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        1 - Investigation of informal settlements, from the point of view of Geology and socio-economic problems (Case study: Privacy city of Kerman)
        Ali Sistani Pour
        In addition to socio-economic problems that are common to all informal settlements, the informal settlements of Kerman also have geological problems. Settlements are formed in the vicinity of faults and subsidence of the land, and it threatens its residents, so a soluti More
        In addition to socio-economic problems that are common to all informal settlements, the informal settlements of Kerman also have geological problems. Settlements are formed in the vicinity of faults and subsidence of the land, and it threatens its residents, so a solution should be provided for these problems.Investigating the informal settlements of Kerman city limits from the point of view of geological problems and socio-economic problems and providing a solution. The research method of this research is applied in terms of its purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of its method. This article has a qualitative approach that was done through case study and document analysis. Four informal settlements have been formed in Kerman. These settlements include the town of Firozabad in the northeast of Kerman, the industrial town in the southeast of Kerman, the town of Sayad Shirazi in the northwest of Kerman, and the town of Allahabad in the southeast of Kerman. It was found that these settlements were created in the vicinity of faults and areas with land subsidence, which is a threat to non-resistant buildings. Most of the residents of these settlements have settled in these settlements due to the economic problems of the region and have suffered social harm due to the lack of monitoring by the monitoring agencies. The informal settlements of Kerman are under the threat of land faulting and subsidence problems, as well as socio-economic problems. Several solutions were presented to prevent the formation and expansion of informal settlements in Kerman. - Transferring the residents of these settlements to other settlements or strengthening these settlements - Strong and continuous supervision of the relevant officials to prevent the formation and expansion of informal settlements. -Creating a green belt in the city of Kerman. - Solving the economic problems of the region, especially related to agriculture - More supervision to prevent the creation of social crimes in these settlements. Manuscript profile
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        2 - The relationship between geological formation and landform with soil formation, Case study of southern part of Orumieh Plain
        Hengameh Javadi Reza Sokouti Oskoei Ebrahim Pazira
        The aim of this study was to study the effect of landform and geological formations on some physico-chemical properties of soils in order to better identify the soil in order to optimize land management and promote the sustainable agriculture of the southern part of Oru More
        The aim of this study was to study the effect of landform and geological formations on some physico-chemical properties of soils in order to better identify the soil in order to optimize land management and promote the sustainable agriculture of the southern part of Orumieh Plain with an area of 35000 (ha) in West Azarbaijan province, Iran. In this research, satellite images, aerial photographs, topographic and geology maps were used to identify and distinguish different forms of land. Separation of soil series were carried out based on geomorphologic and geophysical methods. 40 soil profiles were drilled and described in standard dimensions. Five soil profiles were sampled every genetic horizon and transferred to the laboratory. The moisture and temprature regime of the soils were determined as Xeric and Mesic. Soils of the studied area were classified as  Inceptisols and grate subgroups of Fluventic. The most dominant formations in the Barandoz and Ghasemlou river catchment were limestone, and lime is one of the determinant factors in the formation of rocks at different soils in the study area. On the other hand, physiography and topography have also played a significant role, so that the upper terraces have more developed soils and some sloping regions had young and less evolved soils. With decreasing height and proximity to Lake Urmia, the effect of groundwater level and its salinity on the profiles is evident. In the meantime, the margin of the rivers due to the sediments of the present age have young and uncoated soils. Manuscript profile
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        3 - A review of groundwater human diseases and the role of hydrogeological factors in counteracting them
        Nejat Zeydalinejad Zohreh Ramak
        Background and Objective: Even though surface water is more susceptible to pollution and pathogens than groundwater, nowadays, it has been affirmed that groundwater may not only cause diseases in humanity, but also contaminate surface water. However, few studies have hi More
        Background and Objective: Even though surface water is more susceptible to pollution and pathogens than groundwater, nowadays, it has been affirmed that groundwater may not only cause diseases in humanity, but also contaminate surface water. However, few studies have hitherto taken into account the groundwater diseases. The objective of this study is to evaluate the pathogens and diseases apropos of groundwater and to assess the key role of hydrogeological factors in alleviating them. Material and Methodology: In this study, different articles, especially case studies, related to groundwater diseases were reviewed. Findings: Groundwater may be the origin of many diseases affecting different parts of the body. Gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, cerebral, respiratory, skeletal, dental, ocular, and psychological diseases along with typhoid, cholera, hepatitis, goiter, metaglobin, bronchitis, poliomyelitis, anemia, internal bleeding, aging, allergies, sore throat, conjunctivitis, anosmia, inflammation and burning of the mouth, anesthesia, learning disabilities, behavioral and hyperactivity disorders in children, impaired fertility and fetal development, methemoglobinemia, congenital defect, cancer, and even death may occur in lights of groundwater. Discussion and Conclusion: Acquiring knowledge about the groundwater systems might be advantageous to a thorough understanding of issues relating to pathogens, and their refinement. Indeed, dissimilar groundwater systems having various hydrogeological characteristics exist. Considering features such as the type of geological formations, the aquifer's depth, and the anthropogenic influences, viz. groundwater over-exploitation, can complicate the issue, and impose requirements on hydrogeological studies in terms of self-purification. Manuscript profile
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        4 - The study of Azarshahr town capabilities as the second Geopark of Iran
        Javad1 Mehdipour Ghazi Said Ganjali Mohssen Moazzen Farzad Sotohian
        Azarshahr, a town is in East Azarbaijan province is situated in the south of Tabriz between the Urmia Lake and Sahand volcano. In this research, after collecting the necessary data and also extensive field studies the proper sites with specific geological attractions as More
        Azarshahr, a town is in East Azarbaijan province is situated in the south of Tabriz between the Urmia Lake and Sahand volcano. In this research, after collecting the necessary data and also extensive field studies the proper sites with specific geological attractions as the stations have been identified and the appropriate strategies have been offered for attracting tourists and sustainable development of the region as a geopark.On the basis of this research, Azarshahr city with having special geological features including Tap Tapan travertine springs, chambers and corridors and also beautiful dissoluble cave around the village of Shyramyn, unique beaches and islands of Lake Urmia, near the large city of Tabriz, having historical and environmental capabilities, located on the route of Tabriz - Kurdistan and… can be introduced as a geopark and it can play effective role in job creation and income and in total the province sustainable development.Here it is suggested that registering this geopark in UNESCO should be started out, which needs specific attention to the region and bringing about appropriate infrastructures and at least the Travertine range of this city as Travertine is registered in addition to preventing the destruction of Travertine series in the world, the background is provided for recording Azarshahr geopark. Manuscript profile
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        5 - The Application of Geology in the Interpretation of the Holy Quran
        Abdolhossein Kangazian AkramAlsadat MirMomtaz Sara Bahrami Azam Noorgostari
        Geology can be considered as a tool for interpreting the holy Quran and help in interpreting the related verses through observing the rules of interpretation science. In this article verses containing the expression “الارض” are interpreted regarding this vie More
        Geology can be considered as a tool for interpreting the holy Quran and help in interpreting the related verses through observing the rules of interpretation science. In this article verses containing the expression “الارض” are interpreted regarding this viewpoint. The results of this research show that from among 115 verses containing this expression 44 verses are not related to geology concepts and the related sciences and should not try to interpret them through this science. Manuscript profile
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        6 - Evaluation of the application of geology in the tourism industry
        parvaneh rezaei Rouzbahani
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        7 - The Images of Iranian Characters in the Poetic Mirror of al-Buhturi (the Case Study of Āl Sahl)
        Farshad Jabaruti Aliasghar Ghahramani Moghbel Abolfazl Rezayi
        According to historical books, "’Āl Sahl" was an original Iranian family who played a prominent role in the first Abbasid government after the Barmakids. Fadl ibn Sahl, known as Dhu al-Ri'āsatayn (The man of two chairmanships), Hasan ibn Sahl, his brother and More
        According to historical books, "’Āl Sahl" was an original Iranian family who played a prominent role in the first Abbasid government after the Barmakids. Fadl ibn Sahl, known as Dhu al-Ri'āsatayn (The man of two chairmanships), Hasan ibn Sahl, his brother and wazir of al-Ma'mun), and Ibrahim bin Hasan, hajib (chamberlain) of al-Mutawakkil, were the most distinguished characters of this family. Al-Buhturi (d. 284 H.) despite of his Arab origin, praised this family, after familiarity with them, in several of his odes and confessed their merits, and of course received their generous gifts. Al-Buhturi mixed ’Āl Sahl praises with the names of Sassanid kings, which manifests the desire of this Arab poet to Iranian civilization and culture. The method of this research is comparative one relied on imageologic approach from French school. We can conclude that al-Buhturi, due to his abundant interests in ’Āl Sahl, reflects also in his poems numerous dimensions of the Iranian civilization and culture. He manifested clearly through 'Arab I' the transcendental characteristics of the human beings in the portrait of 'Iranian the other'. Manuscript profile
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        8 - The effect of engineering geology on the rock load and squeezing potential in Lot2 of Imamzadeh-Hashem tunnel
        Mohammad-Reza Baghban Golpasand Seyyed-Ghafour Alavi Amirhassan Rezaei
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        9 - Water types and carbonate saturation model of groundwater in middle Governorate (Gaza strip, Palestine)
        Khalid Fathi Ubeid Mohammad Ramadan Al-Agha
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        10 - Development of an Index of Aquifer Water Quality within GIS Environment
        Hussain Musa Hussain H. Joshi D.C. Singhal S. Kumar M.S. Rao
        The changes in human population often correspond with change in land use, including expansion of urban areas, agriculture and increasing industrialization, which necessitate increasing the available amount of drinking water. As the surface water sources are under the pr More
        The changes in human population often correspond with change in land use, including expansion of urban areas, agriculture and increasing industrialization, which necessitate increasing the available amount of drinking water. As the surface water sources are under the pressure of pollution, it has become necessary to use groundwater at an increasing rate. Groundwater recharge can be abundant in the alluvial plains where the urban areas are often located. Such areas can face danger of pollution of groundwater and the changes in land use are likely to result in change in groundwater quality. Keeping these aspects in view, it was planned to development a groundwater water quality index in the Ganga-Yamuna interfluve area of northern India, The objective of the present study is to develop the Index of Aquifer Water Quality (IAWQ) inside the Geographic information system (GIS) environment, which can be used by the field investigators and modeler’s in assessing the groundwater vulnerability. The formula to estimate the IAWQ index is adopted from the procedure suggested Melloul and Collin (1998). The procedure developed for this involves weights assigned to these 8 parameters as per their analytical hierarchy in violating the (drinking water) standards and not as an arbitrary means (as taken by Melloul and Collin). The suggested procedure can be extending to include more number of chemical parameters as necessitate in individual case studies. In the modified procedure presented in the present study, the number of measured chemical parameters n is taken as 8 (Cd, Mn, Pb, Fe, NO3-, Total Alkalinity, TDS and Ca2+) as against n=2 (chloride and nitrate) as taken in the Melloul and Collin’s work. Manuscript profile
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        11 - Identification of suitable agricultural cultivation locations using a GIS-AHP system based in the Sirjan plain.
        Hamid Bagheri Farkhonde Rafei
        The assessment of groundwater quality in agricultural industry management is of particular importance. The decline in groundwater levels in plains due to overexploitation and drought creates many environmental problems. One of the most important of these problems is the More
        The assessment of groundwater quality in agricultural industry management is of particular importance. The decline in groundwater levels in plains due to overexploitation and drought creates many environmental problems. One of the most important of these problems is the unsuitability of groundwater quality and its undesirable effects on consumption. The aim of this research is to evaluate the quality of groundwater in Sirjan plain for agricultural use. In this study, the groundwater of Sirjan plain was classified based on 9 parameters: sulfate, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium, chloride, sodium, total dissolved solids, and electrical conductivity. Then, a fuzzy method was used to homogenize each of the prepared layers. In order to prepare zoning maps, the method of average distance image was used for weighting the layers and preparing the final water quality map, the hierarchical process analysis method was used. The results showed that recent droughts, reduced rainfall, and extraction from groundwater sources have led to an increase in EC values from the standard value with an average of 575.6820 microsiemens and an increase in TDS values from the standard value with an average of 57.3891 milligrams per liter. Also, the water quality of approximately 55% of the study area is suitable for agriculture, and based on the total dissolved solids and electrical conductivity water quality diagrams, their concentration has made about 45% of the plain areas in the eastern and central parts unsuitable. In general, the results confirm the relationship between the examined elements in such a way that some of these elements have had a significant impact on groundwater quality Manuscript profile
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        12 - Analysis of geological evaluation of urban landfill in GIS
        talieh abdolkhani nezhad seyid masoud monavari morteza siyavashi saeeid zareei
        The main purpose of the analysis and final evaluation of urban geology landfill in geographic information systems to identify and locate the major projects of urban landfill in the city of Bushehr, access to the necessary information and accurate they primarily based on More
        The main purpose of the analysis and final evaluation of urban geology landfill in geographic information systems to identify and locate the major projects of urban landfill in the city of Bushehr, access to the necessary information and accurate they primarily based on studies with selection options grand designs of city landfill in the province introduced And another group has performed detailed studies on the specification of the preferred option in this study is considered expansion and rehabilitation of to wind, flood storage areas, making the area susceptible to earthquakes and low depth to groundwater from shallow wells due to proximity to the sea has a great impact. Classification erosion study area are inadequate landfill and erosion in the region is very high. The results showed current landfill Bushehr flood facies in the study area expansion is moderate. Gas permeability of 4-10 cm per second permeability is relatively good. Categorizing erosion in the study area are inadequate landfill and erosion in the region is very high. Quaternary deposits Heights area of ​​erosion formations and carry it by its flood flows. These deposits are widely distributed in the study area. Manuscript profile
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        13 - The Role of bentonite soil and Activated carbon in absorption of polycyclic Aromatic hydrocarbons of polluted wastewater in Tehran Oil Refinery
        حمید Bagheri فرید Vafaei سیامک Bodaghpour S.A Mirbagheri
        One of the serious environmental problems that could cause irreversible ecological and economic damage to theenvironment is organic pollutants. Contamination with organic pollutants is a very serious issue that is of interestto the general public because in some cases, More
        One of the serious environmental problems that could cause irreversible ecological and economic damage to theenvironment is organic pollutants. Contamination with organic pollutants is a very serious issue that is of interestto the general public because in some cases, it causes serious damages to the environment, soil and water as well.Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which are abbreviated as PAHs are one of the major groups of organicsubstances soluble in water due to the geological conditions of the region. Various methods are used to clean uppolluted aquatic environments among which the use of oil absorbent material to remove different kinds ofcontaminants, particularly petroleum compounds and its derivatives (Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) ishighly regarded. PAHs absorption by the bentonite and activated carbon is considered in this research. Then,PAHs distribution coefficient and the maximum absorption have been determined according to the results usingFreundlich absorption isotherms, and Langmuir isotherm. Results show that the bentonite has a high potential forPAHs absorption. Distribution coefficient (kd) and the maximum absorption are 0.005 L/g and 0.157 mg/g. Manuscript profile
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        14 - Impacts of Macro-Scale Parameters on Siminehrood River Basin
        Farshid BostanManesh Sadegh Partani Rohollah Nori
        Macro scale parameters (e.g. Land use, population density, geology and erosion etc.) have been considered as macro scale indicators (MSIs) to estimate the water quality in river. The effects of MSIs on water quality variables (that here in after call as micro scale vari More
        Macro scale parameters (e.g. Land use, population density, geology and erosion etc.) have been considered as macro scale indicators (MSIs) to estimate the water quality in river. The effects of MSIs on water quality variables (that here in after call as micro scale variables / MSVs) were investigated through multivariate statistical analysis (MVA). Several MVA employed to find out, validation and verification of interaction effects in screening steep wise stages. The analysis was applied to in situ and laboratory measured data. The sampling process had been carried out on 15 stations, in three stages, in Siminehrood River. The Siminehrood River is located in north-west of Iran as one of important rivers which is terminated to Uremia Lake. MSVs includes all NSF variables. Results demonstrated the high resolution interaction between MSPs and MSVs. the results declared a dramatic relation between dry‌ farming/irrigated farming and PO4,TDS and Turbidity. Urban land use and first level erosion we considered as effective MSPs on BOD5, EC and TDS. High ranked pollution category of geological layer is detected as one of effective MSPs on PO4 and physical water quality variables. The results led the research to the MSPs estimating river water quality in comparative water quality studies in different river basins. Manuscript profile
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        15 - Research on environmental geology and absorption ability of radioactive elements by plants in Narigan area(Central Iran)
        جلیل Eranmanesh سامان Raziani مرتضی Rezaei
        Narigan area is located in Bafgh-Saghand metallogenic zone on Iran plateau. There are some anomalyradioactive elements which can penetrate into the soil, plant roots, plant textures and animal bodies. On the otherhand, these anomaly radioactive elements can effect anima More
        Narigan area is located in Bafgh-Saghand metallogenic zone on Iran plateau. There are some anomalyradioactive elements which can penetrate into the soil, plant roots, plant textures and animal bodies. On the otherhand, these anomaly radioactive elements can effect animals by emitting dangerous rays. During this research forenvironmental studies in Narigan area, after determining plants and animal viodeversity, 15 samples were chosenfrom plant bodies and the soil around them. Radioactive elements were measured by (HPGs) device. Accordingto the analysis results, most of the samples contain large amounts of radioactive elements such as: Ra226, U, andCs137and K40 which are a risk for environment of this area. Due to the studying of plants and soil samples,Astragalus can be used as geo botanical indicator for U and Th elements in this area. Manuscript profile
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        16 - Environmental Impact of the Accumulation of Tunnel Excavated Soils of Isfahan Subway in Zaynel area (east of Isfahan)
        Ali Radhoosh Abdolhosein Kangazian
        This research has examined the changes that have been made as a result of accumulating the Isfahan subway tunnel excavated soils in the Zeinel area (at the east of Isfahan). The samples of the tunnel fresh excavated soils, of the accumulated soils, and of the natural so More
        This research has examined the changes that have been made as a result of accumulating the Isfahan subway tunnel excavated soils in the Zeinel area (at the east of Isfahan). The samples of the tunnel fresh excavated soils, of the accumulated soils, and of the natural soils in disposal area were taken, randomly. All the samples were sieved and to determine the percentage of drilling foam material, organic carbon percentage of some of them were analised. Elevation and geographic location of the sampling sites were also determined. the directions and speeds of strong winds that have blown in the east of Isfahan was obtained and ranked. Comparison of the granulometry analysis results of the mentioned soils showed that there are great differences between the mentioned criteria of the freshly excavated soils with natural soils and there are afew diffrences between the mentioned criteria of the accumulated soils with natural soils. These differences increase the permeability in the region and reduce the balance between the morphogenic-pedogenic processes.The topographic findings show that mainly accumulating soils in the region have somehow changed the topography of the area that will cause disruption the balance between the morphogenic and pedogenic processes and increase morphogenic processes. Also, the strong winds don't blow toward Isfahan, consequently the environmental hazards will not be created Manuscript profile
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        17 - Effect of environmental geology impacts on quality and quantity of aquifers (case study: groundwater reservoirs in Akhtarabad village, Malard county)
        Farnaz Ghasemi Lobat Taghavi
        In this work, the collected database of 6 wells (longitude, latitude), was surveyed in the season of winter 1394 and summer 1395, then sampling and physicochemical  analysis of  samples and the quality and quantity of reservoirs zoning in GIS were proceeding r More
        In this work, the collected database of 6 wells (longitude, latitude), was surveyed in the season of winter 1394 and summer 1395, then sampling and physicochemical  analysis of  samples and the quality and quantity of reservoirs zoning in GIS were proceeding respectively.   The surveyed wells named Gomorkan No. 1 & No. 2& No. 3 and Akhtarabad situated in the eastern north of the Akhtarabad  and Goybelagh No, 2 & No, 3 , Goybelagh dakin situated in the western north of the Akhtarabad in the Malard county. 11 of the physicochemical parameters were studied in the indicated wells (pH, Electrical Conductivity EC, Total Dissolved Solids TDS, Total Hardness TH, Cat ions and Anions) and was determined affected environmental geology on the mentioned parameters. The findings show, EC and TDS and the elements of Na and SO4 as results, were higher than WHO standards in all of the Gomorkans and Akhtarabad and Goybelagh 3 & Goybelagh dakin wells. The element of F is lower than WHO standards in the same wells. Totally, all of the mentioned wells that were situated in the Akhtarabad region, have been classified in the medium area for drinking usages according to plotted Schoeller diagrams. In spite of This area was impressed by geology impacts that lead to increasing EC & TDS of water reservoirs and decreasing water drinking quality, there is strongly the potential for finding better quality in underground water reservoirs and more aquifers. Manuscript profile
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        18 - The geotechnical characteristics of aggregates used in Karkheh Dam
        Rassol Ajalloeian Leila Fatehi
        Karkheh earth Dam is located in 25 Km of south of Andimeshk. Because of huge volumeof used aggregate in spillway concrete, its investigation is necessary, in thisinvestigation, the Geology, Geomorphology, Lithostratigraphy and structural geologyhas been considered. Also More
        Karkheh earth Dam is located in 25 Km of south of Andimeshk. Because of huge volumeof used aggregate in spillway concrete, its investigation is necessary, in thisinvestigation, the Geology, Geomorphology, Lithostratigraphy and structural geologyhas been considered. Also grain size distribution and classification of age, and theirphysical and chemical properties and Los angles test are recognized. Regarding to XRFanalysis results. The percentage of quartz and calcite are considerable which their alkalireaction studies are important. Manuscript profile
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        19 - Interaction Effects of Sabzkuh Tunnel Excavation and Ground Water Resources: (Environmental Management Approach)
        majid taromi Majid Asadnabizadeh
        In this paper, hydrogeology and geology of Sabzkuh tunnel path and its environment has been reviewed, so as to anticipation of changes in the natural regime of underground waters and its impacts in springs resources after tunnel excavation with environmental management More
        In this paper, hydrogeology and geology of Sabzkuh tunnel path and its environment has been reviewed, so as to anticipation of changes in the natural regime of underground waters and its impacts in springs resources after tunnel excavation with environmental management approach has been determined. For this purpose, different formation of tunnel path, faults and their permeability and potential amplitudes were recognized and categorized. From another perspective, water resources and springs of tunnel path were identified and hydrogeological boundary of tunnel path was determined to investigate interactions among tunnel excavation and underground water resources. According to these data, the tunnel path had been divided into two section: 1. High risk areas (Choghakhor region) 2. Low risk areas (Sabzkuh region). After tunnel mechanized excavation, changes of ground and geological complexity of studied zone and influx of mud along with abundance of water into tunnel caused cancelation of tunnel excavation despite all measures carried out for injection and reinforcement in risky area and capabilities of mechanized excavation machine. Following that, due to interaction to fault area of Sakiabad (Aloghareh), this fault had been dried in less than one week. Drying of Sakiabad spring had brought negative effects in terms of social, environmental and economical in the zone. Scrutiny of this factors and considering all parameters, the tunnel excavation had ceased. Reviewing studies and feasibility of all effected sections and with environmental management approach, combination of tunnel in Sabzkuh and water canal in Choghakhor section and change in the profile of path in order to reduce regional environmental impacts have been relatively considered. Manuscript profile
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        20 - Investigation of subsidence of different parts of Marvdasht plain using ENVISATASAR radar images with C-wavelength of South Zagros region
        Alireza Karimi
        According to UNESCO, subsidence is the collapse or subsidence of the earth's surface that occurs on a large scale for a variety of reasons.Land subsidence is the gradual subsidence or sudden subsidence of the earth's surface. Land subsidence due to the movement of mater More
        According to UNESCO, subsidence is the collapse or subsidence of the earth's surface that occurs on a large scale for a variety of reasons.Land subsidence is the gradual subsidence or sudden subsidence of the earth's surface. Land subsidence due to the movement of materials underground is often caused by the removal of water, oil, natural gas or mineral resources from the ground by pumping, breaking parts or mining activities. As a result, deep cracks are created in the ground, well pipes are tilted, buildings are destroyed or cracked, and part of the well pipes are pushed out of the ground.In this article, using ENVISAT ASAR radar images, C band is related to the years 2006-2009 using ENVI5.3.1 software, SARSCAPE plugin. After performing PHASE TO DISPLACEMENT CONVERSION AND GEOCODING, we obtained the subsidence map. The subsidence obtained from the maps was between -18 to +12 related to agricultural plains, river banks, mountain falls and deposits due to rainfall and soil dissolution due to geological type. In the plains, subsidence has probably occurred due to the drop in groundwater. Consecutive droughts and uncontrolled groundwater abstraction and lack of management in abstraction in the future will be witnessed by severe crises in various regions Manuscript profile
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        21 - Study of the Stone Artifacts of Tepe Hissar, Damghan (4000-2000 BC)
        Hamid Amanollahi
        During the excavations carried out by Schmidt a collection of artifacts and stoneware were dug out. These objects demonstrate the culture of the people living in Tepe Hissar in prehistoric times. The collection includes short columns, stemmed plates, bowls, jars, spoute More
        During the excavations carried out by Schmidt a collection of artifacts and stoneware were dug out. These objects demonstrate the culture of the people living in Tepe Hissar in prehistoric times. The collection includes short columns, stemmed plates, bowls, jars, spouted pitchers, mortars, etc. In this article the writer has tried, as much as possible, to study the existing documents on the stone artifacts discovered in archeological excavations, field study of Tepe Hissar archeological mound, and stone artifacts in Iran National Museum. In conclusion, It has been tried to study the technology and typology of 30 stone artifacts of Tepe Hissar, now in the National Museum, including classification of the collection based on composition, type, and typology; also the characteristics of all stone artifacts have been explained. Manuscript profile
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        22 - Petrography and its Function for Investigation of Archaeological Materials (a Case Study: Stone )
        Hamid Amanollahi
        Archeology, like any other scientific field of study, is on the move to fundamental changes and evolution, in a way that its transformed view might appear unfamiliar for archeologists belonging to last generations, or those unaware of its recent extensive advancements i More
        Archeology, like any other scientific field of study, is on the move to fundamental changes and evolution, in a way that its transformed view might appear unfamiliar for archeologists belonging to last generations, or those unaware of its recent extensive advancements in two decades. The most important step in promoting archeology was the adoption of archaeological field methods based on scientific principles, with specific issues of cultural studies, field tests and theory making (hypothesis) that is common in all the fields of science today. Thus, the expansion of archaeological science in recent decades and increasing attention to the interaction and the role of environmental resources - and its role in human activities as well as creation of archeological monuments – caused archeologists to be in need of other fields of science, especially basic science and engineering. About fifty years of cooperation of scientists in archeological fields such Geoarchaeology, Paleoethnobotnay, Archaeozoology, Archaeobiology, etc. as a research group, has given a new form to this branch of science. Therefore, having a group of archaeological and geological experts altogether has enhanced the analysis. In this paper it is attempted to discuss the importance of interdisciplinary sciences, methods of recognizing, and the importance of identifying rocks and archaeological studies.  Manuscript profile
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        23 - Time and place ̉s station in knowing method after great prophet ̉ s departure in passing ignorant ̉s society
        hamid parsaniya habiballah halime
        Great Prophet in society invited people, that they rush to in the direction of null in their all different walks of life,to become dominant corruption and oppression in spite of this, Good God want by that excellencies given right to government, and want cleanse people More
        Great Prophet in society invited people, that they rush to in the direction of null in their all different walks of life,to become dominant corruption and oppression in spite of this, Good God want by that excellencies given right to government, and want cleanse people ̉s heart from polytheism uncleaness and trimmed their behaviour and then amended fhair gathering. The Final prophet in ten years inviting period after own departure was fonforonting with different stations in regard to time and place and with different people in regard to phsycology and sociology that this followed that different exigencies, SO in this paper will answered this question that whether this different exigencies also come from phsycology and Sociology dimension and time and place dimension in that excellency knowing method. With studies and analysis about historiced, sire maghazi, translations, commentary book, getting result, that great prophet observed people,s capacity from phsycology and sociology and with attention to that every speech has place and time and every point has place with establishment mosque and demolition Mosque, dispatch invitations, creation unity, sen ding messenger to negotiation countries,s heads and… He could widen Islam to spreed word. Manuscript profile
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        24 - Evaluation of groundwater quality in Dayyer city Bushehr using groundwater quality index (GQI)
        Zahra Mojarad Abdul Rahim Pazira Tayebeh Tabatabaie
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        25 - The Effect of Using Computer Conceptual Maps¬ in Increasing Learning, Recalling and Educational Progress Motivation among Students
        Delshad Payap Hossein Mahdizadeh Maryam Eslampanah
        The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of using computer conceptual maps­, compared with  usual way of drawing them by pencil and paper­, in increasing learning, recalling and educational progress motivation in geology course among high school More
        The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of using computer conceptual maps­, compared with  usual way of drawing them by pencil and paper­, in increasing learning, recalling and educational progress motivation in geology course among high school students. The study was conducted in semi experimental method in which students of 3 classes were classified in 3 groups. (Group 1: common pencil and paper conceptual maps, group 2: computer conceptual maps using Cmap software, and group 3: computer conceptual maps using Mind map software). First of all, pre-test and educational progress motivation test were conducted. After training, post test and educational progress motivation test were conducted. Three weeks later, second post test was also conducted. Test reliability was estimated 0/79. Results were analyzed statistically using one way Variance, Shefe determining test and Co-Variance analysis. Based on findings, it can be said that conceptual mapping using Cmap software in all dependent variables of the study, except educational progress motivation, did well compared to other methods in such a way that it had superiority over other two methods by having effective coefficient of 44 percent. Paper – pencil method did well compared to using Mind map software. Drawing conceptual maps using Cmap software having effective coefficient of 64 percent, had the most impact on students’ learning. After it, paper – pencil conceptual drawing and using Mind map software had the least impact on students’ learning. There was no significant difference among groups as far as educational progress motivation is concerned. Manuscript profile
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        26 - Geotechnical-Geological studies and tunnel support design at Rudbar-Lorestan dam site, Iran
        Saeed Masoud Shamsoddin Parviz Maarefvandz
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        27 - Geometrical interpretation of positive and negative flower structure model
        Arash Pahlavani Mohsen Pourkermani
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        28 - Hydrological study of the Sangerd drainage basin in the Sabzewar area
        Mehdi Reza Poursoltani Reza Moussavi Harami
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        29 - Engineering Geology Characteristics of Zarani Dam Site (South East of Iran) Emphasis Seepage from Foundation and Abutments
        Mojtaba Ansarifar Jafar Rahnamarad Mahtab Aflaki
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        30 - Application of nanoclay filter to permeability reduction for bed soil from industrial effluent transmission channels (Case Study)
        Bagher Jafari Karim Abbasian
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        31 - The role of geological factors on the destruction of Bam city due to the recent earthquake
        Mohammad Ghafoori Gholamreza Lashkaripour Hossein Sadeghi Naser Hafezi-Moghaddas Ali Hussaini
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        32 - Empirical stability classification of steeper slope design in Khoy Open-pit mining projects by using the SMR, Qslope and RMR methods
        Mir Akbar Seyed Hamzeh
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        33 - A Review Study for Rock Slope Stability Assessments and Stabilization Methods
        Narges Hayati
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        34 - The scientific productions of authors in the geology discipline in Web of Science (WOS) based on Bradford law and Lotka law
        fahimeh mansoori Farideh Osare gholamreza Heydary
        Purpose: The purpose of this study is Evaluation of reliability of Bradford law and Lotka law, two of the main and basic rules of scientomerics, In terms of current information, in order to test the frequency distribution of scientific productivity of authors and the sc More
        Purpose: The purpose of this study is Evaluation of reliability of Bradford law and Lotka law, two of the main and basic rules of scientomerics, In terms of current information, in order to test the frequency distribution of scientific productivity of authors and the scientific Production of them in journals. Methodology: This study is descriptive - analysis and scientomtrics indicators have been used. For data analysis with Lotka law, the number of productions of authors was calculated. Then, to ensure results and confirmed the results mentioned, LOTKA software was also imposed. In order to test data on Bradford's law, this law was also used. Findings: The results showed that the scientific production of authors in the field of geology during 1990 to 2010 is not confirmed by Lotka law and the law was not dominating in this study. While in reviewing of Bradford law, the results indicates that Bradford is confirmed for the scientific outputs of authors is in the period of study. Conclusion: The results showed that in the test Lotka law with scientific outputs of authors in the field of geology during 1990 to 2010, this law was not approved. It seems that with the changes in co-authorship of scientific outputs, this law is not dominant and requires further investigation, so as a general principle, at all times, be used. In reviewing Bradford law, the results show that this law has been confirmed in the scientific outputs of the authors in the field of geology in the period of study. whereas the authors are used as subjects of the articles. In other words, the greatest number of authors (as topics of articles) has produced the lowest number of scientific outputs that these documents are the core documents and by the greatest participation of authors have written.   Manuscript profile