Shahnaz Khademizadeh; shadi ghasemizadeh; A. Hossein Farajpahlou
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Background and Objectives: Given that information is the basis of decisions and actions in organizations and these actions affect the success of the user of the information (individual or organization) (Mcleod, 1995). Therefore, evaluating the quality of information should be considered by organizations ...
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Background and Objectives: Given that information is the basis of decisions and actions in organizations and these actions affect the success of the user of the information (individual or organization) (Mcleod, 1995). Therefore, evaluating the quality of information should be considered by organizations from the stage of preparation to its maintenance. Therefore, addressing the design and operation of technical documentation information systems and also using indicators to evaluate the quality of information of this type of information systems and technical documentation archived in it can be a solution to produce quality information and produce sustainable and quality technical documentation of the organization. Guarantee. Evaluating information systems Technical documentation is a mission that leads to providing quality and stable information in organizations, including knowledge-based companies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of information in technical documentation information systems of knowledge-based companies located in Khuzestan Science and Technology Park, in order to achieve quality evaluation criteria for preparing and maintaining information in technical documentation and providing a model for information managers in Khuzestan Science and Technology Park.
Methodology: The data collection method of the present study is descriptive-survey. This research is in terms of purpose of applied studies and in terms of method is among the mixed research. Due to the concurrence of qualitative and quantitative methods in this research, the simultaneous mixed method is considered for this research. In the qualitative part of the research, the analytical approach of historiography and in the quantitative part, the descriptive-survey method have been used. In the qualitative section, the statistical population includes all key specialists and those who are familiar with technical documentation information systems and have worked and experienced in this field, and based on expertise, were selected by purposive sampling method. The statistical sample of the present study in the qualitative section is the interview of 10 experts in information systems and technical documentation of science and technology parks in Khuzestan province. In this study, due to the need for key information resources in this field, the snowball sampling method (Patton, 2002) has been used. Sampling continued until we achieved saturation in the collected information. In the qualitative section, semi-structured interview tools were used to collect data. In order to present the model of the present study, by reviewing the documents that have been done in the research (Khademizadeh, Faraj Pahlo, and Ghasemizadeh ,2020), the interview protocol has been designed and in-depth interviews have been performed based on it. In the quantitative part of the present study, a questionnaire was used to collect data. . This questionnaire is based on the "CISE" model. In this research, two questionnaires have been used for experts and managers of the documentation department. The experts' questionnaire has 18 items that have been designed on a five-point Likert scale, and the documentation of the managers of the documentation department included 8 items with a nominal scale. The present study population is companies located in Khuzestan Science and Technology Park, which according to the latest statistics provided in 2019 are about 164 companies. Among these companies, 44 active companies that had a long history in the field of documentation and management and other scientific fields related to documentation, participated in this survey and 32 experts with regard to the background and expertise in documenting activities as Statistical sample completed the research questionnaire. In addition to this sample, 11 managers in whose company the documentation activity is performed by the documenter information system, participated in this study. In the qualitative part, the data obtained from the interview and the analysis of documents were analyzed as content analysis by deductive coding method. In the quantitative part, the analyzes of this research have been done at two levels of descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings: The findings of the present study showed that the quality of preparation and maintenance of technical documents in the information systems of Khuzestan Science and Technology Park in the statistical community with an average higher than 3, is moderate and desirable. Findings show that all four indicators studied in the present study include accessibility, quality, durability and maintenance; They are in a good position by earning a score higher than the standard score of 3.
Discussion: In general, it can be concluded that the use of technical documentation management in all types of organizations, especially project-based organizations has a positive effect on information quality.
Abdolhossein Farajpahlou
Volume 16, Issue 1 , April 2024, , Pages 1-2
Scientometrics
Shahnaz Khademizadeh; Abdolhossein Farajpahlou; zeinab mohammadi
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The aim of this study was to identify and rank the factors affecting scientific productions in terms of faculty members of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. The type of research is applied and descriptive-survey method. The statistical population of the study is 500 members of the faculty of Shahid ...
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The aim of this study was to identify and rank the factors affecting scientific productions in terms of faculty members of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. The type of research is applied and descriptive-survey method. The statistical population of the study is 500 members of the faculty of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Using Morgan table, 217 people were selected as a sample by stratified and simple random sampling. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. The research data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22 and lisrel software. The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the "social attitude and mentality about research" discourse is the strongest component of the socio-cultural factor; The "Effective Control and Evaluation of University Research Activities" item "The strongest component of organizational-managerial factors", "Confidence and self-confidence" items; "Introduction to Research Skills" The strongest components of individual and speech factors "Credits, budget and sufficient financial support for research" The strongest component of infrastructural factors were identified. The average rank indicates that the "individual factor" with an average rank of 3.13 is in the first priority and has been considered more than other components. Also, the component of "infrastructure factors" with an average rating of 2.70; The components of "organizational-managerial factors" with an average rank of 2.10 and "cultural-social factors" with an average rating of 2.07, respectively, have an impact on the scientific production of faculty members of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. In general, according to the results of the research, each of the mentioned factors can somehow accelerate or disrupt the research process. These factors are not in fact specific to Iran and more or less appear in the world. According to the results of the research, strengthening the indicators affecting the process of scientific production by higher education officials and managers can provide a more suitable field for conducting applied research of faculty members and scientific promotion of the university.
Shahnaz Khademizadeh; Abdolhossein Farajpahlou; Parisa Salmani
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Background and Objectives: Today, hospital websites are used as a communication tool in many countries of the world. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the quality and ranking of websites in governmental. Methodology: This is an applied evaluative study. The research method is a combination ...
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Background and Objectives: Today, hospital websites are used as a communication tool in many countries of the world. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the quality and ranking of websites in governmental. Methodology: This is an applied evaluative study. The research method is a combination of a descriptive survey and the Delphi Technique. Eighty-seven active websites out of 156 websites approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education were selected as the sample of the study. Data was collected using data mining tool developed by Olsina et al. The validity and reliability of the tool has, however, been confirmed in previous studies (α = 0.82). Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the statistical data and Excel was used for data analysis. Findings: The evaluation of hospital websites using the four criteria in WebQEM showed that the studied websites were very desirable in terms of the performance score of 0.244, very desirable in terms of efficiency with a score of 0.163, very desirable in terms of reliability with a score of 162.0, and desirable in terms of usability with a score of 0.219. The hospital websites evaluated by WebQEM were in desirable status based on the main criteria; however, they were in undesirable status in terms of secondary criteria, which requires reviewing and improving the conditions. Discussion: The results of this study can be attributed to the nature of WebQEM method. However, for a more precise evaluation of websites in Iranian hospital, it seems necessary to consider it from the viewpoint of users (patients and doctors).
reza karimi; A. Hossein farajpahlou; f osareh
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Background and Objectives: ‘Ba’ environments in research centers are one of the most important factors influencing research development. The success of research centers can be classified into three categories of infrastructure factors, actors, and information resources to facilitate knowledge ...
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Background and Objectives: ‘Ba’ environments in research centers are one of the most important factors influencing research development. The success of research centers can be classified into three categories of infrastructure factors, actors, and information resources to facilitate knowledge creation in the ‘Ba’ environment. Evaluating Knowledge Creation ‘Ba’ environments which are designed and tested to evaluate the knowledge creation environment of Islamic research centers, is based on the Triple Helix Knowledge Creation Theory and the I- system used by researchers for academic and research centers. Ba’ environment in the knowledge creation process, doesn't just refer to a physical space, but includes virtual spaces based on the Internet, and more mental spaces which involve sharing experiences and ideas. Among its variables for evaluating the ‘Ba’ environment are intelligence, involvement, and imagination; and for researchers' abilities, the variables of participation and integration are used for evaluation. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge creation environment of Islamic research centers from the viewpoint of researchers and faculty members. Methodology: The present study is an applied research. The data collection method was survey. The main instrument for data collection was a questionnaire with 30 questions for 'ba' environment, seven questions for the capabilities of researchers and faculty members, and five questions for personality traits. The study population consisted of all researchers and faculty members of Iranian Islamic research Centers, who were 2328 people, from whom a sample of 330 individuals were chosen according to the Krejci-Morgan Table. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software program. Findings: The results on the ‘Ba’ environment in terms of infrastructure in intelligence Ba showed that all of the variables except the observed variable "External Electronic-knowledge resources" is in good condition. The results of the ‘Ba’ environment status from the perspective of “actors in ‘intelligence Ba’” showed that: all of the criteria except the variable "having a clear vision and strategy for the future of the situation", are good. Results on the ‘Ba’ environment in terms of “information in ‘intelligence Ba’” showed that all variable except the “Various programs for correction, evaluation, and documentation of research articles” are in good condition.Infrastructure assesses the possibility of scientific interaction in the ‘Ba’ environment. Based on the data, the level of assessment of the infrastructure of participation in the research environment is below average. Results of Data analysis for variables and Criteria showed that in ‘Ba’ environment for “actors in ‘involvement Ba’” all variables are in average level, in the ‘Ba’ environment “information in ‘involvement Ba’” all the criteria are below the average level, in the ‘Ba’ environment “infrastructure in ‘imagination Ba’” the variables are above average, in the ‘Ba’ environment “actors in ‘imagination Ba’ variables are in average level and in the ‘Ba’ environment “information in ‘imagination Ba’” the criteria in the research environment are above average. In addition, Status of ‘Ba’ environment “capabilities of researchers and faculty members” from integration and participation factors showed that different research Abilities are desirable. Furthermore, ‘Ba’ environment status results in terms of personality traits showed that: activity (curiosity, foresight) interest in working at the research environment, empathy (communication skills) interest in attending scientific and research meetings and generally sharing opinions, persistence (planning skills) perseverance on doing research work, autonomy (sense of responsibility) ability to control Feelings and doubts about completing research work, being able to comprehend, Thinking skill (logical thinking) analyzing research activities (including insights, comprehension, and memory) are in desirable level. Also, Equivalent Ph.D. scholars and researchers with more than 25 years of experience have more research activities. Discussion: Relatively appropriate actions have been taken in specific environments of Islamic research centers to facilitate the creation of knowledge, but authorities and participants can use the results of evaluating knowledge creation in such an environment to address weaknesses and improve their strengths.
Shahnaz Khademizadeh; hossein farajpahlou; ashraf haidarizadeh
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Background and Objectives: The main aim of this research was comparison investigating of knowledge sharing status and factors affecting it among faculty members of the faculty of veterinary medicine and basic sciences of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and faculty of basic Sciences of Jundishapur ...
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Background and Objectives: The main aim of this research was comparison investigating of knowledge sharing status and factors affecting it among faculty members of the faculty of veterinary medicine and basic sciences of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and faculty of basic Sciences of Jundishapur University of Ahvaz. In pursuit of this goal, the specific goals that was followed were. Determining the status of knowledge sharing from knowledge sharing infrastructure such as cultural structure, human structure, information and communication technology structure, leadership and management strategies, structural and administrative factors, and tendency to share knowledge.
Methodology: The present research is a descriptive survey. The data collection has been done by using a questionnaire tool which was devised based on the Porsrajian, Olia and Soltani Ali Abadi (2013) and Rezaei’s questionnaire (2013) and in personality type section was devised based on the Michelle Guella’s questionnaire. The research population was all faculty members (167 peoples) of faculty members of veterinary medicine and basic sciences of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and faculty of basic sciences of Jundishapur University of Ahvaz in 2016-2017 Which is done by census method. To analyze of the demographic information of questionnaire, as well as to finding out to the status of knowledge sharing infrastructure from the viewpoint of faculty members, descriptive statistics techniques were used and for analyze the opinions of respondents regarding to knowledge sharing infrastructure, inferential statistics techniques such as sample single t-test and one-way analysis of variance analysis were used.
Findings: In terms of comparison between the three colleges, the results of the research indicate that the faculty of veterinary medicine is better than other faculties studied in terms of the status of knowledge sharing infrastructure. It seems that the reason for this superiority is thematic affinity and the relationship between the disciplines and trends in the faculty. While the Faculty of Basic Sciences of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, due to the dispersion of disciplines, has the weakest situation in the three faculties. The results of this research indicate that the faculty members of the faculties of science and veterinary of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and the faculty of basic sciences of medicine of Jundishapur University of Ahvaz are tendency to share knowledge and the knowledge sharing infrastructure of information and communication technology infrastructure is in good condition but other infrastructures such as cultural infrastructure, human infrastructure, leadership and management strategies infrastructure and the structural and administrative factors infrastructure are below of average condition. By comparing the status of two Universities, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and Jundishapur University of medical sciences of Ahvaz in terms of the cultural structure there are difference and in the other structures a similar situation is observed in both Universities. Strategies for strengthening cultural infrastructure include holding conferences and gatherings on the importance of sharing knowledge, opportunities and benefits brought about by the sharing of knowledge for the university and the promotion of a national and international rank for the university. The material and spiritual appreciation of the members for their activities in achieving the goals of the organization, and that if members of the faculty are convinced of their faculty in realizing their organizational goals and are convinced of their scientific cooperation and appreciation of their activities in this field, the necessary trust between the members And management is formed to collaborate on the achievement of organizational goals.
Discussion: In relation to the information and communication technology infrastructure, the needs of information system users should be weighed against the ease of sharing knowledge, and action is needed to address the shortcomings. To support the technical systems used by the faculty, specialist staff should be employed. One of the ways to strengthen the structural-administrative infrastructure is to promote the further development of communication between faculty members, to consider more business meetings for face-to-face discussion for faculty members and the use of cyberspace in this field. Considering the importance of the role of organization management in culture, the implementation and support of the knowledge sharing process, as well as the effective role of management in encouraging and motivating members to participate in knowledge sharing activities, should take appropriate measures in this regard, and manage the university towards sharing The knowledge and the importance and advantages of this were justified. This requires an expert to plan and implement programs for familiarizing management with the discussion of knowledge sharing and the importance of this, as well as acting as a university management consultant in relation to the implementation of knowledge sharing programs in this area that knowledge and information science experts are due to mastering On this area are the best options in this regard.
Shahnaz Khademizadeh; A.Hossein Farajpahlou
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Aim: This paper aims at evaluation of libraries of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz based on the "Standards of Iranian University Libraries" (SIUL) to clarify the current status of the resources of those libraries based on the abovementioned standards in a fifteen-year time period. Methodology: A ...
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Aim: This paper aims at evaluation of libraries of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz based on the "Standards of Iranian University Libraries" (SIUL) to clarify the current status of the resources of those libraries based on the abovementioned standards in a fifteen-year time period. Methodology: A checklist was used for evaluation of resources of university libraries, which was prepared based on SIUL. Data collection of libraries' resources was accomplished using the AZARSA integrated web-based library software tailored for the Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz libraries. Additional tools and techniques used for data collection were interviews with librarians, statistics related to inventory of the libraries under investigation, statistics related to the number of faculty members and students in 2018. Results: The results of study indicate that the average conformity percentage of all libraries of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz with SIUL in 2018 has reached 17% demonstrating 2% increase compared to 2004. This could promise an ascending growth trend of resources in the target libraries; however, it should be noted that there is still a big gap to reach the standard level.
A. Hossein Farajpahlou; Mehri Shahbazi; AliReza Rahimi; Farideh Osareh
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To evaluate of the data quality in Iran computerized library systems based on end users’ viewpoint is the main purpose of the present study. This study uses data quality assessment scale of computerized library systems from the viewpoing of the end user as a Likert questionnaire to assess and compare ...
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To evaluate of the data quality in Iran computerized library systems based on end users’ viewpoint is the main purpose of the present study. This study uses data quality assessment scale of computerized library systems from the viewpoing of the end user as a Likert questionnaire to assess and compare the quality of information in terms of content, organization, presentation and usage in three computerized library systems, namely, ParsAzarakhsh, Nosa and Payame-Mashregh in Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz Azad university and Isfahan's industrial University. In three computerized library systems under study, the biggest difference between the average response was in Payam Mashregh and related to the fourth factor of scale "the quality of information in terms of use". Overall, the results showed that respondents of the study had same view toward of content, organization, and form of presentation of the information in computerized library systems of Pars Azarakhsh and Payam Mashregh. These results also showed that respondents' views about the computerized library systems of Pars Azarakhsh and Nosa also ..
samira soleimanpour; Abdolhossein Farajpahlou; Hossein Dehdarirad
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Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the views of the faculty members and graduate students of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz on the knowledge sharing infrastructure in this university.
Methodology: As a descriptive study, it was focused on a survey that was taken from a study by Pourserajian, ...
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Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the views of the faculty members and graduate students of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz on the knowledge sharing infrastructure in this university.
Methodology: As a descriptive study, it was focused on a survey that was taken from a study by Pourserajian, Olia and Soltani Abadi (2013) as well as Soleimanpour (2015) and was used as the data collection tool. The research population consisted of all the faculty members and the graduate students of the SCU, of which 204 and 320 were selected respectively by stratified random sampling divided by gender as well as by faculty.
Findings: The findings of the study revealed a consensus among faculty members and students about the existence of five basic components of knowledge sharing, i.e., information and communication technologies, management strategies, structural-administrative factors, cultural structure and human factors. However, in details, there were some differences between the faculty members and the graduate students in regards with the components of these infrastructures.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that at the time of the study, the state of knowledge sharing infrastructure in Shahid Chamran University was somehow moderate, meaning that if the implementation of knowledge management in this university is taken more serious by both, the university officials and the KM Center of Excellence based at this university, the KM practice will be a relative success here.
saeedeh Ebrahimi; Abdolhossein Farajpahlou
Volume 5, Vol.5, No.12 , October 2013, , Pages 45-60
Maedeh Jaberi Rad; A. Hossein Farajpahlou
Volume 4, Vol.3, No.10 , October 2012, , Pages 97-114
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Aim: Colors as main visual stimulator, not only assist recognition, but also create ideas. Whenever words do not suffice, color, as a universal language has always been able to pass messages through cultural borders of nations and connect people in a social setting. The aim of the present article is ...
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Aim: Colors as main visual stimulator, not only assist recognition, but also create ideas. Whenever words do not suffice, color, as a universal language has always been able to pass messages through cultural borders of nations and connect people in a social setting. The aim of the present article is to study the specifications of colors and their potential ability in developing recognition, as well as ability to link human beings non-verbally, regardless of where they come from.
Method: Based on the graphic knowledge of the authors, literature was reviewed and experts’ works were consulted. First, the components of verbal and non-verbal communications were identified and described. Then, the significant position of color as a medium was studied, considering the correct application and combination of colors in relation to time and place, and their impact on mind and memory.
Conclusion: limited choice of colors for the purpose of communication requires existence of some familiar codes agreed upon by the source and the receiver of the message, to facilitate its exact perception. Hence, a graphic designer with a sufficient understanding of the receiver and his/her psychological and sociological characteristic should decide on choosing appropriate colors. In advertisements, since color messages are tacit by nature, and the general audience does not know about their psychological and hidden implications, the information thus received by the designer enables them to succeed in expanding the usage of a product, or draw the public attention towards it.
