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Pathology of Relief Committee Actions in Empowering Rural Households (Case Study: Hamoun County)
Masoumeh Rahdar, Sadegh Asghari Lafmejani, Mahmoud Reza Mirlotfi, Mohammad Pirani,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (1-2026)
Abstract
Objective: The Relief Committee, as one of the main social support institutions in Iran, has the mission to empower vulnerable and impoverished households and assist them in breaking free from the cycle of poverty. This study aims to critically assess and analyze the effectiveness of the committee's actions in empowering rural households in Hamoun County, located in the Sistan region. Methods: The research methodology is descriptive-analytical, based on both documentary and field data. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered at two levels: household heads and local experts. The statistical population includes heads of rural households under the coverage of the Relief Committee, from which a sample of 369 households was selected using Cochran’s formula. Data analysis was carried out using the ARAS multi-criteria decision-making technique along with SPSS and ArcGIS software. Results: Findings indicate that among the economic indicators, self-sufficiency and employment loans scored the lowest in effectiveness (with means of 1.08 and 1.23), whereas indicators such as psychological well-being and life satisfaction scored highest in the socio-cultural dimension. Additionally, the Friedman test results revealed significant differences among the various dimensions of empowerment, with the socio-cultural dimension having the highest quality and the economic dimension the lowest. Conclusions: Further analyses identified inadequate oversight and the inefficiency of personnel in implementing targeted programs as key factors contributing to the shortcomings in the Relief Committee’s actions. These findings highlight the need for a strategic revision of implementation policies, specialized staff training, and the strengthening of process-oriented monitoring systems to enhance the impact of empowerment programs in rural areas.
 
Investigating the Sustainability of Fish Propagation and Breeding Cooperatives Case of Ahvaz County
Arezoo Savari, Maryam Sharifzadeh, Ayatollah Karami,
Volume 13, Issue 49 (11-2024)
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the sustainability of fish propagation and breeding cooperatives, identifying the key factors influencing their sustainability. The goal was to provide solutions to enhance the effectiveness and longevity of these cooperatives.
Methods: This research was applied in nature and used a survey-based approach. A structured, researcher-made questionnaire was employed for data collection. The questionnaire’s validity was confirmed through content analysis by a panel of experts, while its reliability was assessed via a pilot study, yielding a Cronbach's alpha coefficient between 0.59 and 0.94. The study’s statistical population consisted of 454 members from 61 active fish propagation and breeding cooperatives in the central district of Ahvaz County. Using Morgan's table, a sample of 150 cooperative members was selected via simple random sampling. To explore the challenges faced by cooperatives, content analysis was conducted, focusing on 20 members from successful cooperatives, continuing until theoretical saturation was reached.
Results: The study found that the sustainability of fish propagation and breeding cooperatives was influenced by three main stages:
  1. Feasibility and Design
  2. Establishment and Exploitation
  3. Cooperative Development
Key factors affecting sustainability in these stages included organizational identity, identical commitment, and the legal framework. The cooperatives were found to be vulnerable in several dimensions, particularly in terms of education, infrastructure, social dynamics, and economic conditions.
Conclusion: This study used a concurrent parallel design, integrating both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive view of sustainability in fish breeding cooperatives. The quantitative analysis identified the primary predictors of sustainability, while the qualitative insights offered a deeper understanding of the contextual factors, such as the role of organizational identity and the emotional connections among members.
The findings highlighted the importance of education and social dynamics, revealing that sustainability extends beyond quantitative measures. This mixed-methods approach enriched the understanding of cooperative sustainability and emphasized the need for a holistic view of the factors that influence their long-term success.

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