abstract this correlational-survery research was conducted with the main objective of investigating viewpoints of farmers of markazi district of karaj towards participation in community supported agriculture. the statistical population of the study consisted of farmers in markazi district of karaj (n=1598) out of which 117 people were selected as sample using cochran formula. in order to enhanc...

Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) tools appear to enhance the possibilities offered by a collaborative approach to planning. The present paper analyzes both the results of experiences of the author and of those available in the literature, highlighting possible advantages and disadvantages. After a brief introduction to the meaning of e-democracy, the second part focuses on the role of I...

This paper describes a research approach based on the Actor-Network Theory (ANT) to interpret and understand the Korea’s strategy for the development of the ubiquitous city (u-city). Analyzing empirical materials from u-city development, this study traces and unpacks the interaction occurring around the u-city innovation and also identifies patterns of innovation, concentrating on negotiation a...

This study aims at disclosing the relationship between emotional intelligence and reflective teaching ability of experienced English teachers extent level impacts teaching. There were forty-one with least 3 years experience as participants instructing three different language institutes, four non-associate Professor Applied Linguistics, from Dehkadeh-ye-Olympic, Tehran governmental schools in K...

insects with over 30,000 aquatic species are known as very successful arthropods in freshwater habitats. some of them are applied as biological indicators for water quality control, as well as the main food supply for fishes and amphibians. the faunistic studies are the basic step in entomological researches; the current study was carried out emphasizing on the fauna of aquatic insects in karaj...

in today’s world the concept of “city” without effective landscape is out of imagination. being focal points for human life and activities, cities have to consider the structure and functions which are influenced by natural systems. in this regard, landscapes are inevitable parts of cities with an essential metabolic role. unlike most countries which don’t have to deal with water shortage as a ...