University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
Beyond the Mathematics of Development: A Turn to the Theology of Development (the Priority of Metaphysics of Development to Physics of Development)
9
27
FA
Sajjad
Sattari
Assistant Prof. of Political Science, University of Tehran
sattari.s@ut.ac.ir
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62828
Through recalling the old polemic of theology and mathematics in the history of knowledge, the author has discussed a new separation in the sociology of development and has characterized the way of looking at development in two traditions of "Mathematics of Development" and "Theology of Development". Subsequently, while describing the epistemic nature of mathematics and criticizing its shortcomings, he has attempted to show that the history of the developmental mentality (as the history of the search for a better possible biological condition for human beings in the world) before the "modern mathematical reason" has always been influenced by four elements including "the instinct of survival and well-being", "accident", "myth" and "theology". Meanwhile, the myth/theology has established the basic material of the structure of human consciousness in history that the perception and experience of the individual about "truth, meaning and method of a better possible life" in any society, above all, reflects the dominant world of mythical/theological forms in history of that society. Thus, the development in its original existence has a metaphysical foundation, and the decadence root of a society should first be sought in the affliction of the dominant world of mythical/theological forms in that society to Aporia and Catharsis Crisis. With this argument, the author has prioritized "Theology of Development" on "Mathematics of Development" and has considered the development issue with a mathematical approach purely to the myth/theology, obviously impossible, and contrary to the history of development. Finally, he has explained the possibility of a Theology of Development and its possibilities.
Development,Mathematics of Development,Theology of Development,World of Mythical/Theological Forms,Aporia,Catharsis,Ataraxia,Euporia
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62828.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62828_9ea327b9438848b975307b5b2e3aea09.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
Exploring the Knowledge Mechanisms of Improving Quality of Public Policies in Iran: a Mixed - Method Research
29
56
FA
Hassan
Danaee Fard
Prof. of public Adminstration, University of Tarbiat Modares
hoseini@isu.ac.ir
Javad
Valiy e-Asl
M.S in public Adminstration,University of Tarbiat Modares
j.valiasl69@gmail.com
Seyed Yaghuob
Hossaini
Assosiate Prof. of public Adminstration, Persian Gulf University
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62829
improving the quality of public policies, is including concerns and challenges Underhand public different areas all political systems.This quality does not improving in a vacuum, but requires different solutions and mechanisms.The goal of this research is identifying and Exploring knowledge mechanisms to improve the quality of public policies in Iran. Research Carried out in two step. In the first step (qualitative) The identifying mechanisms and in second step the rankings mechanisms, descriptive hypotheses was exposed examing about mechanisms.The results show that the knowledge mechanisms to improve public policies in order of importance are: the application of knowledge of public policy making in system of the public policy making of country, dissemination of knowledge of public policy making in the country and shaping Forming foundations of the local philosophic and theoretic of public policy making.
Public Policy,Improving Quality,Knowledge Mechanisms,Mixed - Method Research
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62829.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62829_280fb06050a3020d4d2e11d008701485.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
Identify and Prioritize the Challenges of Achieving the Open Government Data Policy (OGDP): Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Fuzzy TOPSIS
57
89
FA
Mohammad Saeed
Taslimi
Prof. of Public Administration, Tehran University
taslimi@ut.ac.ir
Mahdi
Sanaei
Ph.D. student in science and technology policy, Tehran University
md.sanaei@gmail.com
Mohammad
Abdolhosseinzadeh
M.S in Islamic Studies and Management, Imam Sadiq University
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62830
Government open data has a new issue on the agenda of international organizations and development governments. Government open data policy is a set of actions that the government should do to comply with the confidentiality provided public access to data and policy information that the people and the elites have participated in policy making and Supervision. This research tries using mixed methods research to identify and prioritize policy challenges of open government data. First, the qualitative phase, literature review were identified open data policy challenges and experiences of other countries. After meeting with focus groups composed of some researchers, policy makers and people involved in the field of open data, this challenge was determined in accordance with the conditions of the country and its ecosystem. In the quantitative phase with using analysis hierarchical Fuzzy and Fuzzy TOPSIS were ranking challenges by the experts. At the end, based on the priority challenges identified, fundamental challenges to realize open government data and presented some solutions and policy recommendations.
Open Government Data,Open Data Policy,transparency,Fuzzy Hierarchical Analysis
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62830.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62830_f4fa925998d4ccdf777fefb0ba741a8e.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
Identification of Government Sector Strategies Regarding to NGOs along Public Policy Process in Iran; Case study: Environment and Natural Resources Area
91
116
FA
Ali Asghar
Purezzat
Prof. of Public Administration, University of Tehran
purezzat@ut.ac.ir
Hadi
Khaniki
Associate Prof. of Communications, Allameh Tabatabai University
hadi.khaniki@gmail.com
Hamidreza
Yazdani
Assistant Prof. of Human Resources Management, University of Tehran
hryazdani@ut.ac.ir
Bahareh
Mokhtari
Ph.D. Student in Public Policy, University of Tehran
bmokhtari@ut.ac.ir
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62831
Civil society, along with private sector and government, is the third pillar of development in good governance. Necessity of interaction between government sector (including the state and the assembly) and nonprofit sector, as the driving force of civil society, is undeniable. Various bodies and organizations of government sector interact with NGOs at problem identification, policy development, execution and evaluation stages. The purpose of this paper is to identify strategies of government sector regarding NGOs to manage the relationship throughout the policy process. Findings of multiple case study of the two parties’ relationships, revealed that government sector apply five types of strategies: confrontational, indifferent, hypocrite, cooperative and fundamental. In order to reach effective interaction, government should move from the first three strategies to the last two ones.
Government sector,NGOs,Relationship,Strategy,Policy making
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62831.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62831_38530414de9a2923e0647bab9ea52ed6.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
Developing a Model to Measure the Cohesion of Policies in the Science, Research and Technology Area in Iran
117
133
FA
Tayebeh
Abbasi
Assistant Prof. of Public Adminstration, Tehran University
t.abbasi@ut.ac.ir
Hanieh
Ahmadi
Ph.D student in Public Adminstration, Tarbiyat Modares University
ahmadi.hanieh@gmail.com
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62832
This study aimed to analyze the article1of the law of objectives, functions and structure of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and study cohesion of science, research and technology policies since 1383. To this aim, coherence and alignment of policies at two levels (vertical integration and horizontal integration) has been considered based on content analysis and documentation of four components (policy objectives, policy tools, institutions and enforcement authority) has been conducted. The results of the analysis documentation show that coherence between policies, both vertically (31.22 percent) or horizontal (between mega policies, 25%) is not desirable.
Policy Analysis,Policy coherence,the Ministry of Science,The law of objectives,Functions and structure of the Ministry of Science,research and technology
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62832.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62832_4859033ef9294428f5fcd0fcb7d3bf00.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
An Investigation of the Role of Intellectual Property Rights Policy in Technological Catch up in Developing Countries
135
152
FA
Saeid
Habiba
Prof. of Private and Islamic Law, University of Tehran
habiba39@gmail.com
Esmaeel
Kalantari
Ph.D. Student in Science and Technology Policy Making, Tarbiat Modares University
esmaeelkalantari@yahoo.com
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62833
The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between intellectual property rights policies and knowledge resources of technological catch-up -indigenous R&D and international technology transfer. The data has been collected from Global Competitiveness Index. For data analysis, correlation test and ANOVA test were used. The research findings show that, firstly, knowledge resources of technological catch-up complement each other in developing countries, and secondly, intellectual property rights policies and knowledge resources of technological catch-up, mutual influence on each other in developing countries. Based on this research typology, developing countries in terms of strength or weakness in both indigenous R&D and international technology transfer, are divided into four types. Intellectual property rights policies in any of the developing countries, is different. Policy recommendation of this research, it is essential at the same time policymaking for gradual improvement of indigenous R&D, international technology transfer and Intellectual Property Rights.
Intellectual property rights policy,Technological catch up,Developing Countries,Indigenous R&D,International technology transfer
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62833.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62833_23d1f7e5c1ffd9a710f5e8bebf0daf18.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
The Political Economy of Iran and its Effects on the Requirements for Designing Iran’s Sustainable Economic Development Pattern
153
173
FA
Abbas
Mossalanejad
Prof. of Political Science, Tehran University
mossalanejad@ut.ac.ir
Mohammad Mehdi
Ahmadi Moien
Ph.D in Political Science, University of Tehran
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62834
The political economy of Iran has changed dramatically after the Islamic Revolution but in the absence of structural and functional conversions appropriate to this dramatic change, the country couldn’t reach to sustainable economic development. This research, based on Iran`s specific situation of political economy explains the requirements which are essential for policy making and designing the patterns for sustainable economic development and effective accumulation of capital in the national economy. The requirements will be considered with a pragmatic approach and based on specific theories which are Initial Accumulation of Capital, Social Structure of Accumulation, Institutionalism and Developmental State. By observing this requirements, without the necessity of an overall change in the macro-policies of the regime (as a difficult and time-consuming process) and by creating an endogenous accumulation, the Islamic Republic can move toward the sustainable economic development without increasing the direct interference of the government in national economy. The role of the government in this way will be limited to a multi-dimensional set up, developing the social structure of accumulation and financial intermediation.
Effective Accumulation of Capital,Sustainable Development,Islamic Republic of Iran,developmental state
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62834.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62834_d848739f6124ed02b6b1ee50c9e1f2ad.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
A Panel Data Study of the Effect of Information Technology and Communication on Democracy
175
191
FA
Hamza
Khastar
Assistant Prof. of Business Administration, Kharazmi University
hkhastar1@gmail.com
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62835
In recent years the impact of information and communication technologies on the growth of democracy and citizen participation, has attracted the attention of researchers. Theoretically hypothesized that the development of information and communication technologies yields development of citizen participation and democracy. However, little empirical tests have been implemented for this hypothesis. The current study uses panel data from selected countries to empirically test this hypothesis in the period 2003 to 2012. In this study, the ICT with dimensions of infrastructure of online services, e-participation and e-government considered as the independent variable and democracy considered as the dependent variable. Methodology is econometric and panel data regression analysis generalized least squares (GLS) is used to test the research hypothesis. The findings show a positive impact of technology on the development of democracy.
Information Technology and Communication,Democracy,Online Services,E-participation,E-Government
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62835.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62835_d2b3b67a52ce5ee894e33e5216071994.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
The Comparative Investigation of the Performance of the Eight & Ninth Administrations in Islamic Republic of Iran with Emphasis on the Water Resources Policy Making; The Case Study: The Crisis of Water Resources in Isfahan Province
193
216
FA
Majid
Vahid
Assistant Prof. of Political Science, Tehran University
madjidvahid@gmail.com
Saeed
Akhavan
Ph.D. Student in Public Policy, Tehran University
akhavan_s1387@ut.ac.ir
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62836
Environmental issues play a vital role in public policy studies, and among these issues, scarcity of water resources and water crisis enjoy specific importance; in a way that many researchers believe that war on water resources will be inevitable in future. Thus, the present article aims at investigation of the performance of two different administrations in Islamic Republic of Iran with respect to policy making of water resources in Isfahan province. The method of data collecting in this project has been mainly based on analysis of the ratification approved by the eighth and ninth administration. Of course, in some cases, interviewing with elites have been made. The results indicate that there are undeniable similarities between the policies made by these two administrations in this regard and the main difference is that in the ninth administration the trend of dam-making and over extracting of water resources in the upper province of Zayanderud River was dominant; whereas in the eighth administration a set of policies were made regarding water resources.
Water policies,Water Crisis,water resources management,Zayanderud River basin,Administration performance
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62836.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62836_9d7a5b25f802eab6c76d869a88448846.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
Investigating the Relationship Between the Use of Virtual Networks and the Expansion of Democratic Political Culture: Case Study of Citizens of Isfahan
217
233
FA
Mahmoudreza
Rahbarghazi
Assistant Prof. of Political Science, University of Isfahan
m.rahbarghazi@ase.ui.ac.ir
Soheyla
Ashnayi
M.S in Political Science, University of Isfahan
s.ashenaie@gmail.com
Azam
Shahriyari
M.S in Computer Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Meybod Branch
setare.setare03@yahoo.com
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62837
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of social networks on the tendency of individuals to democratic political culture. The statistical population of this research includes citizens of Isfahan in 1395. By cluster sampling, 598 subjects were selected as sample size and studied by Survey method.In this regard, the results of the research show that while the increase in membership time in social networks and deeper activity in social networks increases the probability of a tendency toward democratic political culture But increasing the daily consumption of such networks has had a negative impact on democratic political culture. Finally, the results of the research indicate that the actual perception of the content of social networks has not had an effect on increasing or decreasing the desire for democratic culture among respondents.
Duration of membership in social networks,Activity on social networks,Daily use of social networks,Democratic political culture
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62837.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62837_abdafcd5307ea9da2b10678cf6d5dd89.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
Review Gender Main Stream in the Policy Making Process
237
257
FA
Bahare
Fallahi
In the world today, sexual justice is viewed a prerequisite for sustainable development. Materializing sexual justice is an indispensable need in various communities. This research focuses on evaluating gender mainstream in public policy. Gender mainstream refers to the process of evaluating the effects of planned measures (including laws, policies, and plans) in all fields and at all levels. Gender mainstream is a strategy to ensure the involvement of women and men’s concerns and the problems facing them in preparing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and plans in political, economic, and social stages so that women and men equally benefit from opportunities and they don’t experience inequality. The ultimate objective of this strategy is to pave the way for sexual equality and Introducing this issue in order to make a more expert review of international policy documents in Iran in relation to this topic.
fallahi.bahare@yahoo.com
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62838
In the world today, sexual justice is viewed a prerequisite for sustainable development. Materializing sexual justice is an indispensable need in various communities. This research focuses on evaluating gender mainstream in public policy. Gender mainstream refers to the process of evaluating the effects of planned measures (including laws, policies, and plans) in all fields and at all levels. Gender mainstream is a strategy to ensure the involvement of women and men’s concerns and the problems facing them in preparing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and plans in political, economic, and social stages so that women and men equally benefit from opportunities and they don’t experience inequality. The ultimate objective of this strategy is to pave the way for sexual equality and Introducing this issue in order to make a more expert review of international policy documents in Iran in relation to this topic.
Mainstream Gender,Policy,Gender Justice,Sustainable Development,Gender Balance
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62838.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62838_74aee29f52b6ecd25d424d4dae1dcd39.pdf
University of Tehran
Iranian Journal of Public Policy
2538-5577
2538-5089
3
2
2017
08
23
Shaping Science and Technology Policy: The Next Generation of Research
259
269
FA
Morteza
Nourmohammadi
Assistant prof. of International Relations, Allameh Tabataba'i University
politic110@gmail.com
10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62839
Shaping science and technology policy: the next generation of research sample the thinking of some of the best young minds in science policy. The papers are unified by a small number of cross-cutting themes: the choices and criteria of choic about science and technology policy, standards of governance, issues of globalization, of the protean boundary between public and private. More fundamental still, these perspectives are unified by the common recognition that science policy is not so much about science per se as about the explicit shaping of our world. This shaping occurs in the settings where science itself is administered and governed (Section 1: Shaping Policy); in the processes of knowledge production (Section 2: Shaping Science); in the forces behind innovation (Section 3: Shaping Technology); and, in the drive to manipulate and transform the human species itself (Section 4: Shaping Life).
technology,Science,Shaping,Policy,Life
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62839.html
https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62839_c55e4c1be22e5748da87da49fddcdcab.pdf