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1 - Identifying and Assessing the Impact of Economic Variables on Counter urbanization (Case study: Tehran Metropolis(
فرهاد غفاری هاشم نیکومرام ثنا کنعانی مقدمIntroduction and Aim: According to the concept of migration, migrants return to their native land to live due to various reasons (economic, social, cultural, etc.) can lead to the phenomenon of coun MoreIntroduction and Aim: According to the concept of migration, migrants return to their native land to live due to various reasons (economic, social, cultural, etc.) can lead to the phenomenon of counterurbanization. In Iran, counterurbanization of people is concerned to movements from big cities to small towns or to return from cities to rural areas. Because migration does not have a coherent rule, reasons and motivations for migration are diverse and yet complementary. Based on studies done in the project document further migration to Tehran is caused due to economic problems. In this study, the role of economic factors in shaping the phenomenon of counterurbanization of metropolitan Tehran has been investigated. The final purpose of this research is to identify and evaluate those economic factors that motivate people in Tehran to migrate to smaller cities or villages. Method: the method of this research is the correlation description and it is practical. Using a questionnaire is the Method of data collection. The research sample is of men and women living in metropolitan Tehran and sample size of 384 were determined based on the Cochran formula. Results: the results suggest that Administrative infrastructure and amenities factors in the Tehran Metropolis do have affect counterurbanization, and the first factor has more impact than the latter one. The analysis also shows that by increasing the level of these factors, the possibility of counterurbanization movements will increase up to 16 percent, which is a significant amount at this time. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Assessing the Safety of rurban areas with emphasis on passive defense indexes (Case Study: Oshtorinan rurban)
عبدالرضا رحمانی فضلی مجید سعیدی راد سما امینیDealing with crisis, the safety and security an important issue for management and good governance in order to achieve the objectives of sustainable development and integrated management of urban and rural settlements. This study aimed to investigate the safety spaces i MoreDealing with crisis, the safety and security an important issue for management and good governance in order to achieve the objectives of sustainable development and integrated management of urban and rural settlements. This study aimed to investigate the safety spaces in the Oshtorinan rurban according to the principles of passive defense, and identify and eliminate safety reducing factors in the region is conducted. The research method is descriptive-analytical and applied research. Data collection Based on documentary research and fieldwork and analysis of data obtained using the SWOT method is conducted. The target population of this study was locals, professionals, experts and authorities and institutions responsible for urban development, military affairs, Defence and Security of area of study.In this study sample size was determined based on random sampling to select 80 persons and Delphi Technique and expert opinions were used to recognize the indicators. Finally findings suggest that despite the proper context, Oshtorinan rurban is not in good condition in terms of passive defense criteria.Eventually suggestions and strategies is prioritized and presented in this, rurban for increasing safety according to the principles ofpassive defense by using quantitative matrix QSPM. Manuscript profile -
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3 - A Spatial Analysis of Urban Space Desirability: A Case of Ahwaz Metropolitan Areas
mehdi gholami Hamid Saberi shirin toghyaniThe urban space belongs to the general citizens of each city and other individuals present in the city. Therefore, urban planners should aim to create comfort and security for citizens to improve the urban space through appropriate and proficient management. The purpose MoreThe urban space belongs to the general citizens of each city and other individuals present in the city. Therefore, urban planners should aim to create comfort and security for citizens to improve the urban space through appropriate and proficient management. The purpose of this research was to investigate the desirability of urban space in Ahwaz. The research methodology employed a quantitative approach in a descriptive-analytical manner, and the statistical population consisted of all citizens aged 15 and above in Ahwaz in 2020. Using Cochran’s formula, a sample size of 375 was estimated, considering all urban areas of Ahwaz as a cluster. The collected information was analyzed using the SPSS software, employing a one-sample t-test, independent t-test, and one-way analysis of variance. The results indicate that the desirability of urban space in Ahwaz falls below the standard and desirable level, with District 2 being in a more favorable situation among the eight districts of Ahwaz. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Rurban and Role in the Regional Balance (Case study: Borujerd Township)
کرامت اله زیاری رقیه رمضان زادهToday, rural’s transforming to urban is a challenge in develop and urbanization aesthetics, and many countries, spatially developing countries, meet it. In Iran, rural transforming to urban is one of important subjects in rural and urban development and caus MoreToday, rural’s transforming to urban is a challenge in develop and urbanization aesthetics, and many countries, spatially developing countries, meet it. In Iran, rural transforming to urban is one of important subjects in rural and urban development and cause to country divisions transforming in urban recognition field in the early 1370 s and follow it, increase trend in rural transforming to urban and small urban centers formation in rural areas , find important. Transforming in urban recognition scales in Iran, cause to Iran urban increase from 520 to 817 urban in 1381, and add small towns to urban in residency network of the country. Now, as far potential and actually small town’s function in rural and regional development, a one basic question introduce that: if rural transforming to urban can an important step to alimentation rural big centers and their graduation in residency hierarchy has assigned and apply some of prime aims of rural and regional development , like: rural migrant reduction to bigger cities, confirmation inhabitant in rurals, provide an employment opportunities and increase urban service functions. So, Borujerd county to choice in order to Oshtorinan small town(rurban) role is analysis in balance connection with Borujerds environment rurals and for creation more balance in county, another rural can accept a rurban role in this county. The aim of research, analysis of Oshtorinan small town (rurban) role in modification Borujerd ‘s connection with its environment rurals .Then, analysis this problem that if another rural can accept rurban role in Borujerd county or no. The method of research is descriptive- analytical. Also, data collection method has been done library and field for distribution designed questionnaire. The results of this study show that small town (rurban) has effected in connection modification between rurals and Borujerd County. Another analysis show that Jahanabad rural can able to modification in Borujerd County with accepts a rurban role. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Analysis of Electoral Participation of the People of Lorestan Province in the Presidential Election
zahra pishgahi fard ali amiri salman ansarizadehThe people in the presidential election a manifestation of democracy and their participation volume represents a person believed to influence the vote on the fate of the country. Not in the true position of political parties find themselves can hardly have a geographica MoreThe people in the presidential election a manifestation of democracy and their participation volume represents a person believed to influence the vote on the fate of the country. Not in the true position of political parties find themselves can hardly have a geographical analysis of presidential elections based on party people offered comments. The aim of this paper analyzes the role of base individuals and groups affiliated with them in the first period to the ninth president in Lorestan province and electoral behavior described is the people of this province. Methods used in the analytical - descriptive study relying on survey data and to demonstrate the behavior patterns of people in the election of the GIS has been used. The results based on statistical analysis shows that although the turnout rate in the province than other provinces of the country has high rank, but the political willingness of people to the political party in a different city in the province of the same trend in different periods does not show. Manuscript profile