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        1 - Determining the Priorities in Science Parks by Using Fuzzy DEMATEL Case Study of Sheikh-Bahai Science and Technology Park
        mohammad ebrahim sadeghi asghat saud abadi saeed mirza mohammadi Mohammad mahdavi
        Science parks are known tools for incubation of knowledge-based firms. Recently, policy makers of science and technology of our country has paid attention to these institutions. The topic of this research was investigating the impact of these institutions on the develop More
        Science parks are known tools for incubation of knowledge-based firms. Recently, policy makers of science and technology of our country has paid attention to these institutions. The topic of this research was investigating the impact of these institutions on the development of knowledge-based companies and identifying the key factors resulting in earning competitive advantages by located firms. After reviewing many researches in this field of study, key effective factors were identified and by using the experts, these factors were revised according to the circumstance of our country and placed in a proper framework. The framework consists of four aspects including: “human resource”, “R&D and technology transfer”, “facilities” and “market development” and twelve factors. The framework applied in Sheikh Bahai Science and Technology Park and the results obtained showed that in this park, facilities aspect needs special attention. This aspect had the highest significance in quadruple aspects and was the only aspect affecting Sheikh Bahai Science and Technology Park. Other aspects such as, “human resource”, “R&D and technology transfer”, and “market development” were effects of the aspects. The results of this research show that the development of knowledge based firms located in this park depends on facilities such as financial resources and primary physical infrastructure than human resource, research activities and marketing services. We suggest using this framework to find the aspects and factors influential the creation of competitive advantages and determining the action and planning priorities for other science and technology parks in Iran. Manuscript profile
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        2 - The Study of the Relationship between Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness and Economic Growth
        Mohsen Mohammadi Khyareh Nasrin Rostami
        Entrepreneurship is one of the main factors of competition and innovation among firms, as well as on the national and international scene of economics. In order to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurship, it has to be able to interact between the elements of More
        Entrepreneurship is one of the main factors of competition and innovation among firms, as well as on the national and international scene of economics. In order to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurship, it has to be able to interact between the elements of competitiveness and entrepreneurship, and to use symmetric and proportionate entrepreneurial conditions to improve production and employment, and thus increase economic growth. Therefore, the main objective of the present study is to examine the interaction effects of competitiveness and entrepreneurship, which ultimately lead to economic growth. In this paper, through collecting library resources and with a descriptive approach, the interrelations between different components of competitiveness and entrepreneurship, as well as their effects on economic growth, are discussed. According to the results of this research, competitiveness can be an important factor in the development of entrepreneurship activities within the country and is one of the factors of economic growth. From the social aspect, this study can also help governments to familiar with aspects of politics that favor entrepreneurial opportunities, and which factors encourage entrepreneurs to grow in a single economy. This study is also important for entrepreneurs, since it shows what aspects of the economy are important and should focus on which of the deficiencies in the economic dimension and the pillars of competitiveness. Manuscript profile
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        3 - Proposing a model for low cost carriers market in Iran
        Mohammadreza Mahmodieh Asef Karimi
        Low cost carriers are great revolutions in the air transportation industry in the last three decades. In fact, low cost model in the airlines has been indicated as a successful and innovative model. Low cost model is a strategy, focusing on the primary needs of passeng More
        Low cost carriers are great revolutions in the air transportation industry in the last three decades. In fact, low cost model in the airlines has been indicated as a successful and innovative model. Low cost model is a strategy, focusing on the primary needs of passengers and increaring productivity, that provides lowest prices in internal and international air transportation of passenger. In this study, it has been tried to propose a model of developing low cost carriers market. Population is experts in airline of Aseman, Iran Air Tour, and Kish Air. Samples were collected by targeted judgemental approach for qualitative interviews. Instrument was structured interviews. To analyze data, grounded theory was utilized. 33 interviews with experts of airlines help to gather the required data. Finally, 15 major concepts were extracted including liberalization and withdrawal from the state structure, internal and external tourismism, efficient human factor, security and timely order, regulatory interaction versus relation orientation, customer trust, structural modifications costs, infrastructure and airport management, reconciliation with aeronautical knowledge, customer service, optimal aircraft and flight network, governance mandate structure, optimal sales service management, lack of sanction pressure and society cultural development. Finally, these concepts shaped the paradigmatic pattern of the development of the market for low cost carriers. Manuscript profile