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1 - The study of relational for policy making priorities And research designs evaluation with perceived commercial research designs (case study viewpoints of marand branchs faculty members
monire torabi farhad shafipourmotlaghThe purpose of present research was to study relationship model of policies, priorities, supportives, and evaluation researches projects with perceived commercialization researches projects. The method of research was correlation all of the statistical community selecte MoreThe purpose of present research was to study relationship model of policies, priorities, supportives, and evaluation researches projects with perceived commercialization researches projects. The method of research was correlation all of the statistical community selected as sampling(155). The Instrument of research include of tree types:1. made questionnaire of efficiency factors influencing developing the researches projects(=α 0.94),2. made questionnaire of strategies for developing relationship between university and industry(=α 0.86),3. made questionnaire of the commercilization researches projects(=α 0.92). The validity of all of the questionnaires provided by specialists. The data analyzed by multiple regression test, pearson correlation test and structural model. The total results showed that there were relationship between policies, priorities, supportives, and evaluation researches projects with perceived commercialization researches projects(p < 0.05 ).Also the results showed that the relationship between university and industry mediated the forth factors influencing the perceived commercialization researches. The experienced model of research included good fitness Manuscript profile -
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2 - Survey of the relationship between talent management and Social capital in NIOC
hamid rahimiThe purpose of this research was study of relationships between the talent management and social capital in NIOC. Research type was descriptive correlative. Statistical population of research included all personnels who were 220. Statistical sample was 110 who were sel MoreThe purpose of this research was study of relationships between the talent management and social capital in NIOC. Research type was descriptive correlative. Statistical population of research included all personnels who were 220. Statistical sample was 110 who were selected by random simple sampling method. To gather data, two questionnaires were used: talent management questionnaire with 24 items and social capital questionnaire with 24 items in terms of 5 scales likert. Questionnaires content validity confirmed by experts.The reliability coefficients of questionnaires were obtained through Cronbach alpha as 0.81 for social capital and 0.87 for talent management. Collected data was analyzed at level of inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient, one sample t-test and regression) by spss software. Research findings revealed that mean of talent management components and social capital was higher than average. The biggest mean in talent management related to talent Recruitment (3/93). There is a significant and positive relation between talent management components and social capital. Manuscript profile -
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3 - A Combinational Model for Evaluating Organizational Readiness for Data Warehouse Implementation by Using Analytical Hierarchical Process
Hooman TahayoriEnterprise Data Warehouse initiative is a high investment project. The adoption of Data Warehouse will be significantly different depending upon the level of readiness of an organization. Before implementation of Data Warehouse system in a firm, it is necessary to evalu MoreEnterprise Data Warehouse initiative is a high investment project. The adoption of Data Warehouse will be significantly different depending upon the level of readiness of an organization. Before implementation of Data Warehouse system in a firm, it is necessary to evaluate the level of the readiness of firm. A successful Data Warehouse assessment model requires a deep understanding of opportunities, challenges and influential factors that a typical firm’s Data Warehouse (DW) may include. Actually, data warehouse system is one of Knowledge Management and Decision Support System tools. By this system, the distributed data throughout organizations could be collected, extracted and integrated and with knowledge discovery and data mining the latent data can be extracted and analyzed In this paper, after reviewing the relevant literature and a comparative analysis of assessment models for organizational readiness for implementation of Data warehouse system, a conceptual framework was designed and its validity was approved by test of hypothesis. Then, by using analytical hierarchical process technique and its expert choice software, criteria and sub-criteria of influential factors were assessed and weighted. The validity and effectiveness of the model including, six criteria and 23 sub-criteria with main influential factors named Information needs, Data structure , Organizational processes , Organizational factors ,Technical structure and Project management were approved by a field study and the relevant statistical analysis Manuscript profile -
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4 - The Evaluation of E-learning by Benchmarking Approach Iran Higher Education as a Case Study
Somayeh AhariThe purpose of this study was the evaluation of e-learning in Iran higher education by using benchmarking approach. The population was all of students in four universities which presented e-learning. By multistage clustered sampling method, 702 students were selected. T MoreThe purpose of this study was the evaluation of e-learning in Iran higher education by using benchmarking approach. The population was all of students in four universities which presented e-learning. By multistage clustered sampling method, 702 students were selected. The research instrument was a researcher made questionnaire included e-learning (organization and management affair, technology, educational aspects, interface design, support services, evaluation and ethical and legal considerations). After calculating validity and reliability, the questionnaires were distributed among sample students and data was analyzed by ANOVA and Scheffe post hoc. Results showed: the university D with higher mean in all of seven dimensions had the best position among three other universities. Furthermore, the university B in five dimensions and the university C in two dimensions was the best. While benchmarking can be tested processes and models from other universities and implementing techniques and approaches used them more. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Study of Determinants of Trust the success of knowledge management systems Research in a public institution
saeide majidiFrom the perspective of this study was to investigate the influence of trust on success can be addressed with appropriate policies to improve the system for improve the management of knowledge. Note that data for this study were collected by questionnaire. This research MoreFrom the perspective of this study was to investigate the influence of trust on success can be addressed with appropriate policies to improve the system for improve the management of knowledge. Note that data for this study were collected by questionnaire. This research using the user in terms of knowledge management, including senior managers and junior and employees been done And the success of knowledge management systems has been considered as the dependent variable for the analysis and structural equation modeling is used SPSS and PLS. Based on objective and descriptive approach is Prioritizing the various factors affecting trust and confidence and the success of knowledge management systems is discussed. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Proposing a model for IT services based assessment approach, based on IT Governance Model
seyyed ahmad tabatabaei skch skchNowadays one of the biggest problems of IT organizations in less developed countries is paying too much attention to infrastructure and technology of organizations. This is due to the point that many managers in organizations believe that existence of IT infrastructure MoreNowadays one of the biggest problems of IT organizations in less developed countries is paying too much attention to infrastructure and technology of organizations. This is due to the point that many managers in organizations believe that existence of IT infrastructure and technology by itself is a sign of maturity of an organization. Although technical facilities and infrastructure such as networks, hardware, software etc., is essential for providing appropriate services and optimal performance, but these features cannot provide a competitive advantage and increase the maturity of the organization. The missing link in these organizations, which have been less considered, is how to use these features to achieve organizational goals. In different areas, there are several standards and optimal methods for defining and optimizing processes. Some of the most complex models which should be considered in different units of information technology are, models and frameworks related to IT governance. IT governance focuses on implementation and management of quality of IT services so as to meet business needs. IT governance is done by service providers through an appropriate combination of people, process and information technology. The purpose of this paper is to examine different models and frameworks of IT governance models, in order to propose a framework for assessing IT services Manuscript profile -
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7 - Review of information retrieval evaluation literature: quantitative, qualitative and composite approach
mahdi zeynalitazehkandiObject: object of this research is to review and analysis related literature of information retrieval evaluation filed then they categorized based on theoretical foundations. Method: This is a review article that information retrieval evaluation literature surveyed with MoreObject: object of this research is to review and analysis related literature of information retrieval evaluation filed then they categorized based on theoretical foundations. Method: This is a review article that information retrieval evaluation literature surveyed with analysis approach by means of library method. Results: Result of this research showed that evaluation of search engine conducted whit one of the quantitative, qualitative and composite approaches. Goals of quantitative approach research is to determine the performance of search engines; that in these researches any of search engine components studied separately in one research. Researches of quantitative approach are categorized in coverage and overlap, qualitative of indexing and abstracting, retrieval algorithm, interface, suggestion’s system and ranking of document. Two kinds of research were observed in the qualitative approach, which are ethnography and grounded theory. In the Ethnography research, information retrieval behavior of users is described, so these researches present useful information to design information retrieval system optimality. Conclusion: with assessment of changing procedure of research method approaches clarified that these changes affected information retrieval evaluation. Same as the research method proposed quantitative, qualitative and composite approaches respectively; this procedure is observed in the information retrieval evaluation research. Manuscript profile -
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8 - A Combinational Model for Evaluating Organizational Readiness for Data Warehouse Implementation by Using Analytical Hierarchical Process
jafar bagherinejad zhinoos adibiEnterprise Data Warehouse initiative is a high investment project. The adoption of Data Warehouse will be significantly different depending upon the level of readiness of an organization. Before implementation of Data Warehouse system in a firm, it is necessary to evalu MoreEnterprise Data Warehouse initiative is a high investment project. The adoption of Data Warehouse will be significantly different depending upon the level of readiness of an organization. Before implementation of Data Warehouse system in a firm, it is necessary to evaluate the level of the readiness of firm. A successful Data Warehouse assessment model requires a deep understanding of opportunities, challenges and influential factors that a typical firm’s Data Warehouse (DW) may include. Actually, data warehouse system is one of Knowledge Management and Decision Support System tools. By this system, the distributed data throughout organizations could be collected, extracted and integrated and with knowledge discovery and data mining the latent data can be extracted and analyzed In this paper, after reviewing the relevant literature and a comparative analysis of assessment models for organizational readiness for implementation of Data warehouse system, a conceptual framework was designed and its validity was approved by test of hypothesis. Then, by using analytical hierarchical process technique and its expert choice software, criteria and sub-criteria of influential factors were assessed and weighted. The validity and effectiveness of the model including, six criteria and 23 sub-criteria with main influential factors named Information needs, Data structure , Organizational processes , Organizational factors ,Technical structure and Project management were approved by a field study and the relevant statistical analysis. Manuscript profile -
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9 - The Necessity of quality improvement in Iran Higher Education
jafar tofighiHigher education in Iran has faced with two important challenges after Islamic revolution. Firestone is the historical underdevelopment in quantitative expansion of higher education and the second is rapid population growth, which caused high demand for enhancement of MoreHigher education in Iran has faced with two important challenges after Islamic revolution. Firestone is the historical underdevelopment in quantitative expansion of higher education and the second is rapid population growth, which caused high demand for enhancement of higher education. Of course, other factors such as cultural context and lack of job opportunities for secondary school graduates had also have played important role in demand for providing more places for university applicants. This situation caused the quantitative expansion of higher education to be considered as the first priority of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Foundation of Payame-Nour University (distance learning), private higher education institutions, Islamic Azad University, e-learning courses, evening courses and joint diplomas with International universities were among higher education policies in recent years. As a result students’ population increased from 150,000 in 1978 to 3,500,000 in 2008. In Particular, increase in the post graduate studies, besides human resources development caused a great advancement in the research status of the country. There is no doubt that quantitative expansion of higher education in Iran is one of the most glorious achievements after the revolution, but at the same time along with expansion of students’ population and diversification of higher education systems particular ,in private sector, the quality of higher education should be of main concern for policy makers in this sector. This paper would review the most important challenges of higher education as the roles of total quality management systems encounter the involved factors Manuscript profile -
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10 - Integrated Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and GIS for Land use Suitability Analysis
ladan kazemi radRecognizing and determining the suitability and talent of the earth is one of the primary measures in spatial and environmental planning for physical and urban development. The aim of this research is to identify and determine the spatial distribution of suitable areas MoreRecognizing and determining the suitability and talent of the earth is one of the primary measures in spatial and environmental planning for physical and urban development. The aim of this research is to identify and determine the spatial distribution of suitable areas for physical development in Guilan province. Land suitability was determined by hierarchical process analysis (AHP) method and using seven natural criteria including gradient, altitude, cover, rainfall, distance from fault, rock, soil. The land suitability for physical development was divided into three large, moderate and low classes, and its zoning map was prepared. The results showed that, regardless of the protected areas and the wetland, about 62% of the study area is located in the class with a high proportion. With the consideration of other parameters, these areas can be considered for developmental planning by planners and policy makers. Manuscript profile -
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11 - The role of civil society in public policy process: Providing a conceptual framework
Yahya KamaliCivil society, its organizations and elements is one of interested subjects of social and political analysts. Civil society, especially in democratic societies has a significant role in the public policy process. Political process is the main process is the public polic MoreCivil society, its organizations and elements is one of interested subjects of social and political analysts. Civil society, especially in democratic societies has a significant role in the public policy process. Political process is the main process is the public policy process that includes power and influence in the society in which actors struggle to achieve certain goals. Public policy in its various stages is affected by new forces that the extent of their presence and the level of their power are growing. Understanding these effects can provide a Proper guide in defining and analyzing the public policy process in a country. In this Article, the public policy process has segregated into five stages: formation of referential, agenda setting, decision making, implementation and evaluation And then the role of civil society in the policy process have been analyzed. Manuscript profile -
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12 - A Combination Method of DEA, DEMATEL and ANP for Evaluation of ERP Systems
amir amini alireza alinezhadIn this study Data envelopment analysis is used for the assessment of enterprise resources planning systems of 18 manufacturing companies, to determine whether the defined goals for ERP systems have been able to affect the performance after the implementation of the sys MoreIn this study Data envelopment analysis is used for the assessment of enterprise resources planning systems of 18 manufacturing companies, to determine whether the defined goals for ERP systems have been able to affect the performance after the implementation of the system. Considering the identification of effective factors in implementing ERP systems and using the previous researches, the performance evaluation criteria of this system were identified. Then, using experts’ views the most important input indicators were ranked by fuzzy DEMATEL and output indicators by ANP. In this ranking, time spent on implementation, the implementation infrastructure, training and user support were identified as top input indicators, and three indicators of productivity increase, proper resource management and user satisfaction were selected as top output indicators. Using selected indicators, the performance of ERP systems of selected companies was evaluated. The results of this research will be useful in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of companies compared to top ones and making their ERP system even better. Manuscript profile -
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13 - Ten Steps for Software Quality Rating Considering ISO/IEC
Hassan Alizadeh Bahram Sadeghi Bigham Hossein AfsariIn software rating area, it is necessary to apply a measurement reference model to evaluate the quality of software. The standard 25030 is an example of an evaluation system which is based on stakeholders' requirements. In this study, an attempt has been made to establi MoreIn software rating area, it is necessary to apply a measurement reference model to evaluate the quality of software. The standard 25030 is an example of an evaluation system which is based on stakeholders' requirements. In this study, an attempt has been made to establish a model in which all implicit and explicit requirements of stakeholders, users and policy makers have been taken into account. In addition, AHP method has been followed to weigh the indicators used in the model. The results show applicability of the model to meet the requirements of Iranian users. Manuscript profile -
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14 - SIP Vulnerability Scan Framework
Mitra Alidoosti Hassan Asgharian Ahmad akbariThe purpose of this paper is to provide a framework for detecting vulnerabilities in SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) networks. We try to find weaknesses in SIP enabled entities that an attacker by exploiting them is able to attack the system and affect it. This framew MoreThe purpose of this paper is to provide a framework for detecting vulnerabilities in SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) networks. We try to find weaknesses in SIP enabled entities that an attacker by exploiting them is able to attack the system and affect it. This framework is provided by the concept of penetration testing and is designed to be flexible and extensible, and has the capability to customize for other similar session based protocols. To satisfy the above objectives, the framework is designed with five main modules for discovery, information modeling, operation, evaluation and report. After setting up a test-bed as a typical VoIP system to show the validity of the proposed framework, this system has been implemented as a SIP vulnerability scanner. We also defined appropriate metrics for gathering the performance statistics of SIP components. Our test bed is deployed by open-source applications and used for validation and also evaluation of the proposed framework. Manuscript profile -
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15 - Tracking Performance of Semi-Supervised Large Margin Classifiers in Automatic Modulation Classification
Hamidreza Hosseinzadeh Farbod Razzazi Afrooz HaghbinAutomatic modulation classification (AMC) in detected signals is an intermediate step between signal detection and demodulation, and is also an essential task for an intelligent receiver in various civil and military applications. In this paper, we propose a semi-superv MoreAutomatic modulation classification (AMC) in detected signals is an intermediate step between signal detection and demodulation, and is also an essential task for an intelligent receiver in various civil and military applications. In this paper, we propose a semi-supervised Large margin AMC and evaluate it on tracking the received signal to noise ratio (SNR) changes to classify all forms of signals in a cognitive radio environment. To achieve this objective, two structures for self-training of large margin classifiers were developed in additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channels with priori unknown SNR. A suitable combination of the higher order statistics and instantaneous characteristics of digital modulation are selected as effective features. Simulation results show that adding unlabeled input samples to the training set, improve the tracking capacity of the presented system to robust against environmental SNR changes. Manuscript profile -
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16 - An SRN Based Approach for Performance Evaluation of Network Layer in Mobile Ad hoc Networks
meisam Yadollahzadeh tabari Ali A PouyanThe application of mobile ad hoc networks (MANET) in emergency and critical cases needs a precise and formal performance evaluation of these networks. Traditional simulation-based performance evaluators like NS-2 and OPNET usually need a considerable time for producing MoreThe application of mobile ad hoc networks (MANET) in emergency and critical cases needs a precise and formal performance evaluation of these networks. Traditional simulation-based performance evaluators like NS-2 and OPNET usually need a considerable time for producing high level performance metrics. Also there is no theoretical background for mentioned simulators, too. In this research, we propose a framework for performance evaluation of mobile ad hoc networks. The presented framework points to the network layer of MANETs using SRN (Stochastic Reward Nets) modeling tool as variation of generalized stochastic Petri net (GSPN). Based on decomposition technique it encompasses two separate models: one for analysis of data flowing process and the other for modeling routing process ; supposing AODV as a routing protocol that is worked out. To verify the presented model, an equivalence-based method is applied. The proposed SRN model has been quantified by deriving two performances metrics as Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR) and End-to-end Delay. Both metrics are also compared to the value obtained from NS-2 simulator versus different number of nodes and four packet generation rates. The results show the obtained values from presented SRN model well matched to the values generated from NS-2 simulator with a considerable lesser execution time. Manuscript profile -
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17 - IT Capability Evaluation through the IT Capability Map
mina ranjbarfard Seyedeh Reyhaneh MirsalariOrganizations are increasingly in search of ways to derive more business values from IT investments and the need for IT capabilities (ITC) is surging. ITC is critical significant to build enterprise agility and promote organizational performance. However, IT capability MoreOrganizations are increasingly in search of ways to derive more business values from IT investments and the need for IT capabilities (ITC) is surging. ITC is critical significant to build enterprise agility and promote organizational performance. However, IT capability is always treated as the causal factor already existing and there are few studies on how IT capability is created and evaluated. Appropriate evaluation is necessary for an organization to measure, manage and improve enterprise ITC. This research aims to identify and map the dimensions of an organization's ITC. Using a mixed research method, this paper comprises two sections. The qualitative section adopts a systematic literature review (SLR) approach to identify the dimensions of ITC. The quantitative section employs factor analysis to validate identified ITC dimensions and their indicators in an attempt to develop a more precise model for ITC evaluation. The proposed ITC model includes IT management, IT human resources, IT infrastructure, and implementation of IT solutions dimensions as well as the 25 related indicators. Drawing on the results of this paper, organizations can engage in evaluation and improve/create essential ITCs based on the evaluation results. Manuscript profile -
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18 - Providing a model for evaluating native electronic content in Iran based on value chain
Tahereh Mirsaeedghazi masoumeh sadeghi Mandana Farzaneh Sogol Babazadeh Mahmood Kharrat nasrin dastranj homeyra moghadami behrooz eliasiThe field of electronic content is one of the most influential pillars of digital transformation. For proper planning to develop or modify the process of social, economic and cultural influences in the digital transformation trend, it is necessary to provide a proper as MoreThe field of electronic content is one of the most influential pillars of digital transformation. For proper planning to develop or modify the process of social, economic and cultural influences in the digital transformation trend, it is necessary to provide a proper assessment of the position of electronic content and its status. Considering the various components of electronic content and also the areas affected by it, determining the status of native electronic content in the country requires having a suitable model to cover all dimensions and thus its evaluation. The purpose of this paper is to present an appropriate and local model to assess the electronic content in the country in terms of setting up programs and policies in this area, the effectiveness of the indices offered in the proposed model for different actors and stakeholders could be traceable based on the value chain. In this paper, with regard to the importance of explaining the basic concepts of electronic content, as well as review of upstream documents and existing policies, the focus group research method has been used to determine the model elements and indices of different parts of value chain. To evaluate the proposed model, we use field analytical methods and questionnaire patterns. The proposed model and its implementation procedure allow legislators and policy makers in the field of native electronic content to assess the status of electronic content in the country and improve it based on the different roles of actors and each of .the content areas Manuscript profile -
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19 - An ICT Performance Evaluation Model based on Meta-Synthesis Approach
Khatrehe Bamary Mohammad Reza Behboudi Tayebeh AbbasnjadInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the key determinants for today’s organizational success. Therefore, companies spend a significant amount of money each year on ICT, while not being sure that they will get a good result. The purpose of this study MoreInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the key determinants for today’s organizational success. Therefore, companies spend a significant amount of money each year on ICT, while not being sure that they will get a good result. The purpose of this study is to identify the dimensions and indicators of ICT performance evaluation and suggesting a model for assessing it in organizations. This research is mainly a qualitative study with a meta-synthesis approach which uses the seven-stage qualitative method of Sandelowski and Barroso to systematically review the literature to find sub-indices (codes), indices (themes) and dimensions (categories) of ICT performance evaluation. The search of scientific databases with appropriate keywords found 516 articles, among them, 89 articles were chosen finally and used for analysis. Moreover, a questionnaire has been designed and answered by ICT experts and managers to determine the importance of each of the indicators of the model. Based on data analysis, the proposed ICT performance evaluation model has three dimensions: strategic, quality, and sustainability. The strategic dimension includes indicators of organization strategy, IT strategy, and alignment. The quality dimension includes maturity, and performance indicators; and finally, the sustainability dimension includes environmental, economic, and social indicators. For each of these indicators detailed list of sub-indices (104), which are substantial for evaluation of ICT performance in organizations, were identified and explained. Manuscript profile -
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20 - A look at the structure of research management in Germany
Gevork grptianThis paper examines the structure of German research management. In this regard, segregation of duties in the policy-making layers, sponsors and implementers of research is proposed and then the institutionalization approach in research is presented. Finally, how to fin MoreThis paper examines the structure of German research management. In this regard, segregation of duties in the policy-making layers, sponsors and implementers of research is proposed and then the institutionalization approach in research is presented. Finally, how to finance and discuss how to plan international activities is discussed. Conclusion The article provided highlights and suggestions on national perspectives. Manuscript profile -
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21 - The evaluation of adaptation teaching-learning methods with Islamic moral curriculum goals
The purpose of the study Evaluate adaptation teaching-learning methods used by Professors with islamic moral curriculum objectives, and was reaserch method combined (quantitative and qualitative). The statistical opulation 273 students and statistical sampie 157 student MoreThe purpose of the study Evaluate adaptation teaching-learning methods used by Professors with islamic moral curriculum objectives, and was reaserch method combined (quantitative and qualitative). The statistical opulation 273 students and statistical sampie 157 students were selected by Stratified random method. For collecting data used Questionnaire containing 48 questions to assess students' views with reliability 972/0, Teaching observation form with 47 questions with the reliability of the 0.094, Analysis 178 exams and Interviews with professors of Islamic moral. data analysis using with descriptive statistics and t-test in SPSS software and qualitative analysis showed: From the, students perspective teaching- learn methods taken to work in teaching this lesson at the with objectives cognitive, emotional and behavioral alignment is low. Results from the Views indicate alignment with the goals of this course is the relationship between faculty members and students at all levels of cognitive, emotional and behavioral. But the process of instruction, their use of appropriate teaching strategies, and methods used in the teaching process as an essential component of teaching and learning methods in line with the objectives of this course is teaching at the cognitive, affective and does not behave. The prevailing of teaching method was explanation. Did not evaluation methods used in the evaluation of students' academic achievement in line with the levels of the course objectives in cognitive, emotional and behavioral did not Manuscript profile -
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22 - Time and place of evaluation and compensation of the contractor In the Iranian law, the UAE and the International Convention on the International Sale of Goods, looking at the hypothesis of moral relativity
Mansour shakiba Pejman Mohammadi Siavash shoja porianRegarding the principle of ethical relativity in different societies, the time and place of damage assessment are two independent factors in determining the amount of damage; a bunch of damages are related from the angles of the factor of time, moment, and time. Like th MoreRegarding the principle of ethical relativity in different societies, the time and place of damage assessment are two independent factors in determining the amount of damage; a bunch of damages are related from the angles of the factor of time, moment, and time. Like the damage caused by the failure to get the value of the subject of the commitment, in the committed asset, which is, in fact, the time merely to distinguish a price from the price values of a commitment within a time interval, Another category is the loss of a period of time, in which the damage is an abnormal phenomenon of morality. For example, in view of the different moral interest in money-making, to determine the interest of the money or the interests of the Lords, when is the origin of the time of the evaluation of interest and benefits; In terms of the factor of time in Iranian law, by looking at the abnormal phenomenon of usurpation, from the point of view of ethical jurisprudents and legal value lawyers, there are various criteria that have different effects. The most appropriate moral time to pay damages is Umm al-Dawa, and in terms of location, location, loss; In UAE's law, the moral time of the damage assessment, the time of the incident or the arrival of the damage and the place of damage assessment, the place of delivery of the goods, the conclusion of the contract and the residence is committed; In the International Convention on the International Sale of Goods, various indicators, such as the time of conclusion of the contract, the reasonable period leading to the termination of the contract, is the common ethical customs of the time for the termination of the contract, which is based on the basis of calculation and evaluation. From the point of view of the place of evaluation, with a morphological look, the place of delivery of the goods is the most appropriate place compatible with the spirit of the provisions of the Convention. Manuscript profile -
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23 - A philosophical approach to the intersection of ethics and emotion
Seyyed Ahmad Fazeli Mojtaba JafariEmotions are concerned about by philosophers because knowledge, happiness, and ethics that have been a longstanding concern of philosophy, have some intersects with emotions. They have, therefore, tried to show the value and place of emotions in the acquisition of knowl MoreEmotions are concerned about by philosophers because knowledge, happiness, and ethics that have been a longstanding concern of philosophy, have some intersects with emotions. They have, therefore, tried to show the value and place of emotions in the acquisition of knowledge of happiness and moral life. Their focus, in comparison with scientists, is more on an abstract analysis of emotions. Exploring the nature of emotion leads to several philosophical issues, such as: What are the differences between emotions? Is it evaluating, that is, whether it has to be taken as evaluative judgments, or perceptions, or something else? What is the epistemological status of emotions and their relation to evaluative judgments? What is the relationship between motivation and emotion? And finally, what its role in the moral life, and what effect does it have on the development of virtues and moral character?. Manuscript profile -
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24 - Assessing the Impact of Level of Social Responsibility Disclosure on Banks' Financial Performance with Emphasis on Ethics
Mohammad Saadatnia Farhad Dehdar Mohammad Reza AbdoliCorporate Social Responsibility is a commitment beyond the legal and economic requirements in which the company addresses ethical issues and participates in economic development while improving the quality of the workforce on a broader scale, namely society and managing MoreCorporate Social Responsibility is a commitment beyond the legal and economic requirements in which the company addresses ethical issues and participates in economic development while improving the quality of the workforce on a broader scale, namely society and managing its business process Banking with the social and environmental consequences of investing is one of the most sensitive enterprises in terms of social responsibility, which is looking for the ethical banking movement for social and economic development in a society. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the level of disclosure of social responsibility on the financial performance of banks. For the purpose of this study, the data of 10 banks listed in Tehran Stock Exchange during the period 2011-2011 were analyzed using Eviews software. The findings show that the level of disclosure of social responsibility of banks has a positive and significant effect on EBITDA, as well as the level of disclosure of social responsibility of banks has a negative effect. And has a significant effect on the market value to book value (MTB) ratio. These results suggest the need for the central bank to establish standardized standards and the need for integrated reporting to disclose social responsibility in banks. Manuscript profile -
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25 - Identification and Prioritization of performance evaluation indicators of knowledge-based companies
Bakhtiar Ostadi Masoud SadriThe importance of knowledge-based companies in the economies of the countries and their role in GNP has increased in recent years, and many efforts have been made to develop a comprehensive and consistent indicators for evaluating these companies. The issue of performan MoreThe importance of knowledge-based companies in the economies of the countries and their role in GNP has increased in recent years, and many efforts have been made to develop a comprehensive and consistent indicators for evaluating these companies. The issue of performance evaluation of these companies is still new in Iran, and in the past, many studies have not been conducted on suitable examples of these companies. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to identify and categorize the most important and effective indicators in the performance of knowledge-based companies, in line with the industry conditions in Iran. Initial indicators are extracted from literature review, related documents and initial interviews with experts in this field. Then, final indicators are determined through designing and distributing questionnaires, structured interviews with experts and analyzing the results of received questionnaires. After validating the final indices, 22 indicators are verified and categorized into 5 groups, and finally, by computing the coefficients of variance (CV), the indexes are arranged from the most important to the least significant. Accordingly, the added value resulting from the technology used in the product, the level of education of the employees and the number of R & D staff are the most important, respectively. Due to the fact that these results are directly related to the experts in this field, it is expected that using the data of knowledgeable companies and implementation on one of the appropriate models of performance evaluation will result in meaningful result. Manuscript profile -
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26 - Performance Evaluation of Iranian Science Parks Based on Presence of the Science Park in the Region
Fatemeh Ramezani Hassanali Aghajani Abdolhamid Safaei GhadikalaeiScience parks (SPs) are organizations bringing research and industry. Their aim is to promote culture of innovation of their associated businesses and knowledge-based institution. Given the increasing number of SPs that are being set out both in highly industrialized as MoreScience parks (SPs) are organizations bringing research and industry. Their aim is to promote culture of innovation of their associated businesses and knowledge-based institution. Given the increasing number of SPs that are being set out both in highly industrialized as well as developing countries, the problem of measuring the performance of science parks is becoming paramount both in practiontoners and academicians agenda. The present work is aimed at evaluating Iranian SPs that are members of IASP based on criteria the repercussion of the science park in the territory. Performance criteria that used are networking, convention and collaboration stipulated between science park lab’s and local firms, new products and processes adopted by local firms and developed by the collaboration with the science park, number of firms born by the collaboration with the science park within re-industrializations programmes of abandoned industrial areas, number of workers employed in firms originated from the collaboration with science park and number of environmental improvement carried out in collaboration with science park’s lab. In This study these criteria are localized based on Iranian SPs circumstances. FAHP is applied to determine the relative weights of the evaluation criteria and FTOPSIS is applied to rank the alternatives. Science parks’ rank order of performance in these criteria is as follows: Isfahan STP> Fars STP> Khorasan STP> University of Tehran STP> Arac STP> Persian Gulf STP> Pardis STP> East Azarbaijan STP> Yazd STP> Guilan STP> Kerman STP> Hamedan STP> Kermanshah STP. Manuscript profile -
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27 - Business Models; Principles, Evaluation, Innovation
Manochehr Manteghi Fatemeh Sabeti SaeediThese days, organizations environment has become more competitive. According to business researchers, achieving a competitive position for the company is possible only by the proper business model. A successful business model indicates a better option so that it can off MoreThese days, organizations environment has become more competitive. According to business researchers, achieving a competitive position for the company is possible only by the proper business model. A successful business model indicates a better option so that it can offer greater value to a distinct group of customers and bring greater benefits to the company. At the start of a business, failure to identify an appropriate business model, leads to the failure of organizations to achieving its goals. Despite the importance of this issue, there is no standard for the definitions and components of business models. Hence, in this study, definitions and components of business models are discussed, according to the different approaches in modeling business models. However, merely having a good business model at the inception of a company is not enough; what is more important is utilizing and maintaining a proper business model over the life of the institution.The power of a business model is such that it can be a powerful tool for analyzing, testing, and evaluating organization's strategic options. Therefore, an organization business model evaluation as a strategic decision-making process will never stop and can be a basis for continuous improvement of the business. Business model evaluation differs according to the levels and units of analysis. In this study,by reviewing the different studies, the most important criteria and methods of business model evaluation has been proposed.Business models are the representation of businesses at a specific time. Rapid technological, economical, cultural and political changes lead to a more complex organizations environmentand dynamic business evolution. This causes instability of business models. Therefore, they change by the development of businesses. Hence, business model innovation has become one of the most important issues in management science. This concept has been studied in the final part of this study. Manuscript profile -
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28 - ICT Sector Investigation Regarding Components of Technology Management; Comparing Iran with 35 Selected Countries
Vahid Zarrabi Bahram Salavati SarCheshmeh Iman Mohammadian Khorasani Mausome MadahThe main objective of this paper is employing main components of technology management to analyze and evaluate ICT sector situation in Iran compared with 35 selected countries. To this end, a conceptual model for technology management in ICT sector has been developed. T MoreThe main objective of this paper is employing main components of technology management to analyze and evaluate ICT sector situation in Iran compared with 35 selected countries. To this end, a conceptual model for technology management in ICT sector has been developed. Then a set of appropriate indicators have been determined and classified by expert panelists to measure core components and supportive components of proposed conceptual model. Considering proposed conceptual model and selected indicators, the cross section data was collected for 35 selected countries from official and widely accepted international reports and datasets such as WDI, ITU, etc. Finally, technology management components in ICT sector of Iran have been compared with 34 selected countries in terms of policy-making issues, facilitating innovation, research and development activities, human resources training, financial support, entrepreneurship enhancement and technology diffusion. Manuscript profile -
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29 - Contrastive Analysis of Approaches and Frameworks in Evaluating Innovation
Seyed Nooroddin Daronkolaei Hoseynreza Alizadeh VlokolaeiThe literature existing in innovation evaluation can be studied in two ways: 1) innovation evaluation at company level 2) innovation evaluation at national level. Innovation evaluation at company level is useful to make decisions in allocation of resources for innovatio MoreThe literature existing in innovation evaluation can be studied in two ways: 1) innovation evaluation at company level 2) innovation evaluation at national level. Innovation evaluation at company level is useful to make decisions in allocation of resources for innovation activities, to choose the fields in which innovation is expected to produce high economical return, and also to manage innovation strategies inside the enterprises. At national level policymakers need the information acquired from innovation evaluation in studying the existing situation, future developments trend, getting feedback from positive and negative effects of the existing policies, and making appropriate policies. According to the literature related to the title of the study, we have tried to mention the similarities and differences of the studies done in innovation evaluation by contrastive analysis of them. In similarity section, innovation process and technological changes measurement are mentioned. Also in differences section the level of analysis and providing indicators for measuring all three fields of systematic process of innovation are mentioned. Manuscript profile -
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30 - Developing a Framework for Evaluation of Incubators Performance
Hassanali Aghajani Autefeh TalebzadehBusiness incubators are now recognized in both developed and developing countries as important instruments for promoting entrepreneurship development and technological innovation, specialy at the small and medium enterprise level. Development and proliferation of busine MoreBusiness incubators are now recognized in both developed and developing countries as important instruments for promoting entrepreneurship development and technological innovation, specialy at the small and medium enterprise level. Development and proliferation of business incubators has generated an intense debate around their performance and usefulness between opponents and advocates of these organizations. Differing in perspectives, researchers have used different groups point of view to evaluate incubators performance. They have also limited their studies to particular type of incubators. Reviewing relevant literature in Iran and the world, this article has provided an integrated multidimensional framework to evaluation of incubators performance. The proposed framework suggests the performance of incubators can be evaluated in four areas: Management and staff, infrastructure, services and outputs. Performance in management and staff can be assessed in terms of management functions and learning and growth, in infrastructure in terms of location and space, and facilities, in service area in terms of business start up and business assistance, and performance in output can be evaluated in terms of business (companies), products (and/or services) and people. To evaluate each area of performance, generic measures have been derived from literature. The proposed framework can be used as a useful tool and a guideline to evaluate incubators performance by their managers, stakeholders and sponsors, particularly in Iran, in order to internal and external benchmarking and rising competition among and promoting competitiveness of incubators. Manuscript profile -
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31 - A Criticize on Booklet of Research and Technology Performance Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes in 2005 & 2006
Sasan Sadraei Reza Behradi YektaIn this paper, the report of research and technology performance evaluation of universities and research institutes in 2005 & 2006 which is prepared by Research Evaluation Office of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and published in the booklet of Summery of MoreIn this paper, the report of research and technology performance evaluation of universities and research institutes in 2005 & 2006 which is prepared by Research Evaluation Office of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and published in the booklet of Summery of Research and Technology Performance, has been criticized. In the mentioned report, research and technology performance of all universities and research institutes have been analyzed and compared with the five similar criteria, while each of the research institutes depending on their type and existence philosophy, has different mission and also different position in the chain of science to technology. This mission and position in the chain of science to technology should be considered in the performance evaluation and the criteria of performance evaluation should be redefined according to that. Manuscript profile -
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32 - ctual Capital as the Connecting Point of the Government, University and the Industry; A Case Study of the Knowledge Balance in the University
marziyeh Baeid farThis paper focuses on the important issues of the Intellectual Capital, which plays crucial role on the predisposition and establishment of the societies and organizations based on the knowledge and at the same time it considered as the product of the society and Knowle MoreThis paper focuses on the important issues of the Intellectual Capital, which plays crucial role on the predisposition and establishment of the societies and organizations based on the knowledge and at the same time it considered as the product of the society and Knowledge base organizations. This capital or asset is under consideration at the society level, government, industry and university alike, and their integration constitute the countrys Intangible or Intellectual Assets. In this paper, considering the key role of the University on establishing society or organization based on the knowledge, the technology of establishing and evaluating this kind of the capital will be investigated in the University. The paper also introduces some of the peculiarities of the Knowledge Society and characteristics of Knowledge Management and Intellectual Capital. Manuscript profile -
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33 - Performance Assessment of Incubators and Science Parks by Technology Level Index
MOrteza Rasti bozorgi hamid Mahdavi Ghasem MoslehiSelf assessment is an interesting subject for all managers, especially for the managers of incubators. The incubator performance assessment by indexes (IPAI) is a simple, interesting and effective method for measuring the performance index of an incubator. The system is MoreSelf assessment is an interesting subject for all managers, especially for the managers of incubators. The incubator performance assessment by indexes (IPAI) is a simple, interesting and effective method for measuring the performance index of an incubator. The system is based on changing the scope of performance of several indicators to fixed scales (metrics), weighing them and combining them. Strategic evaluation is basically consists of three basic activities which are investigating the principles of the companies or organizations strategies, comparing the ideal and real results and making improvements. This paper focuses on the second part to make sure that the performance adjusts correctly with the planning programs. This paper is going to introduce an index for measuring and assessing the level of technology improvement in Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTTs) Incubator and Science Park. It also addresses the methodology used for these calculations. Measuring the indicators for ISTTs incubator will be discussed at the final part of this paper as a case study. Manuscript profile -
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34 - A Methodology for Ranking Incubators Using Composite Indicato
hamid Mahdavi MOrteza Rasti bozorgi Ghasem MoslehiIncubators have gained wide reputation in most countries as efficient institutions contributing to regional development and economic growth. They assist their clients through their value-adding services and a wide range of support services and facilities that cannot be MoreIncubators have gained wide reputation in most countries as efficient institutions contributing to regional development and economic growth. They assist their clients through their value-adding services and a wide range of support services and facilities that cannot be easily procured from other sources. The content of these services and the way they are supplied will have important effects on the success of the incubators, and thereby, on the incubators’ performance. Introducing improved incubation models, informing incubators of their distance from acceptable performance norms and models, and disseminating incubators’ success stories among those involved in the industry will be tools that are expected to assist incubator managers to make more informed and enlightened decisions. The use of composite indicators is a simple method of comparing a wide variety of systems under evaluation such as countries and organizations dealing with a multitude of complicated and wide issues including environmental, economic, social, and technological. Normally, the main objective in defining composite indicators is to compare the performance of a group of subjects evaluated along a given dimension. These indicators can also function as useful tools in analyzing policies and in communication of information to the public. In this paper, first, a state-of-the-art account of constructing composite indicators will be presented and then a number of tentative composite indicators will be introduced. Special emphasis will be laid on key performance indicators used in ranking technology incubators with due regard to the Iranian business incubation environment. This study is the first of its kind and is expected to open new avenues to taking effective measures in improving business and technology incubation programs. Manuscript profile -
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35 - Science and Technology Parks and Incubators Performance Evaluation
Gholamreza MalekzadehOne of the most important and vital factors for establishing a knowledge based economy is making smart infrastructures. It is obvious that continuous evaluation of performance in these infrastructures is a very important factor. Science &Technology parks and Incubators MoreOne of the most important and vital factors for establishing a knowledge based economy is making smart infrastructures. It is obvious that continuous evaluation of performance in these infrastructures is a very important factor. Science &Technology parks and Incubators are important infrastructures in these processes and continuous evaluation together with monitoring. For evaluation of S&T parks and Incubators, we need to consider: Initiating and formation cycle, goals, functions and actions, services and performance effects evaluation. In this paper we attempt to introduce some relevant parameters and measuring criteria based on experiments and literature review. Outputs, Added Value and best practices in S&T parks and Incubators are the main bases for introducing performance evaluation measurements. Manuscript profile -
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36 - Identify Indicators for Evaluating the Performance of Corporate Entrepreneurship
Saeed Safari Reza Abbasi Mozhgan Soltani AliabadToday, in different countries, paying particular attention to entrepreneurship and foster entrepreneurship, and create a favorable environment for its development, Considered to be as a particularly tool for economic development in developing countries. The need of orga MoreToday, in different countries, paying particular attention to entrepreneurship and foster entrepreneurship, and create a favorable environment for its development, Considered to be as a particularly tool for economic development in developing countries. The need of organizations to the phenomenon of entrepreneurship has been led to the creation of a certain territory of this concept that is called organizational entrepreneurship. As far as organizational entrepreneurship are transformed to one of the strategic approaches in organizations, to achieve high performance and great success. Choose this approach is effective for organizations when we can evaluate the results and provide organizational goals with proper management. So, having appropriate indicators to be used for the assessment of organizational entrepreneurship is very important. Therefore, this study seeks to identify appropriate indicators to evaluate the performance organizational entrepreneurship. For this purpose, after reviewing research literature, were extracted performance evaluation indicators, and with the help of the framework of EFQM Excellence Model, were classified in 9 categories. After refining the extracted indicators and removal of repetitive indicators, the 63 index that had remained, to determining the most important indicators, was placed in the hands of experts in the format of a questionnaire and Finally, by analyzing data obtained, were identified appropriate indicators to evaluate the performance. Results of present study, presented 29 indicators in nine criteria of: Leadership, Strategy, Employee, Partnerships and Resources, Processes, Products and Services, Customer Results, Employee Results, Society Results and Key Results; as the appropriate indicators to evaluating the performance of organizational entrepreneurship. Manuscript profile -
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37 - Impact of Science and Technology Parks Quality of the Service on Growth and Innovative Performance of Firms located in Parks; Case study: Pardis Technology Park
Mohsen Shafiei Nik Abadi Saeideh GhochkanlooAccording to the global approach of knowledge base economy in most countries, the creation of organizations such as science and technology parks seems to be necessary considering to their influence on the development of science and technology. The main purpose of this s MoreAccording to the global approach of knowledge base economy in most countries, the creation of organizations such as science and technology parks seems to be necessary considering to their influence on the development of science and technology. The main purpose of this study, is to evaluate the impact quality of the service provided by science and technology parks on growth and innovative performance of firms located in these parks. This research is an applied one which was conducted as a survey in Pardis Technology Park, as the biggest and most important science and technology park of the country, and with the help of more than 30 managers in active firms of this park. In this research, the Cronbach's alpha and Average Variance Extracted was used to measure reliability and validation. Also, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (First and Second stage), correlation test and path analysis was used for answering the questions. Innovation aspect of the study is a new look to the impact of service quality provided by science and technology parks on growth and innovative performance of independent firms located in these parks. Results indicates that the most important factor for these managers is the reliability of the clients to the park. Park staff empathy with clients is also less important factor. Manuscript profile -
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38 - Designing and Implementing of Technology Companies Performance Evaluation Model (Case Study of Technology Companies in Yazd Science and Technology Park)
Ali Haji Gholam SaryazdiScience and technology parks are institutions supporting technology companies. The performance evaluation of technology companies will help them to improve their performance and make the park supportive services more effective and helpful. Performance evaluation is one MoreScience and technology parks are institutions supporting technology companies. The performance evaluation of technology companies will help them to improve their performance and make the park supportive services more effective and helpful. Performance evaluation is one of the most important priorities of Yazd Science and Technology Park. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to design and explain a performance evaluation model of technology companies in this Park and analyze the results of its implementation. The evaluation model of Park is based on various performance evaluation models and theories, as well as through brainstorming with park managers and technology companies. This model evaluates the technology companies in four areas: nature of the company, structure and human resources, main idea and technology, and market. The evaluation process is designed according to both quantitative (documents and non-confrontational??) and qualitative (face to - face interviews) indicators. Then, based on this model, information of technology companies are collected and analyzed by an evaluation system. The results of evaluation showed that although the status of companies is far from the park's expectations and goals, it is acceptable in comparison with the community (province and the average of country) in terms of the value-added of manpower and the cost of employment. Also, the analysis of the results represented the validity and comprehensiveness of the model in assessing technology companies. Manuscript profile -
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39 - Extracting the Performance Indicators Based on BSC Model for SMEs Residing in Technology Incubators
Iman Shariat Reza Ghanbari Seyed Mousa Siadati Saed SedighScience and Technology Parks (STPs) and incubators, as major contributors to the economic development of the regional business enterprises, are committed to provide targeted support for entrepreneurs, improve manufacturing efficiency, and create economic growth in the c MoreScience and Technology Parks (STPs) and incubators, as major contributors to the economic development of the regional business enterprises, are committed to provide targeted support for entrepreneurs, improve manufacturing efficiency, and create economic growth in the community. In order to improve the impact of these supports, STPs and incubators periodically evaluate the activities of residents and, after identifying strengths and weaknesses, provide services tailored to each company's needs. However, it is worthy to ask, what indicators should the evaluation system include that can reflect a true and more comprehensive picture of the company's condition with presenting the company's core needs to the incubator manager? Therefore, in this research some general models of performance evaluation have been reviewed, and because of the benefits of BSC model, especially its compatibility to manufacturing SMEs, this system has been used for the principle of the current study. Then, based on 17 years experience of Khorasan Science and Technology Park in unlocking the region's manufacturing potential, and the opinions of experts in other incubators in the country and around the world, 104 critical indicators have been identified in evaluating the manufacturing SMEs. These indicators also were ranked using U Mann Whitney and Friedman statistical tests. The results showed that the "customer and market" is more important than the other three perspectives in BSC model, and "Market research" and "CEO capability and expertise" are the most important indicators and sub-indicators, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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40 - A Framework For Evaluation of Startups Ecosystem (case study : Ecosystem of Bushehr Province)
vida ranjbaran mehdi elyasi mehdi goodarziOne of the key concerns of policy-makers to help develop and improve new businesses to promote innovation and economic growth locally and nationally. But there are two important points in between First of all is what components need to come together to form ecosystem an MoreOne of the key concerns of policy-makers to help develop and improve new businesses to promote innovation and economic growth locally and nationally. But there are two important points in between First of all is what components need to come together to form ecosystem and do its best and Second, what should be the evaluation framework of these ecosystems in order to examine the activities of the actors of this ecosystem. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find a framework for better assessing the ecosystem of startups and helping the local economy. For this purpose, after reviewing the research background and using library studies, the initial framework was designed and the final framework was adjusted through interviews with relevant experts and implemented in a case study in Bushehr province. Finally a framework with 7 main components and 68 indices was developed. Examination of the mean of the main components showed that the mean of none of the factors was high and only the culture component was slightly above average. Manuscript profile -
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41 - Providing a Model for Evaluating Knowledge Management Systems Using Balanced Scorecard at Pars Khodro Company
Behzad Hasani ٌRocxana FekriThe purpose of this research is to identify and prioritize the criteria of knowledge management systems using BSC. The research method is descriptive-survey and the type of applied developmental research is Friedman and AHP ranking tracking method. Statistical populatio MoreThe purpose of this research is to identify and prioritize the criteria of knowledge management systems using BSC. The research method is descriptive-survey and the type of applied developmental research is Friedman and AHP ranking tracking method. Statistical population included all experts and top managers of Pars Khodro Company (157 people) and sample size was 111 people based on Cochran formula. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed by previous studies and expert opinions. Content validity index (CVR) was used to determine the validity of the questionnaire and Cranach’s alpha coefficient of 0.728 was used to determine its reliability. Data were analyzed using SPSS and EXPERT CHOICE statistical software. The results showed that: BSC's vision is financial, customer, growth and learning and internal processes respectively. From the financial point of view, the CEO's financial knowledge is the highest and avoidance of duplication of costs is the lowest, and from the customer's perspective, the highest priority is to improve the quality of customer service and the customer's least. And change in the system is the least important of the improvements, and lastly, the internal process view has the least degree of effectiveness of the system in achieving the most desirable organizational objectives and document size. Manuscript profile -
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42 - Comparison of the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoanalysis on fear of negative evaluation, self-focused attention and self-criticism in students
Mehdi Bakaeian Mostafa Bolghanabadi Seyyed Mohsen Asghari Nekah Zahra Bagherzadeh-golmakaniThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodrama on reducing cognitive symptoms of social anxiety. This research is a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group. In this study, 60 students MoreThe aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodrama on reducing cognitive symptoms of social anxiety. This research is a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group. In this study, 60 students who met the criteria of social anxiety were randomly divided into three groups of 20, including two experimental groups and a control group. All three groups were assessed with Social Anxiety Questionnaire of Connor (2000), Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale-Brief Form of Leary (1983), Focus of Attention Questionnaire of Woody & et al (1997) and Levels of Self-Criticism Scale of Thompson & Zuroff (2004). After 12 sessions of 2 hours of cognitive-behavioral group therapy and psychodrama intervention separately in the experimental groups and nonintervention in the control group, Cognitive variables were assessed again. Findings showed that cognitive-behavioral intervention and psychodrama both significantly reduced the fear of negative evaluation, self-focused attention and self- Criticism in experimental groups compared to the control group. This difference was not significant between the experimental groups. The results showed that both methods are effective in reducing cognitive symptoms of social anxiety and can be used alternatively and depending on conditions should be used in different groups, including students Manuscript profile -
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43 - Evaluation of changes in total productivity of rice production factors in Iran, an experimental analysis based on Farperimont index.
hesmat ollah gholizadeh shahriyar Nasabian reza moghaddasi alireza aminiRice is a group of basic cereal products that has a special role in feeding people in society. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the changes in total productivity of rice production factors in Iran by experimental analysis based on Farperimont index. Therefore, f MoreRice is a group of basic cereal products that has a special role in feeding people in society. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the changes in total productivity of rice production factors in Iran by experimental analysis based on Farperimont index. Therefore, for this purpose, using the data of the sample census plan in the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture in a 30-year period from 1988-2017 and using non-parametric method and experimental analysis based on Farprimont index. To calculate changes and interest growth. ¬In the above-mentioned index and using DPIN software has been used. The results of calculations show that the average change in productivity of total Iranian rice production in the mentioned period for the Farperimont index has (10% increase). According to the analysis of the above data and the average increase in total productivity changes in this index, has been due to increased technological changes. Therefore, by using the new technology in all stages of planting, holding, harvesting rice and also in the optimal use of agricultural inputs to increase rice production, he tried to improve the productivity of this strategic product. It is also recommended as an executive work policy to achieve a sustainable productivity in the country and by reducing the import of this product and reducing the outflow of currency from the country. Manuscript profile -
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44 - 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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45 - Designing a Model for Evaluating and Improving the Performance of Urban Plans
Esma’il JahaniDowlatabad Rahman جهانی دولتآبادThrough differentiation between urban plans and projects, this paper emphasizes that urban plans are less exposed to evaluation because of the lack of defined performance evaluation models and the difficulty of evaluating the performance of urban plans compared to urban MoreThrough differentiation between urban plans and projects, this paper emphasizes that urban plans are less exposed to evaluation because of the lack of defined performance evaluation models and the difficulty of evaluating the performance of urban plans compared to urban projects. However, many of these plans are in dire need of rigorous study and evaluation. Accordingly, we have tried to provide a theoretical-methodical model for evaluating and improving the performance of urban plans,based on existing theoretical approaches and also results of research in this area. Our proposed model evaluates the performance of urban plans by measuring three main variables, i.e. effectiveness, justification and sustainability of results, each of which follows a different measurement and evaluation process. This model explores the origins and causes of success or failure of a plan in three areas, namely policy making, implementation, and participation, and the resultedmanagementsystem is based on two key mechanisms: structure and approach. This model presents a six-step process in the field of research that methodically enables the researchers to estimate the performance of the urban plans;and by identifying the successes / failures causes,it can provide objective and practical suggestions for improving the performance of these plans. Hopefully the proposed model in this paper will provide the researchers with at least an initial guidelinefor evaluating and improving the performance of urban plans. Manuscript profile -
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46 - Evaluation of World Class Manufacturing in Iran meet products industry (An empirical evidence: Kale Meet products company)
Ramadan Gholami Awati علی میرزایی زینب الیاسیUndoubtedly, WCM offers increased opportunities for economic development and plays a crucial role in rapid economic change, productive capacity improvements and international competitiveness enhancement for developing of countries. WCM is an important tool to address so MoreUndoubtedly, WCM offers increased opportunities for economic development and plays a crucial role in rapid economic change, productive capacity improvements and international competitiveness enhancement for developing of countries. WCM is an important tool to address some of the key barriers and challenges for entering the global economy and for future growth potential. It can transform old challenges and create unprecedented possibilities for sustainable economic development. This paper reviews the concepts of world class manufacturing, using Shingo model to have assessment of WCM situation in a Kale meet products company, and the results were analyzed. The assessment through the Shingo model standard questionnaire has been done. The study results, indicates that the company in quality, cost and delivery and the profitability and customer satisfaction at the level of world class but in other aspects and Overall is not in world class level. Manuscript profile -
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47 - Evaluation and selection of development projects of steel using grey systems theory, vague sets theory, and zero one goal programming: A hybrid approach
حسین صفری محمد هادی خلوصی سمیه خلوصیOne of issues that managers face is decision about selecting a set of most appropriate projects. Choosing more effective projects and allocating resource optimally is part of strategic decisions in an organization which requires the judgment of specialists in evaluation MoreOne of issues that managers face is decision about selecting a set of most appropriate projects. Choosing more effective projects and allocating resource optimally is part of strategic decisions in an organization which requires the judgment of specialists in evaluation process. In many cases, judgments of decision makers in evaluation have some uncertainty. Methods which take into account the ambiguity in human judgments accurately would be very desirable. The aim of this research is to propose a suitable approach for evaluation development projects and finally select the most suitable ones, based on qualitative and quantitative indices. Proposed approach takes into account the ambiguity in human judgments by using grey systems theory and vague sets theory which both are the fuzzy sets theory expanded. This hybrid approach would make it possible to select the most appropriate projects based on both qualitative and quantitative indices Manuscript profile -
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48 - Supplier evaluation by a new cumulative DEA model
رویا سلطانی Saeed Yousefi Ali asghar TofighSupplier 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 MoreSupplier 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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49 - Performance Evaluation Model using the Balanced Scorecard and Fuzzy TOPSIS integrated approach BSC-FTOPSIS
Mohammad EhsanifarABSTRACT The present paper aims at presenting an incorporative fuzzy approach towards evaluating of performance using Balanced Scorecard (BSC). To do so, first, based on the data collected from evaluating the components of strategic management, main objectives, key fac MoreABSTRACT The present paper aims at presenting an incorporative fuzzy approach towards evaluating of performance using Balanced Scorecard (BSC). To do so, first, based on the data collected from evaluating the components of strategic management, main objectives, key factors of success, and performance evaluation indices are identified. Next, using TOPSIS fuzzy method, the indices are prioritized and ranked so the indices with the highest impact on performance evaluation are identified and classified in the form of balanced scorecards. 29 people from among the elite, chiefs and key experts filled out a questionnaire, in order to achieve the goals of the study. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed through the experts, and its reliability was defined using Cronbach's alpha (0.89%). At the end, the proposed model was executed in a branch of Saderat Bank in Tehran. The application of the improvisations resulted in the improvement in almost all defined indices, i.e., the Total Performance Index for the studied organization was 72.38% by April, 2015 (based on the last three months prior to that), which was raised to reach 79.16% three months after executing the model (the end of July, same year). Manuscript profile -
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50 - Developing a Performance evaluation model based on the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy process (FAHP) and the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) approach (Case Study one of the Iranian food industries)
شیرین عادلی Rouzbeh Ghousi ramiar dabaghianThe important role of food industries in promotion of the various health and economic indicators in the countries persuaded the industries involved in this affair to enforce fundamental reviews in the management approaches to enable them to perform the most efficient me MoreThe important role of food industries in promotion of the various health and economic indicators in the countries persuaded the industries involved in this affair to enforce fundamental reviews in the management approaches to enable them to perform the most efficient methods for utilizing the limited available recourses to improve the society’s health and economic growth. The balanced scorecard, as one of the successful tools in performance evaluation system, does not show the importance degree for the perspectives and the indicators under each perspective. To eliminate this deficiency the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process method is used in this research for weighting the perspectives and balanced scorecard indicators. In this study, first a list of performance evaluation indicators based on balanced scorecard approach was prepared and then the pairwise comparison was gained through field study and the standard AHP questionnaire with compatibility rate lower than 0.1. At the end the rate of balanced realization was evaluated for each. Regarding the pairwise comparison among perspectives done by the experts the customer perspective weighting 0.328 showed the maximum importance degree among other perspectives. The finance perspective weighting 0.290, the internal business process perspective weighting 0.239, and the learning and growth perspective weighting 0.143 were ranked as second to forth level respectively. According to the obtained certain weights, the added income comparison to the previous year weighing 0.121 was ranked in first level. The number of customer complains weighting 0.094, the customer satisfaction weighting 0.086 were ranked in second to fifth levels respectively. Manuscript profile -
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51 - Causes of failure in administrative and financial control systems: a case study of Iran University of Science and Technology
Saeed Mirzamohammadi Roghayeh KhademThe aim of this study is to identify the causes of failure in financial and administrative management and control systems: A Case Study of Iran University of Science and Technology. This descriptive and correlation study was conducted on the staff of the University of S MoreThe aim of this study is to identify the causes of failure in financial and administrative management and control systems: A Case Study of Iran University of Science and Technology. This descriptive and correlation study was conducted on the staff of the University of Science and Technology, with a sample size of 200 people. In this study, to assess the causes of failure in financial and administrative management and control systems, a pre-validated questionnaire was used with an alpha coefficient of α= 0.83. Factors affecting failure are divided into three categories. In addition to descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis were used. The results show that accounting systems, human factors and legal deficiencies in the administrative and financial control are, respectively, the most important causes of failure in financial and administrative management and control systems at Iran University of Science and Technology. Manuscript profile -
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52 - 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 RezaeeThe 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 MoreThe 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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53 - Developing a Performance Assessment Model for Industrial Organizations Based on Resilient Economics Policies and Sustainable Planning Based on Balanced Scorecard
hamidreza Masoudi Meysam Jafari Eskandari Alireza AliahmadiEach organization and in general each state, regardless of its activity, size and structure, is trying to improve its performance to the best of its ability to maintain its existence. Many of the criticisms of traditional performance evaluation systems are due to their MoreEach organization and in general each state, regardless of its activity, size and structure, is trying to improve its performance to the best of its ability to maintain its existence. Many of the criticisms of traditional performance evaluation systems are due to their failure to measure and monitor multiple performance dimensions due to the over-concentration of indices that are lacking in efficiency. In this paper, attention has been paid to the effective components in mapping out the road for improving organizational performance with a special look at the balanced scorecard approach based on resistance policies. Accordingly, a study was conducted to identify the indicators that affect the performance of organizations, and one hundred and fifty identifiers were identified and in the structure of the balanced scorecard developed in the dimensions: 1- Customerism and customer needs 2. Financial empowerment and business Income 3. Main Processes and Support 4. Growth and Learning 5. Effectiveness and Impact on Society 6. Leadership and engagement with business. Then, using the factor analysis method, we reduced the indexes, which resulted in the index output dropping by 91% to 43 indexes. In the next step, after identifying the strategic factors affecting the future conditions of the industrial organizations, we developed the scenarios using the Wizard scenario software. In the final step, using the decision methods, we will examine the impact of indicators in different scenarios. Manuscript profile -
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54 - Evaluating performance of IT department a fuzzy AHP and BSC approach
محسن ناظم بکاییIn this ever-changing world, information technology (IT) is a must for the survival of a company, and the functions of IT department is becoming increasingly important. The assessment of IT department is critical to understand how the department contributes to organizat MoreIn this ever-changing world, information technology (IT) is a must for the survival of a company, and the functions of IT department is becoming increasingly important. The assessment of IT department is critical to understand how the department contributes to organizational and strategic goals. Because IT department performs many tasks that cannot simply be measured by monetary units, evaluation methods that solely rely on financial measures are not adequate. The objective of this study is to construct an approach based on the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) and balanced scorecard (BSC) for evaluating an IT department in the company studied. The BSC concept is applied to define the hierarchy with four major perspectives (i.e. financial, customer, internal business process, and learning and growth), and performance indicators are selected for each perspective. A fuzzy AHP (FAHP) approach is then proposed in order to tolerate vagueness and ambiguity of information. A FAHP information system is finally constructed to facilitate the solving process. The results provide guidance to IT departments in the Industry Case Study regarding strategies for improving department performance. The constructed information system is suggested to be a good tool for solving other multiple-criteria decision-making problems. Manuscript profile -
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55 - Performance Evaluation Of Guilan Private Hospitals Using BSC Approach and ANP Method
Hospitals need performance evaluation systems for the development and competitiveness of the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, processes and human resources. This study aimed to design an evaluation system for private hospitals using the Balanced Scorecard and n MoreHospitals need performance evaluation systems for the development and competitiveness of the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, processes and human resources. This study aimed to design an evaluation system for private hospitals using the Balanced Scorecard and network analysis method was used.Hospitals in the study of inferential as is practical purpose. The population consisted of seven private hospitals Guilan province. The sampling method was census. First, a list of performance indicators was prepared with Balanced Scorecard approach. After holding several meetings with experts in the Delphi technique, 16 indicators in four dimensions scorecard as appropriate measures at the entrance to the questionnaire paired comparisons were demonstrated. The software Super Decision Software, based on the geometric mean of the data that was obtained Tuesday by four expert decision matrix Unweighted, weghited and limited offers and the share of each of the main indicators and details with regard to the inconsistency rate of less than 0.1 is calculated.According to the findings of the index rising incomes and increased employee satisfaction has always been considered the most effective measures in all hospitals. The increase in revenue due to the lack of dependence on the state budget and either And trying to maintain quality manpower that could be what attracts customers to the hospital air Can be one of the strategic goals of most private hospitals of the province.This research offers a hybrid approach (ANP-BSC) to further enhance performance evaluation for private hospitals. And this can enhance the quality of decision-making for managers and weak points and ultimately increase patient satisfaction and community action to be followed. Manuscript profile -
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56 - Performance Evaluation of US Startup Accelerators Using Data Envelopment Analysis combined with Goal Programming Approach
محمدرضا پارسانژاد mojtab noori Seyyed Sharafoddin Hoseini Nasab seyyed rashid shahcheraghStartup accelerator program is a new incubation model to accelerate venture creation providing specialized mentorship, networking opportunities and financing growth driven businesses. Since emergence of the first accelerator in US in 2005, the number of seed acceleratin MoreStartup accelerator program is a new incubation model to accelerate venture creation providing specialized mentorship, networking opportunities and financing growth driven businesses. Since emergence of the first accelerator in US in 2005, the number of seed accelerating programs has quickly grown worldwide. Performance evaluation of these emerging programs not only could clarify relative success of this new incubation approach but also help out Iranian emerging accelerators to benchmark from pioneers of the industry. The evaluation could also assist startups and entrepreneurs to find out which of the existing accelerators are well-performed and thus ease decision making to select them as their incubator. So in this paper we aim to measure the performance of US top accelerators using a DEA method combined with goal programing approach. The inputs of the evaluation consist of numbers of mentors and startups, investment on each startup in average and in general, and the share of accelerator in startup company. The outputs in turn are different and include number and value of exits, and fund raising. Comparison of the final result with Seed Accelerator Ranking Project (SARP), shows different sorting and it is due the distinct evaluation approach. SARP considers only outputs of accelerators but we take in to account both outputs and inputs in the evaluation which could better illustrate the efficiency of DMUs. Manuscript profile -
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57 - A model for evaluation of human resource development policies of government employees
کامبیز حمیدی Sayyed Ali Akbar Ahmadi Karam. A Daneshfard Asghar SeyfThe main objective of this research was to identify the dimensions and components and provide a model for assessing the implementation of human resources development policies of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.The research was descriptive in terms of the MoreThe main objective of this research was to identify the dimensions and components and provide a model for assessing the implementation of human resources development policies of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.The research was descriptive in terms of the type of hybrid, and in terms of approach, it was inductive. The research data included documents, documents and the results of interviews with 12 people, and a questionnaire was presented in three stages using Delphi's ethodology. A total of 20 academic and executive experts were selected through purposeful sampling. Qualitative data collection was used to examine relevant documents and literature, and a deep semi-structured interview tool. The research questions were analyzed using Attride and Sterling theme analysis technique Based on this, four main themes (15 themes) were arranged (later) from 89 themes (components) related to the model for evaluating the implementation of human resources development policies of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. To validate the extraction factors Of the three stages of Delphi, 76 of the components were confirmed and 13 of them were rejected Two cases were added to the experts' opinion. The model was evaluated using SmartPLS2 software and after correction and removal of 14 other questions, the model was fitted and confirmed. In this model, it has been attempted to address most of the existing factors in evaluating human resource development policies. Manuscript profile -
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58 - Evaluation efficiency of the internal structure of decision making units in the past, present and future using dynamic network data envelopment analysis and artificial neural network
javad niknafs mphammadali keramati jalal haghighatmonfaredNetwork data envelopment analysis models and dynamic network data envelopment analysis models cannot evaluated the future performance of the internal structure of decision-making units .In other words, all NDEA and DNDEA models evaluate the past performance of their DMU MoreNetwork data envelopment analysis models and dynamic network data envelopment analysis models cannot evaluated the future performance of the internal structure of decision-making units .In other words, all NDEA and DNDEA models evaluate the past performance of their DMUs and their internal structure, and measure their efficiency and inefficiency, and ultimately rank them based on that assessment .In this paper, we are going to evaluation the future efficiency of deposit and lending sections in bank branches. In order to notified inefficiencies in the internal structure of a unit before the occurrence, we will prevent it.This approach can change the role of managers from the evaluator to the planner .First, using the literature of the subject and opinion of the experts, the structure of the bank branches and the network variables were determined .Then, the values of variables are forecasted using the artificial neural network for the next two periods.Finally, a DNDEA model is formulated using the values of past periods and predicted values.Using its efficiency, its branches and its internal structure have been evaluated in the past, present and future. Manuscript profile -
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59 - Presenting a hybrid BSC-DEA Model with the presence of uncontrollable inputs and outputs to measure performance
Ali Namakin Seyyed Esmaeil Najafi Mohammad Fallah Mehrdad JavadiStrategy is the most crucial long-term source for the growth of organizations; and in the case, that there is a lack, in the implementation of successful strategy, even if appropriate ones are adopted, this process is incompetent. In order to execute and apply these pro MoreStrategy is the most crucial long-term source for the growth of organizations; and in the case, that there is a lack, in the implementation of successful strategy, even if appropriate ones are adopted, this process is incompetent. In order to execute and apply these programs appropriately, with the exception of the financial characteristics, organizations must also be assessed simultaneously from other facets. The Balanced Scorecard which focuses on four aspects, such as financial, as a result of performance in the past (past indexes) and the three aspects of, processes, customer, growth and learning and centers on the (future indexes), is considered as a comprehensive framework for assessing performance and the progress of strategy. Moreover, we are aware that many factors have an influence on organizations and some from the viewpoint of control get out of domain, and it is vital that from this angle, the amount of impact is assessed. The Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is one of the best mathematical methods to compute the efficiency of organizations. In that, the Balance Scorecard method proves to be of high standing for the evaluation of performance, one of its weak points is that, it lacks a quantitative measurement in respect to the organization’s performance in utilizing a mathematical mode. To solve this problem, DEA has been adopted. In this paper, we have attempted to combine these two abovementioned systems and efforts have been made to use BSC as a tool for designing the performance assessment indexes and from DEA, which has been used as a tool to evaluate the performance in the presence of uncontrollable indexes. Manuscript profile -
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60 - Investigating the Factors Affecting the Performance Evaluation of Social Security Brokers in Isfahan Province
seyedhamid Ghoreishi seyedalireza ebrahimiAbstract Background: Any organization needs to be evaluated for awareness of the desirability and quality of its activities, especially in complex and dynamic environments. On the other hand, the lack of a system of evaluation and control in a system means that it isn' MoreAbstract Background: Any organization needs to be evaluated for awareness of the desirability and quality of its activities, especially in complex and dynamic environments. On the other hand, the lack of a system of evaluation and control in a system means that it isn't communicating with the inner and outer environment, which implies that is aged and ultimately the death of the organization. In this regard, the present study was conducted with the aim of designing a performance evaluation model for social security agencies in Isfahan province. The purpose of this research is application and developmental type. Methodology: The population of the present study consisted of all experts and experts in the field of social security, managers, staff and clients of social security agencies of Isfahan province, which reported about 10,300 people in 1398. The research sample was determined using the Morgan table of 373 individuals. Data were gathered by field method and a researcher-made questionnaire was used for data collection. SmartPLS software was used for data analysis and analysis. Results:The findings showed that customers'viewpoint had a significant effect on the evaluation of the overall performance of the brokerage (t=2.291,p<0.01). Also, the effect of headline managers'view on evaluating the overall performance of the brokerage firm (t=1.988,p<0.05) is significant. However, the effect of employee's view on performance evaluation (t=0.242) wasn't significant. Conclusion: According to the results of the research, it can be said that in evaluating the performance of the organization, in addition to employees and management, customers have a significant role. Manuscript profile -
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61 - Identification and Prioritization of Service Outsourcing Factors (Case Study: General Department of Roads and Urban Development of Mazandaran)
ramzan gholami Milad Gholami Mojtaba TabariOrganizations 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 MoreOrganizations 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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62 - Analysis of innovation indicators and the development of the automotive industry to reduce the innovation gap (Case study: Iran Khodro Industrial Group)
علی اکبر مظلومی ابوخیلی Alireaza Aliahmadi gholamrea esmaeilianIn this research, while briefly getting acquainted with the automotive industry and the principles and indicators of innovation in a car manufacturing company, it was tried to determine the innovation capability gap between the desired level and the current situation. W MoreIn this research, while briefly getting acquainted with the automotive industry and the principles and indicators of innovation in a car manufacturing company, it was tried to determine the innovation capability gap between the desired level and the current situation. With this awareness, opportunities are provided for the growth and development of the automotive industry and suggestions can be made to get out of the crisis and recession in this industry. It should be noted that different industrial sectors, while having similarities, have different characteristics and coordinates, and innovation studies in industrial sectors should be done taking into account these differences. This research is applied in terms of objectives and according to the presence of the researcher in this industry and the use of questionnaires within the organization in terms of survey method and field type and case study. The researcher seeks to conceptualize and answer this question that "What are the indicators of innovation capability in the automotive industry and what is the distance between these indicators and the desired level?" The results of this study show that in recent years, the trend of applying innovation in this automotive industry in Iran is Has decreased and the level of organizational innovation is not effective. Therefore, changing the existing policy and organizational structure of car companies, especially in the system of innovation and research and development and changes in the culture and attitudes of managers, is necessary to move towards the use of effective indicators of innovation and technology. Manuscript profile -
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63 - Investigating the Factors Affecting the Performance Evaluation of Social Security Brokers in Isfahan Province
seyedalireza ebrahimi seyedhamid GhoreishiBackground: Any organization needs to be evaluated for awareness of the desirability and quality of its activities, especially in complex and dynamic environments. On the other hand, the lack of a system of evaluation and control in a system means that it isn't communic MoreBackground: Any organization needs to be evaluated for awareness of the desirability and quality of its activities, especially in complex and dynamic environments. On the other hand, the lack of a system of evaluation and control in a system means that it isn't communicating with the inner and outer environment, which implies that is aged and ultimately the death of the organization. In this regard, the present study was conducted with the aim of designing a performance evaluation model for social security agencies in Isfahan province. The purpose of this research is application and developmental type. Methodology: The population of the present study consisted of all experts and experts in the field of social security, managers, staff and clients of social security agencies of Isfahan province, which reported about 10,300 people in 1398. The research sample was determined using the Morgan table of 373 individuals. Data were gathered by field method and a researcher-made questionnaire was used for data collection. SmartPLS software was used for data analysis and analysis. Results:The findings showed that customers'viewpoint had a significant effect on the evaluation of the overall performance of the brokerage (t=2.291,p<0.01). Also, the effect of headline managers'view on evaluating the overall performance of the brokerage firm (t=1.988,p<0.05) is significant. However, the effect of employee's view on performance evaluation (t=0.242) wasn't significant. Conclusion: According to the results of the research, it can be said that in evaluating the performance of the organization, in addition to employees and management, customers have a significant role. Manuscript profile -
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64 - A model for evaluating green marketing in the insurance industry
aigin ghorbani ameneh khadivar leili niakanThe insurance industry is vital in the country that is affected by green marketing. However, there is no accurate information on the green marketing situation in the country's insurance industry. This research has been tried to identify the main criteria of green market MoreThe insurance industry is vital in the country that is affected by green marketing. However, there is no accurate information on the green marketing situation in the country's insurance industry. This research has been tried to identify the main criteria of green marketing evaluation to provide a model for a green marketing audit. In this regard, first, the main criteria were identified and approved by experts through a questionnaire. The final framework consists of 24 sub-criteria that are classified into ten criteria. Then, by using the fuzzy DEMATEL method, the internal relationships between the criteria and the hierarchical analysis method, each criterion and sub-criteria's final weight are obtained. According to the results, among the causes, the criterion of mission has the greatest effect on all criteria and takes the least effect from other criteria. So, this criterion has the most stimulus role, and by optimizing it, we can expect the optimization of other factors. The green sales factor is also strongly influenced by other factors and is optimized by optimizing other factors. Also, the criterion of the mission with an effective weight of 0.23 is the most important, and the criterion of green design with an effective weight of 0.024 is the least important Manuscript profile -
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65 - Designing The Performance Evaluation Model Of The State Production Organizations Focusing On The Fulfillment Of The Resistive Economy With The Ism Approach (Studied Case: Kallar Sanat .Co)
Alireza Aliahmadi alireza moeini Soroosh Fayaz Reza ZabihiRegarding the full-scale economic warfare against the Islamic Republic of Iran and, consequently, the threat of multiple impacts on Iranian organizations, the general policies of resistive economy should be considered as a road map for Confronting crises and economic ca MoreRegarding the full-scale economic warfare against the Islamic Republic of Iran and, consequently, the threat of multiple impacts on Iranian organizations, the general policies of resistive economy should be considered as a road map for Confronting crises and economic capability of organizations. Therefore, the attention and focus of this research is on designing a model for assessing the extent to which general policies of resistive economy are realized at the level of government production organizations. In addition to evaluating the performance of a production organization in order to meet the requirements of a resilient economy and identify the status quo, the model can be used to strategically select programs and improvement projects to meet the requirements, based on performance gaps and the pattern of relationships between function and conductor criteria in order to achieve requirements of resistance economics. In this research, the data were collected through reviewing and studying library resources, documents, and using the focus group technique as a complementary method, the method of analysis of the subject was used and the base codes, sub-criteria (basic themes), and the criteria for the model (organizing content) were specified. In the following, using the Structural-Interpretative Modeling (ISM) approach, the main criteria identified were addressed to 25 members of the statistical population in the form of a questionnaire and based on which relations between the criteria and severity of influence or dependence of each criterion were determined. This research attempts to address all aspects of the resistive economy as a contemporary version of the Islamic economic system. This model consists of seven main criteria in four levels. Manuscript profile -
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66 - A Model for Evaluating Electronic Governance (e-governance) in Iran's Executive Sectors
بهروز راعی Vahid BaradaranAlong with the development of information and communication technology in all areas, information technology in the management and administration of countries has also developed and concepts such as e-government and e-governance have emerged. Although e-government emphas MoreAlong with the development of information and communication technology in all areas, information technology in the management and administration of countries has also developed and concepts such as e-government and e-governance have emerged. Although e-government emphasizes providing services to stakeholders by internet, e-governance emphasizes the need to change the way the government communicates democratically with its citizens. Identifying the components of e-government evaluation In addition to identifying the important aspects for the development of e-government in the executive apparatus, it is a tool to know the status of progress of the executive apparatus and identify strengths and areas for improvement in the development of e-government. The main purpose of this study is to study the criteria and identify the components of evaluating the progress of government executive bodies in the development of e-government under the title of e-government evaluation framework. Accordingly, the initial criteria have been identified based on a literature study. Then, with the help of expert opinions, the criteria are reviewed and defined. With the help of a questionnaire, the importance of each criterion in the development of e-government in the country's executive apparatus has been questioned through random sampling. After measuring the importance of the criteria from the perspective of experts, effective criteria have been categorized using exploratory factor analysis. The results of factor analysis show 27 criteria identified in six components; e-governance quality, e-governance leadership and motivation, productivity and facilitation, support, e-services management, and e-legislation are summarized. Another output of this study is the coefficient of the importance of each of the criteria in measuring the identified factor. Manuscript profile -
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67 - Technical and Economic Evaluation of Implementing Outage Management System in Urban Distribution Systems in Iran
M. R. Hghifam E. AlishahiFaults in MV systems are the cause of almost 70 percent of outages in power system. By using suitable outage management methods, amount of power outages will be reduced in large extent. In Iran, traditionally outage management system was conducted by trial and error met MoreFaults in MV systems are the cause of almost 70 percent of outages in power system. By using suitable outage management methods, amount of power outages will be reduced in large extent. In Iran, traditionally outage management system was conducted by trial and error methods and relied on operators’ experience. The ever-increasing expansion of distribution networks has made it impossible to use traditional outage management systems. Outage management systems depend upon load type, load sensitivity, network type, amount of accumulation of load and population, and being rural or urban network. In this paper, at first a technical assessment for implementing outage management methods in distribution systems of Iran is carried out. An economic assessment of implementing outage management system in urban distribution systems of Iran with dense population is conducted. For this purpose a sample network of Afsarieh area of Tehran has been chosen. Manuscript profile -
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68 - Economic Evaluation for Independent Network with Inner Control Consist of Distributed Generation
A. KhandaniIn this paper, four scenarios of energy supply for consumers are compared using the proposed objective function and the most appropriate energy methods have been identified. Four energy scenarios are: energy only by the network, the networks and distributed resources, m MoreIn this paper, four scenarios of energy supply for consumers are compared using the proposed objective function and the most appropriate energy methods have been identified. Four energy scenarios are: energy only by the network, the networks and distributed resources, micro-grid systems only and micro grid connected to the upstream network. The objective function for these energy scenarios are calculated and compared for two different load connections, all loads on one feeder and each load on individual feeders. Proposed objective function for each scenario consists of two dimensions, cost and reliability. Cost dimension includes constant cost, current cost and reliability dimension includes non delivered energy for consumers. After conversion into one dimension, the objective function is solved using linear programming. The proposed method in this paper compared with similar methods and these results demonstrate that the method in this paper is more efficient and practical. Manuscript profile -
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69 - A Requirement-Based Method to Software Architecture Testing
S. M. SharafiIn this paper, after a review on well-known scenario-based methods of SA evaluation, a different approach is introduced to find architectural defects. The proposed method at first, elicits the problems threatening the system's success. Then based on the analysis of the MoreIn this paper, after a review on well-known scenario-based methods of SA evaluation, a different approach is introduced to find architectural defects. The proposed method at first, elicits the problems threatening the system's success. Then based on the analysis of the problems and probable defects which could cause the problems, tests are designed and applied to the system in order to find the real defects specially the architectural ones. Results show that the proposed method could be use to find those architectural defects which may be remained covered after applying the other methods. Therefore, it could be used as a mean to SA testing and also as a complementary mechanism along with well-known SA evaluation methods. The proposed method and its components are presented in a systematic form. An illustration of its application on the architecture of a real system is presented and the results are compared with the results of applying ATAM on the same architecture. Manuscript profile -
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70 - A New Method for Supply Reliability Assessment in Industrial Microgrids Considering Load Growth and Renewable Resources Uncertainty
S. Rahimi Takami R. Hooshmand A. Khodabakhshian A. KhodabakhshianDistributed Generation (DG) resources can effect a lot on the reliability parameters in industrial microgrids. So, reliability evaluation of industrial microgrids is presented in this paper using a proposed composite index in the presence of DG resources and demand resp MoreDistributed Generation (DG) resources can effect a lot on the reliability parameters in industrial microgrids. So, reliability evaluation of industrial microgrids is presented in this paper using a proposed composite index in the presence of DG resources and demand response (DR). This procedure of the reliability assessment is based on sequential Monte Carlo method with respect to the time varying load model. In this paper, wind and photovoltaic generations those are useful renewable generations are used. Since, the output power of these DGs depends on wind speed and solar radiation that are stochastic variables, therefore a number of scenarios have been considered in order to determine the output power per hour for each of them. According to the large number of generated scenarios, scenario reduction method is used based on two conditions that consist of power generation of DGs and load. Here the new composite index represents changes in the SAIFI, SAIDI and EENS indices per each KW of installed DGs. With considering to industrial load growth in the microgrid, a ten-year period is studied and the scheduling is performed in both islanding and grid connected operational modes. The concept of DR is also used in the islanding operational mode. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method, the approach is applied on a standard IEEE RBTS BUS2 system in the presence of DG resources and the results in different conditions are achieved. Manuscript profile -
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71 - Evaluation of Performance, Reliability and Security for Share-Data, Object-Oriented and Pipe and Filter Styles
H. Banki H. BankiA desirable software application should be able to provide the quality attributes required by the system, as well as the functional requirements. Software architecture styles have a significant effect on the quality attributes of the designed software as well as its spe MoreA desirable software application should be able to provide the quality attributes required by the system, as well as the functional requirements. Software architecture styles have a significant effect on the quality attributes of the designed software as well as its specification and decomposition.) The quantity evaluation and analysis of this effectiveness rate result in the selection of the most appropriate style for designing the architecture. In this paper, a method based on the Colored Petri Net is proposed to quantitatively evaluate three candidate attributes of the software architectural styles called the quality attributes, performance, reliability, and security in three candidate styles named shared-data, object-oriented, and pipe-and-filter software architectural styles. This method has not limitations of the previous-ones in evaluating the quality attributes. In this method, the candidate styles are firstly modeled by using the Colored Petri Net; then, considering the evaluation rules, CPN tools are used to analyze the networks and calculate the exact value of the candidate attributes. At the end, the best candidate style is chosen for implementation through ranking the styles in terms of the satisfaction level of the candidate quality attributes. To present a practical representation using the proposed methodology, the ATM system has been chosen as a case study. Manuscript profile -
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72 - Identification and Contribution Evaluation of Interharmonic Sources in a Power System Using Adaptive Linear Neuron and Superposition and Projection Method
P. Sarafrazi H. R. MohammadiIn this paper a new method for identification of interharmonic producing loads in a power system is proposed which is capable of evaluating the contribution of each individual load in the point of common coupling. This method is based on using the superposition and proj MoreIn this paper a new method for identification of interharmonic producing loads in a power system is proposed which is capable of evaluating the contribution of each individual load in the point of common coupling. This method is based on using the superposition and projection method which needs the norton equivalent circuit of loads and supply network. Also in the proposed method, a two-stage adaptive linear neuron is used for determining the interharmonic components of a signal. The effectiveness of the proposed method has been shown through simulation studies in the MATLAB/SIMULINK software. The simulation results show the capability of the proposed method for identification and contribution evaluation of interharmonic sources in a power system. Manuscript profile -
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73 - Presenting Technique for the Quantitative Evaluation of Image Color Reduction Algorithms by Explaining a Practical Sample
M. Fateh E. KabirIn color reduction algorithms the result will be evaluated based on visual or qualitative standards. Evaluation without considering the quantitative standard wouldn't be a complete and accurate evaluation and trends of viewer are very effective on the evaluation. In som MoreIn color reduction algorithms the result will be evaluated based on visual or qualitative standards. Evaluation without considering the quantitative standard wouldn't be a complete and accurate evaluation and trends of viewer are very effective on the evaluation. In some articles, the result will be evaluated with MSE. In this standard error the difference between the final images’ pixels color with first image will be considered as a failure in which is not a suitable technique for evaluating of color reduction methods. In images color reduction, if a color completely be replaced by a color closed to the original color it wouldn’t be considered as a failure. If these replacements don’t happen for all of those specific color pixels, then an error has happened in color reduction. The disintegration of the resulted colors from color reduction algorithm with desired colors should be considered in presenting the evaluation criteria since this will not be considered in MSE. In some of color reduction applications such as color reduction in the carpet cartoons, the final desired pixel color is specified and presenting the wrong color will be an error. Therefore, in such applications, the quantitative evaluation based on final color of each pixel is possible. By presenting criteria for quantitative evaluation, viewer trends wouldn't be considered in evaluation and the possibility of accurate comparison of color reduction algorithms would take place. In this article, we have presented a technique of quantitative evaluation for color reduction algorithms. When the final desired color for pixels are specified, this criteria would work out. To demonstrate the functionality of this quantitative evaluation technique, one of the applications of color reduction which is color reduction in carpet cartoons would be discussed. Several methods of color reduction would be evaluated based on proposed evaluation criteria and reference [42], had the lowest error. Manuscript profile -
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74 - Identification and Contribution Evaluation of Interharmonic Sources in a Power System Using Adaptive Linear Neuron and Superposition and Projection Method
P. Sarafrazi H. R. MohammadiIn this paper a new method for identification of interharmonic producing loads in a power system is proposed which is capable of evaluating the contribution of each individual load in the point of common coupling. This method is based on using the superposition and proj MoreIn this paper a new method for identification of interharmonic producing loads in a power system is proposed which is capable of evaluating the contribution of each individual load in the point of common coupling. This method is based on using the superposition and projection method which needs the norton equivalent circuit of loads and supply network. Also in the proposed method, a two-stage adaptive linear neuron is used for determining the interharmonic components of a signal. The effectiveness of the proposed method has been shown through simulation studies in the MATLAB/SIMULINK software. The simulation results show the capability of the proposed method for identification and contribution evaluation of interharmonic sources in a power system. Manuscript profile -
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75 - Proposing a New Method for Acquiring Skills in Reinforcement Learning with the Help of Graph Clustering
M. Davoodabadi Farahani N. MozayaniReinforcement learning is atype of machine learning methods in which the agent uses its transactions with the environment to recognize the environment and to improve its behavior.One of the main problems of standard reinforcement learning algorithms like Q-learning is t MoreReinforcement learning is atype of machine learning methods in which the agent uses its transactions with the environment to recognize the environment and to improve its behavior.One of the main problems of standard reinforcement learning algorithms like Q-learning is that they are not able to solve large scale problems in a reasonable time. Acquiring skills helps to decompose the problem to a set of sub-problems and to solve it with hierarchical methods. In spite of the promising results of using skills in hierarchical reinforcement learning, it has been shown in some previous studies that based on the imposed task, the effect of skills on learning performance can be quite positive. On the contrary, if they are not properly selected, they can increase the complexity of problem-solving. Hence, one of the weaknesses of previous methods proposed for automatically acquiring skills is the lack of a systematic evaluation method for each acquired skill. In this paper, we propose new methods based on graph clustering for subgoal extraction and acquisition of skills. Also, we present new criteria for evaluating skills, with the help of which, inappropriate skills for solving the problem are eliminated. Using these methods in a number of experimental environments shows a significant increase in learning speed. Manuscript profile -
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76 - An Improved Grid-Based K-Coverage Technique Using Probabilistic Sensing Model for Wireless Sensor Networks
Abdolreza Vaghefi Mahdi MollamotalebiCoverage of an area, with one or multiple sensors, is one of the fundamental challenges in wireless sensor networks. Since a sensor life span is limited and reliable data is of great importance, sensitive applications like fire\leakage alarm systems, intrusion detection MoreCoverage of an area, with one or multiple sensors, is one of the fundamental challenges in wireless sensor networks. Since a sensor life span is limited and reliable data is of great importance, sensitive applications like fire\leakage alarm systems, intrusion detection, etc. need multiple sensors to cover the region of interest, which is called K-coverage. Most of the studies that have been carried out on K-coverage evaluation have used binary sensing model. In this paper, we propose a grid-based K-coverage evaluation technique using probabilistic sensing model to increase evaluation accuracy and decrease evaluation time. The proposed technique is implemented using NS-2 simulator, and its results are compared to probabilistic perimeter-based and binary grid-based techniques. The results indicate that the proposed technique improved accuracy by 14% and 24% compared to the mentioned techniques respectively. It also shows 7% decrease in evaluation time compared to probabilistic perimeter-based technique. Manuscript profile -
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77 - Economic Evaluation of Integrated Operation of Electricity and Gas Networks in Khorasan Province
Vahid khaligh Azam Ghezelbash Hassan AbnikiToday, optimal operation and expansion planning have gained great attention in electricity industry optimizations and coordination of electricity and gas networks is one of the main goals in this procedure. In this study, decentralized operation of electricity and gas n MoreToday, optimal operation and expansion planning have gained great attention in electricity industry optimizations and coordination of electricity and gas networks is one of the main goals in this procedure. In this study, decentralized operation of electricity and gas networks is modeled on a real-world case study in Khorasan province of Iran. This modeling is from the perspective of two independent operators who seek to minimize the operation cost of their subordinating network, considering technical constraints. In this way, the amount of gas consumption in gas and electricity networks is considered as a common variable and it is compared using different methods as ADMM, ATC and centralized. Moreover, operating cost is compared in all three different methods. Finally, scenarios of increased load and second fuel have also been investigated using the obtained model. Manuscript profile -
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78 - User Experience Improvement in Mobile Application Using Information Architecture
FATEMEH ZAHRA GHAZIZADEH sh. VafadarUser experience is an important issue in the success of commercial mobile applications. Information architecture is a discipline which can be used to design user interface in order to achieve desirable user experience based on user and content analysis. In this research MoreUser experience is an important issue in the success of commercial mobile applications. Information architecture is a discipline which can be used to design user interface in order to achieve desirable user experience based on user and content analysis. In this research, the impact of information architecture on the software usability is evaluated by a quantitative approach. By selecting a mobile application, logging the users’ interaction automatically, and analyzing the log, usage problems are discovered. Afterward, navigation system is redesigned by using information architecture. Then, the usability of the new version of the application is evaluated. In this experience, 8 metrics are measured in 11 functionalities for each version of the application. Comparing the results show that among 88 measurements, 74 have been improved, 10 have been decreased and 4 have been unchanged. The most improved metrics are time to reach to the functionality, user extra activities and function finding. Manuscript profile -
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79 - A New Method for Performance Evaluation of Wind Turbines and Wind Farms Using Extended Capacity Factor – Case Study of Manjil Wind Farm
Hamed Delkhosh Mostafa ParnianiNowadays, with the increasing share of wind power in electrical energy sector, performance evaluation indices are of great importance. Such indices can lead to optimal utilization of invested capital and effective development of existing wind farms. Despite having some MoreNowadays, with the increasing share of wind power in electrical energy sector, performance evaluation indices are of great importance. Such indices can lead to optimal utilization of invested capital and effective development of existing wind farms. Despite having some of the required characteristics, the capacity factor based on traditional definition has some limitation. This study aims to extend the concept of capacity factor and presents a comprehensive formulation in order to calculate this index using measured and simulated data for one turbine, all turbines connected to a feeder or a busbar, and all turbines of a wind farm. This formulation also provides a framework for calculating the capacity factor in various time periods (annual, seasonal, monthly, etc.) and different time slots (all hours, special hours, hourly, etc.). As a case study, performance of the installed wind turbines in Manjil wind farm is investigated over an operation period using both measured and simulated data. Performance evaluation of the farm is also carried out with a newer variable speed type. Moreover, capacity factors of the feeders, busbars, and the entire farm are calculated using the turbines simulated data as well as measured data of the feeders over an operation period, and various results of exploring the obtained capacity factors are presented. Numerical results demonstrate the effectiveness of newly presented method for the performance evaluation of wind turbines and wind farms based on extended concept of capacity factor. Manuscript profile -
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80 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of MBA Training Course in Iranian National Gas Compony Based on Kirk Patrick Model
gholamreza shams mourkani مهسا سیفی حسینآبادیThe current study aimed at effectiveness evaluation of the MBA training courses in Iranian National Gas Company, with descriptive–Survey methods. The study population consists of all participants in the courses. The data collection tools were semi-constructed interview MoreThe current study aimed at effectiveness evaluation of the MBA training courses in Iranian National Gas Company, with descriptive–Survey methods. The study population consists of all participants in the courses. The data collection tools were semi-constructed interviews and researcher-made questionnaires which their reliability and validity were confirmed. In order to analyze the data, one-sample t-test, chi-square test and Friedman test (for quantitative data) and content analysis method (for qualitative data) have been applied. Findings show that a high proportion of respondents satisfied with the design, content, teacher and organization training courses and learning through "informal discussions" are almost used in the workplace. Also Findings show a correlation between the results of the holding period, with results expected from predetermined exists. Therefore it can be concluded that MBA course has been effective. Manuscript profile -
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81 - Quality Evaluation of in-Service Trainings Based on Quality of Services Approach in Shahid Sattari University of Science and Technology
محمود غلامی شعبان مرادیIn the twenty-first century along with the development of educational systems, the subject of education quality has been raised as an issue. Continuous improvement in the quality of staffs’ in-service training, is an essential factor in improving the competitiveness of MoreIn the twenty-first century along with the development of educational systems, the subject of education quality has been raised as an issue. Continuous improvement in the quality of staffs’ in-service training, is an essential factor in improving the competitiveness of educational institutions. Based on the quality of services approach, this study aims to assess the quality of in-service training using cross-correlation method. As for the statistical population of this study, 140 participants of training courses in Shahid Sattari University of Science and Technology were selected. Using a simple random sampling method, 92 people from these participants have been selected to receive questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using single-sample T-student test and Pearson and Friedman correlation methods. The results indicated that from learners’ perspective, the various components of in-service training seemed eligible and there was a meaningful and positive correlation between the satisfactions of participants from training with the overall quality of training and training’s components. Among the factors affecting the in-service training, the respondents chose staff as the most important factor. Manuscript profile -
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82 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of MBA Training Course in Iranian National Gas Compony Based on Kirk Patrick Model
gholamreza shams mourkani مهسا سیفی حسینآبادیThe current study aimed at effectiveness evaluation of the MBA training courses in Iranian National Gas Company, with descriptive–Survey methods. The study population consists of all participants in the courses. The data collection tools were semi-constructed interview MoreThe current study aimed at effectiveness evaluation of the MBA training courses in Iranian National Gas Company, with descriptive–Survey methods. The study population consists of all participants in the courses. The data collection tools were semi-constructed interviews and researcher-made questionnaires which their reliability and validity were confirmed. In order to analyze the data, one-sample t-test, chi-square test and Friedman test (for quantitative data) and content analysis method (for qualitative data) have been applied. Findings show that a high proportion of respondents satisfied with the design, content, teacher and organization training courses and learning through "informal discussions" are almost used in the workplace. Also Findings show a correlation between the results of the holding period, with results expected from predetermined exists. Therefore it can be concluded that MBA course has been effective. Manuscript profile -
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83 - Evaluating the Curricular Effectiveness of Oil Mini MBA Programs in National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
علی حسینی خواهThis research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MBA programs that were held in National Iranian Oil Company from 1392 to 1393. In order to achieve the aim, first three levels of the Kirk Patrick’s Model (Reaction, Learning, and Behavior) have been selected as the ev MoreThis research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MBA programs that were held in National Iranian Oil Company from 1392 to 1393. In order to achieve the aim, first three levels of the Kirk Patrick’s Model (Reaction, Learning, and Behavior) have been selected as the evaluation basis of this study. The mixed method approach with triangulation research design has been used; this design consisted of two simultaneous processes, described here as collecting qualitative and quantitative data at the same time by use of different research tools. Research Participants were 30 high-ranked managers of NIOC who attended in oil mini MBA Programs. Research data gathered by different tools: quantitative data was derived from three questionnaires of Attitude Scale, Learning Self-evaluation, and Behavior Rating Scale; qualitative data was gained through a protocol which designed for doing semi-structured interviews. The collected data have been analyzed through quantitative/qualitative methods: Quantitative data has been examined by Effectiveness Rate and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient; and qualitative information has been explored and interpreted through the procedure of Thematic Analysis. It is worth noting that the results validation has been done by Peer Review Audit (member checking). The overall findings show that the MBA programs of NIOC were not been effective and successful: effectiveness rate of level 1 (Reaction) is below desired point; for level 2 (Learning) it is a little above the desired point; and in level 3 (Behavior), like level 2, is below desired point. We definitely conclude that the MBA programs have not been successfully adapted to company context and needs, so not been accepted among top-level managers for whom the courses been developed. Therefore, transformation of learning (level 2) to behavior (level 3) was not occurred. It is also true that the participants’ dissatisfaction (level 1) with curricular aspects of programs led to insignificant learning. Manuscript profile -
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84 - Studying Pathology of In-service Training Courses for OTC Group Employees according to the CIPP Model
Bahareh Mansouri Kasvaei Mehdi ShariatmadariThis research has been done with the aim of studying pathology of in-service training courses for OTC group employees, according to the “CIPP” model. It is an applied research and in terms of data collection, it’s among the survey research. For studying pathology of in- MoreThis research has been done with the aim of studying pathology of in-service training courses for OTC group employees, according to the “CIPP” model. It is an applied research and in terms of data collection, it’s among the survey research. For studying pathology of in-service training courses according “CIPP” model, various studies have examined and components that experts had expected a greater emphasis on, have been chosen. Thus, four aspects are measured using a researcher-made questionnaire: context, input, process and output. The study population included all OTC group employees who have participated in 1393 in-service training courses, that their total number are 1770 persons and the sample is 317 persons, using Morgan (sampling) method. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics, including frequency percent, the mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics including Chi-Squared Test, Umann Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis were used. Research results suggest that the quality of in-service training courses in four dimensions of CIPP evaluation model in context, input, process and output may have caused the participants to provide satisfaction. Manuscript profile -
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85 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Training Program: Case study, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Kolsumeh Shojaa Morteza Karami Mohammad Reza Ahanchian Mojtaba NadiThe present study investigated on the effectiveness of training programs held in the first eight months of 2011 in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. Research method was evaluation. Evaluation and goal-oriented approach of Kirkpatrick's model was used to do this study. The MoreThe present study investigated on the effectiveness of training programs held in the first eight months of 2011 in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. Research method was evaluation. Evaluation and goal-oriented approach of Kirkpatrick's model was used to do this study. The population study included all 421 of employees in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. In order to evaluate the reaction level Karami (1386) Questionnaire was used, and to evaluate the learning, pre-test and post- test was applied, and also to evaluate the behavior, a researcher-made questionnaire was used. Findings indicated that the learners were satisfied with the training programs. Also learning in all training programs was in a desirable status. But, in the third level (behavior) result showed that the effectiveness of training courses was doubted. Manuscript profile -
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86 - Designing Bodies of Knowledge to Develop Expert Training Evaluators for Iranian Ministry of Petroleum
Saeid Safaee Movahed Hosein FalahiniaThis study aims at designing necessary bodies of knowledge to develop professional training evaluators at Iranian Ministry of Petroleum. Hence, six seasoned training experts with a notable background in energy industry and seven assessment and evaluation experts were se MoreThis study aims at designing necessary bodies of knowledge to develop professional training evaluators at Iranian Ministry of Petroleum. Hence, six seasoned training experts with a notable background in energy industry and seven assessment and evaluation experts were selected purposefully by criterion sampling strategy. To gather required data, semi-structured interviews were used and the data were analyzed thematically. The data were organized systematically into Bodies of Knowledge for developing training evaluators at three levels, namely beginner, middle and expert. To establish credibility of findings, member check and peer debriefing strategies were used and data were modified and reanalyzed continuously. Based on the findings, training staff master the following bodies of knowledge to turn into professional evaluators; beginner: inferential statistics, descriptive statistics, assessment and measurement (test making, attitude scales, behavior rating scales), narrative data analysis, DACUM needs analysis, evaluating reaction, learning, and behavior, performance appraisal; middle: return of investment, return of expectation, fault tree technique analysis; expert; balanced scorecards, virtual training monitoring, benchmarking, futuristic. Manuscript profile -
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87 - Injuries, Solutions and a Model for Employees Training System of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs
Morteza Yarahmadi Reza Najafbagy Karamollah Daneshfard Akbar AlamtabrizThe purpose of this research is to identify of Instructional Competency Evaluation Indicators in Tehran Municipality Managers. The method of this research is descriptive as survey type and in terms of purpose it is considered as an applied research. The statistical popu MoreThe purpose of this research is to identify of Instructional Competency Evaluation Indicators in Tehran Municipality Managers. The method of this research is descriptive as survey type and in terms of purpose it is considered as an applied research. The statistical population are the managers of Tehran municipality. Sample selection was done by random sampling method that included 15 senior managers, 45 middle managers, and 62 executive managers. To collect the research data, we used a questionnaire based on Robert-El-Katz's theory that made by researchers. The questionnaire had 66 questions and was in accordance with Likert scale. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by the professors and experts of the field and its reliability coefficient was estimated using Cronbach's alpha (0/964). In order to analyze the collected data, One Sample T-Test and Friedman Test were used. The results of the analysis of data indicate identification of criteria and indicators of each of the instructional competencies of managers as well as the conceptual model of instructional competencies of municipality managers. In addition, the results showed that all indicators of perceived, human and technical competence evaluation at all levels of managers including senior managers, middle and executives are optimal, Except for the perceived competency of mid-level managers who have been moderately evaluated. Manuscript profile -
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88 - Identification of Instructional Competency Evaluation Indicators in Tehran Municipality Managers
Maryam Hafezy fatemeh moradiThe purpose of this research is to identify of Instructional Competency Evaluation Indicators in Tehran Municipality Managers. The method of this research is descriptive as survey type and in terms of purpose it is considered as an applied research. The statistical popu MoreThe purpose of this research is to identify of Instructional Competency Evaluation Indicators in Tehran Municipality Managers. The method of this research is descriptive as survey type and in terms of purpose it is considered as an applied research. The statistical population are the managers of Tehran municipality. Sample selection was done by random sampling method that included 15 senior managers, 45 middle managers, and 62 executive managers. To collect the research data, we used a questionnaire based on Robert-El-Katz's theory that made by researchers. The questionnaire had 66 questions and was in accordance with Likert scale. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by the professors and experts of the field and its reliability coefficient was estimated using Cronbach's alpha (0/964). In order to analyze the collected data, One Sample T-Test and Friedman Test were used. The results of the analysis of data indicate identification of criteria and indicators of each of the instructional competencies of managers as well as the conceptual model of instructional competencies of municipality managers. In addition, the results showed that all indicators of perceived, human and technical competence evaluation at all levels of managers including senior managers, middle and executives are optimal, Except for the perceived competency of mid-level managers who have been moderately evaluated. Manuscript profile -
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89 - Designing a Performance Management Model with a Human Resources Development Approach in the Public Sector
Mohammad mohammadiOver the past few decades, the implementation and application of performance management methods to improve service provision and the acquisition of key impacts have been key elements in the development of human resources development in governments. Considering the state MoreOver the past few decades, the implementation and application of performance management methods to improve service provision and the acquisition of key impacts have been key elements in the development of human resources development in governments. Considering the state of the country's administrative system regarding performance management for the development of human resources and considering that the model being implemented today does not have the ability to properly assess employees, the main objective of this research is to design a model of performance management with the approach of HR development in the administrative sector was considered. This research has been implemented with qualitative content analysis method in the field of model extraction and based on a field survey to evaluate it, which led to the design of performance management model for human resource development in government agencies. The main dimensions of this model include the impact of human capital strategy on organizational strategy and reference laws; the coordination of accountability process; the relationship of responsibility and authority with employee performance appraisal; the impact of evaluation strategies on the process of employee performance evaluation; the existence of a significant relationship between the individual characteristics of employees and their evaluation process; Finally, the effect of the relationship of labor relations on employee performance management. Manuscript profile -
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90 - Designing and Validating a Model for Developing of an Individual Development Plan in Ansar Bank
Akbar Kamizi Abasalt Khorasani Kambiz KamkariThe purpose of this study was to design and validat an individual development plan in Ansar Bank. The research method was a mixed approach. The statistical society of this research includes all administrators and employees of Ansar Bank, as well as human resource develo MoreThe purpose of this study was to design and validat an individual development plan in Ansar Bank. The research method was a mixed approach. The statistical society of this research includes all administrators and employees of Ansar Bank, as well as human resource development experts working in different organizations with writings and experiences in the field of individual development planning. Sampling in the qualitative part of the research was done purposefully, and in the quantitative section, it was done randomly. Semi-structured interviews and self-designed questionnaires were used to collect data. Content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and its reliability was assessed by Cronbach's alpha test. To analyze the findings of the qualitative section, open and axial qualitative analysis was used and a single-sample T-test was used to analyze the quantitative data. In total, qualitative findings were classified into 14 main themes: development strategy; comprehensive human resources management system; audience analysis (identification of individual needs); appraisal and merit analysis; goal setting; identification of organizational needs; organizational managers; outcomes; Feedback; the determination of education and development methods; the existence of timing; the development of culture; the elaboration of an executive mechanism; and the evaluation of the results. The fourteen themes extracted from the data analysis were eventually divided into three general categories: executive components, supportive components, and outcomes. The findings of the quantitative section showed that the various components of the model are valid from the perspective of the employees and managers of Ansar Bank and have the ability to implement in the bank. Manuscript profile -
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91 - The Analysis of the Current Status of Training Evaluation in Private Banks of the Country (Qualitative Research)
Ali Dana MohammadReza Nili Ahmadabadi Ali Delavar MohammadAli Dehghandehnavi Khadijeh AliabadiThe purpose of this study was to analyze the current status of training evaluation in private banks and identify the challenges in it. The present study was carried out qualitatively with the case study method. In this regard, the statistical population of the present s MoreThe purpose of this study was to analyze the current status of training evaluation in private banks and identify the challenges in it. The present study was carried out qualitatively with the case study method. In this regard, the statistical population of the present study consisted of all training experts and specialists working in Private Banks that were selected non-randomly and purposefully. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the research data. Also, for analyzing qualitative data, Graneheim and Lundman's method was used. To determine the validity and reliability of the data collected, the guidelines provided by Creswell and Poth was used. The results showed that per 1,000 Employee 2/6 training staff are in the training unit of the organizations. Also, 78% of the staff in the training unit in organizations have university education unrelated to their career. Another finding was that all private banks use Kirkpatrick's model to evaluate their training courses, and only three of the organizations have used other models to evaluate their training courses. Finally, the challenges faced by organizations in the field of training evaluation were categorized into 13 categories. Manuscript profile -
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92 - Higher Education Managers: Identifying the competencies and capabilities required and providing a competency assessment model
Hossein Khanifar Salahedin Ebrahimi Bahman Gholami Marjan FayyaziEducation is a very complex and sensitive issue, and the sustainability of a society depends largely on the efficiency and effectiveness of the education system. If the education system can properly fulfill its mission of individual and social development, it will also MoreEducation is a very complex and sensitive issue, and the sustainability of a society depends largely on the efficiency and effectiveness of the education system. If the education system can properly fulfill its mission of individual and social development, it will also provide a favorable environment for cultural, economic, political and social development in society. It goes without saying that a great deal of the complexity and sensitivity of the education system goes back to the competencies of senior education managers. One of the challenges of HRM in organizations, especially in education, is how to select and promote managers. In this regard, the evaluation process process is used as a guideline for evaluating and effectively developing competencies in workplace-like conditions. Therefore, the present study was designed to identify the competencies of higher education managers and to present managers' competency models for use in evaluation centers. Mixed research approach was used to conduct the study. The research population in the qualitative section was all experts, professors and senior managers in the field of education, who were interviewed with 17 experts using snowball based sampling and the statistical population was all of the education managers in Tehran. 462 individuals were selected using cluster sampling method. The research instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire in the quantitative phase. Its validity was confirmed by experts and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test. Semi-structured interviews were used in the qualitative part. In the second step, quantitative method was used in descriptive-analytical method. Based on this, competencies of education managers for use in evaluation center were identified and then the model of competency of higher education managers for use in evaluation center was presented. To estimate the validity of the proposed model, second-order confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling with partial least squares method were used. The results showed that the components of the model of education managers competency for use in the evaluation center are: knowledge competence, professional competence, personality competence, executive performance competence, leadership and guidance competence, communication competence and perceptual competence. Manuscript profile -
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93 - (Validating the Return on Expectations Evaluating Model (ROE
Alireza Dehghani Bijan Abdollahi hossein Abbasian Mohammad Reza BehrangiThe purpose of this paper is to validate the Return on Expectations Evaluation Model (ROE). The study population was the stakeholders of training program at IRIB which 465 of them were selected by proportional stratified random sampling. The content validity of the meas MoreThe purpose of this paper is to validate the Return on Expectations Evaluation Model (ROE). The study population was the stakeholders of training program at IRIB which 465 of them were selected by proportional stratified random sampling. The content validity of the measurement tool was based on the expert's view, and CVI and CVR forms, and its reliability was based on the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.975. Collected data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling and LIZREL software. The results of the first-order confirmatory factor analysis indicated that path coefficients between all variables were significant at P<0.01 level. The results of the second-order factor analysis and path analysis, while fitting the model, showed that 17 path coefficients of the hypothesized between the different variables of the model were significant at p<0.05 level. The ROE model adapt to the latest developments in the field of training evaluation. It is result and process-oriented model, provides a new definition of the training effectiveness concept based on stakeholder expectations for training programs, and can evaluate the effectiveness of IRIB training programs based on that organization stakeholders' expectations. Manuscript profile -
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94 - Redesigning Evaluation and Effectiveness in the Training and Development System of Private Banks: Proposing an Integrated Model
دکتر علی دانا Mohammadreza Nili Ahmadabadi Khadijeh Aliabadi Ali Delavar Mohammadali Dehghan DehnaviThe purpose of this study was to study the evaluation and effectiveness system in private banks in order to propose an integrated model for evaluation and effectiveness in private banks. The present study was carried out mixed method. In the qualitative section, the ind MoreThe purpose of this study was to study the evaluation and effectiveness system in private banks in order to propose an integrated model for evaluation and effectiveness in private banks. The present study was carried out mixed method. In the qualitative section, the inductive content analysis method was used and a quantitative part of the survey design was used. The statistical population of this study was all employees of the Private Banking in Training and Development unit, and training and development experts who were selected randomly in a randomized, non-randomized, simple and descriptive manner. A semi-structured interview and a researcher-made questionnaire were used to collect data. Validity and reliability of the tools used in the research were confirmed. Also, for analyzing qualitative data, Graneheim and Lundman's method was used and for analyzing quantitative data one sample T test was used. The results showed that the evaluation and effectiveness system in private banks is not well-suited and it is not done in a coherent, organized and integrated way. The findings also showed that the components of the integrated evaluation and effectiveness model of training and development can be classified into 8 main categories. Finally, the results showed that the proposed model is valid from the perspective of experts. Manuscript profile -
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95 - Probabilistic Evaluation of Multi-Chamber Arresters Protection Performance for Reduction of Lighting Failures in Overhead Distribution Lines
Ramezan Ali NaghizadehA sophisticated and accurate probabilistic computational procedure for the calculation of lightning failures and evaluation of MCA performance for reduction of failures is implemented in this paper. Calculation of induced overvoltage caused by indirect lightning is impl MoreA sophisticated and accurate probabilistic computational procedure for the calculation of lightning failures and evaluation of MCA performance for reduction of failures is implemented in this paper. Calculation of induced overvoltage caused by indirect lightning is implemented based on the Agarwal method with consideration of lossy ground. The Monte Carlo method with backward scenario reduction is implemented to take into account the uncertainty of lightning flash parameters including peak current and front time with the distance of the striking point from the distribution line with applying a proper model for simulation of MCA in ATP-EMTP software. A link is developed between MATLAB and ATP-EMTP software to simulate the numerous generated scenarios and analyze the output results. Different conditions including the insulation strength of the line, the earth conductivity, and the shielding factor of the adjacent objects to the line are also taken into account in calculations. The results are presented in a proper way to make them useful for the determination of lightning-related failure rates and also accurate evaluation of the effectiveness of MCA installation in different conditions of distribution feeders. Manuscript profile -
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96 - Studying the interaction methods of the central bank supervision department with the audit and internal inspection units of banks and evaluating its impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of banking supervision
seyed mojtaba hasani shahi sara Seyed Mohammad Reza Raiszadeh Ali FallahThe aim of this study was to investigate the interactions of the central bank supervision department with the audit and internal inspection units of banks and to evaluate its impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of banking supervision. This research is applied in MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the interactions of the central bank supervision department with the audit and internal inspection units of banks and to evaluate its impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of banking supervision. This research is applied in terms of purpose, and in terms of descriptive-survey approach. In this study, all senior managers of bank branches in Tehran were considered as a statistical population of 150 people. According to Krejcie and Morgan's table, a society of this size required at least 108 statistical samples. In this study, simple random sampling method was used to select statistical samples. The main tool used in this study was a questionnaire based on experts' opinions which contained 22 items. In this questionnaire, the answers were designed based on a five-point Likert scale (from strongly disagree to strongly agree). The validity and reliability of this questionnaire were evaluated and confirmed in different ways. After distributing and collecting questionnaires and extracting data, descriptive and inferential analyzes through SPSS and LISREL software were on the agenda. In this process, descriptive analyzes were performed on the research variables, KMO test, Kolmograph-Smirnov test, confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis. Finally, the results showed that the interaction of the central bank supervision department with the internal audit units of banks has a strong and significant positive effect on the efficiency and effectiveness of banking supervision. Manuscript profile -
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97 - Regional Power-Aware Routing for Partially-Connected 3D Network-on-Chip
Mitra Moalemnia HadiShahriar ShahhoseiniNetwork-on-chip provides an efficient communication platform for Systems-on-chip. The static power consumption is an important issue in these networks. Switching the power supply on virtual channels during idle time is a common method for reducing the network power cons MoreNetwork-on-chip provides an efficient communication platform for Systems-on-chip. The static power consumption is an important issue in these networks. Switching the power supply on virtual channels during idle time is a common method for reducing the network power consumption. The traffic load at the network level and non-continuous idle period of virtual channel have caused the sources to be switched on and off continuously, which leads to increase in power consumption and other overheads. This will be more important, in partially connected 3D chip networks in which a limited number of vertical connections has been used. In this paper, a routing algorithm is proposed who employs an appropriate policy for packet distribution, and reduces the load distribution in the network and creates a continuous idle time for the resources, result in suitable power management in the network. In this routing scheme the network is divided to north and south region and some restriction applied in usage of elevators in each region and try to increase the utilization of the used resources as well as the ideal time of low traffic paths. The simulation results, derived by BookSim, show the proposed method improve the network power consumption by 18% to 30% comparing previous algorithms, and the network delay has been reduced by 32%. Manuscript profile -
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98 - Reservoir Evaluation of the Kangan Formation based on petrophysical and petrographic studies in one of Persian Gulf fields
سید نظام الدین طبیبی حسین اصیلیان مهابادی بهرام موحد حسن حاجی حسنلوThe Early Triassic Kangan Formation is the main reservoir in the Persian Gulf. In this study reservoir rock types were recognized according to lithology, rock fabric, geometry and amount of porosity. Therefore, 7 reservoir rock types were determined: - Anhydrite without MoreThe Early Triassic Kangan Formation is the main reservoir in the Persian Gulf. In this study reservoir rock types were recognized according to lithology, rock fabric, geometry and amount of porosity. Therefore, 7 reservoir rock types were determined: - Anhydrite without reservoir quality, - limy– dolomite with mud dominated fabric without reservoir quality, - limy– dolomite with mud dominated fabric and an average reservoir quality, -limy– dolomite with mud dominated fabric and good reservoir quality, - dolomite with crystalline fabric and low reservoir quality, - limestone with grain dominated fabric with an average reservoir quality and - dolomite with crystaline fabric with a good reservoir quality. Based on petrophysical logs(Gamma ray, sonic, neutron & density), 5 reservoir units and 6 non – reservoir units were identified. Reservoir units are mainly formed of porous grain dominated limestone ,crystalline dolomite and mud dominated fabric dolomite, and non – reservoir units include anhydrite and limy dolomite without porosity. Petrophysical and petrographical studies indicate that moldic, intercrystaline and interparticle porosities are the most effective porosities in the reservoir units of this formation, whereas others like vuggy , fracture and intraparticle porosities have minor role in reservoir quality. Manuscript profile -
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99 - Estimation of oil production, restoration of burial history and thermal maturity using Pyrolysis Rock-Eval data and Arrhenius model in one of the wells of Parsi oilfield
Abuzar Bazvandi Bijan Maleki Saeedeh Senemari parviz armaniInvestigating potential source rocks in oilfields is important. In this study, in addition to evaluating the hydrocarbon potential, the Arrhenius kinetic model was used to more accurately assess the source rock maturity status as well as the percentage of oil generation MoreInvestigating potential source rocks in oilfields is important. In this study, in addition to evaluating the hydrocarbon potential, the Arrhenius kinetic model was used to more accurately assess the source rock maturity status as well as the percentage of oil generation in the Parsi oilfield. In the Arrhenius model, the rate of kerogen decomposition is very important. In this research, some source rocks that have been tested by thermal pyrolysis were kinetically analyzed and the source rock conversion ratio (TR) was determined. Based on the results of burial history and thermal modeling, it was found that Kazhdumi and Pabdeh formations were in the oil window well while Gurpi formation did not enter the oil window due to poor organic matter content (TR = 0). Therefore, among the Kazhdomi, Gurpi and Pabdeh formations in the Parsi oilfield, Kazhdumi formation is considered as the main and most effective source rock of this oilfield with high TTI and TR = 100. Manuscript profile -
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100 - Introduction and technical and economic evaluation of preparation and installation of GRP pipes
amene fatehi yaghob zoalfegharyThe growing trend of construction projects, including water supply and sewerage lines, as well as the willingness of employers and investors to use new technologies requires careful technical evaluation and economics in accepting new materials and technologies before im MoreThe growing trend of construction projects, including water supply and sewerage lines, as well as the willingness of employers and investors to use new technologies requires careful technical evaluation and economics in accepting new materials and technologies before implementation, because this can avoid negative risks that lead to costs. One of the new materials that is used in water supply, sewerage and water transmission lines with high acidity has significantly increased GRP pipe, which due to the important characteristics of the pipe index, the position against corrosion, no need for Internal and external coatings and cathode protection and light weight have provided the acceptance of this pipe for a suitable replacement of pipes (steel, concrete, asbestos and diameters larger than 400 mm polyethylene). The cost of drilling and placement of the pipe in the drilling method is higher than the cost of preparing and purchasing the pipe for pipe check due to GRP reinforcement for use in the pipe jacking method is more than the open drilling method. The use of GRP pipes is a very good solution, considering that the country produces special GRP pipes, so the use of trenchless drilling can be economical in reducing the social and environmental problems that we see open drilling. Manuscript profile -
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101 - Strategic Evaluation of the Policy-Making Process of Dealing with Social Issues in Iran
Ebrahim hajianiThe main purpose of the present study is providing a critique and a critical strategic evaluation of a set of social policies adopted by the Iranian decision-making system and executive power in the past few decades. For reaching this purpose, these policies including d MoreThe main purpose of the present study is providing a critique and a critical strategic evaluation of a set of social policies adopted by the Iranian decision-making system and executive power in the past few decades. For reaching this purpose, these policies including decisions and actions regarding issues, problems, harms and crimes were identified in five categories. Then the basics of confrontation policy and policy selection, implementation, and evaluation have been reviewed. The method is meta-synthesis which uses the existing analyses, assessments and critiques of Iranian scholars and researchers, as well as the author's lived experience. After a brief review of the current status of social issues, which indicates failures and lack of success, and also a brief overview of the policies adopted, the findings show that the identification of issues has been untimely and delayed. As for the general principles, there has been a kind of uncertainty, a biological and individualistic approach, and an indifference to the basic solutions. In the field of policy review and selection, there is a lack of learning and inattention to policy experiences, centralism, sentimentality, lack of audience recognition, lack of transparency, and disregard for marginalized groups and indigenous-local conditions. As to the implementation, we see the lack or inadequate distribution of financial resources, disregard for policies, lack of infrastructure, mismatch and the problem of human resources. In the field of execution, we face the weakness of the executive power, the ceremonial/ritual confrontation, and the lack of matrix thinking and haste. As to the monitoring phase, the lack of a monitoring system and the weak participation of civil society organizations in the evaluation process are among the most important weaknesses. Finally, we have proposed strategies such as transparency and structural change. Manuscript profile -
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102 - Performance evaluation model of educational centers using artificial neural network: One of the government organizations in the country
zaman azhdari Hosein Abdollahi samad Borzoian morteza Taheri mostafa Ebrahimpour AzbariThe purpose of this study is “to design a model for evaluating the performance of educational centers of one of the government organizations in the country using artificial neural network”. This is an evaluation study to evaluate the performance of public organizational MoreThe purpose of this study is “to design a model for evaluating the performance of educational centers of one of the government organizations in the country using artificial neural network”. This is an evaluation study to evaluate the performance of public organizational educational centers. The information required for this research was collected through parallel information channels such as using the documents of educational centers under the organization and referring to their documents while maintaining the classification level. The statistical population of this study was five educational centers, one of the government organizations that hold educational courses for about 10 thousand personnel between 2013 and 2020; Based on the opinion of experts and the results of related studies, the inputs and outputs of the research were selected and determined. In order to reduce the input and output variables, the structural equation modeling method - partial least squares were used. In order to train the MLP bilayer neural network, the training method was used. After the teaching of neural network. The performance of neural network was examined through test patterns. The value (mean square error) of the MSE corresponds to 13 equal test patterns and 74/7413, which indicated the high accuracy of the trained network. Finally, the performance of the educational centers was ranked based on the analyzed data. Manuscript profile -
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103 - Consumer Behavior in E-Tourism Services
sakineh jafari Mohammad najjarzadeh rezvan Golestaneh narjes deyrgandomToday’s tourists are more dependent on the Internet than ever before to search for travel information. They share their travel experiences in cyberspace. The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of travel stimulus variables, information search and the qualit MoreToday’s tourists are more dependent on the Internet than ever before to search for travel information. They share their travel experiences in cyberspace. The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of travel stimulus variables, information search and the quality of electronic tourism services on the behavior of young consumers, aged 20 to 40 years. Participants included 182 young people from Tehran (46 male, 105 female), and were selected based on random sampling. Data were analyzed using the structural equation model with LISREL software. The findings showed that the motivation of travel had a significant indirect effect, through the quality of services, on the behavior of the users of electronic tourism services. The study found that the motivation to travel and search information indirectly and through the quality of service could affect the behavior of the consumer of electronic tourism services. Manuscript profile -
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104 - The willingness of tourists to pay for services in rural tourism destinations
Hamdollah Sojasi Qeidari حمیده محمودی Atefe jomeeiTourism-baed development would only takes place if local communities are provided with the revenues earned from visiting tourists who are willingly pay for tourism services offered. This study, therefore, sought to investigate the willingness of toursits visiting the vi MoreTourism-baed development would only takes place if local communities are provided with the revenues earned from visiting tourists who are willingly pay for tourism services offered. This study, therefore, sought to investigate the willingness of toursits visiting the villages of Shandiz city in Binalood town to pay for tourism services offered there. Being a descriptive-analytic research, the study used conditional evaluation method and logit model to measure the pay willingness rate. Vikor model was also employed to identify the spatial differences among the tourists in terms of their willingness to pay for the services they received. The population of the study comprised of eleven villages which were visited throughout 2018 by 96 visitors who were selected as the participants of the study according to Cochran formula with 0.1 error rate. The results of the stusy indicate that tourists tends to spend an average of 776540 Rials (equal to 6 USD) in the villages they visit. Taking the the total willingness of the visiting tourists to pay for the services for a full day into account, commercial facilities, catering, recreation, and residential facilities were the most willingly paid services respectively. Moreover, based on the Vikor model, tourists spend more money in Virani village as more services are offered there in terms of restaurant, catering, and residential facilities. Manuscript profile -
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105 - Developing a tool to make the organization smarter in measuring the maturity level of project management and offering improvement approaches
Fatemeh Noori Amin Habib RaadThe project's role in the prosperity of the organization and in achieving its major goals is undeniable. Due to the fact that it is necessary to provide a method to assess the level of organizational maturity in project management and provide solutions to improve it. In MoreThe project's role in the prosperity of the organization and in achieving its major goals is undeniable. Due to the fact that it is necessary to provide a method to assess the level of organizational maturity in project management and provide solutions to improve it. In this research, first the maturity level of project management in the Gas Turbine Institute is evaluated and then the improvement strategies are identified and presented as a model. Based on the development and maturity model upgrade of the Crawford project management solutions were evaluated by a researcher-made questionnaire in 5 levels (the lowest one being PMBOK, and the highest one being continuous improvement). According to the research findings, the result of the project management maturity was obtained in the third level (the stage of standard institutionalizations and project management process). After identifying project management level development approaches through interviews and analyzing the questionnaire data, for the importance of making optimal use of organizational resources, approaches were prioritized using the utility function based on time, required resources, and their significance. According to experts, the main priorities are: holding daily meetings of project teams - clarifying stakeholder expectations and documenting them - holding regular meetings of project stakeholders with project models - determining indicators and control areas - minute budgeting. Manuscript profile -
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106 - Evaluation of the causal model of effective criteria on modern rural management with fuzzy demitel approach
Ahmad hajarianThe results of the programs implemented in rural areas for development in most cases are not only not useful but also make the current situation of the villages more chaotic, this is due to lack of proper .The results of the programs implemented in rural areas for devel MoreThe results of the programs implemented in rural areas for development in most cases are not only not useful but also make the current situation of the villages more chaotic, this is due to lack of proper .The results of the programs implemented in rural areas for development in most cases are not only not useful but also make the current situation of the villages more chaotic, this is due to lack of proper management in the process of programs, with new management, villagers can Participate in the implementation of programs. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the causal pattern of criteria affecting modern rural management. The present study is applied according to its purpose, and based on descriptive-causal method. The statistical sample of the study consisted of 30 experts and specialists related to rural management. In order to achieve the research goal, fuzzy dimethyl technique was used. Findings of the study showed that among the four criteria of modern rural management, the criterion of responsibility was the most effective and the criterion of initiative was the most effective criterion of modern rural management. Also, the criterion of accountability was identified as the most important criterion of modern rural management. Manuscript profile -
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107 - The Legitimacy of State’s Evaluation in Implementation of United Nations Security Council
Malihe Behfar Hassan SavariIn UNs history, the Legality of Security Council Resolutions, in many cases, is challenged. Generally these challenges take by states that affected Security Councils decisions. With notice that states are the representative for implementation of SCR's, they intervene th MoreIn UNs history, the Legality of Security Council Resolutions, in many cases, is challenged. Generally these challenges take by states that affected Security Councils decisions. With notice that states are the representative for implementation of SCR's, they intervene their determination and interpretation in the way that implement SC decisions. In some cases domestic and regional courts evaluate the state's action in implementation SCRs. Although these cases couldn’t provide direct review on Resolutions but affected in the way of implementation. Evaluation by states is probable and arises some concerns about decrease effectiveness of SC in maintenance of international peace and security Manuscript profile -
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108 - International Institutions; Mathematica Modeling of Change from G5 to G20
Ali Akbar KianiInternational Institutions, though one of key global actors and topics of International Studies, are rarely studied by focusing on the internal processes of change. A justification for lack of research could be the challenges in quantifying internal changes and processe MoreInternational Institutions, though one of key global actors and topics of International Studies, are rarely studied by focusing on the internal processes of change. A justification for lack of research could be the challenges in quantifying internal changes and processes. Hence, the proliferation of qualitative takes relying on personal analysis. Given the importance of cooperation groups in global governance, this article asks what is the degree of change in the process of expansion of G5 into G20? Utilising quantitative and mathematical methods, the study offers an equation based on data provided by the World Back. The equation proves a model to analyse track-records, which seemingly suggests highest performance by G7 and lowest for G8 Manuscript profile -
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109 - Economic Diplomacy and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Sayed Mohammad Mousavi dehmourdi Vahid BozorgiInternational Institutions, though one of key global actors and topics of International Studies, are rarely studied by focusing on the internal processes of change. A justification for lack of research could be the challenges in quantifying internal changes and processe MoreInternational Institutions, though one of key global actors and topics of International Studies, are rarely studied by focusing on the internal processes of change. A justification for lack of research could be the challenges in quantifying internal changes and processes. Hence, the proliferation of qualitative takes relying on personal analysis. Given the importance of cooperation groups in global governance, this article asks what is the degree of change in the process of expansion of G5 into G20? Utilising quantitative and mathematical methods, the study offers an equation based on data provided by the World Back. The equation proves a model to analyse track-records, which seemingly suggests highest performance by G7 and lowest for G8 Manuscript profile -
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110 - The Legitimacy of State’s Evaluation in Implementation of United Nations Security Council
Malihe Behfar Hassan SavariIn UNs history, the Legality of Security Council Resolutions, in many cases, is challenged. Generally these challenges take by states that affected Security Councils decisions. With notice that states are the representative for implementation of SCR's, they intervene th MoreIn UNs history, the Legality of Security Council Resolutions, in many cases, is challenged. Generally these challenges take by states that affected Security Councils decisions. With notice that states are the representative for implementation of SCR's, they intervene their determination and interpretation in the way that implement SC decisions. In some cases domestic and regional courts evaluate the state's action in implementation SCRs. Although these cases couldn’t provide direct review on Resolutions but affected in the way of implementation. Evaluation by states is probable and arises some concerns about decrease effectiveness of SC in maintenance of international peace and security. Manuscript profile -
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111 - International Institutions; Mathematica Modeling of Change from G5 to G20
Ali Akbar KianiInternational Institutions, though one of key global actors and topics of International Studies, are rarely studied by focusing on the internal processes of change. A justification for lack of research could be the challenges in quantifying internal changes and processe MoreInternational Institutions, though one of key global actors and topics of International Studies, are rarely studied by focusing on the internal processes of change. A justification for lack of research could be the challenges in quantifying internal changes and processes. Hence, the proliferation of qualitative takes relying on personal analysis. Given the importance of cooperation groups in global governance, this article asks what is the degree of change in the process of expansion of G5 into G20? Utilising quantitative and mathematical methods, the study offers an equation based on data provided by the World Back. The equation proves a model to analyse track-records, which seemingly suggests highest performance by G7 and lowest for G8. Manuscript profile -
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112 - Evaluating the quality of educational services of the technical faculties of the technical faculties of the University of Tehran based on the headperf model
Mohammad Eslahi hassan mahjub reza eslahiThe present study was conducted to investigate the quality of educational services on the campus of the technical faculties of the University of Tehran from the perspective of graduate students based on the Headperf model. The research method was applied in terms of pur MoreThe present study was conducted to investigate the quality of educational services on the campus of the technical faculties of the University of Tehran from the perspective of graduate students based on the Headperf model. The research method was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in terms of data collection method. The statistical population includes all graduate students of the campus of technical faculties of the University of Tehran in the academic year 1398-99, which according to the latest statistics and available information is 3527 people; Using Cochran's sampling formula, 346 people were selected as the sample. Sampling method in this research is the sampling method of categories proportional to the volume. In order to collect the data, a researcher-made questionnaire on the quality of educational services based on the Headporf model was used. Content and structure validity were used to determine the validity of the questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was also evaluated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient of "0.79". Findings can be prioritized in terms of academic, non-academic, reliability and empathy aspects of highest to lowest importance, respectively Manuscript profile -
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113 - Presenting a model for evaluating the company's performance using BSC and ranking indicators using the TOPSIS method(Case study:North Wood Industrial Company)
malihe ebrahimiObjective: In today's competitive arena, all organizations need an effective performance evaluation system, so as to be able to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization, human resources and processes. On the other hand, Chipboard has many applicatio MoreObjective: In today's competitive arena, all organizations need an effective performance evaluation system, so as to be able to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization, human resources and processes. On the other hand, Chipboard has many applications in the construction industry, including cabinets, bedding and furniture, wooden doors except to anti-theft doors. In this industry, wood waste is used, which can be very useful and constructive for the country's economy. Therefore, improving the performance of this industry is very important both in terms of improving the economy of country and in terms of the companies included in this industry Methodology: . In this article, using the balanced scorecard approach, indicators in four perspectives (growth and learning, customer, internal and financial processes) were compiled and using a questionnaire and non-parametric Wilcoxon test with a marked rank, 27 indicators were approved out of 46 indicators. Then, the TOPSIS method was used to rank the approved indicators Conclusion: According to the research findings, the perspective of internal processes in chipboard industry is more important. Among the sub-criteria, the criteria of timely delivery of goods, compliance of employees' performance with regulations and instructions, service to the company's neighboring stakeholders and the level of employee satisfaction are very important in the performance of the chipboard industry. Manuscript profile -
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114 - Designing an organizational ethics evaluation model in small and medium industries
ali mehdizadehashrafi Majid Jahangir Fard Touraj Mojibi Nasrin Jamali MonfaredThe purpose of this study is to provide a model and ranking for evaluating organizational ethics in small and medium industries. The statistical population of the study is the managers of small and medium industries, which was designed after studying the theoretical lit MoreThe purpose of this study is to provide a model and ranking for evaluating organizational ethics in small and medium industries. The statistical population of the study is the managers of small and medium industries, which was designed after studying the theoretical literature on the subject of the initial model. After designing the questionnaire, the opinions of experts were collected and the components and indicators of organizational ethics evaluation were prioritized using Choice Expert software using AHP and ISM techniques. Findings showed that to design a model for evaluating organizational ethics in small and medium industries, a total of 5 components and 17 indicators should be considered. The components are individual factors, organizational factors, environmental factors, structural factors, contextual factors, each of which has indicators, which were compiled by weighting and scoring the organizational ethics evaluation form with a total of 1000 points, obtained from the total points of each index. Manuscript profile -
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115 - Identifying elements related to the evaluation of public policies in Iran's tourism industry Identifying elements of tourism policy evaluation in Iran
Mohammad Hamed Dehghanpour abolhassan faghihi Mojtaba KiaeiPolicy evaluation is the guarantor of their control, direction and perfection. But in the field of tourism industry, less attention has been paid to this important matter. The current research, with the aim of identifying the main elements related to the evaluation of t MorePolicy evaluation is the guarantor of their control, direction and perfection. But in the field of tourism industry, less attention has been paid to this important matter. The current research, with the aim of identifying the main elements related to the evaluation of tourism policies in Iran, is a step to partially cover this knowledge gap. To answer this main research question: What are the basic elements (dimensions, categories and concepts) to evaluate the general policies of tourism in Iran? The method of conducting this research is mixed (qualitative and quantitative). The research data included documents, texts related to the subject, the results of interviews with seven experts and the answers to the questionnaires of 21 experts who were selected by purposive sampling. Qualitative data was obtained from the review of related documents and literature, interview tool and Delphi method. In the initial stage, 18 categories and 59 basic concepts related to the evaluation model of public policies in Iranian tourism were identified and extracted and related to these 5 comprehensive dimensions of tourism policy evaluation: Diagnosing the problem, formulating the policy, legitimizing the policy, implementing the policy, evaluating the policy. For validation, the factors extracted during three rounds of the Delphi method were given to 21 experts. Based on the findings of the research, a total of 44 basic concepts related to the following 14 categories were identified for the evaluation model of tourism policies in Iran: Addressing the central issue, Having a comprehensive approach, Concern for experts, Rationality of the policy, Policy dynamics, Policy coherence, Legality, General admission, Efficiency, Executive commitment, Having the necessary tools, Continuity of assessment, Having appropriate evaluation indicators and Attention to the positive results of the policy Manuscript profile -
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116 - Evaluation of the Structural Model and Spatial Organization of Schools in the First Qajar and Pahlavi Periods (Case Examples of Schools in Tabriz and Urmia)
ZAHRA FARZANEH SAHAR TOOFAN ARASH SAGHAFI ASLThe architecture of traditional schools is often symmetrically formed around one or two perpendicular axes. The main elements of the school building are located on both sides of the axis, and the design of the courtyard is such that it strengthens the centrality of the MoreThe architecture of traditional schools is often symmetrically formed around one or two perpendicular axes. The main elements of the school building are located on both sides of the axis, and the design of the courtyard is such that it strengthens the centrality of the courtyard and the overall structure. In the architecture of traditional schools, the design and construction of the space is done according to the perceptive capabilities and material and spiritual needs of humans. The main purpose of the research is to know the spatial organization, to examine and compare the elements, and the structural patterns of schools in Tabriz and Urmia in the Qajar and Pahlavi period. In this article, first of all, qualitatively, it examines the structural patterns and spatial organization and the quality of schools, and then by comparing and evaluating the research findings, for the purpose of statistical analysis, processing quantitative data using indicators and tests. Statistics have been done. This research deals with choosing two consecutive historical periods (Qajar and Pahlavi) as a starting point in the change and evolution of the structure of schools. The research with applied approach and descriptive and analytical research method, using field and library information collection, examines the patterns of schools in these periods. The technique of collecting information by means of a questionnaire depending on the answers of the researchers and analyzing the data collected with SPSS descriptive statistics method of skewness and kurtosis and histogram chart to compare the schools of Qajar and Pahlavi period, using statistical analysis and correlation and The test of received indicators was done, and finally the results were extracted. The numerical value of Cronbach's alpha coefficient is equal to 0.707 considering the 9 questions of the questionnaire, which shows that the reliability of the questionnaire is average. For the comparative study of schools, Tabriz Dar al-Funun School, Rushdieh Tabriz, Ferdowsi Tabriz, Anoushirvan Tabriz, Chamran Urmia, Teb Urmia, Tawheed Tabriz (Parvin Etisami) were selected from Qajar and Pahlavi schools. Then, the desired indicators were determined and checked for comparison. Based on this, the most important result of this research is benefiting from suitable design patterns such as centrality, layering, overlapping courtyards, reflection and diversity in school architecture and stretching of plans and entrance in the center, the importance of setting environmental conditions, stretching east and west. And being sunny is important on the one hand, and on the other hand, the era was the neoclassical era, buildings were mostly symmetrical in Europe, and influence from the West was important both in school education and in the shape and body of schools. As a result, the educational spaces from the school mosque with a central courtyard pattern later changed to schools with an elongated plan pattern, and the educational evolution in the Qajar period followed the concept of physical-shape continuity of the traditional Iranian architectural format and items such as the central courtyard, module and frame The arrangement of views and symmetry, introversion and appropriate geometry, etc. can be seen. Manuscript profile -
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117 - An Investigation of Effectiveness of Online Development Courses for Faculty Members based on Principles of Education Science
Bahar Bandali Razieh Shahverdi Somaye Rahimi Morteza Rezaeizadeh Abasalt KhorasaniIn our country we face the fact that many faculty members of the universities have not received formal teacher training but they teach and this has been one major concerns in the field of education. On the other hand, many courses that are held in person or virtual with MoreIn our country we face the fact that many faculty members of the universities have not received formal teacher training but they teach and this has been one major concerns in the field of education. On the other hand, many courses that are held in person or virtual with the purpose of training teaching to the professors do not serve the expected effectiveness. Hence, this study was conducted with the aim of examining the effectiveness of an electronic off-line course for development of faculty members which was held in one of the high-rank universities of Iran. This course titled "Teaching Competencies in the Virtual Classroom" was designed and implemented in order to improve the competencies of the professors in the three fields of teaching, assessment and electronic content development in the virtual classroom. The current research design was quantitative and the research strategy was a quasi-experiment of the pre-test and post-test type. The participants of this course were 33 university faculty members who completed the course in 5 weeks. In order to collect data, several self-report questionnaires were used, which were designed based on the level one and two components of Kirkpatrick's model. The results of the research showed that the reaction of the participants (satisfaction, involvement and relationship with the job) was positive towards the course and also this course had a significant effect on the perceived knowledge and skills of the participants. However, in the dimension of attitude, it had a negative effect on the attitude of the participants towards teaching. In addition, the self-confidence and commitment of the participants did not show any significant changes. These results have been discussed in relation to the eight pedagogical and andragogical features of the course, and the reasons this course has not been able to have the expected effects on the attitude, self-confidence and commitment of the professors has also been discussed. Also, the effects and application of these findings in both theoretical and practical fields are presented. Manuscript profile -
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118 - Evaluation of the causal model of effective criteria on modern rural management with fuzzy demitel approach
ahmad hajarianThe results of the programs implemented in rural areas for development in most cases are not only not useful but also make the current situation of the villages more chaotic, this is due to lack of proper management in the process of programs, with new management, vil MoreThe results of the programs implemented in rural areas for development in most cases are not only not useful but also make the current situation of the villages more chaotic, this is due to lack of proper management in the process of programs, with new management, villagers can Participate in the implementation of programs. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the causal pattern of criteria affecting modern rural management. The present study is applied according to its purpose, and based on descriptive-causal method. The statistical sample of the study consisted of 30 experts and specialists related to rural management. In order to achieve the research goal, fuzzy dimethyl technique was used. Findings of the study showed that among the four criteria of modern rural management, the criterion of responsibility was the most effective and the criterion of initiative was the most effective criterion of modern rural management. Also, the criterion of accountability was identified as the most important criterion of modern rural management. Manuscript profile -
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119 - The Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Cognitive Evaluation with Stress Habits in Women with Multiple Sclerosis
Zohreh Pourmirza Leilakouhi Sirvan Asmaei Amajd<p>One of the major challenges in modern societies caused by the industrial lifestyle is inefficient evaluations when facing challenges and tensions, leading to stress. Therefore, identifying stress-inducing factors in various diseases is clinically significant. This st More<p>One of the major challenges in modern societies caused by the industrial lifestyle is inefficient evaluations when facing challenges and tensions, leading to stress. Therefore, identifying stress-inducing factors in various diseases is clinically significant. This study aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive evaluation, self-compassion, and stress habits among women with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is a cross-sectional applied study categorized as descriptive-correlational research. The participants consisted of 130 women with MS. Data analysis was performed using regression tests and SPSS software. Data were collected using the Self-Compassion Questionnaire, the standard Kooadrun stress measurement, and the Gross and John cognitive evaluation test. Variables such as stress habits, cognitive evaluation, and self-compassion significantly influenced the regression equation (p≤0.01), explaining 43.5% of the variance in stress habits. The prediction of stress habits based on a lack of self-kindness showed a direct relationship with a beta coefficient of 0.637. Additionally, self-kindness was positively related to stress habits, while self-compassion showed a negative significant relationship at the 0.01 level. Cognitive evaluation and its dimensions were also significant at the 0.05 level. It is recommended to implement compassion-based therapies, emotional management training, mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques, identification of negative automatic thoughts, replacement with positive thoughts, and social support networks effective in stress management and emotional regulation training in cognitive evaluations to control stress among people with MS.</p> Manuscript profile
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