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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of adopting pressurized irrigation technology on the management of sustainable rural development with respect to the rural entrepreneurship variable in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province... more
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of adopting pressurized irrigation technology on the management of sustainable rural development with respect to the rural entrepreneurship variable in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province (Kiar city). This research is descriptive-survey in terms of applied purpose and its method. The statistical population of the study included 100 farmers and farm managers in the villages of Kiar city. According to Cochran's formula, the required number of samples was estimated at 80 people. Cluster sampling method was used for sampling. Data collection tool was a standard questionnaire that to confirm its validity and reliability, the questionnaire was provided to experts and experts in this field and the necessary changes were applied to it, which was approved. And Cronbach's alpha coefficient of variables (rural entrepreneurship, sustainable rural development management and adoption of pressurized irrigation technology) are (0.844, 0.871 and 0.802), respectively. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and combined reliability of shared values were used to measure reliability using SmartPLS-2 software. The results showed that the adoption of pressurized irrigation technology has an effect on sustainable rural development management due to the rural entrepreneurship variable in Kiar city and in addition, the impact of rural entrepreneurship on sustainable rural development management in Kiar city was also confirmed. Rural entrepreneurship has also been able to mediate between the adoption of pressurized irrigation technology and the management of sustainable rural development. Finally, it is suggested that the government, through expert and local promoters, can hold special training courses on pressurized irrigation in the villages of Kiar city, in order to achieve sustainable rural management in Kiar city by influencing rural entrepreneurship.
Due to the different climates, some areas of Kerman province have a good ability to raise and maintain livestock, especially in rural and nomadic areas, which has a large share in providing meat and dairy products needed by people in the... more
Due to the different climates, some areas of Kerman province have a good ability to raise and maintain livestock, especially in rural and nomadic areas, which has a large share in providing meat and dairy products needed by people in the province and even exported to neighboring provinces. . In recent years, drought, water crisis, loss of pastures, smuggling and rising livestock costs, etc. have caused great damage to this strategic sector. The purpose of this study was to investigate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the dairy industry in the rural areas of Kerman province through the analysis of internal and external factors. The instrument used was a questionnaire and descriptive statistics and SWOT analysis were used to analyze the information. The results showed that "the existence of climate diversity in the province" is the most important strength and "non-timely payment of milk prices by industries" are the most important weakness in the dairy industry. In addition, "increasing demand for milk and dairy products" was the most important external opportunity and "fluctuations and rising livestock costs" were the most important external threats to the industry. Also, according to the findings of the study, weaknesses and threats are more important in the dairy industry and are in a situation where the system can act with the help of defensive strategy to reduce weaknesses and threats
Production of oilseed crops plays an important role in saving foreign exchange, accelerating the process of economic development, security and food independence of the country. Also, villages are always mentioned as one of the powerful... more
Production of oilseed crops plays an important role in saving foreign exchange, accelerating the process of economic development, security and food independence of the country. Also, villages are always mentioned as one of the powerful and effective components in facilitating and accelerating the process of economic development of the country. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of presenting a strategic plan for the cultivation of oilseed crops in the sustainable development of rural areas of Sistan region by SWOT method. In this research, four important oilseed crops of the region including sesame, safflower, rapeseed and sunflower were studied. This research is theoretical and applied from aim aspect; and it is descriptive-analytical from content aspect. The data collection tool in this study was a questionnaire. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the mentioned goal were examined from the perspective of researchers, managers and experts of Jihad-e-Agriculture organization and also farmers of oilseed crops using a questionnaire and interviews. Based on the results of the research, it was observed that the main strategy of the mentioned goal is an aggressive strategy. This strategy is a combination of strengths and opportunities, which among the internal factors, strengths; and among external factors, opportunities were identified as the dominant part. Therefore, according to the research results, it was concluded that the main priorities for achieving sustainable rural development are "increasing the guaranteed price", "providing low-interest bank facilities for planting oilseeds" and "allocating subsidies to purchase machinery of planting and harvesting of oilseed crops
Due to its potentials and facilities, the silk industry can be developed in various ways and play a strategic role in rural development. This study aims to provide strategies for the development of the silk industry in the country in... more
Due to its potentials and facilities, the silk industry can be developed in various ways and play a strategic role in rural development. This study aims to provide strategies for the development of the silk industry in the country in order to enable development, especially in the rural sector. To this end, first, using literature and interviewing experts in this field, 12 external points and 11 internal points were identified and prioritized. Then, based on a strategic model (TOWS), the development strategies of this industry were determined. The statistical population of this research is 36 specialists and experts familiar with the internal and external operations and environment of this industry and all the collected information has been obtained through the consensus of expert judgments. The results showed that the strategy of reconstruction and strengthening the integration of weaving in the silk value chain is selected as the best strategy. Based on these findings, suggestions are made that can provide a roadmap for policy makers to develop the silk industry and strengthen its competitiveness
Changing the pattern of household consumption in Iran is one of the most important issues influencing social and economic changes. Considering the issue of allocation of limited resources of the country and the management of demographic... more
Changing the pattern of household consumption in Iran is one of the most important issues influencing social and economic changes. Considering the issue of allocation of limited resources of the country and the management of demographic patterns of household consumption patterns, it is important to study the changes in the pattern of consumption and the factors affecting it. The main purpose of this paper is to study the effects of population dynamics and the impact of economic factors on the patterns of rural and urban consumption patterns. In order to achieve the objectives of this paper, panel data has been used with income data and household expenses during the period of 2007-2017.The results of the study showed that the changes in the household consumption pattern with the variables of education, population, unemployment, total income and household expenses are significant.And with a decline in education and unemployment, the rate of consumption increases and with the increase of other variables, ie population, total income and total cost of consumption increase
The study of the behavior of investors has a significant bearing on the development of various economic sectors. One of the important issues in assessing the success of investors is their predicted level of achievement. In this study, the... more
The study of the behavior of investors has a significant bearing on the development of various economic sectors. One of the important issues in assessing the success of investors is their predicted level of achievement. In this study, the level of realization of agricultural conversion and complementary construction projects in Mazandaran province has been investigated. The level of possibility of the goals achieved is from the proposed capacity ratio in the license to the capacity built to start work. The data was collected from the Jihad Agriculture Organization of Mazandaran province and 386 units were selected as the sample. The units studied in this research were divided into three groups less than realized, fully realized and more than realized. The generalized probit model was used to identify the effective factors on the level of feasibility. The results show that the variables of type of ownership, location, activity size, duration of construction of unit on the level of realization of construction of conversion industries are effective. The effect of these variables varies in different cities and types of activities. Using the present model, we can predict the level of realization of planned goals in the construction of the mentioned units.
Industrialization plays a major role in the economic and social development of rural communities. In the process of industrial development, industrial estates is recognized as one of the strategies for development of rural communities.... more
Industrialization plays a major role in the economic and social development of rural communities. In the process of industrial development, industrial estates is recognized as one of the strategies for development of rural communities. The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate the effects of social and economic dimension of phase one and two industrial estates on rural areas in Urmia city. The research method is quasi-experimental which has been evaluated using a post-test design of two experimental and control groups. The statistical population includes village's adjacent to the industrial estates (Ghahramanlou Sofla, Ilyas Abad and Jarchilo) and non-adjacent areas of the industrial estate (Keshtiban, Miyavogh and Tazekend). The results showed that the two areas study, namely the villages adjacent to the industrial estates and the villages far from the industrial estates are different in terms of economic and social consequences. In terms of economic impacts, the average of adjacent villages (economic improvement (30/6), employment (13/5), job satisfaction (7)) was more than villages far from the estates (economic improvement (25.8), employment (10/8), job satisfaction (5/9). This difference was made significant by using the values of the t-test of two independent samples. In general, the average of this variable was evaluated in the villages adjacent to the town (51/1) and in the villages far from the town (42/6). The results also show the impact of the industrial estates on the dimensions of social consequences in the sense that, along with the decrease in migration and increase in the quality of life in the villages adjacent to the estate, enhancement of social harms is also observed in these villages
"Vareh" NGO is a long-standing spontaneity and has continued to function as a manifestation of the participation of rural women in empowering them for a long time. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the status of these... more
"Vareh" NGO is a long-standing spontaneity and has continued to function as a manifestation of the participation of rural women in empowering them for a long time. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the status of these cements, strengths and weaknesses and their impact on women's empowerment in rural areas of the central part of Roshtkhar County. The necessary information for the research was obtained through a semi-structured interview with a selected sample of semen groups and fixed members (n = 20) and was compiled using the conventional coding process based on the basic theory. The results showed that the creation and continuity in arid and desert areas of villages with the predominant livelihood of small and traditional livestock and has social functions such as establishing justice, fairness and order and congratulations and cultural relations between peers and economic effects such as; It has led to time savings, profitability, a sense of authority and financial independence, and empowered rural women. At the same time, this NGO also faces challenges such as successive droughts and forage problems, the possibility of storing milk in the refrigerator and the development of machines for collecting and transporting milk to the factory, in reducing the importance and function of "Vareh". Has been effective. The permanence of this veteran NGO and the success of the real participation of women in it can be systematically applied and institutionalized in a pattern in the newly established and formal NGO.
One of the most important criteria for measuring the degree of development of a country is the level of women's activity in the country. Ultimately lead to increasing and improving productivity in agriculture and thus increasing the... more
One of the most important criteria for measuring the degree of development of a country is the level of women's activity in the country. Ultimately lead to increasing and improving productivity in agriculture and thus increasing the welfare and comfort of rural society. This study compares the activities of women in the plains and foothills with emphasis on sustainable rural livelihoods in the villages of Hatkeh Savadkuh and Bishehsar in Ghaemshahr. The research method was descriptive and analytical and applied and based on Cochran's formula, 331 researcher-made questionnaires were completed from rural households and analyzed using Friedman, Chi-square, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis statistical tests. The results show that in the field of hairdressing jobs, staffing, labor and stay in the village, sudden seasonal losses, school-related meetings and participation in village elections have become quite significant. The difference in income and area under cultivation and rice production is quite significant, but in income and area under cultivation and production of citrus and vegetables is not significant. In the field of livestock activities, there is a significant difference between the income from the sale of milk and livestock. Therefore, raising the level of education and awareness, creating and strengthening rural women's organizations, especially in the form of cooperatives and women's associations, is recommended for better exploitation and promotion of women's status
Dust storms known as 120-day winds in Sistan have caused the largest dust center in Nimroz city and the villagers with many problems in the field of economic, social, environmental, health and livelihoods have encountered. Therefore, the... more
Dust storms known as 120-day winds in Sistan have caused the largest dust center in Nimroz city and the villagers with many problems in the field of economic, social, environmental, health and livelihoods have encountered. Therefore, the goal of this study is to investigate the economic effects of dust on the livelihood of villagers in Nimroz. The statistical population of the study was 895 households that based on krejcie and Morgan table, the number of statistical samples of 318 people was selected by cluster sampling and then using structural equation SMART PLS software and the data is analyzed. The results of the questionnaire data showed that economic analysis by a factor of 0/5 is most effective on rural livelihoods. Statements of this variable include the effect of dust on production costs in the agricultural sector with a coefficient of 0.79 has the greatest impact on the economic sector, followed by a decrease in rural incomes by a coefficient of 0.87, a decrease in land prices by a coefficient of 0/ 78, the amount of crop and garden production with a coefficient of 0.77 and finally agricultural investment with a coefficient of 0.55. Considering the greatest impact of dust on production costs in the agricultural sector, it is suggested that the government should put natural and unnatural preventive measures on the agenda to reduce dust, and also provide financial and non-financial support to farmers to help reduce the production costs of this sector
A decentralization process is a technique to increasing employment in deprived and less developed areas that are emphasized in the first to fourth Iranian development plan. To accomplish this, they must have a proper and useful function... more
A decentralization process is a technique to increasing employment in deprived and less developed areas that are emphasized in the first to fourth Iranian development plan. To accomplish this, they must have a proper and useful function for the growth of the surrounding settlements. Decentralization from cities to rural areas provides the foundation for power distribution, which is a clear example of economic development in action. One of the issues that organizations have always faced is finding out how to maximize efficiency and use individuals' full potential to fulfill corporate goals. The goal of this paper is to examine the impact of oil firm employee empowerment on the economic structure from the perspective of villagers using an AHP modeling approach and empowerment criteria. In terms of purpose, the research is applied, and descriptive-survey data gathering is used. The study's statistical population consists of all Torbat Heydariyeh Oil Company personnel. To acquire research data, a standard empowerment questionnaire was employed. The k-s test and Cronbach's alpha were used to confirm the questionnaire, and the regression correlation coefficient method was employed for final validation. According to research, the most It has an effect on human resource empowerment in the criterion of empowerment of workplace index, in the criterion of the criticality of morale and belonging of the organization, in the criterion of the feasibility of morale and belonging of the organization, and finally in the criterion of interest and willingness to work, index of information, knowledge, and job skills.
Analysis of technical efficiency of broiler production farms is necessary for optimal and economical use of available resources. The aim of this study was to measure and compare the technical efficiency of broiler production farms in... more
Analysis of technical efficiency of broiler production farms is necessary for optimal and economical use of available resources. The aim of this study was to measure and compare the technical efficiency of broiler production farms in Birjand and Darmian counties. The sample size was determined using Cochran's formula and the required data collected by completing a questionnaire from 201 active meat poultry units in Birjand and Darmian counties by random sampling method. Comprehensive Data Analysis (DEA) method used to analyze the data. The results showed that the average technical efficiency of poultry farmers in Birjand and Darmian counties was 93 and 88%, respectively, assuming a fixed return to the scale, and 95 and 93%, respectively, assuming variable returns to the scale, which is a statistically significant difference(p<0/05). Also, the capacity to improve production and efficiency in poultry farms in Darmian county is more than Birjand county and is estimated to be 11.7 and 7%, respectively. The average scale efficiency and technical efficiency (in both fixed and variable returns) of poultry units in Birjand county is more than Darmian county, which on the one hand indicates better management of resource use in poultry units of Birjand and on the other hand shows the potential to increase production and efficiency of poultry units in darmian. Therefore, without changing the production technology and by promoting technical and managerial factors from the most efficient poultry units to low efficiency poultry units, the gap between broiler poultry units in Darmian and Birjand can be reduced.
The purpose of the present study was to analysis of effective factors on decreasing of rural youth social alienation decreasing in the Ardabil County. The research method was analytical -explanative survey type. It can be said that... more
The purpose of the present study was to analysis of effective factors on decreasing of rural youth social alienation decreasing in the Ardabil County. The research method was analytical -explanative survey type. It can be said that studied population in this study consists of all youth living in rural areas of Ardabil County in 2016 (N= 49297), among which 382 persons were selected as statistical sample using Cochran formula. Sample size was determined based on the Cochran’s formula and the required data were collected through questionnaires. Content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by professors and experts and its reliability was determined based on Cronbach's alpha (0.79-0.85). In order to analyze the data, factor analysis model was used and the results of this model showed the most important factor reduction of youth social alienation in studied region includes four components (reinforcement of social capital, reinforcement of psychological capital, reinforcement of cognitive capacities and religion believes and promotion of enjoinment and overcoming of happiness space and hope) that explained variance and the cumulative variance by the five factors 61.62
Food insecurity is a major obstacle to the wellfare and development of rural areas and if a serious solution is not found, the future of mankind will be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, rural household’s headwomen are more vulnerable than other... more
Food insecurity is a major obstacle to the wellfare and development of rural areas and if a serious solution is not found, the future of mankind will be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, rural household’s headwomen are more vulnerable than other groups. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to analyze the causes of food insecurity of rural household’s headwomen in Kermanshah and to identify the strategies to deal with it. The research was carried out by descriptive-survey method. Statistical population consisted of rural household’s headwomen in Kermanshah County (N=2215) by which using Krejcie and Morgan sampling table, 235 women were selected as a sample applying multi-stage sampling method. Research Instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire, that its validity was confirmed by a panel of experts and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to assess the reliability (α=0.79-0.84). The results showed that about 85% of women suffer from food insecurity. The results also revealed that increasing the number of family members, and the cost of clothing and transportation increases food insecurity. Food insecurity has decreased by increasing literacy. Based on the results, doing extra work is the most important local strategy used by women to deal with food insecurity.sustainable employment and income was the most important necessary strategy to combat food insecurity.Therefore, by providing sustainable employment opportunities and income through education and empowerment of rural household’s headwomen, the severity of food insecurity in this group of society can be reduced
The city and the village are not two separate and unnecessary phenomena from each other, any studies about them should pay attention to the mutual relations and connections between them. They provide the ultimate in the development of... more
The city and the village are not two separate and unnecessary phenomena from each other, any studies about them should pay attention to the mutual relations and connections between them. They provide the ultimate in the development of each. Small towns are considered as service centers in the development and spatial evolution of the surrounding areas. Developing and strengthening small towns is considered as an important strategy in urban and rural development issues, which is often considered in order to improve the quality and standards of life in rural areas, reduce migration to large cities, and attract immigrants in small towns. Is. Small towns are very important in improving the atmosphere of the surrounding rural areas because the rural space on the one hand is affected by factors, activities and developments that occur within rural areas and on the other hand is influenced by external factors that the village and the lives of residents. They affect it. Based on this, the present study investigates the role of small towns in the spatial evolution of villages in Oraman district. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature of data collection and data collection is based on library studies and questionnaires. The statistical population of the study includes the head of the rural household in the study area. The number of heads of households was 1512 people, which according to the calculation of the Cochran's formula was 307, and then by applying the Cochran's correction formula, 254 heads of households were selected for the sample and questioned. In this research, SPSS software has been used. The results of one-way analysis of variance showed that the rate of development changes in rural areas has a significant relationship with the distance and their access to the city. The results of Kendall correlation test showed that there is no significant relationship and correlation between the use of cyberspace and direct visits to the city.
The importance of the market for agricultural products is as important as the production of the product. However, marketing has always been one of the major problems of smallholder and family farmers. The present descriptive survey... more
The importance of the market for agricultural products is as important as the production of the product. However, marketing has always been one of the major problems of smallholder and family farmers. The present descriptive survey research has investigated the marketing efficiency of agricultural products of rural small family farms. The study population included 2000 family farmers in Basht county in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad provinces. Using the Georgian and Morgan table, 322 of them were studied by random cluster sampling. A questionnaire was used to collect information, the validity of which was confirmed by referring to university professors, and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The results showed that the marketing efficiency of family farm agricultural products is equal to 2.5. In other words, one unit increase in product costs, 2.5 units in price increase, which is to the benefit of the producer and to the detriment of the consumer. However, with increasing levels of education, annual agricultural income, number of workers, local infrastructure services, and financial services, the marketing efficiency of products increases. Also, increasing in size of the owned land is inversely related to the numerical value of marketing efficiency. In other words, as the size of owned land increases, the numerical value of marketing efficiency decreases. With increasing in the annual cost of agriculture, the amount of marketing efficiency decreases. The results showed that the marketing efficiency of agricultural products of literate farmers as well as farmers with arable land size more than 1.5 hectares was higher than other farmers. In sum, only 0.3% of farmers had marketing with the desired efficiency (equal to one), and the highest efficiency was related to the path of producers to wholesalers. Establishing marketing cooperatives and promoting a suitable cultivation pattern are among the suggestions of the present study to increase the marketing efficiency of agricultural products.
"Vareh" NGO is a long-standing spontaneity and has continued to function as a manifestation of the participation of rural women in empowering them for a long time. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the status of these... more
"Vareh" NGO is a long-standing spontaneity and has continued to function as a manifestation of the participation of rural women in empowering them for a long time. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the status of these cements, strengths and weaknesses and their impact on women's empowerment in rural areas of the central part of Roshtkhar County. The necessary information for the research was obtained through a semi-structured interview with a selected sample of semen groups and fixed members (n = 20) and was compiled using the conventional coding process based on the basic theory. The results showed that the creation and continuity in arid and desert areas of villages with the predominant livelihood of small and traditional livestock and has social functions such as establishing justice, fairness and order and congratulations and cultural relations between peers and economic effects such as; It has led to time savings, profitability, a sense of authority and financial independence, and empowered rural women. At the same time, this NGO also faces challenges such as successive droughts and forage problems, the possibility of storing milk in the refrigerator and the development of machines for collecting and transporting milk to the factory, in reducing the importance and function of "Vareh". Has been effective. The permanence of this veteran NGO and the success of the real participation of women in it can be systematically applied and institutionalized in a pattern in the newly established and formal NGO.
The aim of the present study, Is the nature and procedure respectively of the applied research and descriptive, Provide solutions to expand employment in the village of Badr District. The main research instrument was researcher made... more
The aim of the present study, Is the nature and procedure respectively of the applied research and descriptive, Provide solutions to expand employment in the village of Badr District. The main research instrument was researcher made questionnaire and to achieve this goal, researchers have used opinions 23 expert relating to rural affairs Ravansar Township. Is used to analyze the data from the Excel software and the SWOT Model. The results showed there are in the study area 23 strength of (with a final score of 1.800) and 25 opportunities (with a final score of 1.933) for employment development. While face village of Bedar District with 35 point of weakness (with a final score of 11.946) and 16 threat (with a final score of 1.993) to develop employment. In total the results showed, According to the Preponderance weaknesses and threats on the strengths and opportunities in the study area, there is Defensive strategy (WT), priority employment development strategies in village of Badr District. Therefore, is necessary for provide solutions development employment In rural areas in the study area, Weaken the Internal weaknesses (such as lack of initial capital available to villagers With The final weight 0.136, There Fixer and intermediaries With The final weight 0.105) and External threats (such as limited capital in the hands of villagers With final weight 0.272 and Rising production costs with the final weight 0.262), Which have the greatest weight. Finally, According to research findings, was developed to promote employment in the village of Badr district, Practical and effective solutions, which have been the main focus on the Limiting the identified weaknesses and threats.
The main purpose of this study was analyzing the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries. The research population consisted of all beneficiaries of the irrigation network of the civil district... more
The main purpose of this study was analyzing the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries. The research population consisted of all beneficiaries of the irrigation network of the civil district D2 of Miandarband Villages located in Kermanshah province, Iran (N = 417). By using the Cochran's formula, 126 people were chosen through a random stratified sampling method with appropriate attribution to the study. The main instrument in this study was questionnaire which its validity was obtained by Regional Water organization expert of Kermanshah County and panel of faculty members of extension and rural development in Razi University. To measure reliability of questionnaire Cronbach's Alpha formula calculated (α=0/85). The results of the exploratory factor analysis classified the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries in to nine factors that includes: individual, managerial, social, supportive, economic, cultural, educational- extension, agricultural and technical .The results of this study offers suitable achievements for the institutions involved in the work of irrigation and irrigation management transfer to beneficiaries.
The importance of organic agriculture and its vital role in sustainable development is irrefutable, Different factors affect on the decision to accept it. Farmers' Attitudes towards organic farming is One of the most important factors.... more
The importance of organic agriculture and its vital role in sustainable development is irrefutable, Different factors affect on the decision to accept it. Farmers' Attitudes towards organic farming is One of the most important factors. Because, Activity and decisions of individuals About any phenomenon Is effective on their Attitude. This study aimed to identify factors Affecting on Attitude of vegetable growers towards Organic Farming in Bavi city in Khuzestan province. The research method was Descriptive - correlation. The statistical population of the study were vegetable growers in Bavi city(N=140). By using Morgan’s table the sample size was determined (n=103). The findings showed that, most respondents have a relatively negative attitude towards organic farming(40/4 percent). Between Farming experience and Literacy levels and attitude towards organic farming were positive and significant correlation (p=0/05). The results of the factor analysis indicate that four factor: Supportive- education,managerial, cultural and product features in total explained 54.27 percent variance factors affecting on positive attitude of Vegetable Growers towards organic farming. 50.44 percent variance factors affecting on negative attitude towards organic farming Were explained By the five factor: Lack of support facilities, economic, Inputs, Weakness of knowledgeand awareness and farming.
In order to identify different agricultural services, by correlation-descriptive method, the present study attempts to prioritize demands of villagers for agricultural services, determine the role of effective factors on serving villagers... more
In order to identify different agricultural services, by correlation-descriptive method, the present study attempts to prioritize demands of villagers for agricultural services, determine the role of effective factors on serving villagers through discriminant analysis and compute correlation between demands of agricultural services with education services through Spearman's Coefficient in Guilan Agricultural Jihad centers. The results showed that the five demands of services which had the priority were related to applicants of agricultural machines, draft discussion for fertilizer, facilities for livestock and poultry units, quota of fuel for agricultural machines and agricultural units and demands related to rice agronomy. In addition,educational services had a positive correlation with educational needs of villagers and staff factor enjoyed more important role in compare with human resource factor, equipment and rural coordination to offer services. Regarding that priorities in service demands from the centers requires providing credits, cooperation to establish local funds to provide agricultural machines which is the first demands of villagers and agreeing with collective ownership of these agricultural instruments are proper options so that the fund could be effective to provide other inputs and credits.
The aim of this research was to assess socio-economic impacts of Henna culture in rural regions of Mohammad-Abad Township of Ghalehganj County. Thus, a causal- comparative research method was used in this study. To select research sample,... more
The aim of this research was to assess socio-economic impacts of Henna culture in rural regions of Mohammad-Abad Township of Ghalehganj County. Thus, a causal- comparative research method was used in this study. To select research sample, at first 20 villages were selected as the main Henna growing areas. Then, Numerical Taxonomy technique was used to select homogenous regions between them. In this study, farmers were divided into three groups i.e. Henna growers, non-Henna growers in villages with Henna growing and non-Henna growers in villages without Henna growing.  Research population included 1241 farmers that about 298 ones of them were selected as research sample using Kerjecie and Morgan random sampling table and stratified random sampling technique. Also, a researcher designed questionnaire was used to collect data which its validity was verified using face validity procedure and its reliability was either verified calculating Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient (from 0.63 to 0.93). The comparison of current situation of socio economic criteria between the supposed groups showed that Henna growers have a better socio- economic status. To ensure that if this difference is the result of Henna growing, Covariance analysis was used. Final results also verified that Henna growing have had statistically significant and positive effects on socio- economic status of the respondents.
Given the importance of agriculture sector in the economy, attention to agricultural development is essential. In Iran, agricultural developments in the provinces have not been conducted homogeneous and large disparities exist among... more
Given the importance of agriculture sector in the economy, attention to agricultural development is essential. In Iran, agricultural developments in the provinces have not been conducted homogeneous and large disparities exist among different provinces. This study was conducted to assess agricultural development in different provinces. 82 indicators were used to measure agricultural development level in the areas of agronomy, horticulture, animal husbandry, mechanization and infrastructure services. Required data was gained from Information and Communication Technology Center, Ministry of Agriculture (Jahad-e- keshavarzi) in 2011-12. Composite index and analysis technique of main components was used for obtaining the results. The results show that considerable gap between provinces in terms of agricultural development. Fars, Mazandaran and West Azerbaijan provinces have the best rank and Qom, Bushehr, Hormozgan provinces have the lowest rating in agricultural development. Geographical Information System software (GIS) was used for spatial analysis of the state of the provinces’ agricultural development and the position of each province in agricultural development is determined.
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of processing industries on reducing agricultural products’ wastes. A causal- comparative research method was used for this purpose. According to experts’ opinions, two villages... more
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of processing industries on reducing agricultural products’ wastes.  A causal- comparative research method was used for this purpose.  According to experts’ opinions, two villages (with & without processing industries) were selected.  Sample size was determined as 330 ones using Krejcie and Morgan table and stratified sampling with proportional allocation.  A research-made questionnaire was used to collect datawhich itsvalidity was confirmed by experts’ view and its reliability measured by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The result of the research showed that agricultural products’ wastes in village with processing industries are less than it in village without processing industries.  Other results showed that post-harvest wastes have reduced two percent because of processing industries.  Furthermore, storing and preserving wastes have reduced 6. 67 percent due to processing industries.  Moreover, agricultural food processing wastes have diminished 11. 67 percent.  Finally, these industries cut down 23 percent of transiting and distributing agricultural wastes.  According to the results of this study, the most effect of processing industries on reducing agricultural products’ wastes was in transiting and distributing stage and the least effect was in post-harvest stage.
In order to study the efficiency resulting from optimization of energy consumptionin organic farming, the amount of consumption and production inputs and their costs, obtained profit, cultivated area and … was estimated in conjuction... more
In order to study the efficiency resulting from optimization of energy consumptionin organic farming, the amount of consumption and production inputs and their costs, obtained profit, cultivated area and … was estimated in conjuction with the three crop of wheat, canola and tomato in Iran over a five year period 2006-2011. Using the objective function and constraints, the DEA method was used to analyze the data. All the processes of models estimation was performed using DEAP software. To calculate the energy amount in external inputs consumption in conventional and organic farming were used coefficients to convert the amount of energy input consumption, too. Finally, the energy consumptions were compared in the two cultures. According to these results, the use of organic fertilizers and biological inputs (in consequence of more energy consumption in organic specific inputs) leads to lower productivity growth in organic products. These results were significant in the 5 and 1 percent levels, respectively. Due to the type of used inputs in the inorganic products, in fuel inputs, nitrogen fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer, insecticide and fungicide, inorganic products had more consumption and hence the amount of energy inputs for organic products was higher. In the case of biofertilizer and biocontrol were also used in organic production, input energy in this part was more than input energy of inorganic products. Organic farms with lower energy consumption of imports and inputs, led to production of more energy in output. Thus the efficiency besides saving of energy consumption occurred in organic products.
Poverty is major obstacle to economic development in the third world. The purpose of this study was to measure poverty quantity in the rural of Mazandaran province in the two-year periods that one of them selected after performing... more
Poverty is major obstacle to economic development in the third world. The purpose of this study was to measure poverty quantity in the rural of Mazandaran province in the two-year periods that one of them selected after performing modification of subsidies payment. After calculating poverty lines in the study area, indicators of poverty, extreme poverty, sen was calculated for this purpose. Survey data were collected from income and expenditure of rural household statistical of Province between 2001 to 2011. The results show in 2009, almost 10% of the population was below the poverty line. In 2011 (after modification of subsidies payment) Necessary energy for the first docile do not meet. Because Food supplies needed of the rural community by self-producing, receiving cash subsidies (direct subsidy) is more profitable than commodity subsidy (indirect subsidy) for them. In this regard, according to the results specially reduction of poverty due to perform the first stage of subsidies modification program, helpful result is expected from enforcing of the second stage of subsidies modification program. Key Word:  Nutrition Yield, poverty lines, Sen Index, subsidy, Mazandaran
Agriculture sector needs to particular attention for the formulation of economic policy due to noteworthy facilities of the country in its sector, economic activity of many populations in it and important contribution of this sector in... more
Agriculture sector needs to particular attention for the formulation of economic policy due to noteworthy facilities of the country in its sector, economic activity of many populations in it and important contribution of this sector in non-oil export. In the issues agricultural development, credit is one of the solutions to fix financial problems of farmers. In this study, the effect of agricultural bank payment facility is investigated on the value added agricultural sub- sectors of agronomy and horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries. The Cobb - Douglas function as the best choice is estimated by using panel data model and fixed effect method over the period 1991-2009, that labor force, capital stock and payment facilities variables are entered as independent variables in model. The results show that payment facilities have an impact of positive completely significant on the value added agricultural sub sectors. Based on the results, payment facilities respectively have had an impact on sub-sectors of the fisheries, agronomy and horticulture and animal husbandry to the amount of % 0.12, %0.06 and % 0.005. According to the different influence of payment facilities on the sub-sectors growth, it suggests that will be reviewed in its percentage and how to payment.
The aim of the present study, Is the nature and procedure respectively of the applied research and descriptive, Provide solutions to expand employment in the village of Badr District. The main research instrument was researcher made... more
The aim of the present study, Is the nature and procedure respectively of the applied research and descriptive, Provide solutions to expand employment in the village of Badr District. The main research instrument was researcher made questionnaire and to achieve this goal, researchers have used opinions 23 expert relating to rural affairs Ravansar Township. Is used to analyze the data from the Excel software and the SWOT Model. The results showed there are in the study area 23 strength of (with a final score of 1.800) and 25 opportunities (with a final score of 1.933) for employment development. While face village of Bedar District with 35 point of weakness (with a final score of 11.946) and 16 threat (with a final score of 1.993) to develop employment. In total the results showed, According to the Preponderance weaknesses and threats on the strengths and opportunities in the study area, there is Defensive strategy (WT), priority employment development strategies in village of Badr District. Therefore, is necessary for provide solutions development employment In rural areas in the study area, Weaken the Internal weaknesses (such as lack of initial capital available to villagers With The final weight 0.136, There Fixer and intermediaries With The final weight 0.105) and External threats (such as limited capital in the hands of villagers With final weight 0.272 and Rising production costs with the final weight 0.262), Which have the greatest weight. Finally, According to research findings, was developed to promote employment in the village of Badr district, Practical and effective solutions, which have been the main focus on the Limiting the identified weaknesses and threats.
The main purpose of this study was analyzing the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries. The research population consisted of all beneficiaries of the irrigation network of the civil district... more
The main purpose of this study was analyzing the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries. The research population consisted of all beneficiaries of the irrigation network of the civil district D2 of Miandarband Villages located in Kermanshah province, Iran (N = 417). By using the Cochran's formula, 126 people were chosen through a random stratified sampling method with appropriate attribution to the study. The main instrument in this study was questionnaire which its validity was obtained by Regional Water organization expert of Kermanshah County and panel of faculty members of extension and rural development in Razi University. To measure reliability of questionnaire Cronbach's Alpha formula calculated (α=0/85). The results of the exploratory factor analysis classified the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries in to nine factors that includes: individual, managerial, social, supportive, economic, cultural, educational- extension, agricultural and technical .The results of this study offers suitable achievements for the institutions involved in the work of irrigation and irrigation management transfer to beneficiaries.
The importance of organic agriculture and its vital role in sustainable development is irrefutable, Different factors affect on the decision to accept it. Farmers' Attitudes towards organic farming is One of the most important factors.... more
The importance of organic agriculture and its vital role in sustainable development is irrefutable, Different factors affect on the decision to accept it. Farmers' Attitudes towards organic farming is One of the most important factors. Because, Activity and decisions of individuals About any phenomenon Is effective on their Attitude. This study aimed to identify factors Affecting on Attitude of vegetable growers towards Organic Farming in Bavi city in Khuzestan province. The research method was Descriptive - correlation. The statistical population of the study were vegetable growers in Bavi city(N=140). By using Morgan’s table the sample size was determined (n=103). The findings showed that, most respondents have a relatively negative attitude towards organic farming(40/4 percent). Between Farming experience and Literacy levels and attitude towards organic farming were positive and significant correlation (p=0/05). The results of the factor analysis indicate that four factor: Supportive- education,managerial, cultural and product features in total explained 54.27 percent variance factors affecting on positive attitude of Vegetable Growers towards organic farming. 50.44 percent variance factors affecting on negative attitude towards organic farming Were explained By the five factor: Lack of support facilities, economic, Inputs, Weakness of knowledgeand awareness and farming.
In order to identify different agricultural services, by correlation-descriptive method, the present study attempts to prioritize demands of villagers for agricultural services, determine the role of effective factors on serving villagers... more
In order to identify different agricultural services, by correlation-descriptive method, the present study attempts to prioritize demands of villagers for agricultural services, determine the role of effective factors on serving villagers through discriminant analysis and compute correlation between demands of agricultural services with education services through Spearman's Coefficient in Guilan Agricultural Jihad centers. The results showed that the five demands of services which had the priority were related to applicants of agricultural machines, draft discussion for fertilizer, facilities for livestock and poultry units, quota of fuel for agricultural machines and agricultural units and demands related to rice agronomy. In addition,educational services had a positive correlation with educational needs of villagers and staff factor enjoyed more important role in compare with human resource factor, equipment and rural coordination to offer services. Regarding that priorities in service demands from the centers requires providing credits, cooperation to establish local funds to provide agricultural machines which is the first demands of villagers and agreeing with collective ownership of these agricultural instruments are proper options so that the fund could be effective to provide other inputs and credits.
The aim of this research was to assess socio-economic impacts of Henna culture in rural regions of Mohammad-Abad Township of Ghalehganj County. Thus, a causal- comparative research method was used in this study. To select research sample,... more
The aim of this research was to assess socio-economic impacts of Henna culture in rural regions of Mohammad-Abad Township of Ghalehganj County. Thus, a causal- comparative research method was used in this study. To select research sample, at first 20 villages were selected as the main Henna growing areas. Then, Numerical Taxonomy technique was used to select homogenous regions between them. In this study, farmers were divided into three groups i.e. Henna growers, non-Henna growers in villages with Henna growing and non-Henna growers in villages without Henna growing.  Research population included 1241 farmers that about 298 ones of them were selected as research sample using Kerjecie and Morgan random sampling table and stratified random sampling technique. Also, a researcher designed questionnaire was used to collect data which its validity was verified using face validity procedure and its reliability was either verified calculating Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient (from 0.63 to 0.93). The comparison of current situation of socio economic criteria between the supposed groups showed that Henna growers have a better socio- economic status. To ensure that if this difference is the result of Henna growing, Covariance analysis was used. Final results also verified that Henna growing have had statistically significant and positive effects on socio- economic status of the respondents.
Given the importance of agriculture sector in the economy, attention to agricultural development is essential. In Iran, agricultural developments in the provinces have not been conducted homogeneous and large disparities exist among... more
Given the importance of agriculture sector in the economy, attention to agricultural development is essential. In Iran, agricultural developments in the provinces have not been conducted homogeneous and large disparities exist among different provinces. This study was conducted to assess agricultural development in different provinces. 82 indicators were used to measure agricultural development level in the areas of agronomy, horticulture, animal husbandry, mechanization and infrastructure services. Required data was gained from Information and Communication Technology Center, Ministry of Agriculture (Jahad-e- keshavarzi) in 2011-12. Composite index and analysis technique of main components was used for obtaining the results. The results show that considerable gap between provinces in terms of agricultural development. Fars, Mazandaran and West Azerbaijan provinces have the best rank and Qom, Bushehr, Hormozgan provinces have the lowest rating in agricultural development. Geographical Information System software (GIS) was used for spatial analysis of the state of the provinces’ agricultural development and the position of each province in agricultural development is determined.
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of processing industries on reducing agricultural products’ wastes. A causal- comparative research method was used for this purpose. According to experts’ opinions, two villages... more
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of processing industries on reducing agricultural products’ wastes.  A causal- comparative research method was used for this purpose.  According to experts’ opinions, two villages (with & without processing industries) were selected.  Sample size was determined as 330 ones using Krejcie and Morgan table and stratified sampling with proportional allocation.  A research-made questionnaire was used to collect datawhich itsvalidity was confirmed by experts’ view and its reliability measured by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The result of the research showed that agricultural products’ wastes in village with processing industries are less than it in village without processing industries.  Other results showed that post-harvest wastes have reduced two percent because of processing industries.  Furthermore, storing and preserving wastes have reduced 6. 67 percent due to processing industries.  Moreover, agricultural food processing wastes have diminished 11. 67 percent.  Finally, these industries cut down 23 percent of transiting and distributing agricultural wastes.  According to the results of this study, the most effect of processing industries on reducing agricultural products’ wastes was in transiting and distributing stage and the least effect was in post-harvest stage.
In order to study the efficiency resulting from optimization of energy consumptionin organic farming, the amount of consumption and production inputs and their costs, obtained profit, cultivated area and … was estimated in conjuction... more
In order to study the efficiency resulting from optimization of energy consumptionin organic farming, the amount of consumption and production inputs and their costs, obtained profit, cultivated area and … was estimated in conjuction with the three crop of wheat, canola and tomato in Iran over a five year period 2006-2011. Using the objective function and constraints, the DEA method was used to analyze the data. All the processes of models estimation was performed using DEAP software. To calculate the energy amount in external inputs consumption in conventional and organic farming were used coefficients to convert the amount of energy input consumption, too. Finally, the energy consumptions were compared in the two cultures. According to these results, the use of organic fertilizers and biological inputs (in consequence of more energy consumption in organic specific inputs) leads to lower productivity growth in organic products. These results were significant in the 5 and 1 percent levels, respectively. Due to the type of used inputs in the inorganic products, in fuel inputs, nitrogen fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer, insecticide and fungicide, inorganic products had more consumption and hence the amount of energy inputs for organic products was higher. In the case of biofertilizer and biocontrol were also used in organic production, input energy in this part was more than input energy of inorganic products. Organic farms with lower energy consumption of imports and inputs, led to production of more energy in output. Thus the efficiency besides saving of energy consumption occurred in organic products.
Poverty is major obstacle to economic development in the third world. The purpose of this study was to measure poverty quantity in the rural of Mazandaran province in the two-year periods that one of them selected after performing... more
Poverty is major obstacle to economic development in the third world. The purpose of this study was to measure poverty quantity in the rural of Mazandaran province in the two-year periods that one of them selected after performing modification of subsidies payment. After calculating poverty lines in the study area, indicators of poverty, extreme poverty, sen was calculated for this purpose. Survey data were collected from income and expenditure of rural household statistical of Province between 2001 to 2011. The results show in 2009, almost 10% of the population was below the poverty line. In 2011 (after modification of subsidies payment) Necessary energy for the first docile do not meet. Because Food supplies needed of the rural community by self-producing, receiving cash subsidies (direct subsidy) is more profitable than commodity subsidy (indirect subsidy) for them. In this regard, according to the results specially reduction of poverty due to perform the first stage of subsidies modification program, helpful result is expected from enforcing of the second stage of subsidies modification program. Key Word:  Nutrition Yield, poverty lines, Sen Index, subsidy, Mazandaran
Agriculture sector needs to particular attention for the formulation of economic policy due to noteworthy facilities of the country in its sector, economic activity of many populations in it and important contribution of this sector in... more
Agriculture sector needs to particular attention for the formulation of economic policy due to noteworthy facilities of the country in its sector, economic activity of many populations in it and important contribution of this sector in non-oil export. In the issues agricultural development, credit is one of the solutions to fix financial problems of farmers. In this study, the effect of agricultural bank payment facility is investigated on the value added agricultural sub- sectors of agronomy and horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries. The Cobb - Douglas function as the best choice is estimated by using panel data model and fixed effect method over the period 1991-2009, that labor force, capital stock and payment facilities variables are entered as independent variables in model. The results show that payment facilities have an impact of positive completely significant on the value added agricultural sub sectors. Based on the results, payment facilities respectively have had an impact on sub-sectors of the fisheries, agronomy and horticulture and animal husbandry to the amount of % 0.12, %0.06 and % 0.005. According to the different influence of payment facilities on the sub-sectors growth, it suggests that will be reviewed in its percentage and how to payment.
Agricultural insurance is the most important strategies to achieve to security of income and stability of production. This study investigates factors affecting adoption of livestock insurance in rural areas of Marand township, using Logit... more
Agricultural insurance is the most important strategies to achieve to security of income and stability of production. This study investigates factors affecting adoption of livestock insurance in rural areas of Marand township, using Logit model. Data and information required for this study are collected using cluster sampling and questionnaires completed by 150 farmers in year 2013. Results show that 48 percent of dairy farmers are not willing to insure their livestock because of low rates of compensation, and long time high premium compensation. Logit model analysis showed that age, education level, income, number of animals, the level of awareness of the benefits, non-related job and credit facilities were among factors affecting acceptance of insurance; and all of them except age and non-related job had a positive effect on the adoption of insurance. So, informing dairy farmers about benefits of insurance may improve the acceptance of it.
Domestic fuel forms a significant part of the total energy demand and providing adequate and sustainable fuel is considered as a pivotal foundation for development. This survey study aims at investigating domestic fuel consumption... more
Domestic fuel forms a significant part of the total energy demand and providing adequate and sustainable fuel is considered as a pivotal foundation for development. This survey study aims at investigating domestic fuel consumption patterns of rural areas in central district of Zahedan County, Eastern Iran. The sample was consisted of 250 household heads resided in rural areas with more than 25 households. The validity of questionnaire was confirmed by a panel of experts and its reliability was measured by using a pilot study. Findings revealed that, only 43 percent (n=102 household) revealed an efficient energy use behavior. The efficient energy consumers were significantly different with respect to their education level, age, income, and the other household characteristics. Results from the structural equation modeling which was used to confirm adequacy of the reasoned action model of fuel consumption behavior, showed that 0.24 percent of fuel consumption behavior was determined by attitude, intention and subjective norms towards fuel consumption. The paper presented applied suggestions regarding fuel consumption with special consideration on health and ecosystem and indoor sanitation issues.
The decision to apply soil and water conservation practices by farmers is a multi-stage decision making process that has been linked to conditions and factors variety. The aim of this descriptive –analytical study is to investigate and... more
The decision to apply soil and water conservation practices by farmers is a multi-stage decision making process that has been linked to conditions and factors variety. The aim of this descriptive –analytical study is to investigate and assess farmers’ behavioral factors affecting the use of tillage conservation practices in the Shabab County. All farmers living in Shabab county who have attempted to cultivated wheat in year 2012-2011 were the population of this study, from that 187 people selected using Cochran formula and random sampling. Data collected using questionnaire that its validity and reliability was obtained through performing a pre-test using 30 questionnaires. The results show that wheat farmers can be classified into four groups based on the behavioral scores. These four groups are traditional farmers (18.39 percent), moderately traditional (26.98 percent), the mutable farmers (20.54 percent) and competent farmers (13.3 percent). The diagnostic analysis results indicate that variables such as farmer’s age, the rate of ownership of land, the percentage of household income from agriculture and a new taking morale, predict the behavioral class of farmers better than other alternatives.
Access and use of sustainable asset can improve farmer economics status and farmers livelihood affected by capitals quantity and balance between these capitals. The main purpose of this descriptive-conductive research was to analysis... more
Access and use of sustainable asset can improve farmer economics status and farmers livelihood affected by capitals quantity and balance between these capitals. The main purpose of this descriptive-conductive research was to analysis sustainability asset in paddy systems of Rasht city. Statistical population of this research contained of all paddy farmers of Rasht township in 1392 (N= 84772), where sample size determines by Krejcie and Morgan sample size (n= 401). The questionnaire included 42 indicators and 13 components for five sustainable livelihoods capitals (physical, human, social, financial and natural). Content and face validity of research tool was obtained by a panel of experts. In order to obtain reliability of questionnaire, Coder- Richardson was used (0.96). The results show that human capital has highest level among five sustainable capitals. Physical capital, social capital, financial capital and natural capital ranked in order. Total component indicators for physical, human, financial, social and natural capitals calculated 1.03, 1.361, 0.866 and 0.8, respectively. This results show that improve in current capitals of rural areas would help to sustainability of paddy cultivation systems.
Promotion in rural tourism, based on sustainable tourism development and using tourism as the economic engine of the region to improve life quality, is one of the most important issues that needs to apply appropriate and rational... more
Promotion in rural tourism, based on sustainable tourism development and using tourism as the economic engine of the region to improve life quality, is one of the most important issues that needs to apply appropriate and rational strategies, fit to the regional and local capabilities and the direction of spatial analysis. This study aims to explore strategies of rural tourism development in the Gaykan village, which is one of the target tourism villages in Aligoodarz County. The research method is descriptive- analytical which uses questionnaire to collect data. Sample data were about 184 people in the geographical area. Cochran formula was used to estimate the number of sample data. Sampling method is random and stratified sampling. In order to analysis and prioritize tourism development strategies, we used SWOT analysis model. The results show that, considering the evaluation of internal and external factors, Invasive strategy (max - max) has been identified as an optimal strategy towards achieving tourism development in Gaykan village.
Regarding the current situation of the country and importance role of the rural community in balanced development and also due to the problems and issues which this society is facing to, rural sustainable development seems necessary.... more
Regarding the current situation of the country and importance role of the rural community in balanced development and also due to the problems and issues which this society is facing to, rural sustainable development seems necessary. This study aims to investigate agricultural sustainability development as a case study in Kashmar village and classifies villages in three sustainable, unsustainable and semi sustainable. Statistics and information were collected from the department of agriculture and data collected by 187 questionnaires from farmers and 14 questionnaires from experts 2008-9 and 2012-13. In order to assess the sustainability, economic, social and environmental indicators have been used. Calculating indicators and giving weight to each indicator, agreement programming approach was used to classify villages in each rural district. The results showed that during the studied period, sustainable development indicators have been improved in villages and rural areas have proceeded to the world sustainable development.
This paper has calculated some of the most important indexes of social welfare, changes and income inequality including, Gini coefficient, docile ratio, Engel coefficient, social welfare, household real costs per capita, gap between urban... more
This paper has calculated some of the most important indexes of social welfare, changes and income inequality including, Gini coefficient, docile ratio, Engel coefficient, social welfare, household real costs per capita, gap between urban and rural consumption and poverty line in the rural areas, using cost statistics and income household during 2005-2011. The research findings show that income inequality based on calculated indexes has fluctuations both in the rural areas of the country and north Khorasan Province but reduced considerably in 2011. North Khorasan Province shows unequal income distribution during the studied period compared to the country. Also the results reveal that social welfare indexes in the rural areas, have had a descending trend both in north Khorasan Province and in the country, but rural areas of north Khorasan Province have been in the worse situation. Furthermore poverty line has had an ascending trend which one of the main reasons of this increase has been the high rate of inflation.
According to TAVANIR company`s statistics, despite fulfilling the electricity supply plans to the villages with more than 20 families in rural areas of Iran, Still, more than 17,000 rural families in villages ,with populations less than... more
According to TAVANIR company`s statistics, despite fulfilling the electricity supply plans to the villages with more than 20 families in rural areas of Iran, Still, more than 17,000 rural families in villages ,with populations less than 20 families, are deprived from accessing to  the electricity. Production Losses, transmission and distribution of electricity and the distribution of the population cause use of solar energy in remote areas.  Hence, photovoltaic systems, because of direct conversion of solar energy into electricity without the need for sophisticated equipment are important. In this paper, an economic evaluation of Off Grid photovoltaic systems against national power grid has been studied in Tehran villages, due to the uncertainty in modeling; Monte Carlo simulation with 2000 iterations was used.  We did Economic evaluation, using the life cycle cost of a photovoltaic system for a period of 25 to 30 years as well as the development costs for the power grid to remote villages. The paper shows the minimum distance of the village distribution network that the photovoltaic system is more economical than the national power grid development. This distance has inverse relation with discount rate as well as direct relation with the number of cloudy days and the number of rural families.
Cultivation of the strategic crop of rice highly depends to the existence of sufficient and guaranteed irrigation water, and water shortage stresses have irreparable effects on yield and quality of productions. Decrease of the Sefidrud... more
Cultivation of the strategic crop of rice highly depends to the existence of sufficient and guaranteed irrigation water, and water shortage stresses have irreparable effects on yield and quality of productions. Decrease of the Sefidrud river inflow in Guilan province which is the main source of supplying irrigation water for 171 thousand hectares under rice cropping area of this province, has been challenged sufficient and guaranteed irrigation water supply in many regions of mentioned province. Hence, in present study estimating the value that paddy farmers place on sufficient and guaranteed irrigation water supply has been considered. Economic valuation of sufficient and guaranteed irrigation water supply improves water resource management policies in demand side. Requested data set were obtained on the base of a survey and are collected from 224 paddy farms in rural regions that faced with irrigation water shortages. Then, using open-ended valuation approach and estimation of Tobit model via ML and two stages Heckman approach, eliciting paddy farmers' willingness to pay for sufficient and guaranteed irrigation water supply has been accomplished. Results revealed that farmers in investigated regions willing to pay 26.49 percent more than present costs of providing irrigation water in order to have sufficient and guaranteed irrigation water.
The aim of this study is to investigate factors affecting pomegranate growers' tendency toward agricultural insurance in Natanz County. Sample size was 250 that were selected by Kucran formula collected by questionnaire. Questionnaire... more
The aim of this study is to investigate factors affecting pomegranate growers' tendency toward agricultural insurance in Natanz County. Sample size was 250 that were selected by Kucran formula collected by questionnaire. Questionnaire reliability was examined by Cronbach's Alpha method about 80 percent. Findings revealed that willingness to insurance has direct relation with age, background in orchard production, number of household members, awareness toward insurance, positive attitude about insurance, risk prone, social participator, use of information resources in relation to insurance,  annual income, production amount, total area of orchard. Moreover, those pomegranate growers that agricultural production was their second job, in compare to those who agricultural production was their main job, had more tendency toward insurance. Besides, those who got into debt in compare to those who did not get into debt had more tendency toward insurance. Using information resources to enhance pomegranate growers' awareness toward insurance, delivering supportive services for small holder pomegranate growers, and installment of insurance amount for those who have less earned income, are some part of those recommendations which have been presented in this study in order to enhance tendency toward agricultural insurance.
The main purpose of this study is to investigate effects of rural ICT office services on developing rural social capital. It’s a descriptive-conductive study using simple random sampling. The population society are peasants of Godin... more
The main purpose of this study is to investigate effects of rural ICT office services on developing rural social capital. It’s a descriptive-conductive study using simple random sampling. The population society are peasants of Godin village in Kangavar county of Kermanshah province. The sample size using Morgan and Krejcie table was determined 350 but the rate of return was 254 questionnaires. Results showed there was significant difference a bout level of social capital between user and non-user ICT's services. Access to ICT services in rural offices, including access to the Internet can lead to better acceptance of differences and these people were more involved in community and have more participatory in community. Based on these results it is proposed to develop the necessary infrastructure and encourage peasants in using this technology for the development of social capital and to success in rural development programs.
Tourism development in rural areas is one of the main strategies to achieve rural development. The aim of this descriptive-analytical study is to analyze the impact of rural tourism in the socio-economic development of rural areas... more
Tourism development in rural areas is one of the main strategies to achieve rural development. The aim of this descriptive-analytical study is to analyze the impact of rural tourism in the socio-economic development of rural areas (Kesselian County) of Mazandaran province. Data collected using 190 questionnaires determined using Cochrane formula. The validity of the questionnaires were confirmed by Cronbach Alpha equal to 0.796. The results show that there is significant positive relationship between rural tourism and improve in rural household income, health, sewage and waste disposal systems as well as development of rural homes and roads. The factor analysis results show that the best important positive effects of rural tourism in rural areas are infrastructural development, economic development and development of employment; and main negative effects of rural tourism in rural areas are destruction of the business environment, increased of social abnormalities and destruction of cultural environment.

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"Vareh" NGO is a long-standing spontaneity and has continued to function as a manifestation of the participation of rural women in empowering them for a long time. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the status of these... more
"Vareh" NGO is a long-standing spontaneity and has continued to function as a manifestation of the participation of rural women in empowering them for a long time. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the status of these cements, strengths and weaknesses and their impact on women's empowerment in rural areas of the central part of Roshtkhar County. The necessary information for the research was obtained through a semi-structured interview with a selected sample of semen groups and fixed members (n = 20) and was compiled using the conventional coding process based on the basic theory. The results showed that the creation and continuity in arid and desert areas of villages with the predominant livelihood of small and traditional livestock and has social functions such as establishing justice, fairness and order and congratulations and cultural relations between peers and economic effects such as; It has led to time savings, profitability, a sense of authority and financial independence, and empowered rural women. At the same time, this NGO also faces challenges such as successive droughts and forage problems, the possibility of storing milk in the refrigerator and the development of machines for collecting and transporting milk to the factory, in reducing the importance and function of "Vareh". Has been effective. The permanence of this veteran NGO and the success of the real participation of women in it can be systematically applied and institutionalized in a pattern in the newly established and formal NGO.