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1 - The Evaluation and Prioritization of Urban Parks (Case Study: The Region 13 Mashhad Metropolis)
zahra parsanikCity parks embody regions covered with plants that capture in and around cities, with two eminent functions including temperature adjustment, weather moderation and beauty. Due to the lack of green spaces per capita and its inappropriate distribution in mashhad metropol MoreCity parks embody regions covered with plants that capture in and around cities, with two eminent functions including temperature adjustment, weather moderation and beauty. Due to the lack of green spaces per capita and its inappropriate distribution in mashhad metropoli the current study tends to draw more attention toward evaluating and prioritizing the existing parks in the region 13th mashhad metropolis. The indicators such as Facilities, beauty, security, access, distribution-scattering, space and the use of the TOPSIS model have been discussed. The descriptive-analytical research method was based on field survey with emphasis on the practical aspect and data collection. The results of the research findings show; among the 13 parks in the samen region of mashhad metropolis; the only park is omurshahr that its desirability and quality indicators have been upgraded to some extent. Also, the results of the TOPSIS model indicate that the park of the Amurshahr with score 0/993, shahid fahmideh park with score 0/773, mir park 0/625 places the highest. Eidgah alley with score 0/240 and javidan park 0/185 and bah al-tolieh park 0/140 have the lowest quality and desirability. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Analysis of health, safety and environmental risks in Tehran Police Park
Zahra Golchinshad Rokhshad HejaziThis study was conducted to evaluate the health, safety, and the environmental conditions in urban parks, carried out. It have been completed by the FMEA method. After gathering the data from the library and field studies, also as well as reviewing of reports, documents MoreThis study was conducted to evaluate the health, safety, and the environmental conditions in urban parks, carried out. It have been completed by the FMEA method. After gathering the data from the library and field studies, also as well as reviewing of reports, documents and Journals, the hazards and potential damaging factors and their consequences have were identified. Then, RPN related to each factor was calculated and categorized according to the severity, the degree of probability of detection and occurrence probability. Results of the evaluation showed the largest number of RPN related to equipment in playgrounds as well as the switch structure, switchgear and cable power lines of lighting sources which can lead to many adverse consequences. So these are the priorities that should be omitted or mitigated or controlled by appropriate management strategies. In the end, the results of using the FMEA methodology were compared with the results of periodic evaluation of the health center of Tehran municipality. the results show that the FMEA method can be used as an efficient and modern method to identify and prevention of the occurrence of future events by urban experts, in order to create the ideal urban spaces. Manuscript profile -
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3 - A Comparative Study of Office Park and Sustainable Urban Development Approaches
Zahra Mosharzadeh Mehrabi Sina Sabri Soheil Sabri The application of sustainability theory, as one of the new approaches, has enjoyed the spotlight among many of urban pioneers and scholars. This research intends to study the possibility of utilizing the sustainability theory in an executive framework and its di More The application of sustainability theory, as one of the new approaches, has enjoyed the spotlight among many of urban pioneers and scholars. This research intends to study the possibility of utilizing the sustainability theory in an executive framework and its direct application in urban plans. In this regard, the location allocation viewpoint of Office Parks, as one of significant executive policies in Iranian provincial authorities, is evaluated. The research method is divided in two stages. The first stage is comprised of a descriptive method in identifying the meanings and epistemology of sustainable development as well as office park approaches. Then in second stage the research introduces some indicators in both approaches and evaluates them using a comparative method. Four criteria of economic, environmental, physical, and social considerations are compared in two approaches. Ultimately, the result reveals a satisfactory accordance in almost all of the criteria within the sustainability and office park viewpoints. The highest conformity is in environmental considerations and the least is defined in physical features. Notwithstanding, there are some executive limitations that are highlighted in this research. It is believed that by removing of those barriers the optimum benefit can be achieved in the allocation of office parks. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Cultural Planning Strategies for Urban Parks (Case Study: Fateh Garden, Karaj, Iran)
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5 - Planning and Design of Urban Sustainable Riparian Park (Case Study: Kan River- Valley)
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6 - Urban Park Design in Iran: Investigation of Factors Affecting Users’ Psychological Benefits
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7 - Opportunities and challenges of developing urban spaces for women (case study: women's centers and parks in Tehran)
Zahra ZareWomen's urban spaces are implemented as a solution for the development of women's activities, especially in the field of leisure and sports, so that women can use urban spaces more by reducing some customary and religious restrictions. This research tries to e MoreWomen's urban spaces are implemented as a solution for the development of women's activities, especially in the field of leisure and sports, so that women can use urban spaces more by reducing some customary and religious restrictions. This research tries to examine the field findings and the opinions of experts and informants to gain an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of these spaces. The research method is mixed and qualitative. Documentary methods and practical and collaborative research have been used. In the documentary part, the findings of 22 articles of the last ten years have been used, and in the practical and collaborative research, the opinions of 40 key informants in this field have been used. The branch of data analysis is qualitative content analysis and SWOT analysis. The findings show that women need and are interested in these spaces. However, there are some weak points such as: inappropriate location, insufficient description of services and program, and how to interact with participants and women. Weak public trust in the municipality and government institutions, not prioritizing women's issues and emphasizing sloganeering and advertising approaches and the desire for bisexual and family spaces are some of the challenges of these spaces Manuscript profile -
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8 - The new urban park design for the development of children's creativity
زینب سادات میرحبیبیان حسینی نسیم اشرافیکودکان و خلاقیت آنان یکی از عوامل بسیار مهم هر جامعه میباشد. یکی از محیطهایی که تاثیر بسیار در سطح پرورش و خلاقیت کودکان دارد، پارکها هستند. در این بین، ایجاد فضاهایی متناسب با ویژگیهای روانشناختی کودکان برای تحقق بخشی به افزایش رشد خلاقیت و تدوین دستورالعمل های خاص برا Moreکودکان و خلاقیت آنان یکی از عوامل بسیار مهم هر جامعه میباشد. یکی از محیطهایی که تاثیر بسیار در سطح پرورش و خلاقیت کودکان دارد، پارکها هستند. در این بین، ایجاد فضاهایی متناسب با ویژگیهای روانشناختی کودکان برای تحقق بخشی به افزایش رشد خلاقیت و تدوین دستورالعمل های خاص برای ارائه خدمات به کودکان است...در این پژوهش، ضمن بررسی عوامل موثر بر افزایش و رشد خلاقیت کودکان سعی بر پیشنهاد طراحی مناسب برای پارکها در جهت این ارتقای میباشد. روش تحقیق در این پژوهش، به صورت تحلیلی توصیفی و با استفاده از منابع کتابخانه ای و مصاحبه می باشد.. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Evaluation of the citizen's satisfaction with the quality of urban parks (Case Study: Ahar city parks)
Maryam Naser Asghar MohammadiIntroduction and Objective: One of factors that shape urban parks are and because of its considerable green space, in addition to creating beautiful landscapes and lush environmental effects due to the large share of their beautiful city. This study aimed to evalu MoreIntroduction and Objective: One of factors that shape urban parks are and because of its considerable green space, in addition to creating beautiful landscapes and lush environmental effects due to the large share of their beautiful city. This study aimed to evaluate the satisfaction of citizens of the state of urban parks is done Ahar. Method: The present research combines documentary methods of, analytical and survey (questionnaire) is used as the field distribution of the questionnaire was conducted between the residents of Ahar. And uses SPSS software to analyze the action is final. The population for this study is based on 321 Cochran formulas. Results: The results indicate that over 60% of respondents state parks have been poor. Statistical results showed that residents' satisfaction with the state parks Ahar below average (5> 2.38> 1, with mean 3) were evaluated. Conclusion:The single-sample T-test results showed that the value of T is significant at the 99% level considerably Comments below the average of the scores of moderate (3) is. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Investigating Viewpoint of Citizens about the Status of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in the Urban Parks of Yazd
Maryam Jafari Najafabadi Hamid SodaiezadehBackground and Objective: Strengthening urban green space, providing tranquility for people living in the city and spending leisure time in parks is a feature of urban parks, and on the other hand with the focus of the urban population, attention to health, safety and e MoreBackground and Objective: Strengthening urban green space, providing tranquility for people living in the city and spending leisure time in parks is a feature of urban parks, and on the other hand with the focus of the urban population, attention to health, safety and environmental issues in the park, urban development is of particular importance. The purpose of this study was to investigate and determine people's views on health, safety and environmental issues of the city park in order to ultimately use the results for better urban management and promotion of safety, health and environmental indicators of Yazd city parks. Method: Therefore, after determining the factors affecting the safety, health and environment of urban parks through library studies and activities previously carried out to receipt of the citizens’ opinion about the health, safety and the environment of a number of important parks in Yazd, the questionnaire method was used and the results were analyzed by SPSS 22. Findings: Results show that people opinion about environmental, health and safety indices are obtained about 69.2%, 67% and 62.4%, recpectively. Discussion and Conclusion: According to the importance of Health, Safety and Environment in urban places, editing documents and comprehensive framework in the field of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and the control and monitoring of these factors is an effective step to solve problems that urban planners have, consequently the pass to sustainable development will be easier. Manuscript profile -
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11 - Analysis of Environmental Indicators in Saee Park of Tehran
maryam ehsani Akramolmolok Lahijanian farzam babaeiBackground and Objective: With the increase of population and development and expansion of urbanization, human beings have gradually moved away from nature and excessive population density and interference in natural environment and creation of man-made environments hav MoreBackground and Objective: With the increase of population and development and expansion of urbanization, human beings have gradually moved away from nature and excessive population density and interference in natural environment and creation of man-made environments have further expressed the environmental and spiritual needs of human beings to address this. Needs Urban man has created gardens and artificial green spaces inside cities. The purpose of this study is to investigate the indicators of environmental management in Saei Park in Tehran. Method: First of all, the population of the statistical society consisted of Saeif park visitors and the sample size was determined 384 people. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire containing two parts with individual and professional characteristics of respondents and environmental management indicators. Validity of the questionnaire was carried out by a survey of professors and experienced experts and experts. Reliability and reliability the questionnaire was determined through Cronbach's alpha. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 20. Hierarchical method (AHP) was used to rank the indices Findings: findingsshowed that the indicators of "noise pollution" and "quality and quantity of fertilizer" were in the highest and "status of care and maintenance of wildlife" and "surface water disposal and sewage system" were in the lowest ranks. Other findings showed that the personal and professional characteristics of citizens have been effective in environmental management indicators. And there was a difference between the views of different groups based on these characteristics. There was a significant relationship between the environmental management of Saei Park in Tehran and there was a significant difference between the level of client participation in the environmental management indicators of Saei Park in Tehran based on gender and age groups. Discussion and Conclusion: Comparison tests showed that there was a significant difference between citizens' satisfaction with indicators of the status of treatment and conservation of wildlife, variety of plant species, quality and quantity of fertilizer, irrigation status and base of solar lights. There was a significant difference between the amount of satisfaction of citizens from the quality and quantity indexes of fertilizers, the basis of solar lights, vegetation diversity, the status of the processing and maintenance of wildlife, and the disposal of surface water and sewage system. . Therefore, it is necessary to consider the individual and professional characteristics of different groups of respondents in the programs carried out in the field of environmental management. Manuscript profile -
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12 - Omid Park Regeneration Aiming to Improve Environmental Quality in Haft Chenar District of Tehran
Negar Forouzesh Sara Nahibi Zahra Saeedeh ZarabadiBackground and Purpose: Omid Park renovation has been performed in order to increase the environmental quality and sustainable design. Method: In order to achieve the main goal, which is to revitalize and improve the quality of the environment of Omid Park, after a fie MoreBackground and Purpose: Omid Park renovation has been performed in order to increase the environmental quality and sustainable design. Method: In order to achieve the main goal, which is to revitalize and improve the quality of the environment of Omid Park, after a field visit, similar items were studied, collected and the libraries around the goal were examined. Based on the relevant references, the basic data required for the study area were prepared. Geographic data system (GIS) is a tool that was used in the analysis of primary data and its achievements were used in the design process. To identify the needs and views of residents and users of the site, questionnaires were prepared and completed by the project stakeholders. According to the analysis of spatial data and users' opinions, the weaknesses, strengths, opportunities and threats of the study area in this process were identified and placed in the SWOT table to be analyzed. The current research process, in addition to using the qualitative method, has also considered quantitative approaches and therefore the research method of this article is considered a combination. Findings: Regenerative approach includes improvements for damaged parks while increasing stability and environmental quality. Therefore, collected data analysis and resulting standards including cultural, social, economic, ethnicity impact and the neighboring parks standards were used for the design purposes. In addition to reducing maintenance costs, these plans can improve the quality of the environment and increase people's satisfaction. Discussion and conclusion: The result of this research can be used as a quality standard for neighborhood park designs. These designs can increase the population living in the area as well as the long-term value of a sustainable environment and urban landscape. Manuscript profile -
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13 - Evaluating the Spatial distribution of Neighborhood Parks and Presenting the Optimal site Selection Model Using VIKOR Method (Case study: Ardabil city)
ata ghafari Reza Hashemi Masoomabad mansor mostafapour Sasan Nikfal MoghalooBackground and Objective: Urban parks have a significant role in reducing air pollution and improving the quality of life of the people living in urban areas. Planning and site selection of urban parks can significantly change a man-made environment to an ideal human so MoreBackground and Objective: Urban parks have a significant role in reducing air pollution and improving the quality of life of the people living in urban areas. Planning and site selection of urban parks can significantly change a man-made environment to an ideal human society and enhance the quality of life and identity of the inhabitants by promoting the visual beauty and reducing the adverse effects of industrial development. The aim of this study was to evaluate and locate neighborhood parks using the principles of multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) in Ardabil city. Method: The used method was functional in terms of its objective and descriptive analysis in terms of its nature. The studied criteria consisted 12 components grouped for the spatial distribution of neighborhood parks. In this study, CRITIC techniques and pair-wise comparison were used to weight the criteria. Subsequently, the Vikor multi-criteria decision-making method was used in IDRISI to develope an appropriate model for the spatial distribution of green spaces in Ardabil. The obtained results were presented in the form of a graded map of desirability of place. Findings: The results show that priority pixels introduced in the model output have optimum conditions in terms of the defined criteria. Discussion and Conclusion: This model can be used as a decision support system in the spatial distribution of the existing neighborhood parks. Manuscript profile -
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14 - Study of Bird Biodiversity Indices in Tehran Gardens (Case Study: Jamshidieh, Mellat, Ghaem and Shahr)
Farahnaz Mohades Jalil Imani Mehdi Ramezani Nemat a KhorasaniBackground and Objectives:Calculation of biodiversity indices of urban birds in Tehran in order to better understand the environmental conditions and improve or modify seems necessary. The aim of this study was to calculate the indicators of richness, biodiversity and b MoreBackground and Objectives:Calculation of biodiversity indices of urban birds in Tehran in order to better understand the environmental conditions and improve or modify seems necessary. The aim of this study was to calculate the indicators of richness, biodiversity and bird uniformity in Tehran as a case study in the parks of the city, Mellat, Jamshidia and Ghaem.Methods: In this study, the birds were recorded by point counting and the indices were calculated using Ecological Methodology software.Finding: A total of 3723 birds were observed in 40 species of 8 orders and 19 families. 75% of all recorded species belonged to Passeriformes and among them the number of House Sparrows. Although the Ghaem park had the largest area among studied parks, had the least species richness and diversity and was the most abundance. The Shar park the oldest Tehran urban park located in the densely populated of the city, with the highest richness and species diversity and the lowest abundance, compared to the other parks.Discussion and Conclusion: The birds registered in the studied parks were mostly owned by the Passeriformes and half of them were native to Tehran. The area of the above boats does not necessarily mean that the birds are more diverse. According to the findings gathered in Park-e- Shahr located in the city center, We found out despite the presence of dense texture, the suitable space existed, attraction and capturing the birds were observed. The results of this research can provide an opportunity to study the factors affecting urban biodiversity indices and help environmental researchers, managers and urban planners to design a suitable green space to protect biodiversity and attract birds as one of the health habitat indicators and improve citizen’s quality of life. Manuscript profile -
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15 - Study of Carbon sequestration in trees and soil in two urban parks of Kohdasht City
Sharifeh Heidarian Farhad Ghasemi AghbashBackground and objectives: The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide in recent years has led to increased global warming and climate change. Carbon sequestration in tree, vegetation and subsoil cover is the simplest and most economically viable way to reduce atmospheri MoreBackground and objectives: The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide in recent years has led to increased global warming and climate change. Carbon sequestration in tree, vegetation and subsoil cover is the simplest and most economically viable way to reduce atmospheric carbon. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the amount of carbon sequestration of tree cover and soil in two urban parks of Kuhdasht (Shaghayegh and Shahid Beheshti parks).Methods: In order to achieve the desired goal, the trees of both parks were surveyed. Also, soil samples were collected at two depths of 0 to 15 and 15 to 30 cm from inside the park and land free of vegetation adjacent to the park (as a control) and prepared for relevant analyzes.Discussion and Conclusion: The results showed that the amount of soil carbon sequestration at depths of 0 to 15 and 15 to 30 cm in Shaghayegh Park and its control area were 107.7, 251.65, 23.52 and 45.48 tons, respectively. In hectares of Shahid Beheshti Park and its control area, 11.93, 20.83, 32.05 and 53.13 tons per hectare were significantly higher (P <0.01), respectively. Density and variability in tree cover mixing also had a significant effect on the amount of sediment carbon (sycamore 53.13, Mashhad pine 31.32, Tehran pine 32.05 and ball acacia 12.81 tons per hectare). In general, the carbon sequestration of Shaghayegh Park is more than Shahid Beheshti Park, and among the main reasons are soil texture (clay), high density and variety of tree cover, as well as proximity to the asphalt access road. Manuscript profile -
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16 - Evaluation of citizens' satisfaction indices from parks and green spaces amenities in Tehran using topsis method and cluster analysis
Mohammad Mahdi Zarabi Roghayeh Aminian Sudabeh MafakheriBackground and Objective: With population growth and urban development, humans gradually went away from nature. Over-population density and human-made environments have increased the human environmental, physical and mental needs. In order to meet these needs, urban man MoreBackground and Objective: With population growth and urban development, humans gradually went away from nature. Over-population density and human-made environments have increased the human environmental, physical and mental needs. In order to meet these needs, urban man has created parks inside the cities. The purpose of this study is to prioritize citizens' satisfaction indices from parks and urban green spaces using the topsis model in parks of Tehran. Material and Methodology: The research method is descriptive, analytical and survey. The information was collected by completing the questionnaire by visitors to the park and finally the questionnaires were analyzed. Findings: The data analysis showed that most respondents were in the age range of 20 to 40 years old, had a free job, and had a diploma or a bachelor's degree. Their motivation from going to the park was resting and their access to park was a personal vehicle. Indicators of citizens' satisfaction from parks were determined based on the topsis model. In this model, green space and boards had the lowest and the most distance from ideal point, respectively. According to the similarity index, among the 23 criteria, the green space and the area of the park ranked first and second, respectively, and the boards and trash bin were ranked 22 and 23, respectively. Based on multivariate method, cluster analysis, citizens' satisfaction criteria from parks was divided into three groups. The criteria that had the highest, the lowest and the average satisfaction rates for the people were in the first, second and third groups, respectively. Discussion and Conclusion: Based on the cluster analysis, people's satisfaction with the elements of conducting the competition in the park, the green area in the spring, the size of the green space, the area of the park and the variety of flowers and trees were more than other elements. Manuscript profile -
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17 - Integrating of Fuzzy Spatial Multi Criteria Evaluation and Fuzzy Analytic Network Process for Urban Parks sitting (Case study: region 8, Tehran municipality)
Yasser Moarab Saeed karimi Negar Foroughi Vahid NikzadBackground and Purpose: The Importance of urban green space is undeniable in the sustainability of cities and their physical, natural and social effects in urban systems. For this reason, existence of urban green spaces in cities and a suitable distribution of them is o MoreBackground and Purpose: The Importance of urban green space is undeniable in the sustainability of cities and their physical, natural and social effects in urban systems. For this reason, existence of urban green spaces in cities and a suitable distribution of them is one of the important issues in urban planning and management. The overall goal of this research is to determine the importance of affecting factors in site selection of parks and urban green spaces and also a suitable site selection of parks and urban green spaces in the study area. Methods: This research is an analytic descriptive research. At first by using library and literature review and Delphi approach effective parameters in site selection of parks and urban green spaces were extracted and then, in FANP method pairwise comparison performed with relevant experts to determine significance and weighted of criteria. Then, data layers standardized in IDRISI software and were prepared in the form of Fuzzy. And finally prepared Fuzzy maps overlaid in GIS software by considering their weights to identify suitable locations for the construction of parks and urban green spaces in region 8 of Tehran municipality. Findings: In this study distance from parameters of (Land use, Accessibility, population, Favorable centers and Ufavorable centers) are used to determine a park and green space site selection of region 8 of Tehran municipality. Each layers map prepared by using GIS and layer standardization in IDRISI software. Then for weighting and combining layers fuzzy analytic network process (FANP) and GIS is used. Conclusion: Five operators of (Gumma, And, Or, Sum, Product) are applied to obtain final maps. Finally, fuzzy sum operator identified as a proper operator in park and green space site selection of region 8 of Tehran municipality. Five classes of very good, good, average, weak and very weak were considered for the final map of this operator. Manuscript profile -
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18 - Presenting a model for evaluation of health and safety of the environment in urban parks
Elmira Barahmand Jamal GhoddousiBackground and Objective: Urban parks are crucially important in improving quality of life in urban communities. Since, health and safety of citizens depend on health and safety of the environment, application of HSE-MS to identify the hazards and control them in urban MoreBackground and Objective: Urban parks are crucially important in improving quality of life in urban communities. Since, health and safety of citizens depend on health and safety of the environment, application of HSE-MS to identify the hazards and control them in urban parks seems necessary. The objectives of current study were to rank the factors influencing HSE management of urban parks and to present a model for HSE evaluation of parks. Method: In this study, HSE factors of urban parks were ranked by using F.TOPSIS. Then a model was established based on scalograph method to determine desirability of HSE-MS in urban parks. The model was examined in three urban parks at Karaj. Results: The results from validation of the proposed model in three urban parks indicated that, health and safety of environment in Iran Zamin and Tandorosti parks were moderate while they were weak in Ebne Sina Park. Conclusion: The proposed model for evaluation of health and safety of environment in urban parks was precise; however, application of other MCDM approaches was suggested to reach a more comprehensive model. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Impacts of green space parameters on bird species richness of city parks: case study of Isfahan city
Shahla Tashakor Mahmoud-Reza Hemami Borhan Riazi Reza JafariAbstractCity parks have high recreational values and can be a surrogate nature for the low-income citizens. Inthis study impacts of green space parameters (richness, diversity and density of woody species) on birdspecies richness and diversity was assessed in 25 city pa MoreAbstractCity parks have high recreational values and can be a surrogate nature for the low-income citizens. Inthis study impacts of green space parameters (richness, diversity and density of woody species) on birdspecies richness and diversity was assessed in 25 city parks in Isfahan.Bird census and measuring vegetation variables were performed in spring strip transects and linear andnon-linear regressions were used for analysis of collected data.On the whole 25 bird species were observed in Isfahan city parks. Baghe-Golha with 16 species andParke-Sahel with only two species had the highest and lowest bird species richness respectively.Results of this study revealed that bird species richness of city parks increases with increasing thediversity of woody species and the area of green space. These findings could be considered fordesigning the city parks to attract more bird specie Manuscript profile -
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20 - Theory and Techniques for Revitalization of Urban Park in Old Context of City with Emphasis on Conservation of Cultural and Historical Heritage (Case study: The First Tehran’s public park)
Alireza Hasibi Shila Fallah Farbod Hassanali LaghaiIntroduction: Because of high urbanization rate and especially fast development of metro policy likeTehran, environmental pollution, like air, water, soil and visual pollutions have been increased. All ofthese factors have important effects on reducing of life quality a MoreIntroduction: Because of high urbanization rate and especially fast development of metro policy likeTehran, environmental pollution, like air, water, soil and visual pollutions have been increased. All ofthese factors have important effects on reducing of life quality and public urban spaces in these cities.Material and Methods: In this research, the Park-e-Shahr as the first public park of the city of Tehranhas been studied and the reasons were its environmental values, its functionality, culture and beauty.The principal of this research is to protect and reinforce the historical perspective of the park,qualitative elevation of the environment and the park's view with the minimum degree of damages to itand the protection of its historical values and also the fulfillment of the current emotional, mental,spiritual and the educational needs of the visitors and ultimately keeping the memory and the spirit ofthe place in designing the environment as such which remains in harmony with the location in the pastand the present.Since this sphere is located in the old fiber of the city of Tehran (Sang-e-Laj district), the study hasbeen done from a broader outlook. At the high level of the recognition of Tehran city and its locationin the natural- historical situation, for the recognition of historical districts, at the intermediate scale ofgeneral recognition of Sang-e-Laj district in Tehran and historical identity since before, at the microscaleof the recognition, all the current of the Park-e-Shahr in the current conditions have beenanalyzed.Results: Analysis of natural and historical segments, analysis of the outlook and the view and analysisof behavioral patterns of visitors were done. Finally, the results showed that principles related to thetechniques of revitalization and the preservation of the Park-e-Shahr.Utilization of questionnaires and SWOT method were done for the revitalization of Park-e-Shahr. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Optimal Management of the Park, with An” Emphasis on Sustainable Development Case Study: Rabbit Valley ParkRegion 22 of Tehran
Akramolmolok lahijanian Reza moallemBackground: The aim of the study is land scape green urban park survey as a citizen park. Sorecreation, rehabilitation and reconstruction, optimize the applicable surrounding areas, so thedeveloping, equipment and improvement of spaces and centers was considered in the MoreBackground: The aim of the study is land scape green urban park survey as a citizen park. Sorecreation, rehabilitation and reconstruction, optimize the applicable surrounding areas, so thedeveloping, equipment and improvement of spaces and centers was considered in the region 22 inTehran. So according to this study, developing and improvement of spaces and appropriate andefficient centers meet different needs of citizens. Ecological conditions of this park prepare needs ofcitizens in green space.Method: The region 22 in Tehran is one of new established area and the first place have had plans anddesigns for residency of people, so: Rabbit Valley Park selected for this survey. This research isdescriptive study based on collecting and data analyses. In order to understand needs of citizens inpark, one questionnaire distributed amongst visitors. The questions were including numbers of visitsof park, needs of services, needs of pleasures and so on. Then according to the gathered data, analysisof the data, charts and bars histograms is done by Excel and SPSS programs.The results: According to the found suggestions were as bellows: management of park should haveplan and planning, recreation and reengineering in park is necessary, condition of the park due to thepossibilities and limitations of the park should be repaired, creating a center for recreation andentertainment should establish, the space of park should increase, the park should develop, sports andgames sights should be implemented inside the park. Access to sanitation should be equiped forpeople. Lights should be prepared in the direction the park. , park should be prepared by relaxationand pollution should be reduces and sounds, audio-visual should be prepared in the park. Manuscript profile -
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22 - Presenting Pattern of Sustainable Tourism Development of Waterfall Protected Area
Ferial Ahmadi Mohammadreza Bemanian Alireza SadeghiAbstractCity parks have high recreational values and can be a surrogate nature for the low-income citizens. Inthis study impacts of green space parameters (richness, diversity and density of woody species) on birdspecies richness and diversity was assessed in 25 city pa MoreAbstractCity parks have high recreational values and can be a surrogate nature for the low-income citizens. Inthis study impacts of green space parameters (richness, diversity and density of woody species) on birdspecies richness and diversity was assessed in 25 city parks in Isfahan.Bird census and measuring vegetation variables were performed in spring strip transects and linear andnon-linear regressions were used for analysis of collected data.On the whole 25 bird species were observed in Isfahan city parks. Baghe-Golha with 16 species andParke-Sahel with only two species had the highest and lowest bird species richness respectively.Results of this study revealed that bird species richness of city parks increases with increasing thediversity of woody species and the area of green space. These findings could be considered fordesigning the city parks to attract more bird species. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Providing Strategies for Landscape Rehabilitatin of Industrial Areas Based on Eco-Industrial Network Concept Case Study: Chenaran Industrial State
Mohsen Goodarzi Nafise Haghtalab Mohamad Hadi MahdiniaBackground and Objective: Increasing industrial activities in and around cities causes many environmental problems and threatens human health. These days, one of the main problems with cities results from urban fringe industrial activities in these areas. This issue can MoreBackground and Objective: Increasing industrial activities in and around cities causes many environmental problems and threatens human health. These days, one of the main problems with cities results from urban fringe industrial activities in these areas. This issue can be seen especially in big cities, so that naturally efficient landscapes can be seen only a long distance from these cities. The main problems in such areas are pollution, landscape fragmentation, land structure deformation, and decrease in natural mechanisms. Method: In order to come up with solutions to these problems, some strategies, policies and practices are required. In this regard, landscape planning and design can play an important role. Using the concept of ecology in industrial development has generated the concept of industrial ecosystem based on natural ecosystem patterns and processes. Following this analogy, the conceptual strategies of an eco-industrial network, which is an organized form of the industrial ecosystem, can greatly help us to overcome these problems. Findings: This research investigates the concepts of industrial ecology and eco-industrial networks and applies those concepts to the environmental rehabilitation of an existing industrial area in northwestern industrial area of Mashhad and Chenaran Industrial state. Results and Discussion: In this regard, we have tried to consider this concept in various scales of landscape. Finally, using conceptual plans, strategies for improving the quality of landscape and environment in this area have been provided. Manuscript profile -
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24 - Evaluation Users Acoustic Comfort in Urban parks Case study: Tehran Urban Parks
Mohsen Faizi Alireza Monam S.Neda GhazizadehIntroduction: Sound comfort is an essential aspect of physical comfort of urban parks. In this research in order to demonstrate a method for evaluating the acoustic comfort questionnaire surveyed، and noise emission levels were measured in 30 points distributed in five MoreIntroduction: Sound comfort is an essential aspect of physical comfort of urban parks. In this research in order to demonstrate a method for evaluating the acoustic comfort questionnaire surveyed، and noise emission levels were measured in 30 points distributed in five parks included Mellat, Saei, Laleh, Shahr and Besat parks in Tehran. Methods: LAeq (equivalent continues noise level) LAFmax, LAFmin, LA10, LA50 and LA90 were measured and calculated. Moreover، intensive questionnaire surveyed acoustic comfort based on the quality and sound source. Results: The sound level at most of the points evaluated 63dB in the parks exceeded the 55 dB(A). Perception of sound sources within the Soundscape was found to be a better predictor of Soundscape quality than measured sound levels. The results of the research clearly indicate the level of discomfort or comfort of a population is not necessarily connected only to sound levels، but includes other factors in the environment and in the receiver himself. Conclusion: The results show the space planning، distance from main city roads, green belt around park’s boundary and music player’s position considerably affect acoustic comfort in the urban parks. Manuscript profile -
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25 - Environment Design for Urban Parks with CPTED Approach to Promote Sense of Security in Islamabad Neighborhood, Region 2nd of Tehran
Rahele Kamali Nasim Sahraei Nejad Maryam RobatiAbstract From the beginning of human creation, the need for security has been always as one of the basic needs of human and providing this was as one of the most important issues in human societies. On the other hand, urban parks are one of the most principal areas in u MoreAbstract From the beginning of human creation, the need for security has been always as one of the basic needs of human and providing this was as one of the most important issues in human societies. On the other hand, urban parks are one of the most principal areas in urban environment that their security issue is very crucial. The purpose of this study is to investigate the CPTED approach to promote environmental security in urban parks, however, today it is neglected the security improvement necessity and potential capacity of urban parks in decreasing or preventing crimes. The study is a descriptive-analytical research and the study area is Islamabad neighborhood located in 2nd region of Tehran metropolitan’s municipality, which is an old neighborhood with unsuitable physical structure, low permeability and high rate of crime occurrence, at the same time with convenient accessibility to different point of the city. Using field studies, the present status of this neighborhood has been investigated and then using questionnaire which according to Cochran Formula had 400 participants among the park’s users, are collected their views about environmental security indicators. Finally, the collected data are analyzed using correlation analysis method, t-statistical analysis and also SWOT analysis, and then security enhancement strategies in urban parks, are presented. The results show that the present situation in this area in terms of security, is an improper condition, which the research emphasize the necessity of an urban park development with utilization of crime prevention through environmental design solutions and finally according to the proposed approaches, a strategic plan have been presented in order to develop and design the urban park. Manuscript profile -
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26 - A review on Health, Safety and Environment Management in Iran's urban parks
Elmira Barahmand Jamal GhoddousiToday due to development of urbanization, industrial growth and environmental pollutions such as airand noise pollution and mental pressures as a result of artificial ambiances in metropolitan cities,implementing urban parks and green spaces are necessary. Regarding the MoreToday due to development of urbanization, industrial growth and environmental pollutions such as airand noise pollution and mental pressures as a result of artificial ambiances in metropolitan cities,implementing urban parks and green spaces are necessary. Regarding the importance of urban parks incities, Health, Safety and Environment issues should be noticed in order to meet the park user’s needsand also all the citizens.In this review precedent researches on Health, Safety and Environment of the urban parks are to benoticed and the results have been collected in order to determine research priorities in this field. Manuscript profile -
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27 - Studying the status of urban parks for conservation environment and presenting the appropriate managerial strategies” (Case study: Parks in Dist. 7 of Tehran)
Maryam Mehrara Akramol Moluk Lahijanian“Subject: Studying the status of urban parks for conservation of environment and presenting theappropriate managerial strategies” (Case study: Parks in Dist. 7 of Tehran) Objective: Studying thestatus of Tehran urban parks for conservation of environment.Man More“Subject: Studying the status of urban parks for conservation of environment and presenting theappropriate managerial strategies” (Case study: Parks in Dist. 7 of Tehran) Objective: Studying thestatus of Tehran urban parks for conservation of environment.Management in the urban parks results in environmental indices promotion; Applying the appropriatemanagement provides the conservation of urban parks’ environment; The appropriate managementresults in reduction of environmental wastes in the urban parks. Sampling group: The sampling groupof this study is consisted of 52 parks available in Tehran municipality Dist. 7 including all experts,managers and personnel of Deputy of Urban Affairs and Green Space, generally the sample size is 123persons. Sample size: The sampling group of the research is consisted of 93 experts, managers andpersonnel of Deputy of Urban Affairs and Green Space, and 10 parks have been selected as samplerandomly out of 5 studies zones in Dist. 7. The data analysis method includes two descriptive andinferential parts which has been applied aiding SPSS software, that Pierson coefficient of correlationtests have been used in this research.The findings of this research indicated that the most correlation among the variables is as follows:Applying the appropriate management provides the conservation of urban parks’ environment; theappropriate management results in reduction of environmental wastes in the urban parks; Managementin the urban parks results in environmental indices promotion Manuscript profile -
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28 - Development and management of parks and green spaces for the conservation of birds in urban areas
Farzaneh Ghodsi Mohammad Javad AmiriParks and urban green spaces are a part of the city that has natural or artificial vegetation. These areas have various functions, including conservation of biodiversity, improvement of air quality, leisure and recreation and also aesthetic effects. Birds are the domina MoreParks and urban green spaces are a part of the city that has natural or artificial vegetation. These areas have various functions, including conservation of biodiversity, improvement of air quality, leisure and recreation and also aesthetic effects. Birds are the dominant animal groups of green spaces that an effective communication can be seen between them. Parks and urban green spaces are an important factor in attracting various species of birds. Management of parks and green spaces and recreational sites is an aspect of biodiversity management in urban habitats. The present study investigates the human use of these areas for recreation and leisure and the effects of these activities on its biodiversity and then present management solutions for this problems. Two important approaches of the study to birds in parks and urban green spaces are investigation of the indices of bird species richness and the shape and size of parks and green spaces in relation to these indicators. The results of studies pointed to the vital importance of the protection of these areas and also the effect of birds in attracting visitors. In fact, the problems in the field of protection of birds in urban green spaces requires management approaches for increasing the richness of bird species and visitors’ satisfaction. These approaches include development of bird watching stations, preparing and distributing posters and leaflets, organizing workshops on the birds and urban green spaces for children and students. Manuscript profile -
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29 - Evaluation of the application of geology in the tourism industry
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30 - The Geotourism Potential Investigations in Kashmar Area, Khorasan-e-Razavi Province, NE Iran
Morteza Taherpour Khalil Abad Mohammad Ibrahim Fazel Valipour Habib Allah Torshizian Vida Taherpour Khalil Abad Shushanik AsmaryanThe remains of the natural and human activities in some parts of the earth register as geopark. Actually, geopark is one or more geological phenomenon which is important from ecology, history, culture and archeological view. The aim of the geotourism description in an a MoreThe remains of the natural and human activities in some parts of the earth register as geopark. Actually, geopark is one or more geological phenomenon which is important from ecology, history, culture and archeological view. The aim of the geotourism description in an area and creating a geopark is trying to keep the earth\'s inheritance and locality the economic of the area. Iran with an old history, diversity of the environment and a lot of geological phenomenon has a great potential in creating geoparks. From this point of view, we can divide it into the five geotourism areas which are as follows: North, South, East, West and Central part of Iran. The Kashmar township is an area which is located in the south part of the Khorasan-e-Razavi province in the Northeast of Iran. This area because of the nearness into the desert, is hot and dry. The area is rich of mines, hot-water springs and geological landscapes. In this research, we tried to introduce some examples of the geotourism features in the study area such as faults, mines, hot-water springs, Bejestan playa, Asyab-e-Khooshab valley, Kavir-e-Lut salt desert, Bijvard entrance, Sar-e-Borj waterfall, Sir and Ahoo Bam caves and Natural glacier. Manuscript profile -
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31 - A interpretative-structural model of effective investments components in competitive advantage of industrial parks
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32 - Dedoxification of White Mythology: A Deleuzo-Baroquean Reading of Suzan-Lori Parks’ The Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom
Sara Faryam Rad Hassan Shahabi Shahram Raeisi SistaniThis article attempts to investigate the first major dramatic work of Suzan-Lori Parks from a new angle in suggesting the writer, like the Persian Shahrzad story-teller with interwoven stories/plays, narrates, through a Parksian labyrinthine folding structure, the lost MoreThis article attempts to investigate the first major dramatic work of Suzan-Lori Parks from a new angle in suggesting the writer, like the Persian Shahrzad story-teller with interwoven stories/plays, narrates, through a Parksian labyrinthine folding structure, the lost history of African subordinated and discarded by History. Having a Deleuzo-baroquean perspective, this study explores the imperceptible or less-known aspects of her drama that have been muted throughout the White mythological historicism. She portrays, on her neo-baroquean canvas, an amalgamation of myth, music, and performance, while her figures, dis-figured by the dominant discourse, become the schizophrenic bodies that subvert the ruling system in a rhizomatic manner. Moreover, her polyphonic lines of flight in the form of Jazz syncopation, contrapuntally, recite the saga of African-American oppressions. In the end, it is concluded that Parks, as a female African-American playwright, has distinguished her dramatic works from her contemporaneous by designating the Deleuzo-baroquean plateau in her first play, a tool for subverting and undermining the dominant discourse, in the trajectory of Shahrzad's flight to save her dramatic life. Manuscript profile -
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33 - Sense of Security from the Environmental Perspective A Case Study of Tehran’s Pardisan Park
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34 - Explaining the entrepreneurial behaviors in Startup and established businesses success
shapur anvari mohammad atai Habebolah Taherpur KalantaryEntrepreneurial behaviors play a cardinal role in achieving highly radical innovations and absolute competitive advantages by businesses and nations. Reviewing the literature around entrepreneurial behaviors leading success shows there is not a satisfactory separation b MoreEntrepreneurial behaviors play a cardinal role in achieving highly radical innovations and absolute competitive advantages by businesses and nations. Reviewing the literature around entrepreneurial behaviors leading success shows there is not a satisfactory separation between factors and behavioral aspects. Using a grounded theory approach, in this article, twenty Startups and Stablished Entrepreneurs seat in the Academic Science and Technology Park interviewed and data analyzed through three phase coding process. Both reliability and validity measures of data gathering tool were at a satisfactory level and this has been confirmed by experts. Results of the analysis interviews show that entrepreneurial behavior, triggered by predicting factors, can be categorized into four distinct groups. These groups include Informational behaviors, Relational and network-building behaviors, Strategic management behaviors and Executive management behaviors. This study also provides the reader with macro and micro-level environmental factors affecting entrepreneurial behaviors and classified the success criteria divided into both objective and subjective criteria. Manuscript profile -
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35 - Prevalence of Toxocara eggs in public parks of Tabriz city, center of East Azerbaijan Provice, Iran
یعقوب Garedaghi S.A Shabestari-aslThis study was carried out for the presence of Toxocara SPP. Eggs in public parks in the city of Tabriz, east Azerbaijan province, Iran. Soil samples were collected from total 75 existing public parks in Tabriz from September 2008 to September 2009. Soil samples were co MoreThis study was carried out for the presence of Toxocara SPP. Eggs in public parks in the city of Tabriz, east Azerbaijan province, Iran. Soil samples were collected from total 75 existing public parks in Tabriz from September 2008 to September 2009. Soil samples were collected from 3-4 distinct sites in the same area. The flotation material was analyzed under the light microscope. Toxocara SPP. Eggs were found in 28 samples of total 300 taken samples from 75 public parks showed a contamination rate of 9.3%. The number of observed Toxocara eggs in each microscopic field was varied from 1-7. Low rate of contamination with Toxocara SPP. Eggs in Tabriz parks might be due to lower dog population and cultural differences (Diet and hausbandary conditions) of present study in this city in comparison of other cities of the world. Manuscript profile -
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36 - Performance Analysis of Knowledge-Based Firms: The Case of Tehran Science and Technology Park Firms
Hormat Asghari Karamollaa Daneshfard Naser MirsepasiPerformance analysis is a crucial requirement in the development of Science and Technology Parks. Having employed both qualitative and quantitative techniques, this mix-method developmental and applied study was undertaken to analyze the performance of knowledge-based f MorePerformance analysis is a crucial requirement in the development of Science and Technology Parks. Having employed both qualitative and quantitative techniques, this mix-method developmental and applied study was undertaken to analyze the performance of knowledge-based firms in Science and Technology Parks based on the performance evaluation model. The model system used was designed based on a sound review of the theoretical background, documentary analysis and interviews with 17 experts in the field. To evaluate the model and the status quo, a fieldwork questionnaire was distributed among 260 experts and managers in Tehran Science and Technology Parks. The collected data were analyzed via Structural Equation Modeling. The results of the interviews revealed that the experts identified the system model as the best model for assessing the performance of knowledge-based companies; this template was developed in the form of inputs, processes and outputs along with related indicators which were further evaluated. At the stage of pathology, the identified variables were scrutinized among which Human Resource Management (HRM) was found to be less efficiently functioning compared to other variables. HRM comprises employment of qualified human resources and adequately maintaining and organizing them to facilitate cooperation, which were found to be far from adequacy. The findings offer some implications for effective management of Science and Technology Parks. Manuscript profile -
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37 - Provide a suitable model the spatial distribution of urban parks (Case Study: District 7 of Tehran)
سید علی علوی زینب شاهرخی علی گل محمدی علیرضا گروسیUrban green space, including the main cities of the Users important that it is mentioned as Shsh Hay respiratory cities. Unfortunately, due to some factors, development of urban green space has always been faced with difficulties and shortcomings. In this study has been MoreUrban green space, including the main cities of the Users important that it is mentioned as Shsh Hay respiratory cities. Unfortunately, due to some factors, development of urban green space has always been faced with difficulties and shortcomings. In this study has been to assess the distribution and dispersion of urban green spaces and urban parks Region 7, priorities in terms of spatial distribution of the space environment on the 7th Tehran, studied and analyzed. And this study describes and analyzes have been carried out, and then use the techniques integrated geographic information system (GIS) and methods of multi criteria evaluation (MCE) and the hierarchical model (AHP), various factors affecting the optimal deployment urban parks in the study area were investigated. The results show that the spatial distribution of urban green space area 7 between the need for citizens to green spaces and green spaces and there is no logical relationship. In the second step, the classification of sites in the city to create urban parks in the whole variety of dark and bright colors as well. Maps and raster output range from very poor to very good sites show. So that areas with more functionality for the adoption and deployment of color darker My Grdnd place is Hay temporary housing. And areas with lighter colors because of the lack of appropriate criteria for the establishment of urban parks to establish such places a rate daily. Manuscript profile -
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38 - رهیافت توسعه صنایع کوچک و متوسط در ایران در قالب خوشههای صنعتی
ابوالفضل ریاحیایجاد خوشههای صنعتی بعنوان رهیافتی جهت توسعه صنایع کوچک و متوسط طی سه دهه اخیر مورد توجه صاحبنظران و برنامه ریزان توسعه صنعتی قرار گرفته است. در این رویکرد، هدف این است تا واحدهای صنعتی کوچک و متوسطی که در یک ناحیه جغرافیایی مستقر میباشند از طریق توسعه همکاریها، Moreایجاد خوشههای صنعتی بعنوان رهیافتی جهت توسعه صنایع کوچک و متوسط طی سه دهه اخیر مورد توجه صاحبنظران و برنامه ریزان توسعه صنعتی قرار گرفته است. در این رویکرد، هدف این است تا واحدهای صنعتی کوچک و متوسطی که در یک ناحیه جغرافیایی مستقر میباشند از طریق توسعه همکاریها، در مسیر سیاستهای کلان اقتصادی – صنعتی و منطبق با خواست و منافع فعالان آن هدایت نمود و انجام بسیاری از فعالیتهای صنعتی نظیر مطالعات بازار، طراحی، آموزش و امثالهم که بصورت انفرادی توسط واحدهای کوچک و متوسط امکان پذیر نمی باشد، بصورت مشترک و اقتصادی میسر گردد. ضمن اینکه واحدهای کوچک و متوسط با برقراری ارتباط کاری با تولیدکنندگان بزرگ، میتوانند با تشکیل شبکههای تولیدی و تجمیع آن در قالب خوشههای صنعتی، بتوانند در شتاب بخشیدن به رشد اقتصادی – صنعتی کشور موثر واقع شوند و در افزایش کمیت وکیفیت تولید موثر باشند. در این مقاله ضمن تبیین رویکرد خوشهای در توسعه صنایع کوچک و متوسط، چگونگی اجرای آن در ایران برای صنایع کوچک و متوسط مورد بررسی قرار خواهد گرفت و مزیتهای استفاده از این رویکرد را با ارائه نمونههای موفق در کشورهای دیگر تبیین مینماید Manuscript profile -
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39 - Spatial analysis of climatic factors on suitability assessment in Germi Township urban park
vahid safarian zangir Raoof Mostafazadeh Khadigeh haji Urban parks as one of the most important urban land use plays an important role in reducing air pollution and upgrade the quality of life of recreational areas as type of urban land use play an important role in reducing air pollution and improving the life qual More Urban parks as one of the most important urban land use plays an important role in reducing air pollution and upgrade the quality of life of recreational areas as type of urban land use play an important role in reducing air pollution and improving the life quality of urban residents. The aim of this study is the design and spatial analysis of urban parks in the Germy Township based on the effects of desirable inner space, and location suitability on development of urban parks with an area of 1725.2 km2. The climatic factors in a 11-year (2004-2014) period were analyzed along with effective geographical parameters to site selection of Germy urban park, and related maps were prepared based on available data. The design of plans and determination of zones were done in GIS and AutoCAD environments. According to the results, the appropriateness of park location along with desirability of inner-park spaces leads to increase the presence of family groups. While the deficiencies of effective factors caused the attendance of even-aged group of friends and peers in the studied park. In conclusion, the study site was chosen as a suitable area in leisure times. Also in terms of climate and receiving solar energy, most seasons and times of day provide thermal comfort in the time of tourist's persistence. The result, the highest amount of rainfall is related to the autumn season, while the lowest amount of rainfall for the July and August months were 13 and 9.5 mm, respectively. Thus the rainfall has the least negative impact on the desirability of recreational space. The impact of sunshine hours was considered as positive and the impacts of wind blowing were assessed as favorable in the study site. Manuscript profile -
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40 - 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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41 - Factors affecting upgrade of security level in public spaces (Case Study: Urban Parks of Amol city)
رحیم بردی آنامرادنژاد زهره بلوریToday, security is one of the characteristics of social life in cities and social damage is the most consequence of the lack of security. Identifying factors contributing to the promotion of safe public spaces as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of the factors iden MoreToday, security is one of the characteristics of social life in cities and social damage is the most consequence of the lack of security. Identifying factors contributing to the promotion of safe public spaces as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of the factors identified in this study is the main objective. In this paper, Analytical- description research has been applied. Field research has been used in the present research. The population of this paper consists of Amol parks goers (citizens at the park) are randomly selected for a sample of about 150 people. The validity of the questionnaire was determined by experts. Assessing their reliability was done with Cronbach's alpha. In order to test the research hypotheses, statistical methods such as T- test and Friedman test were used.The results showed that the four components of the functional, aesthetic, environmental, and social , in order of importance, are effective to enhance the security of urban parks of Amol. Manuscript profile -
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42 - Evaluation of Quality Indicators of Urban Public Landscape
Sadi Faraji Ahmad Hami Farzin EmamiUrban landscape plays a key role in improving the quality of urban life as a part of the city's image, and if it is of good quality, it can play an important role in shaping social sustainability and urban solidarity. Nowadays, failure to observe the quality indicators MoreUrban landscape plays a key role in improving the quality of urban life as a part of the city's image, and if it is of good quality, it can play an important role in shaping social sustainability and urban solidarity. Nowadays, failure to observe the quality indicators in these areas clearly indicates the need for more attention in this field. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the existing problems and deficiencies by evaluating the quality of the regional parks in Tabriz and finally, it provides the managers and designers of the city with an appropriate and practical approach to optimize it. The method of data collection was based on library studies, documentation and designing of the questionnaire and its distribution among 300 individuals. After completing the questionnaire, descriptive and analytical methods were used to answer the research questions. Statistical tests such as Pearson and regression analysis were performed using the SPSS19 software. The results revealed that factors and sub factors received different preferences from the participants. Accessibility (Mean= 3.07, SD= 0.907) and socialization (Mean= 3.05, SD= 0.697) had the highest priority in the quality of regional parks, followed by activities, comfort and scenery, respectively. In addition, quality of environment, safety, social activities, and park facilities were people’s priorities in regional parks, respectively. According to the obtained results, Golestan Park had the best accessibility and socialization meanwhile Shams Park received the highest preferences in term of activities and planning quality. In overall, considering accessibility, socialization, and natural environmental quality may enhance quality of regional parks in residential settings. Manuscript profile -
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43 - Assessment of distribution and quality of parks in Anbarabad city with Vikor model
Hossin Yaghfoori Aboozar Paidar Amirarsalan Sanjari Parks “as physical elements” have dominant roles in context of realization of recreational function in urban spaces. Realization of this function depends on two basic factors:“optimum distribution” and “ More Parks “as physical elements” have dominant roles in context of realization of recreational function in urban spaces. Realization of this function depends on two basic factors:“optimum distribution” and “function diversity”. Aim of this research is assessment of distribution and quality of parks among citizen of Anbarabad city. In this study, field observation and review, referring to statistics and information in master plan of Anbarabad are methods for data gathering. For a suitable rating, and the factual affect of each index, the weighting method of paired comparisons(AHP)has been used. For the data analysis Vikor model technique was used. The findings showed: the per capita for the park in Anbarabad city (4.4 square) in comparison with national & international standards is very low, and the parks distributed is unsuitable. The findings of Vikor model showed the best of parks in Anbarabad city are: laleh, shahrake-e- emam, mokhtarabad, abasabad. Ziarat, hossinabad, and abassabad have unsuitable quality. Assessment of indexes showed that Laleh park has the best development indexes among others. Manuscript profile -
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44 - Desirability of Evaluation Parks from the Aspect of Urban Tourism and Spending Leisure Time of Citizenships Using the Copras Model (Case Study: Urban Region Two Metropolitan Ahvaz)
abbas maroofnezhad Ebrahim AmiriToday, urban parks can play a major role in creating citizens' leisure time and space for their tourism in cities. So that in many urban texts, parks and urban green spaces are mentioned as one of the important indicators for recognizing the quality of man-made environm MoreToday, urban parks can play a major role in creating citizens' leisure time and space for their tourism in cities. So that in many urban texts, parks and urban green spaces are mentioned as one of the important indicators for recognizing the quality of man-made environments. Due to the importance of parks and green spaces In today's urban life, the purpose of this study was to investigate the status of active urban parks in Ahvaz metropolitan region 2 in terms of selected indicators (access, health, attractiveness, security and amenities). The type of applied research and research method was survey with emphasis on the questionnaire. The statistical population is citizens living in Region 2 and relevant experts. The weighting of the variables was performed by Shannon entropy model and data analysis was performed using COPRAS ranking technique. The research results show the low and minimum per capita of parks in region two (36.9 square meters) compared to international and national standards. Also, according to the results of Anova test, according to the calculated value of F, which is more than 0.05, the average audience satisfaction with the indicators in the studied parks shows a significant difference. The results of the Coopers model also showed 23 parks in the study area: Island Park, 42-hectare park and government park with final value, respectively; 0.0615, 0.0569,0.0554 are in the first to third place in terms of indicators. Manuscript profile -
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45 - Evaluation of success criteria of Theme parks in Iran (case study, construction of an ice cream park in Zone 11 of Isfahan Municipality)
Aliakbar Salaripour Zabihallah Beheshtizadeh Javad MousaviTheme parks can be considered an attractive industry to create a fun and entertaining recreation in open or closed spaces. Lack of codified studies in Iran regarding the criteria for creating theme parks and not paying attention to the needs of those involved in the des MoreTheme parks can be considered an attractive industry to create a fun and entertaining recreation in open or closed spaces. Lack of codified studies in Iran regarding the criteria for creating theme parks and not paying attention to the needs of those involved in the design and construction to the needs of visitors and tourists who are the main players in the industry network reveals the fact that without sufficient information and resources Had. According to studies conducted in other countries, the security index has been proposed as the most important measure of quality in service from the perspective of visitors. The present study is qualitative and examines the success criteria for the construction of creative projects, such as the construction of an ice cream park in District 11 of Isfahan Municipality. In this method, first 12 open questions were asked from experts and the review of the answers led to the determination of 12 criteria and 120 sub-criteria. Finally, the sub-criteria that scored an average score above 4.5 were selected as the most important indicators. In this research, the conceptual model, the result of coding and classification of criteria represent that the success of theme parks includes four main components of environment and landscape, location branding, health and economy that can be generalized in the construction of theme parks in Iranian cities. Emphasis on using the opinion of experts for design and construction, the use of local quality materials and also the security of return on investment is of particular importance for investors and creating security and attention to health issues is one of the most important indicators when providing services to visitors. Manuscript profile -
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46 - Investigating the factors affecting the social functions of urban parks: Study of Javan and Madar Parks in Tonekabon
Mehdi Abbaszadeh soorami Vahid Pouraman HirAbstractIn addition to enabling the relationship between city dwellers and nature, urban parks enhance social interactions, and even affect the social functions of adjacent public spaces. Factors affecting the social functions of urban parks can be divided into two cate MoreAbstractIn addition to enabling the relationship between city dwellers and nature, urban parks enhance social interactions, and even affect the social functions of adjacent public spaces. Factors affecting the social functions of urban parks can be divided into two categories; internal features such as the size, facilities and physical characteristics of the park; and external features, i.e. the park's relationship with the surrounding public spaces. This article examines the two Tonekabon urban parks, which are markedly different in terms of these characteristics, to explain how these distinctive features affect their social functioning.This is a descriptive study and data collection was done by survey and field observation. The statistical sample includes 400 park users, which are selected exclusively from the residents of this city, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, t-test, correlation and regression were used to analyze quantitative data. According to the findings, the higher the relationship between parks and activities in the surrounding public spaces, the higher their security and vitality. In the Javan Park, the effect of the interrelationships of the parks with the surrounding activities and public spaces on user satisfaction, and in the Madar Park, the effect of physical quality and facilities on user satisfaction is higher. Although the social functions of urban parks are influenced by various physical factors and characteristics, but parks are integral part of public spaces and activities in it, and even the effectiveness of these factors and characteristics is more influenced by the specific spatial-social context in which the functions of the park are performed. Manuscript profile -
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47 - Identifying the Barriers of Science and Technology Parks (STPs) in the Development of Agricultural Technology in Iran
Homyoon Dinarany Tahmasb Maghsoudi Saeed Mohammadzadeh Azadeh Noorollah Noorivandi -
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48 - عوامل موثر بر تجاری سازی نوآوریهای کشاورزی در پارک علم و فناوری کرمانشاه، ایران
نصیبه پورفاتح نادر نادری فرحناز رستمیبررسی­ها نشان می­دهد پارک­های علم و فنّاوری و مراکز رشد در فرآیند ایجاد، توسعهو تجاری­سازی نوآوری نقش مهمی دارند. از این رو هدف پژوهش توصیفی- پیمایشی حاضر، تبیین مولفه­های مدل تجاری­سازی نوآوری های کشاورزی در مراکز رشد کشاورزی پارک علم و فناوری ا Moreبررسی­ها نشان می­دهد پارک­های علم و فنّاوری و مراکز رشد در فرآیند ایجاد، توسعهو تجاری­سازی نوآوری نقش مهمی دارند. از این رو هدف پژوهش توصیفی- پیمایشی حاضر، تبیین مولفه­های مدل تجاری­سازی نوآوری های کشاورزی در مراکز رشد کشاورزی پارک علم و فناوری استان کرمانشاه می باشد. جامعه آماری مورد مطالعه تمامی کارشناسان واحدهای فناور مراکز رشد کشاورزی استان کرمانشاه می­باشند که به روش سرشماری مورد مطالعه قرار گرفتند. به منظور گردآوری داده ها نیز از پرسشنامه محقق ساخته بهره گرفته شد. روایی ابزار تحقیق توسط پانل متخصصان در ابعاد روایی ظاهری، محتوایی و سازه­ای مورد تائید قرار گرفت. آلفای کرونباخ و پایایی مرکب ابزار تحقیق نیز در بخش­های مختلف بالاتر از حد مطلوب بود. تجزیه و تحلیل داده ها نشان داد در زمینه تجاری سازی نوآوری های کشاورزی؛ حمایت از شرکت های کوچک و متوسط ، روابط پارک با دانشگاه و مراکز تحقیقاتی دارای بیشترین اهمیت و دستاوردهای تجاری سازی برای بخش کشاورزی و دانشگاه و مراکز تحقیقاتی دارای بیشترین اهمیت می باشند. Manuscript profile -
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49 - A Comparative Survey of Libraries of Iran’s Science and Technology Parks with the Standards for Iran’s Special Libraries
saeed ghaffari fereshteh sepehr mina Seifi InallouPurpose: This study aims to compare libraries of the country’s Science and Technology parks with the Standards for Iran’s Special Libraries. Methodology: The method used is descriptive survey. The data resulted from questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS s MorePurpose: This study aims to compare libraries of the country’s Science and Technology parks with the Standards for Iran’s Special Libraries. Methodology: The method used is descriptive survey. The data resulted from questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS software (version 16). Descriptive statistics techniques were applied. Findings: Library of Isfahan Science and Technology Town with total average of 70.66% and Library of Yazd Province Park with 30.41% are at the highest and lowest level of conformity with the standards. Also, the mentioned libraries are in accordance with Standards for Iran’s Special Libraries considering goals and tasks (50.85%), organization and management (64.28%), personnel (47.14%), collection (59.76%), resource organization (50%), services (58.71%), construction and equipment (30.12%) and budget (32.68%). Conclusion: 49.19% of libraries of the country's Science and Technology Parks are in accordance with Standards of Iran’s Special Libraries, indicating their low level with regard to the standards. Manuscript profile -
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50 - The Watched without Organs: A Deleuzean Reading of Suzan-Lori Parks’s Venus
Sara Faryam Rad Hassan Shahabi Shahram Raeisi SistaniSuzan-Lori Parks, as a female black playwright, in her postmodern drama, Venus, has portrayed the condition of living of a black South African girl, subjugated under the hegemonic power of dominant colonizers. Saartje Bartmann, later renamed as Venus Hottentot, is seduc MoreSuzan-Lori Parks, as a female black playwright, in her postmodern drama, Venus, has portrayed the condition of living of a black South African girl, subjugated under the hegemonic power of dominant colonizers. Saartje Bartmann, later renamed as Venus Hottentot, is seduced and then exploited by the colonizing power, both men and women. In the process of being sent from Africa to Europe, she is being watched, performing ritual dance and then, scrutinized by the colonizers. In this regard, the present study aims to read Venus by borrowing a different perspective from Deleuzean terminology to clarify and open up the less-discussed and investigated aspects of Parks’s drama to conclude that Venus’s slavery narrative, resembling a Deleuzean Watched without Organs, while entails a process of becoming different and against the dominant power, a schizoid person. It can be inferred as a form of Parksean resistance against the dominant metanarratives and creating her own mini-narrative. Manuscript profile -
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51 - Dedoxification of White Mythology: A Deleuzo-Baroquean Reading of Suzan-Lori Parks' The Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom
Sara Faryam Rad Hassan Shahabi Shahram Raeisi SistaniThis article attempts to investigate the first major dramatic work of Suzan-Lori Parks from a new angle in suggesting the writer, like the Persian Shahrzad story-teller with interwoven stories/plays, narrates, through a Parksian labyrinthine folding structure, the lost MoreThis article attempts to investigate the first major dramatic work of Suzan-Lori Parks from a new angle in suggesting the writer, like the Persian Shahrzad story-teller with interwoven stories/plays, narrates, through a Parksian labyrinthine folding structure, the lost history of African subordinated and discarded by History. Having a Deleuzo-baroquean perspective, this study explores the imperceptible or less-known aspects of her drama that have been muted throughout the White mythological historicism. She portrays, on her neo-baroquean canvas, an amalgamation of myth, music, and performance, while her figures, dis-figured by the dominant discourse, become the schizophrenic bodies that subvert the ruling system in a rhizomatic manner. Moreover, her polyphonic lines of flight in the form of Jazz syncopation, contrapuntally, recite the saga of African-American oppressions. In the end, it is concluded that Parks, as a female African-American playwright, has distinguished her dramatic works from her contemporaneous by designating the Deleuzo-baroquean plateau in her first play, a tool for subverting and undermining the dominant discourse, in the trajectory of Shahrzad's flight to save her dramatic life. Manuscript profile
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