University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Designing a Model for Policy Making in Developing E-book Industry in Iran Designing a Model for Policy Making in Developing E-book Industry in Iran 9 32 71573 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71573 FA Ali Akbar Farhangi Professor, Department of Governmental Management, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. Seyed Mahdi Sharifi assistant professor, Department of business management, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran Vajhollah Ghorbanizadeh Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. Ghasem Safaeinejad PhD Candidate, Department of Media Management, Alborz Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran. Iran Journal Article 2019 06 20 The main purpose of this paper is designing a model for policy making in developing      e-book industry. In this research, a qualitative approach based on grounded theory is applied. The statistical population of the pundits in this field includes the cultural policy makers, the experts and managers in electronic book industry and the connected fields who were interviewed via Theoretical sampling. From the twelfth interview on, a repetition in data was noticed, i.e. no new concept was identified, however, in order to achieve the necessary accuracy and certainty, sixteen people were interviewed. On the basis of findings, 508 concepts were identified, modified into 69 saturated concepts, and finally categorized into 19 subcategories in axial coding. The most important factor in a policy making model and specifically this field in Iran, is the content management system. The main purpose of this paper is designing a model for policy making in developing      e-book industry. In this research, a qualitative approach based on grounded theory is applied. The statistical population of the pundits in this field includes the cultural policy makers, the experts and managers in electronic book industry and the connected fields who were interviewed via Theoretical sampling. From the twelfth interview on, a repetition in data was noticed, i.e. no new concept was identified, however, in order to achieve the necessary accuracy and certainty, sixteen people were interviewed. On the basis of findings, 508 concepts were identified, modified into 69 saturated concepts, and finally categorized into 19 subcategories in axial coding. The most important factor in a policy making model and specifically this field in Iran, is the content management system. Policy making Electronic Book Publishing Digital Publishing E-publishing Industry https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71573_c4a72cc7fea1dafa9a8f6b7e317d3f8c.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Identifying Future Trends and Scenarios of Iran's Banking-System Identifying Future Trends and Scenarios of Iran's Banking-System 33 58 71574 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71574 FA Saeed Alihosseini Phd candidate of Futures Studies Imam Khomeini International University Einollah Keshavarz Turk Assistant Professor of Futures Studies Imam Khomeini International University Gholamreza Goudarzi Associate Professor of Management Imam Sadegh University Safar Fazli Associate Professor of Management Imam Khomeini International University Roohallah Bayat Associate Professor of Economics Imam Khomeini International University Journal Article 2019 06 20 The purpose of this paper is to determine the basic alternative scenarios of the banking system in dealing with the problems and challenges of banks and proposing policies for challenges. The future of the banking system was systematically examined using the Schwartz model in scenario-writing in a hybrid approach (combining library studies, experts’ interviews, panels and Delphi). As a result, two uncertainties were identified: 1. transaction costs and 2. Structural issues; so four scenarios identified: no-crisis and development, development alongside barriers, crisis, and postponement of the crisis. Reviewing four scenarios shows the banking system has structural problems, including non-compliance with financial standards and legal weaknesses, and subject to crisis regardless of sanctions. To solve the basic problems of Iran’s banking system, a conceptual model for reforming the banking system based on the general policies of the resistance economy and the general policies of the sixth national development program was designed. The purpose of this paper is to determine the basic alternative scenarios of the banking system in dealing with the problems and challenges of banks and proposing policies for challenges. The future of the banking system was systematically examined using the Schwartz model in scenario-writing in a hybrid approach (combining library studies, experts’ interviews, panels and Delphi). As a result, two uncertainties were identified: 1. transaction costs and 2. Structural issues; so four scenarios identified: no-crisis and development, development alongside barriers, crisis, and postponement of the crisis. Reviewing four scenarios shows the banking system has structural problems, including non-compliance with financial standards and legal weaknesses, and subject to crisis regardless of sanctions. To solve the basic problems of Iran’s banking system, a conceptual model for reforming the banking system based on the general policies of the resistance economy and the general policies of the sixth national development program was designed. Futures Studies trend Driver Scenario writing Banking System https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71574_b56b3ae704daafa360bccf7e797f864c.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Pathological Analysis of Iran's Social Policy Implementation to Facilitate "Maternity/Occupation" Pathological Analysis of Iran's Social Policy Implementation to Facilitate "Maternity/Occupation" 59 73 71575 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71575 FA Rahele Kardavani Assistant Professor of Woman And Family Research Center Journal Article 2019 06 20 "Social policy" is a means of managing social risks and confronting the needs of particular classes. The support of groups such as "occuping mothers" who are experiencing specific and important needs due to their simultaneous roles in work and motherhood, are important and effective in relation to the family and the whole system, can be realized with this tool. An evaluation of the performance of the Islamic Republic of Iran in support of this group is essential and important in this research. In this regard, firstly, the social policies of Iran in the coordination of maternal and occupational roles are briefly described and then, using the method of analytical analysis and focusing on 170 reports published in five valid news agencies on how these policies are implemented, the purpose of the pathological analysis their implementation process has been followed. The three main lines of "obstacles to good implementation of targeted policies", "Consequences of non-implementation" and "strategies for improving the implementation process" were derived from the encoding of reports, and the final result is that, between the existing Iranian rules on maternity/employment and their implementation, there is the deep divide of existence. So that they are so diminished in the process of implementation that they are acting against their primary goals and that they increase discrimination, undermine social justice and worsen the status of weaker groups than employed mothers. "Social policy" is a means of managing social risks and confronting the needs of particular classes. The support of groups such as "occuping mothers" who are experiencing specific and important needs due to their simultaneous roles in work and motherhood, are important and effective in relation to the family and the whole system, can be realized with this tool. An evaluation of the performance of the Islamic Republic of Iran in support of this group is essential and important in this research. In this regard, firstly, the social policies of Iran in the coordination of maternal and occupational roles are briefly described and then, using the method of analytical analysis and focusing on 170 reports published in five valid news agencies on how these policies are implemented, the purpose of the pathological analysis their implementation process has been followed. The three main lines of "obstacles to good implementation of targeted policies", "Consequences of non-implementation" and "strategies for improving the implementation process" were derived from the encoding of reports, and the final result is that, between the existing Iranian rules on maternity/employment and their implementation, there is the deep divide of existence. So that they are so diminished in the process of implementation that they are acting against their primary goals and that they increase discrimination, undermine social justice and worsen the status of weaker groups than employed mothers. https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71575_1d6897e176896ec8c5748a5103852f86.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Examining the Public Policy Making Process in Tehran's Urban Management (2012-2018) Examining the Public Policy Making Process in Tehran's Urban Management (2012-2018) 75 98 71576 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71576 FA Alireza Ali Ahmadi Professor of Management & Industrial Engineering School of Progress Engineering Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran Zohre Mirabedini Candidate of Doctorate of Policy and Decision Making School of Progress Engineering Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran Journal Article 2019 06 20 Quality of life is one of the consequences of urban policy making. However، Tehran's rank in relevant global ranking reports is low. This pose a series of question for urban managers: What are the current stages and processes of policy-making in Tehran urban management? What are the challenges and limitation of these processes that cause malfunctions? For answering these questions، processes of designing، approving، implementation and evaluation of the second five-year plan of Tehran municipality examined as a policy practice. These processes which took place between 2012 to 2018، selected by critical sampling. First of all the processes of policy-making in Tehran's urban management identified and documented. Then، the findings were verified by sharing them with 22 members of the City Council، urban managers، and experts involved in these processes. The results of this study showed that the policy-making in urban management constitutes of problem identification، policy formulation، policy implementation، and evaluation. However، these processes have some constraints and deficiencies which analyzed with the theory of path dependence in public policy and then relevant policy recommendations have been developed. Quality of life is one of the consequences of urban policy making. However، Tehran's rank in relevant global ranking reports is low. This pose a series of question for urban managers: What are the current stages and processes of policy-making in Tehran urban management? What are the challenges and limitation of these processes that cause malfunctions? For answering these questions، processes of designing، approving، implementation and evaluation of the second five-year plan of Tehran municipality examined as a policy practice. These processes which took place between 2012 to 2018، selected by critical sampling. First of all the processes of policy-making in Tehran's urban management identified and documented. Then، the findings were verified by sharing them with 22 members of the City Council، urban managers، and experts involved in these processes. The results of this study showed that the policy-making in urban management constitutes of problem identification، policy formulation، policy implementation، and evaluation. However، these processes have some constraints and deficiencies which analyzed with the theory of path dependence in public policy and then relevant policy recommendations have been developed. Urban Policy Making Documentation of Policy Experience Second Five-Year Plan of the Tehran Municipality Theory of Route Dependence https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71576_e9ced928e070dc22c41dd9c622584b53.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 analysing Visitor Experiences in Iranian Food Festivals, an Approach to Sustainable Event Tourism Development analysing Visitor Experiences in Iranian Food Festivals, an Approach to Sustainable Event Tourism Development 99 116 71577 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71577 FA Bahare Maleki PhD Student in Tourism Management Department Allameh Tabataba'i University Hamid Zargham Boroujeni Assistant Professor in Tourism Management Department Allameh Tabataba'i University Jahanyar Bamdadsoufi Assistant Professor in Industrial Management Department Allameh Tabataba'i University Gholamreza Kazemian Assistant Professor in Public Administration Department Allameh Tabataba'i University Journal Article 2019 06 20 One of the challenges that currently exists in the field of events management in the country is events policy making. The gap is gaining local culture development and economic benefits simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to explain and classify the experiences of visitors of Iranian food festivals. Taking these experiences into event planners and managers makes it more convenient to attract enthusiasts. The purpose of this study is to explain and classify the experiences of visitors in Iranian food festivals. In this regard, by focusing on the reasons of people participation in food festivals, main roots of desired experiences are discovered. After books and articles reviews, using a qualitative analysis of focus groups, a new classification was developed to explain the experiences of these participants. The qualitative exploratory study was conducted in this research. One of the challenges that currently exists in the field of events management in the country is events policy making. The gap is gaining local culture development and economic benefits simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to explain and classify the experiences of visitors of Iranian food festivals. Taking these experiences into event planners and managers makes it more convenient to attract enthusiasts. The purpose of this study is to explain and classify the experiences of visitors in Iranian food festivals. In this regard, by focusing on the reasons of people participation in food festivals, main roots of desired experiences are discovered. After books and articles reviews, using a qualitative analysis of focus groups, a new classification was developed to explain the experiences of these participants. The qualitative exploratory study was conducted in this research. Food Event Festival Tourist Experience Food Tourism Experience Focus Group https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71577_76ceb63dd8267ca36a38ecde0d966f86.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Analyzing the Intra-Network Relationships of the Members of Science and Technology Collaborative Networks Using Social Networks Analysis (Case of Study: Iran Nanotechnology Laboratory Network) Analyzing the Intra-Network Relationships of the Members of Science and Technology Collaborative Networks Using Social Networks Analysis (Case of Study: Iran Nanotechnology Laboratory Network) 117 145 71578 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71578 FA Reza Asadifard Assistant Professor of Technology Study Institute Seyyed Hamed Mazarei Researcher of Technology Studies Institute Journal Article 2019 06 20 Despite many studies done on S&T collaboration networks، the relationships among the members of such networks has been less investigated. Present study has addressed the intra-network relationships of the members of INLN during the years 2004-16. The statistical population of this research includes all the members of INLN network and semi-structured interviews have been conducted with a number of key informants in order to identify the types of relationships. Using content analysis method، 21 types of relationships were identified and classified into 7 categories. Subsequently، using a questionnaire، the dyadic relationships between the member Laboratories were investigated and analyzed by SNA approach. The researched results revealed that in terms of intensity of communications، private centers have the most relationships followed by research institutes and universities respectively. Also، organizational motivations، interaction spaces and motivated people have played an important role in developing the collaboration relationships between network members. Despite many studies done on S&T collaboration networks، the relationships among the members of such networks has been less investigated. Present study has addressed the intra-network relationships of the members of INLN during the years 2004-16. The statistical population of this research includes all the members of INLN network and semi-structured interviews have been conducted with a number of key informants in order to identify the types of relationships. Using content analysis method، 21 types of relationships were identified and classified into 7 categories. Subsequently، using a questionnaire، the dyadic relationships between the member Laboratories were investigated and analyzed by SNA approach. The researched results revealed that in terms of intensity of communications، private centers have the most relationships followed by research institutes and universities respectively. Also، organizational motivations، interaction spaces and motivated people have played an important role in developing the collaboration relationships between network members. Intra-Networked Relationships Social network analysis Collaboration network Iran Nanotechnology Laboratory Network https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71578_032b6471ed7b5d7db8d10dd3fcebe34c.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Networking Policy Making and Social Movement Networking Policy Making and Social Movement 147 165 71579 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71579 FA Abbas Mossallanejad Full Professor of Faculty of law & Political Science Journal Article 2019 06 20 Communication policy is based on how technology, power and social networks connect with cultural policy. New social networks have a unique ability to organize and control social movements. Communication policy-making is based on how effective, social, regional, and international phenomena are understood, analyzed and managed. In this process, people are the main subjects of political systems, information structure and security necessities. Each of these institutions attempts to "control perceptions" in the context of social subjectivity. <br />In this paper, to explain the relationship between communication policy, networks and social movements, such as a process will be part of the "cultural policy" mechanism. In cultural policy, the media will play a decisive role in organizing public opinion. The networking of the social structure provides the necessary grounds for collective action, participatory action, and the creation of an organic link between the various pillars of the political, social and international system. This process shows that in the age of the network and social movements, the pattern of government action would formed its transformative, changing, identity and competitive character. <br />The main question of the paper is related to cultural policy and networking policy making. The question is "Communication policy in a networked society has what kind features, functions, and links with social movements?" The hypothesis is that "Communication policy in the network era is related to functional posture, cultural policy and social movements." The main approach for explain this article is communication and network policy making. Such an approach was first introduced by Manuel Castells. Castells sought to demonstrate that social movements were the result of network space and that governments use communication patterns and mechanisms to control policy and power equivalence. Communication policy is based on how technology, power and social networks connect with cultural policy. New social networks have a unique ability to organize and control social movements. Communication policy-making is based on how effective, social, regional, and international phenomena are understood, analyzed and managed. In this process, people are the main subjects of political systems, information structure and security necessities. Each of these institutions attempts to "control perceptions" in the context of social subjectivity. <br />In this paper, to explain the relationship between communication policy, networks and social movements, such as a process will be part of the "cultural policy" mechanism. In cultural policy, the media will play a decisive role in organizing public opinion. The networking of the social structure provides the necessary grounds for collective action, participatory action, and the creation of an organic link between the various pillars of the political, social and international system. This process shows that in the age of the network and social movements, the pattern of government action would formed its transformative, changing, identity and competitive character. <br />The main question of the paper is related to cultural policy and networking policy making. The question is "Communication policy in a networked society has what kind features, functions, and links with social movements?" The hypothesis is that "Communication policy in the network era is related to functional posture, cultural policy and social movements." The main approach for explain this article is communication and network policy making. Such an approach was first introduced by Manuel Castells. Castells sought to demonstrate that social movements were the result of network space and that governments use communication patterns and mechanisms to control policy and power equivalence. Communication Policy Making network Social movements Media Public Opinion https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71579_eb19265084b2c44217aada908a85a0bb.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Iran's Security Policy Making Towards the Middle East's Conflicts Since the Arab Spring (2011-2018) Iran's Security Policy Making Towards the Middle East's Conflicts Since the Arab Spring (2011-2018) 167 194 71580 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71580 FA SEYED AMIR Niakooee Associate Professor of political science University of Guilan Saeed Pirmohammadi Ph.D Student of International Relations University of Guilan Journal Article 2019 06 20 The symptoms of evolution in the security policy of Middle East's actors have been shaped following the Arab uprisings in 2011. Iran's security policy formed by both internal and external factors was quickly affected by the mentioned developments. The present paper explores Iran's security policy making since the Arab awakening and especially towards the developments in Syria, Yemen, Bahrain and Iraq. Moreover, the authors attempt to submit a prescriptive instructions in order to improving the security policy making in Iran. The main question of the paper is as follows: what is the essence and elements of Iran's security policy towards the Arab awakening and what implications it has had? The findings illustrate that Iran's security policies since the eruption of uprisings in the region has been based on maintenance and expansion of regional influence through various instruments such as diplomatic, economic and military methods. The symptoms of evolution in the security policy of Middle East's actors have been shaped following the Arab uprisings in 2011. Iran's security policy formed by both internal and external factors was quickly affected by the mentioned developments. The present paper explores Iran's security policy making since the Arab awakening and especially towards the developments in Syria, Yemen, Bahrain and Iraq. Moreover, the authors attempt to submit a prescriptive instructions in order to improving the security policy making in Iran. The main question of the paper is as follows: what is the essence and elements of Iran's security policy towards the Arab awakening and what implications it has had? The findings illustrate that Iran's security policies since the eruption of uprisings in the region has been based on maintenance and expansion of regional influence through various instruments such as diplomatic, economic and military methods. Security Policy Making Iran Middle East Arab Spring Comprehensive Security https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71580_1b73bc54bc077eee2a04b9ddd8ad060a.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Fortifying The Written Foundations of Science Fortifying The Written Foundations of Science 195 200 71581 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71581 FA Hamid Reza Malek Mohammadi Professor of Public Policy University of Tehran Journal Article 2019 06 20 Science transmission has by no means less importance than its production. With no means to transfer the science, It will disappear soon. It is here that  the role of language in its general meaning reveals. In the present article, It is tried to show the importance of handbooks writting in fortifying the science foundations with a focus on the handbook of philosophy and public policy. Science transmission has by no means less importance than its production. With no means to transfer the science, It will disappear soon. It is here that  the role of language in its general meaning reveals. In the present article, It is tried to show the importance of handbooks writting in fortifying the science foundations with a focus on the handbook of philosophy and public policy. Science Transmission Language Public Policy Handbooks Writting Handbook of Philosophy and Public Policy https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71581_539ed9f0b2fb917463e1e07068369ca6.pdf
University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 5 1 2019 05 22 Methodology, Theory and Findings of Kingdon’s Agenda, Alternatives, and Public Policies Methodology, Theory and Findings of Kingdon’s Agenda, Alternatives, and Public Policies 201 225 71582 10.22059/ppolicy.2019.71582 FA Behzad Attarzadeh PhD in Political Science , University of Tehran Journal Article 2019 06 20 Classic studies, in any academic field are based on accumulated knowledge, and due to their innovations and new findings are among important works of the field, which may also cause new streams in further academic studies. Kingdon’s Agendas, Alternatives and Public Policies, first published in 1984, is one of the classic works in the field of political science and public policy. In this study, it’s been trying to explain the logic of policy process until the final stage of decision-making and law-making. In other word, it explains the appearance of policy ideas and policy proposals and the formation of agendas and alternative choices. In this paper, we demonstrate a detailed description of the Kingdon’s methodological, theoretical and findings. We believe that such an essay could make a useful insight for policy studies in Iran. Classic studies, in any academic field are based on accumulated knowledge, and due to their innovations and new findings are among important works of the field, which may also cause new streams in further academic studies. Kingdon’s Agendas, Alternatives and Public Policies, first published in 1984, is one of the classic works in the field of political science and public policy. In this study, it’s been trying to explain the logic of policy process until the final stage of decision-making and law-making. In other word, it explains the appearance of policy ideas and policy proposals and the formation of agendas and alternative choices. In this paper, we demonstrate a detailed description of the Kingdon’s methodological, theoretical and findings. We believe that such an essay could make a useful insight for policy studies in Iran. Political Science Public Policy Agenda Kingdon Classics https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_71582_d4446b631209c0141342556c565e8862.pdf