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Mr Hasan Yavarian, Dr Hamid Jalalian, Dr Asghar Tahmasebi,
Volume 23, Issue 71 (12-2023)
Abstract

Water Resource plays a pivotal role in sustainable development of every area, especially in rural areas. The challenge of dehydration is one of the greatest challenges in 21st century because it can be the source of many of the world's social and ecological changes. The agricultural sector as the most important economic sector in the rural areas is directly affected by the shortage of water resources. Identifying the attitudes and solutions of indigenous farmers in facing to water deficiency plays a key role in appropriate strategies and improving the capacity of local communities to adapt to it. The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitude of farmers in the villages of Bahar County in Hamadan province toward the challenge of dehydration and identify appropriate strategies and strategies for mitigation and adaptation in the region. This research is a descriptive-analytical study. The statistical population of the study is 68 villages in Bahar County with 18376 households. According to Cochran formula, there was needed to complete the questionnaire by 375 farmers as the number of the samples. The main data were collected through a field survey using a questionnaire. The sampling method was random and the number of samples in each village was determined by proportionate stratified sampling based on the number of farmers and the questionnaires were completed randomly. Data analysis was performed using confirmatory factor analysis in Lizrel software. The attitude of the villagers towards the aridity challenge was respectively cognitive attitude with (0.883), behavioral attitude with (0.867) and emotional attitude with (0.517) of factor analysis. Therefore, it can be concluded that the villagers' attitude to the challenge of dehydration is a cognitive-behavioral. Based on this, 12 strategies consistent with the status of the region have been proposed for optimal resource management and crop water productivity.

Kiomars Khodapanah, Arasto Yari,
Volume 25, Issue 79 (12-2025)
Abstract

Water resource management, during the development of its conditions and scope, is subject to various dimensions and constraints. Therefore, identifying the contributing factors for sustainable water resource management is essential for optimizing its use. This research focuses on the central rural areas of Ardabil County, examining farmers' perspectives on the factors influencing the management of sustainable water resources (including Sharif Baigloo, Hakim Gheshlaghi, Sham Asbi, Vakil Abad, Omidche, Pirghavam, Aghbalagh Rostamkhani, Gharelor, and Gilandeh). This study employs a descriptive-analytic approach with an applied focus and utilizes quantitative methods. The statistical population consists of heads of farming households in the central region of Ardabil County. Seven dimensions were considered, encompassing 72 components, with a calculated sample size of 349 participants. The sample distribution across the villages was conducted randomly and proportionally to the size of farming household heads in each village. Smart PLS software was utilized for analysis. The initial assessment of the measurement model demonstrated a good fit, with 68 components exhibiting impacts above the factor of 0.5. The results of the structural model indicated significant structural relationships between sustainable management and economic, social, productivity, technical, educational, and institutional factors. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R²) exceeded the threshold of 0.26 for all dimensions, indicating strong relationships. Specifically, the lowest R² for the economic dimension was 0.299, while the highest value for the productivity dimension was 0.511.  These findings suggest that revising perspectives on agricultural water management, with a shift towards an integrative, participatory approach focused on optimal management while considering economic, social, technical, educational, and other relevant dimensions, is crucial for achieving sustainable water resource management.


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