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About the Journal
Introduction:
Technology Development (Roshd-e-Fanavari) is a journal of science and technology parks & incubators which is published by Rooyesh IT incubator (RITI), affiliated to Iranian Academic Center for Education Culture and Research (ACECR).
The aim of the Journal of Technology Development (JTD) is to foster the growth of research activities among the experts of science and technology parks and incubators, It also provides a medium for mutual communication between the government, academia and the industry on the one hand, and the world science and technology community on the other.
The principal language of the journal is Persian and English.
The Journal welcomes original research contributions (previously unpublished), lessons learned and the case studies that cover various aspects of Innovation, networking, incubators management, Incubators operational models, Technology commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Science & Technology Parks, Research & Development, Business models, Marketing, Benchmarking of incubators and STPs, SMEs and Venture Capitals. The journal also includes technical virtual/real discussion panels and round tables in field of science and technology parks and incubators.
Roshd-e-Fanavari is a member of COPE and endorses its guidelines, which are available at http://www.publicationethics.org
Journal Target Community:
The main target audiences of our journal are as follows:
- Science and Technology Parks (STPs) and Incubators;
- Universities;
- Research institutes & Academic centers;
- Executive policy makers in the field of technology.
Aims and Scopes:
The aims and scopes of this journal are as follows:
1. Reflecting the best practices and view points of experts in the field of technology.
2. Providing information at national/international levels for science and technology parks and incubators.
3. Providing an environment for exchanging ideas and consultation expertise in the fields of science and technology.
4. Disseminating Experiences gathered from the results of technology commercialization.
5. Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship amongst STP related organizations and SMEs.
Ethical authorship and publication.
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The Roshdefanavari Journal accepts the definitions of plagiarism, fabrication and falsification, Scientific misconduct and unethical acts proposed in the:
- ACECR (Academic Center of Education and culture of Research),
- Ministry of science, Research and Technology,
- of Culture and Islamic Guidance,
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- Plagiarism, which includes the theft or misappropriation of intellectual property and the substantial unattributed textual copying of another's work. It does not include authorship or credit disputes. The theft or misappropriation of intellectual property includes the unauthorized use of ideas or unique methods obtained via a privileged communication, such as a grant or manuscript review. Substantial unattributed textual copying of another's work is defined as the unattributed verbatim or nearly verbatim copying of sentences and paragraphs which materially misleads the ordinary reader regarding the contributions of the author. It does not include the limited use of identical or nearly identical phrases which describe a commonly used methodology or previous research. The author must show the editor written permission to quote any information learned personally from another investigator or by reviewing applications for research grants. In the introduction, and especially in the discussion of a paper, the author should cite fairly the work of others that is relevant either to the origin or to the outcome of the research described, including references to original findings and seminal works.
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- Submission of animal or clinical research conducted without the approval of the institutional animal care and use committee or review board.
- Honorary authorship is not permitted in The Roshdefanavari Journal. Honorary authorship is the inclusion of authors who have not met The Roshdefanavari Journal’s definition of authors as described above. An author's signature on the copyright release form submitted with the manuscript and included in the byline of the manuscript indicates that the author agrees to share responsibility and accountability for the results. Alleged misconduct against an author on a manuscript will automatically entail investigation of all co-authors.
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1 - Designing a Technological Entrepreneurship Model in Keshavarzi Bank
mohammadbagher rabbani mahmoodreza mostaghimi Ahmad Mehrabian Ibrahim AbbasiIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024Today, the use of technology in organizations as a solution to organizational problems has led to the emergence of a new concept: "technological entrepreneurship." Banks are considered one of the most influential organizations in the development of entrepreneurship in t MoreToday, the use of technology in organizations as a solution to organizational problems has led to the emergence of a new concept: "technological entrepreneurship." Banks are considered one of the most influential organizations in the development of entrepreneurship in the country, and the advancement of technology has prompted the banking industry to utilize technological entrepreneurship to improve efficiency. Therefore, the aim of the current research was to design a technological entrepreneurship model for the Agricultural Bank. This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-correlational based on the method. The statistical population in the qualitative stage comprised 20 experts who were selected by a purposeful judgment method. In the quantitative stage, there were 250 employees of the Agricultural Bank of Golestan province. The sample size was determined to be 152 people according to the Krejcie and Morgan table, and sampling was done using a simple random method. The Delphi method was used to identify factors, and the structural equation modeling method with Smart PLS3 software was used to design the model. The Delphi results showed that the effective factors on technological entrepreneurship include 36 components in the form of 7 dimensions: inter-organizational, structural, institutional, skill, managerial, market and customer interactions, and technology. Additionally, the results of structural equation modeling showed that inter-organizational (0.792), structural (0.841), institutional (0.846), skill (0.726), managerial (0.628), market and customer interactions (0.598), and technology (0.491) factors have a positive and significant effect on technological entrepreneurship. In conclusion, technological entrepreneurship is considered an important strategy for the Agricultural Bank to remain competitive in a highly dynamic environment. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Identification and Prioritization of Emerging Technologies in Road Transportation Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM)
mehrnoosh bastenegar Reza Pouya Nasrin Sakhaian Haji MohammadiIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024In today's world, issues such as the depletion of energy resources, environmental pollution, the increase in material and spiritual damages caused by accidents, the supervision and management of intercity transportation, the increase in wasted time, and the rapid growth MoreIn today's world, issues such as the depletion of energy resources, environmental pollution, the increase in material and spiritual damages caused by accidents, the supervision and management of intercity transportation, the increase in wasted time, and the rapid growth of transportation demand in the world have become a serious problem in the road transportation sector. This is while the existence of smooth and safe transportation is one of the most fundamental infrastructures for development and increasing the level of well-being and social welfare in any country. On the other hand, the rapid growth of emerging technologies that play a driving role in various industries and economic sectors and guide the transportation industry towards becoming intelligent, increasing efficiency, and raising the level of service quality has attracted the attention of policymakers and planners in the country to use these emerging technologies to solve the serious problems in this field. Due to the limitations of resources, naturally, a comprehensive understanding and then prioritization of these technologies can be a step towards getting out of the current situation. In this research, an attempt has been made to identify emerging technologies in road transportation by conducting library studies and then prioritizing them using the multi-criteria decision-making method (TOPSIS). The results indicate that according to the indicators of national strategic goals in this sector, the "smart communication networks" technology ranks first, followed closely by "traffic automation" and "smart buses" technologies in the second and third ranks, respectively, with an index close to the first rank. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Investigating the Impact of Digital Economy on Marketing on Export Development and Economic Growth of Hamedan Capillary Functions Approach
ali panahi fard Mohammad piri Saeed KiyanPourIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024One of the most important and influential areas, both in terms of its impact on the economic sector and marketing potentials, and considering the socio-cultural effects, is the development of communication technologies and, consequently, the expansion of digital dimensi MoreOne of the most important and influential areas, both in terms of its impact on the economic sector and marketing potentials, and considering the socio-cultural effects, is the development of communication technologies and, consequently, the expansion of digital dimensions such as economics. This wide range of ICT-based e-marketing and its subset, e-commerce, along with algorithmic decision-making in marketing, collectively called algorithmic economics, covers the use of automated digital technologies in production. In this study, the impact of the digital economy on marketing, export development, and economic growth of Hamedan during the years 1391-1399 (2012-2020) has been investigated. According to the results of this study, there is a positive relationship between the digital economy and economic growth, as well as between the digital economy and exports in Hamedan province. In other words, there is a transmission effect. Regarding the first hypothesis, the digital economy index shows a positive and significant relationship to the economic growth of the province. This indicates that with increased investment in the digital economy, the province's exports will also increase. In addition, the second hypothesis suggests that any economic boom influenced by digital technologies affects the province's export development. Regarding export dependence and the digital economy, it can be said that a capillary analysis was chosen, which describes the asymmetric dependency structure effectively. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Identification of Organizational Capital and Its Evaluation in Covid-19 Conditions
hajieh rajabi farjadIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024The aim of the study was to identify organizational capital in the General Department of Documents and Property Registration in Khuzestan province and to evaluate it during the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach of this research is mixed (qualitative-quantitative) and appl MoreThe aim of the study was to identify organizational capital in the General Department of Documents and Property Registration in Khuzestan province and to evaluate it during the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach of this research is mixed (qualitative-quantitative) and applied. The statistical universe of the research in the qualitative part included 15 experts from the General Department of Documents and Property Registration in Khuzestan province, who were selected in a non-random and purposeful way. The statistical universe in the quantitative section consisted of 153 employees of this department, who were selected based on the Cochran formula and a relative stratified random method according to the table. The instrument for data collection in the qualitative part was interviews, and in the quantitative part, a questionnaire, whose validity and reliability were checked and confirmed. The information obtained in the qualitative section was analyzed using thematic analysis, and in the quantitative section using structural equation modeling with Max Kuda and Smart PLS software. The results showed that organizational culture, knowledge management, systems and processes of management, organizational structure, financial management, research and development, intra-organizational interactions, perceived job security, and physical capital were identified as organizational capitals. On the other hand, the results of the T-test showed that the categories of job security, physical capital, internal interactions, and management processes have not been properly considered. Although the averages of other components were somewhat better, the overall situation is not suitable for the General Department of Documents and Property Registration in Khuzestan province. Manuscript profile -
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5 - The Effect of Aesthetics, Satisfaction from Augmented Reality Marketing on Travel Intention in Food Tourism Brand (Tehran City Case Study)
Yazdan Shirmohammadi Zahra Mehdipour Sinaei SoolmazIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024One of the important aspects of tourism is paying attention to food, which restaurants should consider in various matters such as advertising. This research investigates the impact of experiential economics and satisfaction with augmented reality marketing on travel int MoreOne of the important aspects of tourism is paying attention to food, which restaurants should consider in various matters such as advertising. This research investigates the impact of experiential economics and satisfaction with augmented reality marketing on travel intention and shared social experiences in the food tourism industry in Tehran. This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-correlational in terms of method. The statistical population comprises domestic tourists at tourist restaurants in Tehran, with a sample size of 384 individuals selected due to the unlimited population. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire, whose face validity was confirmed by research experts, construct validity by factor analysis, and the reliability of variables by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The overall Cronbach's alpha value for the questionnaire was 0.961. Using a random method, 384 usable questionnaires were collected. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS22 and Amos22 software. The results showed that aesthetics have a significant effect on entertainment, education, and escape from reality. Additionally, the positive and significant effect of entertainment, education, and escape from reality on satisfaction with augmented reality was confirmed. It was shown that escape from reality has a significant effect on shared social experience; however, the effect of escape from reality on satisfaction with augmented reality was not confirmed. Finally, the positive and significant effects of satisfaction with augmented reality and new brand experience on shared social experience, purchase intention, and credibility on new brand experience were confirmed. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Presenting a Combined Model of SWOT Matrix and Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Determin.ing and Prioritizing Industry Strategies
mohsen pourqasem atiyeh safardoust Seyed reza SalamiIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024Considering the importance and necessity of strategic planning to respond to a competitive environment, the purpose of this research is to formulate and prioritize the strategies of a large manufacturing company in the field of household appliances. To answer the resear MoreConsidering the importance and necessity of strategic planning to respond to a competitive environment, the purpose of this research is to formulate and prioritize the strategies of a large manufacturing company in the field of household appliances. To answer the research questions and identify internal and external factors and company strategies, all managers and senior experts related to the field in the company, approximately 70 people, were selected as the research community. To compile the SWOT matrix, some senior managers of the company were selected through purposeful sampling. In the next step, 65 questionnaires were distributed through random sampling, and finally, 57 questionnaires were collected and analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis in Smart PLS software. The findings of the research indicate that the company is in an acceptable position in terms of its strengths, but at the same time, the environmental threats are significant. Therefore, the proposed strategy for the company is a competitive strategy, which includes four sub-strategies: designing and developing new products with a focus on strategic and exclusive products, leveraging the experience and technical knowledge of experts to establish companies that produce high-end foreign spare parts with the aim of internalization, defining product quality improvement projects in line with customer needs, and increasing financial investment in the research and development department for product development. Manuscript profile -
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7 - An Introspective Analysis of the Concept of Soft Total Quality Management with Emphasis on the Themes of Archetypes
Hamzeh Amin-Tahmasbi S. Sina MasoumiIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024Quality represents a philosophy, a combination of methods and practices, as well as a commitment to excellence, and has been considered in theoretical research as an important driver of sustainable competitive advantage. The concept of quality has evolved over time, mak MoreQuality represents a philosophy, a combination of methods and practices, as well as a commitment to excellence, and has been considered in theoretical research as an important driver of sustainable competitive advantage. The concept of quality has evolved over time, making it a good time to reflect on the philosophy of quality. The concepts of quality management today are derived from human findings that have been experienced, evolved, and remembered throughout history. Therefore, the use of archetypes can lead to a better understanding of direct data from psychological experience and a better grasp of the soft and hard aspects of quality management. For this purpose, the qualitative method of introspection was used to analyze the archetypes related to these two dominant approaches. Twelve academic experts were interviewed about the concept of soft quality management, and a local model for soft quality management was presented. To measure the model, the quantitative method of path analysis was employed, and a questionnaire was developed based on the extracted components. This questionnaire was provided to the managers of 64 active economic units in Guilan province. The components extracted from library resources were analyzed, and three “normative” variables (expressing interpretations and explaining systems of common meanings among groups), “relational” variables (describing human relations within and outside the organization), and “structural” variables (determining patterns within the organization) were explained. According to experts, causal relationships between variables were defined and evaluated. The results of this study provide management guidelines and operational strategies in accordance with the analyzed dimensions of soft quality management. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Designing the Model to Identify and Prioritize the Satisfaction Indicators of e-business Customers in Fuzzy Environment Using BWM and TOPSIS
Hamed Mohamadalizadeh Mohammad Javad Ershadi Arman SajedinejadIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024Failure to properly manage limited resources can ultimately lead to failure for these businesses. These businesses play an important role in inventing new methods that lead to technological changes and increased production capacity. It can be said that such units are dr MoreFailure to properly manage limited resources can ultimately lead to failure for these businesses. These businesses play an important role in inventing new methods that lead to technological changes and increased production capacity. It can be said that such units are driven by change and competition, as they alter the overall structure of the market. The creation and development of these businesses is an important policy for creating new jobs, accelerating economic improvement, and fostering the growth of countries. Therefore, special attention should be paid to new businesses. This research aims to identify important factors by examining different models of customer satisfaction as well as theses and papers in this field. By presenting an indigenous model, the research first uses the best-worst fuzzy method to weight the e-business customer satisfaction factors. Then, using a fuzzy TOPSIS technique, it examines one category of e-business, namely online stores, and ranks them in terms of customer satisfaction criteria. The results show that this model, with high computational efficiency and compatibility, highlights the priority of customer satisfaction factors. Additionally, communication and interaction criteria were ranked as the most important, followed by product and service quality, price/time, and sales and after-sales service. Interactions, value/time benchmarking, quality benchmarking, and ultimately sales and after-sales service warranty were identified as the best sub-criteria. Manuscript profile -
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9 - A Systematic Review of the Technological Catch-up Concept Growth
علی بنيادی نائينی Ebrahim Souzanchi Kashani Hosein GholizadehIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024The present article is a systematic review of the growth of technological catch-up literature using advanced bibliometric techniques and a database derived from a collection of major studies based on a WOS search. The 5626 obtained documents were analyzed using both co- MoreThe present article is a systematic review of the growth of technological catch-up literature using advanced bibliometric techniques and a database derived from a collection of major studies based on a WOS search. The 5626 obtained documents were analyzed using both co-occurrence and co-citation criteria. The results show that the problem of technological catch-up appeared in the academic literature in the 1960s but only reached a considerable volume in the 1980s. It grew and expanded in the 1990s. At the beginning of its formation in the 1980s, there were two completely independent routes: macroeconomic growth and technological capabilities in developing countries, which became interconnected in the 1990s. In the following decade, firm-level studies developed with an emphasis on organizational capabilities, paving the way for extensive studies in the 2010s that examined the internationalization of later-stage companies. Thus, studies from macro-level economics with an emphasis on economic growth have clearly shifted to industry-level studies with an emphasis on internationalization and technological advancement. In this context, four intellectual clusters—economic growth, innovation systems, knowledge management, and industrial dynamics—are interacting. The main areas conducting research on technological catch-up are economics, business, and management. Technological catch-up can also be considered an interdisciplinary field involving other disciplines such as regional studies, environmental studies, operational research, and social sciences. The key terms associated with this field include innovation, research and development, and productivity. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Designing an Entrepreneurial Marketing Model with an Approach to Improve Organizational Performance
javad motevali taher mohammadreza eghbal مجید فتاحیIssue 78 , Vol. 20 , Spring 2024The purpose of this research was to design an entrepreneurial marketing model aimed at improving performance. This study was conducted in a descriptive and exploratory manner. In the qualitative part, to identify the components, interviews were conducted with 10 academi MoreThe purpose of this research was to design an entrepreneurial marketing model aimed at improving performance. This study was conducted in a descriptive and exploratory manner. In the qualitative part, to identify the components, interviews were conducted with 10 academic experts in the fields of marketing and entrepreneurship, selected through a purposeful judgment method. The statistical sample in the quantitative section included 174 managers (high, middle, and operational) of the Social Security Organization, selected through simple random sampling. The findings of the qualitative section indicate that this model includes causal factors (entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial attitudes, opportunistic thinking), intervening factors (political, social, economic, cultural, nature of government organizations), contextual factors (personal values of entrepreneurial managers, entrepreneurial capabilities of managers, innovative marketing, ability to penetrate the structure, organizational structure, entrepreneurial cultural platform), strategies (re-engineering organizational processes, flexible organizational structure, dynamic marketing capacity building, creating a socially responsible organization, using social network marketing, creating new services), and consequences (optimization of decision-making, willingness to take risks, increasing the market value of the organization, improving organizational reputation, strategic dynamics, growth and excellence of the organization). Furthermore, entrepreneurial marketing has dimensions such as value orientation, customer orientation, innovation orientation, and entrepreneurship orientation. The findings of the quantitative section show that value orientation, customer orientation, innovation orientation, entrepreneurship orientation, and causal factors affect entrepreneurial marketing by 0.631, 0.741, 0.582, 0.489, and 0.551, respectively. Additionally, intervening and contextual factors and entrepreneurial marketing influence strategies by 0.350, 0.363, and 0.328, respectively, and strategies influence results by 0.719. Manuscript profile
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1 - Knowledge Management,Culture, and Higher Education
Mohammadali NeumatiIssue 7 , Vol. 2 , Summer 2006This article has been prepared in an attempt to introduce the reader implication of knowledge management and culture of knowledge in the process of higher education development. It consists of three parts. The first part is designed to give the reader an analytical and MoreThis article has been prepared in an attempt to introduce the reader implication of knowledge management and culture of knowledge in the process of higher education development. It consists of three parts. The first part is designed to give the reader an analytical and historical insight into the major challenge in knowledge management involves organizational culture of knowledge sharing.The second part, the main body of the article, devoted to explored the importance of creation, development management of this strategic and its implication at universities and higher education institutions. In the final part, the role of information technology, human resource, and methodes in the process of knowledge management will be discussed. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Marketing activities in Small and Medium technology enterprises
Issue 43 , Vol. 11 , Summer 2015Small and medium enterprises have a central role in economic development and it is proposed about 80% of world economic growth is due of them. However, a high percentage of small enterprises are failed very soon. In high-tech field due to dependence on investment and th MoreSmall and medium enterprises have a central role in economic development and it is proposed about 80% of world economic growth is due of them. However, a high percentage of small enterprises are failed very soon. In high-tech field due to dependence on investment and the need for high initial investment, this kind of firms are faced with more difficulties. Lack of knowledge and marketing skills is one of the main reasons for the failure of these companies. It is obvious that marketing is the most important key element for success of technology-based small and medium enterprises and it should be a priority in their activities. The aim of this study is to identify marketing challenges in small and medium-sized technology based companies based on previous studies and experiences in Iranian Science and Technology Parks and Technology Incubators. Manuscript profile -
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3 - The Study of the Affecting Factors of Knowledge Based Firms’ Growth and Success
Mahdieh Tari Mahmod Moradi Mostafa Ebrahim pour AzbaryIssue 45 , Vol. 12 , Winter 2016Nowadays, according to development of academic research in the field of high technologies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in stimulating entrepreneurial growth and economic prosperity. So it is necessary to answer the question that what factors MoreNowadays, according to development of academic research in the field of high technologies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in stimulating entrepreneurial growth and economic prosperity. So it is necessary to answer the question that what factors causes this firms growth and success. The main purpose of this study is identifying the affecting factors of knowledge based firms growth and success by use of qualitative study. In terms of purpose, this study is practical and the analytical methodology was used. For this purpose semi-structured interview by using thematic analyzing is conducted. Experts whom interviewed are 20 executive managers of top and successful knowledge based firms located in Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTT) (Sheikh Bahai) in the last three years. The review of literature, and the results of interviews showed 3main themes that classify the affecting factors of knowledge based firms growth and success to 3 levels: individual, organizational and environmental. Based on the results, it seems that government and environmental conditions play a more important role in providing appropriate context for knowledge based firms’ growth and success. According to the interviews, view government and environmental conditions has main role in success and durability of knowledge based firms and spin-offs. Finally, based on the results, referring to existing shortcomings in the field of this firm’s activity and the main emphases of the experts, the necessary considerations for effective factors reinforcement has provided. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Technology Growth, Learning Change
hamed abbasi kasani gholamreza shams mourkaniIssue 54 , Vol. 14 , Spring 2018The emergence of information and communication technology has opened a new window to human and has affected different aspects of his personal and social life. People effort to use ICT in many different ways by increasing their knowledge in this filed, such as using ICT MoreThe emergence of information and communication technology has opened a new window to human and has affected different aspects of his personal and social life. People effort to use ICT in many different ways by increasing their knowledge in this filed, such as using ICT in teaching and learning methods. ICT has a very important role in teaching and learning method. In fact, the role of ICT in evolving teaching and learning method is considerable. This paper aimed to investigate the ICT impact on the learning method changes. This study is a kind of review one. The library method and the deep study of available literature in related domestic and international essays and books in ICT field, Different learning method, the effect of ICT on learning, mobile learning, distance learning, correspondence learning, electronic learning, mobile learning, and blended learning are used to gather information. Research shows that the ICT progresses cause people move toward distance, lifelong, personalized and network learning apart from time and place. Manuscript profile -
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5 - A Review of Knowledge-Based Economy: from the Formation to the Action; Case study: knowledge-based Economy in Iran
Abdollah Elm Khah Mahdi Sadeghi ShahdaniIssue 44 , Vol. 11 , Autumn 2015Theorists have predicted the emergence of the new economic era in which knowledge is the main source of wealth and economic output. In other words, in a new era, the economy is getting away from the resource-based method and is getting close to the knowledge-based one. MoreTheorists have predicted the emergence of the new economic era in which knowledge is the main source of wealth and economic output. In other words, in a new era, the economy is getting away from the resource-based method and is getting close to the knowledge-based one. Knowledge-based economy formed based on the production, distribution and application of knowledge and information. Therefore, investing in knowledge and knowledge-based industries got particular attentions. This paper reviews the literatures of knowledge-based economy due to its importance, and the emphasis of The Supreme Leader on special attentions of policy makers to implementation of it based on upstream documents. This article is provided according to the analytical and descriptive method based on available documents. The knowledge-based economy is addressed in the course of economic ideas, theories of knowledge-based economy, definitions, characteristics, advantages, elements, measuring indicators, policies of the knowledge-based economy in Iran, situation of Knowledge-based economy in Iran based on World Bank Index. At the end conclusion is presented. The results show that the fulfilling of the knowledge-based economy requires trained and skilled workforce, supportive government policies, making reform in society culture, efficient innovation system, indigenous knowledge, ICT, institutional and government stimulus, supporting intellectual property rights and so on. Although the World Bank 2005 report shows that there was a very significant imbalance between the indicators. By government efforts, the imbalance was declined slightly in 2007 and according to the latest World Bank report in 2012, Iran with an average 3/91 has gained the rank of 94 between 146 countries in terms of the knowledge-based economy. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Identify Indicators for Evaluating the Performance of Corporate Entrepreneurship
Saeed Safari Reza Abbasi Mozhgan Soltani AliabadIssue 46 , Vol. 12 , Spring 2016Today, 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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7 - The Effect of Innovation Ambidexterity on Export Knowledge and Performance of new Products in Export Markets
Mostafa Ebrahim pour Azbary Milad Hoshmand Chayjani Mohsen AkbariIssue 42 , Vol. 11 , Spring 2015Export is one of the most important economic activities in the success of firms that has attracted attention of researchers and strategists. This attention is because of the convenience in using this strategy in entering in other international markets and due to benefit MoreExport is one of the most important economic activities in the success of firms that has attracted attention of researchers and strategists. This attention is because of the convenience in using this strategy in entering in other international markets and due to benefits of export in development firms. This has motivated firms to acquire export knowledge and train it in their companies in order to guarantee their successful performance in expert. Ambidexterity is an approach that can be effective in terms of creating export knowledge. Ambidexterity, (with two dimensions of exploitation and exploration) in export companies, helps organizations to use export knowledge more effectively and efficiently, in other words ambidexterity can help export companies acquire learning capabilities as a learning organization. As a result, this learning capability can lead to more proper new products in competition. This paper investigates the effect of innovation ambidexterity on export knowledge and new product performance. In literature section we reviewed export and competition in international markets, innovation, export knowledge and competition power, ambidexterity and its dimensions and new product development. After reviewing the literature, we created a model based on the literature and experts views. Experts verified our model and the proposed hypotheses after some discussions. Our proposed model shows that ambidexterity and its dimensions has a positive effect on export knowledge and an effect on export performance while export knowledge has a positive effect on export knowledge. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Developing a Conceptual Model of Strategic Agility in Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs)
Reza BandarianIssue 46 , Vol. 12 , Spring 2016Research and technology management requires a more comprehensive holistic approach in order to achieve coordinated strategies. New approaches should force Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) to proactive response to changes in the environment with the rapid tec MoreResearch and technology management requires a more comprehensive holistic approach in order to achieve coordinated strategies. New approaches should force Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) to proactive response to changes in the environment with the rapid technological changes. RTOs by development of proactive features on their interior can achieve to a special ability called "strategic agility". Strategic agility is the ability to reform, renovate and renewal the organization, business model and strategies to cope with environmental changes. In this paper, in order to develop a comprehensive framework to achieve strategic agility in RTOs, first, all of the previous research in the field of strategic agility in the last few years have been reviewed and then adapt and adjust to the nature, characteristics and requirements of RTOs, finally the seven dimensions (key factors) and thirty one index for strategic agility in RTOs extracted and has been defined. The seven key factors are strategic sensitivity, clear vision, selecting strategic technological knowledge goals, identifying key capabilities, seizing and exploitation, continuous technological innovation and being proactive. This model is based on the combination of both internal and external organizational approach, and provides the basis for the assessment of strategic agility in RTOs. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Explaining Organizational Ambidexterity As a New Concept in the Management of Knowledge Based Organizations
Mahmod Moradi Mostafa Ebrahim pour Azbary Yaughob MambiniIssue 40 , Vol. 10 , Autumn 2015Organizational ambidexterity as a new managerial construct has been proposed in recent years. This concept is entering into the field of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, organizational design and strategy. Ambidexterity is viewed as a t MoreOrganizational ambidexterity as a new managerial construct has been proposed in recent years. This concept is entering into the field of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, organizational design and strategy. Ambidexterity is viewed as a tool to gain sustainable competitive advantage, business performance and firm survival. It can be achieved through organizations’ endeavor to exploit and explore available opportunities. Many companies have comprised the view that to function effectively in today’s economy, it is indispensable to become a knowledge-based organization. The Knowledge Based Organizations created in order to synergistically exploit science and wealth, develop knowledge based economy and strongly depend on innovation as a source of the competitive advantage. In this article, by systematically reviewing related literature, we have tried to illuminate the notion of ambidexterity. Structures and forms of organization ambidexterity in knowledge based organizations were revised and its role to improve the performance of knowledge based organizations has been clarified. Paper suggested that knowledge based organization through ambidexterity in management, structure and process could guarantee its survival in today’s dynamic environment. In the paper, organizational ambidexterity definition in explained. Furthermore, the necessary that knowledge based organization must pass on toward ambidexterity in explained. The sequential ambidexterity, structural ambidexterity and contextual ambidexterity as foremost typologies for ambidexterity is discussed. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Suitable Organizational Structure for Knowledge-Based Companies
Najaf Allahyari fard Rasoul AbbasiIssue 29 , Vol. 8 , Winter 2012Knowledge-based economy is modern economy that production and distribution is based on knowledge and knowledge itself is the main source of growth and wealth creation. Knowledge-based companies are generators of knowledge-based economy. Knowledge-based companies & insti MoreKnowledge-based economy is modern economy that production and distribution is based on knowledge and knowledge itself is the main source of growth and wealth creation. Knowledge-based companies are generators of knowledge-based economy. Knowledge-based companies & institutions are private or cooperative companies that cause synergy of science and wealth, development of knowledge-based economy, achievement of scientific and economic goals (including development and application of invention and innovation) and commercialization of research and development (including design and production of goods and services) in the high technology and high value-added production, particularly in the form of software. Knowledge-based companies can be divided into two categories: micro and macro. K-based companies have made some important features such as job creation, positive competitiveness, generation and development. Those companies are commensurate with their growing economies. Organizational structures of companies in many different companies and organizations are playing an efficient role. The types of organizations and companies determine organizational structure. In this study we reviewe organizational structures, including functional, productional, regional, Matrix, connectional, horizontal, network, associational, star, clover and Virtual. We propose a suitable pattern “network-Virtual-horizontal” for organizational structure of K-based companies. This organizational structure increases productivity in knowledge-based companies. Manuscript profile
