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        1 - A model for Open Innovation in Banking Industry of Iran: Case study of Parsian Bank
        jafar bagherinejad ghazale javid
        In a research which this paper reflects its results , a model for open innovation in banking industry is offered. In fact , the relationship of open innovation as latent variable and the influential factors are stated in a model. In this regard, with reviewing literatu More
        In a research which this paper reflects its results , a model for open innovation in banking industry is offered. In fact , the relationship of open innovation as latent variable and the influential factors are stated in a model. In this regard, with reviewing literature and previous researches, a conceptual model for open innovation in banking industry was designed. This model includes three main constructs like internal factors (technological resources, capability of idea attraction ), external factors(external knowledge resources, technological changes) and the relationship factors as trust. By conducting interviews with experts regarding the model constructs and doing statistical analysis, it has been approved. Then in a field study in Parsian Bank, by distribution of questionnaires, the relevant data for approval of the model ingredients were gathered. At last, by using structural equation modeling and regression equations in path analysis form and using SPSS and LISREL Softwares , the data were analyzed and the interrelation among latent variable and independent variables were stated clearly. The findings show that, in internal side ,technological sources doesn’t show any direct relation with open innovation, while the capability of idea attraction, had direct relation with open innovation. In external side, knowledge and technological change had positive and direct relation with open innovation. In interaction side, trust had positive and direct relation with open innovation. The model of this research can be useful for cultivating open innovation in banking industries and as a powerful tool for policy makers and planner in this sector. Manuscript profile
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        2 - Structural modeling of absorptive capacity and innovation in knowledge based Companies. Case study: development centers in Azad university of Esfahan
        reza ansari Zahra جعفری بنه عیسی ali karampour
        Abstract In the past century, Development and keep on organizations life –especially knowledge based Companies needs to having innovation. Knowledge based Companies can improve innovation by owning absorptive capacity. This study is structural modeling of absorptive cap More
        Abstract In the past century, Development and keep on organizations life –especially knowledge based Companies needs to having innovation. Knowledge based Companies can improve innovation by owning absorptive capacity. This study is structural modeling of absorptive capacity innovation in knowledge based Companies. purpose the research is applicable and In terms of method of data collection is descriptive - survey . The statistic population of this paper is companies mangers who are in development centers in Azad university of Esfahan. study tools include questionnaire that according literature views that used to masters and experts opinion and little modification and for questionnaire perpetuity. Statistics sample is included 50 collected questionnaires which are analyzed by modeling structural equations. in study ,the results of measured models structures showed that all structures have suitable validity and reliability. The results of structural model express that the effect of dimensions of attraction capacity on different innovation have positive and significant relationship and process innovation on product innovation doesn't have significant relationship. Manuscript profile
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        3 - The effect of online social networks on home business innovation performance: The mediating role of innovation capacity
        Morteza Akbari peyman dolatshah mojgan danesh
        Nowadays, activity in online social networks has become inclusive, and these new tools have a high potential for the acquisition of business information and the needs of customers through collective intelligence; the use of this information can stimulate the creation of More
        Nowadays, activity in online social networks has become inclusive, and these new tools have a high potential for the acquisition of business information and the needs of customers through collective intelligence; the use of this information can stimulate the creation of innovative products and processes in business. Also, the existence of high innovation capacity in business can facilitate the process of improving innovation performance. Therefore, in this research we have tried to examine the effect of using online social networks on improving the innovation performance of home business in Isfahan province and It will be clear how the innovation capacity of these businesses will affect this relationship. This study was conducted on 220 home-based businesses in Isfahan, and with  available  sampling were selected. uses a questionnaire for collecting data. The present research is an applied and descriptive analytical-survey method in terms of its purpose. For analyze the data structural equation modeling were used. The results showed that higher levels of online social networks could increase the likelihood of improving innovation performance. Also, innovation capacity can be a stimulus to use of online social networks and thus improve the innovation performance in the home business. Manuscript profile
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        4 - The effect of knowledge accumulation capabilities and organizational size incremental and radical innovation performance
        abbas ghavami Amir Najafi
        This study aimed to determine the effect of different capacities, knowledge accumulation and the size of incremental and radical innovation performance (Case Study: Karafarin, Asia, Iran Insurance companies and social security organization) has been made. The research m More
        This study aimed to determine the effect of different capacities, knowledge accumulation and the size of incremental and radical innovation performance (Case Study: Karafarin, Asia, Iran Insurance companies and social security organization) has been made. The research methods, descriptive (cross-sectional) and the aim of the research is applied and the type of field research among. The population of this research included all employees of Karafarin, Asia, Iran Insurance companies and social security organization a total of 224 persons. Morgan table was used to select the sample of the sample number to the number 224 with a reliability of 95 percent to 138, respectively. For sampling stratified random sampling was used. The results showed assumptions, knowledge production capacity within the organization, on the performance of incremental innovation, the capacity to absorb external knowledge, and radical innovation performance with variable adjustment of external knowledge absorption capacity through significant indirect effects. Also The absorption capacity of external knowledge on the performance of incremental innovation, radical innovation performance has a significant impact. The results showed that the size of the capacity of organizational knowledge, the capacity to absorb external knowledge, the incremental innovation and radical innovation performance has a significant impact Manuscript profile
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        5 - Effects of Network Structure, Knowledge Stock and Absorptive Capacity on Innovative Performance of Knowledge- Based Companies
        Morteza Akbari saheb imani roya mahmoudi hoda abedi hadi toloasl
        The innovative performance of companies has been studied quite extensively and for a long period of time. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of network structure, knowledge stock and absorptive capacity on innovative performance of Tehran knowledge- ba More
        The innovative performance of companies has been studied quite extensively and for a long period of time. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of network structure, knowledge stock and absorptive capacity on innovative performance of Tehran knowledge- based companies. About 132 companies were selected as the sample in Tehran province, Iran. In order to collect data, standard questionnaires of innovative performance with 10 questions, absorption capacity with 8 questions, network structure with 4 questions, and knowledge stock were also used with 7 questions. In all items were measured using a five-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (totally disagree) to 5 (totally agree). Data collected through a questionnaire which its validity confirmed by experts and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) software Smart- PLS 2.0. The results showed that the network structure, knowledge stock and absorptive capacity effect on performance knowledge-based companies. Also, the absorptive capacity have had partial and complete (perfect) mediating role on the relationship between knowledge stock with innovative performance and network structure with innovative performance. In addition, the absorptive capacity (0.48) has the largest and network structure has the lowest rank in explaining performance of innovative companies. Manuscript profile
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        6 - Explaining the Modeling Model of Entrepreneurship Education with a Job Opportunity Approach (Case study: Custodians of Imam Khomeini Relief Committee of Tehran Province)
        mashala valikhnai
        The present research has presented a model of the entrepreneurship education system among the clients of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee, which has been fitted with a survey method and a questionnaire tool and using LaserLevel software. The statistical population of More
        The present research has presented a model of the entrepreneurship education system among the clients of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee, which has been fitted with a survey method and a questionnaire tool and using LaserLevel software. The statistical population of the study consisted of 20 elite individuals (in order to develop a model of entrepreneurship education system) as well as 384 clients of Imam Khomeini Relief Committee (in order to finalize the proposed model) through simple random sampling. Validity The questionnaire was also evaluated using face validity (expert opinion), and because the obtained alpha value was above 0.7, the validity of the questionnaire was confirmed and the results of the research indicate that all organizational and individual variables Effective (as input) as well as quadruple modulators of research and not Quality output variables, the determinants of entrepreneurship training systems are considered and priorities of each of these variables is based on the test results. Manuscript profile
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        7 - Capacity of urban management in the empowerment process of informal settlements: A case study of five Iranian cities
          Mohammad   
        Empowerment of informal settlements has been always faced with two challenges. Firtly, Lack of necessary capacity to implement and unfamiliarity of urban management with the nature of empowerment plan to increase these capacities. Secondly, distrust of the residents of More
        Empowerment of informal settlements has been always faced with two challenges. Firtly, Lack of necessary capacity to implement and unfamiliarity of urban management with the nature of empowerment plan to increase these capacities. Secondly, distrust of the residents of these textures to urban management and consequently the challenge of attracting their participation. This study aims by focusing on the first challenge as a research problem, with analytical- descriptive approach to evaluate and compare the existing capacity of urban management in order to empower informal settlements in five cities, so that the shortcomings of the urban managment regarding this issue to be determined. In this regard, according to documents and library resources, indicators of urban management capacity has been developed in many aspects. Furthermore, in order to quantify and collect data needed for each indicator, according to experts, using in-depth interviews and avialable information in the empowerment plan of informal settlements of theses cities has been considered. To analyze the data and evaluate the final number of available capacity of urban management of each of the surveyed cities in order to empower informal settlements of each city, the FUZZY-ANP model, and for weighting of indicators in this model, professionals, city administrators and researchers were surveyed. Ranking results of the management of the cities in order to empower informal settlements from highest to lowest capacity were 1- Shiraz, 2- Marvdasht, 3-Yasouj, 4-Zabol, and 5-Iranshahr respectively. Moreover, the indiocators of 1- using participatory planning method, 2- meetings and workshops related to issues of informal settlements, and 3- the stability of income respectively had the highest significance in this ranking. Manuscript profile
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        8 - An Analysis of Sustainable Urban Tourism Capacities, Case Study: Yazd
          Ali Shamaei farzaneh sasanpour Mansour Arjmandi
        The concept of capacity is an important tool for achieving sustainable tourism in the context of sustainable development. Lack of attention to the category of capacity in the tourism industry causes irreparable damage to the environment and natural tourism areas, as wel More
        The concept of capacity is an important tool for achieving sustainable tourism in the context of sustainable development. Lack of attention to the category of capacity in the tourism industry causes irreparable damage to the environment and natural tourism areas, as well as dissatisfaction of visitors and indigenous people in the tourism area. The most important step in planning and expanding tourism in a particular region is to analyze the existing capacities in it. Because not paying attention to the capacities with incorrect planning and not paying attention to the ecological potential of the region, not balancing between the volume and type of recreational activities, not paying attention to the range capacity of the region, not paying attention to the facilities and infrastructure factors (type and quantity) necessary for physical development. Considering the seasonal nature of recreation and fluctuations throughout the year can be considered as a threat to the environment. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the tourism potential of Yazd. This research is of applied type and the method of doing it is descriptive-analytical. The research data were completed by a questionnaire of 400 tourists and citizens as well as 30 experts (as a sample size) and then analyzed by t-test, Delphi method and Shannon entropy. The results show that by relying on the high tourism capacities of Yazd in three levels of individual, environmental and organizational and attracting specialized forces in the field of tourism, using the potentials of the old texture of the city, and by identifying sustainable tourism, and holding Various festivals for economic prosperity and the like have eliminated many of the current shortcomings in meeting the needs of tourists and developed a sustainable urban tourism environment in Yazd. Manuscript profile
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        9 - Efficiency as the capacity of state: Political Approach to Efficiency
        Mohammad kamalizadeh  
        In this article we seek to attribute that to evaluate the effectiveness of government and political system, With reference to structural-functional systems theory to the theoretical framework. The main question in this article, is seeking for reliable indicators for the More
        In this article we seek to attribute that to evaluate the effectiveness of government and political system, With reference to structural-functional systems theory to the theoretical framework. The main question in this article, is seeking for reliable indicators for the effectiveness of government from the perspective of political science. To answer this question, efficient capacities in the form of six capacities there for any government, will be discussed. Six potential monopoly of the legitimate use of force, extraction, shaping national identity, regulatory identity, maintaining internal and redistributive cohesion, in this article has been studied as indexes of government effectiveness. In this paper, our perception of efficiency can be considered as duties or common authorities in addition to great symmetry with economic understanding and management of this concept, linked with the key concept of "power" in political science. In this concept of efficiency, has been considered to the actual position of governments in countries and communities today, with an emphasis on the duties, powers and abilities as well as their expectations. This notion of efficiency, the closest and most functional conception of the concept of efficiency in political science which can be a reliable basis and theoretical framework for research on the effectiveness of the government. Manuscript profile
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        10 - Investigation the relationship between implementation of innovation strategies and innovative performance, with absorptive capacity as a mediator variable, in companies located in Technology Park (Case Study: Pardis Technology Park)
        razieh basiri abbas samadi rohollah sohrabi Mehdi Saeedi
        The purpose of this study is to investigate the relation between implementation of innovation strategies and innovative performance, with absorptive capacity as a Mediator variable, in companies located in Pardis Technology Park. The population of the study includes Sen More
        The purpose of this study is to investigate the relation between implementation of innovation strategies and innovative performance, with absorptive capacity as a Mediator variable, in companies located in Pardis Technology Park. The population of the study includes Senior Managers of the all 65 companies that are located in the pardis technology park. Using census, the entire population size considerd as sample size. Questionnaires were distributed randomly stratified. The criteria of Minbawa et al.'s research were used for individual absorption capacity, the criteria in Lichtenhaler's research were used for organizational absorption capacity, and the questionnaire in Hong et al.'s research was used for innovative performance. Validity and reliability for all questionnaires was confirmed. In order to analyze the data, software SPSS and Smart PLS were used. In analyzing the data, inferential statistical tests results and structural equation modeling is presented. The result of study indicates the meaningful effect of leading innovator strategy and also defender strategy on innovative performance and the meaningful effect Sinaof leading innovator strategy and also defender strategy and imitatore strategy on absorptive capacity. Absorptive capacity is a mediatore variable in relationship between using leading innoatore strategy and innovative performance and aslo it is a moderator variavle in relationship between using defender strategy and innovative performance Furthermore, Investigation of fitting indicators show that the model used in the study is acceptable fitness Manuscript profile
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        11 - A New Upper Bound for Free Space Optical Channel Capacity Using a Simple Mathematical in Equality
        Arezu Rezazadeh Ghosheh  Abed Hodtani
        In this paper, by using a simple mathematical inequality, we derive a $ new upper bound fkr the capacity of$ free space optical channel in coherent case. Then, by applying general fading distribution, we obtain an upper bound for mutual information in non-coherent cas More
        In this paper, by using a simple mathematical inequality, we derive a $ new upper bound fkr the capacity of$ free space optical channel in coherent case. Then, by applying general fading distribution, we obtain an upper bound for mutual information in non-coherent case. Finally, we derive the corresponding optimal input distributions for both coherent and non-coherent cases, compare the results with previous works numerically and illustrate that our results subsume some of previous results in special cases. Manuscript profile
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        12 - Statistical Analysis of Different Traffic Types Effect on QoS of Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
        Mahmood Mollaei Gharehajlu Saadan Zokaei Yousef Darmani
        IEEE 802.11 based wireless ad hoc networks are highly appealing owing to their needless of infrastructures, ease and quick deployment and high availability. Vast variety of applications such as voice and video transmission over these types of networks need different net More
        IEEE 802.11 based wireless ad hoc networks are highly appealing owing to their needless of infrastructures, ease and quick deployment and high availability. Vast variety of applications such as voice and video transmission over these types of networks need different network performances. In order to support quality of service for these applications, characterizing both packets arrival and available resources are essential. To address these issues we use Effective Bandwidth/Effective Capacity theory which expresses packet arrival and service model statistically. Effective Bandwidth asymptotically represents arrival traffic specifications using a single function. Also, Effective Capacity statistically describes service model of each node. Based on this theory, at first we modeled each node’s service as an ON/OFF process. Then a new closed form of Effective Capacity is proposed which is a simple function and is dependent on a few parameters of the network. Afterward the performance of different traffic patterns such as constant bit rate, Poisson and Markov Modulated Poisson process are statistically evaluated in the case of both single and aggregate traffic modes. Using the proposed model we will show that traffic pattern affects QoS parameters even if all models have the same average packet arrival rate. We prove the accuracy of our model by a series of simulations which are run using NS2 simulator. Manuscript profile
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        13 - Good Index Choosing for Polarized Relay Channel
        Hassan Tavakoli Saeid Pakravan
        The Polar coding is a method which have been proposed by Arikan and it is one of the first codes that achieve the capacity for vast numerous channels. This paper discusses relay channel polarization in order to achieve the capacity and it has been shown that polarizatio More
        The Polar coding is a method which have been proposed by Arikan and it is one of the first codes that achieve the capacity for vast numerous channels. This paper discusses relay channel polarization in order to achieve the capacity and it has been shown that polarization of two relay channels can be given a more achievable rate region in the general form. This method is compatible with the original vision of polarization based on the combining, splitting and polarizing of channels and it has been shown that the complexity of encoding and decoding for these codes in mentioned method are O(N log⁡〖N)〗, and also error probability for them is O(2^(〖-(N)〗^β )). Choose the best sub-channels in polarized relay channels for sending data is a big trouble in this structure. In this paper, we have been presented a new scheme for choosing a good index for sending the information bits in relay channels polarized in order to have the best performance by using sending information bits over FIF sets. Manuscript profile
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        14 - A New Capacity Theorem for the Gaussian Channel with Two-sided Input and Noise Dependent State Information
        Nima S. Anzabi-Nezhad Ghosheh  Abed Hodtani
        Gaussian interference known at the transmitter can be fully canceled in a Gaussian communication channel employing dirty paper coding, as Costa shows, when interference is independent of the channel noise and when the channel input designed independently of the interfer More
        Gaussian interference known at the transmitter can be fully canceled in a Gaussian communication channel employing dirty paper coding, as Costa shows, when interference is independent of the channel noise and when the channel input designed independently of the interference. In this paper, a new and general version of the Gaussian channel in presence of two-sided state information correlated to the channel input and noise is considered. Determining a general achievable rate for the channel and obtaining the capacity in a non-limiting case, we try to analyze and solve the Gaussian version of the Cover-Chiang theorem mathematically and information-theoretically. Our capacity theorem, while including all previous theorems as its special cases, explains situations that can not be analyzed by them; for example, the effect of the correlation between the side information and the channel input on the capacity of the channel that can not be analyzed with Costa’s “writing on dirty paper" theorem. Meanwhile, we try to exemplify the concept of “cognition" of the transmitter or the receiver on a variable (here, the channel noise) with the information-theoretic concept of “side information" correlated to that variable and known at the transmitter or at the receiver. According to our theorem, the channel capacity is an increasing function of the mutual information of the side information and the channel noise. Manuscript profile
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        15 - Reliability Analysis of the Sum-Product Decoding Algorithm for the PSK Modulation Scheme
        Hadi Khodaei Jooshin Mahdi Nangir
        Iteratively decoding and reconstruction of encoded data has been considered in recent decades. Most of these iterative schemes are based on graphical codes. Messages are passed through space graphs to reach a reliable belief of the original data. This paper presents a p More
        Iteratively decoding and reconstruction of encoded data has been considered in recent decades. Most of these iterative schemes are based on graphical codes. Messages are passed through space graphs to reach a reliable belief of the original data. This paper presents a performance analysis of the Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) code design method which approach the capacity of the Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) model for communication channels. We investigate the reliability of the system under Phase Shift Keying (PSK) modulation. We study the effects and advantages of variation in the codeword length, the rate of parity-check matrix of the LDPC codes, and the number of iterations in the Sum-Product Algorithm (SPA). By employing an LDPC encoder prior to the PSK modulation block and the SPA in the decoding part, the Bit Error Rate (BER) performance of the PSK modulation system can improve significantly. The BER performance improvement of a point-to-point communication system is measured in different cases. Our analysis is capable for applying any other iterative message-passing algorithm. The code design process of the communication systems and parameter selection of the encoding and decoding algorithms are accomplished by considering hardware limitations in a communication system. Our results help to design and select paramours efficiently. Manuscript profile
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        16 - A New High-Capacity Audio Watermarking Based on Wavelet Transform using the Golden Ratio and TLBO Algorithm
        Ali Zeidi joudaki Marjan Abdeyazdan Mohammad Mosleh Mohammad Kheyrandish
        Digital watermarking is one of the best solutions for copyright infringement, copying, data verification, and illegal distribution of digital media. Recently, the protection of digital audio signals has received much attention as one of the fascinating topics for resear More
        Digital watermarking is one of the best solutions for copyright infringement, copying, data verification, and illegal distribution of digital media. Recently, the protection of digital audio signals has received much attention as one of the fascinating topics for researchers and scholars. In this paper, we presented a new high-capacity, clear, and robust audio signaling scheme based on the DWT conversion synergy and golden ratio advantages using the TLBO algorithm. We used the TLBO algorithm to determine the effective frame length and embedded range, and the golden ratio to determine the appropriate embedded locations for each frame. First, the main audio signal was broken down into several sub-bands using a DWT in a specific frequency range. Since the human auditory system is not sensitive to changes in high-frequency bands, to increase the clarity and capacity of these sub-bands to embed bits we used the watermark signal. Moreover, to increase the resistance to common attacks, we framed the high-frequency bandwidth and then used the average of the frames as a key value. Our main idea was to embed an 8-bit signal simultaneously in the host signal. Experimental results showed that the proposed method is free from significant noticeable distortion (SNR about 29.68dB) and increases the resistance to common signal processing attacks such as high pass filter, echo, resampling, MPEG (MP3), etc. Manuscript profile
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        17 - A Comparative Study of Coma and General Anesthesia and Brain Death in Iran’s Jurisprudence and Law
        Morteza  Chitsazan Hamed  Hasaninia
        In this paper, we have first tried to define coma and then compare it with general anesthesia and brain death by resorting to the opinions of the jurists and latest medical findings. Unlike common belief, coma is not a disease; rather, it is a prolonged state of unconsc More
        In this paper, we have first tried to define coma and then compare it with general anesthesia and brain death by resorting to the opinions of the jurists and latest medical findings. Unlike common belief, coma is not a disease; rather, it is a prolonged state of unconsciousness that results from damage to the person’s brain. In this paper, we will investigate the nature of coma and compare and contrast it with similar states of unconsciousness in the science of jurisprudence and law. The most important outcome of this study and the aforesaid comparison and contrast will emerge in the answer to the following question: What state of life is “the person in coma” in? There is an in-depth relation between humans’ life and death on one side and jurisprudence and law on the other side, in the sense that some rules are only applicable to death and the dead person while on the contrary, there are rules that are applicable to the person as long as he is alive and become inapplicable with the passing away of the person. Therefore, a precise examination of the concepts of life and death will be inevitable toward realizing the purpose of this paper. Manuscript profile
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        18 - Open Innovation; A Comprehensive View on Concepts, Approaches, Trends and Key Success Factors
        Mostafa Safdari Ranjbar Manochehr Manteghi Gholamreza Tavakoli
        In the past, the development and commercialization of an innovation process used to depend on intra-organizational think-tank and efforts. Today, however, Open Innovation paradigm calls companies to also tap into outside ideas and technologies and yet mutually allow oth More
        In the past, the development and commercialization of an innovation process used to depend on intra-organizational think-tank and efforts. Today, however, Open Innovation paradigm calls companies to also tap into outside ideas and technologies and yet mutually allow other companies to exploit their innovative ideas. Open Innovation is a hot topic which has outstandingly drawn researchers' and managers' attention from various perspectives in the past few years. Therefore, reviewing on a case study basis, the topic's entire literature that comprises 70 papers, the current research paper aims to cover its concepts, approaches, major trends, and key success factors. To point to a few findings of the research, the paper dramatizes new and emerging perspectives and trends in the realm of Open Innovation, successes like external networking, innovation brokers, technology intelligence, absorption capacity, open business model, and human factors such as culture and motivation. The paper concludes that managers of companies and organizations should exploit Open Innovation as a solution to confront fast changing technological trends, short technology life cycles, high internal R&D costs, and sever global competition. Manuscript profile
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        19 - Enhancing Transfer Capacity and Capability of Commercializing Technological Achievements of Research and Technology Organizations by Establishing Business Development Centers
        Reza Bandarian
        The goal of conducting researches in Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) is for technological innovation to create new business opportunities, renovation or revolutionizing existing businesses. To do this, RTOs put the technological ideas in the path of technol More
        The goal of conducting researches in Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) is for technological innovation to create new business opportunities, renovation or revolutionizing existing businesses. To do this, RTOs put the technological ideas in the path of technology development and commercialization. To move in this way successfully, the balanced and consistent "scientific-technical" as well as "commercial movement of technological ideas is required. One of the best patterns to balance the commercial evolution with the "scientific-technical" path, which are seen in successful and leading RTOs around the world is establishing "technological business development center". The mission of business development centers in RTOs is to implement the commercialization requirements in the process of technology development and provide consultancy and technical, economic and commercial assistance, regarding their technological achievements to those currently entering the commercialization phase. These services include the fundamental principles of business development based on their technological achievements of their organization and for their potential and current customers. This article first points out the necessity and importance of the technological business development center in RTOs and then presents the definition and functions of those centers in RTOs. Finally ends with conclusion Manuscript profile
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        20 - Open Innovation Process and Firms Obsorptive
        GHazaleh Javid Jafar Bagheri Nejad
        Open innovation and absorptive capacity are two popular concepts in contemporary innovation management literature. firms' absorptive capacity, as it has been defined by Cohen and Levinthal (1990), determines their ability to in-source externally developed technology or More
        Open innovation and absorptive capacity are two popular concepts in contemporary innovation management literature. firms' absorptive capacity, as it has been defined by Cohen and Levinthal (1990), determines their ability to in-source externally developed technology or ideas. In this paper, we tie these two concepts to each other and prove how the recent insights about open innovation can advance our understanding of absorptive capacity. External technology sourcing is becoming more important for a number of reasons: Shortening technology life cycles, emerging technologies with the potential to disrupt market leaders' positions, sharing costs and risks associated with science based technology, globalization of the R&D activities as a response of companies to the greater dissemination of knowledge throughout the world, the growing importance of seed and venture capital to finance excellent business ideas, etc... These inter-organizational knowledge flows do not materialize automatically and firms have to develop skills to tap into external sources of technology. Furthermore, absorptive capacity is crucial in explaining why some companies are better than others in creating and capturing value from in-sourcing externally developed technology and technological collaboration with innovation partners. Hence, absorptive capacity and the outside-in dimension of open innovation are necessarily linked to each other. The purpose of this paper is to analyze how absorptive capacity and the outside-in dimension of open innovation can be linked to each other. We focus on the question how complementary between internal and external technology plays a role in open innovation and absorptive capacity of innovating firms. This paper discuss about open innovation around two key factors (humanity & organizational) and relate it to absorptive capacity .Then analyses conceptual model with SWOT. Manuscript profile
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        21 - Proposing a Model to Recognize Dimensions and Measure the Absorption Capacity A Case Study of Nanotechnology in Iran
        Hosein Gholizadeh Alireza Moeini Ali Bonyadi Naeini Mehdi Mohammadi
        In this research some of impressive indices of absorption capacity are specified. In addition the most effective indices in creation of value from foreign technology and using probable opportunities are identified. Literature review, expert opinion considering and growi More
        In this research some of impressive indices of absorption capacity are specified. In addition the most effective indices in creation of value from foreign technology and using probable opportunities are identified. Literature review, expert opinion considering and growing ideas theorem leads us to a classification for absorption capacity dimensions and finally with a gradual correction, a conceptual model is developed. Based upon basic model, a questionnaire designed with 29 questions and 600 of them distributed in target society. 267 questionnaires returned and the results with Exploratory Function Analysis (EFA) surveyed. In the first step, results showed that there are 9 fundamental factors which consist of 29 main elements and 1 fundamental factor added by using the model which designed with literature review. In the second step, 10 elements of first step had been included in 5 factors. Structural model of equations considered for both two steps. Outcomes confirm the first extracted model. The most important factors specified, are respectively: Maintenance 0.84, Exploring 0.55, interactional competence 0.46, internal capacities 0.35 and evolution 0.21. All of these factors could be an underlay for strategies decisions of Iran. Manuscript profile
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        22 - Identifying the Factors Affecting Technological Learning in Developing Countries
        Nasrin Dastranj
        Technological learning is defined as an endogenous way of generating technological capabilities in developing countries, reflecting the ability of an organization to effectively use, absorb and adapt external technologies, and develop new technologies over time, respond More
        Technological learning is defined as an endogenous way of generating technological capabilities in developing countries, reflecting the ability of an organization to effectively use, absorb and adapt external technologies, and develop new technologies over time, responding to environmental changes. Three important features of technological learning include gradual technological change, international diffusion of technology and local technological endeavors. In this research, the factors influencing technological learning have been identified. According to studies, two main components, including technological capability (absorption capacity) and catch up strategy have been introduced as key components. Then, by analyzing the components, the main factors of each have been identified and modeled. Capabilities have been identified with a set of factors that are categorized as enterprise factors (including internal knowledge of employees, organizational strategies, and technological capabilities), national factors (including market conditions and competitive environment, culture and education, policies and regulations, and Technical infrastructure) and global factors (including fluidity, multiplicity of innovations, and complexity of technologies). The level of these capabilities will determine the catch up strategy. Understanding these factors helps to influence the speed and power of technological learning in firms and industries in developing countries. Considering the development of technological capabilities and absorption capacity at the level of enterprises with the aim of promoting the localization of technology, choosing the appropriate method for acquiring technology in order to encourage learning and acquiring new skills, as well as paying attention to the development of complementary capabilities will lead to the development of technological learning and the success of the technological plans in the country. Manuscript profile
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        23 - Effect of Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation on Improvement of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Working Memory Capacity
        Hossein Zare Ali Akbar Sharifi Sara Hashamdar
        The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of computerized cognitive rehabilitation therapies (CCRT) on improvement of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and working memory capacity (WM) in elderly women. This study was a quasi experimental design with a prete More
        The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of computerized cognitive rehabilitation therapies (CCRT) on improvement of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and working memory capacity (WM) in elderly women. This study was a quasi experimental design with a pretest-posttest design with a control group with a one month follow-up. Subjects included 16 elderly women 65 years and older with mild cognitive impairment and low capacity of working memory at the Mehrpouyan elderly home in Behbahan city in 2018-2019. They were selected with an available sampling method and randomly placed in the experimental and control groups. Each group included 8 persons. To evaluate the Main Mental Status Examination (MMSE) (Fulestine et, al., 1975) and the Working Memory Capacity Test (Daneman & Carpenter, 1980). The experimental group was trained for 8 session with a memory rehabilitation software and the control group did not received any training. Data was analyzed with mixed analysis of variance. The scores from the MMSE and the Working Memory Capacity of the experimental group increased dramatically. As a result, computerized cognitive rehabilitation had a significant effect on the improvement of cognitive impairment and the capacity of working memory in elderly women. Manuscript profile
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        24 - Explaining dimensions of organizational forgetting and absorptive capacity
        Mohammad  Mohammad اسماعیل زاده هانیه  حسینی
        The purpose of this paper is to explaine the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting and to examine the relationship between them. In this context, we first describe and introduce the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacit More
        The purpose of this paper is to explaine the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting and to examine the relationship between them. In this context, we first describe and introduce the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting variables. In the following, by considering background and literature review, we provide proper hypothesis. Given the size of considered community, 257 sample was chosen. Data collection tool was two questionaries that was extracted from the literature. In the following, for exploring the research hypothesis, it was used exploratory and confirmative factor analysis. The results shows that each of organizational forgetting dimensions influence on absorptive capacity dimensions. In the meantime, deterioration dimension from organizational forgetting variable had the greatest influence on utilization dimension from knowledge absorptive capacity variable Manuscript profile
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        25 - The Survey the Impact of Strategic Human Resource Management on Innovation Capacity
        fakhrieh Hamidianpour ZAHRA  HASIRI
        the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of strategic human resource management on Innovation Capacity. this research method is descriptive survey experts knowledge -based firms in Bushehr province that 72 experts was selected by simple random sampling. In ord More
        the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of strategic human resource management on Innovation Capacity. this research method is descriptive survey experts knowledge -based firms in Bushehr province that 72 experts was selected by simple random sampling. In order to analyse the data SPSS and Smart PLS software were used. The results showed that knowledge-based firms in Bushehr province in terms of strategic roles of human resources and capacity for innovation and other components are above average and have an acceptable situation. Other findings show that the strategic management of human resources has a positive impact on innovation capacity and the strategic management of human resources through organizational learning impact on innovation capacity as well as. Manuscript profile
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        26 - Wind Power Modeling Using Fuzzy-Markov Approach in Power System Reliability
        Ahmad Ghaderi  
        As intermittent wind power generation becomes more significant in power generation, it becomes increasingly important to assess its impact on the generation reliability of power systems. Therefore, it is the objective of this paper to evaluate the impact of wind power o More
        As intermittent wind power generation becomes more significant in power generation, it becomes increasingly important to assess its impact on the generation reliability of power systems. Therefore, it is the objective of this paper to evaluate the impact of wind power on the power system reliability. In this paper, different approaches of wind power modeling are explained. Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) and ARMA method are used to model of wind power output. Then Fuzzy-Markov method for wind power modeling is proposed. The proposed method is capable of modeling wind farms that have insufficient wind speed data. Finally, capacity credit of wind power is calculated. Manuscript profile
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        27 - Control of the Interference and Increasing Capacity by Creating a Phase Difference between the Signals Sent in LTE Network
        H. Mirsalari N. Neda
        According to the entry of new networks such as LTE and WiMAX that is based OFDM in country, the need to research and evaluate the performance of these networks is inevitable. In this paper we investigated the performance of different frequency allocation schemes in an L More
        According to the entry of new networks such as LTE and WiMAX that is based OFDM in country, the need to research and evaluate the performance of these networks is inevitable. In this paper we investigated the performance of different frequency allocation schemes in an LTE network. We first introduced the frequency allocation schemes include Reuse-1, Reuse-3, partial frequency reuse, sectoring, cell division region and soft frequency reuse, and then by creating a phase difference between two signals in a MISO channel in standard LTE, and combine it with some of these schemes such as sectorization and cell division region with the sectoring interference will significantly decreased in such networks. The simulation results show that the phase differences between the signals(which it’s called the one pre-order scheme) in MISO channel, due to the rotation of the antenna radiation pattern depending on the position of mobile users, and also the soft frequency reuse scheme for the full allocation of OFDM carriers to each cell and sending with less power for users of the cell center, leads to the substantial gain in the total network capacity, under the different traffics. Manuscript profile
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        28 - A Hybrid Method for Transmission Cost Allocation Based on Effect of Transmission Facilities in System Reliability and Merchant Value
        Hassan Esmaili علی  کریمی
        With the advent of electricity markets and the creation of a competitive environment in power systems, proper allocation of transmission cost among network users (consumers and producers) is essential to help the investment of transmission network, effectively. In this More
        With the advent of electricity markets and the creation of a competitive environment in power systems, proper allocation of transmission cost among network users (consumers and producers) is essential to help the investment of transmission network, effectively. In this paper, a hybrid method for transmission cost allocation based on the effect of transmission facilities in system reliability and their merchant value is proposed. In the proposed method, first, the users' benefit in the electricity market and in other words, the merchant benchmark in cost allocation has considered. Second, cost allocation considering the effect of facilities in system reliability which are consist of factors of system security and adequacy and the benefit of users with these factors is done. For the implementation of the proposed method, the capacity of all facilities includes lines and transformers are divided into four sections consist of merchant capacity, contingency capacity for maintaining security, future capacity for maintaining adequacy and invalid capacity. The numerical results in a 3-bus and the IEEE 30-bus test system are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method and compare to other methods. Manuscript profile
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        29 - A New Statistical-Physical UTD Based Channel Model for Calculating Channel Capacity in Mobile Urban Areas
        Ali Tajvidy
        In urban areas, wireless communications suffer from severe fading due to reflections and diffraction of waves from buildings and mobility of receivers. Hence, in design of wireless networks, we need a model to predict propagation channels, in order to determine communic More
        In urban areas, wireless communications suffer from severe fading due to reflections and diffraction of waves from buildings and mobility of receivers. Hence, in design of wireless networks, we need a model to predict propagation channels, in order to determine communication methods between transmitters and receivers. Most of current mobile wireless communication models are based on measurements. In this paper, we want to introduce a new statistical physical model in which buildings are considered as a fixed part of the model and the phenomena of diffraction and reflection are modeled using the uniform theory of diffraction (UTD).On the other hand, the receiver in this model is considered as a car. The position of this car is predicted using the Poisson point process (PPP). We can predict channel capacity in urban areas, taking into account the density of traffic and urban traffic by using this model. Furthermore, in order to validate the proposed model, we compared the results of this model with a statistical model based on measurements and there is a good agreement between them. Manuscript profile
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        30 - A New Method for Performance Evaluation of Wind Turbines and Wind Farms Using Extended Capacity Factor – Case Study of Manjil Wind Farm
        Hamed Delkhosh Mostafa Parniani
        Nowadays, with the increasing share of wind power in electrical energy sector, performance evaluation indices are of great importance. Such indices can lead to optimal utilization of invested capital and effective development of existing wind farms. Despite having some More
        Nowadays, with the increasing share of wind power in electrical energy sector, performance evaluation indices are of great importance. Such indices can lead to optimal utilization of invested capital and effective development of existing wind farms. Despite having some of the required characteristics, the capacity factor based on traditional definition has some limitation. This study aims to extend the concept of capacity factor and presents a comprehensive formulation in order to calculate this index using measured and simulated data for one turbine, all turbines connected to a feeder or a busbar, and all turbines of a wind farm. This formulation also provides a framework for calculating the capacity factor in various time periods (annual, seasonal, monthly, etc.) and different time slots (all hours, special hours, hourly, etc.). As a case study, performance of the installed wind turbines in Manjil wind farm is investigated over an operation period using both measured and simulated data. Performance evaluation of the farm is also carried out with a newer variable speed type. Moreover, capacity factors of the feeders, busbars, and the entire farm are calculated using the turbines simulated data as well as measured data of the feeders over an operation period, and various results of exploring the obtained capacity factors are presented. Numerical results demonstrate the effectiveness of newly presented method for the performance evaluation of wind turbines and wind farms based on extended concept of capacity factor. Manuscript profile
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        31 - The Role of Intellectual Capital and Learning Organizational Culture on Capacity for Organizational Learning and Knowledge Creation among Medical Staff of Imam Reza Hospital
        abolfazl ghasemzadeh alishahi مهدی کاتب زهرا حیدری زاده
        The hospitals are the most interactive organizations. Their interactions can lead to learn and knowledge-creation of human resources if so the direction of its culture is to the learning organization direction. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of intelle More
        The hospitals are the most interactive organizations. Their interactions can lead to learn and knowledge-creation of human resources if so the direction of its culture is to the learning organization direction. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of intellectual capital on organizational learning capacity and knowledge-creation in health organizations. In this regard, addressing the mediator of the learning organization is a priority. The methodology of this research was descriptive– correlative method–; and the statistical population was included of the medical staff. A sample of 200 employees from 800 personal of statistical universe, using Cochran formula, was used. To collect the data, Standard questionnaires– their validity and reliability approved in the earlier internal and external researches- were used, such as intellectual capital of Bontise (2004), learning organization culture of Yang (2004), Knowledge Creation of Choi and Lee (2002) and organizational learning capacity of Chiva (2007). In order to evaluate the relationship between latent variables measured in the conceptual model, structural equation modeling techniques were used. The findings showed the highest level of correlation was between intellectual capital and organizational learning capacity (.77) and the lowest level of correlation between intellectual capital and learning organization culture (.56). As well as, the role of mediator of learning organization culture in this study was approved Manuscript profile
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        32 - Explorating and Validating the Talent Management’ Model in Academic Organizational Capacity: A Mixed Method Research
        jafar torkzadeh فاطمه زینعلی Mehdi Mohammadi GHasem Salimi
        The purpose of this study was Explorating and Validating the Talent Management’ Model in Academic Organizational Capacity. The research design was a sequential exploratory mixed method and research method in the qualitative sector Meta-synthesis. Data were extracted fro More
        The purpose of this study was Explorating and Validating the Talent Management’ Model in Academic Organizational Capacity. The research design was a sequential exploratory mixed method and research method in the qualitative sector Meta-synthesis. Data were extracted from 63 qualitative studies, which included 120 validated internal and external scientific databases and criteria for inclusion. After analyzing the data, 16 basic themes related to talent management were identified. Then, 16 basic themes were grouped into 4 first level organizing themes including human resource management, human resource competencies, student management, and job responsibilities of faculty members, and accordingly the themes network was drawn up. In the quantitative part, the research method was descriptive survey and the research variables included the dimensions of talent management. The statistical population in this section consisted of managers and heads of different departments of universities across the country who were selected as the research participants using purposeful sampling approach and key informants sampling method, 60 people were selected as research participants. The research instrument is a researcher-made scale of talent management model that is derived from the qualitative stages of the research. Confirmatory factor analysis, correlation of each item with total score and Cronbach's alpha were used for statistical analysis. The results showed that according to the respondents' viewpoints, the job responsibilities of the faculty members of Human Resources Management and Human Resources Competencies had the highest to the least explanatory power, respectively. It should be noted that student management does not explain talent management. Manuscript profile
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        33 - Increasing Image Quality in Image Steganography Using Genetic Algorithm and Reversible Mapping
        Saeed TorabiTorbati مرتضی خادمی عباس ابراهیمی مقدم
        One of the evaluation methods for image steganography is preserving cover image quality and algorithm imperceptibility. Placing hidden information should be done in such a way that there is minimal change in quality between the cover image and the coded image (stego ima More
        One of the evaluation methods for image steganography is preserving cover image quality and algorithm imperceptibility. Placing hidden information should be done in such a way that there is minimal change in quality between the cover image and the coded image (stego image). The quality of the stego image is mainly influenced by the replacement method and the amount of hidden information or the replacement capacity. This can be treated as an optimization problem and a quality function can be considered for optimization. The variables of this function are the mappings applied to the cover image and the hidden information and location of the information. In the proposed method, by genetic algorithm and using the two concepts of targeted search and aimless search, the appropriate location and state for placement in the least significant bits of the cover image are identified. In this method, hidden information can be extracted completely and without error. This feature is important for management systems and cloud networks that use steganography to store information. Finally, the proposed method is tested and the results are compared with other methods in this field. The proposed method, in addition to maintaining the stego image quality, which is optimized based on PSNR, has also shown good performance in examining histogram and NIQE statistical criteria. Manuscript profile
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        34 - Effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes to improve hydrocarbon wells annular clearance space
        Mohammad سلیمانی سعیده رعیت دوست
        Proper drilling fluids has vital role for achieving to hydrocarbon reservoirs by using Drilling operation. Some important problems such as friction, stuck pipe, slow drilling rate, high torque and drag, lost of materials, density variation of mud can be happened due of More
        Proper drilling fluids has vital role for achieving to hydrocarbon reservoirs by using Drilling operation. Some important problems such as friction, stuck pipe, slow drilling rate, high torque and drag, lost of materials, density variation of mud can be happened due of poor hole annulus and cuttings down falling that induce expensive drilling. Various drilling fluids have been widely used in the wells drilling to improve lifting capacity of drilled cuttings. In this paper, the experimental results have been studied that conducted on effect of Multiwall Carbon Nano tubes (MWNTs) as additives for lifting capacity of water based mud. The effect of Useful parameters such as amount of MWNTs used, cutting size and mud annular velocity on the drilling fluid cleaning capacity have been studied. The results show that lifted cuttings increase as the amount of MWNTs added increases. MWNTs associated with water based mud displays the stability against base mud since surface forces easily balance the gravity force and attached to drilled cuttings, resulting in increase of drag force acts to drilled cuttings and easily lifted cuttings to the surface. The MWNTs also will improve viscosity which will significantly increase carrying capacity of the mud. For small and medium cuttings, the improvement relatively simplified compare to the big cuttings. The impact will significantly Manuscript profile
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        35 - Psychological Carrying Capacity and Lake Beach Management in Zayanderud Dam
        Kamran Shayesteh Zahra  Sheikhi Alireza  Ildoromi
        Psychological Carrying Capacity differs among people based on their culture, the characteristics of the study area, and psychological and social factors. Congestion is the most direct physical and psychological indicator of the increasing number of tourists and is in a More
        Psychological Carrying Capacity differs among people based on their culture, the characteristics of the study area, and psychological and social factors. Congestion is the most direct physical and psychological indicator of the increasing number of tourists and is in a close connection with Psychological Carrying Capacity. This study investigated the Psychological Carrying Capacity in the lake beach of Zayanderud Dam in Isfahan province. Visitors’ satisfaction level was coded and tested based on 16 parameters of the Likert spectrum in five scales, from -2 (Very Dissatisfied) to +2 (Very Satisfied). Safety in the area (86.4%) was the most satisfying parameter and the most dissatisfying parameter was the beach benches (54.4%). The Importance-Performance Matrix showed that except for the congestion, the beach benches, and the entrance fee, the importance for all parameters was upper than 90%, and among all, cleanliness (i.e. no litter) was the most important (100%). Perceived Sense of Crowding and Social Norm Curve (based on ICT technology) were used to define 3797 visitors and the acceptable thresholds between 1370 and 8375. To the question of how the crowd affected the visiting quality, over 50 percent of tourists responded that people’s presence increased their enjoyment of tourism activities. The results also showed that more than half of the visitors would pay an entrance fee if the fees were to conserve the beach area. Manuscript profile
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        36 - Key Success Factors of Crowdsourcing in in Developing Tourism Destination Capabilities: A Case Study of Yazd City
        Hamed Fallah Tafti Mahdieh Zahmatkesh Saredorahi بهاره گورنگی
        Today, information technology has made it possible to solicit the views of different people with diverse perspectives and ideological backgrounds. Being one of the benefits of IT, crowdsourcing could, as an easy-to-use public opinion survey tool, be used as a very usefu More
        Today, information technology has made it possible to solicit the views of different people with diverse perspectives and ideological backgrounds. Being one of the benefits of IT, crowdsourcing could, as an easy-to-use public opinion survey tool, be used as a very useful instrument wherever social participation may facilitates the identification and resolution of problems. Having carefully reviewed previous studies of the field, we found that few attempts have so far been made to induce tourists to socially participate in identifying the opportunities for the development of civilian, cultural, and social infrastructures of tourist destinations. As one of the Iranian cultural and historical tourist destinations, Yazd city has recently been enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites and has attracted the attention of many tourists worldwide. Having said that, it appears that its tourism capacities and infrastructures need to be developed. This study, therefore, sought to identify the criteria which could be effective in the success of tourist crowdsourcing in offering appropriate solutions for the development of tourism in Yazd. To this end, the primary criteria for the successful implementation of crowdsourcing were extracted from the relevant literature, from which 25 criteria in six general categories were screened and identified via Delphi method. To rank the criteria mentioned, the opinions of Yazd tourism experts were collected through paired comparisons, being analyzed and ranked by fuzzy network analysis. The finding of the study indicated that human resources and cultural indices with the weights of 0.28 and 0.21 respectively were the most important factors in the success of tourist crowdsourcing. Manuscript profile
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        37 - An Analysis on Capacity Building of Community-Based Tourism in Yazd
        Hosein Kalantari Zahra  Pirmoradian Ali  Shamsuddini
        The tourism industry, with its own characteristics, is a dynamic industry with a bright future. Investing in this industry could play an important role in increasing national income while being free from adverse environmental consequences. Due to the increasing importan More
        The tourism industry, with its own characteristics, is a dynamic industry with a bright future. Investing in this industry could play an important role in increasing national income while being free from adverse environmental consequences. Due to the increasing importance of tourism, it is necessary to analyze its impact on other dimensions. Possessing special potentials, the Yazd city is highly affected by different economic, social, environmental, and physical aspects of the tourism industry. As the Yazd province enjoys the required capacities for performing activities such as climbing, visiting the sand dunes and sand flows, hiking in the slopes of Shirkouh, etc., effective steps can be taken for improving tourist attractions through accurate and well-reflected planning. Therefore, this study sought to identify relevant factors, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats involved in developing sustainable tourism, elaborating on an appropriate model for realizing this goal and analyzing a community-based tourism capacity building in Yazd. The required data for this "descriptive-analytical" study were collected from library studies, relevant documents, and the questionnaire administered on 50 experts and staff members of active tourism NGOs, which were analyzed and weighted using the SWOT-AHP integrated model. The investigated indices included attracting public participation (public mobilization) with a total average of 4/4, facilitating (offering information), institutionalizing and empowering local groups with a total average of 4/3, enhancing collective partnership system with a total average of 4/2, identifying entrepreneurship and job opportunities, and local needs analysis and its update, indicating that tourism NGOs possess high capacities for implementing community-based tourism in Yazd. Manuscript profile