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1 - Proposing a model for IT services based assessment approach, based on IT Governance Model
seyyed ahmad tabatabaei skch skchNowadays one of the biggest problems of IT organizations in less developed countries is paying too much attention to infrastructure and technology of organizations. This is due to the point that many managers in organizations believe that existence of IT infrastructure MoreNowadays one of the biggest problems of IT organizations in less developed countries is paying too much attention to infrastructure and technology of organizations. This is due to the point that many managers in organizations believe that existence of IT infrastructure and technology by itself is a sign of maturity of an organization. Although technical facilities and infrastructure such as networks, hardware, software etc., is essential for providing appropriate services and optimal performance, but these features cannot provide a competitive advantage and increase the maturity of the organization. The missing link in these organizations, which have been less considered, is how to use these features to achieve organizational goals. In different areas, there are several standards and optimal methods for defining and optimizing processes. Some of the most complex models which should be considered in different units of information technology are, models and frameworks related to IT governance. IT governance focuses on implementation and management of quality of IT services so as to meet business needs. IT governance is done by service providers through an appropriate combination of people, process and information technology. The purpose of this paper is to examine different models and frameworks of IT governance models, in order to propose a framework for assessing IT services Manuscript profile -
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2 - Model and Guiding Framework for Innovative and Entrepreneurial University
reza mahdi masoud shafieeMoving on the path of innovation and entrepreneurship (value-creating) and fulfilling the desired social responsibility is one of the axes of the evolution of universities in recent years, especially in the last two decades. Innovative and value-creating university, for MoreMoving on the path of innovation and entrepreneurship (value-creating) and fulfilling the desired social responsibility is one of the axes of the evolution of universities in recent years, especially in the last two decades. Innovative and value-creating university, for which various definitions have been proposed and various dimensions and criteria have been proposed for its introduction and creation, is one of the new initiatives and ideas for transformation in university systems. Despite identifying and introducing various components and criteria for an innovative and value-creating university, creating this type of university and purposeful and managed movement in the path of innovation and entrepreneurship requires a comprehensive roadmap and a balanced action guide. In order to evolve and achieve a comprehensive model, a guideline framework consisting of eight dimensions, as an action plan and operational model of an innovative and value-creating university by the European Commission and OECD, design and more than 600 universities and higher education institutes in Europe and OECD has evaluated this model. In this paper, through a review of documents, the guide to innovative and value-creating university is introduced as a guide for mainly European programs, for the gradual and systematic transformation of existing universities into innovative and value-creating universities with local considerations. All Iranian universities and higher education institutions with any mission, by learning and adapting actively and productively from this framework and gradually adapting their conditions to its dimensions and criteria, can take fundamental steps in the path of innovation and entrepreneurship and become an innovative and value-creating university in the Relation of Industry and University, Innovative and Entrepreneurial University, Value-creating University, Third Generation University, Guiding Framework for Innovative Higher Education Institute (HEInnovative)true and actual word. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Agile Enterprise Architecture Modeling: Evaluating the Applicability of Six Modeling Standards based on Iran’s National EA Framework
Ali Razi reza rezaei ahmadali یزدان پناهThe Iran’s national enterprise architecture framework (INEAF) has been adapted from the TOGAF framework and its architectural development method. In this framework, the use of agility paradigm is emphasized, but there is no basis for using agile methods and techniques. MoreThe Iran’s national enterprise architecture framework (INEAF) has been adapted from the TOGAF framework and its architectural development method. In this framework, the use of agility paradigm is emphasized, but there is no basis for using agile methods and techniques. Based on the results obtained for the researcher, the studied sources did not indicate all the necessary solutions and features to develop an agile methodology based on the Iran’s national EA framework. According to Mr. Gill research, each modeling standard is different in scope and function, and since a modeling standard alone cannot support all the requirements of agile enterprise architecture, combining modeling standards is a suitable solution. In this paper, an agile enterprise architecture modeling methodology including ten solutions with a combination of six modeling standards ArchiMate, UML, BPMN, FAML, SoaML and BMM based on the Iran’s national EA framework is presented. The evaluation of the applicability of the proposed methodology is performed by the combined method (qualitative + quantitative). Qualitative evaluation is performed through a case study and quantitative evaluation is performed using multi-criteria decision making methods including ANP and DEMATEL. Data collection and information gathering and determining options and criteria, is performed through library studies and field methods, and using questionnaire, interview and observation tools. Based on the case study, combination of six standards by agile enterprise architecture modeling method based on the Iran’s national enterprise architecture framework is applicable. For quantitative evaluation of applicability in this paper, according to experts, four options have been proposed, which are based on the final weight: support by known tools, the ability to cover the artifacts of the Iran’s national enterprise architecture framework, efficiency or effectiveness, ease of learning or teachability. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Ethics debate in the Islamic government
Mohsen Malek Afzali ArdakaniThe debate is seen as an efficient tool in governmental systems, for political, scientific, cultural, and religious awareness today. This issue has also been supported and considered by many in the Islamic government. This research aims to explain which indexes and fram MoreThe debate is seen as an efficient tool in governmental systems, for political, scientific, cultural, and religious awareness today. This issue has also been supported and considered by many in the Islamic government. This research aims to explain which indexes and frameworks idealize the debate in the format of moral obligation. The ethical and legal frameworks should be taken into account so as to achieve the goals of debate and to avoid possible harms. Ethical statements as one of the influential factors should be considered by the managers in the Islamic state planning. The researcher tries to present an analytical-descriptive study based on authentic Islamic sources, holy verses of the Quran, and traditions of the infallibles to be considered in Islamic policies Manuscript profile -
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5 - Achieving Performance Measurement Framework for Science and Technology Parks
Saeed Shadanperformance measurement system has a critical role in organizations, since the system can demonstrate how much an organization achieves its objectives and specifies the areas that need improvement and consequently managers can make necessary reformation programs to impr Moreperformance measurement system has a critical role in organizations, since the system can demonstrate how much an organization achieves its objectives and specifies the areas that need improvement and consequently managers can make necessary reformation programs to improve their organizational performance. Science and Technology Parks as structures which follow promotion and innovation locally as well as nationally are also deprived of a standardized method to measure their success or failure; a specific and formal performance measurement method that is based on a specific analyzing framework and able to evaluate the performance of Science and Technology Parks. Extracting science and technology parks’ characteristics and the performance measurement systems from literature, we offer a performance measurement framework contained six components including identity and legal structure of Park; main stakeholders’ expectations; expectations from stakeholders; managers’ commitment and proficiency; interactions with universities, research institutions and industries; and finally Park’s real mission and strategies. The latter is the reflection of other components producing performance measures. This framework can be utilized to evaluate the performance of Iran’s as well other Science and Technology Parks outside. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Introducing a Framework to Implement Technology Management in Technology-based Firms
Reza Ansari Javad SoltanzadehToday, managers have come to this understanding that technology is the main source of competitive advantages and also growth in firms, hence it must be taken into consideration. Although Technology Management (TM) has become popular in the management area and many frame MoreToday, managers have come to this understanding that technology is the main source of competitive advantages and also growth in firms, hence it must be taken into consideration. Although Technology Management (TM) has become popular in the management area and many frameworks have been proposed, a practical framework and management tool is not available yet. To this point, Dynamic Capabilities Theory (DCT) has been utilized to introduce a TM framework in technology-based firms by focusing on the creation of the dynamic capabilities’ flows. This article aims to clarify TM activities in DCT context, and moreover tries to determine relationships and interactions among TM, Knowledge Management (KM), and Innovation Management (IM) concepts. By reviewing TM frameworks proposed by different scholars an integral and appropriate framework based on Cetindamar’s et al. (2010) is suggested for technology-based firms. By considering that each of TM activities (Acquisition, Exploitation, Identification, Learning, Protection, and Selection) can create a specific dynamic capability ,six TM tools namely, Patent Analysis, Portfolio Management, roadmapping, S-curve, stage-gate, and Value analysis are described to implement TM activities. These six TM tools and the six TM activities could be a well starting point to apply TM in firms. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Presenting a Model for Technology Transfer Governance of Cloud Computing
mozhgan marashi neda abdolvandIn recent years, developing countries have followed the use of technological advances and technology transfer of cloud computing is one of these innovations. Using innovations in the domain of information technology enables organizations to improve their economic status MoreIn recent years, developing countries have followed the use of technological advances and technology transfer of cloud computing is one of these innovations. Using innovations in the domain of information technology enables organizations to improve their economic status. As a result, it is necessary for organizations to learn how to manage their process of technology transfer. Technology transfer governance is a new concept that can help organizations in this area. Implementation of technology transfer governance can reduce costs and increase productivity For Organizations and facilitate the progress of organizations towards a competitive advantage. In the scope of new technologies such as cloud computing that success and acceptance needs to overcome the challenges and risks that it is facing, Governance transfer processes of this technology can reduce these challenges. As a result, the use of cloud computing can be extended in organizations and organization will benefit from this extention. Current research objective is fundamental and the methodology used is qualitative–descriptive in which the Library Studies are conducted to collect information. Results of research is presentation of two models of governance.in presentation of these models the COBIT framework is used as an efficient and strong governance framework in the field of information technology. The first proposed model is for technology transfer governance and the second model for technology transfer governance of cloud computing Manuscript profile -
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8 - Comparative Study, Applications and Challenges of Big Data Analysis Technologies
Yaser Ghasemi nejad Abbass Ketabchioday, receiving and sharing information is easier and cheaper than before, enabling organizations to handle large volumes of data at a high speed and variety in the name of big data. Big data technology provides many opportunities when problems are resolved correctly. D Moreoday, receiving and sharing information is easier and cheaper than before, enabling organizations to handle large volumes of data at a high speed and variety in the name of big data. Big data technology provides many opportunities when problems are resolved correctly. Data processing technologies in the past are not suitable for dealing with large quantities of generated data. While Suggested frameworks for big data applications help to store, analyze and process data. In this study, we first reviewed and summarized the big data definitions, and challenges of using it and then a number of important big data frameworks (Hadoop, Flink, Storm, Spark and Samza) have been studied and compared comparatively. The studied framework of big data is generally classified into two categories: (1) batch mode; and (2) stream mode. The Hadoop framework processes data in batch mode, while other frameworks allow stream or real time processing. Ultimately, the most important applications of using big data technology have been described. The most important applications for big data analysis are healthcare applications, advisory systems, smart cities and social networks analysis. Due to the growth of Internet-connected devices, social networking data is growing widely and requires more big data technology. Also, the most challenges of big data application, including confidentiality in storage systems, software deficiencies and the limitation of existing hardware and equipment, the need for large initial investment and the lack of technical skills and expert workforce. Manuscript profile -
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9 - A Framework for Evaluating and Selecting a Strategic Supplier (Case Study: Yazd Alloy Steel Corporation)
Mohammad Ali Sangbor Fatemeh Javidi Karim Golmohammadi Rasoul AbbasiToday, due to increasing competition and dynamism of economy and business activities, adopting a strategic approach to supply chain management and supplier selection is undeniable necessity. Suppliers are one of the most vital parts of supply chain and supplier selectio MoreToday, due to increasing competition and dynamism of economy and business activities, adopting a strategic approach to supply chain management and supplier selection is undeniable necessity. Suppliers are one of the most vital parts of supply chain and supplier selection issues are complex issues that may have many qualitative and quantitative concerns. The presented frameworks in the previous research are unable to response dynamism strategic and provide an appropriate framework, in this study, strategic cooperation approaches and supplier selection criteria have combined. For this purpose, components of cooperation strategies and supplier selection criteria have been counted and based on quality function deployment approach, the relationship between them has been specified. Finally, using fuzzy TODIM method, strategic weight of criteria has been obtained. in this study, because of expert oriented data, the non-sampling method is used for gathering data. The statistical population consist of supply chain experts and managers of Yazd Alloy Steel corporation. For analyzing data, a the oretical sampling was used and a non-statistical sample including ten experts was selected. As a result, a strategic supplier selection framework and strategic weight of every component, were determined. The results of data analysis show that among the 20 criteria, five criteria including "product quality", "strategic planning", "History of suppliers", "risk prediction" and "R & D Management" are in the first to fifth priorities in terms of importance respectively. Manuscript profile -
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10 - A Framework For Evaluation of Startups Ecosystem (case study : Ecosystem of Bushehr Province)
vida ranjbaran mehdi elyasi mehdi goodarziOne of the key concerns of policy-makers to help develop and improve new businesses to promote innovation and economic growth locally and nationally. But there are two important points in between First of all is what components need to come together to form ecosystem an MoreOne of the key concerns of policy-makers to help develop and improve new businesses to promote innovation and economic growth locally and nationally. But there are two important points in between First of all is what components need to come together to form ecosystem and do its best and Second, what should be the evaluation framework of these ecosystems in order to examine the activities of the actors of this ecosystem. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find a framework for better assessing the ecosystem of startups and helping the local economy. For this purpose, after reviewing the research background and using library studies, the initial framework was designed and the final framework was adjusted through interviews with relevant experts and implemented in a case study in Bushehr province. Finally a framework with 7 main components and 68 indices was developed. Examination of the mean of the main components showed that the mean of none of the factors was high and only the culture component was slightly above average. Manuscript profile -
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11 - Readiness Assessment Framework for Knowledge Management Implementation
پيمان اخوان مهران کرميRegarding the fact that most failures in implementation of knowledge management have roots in unpreparedness of organizations; assessing organizations readiness has not significantly been regarded. Previous studies had a great deal of gaps and limitations. They had just MoreRegarding the fact that most failures in implementation of knowledge management have roots in unpreparedness of organizations; assessing organizations readiness has not significantly been regarded. Previous studies had a great deal of gaps and limitations. They had just been looking for effective factors on readiness for implementing of knowledge management through case studies more than other subjects; however, an operational and integrated framework has not been among their findings. This research introduces steps for implementing readiness assessment by offering operational framework. Some guidelines are also offered for compensating limitations and filling the gaps found in previous studies. In order to validate the results and the suggested framework we have received opinions of experts and they have been analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. Results of this analysis indicate general agreement and consensus of experts on the authenticity of suggested framework Manuscript profile -
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12 - Representing a Systematic Framework for Implementation of Integrated Egovernment
Fatemeh Saghafi Kolsoum Abbasi-Shahkooh نسرین دسترنجSuccessful implementation of e-government in each country requires the model that depends on the objectives, requirements and conditions of the country. The lack of proper planning and adoption will lead to the ignorance of necessities and fail in implementation. Since MoreSuccessful implementation of e-government in each country requires the model that depends on the objectives, requirements and conditions of the country. The lack of proper planning and adoption will lead to the ignorance of necessities and fail in implementation. Since the different dimensions of government are related to each other, the creation and development of e-government is possible only with balanced development in all aspects. Review of the literature in this area suggests that the e-government maturity models, development models and strategic models, all have seen the evolution of e-government from one dimension; and in the field of stakeholders of e-government services, the focus has been only on the supply side of stakeholders. In this paper by reviewing existing models and stakeholder theories, with a systematic approach that will be adapted from Zachman framework, systematic Framework will be presented for the implementation of integrated e-government system. This systematic framework provides five main dimensions along with its components in five developmental stages for the implementation of e-government. These dimensions are: 1) strategies, values and programs (why and when), 2) partnerships and development of stakeholders (who), 3) data and information (what), and 4) infrastructure (What or where), 5) process (how). Finally, dimensions of the model will be analyzed using a questionnaire, survey of experts and statistical tests. Manuscript profile -
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13 - Analysis of Iran Internationalization of Higher Education,emphasis on actors
Firoozeh AsghariThe new trend of internationalization of higher education, based on the Sixth Development Plan, demonstrates Iran's serious determination to implement this policy as a continuous, systematic and extensive process. But what is important at the beginning of the work and i MoreThe new trend of internationalization of higher education, based on the Sixth Development Plan, demonstrates Iran's serious determination to implement this policy as a continuous, systematic and extensive process. But what is important at the beginning of the work and in the first year of the program is to pay attention to the different dimensions of this policy decision in order to successfully implement the program. Therefore, this paper, based on the results of the research conducted in the years 96-95, seeks to provide the theoretical support necessary for the implementation of this policy by analyzing the policy of higher education internationalization emphasis on actors. Manuscript profile -
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14 - A Game Framework for Congestion Management Based on Generators Re-Dispatching and Demand Response
Ali R. Reisi S. M. HosseinianThis paper proposes a new algorithm for addressing the congestion problem in the network through generation and demand rescheduling. A demand response market based programming is developed for demand rescheduling by capturing the benefit of retailers. In the proposed al MoreThis paper proposes a new algorithm for addressing the congestion problem in the network through generation and demand rescheduling. A demand response market based programming is developed for demand rescheduling by capturing the benefit of retailers. In the proposed algorithm two tasks are implemented by the ISO for controlling network security and spark prices. In the case of any network defect, generator re-dispatching is conducted by the ISO and in the case of any spark price, retailers’ demands in specific buses decrease via some economic signals, sent by the ISO. Having such economic signalsthe retailers then participate in a demand response trade with demand response aggregators (DRAs) to optimize their incomes and next to resubmit their demands to the ISO. A Stackelberg game is employed to capture the interplay among retailers, the leaders, and DRAs, the followers. Retailers choose their strategies, the amount and price of required demand response. Then, DRAs compete based on the retailers’ strategies to maximize their payoffs and to choose their strategies, the demand response sale amount. An IEEE bus test network with 14 buses is considered to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed method. The paper demonstrates that the proposed method enables to alleviate the congestion problem while the retailers’ incomes increase. Manuscript profile -
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15 - Development of a Detailed Assessment Model for Business Process Maturity: A Case Study of East Azerbaijan Gas Co.
aida farshidfar Mir Saman PishvaeeProcess management in the organization requires the creation of process insights throughout the organization. In this regard, organizations need a comprehensive method to evaluate the implementation of organizational processes that determine the factors affecting the im MoreProcess management in the organization requires the creation of process insights throughout the organization. In this regard, organizations need a comprehensive method to evaluate the implementation of organizational processes that determine the factors affecting the implementation of organizational programs. For this purpose, it is a responsive way for organizations that, in addition to creating awareness of the effective factors, provide a roadmap to improve the realization of the organization's plans and visions. In the present article, to facilitate the management of processes in the East Azerbaijan Province Gas Co., a Hybrid Process Maturity Model has been developed. This model has been presented and implemented with a combined approach of selected maturity models, considering the limitations of maturity models, which makes the models not comprehensive enough. The capability of the proposed model framework, unlike other models, is that the above model can be evaluated in detail. In this regard, first, the key processes of the company have been identified. Then by collecting the required information on how to implement the processes, the maturity levels of the key processes of the organization have been evaluated according to the proposed model and current level, the desired level of maturity is set. Implementing solutions also have been proposed to improve the processes. According to the collected information, 16 of the 26 Key Processes of the East Azerbaijan Gas Co. are at level zero or incomplete process implementation, eight processes are at level one or planned and two processes are at level two or controlled. Manuscript profile -
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16 - Developing a Conceptual Framework of Urban Resilience for its Application in Urban Literature, through Thematic Analysis of Texts
mohammad saber Eslamlou Manouchehr Tabibian Mahta MirmoghtadaieeUrban resilience is an approach, developed to respond to different unpredictable disasters. It is hypothesized that besides capacity, resistance and ability, there are other elements involved in urban resilience that have to be extracted. It seeks to develop a conceptua MoreUrban resilience is an approach, developed to respond to different unpredictable disasters. It is hypothesized that besides capacity, resistance and ability, there are other elements involved in urban resilience that have to be extracted. It seeks to develop a conceptual framework for urban resilience and to present its characteristics through a systematic review of the updated publications. Second, it proposes an inclusive definition of urban resilience, relying on the results of this study, finally, the qualitative data are reviewed to shed light on hidden aspects of urban resilience. This is a qualitative research in which thematic analysis, MAXQDA 13.28 software is used to understand and analyze the data. A collection of 100 publications containing definition of resilience was gathered as data, based on which six characteristics for conceptual framework of urban resilience were extracted as R1 to R6. The extracted results, were confirmed by expert panel and also the keywords were used in CiteSpace software to confirm their inclusion in 1250 published papers in the international journals under WOS index over the period of 2010 to 2020 (i.e. the papers which had ‘urban resilience’ and ‘urban resiliency’ phrases in their topics) and the results were supported. The authors define: “urban resilience is ability of cities to respond in timely manner and to resist during occurring natural or man-made disasters; while adapting and coordinating with new situations, in case of not being collapsed, they will continue their urban functions stronger than the past.” Manuscript profile -
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17 - Presenting a Combined Model of SWOT Matrix and Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Determin.ing and Prioritizing Industry Strategies
mohsen pourqasem atiyeh safardoust Seyed reza SalamiConsidering the importance and necessity of strategic planning to respond to a competitive environment, the purpose of this research is to formulate and prioritize the strategies of a large manufacturing company in the field of household appliances. To answer the resear MoreConsidering the importance and necessity of strategic planning to respond to a competitive environment, the purpose of this research is to formulate and prioritize the strategies of a large manufacturing company in the field of household appliances. To answer the research questions and identify internal and external factors and company strategies, all managers and senior experts related to the field in the company, approximately 70 people, were selected as the research community. To compile the SWOT matrix, some senior managers of the company were selected through purposeful sampling. In the next step, 65 questionnaires were distributed through random sampling, and finally, 57 questionnaires were collected and analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis in Smart PLS software. The findings of the research indicate that the company is in an acceptable position in terms of its strengths, but at the same time, the environmental threats are significant. Therefore, the proposed strategy for the company is a competitive strategy, which includes four sub-strategies: designing and developing new products with a focus on strategic and exclusive products, leveraging the experience and technical knowledge of experts to establish companies that produce high-end foreign spare parts with the aim of internalization, defining product quality improvement projects in line with customer needs, and increasing financial investment in the research and development department for product development. Manuscript profile -
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18 - Social Impact Assessment of BRT Line Displacement in Mowlavi Street
Zahra KhastooDeputy of Transportation and Traffic of Tehran Municipal Region 12 has presented a plan to displace the BRT line from the south side of Mowlavi Street to the middle in order to increase safety and organize public transportation. This paper aims to study the social and c MoreDeputy of Transportation and Traffic of Tehran Municipal Region 12 has presented a plan to displace the BRT line from the south side of Mowlavi Street to the middle in order to increase safety and organize public transportation. This paper aims to study the social and cultural impacts of this intervention on the social life of Mowlavi Street in accordance with the stakeholders’ needs, situations, and opinions. The main methodology of this research is based on qualitative approach and phenomenological method using in-depth interview and focus group techniques. Accordingly, relying on the theoretical framework of livability. several concepts such as sustainability, sustainable transportation, quality of life and safety have been brought forth. The findings indicate that the displacement of Mowlavi BRT line can increase street safety; however, this requires a high level of organizational cooperation of Traffic Police on this street. On the other hand, one-way to two-way street conversion which is also aligned with the local residents’ and businesses’ social and economic benefits in Harandi and Takhti neighborhoods, can increase the transportation demand for Mowlavi Street. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Proposing a Framework for Ranking International Science and Technology Institutions: The case of International S&T Policymaking Institutions
Effat Norouzi Javad MashayekhOne of the relevant topics in the field of science, technology and innovation policy is international S&T cooperation. This study proposes a framework for ranking these institutions focusing on a clear example of international S&T cooperation; cooperation in the context MoreOne of the relevant topics in the field of science, technology and innovation policy is international S&T cooperation. This study proposes a framework for ranking these institutions focusing on a clear example of international S&T cooperation; cooperation in the context of multilateral international institutions, in order to decide on the membership and better utilization of their capacities. Seeing deficit in the history of the assessment of countries’ performance in these institutions, the research has suggested a function-oriented framework based on nine functions to rank these institutions. These functions are as follows: form and support of interaction, communication and networking at the level of individuals, organizations and governments; legitimacy and proper visualization in regional or international level; making regulation and international standards in the field of science and technology; production, processing and distribution of information; monitoring and enforcing international regulations; allocation and sharing of resources; cooperation and joint action; arbitration and resolving international challenges; training, empowerment and capacity building. Then, using the proposed framework, forty-six international active institutions in the field of S&T policy making were ranked in six categories. The result shows that the Islamic Republic of Iran almost poses the membership of those institutions placed second to fourth categories. Finally, some recommendations about the revision of the Islamic Republic of Iran's membership in these institutions as well as the efficient use of their capacity have been proposed. Manuscript profile -
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20 - Removal of Methylene blue dye from water by using Fe-BTC
reza alizadehFe-BTC (benzene tricarboxylic) synthesized by ultrasonic irradiation as a novel photo catalyst was investigated for degradation of methylene blue (MB)by UV/ photo catalyst system. In this study, for the first time, a facile ultrasonic method was employed to prepare Fe-B MoreFe-BTC (benzene tricarboxylic) synthesized by ultrasonic irradiation as a novel photo catalyst was investigated for degradation of methylene blue (MB)by UV/ photo catalyst system. In this study, for the first time, a facile ultrasonic method was employed to prepare Fe-BTC. The effects of temperature (50 and 70 °C) and irradiation time (90 and 120 min) were investigated to get the optimum photo catalyst. The nanoparticles of the synthesized Fe-BTC obtained were smaller and more homogeneous than those previously reported. The synthesized Fe-BTC samples showed good photocatalytic performance. The Fe-BTC 70-120 sample has shown the highest photocatalytic activity. The enhanced photocatalytic performance was related to two important factors which are the inhibition of the recombination process of the charge carriers and also the increase in the total area of the photo catalyst. The kinetics of degradation in this study has followed Langmuir-Hinshelwood pseudo-first-order theory. The Fe-BTC70-120 sample due to smaller particles and lower electron-hole recombination showed the highest photocatalytic degradation. The results of the mechanism showed the reactivity of hydroxyl radical oxidation in methylene blue degradation. The stability test also showed the high stability of Fe-BTC70-120 sample for three cycles. Photocatalytic degradation of MB by Fe-BTC with high activity and recycling stability may provide a new choice for wastewater treatment Manuscript profile -
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21 - Amirkabir University of Technology as Innovative and Entrepreneurial University: The Achievements and Challenges
Reza Mahdi masoud shafieeEntrepreneurship and innovation is one of the new policies to promote the level of social responsibility and achieve the goals of social change and sustainable development. Innovative and entrepreneurial university is one of the main scenarios for effective participatio MoreEntrepreneurship and innovation is one of the new policies to promote the level of social responsibility and achieve the goals of social change and sustainable development. Innovative and entrepreneurial university is one of the main scenarios for effective participation of higher education in the development process. Amirkabir University of Technology is one of the entrepreneurial universities based on the historical background of its establishment and activity, the efforts of the leaders and the academic community and the expectations of the stakeholders, which can be innovative and entrepreneur by interacting and influencing the target industry and society. In this article , based on the "Guiding Framework of Innovative and Entrepreneurial University", the joint product of EC and OECD, the level of innovation and entrepreneurship of the university and the fulfillment of the criteria of innovative and entrepreneurial university evaluated by case study method. According to the study, despite efforts and initiatives of the leaders and managers, its level of innovation and entrepreneurship is below and there is a significant gap between the current situation and the expectations. With its special mission to move towards innovation and entrepreneurship, this university should be in seven areas including governance, financial capacities, teaching-learning function, mechanisms to support entrepreneurs, knowledge exchange and synergistic cooperation with industrial communities, international scientific mobility, more use from the capabilities of digital transformation in scientific and organizational dimensions, act simultaneously and balanced. Designing and implementing a "Comprehensive Strategic-Operational Medium-Term Plan" based on the "Dimensions and Criteria of the Guiding Framework of Innovative and Entrepreneurial University" is a principled proposal for this university to become an innovative and entrepreneurial university. Manuscript profile -
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22 - A review of the sorbents based on covalent organic frameworks containing hybrids for extraction methods
Mohammad Javad Aghajani Milad Ghani Jahan Bakhsh RaoofCovalent organic frameworks have been used as a group of porous organic frameworks due to their remarkable intrinsic properties, such as high specific surface area and variable pore size as well as high stability. Also, they are flexible that by producing functional cov MoreCovalent organic frameworks have been used as a group of porous organic frameworks due to their remarkable intrinsic properties, such as high specific surface area and variable pore size as well as high stability. Also, they are flexible that by producing functional covalent organic frameworks or polystructures based on them, major changes in their physical and chemical properties can be made. In this article, several important groups of covalent organic frameworks are examined in terms of their design and manufacturing methods. Also, synergism of covalent organic frameworks with other materials, such as different types of magnetic nanoparticles, metal/metal oxide, silica, carbon nanomaterials, polymers, polyoxometalates and metal-organic frameworks are studied. Finally, recent applications of covalent organic frameworks as efficient adsorbents in sample preparation methods such as solid phase extraction, diffusion solid phase extraction, magnetic solid phase extraction and fibrous solid phase microextraction with emphasis on important factors that lead to increased efficiency It will be extracted and will be checked. Investigations have shown that hybrid formation of organic-covalent frameworks and other compounds, including polymers, can be effective in improving the performance of these compounds. It is important to note that an essential step during the synthesis of covalent organic frameworks is their design concept. The purpose of design is the specific orientation of covalent bonds between the functional groups of constituents (node and linker), types of bonds and types of topologies with pore sizes that require engineering. In addition, the challenges in these approaches will also be discussed. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Application identification through intelligent traffic classification
Shaghayegh NaderiTraffic classification and analysis is one of the big challenges in the field of data mining and machine learning, which plays an important role in providing security, quality assurance and network management. Today, a large amount of transmission traffic in the network MoreTraffic classification and analysis is one of the big challenges in the field of data mining and machine learning, which plays an important role in providing security, quality assurance and network management. Today, a large amount of transmission traffic in the network is encrypted by secure communication protocols such as HTTPS. Encrypted traffic reduces the possibility of monitoring and detecting suspicious and malicious traffic in communication infrastructures (instead of increased security and privacy of the user) and its classification is a difficult task without decoding network communications, because the payload information is lost, and only the header information (which is encrypted too in new versions of network communication protocols such as TLS1.03) is accessible. Therefore, the old approaches of traffic analysis, such as various methods based on port and payload, have lost their efficiency, and new approaches based on artificial intelligence and machine learning are used in cryptographic traffic analysis. In this article, after reviewing the traffic analysis methods, an operational architectural framework for intelligent traffic analysis and classification has been designed. Then, an intelligent model for Traffic Classification and Application Identification is presented and evaluated using machine learning methods on Kaggle141. The obtained results show that the random forest model, in addition to high interpretability compared to deep learning methods, has been able to provide high accuracy in traffic classification compared to other machine learning methods. Finally, tips and suggestions about using machine learning methods in the operational field of traffic classification have been provided. Manuscript profile -
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24 - Information Technology, Strategy Implementation, Information Systems, Strategic Planning, Input-Process-Outcome Framework
Mona Jami Pour Shahnaz Akbari Emami Safora FirozehIT strategy is a key factor in improving the process and performance of companies in using IT. Hence, many companies have a strategic planning process, but only a few succeed in implementing strategies efficiently. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to design a pro MoreIT strategy is a key factor in improving the process and performance of companies in using IT. Hence, many companies have a strategic planning process, but only a few succeed in implementing strategies efficiently. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to design a process framework for implementing IT strategy; To identify the drivers, processes and consequences of implementing IT strategy in organizations. The present study is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach and in order to collect data, open and in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 experts in the field of IT using theoretical sampling. The results of the analysis show that the inputs under the headings of IT strategy implementation include environmental requirements of business continuity, structural-system cohesion, technology-oriented human resources, IT strategic leadership, skill requirements and common values. The second aspect of the IT strategy implementation model includes the dimensions of IT program monitoring and communication, structural appropriateness, development of support policies, budgeting and resource allocation, appropriate training, and the development of supportive culture. Finally, the implications of implementing an IT strategy, including those related to finance, internal process, customer, and growth and learning, were categorized. Manuscript profile -
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25 - A Learning Framework for Knowledge-Based Enterprises: A Meta-Synthesis
Alireza javanbakht Nahid Naderibeni Jabar Babashahi Saeid Safaei MovahhedIn knowledge-based enterprises, the main capital is knowledge, and it is necessary to benefit from this capital by having knowledgeable employees who are lifelong learners. However, traditional learning approaches do not meet the needs of these enterprises. Based on thi MoreIn knowledge-based enterprises, the main capital is knowledge, and it is necessary to benefit from this capital by having knowledgeable employees who are lifelong learners. However, traditional learning approaches do not meet the needs of these enterprises. Based on this, the aim of the present study was to provide a suitable learning framework for knowledge-based enterprises. In order to achieve this goal, the meta-synthesis qualitative method of selection and in-depth analysis of the subject literature were employed based on the seven steps of Sandolowski and Barso. By reviewing the literature, 250 identified sources were analyzed using meta-synthesis method. The results indicated that the components of extra-organizational environment, organizational environment, the essence of knowledge-based enterprises and learning approaches are important aspects of the learning framework of knowledge-based enterprises. Each of these components included sub-components that affect learning in knowledge-based enterprises; therefore, considering the sub-components in the turbulent extra-organizational environment, the organizational environment is affected by the emphasis on agile structure, open culture, collaborative culture, organic job design and independent work space. The essence of knowledge-based enterprises was formed around the orientations including expertise, innovation, team, learning, communication and knowledge. Finally, the three learning approaches of interest in knowledge-based enterprises included experiential learning, self-directed learning, and collaborative learning, which in the literature were the most suitable for this kind of enterprises. Therefore, it can be concluded that paying attention to the identified components along with its sub-components could play an important role in formulating a suitable learning framework for knowledge-based enterprises. Manuscript profile -
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26 - The framework of the national macro plan for transparency and information release based on the grounded theory method
Mahdi Azizi MehmanDoost Mohammad Reza Hosseini reza taghipour Mojtaba MazoochiThe purpose of this research is to present the framework of the national plan for transparency and information release. The research employs an integrated approach (qualitative and quantitative) and grounded theory as its research methodology. In the qualitative part، w MoreThe purpose of this research is to present the framework of the national plan for transparency and information release. The research employs an integrated approach (qualitative and quantitative) and grounded theory as its research methodology. In the qualitative part، with an in-depth and exploratory review of upstream laws and documents، models، theories، plans، and white papers of different countries related to transparency and information release، data analysis was done until theoretical saturation through three stages of open، axial، and selective coding. To acquire the dimensions، components، and subcomponents of this framework، 129 concepts were extracted from 620 primary codes، which were reduced to 593 secondary codes by removing the duplicated elements. Finally، 24 subcategories were placed under the five main components based on the paradigm model. In the quantitative section، the results of the analysis of the questionnaire indicated that، from a validity standpoint، the total value of the questionnaire، in different dimensions، was between 0.87 and 0.92، and the reliability coefficient was between 0.73 and 0.78. Based on data analysis، the establishment of a supranational management institution for transparency and information release، the precise determination of exceptions، network governance، demanding transparency، adherence to frameworks، maximum disclosure and support for legitimate disclosure، and the establishment of a data governance center are among the subcategories emphasized in this framework. Manuscript profile -
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27 - The developed framework for the conceptual model of the Strategic Foresight for Creativity-Based Rural Tourism in Iran in Horizon of 2045
Farhad Darvishi Sehtolani Bijan Khalil-Moghaddam Rohullah Bayat Safar Fazli Ali ZangiabadiPurpose: Considering the importance and position of rural tourism and creative approach in the development of the future rural of Iran, and also considering the lack of a study in the field of Creativity-Based Rural Tourism based on a future-oriented perspective; How to MorePurpose: Considering the importance and position of rural tourism and creative approach in the development of the future rural of Iran, and also considering the lack of a study in the field of Creativity-Based Rural Tourism based on a future-oriented perspective; How to conduct such a research is questionable. Therefore, the main goal of article is to present the framework of the proposed model for the strategic foresight of the development of Iran's Creativity-Based Rural Tourism in horizon of 2045. Research Methodology: This article based on the purpose, is developmental and applied type and is among qualitative, interpretive, exploratory, inductive, survey and descriptive researches. The statistical population includes literature related to the research title published from 2000 to 2020. Information sampling method and representative sampling method were used. The statistical sample consists of 40 studies. To collectting data and information, the survey and qualitative trend extrapolation methods were used, and meta-analysis method was used for analysis. Findings: The proposed model consisting of 3 stages. The input phase is intellectual and software in nature and with the purpose of preparation. The intellectualization stage includes knowledge acquisition, integration and intellectualization, and finally creation as an output that includes two tangible products and intangible. Discussion and conclusion: In the mentioned proposed model, the intended platform for the realization of the model is a collaborative, networked, flexible and sliding platform, creativity-oriented and based on continuous education (pluralism and connoisseurship), and the factor of imagination and creativity plays a prominent role in design and implementation. Manuscript profile -
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28 - Polymer metal-organic framework (PolymerMOF) hybrids and composites synthesis techniques and applications
Mohsen Sadroddini Amin AlamdariMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are formed through the self-assembly of metal nodes and organic bonds, resulting in a nanoporous crystalline framework. High porosity, high specific surface area, adjustable pore size and good stabil MoreMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are formed through the self-assembly of metal nodes and organic bonds, resulting in a nanoporous crystalline framework. High porosity, high specific surface area, adjustable pore size and good stability are some of their most significant attributes. Hybridization with flexible materials like polymers is an emerging trend in MOF research. Polymers possess distinctive characteristics, including softness, thermal and chemical stability, suitable optical properties, and ease of processing. These properties can be combined with MOFs to produce hybrid structures with intricate architecture and distinctive characteristics. Among the most important novel applications of the polymer/MOF hybrids are gas separation and adsorption, ion exchange membranes and nanofiltration, sensors, catalysts, biomedical, etc. The objective of this article is to investigate the hybridization technique of MOFs and polymers, as well as the attractive applications of these hybrid materials. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are formed through the self-assembly of metal nodes and organic bonds, resulting in a nanoporous crystalline framework. High porosity, high specific surface area, adjustable pore size and good stability are some of their most significant attributes. Hybridization with flexible materials like polymers is an emerging trend in MOF research. Polymers possess distinctive characteristics, including softness, thermal and chemical stability, suitable optical properties, and ease of processing. These properties can be combined with MOFs to produce hybrid structures with intricate architecture and distinctive characteristics. Manuscript profile -
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29 - Porous polymers and recent developments in organic covalent frameworks applications in magnetic solid phase extraction method for use in food analysis
Parastoo Fooladi Milad GhaniMagnetic Covalent Organic Frameworks are one of the adsorbents used in Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction, which are due to easy synthesis, compatibility with the environment, high porosity, easy changes of functional groups and structures. pre-engineered, have been widely MoreMagnetic Covalent Organic Frameworks are one of the adsorbents used in Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction, which are due to easy synthesis, compatibility with the environment, high porosity, easy changes of functional groups and structures. pre-engineered, have been widely used in food extraction and analysis. In this paper, the polymer-based MSPE method of MCOF will be described. Also, the latest design and fabrication methods of various MCOFs will be briefly explained. is given. The development and application of MCOFs combined with MSPE technology shows great potential in food safety monitoring. MCOFs are due to their unique structural and chemical properties such as strong magnetic properties, high specific surface area, functional groups, permanent porosity and Excellent chemical stability, excellent magnetic adsorbent are considered. Functional groups of MCOFs with monomers or polymers that contain different functional groups are a scientific approach to develop new MCOFs that can effectively adsorb contaminants in food. Effectively texture effect. removes, and improves extraction efficiency. This review describes the recent progress in the application of MCOFs in the preconcentration and analysis of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, polymer additives, pyrolysis products and other types of food contaminants. Finally, it examines future challenges and possible solutions in the analysis of the food samples. Manuscript profile -
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30 - Application Identification Through Intelligent Traffic Classification
Shaghayegh NaderiTraffic classification and analysis is one of the big challenges in the field of data mining and machine learning, which plays an important role in providing security, quality assurance and network management. Today, a large amount of transmission traffic in the network MoreTraffic classification and analysis is one of the big challenges in the field of data mining and machine learning, which plays an important role in providing security, quality assurance and network management. Today, a large amount of transmission traffic in the network is encrypted by secure communication protocols such as HTTPS. Encrypted traffic reduces the possibility of monitoring and detecting suspicious and malicious traffic in communication infrastructures (instead of increased security and privacy of the user) and its classification is a difficult task without decoding network communications, because the payload information is lost, and only the header information (which is encrypted too in new versions of network communication protocols such as TLS1.03) is accessible. Therefore, the old approaches of traffic analysis, such as various methods based on port and payload, have lost their efficiency, and new approaches based on artificial intelligence and machine learning are used in cryptographic traffic analysis. In this article, after reviewing the traffic analysis methods, an operational architectural framework for intelligent traffic analysis and classification has been designed. Then, an intelligent model for Traffic Classification and Application Identification is presented and evaluated using machine learning methods on Kaggle141. The obtained results show that the random forest model, in addition to high interpretability compared to deep learning methods, has been able to provide high accuracy in traffic classification (95% and 97%) compared to other machine learning methods. Finally, tips and suggestions about using machine learning methods in the operational field of traffic classification have been provided. Manuscript profile
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