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        1 - Recognition of the semantic components the Iranian-Islamic city Alleys; Case study: Historical context of Sari city
        Rasoul Abdi Malek Kalaei Abdolmajid Noortaghani Mahdi Sadvandi
        In addition to its functional role to provide communication and access to the venue of social and cultural activities, for a long time, the alley was considered as an important part of urban spaces in the context of Iranian cities. Many of these social behaviors are b More
        In addition to its functional role to provide communication and access to the venue of social and cultural activities, for a long time, the alley was considered as an important part of urban spaces in the context of Iranian cities. Many of these social behaviors are based on a set of meanings. For this research, the alleys of the historical context of Sari city were selected as a physical-cultural case study, because this city has a long history from pre-Islamic to the post-Islamic urban planning undergoing various changes. This research is based on the exploratory factor analysis research method which is a branch of correlation research and has been done by the analysis of covariance matrix method. This research seeks to explore the system of hidden meanings behind the current behaviors and activities in the alleys of the historical context of this city. In order to obtain appropriate measurement tools, a number of semi-structured interviews were conducted with a number of residents and some of the meanings of the alley were extracted from the results. By observation method, current activities in the alleys were recorded during the research period and the results were implemented in the objective-content table. The obtained meanings were completed with documentary sources and then a preliminary questionnaire was prepared and distributed among the statistical sample and the preliminary results were obtained. According to the results, the questionnaire was edited and the final questionnaire was prepared and distributed among the statistical population and the final results extracted. The results of the research show the continuity of tradition and social values derived from Islamic teachings in combination with Iranian culture in historical contexts. Gaining respect and social approval are other most important values of living in this place with the pattern of Iranian-Islamic culture. In the final research model, the role of other effective components in the formation of the network of alley meanings is shown. Manuscript profile
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        2 - Investigating the factors affecting urban competitiveness in historical contexts Case study: The historical context of Amol
        saeed golzartaher فرزین  محمودی سیدمحمود میثاقی
        Today, urban competitiveness is the main challenge for city managers in achieving a decent position for cities. To this end, identifying the key components of promoting urban competitiveness is one of the key factors in maintaining and developing cities. This study seek More
        Today, urban competitiveness is the main challenge for city managers in achieving a decent position for cities. To this end, identifying the key components of promoting urban competitiveness is one of the key factors in maintaining and developing cities. This study seeks to answer the question of what are the tools and factors affecting urban competitiveness in general and the contexts of urban competitiveness in the historical context of Amol city in particular. To answer these question, two field and library methods have been used to collect and analyze information and the research results have been obtained by descriptive-analytical method. The results of the research show that the historical context of Amol in the field of interaction, culture, traditions of local people as human factors affecting the competitiveness of cities, has great potential for the development of urban tourism. Also in the field of innovation, creativity and local talents, the historical context of Amol has talents such as having cultural and local industries and having traditional music, which can be considered for the development of urban entrepreneurship and urban branding, respectively. Therefore, the historical context of Amol has effective contexts on urban competitiveness in the province. Manuscript profile
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        3 - ReInvestigating the feasibility of the goals of the plan to revive Atiq Square (Imam Ali(AS)) in Isfahan
        Mahdi Ebrahimi Boozani Fahime Fadaei Jazi
        The area of the revival plan of Imam Ali Square (AS) is located in the heart of the historical texture of Isfahan. This square disappeared and was occupied by other uses over time. In 1387 Isfahan Municipality tried to revive it according to a plan. There are objections More
        The area of the revival plan of Imam Ali Square (AS) is located in the heart of the historical texture of Isfahan. This square disappeared and was occupied by other uses over time. In 1387 Isfahan Municipality tried to revive it according to a plan. There are objections and criticisms to the preparation and implementation of the revive project of Imam Ali (AS) Square in Isfahan. In fact the correctness and incorrectness of which have not been seriously examined so far. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which the Imam Ali Square revival plan objectives have been achieved. The type of research is based on the applied purpose and in terms of nature, it is descriptive-analytical. The statistical population of this study is urban experts. The sampling method is snowball and the data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire made this year. Chi-square tests, confirmatory factor analysis and interaction analysis were used in data analysis. According to the studies, the goals of Imam Ali (AS) Square project have been achieved with a relatively average. Among these, physical-residential goals with an average of 3.42 have the highest feasibility and biological goals with an average of 3.28; Economic goals with an average of 3.24; Socio-cultural goals with an average of 3.15 were in the next categories. The results of the overlap models used showed that seven key objectives of the plan have been realized during the revitalization of Imam Ali Square. These objectives are include: increasing the satisfaction of residents and businesses, increasing the satisfaction of unemployed and nonresident, increasing people’s sense of belonging to the project, creating prosperity and improvement in tourism activities, increasing the liveliness and continuity of historical centers, reducing the desire to migrate and increasing the historical and cultural identity during the implementation of the project. Manuscript profile
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        4 - Historical and social backgrounds The emergence of practical Sufism in Islamic culture
        Mahmud Ghayoumzadeh
        The origins and sources of Sufism and Islamic mysticism can not be considered independently of the above mentioned factors. Genesis way of mysticism in the early centuries can not be precise, sectarianism In specific terms, it mainly refers to the distinction ideas verb More
        The origins and sources of Sufism and Islamic mysticism can not be considered independently of the above mentioned factors. Genesis way of mysticism in the early centuries can not be precise, sectarianism In specific terms, it mainly refers to the distinction ideas verbal, take into account and thus is more heresiographical journalist also mysticism primary There are no counts of the Islamic sects. However, some of the factors involved in the emergence of verbal sects and jurisprudential classifications have also played a significant role in the emergence of this trend; However, it can not be ignored by historical factors, or at least by the influence of some of the factors. In the present article, we try to point out, among the various factors, the historical appearance of Sufism and mysticism to the most important historical and social factors that have been endorsed by most mystic scholars. Manuscript profile
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        5 - Analysis and study of contextualism in the form of contemporary architecture and urban planning in the world
        zohre nadryan Reza Ghashghaei
        Contextualism as a holistic approach in designing an artificial environment, by understanding the mental and objective structure of the text and context as an evolutionary event in physical, natural, historical and social-cultural dimensions and by linking the perceptio More
        Contextualism as a holistic approach in designing an artificial environment, by understanding the mental and objective structure of the text and context as an evolutionary event in physical, natural, historical and social-cultural dimensions and by linking the perception and perception of the audience with the context, seeks to create meaning. Is artificial. The present article seeks to explain the prevailing dimensions, features and components in this field by examining the evolution of contextualism theory in architecture and urban planning by expressing the views of experts and examples. In this regard, after examining the background of the subject and stating the relevant definitions, the scope of the field discussion in architecture and urban planning in the opinions and thoughts of experts has been studied in order to formulate the theoretical foundations of research and the position of contextualism in some contemporary architectural movements. The results of studies indicate that contextualism initially paid attention to purely physical dimensions, but in its evolutionary course has focused its field of study on social, cultural and human development aspects and attention to cultural, social, ecological and human relations issues. It has replaced the topics of mere form, style and aesthetics. Emphasis on the development of environment-human relations. Emphasis on place recovery, strengthening the position of human values ​​in architecture and urban design, the importance of social meaning of the environment, using environmental capabilities to achieve sustainable development and. .... is one of the strategies of contextualism approach. Manuscript profile