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Seyyed Javad Hosseini-Shokouh , Majid Pourshaikhian, Golrokh Atighechian, Seyyed Mohammad Reza Hosseini, Zahra Abbasi,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (3-2015)
Abstract
Introduction: The earthquakes have caused about 126,000 of deaths in the 20th century in Iran. Iran has long been known as one of the most seismically active areas of the world that there is the possibility of destructive earthquake in near future. Despite the importance of this issue, there has been no a comprehensive study to examine past earthquakes experiences.The use of past experiences in major incidents has a positive effect on the public awareness to respond disasters appropriately.This study aims to review lessons learned in health of the last 25 years of earthquakes in Iran.
Method: In this literature review, the information in the field of health searched and extracted from the related databases including Pub Med, Scopus, Google Scholar, Magiran and SID, conference papers, WHO reports and published papers in the last 25 years about earthquakes by keywords of Iran, earthquake and lesson learned.
Findings: A total of 50 articles were reviewed; of these, 36 ones met the inclusion criteria. After studying the selected papers, the results were coded and presented in 10 groups thematically such as structural strengthening (4 articles), relief/ rescue/ housing (6 articles), response coordination (3 articles), efficient communication system (2 articles), sever physical damage (4 articles), preparation of healthcare unit (3 articles), vulnerable groups (4 articles), infectious diseases (3 articles), psychological support (2 articles), and socioeconomic changes (2 articles).
Conclusion: The literature review of articles published in the last 25 years about major earthquakes in Iran showed that the evaluation results of the studies can be beneficial in order to prepare and deal more effectively with future earthquakes.
Maryam Hemmati, Abdolrahim Navehebrahim, Hassanreza Zeinabadi, Hossein Abbasian,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (1-2017)
Abstract
Introduction: Institutes of Applied Science &Technology and other related centers in Red Crescent Society should be prepared to deal with the effective uncertainties for disasters in the country; therefore, they have to set a pattern for development. However, this article aims to present a model of development.
Methods: This research was a descriptive and applied; in the qualitative section, 24 elites were selected and interviewed from centers of applied-science, foresight and higher education development by using purposeful sampling. Interviews were implemented and coded and primary codes of interviews were mainly delivered during two-step Delphi. However, initial development pattern obtained by interviews. In the quantitative section, an 84-item questionnaire was provided. Cronbach's alpha of all components was above 0/7. The statistical population included heads of applied-science centers, directors of departments, faculty members, visiting professors of institute (2071 persons). About 325 people were selected based on Morgan table by stratified sampling. The data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) method and Lisrel.
Finding: standard factor load to measure the power of the relationship between factors; applied education and research, employment and entrepreneurship, planning with foresight approach, Spatial Planning, finance, and budget, as well as the appropriateness of infrastructures with items in all cases was larger than 0.3, and statistics at a confidence level of 5% was more than 1.96.
Conclusion: According to the results, these six components must be prioritized than others such as applied education and research, employment and entrepreneurship, planning with foresight approach, land use logistics, financial and budget discussions, and adaptation of capital development in order to provide an optimal model for development in Iran Helal Institute of Applied Science & Technology and other related centers in Red Crescent Society.
Hamed Abbasi, Siyamack Sharafi, Zohreh Maryanaji,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (10-2018)
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Rural areas, usually when compared to other natural events, have the greatest vulnerability of human settlements. The aim of this study was to evaluate natural hazards as earthquakes, landslides, floods and identify high-risk zone in relation to the rural areas of the central township of Azna County, Iran.
METHODS: Topographic and geology maps, elevation digital model, and seismic and meteorological data along with field studies to investigate the location of villages in terms of natural hazards of earthquakes, landslides, and flood were used. Then, effective factors were identified in each of the hazards, and grouped in separate layers. The Arc GIS software was used to develop and integrate maps; AHP model and paired comparison method were used to weight effective factors in expecting any of the natural hazards, and to compare the criteria one by one; fuzzy logic model was used to standardize the layers in Arc GIS software; and the overlay model index was used to integrate final layers of natural hazards and determine high-risk zones.
RESULTS: 49 percent of villages in privacy due to the major and minor faults were in the zone of high earthquake risk. The risk of landslides in areas where rural areas were based, due to the low gradient very low and only 10% of the villages are at risk of landslides. 14% of the villages in the privacy due to the major rivers, flood risk and the risk of flooding is very high. Prioritization of rural areas in terms of natural hazards by using AHP model shows that the 8 villages were located in high-risk areas.
CONCLUSION: Providing maps of potential natural hazards can be helpful in crisis management and identification of the high-risk settlements.
Sayedeh Shima Jourabchi, Mojdeh Vaziri, Hamed Abbasi-Kasani,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (12-2019)
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The Islamic Republic of Iran Red Crescent Society, which is one of the elements of the country’s crisis management organization, is always present at the scene from the earliest moments in the critical situations such as floods, earthquakes, fires, etc. and deals with the crisis and facilitates the situation. Given the increasing role of technology in all aspects of human life, the present study is carried out aiming to investigate the role of new technologies in crisis management in the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
METHODS: This study was applied in terms of objective and qualitative in terms of data collection. The statistical population of the study consisted of the IRCS experts 9 of whom were selected by the purposeful snowball sampling method. The data collection tool was in-depth interviews. The content analysis method was used to analyze the findings of the interview using the categorization method.
RESULTS: New technologies help prevent crises by creating motivation, enhancing interaction, and informing. In addition, using technology in the crisis prevention phase leads to the increased learning, decreased costs, reduced losses, and increased awareness. The application of new technologies in the crisis prevention stage also faces challenges, including infrastructure, human resources, education and research, culture, and access challenges.
CONCLUSION: New technologies have led to the creation of social networks, interaction with the international community, and providing information at any time and place, which has a vital and remarkable role in crisis prevention.
Mohammad Reza Hadavandi, Bijan Abdollahi, Abdolrahim Navehebrahim, Hossein Abbasian,
Volume 15, Issue 4 (10-2023)
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INTRODUCTION: The quality of education and accreditation of universities, institutions, and educational centers has always been of great concern to many groups, including managers, officials, students, parents, and employers, in the past hundred years. The purpose of current research is to design the accreditation model of applied science higher education institutions.
METHODS: This qualitative research was conducted using qualitative content analysis. Its statistical population includes articles, documents, and all the key informants of applied science higher education institutions in Tehran. A total of 21 key informants were selected using the purposive and snowball sampling method and maximum diversity technique. The data were collected by semi-structured interview, observation, review of documents and scientific texts and analyzed by using MAXQDA-2022 software and weighting of factors, criteria, and indicators with the Shannon entropy method and prioritization with RANK function in Excel.
FINDINGS: The results demonstrated that after weighting and prioritizing, the final research model included 33 factors, 101 criteria, and 704 indicators. There are 27 input factors, 4 process factors, 1 output factor and 1 outcome factor.
CONCLUSION: The current accreditation model was prepared in accordance with the conditions of applied science higher education institutions using domestic and international experiences with a systemic approach (input, process, output, and outcome) in the form of factors, criteria, and indicators and can be used by the University of Applied Science and Technology.
Mohammad Reza Hadavandi, Bijan Abdollahi, Abdolrahim Navehebrahim, Hossein Abbasian,
Volume 16, Issue 1 (1-2024)
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Nowadays, quality as the heart of education has become the concern of education policymakers around the world. The present study was conducted with the aim of identifying and classifying factors for improving the quality of education in applied science higher education institutions in Tehran.
METHODS: This qualitative research was conducted by using qualitative content analysis. The statistical population includes articles, documents, and all the key informants of applied science higher education institutions. A total of 21 key informants were selected and studied using the purposive and snowball sampling method and maximum diversity technique. Data were collected by semi-structured interview, observation, review of documents and scientific texts and analyzed using MAXQDA-2022 and weighting of factors, criteria, and indicators with the Shannon entropy method and prioritization with RANK function in Excel. The validity of data was calculated by triangulation (examiner, methods and data) and reliability between two coders (0.72).
FINDINGS: The results demonstrated that the quality of education includes 33 factors.
CONCLUSION: Applied science higher education institutions are required to identify and improve the quality factors of education based on ethical, professional, competitive requirements, responsibility and accountability to the needs of students, parents and employers and attracting financial resources.
