaction with high education; 3)Identifying the effects of the spatial components of high education site selection. Manuscript profile -
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199 - Measurement of Ilam Province Cities Development Level by Using of Multi Criteria Decision Models
Ahmad Pour Ahmad Hosein Hataminejad Alireza Mohammadi Elahe PishgarDespite the seven decades old of regional policy and planning in Iran, but Ilam province is among the underdeveloped provinces, yet. Part of the problem is rooted in the providence urban underdevelopment. The study employs tried to use the civil and urban services MoreDespite the seven decades old of regional policy and planning in Iran, but Ilam province is among the underdeveloped provinces, yet. Part of the problem is rooted in the providence urban underdevelopment. The study employs tried to use the civil and urban services department indicators to measure the development level. The study employs tried the Multi Criteria Decision Models like as VIKOR, TOPSIS, MORRIS and COPELAND to ranking of cities in development level. This study shows that: The new founded cities are less developed in all service indicators. In relative to other cities in the province with respect to its population, in the municipal sector service, Ilam is less developed. Low population cities have better situation in development indicators. The main result of this study is that the city of Ilam, in terms of population and the facilities concentration in the urban network, have the first rank in the province, but in terms of population, with the criteria of public services, Ilam is not a developed city. Manuscript profile -
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200 - مکانیابی کشت گیاه زینتی-دارویی زعفران براساس آنالیز AHP در محیط GIS در استان اردبیل
وحید اشرفی بهرام میرشکاری شهریار دشتی ابراهیم خلیلوند سلیم فرزانهتفاوتهای مکانی از نظر کشاورزی و تولید گیاهان دارویی و زینتی، ضرورت انجام تحقیق را آشکار میسازد. در حقیقت بدون فهم اگروکلیما، هیچ ناحیه کشاورزی، اقتصادی نخواهد بود. زعفران گیاه زینتی و دارویی از تیره زنبقیان، چند ساله و ﻣﻘﺎوﻣﺖ زﯾﺎد در ﺑﺮاﺑﺮ ﺧﺸﮑﯽ هوا دارد. دادههای عوام Moreتفاوتهای مکانی از نظر کشاورزی و تولید گیاهان دارویی و زینتی، ضرورت انجام تحقیق را آشکار میسازد. در حقیقت بدون فهم اگروکلیما، هیچ ناحیه کشاورزی، اقتصادی نخواهد بود. زعفران گیاه زینتی و دارویی از تیره زنبقیان، چند ساله و ﻣﻘﺎوﻣﺖ زﯾﺎد در ﺑﺮاﺑﺮ ﺧﺸﮑﯽ هوا دارد. دادههای عوامل اقلیمی دوره آماری 1994 تا 2015 در 15 ایستگاه استان اردبیل از قبیل میانگین بارندگی، دماهای بیشینه، کمینه و میانگین دما، رطوبت نسبی، ساعات آفتابی، تبخیر و تعداد روزهای یخبندان و دادههای عوامل اقلیمی از قبیل ارتفاع، شیب، جهت شیب، کاربری اراضی و pH خاک جمعآوری گردید. سپس نیاز اکولوژیکی مراحل فنولوژیکی زعفران مشخص شده و با استفاده از روش تحلیل سلسله مراتبی (AHP) معیارهای اصلی، معیارهای فرعی و گزینهها بر اساس ماتریسی محاسبه گردید. برای ارزشگذاری هریک از دادهها در محیط GIS قرار گرفت و با همپوشانی آنها نقشه نهایی پهنهبندی آگروکلیمایی کشت زعفران استان اردبیل تهیه شد. مطابق با معیارهای مورد ارزیابی، استان اردبیل به چهار منطقه تقسیمبندی شد: در حدود 8/19 درصد (355429 هکتار) دارای شرایط خیلی مناسب، 7/26 درصد (479291 هکتار) دارای شرایط مناسب، 3/29 درصد (52596 هکتار) دارای شرایط متوسط و 2/24 درصد (434414 هکتار) دارای شرایط نامناسب برای کاشت زعفران در استان اردبیل قرار دارند. همچنین مناطق شمالی استان اردبیل (دشت مغان) در مقایسه با سایر مناطق استان پتانسیل بالاتری برای کشت زعفران داشته و قابل توصیه میباشد. Manuscript profile -
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201 - Clustering Social Progress and its Impact on Economic Growth
hoda Rezaei Roshan ali rahmani Amir Mansour Tehranchian Reza Ali MohseniThe present paper intends to test the impact of these two variables of social progress and economic freedom on economic growth. Statistics related to the social progress, economic freedom and per capita gross domestic product in 128 countries are based on the Social Dev MoreThe present paper intends to test the impact of these two variables of social progress and economic freedom on economic growth. Statistics related to the social progress, economic freedom and per capita gross domestic product in 128 countries are based on the Social Development Index, the Heritage Foundation and the World Bank in 2017, and are used the methods of decision tree and multiple regression. The results of the decision tree method show that there are significant differences in the rate of social progress and economic freedom between countries with different revenues. Also, the results of multiple regression estimations in the study year show that the variables of social progress and economic freedom in these countries have been effective and have a positive and significant effect on GDP per capita. Thus, with the effectiveness of these indicators, society will come toward development and economic and social well-being, and this society will be an ideal society. Manuscript profile -
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203 - تبیین عوامل موثر در اثربخشی فروش به روش کیفی«تئوری زمینهایی» (مطالعه موردی صنایع غذایی)
محمد جوان بخت ابراهیم چیرانی سید محمود شبگو منصفامروزه شرکتها به اهمیت فروش به خوبی واقفند و در تلاشند تا با افزایش حجم فروش در فضای رقابتی موجود در بازارها، وضعیت خود را تثبیت و یا بهبود بخشند. هدف تحقیق حاضر تبیین عوامل موثر در اثربخشی فروش است. این پژوهش از نوع کیفی است و از روش گراندد تئوری بمنظور شناسایی مقوله Moreامروزه شرکتها به اهمیت فروش به خوبی واقفند و در تلاشند تا با افزایش حجم فروش در فضای رقابتی موجود در بازارها، وضعیت خود را تثبیت و یا بهبود بخشند. هدف تحقیق حاضر تبیین عوامل موثر در اثربخشی فروش است. این پژوهش از نوع کیفی است و از روش گراندد تئوری بمنظور شناسایی مقولههای زیربنایی اثربخشی فروش شرکتها استفاده میکند. دادههای پژوهش از مصاحبه با 10 نفر از خبرگان صنعت مواد غذایی استان گیلان بدست آمدند. به منظور تحلیل دادههای بدست آمده از روش کدگذاری در نرم افزار MAXQDA استفاده شد. یافتهها نشان از استخراج 287 مفهوم (با لحاظ تکرارها) از درون مصاحبهها در مرحله اول (کدگذاری باز) داشت. با در نظر گرفتن ارتباط بین مفاهیم در سطح کدگذاری محوری (گام دوم) به 26 مقوله تقلیل یافتند، و در مرحله سوم (کد گذاری گزینشی) 6 مضمون شناسایی شد. مضامین شناسایی شده یا به عبارت دیگر عوامل موثر بر اثربخشی فروش سازمانی شامل جهتگیریهای استراتژیک شرکت، قابلیتهای بازاریابی، مدیریت کنترل فروش، عملکرد نیروی فروش و عوامل محیطی میباشند. اثربخشی فروش هم به ابعاد (مقوله) متشکل از سرمایهگذاری، سودآوری، سهم بازار و رضایت مشتری تقسیم بندی گردید. Manuscript profile -
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204 - Evaluation and Selection of Turbine Suppliers for Wind Farms Using the Combined Approach of AHP and TOPSIS with the Aim of Sustainable Development of the Electricity Industry
Mohammad Abbasian Nasim NahavandiIn this article, which was conducted based on a case study in Iran's New Energy Organization (SANA), an attempt was made to develop sustainable development management strategies and consider the involvement of many positive and negative factors in choosing a wind turbin MoreIn this article, which was conducted based on a case study in Iran's New Energy Organization (SANA), an attempt was made to develop sustainable development management strategies and consider the involvement of many positive and negative factors in choosing a wind turbine for a wind farm in the country. Use appropriate MADM methods. In this regard, after calculating the important factors in the evaluation of a wind turbine technology according to the principles of sustainable development management, AHP was used to weight the criteria and sub-criteria and TOPSIS was used to select the best option. In order to obtain the AHP hierarchy, the descriptive-field method was used, and the desired data was collected in line with the design of the model and different levels of the AHP tree, and the weighting process was carried out based on this. Several interviews were conducted to achieve criteria and sub-criteria. Also, a researcher-made questionnaire in this field was prepared and distributed among the people involved in the wind turbine industry, and finally, the agreed criteria and sub-criteria were calculated. Based on the conducted field studies, effective criteria in sustainable development management by choosing the right wind turbine for a wind farm in five general areas including: "Technical specifications and coordinates", "Technology manufacturer (provider) specifications", "Opportunity fields", "Generators" "Cost" and "Risks and Risk Factors" as well as 31 sub-criteria were identified and categorized. Based on the results, Sinovel Wind International Company was introduced as the best option. Manuscript profile -
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205 - Information Use in Decision-making by Senior Managers of Research Centers of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology
Fatemeh Noushinfard Azadeh NazarbolandPurpose: This research explores the information use by senior managers of research centers of ministry of science, research and technology in decision-making. Methodology: The research was carried out as analytical survey and data was gathered by a researcher made qu MorePurpose: This research explores the information use by senior managers of research centers of ministry of science, research and technology in decision-making. Methodology: The research was carried out as analytical survey and data was gathered by a researcher made questionnaire. The study population included 120 senior managers of research centers of the ministry of science, research and technology. Findings: Finding shows that the most appropriate criteria’s of data quality from the perspective of managers are accuracy, correctness, being free from mistakes, and adequate scope of information for decision making. The most appropriate information sources are electronic information services, professional associates and consultants, experts from the field of decision making, subordinate managers, and company library. Senior managers use information for strategic decision making and recognize the various approaches and alternatives in decision making. Barriers to use information in managerial decision making include the absence or lack of time for data collection, lack of information sources in Persian, and lack of access to information resources. Conclusion: The relative importance of data quality indicators and ranking them depends on the type of information use. Individual information sources to obtain information are most desirable for managers. The use of information in decision-making activities of managers is directly related to their managerial level and they use information to decide on the general policies and determine objectives of the organization, coordinating policies, and control of performance and current activities of the organization. Manuscript profile -
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206 - Effective decision making from the perspective of Quran and Nahj al-Balagha
maryam Rahmaty Amir Daneshvar Fariba Salahi Mahdieh AkhbariOne of the concerns of all people, especially managers, is decision making. This importance has doubled with recent advances in the humanities and the emergence of new ethical issues in modern management ethics, and has combined ethical decision-making with particular c MoreOne of the concerns of all people, especially managers, is decision making. This importance has doubled with recent advances in the humanities and the emergence of new ethical issues in modern management ethics, and has combined ethical decision-making with particular complexities. In this article, in order to institutionalize ethical decision-making in the community of managers, by presenting an Islamic model from the point of view of Amir Mo'menan in Nahj al-Balagha, the decision-making component in the ethics of managers has been developed. For this purpose, the issue of ethical decision-making was studied and its components were stated in Nahj al-Balagha. In the words of Imam Ali (AS), the components of moral decision-making include knowledge and insight, trust, consultation, trustworthiness, justice, and so on. Pests of moral decision-making from the perspective of Nahj al-Balagha also include inability to predict and evaluate possible consequences, haste, overcoming emotions and material benefits. Finally, a model for decision making based on Islamic principles has been developed. Finally, it is recommended that people who are at the top of decision-making and determining the spelling of people, be familiar with Islamic teachings and texts and use the model presented in this study as a model and guide. Manuscript profile -
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207 - Management of the risk of cardiovascular disease with the help of mathematical models
samar shetaban mirmehdi esfehani sahar shetabanToday, air pollution, smoking, use of fatty and ready-made foods, etc., have exacerbated heart disease. For this purpose, controlling the risk of such diseases can prevent or reduce their incidence. The present study aimed at using Markov decision processes (MDP) to est MoreToday, air pollution, smoking, use of fatty and ready-made foods, etc., have exacerbated heart disease. For this purpose, controlling the risk of such diseases can prevent or reduce their incidence. The present study aimed at using Markov decision processes (MDP) to estimate the risk of cardiovascular disease. For this purpose, model inputs were first determined using a validated micro-simulation model for screening cardiovascular disease developed at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran using genetic algorithm. The model input factors were then defined accordingly and using these inputs, three risk estimation models were identified. The results of these models support World Health Organization guidelines that provide medicine with high discount to patients with high expected Life Years. Finally, conflicts are usually observed in the risk models determining the likelihood of complications. Hence, to develop Markov Decision Processes methodology, policies should be adopted that work well despite the difference between the risk model and the actual risk. Manuscript profile -
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208 - Breadth/Depth Balance; Modelling Managerial Decision-Making under Uncertainty with a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach
Alireza Valyan Hossein RahmansereshtThe present research aims to develop the theoretical framework necessary to apply cognitive-behavioral approaches to decision-making as one of the crucial functions of managers in organizations through creating empirical evidence in managerial decision-making patterns u MoreThe present research aims to develop the theoretical framework necessary to apply cognitive-behavioral approaches to decision-making as one of the crucial functions of managers in organizations through creating empirical evidence in managerial decision-making patterns under conditions of uncertainty. According to the cognitive-behavioral approach in this study, a behavioral task of decision-making under uncertainty is used in the Breadth/Depth balance framework. Sixty-two people (33 women) in two groups of subjects, including people with professional management experience (29) and people without management experience (31 people) have undertaken the task. Modeling the data obtained from the behavioral test using the linear regression method showed that the modeling using power models describes the data better than the linear model in both groups. In addition, examining the managerial decision-making pattern in the conditions of uncertainty using the Wilcoxon statistical test did not show any significant difference between managers and non-managers. The results show no significant difference between managers and non-managers in the Breadth/Depth where both groups tend to full breadth in low-capacity conditions, and as the capacity increases, they transit to more depth. Therefore, the trade-off can be considered a cognitive heuristic, due to which people show close to optimal behavior. Further efforts to improve the quality of managerial decision-making, especially in the Breadth/Depth frameworks formulated with the balance of breadth/depth, should be focused on analysis and intervention in essential cognitive functions. Manuscript profile -
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209 - A Study of the Impact of the Decisions Made by the Judiciary, legislative and Executive Systems on the Solvency of Insurance Companies with Regard to Third-party Life Insurance in the Year 2014
Seyed Mohammad Fateminejad Ahmad Reza JerghouiThis paper is a study of the impact of the decisions made by the judiciary, legislative and executive systems on the solvency of insurance companies with regard to third-party life insurance in the year 2014. Its purpose is utilization-oriented and the method used is a MoreThis paper is a study of the impact of the decisions made by the judiciary, legislative and executive systems on the solvency of insurance companies with regard to third-party life insurance in the year 2014. Its purpose is utilization-oriented and the method used is a descriptive survey. The statistical population included experts and managers of insurance industry that with the use of Cochran test, 150 out of 260 people were selected. Research method is simple random sampling. For the purpose of studying and investigating the impact of decisions made by the judiciary, legislative and executive systems on the solvency of insurance companies with regard to third- party life insurance, a researcher-made questionnaire with 6 topics and 15 items applying 5-point Likert scale was used. Using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, the reliability of the questionnaire was assessed %87 which indicated the adequacy of measurement tools and methods. After collecting data, the SPSS software was used for both descriptive and inferential analyses. The results indicated that setting the upper limits of insurer’s obligations (setting and notifying the amount of blood cost) by judiciary system, interpreting the laws by judges in the process of probing litigations of policyholders and insurance companies, lengthy and slow process of courts, changing and determining of the insurance regulations by legislative system, setting the upper limits of insurance premium and the policies of executive system concerning insurance, contracts and losses paid have great effects on the solvency of insurance companies with regard to third- party life insurance. Nevertheless, charges and tolls imposed by legislative system has no tangible effect on the solvency of insurance companies with regard to third- party life insurance. Manuscript profile -
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210 - Materialism on the Basis of Perceived Social Support, Self-Esteem and Decision Making Styles in Adolescents
Mojgan SepahmansourThe aim of this study was to predict materialism on basis of perceived social support, self-esteem and decision making styles. Two hundred high school female students were selected from high schools in Tehran by multistage sampling method. The participants completed the MoreThe aim of this study was to predict materialism on basis of perceived social support, self-esteem and decision making styles. Two hundred high school female students were selected from high schools in Tehran by multistage sampling method. The participants completed the Material Value scale (Richihs & Dawson 1992), Perceived Social Support Scale (Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet & Farley, 1988), Decision Making Styles Scale (Schott & Broce, 1995), and Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965). The result of multiple regression analysis indicated that self-esteem, dependent, avoidant, and intuition decision making styles, and also family support can predict materialism. As a result, it can be concluded that by clarifying the role of self-esteem, social support and decision making in predicting materialism, this phenomenon may be reduced. Manuscript profile -
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211 - Environmental risk assessment of Azad Dam using multiple criteria decision making method
R. Arjmandi S. Malmasi R. Nezakati Z. AllahdadAzad Dam, in the western areas of Kordestan province, is located on KomasiRiver in the distance of 37 kilometers at the west of Sanandaj and 39 kilometers at the south-east of Marivan. In this research, risk assessments of activities during construction phases of the da MoreAzad Dam, in the western areas of Kordestan province, is located on KomasiRiver in the distance of 37 kilometers at the west of Sanandaj and 39 kilometers at the south-east of Marivan. In this research, risk assessments of activities during construction phases of the dam have been studied in order to mitigate the probable risks. To reach this goal, one of the multiple criteria decision making methods by the name of multiple Attribute Decision Making has been used. Firstly, the risk factors have been recognized and ranked based on their importance, intensity and probable occurrence using Delphi questionnaire Method. Results were analyzed using SPSS software. In the next stage, the whole risk factors of Azad Dam were weighted and their priorities were determined applying Entropy method. Finally, environmental risks were ranked using TOPSIS Model. Results declare that the most important risks of the plan include the risk of soil pollution and land-cover destruction with the score of 0.895, Komasi River water contamination with the score of 0.667, intense reduction of organic matters and nutrients in Komasi River flow at down side of the dam with a score of 0.597. At the end of this research, an environmental management program was presented to mitigate or control the probable risks of the project. Manuscript profile -
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212 - Providing the Optimal Economic Model of Investment in the Agricultural Sector of Mazandaran Province Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Models
مجید قربانی ابوالفضل محمودی محسن شوکت فدایی محمد خالدیEconomic development requires investment in various sectors of the economy. The agricultural sector has a major share of Iran's GDP, employment and food security. The main objectives of this study are to identify and prioritize investment potentials in the agricultural MoreEconomic development requires investment in various sectors of the economy. The agricultural sector has a major share of Iran's GDP, employment and food security. The main objectives of this study are to identify and prioritize investment potentials in the agricultural sector of Mazandaran province using multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) models. For this purpose, 8 investment options of the province, including: pressurized irrigation, construction of gardens and pastures, electrification of wells, poultry farming, watershed management, conversion industries, fisheries and greenhouses were selected. Increasing production capacity was compared and prioritized. The results showed that in the criterion of the return on investment period and the rate of return on capital, activities that do not require group work and have fewer employees are a priority. Also, according to the final calculations, the processing industry has the first priority in the investment of the province's agricultural sector, and watershed management, construction of gardens and pastures, poultry farming, pressurized irrigation, fisheries and aquaculture, electrification of wells and finally greenhouses in the second to eighth priority were placed.Based on the research results, it was suggested that facilitating the inflow of funds into the agricultural sector and the impact of government fiscal policies on private sector activities should be considered by policy makers and the policy of reform and development of the financial sector should be a priority in the country. Manuscript profile -
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213 - Identifying and ranking the impact of lifestyle variables and behavioral indicators on purchase decisions and mental conflicts after purchase - case study: young women with financial resources and high income in Tehran city.
seyed Mohamad Taghi Hosseinikia Vahid Reza MirabiAbstractPurpose: The main purpose of the research is to Identifying and ranking the impact of lifestyle variables and behavioral indicators on purchase decisions and mental conflicts after purchase - case study: young women with financial resources and high income in Te MoreAbstractPurpose: The main purpose of the research is to Identifying and ranking the impact of lifestyle variables and behavioral indicators on purchase decisions and mental conflicts after purchase - case study: young women with financial resources and high income in Tehran city..Research method: 10 variables. A behavior was identified through the Delphi group. The research is descriptive-survey in terms of method, practical in terms of purpose, the method of collecting data in the field through a questionnaire with a Likert scale and validity and reliability has been confirmed. The statistical sample size was determined to be 384 people.Findings: After analyzing the data, all the hypotheses were confirmed and in the following order, they had the greatest impact on women's purchase decisions: self-deceiving behavior styles (1) successful people (2). herd behavior (3), aura effect (4), sophistry of gamblers (5), gap (6), idealism (7), realism (8), anchoring (9), projection (10) ).Conclusion: The results show that the decisions made based on behavioral variables have more satisfaction and cognitive inconsistency, mental conflict and psychological tension after purchase. Manuscript profile -
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214 - Selection of Stock Asset Portfolio Based on Behavioral Economics Method: A Case Study of Tehran Stock Exchange
لیلا آسیابی اشکان رحیم زاده نعمت فلیحی یدالله رجاییThe main purpose of this paper is to investigate selection of stock asset portfolio based on behavioral economics method (case study: Tehran Stock Exchange). Regarding method, this research is applied and in terms of time it is cross-sectional. In order to test the rese MoreThe main purpose of this paper is to investigate selection of stock asset portfolio based on behavioral economics method (case study: Tehran Stock Exchange). Regarding method, this research is applied and in terms of time it is cross-sectional. In order to test the research hypotheses, one-sample t-test was used and Friedman test was used for ranking. The statistical population of this research includes two classes; the first class is related to high-ranking experts and officials of Tehran Stock Exchange and the second is related to the statistical population of brokers and investors active in the stock market of Tehran Stock Exchange. The sample size in the first part was selected non-randomly including 20 people and in the second part, considering that the number of statistical population was unknown, the number of sample size selected was 384 people. Field method of research and a researcher-made questionnaire were used to collect the questionnaire data. The face validity of the questionnaire was examined by experts and the content validity of the questionnaire was assessed using the Delphi method. It was shown the validity of the questionnaire’s questions is acceptable. Then, the reliability of the questionnaire was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The obtained results indicated that the research questionnaire has the required reliability. Then, the collected data were analyzed in two sections of descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of one-sample t-test showed that selection of stock asset portfolio based on behavioral economics method (psychological factors), loss aversion of individuals, mass behavior of individuals, conservatism (bias), accessibility of information and excessive self-confidence affect the decision of investors in the stock market of Tehran Stock Exchange. Friedman's ranking showed that loss aversion is placed in the first place, mass behavior of individuals in the second place, and conservatism (bias) in the third place. Manuscript profile -
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215 - رتبه بندی شرکتهای پتروشیمی، داروئی و خودروئی در بازار سرمایه ایران )با استفاده از روشهای تصمیم گیری چند معیاره
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216 - The Empowerment of Women in Making Political Decisions in National and International Decision Makings Structure
Mohammadali Khosravi Hossein Daheshyar Safinaz sadat AbtahiAbstract One of the essential indices of sustainable development and empowerment is the participation of women in the process of decision making in national and international levels. Political participation in national and international policy-making is a crucially imp MoreAbstract One of the essential indices of sustainable development and empowerment is the participation of women in the process of decision making in national and international levels. Political participation in national and international policy-making is a crucially important issue in women empowerment. Therefore, this research aims to find an answer for the main question of how women can play a decisive role in national and international decision-making structure and take the management of changes in social, political, and cultural patterns using empowerment solutions such as political participation. The participation of women will be analyzed from two aspects, utilization of society from their works and satisfaction of their participation in the building of country. The hypothesis states that the empowerment of women in political participation such as making political decisions in national and international levels can enhance and facilitate policy-making. According to the data of this research, women empowerment in political participation can enhance the national and international decision-making structure. Manuscript profile -
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217 - تدوین راهبرد بانکهای نوظهور در صنعت بانکداری ایران: مطالعه موردی بانک پاسارگاد
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218 - ارائه یک روش ترکیبی از ANP و VIKORدر زنجیره تامین سبز تحت محیط خاکستری جهت اولویت بندی مشتریان (مورد مطالعه: شرکت پخش فرآورده های نفتی منطقه فارس)
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219 - تبیین الگوی ارزیابی عملکرد مالی در بنگاههای کسب و کار
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220 - بررسی تاثیر توسعه فرهنگی زنان بر کارکردهای خانواده
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221 - Presentation of Multi-indexed Intellectual Capital Assessment Model
محمدرضا نیکبخت زهرا دیانتی دیلمی منصور مومنی حسین احمدیCurrent age is the age of knowledge governance on corporates. The 21st century is known as the century of knowledge-oriented economy based on the intellectual capital. According to researchers, intellectual capital is the most important factor in creating value-added in MoreCurrent age is the age of knowledge governance on corporates. The 21st century is known as the century of knowledge-oriented economy based on the intellectual capital. According to researchers, intellectual capital is the most important factor in creating value-added in companies and their performance. Therefore, measuring intellectual capital is of particular importance in measuring corporate performance. In this research, a multi-criteria model has been provided for evaluating intellectual capital Based on the judgmental sampling method and the availability of information, the sample consisted of 81 companies include: banks, automobiles and related parts, chemicals, investment and pharmaceuticals, and used financial and non-financial information. The research method used is mixed and value (qualitative) judgments is used in modeling; to test hypotheses, quantitative and qualitative methods. . Further evaluations of the proposed model show that given to the results of Friedman test on the questionnaire of experts’ survey, including 22 researchers familiar with the field of intellectual capital, they have more advantage for the proposed model than other indicators, and in the following, Spearman test shows a significant positive relationship among the results of the proposed model and the profitability of corporates across the industries(except investment) , which is consistent with most research conducted in this area. Corporates active in the industries under study can utilize the results of this model for annual assessment of their intellectual capital, and take action for annual planning and evaluating management performance in terms of achieving the goals and aligning it with the corporate overall strategy in the field of intellectual capital through examining the model’s components. Manuscript profile -
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222 - Culture and Ethical Decision-Making Components of Certified Public Accountants: The Mediating Role of Individual Risk-Taking
Erfan Mohammad beigi Zohreh Aref Manesh mohammadmahdi Dehghani AshkezariAbstract The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of culture on the ethical decision making of certified accountants with the mediation of individual risk taking propensity. In order to achieve this goal, six hypotheses have been developed. The current MoreAbstract The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of culture on the ethical decision making of certified accountants with the mediation of individual risk taking propensity. In order to achieve this goal, six hypotheses have been developed. The current research community is certified accountants working in audit institutions registered in Iran, which according to the inquiry made from the certified accountant community of Iran, the size of the community is 472 people. Using Cochran's formula, a sample of 212 people was selected by random sampling. The data was collected using a questionnaire in 1401 and the hypotheses were tested and analyzed using the structural equation modeling method and using Spss and Pls software. The results show a negative and significant relationship between culture and ethical awareness of certified public accountants in Iran, a positive and significant relationship between culture and individual risk taking propensity, a positive and significant relationship between individual risk taking propensity and ethical awareness, the mediating role of individual risk taking propensity positively and significantly On the relationship between culture and moral awareness, a positive and significant relationship between moral awareness and moral judgment, moral judgment and moral intention. According to the research results, culture is effective on ethical decision making. Therefore, the modification of culture indicators will help to improve the ethical decision making of certified public accountants. Due to the fact that few researches have been done in relation to culture, ethical decision-making and individual risk-taking tendency, therefore, conducting this research will help to improve the richness of research and expand theoretical texts in this research field. Manuscript profile -
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223 - الگوی مناسب بهای تمام شده محصولات کشاورزی گلخانهای
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224 - تأثیرسبکهایتصمیمگیریبرگزارشگریمالیمتقلبانه (رویکرد مدل یابی ساختاری)
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225 - تأثیر رویکردهای اخلاقی حسابداران بر کیفیت اطلاعات حسابداری با نقش تعدیلکنندگی اندازه و اهرم مالی شرکت
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226 - اثر پوشش رسانهای بر تصمیمگیری سرمایهگذاران در بازار سهام
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227 - Investigating the Calendar Effect of the Holy Month of Ramadan on the Capital Market: a Fuzzy Group Decision-making Approach
Abdollah Noori Ata-o-llah Mohammadi Molgarni Iraj NorveshAbstract In recent years, investors have realized that there are a number of irregularities (calendar effects) in the capital market through which additional returns can be obtained. In calendar irregularities, time is the factor that affects the capital market. Such e MoreAbstract In recent years, investors have realized that there are a number of irregularities (calendar effects) in the capital market through which additional returns can be obtained. In calendar irregularities, time is the factor that affects the capital market. Such effects are called calendar effects. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the calendar effect of the holy month of Ramadan on the most important features of the capital market. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey based on the nature and research method. The statistical population of this study includes university professors of accounting, analysts and trading experts in the Iranian capital market. In this study, using the research background and referring to eight experts and interviewing them, 6 indicators were identified as important features of the capital market that can be affected by the calendar effect of the holy month of Ramadan. Then, using 14 questionnaires, experts were asked to determine the causal relationships of these indicators. Finally, in order to explore the network of cause and effect relationships, to determine the degree of effectiveness and impact of each of the indicators and their prioritization, fuzzy hierarchical analysis, fuzzy dimtel approach and fuzzy TOPSIS were used. According to the results, capital risk is the most important indicator. This result indicates that this indicator is subject to severe changes during the holy month of Ramadan and it is necessary to pay attention to it. Then the indicators of trading volume, unsystematic risk, share return, liquidity risk and adjusted beta are important, respectively. Also, trading volume was recognized as the most effective indicator. Therefore, trading volume has a greater impact on other indicators. Also, non-systematic risk was identified as the most effective indicator. Manuscript profile -
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228 - Decision making Process in Social Behaviour of Tabriz Citizens and its Social Causes
TAYEBEH ALIASGHARPOR mehrdad navabakhshAbstract The main question in the present study is that how is the process of decision making in political behaviour of Tabriz citizens and what are the social determinants of the issue. The study utilized micro and macro approaches in demonstrating and interpreting dec MoreAbstract The main question in the present study is that how is the process of decision making in political behaviour of Tabriz citizens and what are the social determinants of the issue. The study utilized micro and macro approaches in demonstrating and interpreting decision making process in political behaviours along with the role of social factors including social trust, social belonging, social security, social anomalies and social powerlessness. The present survey used a questionnaire. The sample size using Cochrane method was selected to be 384 participants using multi-step and clustering sampling methods. The findings illustrated that the variable of decision making in political behaviour among Tabriz citizens had meaningful relationship with social trust, social belonging, social security, social anomalies and social powerlessness. The results suggested that social factors such as social powerlessness and social belonging had the highest impact on decision making process. It can be said that the citizens that are benefited from social security and social trust have enhanced sense of social belonging and feel less social powerlessness and then with the sense of belonging they can play key role in their societies political affairs. Manuscript profile -
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229 - Provide a dynamic model of financing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with DANP approach
Bizhan Nosrati Barandagh Abbas toloie Ehsan Sadeh zeinolabedin aminisabeghThe purpose of present article is to design a dynamic model (DM) of financing SMEs according to Decision Making Trial And Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) based on Analytical Network Process (ANP) (DANP) approach. The innovation of this article is to take hybrid of DANP MoreThe purpose of present article is to design a dynamic model (DM) of financing SMEs according to Decision Making Trial And Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) based on Analytical Network Process (ANP) (DANP) approach. The innovation of this article is to take hybrid of DANP and DM in financing SMEs approach. This article has paid using different scenarios in financing SMEs and model simulation. The dynamic model is formulated therefore, based on previous literature and the fuzzy screening method, extracting effective factors on financing SMEs and causal link identified. Then it was included in the model using the DANP the relationships between them and the amount of impact coefficients are determined. Finally identify new financing methods over a 10 month period in order to test the accuracy of the model and to determine the behavior of the state and rate variables, we collected data from 24 SMEs. The behavior of research variables analyzing by evaluated in the framework of the model as well as sensitivity analysis the validity of the DM is designed. The results showed that SMEs use the designed model and the scenarios can be used to finance their business optimally. Manuscript profile -
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230 - 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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231 - Ranking of Firms listed in Tehran Stock Exchange Using Multi Criteria Decision Making Methods (Case Study: Cement Industry Companies)
Shayan Rouhani Rad Mohammad Reza Akhavan Anvari Kamran PakizehThis study primarily aimed to evaluate the performance and ranking of companies listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange cement industry using the multi-criteria decision-making methods. The main problem in the analysis of financial ratios is that each of the financial crite MoreThis study primarily aimed to evaluate the performance and ranking of companies listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange cement industry using the multi-criteria decision-making methods. The main problem in the analysis of financial ratios is that each of the financial criteria evaluates a particular aspect of the organization's financial performance; thus, financial ratios confuse managers and investors. As a result, solutions are needed to overcome these limitations. Multi-criteria decision-making methods are one of these solutions. In this study, we use the BWM method, which is one of the new multi-criteria decision-making methods. Because of the benefits such as less comparative data and more stable comparisons, the BWM method is used to weigh objectives. According to the characteristics of multi-criteria decision-making methods, in addition to the BWM method, TOPSIS, ELECTRE, and VIKOR methods were used to rank the fifteen companies in the cement industry group listed in Tehran Stock Exchange during a period of three years (from 2017 to 2019). Finally, the results of methods were combined by Borda and Capland. Manuscript profile -
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232 - Evaluating The Sinusoidal Fluctuations of the Emotional and Radiant Orientations of Active Investors in The Formation of Thick Decision in The Capital Market
Zahra Jafari Rahim Bonabi Ghadim Rasoul AbdiThis study, using "MyBiocycle" software, the sinusoidal fluctuations of the emotional and illuminative periods of active investors are evaluated in order to influence thick decision in the capital market. In this study, in order to evaluate the sinusoidal fluctuations, MoreThis study, using "MyBiocycle" software, the sinusoidal fluctuations of the emotional and illuminative periods of active investors are evaluated in order to influence thick decision in the capital market. In this study, in order to evaluate the sinusoidal fluctuations, time period of 2 months were considered in the form of 4 time periods of 15 days in order to determine the difference between the emotional and radiant orientations of active investors. In this study, 48 real investors were selected based on the ratio of "12/4" (four groups of twelve people) in order to be placed in two emotional and illuminative categories and based on variance analysis tests, their effectiveness in the formation of crowd decision-making in the capital market was investigated. The results of the study indicated that the real active investors who are in the negative area in the evaluation of the sinusoidal fluctuations of the emotional period have higher thick decision compared to the active real investors who are in the positive area in the evaluation of the sinusoidal fluctuations of the emotional period. Manuscript profile -
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233 - Presenting a Pattern of Financial Decision-making based on Management Performance Auditing
Alireza Khojasteh Fereydoon Rahnamy Roodposhti Hashem Nikoo Maram Afsaneh Zamani Moghaddam Ghodratollah Taleb NiyaAbstract The current research was conducted with the aim of presenting a financial decision-making pattern based on management performance audit, based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. In the qualitative part, by examining the theoretical foundations and previ MoreAbstract The current research was conducted with the aim of presenting a financial decision-making pattern based on management performance audit, based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. In the qualitative part, by examining the theoretical foundations and previous research, the influencing factors including (5) dimensions, (13) components and (67) indicators were identified. Then, in order to obtain the general theoretical consensus of the country's public sector experts by using a questionnaire and conducting a semi-structured interview based on the use of the Fuzzy Delphi technique; The effective factors were accepted and screened. Then, based on quantitative analysis and using the improvement hierarchical analysis method; The final weight of each of the dimension, component and index and their importance levels were determined in the model using the Excel 2016 software environment. According to the research findings, the "political and managerial" dimension with a final weight of (0.216), the component of "appropriate use and management of information systems" with a final weight of (0.1116) and the index of "use of managers and employees in the public sector department's executive bodies based on the fulfillment of general and specific legal conditions" with final weight (0.046) have the most importance on the compliance of financial decision making with management performance audit. Then, based on quantitative analysis and using hierarchical analysis method, it has been improved. The final weight of each of the different elements, components and indicators and their importance levels were determined in the model using the Excel 2016 software environment. Manuscript profile -
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234 - Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Decision-Making in Accounting and Auditing: Analysis of Related Challenges
Yashar Azarsaeed Shoeyb RostamiAbstractThis article examines the ethical challenges of using accounting systems based on artificial intelligence for decision-making and presents the correct decision-making in the framework of the four-component model of Rest. The following article contributes to the MoreAbstractThis article examines the ethical challenges of using accounting systems based on artificial intelligence for decision-making and presents the correct decision-making in the framework of the four-component model of Rest. The following article contributes to the literature related to accounting as a mental act as well as the function of an intermediary in the socio-material context It does so by providing a solid base of arguments that AI alone, despite its enabling and mediating role in accounting, cannot make ethical accounting decisions because it lacks the necessary preconditions in terms of Rest’s model of antecedents What is more, as AI is bound to pre-set goals and subjected to human made conditions despite its autonomous learning and adaptive practices, it lacks true agency. The topic has been reviewed among 138 articles from 43 prestigious international accounting journals between 2015 and 2020. In the thematic coding of the selected articles, five major ethical challenges of decision-making based on artificial intelligence in accounting were identified, which are: impartiality, privacy, transparency, accountability and reliability. By using the components of the Rest model for ethical decision-making as a stable framework for the discussed structure, the challenges and their relevance for future human-machine cooperation in various offices between humans and artificial intelligence can be discussed. Therefore, in addition to understanding the appropriate decision-making process in accounting based on artificial intelligence, it is suggested that independent and internal audit processes be adapted in terms of skills and knowledge to ensure ethical decision-making based on artificial intelligence Manuscript profile -
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235 - Engineering the Structure of Decision-making Power in Higher Education Curriculum Design
A. Mohseni Akordi Ladan SalimiAbstract The field of curriculum is one of the most challenging and controversial fields of enquiry. The question of who should make curriculum decisions has been a central issue throughout the history of curriculum development. The first aim of the pr MoreAbstract The field of curriculum is one of the most challenging and controversial fields of enquiry. The question of who should make curriculum decisions has been a central issue throughout the history of curriculum development. The first aim of the present article is to get acquainted with the decision-making structure in higher education curriculum design and also to find out whether it is better to centralize or decentralize by searching and reviewing articles from the most famous databases such as irandoc, cilivica, Jahad Daneshgahi database (SID), magiran, noormagz, Google, etc. The author introduces centralized and decentralized systems and examines their advantages and disadvantages in higher education planning and in the history of higher education in Iran and its developments in different periods, levels of decentralization of the curriculum, the position of participation of faculty members and important factors as well as barriers to their participation in the program development process. Finally, while expressing the challenges and solutions of decentralized planning, it has been concluded that complete transfer of decision-making power will not be a good solution to meet the existing needs, but a combination of decentralized and semi-centralized status for higher education in Iran can be very useful and effective. Manuscript profile -
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236 - Designing a Strategic Decision-making Model for Managers of Education Districts in Tehran
fereshte nikpour sardehaei Esfandiar Doshman Zyari Firouz Kiumarsi Zohreh Esmaeelzadeh Leila SharifianThis research was conducted with the aim of designing a strategic decision-making model for managers of education districts in Tehran. The study is developmental-applied in nature and mixed exploratory (qualitative-quantitative) in methodology. The population in the qua MoreThis research was conducted with the aim of designing a strategic decision-making model for managers of education districts in Tehran. The study is developmental-applied in nature and mixed exploratory (qualitative-quantitative) in methodology. The population in the qualitative section included university faculty members in the fields of educational management and human resource management, as well as managers of education districts. Data collection reached theoretical saturation after 14 interviews. In the quantitative section, 120 general managers and assistants of education districts of Tehran were selected as the sample using Cochran's formula. The research tool was a semi-structured interview in the qualitative part and a researcher-made questionnaire in the quantitative part. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by the CVR method and Cronbach's alpha with a coefficient of 0.802 showed the high reliability of the questionnaire. Qualitative content analysis was done with MAXQDA 12. Smart pls 3 was used for structural equations and SPSS 25 was used to determine model validity. Based on the results in the qualitative part, 10 dimensions, 23 components of 98 indicators were identified. The results of the t-test (P < 0.01), factor loadings and significant coefficients indicate that all aspects of the strategic decision-making model are approved. Manuscript profile -
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237 - Identification and Ranking of Policy Making Dimensions for Improving Staff Training (Case Study of General Tax Office of Mazandaran Province)
Alireza Karimpour Reza Yousefi Saeedabadi Saeed i Saffarian HamedanThe aim of the present research was to identify and rank policy making dimensions for improving staff training in case of Tax office of Mazandaran Province. In terms of purpose, the study was applied with a mixed-methods approach and exploratory design. In the quantitat MoreThe aim of the present research was to identify and rank policy making dimensions for improving staff training in case of Tax office of Mazandaran Province. In terms of purpose, the study was applied with a mixed-methods approach and exploratory design. In the quantitative phase descriptive survey method of inquiry was employed. The population, in the qualitative phase, consisted of managers and experts at the provincial Tax Office of Mazandaran totaling to 20 people. In the quantitative phase the population included 1075 individuals. In the qualitative phase purposive sampling was utilized considering the saturation law which yielded a sample of 10 individuals and in the quantitative phase, following Cochran’s formula, 283 individuals were recruited by using random stratified sampling. To collect the data, a researcher –made questionnaire with 40 items was used. Face and content validity of the instrument were confirmed by experts. Also, the reliability of it was calculated to be over 0.70 using Cronbach’s alpha. In order to analyze the data, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using SPSS 21 and PLS were run. The results indicated that policy making has five dimensions of forethought, strategic vision, knowledge management, planning, and organization structure. Dimension of strategic vision with 0.863 factor loading and organization structure with 0.435 factor loading obtained the highest and lowest ranks respectively. Manuscript profile -
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238 - Designing a Model for the Role of Women in the Family Purchasing Decision-Making Process Considering the Impact of Viral Marketing (Case Study of Women in Tabriz)
Aliakbar peyvasteh Alii Gorbani Elnaz HazemThe purpose of this research is to design a model of women's role in family purchasing decision-making process considering the impact of viral marketing in Tabriz metropolitan area. This research is descriptive-survey based on its nature and content, and in terms of pur MoreThe purpose of this research is to design a model of women's role in family purchasing decision-making process considering the impact of viral marketing in Tabriz metropolitan area. This research is descriptive-survey based on its nature and content, and in terms of purpose, it is a type of applied research. In this research, the methodology used to collect the data for the development of the literature is library method, and also to collect data to answer the questions, the field method has been used. The statistical population includes Tabriz metropolitan women whose number is considered unlimited. The sample size was 384 persons according to the unlimited sample size formula of 3845 people. A random sampling method was used to select the women who were used to describe the data from the frequency table and the column diagram for demographic variables and descriptive index table and histogram chart for describing the mean index. In the analytical part of the data, Various methods such as the Kalimogrov-Smirnov test for normalization, exploratory factor analysis, factor analysis, regression test, t-test and Pearson correlation were used for SPSS software. As a result, effective factors on each of the research variables were identified and the final model and applied proposals were presented. Manuscript profile -
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239 - Designing a Model for the Role of Women in the Family Purchasing Decision-Making Process Considering the Impact of Viral Marketing (Case Study: Women in Tabriz)
Aliakbar peyvasteh Alii Gorbani Elnaz HazemThe purpose of this research is to design a model of women's role in family purchasing decision-making process considering the impact of viral marketing in Tabriz metropolitan area. This research is descriptive-survey based on its nature and content, and in terms of pur MoreThe purpose of this research is to design a model of women's role in family purchasing decision-making process considering the impact of viral marketing in Tabriz metropolitan area. This research is descriptive-survey based on its nature and content, and in terms of purpose, it is a type of applied research. In this research, the methodology used to collect the data for the development of the literature is library method, and also to collect data to answer the questions, the field method has been used. The statistical population includes Tabriz metropolitan women whose number is considered unlimited. The sample size was 384 persons according to the unlimited sample size formula of 3845 people. A random sampling method was used to select the women who were used to describe the data from the frequency table and the column diagram for demographic variables and descriptive index table and histogram chart for describing the mean index. In the analytical part of the data, Various methods such as the Kalimogrov-Smirnov test for normalization, exploratory factor analysis, factor analysis, regression test, t-test and Pearson correlation were used for SPSS software. As a result, effective factors on each of the research variables were identified and the final model and applied proposals were presented. Manuscript profile -
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240 - Evaluation and Improvement of Supply Chain Management Based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
محمدرضا مهیارینیاOne of the most important topics that organizations are currently facing is the effective and efficient management of the supply chain. The main objective of this research is to rank contractors using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process method. Firstly, existing framew MoreOne of the most important topics that organizations are currently facing is the effective and efficient management of the supply chain. The main objective of this research is to rank contractors using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process method. Firstly, existing frameworks for developing supply chain strategies are analyzed. Then this process is implemented to select the appropriate supplier in a case study. In this study, information on four criteria for evaluating contractors and information from three contractor companies is collected through interviews with experienced professionals. The contractor evaluation method in this research is performed by pairwise comparison of contractors, considering each criterion and its weight. Using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process algorithm, relevant calculations are performed, and contractor companies are ranked. As a result, the best contractor is introduced to the company. This method can be used to improve supply chain management and enhance the quality and efficiency of supplier selection processes. Additionally, this method helps organizations make better decisions in the contractor selection process and achieve significant improvements in their supply chain performance. Manuscript profile -
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241 - Designing a wisdom model in promoting crowd decision-making in the capital market
Azizollah Askarzadeh Allah Karam Salehi saber Molla-Alizadeh-Zavardehi Reza TehraniObjective: This research was presented with the aim of designing a model of wisdom in promoting crowd decision-making in the capital market.Method: In terms of exploratory purpose and in terms of results, this research is part of developmental research and in terms of d MoreObjective: This research was presented with the aim of designing a model of wisdom in promoting crowd decision-making in the capital market.Method: In terms of exploratory purpose and in terms of results, this research is part of developmental research and in terms of data type it is part of mixed research. In the qualitative part, it has attempted to provide a wise model in order to promote crowd decision-making in the capital market using the theoretical analysis approach of the database, through interviews with 22 experts in the field of industrial and financial management, including university managers and professors. Then, in the quantitative part, with the participation of 80 professors, doctoral students, managers of different levels of the top 50 capital market companies, the qualitative model designed using structural equation modeling was evaluated.Findings: The results show that the wisdom of managers in line with the pluralism the values of shareholders and beneficiaries, affected by the risk caused by multiple information sources, in the field of cost-oriented components, like facilitating the access to organizational financial resources, market-oriented components, like facilitating the access to extra-organizational financial resources And in bio-based components, the global economy's turn towards circular economy is affected.Originality/scientific added : results show that the implementation of wise strategies to promote pluralistic social values can lead to increasing the legitimacy of the decision from the point of view of the stakeholders, the effectiveness of the competition, reducing the conflict of interest in decision-making and emphasizing the social dimensions Manuscript profile -
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242 - Providing a Practical Model for Purchasing Decisions in the Context of Environmental Uncertainty in the Housing Market
Mehdi Reyvandi mohamad haghighi Alireza IraniIn today's world, the uncertainty of the housing market causes a lot of social-economic damage for any country, this issue causes fluctuations in the lack of buying and investing in housing. The main goal of this research is to provide a strategic model to ensure consum MoreIn today's world, the uncertainty of the housing market causes a lot of social-economic damage for any country, this issue causes fluctuations in the lack of buying and investing in housing. The main goal of this research is to provide a strategic model to ensure consumer decision-making in conditions of uncertainty in the housing market. The current research has been fundamental and practical in terms of its purpose, and in terms of its nature, it is considered part of survey research, and in terms of the approach of this research, it is part of qualitative research. The statistical community of experts in the field of housing (experts of real estate trading companies and experts of housing and urban development organization and subordinate bodies) of Tehran province is Tehran city. Finally, 20 experts participated in this research by using theoretical saturation and coding 241 phrases and introducing 9 concepts that were classified into six major categories of the paradigm model. The results obtained in six cases, which include environmental uncertainty, reassurance discourse, intervening factors, background factors, competitive strategies, and purchasing legitimacy have been identified and the consequence of this decision-making pattern in conditions of purchase uncertainty is to improve the sales performance of companies. Considering the environmental uncertainties in the housing market, it is important to strengthen the confidence-seeking discourse in consumer purchases, which provides the basis for improving the legitimacy of the investor's investment. Manuscript profile -
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243 - Examining the Representation Model of Managers in Strategic Foresight Using Raugh Set theory
Mohammad Ehsan Souri Morteza Soltanee bahman hajipour Hamidreza YazdaniStrategic foresight is the central core of many strategic management theories and increases the possibility of success of strategies in the four environments of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). This study hinges on the complexity of mental repre MoreStrategic foresight is the central core of many strategic management theories and increases the possibility of success of strategies in the four environments of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). This study hinges on the complexity of mental representation. According to research literature, the degree of complexity of representation is contingent due to different contexts but it has not been investigated before. In this study, we extend the past literature to determine the patterns governing the relationship between representational complexity and strategic foresight in four different contexts (VUCA) using the Raugh set theory.However, the theoretical gap in the research literature is focused on what level of complexity of representation in what context of the four environments creates an acceptable strategic foresight. we have used the Raugh set theory to discover the patterns of the representational complexity achieving desired strategic foresight in different VUCA environments. The input of Raugh set theory includes two general types of decision and conditional variables. The conditional variables include "representational complexity" and "environmental context," and the decision variable also encloses "strategic foresight." The results show that when the future is difficult to predict (environments with uncertainty and ambiguity), simple and less complex representations create more useful strategic foresight. At the same time, when it is easy to predict the results of an action (complex and volatile environments), whether understanding the current situation is simple or intricate, using complex representations is more effective Manuscript profile -
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244 - A Fuzzy Expert Oriented Model for Innovation Evaluation (A Case Study of Ansar Bank)
navid mohebali mohammad mehdi Dehghan Alireza Arab Jalil SafariInnovation capability plays an important role in a business continuity and provides the ability for effective competition of organizations in the unstable environment of the present society.Since banks are one of the most important service organizations, they need remar MoreInnovation capability plays an important role in a business continuity and provides the ability for effective competition of organizations in the unstable environment of the present society.Since banks are one of the most important service organizations, they need remarkable innovation. This will attract new customers among the other competitors .So, innovation assessment would help them effectively.This study aims to provide a fuzzy hybrid expert model for assessment of banks innovation. In this regard, innovation influencing factors were identified. After all the activities are done, , the factors that are affecting the Banks innovation are recognized by experts. Then, these factors are weighted by using Best-Worst multi-criteria decision making method and experts opinion. Then, by using fuzzy MULTIMOORA method, 6 branches of Ansar Bank assessed as a case study. The results of this survey indicate that strategic factors, internal factors and the customer are the most important factors affecting innovation in the banking field and also the bank perspective is identified as the most important sub-criteria. Finally, based on the results of this research, some implementation and research recommendations were provided. Manuscript profile -
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245 - Investigating the Effects of Lifestyle Dimensions on the Decision-Making of Cultural Managers of Fars province
SAEID Koshki jahromi majidreza karimi alireza khodamiDecision-making is considered one of the most central processes in organizations and is considered as the main task of managers at all levels. All management activities revolve around decision-making, because managers perform their duties including planning, organizing, MoreDecision-making is considered one of the most central processes in organizations and is considered as the main task of managers at all levels. All management activities revolve around decision-making, because managers perform their duties including planning, organizing, directing and controlling; They should be involved in the continuous decision-making process. The main purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between lifestyle dimensions and decision-making by senior cultural managers of Fars. The current research is a correlational survey from the point of view of practical purpose and the method of data collection. The statistical population of the present study was 220 senior executives of Fars province, the sampling method was random and the sample size was determined through Cochran's formula to 141. In order to collect the desired information and measure the research variables, a standard questionnaire was used. The validity of the measuring instrument was confirmed by content and its reliability by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. After making the necessary coordination with the relevant officials, the questionnaire was referred to the managers completely randomly and while explaining the type and the purpose of the study, the questionnaire was delivered for completion. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 26 was used to analyze the data. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The results of the analysis of the findings showed that lifestyle has a significant relationship with the decision-making of executive cultural managers. Religious lifestyle had the highest correlation with managers' decision-making. The lifestyle variable in general and its dimensions, except the hedonistic lifestyle, showed a significant relationship with senior managers' decision making Manuscript profile -
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246 - اعتبارسنجی پرسشنامه سبک تصمیمگیری خریداران محصولات ورزشی
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247 - Explaining the behavioral pattern of investors' decision-making in the country's capital market
Reza Sotudeh alireza Hirad bahareh Barahoi PirniaInvestigating and analyzing the behavioral finance of investors is one of the emerging topics in the field of financial management. The main goal of the current research is to explain the pattern and finally to rank the decision-making behavioral components of the count MoreInvestigating and analyzing the behavioral finance of investors is one of the emerging topics in the field of financial management. The main goal of the current research is to explain the pattern and finally to rank the decision-making behavioral components of the country's capital market investors. The method of qualitative research was conducted through content analysis and interviews with 18 professional and university experts in 2023. According to the results of the research on the decision-making behavior pattern of investors in the country's capital market, it includes eight components: the tendency to measure risk, the tendency to maintain and protect capital, the tendency to search for information, the tendency to make quick decisions, the tendency to economic behavior, the tendency To group thinking, the component is the desire to change and the component is the desire to self-confidence. Also, 31 indicators were counted. Based on the results of Friedman's test, the component of willingness to measure risk ranks first, the component of willingness to maintain and protect capital ranks second, the tendency to search for information ranks third, the component of willingness to make quick decisions ranks fourth, the component of willingness to economic behavior in The fifth rank, the component of tendency to group thinking was ranked sixth, the component of tendency to change was ranked seventh, and the component of tendency to self-confidence was ranked eighth. Manuscript profile -
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248 - Explaining Human Resource Decision Making Model on Accepting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): (Case study: Physical Education and Health Department of Education in Khorasan Razavi)
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249 - Designing of the Participatory Decision Making Model of Senior High School teachers of the Lorestan Province Eeucation
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250 - The conceptual model of the relationship between managers' decision-making style and organizational structure with succession-mediated mediation
Samaneh Abdollahzadeh Khanaman Hamdollah Manazari Tavakoli sanjar salajeghe ayoob sheykhiThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between managers' decision-making style and organizational structure with the mediation of succession in order to provide a conceptual model. The research method was consistent in terms of practical purpose, desc MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between managers' decision-making style and organizational structure with the mediation of succession in order to provide a conceptual model. The research method was consistent in terms of practical purpose, descriptive correlation in terms of data collection method and quantitative in terms of data type. The statistical population of the study included all employees and managers of Kerman Agricultural Jihad Organization in 1021 and the statistical sample size of 461 people and through stratified random sampling, using correlation tests and structural equations. The results of the data recovered from the questionnaires confirmed the correlation and positive and significant relationship between managers' decision-making styles and organizational structure. The role of succession planning as a mediating factor in facilitating this relationship was also identified. These results confirmed the proposed model. The research results also showed that the implementation of succession planning as a strategic and strategic plan will make the relationship between the decision-making style of the manager and the structure of the organization more effective. Manuscript profile
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