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1 - Assessing Qualitative Dimensions of Virtual Education at UI, Iran
Asefeh AsemiThe purpose of this study was to assessing quality dimensions of the virtual education (v-education) between Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) students and determine the difference between virtual students and presence students at the University of Isfah MoreThe purpose of this study was to assessing quality dimensions of the virtual education (v-education) between Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) students and determine the difference between virtual students and presence students at the University of Isfahan (UI). These quality dimensions are included Instructor-Learner, Learner-Learner, Learner-Content, Learner-Interface, Instructional Strategies, and Social Presence. Research method was descriptive-survey and the statistical population included all the MLIS students (40 virtual MLIS students and 35 presence MLIS students). The five-degree Likert scale researcher-made questionnaire was used to gathering data and its pattern was Hathaway questionnaire. The face and content validity of the questionnaire approved by experienced teachers. In order to determine the reliability it was used Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.93) for presence education and (0.97) for virtual education. To analyze data, it was used SPSS software and descriptive statistics frequency, percentage, mean, central and dispersion indices, schedule, chart and suitable statistics methods like statistics tests and correlation coefficients. Findings showed that there is difference between the MLIS virtual students and MLIS presence courses at UI in different quality dimensions. Also not significant difference was found in surveyed variables between the two communities except Instructor-Learner and Learner-Interface. Findings showed that in UI, the virtual senior students LIS in different quality dimensions with 3.07 more than average and the presence senior LIS students in different quality dimensions with 3.38 is more than average. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Evaluation of the capabilities of selected geosites of Isfahan province with braille model
hassan kamran Mohammad علیزاده reyhaneh nickbakhtGeotourism is a combination of the term Earth and Tourism, and it is said to be Turismian, which has geological, morphological and cultural attractions. The correct and optimal use of these attractions in different regions requires recognition from different aspects. Th MoreGeotourism is a combination of the term Earth and Tourism, and it is said to be Turismian, which has geological, morphological and cultural attractions. The correct and optimal use of these attractions in different regions requires recognition from different aspects. The purpose of this research is to assess the power of regional geotourism and compare the regions together. The study area of this research is the geotouristic areas of Kalahrood and Alaviyeh Caves, Safafa and Kaleghazi Mountains, Egyptian Deserts, Varzaneh and Matinabad, as well as Semirom, Nash and Shahlolak Falls of Isfahan Province. The present study is an exploratory and applied research, descriptive-analytic, which was evaluated using braille model of studied regions. Selection of places was carried out by four factors of reputation, integrity, geology, security, accessibility and beauty. After studying and identifying the geomorphologic features of geomorphocytes using library studies and using field surveys in the studied areas by the authors Is. This method is measured on four main indicators of scientific value, potential educational applications, potential tourist usage and risk of collapse. The findings of this research indicate that the Metinabad and Semirom waterfall and the Safav mountains and Ghazi hills have the highest scores in tourism values and fall into the first cluster. The educational values of Varzaneh and Matin Abad deserts and the Semirom waterfall and the Sufeh Mountains are located in the first cluster. The Egyptian and Matinabad mountains and Kalah Ghazi deserts have high scientific values among the studied geosciences, as well as the Varzaneh desert, the Semirum and Cheshmeh Naz and Shahlulak waterfalls also have the highest scores. The first cluster is the danger of collapse. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Assessment of satisfaction and environmental quality assessment of residential buildings (case study: institutional hospitals in Isfahan)
masoud taghvaei Atiyeh AliakbariImproving the quality of life and satisfaction of citizens from their residential environment is an important goal of urban management. One of the housing policies in Iran is institutional housing, institutional housing has been created at the national level on state ow MoreImproving the quality of life and satisfaction of citizens from their residential environment is an important goal of urban management. One of the housing policies in Iran is institutional housing, institutional housing has been created at the national level on state owned land. After years of its implementation, it is necessary to examine the results of this experience in terms of the degree of success and satisfaction in creating quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the satisfaction of organizational accommodation and the quality of their residential environment in Isfahan city according to the effective indicators of sustainable housing (environmental, accessibility, physical infrastructure, cultural, social and economic). While satisfaction has a multi-dimensional concept and is shaped by various indicators. This research is applied in a descriptive-analytical and survey nature. In collecting data and information, documentary and field methods and questionnaire tools have been used. The statistical population is the inhabitants of the Kay-Bahar organizational housing estates and the Isfahan professors' community. The sample size was determined by Cochran method, 384 people and 35 experts and 35 managers. In this study, SPSS software and chi-square test, factor analysis and SWOT technique were used. Based on the Chi 2 test, the sig value in the physical dimension is less than 0.05, which indicates the significance of the hypothesis, that is, they are satisfied in three questionnaires of the physical section in all fields. According to the factor analysis, the status of the six indicators is satisfactory for residents of institutional houses. The findings from the SWOT model showed that the review strategies with a total of 6.77 as the first priority and an aggressive strategy with a total coefficients of 6.49 in the second priority of the satisfaction of the housing. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Investigating the Impact of Military Areas on the Safety of Citizens in Isfahan (Case Study: Garrison 44 and 55)
yashar zaki keramat Ranjbar DastenaeiWith the expansion of cities and urbanization, especially in metropolises, many of the military areas built outside the city are located in residential areas of the city. This research seeks to answer the question of whether the existence of military areas in Isfahan af MoreWith the expansion of cities and urbanization, especially in metropolises, many of the military areas built outside the city are located in residential areas of the city. This research seeks to answer the question of whether the existence of military areas in Isfahan affects the security of citizens? And on the other hand, considering the distance dimension, what is the relationship between the distance from the military areas in the city and the security of the citizens? Based on this, GIS and SPSS software and the Likert spectrum questionnaire have been investigated. The results of the research show that young women and young boys and young boys are severely reduced by reducing their distance from the 44th and 55th barracks of Isfahan, especially at night. Residents of residential houses during the war, given the possibility of air strikes in the military areas, feel their safety until The distance of 1500 meters is quite low and as the distance increases from the garrison, the sense of safety goes up. Manuscript profile -
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5 - The Mutual Relationship between Effective Parameters in Locating Recreational Flying Sites: Case Study of Isfahan Province, Iran
Amir GandomkarEach flying site can be utilized according to geographical, climatic, and topographical factors of the area in which it is located. The aim of this study is to determine the standards of recreational flying sites, investigate the factors that affect and are affected by MoreEach flying site can be utilized according to geographical, climatic, and topographical factors of the area in which it is located. The aim of this study is to determine the standards of recreational flying sites, investigate the factors that affect and are affected by recreational flights, and determine suitable areas for establishing recreational flying sites in Isfahan Province, Iran. Tools and techniques used in this study for locating recreational flying sites in Isfahan Province are Dematel, Boolean logic, and GIS software. The results show that the most important factors are direction of land slope, land slope, and topography, respectively. These physical factors are followed by the prevailing wind speed and wind direction. The prevailing wind speed, the prevailing wind direction, direction of land slope, topography, land slope, and airspace are all among the factors that affect locating recreational flying sites. The map of suitable areas for recreational flying sites in Isfahan Province shows that areas in western Isfahan host a more suitable variation of flying sites. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Elucidate counter-urbanization process in Isfahan metropolitan area
Counter-urbanization has been defined with many definitions in research literature as increasing of the small town population in the process of urban expansion and development. This study investigates the counter-urbanization process in Isfahan metropolitan area based o MoreCounter-urbanization has been defined with many definitions in research literature as increasing of the small town population in the process of urban expansion and development. This study investigates the counter-urbanization process in Isfahan metropolitan area based on an exploratory method using the population and immigration data, diurnal commuting, and the immigration motivators. The results show that, during different periods, population growth has been changed from the greater cities’ metropolitan area to the small towns. So that, there is less population growth near the main greater cities during the last decade. Regarding the immigration as well as migration effectiveness over the population, and immigration motivators, it can be said that the most important parameters of small towns’ expansion near the greater cities are better habitation opportunities, and finding better jobs. Furthermore, decreasing the diurnal commuting close to the greater cities shows that small towns, which are farther from the greater city, have more autonomy. In addition, based on polarization reversal model, and population development investigation in metropolitan areas, there are population development from the greater cities’ centre to the periphery area, which is leaded to decrease the population of the main greater city, and increase the population absorption in small towns. Consequently, the urbanization of Isfahan metropolitan area has entered to a counter-urbanization phase. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Studying effective standards in reconstruction of obsolete urban contexts (case study: district one of Isfahan city)
Fariba Movlaeivarzaneh jamal mohammadiThe main purpose of the present study is the approximate importance of effective standards in reconstruction and renewal of obsolete context in district one of Isfahan city. Four main factors including skeletal_ accessibility, economic, environmental, social and acce MoreThe main purpose of the present study is the approximate importance of effective standards in reconstruction and renewal of obsolete context in district one of Isfahan city. Four main factors including skeletal_ accessibility, economic, environmental, social and accessibility have been researched through 41 sub-branches. Regarding the nature of the topic and the aim of the study, the method of the research was functional- developmental and the type of the research was descriptional-analytical. In order for the collection of data, documentation-library studies (note taking, charts and diagrams, photo and maps) were implemented. The main tool for gathering information was questionnaire, but other methods such as observation, interview, statistical information were also utilized. The statistical population in this research was eleven neighborhoods of district one in the city of Isfahan. The collected data were analyzed through factor analysis test, SWOT technique and GIS software. The results of factor analysis test (KMO) showed that internal integration was appropriate in the data except for environmental index. The significance of the test in all of the indices was less than 0/01 and the level of certainty was higher than 99. Therefore, factor analysis is suitable for determining the structure of the model. The results of SWOT model indicated that the averages of offensive strategy, variety strategy, revision strategy and defensive strategy were respectively 3/42, 3/55, 3/08, 3/21. The dominant strategy was variety strategy in this study. Manuscript profile -
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8 - The Comparison of “Shirin and Xosru” by Rouh-al-Amin Shahrestani-e Isfahani with “Xosru and Shirin” By Nezami Ganjavi
Mohammad Ali Khazanehdarlou بهروز سلطانیRouh-al-Amin Shahrestani-e Isfahani named Mir Jomle was born in 981 (L. Hegira) in “Shahrestan environs of Isfahan and died in 1047 Hegira due to jerk and knock kneed maladies in New Delhi. In spite the fact that he was a minister and one of the overwrought and hardwork MoreRouh-al-Amin Shahrestani-e Isfahani named Mir Jomle was born in 981 (L. Hegira) in “Shahrestan environs of Isfahan and died in 1047 Hegira due to jerk and knock kneed maladies in New Delhi. In spite the fact that he was a minister and one of the overwrought and hardworking poets of his time. Imitating Nezami Ganjavi, he has composed a Xamse. He has nearly thirty thousand couplets. His method in poetry is one that Kalim, glorifying him, has said: “he sewed the clothes of words into the meanings”. The comparison of comparables with the original work can help us identify the literary work, and the reasons of its survival and success. Comparing the content, structures and language of Shirin and Xosru” by Rouh-al-Amin Shahrestani-e Isfahani poem With “Xosru and Shirin” By Nezami Ganjavi’s peom, this article attempts to review the differences and similarities between these two poems. Some parts of Rouh-al-Amin’s work which is imitated from Nezami Ganjavi has a different expression method. Many of words, phrases and expressions used by Nezami have gotten new frames in his poetry, which are cheaper than the original work by Nezami Ganjavi. Rouh-al-Amin did not tend a lot to newness in phrases and expression and words and mostly attempts to change narrations and events of stories. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Revisiting the Spatial Organization of Neighborhoods in the Iranian City in Terms of the Tradition of Mortmain; Case Study: Aligholi Agha neighborhood, Isfahan
Mina Kashani Hamedani Hassan Sajjadzadehmortmain has been existing for a long time in the field of urbanization. It is a multifaceted phenomenon with various physical, functional, social and economic dimensions. Identifying the effect of mortmain endowment on the building blocks of Iranian-Islamic cities, esp Moremortmain has been existing for a long time in the field of urbanization. It is a multifaceted phenomenon with various physical, functional, social and economic dimensions. Identifying the effect of mortmain endowment on the building blocks of Iranian-Islamic cities, especially through a historical approach, will help to clarify this concept. With its unique historical neighborhoods, the city of Isfahan which was mainly developed in the Safavid era under the influence of the idea of the Islamic city and mortmain offers a perfect opportunity for innovative historical research. From among the numerous historical neighborhoods in Isfahan, the neighborhood of Aligholi Agha was selected as the case of the present study due to the survival of its mortmain deeds. The hypothesis of this research is the influence of mortmain on the shape of Aligholi Agha neighborhood. The research seeks to find an answer to the question of how tradition of mortmain has affected the structure and creation of traditional neighborhood spaces?. Accordingly, the purpose of this article is to analyze the spatial structure and physical elements of traditional neighborhoods from the perspective of mortmain tradition and based on the structuralism approach in Islamic city studies. Accordingly, in the process of traditional neighborhoods regeneration, a sustainable spatial organization can be achieved by relying on research findings. For this purpose, the research was conducted through a descriptive-analytical method, while reviewing the literature of the position of mortmain in Islamic thought and its impact on the structure of the Islamic city, and using library-documentary as well as field observations, historical documents and maps, and existing mortmain deeds. Our findings indicate that mortmain has been effective in the formation and further historical development of Aligholi Agha neighborhood centers in Isfahan and creating public buildings such as mosques, bath and other public buildings in this neighborhood. Also, due to the doctrinal and social dimensions of the mortmain tradition, the development and creation of Aligholi Agha neighborhood buildings, has created an interconnected and intertwined structure in the center of the neighborhood and has created sensitivity and participation of people in preserving and reviving traditional buildings in this neighborhood. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Recognition of the area and elements of Isfahan’s Lonban neighborhood in the Qajar period
Mahsa Payedar Mohsen AfsharyLife in the traditional cities of Iran until the end of the Qajar period was organized in the form of a neighborhood, which suffered a physical and functional rupture following the urban development of the Pahlavi period. Over time, changing the lifestyle and accelerati MoreLife in the traditional cities of Iran until the end of the Qajar period was organized in the form of a neighborhood, which suffered a physical and functional rupture following the urban development of the Pahlavi period. Over time, changing the lifestyle and accelerating its process caused semantic changes, isolation and destruction of neighborhood structures from the collective memory of citizens. Since the neighborhood is the bedrock of current life in the old city and the most important residential scale, it is important to study its structure and key elements. However, not much research has been done on the structure of neighborhoods in Isfahan during the Qajar period and in order to identify each neighborhood from the perspective of architectural history studies. In this regard, Lonban neighborhood, which is one of the oldest and largest neighborhoods in Isfahan and located in the western part of the city will be studied in the mentioned period. The purpose of this recognition is to examine and map the historical background of one of the most important historical cities of Iran. The present research has been done by historical-interpretive method and using valid written historical sources. Historical data from which the existence of the neighborhood originated or was important to local people were compiled and extracted as key components from various sources, including maps, travelogues, historiographies, etc., and with different perspectives on the five categories of natural, historical, economic and occupational, demographic, and physical characteristics were explained. Finally, using the studies and matching with Seyyed Reza Khan’s map, the area of this neighborhood in the city of Qajar period was redrawn and the key elements in this neighborhood were identified and their positioning was done. These studies are not only valuable in terms of urban historiography, but as a structure derived from human behaviors and activities over a long period of time and in accordance with their natural environment, it is essential for the process of improving the quality of today’s cities. Manuscript profile -
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11 - Using Discrete Hidden Markov Model for Modelling and Forecasting the Tourism Demand in Isfahan
Khatereh Ghasvarian Jahromi Vida Ghasvarian JahromiTourism has been increasingly gaining acceptance as a driving force to enhance the economic growth because it brings the per capita income, employment and foreign currency earnings. Since tourism affects other industries, in many countries, tourism is considered in the MoreTourism has been increasingly gaining acceptance as a driving force to enhance the economic growth because it brings the per capita income, employment and foreign currency earnings. Since tourism affects other industries, in many countries, tourism is considered in the economic outlook. The perishable nature of most sections dependent on the tourism has turned the prediction of tourism demand an important issue for future success. The present study, for the first time, uses the Discrete Hidden Markov Model (DHMM) to predict the tourism demand. DHMM is the discrete form of the well-known HMM approach with the capability of parametric modeling the random processes. MATLAB Software is applied to simulate and implement the proposed method. The statistic reports of Iranian and foreign tourists visiting Isfahan gained by Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO)-Isfahan Tourism used for simulation of the model. To evaluate the proposed method, the prediction results are compared to the results from Artificial Neural Network, Grey model and Persistence method on the same data. Three errors indexes, MAPE (%), RMSE, and MAE, are also applied to have a better comparison between them. The results reveal that compared to three other methods, DHMM performs better in predicting tourism demand for the next year, both for Iranian and foreign tourists. Manuscript profile -
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12 - Analysis of the livability of mass housing (Case study: Bahar neighborhood of Isfahan)
farzaneh dehghani gishi daryoush moradiIncreasing population in cities has led to mass housing. Today, the erosion of dense areas and high-rise buildings are among the realities of large cities and have created special problems, problems and needs. Such tissues are facing a decrease in living conditions day MoreIncreasing population in cities has led to mass housing. Today, the erosion of dense areas and high-rise buildings are among the realities of large cities and have created special problems, problems and needs. Such tissues are facing a decrease in living conditions day by day. Because of physical deterioration, lack of proper facilities, services and urban infrastructure is vulnerable and has a low spatial, environmental and economic value. Bahar neighborhood, which is located in the south of Isfahan, after 47 years of its construction, has faced a decline in livability conditions, and these old buildings have created an unfavorable view for the 6th district of Isfahan. The main purpose of this study is to analyze the viability of residential components, production-service institutions and public housing, the condition of adapted ducts and decision-making structure. To evaluate the status of the mentioned indicators, questionnaires with a sample size 135 residents of Bahar neighborhood were compiled and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and mean test using SPSS software. According to the results of the study, the spatial-activity structure of housing and decision-making structure are the most important areas in poor condition, and dilapidated and low-durability buildings, lack of investment in housing, lack of participation of residents, low economic potential of residents Resident’s lack of trust in the municipality, the difficulty of obtaining a construction permit in the neighborhood is one of its most important components Manuscript profile -
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13 - Investigation of walkability criteria in the old neighborhoods of Isfahan Case study: Sang-tarash-ha neighborhood
Islam Karami Ehsan AbbasieWith the development of industry and the invention of cars, the walkability has lost its pivotal role in the design of urban spaces, and this has caused the spatial quality of public areas and sidewalks to be reduced compared to before. It seems that investigating examp MoreWith the development of industry and the invention of cars, the walkability has lost its pivotal role in the design of urban spaces, and this has caused the spatial quality of public areas and sidewalks to be reduced compared to before. It seems that investigating examples of existing urban spaces that are still attracting the Pedestrian population in field of walkability quality and investigation of the relationship between these components, provides the community with appropriate models for improving walkable neighborhoods. This research seeks to answer the question of which of the factors has caused the attraction of the pedestrian population in this neighborhood as a case study of this research. The aim of this study has been to investigate the walkability criteria in Sang-tarash-ha neighborhood by descriptive-analytical method using a questionnaire for simple image sampling. Quantitative analysis of the questionnaire data as well as qualitative conversion into quantitative components has been done by SPSS software. Concurrent by testing the research hypothesis, the degree of correlation and relationship between components has been investigated by Pearson and Regression tests. The results show that, there is a linear relationship between walkability components other than urban self-reliance. In terms of quality, the component of providing security and safety had the highest-grade point average among the walkability components so it can be concluded that attention to pedestrian security and safety in the physical design of the streets of this neighborhood is the greatest factor of the strong presence of pedestrians during the years of life of this area. Manuscript profile -
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14 - Ethical and Educational Behavior of Jesus in the works of Kamal al-Din Esfahani
Enayat SharifiIn the treasure of Islamic literature, the Prophets, as the perfect fortunes of humanity, have a great place to be praised. One of these idealists in which the speakers and writers have mentioned the name of the merciless in their works, is Jesus Christ (AS), whose deat MoreIn the treasure of Islamic literature, the Prophets, as the perfect fortunes of humanity, have a great place to be praised. One of these idealists in which the speakers and writers have mentioned the name of the merciless in their works, is Jesus Christ (AS), whose death and life are all marvelous. Kamal al-Din Isma'il Isfahani, the poet of the poet's book, in the middle of his speech, in order to express the mental and objective events of his time, as well as to increase the effect of the sentence and preaching and the guidance on the mosque and the hint, to the important events of his life, from birth to ascension, eye had. The basis of this great information is the Holy Quran, narrations, news and commentary, and Qur'anic stories. The complexity of the abilities allows him to concentrate on the subject. What Kamal al-Din Isma'il portrays from Jesus (AS) is an excellent example of the characteristics of the unclean existence of the Prophet. In the future, the evidences and documents gathered from the court of this great poet about the image of Jesus (AS) are based on such titles as: signification, marvelous birth, speech in the cradle, ascension on the planet, miracles, and so on. Classification and explanation. It's easy.. Manuscript profile -
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15 - Ethical and Educational Behavior of Jesus in the works of Kamal al-Din Esfahani
ZAHRA SHEYHAKI habib jadidolaslam ghalehnoIn the treasure of Islamic literature, the Prophets, as the perfect fortunes of humanity, have a great place to be praised. One of these idealists in which the speakers and writers have mentioned the name of the merciless in their works, is Jesus Christ (AS), whose deat MoreIn the treasure of Islamic literature, the Prophets, as the perfect fortunes of humanity, have a great place to be praised. One of these idealists in which the speakers and writers have mentioned the name of the merciless in their works, is Jesus Christ (AS), whose death and life are all marvelous. Kamal al-Din Isma'il Isfahani, the poet of the poet's book, in the middle of his speech, in order to express the mental and objective events of his time, as well as to increase the effect of the sentence and preaching and the guidance on the mosque and the hint, to the important events of his life, from birth to ascension, eye had. The basis of this great information is the Holy Quran, narrations, news and commentary, and Qur'anic stories. The complexity of the abilities allows him to concentrate on the subject. What Kamal al-Din Isma'il portrays from Jesus (AS) is an excellent example of the characteristics of the unclean existence of the Prophet. In the future, the evidences and documents gathered from the court of this great poet about the image of Jesus (AS) are based on such titles as: signification, marvelous birth, speech in the cradle, ascension on the planet, miracles, and so on. Classification and explanation. It's easy. Manuscript profile -
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16 - Validity of the Qur'anic Document and Validity from the Viewpoint of the Separation School (Emphasizing on Mehdi Esfahani's views)
The Qur'an is the first and foremost source in the interpretation of the teachings of Islam, the validity of which is accepted by the majority of Muslim thinkers, but historically some - whether Sunnis or Shiites like the Qur'an and the Akhbaris - in either or Both have MoreThe Qur'an is the first and foremost source in the interpretation of the teachings of Islam, the validity of which is accepted by the majority of Muslim thinkers, but historically some - whether Sunnis or Shiites like the Qur'an and the Akhbaris - in either or Both have been in doubt or denied. The school of separation led by Mirza Mehdi Esfahani has had a particular interest in the source of traditions, but has a different position on the validity of the Qur'an as the epistemic source of religion. This article will show that the separatist schools, especially their first spectrum, either questioned or denied the validity or validity of the Qur'anic scripture, or they needed it. The first part of the article explains the position of some of the schools of distinction regarding the damage to the validity of the Qur'anic document by proposing a theory of distortion and its criticism. The second part of the article is devoted to examining and criticizing their position on undermining the validity of the Qur'anic verses by focusing on such arguments as: the division of human science into divine and human, the divisive aspect of the Qur'anic traditions, the separation of texts from appearance. Manuscript profile -
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17 - The relationship between managers' business intelligence and organizational entrepreneurship (Case Study: Selected Branches of Bank Melli in Isfahan)
Hadi Teimouri Naeime Mohammadrezaei Elham Ghasemi maryam DezhtaherianUndoubted the business intelligence is the new approach to business and organizational architectures that provides quick access to data and analyze them based on users. Another aspect entrepreneurship is a key role in developing the economy and stability of all societie MoreUndoubted the business intelligence is the new approach to business and organizational architectures that provides quick access to data and analyze them based on users. Another aspect entrepreneurship is a key role in developing the economy and stability of all societies. So that today an indicator of the growing development in numerous countries. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the relationship between business intelligence and organizational entrepreneurship from the viewpoint of managers and employees of Melli Bank of Isfahan. A stratified random sampling method was used and a sample size of 140 was chosen from among 200 persons. The collected data was analyzed via SPSS and AMOS software. The results of this study reflect the reality that business intelligence managers have a significant impact on organizational entrepreneurship. Manuscript profile -
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18 - Knowledge Management in Knowledge-based Organizations, located in Isfahan Scientific and Technology Town (ISTT)
Seyed mohammad Mirkamali Zeynab Eizadian Hadi MosadeghIn contemporary economics, knowledge is key element for organizational competitiveness. Therefore diverse organizations, especially small and medium-sized companies should have a clear position in their organizations current knowledge in order to survive and achieve ac MoreIn contemporary economics, knowledge is key element for organizational competitiveness. Therefore diverse organizations, especially small and medium-sized companies should have a clear position in their organizations current knowledge in order to survive and achieve accomplishment. The purpose of this study was to present a perspicuous condition of knowledge management strategies in firms, located in Isfahan science and technology town (ISTT). 98 firms were selected in a simple randomized sampling and their managers were requested to answer the questionnaire asking 47 questions about 4 different knowledge strategies, including knowledge application, knowledge transfer, organizational knowledge and producing knowledge. The type of this study is survey research. Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean and standard deviation). The results indicate that the dominant strategy of knowledge management in the town in applying knowledge is human-centered strategy, in field of knowledge transfer is social strategy, in the development and producing of knowledge is applied strategies in field of organizational knowledge is innovations strategy. This finding demonstrates that firms’ emphasis on hidden knowledge and their knowledge has more personal nature. It is proposed to modify the existing state that empirical knowledge of personals is written to be easily shared with others. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Evaluation of Think Tanks in Isfahan Municipality
Saeed Ebrahimi zahra Ghatei Kalashami Masoud HajbandehThink tanks serve as a bridge between knowledge and policy. They provide the needed information for planning and decision making by analyzing issues and providing solutions. So policy makers can take efficient decision based on think tank outputs to solve problems. Isfa MoreThink tanks serve as a bridge between knowledge and policy. They provide the needed information for planning and decision making by analyzing issues and providing solutions. So policy makers can take efficient decision based on think tank outputs to solve problems. Isfahan municipality is a key organization in urban development, so it needs to take efficient decision for solving problems. Therefore specialist think tanks are established in Isfahan municipality. In this study, think tanks were evaluated in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness their performance. The research method is descriptive-analytic. Information was collected based on documental analysis method. In order to examine think tanks in Isfahan municipality, indicators were extracted with using literature review and opinions of Isfahan municipality experts. These indicators were evaluated by 30 members of think tanks of Isfahan Municipality. Research findings showed that think tanks were evaluated Relatively desirable in leader of think tank ability, Service description, access to urban decision-makers, persons with different ideas, Level of participation of managers, paying attention to foresight, using of think tank methods, knowledge management and results publication and Recommendations considered by policymakers and civil society organizations. Manuscript profile -
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20 - A Comparative Approach to Epistemological Sources: From Hillah School (Ibn Abi Jumhur Ihsa’ei) to Isfahan School (Mulla Sadra)
Reza Rezazadeh Somayyeh MonfaredIbn Abi Jumhur Ihsa’ei (838 AH) adopted a comparative approach under the influence of Hillah philosophical-kalami school in order to reconcile kalam (Mu‘tazilite and Ash‘arite), philosophy (Peripatetic and Illuminationist), and Sufism. In this way, he created a distinct MoreIbn Abi Jumhur Ihsa’ei (838 AH) adopted a comparative approach under the influence of Hillah philosophical-kalami school in order to reconcile kalam (Mu‘tazilite and Ash‘arite), philosophy (Peripatetic and Illuminationist), and Sufism. In this way, he created a distinct methodology which, after about two centuries, joined the philosophical school of Isfahan. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the similarities and differences between the achievements of three epistemological sources, namely, the intellect, unveiling and revelation, at the heart of the Shi‘ite rational philosophical trends, on the one hand, and the extension of this endeavor to the school of Isfahan (with an explicit emphasis on Sadrian philosophy), on the other hand. In doing so, the authors have initially tried to examine the roles of revelation, heart, and intellect as three important sources in Ihsa’ei’s epistemology and, ultimately, have a brief and comparative study of such roles in Sadrian philosophy. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Hakim Sabziwari’s Impact on the School of Tehran: Continuity of the Qajar Philosophical School of Isfahan
Mohammad Javad Sami Saeed RahimianThe present study examines the quality of the realization of Islamic schools of philosophy in the Iranian cultural field between eighth and thirteenth centuries (AH). Initially, the authors discuss the development of such schools from the “Philosophical School of Shiraz MoreThe present study examines the quality of the realization of Islamic schools of philosophy in the Iranian cultural field between eighth and thirteenth centuries (AH). Initially, the authors discuss the development of such schools from the “Philosophical School of Shiraz (represented by Qutb al-Din Shirazi and Sadr al-Din Dashtaki) to the “School of Safavid Isfahan (represented by Mir Damad and Mulla Sadra) and from there to the School of Qajar Isfahan (represented by Mulla Ali Nuri and Mulla Isma’il Khwajavi), and finally to the “School of Tehran” (represented by Mulla Ali Mudarris Zunuzi, Mulla Mohammad Reza Ghomshei, and Hakim Jilwah). Then they deal with the key role of Hakim Sabziwari in the development of the third school in the School of Tehran. Clearly, because of the chosen period, there is no place for focusing on the schools preceding the philosophical school of Shiraz, such as “School of Maragheh” (represented by Khawaja Nasir al-Din Tusi) or the schools succeeding the School of Tehran, such as the “Neo-Sadrian School” (represented by ‘Allamah Tabataba’i). In line with the purpose of the study, the authors have tried to refer to the specific features of the four target schools, the social conditions dominating the society, and the reasons behind people’s referring to the distinguished philosophers and scholars of each school. Following a library method of research and a comparative design, this study demonstrates that the rulers’ coercion and cruelty and the scholars’ attempts at granting legitimacy to their acts and following them were the main causes of the creation of certain pseudo-parties and centers around spiritual authorities in the garb of philosophers and Sufis. Manuscript profile -
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22 - Assess and prioritize strategie formulation factors affecting small and medium enterprise to improve knowledge base by using ANP (Case Study: Isfahan Science and Technology Town)
عبداله احمدی جشوقانی غلامرضا اسماعیلیانIn the turbulent economic environment of the country and taken financial sanctions against the country, the knowledge base economy is one of the solutions out of the downturn and economic growth. Knowledge Based Economy, a new economy where knowledge is the main source MoreIn the turbulent economic environment of the country and taken financial sanctions against the country, the knowledge base economy is one of the solutions out of the downturn and economic growth. Knowledge Based Economy, a new economy where knowledge is the main source of growth and wealth creation. The main driver of Knowledge Based Economy, companies are knowledge base. Knowledge based companies and institutions, corporation institutions in order to synergy of science and wealth, knowledge-based economic development, scientific and economic goals (including the development and application of Invention and Innovation) and the commercialization of research and development (including design and production of goods and services) in the field of high technology and high added value, especially in the production of software is formed. The companies requires for the life and success selected careful planning and appropriate strategies. In this paper, based on previous studies, to evaluate the factors in fluencing the selection of an appropriate strategy to develop the knowledge base of its strategy. The aim of this study was to develop and select right strategy for the success of the Company. Similar studies evaluating external and internal factors such as the management of marketing and sales, finance, human resources, research and development was accomplished by using network analysis (ANP) with Super Decisions software and to prioritize them was discussed. The marketing and sales agent has been through more then anthers prioritize. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Determining the Effective Factors of Meetings in the Gas Company of Isfahan Province
ali nasr esfahani علی شاعئمی برزکی mojtaba farokhiParticipation in the meetings devotes a large part of the managers’ time. There are different viewpoints about necessity of the organizational meetings. It is an inevitable fact that the meetings have an important role in the organizations. It is very important to make MoreParticipation in the meetings devotes a large part of the managers’ time. There are different viewpoints about necessity of the organizational meetings. It is an inevitable fact that the meetings have an important role in the organizations. It is very important to make these meetings effective in line with organizational goals. The employees and managers that are involved in such meetings are who need to have expertise. This is why that the present study was aimed to analyze the factors contributing to the effective meetings in Isfahan Gas Company. The statistical population of this study includes all of the participants in Isfahan Gas Company’s meetings. From 42 effective meetings that have been done in this company, 22 of them have been selected as statistical population with 200 participants. A sample of 127 employees has selected based on Morgan sampling table. In order to collect the research data, a self-administrated questionnaire has been employed. Both face and c ontent validity have been used for examining and confirming validity of the questionnaire. For this purpose, the academics and professional experts from University of Isfahan and Gas Company have been asked to review the questionnaire. Also Cronbachs’ Alpha Coefficient has been employed for examining reliability of the questionnaire. The coefficient of 0.89 confirmed reliability of the questionnaire. Also Kolmogorov-Smirnov test has been employed for examining normal distribution of the research data. The results of this test confirm normal distribution of the research data. Also confirmatory factor analysis has been employed for confirming research model in Amos. In order to answer the research questions, one-sample t test has been used in the SPSS. The results of this study revealed that none of the factors contributing to the effective meetings in this company were not in favorable conditions. Based on the results, planning, pre-meeting preparations, meeting guidance, a nd conclusion are the main factors that were not in favorable conditions. The results of Freedman test indicated that planning is the most important factor and conclusion is the least important one in the effective meeting from participants’ perspective. Finally, the results of analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that there is not any significant relationship between employees’ demographic characteristics and their contribution to the effective meeting. Manuscript profile -
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24 - The Role of Critical Success Factors in Empowering Managers (Case Study: Isfahan Municipality Contracting Companies)
reihanehalsadat hashemi ahmadreza shekarchizadeh Mohammad shekarchian khouzestaniCapable human source is one of the important components of organizations entering the complex areas.On the other hand, capable employees are the result of the presence of skilled management. Although several factors play role in managers' empowerment. Examining the comm MoreCapable human source is one of the important components of organizations entering the complex areas.On the other hand, capable employees are the result of the presence of skilled management. Although several factors play role in managers' empowerment. Examining the common ground of these factors identifies and reveals the vital factors of success in empowering managers. Empowerment is considered as one of the useful tools to improve the quality of employees and increase organizational effectiveness.Therefore, considering the importance of managers' empowerment, the present study was conducted to identify the critical success factors in empowering managers of Isfahan Municipality contracting companies. The present study is an applied research which has been done by descriptive (survey) method. Its statistical population included the managers of Isfahan Municipality contracting companies and the sample size was estimated to be 120 people using Cochran's formula. The data collection tool in this study was a researcher made Delphi questionnaire. To analyze the data, SPSS software and descriptive statistics indicators as well as one sample t-test were used. The critical success factors have an effect on empowering the managers of Isfahan Municipality contracting companies and play a role above the average (4.179). The results of this study showed that six factors: Motivation, education, managerial skills, focus on human resource development, awareness raising and analytical thinking, play a vital role in the success of empowering managers.The role of these factors was confirmed at a higher than average level in empowering the managers of these companies.the managers of these companies Manuscript profile -
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25 - Tourists’ Motivations for Traveling to Isfahan: A Comparative Study Concerning Both Genders
MohammadThis study aims to identify and compare domestic tourists’ motives of travelling to Isfahan between men and women. The population of this research was domestic tourists who had traveled to Isfahan during April and May 2016, which among them a sample of 400 tourists was MoreThis study aims to identify and compare domestic tourists’ motives of travelling to Isfahan between men and women. The population of this research was domestic tourists who had traveled to Isfahan during April and May 2016, which among them a sample of 400 tourists was randomly selected. The data was collected by a questionnaire consists of 40 questions. To analyze the data, exploratory factor analysis and independent t-test were used. The results revealed nine travel motives for domestic tourists; historical and cultural motives, visiting relatives and friends, shopping, accompanying family and friends, recreation and having fun, low-cost trip, city attractions, enjoying a safe travel, and work motivation. The results also showed that there was a significant difference between men and women in terms of historical and cultural motives, recreation and having fun, shopping, accompanying family and friends, domestic attractions, and enjoying a safe travel. The results also demonstrated that there was no significant difference between women and men in terms of enjoying a safe travel, visiting relatives and friends, and work motivation. Manuscript profile -
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26 - Exploring Citizens View on Fast Food and Effective Factors in its Development: A Case Study of Isfahan Citizens
atiyeh Aliakbari masoud taghvaeiHaving dramatically grown worldwide over the past few decades, tourism has increasingly added to the diversity of its fields. As a subset of tourism, food tourism which includes fast foods as one of its major components has attracted the attention of planners and policy MoreHaving dramatically grown worldwide over the past few decades, tourism has increasingly added to the diversity of its fields. As a subset of tourism, food tourism which includes fast foods as one of its major components has attracted the attention of planners and policymakers in different countries due to its functions and benefits. The required data for this applied descriptive-analytical research were collected from administering questionnaires on 384 people who were selected based on Cochran's formula. The collected data were then analyzed in SPSS software Version 22, using factor analysis, Friedman test, Chi-square, and Pearson correlation. With 13.78% of the variance reported by the factor analysis, culture was identified as the most influential factor. Moreover, Friedman test showed that the most important dimension was the physical one according to mean rank values. The results of the χ2 test indicated a lack of social satisfaction of citizens with fast foods in Isfahan. Pearson's test also found a moderate correlation between luxuriousness and increased damage to local traditions of Isfahan. Manuscript profile -
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27 - Brand Citizenship Behavior, Brand Leadership, Brand Passion, Isfahan, SEM
amirreza konjkav monfared saeid saeida ardakani farzaneh zarabkhanehConsidering the fact that human resources are regarded as the most important key qualification and the source of creating competitive advantage in the hoteling industry, this sought to investigate the effect of brand leadership on the brand citizenship behavior of the s MoreConsidering the fact that human resources are regarded as the most important key qualification and the source of creating competitive advantage in the hoteling industry, this sought to investigate the effect of brand leadership on the brand citizenship behavior of the staff working in the hoteling industry of Isfahan City. The study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive survey in terms of research method. The statistical population of the study comprised all Isfahan Hotels’ staff who were active from September to January 2020, from among whom 145 people were selected via a structural equation and convenience sampling. The required data were collected through the questionnaire, whose reliability and content validity was verified using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Finally, the collected data were analyzed through the PLS software, considering non-normal distribution. The findings of the study suggested that brand leadership exerted a significant positive effect on brand passion, thereby making brand-supportive behaviors (adaptive, conscientious-oriented, and innovative behaviors) possible. Moreover, it was found that adaptive and innovative behaviors had a significant positive influence on brand citizenship behavior. However, the significant effect of brand innovative behaviors on brand citizenship behavior was not confirmed. Manuscript profile -
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28 - Explaining Socio-cultural Factors Affecting Creative Tourism From the Tourists’ Perspective: A Case Study of Zayandehrood Visitors
Faezeh Mohaghegh masoud taghvaei Negin sadeghyCreative tourism is a type of emerging cultural tourism that focuses on skill development. Accordingly, cultural heritage, rituals, and handicrafts can be presented in such a way as to provide more interactions between visitors and the local population. In this regard, MoreCreative tourism is a type of emerging cultural tourism that focuses on skill development. Accordingly, cultural heritage, rituals, and handicrafts can be presented in such a way as to provide more interactions between visitors and the local population. In this regard, due to successive droughts in Isfahan city and thus the decreasing number of visiting tourists, it appears necessary to develop creative sociocultural tourism in the city, especially with regard to the Zayandehrood site. Therefore, this study sought to identify and prioritize socio-cultural factors involved in creative tourism from the perspective of the tourists who visited Zayandehrood using a descriptive-analytic and survey-based method. To this end, confirmatory factor analysis was used to analyze the collected data using the Amos software. The results indicated that among socio-cultural factors, it was the cultural ones that had the priority in creative tourism of Zayandehrood. Therefore, it could be argued that introducing the indigenous culture of the Zayandehrood area will be effective in attracting tourists even during the drought. Finally, Zayandehrood-based creative cultural tourism strategies were developed using the QSPM matrix, according to which "creating an atmosphere and organizing events based on the cultural capacities of Isfahan with an emphasis on Zayandehrood" turned out to be the prioritized strategy, with its score being 10.48. Manuscript profile -
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29 - The Question of the Consistency of Intellectual Arguments and Intuition: Evolution of Fundamental Principles
Ghasem Pourhasan پورحسنFārābī and Ibn Sīnā’s philosophies are based on reason, and the further we go from these two philosophers, intuition and unveiling replace philosophical reasoning. The most important feature of the School of Isfahan is considered to be the synthesis of these two ration MoreFārābī and Ibn Sīnā’s philosophies are based on reason, and the further we go from these two philosophers, intuition and unveiling replace philosophical reasoning. The most important feature of the School of Isfahan is considered to be the synthesis of these two rational and gnostic approaches. This school of philosophy claims to have integrated philosophical and demonstrative aspects of affairs with religious teachings and, specifically, the Imāmīyah Qur’anic-narrative thoughts. All thinkers of the School of Isfahan have comprehensively explained and extended the Imāmīyah ḥadīth or commented on them based the Qur’anic intellectual wisdom. The secretive and allegorical approach to interpretation became prevalent in Ibn Sīnā’s time; however, writing commentaries on ḥadīths and traditional thoughts are among the unique characteristics of the philosophical school of Isfahan. This method has been in use since then, and some of the prominent post-Sadrian philosophers view writing interpretations and comments on Qur’anic verses as an inseparable part of philosophical tradition. Perhaps, the only exception here who has emphasized the distinction between these two fields is ‘Allāmeh Ṭabāṭabā’ī. Nevertheless, the fundamental question here is whether the School of Isfahan, with Mullā Ṣadrā’s philosophical system at its center, represents a philosophical and demonstrative school of thought or depends on religious thought and employs argumentation merely to access previously-established and correct thoughts. Mullā Ṣadrā and his followers have paid attention to this problem and emphasized the consistency of these two methods. The most important questions in this discussion include the following: 1) Is the method of rational argument completely different from the religious method? 2) If they are different, which depends on which? 3) Which is the basis in Mullā Ṣadrā’s philosophy: rational reasoning or defending Sharī‘ah and revealed thoughts? How could rational affairs, which can be verified or rejected, and Shar‘ī teachings, which cannot be rejected, be compatible with each other? Here, the author tries to show that Mullā Ṣadrā’s effort to establish this consistency has not been much successful. In fact, in doing so, he has had to either forget about rational reasoning or interpret the religion rationally to prove their consistency. Manuscript profile -
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30 - Analyzing the features of spatial combinations in the Houz-khaneh of historical houses in Isfahan (Safavid and Qajar periods)
Sara Rouholamin Mohsen afshariIn the architecture of the desert regions of Iran, water has been life and continuation of life. The properties of tricks are used in the creation of architectural elements to create comfort and peace in the lives of residents. One of the cases in Isfahan using the elem MoreIn the architecture of the desert regions of Iran, water has been life and continuation of life. The properties of tricks are used in the creation of architectural elements to create comfort and peace in the lives of residents. One of the cases in Isfahan using the element of water is Hozkhaneh Much research has been done on the historical houses of Isfahan, but Hozkhaneh space has not been given more attention. This research will be carried out to achieve the quality of the features of Hozkhaneh spatial mixers in the historical houses of Isfahan. In line with this goal, two questions are answered; What are the characteristics of spatial mixers in the Hoz Khaneh of Isfahan's historical houses? And how do they play a role? The present study analyzes the characteristics of the spatial mixers of Hozkhaneh in the historical houses of Isfahan during the Safavid and Qajar periods using a qualitative method with a practical purpose and a descriptive-historical approach. Considering cases such as the destruction of historical houses, being uninhabited, changing the use of houses to hotels, museums, and other cases, the lack of documents and maps of some historical houses, 20 historical houses with ponds in the city of Isfahan related to the mentioned periods were identified and it was checked. The results of the present research show that the pool houses are connected with other spaces of the house using doors, windows, and columns. in ponds using the features of spatial combiners; A flexible place has been formed such as optical and perspective expansion and horizontal and vertical spatial expansion. The ponds are divided into five groups in terms of neighborhood; A group of ponds are not contiguous. A group of them are connected one-way, another group two-way, the fourth group with three spaces, and the last group with four spaces. 12 of the researched ponds have rows and the rest have no rows. In the present research, the pond houses have ceiling or wall skylights, and in some of them, there are both roof and wall skylights. In nine of the researched ponds, there is Gholamgardesh. A group of pond houses have light expansion and a view to the outside, and the rest have a light expansion and a view to the inside. Manuscript profile -
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31 - Evaluation and prioritization of the role of infrastructures in the development of tourism axis (corridors): Case study: Khorram Abad to Isfahan axis in Lorestan province
amir hoseinianrad hekmat amiri Maryam Beyranvandzadeh somayeh teymoriTourism development is a key factor for economic growth in many countries. The Khorramabad-Isfahan corridor, as one of the important tourism corridors in Iran, has significant potential including waterfalls, dams, religious and historical attractions. However, it requir MoreTourism development is a key factor for economic growth in many countries. The Khorramabad-Isfahan corridor, as one of the important tourism corridors in Iran, has significant potential including waterfalls, dams, religious and historical attractions. However, it requires the development of tourism infrastructure to make optimal use of these capabilities. In this regard, the research aims to evaluate the role of tourism infrastructure in developing the Khorramabad-Isfahan tourism corridor. The study is an analytical research based on a survey method. Data collection is a mixed type. The theoretical information required was obtained through a documentary and library method. In the field method, due to the nature of the subject, field visits and questionnaires were used. The statistical population of the research consisted of 30 experts and specialists related to the research topic in the cities of Aligoudarz, Azna, and Doroud, who were selected based on purposive gradual sampling. AHP tool was used to analyze the data. The findings of the study showed that among the infrastructures affecting the Khorramabad-Isfahan tourism corridor, the components of physical access to tourist attractions, roadside parking, accommodation facilities (hotels, guesthouses), catering services (restaurants, teahouses, etc.), and the existence of information infrastructures are respectively more effective than other components on the development of tourism (existence of sports infrastructure, access to the internet, advertising, and attracting public and private investors) in this corridor. Manuscript profile -
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32 - The role of the orientation of Isfahan houses in the natural lighting of spaces adjacent to the central courtyard: Historical houses of Isfahan city.
ساناز رهروی پوده<p>One of the influential factors in building design is their proper orientation regarding the placement of the sun and the optimal utilization of natural light. Research conducted on buildings constructed in Iran has referred to three orientations (directions): the ori More<p>One of the influential factors in building design is their proper orientation regarding the placement of the sun and the optimal utilization of natural light. Research conducted on buildings constructed in Iran has referred to three orientations (directions): the orientation of urban buildings relative to sunlight, wind direction, and generally the appropriate use of optimal climatic conditions. This article aims to investigate the orientation of courtyard houses in the city of Isfahan, built during the Safavid and Qajar periods, and its impact on the illumination of facades and spaces situated in each direction. The main research question is based on the orientation of houses, both in terms of direction and angle, and how it has affected the illumination of facades and consequently the spaces. The purpose of this research is to study the role of the orientation of houses in the illumination of spaces. The method employed in this study is qualitative research, and data collection utilized both library and field methods, with data analysis conducted using descriptive methods. The results of this research indicate that the orientation of houses on a north-south axis in winter, based on the Isfahan pattern, performs better than other angles for Tehran-style illumination (winter-oriented). However, overall, none of the orientations had a significant impact on facade illumination. Nonetheless, the varied placement angles in historical houses not built according to the Isfahan pattern were not climate-dependent but rather created based on the shape of the land and its axial alignment.</p> Manuscript profile
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