Atefeh Rahimi; mohammad hasanzadeh
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Objective: This study has developed a model of appropriate relationship between knowledge management system with three components of project management, technology management and research and development management in the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company. The statistical population ...
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Objective: This study has developed a model of appropriate relationship between knowledge management system with three components of project management, technology management and research and development management in the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company. The statistical population of this research consists of managers and experts of the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company. To measure the research variables, the standard questionnaire of Fong and Chi knowledge management, which includes the sections of knowledge management dimensions, the project management questionnaire of Enrico et al., Mahmoudi Technology Management Questionnaire and Moghimi Research and Development Management Questionnaire were used. Oil Organization participated in completing the research questionnaire. The reliability and validity of the questionnaires were also evaluated in this study. Cronbach's alpha was used to determine its reliability, its value was estimated to be 0.752.Results: Data analysis at two levels, descriptive statistics using spss16 software and used for confirmatory factor analysis, good knowledge management fit, technology management, project management and research and development management as well as validity and reliability, PLS software Took.Conclusion: The results of testing the hypotheses indicate the confirmation of research hypotheses and the existence of a positive and significant effect of knowledge management on technology management, project management and research and development management.Keywords: Knowledge Management, Technology Management, Project Management, Research and Development Management, National Iranian Petroleum Refining and Distribution Company.
Fariba Mardani; Mohammad Hassanzadeh; Nadjla Hariri; Fatemeh Nooshinfard
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Purpose: The aim of this study is to identify and prioritize appropriate digital marketing tools for public libraries’ customer development.Method: The present study was conducted in a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In the qualitative part of the research, in-depth interviews ...
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Purpose: The aim of this study is to identify and prioritize appropriate digital marketing tools for public libraries’ customer development.Method: The present study was conducted in a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In the qualitative part of the research, in-depth interviews were conducted with 7 experts using a grounded method. The components were obtained from the analysis of these interviews, and a researcher-made questionnaire was designed based on both existing and desired situations. The research population in the quantitative section includes all marketers, information science specialists and librarians working in public libraries in Tehran. sampling was done randomly. Regression to the mean method was used to reach higher priority components, Findings: The findings from the qualitative part locates 39 digital marketing tools that formed the items of the researcher-made questionnaire. In the quantitative part, the factor loading analysis of the components shows that all dimensions and tools of digital marketing in public libraries are effective and meaningful from the perspective of the community of experts. Using the Regression to the mean method, the tools that are both highly important from the perspective of experts and are currently among the most used by librarians were identified. Finaly The obtained tools were located in the content marketing tool matrix.Conclusion: Libraries can focus on the tools suggested in this study to acquire new customers. Using a content marketing matrix reduces the complexity of working with these tools so that librarians can easily maintain their focus on the marketing.
Milad Padidarfard; Atefeh Sharif; Mohammad Hasanzadeh; Mostafa Amini; Amin Nezarat
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This study analyzes the knowledge structure and research trends in Agile Data Management (ADM) within the banking industry. Using a bibliometric approach, this study identifies key authors, conceptual clusters, lexical trends, and international collaborations in this field, providing a comprehensive ...
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This study analyzes the knowledge structure and research trends in Agile Data Management (ADM) within the banking industry. Using a bibliometric approach, this study identifies key authors, conceptual clusters, lexical trends, and international collaborations in this field, providing a comprehensive picture of the current and future state of related research. For the analysis, data from Scopus, including 552 articles published between 1980 and 2025, were extracted. Analysis tools included VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix software package in R. Analysis types included synonymy, co-authorship, co-citation, and bibliographic pair analysis. Only full-text, English-language, and research articles were included in the analysis. Conceptual Clusters: Five main clusters were identified: digital transformation, emerging technologies, customer behaviour, knowledge management, and sustainable development. Authors and countries: India, Indonesia, and Malaysia have published the most articles. Authors such as Khorsand and Soldatos were identified as key players. Trends: Concepts such as “blockchain,” “digital transformation,” and “smart banking” have seen the most growth. Networks of collaboration: South-South (India-Jordan-Indonesia) and Western regional collaborations are prominent in developing theoretical frameworks. This study shows that agile data management, as an interdisciplinary field, is growing rapidly and is increasingly critical for banks. The results of this research can serve as a basis for policymaking, the development of agile infrastructure, and the direction of future research in digital banking.
HamidReza Mahmoodi; Mohammad Hassanzadeh; Atefeh Sharif
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This study identifies and analyzes barriers to knowledge value creation in Iran’s higher education system. Given its critical role in economic, social, and cultural development, the research examines individual, organizational, structural, economic, social, political, and technological barriers. ...
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This study identifies and analyzes barriers to knowledge value creation in Iran’s higher education system. Given its critical role in economic, social, and cultural development, the research examines individual, organizational, structural, economic, social, political, and technological barriers. The ultimate goal is to enhance knowledge value creation in universities. This research follows interpretivism and positivism paradigms using an exploratory mixed-methods approach. First, thematic analysis identified barriers, which were then ranked using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The study's population includes students and faculty members in Iran’s higher education system, with a purposeful sample of 40 participants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, and a hierarchical questionnaire facilitated pairwise comparisons of barriers. Infrastructural barriers (0.21) have the highest impact, followed by organizational (0.175), technological (0.145), individual (0.12), economic (0.095), political (0.085), social (0.08), and managerial (0.05) barriers. Key obstacles include weak university-industry collaboration, insufficient funding, lack of supportive policies, social inequalities, and gender and racial discrimination. Addressing these barriers is crucial for improving knowledge value creation in higher education. Enhancing university-industry collaboration, strengthening educational and research infrastructures, and aligning academic efforts with societal needs can significantly boost the higher education system’s role in Iran’s economic and social progress.
HamidReza Mahmoodi; Mohammad Hassanzadeh; Atefa Sharif
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In today's competitive landscape, knowledge-based value management is vital for enhancing organizational sustainability. This strategic approach utilizes existing knowledge to improve performance and create sustainable value, fostering long-term competitive advantage. This study employs structural equation ...
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In today's competitive landscape, knowledge-based value management is vital for enhancing organizational sustainability. This strategic approach utilizes existing knowledge to improve performance and create sustainable value, fostering long-term competitive advantage. This study employs structural equation modeling to explore the impact of knowledge-based value management on organizational sustainability, with employee participation as a key mediating factor.Conducted through a positivist approach, the research involved both library and field studies, focusing on branches of the Tourism Bank of Iran. A sample of 165 participants was selected using simple random sampling based on Morgan’s table. Data collection utilized three questionnaires: Knowledge-Based Value Management (20 items), Employee Engagement (18 items), and Organizational Sustainability (18 items). Content validity was confirmed by experts, and reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha.Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling (SEM), Pearson correlation tests, ANOVA, and regression analysis, with LISREL software for computations. Results showed that dimensions of knowledge-based value management—knowledge identification, auditing, value identification, and realization—accounted for 92% of the variance in organizational sustainability. A significant positive relationship was found between organizational sustainability and employee participation (r=0.938, p=0.000), as well as between knowledge-based value management and employee participation (r=0.935, p=0.000).Path analysis indicated that these dimensions influence sustainability directly and through employee participation, which enhances mechanisms like collaboration and motivation. Thus, employee participation is crucial in mediating the relationship between knowledge-based value management and organizational sustainability, emphasizing the need for organizations to adopt this approach for sustainable growth.
Hamid Reza Saeidnia; Mohammad Hasanzadeh
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The purpose of this study was to design an operational interactive model for the selective dissemination of information (SDI) in academic libraries. This research is purpose-oriented, applied, and methodically oriented. The statistical population of this study included all MSc students, Ph.D. students, ...
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The purpose of this study was to design an operational interactive model for the selective dissemination of information (SDI) in academic libraries. This research is purpose-oriented, applied, and methodically oriented. The statistical population of this study included all MSc students, Ph.D. students, and faculty members of Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran. According to the statistics available on the site of the university, the number of university faculty members was 730, Ph.D. students 3000, and MSc students 4000. Using the Cochran formula, the sample number of faculty members was 253, Ph.D. 340, MSc students 350. The data-gathering tool was a questionnaire whose validity was confirmed by experts in information science. For data analysis, 16Spss software and a single sample T-test were used. In this study, the identification and categorization of information-based dissemination services were first determined, then the number of 43 services identified in 7 characteristics included: knowledge repository(7), feedback (7), Two-way communication(5), education (4), Search (7), Orders (7), and Knowledge Management (6). The average score obtained for most of the characteristics of the selective dissemination system model was above the score of 4. Using this model, the selective dissemination system intelligently recognizes the information needs of member users. It is possible to support a wide range of information, two-way communication, orders, knowledge management, and instant messaging as one of the features of this model.
Fateme Zandian; Zainab Vafai; Mohammad Hassanzadeh
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The aim is "to assess the extent to which the objectives of in-service training courses are met in central libraries of Tehran public universities". The used method is surveying. Three researcher-made questionnaires were used to collect data and descriptive and analytical methods were used to answer ...
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The aim is "to assess the extent to which the objectives of in-service training courses are met in central libraries of Tehran public universities". The used method is surveying. Three researcher-made questionnaires were used to collect data and descriptive and analytical methods were used to answer questions and test hypotheses. The research population is the central libraries of 13 public universities in Tehran. To assess the validity of the questionnaire, the questionnaire was given to the relevant experts. In order to determine the reliability of the questionnaires, the questionnaires were distributed among 30 participants as a trial. Using SPSS software, the confidence coefficient was calculated with Cronbach's alpha. The results showed that the managers, unlike the participants, evaluated the level of achievement of the main goals set for in-service training courses at a single level. From the viewpoint of the participants, the quality of activities component with the highest (3.20) and the motivation component with the mean (2.82) had the lowest growth.
Fateme Zandian; Setare Kashmiri; Mohammad Hassanzadeh
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Purpose: The main purpose of the present research is to investigate the specialists’ use of specialized libraries in Iranian automotive industry research and development centers. In this regard, the manner of meeting the information needs of experts, and their satisfaction from libraries affiliated ...
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Purpose: The main purpose of the present research is to investigate the specialists’ use of specialized libraries in Iranian automotive industry research and development centers. In this regard, the manner of meeting the information needs of experts, and their satisfaction from libraries affiliated with the three major centers of automotive industry research and development including IPCO, NPDI (Iran Khodro), and Saipa, have been investigated.
Methodology: This research is conducted in a survey method and the surveyed community includes all the experts from the three centers involved in research and development processes. The total population of the survey is 855 people, and according to the Morgan table, the sample size is 265 people. Out of the distributed questionnaires, 178 (67.1%) were returned.
Research findings: Most of the experts in the Iranian automotive industry research and development centers (52.8%) use the library less than an hour per week, and their main purpose in using the library is to increase specialized information (80.8%) and to update information (47.7%). Also, it can be concluded from the results that the most widely used methods for providing information among the experts of automotive industry research and development centers are Internet searching (96.1%), and using the library at work (66.9%). Specialists of the Iranian automotive industry research and development centers use English text (11.6%), English papers (11.3%), and standards (9.7%) to meet their information needs. The degree of satisfaction in most of the experts (49.4%) from the affiliated libraries is moderate, and up to 50% of specialists are very satisfied with the library staff. The most important problems encountered by specialists in using the library are as follows: lack of resources (73.6%), outmoded resources (67.4%), unawareness of resource existence (55.1%), and limited work hours of the library ( 51.7%).
Results: The results show that most of the specialists in automotive industry research and development centers are more likely to use electronic resources, and also they sometimes while using the library encounter problems such as lack of resources, outmoded resources, unawareness of resource existence, and limited work hours of the library. The most used method for providing information among the experts working in the auto industry research and development centers is searching using the Internet
Fateme Zandian; Maryam Janm Mohammady; Mohammad Hassanzadeh
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the management style of Tehran University libraries from the viewpoint of managers and staff and also to explain the relationship between the leadership style of managers and their creativity. A survey research was used to evaluate the mentioned components. ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the management style of Tehran University libraries from the viewpoint of managers and staff and also to explain the relationship between the leadership style of managers and their creativity. A survey research was used to evaluate the mentioned components. The statistical population included all the staff and directors of affiliated libraries of University of Tehran located in Tehran with 110 staff and 18 managers from 23 libraries. The required data was collected using questionnaires. The Leadership Style Questionnaire of Likert was used to determine the leadership style of the managers and the organizational creativity questionnaire was used to determine the managers' creativity. The Likert leadership style questionnaire was used to examine eight organizational indicators. The results of the analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the views of managers and staff about the leadership style of the Tehran University libraries. Managers rated their leadership style, according to the four Likert styles, as the third style and very close to the fourth (collaborative) style, while the staff assessed their managers’ leadership as the third Likert style, namely, advisory and leaning towards the second (Dedicative-Benevolent) style. Conducting the Kruskal-Wallis test confirmed a significant difference between the leadership styles of managers in different libraries. Also, the Pearson correlation coefficient showed that there was no significant relationship between the leadership style of managers and their creativity. The latest finding of the research shows that there is no significant difference between the level of creativity in library managers with a faculty member position and library managers with a librarian's position.
Mohammad Hasanzadeh; Somayyeh Jafari Baghi Abadi
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The aim of this study is to identify the scientific, educational, cultural and social major goals of public libraries in the vision document and the fifth and sixth development plans.
Method: This descriptive study was conducted using the documentary method and the analytical content analysis is based ...
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The aim of this study is to identify the scientific, educational, cultural and social major goals of public libraries in the vision document and the fifth and sixth development plans.
Method: This descriptive study was conducted using the documentary method and the analytical content analysis is based on upstream documents of the Islamic Republic of Iran such as the vision document and development plans.
Findings: The examination of documents on one hand shows that in some sections related to the public libraries goals, public libraries are not directly mentioned while some of these sections are pursued and implemented by the public libraries. On the other hand, with considering the goals and characteristics of the public library, it is possible to identify some sections in the upstream documents which are in relation to the goals and roles of the public library and also it is possible to design and implement the necessary measures for the operation of these sections by public libraries.
Value: The present research can provide a clear picture of the major scientific, educational, cultural and social goals of the country relating to public libraries, while also positioning these libraries in the vision document and development plans, and it aims at identifying and defining new roles for public libraries in fulfilling the diverse scientific, educational, cultural and social goals of the country.
Fatemeh helaliyan motlagh; Mohammad Hassanzadeh
Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 51-66
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Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of knowledge management and organizational innovation in human resources productivity. Methods: A descriptive survey research has been applied. Is applied. The study population comprised 300 employees of the South Pars Gas Complex. To collect the ...
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Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of knowledge management and organizational innovation in human resources productivity. Methods: A descriptive survey research has been applied. Is applied. The study population comprised 300 employees of the South Pars Gas Complex. To collect the data in this study, questionnaires were used. The content validity of questionnaires was reckoned based on the views of some experts (managers and professors) were calculated and used to calculate the reliability of Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated for the entire questionnaire was calculated 098/0. Finally, to evaluate and compare the data, descriptive and inferential descriptive and inferential Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, correlation, regression analysis and Friedman test were used. Findings: there is a positive significant relationship between the aspects of knowledge management and organizational creativity with human resources productivity. The aspect of knowledge creation and innovation mechanisms interact most with human resources productivity. Moreover the aspects of knowledge, convictions and organizational atmosphere or ambience influence human resources productivity most. Finally, based on the ratings scale, the application of knowledge and qualification of human resources is of the utmost importance in human resources productivity. Conclusion: Organizations need to improve human resources in order to boost productivity and use manpower, mental abilities, Staff’s faculties for the production of goods and Rendering high quality services.
Mohammad Hassanzadeh; Mahtab Teymori Tabieh
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Knowledge has been a competitive weapon in New World. Being aware of knowledge process in organizations, especially research-oriented ones, and tactfully managing it, will increase their ability and improve their outputs, While unawareness and its improper management could lead to a waste of time, ...
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Knowledge has been a competitive weapon in New World. Being aware of knowledge process in organizations, especially research-oriented ones, and tactfully managing it, will increase their ability and improve their outputs, While unawareness and its improper management could lead to a waste of time, money and energy. Co-operation and relation between organizations will be stable and progressive by knowledge flow, although it is a subconscious issue. Whatever, clarifying and distinguishing this flow in the organization will be a competitive advantage issue. Due to this, the organization will achieve knowledge and use this faster than other organizations. Purpose: The main aim of this paper is survey a of knowledge flow in Knowledge-Based companies of Science and Technology Park of Tehran University and presenting a conceptual model. This kind of studies can enable preliminary programs to result success in an organization. Methodology: Approach of this paper is qualitative and in data gathering researcher used a Questionnaire including 57 questions; and for data analyses used SPSS and One-Sample T Test. Conclusion: Findings show that knowledge flow in knowledge based companies in the knowledge gateways, knowledge flow mechanisms, staff awareness, organizational culture, organizational structure, knowledge flow programming and knowledge sharing factors have not been in a good state. The ideal conceptual model of knowledge flow present after literature review and analyses of X-ones.
