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1 - Providing a Model for Leveraging a Technological Competene (Studied Case: Snake-Like Robot)
علی حیدری esmaeil jafarpanah

Nowadays, one of the most important dynamic capabilities of technology-intensive firms is leveraging of technological achievements for the creation of new applications and products and as a result, the new markets. This research studied the snake-like robot technologica More

Nowadays, one of the most important dynamic capabilities of technology-intensive firms is leveraging of technological achievements for the creation of new applications and products and as a result, the new markets. This research studied the snake-like robot technological competence and its main purpose is to determine the starting point for leveraging process/path of this competence. For this purpose, available target markets for leveraging this competence have been identified and then have been ranked with performing multi-attributes decision making through ANP-DEAMATEL and TOPSIS hybrid model in fuzzy environment. Research experts have been selected from industrial knowledge intensive firms and scientific associations related to this competence. Multi-attribute decision making model results, based on data from experts, show that oil industry has the most attractiveness for starting of snake-like robot leveraging. The model presented in this research, with some modifications and adjustments can also be used for other high-technology products. Manuscript profile

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2 - 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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3 - Analysis of Communication Relations of Third Party Logistics Enablers Using Combined Multi-Criteria Decision Making Technique DEMATEL-based ANP
MARYAM aliei

. Companies should be able to reduce their logistics costs while improving their quality, customer satisfaction and reaching new customers. The most effective solution to this business problem is the outsourcing of logistics services based on long-term contracts provide More

. Companies should be able to reduce their logistics costs while improving their quality, customer satisfaction and reaching new customers. The most effective solution to this business problem is the outsourcing of logistics services based on long-term contracts provided by the third-party logistics service provider. These companies have expertise in coordinating economic resources and can create new opportunities for producers by providing consulting services. The Third Party Logistics Services Provider is an external supplier that manages, controls and executes logistics activities from the customer. In this paper, seven major dimensions of third-party logistics empowerment have been gained through MAXQDA software by analyzing the research background, textual content analysis, and expert interviews with 16 experts in the logistics industry. Then, with the help of DANP technique and doing paired comparisons and implementing Excel software, these empowers were weighed and the relationships between them were discovered. A paired questionnaire was used to collect data. Its validity and reliability were confirmed. The results of the analysis show that the most important enablers are: manufacturing empowerment, technical and marketing and sales, financial, human resources and strategic empowerment respectively. Also, technical and productive empowerment is one of the most influential enablers, and it also has the most interaction with other enablers. Manuscript profile

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4 - The Role of Media Advertising in the Expansion of E-banking Services )Case Study: Saderat Bank of Ardabil(
Ali jafari

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of media advertising in the expansion of e-banking services of Saderat Bank of Ardabil. in terms of purpose, the present research is applied in terms of collecting survey information. the statistical population of th More

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of media advertising in the expansion of e-banking services of Saderat Bank of Ardabil. in terms of purpose, the present research is applied in terms of collecting survey information. the statistical population of this research includes all customers of Saderat Bank of Ardabil. regarding the uncertainty of the number of statistical population in this study, using the morgan table, the sample size is 384 people. samples were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. SPSS software was used to analyze the data and regression test was used to analyze the hypotheses. the results of the research show that media ads with a beta coefficient of 0.79 and its three dimensions (informing with a beta coefficient of 0.602, convincing with a beta coefficient of 0.644, and a reminder with a beta coefficient of 0.669) on the expansion of the electronic banking services of Sadeghard Bank in the city of Ardebil has a significant positive effect. Manuscript profile

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5 - Optimum algorithm for Fixed 2- Watchman Routes inside Staircase Polygons
Elham Faraji

The watchman route problem finds a shortest closed route in a simple polygon such that each point of the polygon is visible from at least one point along the route. So far, the best solution in time complexity for the fixed watchman route problem (i.e., shortest watchma More

The watchman route problem finds a shortest closed route in a simple polygon such that each point of the polygon is visible from at least one point along the route. So far, the best solution in time complexity for the fixed watchman route problem (i.e., shortest watchman route with given start point) is O(n^3 logn). The k-watchmen routes problem, computes a set of k watchman routes such that any point of the polygon can be seen from at least one point along one route. The goal is to‎ ‎minimize the sum of route lengths or to minimize the maximum length of the routes. This problem can have no polynomial-time and approximation algorithms . We propose the first linear-time algorithm for fixed 2- watchman‎ ‎routes inside the staircase polygon. Our algorithm computes two watchman routes‎ ‎with two specific starting points in the polygon.‎. Manuscript profile

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6 - A System for Online Notification of Changes to Webblog Abstracts
Mehdi Naghavi

Exponential growth of information in the cyber space alongside rapid advancements in its related technologies has created a new mode of competition between societies to gain information domination in this critical and invaluable space. It has thus become quite critical More

Exponential growth of information in the cyber space alongside rapid advancements in its related technologies has created a new mode of competition between societies to gain information domination in this critical and invaluable space. It has thus become quite critical to all stakeholders to play a leading and dominant role in generation of information and monitoring of voluminous information uploaded to this space. However, to achieve domination in monitoring large amount of information in cyberspace requires real-time monitoring using new techniques and approaches instead of traditional techniques. Concerned with the latter case, we limit our focus in this paper on Web blogs as an important part of the cyber space and propose a novel notification system for quick reporting of changes made to Web blogs. This is achieved by restricting the search for changes to high volumes of Web blogs only to changes to the abstracts of Web blogs derived from Web blogs. We show that this system works favorably compared to systems that require cooperation and synchronization between information providers. Manuscript profile

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7 - Integrating data envelopment analysis and decision tree models In order to evaluate information technology-based units
Amir Amini

In order to evaluate the performance and desirability of the activities of its units each organization needs an evaluation system to assess this desirability and it is more important for financial institutions, including information technology-based companies. Data enve More

In order to evaluate the performance and desirability of the activities of its units each organization needs an evaluation system to assess this desirability and it is more important for financial institutions, including information technology-based companies. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a non-parametric method to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of decision-making units (DMUs). On the other hand, data mining technique allows DMUs to explore and discover meaningful information, which had previously been hidden in large databases. . This paper presents a general framework for combining DEA and regression tree for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the DMUs. Resulting hybrid model is a set of rules that can be used by policy makers to discover reasons behind efficient and inefficient DMUs. Using the proposed method for examining factors related to productivity, a sample of 18 branches of Iran insurance in Tehran was elected as a case study. After modeling based on advanced model the input oriented LVM model with weak disposability in data envelopment analysis was calculated using undesirable output, and by use of decision tree technique deals with extracting and discovering the rules for the cause of increased productivity and reduced productivity. Manuscript profile

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8 - Increasing data throughput in HF channel by decision feedback equalizer employing MC-FQRD-RLS algorithm and weight extraction in data mode
yahya ravaie Mohammad mahdinejadnouri mohammadhosein madani

Increasing data throughput of Multipath time-varying HF channel by employing decision feedback equalization is addressed. In this paper, we propose multichannel FQRD-RLS adaptive filtering algorithm employing weight extraction in Decision-directed mode. A comparison bet More

Increasing data throughput of Multipath time-varying HF channel by employing decision feedback equalization is addressed. In this paper, we propose multichannel FQRD-RLS adaptive filtering algorithm employing weight extraction in Decision-directed mode. A comparison between this technique and IQRD-RLS algorithm is performed. Simulation is conducted under channel parameters with respect to MIL-STD-188-110B. The results show higher data throughput in a frame with acceptable computational cost. It is also shown that the achieved data throughput is as same as using MC-FQRD-RLS algorithm in Full-Iteration equalization mode, at a much lower computational cost. Manuscript profile

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9 - Vision-based Entrance Detection in Outdoor Scenes
Mehdi Talebi

Doors are a significant object for the visually impaired and robots to enter and exit buildings. Although the accuracy of door detection is reported high in indoor scenes, it has become a difficult problem in outdoor scenes in computer vision. The reason may lie in the More

Doors are a significant object for the visually impaired and robots to enter and exit buildings. Although the accuracy of door detection is reported high in indoor scenes, it has become a difficult problem in outdoor scenes in computer vision. The reason may lie in the fact that such properties of a simple ordinary door such as handles, corners, and the gap between the door and the ground may not be visible due to the great variety of doors in outdoor environments. In this paper, we present a vision-based method for detecting building entrances in outdoor images. After extracting the lines and deleting the extra ones, regions between the vertical lines are specified and the features including height, width, location, color, texture and the number of lines inside the regions are obtained. Finally, some additional knowledge such as door existence at the bottom of the image, a reasonable height and width of a door, the difference between color and texture of the doors and those of the neighboring regions, and numerous lines on doors is used to decide on door detection. The method was tested on eTRIMS dataset and our own dataset including doors of houses, apartments, and stores leading to acceptable results. The obtained results show that our approach outperforms comparable state-of-the-art approaches. Manuscript profile

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10 - Investigate the role of Internet objects in decision support and supply chain systems
fatemeh ranjbar parizi

The purpose of this research is to develop a framework for understanding the convergence between the Internet of objects and the future of decision support systems and supply chain. Research results have shown that when large data are available, it is necessary to use m More

The purpose of this research is to develop a framework for understanding the convergence between the Internet of objects and the future of decision support systems and supply chain. Research results have shown that when large data are available, it is necessary to use mathematical algorithms and complex analytical techniques. The Internet of objects improves the intelligence of business intelligence with the accumulation of data and the extraction of information. This improvement is due to the use of information technology to conclude and provide solutions based on past experiences. Manuscript profile

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11 - The impact of social networking ads on the desire to buy customers Through the moderating role of trust and image of perceived website (case study: aval market)
maryam akhavan

The present research studies the effect of social networking advertising on the desire to buy customers through the moderate role of trust and image of the perceived website in the first company. The research method is descriptive and survey type. The statistical popula More

The present research studies the effect of social networking advertising on the desire to buy customers through the moderate role of trust and image of the perceived website in the first company. The research method is descriptive and survey type. The statistical population of this research includes all customers of the first market in Tehran. The sample size was determined using the unlimited population formula of 384 people. The method of sampling is cluster sampling. The research data were collected using library and field method and the tools used in the questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaires was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha (0.884) and the validity of the tool was confirmed by content and structure. The research data were analyzed using SPSS and Laser software and analyzed by statistical, descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of this research indicate that social networking ads, the value of social networking ads, Social networking stimulants have a positive impact on the desire to buy customers. However, the impact and customization of social networks has been rejected by the desire to buy customers. Also, the results of moderating assumptions show that the trust and image of the perceived web site significantly affects the impact of social networking ads on the willingness to buy customers. Moreover, the results show that the interaction of social networking ads and gender after adding to the meaning model Not a dude Manuscript profile

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12 - Heuristic algorithms for pseudo-triangulation random point set in the plane
mona naghdeforoshhs fahime taherkhani ali norollah

Finding algorithms for the diverse issues proposed in Computational Geometry including pseudo-triangulation of point set is among the scientific subjects, which has already attracted the attention of computer scientists'. A pseudo-triangle is a simple polygon in the pl More

Finding algorithms for the diverse issues proposed in Computational Geometry including pseudo-triangulation of point set is among the scientific subjects, which has already attracted the attention of computer scientists'. A pseudo-triangle is a simple polygon in the plane with exactly three convex vertices, called corners. Three reflex chains of edges join the corners. A pseudo-triangulation for point set is a partition of the convex hull of point set into pseudo-triangles whose vertex set is point set. Many possible optimality criteria have been investigated for pseudo-triangulations which are often based on edge weights or angles in which computing a minimum weight pseudo-triangulation for a point set is among the open problems. A pseudo-triangulation is called minimum if it consists of exactly n-2 pseudo-triangles and the minimum number of edges needed for it is 2n-3. Every vertex of a minimum pseudo-triangulation is pointed. A vertex is pointed if it has an incident angle greater than π. With respect to the proposed cases, the aim of this thesis is to present new methods for pseudo-triangulation of point set in the plane, so that it can open new algorithmic reflections in this field. This research shows that the generation of convex hull layers for point set and their pseudo-triangulation, using two new algorithms which have been considered in this research, minimizes pseudo-triangulation. Also a new algorithm has been considered to generate spiral simple polygon such that the generation of random simple polygons has two main areas of application: testing the correctness and evaluating the CPU-time consumption of algorithms that operate on polygons Manuscript profile

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13 - Integrating Data Envelopment Analysis and Decision Tree Models in Order to Evaluate Information Technology-Based Units
Amir Amini ali alinezhad somaye shafaghizade

In order to evaluate the performance and desirability of the activities of its units each organization needs an evaluation system to assess this desirability and it is more important for financial institutions, including information technology-based companies. Data enve More

In order to evaluate the performance and desirability of the activities of its units each organization needs an evaluation system to assess this desirability and it is more important for financial institutions, including information technology-based companies. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a non-parametric method to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of decision-making units (DMUs). On the other hand, data mining technique allows DMUs to explore and discover meaningful information, which had previously been hidden in large databases. . This paper presents a general framework for combining DEA and regression tree for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the DMUs. Resulting hybrid model is a set of rules that can be used by policy makers to discover reasons behind efficient and inefficient DMUs. Using the proposed method for examining factors related to productivity, a sample of 18 branches of Iran insurance in Tehran was elected as a case study. After modeling based on advanced model the input oriented LVM model with weak disposability in data envelopment analysis was calculated using undesirable output, and by use of decision tree technique deals with extracting and discovering the rules for the cause of increased productivity and reduced productivity. Manuscript profile

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14 - Government, Industry and University Relations, the Horizon of Iran 1404
mohsen bahrami mahkame taati

The relation between government, industry and university is a pivotal issue in moving towards the 20 year vision of science and technology development of the country. Identifying and detail study of underlying factors and forces are necessary for improving this relation More

The relation between government, industry and university is a pivotal issue in moving towards the 20 year vision of science and technology development of the country. Identifying and detail study of underlying factors and forces are necessary for improving this relation. In addition to analyzing the current situations, a future study approach should be undertaken to evaluate and asses the compliance of development plans with the goals and targets of the document of 20 Year Vision. In this paper, the result of a future study of some of the factors affecting the said relation with the horizon of 1404, involving some of the specialist and policy makers in the field of science and technology, is presented Manuscript profile

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15 - Provide a new architecture for the decision support system to manage stock trading based on a combination of financial indicators
Masoud Mansoury bijan mansouri S. Alireza hashemi G.

Financial indicators are often used to analyze the market and predict the future of stocks. But because of the complexity of the stock market, what index to use and how reliable the output of the index used is has always been an issue. In this paper, a hybrid approach i More

Financial indicators are often used to analyze the market and predict the future of stocks. But because of the complexity of the stock market, what index to use and how reliable the output of the index used is has always been an issue. In this paper, a hybrid approach in the form of a decision support system is used to offer the best stocks to buy or sell. The best stocks are selected from a set of stocks using a set of financial indicators. Each of these indicators acts as a model and shows its status in the future, given the stock situation in the past. Therefore, using a combination of indicators allows us to make decisions with more certainty. The efficiency of this system has been evaluated on the Iranian stock market data collection collected from 2001 to 2011. The results show that the indicators used and the combined use of them have led to the decision support system to produce proposals with high accuracy Manuscript profile

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16 - Door detection based on car vision in outdoor scenes
abbas vafaei Mehdi Talebi monadjemi monadjemi

Doors are an important sign for blind people and robots to enter and leave the building. Detection of doors in outdoor environments has become one of the most difficult issues in computer vision; Because usually in outdoor doors, the features of a simple door such as ha More

Doors are an important sign for blind people and robots to enter and leave the building. Detection of doors in outdoor environments has become one of the most difficult issues in computer vision; Because usually in outdoor doors, the features of a simple door such as handles, corners and empty space between the door and the floor are not obvious. In this article, a method for detecting doors in outdoor environments is presented. After extracting the lines and removing the extra lines, the area between the vertical lines is formed and the characteristics of each area including height, width, location, color, texture and number of lines inside the area are extracted. Additional knowledge such as the presence of the door at the bottom of the image, the reasonable height and width of the door, and the difference in color and texture of the door with the surrounding area are then used to determine the presence of the door. This method has been tested on our eTRIMS image collection and our image collection, including doors of houses, apartments and shops, and the presented results show the superiority of the proposed method over the previous methods. Manuscript profile

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17 - Investigating the effect of using various marketing strategies on social networks on gaining the trust of council customers Investigating ترجمه‌های investigate فعلفراوانی بررسی کردن investigate, check, peruse, survey, study رسیدگی کردن consider, attend, check, investigate, inspect, investigate استفسار کردن investigate وارسی کردن sift, investigate پژوهیدن investigate, inquire, research, search تحقیق کردن investigate, inquire, verify, assay, interrogate, question اطلاعات مقدماتی بدست اوردن investigate جستار کردن investigate تفتیش کردن inquire, inspect, investigate, revise باز جویی کردن examine, assay, inquire, interrogate, investigate, cross-examine تعریف‌های investigate فعل ۱ carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth. police are investigating the alleged beating مترادف‌ها: check outsuss outgive something the once-overscope outinquire intolook intogo intolook overprobeexplorescrutinizeconduct an investigation intoconduct an inquiry intomake inquiries abouttry to get to the bottom ofinspectanalyzestudyexamineconsiderresearchsearch/sift the evidence concerningpore overdelve intoauditevaluatefollow up مترادف investigate فعل check outsuss outgive something the once-overscope out inquire intolook intogo intolook overprobeexplorescrutinizeconduct an investigation intoconduct an inquiry intomake inquiries abouttry to get to the bottom ofinspectanalyzestudyexamineconsiderresearchsearch/sift the evidence concerningpore overdelve intoauditevaluatefollow up همچنین ببینید investigate
farzaneh milani jafari zenouzi

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using variety of marketing strategies in social networks to build customers’ trust. Marketing through social networks has made appropriate opportunities for companies to attract more customers. Building customers' tr More

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using variety of marketing strategies in social networks to build customers’ trust. Marketing through social networks has made appropriate opportunities for companies to attract more customers. Building customers' trust and attracting the customers can be mentioned as marketing challenges on these networks. So, in order to create competitive advantages, companies need to use appropriate strategies of building trust. The population of this study consists of all Iranian users of social networking sites that affected by companies advertisements. Also the sample size by using snowball sampling method is 446. The research method is descriptive survey research and data collection tool is questionnaire. To test hypotheses the partial least squares (PLS) technique and SmartPLS 3 software has been used. The results show that all four variables include: transactional, relationship, database and knowledge-based marketing strategies in social networks have a significant impact to build customers’ trust. Indeed, transactional strategy has negative impact on trust so the relation between this variable and dependent variable is reverse. knowledge-based marketing strategy has the most positive impact on customers’ trust. Manuscript profile

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18 - Polar Diagram of Points with Moving Pole
Bahram Sadeghi Bigham fateme rabani

Polar diagram is a generalization of Voronoi diagram in which the angle is used as the metric. This Problem has many applications in visibility, image Processing, telecommunication, antenna, and Path Planning Problems. In recent years two kinds of Polar diagram have bee More

Polar diagram is a generalization of Voronoi diagram in which the angle is used as the metric. This Problem has many applications in visibility, image Processing, telecommunication, antenna, and Path Planning Problems. In recent years two kinds of Polar diagram have been proposed and appropriate algorithm have been Presented for some types of sites. Also, some algorithms has presented for kinetic data and dynamic states. In this Paper, it is assumed that the Pole is moving and an algorithm is presented that updates near Pole Polar diagram of sites with moving pole efficiently and in a sub linear time. In this approach, the Preprocessing time is 〖O(n^4 log〗_2⁡〖n)〗 and updating time for diagram with each successive movement is 〖 O(log〗_2⁡〖n +k)〗 that k is the number of sites in region T which its site’s regions may be changed Manuscript profile

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19 - Analyzing the Regional and Global Consequences of Syria's Geopolitical Crisis (With emphasis on the crisis of refugees)
hadi zarghani

The geopolitical crisis, to dispute and and countries conflict and political-spatial groups And political actors To control and seize one or more values And the geographical factor is called. Syrian crisis as a geopolitical crisis, While the sixth year (2017) it passes More

The geopolitical crisis, to dispute and and countries conflict and political-spatial groups And political actors To control and seize one or more values And the geographical factor is called. Syrian crisis as a geopolitical crisis, While the sixth year (2017) it passes himself. According to the UN High Commissioner, The worst global crisis is in the past 25 years. . This crisis has many consequences and consequences, In various dimensions to Syria and to regional and trans-regional countries. One of the most important consequences, displaced more than half of the Syrian population of 23 million(About 13.5 million), Inside and outside the borders of this country. The present paper uses a descriptive-analytical approach and utilizes library data to seek to answer this question. The displacement of this massive population inside Syria And their invasion of What a consequence And consequence for them And host countries Has brought. . The findings of the research show that in the regional dimension and outside the region, respectively, countries: Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, the European Union (Germany, Austria and Switzerland ...) and the United States, the main host of the Syrian refugees. Apart from the reaction (positive or negative) and the political exploitation of some of these countries (such as Turkey and Jordan), Each of them has somehow been affected by the crisis. . Therefore, in the overall assessment of this paper, the effects of the crisis on host countries in five dimensions: Social, economic, political, security and cultural is Analyze and explain. Manuscript profile

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20 - Factors affecting urban creative city to create interactive space
monir mirzayi abbas arghan mohammad reza zand moghadam

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effective indicators for creating interactive spaces with an emphasis on the creative city. In this regard, according to the research topic, the scrolling method has been used. Regarding the level of study, two descriptive More

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effective indicators for creating interactive spaces with an emphasis on the creative city. In this regard, according to the research topic, the scrolling method has been used. Regarding the level of study, two descriptive and explanatory levels (descriptive-analytical) were used. Also, for statistical analysis, statistical software such as SPSS and Super Decision software have been used. At the descriptive level, one-dimensional tables, percentages and abundance have been used. Also, at the inferential level, T-test was used to test the hypotheses, along with two independent samples, Pearson's path analysis. The ANP model is used to rank the factors influencing the realization of the creative city. Finally, the results of the research showed that social capital is a good predictor of explaining the level of the creative city in Ray. The creative city can meet the needs and aspirations of urban communities on a variety of dimensions. The needs of each city are influenced by the growth of the city. Urban space is realized when a person or people want to use it or be involved in this process. This process, on the one hand, contributes to the dynamism of the environment and, on the other hand, to the emergence of the creative class. Impact factors (human capital, innovation, social capital and quality of life) can be effective indicators of creativity and planning. In this research, it has been dealt with in general. Manuscript profile

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21 - Evaluate of the vulnerability of urban passages network due to earthquake Case Study: Tehran Municipality Region 6
علیرضا بهرامی Mehdi Bahrampour Ali Yazdani

Human earthquake, over time, faced with irreparable damages. Decision-makers have always tried to manage the crisis and challenges arising from it. Therefore, assessment of vulnerability of urban areas and planning to reduce these damage is necessary. This research was More

Human earthquake, over time, faced with irreparable damages. Decision-makers have always tried to manage the crisis and challenges arising from it. Therefore, assessment of vulnerability of urban areas and planning to reduce these damage is necessary. This research was conducted with the aim of assessing the urban area against earthquake and with the crisis management approach in Tehran 6th area. For this purpose Valued, 11 criteria for degree of confinement, construction density, building quality, population density, materials and structure of the building unit, access to health centers, width of the road, building height, land use, maximum horizontal acceleration of the land and the age of the building by Delphi method. Subsequently, the indexes were analyzed using the IHWP Hierarchical Model and the criteria were overlapped in GIS software. The results of the earthquake vulnerability map showed 4.8% of the area in the vulnerability class was very low, 19% in the vulnerability class, 46.2% in the middle class vulnerability, 25.4% in the vulnerability class, and 4.6% in the vulnerability class. The vulnerability class is very large. Regarding the Vulnerability Map of Area 6, we can find that areas with a higher-wiring network and low-density distribution of low-density constructions tend to be less damaged, most of which are located on the periphery of the region or north of the 6th area. Existing districts in the north of the region are less vulnerable than the rest of the study area. As you move from north to south, the vulnerability increases. Manuscript profile

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22 - System Analysis of the Effects of Political Divide Developments on Urban Sprawl (Case Study: Qom City)
seyed ali hosseini

Abstract In the history of Iran's proliferation, the government, as the most important political agents, have consistently played the most effective role in the transformation of spatial structures, including cities. These changes in the role of cities and the role pla More

Abstract In the history of Iran's proliferation, the government, as the most important political agents, have consistently played the most effective role in the transformation of spatial structures, including cities. These changes in the role of cities and the role played by the government set the stage for strengthening the city's economy, the development and expansion of cities and urbanization. The purpose of this research is to investigate and analyze the most important effects of political divisions on urban Sprawl in Qom using structural analysis model. The research method is descriptive-analytical and the method of collecting library and field information. Data gathering tool is a questionnaire and a checklist. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed using expert opinion. Structural analysis of futures research model is used to analyze the information. For this purpose, 29 factors were identified as the primary factors according to experts. Finally, the MIC MAC software was used to analyze and rank the indicators used in the structural analysis model and the GIS software to draw maps and layers of information. The results showed that improving the status of a city in the levels of country division, especially the transformation of the city into the provincial capital, can be achieved through four factors of population growth and migration, rising land prices and its stock exchange, the expansion of the state structure and the need for regional services, urban Sprawl overnight. Also based on the results of three factors, the concentration of capital in the city, the establishment of political representatives of the government and the development of industries in the city center were selected as the most important and effective political factors affecting the urban Sprawl in Qom. Manuscript profile

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23 - Locating the prefacfured depot for crisis management in municipal Region one in Tehran
Mohammad Gandomi

In recent years, the construction of backup bases for crisis management has been placed on the agenda of the Organization of Precautionary Measures and crisis management. One of the important things lies in setting up bases, studying, and finding a proper geographical l More

In recent years, the construction of backup bases for crisis management has been placed on the agenda of the Organization of Precautionary Measures and crisis management. One of the important things lies in setting up bases, studying, and finding a proper geographical location for setting up this his kind of application, a place which can be used as a safe place under critical conditions and under normal conditions. It may be used for normal uses too. The present study is of a practical nature which has been conducted by a descriptive-analytical method. This research seeks to find the best method location for the backup bases for crisis management municipal region one in Tehran. In order to achieve this goal, effective criteria and factors for locating aid centers are identified in time of crisis. Then in order to specify the importance and value of each each criterion and effective elements in section making, the AHP model has been used.Then a questionnaire was prepared and distributed among experts. In the second stage, by the use of hirarchicl procedural method and by using expert choice software, the weight of each criterion and element was determined. In the second phase, all layers of information in GIS were turned into a roster and by using the method of index overlay, the layers were mixed and ten best locations were chosen as the best bases for crisis management for region one. Also, results show the depots for crisis management have not been properly chosen and that they are very limited in numbers. Manuscript profile

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24 - A Clarification of Sociopolitical Water-Related Tensions in South Khorasan Studied case: Districts of Esfeden and Affin

Water is considered a major, developmental substructure in different social and economical sectors of countries. Currently, problems regarding this vital substance are among the most important issues in the world. Water scarcity, caused by population growth and water re More

Water is considered a major, developmental substructure in different social and economical sectors of countries. Currently, problems regarding this vital substance are among the most important issues in the world. Water scarcity, caused by population growth and water requirement to produce food, inherent limitation of water resources particularly in arid and semi-arid areas, excessive withdrawal from resources and poor water management has over time inflicted tensions and challenges on the national and international levels, hence threatening peace and security around the globe. It has also made some problems inevitable, such as evacuation of villages, irregular emigration of villagers to cities, social conflicts among dwellings, and growing political tensions. We can refer , as an instance, to the growing tensions among people from Esfeden City and Affin Village in South Khorasan Province over the past years. Considering the issues above, the main question of the study is, “what contributes to creating and aggravating of conflicts and tensions among these two neighboring regions?” The hypothesis stated is: various factors such as population growth, increasing the land under cultivation, as well as recent droughts have led to development of tensions. Methodology This is, methodologically, a case study within a geographical study framework, and it was primarily conducted with a descriptive-analytic approach. The information and data were gathered from electronic and library sources, and relevant documents, and through interviews with experts, officials and locals. The studied region is located within two counties in the northern part of South Khorasn Province. According to the latest state division map, Esfeden is a city of central Qayenat County, and Affin is a village of Zohan in Zirkouh County. Data & results The Affin River, which supplies part of the irrigating water of the area, originates from Dogerd Heights and Shirkab Heights, 67 km southeast to Birjand, and runs by villages Shirg, Sarjin, Kalat-e-mazar, Baimorgh, Baghestan, Payhan, and Fathabad, down to Affin. The water, which reaches the riverbed south of Affin, runs for 5km before it arrives at a point called division chamber, where it is divided into six equal parts, one part belonging to Affin fields and five other parts belonging to Esfeden fields and plantations. Affin’s share of water goes to Affin fields, while Esfeden’s share of water runs along The Affin River, and at some distance down the village it joins The Shour (salt) River and together they make up the Esfeden Creek. Over the past years, considering water shares and due to the rise of barberry price, the area of cultivated land for annual crops has declined, whereas the allocated land to the barberry gardens has developed. The entire area of aridable land was 227 hectares, which consisted of 138 hectares of gardens and plant nurseries and 89 hectares of fields. Currently, most of the fields have gone under cultivation of barberry trees and the entire land area of gardens has doubled ( up to 260 hectares). About 90 hectares of the gardens is irrigated with water from the river and 170 hectares with water from the qanats. Considering the population growth and increased area of cultivated land in Affin, and in spite of the fact that people of Affin are well attendant of their share of water, however, they assume excess withdrawal of water from the river an unnegotiable right of their own. Particularly in hot seasons and when irrigation is most required, they withdraw water from the river above their allocated share. In addition, because the river bed before the division chamber has been destroyed and subsequently, there is a difference up to about two meters in height, water is not properly directed to the division chamber and, as a result, there is not a proportionate division. This causes less accessable water to reach Esfeden, and inflicts a lot of damage to farmers in Esfeden. According to the experts in the Department of Agriculture, considering the vast area of cultivated land, and high costs of developing gardens, and also the long time prior to the harvest, the estimated damage due to water reduction during flowering seasons, harvest, and at the peak of collecting crops is varied. However, typically, a decline of 5 seconds in 30 liters leads to 10 to 15 percent loss of crops. Conclusion Finally, it was concluded that because of increased demand for water due to the development of cultivated gardens in the region, population growth, and dividing the irrigating water in accordance with inheritance law, the share of the limited water available per person has diminished, and disputes and tensions over possession of water in the districts of Affin and Esfeden has risen. Reduced amount of precipitation and the recent droughts has led to aggravation of water crisis, reduced quota of sustainable water per capita in the region, and rising demands for irrigation. Disagreements and disputes over water in years have inflicted financial damage to farmers, contributing to coldness of relations among people, reducing the farmers’ collaboration to clear the conveying ducts, and maintaining conveying ducts especially after floods. All these issues play a significant role in the reduction of accessible water. Implementing the plan of the concrete wall before the division chamber, directing water to division chamber, and conveying it through pipes from the division chamber to the piped route can help reduce some of the local issues and disputes Manuscript profile

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25 - Environmental security and national security in the context of cross-border hydropolitics developments (Case Study: Harirud)
hassan kamran

Considered the most important environmental issues of our time, the water crisis and security challenges arising from it. Water is the source of production, effort and civilization, and life and death and not to be dependent on it. In situations where conflicts over wat More

Considered the most important environmental issues of our time, the water crisis and security challenges arising from it. Water is the source of production, effort and civilization, and life and death and not to be dependent on it. In situations where conflicts over water resources are increasingly caused tension in the relations between states, increasing attention to issues of rivers, the importance of finding increasingly, we are seeing increased emphasis and hydro disputes among nations. Iran, through common border rivers is no exception. The river Harirud common rivers including Iran, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan lie that originates from Afghanistan. This is the most important source of water utility is the North East of Iran. This article is a descriptive study, with an emphasis on geographical and political issues, seeks to answer the question whether hydro-border development and utilization of Salma dam in Afghanistan can be a challenge for security, environmental and national security of the Islamic Republic of Iran is? And in case of challenges, approaches and Proper management what is it? Findings from the study indicate that according to Salma dam upstream position with respect to the seasonality factor Harirud water, can be the subject of environmental security, and from the perspective of national security, given the prospect of big cities northeastern dependence on water resources and the high risk of water security of the country, can be challenging. The challenges to Proper management, to look at the system, in the form of legal approaches, economic and political, are essential. Manuscript profile

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26 - An analysis of the geopolitics of the Kurdish region of Iraq after the collapse of ISIS
Qiuomars Yazdanpanah Dero hassan kamran

The Kurdish regions of Iraq, centered on two traditional parties, the Patriotic Union and the Democratic Party, were created with the opportunities created after the collapse of the Ba'ath regime. They were able to take power and gain countless powers in the economic, s More

The Kurdish regions of Iraq, centered on two traditional parties, the Patriotic Union and the Democratic Party, were created with the opportunities created after the collapse of the Ba'ath regime. They were able to take power and gain countless powers in the economic, security and political fields of the new Iraqi structure. In the new Iraqi structure, the Kurdistan Region is centered on the Democratic Party in the areas of security, economic, foreign policy, territoriality, and so on. Acting unilaterally And, instead of the nature of the intergovernmental pattern of interaction with the central government of Iraq, it has followed the pattern of opposition and has been challenged by the central government. Following the ISIS invasion of Iraq, the common enemy on the one hand has led to military cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and the central government of Iraq. On the other hand, the security vacuum created in the disputed areas has led to the cultivation and sale of oil in those areas by the climate and has exacerbated the challenges with the central government. The opposition of the Democratic Party to the central government in the fields of economic and security and the excessive alignment with Turkey has caused the crisis and dissatisfaction of other parties in the Kurdistan region. And this situation has made the Patriotic Union closer to Iran as a regional power, in order to balance the political currents with regard to the common historical background. This research uses a descriptive-analytical method and library-based sources and documents to analyze the geopolitical analysis of the Kurdistan region after the collapse of ISIS. The results of the research show that the ISIL war with regard to its capabilities has led the Democratic Party to intensify its opposition to the central government and the proximity to Turkey as well as to the balance of power in relation to the regional powers of the Patriotic Union toward Iran. It is more likely that the possibility of the geopolitical division of Iraqi Kurdistan between the regional powers (Iran and Turkey) is more likely. Manuscript profile

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27 - I.R. of Iran’s Mediatory Performance in Karabakh Geopolitical Crisis
yashar zaki

Nation-states have encountered several political and geopolitical crises since the outset of their formation and development. In geopolitical crisis that the grounds for the conflict over the control and capture of one or more geographical values are significant, the cr More

Nation-states have encountered several political and geopolitical crises since the outset of their formation and development. In geopolitical crisis that the grounds for the conflict over the control and capture of one or more geographical values are significant, the crisis endures and sustains to some extent and cannot be easily resolved; since the issue of conflict belongs in the national interests upon which no compromise is feasible for the parties involved. The Republic of Azerbaijan, as an important actor in the geopolitical region of Southern Caucasia, faced a geopolitical crisis of the occupied territories due to Armenian territorial expansionism. It was a crisis that gained some international aspects following the intervention of some powers. Iran, as the most important neighboring country to Azerbaijan, has very often attempted to maintain her own position among regional and transregional actors through intervening in this crisis. Accordingly, this current study descriptively-analytically attempts to examine the question how Iran’s performance is assessed to resolve Karabakh’s crisis. The research findings demonstrate that Karabakh’s crisis has become complicated due to its being multi-faceted, its longevity and resistence, the plurality of the actors and the persuit of some particular geopolitical objectives by the mediators. Iran also follows up her own various objectives on the basis of the complex matrix of crisis and her geopolitical implications: prevention of triple coalition of Azerbaijan-Armenia-Turkey; averting the crisis spreading to her borders; playing an inhibitory role against the presence of transregional actors like Israel and U.S. accosting her borders. Manuscript profile

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28 - Analysis of the factors influencing the promotion of the levels of national divisions (Case study: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari provinces)
Afshin Mottaghi Arash Ghorbanisepehr Vahid Amiri

Country divisions are referred to as the process of dividing the country into smaller units, in order to facilitate its administration, distribution of facilities and public services, control over land space and facilitate the exercise of state sovereignty. In other wor More

Country divisions are referred to as the process of dividing the country into smaller units, in order to facilitate its administration, distribution of facilities and public services, control over land space and facilitate the exercise of state sovereignty. In other words, every government has the inevitability of managing its territorial territory and exploiting it, boosting the talents and capabilities of the regions, creating favorable conditions for improving the economic, social, political and ... state and security of the country. Divide into smaller units. Based on this, the present study is applied in terms of its purpose and is a survey in terms of its implementation. The information gathering method in this research is a web-based and field-based library method, and a descriptive-analytical survey method has been used in terms of how the results are processed and interpreted and in accordance with the qualitative strategy. Accordingly, the present study seeks to answer the following questions: What are the factors affecting the promotion of levels of country divisions in the cities of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari? The results indicate that in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, factors such as deprivation and underdevelopment of the region, geographical location and natural status of the province, remoteness and poor access of villagers to service centers and ... have played a role in national divisions. Manuscript profile

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29 - Locating the Rural Crisis Management Center
Bahram imani reza Talebi

Environmental hazards are one of the main obstacles to the achievement of sustainable development, especially in human settlements (especially villages). Over the past decades, with the crisis management approach, the use of all management achievements, organization and More

Environmental hazards are one of the main obstacles to the achievement of sustainable development, especially in human settlements (especially villages). Over the past decades, with the crisis management approach, the use of all management achievements, organization and pre-crisis planning to deal with hazards Natural and human is rational and necessary. In dealing with emerging crises, one of the main pillars of proper coping and prevention of the negative effects of these hazards is the inclusion of crisis management centers, which include all prevention, preparedness and response measures, including relief, temporary accommodation of the incident, in which It is possible to minimize the consequences of a possible crisis. Hence, the city of Ardabil, due to being located in an area of seismicity and its location in the border area of the country, has a high potential for the development of non-human hazards. Therefore, in this study, using a descriptive-analytical approach, using the Hierarchical Analytic Model (AHP) (13 criteria), the area of Ardabil city was zoned in order to locate Rural Crisis Management Centers and using the TOPSIS (8 criteria) model Prioritization of Rural Crisis Management Centers was conducted within the study area. The results of the research show that 13.3% of the land in Ardebil has the highest ability to establish crisis management centers. With respect to the specified areas, 7 locations for the establishment of crisis management centers were identified and the TOPSIS model was used to prioritize these centers and the results showed that the base number 2 has the highest capability and the base number 1 Featuring the lowest capacity for deployment of crisis management center Manuscript profile

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30 - Syria's Strategic Position on Russia's Confrontation with America
hamid dorj Ail Bagheri Dolatabadi

Syria is one of the countries that has a particular geopolitical and geo-strategic importance in Russian Middle East policy. Today, with the emergence of the political crisis in Syria, this country has become a geopolitical divide and rivalry between the two countries, More

Syria is one of the countries that has a particular geopolitical and geo-strategic importance in Russian Middle East policy. Today, with the emergence of the political crisis in Syria, this country has become a geopolitical divide and rivalry between the two countries, the US and Russia, each playing a role in their own interests and goals.The main question of the present research is that the reasons for Syria's strategic importance in Russia's opposition to the United States? And why does Russia support Bashar al-Assad? The main hypothesis of the study is that in the US and Russia's competitions, Syria is the last winner of Moscow to maintain its regional power and stay in the major powers' jirga; therefore, Assad's defeat and overthrow of power decline in Moscow It leaves. According to the geopolitical position of Syria in the region and its strategic importance in international equations, Moscow is trying to preserve the Syrian political system by using various instruments (political, military, ...), play the most role in the future of Syria;In order to maintain the overall structure and order in the region, and to prevent the spread of Western interference and influence, especially in the United States. The preceeding article is formulated using a descriptive-analytic method and within the framework of an invasive realism theory. Manuscript profile

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31 - The Impact of Crisis Management Solutions with Emphasis on Fire Prevention and Accidents (Case Study: Firefighting in District 1 and 2 of Tehran
sedigheh tootian farshid mirakbary

One of the disasters that has a long history and originated with man was fire or fire. Crisis management plays an effective role in preventing such incidents. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of crisis management strategies with emphasis on fire p More

One of the disasters that has a long history and originated with man was fire or fire. Crisis management plays an effective role in preventing such incidents. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of crisis management strategies with emphasis on fire prevention and accidents (Case study: Fire District 1 and 2 in Tehran). The research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in nature. The method of collecting library information was by means of a catch-up tool. The method of data collection was field survey and the required instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire Its validity and reliability were calculated to be 0.927 using Cronbach's squared test. The statistical population of the study was firefighters and firefighting organization staff in district 1 and 2 of Tehran city and the sample size was 294 people based on Cochran formula. The sampling method was simple. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics (linear regression) using SPSS25 software. Findings showed that pre-crisis preparedness and preparedness factors were effective on fire prevention and accidents with significance level of 0.001. Also, the factor of confrontation and exposure during crisis was effective on fire prevention and accidents with significance level of 0.015. Finally, the post-crisis normalization and reconstruction factor was effective on fire prevention and accidents with a significant level of 0.041. The results showed that crisis management strategies were effective in fire prevention and accidents and their effect was 6%. Manuscript profile

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32 - The study of geochemistry and mineralogy of the adakitic rocks in Monavvar village, North of Tabriz, NW of Iran
Mahdieh Fazelihagh Nasir Amel Ahmad Jahangiry

The study area is located 35 kilometers northwest of Tabriz. Based on stratigraphic evidences, age of volcanic rocks in Monavvar area is Mio-Pliocene and Plio – Quaternary. According to geological structure, it is part of the western Alborz – Azerbaijan zone. Most of th More

The study area is located 35 kilometers northwest of Tabriz. Based on stratigraphic evidences, age of volcanic rocks in Monavvar area is Mio-Pliocene and Plio – Quaternary. According to geological structure, it is part of the western Alborz – Azerbaijan zone. Most of the volcanic rocks are dacite, rhyodacite, andesite, basaltic andesite and trachyandesite. In the spider diagrams these rocks show enrichment of HREE and HFSE elements over LREE and LILE, depletion and negative anomalies for Ti, Nb and Ta (TNT) and Ba/Nb, Ba/Ta. These properties indicate that their formation could occur in the continental arcs and post collisional arcs. High levels of SiO2 equal to 55 to 66 %wt, low levels of MgO, Y, Yb and Sr/Y and La/Yb represent the formation of high silica adakitic magma in the region. According to this evidence and REE distribution patterns, formation of magma was probably from asthenospheric mantle garnet – lherzolite source. Manuscript profile

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33 - NEGATING GOOD-NAME AND PRAISING BAD-NAME BY SUFFIS
Reza Shajari

Runing away of good-name and praising of bad-name and public disgrace, is one of the characteristics of libertine school and amatory mysticism which is emphasized in sayings of mystics, works of poets and behaviour of libertines. The cloth of famousness, is a troublefu More

Runing away of good-name and praising of bad-name and public disgrace, is one of the characteristics of libertine school and amatory mysticism which is emphasized in sayings of mystics, works of poets and behaviour of libertines. The cloth of famousness, is a troublefull finding which splashes the dye of hypocrisy and sham on the stature of worship and devotion and covers the face of sincerity and honesty. Therefore, the fight with such a characteristics, always has been one of the mental disturbances of the real mystics and truth finders. They always have shown the various ways of breaking jar of name and shame, self-respect and dignity. Showing these ways and pointing to the cause and signs of these pests, in the form of tales, examples and poems have come in the works of mystics particularly Attar, Moulana and Abusaid-Abulkheir which will be discussed in this article. Manuscript profile

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34 - The Hiatus between the Continuous Prefix / mi-/ and Present Stem in Standard Farsi: Generative Approach
shahin Amirjani Aliyeh Kord Zafaranlu kambuzia Arezu Najafian

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It is important to analyze the lexicological-phonological processes of the present stem in order to evaluate the generative capacity of each phonological process. The present article aims to identify and describe the lexicological-phonological processes in simple verbs More

It is important to analyze the lexicological-phonological processes of the present stem in order to evaluate the generative capacity of each phonological process. The present article aims to identify and describe the lexicological-phonological processes in simple verbs with the initial vowel of standard Farsi after adding the continuous prefix / mi/. The research method is descriptive-analytical. In this research, in the method of data collection, there are 50 verbs out of 323 verbal roots based on Tabataba'i (1997), Dehkhoda Dictionary (2011), and Sokhan Dictionary (2003) which begin with vowels. The data have been transcribed according to the International Phonetic Alphabet "I.P.A" and then analyzed in the framework of generative phonological theory. Results show that in written or formal Farsi, "Hamza" or the glottal stop [ʔ] is added to verbs that begin with vowel and for this reason, they begin with "A"; but after adding the continuous prefix / mi- /, "Hamza" is not inserted in the spoken or informal Farsi and instead, the front vowel shortening process, raising /i/ and gliding as short vowel sequence and gliding [-ej-] and then raising the front central vowel [e] before gliding [j] as vowel sequence and glide [-ij-] are observed. In such structures, in the informal speech, there is no "Hamza" or the glottal stop [ʔ] in the verb structure. Manuscript profile

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35 - Comparative Study of the Analytical and Methodological Frameworks of Oil Studies and Politics
سعید میرترابی

This paper aims to show that, during the past four decades, the literature on Rentier State, contrary to popular opinion, has not been consistent, whether in content or in methodology. Based on their methodological framework, the studies have been classified into two d More

This paper aims to show that, during the past four decades, the literature on Rentier State, contrary to popular opinion, has not been consistent, whether in content or in methodology. Based on their methodological framework, the studies have been classified into two distinct types. The first generation of studies emerged in 1970s, but their failure at explaining the situation of oil-rich countries and clarifying the consequences of fall in oil incomes sever criticisms. The criticisms in connection with the first wave of the studies provided a ground to revise the methodology, and the way of conceptualizing foreign rents and their assessments. This resulted, particularly since 1990s, in the second wave of studies a wave that could be considered as revisionism. This approach brought new variables into the studies. It paid more attention to the historical background of oil-rich countries and the historical periods when oil incomes raised (with respect to the various stages of formation of the government and the regime in power). It focused on the interrelationship between oil rent and social and political condition of these countries, avoiding structural look to the oil rents. Some of the supporters of the new approach proposed new criteria for evaluation of oil incomes. This approach offered the possibility of more complex analyses, especially in the areas of political stability and democratic transition in the oil-rich countries, analyses that better explain different experiences of the oil-dependant states. Manuscript profile

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36 - Ontological Foundations of Political Idealism in Islamic Philosophy with Focus on the Illuminationist Philosophy of Suhrawadi
Ahmad bostani

In this paper, we focus on the relationship between ontology and political thought in Moslem philosophers’ views, especially in Iran. According to ancient philosophical systems, the ontological point of view is very important, and every intellectual argumentation, inclu More

In this paper, we focus on the relationship between ontology and political thought in Moslem philosophers’ views, especially in Iran. According to ancient philosophical systems, the ontological point of view is very important, and every intellectual argumentation, including political one, must be understood in the light of ontology. Islamic political philosophy consists in an idealism that rejects the political reality and opens new ideal horizons. This political idealism is based on the ontological foundations of Islamic philosophy; therefore, understanding Islamic political philosophy implies understanding its ontological and cosmological basis. This is important for the present article, especially in this point that according to Muslem philosophers an ideal political system should be of the same system as the whole cosmos. Discussing the basis of ideaism, the present paper, as a case study, aims to show that the Illuminationist philosophy of Suhrawadi has elaborated a new ontological system, based on the Light, and therefore, it can provide a new model for ideal politics. Manuscript profile

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37 - Television and National Identity: Representation of Historical and Political Features of National Identity in The ‘A’ grade Historical Serials on Television during Three Decades after the Islamic Revelation of Iran
Mansour Sa'i

The main objective of the present article is to study the frequency and ways of representing features of national identity in A grade historical serials on television during the three decades after the Islamic Revolution (1359-1388). 15 ‘A’ grade historical serials, out More

The main objective of the present article is to study the frequency and ways of representing features of national identity in A grade historical serials on television during the three decades after the Islamic Revolution (1359-1388). 15 ‘A’ grade historical serials, out of 50, produced and broadcasted through channels One and Two during the last three decades (5 serials per decade) were analised. The findings of the study shows that under the influence of media and culture policies, the representation of features of national identity has got an ideological status. Linguistic and imagery construction of TV in representing historical and political dimensions is based on creating a negative picture of Iranian historical and political heritage, neglecting national symbols such as national flag and anthem, and taking positive attitude towards historical figures of religious status. Manuscript profile

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38 - The Influence of Technology on Democracy: Technological Democracy
سیدهدایت سجادی

There are two general views on the impact of technology on democracy: a) technology is a threat to democracy, b) technology provides proper grounds for democracy. The aim of this article is to study the consequences of the influence of technology on democracy. Taking te More

There are two general views on the impact of technology on democracy: a) technology is a threat to democracy, b) technology provides proper grounds for democracy. The aim of this article is to study the consequences of the influence of technology on democracy. Taking technologistic and cultural approaches, this paper studies the influence of technology on the four components of democracy as a government system- decision making policy, human beings as decision makers, community as consisting of individuals, and procedures of determining destiny- and argues that technology is an integral part of democracy in modern technological era to the extent that it entails making the new term as «technological democracy. This term overshadows the question of whether technology is a threat or opportunity to democracy. The question would be significant, when its purpose is to reconcile democracy and technology. Manuscript profile

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39 - Globalization and Penetration Crisis in Islamic Republic of Iran
hassan abniki

The crisis is the one of crucial concepts in political and social science and all of the states confront with it somehow. The states should test different strategies for solving the crisis. Because, unfamiliarity with the crisis can confront the state with different ins More

The crisis is the one of crucial concepts in political and social science and all of the states confront with it somehow. The states should test different strategies for solving the crisis. Because, unfamiliarity with the crisis can confront the state with different institutional and non-institutional problems and make their legitimacy and efficiency unstable. Islamic Republic of Iran is one of these states and we want to survey globalization’s critical effect on its efficiency with reference to penetration’s crisis in this research. In fact, we tend to explain how globalization can produce penetration’s crisis in Islamic Republic of Iran. The used method is descriptive-analytical and used for the clarification of the problem from institutionalism view point. Manuscript profile

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40 - Semantic and Structural Dimensions of Decision- making in Islamic Republic of Iran’ Foreign policy
GHOLAMALI SOLEIMANI Sayed Jalal Dehghani Firozabadi

Along with the victory of Islamic Revolution, a fundamental change has occurred in Iran's foreign policy. But neglecting the domain of foreign policy and international relations in the study of the role of political system domain, confront the foreign policy study domai More

Along with the victory of Islamic Revolution, a fundamental change has occurred in Iran's foreign policy. But neglecting the domain of foreign policy and international relations in the study of the role of political system domain, confront the foreign policy study domain of Islamic Republic Of Iran with special difficulties that in fact leads to the weakness in conceptualization in this domain. With regard to the area of foreign policy analysis and the achievements of this sub-domain, this article aims to answer these basic questions that: what is the Islamic Republic of Iran’s foreign policy decision-making model? Answering this question requires considering different effective levels in the analysis of foreign policy that the present study , examines this subject in three levels of decision-maker, decision-making structure and decision-making orientation of foreign policy as main effective elements in foreign policy decision-making and their role in foreign policy decision-making , hoping that it can illustrate the action and decision-making logic and also effective structural and organizational factors affecting on the Islamic republic of iran’s foreign policy. Manuscript profile

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41 - Neo- Asabiyyah; conceptual development of Ibn-Khaldun's notion of Asabiyyah regarding the formation process of ISIS
Ahmad Mehraban Dafsari Mansour Mirahmadi

Internal cohesion among Salafi-Jihadi networks is somehow similar to kinship ties in tribal societies. This is not very reproduction of the kinship ties though it reminds some aspects of Ibn-Khaldun’s notion of “Asabiyah”. Thus in spite of much similarities we can not a More

Internal cohesion among Salafi-Jihadi networks is somehow similar to kinship ties in tribal societies. This is not very reproduction of the kinship ties though it reminds some aspects of Ibn-Khaldun’s notion of “Asabiyah”. Thus in spite of much similarities we can not apply this concept for the analysis of Daesh terrorist group and its related networks enjoying ethnic and linguistic variety. Moreover, some other characteristics of these groups i. e. having affiliated networks and using the social media are specific to the modern societies and therefore the classical notion of “asabiyah” does not appropriately explain their aspects. Analyzing Khaldunian asabiyyah’s elements i. e. kinship ties, religion, and authority, the study of their dynamics and developments through the formation process of ISIS and its internal cohesion, this research delivers an assessment on the possibilities for postulating a new Khaldunian analysis. . Manuscript profile

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42 - The Examination of Political Participation among Iranian Society’ Middle Class
hassan abniki

Studies show that there is a significant relationship between political participation of individuals and their social class. In other words, a similar behavior pattern can be seen regarding political participation among individuals belonging to a special social class th More

Studies show that there is a significant relationship between political participation of individuals and their social class. In other words, a similar behavior pattern can be seen regarding political participation among individuals belonging to a special social class that can be extended to all of this class. Here in urban middle class, knowing political behavior and the kind of its political participation based on this class’ significance in urban democratic class is very important, because of the importance of this class in modern democratic systems. Iranian urban middle class has played an important role in important historical intervals and in political and social events especially after constitution revolution. In this essay, it is cleared through the political participation of middle class that high political consciousness among the middle class along with high education and their high job position has been led to reducing political participation and shaping political discontent among the members of the middle class. The findings of this research show that the main problem of middle class is the political problem. In fact, Iranian new middle class feels the most inability and incapacity in the politics due to its fairly appropriate economic status. Manuscript profile

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43 - The Spiritual-based Theory of Richard Ned Lebow; An Analytical Framework for Explaining Revisionism in International Relations
ramtin rezaei farideh mohamad alipour

We should more seriously consider the revisionist approach in foreign policy of states in the theory of International Relations. it, also, is necessary to be studied in a post-structuralist approach with respect to immaterial motives. Richard Ned Lebow’s spirit-based th More

We should more seriously consider the revisionist approach in foreign policy of states in the theory of International Relations. it, also, is necessary to be studied in a post-structuralist approach with respect to immaterial motives. Richard Ned Lebow’s spirit-based theory, which explains the controversy and challenge in the International Relations arena based on the concept of spirit and motives and its motivations, provides a good framework for studying the state's revisionist attitudes in the field of foreign policy and International Relations. Ned Lebow's theory can also be a good framework for analyzing the foreign policy of the I.R.Iran as a revisionist state. This paper seeks to answer the question that how does the spirit direct governments towards revisionism in International Relations according to Ned Lebow's theory? In response, the essay hypothesized that the soul, through motivations and motives of dignity, pride and greatness, leads governments to revisionism in international relations. Manuscript profile

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44 - Contradiction in NATO’s Security Strategies in the Middle East Comparative Analysis of Libyan and Syrian crisis
hosein soori ابراهیم خلیلی لاریمی Reza قلی زاده شمس

10.29252/.1.4.72

After the Cold War, NATO sought to revise its security identity through humanitarian operations aimed at preventing humanitarian catastrophes in various countries. But in fact, NATO has sought to extend its security influence to the peripheral regions, including the Mid More

After the Cold War, NATO sought to revise its security identity through humanitarian operations aimed at preventing humanitarian catastrophes in various countries. But in fact, NATO has sought to extend its security influence to the peripheral regions, including the Middle East, by resorting to humanitarian operations. NATO has faced two major security crises on its southern borders, the Libyan and Syrian crises over the past few years, which have adopted a different security strategy in dealing with each of these crises. The Military Intervention Strategy in Libya (2011) and the Non-Intervention Strategy in Syria not only reflect practical inconsistencies in security strategies but also reflect normative inconsistencies in NATO security approaches. The contradictions are so profound that US and French presidents have been critical of NATO, calling it an "obsolete" and "brain dead" organization. Accordingly, the main question of the paper is what are the factors that create these practical and normative contradictions of NATO, especially in relation to the regional crises, including the two major crises of Libya and Syria? The paper hypothesized that the differences in the approach of major rival NATO powers, the role of emerging regional actors, and the different domestic capabilities of the target countries, have been the most important factors that have produced contradiction in NATO security strategies for coping with regional crises. Manuscript profile

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45 - Achieving Better Performance of S-MMA Algorithm in the OFDM Modulation
Saeed Ghazi-Maghrebi Babak Haji Bagher Naeeni Mojtaba Lotfizad

10.7508/jist.2013.01.002

Effective algorithms in modern digital communication systems provide a fundamental basis for increasing the efficiency of the application networks which are in many cases neither optimized nor very close to their practical limits. Equalizations are one of the preferred More

Effective algorithms in modern digital communication systems provide a fundamental basis for increasing the efficiency of the application networks which are in many cases neither optimized nor very close to their practical limits. Equalizations are one of the preferred methods for increasing the efficiency of application systems such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM). In this paper, we study the possibility of improving the OFDM modulation employing sliced multi-modulus algorithm (S-MMA) equalization. We compare applying the least mean square (LMS), multi modulus algorithm (MMA) and S-MMA equalizations to the per tone equalization in the OFDM modulation. The paper contribution lies in using the S-MMA technique, for weight adaptation, to decreasing the BER in the OFDM multicarrier modulation. For more efficiency, it is assumed that the channel impulse response is longer than the cyclic prefix (CP) length and as a result, the system will be more efficient but at the expense of the high intersymbol interference (ISI) impairment existing. Both analysis and simulations demonstrate better performance of the S-MMA compared to LMS and MMA algorithms, in standard channels with additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and ISI impairment simultanously. Therefore, the S-MMA equalization is a good choice for high speed and real-time applications such as OFDM based systems. Manuscript profile

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46 - Performance Analysis of SVM-Type Per Tone Equalizer Using Blind and Radius Directed Algorithms for OFDM Systems
Babak Haji Bagher Naeeni

10.7508/jist.2013.02.001

In this paper, we present Support Vector Machine (SVM)-based blind per tone equalization for OFDM systems. Blind per tone equalization using Constant Modulus Algorithm (CMA) and Multi-Modulus Algorithm (MMA) are used as the comparison benchmark. The SVM-based cost funct More

In this paper, we present Support Vector Machine (SVM)-based blind per tone equalization for OFDM systems. Blind per tone equalization using Constant Modulus Algorithm (CMA) and Multi-Modulus Algorithm (MMA) are used as the comparison benchmark. The SVM-based cost function utilizes a CMA-like error function and the solution is obtained by means of an Iterative Re-Weighted Least Squares Algorithm (IRWLS). Moreover, like CMA, the error function allows to extend the method to multilevel modulations. In this case, a dual mode algorithm is proposed. Dual mode equalization techniques are commonly used in communication systems working with multilevel signals. Practical blind algorithms for multilevel modulation are able to open the eye of the constellation, but they usually exhibit a high residual error. In a dual mode scheme, once the eye is opened by the blind algorithm, the system switches to another algorithm, which is able to obtain a lower residual error under a suitable initial ISI level. Simulation experiments show that the performance of blind per tone equalization using support vector machine has better than blind per tone equalization using CMA and MMA, from viewpoint of average Bit-Error Rate (BER). Manuscript profile

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47 - PSO-Algorithm-Assisted Multiuser Detection for Multiuser and Inter-symbol Interference Suppression in CDMA Communications
Atefeh Haji Jamali Arani paeez azmi

10.7508/jist.2014.01.006

Applying particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has become a widespread heuristic technique in many fields of engineering. In this paper, we apply PSO algorithm in additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and multipath fading channels. In the proposed method, PSO algor More

Applying particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has become a widespread heuristic technique in many fields of engineering. In this paper, we apply PSO algorithm in additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and multipath fading channels. In the proposed method, PSO algorithm was applied to solve joint multiuser and inter-symbol interference (ISI) suppression problems in the code-division multiple-access (CDMA) systems over multipath Rayleigh fading channel and consequently, to reduce the computational complexity. At the first stage, to initialize the POS algorithm, conventional detector (CD) was employed. Then, time-varying acceleration coefficients (TVAC) were used in the PSO algorithm. The simulation results indicated that the performance of PSO-based multiuser detection (MUD) with TVAC is promising and it is outperforming the CD. Manuscript profile

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48 - GoF-Based Spectrum Sensing of OFDM Signals over Fading Channels
Seyed Sadra Kashef paeez azmi Hamed Sadeghi

10.7508/jist.2014.02.005

Goodness-of-Fit (GoF) based spectrum sensing of orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) signals is investigated in this paper. To this end, some novel local sensing methods based on Shapiro-Wilk (SW), Shapiro-Francia (SF), and Jarque-Bera (JB) tests are first More

Goodness-of-Fit (GoF) based spectrum sensing of orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) signals is investigated in this paper. To this end, some novel local sensing methods based on Shapiro-Wilk (SW), Shapiro-Francia (SF), and Jarque-Bera (JB) tests are first studied. In essence, a new threshold selection technique is proposed for SF and SW tests. Then, three studied methods are applied to spectrum sensing for the first time and their performance are analyzed. Furthermore, the computational complexity of the above methods is computed and compared to each other. Simulation results demonstrate that the SF detector outperforms other existing GoF-based methods over AWGN channels. Furthermore simulation results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed SF method in additive colored Gaussian noise channels and over fading channel in comparison with the conventional energy detector. Manuscript profile

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49 - A Study on Clustering for Clustering Based Image De-noising
Hossein Bakhshi Golestani Mohsen Joneidi Mostafa Sadeghi

10.7508/jist.2014.04.001

In this paper, the problem of de-noising of an image contaminated with Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) is studied. This subject is an open problem in signal processing for more than 50 years. In the present paper, we suggest a method based on global clustering of i More

In this paper, the problem of de-noising of an image contaminated with Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) is studied. This subject is an open problem in signal processing for more than 50 years. In the present paper, we suggest a method based on global clustering of image constructing blocks. As the type of clustering plays an important role in clustering-based de-noising methods, we address two questions about the clustering. The first, which parts of the data should be considered for clustering? The second, what data clustering method is suitable for de-noising? Then clustering is exploited to learn an over complete dictionary. By obtaining sparse decomposition of the noisy image blocks in terms of the dictionary atoms, the de-noised version is achieved. Experimental results show that our dictionary learning framework outperforms its competitors in terms of de-noising performance and execution time. Manuscript profile

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50 - Fusion Infrared and Visible Images Using Optimal Weights
Mehrnoush Gholampour Hassan Farsi Sajad Mohammadzadeh

10.7508/jist.2015.03.006

Image fusion is a process in which different images recorded by several sensors from one scene are combined to provide a final image with higher quality compared to each individual input image. In fact, combination of different images recorded by different sensors is on More

Image fusion is a process in which different images recorded by several sensors from one scene are combined to provide a final image with higher quality compared to each individual input image. In fact, combination of different images recorded by different sensors is one of image fusion methods. The fusion is performed based on maintaining useful features and reducing or removing useless features. The aim of fusion has to be clearly specified. In this paper we propose a new method which combines vision and infrared images by weighting average to provide better image quality. The weighting average is performed in gradient domain. The weight of each image depends on its useful features. Since these images are recorded in night vision, the useful features are related to clear scene details. For this reason, object detection is applied on the infrared image and considered as its weight. The vision image is also considered as a complementary of infrared image weight. The averaging is performed in gradient of input images, and final composed image is obtained by Gauss-Seidel method. The quality of resulted image by the proposed algorithm is compared to the obtained images by state-of-the-art algorithms using quantitative and qualitative measures. The obtained results show that the proposed algorithm provides better image quality. Manuscript profile

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51 - Selecting Enterprise Resource Planning System Using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach
hojatallah hamidi

10.7508/jist.2015.04.001

To select an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is time consuming due to the resource constraints, the software complexity, and the different of alternatives. A comprehensively systematic selection policy for ERP system is very important to the success of ERP pro More

To select an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is time consuming due to the resource constraints, the software complexity, and the different of alternatives. A comprehensively systematic selection policy for ERP system is very important to the success of ERP project. In this paper, we propose a fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) method to evaluate the alternatives of ERP system. The selection criteria of ERP system are numerous and fuzzy, so how to select an adequate ERP system is crucial in the early phase of an ERP project. The framework decomposes ERP system selection into four main factors. The goal of this paper is to select the best alternative that meets the requirements with respect to product factors, system factors, management factors and vendor factors. The sub-attributes (sub-factors) related to ERP selection have been classified into thirteen main categories of Functionality, Reliability¬, Usability¬, Efficiency¬, Maintainability¬, Portability¬, Cost, Implementation time, User friendliness¬, Flexibility¬, Vendor Reputation¬, Consultancy Services, and R&D Capability¬ and arranged in a hierarchy structure. These criteria and factors are weighted and prioritized and finally a framework is provided for ERP selection with the fuzzy AHP method. Also, a real case study from Iran (PARDIS-LO Company) is also presented to demonstrate efficiency of this method in practice. Manuscript profile

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52 - Optimization of Random Phase Updating Technique for Effective Reduction in PAPR, Using Discrete Cosine Transform
Babak Haji Bagher Naeeni

10.7508/jist.2016.02.004

One of problems of OFDM systems, is the big value of peak to average power ratio. To reduce it, any attempt have been done amongst which, random phase updating is an important technique. In contrast to paper, since power variance is computable before IFFT block, the com More

One of problems of OFDM systems, is the big value of peak to average power ratio. To reduce it, any attempt have been done amongst which, random phase updating is an important technique. In contrast to paper, since power variance is computable before IFFT block, the complexity of this method would be less than other phase injection methods which could be an important factor. Another interesting capability of random phase updating technique is the possibility of applying the variance of threshold power. The operation of phase injection is repeated till the power variance reaches threshold power variance. However, this may be a considered as a disadvantage for random phase updating technique. The reason is that reaching the mentioned threshold may lead to possible system delay. In this paper, in order to solve the mentioned problem, DCT transform is applied on subcarrier outputs before phase injection. This leads to reduce the number of required carriers for reaching the threshold value which results in reducing system delay accordingly. Manuscript profile

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53 - Crisis management using spatial query processing in wireless sensor networks
mohammad shakeri seyyed majid mazinani

10.7508/jist.2017.18.004

Natural disasters are an inevitable part of the world that we inhabit. Human casualties and financial losses are concomitants of these natural disasters. However, by an efficient crisis management program, we can minimize their physical and social damages. The real chal More

Natural disasters are an inevitable part of the world that we inhabit. Human casualties and financial losses are concomitants of these natural disasters. However, by an efficient crisis management program, we can minimize their physical and social damages. The real challenge in crisis management is the inability to timely receive the information from the stricken areas. Technology has come to the aid of crisis management programs to help find an answer to the problem. One of these technologies is wireless sensor network. With recent advances in this field, sensor nodes can independently respond to the queries from the users. This has transformed the processing of the queries into one of the most useful chapters in sensor networks. Without requiring any infrastructure, the sensor network can easily be deployed in the stricken area. And with the help of spatial query processing, it can easily provide managers with the latest information. The main problem, however, is the irregular shape of the area. Since these areas require many points to present them, the transmission of the coordinates by sensor nodes necessitates an increase in the number of data packet transmissions in the sensor network. The high number of packets considerably increases energy consumption. In related previous works, to solve this problem, line simplification algorithm s, such as Ramer-Douglas-Peucker (RDP), were used. These algorithms could lessen energy consumption by reducing the number of points in the shape of the area. In this article, we present a new algorithm to simplify packet shapes which can reduce more points with more accuracy. This results in decreasing the number of transmitted packets in the network, the concomitant reduction of energy consumption, and, finally, increasing network lifetime. Our proposed method was implemented in different scenarios and could on average reduce network’s energy consumption by 72.3%, while it caused only 4.5% carelessness which, when compared to previous methods, showed a far better performance. Manuscript profile

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54 - Better performance of special triangular constellations for the OFDM systems in complicated fading channel
saeed ghazi-maghrebi

Due to high spectral efficiency, immunity to frequency selective fading, and high data rate, OFDM became a popular modulation technique in digital communication systems. Effectiveness of a signal constellation used in a communication system can provide a fundamental bas More

Due to high spectral efficiency, immunity to frequency selective fading, and high data rate, OFDM became a popular modulation technique in digital communication systems. Effectiveness of a signal constellation used in a communication system can provide a fundamental basis for efficiency of application networks. During recent years, different constellations were designed for different modulation schemes. In this research, two new triangular constellations schemes which are named as TRI1 and TRI2 are introduced to replace for the well-known rectangular QAM constellation in OFDM modulation. In this paper, the new proposed schemes are compared with different triangular constellations. It has been shown that these new schemes have three major advantages with respect to the QAM. The first advantage is its lower BER which results from the better usage of the constellation space with longer minimum distances. The second advantage of these schemes is their lower PAR with respect to the rectangular QAM constellation. The third property, as the last advantages, is their higher noise immunity with respect to the commonly used QAM constellation. Both mathematical analysis and simulation results demonstrate that by applying high fading channels with AWGN and ISI impairment simultaneously, the TRI1 and TRI2 exhibit a superior performance compared to the rectangular QAM. As a result, they are good choice for high speed and real-time multicarrier applications such as DAB, DVB, and WiFi at no extra cost. Manuscript profile

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55 - Design and Implementation of an Ultra-Wide Band, High Precision, and Low Noise Frequency Synthesizer
Yas Hosseini Tehrani Nasser Masoumi

10.7508/jist.2017.20.001

This paper presents system-level design and implementation of an ultra-wide tunable, high precision, fast locking, low phase noise, and low power portable fractional-N frequency synthesizer. The output frequency of the proposed design is ranged from 54 MHz to 6.8GHz. Th More

This paper presents system-level design and implementation of an ultra-wide tunable, high precision, fast locking, low phase noise, and low power portable fractional-N frequency synthesizer. The output frequency of the proposed design is ranged from 54 MHz to 6.8GHz. The VCO cores cover frequencies from 3.4GHz to 6.8GHz. The programmable output dividers allow generation of the lower frequencies. The frequency resolution of the implemented system is ±20 parts per million (ppm) over -40/85ºC. The output power is tunable between -4dBm and +5dBm. The implemented system has a phase adjust feature that allows shifting of the output phase in relation to the reference oscillator ranged from 0° to 180°. It can generate a wide range, high precision, and linear frequency sweep. The sweep rate, frequency step, and frequency range are tunable. The new frequency tuning algorithm, named Yas algorithm, is proposed to improve frequency precision of the synthesizer. To demonstrate the efficiency of the Yas algorithm, the simulation result MATLAB and the experimental measurements are presented. The system consumes 300mA; therefore, it can be powered by Li-Ion battery. The output phase noise is -95.55 dBc/Hz at 1KHz offset from 3GHz. The experimental measurement results demonstrate that the implemented frequency synthesizer can be used for applications, such as oscillator of spectrum analyzer, automatic test equipment, FMCW radars, high-performance clock source for high speed data converter Manuscript profile

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56 - DBCACF: A Multidimensional Method for Tourist Recommendation Based on Users’ Demographic, Context and Feedback
Maral Kolahkaj Ali Harounabadi Alireza Nikravan shalmani Rahim Chinipardaz

10.7508/jist.2018.04.004

By the advent of some applications in the web 2.0 such as social networks which allow the users to share media, many opportunities have been provided for the tourists to recognize and visit attractive and unfamiliar Areas-of-Interest (AOIs). However, finding the appropr More

By the advent of some applications in the web 2.0 such as social networks which allow the users to share media, many opportunities have been provided for the tourists to recognize and visit attractive and unfamiliar Areas-of-Interest (AOIs). However, finding the appropriate areas based on user’s preferences is very difficult due to some issues such as huge amount of tourist areas, the limitation of the visiting time, and etc. In addition, the available methods have yet failed to provide accurate tourist’s recommendations based on geo-tagged media because of some problems such as data sparsity, cold start problem, considering two users with different habits as the same (symmetric similarity), and ignoring user’s personal and context information. Therefore, in this paper, a method called “Demographic-Based Context-Aware Collaborative Filtering” (DBCACF) is proposed to investigate the mentioned problems and to develop the Collaborative Filtering (CF) method with providing personalized tourist’s recommendations without users’ explicit requests. DBCACF considers demographic and contextual information in combination with the users' historical visits to overcome the limitations of CF methods in dealing with multi- dimensional data. In addition, a new asymmetric similarity measure is proposed in order to overcome the limitations of symmetric similarity methods. The experimental results on Flickr dataset indicated that the use of demographic and contextual information and the addition of proposed asymmetric scheme to the similarity measure could significantly improve the obtained results compared to other methods which used only user-item ratings and symmetric measures. Manuscript profile

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57 - DeepFake Detection using 3D-Xception Net with Discrete Fourier Transformation
Adeep Biswas Debayan Bhattacharya Kakelli Anil Kumar

10.52547/jist.9.35.161

The videos are more popular for sharing content on social media to capture the audience’s attention. The artificial manipulation of videos is growing rapidly to make the videos flashy and interesting but they can easily misuse to spread false information on social media More

The videos are more popular for sharing content on social media to capture the audience’s attention. The artificial manipulation of videos is growing rapidly to make the videos flashy and interesting but they can easily misuse to spread false information on social media platforms. Deep Fake is a problematic method for the manipulation of videos in which artificial components are added to the video using emerging deep learning techniques. Due to the increase in the accuracy of deep fake generation methods, artificially created videos are no longer detectable and pose a major threat to social media users. To address this growing problem, we have proposed a new method for detecting deep fake videos using 3D Inflated Xception Net with Discrete Fourier Transformation. Xception Net was originally designed for application on 2D images only. The proposed method is the first attempt to use a 3D Xception Net for categorizing video-based data. The advantage of the proposed method is, it works on the whole video rather than the subset of frames while categorizing. Our proposed model was tested on the popular dataset Celeb-DF and achieved better accuracy. Manuscript profile

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58 - Using Decision Lattice Analysis to Model IOT-based Companies’ profit
Nazanin Talebolfakhr Seyed Babak Ebrahimi Donya Rahmani

10.29252/jist.8.32.230

Demand uncertainty and high initial investments for IOT-based projects lead to analyzing various types of options, especially real options in project execution to decrease these uncertainties. In this study, we investigate the firms’ expected profits that resulted from More

Demand uncertainty and high initial investments for IOT-based projects lead to analyzing various types of options, especially real options in project execution to decrease these uncertainties. In this study, we investigate the firms’ expected profits that resulted from appropriate chosen static and dynamic pricing strategies namely low-pricing, high-pricing, and contingent pricing combined with binomial decision lattices. Besides, the reciprocal influence between pricing strategies and IOT investment could provide useful insights for the firms that confront demand uncertainties in selling the firms’ products. We propose a model which is the integration of binomial decision lattices, which have been calculated by Real Option Super Lattice Solver 2017 software, and pricing policies under uncertainty. The results provide insights into what pricing strategies to choose based on the project’s real option value and the level of the firm uncertainty about the purchasing of the high-value consumer. Among the mentioned static and dynamic pricing strategies, high-pricing and contingent pricing strategies under different situations can be selected and expected profits of each of the strategies will be calculated and compared with each other. On the contrary, as the low-pricing strategy resulted in the lowest option value, it will not be scrutinized in this study. Experimental results show that if the IOT investment level and high-value consumer purchasing likelihood are high, the firm will implement the high-pricing strategy, otherwise choosing the contingent pricing due to the demand uncertainty would be appropriate. Manuscript profile

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59 - An Efficient Method for Handwritten Kannada Digit Recognition based on PCA and SVM Classifier
Ramesh G Prasanna G B Santosh V Bhat Chandrashekar Naik Champa H N

10.52547/jist.9.35.169

Handwritten digit recognition is one of the classical issues in the field of image grouping, a subfield of computer vision. The event of the handwritten digit is generous. With a wide opportunity, the issue of handwritten digit recognition by using computer vision and m More

Handwritten digit recognition is one of the classical issues in the field of image grouping, a subfield of computer vision. The event of the handwritten digit is generous. With a wide opportunity, the issue of handwritten digit recognition by using computer vision and machine learning techniques has been a well-considered upon field. The field has gone through an exceptional turn of events, since the development of machine learning techniques. Utilizing the strategy for Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), a robust and swift method to solve the problem of handwritten digit recognition, for the Kannada language is introduced. In this work, the Kannada-MNIST dataset is used for digit recognition to evaluate the performance of SVM and PCA. Efforts were made previously to recognize handwritten digits of different languages with this approach. However, due to the lack of a standard MNIST dataset for Kannada numerals, Kannada Handwritten digit recognition was left behind. With the introduction of the MNIST dataset for Kannada digits, we budge towards solving the problem statement and show how applying PCA for dimensionality reduction before using the SVM classifier increases the accuracy on the RBF kernel. 60,000 images are used for training and 10,000 images for testing the model and an accuracy of 99.02% on validation data and 95.44% on test data is achieved. Performance measures like Precision, Recall, and F1-score have been evaluated on the method used. Manuscript profile

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60 - Denoising and Enhancement Speech Signal Using Wavelet
Meriane Brahim

10.52547/jist.9.33.37

Speech enhancement aims to improve the quality and intelligibility of speech using various techniques and algorithms. The speech signal is always accompanied by background noise. The speech and communication processing systems must apply effective noise reduction techni More

Speech enhancement aims to improve the quality and intelligibility of speech using various techniques and algorithms. The speech signal is always accompanied by background noise. The speech and communication processing systems must apply effective noise reduction techniques in order to extract the desired speech signal from its corrupted speech signal. In this project we study wavelet and wavelet transform, and the possibility of its employment in the processing and analysis of the speech signal in order to enhance the signal and remove noise of it. We will present different algorithms that depend on the wavelet transform and the mechanism to apply them in order to get rid of noise in the speech, and compare the results of the application of these algorithms with some traditional algorithms that are used to enhance the speech. The basic principles of the wavelike transform are presented as an alternative to the Fourier transform. Or immediate switching of the window The practical results obtained are based on processing a large database dedicated to speech bookmarks polluted with various noises in many SNRs. This article tends to be an extension of practical research to improve speech signal for hearing aid purposes. Also learn about the main frequency of letters and their uses in intelligent systems, such as voice control systems. Manuscript profile

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61 - Smart Pre-Seeding Decision Support System for Agriculture
Ahmed Wasif Reza Kazi Saymatul Jannat MD.Shariful Islam Surajit Das Barman

10.52547/jist.15698.10.38.102

In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) brings a new dimension for establishing a precision network connectivity of sensors, especially in the agriculture and farming industry, medical, economic, and several sectors of modern society. Agriculture is an important a More

In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) brings a new dimension for establishing a precision network connectivity of sensors, especially in the agriculture and farming industry, medical, economic, and several sectors of modern society. Agriculture is an important area for the sustainability of mankind engulfing manufacturing, security, and resource management. Due to the exponential diminishing of the resources, innovative techniques to support the subsistence of agriculture and farming. IoT aims to extend the use of internet technology to a large number of distributed and connected devices by representing standard and interoperable communication protocols. This paper brings up a solution by IoT, presents the design and implementation of a smart pre-seeding decision support system for agricultural modernization. This project is accomplished by understanding the real-time circumstances in the agriculture field using wireless technology that highlighted the features including pH and temperature sensors, hardware, mobile application, system’s frontend, and backend analysis, and stores the extracted information in the cloud using IoT. The system is made up of frontend data acquisition, data transmission, data processing, and reception, and is also experimentally validated to find out all possible crops that can be cultivated in a specific land with the required amount of fertilizers as well as the overall crops distribution lists. Manuscript profile

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62 - Petrology of Oigocene volcanic rocks in the Deh Tah area, south of Dehuk, Lut Block
Morteza Khalatbari نرمین بانه ای Mohammad فریدی

The study area in the south of Deh Tah, Lut Block comprise Oligocene volcanic rocks which are composed of andesite, trachyandesite, dacite and rhyolite. These lavas have porphyric to porphyritic textures with abundant amphibole phenocrysts. Most of the Oligocene lavas d More

The study area in the south of Deh Tah, Lut Block comprise Oligocene volcanic rocks which are composed of andesite, trachyandesite, dacite and rhyolite. These lavas have porphyric to porphyritic textures with abundant amphibole phenocrysts. Most of the Oligocene lavas display calck alkaline to high-K calck alkaline magmatic affinities. In the binary diagrams, the andesitic to trachyandesitic samples cluster far away from the trachydacitic, dacitic and rhyolitic samples suggesting that they were not afftected only by magmatic differentiation. The REE patterns and spider diagrams show enrichement in light ion litophile element (LILE) and hight field strength element (HFSE) depletion. The normalized patterns of the andesite to trachyandsite have a reliable overlap with oceanic island basalt (OIB). The patterns of the acidic lavas are correlated with the patterns of continental crust. These geochemical evidence indicate that the andesitic to trachyandesitic lavas are generated from partial melting of lithospheric mantle which previously metasomatized by subduction components (melt-fluids). Partial melting of the continental crust has an important role in generation of the acidic lavas. Based on geological setting and geochemical data, it seems that the Oligocene volcanic rocks formed in a post-collision zone, due to thinning of the continental lithosphere in Lut Block. This process is probably related to lithospheric delamination which occurs in a post-collisional zone in Lut Block, as a part of the Alpine-Hymalaya orogenic belt. Manuscript profile

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63 - Geochemistry and petrology of Qareh-Dash rhyolites from Shahindej- NW Iran: Geochemical features of post- collision volcanism
Masoumeh Ahangari معصومه نظری Mohsen Moazzen

Qareh-Dash rhyolites from the Shahindej area are peraluminous rocks with high SiO2 and K2O contents. These rocks are mainly composed of quartz, K- feldspar and rare plagioclase phenocrysts in a fine-grained K-feldspar rich matrix. Geochemically, Qareh-Dash rhyolites sho More

Qareh-Dash rhyolites from the Shahindej area are peraluminous rocks with high SiO2 and K2O contents. These rocks are mainly composed of quartz, K- feldspar and rare plagioclase phenocrysts in a fine-grained K-feldspar rich matrix. Geochemically, Qareh-Dash rhyolites show enrichment in LREEs and LILEs and depletion in HREEs. Field studies, textural and petrographical relations, along with whole rock geochemistry, demonstrate that the parental magma of the Qareh-Dash rhyolites was originated from the crust. The composition of the parental magma was modified due to fractional crystallization of plagioclase and titanomagnetite evidenced by negative Eu, Sr and Ti anomalies in multielement diagrams. The chemical characteristics of Qareh- Dash rhyolites such as Rb/Nb, K/Rb, Rb/Sr, Rb/Ba and Ga/Al ratios are similar to A-Type granites/ rhyolites associated with post- collision tectonic settings. According to Precambrian age for the Qareh-Dash rhyolites, formation of these rocks might be related to extensional phases which were probably taken place after closure of proto- Thetys Ocean. Manuscript profile

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64 - Evaluation of resilience of Khuzestan region against floods with crisis management approach
faraz estelaji ehsan alipouri علیرضا عباسی سمنانی

Assessing and planning crisis management with a natural disaster approach involves many components. In this regard, one of the basic pillars of crisis management is resilience. With this view, paying attention to the current and future planning and research priorities o More

Assessing and planning crisis management with a natural disaster approach involves many components. In this regard, one of the basic pillars of crisis management is resilience. With this view, paying attention to the current and future planning and research priorities of our country shows that crisis management in flood-prone areas is one of the most important priorities for sustainable development studies and planning in the country. Khuzestan region has a special place due to its prominent flood characteristics. An examination of the current situation shows that despite the many efforts that are being made. Climatic and environmental conditions of rivers, basin settlements, existing spaces and completed constructions and incorrect location management of infrastructures indicate many challenges in managing the current situation in various components of crisis management. . The type of research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical and exploratory in terms of method and nature. In this research, practical strategies are presented while analyzing the causes of floods and flood zoning and flood damage. The type of research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical and exploratory in terms of method and nature. In this research, using satellite images and GIS system and field surveys, the causes of floods have been investigated and analyzed, and after zoning the flooded areas and flood damage, practical strategies to increase flood resilience have been presented. Manuscript profile

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65 - The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Resilience and Hope to Live in COVID-19 Crisis among Women in the Zone 9 of Mashhad
Sedigheh Karimi Razieh Lotfi

10.52547/row.2.2.63

The Corona crisis has had important psychological consequences. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of laughter yoga on resilience and hope in life due to the Corona crisis among women in Zone 9 of Mashhad city. This study was a quasi More

The Corona crisis has had important psychological consequences. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of laughter yoga on resilience and hope in life due to the Corona crisis among women in Zone 9 of Mashhad city. This study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with the experimental group. The statistical population of the present study included all women living in Zone 9 of Mashhad, 20 of whom were selected as a sample by available sampling method and taking into account the inclusion criteria and then placed in the experimental group. The subjects in the pre-test phase responded to the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Snyder Hope Scale then were exposed to a laughter yoga intervention program for 16 two-hour sessions. In the post-test stage, the group answered the research questionnaires again. Data were collected and analyzed by t-test of dependent samples. The results showed that laughter yoga increases resilience and its components including the perception of individual competence, trust in individual instincts, tolerance of negative emotions, positive acceptance of change and safe relationships, control of spiritual effects, and also increase hope to live among women in the Zone 9 of Mashhad city. Laughter yoga exercises are a unique treatment with a focus on simulated laughter and deep breathing, which can be used in different ways to release the stored energy of various conditions such as coronavirus disease and life adverse events through laughter, reducing in this way physical stress, increase health and hope to live. Manuscript profile

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66 - Rough Sets Theory with Deep Learning for Tracking in Natural Interaction with Deaf
Mohammad Ebrahimi Hossein Ebrahimpour-Komeleh

10.52547/jist.16060.10.39.211

Sign languages commonly serve as an alternative or complementary mode of human communication Tracking is one of the most fundamental problems in computer vision, and use in a long list of applications such as sign languages recognition. Despite great advances in recent More

Sign languages commonly serve as an alternative or complementary mode of human communication Tracking is one of the most fundamental problems in computer vision, and use in a long list of applications such as sign languages recognition. Despite great advances in recent years, tracking remains challenging due to many factors including occlusion, scale variation, etc. The mistake detecting of head or left hand instead of right hand in overlapping are, modes like this, and due to the uncertainty of the hand area over the deaf news video frames; we proposed two methods: first, tracking using particle filter and second tracking using the idea of the rough set theory in granular information with deep neural network. We proposed the method for Combination the Rough Set with Deep Neural Network and used for in Hand/Head Tracking in Video Signal DeafNews. We develop a tracking system for Deaf News. We used rough set theory to increase the accuracy of skin segmentation in video signal. Using deep neural network, we extracted inherent relationships available in the frame pixels and generalized the achieved features to tracking. The system proposed is tested on the 33 of Deaf News with 100 different words and 1927 video files for words then recall, MOTA and MOTP values are obtained. Manuscript profile

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67 - Technology Valuation Analysis Based on Dynamic Systems Approach (Case Study: Teflon Container Industry)
hengame abbasi Aliakbar Hasani jalil gharibi

Today, with the advent of technology businesses and the formation of a knowledge-based economy, the importance of technology valuation has increased. A wide variety of factors in the form of a causal system will affect the issue of technology valuation. However, a signi More

Today, with the advent of technology businesses and the formation of a knowledge-based economy, the importance of technology valuation has increased. A wide variety of factors in the form of a causal system will affect the issue of technology valuation. However, a significant portion of the feedback can appear over a period of time and with a not necessarily linear behavior. Therefore, the analysis of a set of factors affecting the category of technology valuation in the form of a systemic and at the same time dynamic view can affect the efficiency and effectiveness of relevant decisions. Therefore, in the present study, due to the dynamic nature of the decision-making problem and faced with various evaluation criteria in the process of analysis and selection of technology evaluation strategies, a combined analysis method based on the dynamic systems approach and multi-criteria decision-making is presented. The proposed model has been implemented to evaluate the technology of the Teflon container manufacturing industry as a case study. The results indicate the efficiency of the proposed dynamic model in analyzing the relationships between variables that have a direct and indirect impact on the issue of technology valuation. In addition, using the TOPSIS and analytical hierarchical process methods, strategies based on the simulation results are evaluated and finally prioritized. Manuscript profile

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68 - A Decision Support System based on Rough sets for Enterprise Planning under uncertainty
سید امیرهادی مینوفام Hassan Rashidi

Increasing rate of novice technology in global marketing arises some challenges in the economic enterprise planning. One of the appropriate approaches to resolve these challenges is using rough set theory along with decision making. In this paper, a decision support sys More

Increasing rate of novice technology in global marketing arises some challenges in the economic enterprise planning. One of the appropriate approaches to resolve these challenges is using rough set theory along with decision making. In this paper, a decision support system with an algorithm based on rough set theory is provided. The proposed algorithm is implemented for a product line in one of the organizations under supervision of mining, industry and trade ministry. The variable effects on the enterpise aims are evaluated by analysing the strength and support criteria of rough sets. The rules are classeified as three different classes and 3 out of 12 have high reasonable averagewhie the last 3 have a relatively high violation probability. The other rules have heterogenious distribution and are not certain. The advantages of the proposed system are avoidance of enterprse capital wasting, prevention of errors due to data uncertainty, and high precision of decitions. The decision makers in the enterprise validated the increasment of simplicity and speeds of vital decision making by using the proposed system. Manuscript profile

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69 - Factors and backgrounds of the emergence of new commercial complex at Modernization beginning of the first Pahlavi period (Case study: Qom)
masoud nari ghomi mehdi momtahen Ali Omrani pour

The history of popular architecture of Iran has rarely been a subject of academic inquiry. During transitional period of modernity (from late Qajar dynasty to the early Pahlavi era) some small commercial complexes emerged in larger cities of Iran that were largely disti More

The history of popular architecture of Iran has rarely been a subject of academic inquiry. During transitional period of modernity (from late Qajar dynasty to the early Pahlavi era) some small commercial complexes emerged in larger cities of Iran that were largely distinct from traditional elements of Bazaars specially Tymchehs, but they were not completely copied from European examples. Here through interpretative-historical research method and based upon original documents and contextual reasoning, the roots of emerging of such mediatory commercial architectural patterns are studied. Three foreign patterns are discussed as model for these commercial examples: Badestens of Ottomans, Russian passages and Parisian arcades. Other than some internal factors are also analyzed and amongst them are demolition of houses for new street, conflicts of Reza Shah with bazaar merchants, the role of travelers to the West, the impact of new architectural technologies and the extension of traditional architectural patterns. The effectiveness of every factor is studied and documented for the examples of the city of Qom. Manuscript profile

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70 - Legal and moarl effects of false advertising

we should account the advertising as a basic Element in the fate of countries, that role plays in both internal and International domain. Sometimes, the advertising is untrue, and includes some Properties that they are not in present goods or specific services .we can s More

we should account the advertising as a basic Element in the fate of countries, that role plays in both internal and International domain. Sometimes, the advertising is untrue, and includes some Properties that they are not in present goods or specific services .we can study this kind of advertising, in different aspects. From these aspects, we can name the legal and moral effects of false advertisings on human rights, society and Audiences. If the ads contain false, they are searchable in Ethics, In addition to the contractual relationship as breach of contract, and in civil liability. The main question of this Article is that what legal liability for false advertising is, and what are effects on contract between the parties, and also what are morally adverse effects on the audience and the community Manuscript profile

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71 - Specify the ethics of belief Prerequisites
فرامرز محمدی پویا

The aim of this study is specify the ethics of belief prerequisites. For this purpose, used from the conceptual analysis method for analyze the ethics of belief Prerequisites. The findings of this study show that the idea of the ethics of belief necessary to Prerequisit More

The aim of this study is specify the ethics of belief prerequisites. For this purpose, used from the conceptual analysis method for analyze the ethics of belief Prerequisites. The findings of this study show that the idea of the ethics of belief necessary to Prerequisites. In other words, for claim of the ethics of belief must belief that formation of believes is voluntary (Volitionalism) and anybody’s believes with others his believes and with another people believes is connect(Believes network connection) and moreover, belief with action to be related and its impact on the subsequent action(The action subsequent conviction), So before the formation of a belief should investigation about it (Deontology), and result of this study should be provide necessary and sufficient reasons and evidence for formation or reject a belief (Evidentialism), and these reasons and evidence must be in the domains of knowledge, and he be able to explain his reasons (Internalism). Manuscript profile

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72 - Investigating the Mutual Ethical Monitoring of the State and the Nation in the Legal System of Iran and Islam
reza nik khah sarnaghi Mohammad Reza Yazdan Yar

Humanity has always sought to create a desirable human society, in accordance with its supreme ideals and desires. In such a society, it is necessary to consider the requirements based on the legal principles, social relations based on the social contract. From this per More

Humanity has always sought to create a desirable human society, in accordance with its supreme ideals and desires. In such a society, it is necessary to consider the requirements based on the legal principles, social relations based on the social contract. From this perspective, the pursuit of the rule of law can be regarded as a prerequisite for such a society. In the light of the rule of law, individual will always enters into the decision-making system and becomes a public demand or collective will, conflicting tendencies with public opinion are a disruptive symbol of collective identity and the material and spiritual assets of people in society. Serving the perfections of individuals and society, and the political and social structures derived from the people of the nation, set these common will and aspirations the main indicator of the direction of the political system, and pursue it, the rule of law, itself, not only the common identity Identifies members of the community, but also the mutual responsibility of sovereignty and government Kidd is the responsibility of each person to other people and in the light of the right to enjoy social welfare, prosperity, welfare and social security concept is eligible. Any kind of social or political setup needs control or oversight, the methods of monitoring and controlling it in terms of supervisory status and the mode of control predicted. In this paper, we have tried to apply the four types of quasi-predicted principles Eight of the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran and discuss the assignments of its audience in the areas of such supervision. Manuscript profile

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73 - United Nations Ethics Mediation Position in the Syria-Yemen Crisis
Sajad Ehrami Ali Tavakkoli Tabasi Asgar Jalalian

The moral and peaceful settlement of disputes means the resolution of international disputes without reference to force. This method involves scientific methods, in which the conflicts of states and groups in their basic duties and responsibilities can be resolved (such More

The moral and peaceful settlement of disputes means the resolution of international disputes without reference to force. This method involves scientific methods, in which the conflicts of states and groups in their basic duties and responsibilities can be resolved (such as negotiation, mediation, compromise, Jamila and arbitration). When it comes to resolving conflicts, there are often attempts to put an end to the state of war, the state of war, or the existence of a strong conflict-based probability. In this paper, the ethical settlement of international disputes through ethics of mediation by international organizations, and in particular the United Nations and the Security Council, is studied with the approach of recent developments and crises in both Syria and Yemen. The moral role of the United Nations in ending international disputes and crises is indisputable, but the question is how is the UN's moral attitude to ending these crises and to what extent are major global governments effective in UN decisions? The question is being addressed in this thesis by considering all aspects. Manuscript profile

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74 - Office Health in the Light of Islamic Supervision and Control, with Comparison to Iranian Office System
Hossein HabibiTabar

Office Health is among the issues with ethical bases in Islamic office ethics, with several elements engaging in the design of this ethical model. One of these elements is supervision and control. Having a glance over the state of supervision and control in the country More

Office Health is among the issues with ethical bases in Islamic office ethics, with several elements engaging in the design of this ethical model. One of these elements is supervision and control. Having a glance over the state of supervision and control in the country one acknowledges that it suffers many problems. Obviously, the rate of corruption and infractions in executive offices and organizations has a direct relation with the weakness of supervision and control system. Failures in fulfilment of organizational goals, low Productivity rate, client dissatisfaction and low financial-office health are observed as some signs of illness and corruption of Iranian offices. This is while office health, supervision and control are important issues in Islamic viewpoint. Considering the importance of the subject, the objective of this article is to survey office health with Islamic supervision and control with comparison to Iranian office system. Manuscript profile

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75 - Presentation of the Effective Factor Principles of the Content of a Printable Advertising Message Based on the Phenomenological Approach
nima shojaei Kambiz heidarzadeh Ahmad Rousta

The purpose of this study is to present a model of the effective factors of the content of a printed advertisement message based on the phenomenological approach. In this research, the phenomenological method has been used. In this study, employees of the I-Soda Company More

The purpose of this study is to present a model of the effective factors of the content of a printed advertisement message based on the phenomenological approach. In this research, the phenomenological method has been used. In this study, employees of the I-Soda Company were interviewed as interviewees, with an interview with 4 people, theoretical saturation. To confirm the reliability of the study, raw data was presented to compare the construction of the theory with raw data. Audit techniques have also been used and the angle method has been used to assess validity. The results of the extraction of concepts, categories and themes from four interviews with managers and chocolate industry activists have led to identifying the variables (themes) and the components of each variable from the viewpoint of the activists and industry managers. Also, given that all the interviewees are among the activists in the company, they will be more reliant on the results obtained from interviewing the subjects. 9 The determinant component of the content (content) of the message is the following: Advertising attitudes, Brand Attitudes, Attitudes toward the Manufacturing Industry, Attitudes toward the Market, Attitudes towards Packaging, Attitudes towards Imports, Attitudes towards Exports, Attitudes to Shopping , Attitude towards consumption. Manuscript profile

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76 - Legal Enforcement of Violations of Ethical Values in the Supreme Audit Court
Fatholla Rahimi mehri haghighi

Society requires a variety of elements for its consistency and durability, including respect for high human and moral values. As these values, grow from the context of society; in all societies, both traditional and modern, they will have their place, some values includ More

Society requires a variety of elements for its consistency and durability, including respect for high human and moral values. As these values, grow from the context of society; in all societies, both traditional and modern, they will have their place, some values including respect for the rights of others, self-respect, self-sacrifice, and so on. Not all societies are valuable, and others are valued for the attitude of each community and its culture, but not all of these values have the same guarantee, and given the importance of these principles, they offer poor guarantees such as condemnation. To a greater extent, there are legal penalties that this article considers the observance of the lasting values in the Supreme Audit Court and examines this. And this, whether in the absence of compliance with these principles and human moral values executive guarantee considered legal or not? In other words, do the Supreme Audit Court employees face legal guarantees if they violate ethical values? We have come to an analytical conclusion that violating certain ethical values in laws such as the law of the supreme audit Court, the law of public accounting and the law on dealing with administrative offenses, etc. has legal guarantees and even severe punishments including dismissal and ... Manuscript profile

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77 - Effective Behavioural and Ethical Factors in Occupation and Decision Making of Financial Managers: An Empirical Application (Case study: Agriculture bank of Iran)
Majid Ashrafi Jamadverdi Gorganli Davaji Ali Khozain

Based on psychological theories, decision-making of managers are influenced by some inaccessible psychological and Behavorial factors that in order to make effective decisions, it needed to understand these factors. Unfortunately, in many cases, managers are not aware More

Based on psychological theories, decision-making of managers are influenced by some inaccessible psychological and Behavorial factors that in order to make effective decisions, it needed to understand these factors. Unfortunately, in many cases, managers are not aware of this issue, and as a result of their lack of management of their feelings, they unconsciously make mistakes. One of the effective solvation is hellping of new science in accounting named behavorial finance .The present research is conducted in the field of individuals and explores various psychological and Behavorial factors that affected in decision making of financial managers in the banking system.This research is a step-by-step with a qualitative-quantitative approach, which is conducted in most of the questionnaires, so that using of Smart-Pls, with the help of AHP techniques, it will rank the effective psychological variables in selection of financial managers and decision making of them. The results indicate that inheritance, personality, acquisition and social factors influence people's decision making so that variables: having confidence, managing and controlling stress, person's responsibility and having mental abilities in finding innovative solutions, having emotional intelligence (EQ), are the psychological factors that effected in kind of decision making of financial manager. Manuscript profile

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78 - The Ethical Principles of Judicial Oversight in Criminal Proceedings
Abdulreza Mansouri Dehbid Ahmad Ramezani mansour atashene

The enactment of numerous laws and regulations in accordance with ethical standards all results from knowing and respecting the inherent dignity of individuals. The inherent dignity of the human being requires that due process be observed in the process of criminal proc More

The enactment of numerous laws and regulations in accordance with ethical standards all results from knowing and respecting the inherent dignity of individuals. The inherent dignity of the human being requires that due process be observed in the process of criminal proceedings in order to maintain and uphold this criterion to protect the rights of the parties, in particular the accused. The premise of innocence or the principle of absurdity, the principle of the rule of law, the principle of accountability and the avoidance of distortion of justice and judicial errors can be considered as one of the most important ethical principles of judicial supervision. In this regard, the observance of citizenship rights, in the domestic and international context as reflected in the Code of Criminal Procedure adopted in 2013, has led to judicial oversight of judicial authorities' conduct in the process of prosecution and investigation in relation to the fundamental rights of individuals. Special attention is given to the law. The basic principles of the law in criminal proceedings, and consequently the responsibility and accountability of the relevant judicial authorities, to prevent the abuses and violations of the rights of individuals, in particular the defendants; Descriptive analysis of the philosophy and ethical foundations of the legal establishment of judicial oversight in modern criminal justice systems. Manuscript profile

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79 - Studdying theological’s theory about the vision of Allah

The issue of visitation of God in views of theology and exegesis of Shia, Motazele and Ashaere are conflicting in two points with each other. Shiite and Motazele believe to refuse of vision and their belief is based on rational and textual. Ashaere believe to ability to More

The issue of visitation of God in views of theology and exegesis of Shia, Motazele and Ashaere are conflicting in two points with each other. Shiite and Motazele believe to refuse of vision and their belief is based on rational and textual. Ashaere believe to ability to meet God in this world and the occurrence of certain of it in hereafter and it is the result of the appearance of the verses and repeated texts and predecessor opinion. To be sure, this long-standing dispute is result of foundations and defaults that organize the hidden levels of the confrontation and its results. The importance of discussing from the topic "visitation of God" is checking and evaluation in the same principles and presuppositions of theology and interpretation. There are antithetical opinions in this topic and by this, could found about foundations of Islamic sects more than other topics and criticized them. Otherwise if ignore of the concerns of understanding and comparative criticism of principles and its reasons , the arguments about the visitation issue will be unfruitful and confirmed on the words of Seyyed Qotb: "Talk about the truth of God's vision is unfruitful and long-time discussion that Motazele and their opponents have overtaken from Sunni commentators and theologians. Because, they looked at this issue by land criteria and the worldly limited documents with the finite wistom. It should be noted that observed with the eye is the light rays that cover the visible object in front of the eye. So the image of the object role closed in mind and this view on the right of God is impossible; Because this requires is visible incarnation that limited and directed and all of these is impossible about the Lord and is rejected by the wisdom decree and affirmation of the Quran Manuscript profile

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80 - Theory of Acquisition and its Different Approaches

Regarding man’s actions, from viewpoint of compulsion or volition, among religion researchers, there are different approaches. Ash’arites and its head believe in theory of acquisition and claimed man’s role in his actions is acquisition, not creation. But during history More

Regarding man’s actions, from viewpoint of compulsion or volition, among religion researchers, there are different approaches. Ash’arites and its head believe in theory of acquisition and claimed man’s role in his actions is acquisition, not creation. But during history Ash’arite ‘ulama, have got different ideas and readings concerning the reality of acquisition. Studying the Ash’arite works, the author found seven prominent approaches and then criticized and evaluated them. He demonstrated that the Ash’arite theories of compulsion or volition not only are not able to explain the reality of acquisition, but they lead to either compulsion or indeterminism. Therefore, some Ash’arite ‘ulama denied the theory of acquisition and accepted the Shi’i theory of intermediate position. Manuscript profile

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81 - The affirmation of the good and the prohibition of evil and its effect on the social health of society in Islamic teachings With emphasis on verses and narrations
ali maradani

Nowadays, despite the many advances in scientific fields, we are endangering the health of the soul and body due to the lack of reliance on divine teachings in the crisis. Hence, the path to salvation of the return to Islamic teachings. The present paper, by analytical More

Nowadays, despite the many advances in scientific fields, we are endangering the health of the soul and body due to the lack of reliance on divine teachings in the crisis. Hence, the path to salvation of the return to Islamic teachings. The present paper, by analytical method, describes with a library study the explanation of one of the important teachings of Islam in the name of oversight through the guise of good and forbidding evil and its impact on the health of the community. saving society from crises and providing community health in the light of clarifying the status of the affair with the good and forbidding it to be void and enforcing; the implementation of these two terms is a proven solution for the health of the community; whenever a person is cultivating and self-cultivating Step through internal control; t will have a significant impact on the organization of society, because avoiding sin and paying attention to positive human and practical points is an appropriate field for developing capacity and reform; Islam and its enormous effects on environmental health are evidence of the truth of this claim; Part of the mission of Hassbah's institution is in the form of good and forbidding at the beginning of Islam, monitoring food markets and health, covering meat and dairy products in the market and public places, and the other part is related to the protection of value Ethical and moral virtues in the community and prevent the commission of secrecy, insecurity and moral corruption; The practice of this promise means the friendship, the affection and the interest in the fate of others, and the negation of indifference, and ultimately, the mental and emotional peace of this empathy, which humanity today needs more than anything else.. Manuscript profile

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82 - Innovation and Exports Based on High Technology: Comparison of the Islamic Republic of Iran with Vision Plan Countries
Abolfazll Shahabadi Haniyeh Samari

Most of the nation’s economic power to dominate the regional and trans-regional markets depends on the knowledge and technology and its application in creating various products consistent with the current worldwide demand. The use of technology in production and export More

Most of the nation’s economic power to dominate the regional and trans-regional markets depends on the knowledge and technology and its application in creating various products consistent with the current worldwide demand. The use of technology in production and export leads to increased competiveness strength and enhanced worldwide market share. This study investigates the effect of innovation on high technology exports of Iran in comparison to the selected countries mentioned in the vision plan during 2007-2012 in order to provide policy recommendations to achieve the vision plan goals and seriously addressing the economic sanctions. The results indicate a positive relationship between innovation and high technology exports in studied countries. Among the studied countries, the worst and the best performance on high technology exports respectively are Qatar and Turkey. Iran ranked second in the region on high technology exports and in the couple of innovation indicators (The number of patents and scientific and technical papers) but for the other indicators of innovation, the situation is not desirable. Despite the presence of young and graduated generation and the development of higher education, due to inconsistencies between macroeconomic policies and research and innovation policies and also the lack of demand-driven innovative activities, still Iran has not reached the top position in exports of high technology in the region. So to seriously deal with economic sanctions and to achieve Vision′s goals, it is necessary to adopt appropriate macroeconomic policies in order to create demand for the development of innovation activities. Manuscript profile

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83 - Offering a Conceptual Framework to Identify the Right Tools to Formulate Innovation Strategy Using Integrating Innovative Capabilities and Decision Making Methods
Farhad Shahmiry Naser Amnpour

Of all the aspects of management of technological innovation (MTI), innovation strategy is the most challenging. Appropriate MTI, leads to value delivery, sustaining competitiveness, profit making, refreshing working environments, maintaining and retaining productive la More

Of all the aspects of management of technological innovation (MTI), innovation strategy is the most challenging. Appropriate MTI, leads to value delivery, sustaining competitiveness, profit making, refreshing working environments, maintaining and retaining productive labor. Successful MTI occurs solely when a broad set of elements and organizational activities are well managed and integrated within innovation strategy of organization. Firms can be very good at the various activities involved in MTI, such as R&D or operations, but this accounts for little unless it is supported by a well-grounded innovation strategy that guides firms’ choices, prioritizations, and sequences. One of the concepts in the field of innovation strategy is innovative capabilities. Innovative capabilities are defined as bundles and patterns of skills used by firms to formulate and implement an innovation strategy involving the creation, extension, and modification of those resources and skills used for innovation. In each phase of the innovation strategy formulation, different tools may be used. Choosing the right tool depends on various criteria. Some of the criteria are as follows: Is firm new or well established, large or small, centralized or dispersed in its organization, deals in simple or complex products and services, operates within well-defined or uncertain technological and market circumstances, with a major or minor impact on society, safety, and the environment. In the article, using an integrated approach of innovative method and innovative decision-making method based on engineering technical innovation, and innovative capabilities, right tools in each phase of innovative capabilities, which finally leads to strategy formulation, is recognized. Some of the most practical tools are SWOT analysis and Delphi. Manuscript profile

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84 - Iran in Comparison with other Outlook Countries in the Field of Entrepreneurial Growth
Saeed KiyanPour

Entrepreneurship is one of the most important and necessary strategies in developing and developed countries. But, the truth is that one of the fundamental steps for the development of entrepreneurship is its assessment. Entrepreneurship evaluation should be done based More

Entrepreneurship is one of the most important and necessary strategies in developing and developed countries. But, the truth is that one of the fundamental steps for the development of entrepreneurship is its assessment. Entrepreneurship evaluation should be done based on indexes and global standards so that not only provides a clear picture to the status of entrepreneurship at the national level, But also, provides the possibility of measuring and comparing to the other countries in the field of entrepreneurship development. More than 95percent of the world GDP formed by the Members of GEM. GEM Programs are evaluated based on three indicators: "perceptions and entrepreneurial tendencies," "entrepreneurial activities" and "entrepreneurial passion". Among the 67 countries, Iran is ranked 30th based on Toddler entrepreneurs’ index equals to 11 percent. This index has increasing trend in the past five years, and its value is much greater than the other countries in Middle East. Also the Index of Entrepreneurial Intent in Iran equals to 28/22%, and our country is in 35th place among 67 countries. The Opportunity-oriented entrepreneurship index has grown among other entrepreneurial activity index, (from 5.67% in 1390 to 6.24% in 1391). This means that mandatory Entrepreneurship has decreased. Also the understanding of entrepreneurial opportunities index has increased from 32% in 1390 to 39/2% in 1391. Finally, for fear index of failure, Iran is in 39th place among 67 countries that shows the Iranian low-risk tendency for starting a business. Manuscript profile

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85 - The Optimization of Queueing System for Obtaining the Initial and Final Permission for STPs and Incubators Office
Mahdi Yosefi Nezhad Atarry Ensiyeh Neyshaboory

One of the main topics in applied mathematics and operation research is the studying of queue systems and reducing the undesirable effects of waiting. In the systems that queueing and waiting are the main concerns of them, the aims of system analyzing are system behavio More

One of the main topics in applied mathematics and operation research is the studying of queue systems and reducing the undesirable effects of waiting. In the systems that queueing and waiting are the main concerns of them, the aims of system analyzing are system behaviour recognition, identification of the distributions and the parameters, simulation, and at the end presenting an appropriate solution that fulfills the desired goals to determine the optimum capacity. One of the problems of our country is that because of long queues and input rate to servers, the processes of administrative activities take a long time to complete. In this paper the process of obtaining the principled and decisive permitions from the Ministry of the sciences, research and technology to establish a science and technology park or an incubator (that takes a relatively long time) is being surveyed and analyzed. After analyzing and reviewing the different scenarios of assigning employees to the proper cases, we concluded that the assigment of 3 experts for principled cases and 5 experts for decisive cases results in lower average waiting time of the customers in queue (wq) and the average number of people in queue (Lq) in comparison to the two other alternatives under the study. Manuscript profile

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86 - Technology acquision methode model peresentation Based on porter industrial competition pattern ‎ In auto part industry
Kambiuz tALEBI Somayeh Sahebi

In the path of economical development for promoting technology levels of a country, different methods of acquisition of technology, improving current technology and also developing and boosting a new technology by localizing and also R&D are used. Although transferring More

In the path of economical development for promoting technology levels of a country, different methods of acquisition of technology, improving current technology and also developing and boosting a new technology by localizing and also R&D are used. Although transferring and technology acquisition is considered as an effective tool in developing industries but importing machineries and industrial tools does not just mean acquisition. The appropriate acquisition is accompanied with technical knowledge and the knowledge of how to use it. In this regard, the balance between technology strategy and business strategy is extremely important on the increase of competitive advantage and also to technology adaption in the national level. The aim of this research is to identify correlation of Porter's five strategic factors with technology acquisition modes with respect to cho and you's technology absorption model and also determine the correlation of these factors with the absorption of technology method and finally provide a model to align strategic and technological goals of company. Nonparametric test is used for achieving research purposes. Chi-square test is used to determine the independence or correlation between independent variables and the dependent variable, and Kendall tau b is used to determine the homogeneity of the criteria. Based on the results, the alternative of buyers bargaining power has the highest correlation with technology acquisition methods. Manuscript profile

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87 - Using Identification of Organization's life-cycle for Technology Acquisition Strategies
Mehrdad Shafiei

The answer to the question of technology development using internally developed methods of cooperation with other companies or buys the technology to be done, is one of the main aspects of a firm's technology strategy. After deciding on the technology development strate More

The answer to the question of technology development using internally developed methods of cooperation with other companies or buys the technology to be done, is one of the main aspects of a firm's technology strategy. After deciding on the technology development strategy many firms, in different stages of their life cycle, according to market requirements, corporate objectives and strategies use different ways for technology acquisition. Successful presence in the market for each firm requires the acquisition of technology in best and. Therefore, identification of technology acquisition strategies and strengths and weaknesses of each strategy is of great importance. One of the important issues raised in this context is that choosing the right combination of strategies through various strategies so that maximum benefit for the firm to be. Also, there are different methods for the acquisition of technology and technological cooperation in each Strategy, that according to the type of organization needs and technology content and terms of the transaction parties (companies), some of these methods are more efficient and more effective. One of the methods and tools that can determine the degree of relevance between technology acquisition strategy and organization situation is identifying the location of organization on its lifecycle curve. This paper is based on a comparative study with the combination of concepts of organization lifecycle and technology acquisition strategies, potential strategies for major firms in each of the stages of his life will be introduced. The purpose of this paper consists of establishing correspondence between the conditions in each of the stages of its life and general conditions for the adoption of any one of the main strategies for technology acquisition is necessary. Manuscript profile

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88 - Identification and analysis of factors affecting readiness of universities for successful implementation of knowledge management
Hossein Ali Hasan pour Hosein Jahanshahi Masoud Ahmadi Ghavaghy Hamzeh Danesh Payeh

Nowadays organizational knowledge is one of the most assets that efficient management it, will multilateral promote organizations. Knowledge management is a powerful leverage to achieve competitive advantages among organizations that experience has shown that its applic More

Nowadays organizational knowledge is one of the most assets that efficient management it, will multilateral promote organizations. Knowledge management is a powerful leverage to achieve competitive advantages among organizations that experience has shown that its application in the universities environment, has many advantages. it is important before decision to implement Knowledge management project in organization, to identifing factors that are important in increase Knowledge management readiness. Therefore, the main objective of this study is identify and determine the priority of these factors on universities environment. This research is composed of two main phase, that in the first phase, with the previous Knowledge management readiness models, and the opinion of the experts in unversitis sector, 10 main aspects and from these aspect, 37 factor selected. The factors have different important, hence in the second phase, the research experts, express their judgments about the important weight of each factors, by fuzzy decision matrix. Fuzzy set theory is used to interpert the linguistic information in accordance with the subjective evaluation. Results of defuzzication indicates that “ top management support”, and “knowledge sharing”, are the important effective factor, also “ deformalization” and “ decentralization” has the lowest priority. Factors identified in this study and prioritization by them, As for the universities to prioritize And Regulation the knowledge management activities, to be used. Manuscript profile

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89 - Research & Development vs. Iran's Exports
Asghar Mobarak

Although at present time trade can not be the engine of growth by itself but still can help developing countries a lot. A developing country can move from a non-efficient point to an optimum point in production through trade. That's why export of industry in each countr More

Although at present time trade can not be the engine of growth by itself but still can help developing countries a lot. A developing country can move from a non-efficient point to an optimum point in production through trade. That's why export of industry in each country depends on exchange rates, research and development and productivity. The main purpose of this study is the role of R & D activities in the export industry with ISIC two-digit codes. For this purpose, a statistical panel (9 Industrial Groups during 2008-1995) within a logarithmic multivariate econometric model was used. Besides R & D expenditure variable effects of variables such as real effective exchange rate, the value of each industry profitability, firm size and the amount of square workforce, the share of foreign raw materials on export volume is also investigated. The results of this Regression Model indicate that within the study period, the real & effective rate of exchange, the amount of each industry's profits, labor force, and firm size has positive impacts on exports and the share of foreign raw materials (unlike Vernon cycle) does not affect exports, and R & D costs with some three-break codes have positive effects in some codes & in some other they make no sense. Manuscript profile

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90 - A Comparison between Science and Technology Policy Institutes in Iran and Vision 2025 Region Countries
Mostafa Taghavi Yaser Khoshneviss

Nowadays, science and technology policy think tanks have an important role in design, analysis and evaluation of science and technology policies. These institutes have key impacts on the facilitating and improvement of science and technology development programs in many More

Nowadays, science and technology policy think tanks have an important role in design, analysis and evaluation of science and technology policies. These institutes have key impacts on the facilitating and improvement of science and technology development programs in many countries. In this paper, we introduce three instances of science and technology policy institutes in our country and three other instances of these institutes in the vision 2025 region countries and then, compare their features and activities. The results can be utilized in design, establishment and development of science and technology policy think tanks in Iran Manuscript profile

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91 - Presenting a Method for a Suitable Selection of Technology Acquisition Methods Based on Factor Analysis Method; A Case Study in Alupan Corporation
Asadollah Najafi

Technology acquisition (TA) is a necessary tool for achieving international competency and reliability. Identification of technology acquisition process and effective factors is very important. Therefore, it is necessary for creation of suitable Technology acquisition s More

Technology acquisition (TA) is a necessary tool for achieving international competency and reliability. Identification of technology acquisition process and effective factors is very important. Therefore, it is necessary for creation of suitable Technology acquisition structure. There are many methods for TA, but they are more efficient if can be selected based on type of organization and technology content. In this paper, we seek to present a method based on FA, This method identifies suitable TA methods in many companies, it is tested and validated by alupan corporation in Iran. Manuscript profile

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92 - Science and Technology Roadmaps
Ronald Kostouf Mohammadreza Mirza amini Hamid Aliakbar zadeh

Science and technology (S&T) roadmaps are used in industry, government, and academia to portray the structural relationships among science, technology, and applications. Roadmaps are employed as decision aids to improve coordination of activities and resources in increa More

Science and technology (S&T) roadmaps are used in industry, government, and academia to portray the structural relationships among science, technology, and applications. Roadmaps are employed as decision aids to improve coordination of activities and resources in increasingly complex and uncertain environments. Specific uses of roadmaps include: S&T management including strategy, planning, executing, reviewing, and transitioning; S&T marketing; enhancing communications among researchers, technologists, product managers, suppliers, users, and other stakeholders; identifying gaps and opportunities in S&T programs; and identifying obstacles to rapid and low-cost product development. S&T managers also use roadmaps to help identify those S&T areas that have high potential promise, and to accelerate the transfer of the S&T to eventual products. However, there has been little attention paid to the practice of roadmapping in the published literature. This paper is a first attempt to bring some common definition to roadmapping practices and display the underlying unity of seemingly fragmented roadmap approaches. The paper begins with generic roadmap definitions, including a taxonomy of roadmaps that attempts to better classify and unify the broad spectrum of roadmap objectives and uses. Characteristics of retrospective and prospective roadmaps are then identified and analyzed, as well as summary characteristics of bibliometric-based S&T mapping techniques. The roadmap construction process, including fundamental principles for constructing high quality roadmaps, is presented in detail. Manuscript profile

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93 - Capability Evaluation of STPs via Hybrid Heuristic Techniques
Masuod Rashidi nejad Zohreh Sharif zadeh kermani

This paper proposes a generic technique for the evaluation and comparison of the capability of STPs as decision- making aid. The major issue in this area is conducted by comparing and evaluating success factors and the risks associated with each STPs . In this regards d More

This paper proposes a generic technique for the evaluation and comparison of the capability of STPs as decision- making aid. The major issue in this area is conducted by comparing and evaluating success factors and the risks associated with each STPs . In this regards decision- making modeling concepts are based on the identification of capability factors and finding mathematical modeling techniques. Manuscript profile

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94 - Identifying Priorities for Acquisition of Technology in an Industrial Organization Case Study of Middle-Class Vessels
Hosein Esbati Seyed Habibollah Tabatabaeiyan

10.7508/jstpi.2015.02.001

3000 km of coastline, access to the sea on the north and south of the country, access to the open water (Indian Ocean), are the advantages of the geographical area of marine and maritime industries that made a special place in the economy of the country. Transit maritim More

3000 km of coastline, access to the sea on the north and south of the country, access to the open water (Indian Ocean), are the advantages of the geographical area of marine and maritime industries that made a special place in the economy of the country. Transit maritime economy and maximum utilization of sea resources has confirmed the need to replacement of worn out vessels with Landing Crafts. For that matter, the most important goals of this R&D are sea freight, transition and achieving the capacity of producing landing craft vessel. Investors and suppliers to meet the needs of customers in a competitive environment must decide: 1) domestic production, 2) transfer of technology, and 3) a combination of both. This paper has initially studied definitions of technology and technology transfer and different aspects of technology acquisition process, the identification, selection, transfer, exploitation and dissemination. The decision models presented by little and Ford have been studied, based on the data, a model for the study was provided. In the first phase, the project was developed Executive structure of acquisition and division of Duties. The second step is the most important activities, assessment capabilities and industry suppliers that are identified and assessed. Data were analyzed by Ford Models. These results, created clear images for useful decision-making executives, Acquisition of the landing Craft boats were through a joint partnership action. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of access, internal development and transfer, has been studied. Manuscript profile

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95 - Designing Model For Prioritize And Selection Projects Portfolio in a Joint Stock Company Based on Analytic Network Process (ANP)
کبری يزدانی Hossein Ali Hassan pour

10.7508/jstpi.2018.01.006

Established large companies always need a lot of costs that are not met, therefore, the creation of joint stock companies is an effective method for doing business. In addition, changes in the business environment makes companies to move forward and requires that they b More

Established large companies always need a lot of costs that are not met, therefore, the creation of joint stock companies is an effective method for doing business. In addition, changes in the business environment makes companies to move forward and requires that they become associated with these changes. This requires an effective strategy and considering the fact that many of the strategies are not entered into the implementation phase, portfolio management as a new model of management to implement strategies to help companies comes to mind. In this paper, using literature review and study framework and using interviews and questionnaires, the model is designed for a Joint Stock Company. This includes : strategic plan portfolio, defined portfolio, strategic change management, network structure portfolio, prioritize and select projects based on ANP, measuring earned value project portfolio, collection and delivery information stakeholders confirmed the basket by stakeholders, ratification and implementation of the project portfolio, portfolio monitoring and feedback ". The validity and reliability of the proposed model by collecting 14 questionnaires and Cronbach's alpha coefficient formula and the carcass is proved. In this paper, a field study is conducted in a Joint Stock Company. The criteria necessary for prioritizing and selecting projects that include criteria of economic profit and human resources as well as criteria related to social aspects were extracted and using network analysis process, the selected projects were prioritized based on criteria. The reliability and validity research using Cronbach's alpha formula and carcass were examined. Manuscript profile

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96 - Selecting Enterprise Resource Planning System Using of Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach
Hojatollah Hamidi

10.7508/jstpi.2015.03.002

Selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is time consuming due to the resource constraints, the software complexity, and the different of alternatives. A comprehensively systematic selection policy for ERP system is very important to the success of ERP pro More

Selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is time consuming due to the resource constraints, the software complexity, and the different of alternatives. A comprehensively systematic selection policy for ERP system is very important to the success of ERP project. In this paper, we propose a fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) method to evaluate the alternatives of ERP system. The selection criteria of ERP system are numerous and fuzzy, so how to select an adequate ERP system is crucial in the early phase of an ERP project. The framework decomposes ERP system selection into four main factors. The goal of this paper is to select the best alternative that meets the requirements with respect to “product factors”, “system factors”, “management factors” and “vendor factors”. The sub-attributes (sub-factors) related to ERP selection have been classified into thirteen main categories. These criteria and factors are weighed and prioritized and finally a framework is provided for ERP selection with the fuzzy AHP method. Also, a real case study from PARDIS-LO Company is presented. Manuscript profile

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97 - Prioritization of Power Distribution Smart Grid Technologies based on the Attractiveness Criteria, Case Study on Mazandaran Power Distribution Company
1Maral Mohaghegh Babak Shirazi

10.7508/jstpi.2016.04.006

A smart grid is the modern power grid to resolve many issues of current power grid systems with higher reliability, self-healing, ability to support renewable energy sources and reduction of environmental impacts. Novelty and necessity of power smart grid knowledge has More

A smart grid is the modern power grid to resolve many issues of current power grid systems with higher reliability, self-healing, ability to support renewable energy sources and reduction of environmental impacts. Novelty and necessity of power smart grid knowledge has led to feel technologies assessment is needed for development and determination the attractiveness of product and process technologies in this industry. Distribution network is an important part of a power system and nearest part to the consumers that should pay special attention to it. The aim of this study was to prioritize power smart grid technology with respect to the attractiveness criteria in Mazandaran power distributed company. So, the list of key technologies related to power smart grid was prepared. Then 9 criteria were identified. Questionnaire was designed to obtain the experts’ point about the status of each technology in every criteria. Saw is Multiple Attribute Decision Making model for weighing the criteria, determining the relative status of each technology, group decision-making and technology assessment. The results show that moment billing, wireless, load forecasting, energy costs calculating and software are the most important technologies based on the attractiveness in the Mazandaran power distribution company. Also is the basic step for planning, strategy of technologies and time management. Manuscript profile

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98 - Ranking General Commodities Suppliers Based on Agility and Core Values Indexes In a Service Organization
morteza jabale Hossein Ali Hassan pour Masoud Mosaddegh khah

10.7508/jstpi.2019.01.007

Nowadays, the use of supply chain issues and related management play a key role in service organizations. But an organization, is capable of comete the others by not only having Competitive and powerful elements, but also having agility and valuable features. Attending More

Nowadays, the use of supply chain issues and related management play a key role in service organizations. But an organization, is capable of comete the others by not only having Competitive and powerful elements, but also having agility and valuable features. Attending to the agility criteria and improving Institutional Relations based on the organizational value system in required for any service organization and also a part of the necessity of this research. In this article a multi- criteria decision- marking model is used to rank General Commodities Suppliers Based on agility and core values. In this context, after reviewing literature, criteria’s “sensitivity and responsiveness to market, keeping and treasury, saving, serving, accuracy, care and self-control and justice” were identified. Result analysis shows that saving and care and self-control are the most effective values in selecting General Commodities Suppliers. After that Criteria’s “servant, justice, accuracy, sensitivity and responsiveness to market and keeping and treasury” were next in ranks, then by doing fieldwork appropriate weights for General Commodities Suppliers are reckoned and Based on that Superior supplier was chosen. Finally lashe and Cronbach’s alpha formula is used to prove the validity and reliability of this research. Manuscript profile

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99 - Identify and Analyze the Relationship of Success Criteria in the Technology Development; Approach of Studying the Plan, Project and Portfolio
Reza Ehteshamrasi MohammadSadeq Behrouz Hamed Sufi

10.7508/jstpi.2018.03.001

The technology development project is a type of investment project, and it is therefore important to identify the performance indicators for the correct investment. The purpose of this research is to develop the criteria for success in the development of technology and More

The technology development project is a type of investment project, and it is therefore important to identify the performance indicators for the correct investment. The purpose of this research is to develop the criteria for success in the development of technology and to obtain a thorough analysis of the effects of the criteria on each other in order to make the right decisions on the investment path. In this research, the criteria for success in technology development are identified and categorized by a new approach from the point of view of project, plan, and portfolio differentiation. For this purpose, after identification of the criteria, their significance was measured by Likert scale questionnaire and various statistical tests such as t-test. Finally, according to the main objective of this research in relation to examining the association between success factors in each level of the project, plan and portfolio, the internal connection of the criteria was analyzed using DEMATEL method. From the results of this research, it is possible to identify and categorize the success criteria in the projects, plan and portfolios of technology development, and to identify the most influential and most important criteria in each of the project groups, plan and portfolio. Also, how to measure the impact and relevance of success metrics with each other is provided through "Network Mapping" diagrams. Manuscript profile

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100 - Successful Strategy for Determining the Target Market of Iranian System Software Developer Knowledge Base Companies: A Case Study
Ahmad Reza Jafarian-Moghaddam Hamid Reza Jafarian Moghaddam Mehdi Hajimoradi Mohammad Mohammadpour Darzi Naghibi

10.7508/jstpi.2019.02.006

The design and development of system software is extremely costly and time-consuming. On the other hand, system softwares have own customers. In Iran, the time between product presentation to a customer and requesting and accepting a customer to buy system software is v More

The design and development of system software is extremely costly and time-consuming. On the other hand, system softwares have own customers. In Iran, the time between product presentation to a customer and requesting and accepting a customer to buy system software is very long. This has led to an enormous increase in sales and marketing costs of Iranian knowledge-based companies. Accordingly, The Iranian System Software Developer knowledge- base Companies need to be able to increase their sales success rate by determining the correct product target market. The present paper, using the Multi-Criteria Decision Making Method (MCDM), attempts to provide guidance on the precise determination of the system software's target market for Iranian knowledge- base companies. The proposed method has been implemented in the PDNSoft Co. as a knowledge- base company and as a case study and one of the Iranian developers of system software product. The implementation of this method showed that the target market in Iran should consist of some groups of government customers. This method has improved the customer attraction rate from 0.06 to 0.13 per month. Manuscript profile

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101 - A Fuzzy Decision Support System For Scoring Suggestions (Case Study: Fars Regional Electric Company)
Mohammad salehi

10.52547/jstpi.20695.15.59.37

Fars Regional Electric Company is one of 16 regional energy companies in the country, which is responsible for managing power transmission in the provinces of Fars and Bushehr. The company uses a variety of management systems to promote its offering of services, which i More

Fars Regional Electric Company is one of 16 regional energy companies in the country, which is responsible for managing power transmission in the provinces of Fars and Bushehr. The company uses a variety of management systems to promote its offering of services, which is one of these systems Suggestion System. In accordance with the executive procedure of the admission, examination and implementation system of the Suggestion System, each stage of acceptance and implementation of the Suggestion is also intended to reward the position of thought. The reward of each offer is proportional to the score that it receives after approval by its specialized committee. In order to standardize the scoring for each suggestion, indicators and criteria are also included in the company's method of implementation, which is categorized in three areas of technical, non-technical and financial criteria. Given the lack of tools for calculating indices, each index must first be described and then converted into a number as a score. In this paper, while introducing the Fars Regional Electric Company, the position of the Suggestion System and the current scoring method for any Suggestion in this company, using a fuzzy inference, Using the various criteria of each Suggestion, system suggest a total score for each suggestion is close to expert opinion. The results of using this system indicate that the decision quality in the allocation of score to each Suggestion is increased and the rules in the system fuzzy inference engine provide a better score. Manuscript profile

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102 - Smart Farming Based on Internet of Things
GholamReza Farrokhi Mahboobeh Gapeleh

10.52547/jstpi.20750.15.59.29

Nowadays, with the increasing population of the world and the need for food on the one hand and the scarcity of water, energy and arable land on the other hand, traditional agriculture is no longer responsive to the food demand of the world population, so smart farming More

Nowadays, with the increasing population of the world and the need for food on the one hand and the scarcity of water, energy and arable land on the other hand, traditional agriculture is no longer responsive to the food demand of the world population, so smart farming has become more and more popular. The IoT is a new technology that is capable of providing many solutions for modernizing agriculture. IoT provides reliable information on the seed to be sown, the seed rate, the best time to plant and harvest, as well as the prediction of the amount of crop to be harvested. In this article, by studying research and research through library data collection and the study of scientific resources in the field of IoT, as well as the infrastructure required for deployment, we discuss the potentials and capabilities of this technology In the field of agriculture. The present study reviews the benefits of using IoT in smart agriculture such as increasing crop yields due to proper planning of seed planting time, crop harvesting, water use optimization. Planning to apply appropriate irrigation methods according to the amount of water required for each plant and each climatic zone, identifying pests and plant diseases at the real time, and alerting the farmer to the necessary decisions and actions to be taken. Pest utilization of information obtained from sensors established in the field is another benefit that has been addressed in this study. Manuscript profile

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103 - Ranking of Supplier Selection Indicators for Outsourcing Services under Uncertainty
Mostafa Ebrahim pour Azbary atefeh abdollahi Mohsen Akbari keramat gholami

10.52547/jstpi.20769.17.65.46

Nowadays, organizations look at supplier selection with different attitudes and use various methods to evaluate and select suppliers. Most of private, public, profit, and charity businesses as well as educational and research institutes, using the available advantages, More

Nowadays, organizations look at supplier selection with different attitudes and use various methods to evaluate and select suppliers. Most of private, public, profit, and charity businesses as well as educational and research institutes, using the available advantages, have considered outsourcing strategy among their macro-goals at all organizational dimensions. Meanwhile, suitable supplier selection is one of the strategic keys of supply chain for the success of organizations. In terms of purpose and method, the present study is quantitative and descriptive-analytical, respectively. This study aimed to identify the most important criteria and sub-criteria in selecting suppliers and investigate ranking the criteria and sub-criteria of interest to specify which sub-criterion provides the possibility for more improvement in the defined main criteria. For this purpose, supplier selection indicators were obtained investigating literature and interview with experts. Then, data were tested using a combination of multi-criteria decision-making techniquesThe results of this study showed that the main criteria on which a government agency concentrates while selecting suitable supplier for outsourcing services include service quality, flexibility, and delivery followed by the four remaining criteria according to various values that V dedicates to itself. Manuscript profile

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104 - The Effect of Domain Specific Innovativeness on Exploratory Purchasing Behavior in Innovative Products
alireza khorakian Mona Kardani malekinezhad Fariborz Rahimnia

10.52547/jstpi.20813.16.61.45

Innovation in a company is the key to success and survival in a competitive environment. The current study provides insights into management of planning and marketing of innovative technologies such as wearable technology. Businesses with new ideas have to use strategic More

Innovation in a company is the key to success and survival in a competitive environment. The current study provides insights into management of planning and marketing of innovative technologies such as wearable technology. Businesses with new ideas have to use strategic approaches to identify and effectively communicate with innovators with the goal of successfully launching innovative products such as wearable smart products. They need to comprehand the importance of modernizers as crucial determinants of the adoption of smart wearable products. Therefore, The present research investigates the effects of innovativeness to a specific domain on exploratory purchasing behavior of the consumers of innovative products. The research method is analytical-survey, and its statistical population is the consumers of smart wearable products in Mashhad. A questionnaire was used to collect the initial data. Using the appropriate formulas, the sample size was determined 390. After gathering data, research hypotheses were analyzed using structural equation modeling and Amos software. The results of the research show that domain specific innovativeness has a positive and significant effect on the exploration purchasing behavior of smart wearable products, and all four hypotheses are confirmed. Finally, suggestions are also presented based on the results. Manuscript profile

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105 - Analyzing the Ways of Cooperation Between Startups and Large Companies
mojtaba nahid mohamad hasan moghadesi

10.52547/jstpi.20900.17.65.1

Innovation is a necessary requirement for companies to gain and maintain competitive advantage. This is largely due to the rapid development of technologies. In order to survive in the competitive environment, large companies should also strive for innovation in differe More

Innovation is a necessary requirement for companies to gain and maintain competitive advantage. This is largely due to the rapid development of technologies. In order to survive in the competitive environment, large companies should also strive for innovation in different parts of their organization. Therefore, the issue of adaptability is particularly important in introducing the innovation model. It can be assumed that inter-company collaboration is increasingly important at different stages of business development and that large corporations are willing to engage with startups. This interaction allows start-ups to overcome the problems that emerge in the early stages of business development, and on the other hand, the influx of innovation for large corporations increases the competitive advantage against their rivals, to gain more market share. The purpose of this article is to analyze the methods of collaboration between large corporations and start-ups, especially to examine the needs of innovation in the economy. This partnership can take many forms, and this article reviews the different types of partnerships between large corporations and startups that relate to business acceleration activities, co-creation, co-branding, acquisition, acqui-hiring and open innovation. Finally, by examining each of these methods of cooperation, we conclude that cooperation in any way can be beneficial to both parties and there are important points that must be considered before and during the cooperation process, so that both companies can ultimately benefit from the relationship. Manuscript profile

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106 - Investigating the Role of Internal Managers; Global Financial Crisis and Financial Constraints on the Relationship Between Financial Loss and the Intensity of Investment in Research and Development Spending in Information Technology Companies
Mohsen Hassani Ali lal bar

10.52547/jstpi.20917.17.67.51

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of internal managers, the global financial crisis and financial constraints on the relationship between financial loss and the intensity of investment in research and development spending in information technology More

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of internal managers, the global financial crisis and financial constraints on the relationship between financial loss and the intensity of investment in research and development spending in information technology (IT) companies. The realm of research is the IT companies admitted to the Tehran Stock Exchange from 2006 to 2018. The present research is applied in applied research. The present research method in terms of nature, is a descriptive study and this method is considered as a correlation in the research category. In the research data section, data was collected from sample companies by referring to financial statements and explanatory notes. Based on the systematic elimination method, 20 companies in the field of information technology were selected as a statistical sample. In order to analyze the data, the pre-test variance analysis, F lemmer test, Hausman test and J-B test were used. Then, multivariate regression test was used to confirm and reject the research hypotheses. The results showed that there is a positive relationship between the financial loss and the intensity of investment in R&D expenditures in the IT companies, additionally, internal managers, the global financial crisis and financial constraints affect on the relationship between the financial loss and the intensity of investment in research expenditures, and the development of IT companies; the results obtained in this study are consistent with the documentation referenced in the theoretical framework of financial research and literature. Manuscript profile

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107 - Criteria of human ethical decision making of managers in conditions of environmental complexity (Case study, Social Security Organization)
Mahnaz Sarafraz Kakhki Mohammadreza Zabihi Seyed Mahdi Alvani Mahmood Alborzi

Undoubtedly, the most sensitive activity that managers do in any organization is decision making. But today's world is so complex and chaotic that decision-making struggles with so many problems. In complex environments, information changes rapidly and covers a wide ran More

Undoubtedly, the most sensitive activity that managers do in any organization is decision making. But today's world is so complex and chaotic that decision-making struggles with so many problems. In complex environments, information changes rapidly and covers a wide range. The point to consider in decision making is that it is not always successful, that is, there is always the possibility of success or failure, many factors affect the ability to make decisions. In today's complex world, decision-making has become a challenge for managers. The number of decision criteria, the variety of criteria and types of quantitative and qualitative decision-making methods and the need to consider them simultaneously, the importance of the effects and consequences of the decision and factors such as it add to the complexity of decisions. Regarding the criteria of human moral decision-making, it should be mentioned that the method of decision-making in the Islamic system is contingent and participatory, and the basis in this system is the important principle of "passion". The mentioned cases are more prominent among the managers of service organizations who are faced with a large volume of clients and as a result of immediate and instantaneous decisions, because the decision-making time is very short for them and it is possible to examine a variety of options. It fades in the traditional way. One of these very sensitive and concerned organizations is the Social Security Organization. Therefore, in order to analyze the factors affecting decision making, the present study examines the decision and its characteristics, decision models. Then, with the help of content analysis, the indicators and characteristics of each decision model are extracted. Finally, with the help of a panel of experts consisting of thinkers and managers of the Social Security Organization, and then identify the various factors affecting decision-making in this organization and factors affecting decision-making in various decision-making models according to the environmental complexity of the organization. have became. Manuscript profile

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108 - Comparative Review of Criminalization of Female Circumcision in African Countries
Seyed Reza Ehsanpour

Female genital mutilation, sometimes referred to as female circumcision, is defined by the World Health Organization as "any act, including removing all or parts of the external area of women’s genitals or other injuries to this organ without medical justification." The More

Female genital mutilation, sometimes referred to as female circumcision, is defined by the World Health Organization as "any act, including removing all or parts of the external area of women’s genitals or other injuries to this organ without medical justification." The female circumcision has a history of over two thousand years. Some historians attribute this to ancient Egypt circa 500 BCE. In regards to circumcision, it has been noted that it may result in loss of sexual urges and preserving chastity, but even with those assumptions the terrible effects cannot be overlooked. Female circumcision is a form of sexual violence recognized by various international organizations such as the United Nations as a harmful act and a violation of women’s rights. Today, at least two hundred million women and girls are affected in 28 African countries and parts of Asia. To counter this evil phenomenon, many African countries have joined international treaties (such as Convention on the Rights of the Child) or regional ones (such as the African Charter of the Rights and Child Welfare); secondly, they have criminalized this exercise and even being an accessory to it. However, traditional customs are a fundamental obstacle to eliminating this wrong behavior in Africa. Manuscript profile

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109 - The Relationship between Risk Perception and Cognitive Emotion Regulation with Tendency to Addiction Mediated by Decision-Making Styles
Hossein Zare Sosan Kangavari Mahnaz Aliakbaridehkordi

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between risk perception and cognitive emotion regulation with tendency to addiction by mediating decision-making styles. This research was a descriptive and a correlational study. To this end, 320 students from t More

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between risk perception and cognitive emotion regulation with tendency to addiction by mediating decision-making styles. This research was a descriptive and a correlational study. To this end, 320 students from the Department of Banking and Payam of Noor University of Bijar city were selected by random sampling method. Data were collected using Risk Perception Index, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, Zargars Addiction Tendency Questionnaire and Scott and Bruce's Decision-Making Styles. Questionnaire. In order to evaluate the proposed model, Amos software and path analyze method were used. The findings showed that there was a negative significant relationship between risk perception and positive cognitive emotion regulation directly with the tendency to addiction and negative cognitive emotion regulation have a positive significant relationship with the tendency to addiction. Also, decision-making style indirectly influenced the predictive value of the variables. Overall, the results showed that decision-making style had a significant mediating role in the relationship between risk perception and cognitive emotion regulation with tendency to addiction. Manuscript profile

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110 - Comparison resilience and coping strategies between volunteers and soldiers who participated in the war against ISIS
زانا ضالح

Abstract The aim of this research is to compare resilience and stress coping strategies among Volunteers participated in anti-ISIS warfare and soldiers. The research method is descriptive and causal-comparative type. The statistical population of the study is all Kurd More

Abstract The aim of this research is to compare resilience and stress coping strategies among Volunteers participated in anti-ISIS warfare and soldiers. The research method is descriptive and causal-comparative type. The statistical population of the study is all Kurdish soldiers and volunteers in three provinces of Halabja, Sulaimani and Erbil in the region of Kurdistan/Iraq who participated in ISIS warfare. In this study, 180 men, aged 20-50 years old, are selected as samples, they are divided into two groups of 90 (90 soldiers) and (90 volunteers), then the Conner and Davidson’s resilience questionnaire and Andler & Parker’s are used to show stress coping strategies. The data are collected and analyzed by t-test and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The results shows that on resilience scale, the significant level between volunteers and soldiers is bigger than 0.01, which means that there is no difference in terms of resilience between volunteers and soldiers. But there is a significant difference between volunteers and soldiers in coping strategies (p0/01). The problem-oriented style is (P = 0.01 and F = 8.474) and the avoidance-oriented style is (p = 0.01 and F = 6.751). But the F value obtained for emotion-oriented is (0/008) and the significance level is 930/0. Therefore, there is no difference in the emotion-focused. The conclusion of the main findings of this research confirms that organizing special training courses to enhance resilience and helping volunteers and soldiers to reduce war stress is recommended. Considering that the health of soldiers is important for working in the security places and their major role in dealing with enemies and protecting the country. Planning to train the appropriate coping methods and encouraging all soldiers to use the appropriate approach to deal with stress situations is beneficial. Manuscript profile

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111 - Comparison of Resilience and Stress Coping Strategies between Volunteers and Soldiers who Participated in the War Against ISIS
Zana Nasih Salih Qadir Fariba Hassani

The aim of the current research is to determine the difference between resilience and coping strategies among volunteers and soldiers who participated in the war against ISIS. The research method was descriptive and causal-comparative. The population of interest in this More

The aim of the current research is to determine the difference between resilience and coping strategies among volunteers and soldiers who participated in the war against ISIS. The research method was descriptive and causal-comparative. The population of interest in this study was all Kurdish volunteers and soldiers in all three provinces of Halabja, Sulaimaniyah and Erbil of Iraqi Kurdistan who participated in the war against ISIS. The sample of this study was selected through available sampling. Then, data were collected using Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale ( CD-RISC) and Endler and Parker’s Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations and analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The results of this study showed that there was no difference in resilience between volunteers and soldiers, but there was a significant difference in coping with stress scale. In terms of problem-oriented style and avoidance-oriented style, the difference was significant. Therefore, it turns out that there is no difference in emotion-focused coping. The main findings of this study confirm that special training courses are recommended to enhance resilience and help volunteers and soldiers to exprince reduce warfare stress. Manuscript profile

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112 - A Study of the Educational Dimensions of Family in Coronavirus Crisis (Covid-19)
Shirin Mohammadi Panah

Family is a natural and original place for children and plays an important role in their developments. As a matter of fact, internal structure of the families with respect to their environment, culture, and other social reasons are different. Moreover, the rise of certa More

Family is a natural and original place for children and plays an important role in their developments. As a matter of fact, internal structure of the families with respect to their environment, culture, and other social reasons are different. Moreover, the rise of certain events such as the outbreak of coronavirus disease affected the life style of the families and highlighted the training role families in confrontation with this disease which brought in its wake certain psychological and physiological outcomes. According to certain studies, coronavirus (Covid-19) disease apart from its medical, health, and economic effects, has affected family life, social relations, public activities, and spiritual, religious, and emotional life of people as well. Accordingly, the main objective of the present paper is to study the necessity of paying attention to the training role of families and their impacts on children in understanding practical concepts in coronavirus period. The method of this study is descriptive-analytic based on library sources. Manuscript profile

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113 - Analysis of crisis theory in the process of political development based on Lucien Pie theory
Maasoud Akhavan Kazemi Omid Shokraneh Arzanaghi

The issue of crisis and political development is one of the main concerns of human society that are mutually related. Political development, according to its importance and function, is related to various fields and issues such as economy, national security, culture, le More

The issue of crisis and political development is one of the main concerns of human society that are mutually related. Political development, according to its importance and function, is related to various fields and issues such as economy, national security, culture, legitimacy, globalization and other issues, each of which can provide problems for a government. In fact, the discussion of political development and the need to resolve the crises in its path is one of the topics that has occupied the minds of government men and scholars of social and political sciences. Among these theorists is Lucien Pie, who discusses the five crises in the political development of societies, which is also the basis of the present study. The present study seeks to find out how the five crises over political development have arisen and the achievement of this process face challenges. The research method is descriptive-analytical and causal research. The method of data collection in this research is library and documentary. Manuscript profile

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114 - Liberal rationality and the Formation of environmental crises (with emphasis on the Rio+20 document)
osman hedayat asrin faizi

From the early decades of the twentieth century, the pressures of industrial and agricultural development visibly threatened the environment and environmental issues were rethought simultaneously with development issues. The history of development issues as a specific s More

From the early decades of the twentieth century, the pressures of industrial and agricultural development visibly threatened the environment and environmental issues were rethought simultaneously with development issues. The history of development issues as a specific subject dates back to the after of World War II, and development theories in this period have emerged in the form of economic development and modernization. This issue is derived from Western modernity and its dominant ideology i.e. liberalism, tends to move toward the unification of humanity based on liberal values and the elimination of diversity in the world by claiming the universality of their values. The basic hypothesis of this study revolves around this idea that with the advent of Western modernity and capitalism and their dominant ideology i.e. liberalism, changes have taken place both in this school and in the developmental discourses that were born and emerged of liberal rationality over development of the environment. Presumably, we have shown that this has been achieved through the self-examination and rethinking of liberalism itself. Using the analysis of Laclau and Mouffe discourse and development theories in the field of environment, ie theories - production treadmill, metabolic theory and degradation treadmill theory - to a reading of sustainable development and its manifestation, the Rio+20 document as a buoyancy sign that in that discourse of liberalism, there is a crisis and a break, we have dealt. The results show that liberalism as a rationality that has sought to formulate environmental, economic and social crises in the dimension of sustainable development, has failed and this has caused the environmental crisis. Manuscript profile

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115 - A Study of the Idea of Crisis in Husserl’s View and its Background in the 19th Century European Philosophy
Seyyed mas‘ud Seyf Afshin Mo’azzen

At the beginning of the 20th century a vast trend which was unanimously called “the crisis of European science and culture” by its advocates emerged in Europe. Following the same trend, Husserl, one of the distinguished European thinkers of the early 20th century, intro More

At the beginning of the 20th century a vast trend which was unanimously called “the crisis of European science and culture” by its advocates emerged in Europe. Following the same trend, Husserl, one of the distinguished European thinkers of the early 20th century, introduced phenomenology as a solution to overcome this full-scale crisis, which, in his view, dominated Europe during the second half of the 19th century. He maintained that this crisis manifested itself in the form of absence of unity and coherence in philosophy and sciences (both natural and human sciences), as well as in the alienation of sciences from people’s everyday life. Husserl argued that the roots and causes of this crisis must be sought in the scientific and philosophical approaches of the 19th century Europe. During this period and after the demise of Hegel, certain schools such as Marxism, biologism, and historical hermeneutics appeared under the influence of Hegelian schools and the idea of historical relativism that they advocated. A common feature of all of them was their interest in relativism. Each of these schools, through negating the possibility of achieving a single and certain truth and also relativising it based on its own principles provided the context for the development of the above-mentioned crisis. After disclosing the nature of crisis in the philosophical principles of the West and through presenting a critical interpretation of Cartesian fundamentalism. Husserl suggested a method called “phenomenological interpretation” in order to have access to a solid and unifying basis for sciences. In spite of the several criticisms targeting this method, it has turned into one of the most fundamental phenomenological elements which has influenced a11 the philosophical schools which were developed after this prominent philosopher. Manuscript profile

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116 - Editors Note
Hossein Kalbasi Ashtari

پیشینة تألیف و تدوین کتاب یا مجموعه کتابهایی با عنوان «تاریخ فلسفه» چندان زیاد نیست و اساساً ظهور عناوینی چون تاریخ هنر، تاریخ ادبیات، تاریخ ادیان، تاریخ تمدن و مانند آن، به ظهور تفکر و نگاه تاریخی ـ که از مظاهر تفکر جدید و معاصر است‌ـ بازمیگردد. معنای این سخن آن نیست ک More

پیشینة تألیف و تدوین کتاب یا مجموعه کتابهایی با عنوان «تاریخ فلسفه» چندان زیاد نیست و اساساً ظهور عناوینی چون تاریخ هنر، تاریخ ادبیات، تاریخ ادیان، تاریخ تمدن و مانند آن، به ظهور تفکر و نگاه تاریخی ـ که از مظاهر تفکر جدید و معاصر است‌ـ بازمیگردد. معنای این سخن آن نیست که آدمی قبل از دورة جدید به مقولة تاریخ و تأملات تاریخی التفاتی نداشته است، بلکه مقصود آنست که در این عصر، نحوی از نگاه تاریخی تکوین، بسط و گسترش یافته که عالم و مسیر حوادث و سوانح را نه برابر طرح و مشیت‌الهی، که مطابق طرح فاعل شناسا و مدرک خودبنیاد و خودآيین (سوژه) تبیین و تقریر میکند. تاریخ در نظر قدما، صحنة ظهور اراده خالق هستی و واجد غایت و فرجامی ابدی است و نقش انسان همانا درک و دریافت غایت هستی و تطبیق ارادة فردی خویش با ارادة کلی و کیهانی است. این تفاوت و تمایز در همة شئون دانش و عمل، میان دورة اخیر و ماقبل آن بچشم میخورد. تاریخ‌انگاری و غلبة طرح و شاکلة سوژه، صفت عام و مشترک تمامی علوم انسانی و اجتماعی شمرده میشود. در این میان، از قرن نوزدهم میلادی به اینسو و از زمان درسگفتارهای هگل دربارة تاریخ فلسفه و فلسفه تاریخ و نیز نگارش پدیدارشناسی روح، مجموعه نوشته‌هایی با عنوان تاریخ فلسفه رواج قابل ملاحظه‌يی یافت و ابتدا در اروپای قاره‌يی و سپس در دنیای انگلیسی زبان، گسترش چشمگيري پیدا کرد. روح و منطق حاکم بر این نوشته‌ها موضوعی است که نیاز به تأمل و سنجش دارد، چرا که اولاً، گذشته از تفاوتها در صورت و قالب (حجم، ادبیات، نوع نگارش، ایجاز یا تفصیل، تعداد نویسندگان و...) در محتوا و مضامین (پیش‌فرضها و انگاره‌ها، منطق و هندسه، نوع تحلیل و تبیین، نوآوری یا تکرار و تقلید، منابع و مراجع و...)، در برخی مبادی و خاستگاه‌ها نیز از یکدیگر متمایزند و ثانیاً، در نگاه به میراث فلسفی، عرفانی و معرفتی مشرق زمین، غالباً و عملاً در مدار منطق و روش «شرق‌شناسی» و قالبهای کلیشه‌يی آن قرارگرفته و از انگاره‌های آن تبعیت میکند. این نسبت میان انحاء تاریخ‌نگاری غرب با شرق‌شناسی از یکسو و با فلسفة تاریخ از سوی دیگر، موضوعی است که در ردیف مبادی و مبانی دانش معاصر باید لحاظ شود. حکایت پیامدهای نگاه تاریخ‌انگارانه و شرق‌شناسانه به ساحتهای مختلف دانش، حکایت شورباری است، تا آنجا که مثلاً برخی نویسندگان عرب زبان که در چند دهة اخیر به نگارش تاریخ فلسفه روی آورده‌اند، یا مقید و مقهور پیش‌فرضهای شرق‌شناسی شده‌اند یا در دام ناسیونالیزم خام افتاده‌اند.گذشته از نقدهای گزنده ادوارد سعید و نشان دادن شجاعانه و بیپردة باطن شرق‌شناسی در نسبت با مقاصد سیاسی و استعماری، باید در نظر داشت که چهارصد سال پیشینة شرق‌شناسی کلاسیک، نوعی حالت متصلب و سترون در پیکرة آن پدید آورد و تاریخ‌انگاری (هیستوریسیسم) در این تصلب نقش نخست را ایفا کرد. کوتاه سخن آنکه، سنجش و ارزیابی این سلسله نوشته‌ها که بعضاً در محافل دانشگاهی نیز تدریس میشود، ضرورت دارد و به این مطلب، وفور و تعدد ترجمه‌هایی را باید افزود که در یکی دو دهة اخیر با عنوان تاریخ فلسفه در سطحی وسیع چاپ و منتشر شده است. بررسی آثاری که در زبان فارسی در عداد منابع تاریخ فلسفه قرار گرفته‌اند مجال مستقلی میطلبد، لیکن همینقدر اشاره کنیم که پس از نگارش سیر حکمت در اروپا به قلم محمدعلی فروغی در حدود هشتاد سال پیش و پس از انتشار مجلدات تاریخ فلسفه کسانی چون امیل بریه، ویل دورانت، برتراند راسل و سرانجام، فردریک کاپلستون، در خلال پنج دهة اخیر (و با لحاظ تمامی تفاوتهای کمی و کیفی میان آنها)، اکنون نیز مجموعه‌های تک جلدی و چند جلدی تاریخ فلسفه شامل تاریخ فلسفه‌های موسوم به راتلج، آکسفورد، استنفورد، گاتری، گمپرتس (دو اثر اخیر فقط در حوزة یونان باستان) و اخیراً آنتونی کنی، روانه بازار نشر شده‌اند و افزون بر این، برخی از این آثار حتی ترجمه مکرر شده است. این تنوع و تعدد، فی‌نفسه نشان از رغبت و توجه اهالی فلسفه به آگاهی از سیر و صیرورت تفکر فلسفی از گذشته دور تاکنون دارد ولی در عین حال بنظر میرسد برغم تعدد و گوناگونی این دسته از آثار، نوعی مشابهت و حتی اقتباس و تکرار ناشی از وحدت انگاره‌ها و پیش‌فرضها نیز در میان این آثار دیده میشود و در عوض، جای مطالعات انتقادی نسبت به مثلاً دورة یونانی و یونانی‌مآبی در آنها خالی است و طنین لحن ستایش‌گرانه و همدلانه نویسندگان قرن نوزدهم و بیستم میلادی در اینها نیز موج میزند. سخن خود را با طرح یک پرسش به پایان میبریم و آن اینکه، آیا نوبت به عرضة تصویری نو و متفاوت از تاریخ فلسفه و بویژه متفاوت با پیش‌فرضهای تاریخ‌انگارانه و شرق‌شناسانه نرسیده است؟ به دیدگاه‌ها و پیشنهادهای محققان و صاحب‌نظران کشور عزیزمان ارج گذارده و از گشوده شدن باب بحث و گفتگو در این زمینه استقبال میکنیم. Manuscript profile

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117 - Problem of Gender in Mullā Ṣadrā’s Epistemological Approach
Mahnaz Mozafari far Alireza Hassanpour Maijd Ziaei Ghahnavieh

The problem of gender has not been explicitly discussed in Islamic philosophy, in general, and in Transcendent Philosophy, in particular. However, through examining the principles of Islamic Philosophy and the work of philosophers, one can learn about their views and di More

The problem of gender has not been explicitly discussed in Islamic philosophy, in general, and in Transcendent Philosophy, in particular. However, through examining the principles of Islamic Philosophy and the work of philosophers, one can learn about their views and different interpretations of this problem. This paper is intended to reveal the relationship between the intellect and gender based on Sadrian philosophy and explain whether men and women share the same or different levels of intellectual perception. According to Mullā Ṣadrā, the most fundamental characteristic of human beings is rationality, particularly theoretical intellect, and men and women are the same in terms of their faculty of intellection. In other words, there is essentially and naturally no difference between them regarding their intellect. Mullā Ṣadrā stipulates that reaching the level of intellection – putting the intellect into practice – is an acquisitional affair, and the difference observed between men and women and even among men or women themselves in the process of knowledge acquisition is accidental and the outcome of contextual factors. Mullā Ṣadrā has demonstrated this problem in the classification of the intellect and the stages of intellection – from intellectus materialis (material intelligence) to intellectus acquisitus (acquired reason). Manuscript profile

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118 - Sense Perception in Aristotle and Mullā Ṣadrā
Muhammad Husein Mokhtari

The Problem of perception has always been an important philosophical issue since ancient times. Ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Plato and Aristotle, extensively discussed the tools and conditions of perception. Aristotle, for example, explained the external and More

The Problem of perception has always been an important philosophical issue since ancient times. Ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Plato and Aristotle, extensively discussed the tools and conditions of perception. Aristotle, for example, explained the external and internal perception of the soul in his two treatises of On the Soul and On Sense and Sensibilia. Among the perceptive faculties of human beings and animals, sense perception holds a particular station. This is because one’s first encounter with the external world happens through this faculty. In order to clarify sense perception, he refers to and discusses the external faculties of the soul (touch, sight, taste, hearing, and smell) and the informative data they provide. He believes that sense perception must be intertwined with the intellect in order to result in knowledge. Muslim philosophers have also discussed sense perception and most of their views are similar to those of Aristotle. Through propounding the soul’s creation of forms, Mullā Ṣadrā distanced himself from Aristotle and managed to introduce a new theory in philosophical psychology. In this paper, the author examines and compares Aristotle’s and Mullā Ṣadrā’s approaches to the problem of sense perception. In doing so, he firstly defines the soul and its faculties and, then, investigates external faculties in the views of both philosophers. Finally, he deals with the important discussion of the epistemological aspect of sense perception. Manuscript profile

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119 - An Analysis of the Double-Sided Divisions of Existence based on Sadrian Philosophical System
Abdolal Shokr

One of the principles of existence is its commensurability with actuality, externality, and unity. Accordingly, the problem is that this commensurability requires the other divisions, i.e., potential, mental, and multiple types of existence, to exit its domain of divisi More

One of the principles of existence is its commensurability with actuality, externality, and unity. Accordingly, the problem is that this commensurability requires the other divisions, i.e., potential, mental, and multiple types of existence, to exit its domain of divisions. Later philosophers have tried to resolve this problem by adding two soulish and relative values. Regarding the soulish value, the actuality, unity, and externality of an existent are considered without comparing it to other existents, thus existence becomes commensurate with actuality, unity, and objectivity. Regarding the relative aspect, existences are compared to other existences, find their place in the division, and become the divided of the side in front of it. However, there is another problem because, based on the second assumption, the other side will not be compatible with the meaning of the divisions being the divided. This is because the divisions are separate from each other and have nothing in common; otherwise, the division would be meaningless. Apparently, this problem arises when dealing with the principiality of being and quiddity and ontological separation because the first division has been formed based on the philosophical system of early philosophers and is compatible with its fundamental principles. Following a comparative analytic method of content analysis, the present paper examines the roots of the changes in the double-sided divisions of existence and demonstrates that they were initially developed in the works of philosophers before Mullā Ṣadrā without taking the problem of the principiality of existence into consideration. However, they were later reinterpreted on the basis of this principle and, thus, created this problem. An analysis of this problem based on Sadrian principles could lead to an acceptable justification in this regard. Manuscript profile

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120 - Ontological Place of Divine Names in Theoretical Gnosis
Reza Safari Kandsari

Gnostics believe that only the Truth exists, and multiple existents are His manifestations and determinations. However, while accepting the principle of the oneness of being, the question is what the place of names is in the philosophical system of gnostics, and, if the More

Gnostics believe that only the Truth exists, and multiple existents are His manifestations and determinations. However, while accepting the principle of the oneness of being, the question is what the place of names is in the philosophical system of gnostics, and, if they exist, what the quality of their existence is, and, if they do not exist and are non-existent, what the meaning of their non-existence is. Divine names mediate between the emergence of the Truth at the levels of invisibility and visibility. In the first determination (the first invisibility level), they are identical with the essence of the Truth; however, in the second determination, they experience cognitive appearance, and the relationship between the names and archetypes appears at the second invisibility level. At the level of visibility, the names grant external existence to archetypes based on their potentials, and existential relation (external entities and names of acts) appears. Nevertheless, the names themselves – since they indicate the appearance of existence – lack independent external existence and, rather, enjoy existential existence and external appearance based on manifestations (one side of the relation). Whenever manifestations possess the least potential for receiving objective appearance, the names (the other side of the relation) appear as well, and if there is no potency, the names refer to their own source (level of invisibility). In fact, names lack objective existence and exist through their effects. Manuscript profile

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121 - Supplier selection with the approach of combining Fuzzy Delphi Analytic Hierarchy Process (FDAHP) and Grey VIKOR methods
Mohammad Mahdi Mozaffari

The supplier selection is one of the most important issues in supply chain management discipline and it is regarded as an effective factor for companies to survive in the competitive environment. Selecting the best supplier among various suppliers, considering a mixture More

The supplier selection is one of the most important issues in supply chain management discipline and it is regarded as an effective factor for companies to survive in the competitive environment. Selecting the best supplier among various suppliers, considering a mixture of criteria that are sometimes in conflict, makes it a complicated multi-criteria decision making problem. On the other hand, supplier selection is highly dependent on the assessments of decision makers and according to the environmental dynamics and incomplete information available to decision makers, they are faced with some uncertainty in their assessments. The purpose of this paper is to present a model of multi-criteria decision making under uncertainty by using concepts of fuzzy and grey theories in order to select the optimal supplier. In this research, first, the weights of supplier selection criteria are determined by using fuzzy Delphi and analytic hierarchy process, then suppliers are ranked by using Grey VIKOR which is a newly developed approach in the field of multi-criteria decision making under uncertainty Manuscript profile

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122 - Analysing the effect of Social Marketing Mix on advertising effectivness Case of Study: Isfahan Municipal Committee of Citizenship
فاطمه قاسمی غلامرضا بردبار

With the advent of the concept of sustainable development in the business and politic environment the nature of unsustainable existing patterns of development and consumption is appeared. Social marketing is a domain of new science that tries to achieve the goals of soc More

With the advent of the concept of sustainable development in the business and politic environment the nature of unsustainable existing patterns of development and consumption is appeared. Social marketing is a domain of new science that tries to achieve the goals of social by using business marketing techniques. A review of past research shows that although the most usage of social marketing is in in the health section but it has a potential in the other sectors too such as protection of resources, energy and natural environment, culture improvement and effectiveness on the actions and behaviors in the society The object of present research is studying of the mixed impact of social marketing on the effectiveness of urban advertising in Isfahan municipality. The statistical population for this research is all the citizens of Isfahan which 171 of them is chosen by random accessible method .The result of this research shows that the mixed impact of social marketing has direct effect on the effectiveness of advertising. Manuscript profile

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123 - Developing the Risk Management Model in Procurement Process of Project based Organization
اميرحسين اصلاني سید علیرضا میر محمد صادقی

The procurement plays a critical role in achieving the goals of project-based organizations, as it is one of the project management fields which include risk and uncertainty. In this article, different models which are existed in the field of procurement risk management More

The procurement plays a critical role in achieving the goals of project-based organizations, as it is one of the project management fields which include risk and uncertainty. In this article, different models which are existed in the field of procurement risk management gathered and analyzed. Then the models are examined based on the questionnaire and according to the concluded index. Through integrating some models which have higher scores in assessing the criteria and through adding other factors, a model for implementing risk management in the procurement process of project-based organizations is suggested. The researcher uses the group decision making for considered goods and this factor is the strength points of the suggested model. In this model besides developing and optimizing organization procurement process, risk management affairs in planning for procurement are considered. In order to examine the operation of the developed model, it is implemented in the considered organization and the results of this implementation shows that the level of risk management operation in procurement process improved. Manuscript profile

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124 - Developing the Risk Management Model in Procurement Process of Project based Organization
اميرحسين اصلاني Ahmad نورنگ سید علیرضا میر محمد صادقی حسام الدین اصلانی

The procurement plays a critical role in achieving the goals of project-based organizations, as it is one of the project management fields which include risk and uncertainty. In this article, different models which are existed in the field of procurement risk management More

The procurement plays a critical role in achieving the goals of project-based organizations, as it is one of the project management fields which include risk and uncertainty. In this article, different models which are existed in the field of procurement risk management gathered and analyzed. Then the models are examined based on the questionnaire and according to the concluded index. Through integrating some models which have higher scores in assessing the criteria and through adding other factors, a model for implementing risk management in the procurement process of project-based organizations is suggested. The researcher uses the group decision making for considered goods and this factor is the strength points of the suggested model. In this model besides developing and optimizing organization procurement process, risk management affairs in planning for procurement are considered. In order to examine the operation of the developed model, it is implemented in the considered organization and the results of this implementation shows that the level of risk management operation in procurement process improved. Manuscript profile

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125 - Knowledge Acquisition Model of Faculty Members' Experiences Case Study: Imam Hussein Comprehensive University
سیدشکور عطائی Saied Ziaadin Ghazizadeh Fard

Universities are major centers of production and distribution of knowledge, in the current era, knowledge is a key source and is an important asset in organizations. With respect to rapid knowledge production and environmental changes, knowledge acquisition is one of th More

Universities are major centers of production and distribution of knowledge, in the current era, knowledge is a key source and is an important asset in organizations. With respect to rapid knowledge production and environmental changes, knowledge acquisition is one of the best ways of matching with these changes for universities. On the other hand, the faculties with more experiences are almost retired; of course, these members have a lot of knowledge along with experiences in various fields of education, research, scientific management and administration management. Acquisition, storing, and distribution of this valuable information are worthy and helpful. This article is a result of a research work to provide a suitable model for the acquisition of knowledge from experiences of faculty members. To accomplish this, in addition to the library research method, field research method is also used in Imam Hussein Comprehensive University. In this paper, knowledge acquisition model of faculties’ experiences is presented with descriptive - survey method and with practical approach. To validate the proposed model, a questionnaire that researcher had designed, distributed between 35 experts of Imam Hussein Comprehensive University. After collecting questionnaires, the software spss calculated Cronbach's alpha equal to 85.1. Then statistical methods used to analyze the data, it has been inferred that the final results indicated that the steps of model are approved Manuscript profile

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126 - Performance assessment of technical and vocational training centers in Gilan with BSC approach and AHP method.
علیرضا المئی

Organizations in order to have successfully implementation and fully establishing their strategy or management operations need targeted assessment. In this paper, using the combination of BSC (a framework for performance evaluation of multiple perspectives) and AHP ( a More

Organizations in order to have successfully implementation and fully establishing their strategy or management operations need targeted assessment. In this paper, using the combination of BSC (a framework for performance evaluation of multiple perspectives) and AHP ( a Multi-criteria decision model which Deciding tools to prioritize multiple views of performance indicators and to establish a single standard for ranking of alternatives), technical and vocational organization centers in Guilan are considered for investigating their performance. The best important of advantage this approach, based on several indicators which consider the whole aspects of evaluation not only rely on financial evaluation For this research, the descriptive and inferential type is defined which uses questionnaires and interview from the experts in technical and vocational organization centers in Guilan. The results of this paper from the multi-dimensional assessment assist the managers of technical and vocational organization centers, ranking the indicators, and major centralize and reinforcement on indicators with low priority, and further emphasize and for indicators with high priority in investing and targeted schematization. Manuscript profile

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127 - A model for determination and reduction of conflicts among national plans based on the Islamic-Iranian advancement pattern
وحیدرضا سلامت

Planning is one of the main functions of management and has always been the focus of managers and policy-makers. Planning at large scale levels involves complexities that can lead to conflicts among different national plans. In this study, the inter-plan conflicts betwe More

Planning is one of the main functions of management and has always been the focus of managers and policy-makers. Planning at large scale levels involves complexities that can lead to conflicts among different national plans. In this study, the inter-plan conflicts between national plans and the “Islamic-Iranian advancement pattern” have been addressed. National plans are defined as plans designed by the national level organizations and being implemented by them. The “Islamic-Iranian advancement pattern” is an upper-hand document that all of the other plans must be designed in compatibility and adaptability with it; therefore the conflicts between “Islamic-Iranian advancement pattern” and other national plans are a remarkable and important issue. Also it should be noted that the most important point in preventing the conflicts is the comprehensive view of planners and also their expertise, but according to complexity of such plans the occurrence of conflicts is inevitable. In this study, a model based on the multi-criteria decision making methods for the determination and reduction of the conflicts in national plans has been introduced and also the advantages of this model have been discussed. Manuscript profile

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128 - Exhibition of instrument to measuring the Wisdom axial in Science and Technology sectors in respect to Iran Vision Plan.
Mohammad محمودی میمند Ali Rabiei MohamadMehdi Parhizgar سیدجواد میرامینی

According to the Iran vision "Iran is a country in the first place developed economy, science and technology in Southwest Asia with emphasis on the software and knowledge production" The content analysis, analysis focusing on meaning,Focus groups and interview are met More

According to the Iran vision "Iran is a country in the first place developed economy, science and technology in Southwest Asia with emphasis on the software and knowledge production" The content analysis, analysis focusing on meaning,Focus groups and interview are methods . First, Indexes of cultural, economic, social, political, scientific, and fiscal, in comprehensive 2100 indexes were identified. After analysis, 1178 indexes was extracted, then these indexes were classified in 20 categories and among these indexes 313 indexes were considered based on analysis focusing on meaning. Finally, using focus groups of indices based on related to wisdom axial, 40 indexes identified and ranked based on the frequency of each one.Wisdom axial consisting of three layers including a wise man, a wise organization and a wise community.It seems that the findings of this study can be used as a powerful means, to measuring the Wisdom axial in Science and Technology sectors in respect to Iran Vision Plan. Manuscript profile

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129 - Supplier evaluation by a new cumulative DEA model
رویا سلطانی Saeed Yousefi Ali asghar Tofigh

Supplier selection is the main concern of managers in today’s competitive world. Having different criteria makes this decision difficult. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a technique that can evaluate suppliers based on different criteria. In this paper, suppliers are More

Supplier selection is the main concern of managers in today’s competitive world. Having different criteria makes this decision difficult. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a technique that can evaluate suppliers based on different criteria. In this paper, suppliers are evaluated based on a new cumulative DEA model. The proposed model has five features of robustness in measurement unit, uniformity, robustness against movement, dependency to the universal set and lack of sensitivity to zero input values. The performance of the proposed model is investigated on a case study taken from a doors and windows manufacturing company and the results show the five considered features. Manuscript profile

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130 - An Applicable Model for Diagnosing and Ranking the Key Success Factors of Project Risk Management (Case study: Research Institute of Petroleum Industry)
Mohammad Ali Hatefi

The purpose of project risk management is to improve project performance by systematically identifying and assessing risks, developing strategies to reduce threats and to maximize opportunities. According to our review, some key success factors have previously been iden More

The purpose of project risk management is to improve project performance by systematically identifying and assessing risks, developing strategies to reduce threats and to maximize opportunities. According to our review, some key success factors have previously been identified in project risk management literature, but their importance relative to each other has yet been uncovered. This paper introduces an applicable model to diagnose and to rank the project risk management key success factors of an assumed project, using group decision-making. Surely, having the obtained rank may lead the project manager view toward focusing on critical points of project risk management. The proposed model could be used by the analysts of the other management fields. The paper ends with explaining a case study. Manuscript profile

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131 - A New Approach to the Conceptual Explanation of Governance and the Characteristics of I.R.I

In the recent decades extensive studies have been conducted about compiling a desired model of governance in the deferent countries. These type of studies have been conducted to identify and measure the quantity, quality and know-how the public policy and administration More

In the recent decades extensive studies have been conducted about compiling a desired model of governance in the deferent countries. These type of studies have been conducted to identify and measure the quantity, quality and know-how the public policy and administration of affaires. Deferent approaches have been applied regarding governance. Unfortunately there is not a suitable model in the Islamic republic of Iran for administration of affaires although there are a three decades of knowledge experiences accumulation about compiling governmental documents and macro public policy making. This research aimed at identifying and illustrating conceptual explanation of governance and the characteristics of I.R.I. In this research it has been tried to make a comparison and integration between deferent theories to deliver a conceptual model of governance. Then efforts have been made to indigenization of the model regarding to the conditions and requirements of I.R.I. Based on the governmental documents including constitution, 1404 vision of the country and the general policies of first to sixth development plans; the dimensions, categories, indices and characteristics of the government model have been explained. Research Findings show that governmental documents not only have concentrated on the main points and indices of good governance but also have paid a big attention to the governance theory. The comprehensiveness of findings, based on the study of governmental documents by the conceptual model of governance, show the obvious failure of the total analogy of governance by the good governance approach. Finally it is recommended to the country’s researchers to use experiences offered by this research and try to improve the governance theory of I.R.I. Manuscript profile

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132 - Choose the best suppliers with a decision support system based on self-organizing neural networks in Oil Projects
Meysam Jafari Eskandari mostafa yousefi

One of the most essential activities to create the appropriate supply chain is supplier selection process. The system must be capable of providing buyer's requirements in terms of quality products, at affordable prices and at the appropriate time and volume. The nature More

One of the most essential activities to create the appropriate supply chain is supplier selection process. The system must be capable of providing buyer's requirements in terms of quality products, at affordable prices and at the appropriate time and volume. The nature of these decisions is usually complex and unstructured. In this study, self-organizing neural networks for decision making for the supplier selection decision is provided in a decision support system environment. Using self-organizing neural networks as a clustering techniques, suppliers clustered. new supplier standards compared with spikes winner and will decide on accepting or rejecting provider. The output of the model is supplier selection and evaluation by appropriate conditions for new suppliers. Manuscript profile

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133 - Proposing a superior model to localize technology in petrochemical industry by using of fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making method
Mohammad ali shafia Alireza Aliahmadi Ali Bonyadi Naeini Mir Hamid Taghavi

The concept of indigenous technology and localization of technology, have been discussed in various circles, especially at the scientific and technological communities of developing countries. When these words are expressed, most minds are focused on the traditional ind More

The concept of indigenous technology and localization of technology, have been discussed in various circles, especially at the scientific and technological communities of developing countries. When these words are expressed, most minds are focused on the traditional industry. But in matters relating to technology transfer process and the need to consciously deal with imported technology, the concept of these words refer to the creation of structure and context for understanding and discovering of technical knowledge of imported technology and in fact, confirm the realization of a process that includes learning, absorption, reformation, compliance, internal development and big and small changes, and finally, the mastery of imported technology, innovation and its dissemination. While the mechanism of innovation in industrialized countries was well understood, but the process of localization and technology transfer that is considered as the main mechanisms of industrial development in developing countries, is still not clear.The statistical population of the study consisted of 40 managers, specialists and experts in the petrochemical industry, which has been selected by purposive sampling. In the current study, factors affecting localization of technology were extracted based on research literature and researchers studies in this field and successful experiences at academic center for education culture and research of Iran University of Science and Technology, Medical equipment manufacturing industry, Deffence industry, and Tajrobeh Nour Turbine Company as pertinent organizations involved in the issue. Methods used in deriving these factors are semi-structured interviews with experts in the petrochemical industry and validation method in the qualitative research. Quantitative techniques used in this research are: Fuzzy Analytical Network Process (FANP) to rank the criteria and sub-criteria, Fuzzy DEMATEL to determine the internal relationship between criteria and Fuzzy TOPSIS to prioritize models. The results show that there is a superior model to localize the technology in petrochemical industry. Manuscript profile

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134 - Identifying Evaluation Criteria for the Political Behaviors of Chief Administrative Officers at Bank Maskan Iran Using DEMATEL - Fuzzy Delphi Technique
Naser Poursadegh Rashid Zolfaghare zaferani Amir Rezaee

The role of effective and efficient management is becoming more important in today’s competitive world which is undoubtedly full of complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty in challenging situations, competitions, and conflicts. People associate power with many advantages More

The role of effective and efficient management is becoming more important in today’s competitive world which is undoubtedly full of complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty in challenging situations, competitions, and conflicts. People associate power with many advantages; therefore, they make many efforts to gain it in organizations. Battling for power raises the discussion of political behaviors in organizations. The aim of this study was to present a multi-index decision-making fuzzy hybrid model of qualitative analysis to identify the dimensions and indices of political behavior occurrence among CAOs at the branches of Bank Maskan in Tehran by using a fuzzy Delphi technique. Moreover, the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique was employed to determine how influential and influenceable the indices were. The statistical population included 20 CAOs (Bank Maskan) with at least 10 years of executive and management experience. The research results indicated that Personal Characteristics became known as the most influential dimension with the highest value of (R-J) (1.244) among the evaluation criteria for political behaviors of CAOs at Bank Maskan. Moreover, Occupational Attitudes became identified as the most influenceable dimension according to the lowest value of (R-J) (1.358). Given the highest value of (R+J), Personal Characteristics interacted the most with other dimensions (1.244). Manuscript profile

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135 - A dynamic combination multi criteria decision making in the paper manufacturing industry based on fuzzy VIKOR type 2 approach
Meysam Jafari Eskandari ramin sadeghian fataneh yarahmadi mostafa yousefi

Paper manufacturing industry is one of the prominent and impactful industries in countries and societies. Leak of knowledge, awareness, information and etc. is affiliate to the existence of paper and without it, there is no chance of saving and recording the information More

Paper manufacturing industry is one of the prominent and impactful industries in countries and societies. Leak of knowledge, awareness, information and etc. is affiliate to the existence of paper and without it, there is no chance of saving and recording the information. Each year a significant amount of paper is being produced and consumed in the world and the turnover of this industry is significant. In this research the focus is on paper industry and the providers of this service and we are seeking to prioritize the decisions based on merging of fuzzy model of second type with decision making of several complex dynamic indexes. With VIKOR in paper industry. First of all, 5 important decisions have been identified by the expertise in paper industry that includes 1) An attempt to include technology and new machines 2)Investigating on new products and diversification of products 3) Educating employees and managers 4) Organizing technical production, storage and managing the employers 5) Suitable pricing and advertising to attract new inside and outside consumers Also 6 criterions have been proposed to evaluate these decisions For evaluating the decisions, we have used the fuzzy VIKOR approach of type 2 and after going through research stages, decision number 1 and 2 gained the most priority. Manuscript profile

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136 - Performance measurement system in urban transportation usin BSC-ANP
سید علی سرکشیکیان علیرضا معینی Alireza Aliahmadi

The main objective of this research is to develop a performance measurement system for a desired urban transportation system based on its values, mission, and vision. Based on investigating of different performance evaluation models, the performance measurement system w More

The main objective of this research is to develop a performance measurement system for a desired urban transportation system based on its values, mission, and vision. Based on investigating of different performance evaluation models, the performance measurement system was designed through Balanced Scorecard (BSC). Prioritization of Balanced Scorecard perspectives and indicators was also conducted using Analysis Network Process (ANP) and questionnaires collected from the expert team. Nominal group technique was used by the expert’s team to determine and confirm the results. In addition, to determine performance evaluation indicators, related literature, general policies, successful experiences and scientific breakthroughs were considered and the opinions of experts were extracted in consecutive meetings. Eventually, development of a sustainable, Justly, safe, economical, fast, and comfortable transportation system, with maximum efficiency and minimum Undesirable effects on human health and environment, were defined as the most important values, and the missions of transportation managers have defined accordingly. Training, demand management and the average level of managers’ education and experience were selected respectively as the most important evaluation criteria in urban transportation measurement. Manuscript profile

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137 - Compilation Crisis Management Indicators with the Approach of Removing the Quran from Forgetfulness (Case Study: Calf Worship Crisis People of Moses)
Ali Nejatbakhsh Isfahani Ezatollah molaeiniya

Social, political, cultural and ideological crises on the one hand and the need to guide and lead the human society on the other hand necessitate the need to use an original thought in divine sovereignty. Since the philosophy of verses of revelation is not specific to a More

Social, political, cultural and ideological crises on the one hand and the need to guide and lead the human society on the other hand necessitate the need to use an original thought in divine sovereignty. Since the philosophy of verses of revelation is not specific to a particular society at a certain time, the safest way to guide the society can be extracted from the teachings of the Quran and its operationalization can be facilitated in the current era. In this research, enjoying the Quranic verses, the researcher has studied the life and tradition of Moses in the form of indices before, during and after the crisis along with providing a conceptual model developed by the researcher and validated by university and seminary professors. The research method is the seminary traditional deductive method. This means that the needed information is collected by analyzing the content of the verses Result: crisis management in his tradition According to the Quran, Moses had special features which made him a significant comprehensiveness. In fact, the most useful way to guide human beings and save them from the yoke of captivity, corruption, etc. is the adherence to the teachings of the divine, on the other hand the great event of prophetic movement of Imam Khomeini, the need to analyze issues related to management and leadership has become inevitable from the perspective of Islam. Therefore, by knowing Moses tradition and principles of crisis management on issues concerning the today's society and relying on the achievements of this research, the problems and crises can be faced simply. It is better to use these teachings in the face of crises to help the great leader in dispelling the management concerns, especially the demands of the spiritual leader of the Muslim world. Manuscript profile

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138 - Prioritize Allocating Budget For Civil Project In Ministry of Sience, Research and Technology Using Fuzzy Anatical Hierarchy Process and Fuzzy Topsis
Alireza Aliahmadi Mohsenali Shayanfar Mostafa Farmani

Recently, decisions and debates related to it, such as the allocation of credits for planes and projects at the country level and at managerial levels, are a major issue in organizations, ministries and official institutions of the country. The proposed model for budget More

Recently, decisions and debates related to it, such as the allocation of credits for planes and projects at the country level and at managerial levels, are a major issue in organizations, ministries and official institutions of the country. The proposed model for budget allocation is a tool for accelerating decision making by managers. In this research, which was conducted to prioritize development projects at Science Research and Technology ministry , in addition to the management decision making quicknessusing, it has been tried to answer the question ,which is the most appropriate choice among options available (projects) using multi-index models? This method is based on decision-making and decision-making matrix basis. To this end, in this research, a multi-index model is used to answer what factors are to be allocated This research studies how to design aeffective model for allocating credit to development of the construction projects in the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology using multi-criteria techniques. The purpose of this research is to identify and rank effective indicators on credit allocation and Their grading (importance coefficient) and choosing the optimal option and preparing a credit allocation model. After initial refinement among the indicators and criteria, using the fuzzy hierarchical process method and the fuzzy topisation method, which are the multi-Criteria decision-making methods and with the help of MATLAB software and other related software which is one of the most important tools for accelerating multi-criteria decision-making techniques, criteria and indicators are ranked and weighted. Manuscript profile

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139 - Identification of factors influencing the decision-making behavior of individual investors and the related pattern Using the combination research approach
mohammadhossein abdorrahimian taqi torabi seyyedjalal sadeghisharif roya darabi

To achieve the goals, a hybrid research strategy has been used in this research. In qualitative research, 16 factors affecting the behavior of individual investors (availability, limited attention, self atribution, anchoring point, over confidence, gambler's fallacy, lo More

To achieve the goals, a hybrid research strategy has been used in this research. In qualitative research, 16 factors affecting the behavior of individual investors (availability, limited attention, self atribution, anchoring point, over confidence, gambler's fallacy, loss aversion, increasing risk appetite, justification, optimism, regret aversion , time horizon, control center, tolerance of ambiguity, confident- anxious, careful-impetuous) which was obtained through the method of analyzing the content of semi-structured interviews of capital market experts, which were based on the construction of a researcher-made questionnaire. In the quantitative section, the final model of decision-making behavior of the individual investors was extracted using structural equations and fitted out. In the capital market of Iran, the model of the behavior of individual investors begins with cultural factors. In other words, the underlying factor in the behavior of investors is the factor of culture. The theory that emotional biases are prior to cognitive biases is not confirmed in this research. Personality has a positive relationship with herding behavior. In other words, category of anxiety in stockholders, increases the volume of their herding behavior. Manuscript profile

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140 - Exploring entrepreneurial marketing behavior with heuristic decision making approach (Case of study: nascent nanotech and biotech entrepreneurs in Tehran)
Pouria Nouri عبدالله احمدی کافشانی

Decision making is one of the most important entrepreneurial tasks to identify opportunities so as to create enterprises. Entrepreneurs, intentionally or un-knowingly use heuristics in their decisions, which, though useful in some situations, could lead to decision maki More

Decision making is one of the most important entrepreneurial tasks to identify opportunities so as to create enterprises. Entrepreneurs, intentionally or un-knowingly use heuristics in their decisions, which, though useful in some situations, could lead to decision making biases. Also, entrepreneurial marketing behavior is one of the most important entrepreneurial characteristics in small and medium businesses. This paper’s main goal is to explore nascent entrepreneurs’ marketing behavior with a heuristic approach. This paper’s data were gathered by conducting semi-structured interviews with 15 Iranian high-tech entrepreneurs located in Tehran and analyzed by grounded theory. Decision hastiness was identified as the core category. Furthermore, increase in profit, increase in market share, improvement in decision quality as well as losing market share and decision making biases are the main consequences of heuristic decision making in entrepreneurial marketing behavior. Also, experience, environmental factors, personal goals, business-related factors, needed time to make decisions, decision styles and decision topic are the most influential factors in heuristic decision making in marketing behavior. Manuscript profile

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141 - Using Meta-Synthesis Method to Proposing a Comprehensive Model of Effective Factors in Persuasive Advertising
sahar mashhadi Tahmours Hasangholi Pouryasouri Soheila Bourghani Farahani abdolhossein karam pour

Persuasive advertising is one of the effective ways of advertising, especially in the competitive business environment. Persuasive advertising is a technique that attracts customers by building trust and incentive to buy a product. Considering the necessity of attractin More

Persuasive advertising is one of the effective ways of advertising, especially in the competitive business environment. Persuasive advertising is a technique that attracts customers by building trust and incentive to buy a product. Considering the necessity of attracting and increasing demand from the customer in the competitive business environment, it is necessary to identify the factors affecting convincing advertising. For this purpose, in this research, we try to define the phenomenon by explaining the dimensions and components of each dimension of effective factors on persuasive ads. In this research, using the meta-synthesis approach, we have analyzed the results and findings of previous researchers. By doing this, the factors influencing persuasive advertising in the business world were classified in six dimensions, twenty below. Finally, based on the abundance of number of codes related to the following dimensions, the conceptual framework of the research was presented. Manuscript profile

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142 - Ranking and leveling the progress and development of the provinces of the country by territorial justice approach in the fields of the "social, cultural and political", "economic and productive" and "infrastructure and technical"

The different rate of having in factors, including natural, economic, social and political factors, causes or increases regional inequality. Attention to balanced and all-embracing development approach in the provinces, reducing inhomogeneity and inequality, and creatin More

The different rate of having in factors, including natural, economic, social and political factors, causes or increases regional inequality. Attention to balanced and all-embracing development approach in the provinces, reducing inhomogeneity and inequality, and creating territorial justice, policy and planning for the realization of goals that vary with regard to the structural features, facilities and constraints of each province, requires studying and recognizing the characteristics of each province according to its position in the whole country. In this research, the status of different provinces of the country in the fileds of "social, cultural and economic", "economic and productive" and "infrastructure and technology" were reviewed and compared, in terms of development and progress, by K-means as one of the Clustering Analysis methods. The results of the ranking of the province indicate different positions of the provinces. By determining the level of progress of the province at the five levels, the priorities of the provinces are determined. For example, while the province of Isfahan is classified as a developd province for its infrastructure, it is a developing province in the economic and social indicators. Or Tehran province, while it is a developed province in the infrastructural and economic indicators, it is an undeveloped province, in the social indicators, at the same time. Manuscript profile

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143 - The study of the relationship between, metacognitive believes variables with decision making styles of the managers of Malek Ashtar industrial university.

The aim of the present research was examine of relationship between, metacognitive believes variables with decision making styles of the managers of malek Ashtar industrial university. The statistics population includes all the manager of Malek Ashtar industrial univers More

The aim of the present research was examine of relationship between, metacognitive believes variables with decision making styles of the managers of malek Ashtar industrial university. The statistics population includes all the manager of Malek Ashtar industrial university, that according to simple random sampling method 88 managers were selected. The instruments of research were: General decision making styles questionary (Scott, Bruce), and metacegnitive believes of Wells. The methods of analysis were: pearson correlation, T test, Anova, regression. The results indicated that: - Demographic variables such as age-education – work experience didn't have any effect on decision making styles except orgazinational degree. The regression analysis showed.: - Spontanious style is predictable on the subtests of negative belief about worry and negative belief about thoughts (the subtests of metacegnitive believes). - Avoidance style is predictable on the subtest of negative belief about worry (The subtest of metacegnitive believes). Manuscript profile

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144 - Explaining the legal framework of the constitution and the law of civil services management decisions N.J.I.I
Ebrahim Azizi

One of the topics of the day in each period of the formation and implementation of decisions, or in other words the legal decisions are enforced. What is important at this time is the rest of the structure and the legal system decisions. As a director in the government More

One of the topics of the day in each period of the formation and implementation of decisions, or in other words the legal decisions are enforced. What is important at this time is the rest of the structure and the legal system decisions. As a director in the government know what decision-making authority and support his decisions or materials which legal principles. Legal principles in documents for the implementation of decisions is better because these decisions will find strong support law enforcement aspects better. One of the challenges facing government managers, particularly managers not familiar with the law and legal mechanisms. Therefore, this article examines the legal principles and legal structure of decision analysis methods are discussed. Constitution and management of the civil service laws that assessed and eventually decide on the model law has been proposed. Manuscript profile

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145 - Ranking of Growth, Development and Progress of the Provinces of the Country in Different Areas

Considering the balanced and comprehensive development of the provinces of the country, reducing heterogeneity and inequality, policy making and planning to achieve goals that vary according to the structural characteristics, facilities and constraints of each province, More

Considering the balanced and comprehensive development of the provinces of the country, reducing heterogeneity and inequality, policy making and planning to achieve goals that vary according to the structural characteristics, facilities and constraints of each province, requires the study and recognition of the characteristics of each province according to its location in the whole system of the country. In this research, different provinces of the country have been ranked by the TOPSIS and SAW methods in the fileds of "social, cultural and political", "economic and production" and "infrastructure and technical". The results of the ranking of the provinces, indicate that the provinces have different positions. For example, the provinces of Semnan, Ilam and South Khorasan ranked first to third in the fileds of social, cultural and political issues, but the provinces of Fars, Mazandaran and Khorasan Razavi were top ranked in the fileds of economy and production, and the provinces of Isfahan, Mazandaran and Qom ranked first to third in terms of infrastructure and technical indicators. Manuscript profile

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146 - Provide a multi-objective mathematical programming model for supplier selection in discounted status
Abbas Shoul ali yaghoubipoor laleh abbaslo

In the present study, the supplier selection problem from a new perspective is formulated and solved. For this purpose, minimizing cost and minimizing delivery time and maximizing reliability are considered as objectives of the problem. The purchasing cost in discounted More

In the present study, the supplier selection problem from a new perspective is formulated and solved. For this purpose, minimizing cost and minimizing delivery time and maximizing reliability are considered as objectives of the problem. The purchasing cost in discounted status, the order cost, the transportation cost, the shortage cost and the carrying cost, the components forming the cost objective function. In this research, the design of reliability in parallel systems is benchmarked for supplier selection, so that the supplier's set is considered as a system and each supplier as a component. After mathematical modeling of the problem, the objective functions are described as fuzzy goals and a fuzzy decision approach has been used to rewrite the proposed three-objective model as a single-objective model. The production of a final solution rather than a set of Pareto's solutions is one of the advantages of the proposed method, which prevents decision-making confusion. In order to describe the function and potential application of the proposed method, the supplier selection problem with the actual data was solved. Manuscript profile

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147 - Designing and compiling a behavioral decision making model for investors considering the role of financial marketing mix using structural equation modeling
Hamid reza Shokrizadeh jamal barzegari khanaghah Hojat allah Sadeghi

Capital markets play an important role in the economy, because the cash flow of people who can not use their funds leads to those who are capable of it. Naturally, the good performance of these markets will be a key factor in ensuring economic growth, so if capital mark More

Capital markets play an important role in the economy, because the cash flow of people who can not use their funds leads to those who are capable of it. Naturally, the good performance of these markets will be a key factor in ensuring economic growth, so if capital markets are efficient, economic development will be realized. On the other hand, because of the irrational decision making of investors in the capital market, systematic errors have occurred and this leads to market failure. The present study seeks to examine the impact of the financial marketing mix(7p) on the relationship between behavioral bourgeois and investor decision making. The method of this research is applied to the purpose of the research and the method of collecting and collecting data is descriptive survey. The statistical population is real investors in Tehran Stock Exchange. 422 questionnaires were distributed. By eliminating incomplete questionnaires, 391 questionnaires were used for statistical analysis. The data was analyzed using SmartPLS and LISREL software. The results indicate that the financial marketing mix (7 p) affects the relationship between emotional and decision-making factors of investors more than cognitive biases. The two sides of the trained and promoted people have the most impact. Manuscript profile

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148 - Proposing a Framework for Modifying and Improving Processes Using the Combination of QFD Approach and Multi-criteria Decision Making Based on BPMN.2 Standard
Reza Abasi samane ghiasi saeed safari

Todays, almost all large companies and organizations have recognized the importance of the processes improvement and had experience in this field or started its application. Due to the fact that, the aim of this research is providing a framework for improving th More

Todays, almost all large companies and organizations have recognized the importance of the processes improvement and had experience in this field or started its application. Due to the fact that, the aim of this research is providing a framework for improving the processes. This research is practical in terms of purpose and is descriptive-exploratory in terms of method. In this researchthe intended processes have been investigated via interview, and mapped by using the standard language of models and symbols of the business process (BPMN.2) and Visual software paradigm. In the next stage, after extracting the existing problems, they were drawn up in the form of cause and effect diagram through interviewing with managers and experts.. Then, the solutions were extracted through the open questionnaire. The solutions were completed in a few steps using the Delphi method. Subsequently, the design of the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Quality house Table were developed. The weight of the problems and solutions was obtained by the completion of the questionnaire by the company's experts. Finally, the processes were analyzed by extracting the evaluation indicators and improve suggestions have been proposed. Manuscript profile

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149 - Analysis of the relation of investment criteria in the development of technology based on plan, project and portfolio Using ISM and DEMATEL
mohamadali afsharkazemi hamed soufi

Today, technology development success is a multi-dimensional concept that is linked to the dynamics and complexity of the environment. Hence, identifying fundamental performance indicators for investing in technology development is important. The purpose of this study i More

Today, technology development success is a multi-dimensional concept that is linked to the dynamics and complexity of the environment. Hence, identifying fundamental performance indicators for investing in technology development is important. The purpose of this study is to achieve quantitative and qualitative analysis of key indicators together in the correct decision-making path for investment in technology development. In this research, the criteria for success with the new approach in terms of plan, project and portfolio differences are identified, categorized and their significance is measured by a questionnaire. In the following, the relationships between the criteria with two qualitative and quantitative approaches were determined and analyzed using interpretive structural modeling and DEMATEL technique using the opinions of industrial and academic experts in two separate groups. By comparing the results of the two groups, the difference Opinions in the judgments of academic and industrial experts are characterized by two quantitative and qualitative approaches. Achieving an analytical qualitative model of how the indicators interact, as well as determining the magnitude of the impact intensity and impact and the importance of each of them based on the level of interactions, the academic and industrial viewpoints, and the determination of the suitability of the judgments of the two groups, one of the research achievements. Correct analysis based on qualitative and quantitative results of research can be a basis for decision makers to develop different scenarios in the direction of making investments Successful in the field of technology development. Manuscript profile

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150 - Performance Evaluation and Ranking of Iranian Insurance Companies by Using Balanced Score card, Shannon Entropy Weighting Method and Grey VIKOR approach
vafa mousavi mohammad hasan kamfiroozi

Performance evaluation is a fundamental necessity in facing and coping with changes and continuous improvement activities. Insurance companies to determine your current position and survive and thrive in today's competitive world must continually methods and models to a More

Performance evaluation is a fundamental necessity in facing and coping with changes and continuous improvement activities. Insurance companies to determine your current position and survive and thrive in today's competitive world must continually methods and models to assess and improve their performance and activities of the organization are ongoing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of insurance companies based on Shannon's weighting entropy and the ranking method is done according to grey VIKOR technique address. The performance evaluation is conducted based on the Balanced Score card method. Moreover, instead of using the linguistic variables and absolute numbers we will use grey numbers Tuesday parameterization. Grey VIKOR is a one of the most developed approaches of multi-criteria decision making under uncertainty conditions. Furthermore, the actual weights based on the concept of objective to regulate the mental weights of Shannon entropy can be used by the decision-makers. The current study has been worked on five insurance companies. According to the data gathered from the questioners the quantity value of the insurance companies has been calculated based on the final weights resulted from Shannon's weighting entropy and the grey VIKOR method. The results revealed that MELLAT insurance company obtained the highest value of (0.9334) and the lowest value (0) belongs to Dana insurance company. Accordingly, Dana Insurance is ranked in the first position, Iran Insurance the second, Alborz Insurance the third, Asia Insurance the fourth and MELLAT insurance the fifth. Manuscript profile

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151 - Multiple objective optimization for assigning students of public high schools to private high schools in uncertainty condition (case study: mallard region
Ahmad Makui Seyedeh Sara Ghasemi

Nowadays, choosing the most effective and optimum strategy for selecting and assigning students to the target schools due to its great impact on the quality and quantity of education is one of the important concerns of the educational institution. In this regard, it is More

Nowadays, choosing the most effective and optimum strategy for selecting and assigning students to the target schools due to its great impact on the quality and quantity of education is one of the important concerns of the educational institution. In this regard, it is necessary to determine the appropriate criteria for appropriate selection of students, taking into account the standards and educational needs of students. In this research, from the perspective of the academic level, the student-to-school distance and the ideal planning approach, a decision-making model with distinct goals for selecting and assigning students to nonprofit and governmental schools is presented. According to the proposed method, firstly, the assessment of the students is carried out in relation to the schools in the target area, with two approaches of distance between the student and the target school and the academic level correspondence. The results of these assessment, based on the new and applied BWM, determining the weight of the academic level and the distance to the school by each student toward the school. In the next step, based on the level of science weights and the distance between each student and school, ideal planning modelling is revised for each student. In this case, the specified weights are the main inputs and the required ideal constraints are also considered. Finally, by solving the proposed model, the optimal assignment of students to each of the schools is done. After the students have been assigned to the target schools, we may encounter lack of capacity in some schools. In this case, by providing a flowchart, the way of students’ relocation to the standard capacity for all schools is explained. Also, due to the implementation of the proposed research methodology for allocating students to the schools belonging to the "Mallard" region, and conducting relevant evaluations and calculations, the sensitivity analysis has also been done. The final results of the sensitivity analysis of the proposed model indicate that the lack of consideration of the academic level approach causes changes in selection and allocation of students to schools. Therefore, the academic level should be taken into account in assessments related to the allocation of students to schools. Manuscript profile

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152 - Assessing the impact of passion on social media on intention of revisit tourists with a mediating role of customer interaction with customer (Case study: Tourists of Isfahan city)
Yazdan Shirmohammadi Ramadan Gholami Awati Maryam Mohammadi Moghaddam

Today, social media has become an opportunity for organizations and tourism destinations and regarding to the importance of Customer Loyalty, Organizations are always looking for ways to reach this kind of customers. Including; Customer-to-customer interactions are very More

Today, social media has become an opportunity for organizations and tourism destinations and regarding to the importance of Customer Loyalty, Organizations are always looking for ways to reach this kind of customers. Including; Customer-to-customer interactions are very important to marketers. To the extent that some researchers believe that positive interactions between customers with each other is one of the most effective and efficient ways to create loyalty to the organization. The present study seeks to evaluate the impact of passion on social media on the intention to revisit tourists with the mediating role of customer interaction with customer. The present research is practical in terms of purpose and descriptive survey in terms of method. The statistical population of the study is the tourists of Isfahan City in the first six months of 1398, whose number was estimated to be 210 by simple sampling method and through Cochran's formula. A researcher-made questionnaire was used in order to gathering information. Statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS and Amos software and the regression method was used in the hypothesis path analysis test. The findings show that, in general, the desire to work on the Facebook social media affects the intention of visiting tourists. And when the mediating role of the interaction of the tourist with each other is also considered, this effect still exists and in some cases this effect will be even greater. Among the research components; Customer satisfaction, perceived enjoyment, sense of usefulness and extraversion has a greater impact on the tourist's revisitability. Manuscript profile

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153 - Managing Flexibility in the Supply Chain
Abdullah Arasteh Abolfazl Khati Dizabadi Mohammad Mahdi Paydar

The purpose of this study is to provide a model for evaluating the flexibility between different components of the supply chain. Supply chain flexibility is presented and its significance is examined. This is trailed by a survey of the flexibility literature. Next, devi More

The purpose of this study is to provide a model for evaluating the flexibility between different components of the supply chain. Supply chain flexibility is presented and its significance is examined. This is trailed by a survey of the flexibility literature. Next, devices for assessing flexibility are talking about: Decision analysis, decision trees, and real options. This paper analyzes how firms got to be get arranged against unsettling impact in their supply chain and centers on how they can utilize real options to respect twofold sourcing procedures. As a presentation, it characterizes a common structure to assist chiefs with considering around store orchestrate interruptions and select adjusted systems. In the first place it sets up a general survey of the conceivable answers for overseeing chance interruptions. It centers on the specific approach of twofold sourcing and outlines that the real options thought may be a adjusted contraption to overview such a technique and builds up an instructive appear to look at and respect the focuses of intrigued of depending on twofold sourcing. Manuscript profile

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154 - Investigating a model of implementation and development business intelligence in organization with the purpose of improving decision-making
Payam Yaghli

This article firstly tries to identify the various dimensions of successful implementation and development business intelligence as a set of technologies and processes that promote the procedure of the decision-making in the organization. Next, the effect of these dimen More

This article firstly tries to identify the various dimensions of successful implementation and development business intelligence as a set of technologies and processes that promote the procedure of the decision-making in the organization. Next, the effect of these dimensions on the process of decision-making in Eghtesad-e-Novin Bank, as a financial organization in which the speed of decision-making is of importance will be discussed. The criteria are the cultural, strategic and environmental factors, human resources and business intelligence tools the effects of which are discussed on the variable of "the latency in decision- making" in four divisions of organizational decision environment. The research methodology is mixed in this research and for this purpose in the qualitative part, the different dimensions of success in implementation and development business intelligence were extracted on the quality of decision-making with the Delphi technique by using the method of interviews and open questions in three stages and with the snowball method with the opinions of 18 experts. In the quantitative part, the priorities were determined with the help of the Analysis Network Process and Super Decision software. Finally, the main questionnaire has been finalized for the distribution among 90 personnel of different levels of the development and implement of business intelligence systems and the direct users of these systems in the organization. With the help of Smart Plus software and structural equations, as well as the effect of research variables on the reduction in the latency in decision-making, the relevant assumptions have been examined in a descriptive and survey manner with factor analysis. The proposed factors and models for evaluating business intelligence presented in this article help organizations, especially financial organizations in which speed in decision-making is of particular importance, to promote decision-making and minimize possible latencies in decision-making. Manuscript profile

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155 - Identification and Prioritization of Service Outsourcing Factors (Case Study: General Department of Roads and Urban Development of Mazandaran)
ramzan gholami Milad Gholami Mojtaba Tabari

Organizations today look at outsourcing as a strategy. Achieve world-class capabilities and capabilities, flexibility in the long run, increase segments, improve operational performance such as higher quality, increase productivity, shorter lead times, better use of equ More

Organizations today look at outsourcing as a strategy. Achieve world-class capabilities and capabilities, flexibility in the long run, increase segments, improve operational performance such as higher quality, increase productivity, shorter lead times, better use of equipment, increase output and increase profits. Can be cited as reasons for outsourcing. In implementing this strategy, there are influential factors and criteria that increase and improve performance. The aim of this study was to identify and prioritize service outsourcing criteria in the General Administration of Roads and Urban Development of Mazandaran. The present study is fundamental-applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of method. The statistical population of the study was the managers and experts of the General Directorate of Roads and Urban Development and the experts of the companies providing services to this General Directorate in 2019. Questionnaires made by the researcher were used to collect data. The face and content validity of this tool was confirmed by experts and its reliability was analyzed based on incompatibility coefficient less than 0.1. The data of this study were collected after distributing paired questionnaires among individuals and then analyzed using Expert Choice software. The results showed that the outsourcing criteria of services include: evaluation and management, decision making and planning, and also the evaluation and management criteria had nine sub-criteria and the decision-making and management criteria each had eight sub-criteria that the weight and importance of outsourcing criteria. Services in this general government department include evaluation and management, decision making and planning, respectively. Manuscript profile

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156 - Identifying key indicators affecting the quality of decision-making in business intelligence systems by delphi method and dematel technique
Payam Yaghli Tahmores Sohrabi سید علیرضا درخشان

In accordance with Simon's decision-making model, this study first tries to identify the key indicators of business intelligence systems as a set of technologies and processes enhancing the quality of decision-making system in organizations. Next, evaluates the existenc More

In accordance with Simon's decision-making model, this study first tries to identify the key indicators of business intelligence systems as a set of technologies and processes enhancing the quality of decision-making system in organizations. Next, evaluates the existence of causal relationship between the decision stages and the key indicators. To identify the key indicators of business intelligence in each stage of Simon's decision making model, this paper uses Delphi method.Open-ended questions and in-depth interviews were conducted by snowball method with18 experts in the field of development and implementation of business intelligence systems in financial organizations and the final indicators were extracted. The main indicators were identified after analyzing the cause-and-effect relationships between the existing relationships and each stage of the Simon model. This paper uses dematel technique to determine effective and influential relationships and by prioritizing indicators in terms of impact and effectiveness, the results discussed. Finally, executive proposals provided to individuals responsible for development and implementation of business intelligence systems in financial organizations. The findings support that owning a business analysis department in the organization has the most interaction with extracted key indicators. Based on Simon's decision-making model, creating, implementing, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) play a key role in enhancing decision quality in business intelligence systems, For financial institutions, the quality of decisions plays a crucial role in their success in a competitive market. Therefore, the results obtained through this research can be used by those responsible for the development and implementation of business intelligence systems Manuscript profile

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157 - Acquisition of urban lands in urban development projects with a social justice approach
Azam Afsharnia Esfandiar zebardast Morteza Talachian

Acquisition of urban lands with a social justice approach is one of the issues that has been neglected in many urban development projects. In this study, after examining land ownership rights, some important rules related to land ownership in different Western and Islam More

Acquisition of urban lands with a social justice approach is one of the issues that has been neglected in many urban development projects. In this study, after examining land ownership rights, some important rules related to land ownership in different Western and Islamic perspectives are presented and suggestions are made to increase social justice in the realization of urban property rights. In the present study, due to the nature of the subject, the secondary analysis method and content analysis technique have been used. The findings of the study suggest that in the Western view, liberalism imposes restrictions on the government’s power to expropriate individuals, and argues that expropriation laws are only permissible if they serve the public interest. Results of the analysis of private property laws based on the indicators of justice and property rights in Iran by examining property laws in the relevant documents, in the form of 9 principles, including the participation of stakeholders in the implementation of urban projects in financing public spending, transfer of rights Development to the people, the legality of private expropriation if the public interest takes precedence over private-individual interests, and so on. Among the problems of land expropriation in urban development projects are the weakness of laws in proving the loss of existing owners or comparing the loss of owner and citizens and lack of explanation of the rights of the owner of each plot of land in relation to rules and regulations on how to use and use that property. Manuscript profile

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158 - Membrane Cholesterol Prediction from Human Receptor using Rough Set based Mean-Shift Approach
Rudra Kalyan Nayak Ramamani Tripathy Hitesh Mohapatra Amiya Kumar Rath Debahuti Mishra

10.52547/jist.27327.10.39.161

In human physiology, cholesterol plays an imperative part in membrane cells which regulates the function of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) family. Cholesterol is an individual type of lipid structure and about 90 percent of cellular cholesterol is present at plasma More

In human physiology, cholesterol plays an imperative part in membrane cells which regulates the function of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) family. Cholesterol is an individual type of lipid structure and about 90 percent of cellular cholesterol is present at plasma membrane region. Cholesterol Recognition/interaction Amino acid Consensus (CRAC) sequence, generally referred as the CRAC (L/V)-X1−5-(Y)-X1−5-(K/R) and the new cholesterol-binding domain is similar to the CRAC sequence, but exhibits the inverse orientation along the polypeptide chain i.e. CARC (K/R)-X1−5-(Y/F)-X1−5-(L/V). GPCR is treated as a biggest super family in human physiology and probably more than 900 protein genes included in this family. Among all membrane proteins GPCR is responsible for novel drug discovery in all pharmaceuticals industry. In earlier researches the researchers did not find the required number of valid motifs in terms of helices and motif types so they were lacking clinical relevance. The research gap here is that they were not able to predict the motifs effectively which are belonging to multiple motif types. To find out better motif sequences from human GPCR, we explored a hybrid computational model consisting of hybridization of Rough Set with Mean-Shift algorithm. In this paper we made comparison among our resulted output with other techniques such as fuzzy C-means (FCM), FCM with spectral clustering and we concluded that our proposed method targeted well on CRAC region in comparison to CARC region which have higher biological relevance in medicine industry and drug discovery. Manuscript profile

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159 - A New Corner Extraction Method and its Application to Vehicle De
E. Kabir M. Fathi H. Sadoghi Yazdi

Corner detection is employed in many areas of image processing and machine vision. Finding all corners, computing the exact position of the corner and robustness of the algorithm against noise are important criteria in corner detection. In this paper, using the singular More

Corner detection is employed in many areas of image processing and machine vision. Finding all corners, computing the exact position of the corner and robustness of the algorithm against noise are important criteria in corner detection. In this paper, using the singular values of the matrix defined on the gradient of a small area of the image, a suitable corner is extracted. The proposed method in comparison with the computational method which is based on the eigenvalues of the cross correlation matrix of the gradient of image shows a better performance. It also yields good results in the presence of noise. These two methods were compared on the synthesized and real images of a traffic scene. The proposed method presented better results. Manuscript profile

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160 - New Optimization Approach in the Design of Yagi Uda Antenna
A. A. Lotfi-Neyestanak F. Hojjat Kashani

In this paper, several methods for optimization of a 5-elements Yagi antenna are proposed using genetic algorithm, genetic algorithm inspired by simulated annealing, genetic algorithm based on fuzzy decision making, and particle swarm method. High speed run time of Supe More

In this paper, several methods for optimization of a 5-elements Yagi antenna are proposed using genetic algorithm, genetic algorithm inspired by simulated annealing, genetic algorithm based on fuzzy decision making, and particle swarm method. High speed run time of SuperNEC software, it has been used for analyzing the presented methods. The use of genetic algorithm or genetic algorithm inspired by simulated annealing for antenna optimization in a specific frequency band, needs long run time. Besides, reduction of the number of population and the amount of repetition, causes decrease in optimization precision. So, an optimization system base on fuzzy decision making is proposed. In addition, the particle swarm method which has a good convergence rate and good performance has been proposed to obtain a better optimization. The comparison between the proposed optimization methods shows that the genetic based on fuzzy decision making and the particle swarm methods have the best performance and functionality and the least run time. Manuscript profile

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161 - Solving Multi-Criteria Decision Making Problems Using Artificial Neural Networks
M. abdoos N. Mozayani

Decision making is finding the best compromised solution from all feasible alternatives. Multi-criteria decision making is one of the most applied branches of decision making. Many methods have been presented for solving MCDM problems ever since. Among these methods, si More

Decision making is finding the best compromised solution from all feasible alternatives. Multi-criteria decision making is one of the most applied branches of decision making. Many methods have been presented for solving MCDM problems ever since. Among these methods, simple additive weighting, SAW, is the most commonly used method. In this paper, two methods are proposed for solving MCDM problems based on artificial neural networks. This paper shows an application of soft computing techniques in classic problems, such as decision making. Herein, two methods are presented based on both supervised and unsupervised neural networks. The results of the methods have been compared with SAW. Manuscript profile

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162 - Defect Detection in Textile Fabrics Using Modified Local Binary Patterns
F. Tajeripour E. Kabir a. sheikhi

One of the methods which can produce powerful features for texture classification is Local Binary Patterns, LBP. In this paper we propose a method for defect detection in textile fabrics using these features. In the training stage, at first step LBP operator is applied More

One of the methods which can produce powerful features for texture classification is Local Binary Patterns, LBP. In this paper we propose a method for defect detection in textile fabrics using these features. In the training stage, at first step LBP operator is applied to an image of defect free fabric, pixel by pixel, and the reference feature vector is computed. Then this image is divided into windows and LBP operator is applied on each of these windows. Based on comparison to the reference feature vector a suitable threshold for defect free windows is found. In the detection stage, a test image is divided into windows and using the threshold, defective windows can be detected. The proposed method is gray scale and shift invariant and can be used for defect detection in patterned and plain fabrics. Due to its simplicity online implementation is possible. Manuscript profile

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163 - An Adaptive Wavelet-Based Signal Denoising Schem
M. nasri H. Nezamabadi-pour S. Saryazdi

In this paper, a new class of nonlinear thresholding functions with a tunable shape parameter for wavelet-based signal denoising is presented. In addition, a new learning technique for training of thresholding neural network is introduced. Unlike to existing methods, bo More

In this paper, a new class of nonlinear thresholding functions with a tunable shape parameter for wavelet-based signal denoising is presented. In addition, a new learning technique for training of thresholding neural network is introduced. Unlike to existing methods, both the shape and the threshold parameters are tuned simultaneously using LMS rule. This permits us to consider the effects of both the threshold and the shape parameters on denoising. The proposed functions are tested in both universal-threshold and subband-adaptive denoising and compared with conventional functions. In addition, to evaluate the proposed training method, several numerical examples are performed. The experimental results obtained from denoising of several standard benchmark signals confirm the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed methods. Manuscript profile

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164 - Detection of Surface Defects on Apples for Quality Grading
M. Bazhan E. Kabir

In this paper, two kinds of defects in Golden Delicious apples are recognized: bruise and russet. Russet is divided to two classes: russet in stem-end and russet out of stem-end. Apples are graded into three classes I, II and rejected, according to European standard. To More

In this paper, two kinds of defects in Golden Delicious apples are recognized: bruise and russet. Russet is divided to two classes: russet in stem-end and russet out of stem-end. Apples are graded into three classes I, II and rejected, according to European standard. To grade the apples, it is necessary to classify apple images into six classes: stem, calyx, bruise, russet in stem-end, russet out of stem-end and healthy. In this method, after pixel-based classification based on RGB color features by a perceptron neural network, correction in classification and stem detection is made. Hue and saturation features are used to correct the image regions classified to bruise. The correction of regions classified to calyx, russet in stem-end and russet out of stem-end is made based on the distance from the gravity center of the stem to the gravity center of each region. This paper presents a new method for defect classification and sub classification of russet to two classes, russet in stem-end and russet out of stem-end. Experimental results of the proposed algorithm show that the correct grading rate of 120 apple images is 81.66%. The grading errors result from misdetection of stem and errors in defect detection. Manuscript profile

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165 - Determining of Classifiers Behavior Using Hidden Markov Model Based Decision Template
H. Sadoghi Yazdi

Studying of classifier behavior is interested from viewpoint of error checking and presentation of suitable solution for decreasing error rates and decreasing performance. Weakness operation of recognition system is because of small number of training samples, noisy sam More

Studying of classifier behavior is interested from viewpoint of error checking and presentation of suitable solution for decreasing error rates and decreasing performance. Weakness operation of recognition system is because of small number of training samples, noisy samples, unsuitable extracted features, method of determining of system response. Presentation of suitable model for behavior or response of recognition system, we can improve operation of recognition system. In this paper, a new hidden Markov model based decision template is generated for modeling of neurons behavior in neural network. In existing methods, relation of neurons and interaction between them is not studied whereas; response of neural network includes response value of all neurons. So, relations of neurons are modeled using new hidden Markov decision templates. This method is used into three applications include recognition of Farsi number images, normal traffic in internet network, and recognition of types of vehicles. Increasing performance of neural network indicates to superiority of the proposed system. Manuscript profile

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166 - Performance Improvement of the Traditional SVM-Based Face Detection Method
M. Roohi G. Mirjalily M. T. Sadeghi

In this paper, we propose some ideas to improve the performance of the traditional face detection based on support vector machine (SVM). The traditional SVM-based system for face detection detects faces by exhaustively scanning an image for face-like patterns at any pos More

In this paper, we propose some ideas to improve the performance of the traditional face detection based on support vector machine (SVM). The traditional SVM-based system for face detection detects faces by exhaustively scanning an image for face-like patterns at any possible scales. It divides the original image into overlapping sub-images by using a fixed-size cutting window and classifies them using the Support Vector Machine to determine the appropriate class (face or non-face). This approach has not an acceptable detection rate. In this paper to improve the performance, we use cutting windows with different sizes. We fuse the decisions obtained by using different windows. An important issue in the Support Vector Machine classifier is to shift the decision threshold adequately towards the better represented class. In this paper, a novel method is proposed for determining the threshold value adaptively. A post processing algorithm is also presented for reducing the false alarm rate. Experimental results using standard database show that the performance of the proposed SVM-based method is much better than the basic SVM classifier. Manuscript profile

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167 - Analysis of Supervised Learners to Extract Knowledge of Lighting Angels in Face Images
S. Naderi N. Moghadam Charkari E. Kabir

Variation of Light intensity and its direction have been the main challenges in many face recognition systems that lead to the different normal and abnormal shadows. Today, various methods are presented for face recognition under different lighting conditions which requ More

Variation of Light intensity and its direction have been the main challenges in many face recognition systems that lead to the different normal and abnormal shadows. Today, various methods are presented for face recognition under different lighting conditions which require previous knowledge about Light source and the angle of radiation as well. In this paper, a new approach is proposed to extract the knowledge of/about the lighting angle/direction in face images based on learning techniques. At First, some effective coefficients on lighting variation are extracted on DCT domain. They will be used to determine lighting classes after normalization. Then, three different learning algorithms, Decision tree, SVM, and WAODE (Weightily Averaged One-Dependence Estimators) are used to learn the lighting classes. The algorithms have been tested on the well known YaleB and Extended Yale face databases. The comparative results indicate that the SVM achieves the best average accuracy for classification. On the other hand, WAODE Bayesian approach attains the better accuracy in classes with large lighting angle because of its resistance against data loss. Manuscript profile

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168 - Evaluation of Fuzzy-Vault-based Key Agreement Schemes in Wireless Body Area Networks Using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process
M. Ebrahimi H. R. Ahmadi M. Abbasnejad Ara

Wireless body area networks (WBAN) may be deployed on each person’s body for pervasive and real time health monitoring. As WBANs deal with personal health data, securing the data during communication is essential. Therefore, enabling secure communication in this area ha More

Wireless body area networks (WBAN) may be deployed on each person’s body for pervasive and real time health monitoring. As WBANs deal with personal health data, securing the data during communication is essential. Therefore, enabling secure communication in this area has been considered as an important challenge. Due to the WBAN characteristics and constraints caused by the small size of the nodes, selection of the best key agreement scheme is very important. This paper intends to evaluate different key agreement schemes in WBANs and find the best one. To achieve this goal, three schemes from existing research named OPFKA, PSKA and ECG-IJS are considered and a fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) method is employed to find the best scheme. Manuscript profile

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169 - Web Robot Detection Using Fuzzy Rough Set Theory
S. Rahimi J. Hamidzadeh

Web robots are software programs that traverse the internet autonomously. Their most important task is to fetch information and send it to the origin server. The high consumption of network bandwidth by them and server performance reduction, have caused the web robot de More

Web robots are software programs that traverse the internet autonomously. Their most important task is to fetch information and send it to the origin server. The high consumption of network bandwidth by them and server performance reduction, have caused the web robot detection problem. In this paper, fuzzy rough set theory has been used for web robot detection. The proposed method includes 4 phases. In the first phase, user sessions have identified using fuzzy rough set clustering. In the second phase, a vector of 10 features is extracted for each session. In the third phase, the identified sessions are labeled using a heuristic method. In the fourth phase, these labels are improved using fuzzy rough set classification. The proposed method performance has been evaluated on a real world dataset. The experimental results have been compared with state-of-the-art methods, and show the superiority of the proposed method in terms of F-measure. Manuscript profile

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170 - Voltage Stability Improvement of Microgrids Using Local Control Optimization
V. Bahrami Foroutan M. H. Moradi Mohammad Abedini

Stability challenges in Microgrids (MGs) usually arise from low inertia of Distributed Generation (DG). In this paper, a voltage stability improvement method is proposed in order to improve MG operation. Voltage Stability Index (VSI) is applied to evaluate and improve v More

Stability challenges in Microgrids (MGs) usually arise from low inertia of Distributed Generation (DG). In this paper, a voltage stability improvement method is proposed in order to improve MG operation. Voltage Stability Index (VSI) is applied to evaluate and improve voltage stability of MGs including different types of DGs. A new hybrid optimization is introduced to find the optimal operation of autonomous MG and to improve VSI. Operational optimization is performed by finding optimal droop parameters of DGs and sitting wind DGs to reduce energy generation cost. Optimization is defined as a multi-objective function and a hybrid HS-GA algorithm is applied to solve the optimization problem. A new power flow formulation is also proposed in which the steady state frequency, reference frequency, droop coefficients and, reference voltage of droop based DGs are considered as optimization variables. Results of proposed approach are compared with other methods for 33 and 69-bus IEEE systems using MATLAB software. Results prove the efficiency of proposed approach for operational improvement of MGs. Manuscript profile

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171 - A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Mechanism for Data Offloading from Cellular Networks to Complementary Networks
M. Fallah Khoshbakht saleh Yousefi B. Ghalebsaz Jeddi

Due to proliferation of smart phones, data traffic in cellular networks has been significantly increasing, which has resulted in congestions in cellular networks. Data offloading to a complementary network such as Wi-Fi has been identified as a rational and cost-effecti More

Due to proliferation of smart phones, data traffic in cellular networks has been significantly increasing, which has resulted in congestions in cellular networks. Data offloading to a complementary network such as Wi-Fi has been identified as a rational and cost-effective solution to these congestions. In this paper, a multi-criteria offloading (MCO) mechanism is proposed to select the best transfer mode among: cellular delivery, delay-tolerant offloading (DTO) to a complementary network, and peer-assisted offloading (PAO). The proposed MCO mechanism utilizes TOPSIS multi-criteria decision analysis method and a prediction model for the Wi-Fi connection pattern. The decision criteria include: the fraction of total users’ request satisfied by offloading, data transfer costs of cellular operator to users, data transfer bandwidth of users in both cellular and complementary networks, and total users’ power consumption. To evaluate the proposed mechanism various scenarios have been simulated, and the results show that the MCO mechanism can successfully take into account the preferences of the cellular operator and its users. Through simulations, the MCO mechanism demonstrated superior performance in comparison with other proposed solutions in the literature in terms of balancing the load on the network, reducing the cost of the cellular operator, and reducing energy consumption of the users. Manuscript profile

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172 - Transmission Expansion Planning in a Deregulated Power System Using Multiobjective Differential Evolution Algorithm
f. rashidi

Transmission lines are widely used for transferring electrical energy from power plants to loads, interconnecting load centers and improving reliability of power systems. Due to recent society developments, the need for electrical energy has increased which in turn requ More

Transmission lines are widely used for transferring electrical energy from power plants to loads, interconnecting load centers and improving reliability of power systems. Due to recent society developments, the need for electrical energy has increased which in turn requires more investment in constructing additional electrical transmission lines. Power system restructuring and deregulation has increased uncertainties in transmission expansion planning and made investment in electrical transmission lines more complicated and less appealing for private parties. This paper proposes a new approach for transmission line expansion planning in deregulated networks. To do that, a multi objective programming problem which consists of various objective functions such as minimizing capital investment for constructing new transmission lines, minimizing congestion in transmission lines and maximizing the investment from private parties is suggested such that access to competitive, economic and reliable energy market is facilitated. To solve the proposed multi objective optimization problem, the Pareto differential evolution algorithm is used. Applying this algorithm to the proposed multi objective programming problem generates set of optimal plans that shows the best compromise between objective functions. The final plan, among the generated plans, is selected using a max-min fuzzy decision making. The proposed method is applied on the IEEE 24 bus test system and effectiveness of the proposed method is verified. Manuscript profile

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173 - A New EPC-C1G2 Based Anti-Collision Algorithm to Address Tags’ Starvation in RFID Systems
A. Abbasian M. Safkhani

In this paper, we present a new EPC-C1G2 standard based anti-collision algorithm to solve the problem of tags’ starvation in RFID systems. Non deterministic identification of tags in the collisions lots, leads to tags’ starvation phenomenon. In this paper, to address th More

In this paper, we present a new EPC-C1G2 standard based anti-collision algorithm to solve the problem of tags’ starvation in RFID systems. Non deterministic identification of tags in the collisions lots, leads to tags’ starvation phenomenon. In this paper, to address this problem, we use the position of the first different value bits that are the first different bits in the tags’ 16-bit random number (or RN16).In fact, the reader in facing with collision slots, earns the position of the first different-value bit in RN16 and uses it to deterministic identification of tags. Unlike recent anti-collision algorithms, which in them it is assumed that tags send information synchronous or asynchronous, in the proposed anti-collision algorithm in order to obtain the position of the first different-value bit there is not any assumption on synchronous or asynchronous sending information by tags. Based on simulation which is done, the average time of identification for 200 to 2000tags in the proposed anti-collision algorithm relative to average time of identification in EPC-C1G2, BIS and ERN2 anti-collision algorithms is less than 0.92, 0.71, and 0.42 second, respectively. Manuscript profile

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174 - Design of Floating-Point Multipliers with Normal and Fault-Tolerant Operations Using Reduced-Precision Computin
M. Mohajer M. Taghizadeh Firoozjaee

Multiplication is one of the important computations required for different signal processing applications especially regarding voice and image. However, the multipliers as digital circuits are susceptible to different environmental effects such as noises. In this paper, More

Multiplication is one of the important computations required for different signal processing applications especially regarding voice and image. However, the multipliers as digital circuits are susceptible to different environmental effects such as noises. In this paper, a new approach is proposed for designing a 32-bit floating-point multiplier which can operate in two operational modes, normal and fault-tolerant, dependent to the environmental conditions. In the fault-tolerant mode, by reducing the normal precision and accepting a negligible error in the output, a portion of preliminary circuit is released which is used for redundant computations in order to detect or correct errors. This way, two multiplier architectures with error detection or correction capability are proposed that have a beneficial reliability against different types of permanent and transient faults. The implementation results show that in the fault-tolerant mode, maintaining 13 bits instead of 23 bits for the mantissa will be enough to achieve an error detecting multiplier, and maintaining 11 bits will be enough to achieve an error correcting multiplier with acceptable area and power overheads (from 12% to 26%) while their precisions are enough for most applications. Manuscript profile

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175 - A Load Balancing Scheme by D2D-Based Relay Communications in Heterogeneous Networks Signals
shahriar gholami mehrabadi yasser attar izi soroush akhlaghi

Heterogeneous networks have been regarded as an integral part of fifth generation communication networks in order to respond to the unprecedented growth of required data rates. In such networks, the existence of a variety of cells with base stations of varying capacitie More

Heterogeneous networks have been regarded as an integral part of fifth generation communication networks in order to respond to the unprecedented growth of required data rates. In such networks, the existence of a variety of cells with base stations of varying capacities and transmit powers has enabled the repeated use of available bandwidth. Moreover, the excess load on the central base station can be directed to the sub-cell base stations. In the current work, a novel approach is proposed for such a load balancing problem in which some nodes previously connected to the main base station can be served by sub-cells through the use of some D2D relays. This will increase the overall network capacity, improve the quality of service (QoS) of cell edge users, and increase covered users. In this design, the maximization of the capacity of D2D links is formulated as an optimization problem which is not convex in general. To tackle this, the main problem is divided into two sub-problems of optimal resource allocation and user-relay pairing problems with much lower complexity. Simulation results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed method over existing works addressed in the literature. Manuscript profile

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176 - Visual Distractors Detecting in Images Using Weighted Two Phase Test Sample Sparse Representation Method
F. Sabouri F. yaghmaee

The image observer usually wants to receive the message and the main subject of the image in the shortest time. Hence, assuming there is useful information in the salient regions, the human vision system unconsciously guides visual attention towards them. This assumptio More

The image observer usually wants to receive the message and the main subject of the image in the shortest time. Hence, assuming there is useful information in the salient regions, the human vision system unconsciously guides visual attention towards them. This assumption is not always correct in practice, and in some cases, salient regions merely cause visual distractions. Therefore, in different applications, a mechanism is needed to identify these regions. To prevent from distracting observer’s attention from the main subject, these regions are eliminated. Furthermore, neglecting these regions could be of considerable assistance to the methods that function base on salient regions recognition. So, in this paper, Based on the methods of the class imbalance challenge each segment of training images in the dataset is a partition to 9 classes according to the relevant mask in the dataset, that the number of each class is proportional to its disturbance intensity. Then, segment-based features are extracted and determining the class of each segment is determined according to WTPTSSR method, which is based on the Sparse Coding and Representation system.Finally, in order to precisely analyzing the proposed method and comparing it to other approaches, four analysis criteria with different performances are presented. According to results, despite being time-consuming, the proposed method has a higher accuracy than the previous ones. Manuscript profile

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177 - Reactive Power Compensation using optimal capacitor allocation in the Distribution Network in the Presence of Wind Power Plant Based on Information Gap Decision Theory
M. Ramezani mahboobeh etemadizadeh

The presence of uncertain parameters in the power system has created many challenges for designers andoperators of the system including the problem of capacitors in the presence of wind power plants. The answer depends on the amount of load and output power of the wind More

The presence of uncertain parameters in the power system has created many challenges for designers andoperators of the system including the problem of capacitors in the presence of wind power plants. The answer depends on the amount of load and output power of the wind power plant that has uncertain values. In this paper, the information gap based decision theory method is used model the uncertainty in load and output power of the wind power plant. The objective function includes the cost of capacitive banks and energy losses, used to of load Flow based on unscented transformation for calculate energy losses. A genetic algorithm is used to optimize the above problem. Finally, the efficiency of the proposed method has been investigated by carrying out numerical studies on the IEEE 33-bus network. Manuscript profile

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178 - Autonomous Controlling System for Structural Health Monitoring Wireless Sensor Networks
Sahand Hashemi Seyyed Amir Asghari Mohammad Reza Binesh Marvasti

Nowadays, office, residential, and historic buildings often require special monitoring. Obviously, such monitoring involves costs, errors and challenges. As a result of factors such as lower cost, broader application, and ease of installation, wireless sensor networks a More

Nowadays, office, residential, and historic buildings often require special monitoring. Obviously, such monitoring involves costs, errors and challenges. As a result of factors such as lower cost, broader application, and ease of installation, wireless sensor networks are frequently replacing wired sensor networks for structural health monitoring. Depending on the type and condition of a structure, factors such as energy consumption and accuracy, as well as fault tolerance are important. Particularly when wireless sensor networks are involved, these are ongoing challenges which, despite research, have the possibility of being improved. Using the Markov decision process and wake-up sensors, this paper proposes an innovative approach to monitoring stable and semi-stable structures, reducing the associated cost and error over existing methods, and according to the problem, we have advantages both in implementation and execution. Thus, the proposed method uses the Markov decision process and wake-up sensors to provide a new and more efficient technique than existing methods in order to monitor the health of stable and semi-stable structures. This approach is described in six steps and compared to widely used methods, which were tested and simulated in CupCarbon simulation environment with different metrics, and shows that the proposed solution is better than similar solutions in terms of a reduction of energy consumption from 11 to 70%, fault tolerance in the transferring of messages from 10 to 80%, and a reduction of cost from 93 to 97%. Manuscript profile

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179 - Construction of Scalable Decision Tree Based on Fast Data Partitioning and Pre-Pruning
سميه لطفي Mohammad Ghasemzadeh Mehran Mohsenzadeh Mitra Mirzarezaee

Classification is one of the most important tasks in data mining and machine learning; and the decision tree, as one of the most widely used classification algorithms, has the advantage of simplicity and the ability to interpret results more easily. But when dealing wit More

Classification is one of the most important tasks in data mining and machine learning; and the decision tree, as one of the most widely used classification algorithms, has the advantage of simplicity and the ability to interpret results more easily. But when dealing with huge amounts of data, the obtained decision tree would grow in size and complexity, and therefore require excessive running time. Almost all of the tree-construction algorithms need to store all or part of the training data set; but those algorithms which do not face memory shortages because of selecting a subset of data, can save the extra time for data selection. In order to select the best feature to create a branch in the tree, a lot of calculations are required. In this paper we presents an incremental scalable approach based on fast partitioning and pruning; The proposed algorithm builds the decision tree via using the entire training data set but it doesn't require to store the whole data in the main memory. The pre-pruning method has also been used to reduce the complexity of the tree. The experimental results on the UCI data set show that the proposed algorithm, in addition to preserving the competitive accuracy and construction time, could conquer the mentioned disadvantages of former methods. Manuscript profile

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180 - An Approximate Binary Tree-Based Solution to Speed Up the Search for the Nearest Neighbor in Big Data
Hosein Kalateh M. D.

Due to the increasing speed of information production and the need to convert information into knowledge, old machine learning methods are no longer responsive. When using classifications with the old machine learning methods, especially the use of inherently lazy class More

Due to the increasing speed of information production and the need to convert information into knowledge, old machine learning methods are no longer responsive. When using classifications with the old machine learning methods, especially the use of inherently lazy classifications such as the k-nearest neighbor (KNN) method, the operation of classifying large data sets is very slow. Nearest Neighborhood is a popular method of data classification due to its simplicity and practical accuracy. The proposed method is based on sorting the training data feature vectors in a binary search tree to expedite the classification of big data using the nearest neighbor method. This is done by finding the approximate two farthest local data in each tree node. These two data are used as a criterion for dividing the data in the current node into two groups. The data set in each node is assigned to the left and right child of the current node based on their similarity to the two data. The results of several experiments performed on different data sets from the UCI repository show a good degree of accuracy due to the low execution time of the proposed method. Manuscript profile

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181 - Low-Error and Variation-Aware Approximate Full Adders for Imprecision-Tolerant Applications
Mohammad Mirzaei سيامك محمدي

In imprecision-tolerant applications such as image processing and machine learning, imprecision can be tolerated because of the nature of the application itself or the limitation of human senses. By using the approximate computation in these applications, significant po More

In imprecision-tolerant applications such as image processing and machine learning, imprecision can be tolerated because of the nature of the application itself or the limitation of human senses. By using the approximate computation in these applications, significant power, delay, or area reductions can be achieved. In this paper, two approximate full adders and an approximate adder, with low error are proposed. The effects of die-to-die (D2D) process variation on the threshold voltage of approximate circuits have been evaluated. For evaluating the accuracy and the variability, these approximate full adders have been used and analyzed in the ripple carry adder structure, image Sharpening and image Smoothing algorithms. In terms of power-delay-product (PDP), accuracy, and area for uniformly distributed inputs, the proposed approximate full adder 1, exhibits the best performance, and the proposed approximate full adder 2 and the proposed approximate adder, show the best peak-signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) for real images. Manuscript profile

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182 - Study the Effect of Face to Face Communications in Electronic Mentoring and Students’ Career Path Decisions
marjan fayyazi مصطفی ایوب زاده

Traditionally, mentoring process was very important and it seems to be more important than before with the use of information technology. This study was a quasi-experimental study and its aim is to investigate the effect of an electronic mentoring program on students’ c More

Traditionally, mentoring process was very important and it seems to be more important than before with the use of information technology. This study was a quasi-experimental study and its aim is to investigate the effect of an electronic mentoring program on students’ career path decisions among graduates of management and also the effect of face to face communication to improve the outcomes of these relationships. In order to implement the study, a mentoring relationship was carried out between 12 mentors and 86 mentees and in order to examine the importance of face to face meeting among mentors and mentees, half of the mentees had the opportunity to meet their mentors. The results indicate that students’ career decisions in each of the five dimension of self-assessing, getting occupational information, goal setting, planning for the future, and problem solving has been promoted after mentoring courses compared to before holding course. Other results of the study indicate that the face to face meeting create higher satisfaction of mentoring relationship and promote the career path decisions. Manuscript profile

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183 - The Role of Family in the Transformation and Formation of Identity in Children
Zahra Taghyzade Ghavam Kobra Ahmadvand Zohreh Zohreh Ahmadi

One of the fundamental issues of modern world is the issue of identity and the present article try to deal with it in children. Children are the most vulnerable part of society. Family is the first stage in which man seeks to know himself and regain his identity in inte More

One of the fundamental issues of modern world is the issue of identity and the present article try to deal with it in children. Children are the most vulnerable part of society. Family is the first stage in which man seeks to know himself and regain his identity in interplay with his family members. Accordingly, family is very important for regaining identity. The present article tries to study some of the important family problems then proceeds to study the impact of family on regaining the identity of children with reference to the various levels of coherence, flexibility of family, employment of mothers and children, on the whole their exploitation in lower ages, way of bringing up children in a family and quantitative changes in a family in the absence of one of the parents or both of them. All these play significant role in the formation and transformation of the identity of children. Manuscript profile

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184 - Rights of Children in the Period of Crisis and Quarantine
sina Turkashvand

In his social life, man needs physical, spiritual, and economic security. Similarly, children also whose physical, intellectual and social growth begins in their early ages need particular attention and protection spiritually and physically. These attempts should have t More

In his social life, man needs physical, spiritual, and economic security. Similarly, children also whose physical, intellectual and social growth begins in their early ages need particular attention and protection spiritually and physically. These attempts should have their own proper concepts and patterns, that is, they should have protective aspects by considering children’s weakness in attaining their rights to the extent that the elders feel the necessary of protecting them. Accordingly, this work tries to explain the rights of children in the period of crisis and quarantine. Attention to the rights of children was not only the concern of present societies, this is the main concern of Islam as well. For instance, respecting children, avoiding violence against children, mistreatment of children and making discrimination are among the teachings of Islam. The method of this work is analytic-descriptive. According to the findings of this work, in the period of crisis and quarantine the rights of play are denied for children. Moreover, harassing children by elders will increase and their moral and training rights will be missed. According to these research children in the period of crisis and quarantine are not able to attain their rights as compare to the elders, for their rights always denied by the elders and since they depend on their elders they cannot complain legally. Explaining the rights of children in the period of crisis and quarantine indicate the basic needs of children and it is the duty of family, society, and government to meet their demand and require executive plan for protecting children. Manuscript profile

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185 - Sociological Analysis of the Role and Position of Social Capital in the Lifestyle of Female Employees: Presenting a grounded Theory in the Corona Crisis
alireza sanatkhah mehri arabi

In the face of the coronavirus crisis today, not only the issue of the lifestyle of women who are directly related to coronary heart disease has been considered. But also, the quality of social relations of working women in interaction with social capital (trust, networ More

In the face of the coronavirus crisis today, not only the issue of the lifestyle of women who are directly related to coronary heart disease has been considered. But also, the quality of social relations of working women in interaction with social capital (trust, network Citizens' communication, and participation with the health programs of the Corona Anti-Corruption Headquarters has taken attention. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the role and position of social capital in the quality of life of women employees of Kerman University of Medical Sciences during the corona. The present research has applied purpose and descriptive research methods. In terms of the type of study, it is qualitative research based on the data method of the foundation. Statistical population includes all staff of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 1399. Participants in the study are 28 female employees in this University. Semi-structured interviews have been used as data collection tools. Also, three methods have been utilized to achieve the reliability criterion. These methods include control or validation by members, analytical comparisons, and audit techniques usage. Data have been analyzed in three stages of open, selective, and selective (pivotal) coding according to procedure Based on the background theory. Based on the findings, factors such as the underlying structure of participation, the quality of communication networks, trust, and fear of job security as the most important factors influencing the lifestyle during the corona (strengthening virtual networks, watching virtual movies and series, awareness emergence Political, online shopping, etc.) are considered as background conditions. Social indifference and intra-group social capital are also known as intervening conditions. Quality of health services, promotion of mental health, and environmental health are the most important strategies, and economic disorder, health and treatment, and ultimately poor social support and social alienation are introduced as consequences. The results show that health-oriented social capital possibly strengthened in female employees using cyberspace. In which necessary training to comply with health protocols is created through virtual networks, and encourage virtual social trust and pursue active participation. Manuscript profile

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186 - Breast Cancer Classification Approaches - A Comparative Analysis
Mohan Kumar Sunil Kumar Khatri Masoud Mohammadian

10.52547/jist.33395.11.41.1

Cancer of the breast is a difficult disease to treat since it weakens the patient's immune system. Particular interest has lately been shown in the identification of particular immune signals for a variety of malignancies in this regard. In recent years, several methods More

Cancer of the breast is a difficult disease to treat since it weakens the patient's immune system. Particular interest has lately been shown in the identification of particular immune signals for a variety of malignancies in this regard. In recent years, several methods for predicting cancer based on proteomic datasets and peptides have been published. The cells turns into cancerous cells because of various reasons and get spread very quickly while detrimental to normal cells. In this regard, identifying specific immunity signs for a range of cancers has recently gained a lot of interest. Accurately categorizing and compartmentalizing the breast cancer subtype is a vital job. Computerized systems built on artificial intelligence can substantially save time and reduce inaccuracy. Several strategies for predicting cancer utilizing proteomic datasets and peptides have been reported in the literature in recent years.It is critical to classify and categorize breast cancer treatments correctly. It's possible to save time while simultaneously minimizing the likelihood of mistakes using machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches. Using the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Diagnostic dataset, this study evaluates the performance of various classification methods, including SVC, ETC, KNN, LR, and RF (random forest). Breast cancer can be detected and diagnosed using a variety of measurements of data (which are discussed in detail in the article) (WBCD). The goal is to determine how well each algorithm performs in terms of precision, recall, and accuracy. The variation of each classification threshold has been tested on various algorithms and SVM turned out to be very promising. Manuscript profile

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187 - A LOOK at the manifestations of “disintegration”as one of the post-modern components in the novel “Mummy ” (MOOMIYAYEY)
razie fani Ali Taslimi Mahmoud Ranjbar

This study examines “disintegration” as one of the types of tricks and arrangements that are manifested in short storied and postmodernists novels. “Mummy ” (MOOMIYAYEY)is one of Mojabi’spostmodern works that has a special place in terms of language, expression, str More

This study examines “disintegration” as one of the types of tricks and arrangements that are manifested in short storied and postmodernists novels. “Mummy ” (MOOMIYAYEY)is one of Mojabi’spostmodern works that has a special place in terms of language, expression, structure and images. In this research relying on Derrida’s views and with a descriptive-analytical approach to analyzing the structure and qualitative content of “Mummy” (MOOMIYAYEY) and reflecting tricks the rupture is addressed in it in order to reveal further the unique dynamics and specific style of mojabi. The result of the research shows that Mojabi, in the role of a master artist, has broken the normal construction of words and created a seemingly disjointed, plural and at the same time artistic structure. By using various techniques of disintegration, he has created new, but not far-fetched, meaning ؛in such a way that the reader has the opportunity to participate in determining these meanings. The use of complex and confusing language, the arrangement of words without logical and content communication in dreamy and deconstructive formats are a featurehighlights of this effect. Manuscript profile

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188 - Determining Geological, Environmental and Economical Impact Weight for Oil Field Prioritization to Implement Smart Well Technology
تورج بهروز سید مهدیا مطهری مهدی ندری پری

Deep oil reservoirs with high heterogeneity need thorough management to maximize production and recovery along with minimizing OPEX and CAPEX. This management is integration between technology, human resource and processes. Smart Well technology helps oil companies t More

Deep oil reservoirs with high heterogeneity need thorough management to maximize production and recovery along with minimizing OPEX and CAPEX. This management is integration between technology, human resource and processes. Smart Well technology helps oil companies to meet aforementioned goals. Since smart well technology imposes high initial expenditure it is a risky and costly decision for oil companies to apply it for all companies. Indeed, this fact dictates prioritization of oil fields based on several parameters to decide where this technology should be implemented first. In this paper we present a novel screening technique under Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) engine. This technique needs criteria and sub-criteria affecting smart well potential of fields such as Geological, Geographical, Environmental and Economical parameters. In this study, the main components of the four main mentioned parameters have been extracted. All of them weighted according to our objective function. The result of this research would be impact weight of each parameter with respect to each other that can be used an engineering box for making decision among several fields for implementing smart well technology. Manuscript profile

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189 - Analysis and evaluation of organizational monitoring strategies in the Islamic culture and Islamic Research Institute
Mohammad Mahdi Parhizgar روح‌اله حسینی Mustafa Hossein Alikhani

Control and supervision is one of the most important tasks of managers of organizations. It is only by using control and supervision that organizations take steps to achieve their grand goals and identify their weaknesses and plan to address them. The purpose of this st More

Control and supervision is one of the most important tasks of managers of organizations. It is only by using control and supervision that organizations take steps to achieve their grand goals and identify their weaknesses and plan to address them. The purpose of this study is to identify and select the optimal organizational supervision strategy in the Institute of Islamic Culture and Thought. The statistical sample of this research includes 25 managers, experts and thinkers working in the research institute. The required information was collected using two library and field methods, as a result of which nine organizational supervision strategies and eight indicators and criteria for evaluating the organizational supervision strategies of the research institute were identified. Data analysis was performed using TOPSIS software. Based on data analysis, organizational goals, the main strategies of the organization, employee acceptance, management policy, proximity (detection of deviations, savings (cost-effectiveness), ease of implementation, and flexibility, respectively, as the most important ranking indicators Organizational monitoring strategies of the Institute of Islamic Culture and Thought are also classified, as well as holistic monitoring strategies (control in sensitive and key points) and futuristic monitoring are introduced as the most optimal strategy among monitoring strategies and partial (decentralized) monitoring. Is the last priority. Manuscript profile

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190 - The Framework for Formulating Tourism Policies of Islamic Republic of Iran
Hamid Zargham Boroojeni

In this article, the researchers have tried to propose a model for formulating tourism policies of Iran in accordance to tourism policies of Five-Year Economic, Social and Cultural Plan and that of Iran Vision of 2025. Hence, a questionnaire composed of 15 questions (wi More

In this article, the researchers have tried to propose a model for formulating tourism policies of Iran in accordance to tourism policies of Five-Year Economic, Social and Cultural Plan and that of Iran Vision of 2025. Hence, a questionnaire composed of 15 questions (with Likert scale) was distributed among tourism experts (university professors, tourism experts at Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and etc.). The data was then analyzed by use of Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmative Factor Analysis. The results showed that there are four factors (Economic and Supportive, Political, Marketing and Development and Cultural) that can be considered for policy making of Iran, more specifically for future formulation of tourism policies of Iran. The results also showed that marketing and development policies are of highest priority (regarding the experts’ point of view). The importance of different variables was also examined in this article. Manuscript profile

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191 - The Effect of Young Children on Impulsive Decisions of Families in Fun Traveling
Mohesn Akbari Esmaeel Ramezanpour Parmis Moaf

An important dimension of consumer behavior is making impulsive decisions. These decisions are shaped by a quick decision process, resulting from excitement and emotion. Impulsive traveling is one of the immediate behaviors in which a tourist travels to somewhere for wh More

An important dimension of consumer behavior is making impulsive decisions. These decisions are shaped by a quick decision process, resulting from excitement and emotion. Impulsive traveling is one of the immediate behaviors in which a tourist travels to somewhere for which he or she has not carefully planned. There are many reasons behind this kind of behavior in tourism, including going to see somewhere for fun; pressures from friends, peers and family members; undeclared internal motivations; or even encouragement from destinations with different marketing tools. This paper examined the impact of children’s participation, in family decision-making, on the emotions of the decision maker in the family and the impulsive travel plans they made. The conceptual model is based on literature and research background, which showed relationship between variables (youth insistence, decision makers’ emotions and intention to travel impulsively). For sampling and data collection, a questionnaire was distributed among 384 families that had traveled impulsively to different locations of the province of Guilan. This is an applied study, and data collection followed descriptive-correlation based on structural equation modeling. SPSS 19 was used to analyze the descriptive data. For statistical inference, we used structural equation modeling (SEM) based on partial least squares (PLS) and Smart PLS2 software. Results showed that children’s participation in decisions affects impulsive family planning to travel. In addition, the mediating role of emotions was also confirmed showing that children that take part in family decision-making, not only increased the impulsive traveling of family members but also affected their emotions. Manuscript profile

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192 - Investigating the Relationship between Ecotourism Motivations and Site Revisit at Soleyman-Tangeh Region in Sari, Mazandaran Province
Bahram Nekouie Sadry Elahe Heidari Boroujeni FATEMEH FEHREST

10.52547/journalitor.36043.9.17.0

Motivation is considered as the main driving force in tourists’ behavior and an important basis for their decision making. This study sought to examine the ecotourists’ motivations for their travels and the impact of motivations (intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivati More

Motivation is considered as the main driving force in tourists’ behavior and an important basis for their decision making. This study sought to examine the ecotourists’ motivations for their travels and the impact of motivations (intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation) on their intention to revisit the destination according to the self-determined psychological theory. To this end, a questionnaire was administered on 163 visitors of the Soleiman-Tangeh region during the first week of August 2015 who were selected via convenience sampling. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, mean and one-sample t-test. To examine the relationship between variables, Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression analysis were utilized.The findings of the study showed that from among the three forms of ecotourists’ motivation, i.e., intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, amotivation, it was merely the intrinsic motivation that had a significant and positive relationship with the possibility of revisiting the Soleiman-Tangeh region, indicating that an increase in the ecotourists’ intrinsic motivation would increase the chances of revisiting the Soleiman-Tangeh region in the future. Manuscript profile

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193 - The challenges of Iranian pilgrims' decision for Arbaeen foot-pilgrimage
Gholamreza Seddigh Oraei mahdieh bagheri Shahide Seddigh Oraei

10.52547/journalitor.36044.9.17.0

The Arbaeen foot-pilgrimage bears a prominent place in Iranians' religious beliefs. Facing numerous challenges, Arbaeen pilgrims set out this journey should the challenges are met. This study, therefore, deals with the challenges of Iranian pilgrims during the Arbaeen w More

The Arbaeen foot-pilgrimage bears a prominent place in Iranians' religious beliefs. Facing numerous challenges, Arbaeen pilgrims set out this journey should the challenges are met. This study, therefore, deals with the challenges of Iranian pilgrims during the Arbaeen walk and the way they deal with the problem. The required data were collected through "ethnography", using "grounded theory" to analyze the data. To this end, 39 pilgrims who participated in Arbaeen 2018 walk were interviewed along the way to Karbala. The challenges regarding decision-making were summarized in the main category labeled as "the challenges regarding obstacles and lack of requirements". The challenges listed under the "the lack of requirements" includes: "travel expenses," "ability to walk," "finding the right (appropriate) fellow traveler", "providing a suitable time for travel", "the possibility of achieving the goal", "travel facilities like transportation, accommodation, food, health, familiarity with the way and destination". The major sub-categories of "obstacles challenges" include: "prohibition made by such actors as the government, employer, training centers, spouse, and parents", "conflicting interests derived from job commitment, child- care commitment, and social pressure generated by fellow citizens and commitment to them", and "feeling insecure". Manuscript profile

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194 - Investigating the Effect of Leisure Time's Perceived Risks on Sports Tourists’ Social Happiness During COVID_ 19 Pandemic
sahar pirjamadi Ahmad Mahmoudi Vahid Saatchian Kamran Romiani

10.52547/journalitor.36190.10.20.1

This descriptive study sought to investigate the effect of leisure time's perceived risks on the sports tourists’ social happiness during the COVID_ 19 Pandemic using the structural equation model. The study’s statistical population comprised all tourists who used sport More

This descriptive study sought to investigate the effect of leisure time's perceived risks on the sports tourists’ social happiness during the COVID_ 19 Pandemic using the structural equation model. The study’s statistical population comprised all tourists who used sports tourism complexes in Mashhad, out of whom 381 people were selected via purposive sampling. The required data were collected via Ishraqi et al’ (2017) perceived risks questionnaire and the oxford social happiness scale. The questionnaires’ face and content validities were confirmed by experts, and their construct validity was confirmed via exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Moreover, the questionnaires’ reliability, obtained through Cronbach's alpha, was found to be over 0.7. As for analyzing the data, descriptive and inferential statistics such as one-sample T-test and structural equation modeling were used. The study’s results indicated a significant difference between the mean perceived risk components, the tourists’ happiness, and the theoretical mean. Furthermore, a significant correlation was found between perceived risk components and the tourist's happiness during the COVID_ 19 Pandemic. Therefore, it is emphasized that factors such as supervision, planning, hardware, security, information provision, organizational matters, and internationally recognized methods be considered in setting sports tourism policies to prevent the psychological consequences of COVID_ 19 and achieve perfect social happiness. Manuscript profile

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195 - Perceived Authenticity, Satisfaction, Revisiting, Cultural Heritage Tourism, Kourd House, Sanandaj
akbar pourfaraj sasan ahmadi

10.61186/journalitor.36228.11.24.1

While many scholars believe that tourists take the trouble to visit authentic destinations away from their place of residence, few studies have so far been conducted in this regard. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the role of perceived authenticity on touris More

While many scholars believe that tourists take the trouble to visit authentic destinations away from their place of residence, few studies have so far been conducted in this regard. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the role of perceived authenticity on tourists' satisfaction and revisiting intention. To this end, perceived authenticity was divided into objective, structural, and existential categories based on the analysis of the related literature review. Moreover, the study was conducted in the Kourd House Ethnology Museum of Sanandaj. On the other hand, to collect the required data, a valid questionnaire was administered to 224 tourists who visited the place. Finally, the collected data were analyzed through SPSS20 software using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicated that objective, structural, and existential authenticity positively influenced tourists’ satisfaction. However, it was merely the objective and existential authenticity that exerted a positive effect on the tourists’ intention to revisit the place. Moreover, tourists’ satisfaction was also found to have a positive influence on their revisiting intention. Manuscript profile

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196 - Determining the factors of the decision making model for choosing training and learning methods in human resources development
Dr Firouz Nouri Kalkhoran

Providing an operational guide for the selection and implementation of learning methods in organizations as one of the tools used by managers and training professionals has a significant impact in effective knowledge transfer and optimal improvement of educational proce More

Providing an operational guide for the selection and implementation of learning methods in organizations as one of the tools used by managers and training professionals has a significant impact in effective knowledge transfer and optimal improvement of educational processes. The theoretical model gap in this area and the increasing demand of organizations for decision-making are the main motivations for the author's research. For its theoretical model, this mixed research employed a theoretical research method in the qualitative section and a survey method in the quantitative section. In the qualitative section, after purposeful selection of experts from among managers and training professionals (using a snowball sampling method), the main factors influencing decision-making models were determined using a semi-structured approach. The participants in this section included twelve experts, and the results of the qualitative research section were extracted using thematic analysis. For the quantitative section, the validity of the questions was first confirmed by experts using the CVR method. Following the distribution and collection of questionnaires, they were analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, T-test, and central indices. Afterwards, the influential factors in determining training methods and human resource development were identified. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Expert Choice software were used for weighting these factors. The influential factors, after identification with their weight coefficients, include Audience Level (0.161), Competency Development Program Scope (0.162), Competency Coverage Level (0.139), Competency Development Objective (0.044), Cost Allocation for Competency Development (0.284), Desired Competency Development Duration (0.067), Feasibility of Learner's Real Experience with Competency Phenomena (0.076), and Desired Learning Transfer Duration (0.064). To make the findings practical and direct their practical application, the results were presented in the form of fully functional decision-making software that aims to empower the organization in decision-making. Manuscript profile

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197 - Supporting Privacy of Individuals in View of Verses of Quran and Hadiths
سجاد شهباز قهفرخی

Abstract The right to privacy is one of the most respected rights in all societies and Islamic teachings also emphasize it. Privacy is the state of being free from being observed, or one that the individual does not like to be revealed to others. People do not tolera More

Abstract The right to privacy is one of the most respected rights in all societies and Islamic teachings also emphasize it. Privacy is the state of being free from being observed, or one that the individual does not like to be revealed to others. People do not tolerate others entering their private space and react to it. The existence of teachings in Islam like the need for respecting others’ inherent dignity, the necessity of keeping a secret, respect for others’ self-esteem on the one hand and the emphasis in verses and Hadiths on the unlawfulness of inquisitiveness in other people’s private life indicate the important position of the right of privacy in Islam’s legal system. In this research, conducted in descriptive-analytical method, the concept of privacy is clarified and its status in verses of the Quran and Hadiths (narrations from the infallibles (AS)) is investigated. Manuscript profile

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198 - Optimum Design and Full-Wave Analysis of Broad-Band Metamaterial Absorbers in the Visible Light Spectrum
Mortaza Nazari Amir Habibzadeh-Sharif Mohammad Eskandari

In this paper, optimum design, numerical simulation and full-wave analysis of two broad-band metamaterial absorbers have been presented in the infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet frequencies of the sunlight spectrum. These planar absorbers consist of two conductive More

In this paper, optimum design, numerical simulation and full-wave analysis of two broad-band metamaterial absorbers have been presented in the infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet frequencies of the sunlight spectrum. These planar absorbers consist of two conductive layers and an intermediate insulating layer. The simulations results obtained by the finite integration technique have shown that performance of the designed absorbers is independent of the incident wave polarization and its elevation and azimuth angles. The proposed absorbers have an absorption of more than 92% in the visible light range. Therefore, these absorbers can be used to harvest the energy of sunlight Manuscript profile

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199 - Developmental Changes of Selected Countries in Iran's 20-Year Perspective Plan Region and Regional Economic Convergence
Mirabdollah Hosseini بهرام امیراحمدیان

Iran’s 20-Year Vision, a major document and roadmap for the long-term overall development of the country, was adopted a few years ago. The Vision contains, among others, comparisons with the performance of a select group of countries in the region. As discussed in the p More

Iran’s 20-Year Vision, a major document and roadmap for the long-term overall development of the country, was adopted a few years ago. The Vision contains, among others, comparisons with the performance of a select group of countries in the region. As discussed in the present paper, a number of regional countries have achieved in recent years rapid developmental changes in various fields of infrastructure, real economy, environment, and foreign economic relations, especially with regard to foreign investment attraction. These developments have faced most regional countries, especially Iran, with challenges and opportunities. The authors argue in the paper that if Iran fails to make due progress in these fields, it will not only fail to achieve the objectives of the 20-Year Vision, but it will also risk widening of the historical developmental gap which exists between regional and international players. The present paper aims to expound developmental changes in a select group of countries in the region and also compare Iran’s performance with those countries in terms of opportunities, threats and challenges. Manuscript profile

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200 - Necessity and Possibility of Judicial Supervision over Security Council’s Performance in UN Legal System
حسین شریفی طرازکوهی ساسان مدرس سبزواری

The issue of judicial supervision over the Security Council has two different, but interrelated aspects. First of all, the “necessity” of such supervision should be discussed. The present article assumes that the Security Council should be committed to the principles of More

The issue of judicial supervision over the Security Council has two different, but interrelated aspects. First of all, the “necessity” of such supervision should be discussed. The present article assumes that the Security Council should be committed to the principles of international law, the goals of the United Nations, sovereign rights of member states, fundamental human rights guarantees, as well as the basic structure for the division of powers among various organs of the UN. Then it studies the Security Council’s procedure to show that this institution has been frequently found in violation of the aforesaid legal bounds. Security Council’s inattention to the limits of its powers can cast doubts on credibility of the entire UN system. It has been also shown that the “necessity” of judicial supervision can be proven on the basis of the requirements of the “rule of law.” Another aspect of this issue is the “possibility” of judicial supervision in view of the current state of international law. The present paper has shown that although the Charter of the United Nations has remained silent on this issue, it can be confirmed if final goals of this document are taken as basis for its interpretation. Manuscript profile

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201 - The Role and Status of Developing Countries in the IMF in the Aftermath of Global Financial Crisis of 2008
Sohrab Shahabi Hassan Shahbeig

The global financial crisis of 2008 has had many effects on different global issues, especially on international monetary management. These effects manifested themselves in applying some reforms in governance, borrowing system and monetary resources of the International More

The global financial crisis of 2008 has had many effects on different global issues, especially on international monetary management. These effects manifested themselves in applying some reforms in governance, borrowing system and monetary resources of the International Monetary Fund. Considering the importance of developing countries in this system, and because of the measures being taken to respond to the consequences of the crisis, this article is going to depict the place and role of such countries in the post-crisis IMF.Therefore, while explaining the crisis of 2008 by a descriptive-analytical method and its different global consequences, we study the post crisis developments in the IMF. Then, by analysing the envisioned reforms in the system by developing countries and illustrating different situations regarding the financial independence of the IMF, we examine the position of developing countries in global economic management system and their approaches toward international monetary management. The analysis of the post-crisis measures shows us that the reforms in IMF have not made substantial changes in the favour of developing countries and in the process mostly some emerging economies have gained a better position Manuscript profile

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202 - The Cause of the North-South Divide in European Union
Roxana Niknami

The North-South divide in Europe is one of the most pressing challenges facing members of the European Union, influencing the process of integration within the Union. The North-South divide manifest the classic European divides such as East and West, old and young, Cont More

The North-South divide in Europe is one of the most pressing challenges facing members of the European Union, influencing the process of integration within the Union. The North-South divide manifest the classic European divides such as East and West, old and young, Continent-oriented or Atlantic-oriented, and not developed-less developed. How did this divide emerge? What are the extent of it? Within the framework of governance theory, the article assesses the divide at three levels: first, structural deficiency amongst the south, political and economic corruption, gap in governance, unequal GDP and cultural-religious differences manifests themselves at national level. At regional level, the differences between France and Germany, the Euro crisis and ensuing austerity measures have affected the North-South divide. Internationally, globalisation and global crisis (es) deepened the divide. Manuscript profile

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203 - NATO and Syrian Crisis: Crisis Management or Non- Intervention
Maryam Ebadi Yousof Molaei

Crises are an integral part of the international system. Even during the Cold War that was expected there was a peaceful world, we witnessed many crises. Therefore, crisis management aiming at preventing the intensification and expansion of crises has taken a significan More

Crises are an integral part of the international system. Even during the Cold War that was expected there was a peaceful world, we witnessed many crises. Therefore, crisis management aiming at preventing the intensification and expansion of crises has taken a significant importance. When crises occur, some actions are taken by effective actors including states and organizations such as NATO. NATO has tried to define crisis management functions for itself to maintain it survival. Its cooperation with the Security Council in accordance with the chapter eight of the Charter and its role in various crises were in the same direction. However, its failure to play a role in the Syrian crisis raises the question that which factors influence it in playing a role in the crises. In response to this question, the author makes the hypothesis that the role of NATO in crisis has been affected by past experience and the policies of great power. The findings of this research indicates that limited achievements, the costs of previous interventions, the requirement to obtain a permit from the UN Security Council for intervention and obstacles in its way have led that NATO adopts a policy of non-intervention in this crisis and don't play an active role in crisis management. Manuscript profile

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204 - Advance on the European Common Foreign and Security Policy, from Kosovo to Ukraine
Yousef Molaei Issa Adeli

The article seeks to evaluate the progress in the EU common foreign and security policy after the Lisbon treaty in comparison with Maastricht Treaty. Two crises in Eastern Europe have been studied by reviewing the EU’s official documents and ratifications. Ukraine crisi More

The article seeks to evaluate the progress in the EU common foreign and security policy after the Lisbon treaty in comparison with Maastricht Treaty. Two crises in Eastern Europe have been studied by reviewing the EU’s official documents and ratifications. Ukraine crisis occurred five years after the Lisbon treaty, likewise the Kosovo crisis happened five years after the Maastricht treaty. By comparing the EU reaction to these two crises, the achievements can be evaluated. The focus is mainly on restrictive measures like economic and diplomatic sanctions. The study shows that considering all differences, the Ukrainian crisis was a success story and the EU drew a more cohesive and more efficient response. This conclusion was reached by the number of reactions and their efficacy. However, there are some qualifications, especially when positive peace is explored, the outcome did not satisfy the expectations. Manuscript profile

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205 - The Cause of the North-South Divide in European Union
Roxana Niknami

The North-South divide in Europe is one of the most pressing challenges facing members of the European Union, influencing the process of integration within the Union. The North-South divide manifest the classic European divides such as East and West, old and young, Cont More

The North-South divide in Europe is one of the most pressing challenges facing members of the European Union, influencing the process of integration within the Union. The North-South divide manifest the classic European divides such as East and West, old and young, Continent-oriented or Atlantic-oriented, and not developed-less developed. How did this divide emerge? What are the extent of it? Within the framework of governance theory, the article assesses the divide at three levels: first, structural deficiency amongst the south, political and economic corruption, gap in governance, unequal GDP and cultural-religious differences manifests themselves at national level. At regional level, the differences between France and Germany, the Euro crisis and ensuing austerity measures have affected the North-South divide. Internationally, globalisation and global crisis (es) deepened the divide. Manuscript profile

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206 - The Role of the UN Security Council in Adopting Resolutions Against ISIS
ehsan jafari far Reza nasirihamed

Today, terrorism is one of the most important issues for nations and governments in the world. Although certain parts of the world are more affected by this phenomenon than the others, its prevalence has almost become a security concern in most contemporary societies. W More

Today, terrorism is one of the most important issues for nations and governments in the world. Although certain parts of the world are more affected by this phenomenon than the others, its prevalence has almost become a security concern in most contemporary societies. We are witnessing efforts by the United Nations to counter the growth and activities of terrorist groups, especially as the crisis of terrorism became more of a threat to global security with the rise of ISIS and its transnational actions. This article through analytical and descriptive methods and by using library and website resources seeks to answer the question of what resolutions the United Nations has adopted against the terrorist group ISIL. The novelty of this study is that, unlike previous studies that have dealt with the Iraq-Syria crisis and the role of the United Nations during it, it intends to address only the issue of UN resolutions on ISIL in a coherent manner. The research findings show that since 2014 up until 2021, resolutions 2169, 2170, 2178, 2199, 2347, 2249 and 2462 are the most important UN resolutions adopted against ISIL. Resolution 2169 on the identification of ISIL as a terrorist group, Resolution 2170 on the dissolution of ISIL, Resolution 2178 on the recruitment of foreign fighters to ISIL, Resolution 2199 on the prohibition of buying and trading in oil and gas, antiques and historical objects with terrorists, Resolution 2347 on the Security Council Regarding the protection of the common heritage of humanity and cultural heritage, Resolution 2249 to destroy ISIL sanctuaries in Iraq and Syria, and finally Resolution 2462 on the fight against terrorism and the financing of terrorism; all were adopted to contain the activities of this terrorist organization Manuscript profile

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207 - Spectrum Sensing of OFDM Signals Utilizing Higher Order Statistics under Noise Uncertainty Environments in Cognitive Radio Systems
MOUSUMI HAQUE Tetsuya Shimamura

10.61186/jist.37961.11.43.251

Cognitive radio (CR) is an important issue to solve the spectrum scarcity problem for modern and forthcoming wireless communication systems. Spectrum sensing is the ability of the CR systems to sense the primary user signal to detect an ideal portion of the radio spectr More

Cognitive radio (CR) is an important issue to solve the spectrum scarcity problem for modern and forthcoming wireless communication systems. Spectrum sensing is the ability of the CR systems to sense the primary user signal to detect an ideal portion of the radio spectrum. Spectrum sensing is mandatory to solve the spectrum scarcity problem and the interference problem of the primary user. Noise uncertainty consideration for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) transmitted signals in severe noise environments is a challenging issue for measuring the performance of spectrum sensing. This paper proposed a method using higher order statistics (HOS) functions including skewness and kurtosis for improving the sensing performance of a cyclic prefix (CP) based OFDM transmitted signal for noise uncertainty. The detection performance of OFDM systems is measured for various CP sizes using a higher order digital modulation technique over a multipath Rayleigh fading channel for low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) cases. In the proposed method, the CP-based OFDM transmitted signal sensing performance is measured and compared with the conventional methods under noise uncertainty environments. Through comprehensive evaluation of simulation, it is demonstrated that the sensing performance of this method significantly outperforms conventional schemes in the case of noise uncertainty in severe noise environments. Manuscript profile

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208 - Comparing the sentences and conditions of the crime of embezzlement in Iran with the United States and France
Fahimeh Malekzadeh Sina Vahedzadeh

Embezzlement is an intended crime which would result in financial fraud, especially in the country administrative system. In the past, committers of such act were punished as wrongdoers to a public fund, and they were punished under the title of “corruption at earth” in More

Embezzlement is an intended crime which would result in financial fraud, especially in the country administrative system. In the past, committers of such act were punished as wrongdoers to a public fund, and they were punished under the title of “corruption at earth” in the Islamic criminal law. Of the global problems are offences and crimes of government employees and their financial abuses from deposited property to them. Embezzlement is a crime against public convenience. In all legal systems, they are fighting against it; also, in the Iranian law, the legislature has provided various rules and regulations for illegitimate property. This paper does assess awards and circumstances of Embezzlement in the Iranian law and also in the French, German and US legal systems. At the end, it has concluded that to tackle this evil phenomenon, contrary to their so much similarity, are not precisely compatible, but they differ substantively.But methods and circumstances in every .country are depending on their common laws Manuscript profile

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209 - Provide Proactive maintenance model using Markov Decision Process Based on stochastic dynamic planning
MohammadSadeq Behrouz Mohammad Ali Afshar Kazemi adel azar Ezattollah Asgharizadeh

The use of new approaches and technologies in the design of maintenance plans and policies, taking into account the changes and growth of technology, is one of the factors that are increasingly considered by experts today, and in addition to reducing costs Repair, reduc More

The use of new approaches and technologies in the design of maintenance plans and policies, taking into account the changes and growth of technology, is one of the factors that are increasingly considered by experts today, and in addition to reducing costs Repair, reducing downtime of machines and increasing the useful life of machinery and equipment, create a competitive advantage in production systems. The purpose of this study is to provide a model for realizing a proactive maintenance approach. In this regard, the decision-making problem for "selecting maintenance policies and programs at the optimal time with the lowest cost" has been modeled. For conducting research, historical data related to the implementation of maintenance programs and risk assessment in the gas pipeline network have been used, and based on recursive induction in stochastic dynamic planning with Markov decision-making process in finite time, mathematical model is designed. In this research, to assign each of the specified policies and actions related to the maintenance program to the identified risks and defects, simulations and optimizations based on time and cost have been performed and sensitivity analysis and validation of the model are performed. The rate of improvement and the rate of optimization in the cost of implementing maintenance policies and the time of its implementation, indicate the efficiency of the proposed model. Manuscript profile

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210 - Evaluating the performance of non-reactive and reactive agility tests in elite and average soccer players under the age of 14
Mohammad Tajik Mohammad Ali Azarbayjani Maghsoud Peeri

10.61186/jspac.38879.2.6.1

Background: Agility is one of the most critical factors in the sport performance of soccer players. Although various tests have been designed to measure agility, there is no agility test, based on soccer-specific movement patterns. Therefore, this study aimed to develop More

Background: Agility is one of the most critical factors in the sport performance of soccer players. Although various tests have been designed to measure agility, there is no agility test, based on soccer-specific movement patterns. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and examine of a soccer Specific Reactive Agility Test (SSRAGT)for Players U14 Years. Materials and Methods: 48 soccer players under the age of 14 years divided in two groups composed of 24 players. The group A were elite soccer players and active at the level of Asia vision, while group B were soccer players were active at the level of neighborhood and local competitions One hundred and seventy competitive soccer players under 14 years volunteered to participation in this study as subjects. The standard 505 Agility Test (505AT), Zig-zag Curl (ZZC) ، Zig-zag straight (ZZS) the test was performed for all participants on two separate days within a two-day interval at the same time and place. The SSRAGT was performed after two days. Results: In order to evaluate the intensity of agility test the number of steps and heartbeat after activity was applied. The 505-agility test with a heartbeat of 159.4±11.245b was lower than other tests. The number of steps in the 505-agility test indicated lower intensity and fewer steps 26.30±4.794b. The heartbeat and number of steps in the other test had a significant correlation with each other. The results of logistic regression between 48 player SSRAGT test can significantly predict the level of performance of young football players (OR = 1.437, P <0.01). As the ZZC test was able to significantly predict the performance level of the subjects in this study (OR = 1.05, P <0.01). Conclusion: Based on the result the reactive agility test for the soccer player in comparison with non-reactive agility test had the potential to distinguish between average and elite soccer players and due to its reactive nature, it is similar to movement patter in soccer, so it can be used as an efficient field tool to evaluate players’ agility levels. Manuscript profile

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211 - Wide Area out of Step Prediction of Interconnected Power System Using Decision Tree C5.0 Based on WAMS Data
Soheil Ranjbar

This paper presents a new method for Out-of-Step detection in synchronous generators based on Decision Tree theory. For distinguishing between power swing and out-of-step conditions a series of input features are introduced and used for decision tree training. For gener More

This paper presents a new method for Out-of-Step detection in synchronous generators based on Decision Tree theory. For distinguishing between power swing and out-of-step conditions a series of input features are introduced and used for decision tree training. For generating input training samples, a series of measurements are taken under various faults including operational and topological disturbances. The proposed method is simulated over 10 machines 39-bus IEEE test system and the simulation results are prepared as input-output pairs for decision tree induction and deduction. The merit of proposed out-of-step protection scheme lies in adaptivity and robustness of input features under different input scenarios Manuscript profile

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212 - Identification and Prioritization of Emerging Technologies in Road Transportation Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM)
mehrnoosh bastenegar Reza Pouya Nasrin Sakhaian Haji Mohammadi

In today's world, issues such as the depletion of energy resources, environmental pollution, the increase in material and spiritual damages caused by accidents, the supervision and management of intercity transportation, the increase in wasted time, and the rapid growth More

In today's world, issues such as the depletion of energy resources, environmental pollution, the increase in material and spiritual damages caused by accidents, the supervision and management of intercity transportation, the increase in wasted time, and the rapid growth of transportation demand in the world have become a serious problem in the road transportation sector. This is while the existence of smooth and safe transportation is one of the most fundamental infrastructures for development and increasing the level of well-being and social welfare in any country. On the other hand, the rapid growth of emerging technologies that play a driving role in various industries and economic sectors and guide the transportation industry towards becoming intelligent, increasing efficiency, and raising the level of service quality has attracted the attention of policymakers and planners in the country to use these emerging technologies to solve the serious problems in this field. Due to the limitations of resources, naturally, a comprehensive understanding and then prioritization of these technologies can be a step towards getting out of the current situation. In this research, an attempt has been made to identify emerging technologies in road transportation by conducting library studies and then prioritizing them using the multi-criteria decision-making method (TOPSIS). The results indicate that according to the indicators of national strategic goals in this sector, the "smart communication networks" technology ranks first, followed closely by "traffic automation" and "smart buses" technologies in the second and third ranks, respectively, with an index close to the first rank. Manuscript profile

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213 - Identification and analysis of the requirements for the use of sustainable development frameworks in the infrastructure projects of the intercity transport sector (case study: projects of the transport sector of the Khorasan Razavi General Road and Urbanization Department)
ebrahim alamatian fatemeh kashizadeh sharbaf mohamad mehdi rashidian mohamadreza shakiba ehsan fereshtepour

Today, issues such as population growth and climate change have greatly affected societies in the optimal use of natural resources while maintaining and improving the quality of life. Meanwhile, infrastructures are at the heart of this challenge. In such conditions, bui More

Today, issues such as population growth and climate change have greatly affected societies in the optimal use of natural resources while maintaining and improving the quality of life. Meanwhile, infrastructures are at the heart of this challenge. In such conditions, building infrastructure facilities and improving the quality of existing infrastructures is a critical issue, and Iran is not exempt from these conditions. In this regard, it is necessary to find ways to minimize the negative effects of development on the environment and affected communities. Sustainability rating and evaluation systems can play an important role in moving towards sustainability. Therefore, the current research aims to respond to the need to extend the life span and improve the performance quality of the infrastructure in Iran, and has sought to evaluate the infrastructure of the inter-city transportation sector from the perspective of sustainability. The evaluation is based on the Envision evaluation system for the projects of the Khorasan Razavi Department of Roads and Urban Development. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS. According to the results, 5 indicators of quality of life, project management, resource allocation, natural environment and climate and resilience are important. The analysis of the obtained data showed that among the 14 sub-indicators of the evaluation system, for the projects of the General Administration of Roads and Urbanization of Khorasan Razavi, the sub-indicators of economy and society have the most impact and the sub-indicator of pollutants have the least impact. Finally, the criteria of each of these sub-indices were prioritized. Manuscript profile

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214 - A reflection on the mechanisms to control the government of the cooperative section(from departmental coherence to transparency and accountability)
atefeh javadi raje Abbasi atoie Mohammad Hossein Foroughiniya saeedeh javadi raje

In the economic system of the Republic of Iran, according to the constitution and the policies announced for the implementation of the forty-fourth principle, the development of cooperatives has been considered as one of the main means of realizing the people's economy. More

In the economic system of the Republic of Iran, according to the constitution and the policies announced for the implementation of the forty-fourth principle, the development of cooperatives has been considered as one of the main means of realizing the people's economy. Despite the recognition of the cooperative sector as Independent sector as the third side of Iran's economic triangle, the possibility of scope and how to supervise the government has always faced ambiguity. Using the descriptive-analytical method, this research seeks to answer these questions: What are the tools and mechanisms of the government's supervision of the cooperative sector? And does the government's sovereign supervision in the cooperative sector undermine the independence of this sector of the country's economy? Based on the findings of the present research, which "among the mechanisms of government supervision, the integration of laws and regulations, transparent policies and institutional supervision, as well as supervision of the process of establishment, liquidation, liquidation, etc. in the case of these companies. Also, due to the special nature of the cooperative sector, its complete compatibility with government supervision seems complicated. Therefore, in the opinion of the government, it should only use the governance tools of supervision, such as the compliance and non-deviation of the cooperative sector from the laws, to fulfill its supervisory duties towards The cooperative department should play its role and as much as possible avoid direct access to the executive and management issues of the cooperative department Manuscript profile

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215 - An approach to prioritize quality dimensions of based on cloud computing using Multiple Criteria Decision Making method
Zahra Abbasi Somayeh Fatahi Mohammad Javad Ershadi

Today, quality is one of the most important factors in attracting customer satisfaction and loyalty to service organizations. Therefore, one of the main concerns of managers is to improve the quality of services. With the development of the Internet and the world of com More

Today, quality is one of the most important factors in attracting customer satisfaction and loyalty to service organizations. Therefore, one of the main concerns of managers is to improve the quality of services. With the development of the Internet and the world of communications, a concept called cloud computing has expanded in the world of communications, which provides a new model for the supply, consumption and delivery of computing services. The purpose of this study is to make the optimal decision in choosing the appropriate cloud service according to the conditions of users so that they achieve the highest satisfaction. Fuzzy Delphi method, fuzzy hierarchical analysis method, fuzzy TOPSIS method and finally multi-criteria decision making method are the methods used in this research. The results of the fuzzy Delphi method show that the indicators of transparency, accessibility and reliability should be eliminated. The results of fuzzy hierarchical analysis identified the cost index as the most important index and the support index during demand as the least important index. According to the results of fuzzy TOPSIS based on the weights obtained from fuzzy hierarchical analysis, SAAS, IAAS and PAAS cloud services were ranked first to third, respectively. Using the SAAS service provides numerous benefits to employees and companies, such as reducing time and money spent on time-consuming tasks such as installing, managing, and upgrading software. Manuscript profile

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216 - A Critique of Ibn ‘Arabī’s Ideas on the Concept of Manifestation Based on the Qur’ān and Shi’ite Traditions
Fereshteh Samiee Amir Tohidi Mohammad Kazem Rezazadeh Joudi

Manifestation (tajallī) is a frequently used concept in Islamic tradition, the interpretation of which has a great influence on ethical, epistemological, and religious beliefs. The background of this term goes back to the Holy Qur’ān and some ḥadīths with Muslim thinker More

Manifestation (tajallī) is a frequently used concept in Islamic tradition, the interpretation of which has a great influence on ethical, epistemological, and religious beliefs. The background of this term goes back to the Holy Qur’ān and some ḥadīths with Muslim thinkers having provided several interpretations for it. Prior to Ibn ‘Arabī, manifestation was, more than anything else, a mystic concept that referred to the quality of the ontological-epistemological closeness of the wayfarer to Almighty Truth through removing veils and revealing the acts, attributes, and essence of God. However, Ibn ‘Arabī’s particular views and interpretation of this term were different from those of others. The present study employs a descriptive-analytic method in order to comparatively investigate the uses of the concept of manifestation in Ibn ‘Arabī’s view and in Islamic verses and traditions to reveal their similarities and differences. The findings of this study demonstrate that Ibn ‘Arabī’s ideas regarding some important discussions such as the definitions of manifestation, similarity, and essence or absolute non-existence; absolute judgment about God’s essence; limited terms; Man’s concepts of God; God’s manifestation in the Hereafter, and manifestation of denial are greatly different from the views in Islamic verses and traditions in relation to the concept of manifestation. Manuscript profile

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217 - Transition from Monarchical Rule to Innovative Governance Based on the Techniques of Transparency and Control (From Abbas Mirza to Amir Kabir)
hadi keshavarz

This study aims to analyze the governance patterns in Iran before and after the Iran-Russia wars, and their relationship with the environment. Two major governance patterns and two different rationalities in the exercise of power, in terms of method, scope, and perspect More

This study aims to analyze the governance patterns in Iran before and after the Iran-Russia wars, and their relationship with the environment. Two major governance patterns and two different rationalities in the exercise of power, in terms of method, scope, and perspective, are discussed. Using a descriptive-analytical approach and documents, the governance process is examined from the perspective of Michel Foucault's governmentality framework, and the relationship between the environment, politics, and the formation of a new rationality in governance in Iran is explored. The research question is: "How did the formation and establishment of new governance mechanisms and techniques in Iran after the Iran-Russia wars take place, and what impact did it have on the relationship between the environment, politics, and the formation of new governance innovations in Iran? " The study argues that "with an awareness of the failure of governance based on the monarchy system, reformists gradually exposed society to the power of control and guidance of the population by creating new techniques and institutions, and established new governance innovations. " In general, two strategies can be identified in the administration of the territory after the Iran-Russia wars: the traditional strategy of the monarchy based on divine-political obligation and the strategy of new governance innovations based on new techniques, each leaving a different form of the relationship between the environment and politics in terms of the mode of exercising power, the scope of power, and the control perspective. Manuscript profile

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218 - Identifying the factors influencing the performance of employees during the Corona crisis by thematic analysis
shohreh namjouyan maysam chegin marziyeh mohammadi

The spread of Covid-19 caused a significant transformation in the way people and organizations live and work. Therefore, to stay competitive on the labor market, organizations must develop comprehensive strategies that allow them to identify their environmental opportu More

The spread of Covid-19 caused a significant transformation in the way people and organizations live and work. Therefore, to stay competitive on the labor market, organizations must develop comprehensive strategies that allow them to identify their environmental opportunities and threats in accordance with market conditions. In addition, they must continue their activities. Tehran has taken place. The main question of this study is: What factors affected the performance of the employees of the contracting company during the Corona crisis? To answer this question, theories and models related to the subject and previous research have been investigated. Research in the current study is based on qualitative methods and an exploratory approach. The statistical sample of this research, which was selected by the snowball method and in a targeted manner, includes 14 managers and experts of a large contracting company in the metropolis of Tehran. The requirement was extracted using thematic analysis method. The results included 60 open codes in the form of 4 main concepts and 16 sub-themes. The results of the research showed that the 4 main criteria of organizational culture, job satisfaction, leadership and management, and finally, information and communication technology have the greatest effect in modifying the negative effects of the covid-19 disease on the performance of employees. Based on the results obtained, the 4 main criteria of organizational culture (with a weight of 0.446), satisfaction Job (with a weight equal to 0.331), leadership and management (with a weight equal to 0.152) and finally technology Information and communication (with a weight equal to 0.070) respectively have the greatest effect in modifying negative effects The covid-19 disease has an effect on the performance of employees. Manuscript profile

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219 - Presenting the grading model of branches and supervision departments with two modern banking approaches and integrating branches using AHP and DEA
hamid asayesh Mohammad Khorsand Zak mahdi kamali Asadollah Fasihi

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explain the grading criteria of departments and branch supervisors in banking with two approaches of modern banking and merging branches. Necessity: In the first step, the efficiency model of regions and guardianships should More

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explain the grading criteria of departments and branch supervisors in banking with two approaches of modern banking and merging branches. Necessity: In the first step, the efficiency model of regions and guardianships should be examined, regarding the measurement of the efficiency of banks, various studies have been found that sometimes have contradictory results, but considering the two simultaneous approaches of modern banking and the integration of branches, regarding the explanation of the framework of efficiency evaluation in No research has been found on the level of supervisors and branch offices. Methodology: In this research, hierarchical analysis (AHP) is used to determine the grading criteria of branch affairs offices and supervisors, and data envelopment analysis (DEA) is used for grading. Findings: Among the 27 branches and supervision departments of the bank, 11 branches and supervision departments have a relative efficiency of 100%, which include the branches and supervisions of West Azerbaijan, Ilam, Greater Tehran, Razavi Khorasan, Zanjan, Qazvin, Qom, Kurdistan, Kahgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, Markazi and Hormozgan. Conclusion: All the branch affairs departments and bank supervisors are not working. 11 branch affairs administration and country supervision during the years 1400-1395 have always worked efficiently. The management of this office of branches and guardianships can be encouraged and set as a model for other branches and guardianships. However, the method of data coverage analysis introduces patterns well for each department of branch affairs and supervision. Manuscript profile

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220 - Automatic Lung Diseases Identification using Discrete Cosine Transform-based Features in Radiography Images
Shamim Yousefi Samad Najjar-Ghabel

The use of raw radiography results in lung disease identification has not acceptable performance. Machine learning can help identify diseases more accurately. Extensive studies were performed in classical and deep learning-based disease identification, but these methods More

The use of raw radiography results in lung disease identification has not acceptable performance. Machine learning can help identify diseases more accurately. Extensive studies were performed in classical and deep learning-based disease identification, but these methods do not have acceptable accuracy and efficiency or require high learning data. In this paper, a new method is presented for automatic interstitial lung disease identification on radiography images to address these challenges. In the first step, patient information is removed from the images; the remaining pixels are standardized for more precise processing. In the second step, the reliability of the proposed method is improved by Radon transform, extra data is removed using the Top-hat filter, and the detection rate is increased by Discrete Wavelet Transform and Discrete Cosine Transform. Then, the number of final features is reduced with Locality Sensitive Discriminant Analysis. The processed images are divided into learning and test categories in the third step to create different models using learning data. Finally, the best model is selected using test data. Simulation results on the NIH dataset show that the decision tree provides the most accurate model by improving the harmonic mean of sensitivity and accuracy by up to 1.09times compared to similar approaches. Manuscript profile

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221 - Identify and analyze decision points and key players in procurement process in the EPC companies
Seyedeh Motahareh Hosseini Mohammad aghdasim

Correct and timely decisions have a significant impact on the performance and achievement of the company's goals. In other words, business process management depends on making and implementing rational decisions. By increasing the integration of information systems in o More

Correct and timely decisions have a significant impact on the performance and achievement of the company's goals. In other words, business process management depends on making and implementing rational decisions. By increasing the integration of information systems in organizations and using tools such as process mining, a platform is provided for the use of data analysis approaches and better analysis of decisions, and managers can act in agile decision making. Selecting a supplier in the process of purchasing in complex projects is one of the basic and key decisions that affect the quality, cost and performance of the project. In this article, with a process perspective, the decision points in the purchasing process in a complex construction project in an EPC company have been discovered and the key players in the implementation of the process have been identified and analyzed through social network analysis. The results of this research have led to the investigation of decision points in the process, the performance of decision points and the identification of key people in decision making, which can be used to improve the company's future performance. Manuscript profile

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222 - Revealing the hidden side of things, through painting based on the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze
Seyedeh Maryam Ghazi ali moradkhani Mohammad shokri

Based on the notions of Gilles Deleuze, the researcher studied the expression of hidden aspects of objects through painting. By tracing the development of art from the prehistoric era to the postmodern era, using a method based on color orientation and how it affects se More

Based on the notions of Gilles Deleuze, the researcher studied the expression of hidden aspects of objects through painting. By tracing the development of art from the prehistoric era to the postmodern era, using a method based on color orientation and how it affects sensation, going beyond figuration, which includes intersections and pauses, beyond studies focused on form and content, color and color sensation of the paintings can be investigated as an essence of the interaction of the forces affecting the concepts concealed on the canvas. The investigation of surface-level conflicts of colors on canvas was set aside in favor of examining the painting process as a result of concealed thoughts and the true expression of colors, allowing for the achievement of the ideas hidden in the colors. To collect data for this qualitative research, a desk study was carried out. The purpose was to identify the qualities of modern painting that are based on color orientation and how it impacts perception, as well as to identify the mechanisms affecting color relationships on the painting canvas. In order to explore a perspective on painting, the researcher developed a framework by highlighting the key notions in Gilles Deleuze’s theories. Making the invisible visible was finally accomplished through the study of colors, the absolute significance of a visual reality that has nothing left to convey, and by accepting the shift from the cliches of visual and action paintings. Manuscript profile

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223 - Design and implementation of a survival model for patients with melanoma based on data mining algorithms
farinaz sanaei Seyed Abdollah Amin Mousavi Abbas Toloie Eshlaghy ali rajabzadeh ghotri

10.61186/jict.44093.15.57.1

Background/Purpose: Among the most commonly diagnosed cancers, melanoma is the second leading cause of cancer-related death. A growing number of people are becoming victims of melanoma. Melanoma is also the most malignant and rare form of skin cancer. Advanced cases of More

Background/Purpose: Among the most commonly diagnosed cancers, melanoma is the second leading cause of cancer-related death. A growing number of people are becoming victims of melanoma. Melanoma is also the most malignant and rare form of skin cancer. Advanced cases of the disease may cause death due to the spread of the disease to internal organs. The National Cancer Institute reported that approximately 99,780 people were diagnosed with melanoma in 2022, and approximately 7,650 died. Therefore, this study aims to develop an optimization algorithm for predicting melanoma patients' survival. Methodology: This applied research was a descriptive-analytical and retrospective study. The study population included patients with melanoma cancer identified from the National Cancer Research Center at Shahid Beheshti University between 2008 and 2013, with a follow-up period of five years. An optimization model was selected for melanoma survival prognosis based on the evaluation metrics of data mining algorithms. Findings: A neural network algorithm, a Naïve Bayes network, a Bayesian network, a combination of decision tree and Naïve Bayes network, logistic regression, J48, and ID3 were selected as the models used in the national database. Statistically, the studied neural network outperformed other selected algorithms in all evaluation metrics. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that the neural network with a value of 0.97 has optimal performance in terms of reliability. Therefore, the predictive model of melanoma survival showed a better performance both in terms of discrimination power and reliability. Therefore, this algorithm was proposed as a melanoma survival prediction model. Manuscript profile

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224 - The effectiveness of intervention cognitive bias modification towards smoking symptoms on Risky decision making and Inhibitory control of smokers
asghar sohrabi shekafti Ali pakizeh

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the modification of cognitive bias towards the symptoms of smoking on risky decision making and inhibitory control in smokers. Materials and Methods: The current experimental research was conducted using a More

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the modification of cognitive bias towards the symptoms of smoking on risky decision making and inhibitory control in smokers. Materials and Methods: The current experimental research was conducted using a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the research included the smoking employees of Bushehr city in 2019. The research sample included 40 people who were randomly divided in tow groups of 20 people, experimental and control. The members of the experimental group participated in an 8-week software to cognitive bias modification towards smoking symptoms. The data was collected by the balloon analogue risk task software، inhibitory control questionnaire and the dot exploration task software in two stages before and after the intervention, and covariance analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The results of the research showed that the intervention aimed at modifying the cognitive bias towards the symptoms of smoking lead to a significant reduction in the risky decision making and increase the inhibitory control of the experimental group. Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of interventions aimed at modifying cognitive bias on reducing risky decision making and increase the inhibitory control It can be used to reduce the cognitive and emotional problems of smokers. Manuscript profile

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225 - Predicting Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among Female Students Using Random Forest Approach
Zahra Gholami Habibeh Zare

Mental health is considered one of the major challenges for the generations. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of many mental health complications. However, individuals with the disorder experience hyperbolic concerns and tensions regarding daily events. Furt More

Mental health is considered one of the major challenges for the generations. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of many mental health complications. However, individuals with the disorder experience hyperbolic concerns and tensions regarding daily events. Furthermore, it is reported that approximately 5% of the population of developed countries suffer from GAD. Additionally, women are affected by this disease twice as often as men, and it is an increasing disorder among women, particularly female students. This paper aims to predict generalized anxiety disorder among female students using the random decision forest algorithm. The data mining method was utilized for prediction. Female students of Shiraz Azad University developed the research community. Therefore, 150 female students were selected by simple random method and tested with a DSM-IV questionnaire. Accordingly, a random forest algorithm is proposed to generate a prediction model. Moreover, NetBeans IDE was applied for operationalization. Java was the programming language to code the prototype, and the WEKA library was involved in the operation. However, the results showed that the prediction accuracy with the random forest algorithm exceeds 0.9, which indicates that the algorithm is likely to predict GAD accurately. The random decision forest algorithm consistently predicts an individual not suffering from GAD. The results are relatively consistent compared to the baseline employed in the R. However, the random decision forest algorithm produces high predictive performance and may display significant relationships between the proposed and dependent parameters. Manuscript profile

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226 - A reflection on the mechanisms of government supervision on the cooperative sector (from departmental coherence to transparency and accountability)
atefeh javadi raje Abbasi atoie Mohammad Hossein Foroughiniya saeedeh javadi raje

the islamic republic of iran 's economic system according to the constitution and the policies of the implementation of the article 44 , the development of cooperatives is considered as one of the most important tools for realization of public economy . despite the re More

the islamic republic of iran 's economic system according to the constitution and the policies of the implementation of the article 44 , the development of cooperatives is considered as one of the most important tools for realization of public economy . despite the recognition of the cooperative sector as an independent part as the third side of the triangle of iran 's economy , the possibility of the extent and quality of supervision has always been ambiguous . this research , using descriptive - analytical method , seeks to answer these questions : what are the mechanisms and mechanisms of government supervision on cooperative sector ? and does the actions of government governance in the sector of cooperation affect the independence of this sector of the country 's economy ? according to the findings of the present study , " " the mechanisms of government supervision , sectoral cohesion and regulation of laws and regulations , transparent policies and institutional governance as well as monitoring the process of establishment , purification , dissolution and … about these companies . also due to the specific nature of the cooperation sector , its full compliance with the supervision of the government is complex . therefore , the government should merely use governance tools , such as compliance and non - cooperative sector deviation from the rules , play its supervisory duties against the cooperative sector and avoid direct entry into the executive affairs of the cooperative sector . Manuscript profile

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227 - Etiology of Robot Crimes: With Emphasis on Rational Choice Theory
mahboub afrasiab kamran shirzad

Nowadays, artificial intelligence has become increasingly important as a technological advancement. Different applications of artificial intelligence in different realms, while being the source of services for humans, but the emergence of robotic crimes has posed challe More

Nowadays, artificial intelligence has become increasingly important as a technological advancement. Different applications of artificial intelligence in different realms, while being the source of services for humans, but the emergence of robotic crimes has posed challenges for humans. Therefore, the main issue in this area is the intervention of robots in criminal behavior. Regarding the crimes of the first generation of robots / non-intelligent robots, it should be said that robots have no role in committing a crime and are only a tool in the hands of the programmer. However, the generation of intelligent robots are active and rational social actors who move beyond the will of the programmer and seek to make moral decisions. The study, which seeks to analyze the crimes of robots in the light of rational choice theory, concludes that intelligent robots are among the white-collar criminals among criminals who pay the most attention to cost-benefit analyzes. In addition, the first generation of robots lack the ability to measure the benefits and costs of crime Manuscript profile

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228 - Decision-making Frameworks of Female Political Elites in Parliament Commission (A case study of women parliamentarians)
Zahra Heidari Zeynab Heydari Nahid Heidari

Women's political participation in the macro arenas of political and management decisions is one of the basic components of sustainable development. This paper aims to answer the question, "What are the decision-making frameworks of female political elites in parliam More

Women's political participation in the macro arenas of political and management decisions is one of the basic components of sustainable development. This paper aims to answer the question, "What are the decision-making frameworks of female political elites in parliamentary commissions?" In this research, the statistical sample includes 20 female representatives of the Islamic Council in ten terms. Moreover, the research method is based on qualitative and quantitative content analysis techniques, semi-structured interview techniques in the data collection process, and interview text. For data analysis, Excel and Visio were applied in the framework of various charts and models. The findings concerning multiple categories, such as decision-making framework, showed that the highest frequency of commission decision-making is based on interest and expertise. In the category of commission preference framework, the highest frequency is the cultural commission due to the cultural background, knowledge, and interest of the female political elite. Furthermore, the number of supporters and opponents of forming the women's commission is almost the same. Although relatively the number of those who support the formation of the women's commission is more, most of those who support it are from the fundamentalist faction. Concerning the causal framework of agreeing to the formation of the women's commission, the most frequent insufficiency of the faction and the discussion of the necessity of the formation and effective functioning of the women's faction have passed. The highest frequency concerning the causal framework of opposition to this commission is the lack of necessity and the sufficiency of the faction and the commission to investigate women's issues. Generally, the researcher develops a total of 3 main categories, six first sub-categories and 60 second sub-categories. Some 221 semantic expressions are identified, portrayed, and analyzed in the form of a diagram. Manuscript profile

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229 - The role of saviorism in overcoming the crisis of meaning in the modern era
Leila Afsari

The materialistic and mono-material view of the world and man may be the solution to the material problems of man in the present element, but there will be additional problems in the field of meaning and giving meaning to life, which is far more problematic than materia More

The materialistic and mono-material view of the world and man may be the solution to the material problems of man in the present element, but there will be additional problems in the field of meaning and giving meaning to life, which is far more problematic than material deficiencies, so that the crisis It creates a bigger one called "crisis of meaning". Because the advancement of technology takes the world towards becoming a global unit and brings it to globalization, and this issue changes and transforms the society with the light of spatial distances, cultures and identity, which results in the confusion of modern man. On the other hand, a careful examination of the holy texts in religions indicates that all religions, both monotheistic and non-monotheistic, have the motivation and mission of globalization in the content of their teachings, and this globalization of religions is different from the globalization of modernity, which The saviorism component creates a hopeful view of the future. So paying attention to saviorism and focusing on this thought has an influential role in facing the crisis of the meaning of the modern era and draws a bright future for humanity. But only a hopeful look at the future is not enough and it requires a proper examination of the belief in saviorism in order to prepare the foundations for the globalization of religions with a correct understanding of this issue and prepare the ground for the emergence of the savior of the end of time. Manuscript profile

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230 - Analysis of the content of political development in the documents upstream documents (Constitutional Law and the 20-year vision document of 1404)
Moustafaa kavakebyan Azim Matin

This research delves into the intricate facets of political evolution within the framework of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly focusing on the confluence of constitutional governance and strategic foresight. Underlining the imperative of a meticulous scrutiny More

This research delves into the intricate facets of political evolution within the framework of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly focusing on the confluence of constitutional governance and strategic foresight. Underlining the imperative of a meticulous scrutiny of both the constitutional framework and the 20-year vision document of 1404, this inquiry probes into the reciprocal influence between the foundational precepts of the constitution, steeped in Islamic jurisprudence, and the transformative objectives delineated in the long-term perspective. Employing a methodical content analysis, the study scrutinizes the stance on political evolution as articulated in both the constitutional provisions and the 20-year horizon document, elucidating the nuanced dynamics that mold Iran's political trajectory. These revelations illuminate the state-driven, hierarchically structured nature of political advancement, underscoring the formidable task of harmonizing developmental initiatives with democratic principles and citizen engagement. This examination not only enriches scholarly discourse surrounding political progression but also furnishes policymakers with invaluable insights to navigate the distinctive socio-political terrain of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Lastly, this study underscores the constitutional emphasis on citizen participation and democratic values as pivotal components for fortifying political and social equilibrium. Manuscript profile

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231 - Witnesses on the Day of Judgment based on the interpretation of Al-Burhan in Tafsir al-Qur'an
zahra mohagheghian gortani Mohammad Reza Aram Amir Tohidi

One of the valuable topics on the Day of Judgment is the witnesses of this day and the scope of their supervision. God has entrusted the supervision of the hereafter to his guardians, i.e. the prophets and messengers, and especially the Messenger of God and the infal More

One of the valuable topics on the Day of Judgment is the witnesses of this day and the scope of their supervision. God has entrusted the supervision of the hereafter to his guardians, i.e. the prophets and messengers, and especially the Messenger of God and the infallible imams. Many speeches have been made about the witnesses on the Day of Judgment, and models such as justice, goodness and moderation have been identified with the attitude towards the middle nation. Seyyed Hashem Bahrani, the author of Tafsir al-Mathur al-Burhan fi Tafsir al-Qur'an, based on the verses of the Qur'an and narrative sources, has tried to identify the witnesses of the Day of Judgment. Bahrani believes that witnesses have characteristics, such as the position of infallibility and knowledge of their actions and their supervision, both in this worldly life and in the hereafter. This article tries to measure it based on the Qur'anic verses and hadiths with the descriptive-analytical method, along with examining the critical point of view about the introduction of the witnesses on the Day of Judgment. Manuscript profile

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