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Cartographic Narratives of Human Settlements: The Origin and Transformations of 'Pete' in Petta Area of Bangalore, India
Authors: Raj Meghana K , Bhat Sreesha S , Susanna Ebin Divya
Published: October 2024

Bangalore Petta, also referred to as Bangalore Pete or City Market area has
garnered considerable attention from urban researchers across numerous
dimensions. The name "Pete" has been a recurring identifier across diverse cultures
and languages, yet its origin remains enigmatic. These dimensions encompass the
spectrum from morphology to perception and from visual to sensory, allowing for
the exploration of diverse characteristics within this historical part of the city.
Examining these settlements through various lenses is necessary to understand the
significance of multiple dimensions of the city and Cartography, though a
predominant tool for assessment, seldom explored in this context.
Delving into the study of one of Bangalore’s oldest vernacular settlements
through Cartography can unearth the visual and geographical aspects that reveals
the historical layers, linguistic roots, and cultural stories woven into the fabric of
the area. This method allows the tracing of the evolution of place names and
uncover the narratives that have shaped the region's identity over time, offering a
deeper understanding of the etymology that defines its character. Through maps,
insights can be gained into how the landscape has been interpreted, inhabited, and
transformed, enriching our appreciation of the area's rich and multifaceted history.
Utilizing mapping tools and through analysis of these maps, the study
provided visual representations of the name's dispersal, including its shifts in
morphology taking into consideration the sociocultural contexts, trade routes, and
historical events that have contributed to the diffusion of the name. Comparative
analysis of linguistic structures reveals the relationships between different
iterations of the name, “Pette”, once a prominent commercial center which has
evolved significantly over time. Its transformation reflects the influence of
surrounding developments and shifts in urbanism.
Engaging Vernacular Languages and Cultural Diversity in Producing Laughter in Standup Comedy
Shows: Translations of Punchlines in the Subtitles of Jo Koy's Netflix
Authors: Kuncara Singgih Daru , Sudirman Eka Pratiwi , S. D. M. Jonathan Irene , Nasrullah
Published: October 2024

This study explores the engagement of vernacular languages
and the nuances of cultural diversity in the translation of punchlines
in standup comedy shows. It examines Jo Koy's Netflix. Jo Koy, an
American comedian with a Filipino mother, often associates Filipino
English and culturally specific references into his routine and makes
humor by relating his cultural background. However, translating
humor for a global audience is not easy, especially while keeping the
humor impact of vernacular languages.
This research focuses on the cultural diversity issues in
translating punchlines, and interactions between two different
elements: English and Indonesian. It examines subtitles from Jo
Koy's comedy show ‘Comin' In Hot’, broadcast on Netflix, and the
context: the Hawaiian and Indonesian audience, and the American
comedian.
The study demonstrates that standup comedy shows address
cultural diversity. Hawaii, the similarities between Mexicans and
Filipinos, Asian English accents, Jo Koy's mother, Filipino culture,
and the father-son relationship are all referred to in the punchlines.
Delivery of the punchlines articulates the notion of 'difference' and
personal connection. In them, cultural issues rise through place
names, customs, beliefs, linguistic culture, characters, and objects.
Translation techniques such as compressing, shifting, borrowing and
adding are used to reach the audience. When employing these
techniques, space limitations, duration, understanding of the
audience, and cultural issues play a role. The study suggests that the
intersection of language, culture, and translation in global media
contribute to a broader understanding of how comedy can transcend
linguistic boundaries while retaining its original comedic intent.
A Framework for Reviving Traditional Handicrafts: Craft Branding, Product Development, and Marketing Strategies for Dong Ethnic Craft in Sanjiang, China
Authors: Xianfei Liang , Md. Dawam Zairul Anuar
Published: October 2024

The traditional Dong handicrafts of Sanjiang, rooted in the cultural
heritage of the Dong ethnic group face challenges in retaining their market
relevance while preserving their traditional characteristics. Despite their
cultural and historical significance, these handicrafts struggle to meet the
growing demands of the modern cultural and creative industries, leading to
declining sales. This study examines the traditional handicrafts of the Dong
community in China. It produces a theoretical framework that can be applied
to revitalize them by focusing on three key areas: product development, craft
branding and marketing strategies. The paper specifically explores traditional
practices such as textile dyeing, wooden architecture construction, and silver
craftsmanship, highlighting their cultural and economic importance in
contemporary contexts.
This research employs a case study method. Data collection process
involved gathering and analyzing information from academic journals,
government reports, and published magazines.
It concludes that the marketability of Dong handicrafts could be
enhanced through the development of innovative craft branding strategies that
integrate traditional craftsmanship with modern design and technologies while
safeguarding their cultural heritage. By employing insights from product
development branding and marketing strategies, the paper proposes solutions
to revitalize and sustain Dong handicraft traditions in the face of
modernization and globalization. The research confirms that traditional Dong
handicrafts, despite facing challenges from modernization, globalization, and
technological advancements, can be revitalized through the strategic
application of product development, branding and marketing frameworks.
Erosion of Rivers and their Impact on Land Ownership of Vernacular Settlements: Insights from Two
Settlements Near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in Iraq
Authors: Abdullah Yasir Sami , Al-Rawe Moheb Kamel
Published: October 2024

It is usual for human settlements to rise along the river
banks because rivers provide water: the major source of sustenance
of communities. However, riverbank erosion along rivers has huge
implication for these settlements that border them. The Tigris and
Euphrates rivers in Iraq causes land loss that impacts adjacent
properties and land ownership rights. This study examines such
erosion and land submersion in two locations in Iraq: along the
Euphrates in Ramadi and the Tigris in Baiji.
The research employs historical maps and multi-temporal
satellite data from 1968-2022. The GIS analysis quantified erosion
areas and compared changes to cadastral records to determine direct
impacts to property boundaries and land rights. The results identified
significant conversion of privately held waterfront land into nonusable flooded river channels, amounting to billions in loss of value.
Owners forfeited all functional land access without current
provisions for relocations or erosion mitigation planning.
The research concludes that intensifying hydrologic shifts
could exponentially increase economic disruption for vulnerable
property holders without integrated monitoring tools and policy
responses to the dynamic river morphologies.
New Social Variables and There Relationship to Women's Commission of Crime
Authors: Abdullah Sabah Abdullah Taha
Published: October 2024

The paper dealt with the issue of the new social variables and their relationship to women's attitude towards crime, and it aimed to know the nature and type of contemporary social variables and how this affected the push of women to crime. Crime and the development of digital means and technologies resulted in the difficulty of detecting and tracking the perpetrators, and it was explained through the study the tendency of women to crime, which the technical means contributed to its commission and what was newly called electronic and digital crimes , In its methodological aspect, the paper was used to describe and analyze social variables and their impact on women's commission of crime in particular, and the study reached a number of results. The pattern and form of the crime changed according to contemporary changes and its dependence on the technical and computer offenders. The study showed the difficulty of discovering crimes of a technical nature, as well as prosecuting their perpetrators. The development of crimes into intercontinental crimes, which increased their rates. The need for security and police agencies to keep up with the new crimes and know how to deal with them and control them. Establishing high-tech electronic monitoring so that all suspicious movements are monitored, tracked technically, and reduced.
A SOCIO-CULTURAL STUDY OF MEYOR TRIBE IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH: AN OVERVIEW
Authors: Mr. Nabo Perme  , Dr. Nishamani Kar
Published: October 2024

The Meyors are the indigenous people inhabiting the Walong and Kibithoo circle of Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. The Meyors are the one who at one point of time was actively engaged in the modern type of agriculture with primitive technique. The meyor are famous for business, traveling and bead work. The social life is governed by the traditional system assisted by the council of elders. The paper is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected using observation methods, interviews etc. and secondary data were collected from books, articles etc. The main aim of this study is to understand the socio-cultural aspect of the Meyors as they are one lesser known tribe in Arunachal Pradesh.
Formulation of a Model for Employee Empowerment and Job Embeddedness with the Mediating Role of Social Capital in National Sports Federations
Authors: Khani Kalkhoran Taher , Nasiri Mohammad , Imanzadeh Masoud , Moharamzade Mehrdad
Published: October 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to develop a model for employee empowerment and job embeddedness in sports federations, emphasizing the mediating role of social capital. Methodology: This research is applied in nature and employs a descriptive-correlational methodology. Data were collected through standardized questionnaires, including Sprietzer’s Job Empowerment Questionnaire (1995), Putnam’s Social Capital Questionnaire (2005), and Edwards and Kilpatrick's Job Embeddedness Questionnaire (1984), all using a 5-point Likert scale. The sample consisted of 269 randomly selected employees from the total population of 901 employees in national sports federations. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through SPSS and LISREL software to test the hypothesized relationships between empowerment, job embeddedness, and social capital. Findings: The results indicate that the relationship between employee empowerment and job embeddedness is significantly mediated by social capital. The path coefficient for the impact of empowerment on job embeddedness was 0.59, and the mediating role of social capital had a path coefficient of 0.67. The model fit indices, including RMSEA (0.080), GFI (0.91), AGFI (0.97), and NFI (0.91), demonstrate an acceptable fit for the proposed model. The analysis also showed that increasing social capital strengthens the relationship between empowerment and job embeddedness, while decreasing social capital weakens this relationship. Conclusion: This study concludes that employee empowerment and job embeddedness are closely linked through the mediating influence of social capital. Enhancing social capital in sports federations can significantly improve employee retention and productivity.
Development of a Lean Six Sigma Model and Resilient Supply Chain Using Modern Fuzzy Inference Approaches and Design of Experiments (Case Study: Asia Factory)
Authors: Anjom Shoa Maryam , Rabbani Mojdeh , Dehghan Dehnavi Hassan , Honary Mohammad Taghi
Published: October 2024

Objective: The present research aims to develop a Lean Six Sigma model and a resilient supply chain. Methodology: To develop the Lean Six Sigma model and resilient supply chain using a grounded theory method, interviews with experts were conducted to examine the factors influencing the model's development. Then, the Delphi process and surveys from relevant experts (faculty members, managers of food companies, and supply chain experts) were used to finalize the list of dimensions and components via the grounded theory method and to determine the importance coefficient of each. Finally, the identified input variables were converted into explicit or numerical values using fuzzy inference algorithms by a defuzzification unit. Using the design of experiments technique, the 3^(k-p) method was applied to express the impact of each influencing factor on the output characteristics as a model. Considering the qualitative nature of the research method, the data obtained from the study were analyzed using NVIVO version 11 software in the first step. In the next step, MATLAB software was used for the fuzzy inference section, and finally, MINITAB software was used in the design of experiments section. Findings: The results showed that all input variables affecting flexibility, capacity, and adaptability were significant at a 95% confidence level. Additionally, Total Quality Management (TQM) had the most significant impact on the variables of flexibility and capacity, while Quality Function Deployment (QFD) had the most significant impact on adaptability. Conclusion: The proposed model, aiming for integrated information across the food chain, spans from primary agricultural production to the consumer, replacing human mechanisms and potential errors.
Discovering the Components of an Efficient Administrative System with a Focus on the Jihadi Management Approach and Organizational Justice in the Social Security Organization
Authors: Rezazadeh Hamid Rezazadeh , Aliahmadi Alireza , Abdolhamid Mahdi Abdolhamid , Mousavi Loghman Seyyede Ashraf
Published: October 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to discover the components of an efficient administrative system that also incorporates elements of jihadi management and organizational justice. Methodology: The philosophy of this research is interpretive, the approach is qualitative, the strategy is grounded theory with an emergent approach, and the analysis method is thematic analysis based on Glaserian coding. The study population consists of the managers of the Social Security Organization in Kerman province, which was selected as the statistical population. The sample includes 21 individuals with at least 10 years of relevant work experience and comprehensive knowledge of administrative efficiency processes. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and theoretical sampling was employed to select participants. The reliability of the findings (validity and reliability) was ensured using the four criteria proposed by Guba and Lincoln, including credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. Findings: The findings revealed 15 components and 80 categories. These components include administrative efficiency, an efficient culture, organizational justice, corruption control, commitment to jihadi values, high productivity, service quality, transparency and accountability, innovation and continuous improvement, jihadi management, performance management, governance, fair laws, fair behavior, and fair evaluation. Conclusion: The results indicated that these dimensions and components can be considered as the most important criteria for evaluating administrative efficiency and ultimately creating efficiency in the administrative system.
Analytical and Comparative Examination of Acquired Nationality in the Legal Systems of Iran, the United Kingdom, and France
Authors: Dehdari Faraz , Atashaneh Mansour , Alboghbish Sadegh Alboghbish
Published: October 2024

One of the topics discussed in international law is acquired nationality, which features different characteristics across various legal systems. Generally, acquired nationality is obtained through two methods: voluntary and involuntary. A comparative examination of this research topic enables a more precise understanding of the legal challenges within one's own system by identifying the advantages and disadvantages of contemporary international legal systems in utilizing modern principles aligned with legal necessities. Accordingly, this study, based on the hypothesis of the necessity of legal reforms in the legislation and implementation of acquired nationality, examines the legal systems of Iran, France, and the United Kingdom. Nationality serves as the primary link between an individual and the state. Since an individual does not have an established position in international law, the state acts as the instrument for establishing this position. Additionally, nationality ensures the protection of the individual by the state and entails specific rights and obligations for them. Nationality and citizenship have become subjects of interest to many political theorists, legal scholars, and sociologists in recent decades.
The Status of Judicial Presumption in the System of Evidence in the Legislative System of Iran and the Federal Rules of Evidence of the United States
Authors: Azizi Ali , Sadeghi Mohammad , Alikarami Hamidreza
Published: October 2024

Judicial presumption, as one of the tools for discovering the truth in the judicial system, particularly in civil proceedings, holds a significant position. This paper meticulously examines this matter from the perspective of Iran's legislative system and the United States Federal Rules of Evidence. Thus, we faced certain questions and sought to provide convincing answers to the following issues: Firstly, how does the system of evidence view this matter, and secondly, what is the status of this evidentiary reasoning in the United States Federal Rules of Evidence? The present research adopts a descriptive and analytical approach, using a library-based method for data collection. The concept of judicial presumption, as a tool for presenting specific evidence in each case, is not only beyond the drafting and specific legal framework of each country but is also an external reality that every legal system must address to ensure comprehensiveness and justice. Initially, we presented general concepts of comparative studies, then discussed the existing judicial procedures in both legal systems, and identified those fundamental legal concepts that have mutual influence with the concept of judicial presumption. We examined these concepts in the context of the origins of each legal system with an approach that considers the fundamental events and thoughts surrounding these related concepts.
Analysis of Dimensions and Components of Strategy in Media Based on the Meta-Synthesis Method
Authors: Seddighi Roya , Nasrollahi Akbar Nasrollahi , Ezzatzadeh Mastooreh Ezzatzadeh
Published: October 2024

Today, media have influenced all aspects of life. Therefore, a deeper understanding of media strategy is essential. The aim of the present study was to analyze the dimensions and components of strategy in media based on the meta-synthesis method. In this research, using the meta-synthesis approach, an attempt was made to systematically analyze the scientific literature in this field and provide a conceptual framework for configuring the subject of science and technology diplomacy. To this end, out of 130 identified relevant sources, after undergoing the necessary steps, a total of 23 sources were reviewed and analyzed. The findings indicated that the concepts related to media strategy can be categorized into four main dimensions: the nature and essence of strategy in media, the formulation of strategy in media, the implementation and execution of strategy in media, and finally, the outcomes, evaluation, and impact assessment of strategy in media.
Examination of the Impact of Drug Legalization Policies on Crime Rates in Regions
Authors: Salehi Rad Fatemeh , Miri Seyed Reza , Golpayegani Behrouz Golpayegani
Published: October 2024

This theoretical study examines the impacts of drug legalization on crime rates across various provinces of Iran, integrating theoretical frameworks with hypothetical findings presented by existing global literature on drug policy reform. Through qualitative analysis and insights from experts, the study identifies key issues, including the reduction of drug-related arrests, shifts in drug trafficking dynamics, improvements in public health, and concerns related to the normalization of drug use. By comparing these outcomes with similar cases in Portugal, the United States, and the Netherlands, this research highlights the complexity of the effects of drug legalization and emphasizes regional variations and the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in policy formulation. The analysis of the findings indicates that while drug legalization can offer significant benefits in terms of judicial relief and public health, careful examination of the social, legal, and enforcement challenges in the process of drug legalization is crucial. This study reveals the political, social, and legal implications and the inherent limitations of the theoretical approach to drug legalization within the context of Iran
Analysis of Internal Conflicts in Afghanistan from the Perspective of Ethnic Elites in the Last Two Decades
Authors: Ahmadi Hadisa , Noormohammadi Morteza , Mousavinia Seyed Reza
Published: October 2024

Afghanistan has witnessed unprecedented internal wars, terrorist attacks, and insecurity over the past two decades, which have plunged the country into the depths of political turmoil. These conflicts have inflicted significant damage on the country's political structure and people's livelihoods, affecting society, political, social, economic, and cultural relations, and have also caused negative impacts on regional security and economy, especially for neighboring countries. This applied research, from the perspective of the intellectual elites of society, aims to investigate the fundamental causes, effects, and complexities of internal and external factors contributing to Afghanistan's internal conflicts during the last two decades. The research method employed is descriptive-explanatory, utilizing a deductive strategy and inspired by the theory of ethnic elite competition. It seeks to explore the influence of variables such as ethnic nationalism, deprivation, the state, and competition among regional and transregional powers in internal conflicts. The data collection tool used is a questionnaire, and the statistical population consists of intellectual elites from Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, and Uzbek ethnic groups. The sample size for this study is 400 intellectual elites selected through random sampling. The research initially lacked hypotheses, as the results were obtained after entering data through SPSS software and then applying linear regression calculations. The findings indicate a significant correlation between ethnic nationalism (r = 73%), the state (r = 152%), relative deprivation (r = 52%), and the competition of regional and transregional powers (r = 126%) with social conflicts. Moreover, the most crucial factor in the continuation of internal conflicts in Afghanistan is the monopolization of government by the dominant ethnic group. Ethnic elites, given their societal influence, can act both as agents of conflict escalation and as facilitators of peace.
Evidence for the Prohibition of Muslim Asylum to Non-Muslims and its Political and Social Consequences
Authors: Ghasemi Aliasghar , Adibymehr Mohammad , Dadashnejad Delshad Davood
Published: October 2024

In Islam, to preserve the dignity of Muslims due to their acceptance of the complete divine religion, laws have been established that Muslims are obliged to observe. Under the protection of this precious religion, their honor, life, property, and family are respected, and any actions that may lead to the destruction of these are prohibited. One of the manifestations of this is the prohibition of subjugation to non-Muslims, as Islam strictly forbids Muslims from adhering to laws that result in their humiliation by accepting the commands and entrusting their fate to non-Muslims. This study, through an analytical and descriptive approach and by referring to jurisprudential rulings from primary sources such as the Qur'an and narrations, examines the reasoning behind the prohibition of Muslims seeking asylum with non-Muslims. It also analyzes the political and social consequences of this prohibition. The results of this research confirm the clear evidence from the Qur'anic verses and narrations from the infallible Imams that support the prohibition of Muslims seeking asylum with non-Muslims.
Challenges and Solutions in Applying Criminological Teachings in Iranian Public Criminal Law
Authors: Aghapour Ali , Mansoorabadi Abbas Mansoorabadi , Akbari Abbasali
Published: October 2024

Criminology, as an interdisciplinary field, can play an effective role in the development and improvement of criminal justice systems. However, in Iranian public criminal law, the application of criminological teachings faces numerous challenges. This article examines these challenges and provides solutions to enhance the use of criminological findings in the Iranian criminal justice system. Some of the key challenges include limitations in the language of criminal laws and their intersection with criminological teachings, insufficient awareness and transparency among judicial actors regarding criminological concepts, the imported nature of criminological theories, the punitive culture of society, and the lack of necessary education in criminological research methods. In contrast, solutions such as the localization of criminological teachings, emphasizing criminological studies, field interviews, and statistical research, raising judges' awareness of the functions of criminology, and applying modern penalties can facilitate the incorporation of criminological teachings into Iranian public criminal law. The aim of this article is to identify obstacles and propose strategies for increasing the connection between criminology and Iranian public criminal law.
Sociological Analysis of Youth Value Structures in the Lived Experience of Cohabitation
Authors: Firooz Firoozeh , Saroukhani Bagher Saroukhani , Shiri Tahmures
Published: October 2024

The value structure of youth concerning marriage has undergone significant changes, one of which is exemplified by the increasing prevalence of cohabitation. This article aims to provide a sociological analysis of the value structure of young people within the lived experience of cohabitation in Tehran. The research methodology employed is a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both grounded theory and survey techniques. Data collection tools included interviews and questionnaires, respectively. The study's target population comprised all young individuals with cohabitation experience in Tehran, with 18 participants selected through purposive sampling for the qualitative section and 128 participants for the survey. Qualitative data were analyzed through a three-stage coding process—open coding, axial coding, and selective coding—resulting in the extraction of 144 concepts from the initial data. This process led to the identification of 41 categories and 18 themes. In the final stage of selective coding, the central phenomenon identified was "selective hedonism." Subsequently, the categories were transformed into questionnaire items. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and SPSS22 software. The data analysis reveals that the causal conditions include individual worldview, economic challenges, rejection of traditional culture, desire for independence, sexual and emotional hedonism, and dissatisfaction with formal marriage. The intervening conditions consist of globalization, cultural and social changes, the country's flawed economic structure, and liberation from conventional marriage and divorce norms. The strategies identified are hiding the relationship, resisting tradition, frugality, and implementing macro-structural measures. The outcomes include rational choice, individual and social isolation, reduced levels of commitment and responsibility, and an increase in open relationships within society.
Designing and explaining the commercialization model of innovative products of knowledge-based companies in the chemical field with a mixed approach
Authors: Mohammadi Milad , Modiri Mahmoud , Hashemzadeh Khorasgani Gholam Reza
Published: October 2024

Commercialization of innovative products is one of the secrets of success of knowledge-based companies. The purpose of this study is to identify and extract commercialization variables, produce a model by determining relationships and testing it. The research is developmental in terms of research results and mixed (qualitative-quantitative) in terms of implementation. The statistical population in the qualitative section includes 17 experts who were selected by non-probability purposeful and theoretical sampling and snowball technique. In the qualitative phase, content analysis and coding techniques have been used to identify and extract indicators, components and variables of the model. The findings of the qualitative part showed that the research commercialization model has the variables of "discovery and ideation", "evaluation and formation", "production and exploitation", "market and sales", and "feedback and recovery". The findings of the quantitative section showed that the model has four levels, in such a way that the variable "discovery and ideation" has the most influence on "evaluation and formation". "Evaluation and formation" has an effect on "market and sales" and "production and exploitation" and finally these variables have an influence on "feedback and recovery". The results of the relationship test with the structural equation modeling method showed that there is a positive and significant effect between all the relationships predicted in the model, and the relationship was confirmed in the model, and in order to improve the commercialization of innovative chemical products, it is necessary to discover and develop ideas according to the development goals. sustainable and circular economy.
An Examination of Managers' Perspectives on Organizational Democracy
Authors: Bahari Ehsan , Ahmadi Kumars , Salavati Adel
Published: October 2024

This study aims to explore and analyze managers' perspectives on organizational democracy. A narrative review with a descriptive analysis approach was conducted. Relevant literature was systematically collected from reputable academic databases, including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, as well as Persian databases like Civilica, Noormags, Magiran, and SID. The review focused on studies published in the last decade (2014-2024) that directly address managers' perspectives on organizational democracy. The selected literature was analyzed to extract and synthesize key themes related to the study's objectives. The review identified four key themes: 1) Managers' understanding of organizational democracy varies significantly, influenced by cultural and organizational contexts. 2) Managers' attitudes toward implementing organizational democracy range from supportive, viewing it as a tool for enhancing performance and employee satisfaction, to skeptical, concerned about potential inefficiencies. 3) The perceived impact of organizational democracy on performance is mixed, with some managers recognizing its benefits in increasing innovation and reducing conflicts, while others highlight challenges like decision-making delays. 4) Resistance to and barriers against adopting organizational democracy were noted, particularly due to concerns over losing control and structural complexities in larger organizations. The study concludes that managers' perspectives on organizational democracy are deeply influenced by organizational culture, previous experiences, and perceived operational efficiency. For successful implementation, it is crucial to address these concerns through targeted training, supportive infrastructure, and adaptive management strategies that align with specific organizational contexts. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term effects of organizational democracy and to develop new theoretical models that better explain the role of managers in this process.
Examining the Role of Scientific Authority of Sports Management Journals in the Sports Policy-Making Process: Impact Analysis and Strategies
Authors: Rasoolidoost Salman , Biniaz Seyyed Abbas , Naderinasab Medi
Published: October 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the role of the scientific authority of sports management journals in the sports policy-making process in Iran. The study aims to identify the impact of reputable academic journals on sports policy, the challenges and obstacles in the communication between these journals and policymakers, and to propose strategies to improve the policy-making process. This research was conducted using a descriptive-analytical approach with a literature review methodology. Data were collected through the examination of credible scientific sources, articles published in national and international journals, and analysis of related research findings. The study aimed to explore the role of scientific authority in sports policy-making in Iran by analyzing content and reviewing relevant literature. The findings indicate that reputable scientific journals can significantly influence sports policy-making. However, in Iran, several barriers, including ineffective communication between scientific journals and policymakers, cultural and managerial obstacles, and insufficient use of scientific knowledge in policy formulation, have reduced the impact of these journals. The results also show that strengthening the interaction between universities and governmental bodies, developing scientific networks, and enhancing international collaborations can help improve the sports policy-making process in Iran. The scientific authority of sports management journals plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of sports policy-making in Iran. However, to better utilize these academic resources, existing barriers must be addressed, and communication between researchers and policymakers must be strengthened. It is recommended that further research be conducted on the challenges of sports policy-making in Iran to provide suitable strategies for improving these processes.
Predicting Corporate Financial Distress Using a Hybrid Model of Artificial Immune System and Wavelet Neural Network (Artificial Intelligence)
Authors: Mehrabi Reza , Hematfar Mahmoud , Sefati Farid
Published: October 2024

In today's financial landscape, the prediction of corporate financial distress plays a crucial role in risk management and economic stability. This study aims to develop a hybrid predictive model that combines the Artificial Immune System (AIS) with the Wavelet Neural Network (WNN) to forecast financial distress in companies. The hybrid model leverages the strengths of both algorithms to improve accuracy in identifying distressed firms based on financial data. Utilizing a dataset of Tehran Stock Exchange-listed companies, this research compares the performance of the hybrid model against traditional methods like logistic regression and standalone neural networks. Results demonstrate that the AIS-WNN hybrid model outperforms other techniques in terms of prediction accuracy, sensitivity, and overall robustness. The findings indicate that the proposed model provides a powerful tool for investors, auditors, and policymakers to anticipate financial distress and make informed decisions. This approach can be further expanded to other domains of financial forecasting, contributing to the advancement of predictive analytics in the field.
Presenting and Validating an Educational Equity Model Based on Information and Communication Technology with a Blended Learning Approach in Education
Authors: Kalantari Fariborz , Eslampanah Maryam , laei Susan , mohammadi Sahar
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to design an educational equity model based on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with a blended learning approach. The study employed a sequential mixed-methods research design, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative approaches. In the qualitative phase, data were collected through in-depth interviews with educators, administrators, and policymakers, which were then analyzed using grounded theory to identify key components of the educational equity model. The quantitative phase involved surveys administered to a diverse sample of teachers and students to validate the findings from the qualitative phase. Statistical analysis, including structural equation modeling, was used to confirm the relationships between the identified components. The analysis revealed several critical components necessary for achieving educational equity through ICT and blended learning. These included comprehensive planning for educational opportunities, designing inclusive virtual curricula, establishing clear standards for virtual education, ensuring equitable distribution of resources, and fostering a flexible, participatory learning environment. The study also highlighted the importance of teacher proficiency in ICT, continuous professional development, and strong institutional support. Empirical evidence from the quantitative phase supported these findings, demonstrating significant improvements in student engagement, motivation, and academic performance. The integration of ICT and blended learning in education significantly enhances educational equity by providing flexible and inclusive learning opportunities. The proposed model addresses key challenges and leverages opportunities associated with blended learning, ensuring that all students have access to quality education.
Presentation of an Antifragility Model in Iranian Financial Organizations through Thematic Analysis
Authors: Ghadim Ghobadi Reza , Hashemi Seyyed Hamed , Feyzi Zangir Mohammad , Sourati Pouran
Published: October 2024

The present study aims to propose a qualitative antifragility model for Iranian financial organizations. The research methodology, in terms of data collection and execution, is qualitative. To design the model, thematic analysis was employed. Subsequently, the validity of the model's dimensions was determined using content validity indices (CVI, CVR, and S-CVI). The statistical population of the study consists of managers of financial organizations and university professors in Iran. The theoretical saturation was reached after conducting interviews with 10 experts in the field related to the research topic. The research findings led to the identification of 79 codes and 19 themes, categorized into four main groups: (1) Random and Environmental Category, which includes components such as flexibility, financial crisis, resilient performance, agility, and adaptability; (2) Financial Performance Category, including components like cost control, financial performance of institutions, central bank independence, inflation volatility, and cash flow management; (3) Managerial Category, comprising components such as risk management, economic growth improvement, capital management, financial policies, and government relations; and (4) Organizational Category, including components such as innovation and creativity, adaptability, resistance and confrontation, integration, and service empowerment. Additionally, the model's validity results indicate that it possesses a high level of content validity.
Optimizing Bank Profitability Model Considering the Role of Modern Banking Technologies
Authors: Mostafapour Hossein , Keramati Mohammadali , Mehrinejad Safia , Minoui Mehrzad
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study is to present an optimized model for bank profitability by considering the role of modern banking technologies. This research, being exploratory in nature due to its model development, is also considered applied because its results are utilized by beneficiaries. A quantitative method is used in this study to optimize bank profitability while considering the role of modern banking technologies. In the first step, influential components are identified through library techniques and document review, followed by mathematical programming for modeling. The proposed model is optimized using the epsilon-constraint algorithm in the MAPLE software and further optimized using MATLAB software. The research population, as a case study, includes documents and articles related to the banking industry. Initially, a single-component bank, considered as part of the system, was examined. Assume the bank operates in a seven-hour shift, six days a week. The maintenance activity time and fintech interventions were set to 7 time units, and the service delivery and corrective actions were set to 12 time units. With a 10% and 20% increase in the δ_E and δ_(M/C) data, significant changes in the objective function and decision variables were observed. However, changes in other data did not result in noticeable alterations in the model, indicating the importance of preventing the process from shifting to an out-of-control state and the significance of changes in the mean and standard deviation of the targeted quality characteristic. The proposed model determines the optimal value of each of the four decision variables: sample size (n), sampling interval (h), control limit coefficient (k), and intervals for preventive fintech actions (t_PM), which minimizes the total expected cost from integration per time unit. A numerical example demonstrated the economic impact of cost parameters on the integrated policy of profit control and preventive fintech actions. Additionally, in this study, the integrated model was compared with the independent model through a numerical example, and the significant difference in total cost highlighted the superiority of the integrated model over the independent model.
Identifying the Dimensions and Components of Consumer Arousal in Digital Marketing and the Mediating Role of Sales Promotion Strategies Using a Mixed Method (Case Study of Digikala and Instagram Sales Customers)
Authors: Malekian Shabnam , Hormoz Mehrani , Saeednia Hamidreza , Alipour Darvishi Zahra
Published: October 2024

Digital marketing through social media and mobile platforms has transformed the daily lives of millions of people, and the expansion of common communication methods on social media has often led to the formation of customer relationships. The aim of this study is to identify and examine the dimensions and components of consumer arousal in digital marketing using a mixed method (quantitative-qualitative). In the qualitative phase, grounded theory methodology was used, and the necessary data were obtained through in-depth and semi-structured interviews with 9 academic and industrial marketing experts, as well as secondary data. The results of the data analysis, following the three stages of open, axial, and selective coding, were analyzed using Maxqda software, ultimately presenting 98 codes, 20 concepts, and 9 components within a paradigmatic model. In the quantitative section, the research method was descriptive-survey, and the data collection tool was a questionnaire. The statistical population of this section consisted of active users in virtual spaces (Instagram and online sales websites), with a sample size of 384 individuals selected according to Cochran’s formula for an unlimited population. The research results indicate that hedonic and functional benefits were identified as causal and influential conditions in creating the core phenomenon of arousal. Through promotion strategies, they lead to outcomes such as purchase intention, purchase action, loyalty, and word-of-mouth advertising. Additionally, the shift toward the virtual world and internet infrastructure was identified as contextual conditions, and demographic factors were recognized as intervening variables. The results demonstrate that the derived model has a good fit.
Presenting the Interactive Control System Model in Knowledge-Based Companies
Authors: Malekizadeh Hamed , Hasangholipour Yasori Tahmoras , Haghighi Mohammad
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study is to present a model of the interactive control system in knowledge-based companies. In the current research, three Type II knowledge-based manufacturing companies active in the field of advanced machinery and equipment production in East Azerbaijan Province were studied. Accordingly, this research follows a case study strategy, with data collection conducted from a defined statistical population. Additionally, the research employs a developmental research strategy. For the analysis of data obtained from questionnaires, the coding procedure, in line with statistical requirements, was conducted using the SPSS.V24 software, and the PLS.V3 structural equation software was used for both descriptive and inferential statistics, applying linear and multiple regression. The statistical population of this research includes managers of Type I and Type II knowledge-based manufacturing companies and faculty members from the University of Tehran's Department of Business Management, particularly those specializing in policy-making. The sampling method used in this study was snowball sampling. The results of the research indicate that regulatory uncertainties significantly impact the interactive control system of projects (0.896), technological uncertainties impact the interactive control system of projects (0.140), human and social uncertainties impact the interactive control system of projects (0.225), economic and market uncertainties impact the interactive control system of profit planning (0.476), environmental uncertainties impact the interactive control system of brand profitability (0.643), and strategic uncertainties impact the interactive control system of intelligence (0.821).
Presenting a Model for Determining Key Performance Indicators of the Insurance Industry on the Development of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Using the Panel Data Approach in Selected Countries (2010-2020)
Authors: Saadatmand Asma , Negahdari Ebrahim , Mohabi Mohammad
Published: October 2024

The objective of the present article is to propose a model for determining the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the insurance industry on the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem using the panel data approach in selected countries during the period from 2010 to 2020. The statistical population of this study includes selected countries (the Philippines, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Hungary, Sweden, Poland, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Croatia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway), utilizing the panel data method. For this purpose, data related to the selected countries over the 2010-2020 period were employed, using the panel data approach. Eviews version 21 software was used for data analysis. The analysis results indicated a significant correlation between the performance of the insurance industry and the variables of entrepreneurial development, insurance penetration rate, political risk, gross domestic product per capita, and the rule of law. The Levin, Lin, and Chu test was used to measure the reliability of the indicators. The results showed that all the examined indicators are reliable. The results of the co-integration test revealed a strong long-term relationship between the variables used. The estimated coefficient of the model for the variables—entrepreneurial development, insurance penetration rate, political risk, gross domestic product per capita, the rule of law, and insurance industry performance—are -0.3784, -0.3728, -0.2456, -0.2361, -0.2541, and 0.2314, respectively. For instance, the estimated coefficient for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is -0.2361, indicating that a 1% increase (or decrease) in GDP per capita results in a 0.2361% decrease (or increase) in the insurance industry's performance indicator.