Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
Investigating the Variables of Willingness to Get Loan for Earthquake Retrofitting in Rural Areas (Case Study: Abadeh Tashk District of Neyriz County)
1
10
EN
Ali
Hajinejad
University of Sistan and Baluchestan
ahajinejad@yahoo.com
Ali
Asgari
York University
aasgari@yahoo.com
Jafar
Qaderi
Shiraz University
ghaderi.j@yahoo.com
Masoumeh
Zareyi
University of Sistan and Baluchestan
zarei.m.92@gmail.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.24393
Purpose: The aim of the present study is to identify the variables that influence the willingness of villagers to get loans for the process of structural modefication and rehabilitation of housing and also ranking of these variables
Methodology: This study is an applied research and it used correlational descriptive - analytic method for analysis. For characterizing data, SPSS software was used. ANOVA, T-test and Chi-square were examined to determin the rate of tendency to get loan. Data was collected through field studies using the cook-run sampling method taken from 300 sample families of the region.
Finding: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between 5 variables of 6 investigated variables (type of residence, age, education level, awareness of risk, income) and the dependent variable of research (willingness to get loans) (p0.05).
Research limitation: Lack of access to update data in villages is one of the chanllanges of the present study.
Practical implications: Regarding the findings, some suggestions are proposed such as paying attention to the schedule of giving loan to families and providing subsides for part of the required building.
Original/value: The importance of this study lies in the fact that rural administrators can take actions according to the variables of willingness to get loan for earthquake retrofitting.
Participation,willingness to get loans,retrofitting,Abadeh Tashk
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_24998.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_24998_60cf34499bbbc95f6e5413de7856ad87.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
Effective Factors on Wheat Producers' Knowledge of Soil Management in Ardabil Province
11
23
EN
Vakil
Heidari Sarban
Mohaghegh Ardabili University
vheidari56@gmail.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.26215
Purpose: The main object of this research is to investigate the effective factors on wheat producers' knowledge of soil management in Ardabil province.
Mythology: This study is quantitative in terms of its nature, non-experimental in terms of controlling variables, applied in terms of its objectives and descriptive- analytic in terms of data-gathering procedure. The number of samples was 17500 people that 410 people was selected using the method of multi-level cluster sampling. Also, the number of samples was estimated based on the study of the Krejicie and Morgan. Besides, points of view of some commentators were used to substantiate the questionnaire validity. Also, Cronbach's alpha coefficient and SPSS were used to investigate the reliability of the questionnaire and Cronbach's alpha value was calculated 87%.
Findings: The results of correlation coefficients showed that there is a meaningful relationship between variants of age, history of agricultural activities, experience of wheat cultivation, education, gross income, territory of dry lands, access to agricultural seeds and credit facilities, the territory of agricultural lands, the area under wheat cultivation, promotional activities by promoters, act to the promotional guidelines of promoters, channels and information resources, social participation, and socio-institutional trust with knowledge of wheat producers from soil management.
Research Limitation: One of the main challenges of this study is to access the information about wheat producers' knowledge of soil management.
Practical Implications: Finally, based on research findings it can be said that culture-making can contribute to the sustainability of the farming soil. Meanwhile, adequate credits should be supplied to implement the approach of farm school of farmer and farmer to farmer training i.e. assistance of pioneer farmers. Also, promoters can be central in holding educational courses in order to promote awareness and acceptance of the methods of soil management to improve the sustainability of agricultural resources
Knowledge,Sustainable agriculture,Management of the Soil,wheat,Ardabil Province
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25021.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25021_4576b2d94616b726c4a70c00ddb89c22.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
Site Selection of Tourism Village in Mahabad Dam Shore Using AHP, GIS and SWOT Techniques
25
38
EN
Nosrat
Moradi
University of Isfahan
nt.moradi@hotmail.com
Mamand
Khoshnazar
University of Isfahan
m.khoshnazar@yahoo.com
Azad
Aryanpour
University of Isfahan
azad_aryanpoor@yahoo.com
Mahdi
Safari Namivandi
Razi University
safarimehdi123@yahoo.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.26880
Purpose: Suitable site selections to provide the services needed by the tourists, is one of the most important step for tourism planning in the form of tourism villages based on the identification and analysis of the various criteria and indicators. Mahabad dam Lake as one of the beautiful tourist attractions in Western Azerbaijan province, attracts many tourists each year especially during the holidays, while lacking in necessary amenities and facilities for the development of tourism commensurate with the needs of tourists. In the present study, the aim is to determine and analyze the effective criteria and sub criteria for selecting a suitable site which offering services to tourists on the edge of Mahabad dam.
Methodology: In the present study, due to differences in effectiveness of the indicators, (AHP) technique i..e paired comparison of these components was carried out by 25 tourism experts, and the final weight of each item was calculated. Then according to the number of criteria and the final weight of sub criteria, layers has been created in the Geographic Information system (GIS) Environment, in order to select the best site of tourism village on the edge of the Lake dam.
Findings: The results of the integration of information layers have prioritized three regions as suitable sites for the creation of tourism villages. Then by using SWOT technique, Site A was identified as the best site of tourism village.
Practical solutions: Finally appropriate strategies (SO, ST, WO, WT) based on SWOT methodology were offered for tourism development in the study area.
Original/value: Using Geographic Information System (GIS) as a powerful tool for identifying and analyzing suitability of different geographical regions, can be a crucial step for suitable planning of tourism activities and therefore it can facilitate economic, social and cultural development for communities and play an important role to meet sustainable development goals.
Site Selection,Mahabad Dam,Tourism Village,GIS,SWOT
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25045.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25045_5e7980b59036e19ced983cac36fbdfd1.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
Journal Cover
EN
Journal
Rural & Research Planning
rplanning@um.ac.ir
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.40920
Cover
None
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_24957.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_24957_745ca20b261fa74c7ae83b5b72e50ae7.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
ID Journal
EN
Journal
Rural & Research Planning
rplanning@um.ac.ir
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.40933
Content List
None
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_24973.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_24973_a5616c7e54b31edabedd17d85e776d2d.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
Assessing the Impact of Management Skills on the Productivity of Lying Farms in Isfahan Province
39
50
EN
Amir-mozafar
Amini
Isfahan University of Technology
amini_iut@yahoo.com
Ali
Yousefi
Isfahan University of Technology
ali.yousefi@cc.iut.ac.ir
Soodabe
Saraei
Isfahan University of Technology
soudabe_s@yahoo.com
Maryam
Nazaripour
Isfahan University of Technology
maryam.nazaripour@yahoo.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.29904
Purpose: The poultry industry is one of the sub-agricultural sectors that is able to attract capital and apply updated world technology to earn a special place in production and employment in the country. This position requires adherence to modern management methods and consistency with economic fundamentals. Given the importance of this industry, this study investigated the effect of managerial skills on the productivity of laying flocks of Isfahan.
Methodology: This study is an applied research that the major part of data collection was based on field studies. Management skills in three areas, i.e., conceptual, human and technical were evaluated. For this purpose, index making was done by using factor analysis. Productivity as the dependent variable for each unit was calculated using the Fisher's numerical index. The population was 70 units of laying flocks, which were census using a questionnaire designed by the researcher. Validity and reliability of measurement instruments calculated using Cronbach Alpha and KMO statistic equal to 0.712 and 0.803.
Finding: The results showed that the total productivity of farms using the Fisher index was between 1/0721 and 0.9642 and the mean is 0/993417. The results of the Pearson correlation test showed a significant relationship between farm productivity and cognitive, human and technical skills of managers at the 99% level of confidence. Results of multivariate regression analysis showed that management skills, economic decision, pullet's ages, pullet capacity and geographical features farm have direct effects on productivity.
Research limitation: According to research findings that confirm the effectiveness of the human and the perceptual dimension of managers on farm productivity, it is recommended that the effective factors on human and perceptual skills be investigated in future studies.
Practical implication: Given the role of human, conceptual and technical skills of management in productivity improvement in the poultry sector, it is essential that, in addition to technical skills, human and conceptual skills steps are taken into consideration to improve effectiveness.
Original/value: In this regard, this study is important that, so far, the effect of human perception and management skills to enhance agricultural productivity has not been assessed.
management skills,productivity,Lying Farms,Fisher Index
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25064.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25064_f456d07b443895915fffd86629d132ce.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
An Integration of the Function of Indigenous and Modern Knowledge and Its Role on Rural Development (Case Study: Rural Areas of Birjand County)
51
61
EN
Mahmoud
Moradi
Payam Noor University
moradi_m@pnu.ac.ir
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.28912
Purpose: The rural areas of Iran have faced many challenges during 1990s and 2000s due to the failure of development programs, persistent draughts, vulnerability of rural economics and their consequences, including lack of employment opportunities and increasing migrations to urban districts. Therefore it is necessary to identify the potentials of indigenous knowledge, its prospects and challenges for rural areas. Since an indigenous knowledge is constructed on the basis of the realities of its environment, it provides us with appropriate methods to manage the environment. The integration of this indigenous knowledge with modern forms of knowledge can provide us with initiatives to achieve sustainable development. This study aims to introduce such an initiative in rural development, based on indigenous knowledge.
Methodology: This is an applied study which follows an analytic-descriptive methodology. The data were collected through archival and field studies. The sample includes 381 households, selected from 33 villages around Birjand (each containing more than 20 households) by the help of Cochran method. To confirm or reject the hypothesis, analytical methods including Fisher and Kruskal-Wallis variance analysis were conducted by use of SPSS software.
Findings: Regarding the effectiveness of integration of two above-mentioned knowledge systems, the findings of Fisher and Kruskal-Wallis analysis show that this integration will result in an increase in productivity, income, and willingness to stay in village and will result in decrease in migration to urban areas. Therefore, the integration of indigenous and modern knowledge systems can facilitate achieving sustainable development.
Limitations: The main obstacles were the difficulties in collecting data on indigenous knowledge and villagers’ lack of self-confidence.
Practical Implications: We suggest that establishing a data bank on indigenous knowledge, applying appropriate technologies and using participative approaches will facilitate the revival and development of rural areas.
Originality and Value: Recognizing and examining the potentials of integrated knowledge systems and the compatible technologies in accordance with them will increase sustainability in rural development.
Indigenous knowledge,Modern Knowledge,Rural Development,Birjand County
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25082.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25082_391525b4318b98049c2598fbb025414b.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
The Analysis of Factors Affecting Horticulturist Intention and Participation in Agricultural Training-extension Programs in Western Azerbaijan Province
63
75
EN
Morteza
Akbari
Tehran University
mortezaakbari13@yahoo.com
Ali
Asadi
Tehran University
mortezaakbari13@gmail.com
Abdolmotaleb
Rezaei
Tehran University
reza_rst@yahoo.com
Zargham
Abdolahipour
Tehran University
abdolahiz@gmail.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.30949
Purpose: promoting the extension programs is a challenge which extension professionals and planners faced with and detection of influencing factors on programs’ success or fail needs to significant time allocation and commitment, so extension and education programs aim to farmers’ empowerment are very important. Today, many farmers are not interested in these programs for several reasons, so farmers’ satisfaction and programs auditing are very important. Based on this fact, the purpose of this study is analysis of influencing factors on farmers’ intention and participation in extention-education programs.
Methodology: The population included all the Horticulture farmers in Western Azerbaijan Province in Iran. About 231 Horticulture farmers were selected using Morgan Table. The instrument to collect data was a questionnaire which its content and face validities were established by a panel of experts and its reliability was calculated by Cronbach’s-alpha coefficient for each part. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) used for data analysis. Results are calculated with Logistic Regression and LISREL is used for the structural equation modeling.
Findings: results from independent t test suggested that Horticulture farmers participated in extension programs have more intention than farmers who did not participate in these programs for participate in extension and training programs. Based on results from path-coefficients, attitude and behavioral beliefs variables have had most effects on dependent variable, intention to participate in extension programs.
Research limitation: because this theory only examines internal constructs, so in the next researches this model can be integrated into others by researchers.
Practical implications: results suggested that entrepreneurial trainings were effective, so the suggestion is that more improving the trainings more promoting the audiences’ intention.
Original/value: this study has examined farmers’ participatory behavior by applying one of known psychological theories and its results are useful for agricultural extension expertise.
Participation,Horticulture farmers,intention,theory of reasoned action,extension programs
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25107.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25107_e09cf65dc46dca5864f3c2977c77dd1f.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
An Analysis of Infrastructure – Services’ Development Level in Rural Settlements of Central District of Koohdasht County
75
84
EN
Jaffar
Tavakkoli
Razi University
j.tavakkoli@gmail.com
Aliasghar
Mirakzadeh
Razi University
mirakzadeh@razi.ac.ir
Morad
Ebrahimi
Razi University
mdebrahimi90@yahoo.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.31193
Purpose: Development inequalities in rural regions, especially in regard to infrastructures and delivery services impose numerous undesired consequences over towns and villages. Hence this research attempted to assess the infrastructure – services development level of villages in central district of Koohdasht county (Lorestan province).
Methodology: The research is an applied and descriptive- analytical study. The sample size consists of 131 inhabited villages of mentioned area. On the basis of literature review 18 indicators were defined. Data gathered via referring to district offices and also completing rural questionnaire by local key informants. After releasing indicators from various scales with dividing by average and weighting to them on the basis of factor analysis the infrastructure - services development level composite indicator (CI) was determined.
Finding: Results indicate that the most of investigated villages aren’t so much privileged in terms of development level and villages of North Koohdasht in compare with South Koohdasht and GolGol sub districts are in the worst condition. Furthermore, there is a positive and negative correlation between the villages’ development level and their population size and distance from county center respectively. Moreover, villages with mountainous-forestial natural condition and nomadic characteristics have significant differences with other investigated villages.
Research limitation: Data was limited at the rural level and there were contradictions between data obtained from different offices.
Practical implications: On the basis of results it’s recommended that mountainous- forestial, nomadic villages and also North Koohdasht’s rural settlements put in the priority in regard to local planning programs.
Original/value: Research achievements facilitate local development planning and can be used by county’s rural development agents such as district’s officers, ministry of Jihad-e-Keshavarzi and rural services centers.
Infrastructure – services development,Rural Development,first principal component,Koohdasht County
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25129.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25129_7bea7666379749358929e6d493c204b9.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
Meta-analysis on Rural Tourism Studies in Iran: A Q-Methodology Research
85
99
EN
Naser
Bayat
Tehran university
n_bayat@ut.ac.ir
Seyed Ali
Badri
Tehran University
sabadri@ut.ac.ir
Mohammad Reza
Rezvani
Tehran University
rrezvani@ut.ac.ir
Hassanali
Faraji Sabokbar
Tehran University
hafaraji@gmail.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.31359
Purpose: This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding about strategies and guidelines of rural tourism planning and management in Iran, then with the help of experts and their participation identify and classify the different perspectives in Iran rural tourism to finally putting forward a step beyond the current impressions and perceptions.
Methodology: In the past few decades, rural tourism has been developed as one of the most prominent industries for diversification and reconstructing rural economy and hence stimulated the attention of scholars and rural development planners. In Iran, from the early years of the twenty-first century rural tourism phenomenon has been entered in scientific/academic literature, especially in Geographical studies. However, until now it has not been considered as a strategy for rural economic development at administrative and executive levels of rural development. This research was conducted on the development of Q-methodology. First, based on the previous research findings on rural tourism in Iran and the analysis of the available discursive atmosphere, it provides a comprehensive understanding about strategies and guidelines of rural tourism planning and management, and then, drawing on the contribution of experts, different perspectives were identified and classified.
Finding: Research findings, based on Q factor analysis represent three perspectives in planning and managing of rural tourism development in Iran.The first viewpoint is Institutionalism, holistic, integrated approach, participation-oriented, and community – based, and has a high emphasis on planning of rural tourism development. The second viewpoint is environmentalist-conservationist and integrated-approach, and greater emphasis on the management of various aspects of rural tourism. The third viewpoint is participation-oriented, Supportive- facilitative, conservationist, also places emphasis on the land use planning, and managing rural tourism with respect to rural land conservation against inappropriate changes.
Research limitation: Attracting the actual participation of Iranian specialists to participate in Q- methodology is time consuming and difficult.
Original/value: After, more than a decade of experience of rural tourism studies in Iranian academic literature, the present research helps to explore thinking patterns in the field of rural tourism planning and management in Iran. Accordingly, we can provide a framework to support an integrated approach of rural tourism development.
Rural tourism,Meta-analysis,tourism studies,Q-methodology
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25146.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25146_e4e389e8bd75e3939a3b8da113a72eb2.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
Analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of Greenhouse Culture in Entrepreneurship Development and Job Creation in Rural Areas (Case Study: Villages of Pakdasht County)
101
114
EN
Hedayatollah
Darvishi
Shahid Beheshti University
hada_4@yahoo.com
Masoemeh
Pazoki
0000-0003-0884-3208
Payam Noor University
masomepazoki@yahoo.com
Hojatollah
Sadeghi
Isfahan University
h_sgeo@yahoo.com
Maryam
Beyranvandzade
Shahid Beheshti University
beyranvand_m@yahoo.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.34011
Purpose: The greenhouse cultivation in rural areas is one of the factors that affect the rural economy, this paper analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of greenhouse cultivation in rural entrepreneurship development and job creation.
Methodology: Research methods in terms of objective and based on the cross-sectional nature. By referring to the villages and conduct interviews, people have inquired about the status of greenhouse cultivation and then using the 100 specialist associated with rural issues in a four-factor model of SWOT strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats identified in the questionnaire was Weight.
Findings:As a result, operating income, rural,, various areas such as packaging, package design and construction, planting and harvesting, production plants with a score of 0/36 As the strength, lack of storage and motorhomes equipped with refrigeration plants (vans and trucks without refrigeration), prized 0/14 mainly ranked weakness, Proximity to the largest market of flowers and plants (Tehran-Karaj) with a score of 0/36 most efficient and effective marketing opportunities and lack of production plants at home and abroad in the field of value 0/1 was identified as a major threat. The aggressive strategy with a score of 4/49 as the most important strategy is adopted in the production of flowers and ornamental plants.
Research limitation: the challenge of lack of access to information on the organization in charge of rural development and agricultural production.
Practical implications: According to the findings, export terminal for the establishment of plants in the region, the traditional method of production of the industrial use of new technologies, Strengthening and development of foreign trade unions and associations, creating a Biotechnology Research Laboratories and Research Station and plants, creating villages and plants in Tehran and the holding of national and international exhibitions Pakdasht suggested.
Original/value: This is a very important and very valuable in terms of the views of experts in rural development the basis of valuation and weighting criteria and SWOT Analysis is located.
Greenhouse cultivation,Entrepreneurship,rural employment,SWOT
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25161.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25161_290fa3ffd97d7cd37b52e92f2ac6440f.pdf
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Journal of Research and Rural Planning
2783-2791
2783-2007
3
3
2014
09
01
Effects of Religious Tourists on Rural Development of Rural Settlements from the Perspective (Case Study: Nodeh-e-Enghelab Village in Khushab County)
115
127
EN
Zahra
Anabestani
Islamic Azad University Science & Research Branch
zanabestani@yahoo.com
Azita
Rajabi
Islamic Azad University Science & Research Branch
azitarajabi@yahoo.com
10.22067/jrrp.v3i7.38625
Purpose: Religious beliefs of the distant past, had a major role in the establishment and development of human settlements. In order to earn religious tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage is taken into consideration. This paper attempts to influence of presence of religious tourists on the development of rural settlements must be examined from the perspective of the villagers.
Methodology: Research methods in this study, the target application and the method is analytical. The research community, including the f households of the Novdeh-e-Enghelab Village, shoots the census of 2011, with 1050 households and 3469 people are, Cochran formula required sample size was 165 households.
Finding: Presence of religious tourists in rural areas in the field of social and cultural were most affected by the development of rural settlement has left out 3.4. In addition, Friedman test statistic shows that this index is 3.24 for the villager's highest priority.
Research limitation: One of the main challenges in this study is to access the information of religious tourists.
Practical implications: Based on the findings, suggestions and advertising tourist attractions include Shrine of Ibrahim (AS), the provision of space for parking and accommodations, in compliance with the Privacy religious monument wall of green space, coordination of services in the field of tourism organizations, etc. have been proposed.
Original/value: This study is important in the sense that possible to detect traces of religious tourism, rural development fields provided.
religious tourism,Rural Development,social and cultural consequences,Novdeh-e-Enghelab Village
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25189.html
https://jrrp.um.ac.ir/article_25189_93eead443bf4009fbe25bda5ab00adbf.pdf