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        1 - Integrated Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and GIS for Land use Suitability Analysis
        ladan kazemi rad
        Recognizing and determining the suitability and talent of the earth is one of the primary measures in spatial and environmental planning for physical and urban development. The aim of this research is to identify and determine the spatial distribution of suitable areas More
        Recognizing and determining the suitability and talent of the earth is one of the primary measures in spatial and environmental planning for physical and urban development. The aim of this research is to identify and determine the spatial distribution of suitable areas for physical development in Guilan province. Land suitability was determined by hierarchical process analysis (AHP) method and using seven natural criteria including gradient, altitude, cover, rainfall, distance from fault, rock, soil. The land suitability for physical development was divided into three large, moderate and low classes, and its zoning map was prepared. The results showed that, regardless of the protected areas and the wetland, about 62% of the study area is located in the class with a high proportion. With the consideration of other parameters, these areas can be considered for developmental planning by planners and policy makers. Manuscript profile
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        2 - Application of DRASTIC in industrial development of Sari plain with impact on environmental pollution
        Mohammad rahmani
        Industrial developments must follow environmental codes to sustain soil, water and air quality. Therefore, assessment of aquifer vulnerability potential for locating new industrial settlements is necessary. In this research, the vulnerability of Sari plain groundwater r More
        Industrial developments must follow environmental codes to sustain soil, water and air quality. Therefore, assessment of aquifer vulnerability potential for locating new industrial settlements is necessary. In this research, the vulnerability of Sari plain groundwater resources to the establishment of industrial zones is evaluated by DRASTIC model. Results show that Sari aquifer is very vulnerable to industrial development and the vulnerability map of the plain consists of three zones. The first, second and third zones that covers 10.49%, 56.66% and 32.85% of areal extent of the plain are classified as highly, very highly and too highly vulnerable, respectively. Parameter sensitivity analysis showed that the depth of the water-table is the most effective factor on the DRASTIC vulnerability index. Sari shallow aquifer is strongly affected by pollutants from agricultural and industrial activities. The study area is not suitable for the establishment of industrial estates based on the vulnerability map. Moreover, if environmental considerations are not respected by farmers and the existing industrial units in the plain, the aquifer will be suffering serious damages. Manuscript profile
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        3 - Investigation of the trend of land use changes in Rey city using remote sensing data
        sara foroutan mahmoud shariat mirmasoud kheirkhah zarkesh rahim sarvar
        Rey city has experienced unprecedented urban growth in recent decades that leading to drastic changes in the land use of the region. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to investigate the changes in land use area of Rey city during the years 1988 to 2006 using ae More
        Rey city has experienced unprecedented urban growth in recent decades that leading to drastic changes in the land use of the region. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to investigate the changes in land use area of Rey city during the years 1988 to 2006 using aerial photographs and satellite images of Landsat and IRS. With supervised and unsupervised classification of the satellite images, 4 land uses types including urban lands, agricultural lands, green spaces and barren lands were extracted. Land use layers were compared in pairs and the rate of land use changes was extracted. The results showed that urban land use made and urban green space have increased 369.7 and 55.6 hectares, respectively, and agricultural lands and barren lands have decreased 213.8 and 211.5 hectares, respectively. The growth of residential areas during a period of 6 years from 2000 to 2006 totally with 212.7 hectares has been faster changed than a period of 12 years from 1988 to 2000 with 157 hectares. A pairwise comparison matrix of land uses was used to determine the amount of environmental damages caused by unprincipled changes in the region land uses in the studying period. The results show that the conversion of barren lands, agriculture and urban green space into residential lands with the amounts 44.65, 42.44 and 14.85 causes high degree of environmental damages. Land use change, especially the loss of vegetation, has a negative impact on the landscape. Manuscript profile
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        4 - Basic parameters of selecting urban forest park location based on sustainable development components
        MAHNAZ BEIGI mehrdad khanmohammadi Mahmood Hashemi
        Determining suitable land uses in order to make optimal use of the land and prevent the destruction of resources is an effective step in the sustainable development strategy. On the other hand, ecotourism is considered as a tool to improve the social and economic level More
        Determining suitable land uses in order to make optimal use of the land and prevent the destruction of resources is an effective step in the sustainable development strategy. On the other hand, ecotourism is considered as a tool to improve the social and economic levels of indigenous peoples and one of the most important positive effects of tourism in nature can be considered the protection of natural resources in the region. Accordingly, in this study, the introduction of global criteria for selecting the geographical location of forest parks to develop the tourism industry in the watershed or wider for ecotourism was examined. Due to the lack of comprehensive planning at the national level, urban service uses, including urban forest parks, face problems such as inadequate distribution and location, lack of such spaces in cities, and a per capita shortage of green space. Green space in urban areas is considered as a tool to reduce the stress of everyday life and is of great importance and attention. Due to this issue, it is necessary to construct urban green spaces, including urban forest parks, and select new locations with detailed studies and principled methods in cities. Choosing the right place is very important in reducing costs in setting up various activities. For this reason, it is one of the most important and effective steps in the implementation of projects. In this article, after stating the preliminary definitions of urban forest parks, the criteria and standards used worldwide in locating urban forest parks are discussed. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the location criteria of urban forest parks. The results indicate the importance of land use criteria, accessibility, topography, landscape, proximity to water resources, vegetation and so on. Manuscript profile
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        5 - Implementation of Green Library Component in Iranian academic libraries
        Fatemeh Rezaeimanesh mohsen Haji Zeinolabedini Amir Reza Asnafi
        The purpose of this study was to identify the status of green library components in the central libraries of the target community, clarify the role of libraries in implementing the culture of a green community and provide solutions and strategies to fill existing gaps More
        The purpose of this study was to identify the status of green library components in the central libraries of the target community, clarify the role of libraries in implementing the culture of a green community and provide solutions and strategies to fill existing gaps and implement a green library. The research method is survey-descriptive. The statistical population includes the libraries of level one universities of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education in terms of space, equipment and manpower. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. Then the data obtained were analyzed at the level of descriptive statistics with SPSS software and by calculating the mean, standard deviation, absolute frequency and frequency percentage. The research findings showed that the central library of level one university of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education are not in a good condition due to the green components and the standard lead. To have a green academic library, one should start by promoting green thinking and culture in the society, because many of our problems in this field are rooted in culture and misuse of natural and non-renewable resources. The results of the present study can inform libraries about their current situation that how they are far from the ideal situation and use the strategies presented in this study to implement a green library to have a green academic library. We do not necessarily have to start with a green building, these libraries have green missions and they can be known as the green library by implementing several green components in their library. Manuscript profile
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        6 - Investigating the role of Guide Plans in rural development from a physical perspective with emphasis on identifying the space
        mohammad ali rahimipour sheikhani nejad habib mahmoodi chenari Seyyedeh Fatemeh Emami farzaneh nasiri jan agha
        Eliminate deprivation and rural development, one of the programs on the agenda is the implementation of the rural master plan to provide equitable facilities through physical transformation of the village, creating facilities it has been social-productive, providing pub More
        Eliminate deprivation and rural development, one of the programs on the agenda is the implementation of the rural master plan to provide equitable facilities through physical transformation of the village, creating facilities it has been social-productive, providing public services and improving the housing of the villagers. The effects of conductor designs are limited to changes in physical texture and less attention is paid to the economic factor in its implementation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of pilot projects in the development of physical development and identification of living space from the perspective of residents. This research is applied in terms of purpose and in terms of descriptive-analytical approach, which has been done with a sample of 250 people from rural areas in Rasht. Data collection tools in this study included: library studies to collect information related to research literature and then field research through observation and questionnaires. The statistical population of the study is the villagers living in the villages of Rasht city. In this study, the correlation method by Kiiging method has been used for physical identity. In other words, the data analysis method is based on spatial statistics. The results indicate that the pattern of spatial distribution of physical identity variables in the villages of Rasht city is linear (north-south), which means that the villages located in the south, center and north are in a more favorable situation. Manuscript profile
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        7 - Analysis of factors affecting the development of tourism demand based on ecotourism in rural areas of Guilan
        Farhad Javan Naimabadi Nazanin
        The present study investigates the factors affecting the development of tourism demand based on ecotourism in rural areas of Gilan. The research method is analytical and the purpose of the research is practical. In order to analyze the data, SPSS software and FARAS mode More
        The present study investigates the factors affecting the development of tourism demand based on ecotourism in rural areas of Gilan. The research method is analytical and the purpose of the research is practical. In order to analyze the data, SPSS software and FARAS model were used. The results of the exploratory analysis model showed that in the physical factor, the sub-criterion (existence of beautiful and unique landscapes) had the highest percentage of effect and the criterion (suitability of recreational and sports equipment) had the least effect, in the economic factor, the sub-criterion (cheapness) Travel to the villages of Gilan) the most impact and and sub-criteria (reasonable prices of welfare accommodations and tourist suites) have the least impact, finally the social factor, sub-criteria (attractive lifestyle of the people of Gilan village for tourists) the most impact and Sub-criteria (level of awareness and education of rural residents towards tourists) has the least impact on the development of ecotourism demand in rural areas of Gilan. The results of the gray Aras model showed that the physical dimension with weight (0.590), the social and cultural dimension with weight (0.542), the economic dimension with weight (0.389), the highest and the lowest, respectively. They have the highest rankings. Manuscript profile
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        8 - Assessing the consequences of visa cancellation with the Republic of Azerbaijan on the sustainable development of the northwestern of Iran
          Abolghasem mahmoodi afsaneh bashiri
        Many countries around the world use the visa cancellation policy as a privilege to attract tourists and develop sustainable tourism. Since 2010, the world tourism organization has supported the growing trend of visa cancellation and tourist entry facilities. Iran is no More
        Many countries around the world use the visa cancellation policy as a privilege to attract tourists and develop sustainable tourism. Since 2010, the world tourism organization has supported the growing trend of visa cancellation and tourist entry facilities. Iran is no exception to this rule and intends to benefit from the visa cancellation policy. Of course, the political benefits of a visa waiver for Iran is more important than tourism benefits. Northwestern region of Iran is important for the implementation of the visa cancellation policy due to special conditions; Proximity to 4 foreign countries, the existence of many tourist attractions and the need for further development. Among the four neighboring countries in the northwestern region of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan is very importance due to the same ethnicity, religion and culture, as well as some political issues. The visa cancellation with this country has had many positive and negative effects on the region tourism statistics, however, this trend has not had a positive impact on the sustainable development of tourism the study of these effects and providing a model for other regions of the country is one of the main objectives of this study which by combining quantitative and qualitative research methods, the result indicates that The visa cancellation with the Republic of Azerbaijan has been done with a political attitude and has not had significant positive effects on the indicators of sustainable tourism development in the northwestern region of Iran. Manuscript profile