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1 - The Survey of Effective Behavioral Factors on Decision Making of Acceptance the Electronic Commerce, by Managers of SMEs in Tehran
A. Hajiha F.i Ghaffar L. Hajihashemi varnosefadrani

information technology offers opportunities for creating new business by opening new markets up andintroducing new products and services, but its acceptance encounters with many difficulties, speciallyby small and medium enterprises (SMEs). For example, a survey conduct More

information technology offers opportunities for creating new business by opening new markets up andintroducing new products and services, but its acceptance encounters with many difficulties, speciallyby small and medium enterprises (SMEs). For example, a survey conducted by Verison found that36% of small and medium enterprises established web sites primarily to advertise and promote theirbusiness, compared to 9% who established one to sell or market online. Similarly, in a survey of 444SMEs during 2002, Pratt found that many SMEs were reluctant to conduct transactions online, morethan 80% were only using the Internet to communicate (via e–mail) and gather business information.This means that top managers/owners of SMEs do not realize the strategic value of electroniccommerce to their business or this means that they encounter significant barriers to implementing it.(Cyber Atlas, 2003)The research objective is determining the effective behavioral factors on decision making ofacceptance the electronic commerce by managers of SMEs in Tehran that it’s using the TechnologyAcceptance Model (TAM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The research focused on thebehavioral intention and it doesn’t measure the actual behavior. The data collected from 226 personsof top managers/owners of SMEs in order to validating research models, then the models evaluatedby Lisrel. The findings of the Davis’ Technology Acceptance Model presented a support to thetheoretical links. Also the findings of the Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior presented a support tothe theoretical links (with the exception of the effect of subjective norm on the behavioral intention toaccept/use the electronic commerce). Manuscript profile

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2 - investigate the effect of cultural factors on building trust in e-commerce in knowledge-based SMEs
Seyed Rasoul Hoseini Ammar Moghaddas Shargh Mahdi Ghaforifard Ehsan Mohammadi Bajgiran

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of cultural factors on creating trust in e-commerce in small and medium knowledge-based companies located in Tehran Science and Technology Park. This research is applied in terms of purpose in terms of descriptive-s More

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of cultural factors on creating trust in e-commerce in small and medium knowledge-based companies located in Tehran Science and Technology Park. This research is applied in terms of purpose in terms of descriptive-survey method. The statistical population of this study is all managers and employees of knowledge-based companies located in Tehran Science and Technology Park. The statistical population of this study includes about 700 people. In this study, 248 employees and managers participated in this study using non-randomly available methods as a statistical sample. In this study, Structural Equation Modeling was used to analyze and test the hypotheses. The results showed that collectivism, avoidance of uncertainty and long-term approach do not have a significant effect on trust in business in small and medium-sized knowledge-based companies. The power gap has a negative effect on e-commerce trust in small and medium-sized knowledge-based companies, and masculinity has a positive effect on e-commerce trust in these companies. It was also found that trust in e-commerce has a positive effect on empowerment, cohesion and benevolence in small and medium-sized knowledge-based companies. Therefore, in order to achieve e-trust, it is recommended that the top level managers of these institutions make decisions in consultation with downstream people and regularly seek the opinion of downstream people in their decisions and have constructive interactions with them. Manuscript profile

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3 - Social Entrepreneurship as an Instrument to Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises: An Islamic Perspective
Moha Asri Adullah Arif Hoetoro

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4 - The effect of the key marketing factors on the success of technology-based small and medium sized enterprises
Narges khanderou Tooraj Sadeghi Gholamreza Malekzadeh

Despite the central role of small and medium-sized businesses in economic development, a high percentage of small businesses fail in the first years of the establishment. The high-tech field because of high affinity to the changing technology and also requires high init More

Despite the central role of small and medium-sized businesses in economic development, a high percentage of small businesses fail in the first years of the establishment. The high-tech field because of high affinity to the changing technology and also requires high initial investments, firms face with the harder situation. The researchers sought to identify the factors of success or failure of these companies, lack the knowledge and skills of marketing have been introduced as one of the two main reasons for the failure of these companies. Components of effective marketing in the success of small and medium sized companies in Khorasan Science and Technology Park Incubators studied and tested. With this aim, the effect of four components which has the most frequently in researches has been investigated. The focus on the market, customer and competitors, positive image, networking and the unique position as the components of the marketing of the companies and success indicators companies, including the development of science and technology, finance and economic growth as well as organizational growth, were tested. The results of the tests show that focuses impact on scientific and technology development and institutional indicators. Unique proposition only effect on scientific and technology development. Positive images impact on the Financial and organizational indicators and finally networking effect on scientific and technology development and by these led to succeed. Manuscript profile

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5 - Designing a Model for Sustainable Development of Industrial Clusters
Ahmad Jafarnejad Mansour Momeni Ali Morovati Shariabadi Mohammad Karimi Zarchi

10.22034/jest.2020.27962.3705

Background and Objectives:  The industrial clusters are a group of enterprises and related organizations in a particular area, which are geographically close and have relevance with each other. Industrial clusters have an important role in economic development both More

Background and Objectives:  The industrial clusters are a group of enterprises and related organizations in a particular area, which are geographically close and have relevance with each other. Industrial clusters have an important role in economic development both at the national and regional levels. This paper aims to present a native model for sustainable cluster development. Method: In this research, the "Grounded Theory" method has been used. The required data has been collected through a theoretical sampling method and a semi-structured interview with Cluster Development Agents (CDA(. Meanwhile, the number of research samples was 18. Findings: In this research, a native model is presented for the sustainable development of industrial clusters. After collecting the research data, three coding steps were performed including open coding, axial coding and selective coding. The proposed model has 7 main dimensions and 25 sub-dimensions, and their relationships in the model are based on causal relationships. Discussion and Conclusion: The results of research show that sustainable development of industrial clusters should be carried out continuously and comprehensively and in the process of development, in addition to economic factors, environmental and social factors must be considered. The proposed model has a multidimensional and multidimensional approach to the development of industrial clusters and can be used by development agents in order to achieve sustainable development. In developing the present model, the business climate and the conditions for the development of industrial clusters in Iran have been considered. Manuscript profile

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6 - Design financing model Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with (DANP) approch
Bizhan Nosrati Barandagh Abas Toloei Eshlaghi Ehsan Sadeh Zeinolabedin Amini Sabegh

The purpose of this paper is to design small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) financing model. The present research is distinct from other papers published on SMEs financing in that it identifies financing criteria using fuzzy screening (FC), considers the relations, More

The purpose of this paper is to design small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) financing model. The present research is distinct from other papers published on SMEs financing in that it identifies financing criteria using fuzzy screening (FC), considers the relations, and weighs these criteria using Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory model based on Analytic Network Process (DANP). Statistical population and sample included 23 senior experts of SMEs industries, senior managers of banks, and university professors familiar with the concepts of SMEs financing. The results indicated that 8 dimensions and 20 criteria were identified using FC and expert opinions. Moreover, the results of DANP method showed that attracting new members is the most important criterion of SMEs financing, and loan rate from procuration and proprietary sources of banks is ranked the second. The other criteria were also weighed and ranked. Considering the causal relationships of criteria showed that revaluation of assets is the most effective criterion, and bank loan growth rate is the most affected criterion in SMEs financing. The research findings can enhance decision making and decision taking in financial performance improvement, and experts can be provided with optimal financing practices so as to develop the economy of Iran and growth these enterprises. Manuscript profile

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7 - Business Environment: Designing and Explaining the New Environmental Hostility Model in Small and Medium Enterprises
Bijan Rezaei Sohrab Delangizan Atieh Khodaei

10.30495/jsm.2021.678893

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8 - The Effect of Green Human Resources Management in the Resilience Cconomy in Small and Medium Companies (Case Study: Eshtehard Industrial park)
Ali Saeidi Talab Morteza Ghasemi Ehsan Sadeh ZeinolAbedin Amini Sabegh

10.30495/jsm.2023.1976078.1737

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9 - presenting the financing model for small and medium industries and examining the problems and solutions
Sadegh Rezaei Monfared Seyed Javad Iranban Reza Radfar Ali Hajiha

10.30495/imj.2023.1985518.1842

AbstractFinancing has always been one of the main challenges of creating and developing start-up businesses and small economic industries. Therefore, the purpose of the current research is to identify and present a model for financing small and medium industries with th More

AbstractFinancing has always been one of the main challenges of creating and developing start-up businesses and small economic industries. Therefore, the purpose of the current research is to identify and present a model for financing small and medium industries with the approach of evaluation laboratory and decision test based on the process of interpretive structural modeling and Fuzzy Dimetal. This article deals with the design of different scenarios in the financing of small and medium enterprises. For this reason, taking into account the previous studies and the fuzzy screening method, a dynamic model has been developed to extract effective factors on the financing of small and medium enterprises and to specify the cause-effect circles. Then, using structural modeling technique and Fuzzy Demetall, relationships and levels between them, the amount of influential and influential coefficients have been determined and included in the model, finally, in order to test the accuracy of the model and determine the behavior of state and rate variables, we collected Information from 30 small and medium-sized enterprises has been requested to know the new methods of financing in a period of 12 months, which was evaluated by analyzing the behavior of the variables in the framework of the model, as well as the sensitivity analysis, and the validity of the designed dynamic model. The results showed that small and medium enterprises can benefit from the designed model and scenarios for optimal financing of their business. Manuscript profile

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10 - Study Barriers to Implementation of Industrial Clusters in the State of East Azerbaijan
Alireza Bafandeh Zendeh Amir Bairami Hajilari

The current study has been conducted to evaluate barriers to implementing industrial clusters in East Azerbaijan province. In order to achieve the above objective, 3 questions were raised. The research method has been Descriptive and the statistical population included More

The current study has been conducted to evaluate barriers to implementing industrial clusters in East Azerbaijan province. In order to achieve the above objective, 3 questions were raised. The research method has been Descriptive and the statistical population included all managers of small and medium-sized enterprises and industrial clusters of East Azerbaijan province that includes five clusters: Tabriz leather shoes, car parts, furniture, appliances and Tabriz stone. The statistical sample was determined by using Cochran formula and Stratified Random Sampling, which were 334. A questionnaire was used to collect data that assessed and verified the reliability and validity. Radio test, Kruskal–Wallis test and Friedman test was used to analyze the data. The results show barriers to implementation of industrial clusters are on the 3 areas: Development factor, Supporter institutions, and Cluster members. The studies revealed all three areas are equally important. Also, Kruskal-Wallis test results show that there is the difference between the barriers to implementing cluster in different groups.   Manuscript profile

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11 - The effect of knowledge management maturity on the performance of smart businesses (Case study: small and medium enterprises of information technology in Fars province)
Mohammad Ahmadi alihossein keshavarzi hassan mehrmanesh mehdi karimizand

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of knowledge management maturity on the performance of smart businesses in small and medium information technology companies in Fars province. The statistical population included managers, experts and employees of IT c More

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of knowledge management maturity on the performance of smart businesses in small and medium information technology companies in Fars province. The statistical population included managers, experts and employees of IT companies in 90 companies, of which 40 companies were identified and selected by simple random sampling.Initially, using the Asian Productivity Organization questionnaire with 65 questions, a total of 80 questionnaires were distributed among the statistical population and 78 completed questionnaires were analyzed. Then, using the Delphi method, interviews were conducted with 6 knowledge experts. Chi-square, De Summers and regression tests were used to analyze the data. Analysis of the findings showed that the performance of the seven criteria of knowledge management, respectively, knowledge management results, 45.6%, knowledge processes, 44.5%, leadership, 50.6%, processes, 44.6%, People, 50.6%, technology, 26%, learning and innovation, 52.6%. In designing knowledge maturity model of smart management and business with organizational performance approach in the studied companies, such as strengthening and applying indicators to assess the impact of knowledge initiatives, optimizing operating costs of production and services, creating a culture of critical perspective, learning processes New design of key systems and processes to create value for customers and achieve performance excellence has also been approved. Manuscript profile

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12 - Determining the Priority of Factors Affecting the Participation of Small and Medium Businesses in Open Innovation Activities
Shima Mesaeli Younos Vakil Alroaia

Objective: While open innovation in some circumstances is detrimental to a number of SMEs, many have benefited from the use of open innovation strategies around the world. Therefore, the main purpose of this research is providing a developed model of moderating factors More

Objective: While open innovation in some circumstances is detrimental to a number of SMEs, many have benefited from the use of open innovation strategies around the world. Therefore, the main purpose of this research is providing a developed model of moderating factors affecting SMEs' degree of participation in open innovation activities.Method: In this regard, an appropriate model was defined by studying the literature about effective factors on the degree of SMEs' participation in open innovation activities according to Iran’s situation. In the second stage, after selecting a sample of 60 SMEs in Iran, in order to quantitatively testing the model, the data were collected by a questionnaire and were analyzed with the help of Smart PLS software. In the third stage, the relative importance of factors was tested from the perspective of 10 experts in the field of open innovation along with experienced managers of the SMEs with more than 15 years of work experience with the help of ANP and PROMETHEE methods. Results: The results showed that these factors include the parameters: Product Characteristics, Inter-organizational Factors, and Environmental Factors. Conclusion: The most important factors include Product Characteristics. Finally, several implications were made according to Iran’s conditions. Manuscript profile

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13 - Analysis of Factors Affecting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development in Entrepreneurial Business (Case Study: Agricultural Small and Medium Enterprises in Zanjan Province)
Mohamad Neisari Asef Karimi Mahmood Ahmadpour Daryani

     Background: One of the main strategies to develop entrepreneurial small and medium businesses in the agricultural sector is the use of information and communication technology. For this reason, identifying factors influencing the development of ICT i More

     Background: One of the main strategies to develop entrepreneurial small and medium businesses in the agricultural sector is the use of information and communication technology. For this reason, identifying factors influencing the development of ICT in entrepreneurial businesses is more important.      Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of small and medium businesses by the mediation process of knowledge creation.      Methodology: The statistical population of the study consisted of managers of agricultural small and medium enterprises in Zanjan province out of which 96 managers determined as sample using Cochran Formula and proportionate stratified sampling technique. The data were collected by a questionnaire developed for the study and were analyzed by SPSS and LISREL software. The validity of the questionnaire was approved by a panel of experts. In order to measure the reliability of the questionnaire, Cronbach Alpha coefficients were calculated (0.93). To identify the components of factors affecting information and communication technology development in entrepreneurial businesses, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was applied. Additionally, in order to investigate the fitting indexes surpasses model, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equations modeling were used.      Results: The results showed that factors affecting information and communication technology development are formed in five factors including: infrastructure, support, psychological, educational skill and technical consulting that explained about 68.39 percent of variations. Conclusions: The one important conclusion of this study was that information and communication technology has fundamental role in entrepreneurial business development in the agricultural sector.  Manuscript profile

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14 - Propose a conceptual model of foresight for the development of corporate entrepreneurship in small and medium enterprises
Zia Rashvand Eynollah Keshavarz Turk Akbar Alam Tabriz Sadegh Abedi

Undoubtedly, organizations in the business environment are facing increasing changes and complexities today. As a result, to ensure the survival of their organization. They need futuristic foresight to deal with problems and uncertainties of the future environment for p More

Undoubtedly, organizations in the business environment are facing increasing changes and complexities today. As a result, to ensure the survival of their organization. They need futuristic foresight to deal with problems and uncertainties of the future environment for product development, innovation, and creativity, indeed foresight for the development of corporate entrepreneurship. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to provide a conceptual model of foresight for the development of corporate entrepreneurship in small and medium enterprises in Iran. This study, in terms of purpose, is considered an applied research and it is qualitative research in terms of the data collection method. The method of study is Meta-synthesis. To do so, 313 papers published between 1990 and 2020 in the best scientific journals are collected. Then papers were manually screened. 35 articles remained which were used for coding and analysis. Then codes were combined and the concepts obtained. The reliability of the concepts was assessed using Gohan's kappa index. Content analysis was also performed with Shannon entropy and the concepts were ranked. In this research, 26 indices were identified and classified. Based on these factors, a comprehensive model in small and medium enterprises in Iran has been presented and validated. The proposed model can address the challenges of small and medium enterprises and create appropriate contexts for the development of entrepreneurial programs and policies by managers, increasing the awareness of relevant industries. Manuscript profile

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15 - Design an Entrepreneurship Development Model for Small and Medium Organizations in the Technical and Professional organization
Seyed Mehdi Alvani Forogh Roudgarnezhad

The purpose of this study is to design an entrepreneurship development model for small and medium organizations in the Technical and Professional Organization using a three dimensional model; Breeding Characteristics, Stimulates Motivation and Entrepreneurship Skills an More

The purpose of this study is to design an entrepreneurship development model for small and medium organizations in the Technical and Professional Organization using a three dimensional model; Breeding Characteristics, Stimulates Motivation and Entrepreneurship Skills and Knowledge. The sample comprised 260 entrepreneurs at small and medium companies of Technical and Professional Organization of Mazandaran province. Instrumentation included a questionnaire with standard components and the reliability coefficient of 0.91. Data analysis comprised both descriptive and inferential statistics using Wilcoxon test under SPSS software. The results showed that technical and professional training in small and medium organizations influenced entrepreneurship development. Factor analysis was run and the results confirmed the seven factors and supported the whole model of development. Finally, after detailed analysis and interpretation of the results, practical suggestions and recommendations for upcoming research are presented. Manuscript profile

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16 - Design an Entrepreneurship Development Model for Small and Medium Organizations in the Technical and Professional organization
Mohamad Mahdii Mozafar Majid Kavosi

The purpose of this study is to design an entrepreneurship development model for small and medium organizations in the Technical and Professional Organization using a three dimensional model; Breeding Characteristics, Stimulates Motivation and Entrepreneurship Skills an More

The purpose of this study is to design an entrepreneurship development model for small and medium organizations in the Technical and Professional Organization using a three dimensional model; Breeding Characteristics, Stimulates Motivation and Entrepreneurship Skills and Knowledge. The sample comprised 260 entrepreneurs at small and medium companies of Technical and Professional Organization of Mazandaran province. Instrumentation included a questionnaire with standard components and the reliability coefficient of 0.91. Data analysis comprised both descriptive and inferential statistics using Wilcoxon test under SPSS software. The results showed that technical and professional training in small and medium organizations influenced entrepreneurship development. Factor analysis was run and the results confirmed the seven factors and supported the whole model of development. Finally, after detailed analysis and interpretation of the results, practical suggestions and recommendations for upcoming research are presented. Manuscript profile

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17 - The relationship between market orientation and performance with the mediating role of entrepreneurial marketing in small and medium-sized enterprises
Hosein Norouzi Esmail Esmail Shabani Nejad Rzvan Velayati Shokohi

The relationship between market orientation and performance with the mediating role of entrepreneurial marketing in small and medium-sized enterprises in Mazandaran Province iran.The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between market orienta More

The relationship between market orientation and performance with the mediating role of entrepreneurial marketing in small and medium-sized enterprises in Mazandaran Province iran.The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between market orientation and organizational performance with the mediating role of entrepreneurial marketing.The population consisted of small and medium-sized businesses in Mazandaran province. Based on the limited population formula, at the confidence level of 95%, 160 managers were chosen as the sample.To collect data, standardized questionnaires were used .In order to assess the validity and reliability of the questionnaires, Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability were calculated. Data analysis using SPSS version 19 and LISREL version 8.5 with structural equation modeling showed marketing orientation has a significant positive effect on performance, through which 68 percent of the variance is explained .Also, the mediating effect of entrepreneurial marketing in the relationship between market orientation and performance was confirmed. Manuscript profile

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18 - The Role of Organizational Culture in the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Soleyman Iranzadeh Davood Noruozi Sadegh Babaeiheravi

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are nowadays considered as the beating heart of economy and the powerful arm of exports in different countries.That is why these enterprises are very important, and if they prosper and develop, there will be an increase in non-oil exp More

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are nowadays considered as the beating heart of economy and the powerful arm of exports in different countries.That is why these enterprises are very important, and if they prosper and develop, there will be an increase in non-oil exports as well as in social welfare. The purpose of the present resarch is to study the organizational culture effective on small and medium enterprises, and to investigate the differences among the organizational culture indices within these enterprises. The statistical population includes all the managers of small and medium enterprises, from among whom the sample has been taken by using stratified random sampling. In order to collect data,a questionnaire was used ,and its validity and reliability were confirmed by preliminary evaluation and the experts and professors' views. In the next stage, with the use of SPSS software,the mean score for each of the organizational culture indicators was calculated. The t test was used to evaluate the difference between the scores of organizational culture in small and medium enterprises. Ultimately,the relationship between the dimensions of organizational culture in small and medium enterprises was investigated. Manuscript profile

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19 - A Model of Effective Internal Factors for SMEs’ Performance
Jahangir Yadollahi Farsi Aliakbar Aghajani Mohammad Mahdi Mardanshahi

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20 - Implementation of Agile Manufacturing Principles in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES)
Hamid Moradlou Mehrdad Asadi

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21 - Financial empowerment strategies in small and Medium Enterprises with a fuzzy Delphi approach
Gholamreza Elahi parviz saeidi Jamadverdi Gorganli Dooji Maryam Bokharayan

Financial empowerment strategies in small and Medium Enterprises can be searched in the interdisciplinary topics of management, especially in the field of commercial and industrial management, with an emphasis on market research in businesses. Of course, it is obvious t More

Financial empowerment strategies in small and Medium Enterprises can be searched in the interdisciplinary topics of management, especially in the field of commercial and industrial management, with an emphasis on market research in businesses. Of course, it is obvious that the process of choosing financial empowerment strategies is not the same for every investor and small and medium-sized companies, so it is never possible to prescribe the same prescription for everyone and achieve more profit in the same way and succeed in the business market. In this article, an attempt has been made to determine financial empowerment strategies through collective wisdom. Therefore, the Delphi method, which is one of the group decision-making methods, is used. Undoubtedly Identifying financial empowerment strategies in practice brings the possibility of wide-ranging consequences for all stakeholders, including investors, managers and employees, suppliers and customers, as well as customer relationship management, customer satisfaction and complaints, consumer behavior analysis and the purchase decision process. In this thesis, using the research literature and theoretical foundations, empowerment strategies, the background of the research on domestic and foreign studies during the past decade, and then screening and identifying the final indicators of financial empowerment strategies in small and medium-sized companies with the approach Fuzzy Delphi with 63 final questions was conducted in two stages in the form of a questionnaire from experts, and finally the results and suggestions have been presented Manuscript profile

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22 - Developing a Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Rurals Ilam Province
nabi omidi Esfandyar mohammadi yasanallah pourashraf karam khalili

Small and medium enterprises with such characteristics as flexibility and environmental adaptability in changing conditions, low capital requirements and simplicity of structure, have a good consistency with the economic situation of border villages in Iran. In most dev More

Small and medium enterprises with such characteristics as flexibility and environmental adaptability in changing conditions, low capital requirements and simplicity of structure, have a good consistency with the economic situation of border villages in Iran. In most developed countries, the focus of activities and innovations is on small and medium enterprises.The statistical population of the study consisted of 598 experts and managers of executive agencies of rural economic activists (entrepreneurs and rural cooperative) and university professors. Among them, 235 people were selected by sample sampling method using Cochran formula. On the basis of this criterion, financing factors and production factors, supporting and encouraging factors, educational and skill factors, and cultural and social factors, were identified with a high value of 1 and identified as extractable factors. The naming of these factors was done with regard to the content of the variables and with regard to the literature and background of the research. Regarding the statistical indices, using the main factors analysis method, these four factors were able to explain 7531% of the variance of the total variables. Manuscript profile

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23 - How can Small Rural Businesses with Emphasis on Entrepreneurship be promoted?
Masoud Samian Reza Movahedi

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24 - The presentation of a Pattern for Financial Empowerment in Small and Medium Enterprises with Grounded Theory Approach
Gholamreza Elahi parviz saeedi Jamadverdi Gorganli Dooji Maryam Bkoharaiyan Khorasani

The purpose of this research is to provide a Pattern of financial empowerment in Small and Medium Enterprises with the Grounded Theory approach. The participants of this research can be divided into two general groups, including the first group including academic profes More

The purpose of this research is to provide a Pattern of financial empowerment in Small and Medium Enterprises with the Grounded Theory approach. The participants of this research can be divided into two general groups, including the first group including academic professors in the fields of management, accounting and finance (academic experts), the second group including experts with experience in small and medium-sized companies (experts experimental), categorized. This research was carried out with the qualitative Grounded Theory method of the Strauss and Corbin Foundation. To achieve this goal, after studying the literature and the background of the research, an interview protocol was designed and interviews were conducted with 17 experts using targeted non-probability sampling and snowball methods. In the open coding stage in the MAXQDA2020 software environment, a number of 458 open codes (descriptive codes) were obtained, and in the axial coding stage, categories were determined and according to screening, removing duplicate codes and integrating synonymous codes, a number of 63 categories were obtained. Sub and 8 main categories are presented as a Pattern of financial empowerment in Small and Medium Enterprises with the Grounded Theory approach. Manuscript profile

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25 - Designing a Structural-interpretive Model of the Dynamic Capabilities of Information Technology in Small and Medium-sized Companies
Mohsen Rahmani Mehdi Zakipour

10.30495/msds.2023.1981051.1127

The aim of the current research is to identify, stratify and analyze the main dimensions and indicators affecting the dynamic capabilities of information technology in small and medium-sized companies using the structural-interpretive modeling (ISM) technique. The dimen More

The aim of the current research is to identify, stratify and analyze the main dimensions and indicators affecting the dynamic capabilities of information technology in small and medium-sized companies using the structural-interpretive modeling (ISM) technique. The dimensions and indicators of the dynamic capabilities of information technology have been identified based on the literature study and content analysis and comparisons of related researches and interviews with experts and specialists, and then, using structural-interpretive modeling, the relationships between the dimensions and indicators of the dynamic capabilities of information technology have been determined as Integrated analysis. Finally, by using MICMAC analysis, the types of variables have been determined according to their influence and effectiveness on other variables. The results show that the variable of digitalization of business processes is among the linked variables and has a high power of influence and dependence. This variable with the greatest influence is considered as the driver and motivator of the dynamic capabilities of information technology in small and medium-sized companies, and any action on this variable causes the change of other variables. Also, measurement variables, resources and competencies and coordination are among the key variables for the development of dynamic capabilities of information technology in small and medium companies. These variables have a great impact on the realization and promotion of dynamic capabilities of information technology in small and medium-sized companies and have high influence and low dependence. Manuscript profile

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26 - Mechatronic Technology Commercialization in Small and Medium Enterprises: Based on Grounded Theory
Maryam Mohammadkhah S Reza. Hejazi

Producing engineering complex systems that have high performance, reliability and value is one of the most important today’s technology market challenges. Appropriate response to these challenges will require the integration of a number of the technologies. It More

Producing engineering complex systems that have high performance, reliability and value is one of the most important today’s technology market challenges. Appropriate response to these challenges will require the integration of a number of the technologies. It is possible trough Mechatronics (a synergetic combination of various sciences in engineering technologies). This paper provides a systematic and conceptual model of the factors affecting the mechatronic technology commercialization process in small businesses. Therefore, mechatronics technology commercialization process has been studied in seven small enterprises. A grounded theory has been used for analyzing Influencing factors. The conceptual model which is based on in-depth interviews with managers of successful companies in the commercialization of this technology has been derived.The pattern obtained from this study indicates mechatronics technology as a major issue that is affected by the specialized knowledge, experience and collaboration between engineers from various disciplines of engineering. The ultimate aim of technology commercialization is to obtain more financial profits. Engineers can use their special skills to sell technology to the manufacturers. These skills are appropriate for various situations and different factors underlying medium and different qualifications Manuscript profile

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27 - Providing a Model for Successful launching enablers in Small and Medium Enterprises through the grounded Theory
Zahra aghelfadiheh esmail hasanpour vahid reza mirabi mahdi bagheri

The purpose of this research is to identify and modeling the successful launching enablers of small and medium-sized enterprises. The research method in this study is qualitative and the interview technique is used for data collection.For this purpose, 18 managers of sm More

The purpose of this research is to identify and modeling the successful launching enablers of small and medium-sized enterprises. The research method in this study is qualitative and the interview technique is used for data collection.For this purpose, 18 managers of small and medium enterprises in Khorasan Science and Technology Park were selected by purposeful sampling method.The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed by using the grounded theory method.This analysis was performed in three stages of open coding, axial coding and selective coding. The result of this qualitative approach was the model of successful launching enablers, which was confirmed by two indicators, content validity index and relative content validity coefficient. The model included internal organizational factors, enablers, strategies, Factors of intervening conditions include management characteristics, competitive factors, government factors and staff training, and contextual factors including organizational management, human resource management, and organizational structure. background, and intervention conditions.and The model is based on the comprehensive paradigm model of Strauss and Corbin. The core of this review is "Successful Launch", which covers the major categories above. Manuscript profile

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28 - Designing the Pattern of Factors Affecting the Success of Small and Medium Enterprises Using a Structural Interpretive Approach
Mahdi Hosseinpour mohammad javad jamshidi hossein karimi Milad Bakhsham

Today, small and medium-sized enterprises are recognized as one of the areas that has a high ability for national and regional development and helping to improve local technology and develop Native entrepreneurs. this paper aims to identify the factors affecting the suc More

Today, small and medium-sized enterprises are recognized as one of the areas that has a high ability for national and regional development and helping to improve local technology and develop Native entrepreneurs. this paper aims to identify the factors affecting the success of small and medium enterprises in kermanshah city using structured interpretative approach. the present study in terms of the target is an applied and in terms of qualitative methodology with analytical descriptive approach. in order to provide data, first by reviewing the theoretical bases and using 21 experts as panel members through the delphi method, the most important success factors small and medium enterprises in kermanshah city Identification and to analyze the data, 21 experts were used in structural and structural modeling. The statistical population of the study included managers, experts and connoisseurs in the field of small and medium enterprises, who were selected using the targeted sampling method of 21 people. The results indicate that among the factors affecting the success of small and medium enterprises in Kermanshah, All-round government support and The level of experience and skills of the manager as The key factors in this study Were recognized. Manuscript profile

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29 - impact of venture capitalists and bank loans on the performance of small and medium enterprises
marjan minaie fatemeh samadi

In today's dynamic economic environment, the era of traditional business examples is over. Today, the economies of developed countries are based on small and medium enterprises. On the other hand, proper financing may be considered the most important factor for the succ More

In today's dynamic economic environment, the era of traditional business examples is over. Today, the economies of developed countries are based on small and medium enterprises. On the other hand, proper financing may be considered the most important factor for the success of companies; Especially small and medium companies that have many problems and limitations in foreign financing. Therefore, based on this argument, the purpose of this study is to investigate the role of venture capital firms (VC) and banks in loans and performance of small and medium enterprises. In this study, information about 29 sample companies in an 8-year period between 1390-98 (a total of 232 companies-years) was analyzed to examine the relationship between variables to test the research hypothesis. Based on the results of the present study, venture capital firms (VCs) and banks in bank loans, the quality of reporting and long-term debt of small and medium enterprises has no significant effect, But it has a significant and direct impact on the performance of these companies. Manuscript profile

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30 - Provide a dynamic model of financing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with DANP approach
Bizhan Nosrati Barandagh Abbas toloie Ehsan Sadeh zeinolabedin aminisabegh

The purpose of present article is to design a dynamic model (DM) of financing SMEs according to Decision Making Trial And Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) based on Analytical Network Process (ANP) (DANP) approach. The innovation of this article is to take hybrid of DANP More

The purpose of present article is to design a dynamic model (DM) of financing SMEs according to Decision Making Trial And Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) based on Analytical Network Process (ANP) (DANP) approach. The innovation of this article is to take hybrid of DANP and DM in financing SMEs approach. This article has paid using different scenarios in financing SMEs and model simulation. The dynamic model is formulated therefore, based on previous literature and the fuzzy screening method, extracting effective factors on financing SMEs and causal link identified. Then it was included in the model using the DANP the relationships between them and the amount of impact coefficients are determined. Finally identify new financing methods over a 10 month period in order to test the accuracy of the model and to determine the behavior of the state and rate variables, we collected data from 24 SMEs. The behavior of research variables analyzing by evaluated in the framework of the model as well as sensitivity analysis the validity of the DM is designed. The results showed that SMEs use the designed model and the scenarios can be used to finance their business optimally. Manuscript profile

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31 - Financial Innovation Test in Banking: Providing a Hybrid Model for Forecasting and Assessing Credit Risk of Medium and Small Enterprises (SMEs) in Commercial Banks
Kokab Sharifi Amir Mohammadzadeh Hashem Nikoumaram Naser Hamidi

We live in an age characterized by the very rapid rate of financial innovation. The study of the historical evolution of progress and economic development of developed and industrialized countries shows that one of the main factors in the emergence of rapid and massive More

We live in an age characterized by the very rapid rate of financial innovation. The study of the historical evolution of progress and economic development of developed and industrialized countries shows that one of the main factors in the emergence of rapid and massive growth has been the existence of financial reforms in these countries. There are different incentives for individuals and active enterprises in the financial system to perform financial innovation, which is one of the most important incentives, the introduction of tools and methods to reduce, eliminate or manage existing risks. One of the most important tools the current situation that can help banks in the optimal management of consumption and prevention of claims. Designing and applying credit risk assessment models in granting facilities. The purpose of this study is to provide a suitable model for financial innovation based on credit risk measurement of SMEs in commercial banks. In this regard, effective indicators on the credit risk of SMEs were identified by using the genetic algorithm method and logit, neural network and fuzzy expert system were evaluated. The results show that the using the hybrid model has more accurate results in the assessment the credit risk of SMEs. Manuscript profile

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32 - Developing a Resilience Model for SMEs in Crisis: A Mixed Method Approach
PEYMAN parvari Mahdieh Jalalpour Hosein Rahmanseresht Vahid Nsehifar

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in time of crisis and environmental challenges present resilience as a behavior with the aim of improving performance and coherence. The purpose of this study is to provide a model for resilience of small and medium enterprises More

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in time of crisis and environmental challenges present resilience as a behavior with the aim of improving performance and coherence. The purpose of this study is to provide a model for resilience of small and medium enterprises in crisis situations. In this study, Covid-19 pandemic was considered as an example of crisis conditions. This study was conducted through a mixed approach. So, for data collection in the qualitative stage, semi-structured interviews were performed with 36 experts who have experience and knowledge in this field, and in the quantitative stage, a research questionnaire was distributed among 269 participants. Analysis of research data was performed by thematic analysis and structural equation modeling. The results identified the capabilities for resilience of SMEs in crisis situations, which consists of four levels: (1) Individual level includes individual empowerment and development of competencies, (2) The level of the organization, including marketing orientation, strategic orientation, preparation of infrastructure, strict financial system, reform of structures and processes and human resource management, (3) Industry level includes closer customer interactions, competitor monitoring and supplier management, (4) Institutional level, including public sector support and the establishment of supporting associations and community. The model obtained from this study shows that the creation of internal and external capacities and contexts leads to the continuation of SMEs in crisis situations and rapid response to adapt with emerging uncertainties and requirements. Manuscript profile

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