Methodology of Social Sciences
Zahra Naji Azimi; Zahra Baghaee; Naser Motahari Farimani; Saeedeh Rezaee
Abstract
In modern welfare systems, although the government holds the primary responsibility for ensuring well-being, it is sometimes unable to cover all layers of poverty, particularly during economic crises. In this context, charitable institutions act as "complementary" entities, covering groups that remain ...
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In modern welfare systems, although the government holds the primary responsibility for ensuring well-being, it is sometimes unable to cover all layers of poverty, particularly during economic crises. In this context, charitable institutions act as "complementary" entities, covering groups that remain unsupported by the government.. However, their major challenge lies in resource limitations and the necessity of optimally allocating these resources to the neediest individuals. The present research, adopting a practical approach, introduces a new quantitative model to address this challenge. This method is based on the integration of multi-criteria techniques and was implemented on households covered by the Relief Committee in Golbahar city, with data collected from 150 households. In this model, a combination of SWARA and WASPAS methods has been used to identify factors and rank households; specifically, "SWARA" was used for weighting indicators, and "WASPAS" was employed for the final ranking. The results indicate that "low income level," "employment status of household members," and "family size," with weights of 0.110, 0.101, and 0.093 respectively, are the most critical indicators of food security. Unlike traditional methods, this model facilitates targeted intervention by accurately identifying high-risk households.
Sociology
Mohammad Amerian; Fargah Afshar
Abstract
This study examines the representation of “Iranian society” in high school English textbooks in Iran. Its main goal is analysis of the thematic content of the books and evaluation of the comprehensiveness, accuracy, and diversity of the image they present of Iranian society. To this end, ...
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This study examines the representation of “Iranian society” in high school English textbooks in Iran. Its main goal is analysis of the thematic content of the books and evaluation of the comprehensiveness, accuracy, and diversity of the image they present of Iranian society. To this end, the subject-oriented sections (lesson illustrations, conversation topics, and reading comprehensions) of English textbooks for the first and second years of high school (six book titles) and their corresponding books in the technical and vocational schools (two book titles) were subjected to qualitative content analysis through codification based on (1) cultural diversity (diversity of values, customs, language, and the like) and (2) social diversity (differences in economic and social class). The results show that the majority of categories that could be extracted from these textbooks revolve around "education", "science", "geography and nature", "customs and traditions", and "tourism and cultural heritage", and "Iranian society" (with its cultural and social variety, diversity and multiplicity) is rarely represented in them. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that the content of high school English textbooks be revised and improved with a multifaceted approach, diversification of images and narratives, and the use of modern educational technologies.
Sociology
Mohammad Saeed Zokaei
Abstract
تکنولوژی های دیجیتال به مثابه پیشران هایی برای تحولات اجتماعی و فرهنگی بر آرایش و روابط نسلها و پیوندهای آنها با یکدیگر تاثیر گذار بوده و چشم انداز تازه ای را در نظم عاطفی، ...
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تکنولوژی های دیجیتال به مثابه پیشران هایی برای تحولات اجتماعی و فرهنگی بر آرایش و روابط نسلها و پیوندهای آنها با یکدیگر تاثیر گذار بوده و چشم انداز تازه ای را در نظم عاطفی، اخلاقی و شناختی کاربران خویش ایجاد می کنند. مقاله حاضر با اتکا به پیمایش های ملی و مرور پژوهش های کمی و کیفی موجود به تحلیلی از نگرش ها و رفتارهای نسل های مختلف در ایران نسبت به این فناوری ها می پردازد. نتایج نشان می دهد که دسترسی های نابرابری و شکاف های دیجیتال اگر چه در سطح درون خانوادگی تنش های جدی در مناسبات خانوادگی پدید نیاورده اند، با اینحال در سطح کلان و ساختاری زمینه تقویت و بازتولید شکاف های اجتماعی و سیاسی و فرهنگی را ایجاد می کنند. پوشش حداکثری و عادلانه دیجیتال، استفاده ار ظرفیت های خانوادگی و اجتماع محلی برای آموزش و تقویت سواد دیجیتال و آموزش های اجتماع محور از جمله توصیه های سیاستی برای رفع چالش های فوق هستند
Sociology
farshad KARAMI; alireza haddadi; amir hossein ganjiazad
Abstract
Given its geopolitical position, Iran has been one of the primary hubs of migratory movements worldwide over the past several decades. According to estimates by the Ministry of Interior, more than six million foreign nationals currently reside in the country. The present study aims to examine the status ...
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Given its geopolitical position, Iran has been one of the primary hubs of migratory movements worldwide over the past several decades. According to estimates by the Ministry of Interior, more than six million foreign nationals currently reside in the country. The present study aims to examine the status of social integration among foreign nationals in Iran and the factors influencing it. Utilizing a survey research design and drawing on the theoretical framework of Ager and Strang, the study’s target population consisted of all foreign migrants aged 18 and above residing in Iran. Accordingly, 3,545 individuals were selected as respondents. The findings indicate that, structurally, migrants’ average levels of access to citizen-oriented tools and services (healthcare, education, and employment) were 44.8 out of 100; social bonds, bridges, and links scored 59.6; facilitators (language proficiency, familiarity with customs, traditions, and culture, and a sense of security and stability) scored 79.2; and observance of citizen rights and responsibilities averaged 69.15. Regression analysis shows that the independent variables collectively predict 45% of the variance in the dependent variable, and that observance of citizenship rights (β = 0.498) exerts the strongest effect on the dependent variable.
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