Showing 11 results for Geography
Hamidreza Karimi, Shariar Khaledi, Reza Borna,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-1921)
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Goods and currency smuggling is a widespread issue in Iran, disrupting economic, political, and social planning. While not limited to border regions, these areas are particularly vulnerable due to their unique geographical conditions. This research focuses on the natural factors influencing smuggling in border areas, examining the roles of topography, vegetation, climate, and water resources.
The study aims to determine the extent and mechanisms by which each of these natural factors affects the control of goods and currency smuggling in the country's border regions. This is a fundamental-applied study using descriptive-analytical and quantitative methods. Data were collected through surveys of military and border guard personnel stationed in border regions and analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, regression analysis, and path analysis modeling.
The results indicate that topography, vegetation, and climate have the most significant impact on hindering the operations of military and border guard forces in combating smuggling. The Pearson correlation coefficient (0.620) demonstrates a strong relationship between natural geography and the military geography of anti-smuggling efforts. In regression analysis, the "climate" variable shows the highest impact with a beta coefficient of 0.350, while "water resources" has the lowest impact with a beta coefficient of 0.124. Furthermore, the path analysis model shows that vegetation, topography, and water resources, influenced by climatic conditions, affect the quality of anti-smuggling efforts in the country's border regions, thereby creating challenges for military and border guard forces in controlling, monitoring, and combating smuggling.
Alireza Daviran,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-1921)
Abstract
“Synergogy is a method whose principles are based on group participation and comprehensive structural synergy in the learning process. In the meantime, the content of location-based courses (such as geography) is intertwined with spatial data, and its stabilization requires memorization and mental imagery. Experience has shown that learning these subjects in traditional ways has not been effective and has not been able to stabilize the learning content. This research is written with the nature of the applied method and with the aim of investigating the synergistic rhythm of the place-based curriculum of geography. The statistical population was 60 students of the final year of geography at Farhangian University, who collected data using the library and field method (Choo and Bowley evaluation model) and entered it into SPSS software, and analyzed the data with the rhythm analysis model and the structural equation model of path analysis.The results Examining the components of group dynamics, doing work, feedback and the variables of place, time and classroom space arrangement shows that the synergistic rhythm of place-based courses has a linear, continuous, regular and gradual growth, which is important in regular linear practical courses and in sinusoidal theory courses. Is. At the same time, in the structural equation, the effect of time-spatial variables and space arrangement on the synergism of the place is continuous and they are in continuous relationship with the positive direction. It is more desirable to conduct the synergy method of place-based geography lessons with the priority of workshop classes, technology site and smart classes. Holding synergistic classes in the morning (9 to 11) is considered the most suitable time.The direct and indirect effect of the sum of all variables on synergy has relative favorability.
Mostafa Mohammadi Dehcheshme, Nahid Sajadian, Ali Shojaian, Narges Gheysari,
Volume 18, Issue 48 (3-2018)
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Study how to relax and leisure from the work of citizens it is located in the field of leisure geography studies. The current study is practical in an aim and descriptive– analytical in method and practical– theoretical in nature. In this study, the first path analysis model was used in order to express logical correlations between environmental and demographics variables, on leisure geography and providing structural analysis.the results of study path analysis model shows that the impacts of the physical environment outside the home with standardized coefficients0.461 into other variables have the greatest impact and demographic variables with standard coefficients 0.025 has least impact on leisure geography of metropolis. In the following, the number of 383 questionnaires was distributed in order to study comparatively the spatial pattern leisure geography among citizen's zones 2, 4 and 7 of the city of Ahvaz that they were at different levels of enjoyment. The results of the questionnaire of citizens indicate that leisure pattern in Region2 is different from other areas; However, the pattern of citizens leisure of district4 and7 has not a significant difference together. In this context, assigning a specific type of planning is approved in order to improve the quality of community health and welfare of the citizens;; with regard to natural and human environment conditions of the city and leisure facilities available.
Mrs Mehrnaz Rezvani, Mr Yosefali Ziari, Mr Naser Eghbali, Mr Hosein Mojtabazade Khanghahi,
Volume 20, Issue 57 (6-2020)
Abstract
Urban land utilize planning, for optimal use of existing facilities and urban spaces is one of the main cores of urban planning, which is usually defined as a multi-objective issue. In line with the absence of specific categorization, system for land use in Iran the use of metaheuristic algorithm and artificial intelligence is required. One of the algorithms that introduced and used in recent years are the optimization algorithm (BBO) based on biogeography. Current research is from practical research group and type of descriptive-analytic research, the data analysis method would be write and execute in MATLAB software by using biogeography algorithm. The purpose, after identifying most effective variable, will be to improve the present status of the system's distribution use indicators and their adjacency in the county surface. For comparing the results of current research, in terms of desired area needed uses with development plan of Semnan County, each dimension of (GIS) layer should be provide.overlapping of the layers would be compare with development design.
Dr Ali Asgharzadeh, Dr Seyed Gholamreza Islami, Dr Iraj Etessam,
Volume 21, Issue 61 (6-2021)
Abstract
Earthquake and its related phenomenon are often considered as the causes of instability and disorder in engineering and architecture, and have resulted in the destruction of many buildings and urban fabric. Despite this, by changing our attitude to earthquake: by redefining it from problem to potential and from chaos to complex organization, a different layer of this phenomenon can become evident. Earthquake and fault lines can be considered as an organizing factor, which play an important but hidden role in the geography of habitation, e.g. settlement location, urban spatial network, urban development and spatial-structural network of buildings. This article adopts a holistic approach and quantitative-qualitative methodology to identify the role of self-awareness and mental imaging in the complex system of earthquake-qanat-city and its effects on urbanism and architecture in different scales, which has resulted in an earthquake compatible architecture in different periods in the history of Iran and in some contemporary examples too.
Mr. Farshid Azizkhani, Professor Mohammad Rahim Eivazi, Dr. Majid Mokhtarianpour, Dr. Muhammad Reza Esmaili Givi,
Volume 21, Issue 63 (12-2021)
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Geographical studies on food categorized in five scales; global and transnational, national and regional, urban, rural and agricultural, domestic scales of food consumption and the individual as a consumer. Based on this categorization, the present study is placed within urban and domestic scales. By accepting that population of Tehran metropolis will definitely increase in future and regarding that based on systematic approach and limits to grow theory (Meadows, Randers, & Meadows, 2004), no growth in the world will continue forever. We must consider factors that limit the growth of Tehran, besides factors provoke development. One of the limiting factors is the natural and geographical potential of Tehran metropolis. For this research among qualitative methods in futures studies, we chose the scenario, because this method "make the future more real for decision makers to force new thinking and decisions". In the formulation of food consumption scenarios, due to the diversity of stakeholders, the challenges and the types of issues and ambiguities, the approach of the Global Business Network (GBN) was chosen. To analyze the key factors and identifying the key variables the structural analysis method and MickMac software was used. Based on two key variables, technology, and consumer responsibility, four scenarios were created, these are four scenarios: Smart eating scenario, McDonaldization of Society scenario, Food Geography scenario, and Community Eating scenario. In this study, four alternative food futures have been presented for Tehran. In these scenarios, both desirable and undesirable futures are clearly and accurately depicted. The geography of food scenario due to the neglect of the environmental capacities and natural and geographic potentials is the most unsustainable scenario for the future of Tehran. Without scenarios, thinking about the futures of food in Tehran is very difficult and even impossible. These scenarios can help us take into account possible futures in today's decisions. Although this article does not predict a specific future for food in Tehran, But, given the recognition and sensitivity of the events, it can be very useful for long-term decisions.
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Mr Aghil Khaleghi, Dr Hossein Karimzadeh, Dr Kuomars Khaodapanah,
Volume 22, Issue 64 (3-2022)
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The present research has been carried out to analyze the behavior of the rural community of Varzaqan in the territory of electoral geography and the approach used in it is "spatial-behavioral". Research based on the purpose is practical and in terms of collecting data, it's a mixed type (exploratory design - tool development model). According to the research goal, using the qualitative method, through the phenomenological method, the deep understanding, complexity, detail and texture of the studied phenomena have been studied. Then, using this initial identification (in order to arrive at a generalized result), it was attempted to develop the tool using the SEM. Using a targeted sampling method, the sample size of the first phase is 25, and for the second phase, 32 people are localized. Phenomenological results show that the Electoral Behaviors of rural community in Varzaqan county can be analyzed in three main categories: (a) "geographic features" with the themes of "sense of location, neighborhood impact, and localism"; (b) "individual and social" with the themes of "social stimulus and individual stimulus"; and (c) "political" Themes "Engagement Conditions, Affective Role, Political Orientation, and Religion." This behavior is in accordance with the categories of "geographical and political characteristics" with the "rational choice theory", and in terms of "individual and social" with "the pattern of political economy (wise reformed approach)". Modeling results also show that the variable "geographical features" and "individual and social factors" are at the "significant" threshold and the variable "political factors" is within the "average" threshold; The quality test of the structural model shows that "political agents" and "social factors" have "strong" values and "geographic features" have average values to determine the predictive power of the electoral model. The general model of the SME shows the goodness of fit in the model and shows its generalizability.
Hassan Kamran,
Volume 22, Issue 65 (6-2022)
Abstract
"Governance" is one of the basic concepts that has attracted the attention of geo-political scientists, and there are contradictory views on this concept, which is one of the main and fundamentally important foundations of the science of geopolitics. The rule of law over higher power and superiority imply that no other legal authority is superior to it. Since the study of sovereignty in political geography is very important, therefore, it is necessary to examine its dimensions and spatial levels. Political geography focuses on the study of phenomena, processes and political currents, and emphasizes their geographic and spatial effects. One of the most important studies in political geography is the study of the country. Each country is made up of three elements of "nation, rule and land".. The linking factor of these three elements is "sovereignty". In political theories, they regard the sovereignty of that government and do not attribute it to any government or government agency alone. At the same time, in no political theory, the notion of sovereignty is not absolute, and it is believed that sovereignty must be exercised within the constitutional framework and in accordance with the law. Land is the space of the state, which, with the spatial scope of the territory, determines the sovereignty of the state, and as the physical container, it includes the body of the political organization. The present article seeks to elaborate on the fact that "sovereignty has different dimensions and levels". The present research is of fundamental type and has been done by descriptive-analytical method. Data collection method is library and computer. Also, data analysis is also qualitative.
Alireza Mohajeri, Reza Shaabani, Sina Foroozesh,
Volume 24, Issue 72 (3-2024)
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The Qajar period should be considered as a period of numerous economic, political, and military treaties, treaties, and treaties. Territorial, trade, and economic expansionism imposed on Iran by the clever politicians of foreign governments with superior military power, and many benefits from these treaties and agreements benefited these countries, especially Russia. Following that, geographical and historical developments began in the Turkmen settlements of northeastern Iran. This article has been prepared with the aim of analyzing the historical geography of Khorasan region in the northeast and the approach of the government-nation of Iran to the Akhal contract. It is a descriptive-analytical research method. Research data is collected through documentation and library. The analysis of the article has been done with a qualitative approach based on documents and arguments. The analytical results showed geographical and border changes in the northern part of Iran. As part of the Akhal contract, parts of northeastern Iran were annexed to Russia and Iran's historical geography in northeastern socio-political changes and the reaction of the Turkmen people while the photo There was no action among Qajar government officials.
Elham Homayooni, Dr Elham Pourmahabadian, Sina Razaghiasl,
Volume 25, Issue 77 (6-2025)
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The design of the work environment is directly linked to variations in construction performance. Factors that are not adequately considered in the design of the work environment may hinder the proper execution of administrative tasks, consequently leading to a decline in administrative productivity. The environmental characteristics of workspaces and their effects on employees are of particular significance. Furthermore, to enhance productivity within an organization, several conditions must be established, with the human factor being paramount; a motivated workforce is crucial for optimal performance. The primary objective of this research is to elucidate the optimal design model for municipal administrative spaces, with an existential approach influenced by the geography of Shahrekord. In this context, the research investigates the question of what constitutes the optimal model for designing municipal office spaces, informed by an existential perspective and geographical considerations unique to Shahrekord. The research employs a "descriptive-analytical" method for the theoretical foundation and a "survey method" for the presentation of findings. The environmental variables of office spaces, aligned with indicators of existential psychology, were assessed through a structured questionnaire. Upon completion of the questionnaires by the study participants, the collected data were analyzed using Amos and SPSS analytical software. The findings of this research regarding office buildings indicate that the most significant environmental parameters affecting human resource performance in office settings include color, lighting, noise pollution levels, visibility and scenery, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort. Additionally, factors such as design, flexibility, communication, workspace arrangement, furniture, and humidity can be categorized into two groups: psychological and physical components.
Mrs Reyhaneh Agharajabi, Dr Mohammadreza Rasouli, Dr Seyed Mahmoud Nejati Hoseini,
Volume 25, Issue 79 (12-2025)
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This study explores the cultural geography and styles of religiosity among Iranian users on Instagram, with a particular focus on how virtual spaces shape religious expression. Adopting an inductive approach, the research utilizes netnography (online ethnography) as a qualitative method. Instagram pages with religious content and significant follower counts—managed by influential figures in the religious sphere—were selected as the study sample. In total, 14 Instagram pages representing diverse religious orientations were analyzed. The posts, comments, and other published content on these pages served as the units of analysis, and data coding was conducted using MaxQDA software. Findings revealed that after the ritual dimension, the moral dimension was the most frequently recurring theme. Through analysis, nine distinct types of religiosity were identified among users, highlighting the influence of virtual geography on religious behavior and perceptions. Each user embodied a unique form of religiosity within the "soft cities" of the digital space, shaped by their environmental context and accumulated spatial experiences within the religious marketplace of Instagram. Among the dominant types were ritualistic religiosity, characterized by an emphasis on practices and ceremonies, and traditionalist religiosity, which aligns closely with official religious discourse. Other identified forms included rational, self-referential, epistemic, mystical, mixed, emotional, and fundamentalist religiosity. These categories reflect the pluralism of religious identities, values, and behaviors in Iranian society as manifested in cyberspace. Ultimately, the study underscores the profound impact of virtual cultural geography on contemporary religious culture and its diverse manifestations in digital environments.
