Research Paper
Environmental Education
Mohammad Akbari; Afsane Shahnazi; Hossain Shokohifard
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The purpose of this study was to examine the compatibility of the intended, implemented, and acquired curriculum in the humanities and environment course. This research used a simultaneous mixed method (using both quantitative and qualitative techniques in a single study). The population of the study ...
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The purpose of this study was to examine the compatibility of the intended, implemented, and acquired curriculum in the humanities and environment course. This research used a simultaneous mixed method (using both quantitative and qualitative techniques in a single study). The population of the study consisted of all 896 students of grade 11 in 1400-1399 academic years in Ghaen. In the qualitative part of the study, grade 11 teachers were also added to the population. Using Morgan's table, 265 students were selected as a sample. Based on cluster random sampling, a number of 11th-grade students from each school were selected. In the qualitative part, purposeful sampling was used to select only those who had more than five years of teaching experience. The data collection tools were a researcher-made questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The data was analyzed by a one-sample t-test. The results revealed that there is a statistical correlation between the intended and implemented curriculum. There is also a relationship between the intended and acquired curriculum. According to the findings of the research, it can be said that despite the change in the educational approach from face-to-face to virtual and no change in the curriculum, The teachers as the implementers of the curriculum, had been able to take steps toward the adaptation of the implemented and acquired curriculum with the intended curriculum and were successful in this matter.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
Hamdollah Sojasi Qeidari; Majid Parishan; Ahmad Romiani; Shahrzad Naderzadeh
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The development of ecotourism is a viable strategy to preserve natural resources and cultural values in society. In addition, it empowers local communities and brings about cultural, social, and environmental sustainability. This study aims to evaluate the predictor elements of environmental knowledge ...
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The development of ecotourism is a viable strategy to preserve natural resources and cultural values in society. In addition, it empowers local communities and brings about cultural, social, and environmental sustainability. This study aims to evaluate the predictor elements of environmental knowledge and awareness of eco-tourists in the protected area of Binalood. The research method is a descriptive-analytical method. The statistical population of the study is the number of eco-tourists entering the region, based on field statistics obtained from village-heads (September 2017), which is estimated at 12,900. Finally, 210 were used as the sample size and as the basis for completing the questionnaire and analysis. The research findings, based on a single sample t-test, revealed that the real average of the two indicators of having environmental knowledge and awareness of laws and the natural environment is less than average (3). Findings on the t-test (two samples) showed that the average opinion of men on environmental knowledge indicators is higher than women and that there is a significant difference between men and women. The adjusted coefficient based on the regression test is 0.54. Obviously, the 0.54 changes in the environmental behavior of eco-tourists depend on individual and socio-economic factors. According to the results of the Pearson correlation test, there is a significant and strong relationship between the behavior and environmental attitudes of eco-tourists. In order to improve the environmental knowledge of eco-tourists, it is the researchers’ recommendation to establish visitor centers and hold training courses, seminars, etc., based on the age and sexual characteristics of the visitors. The best way to transfer the teachings is to use the means and materials of dissemination of knowledge, such as preparing brochures and short films and informing people through popular networks and social sites.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
Nasrin Rezanadzaery; َAbolfaz Ghasemzadeh Alishahi; Peyman Yarmohammadzadeh
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The purpose of this study is to present a conceptual model for green management with a sustainable development approach. The current research is developmental in terms of purpose, and this study was conducted based on the grounded theory methodology. The participants included 26 experts in the field ...
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The purpose of this study is to present a conceptual model for green management with a sustainable development approach. The current research is developmental in terms of purpose, and this study was conducted based on the grounded theory methodology. The participants included 26 experts in the field of environment, experienced principals of secondary schools, sustainable development experts in the Department of Education of East Azerbaijan Province, and professors with knowledge in the field of green management from Azad University and Tabriz University. In order to achieve theoretical saturation in the semi-structured interview, the sample was selected purposefully and by snowball method. The validity of the data was confirmed with acceptability, transferability, verifiability, and reliability. Strauss and Corbin's three-stage coding process (open, central, selective) with MAXQDA software was applied to analyze data. The results of the research indicate that the causal factors affecting the green management of secondary schools include green futurism, the establishment of the environmental management system, and strategic developments. Functional isolation, limitations, professional health barriers, and lack of commitment are intervening factors. Sustainable transportation, use of clean technology, saving energy, and managing water consumption and waste are identified as actions. Total quality management implementation, social impacts, and performance improvement are extracted as outcome factors. Finally, the results of the selective coding showed that the main factors are teaching the protection of basic resources and the environment, the development of green technology, and sustainable culture to modify the consumption pattern.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
Houman Gholampour Arbastan; Saeed Gitipour; Majid Baghdadi; Masood Rezaee
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Assessment of public awareness and preferences is the first step in monitoring the implemented training programs, as well as planning for a new training program in order to improve the level of public knowledge about waste management and eliminate existing deficiencies. Therefore, the main aim of this ...
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Assessment of public awareness and preferences is the first step in monitoring the implemented training programs, as well as planning for a new training program in order to improve the level of public knowledge about waste management and eliminate existing deficiencies. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to design a scientific and validated questionnaire to assess the knowledge and preferences of people of household hazardous waste management by municipalities. The designated questionnaire was distributed to 971 citizens, and data was collected and analyzed. The results obtained show that more than half of respondents are not aware that personal care products, home cleaners, medicines, vehicles, and home maintenance products are categorized as household hazardous waste. Also, only 5% of citizens are aware of the hazardous waste generation rate in household waste streams. In contrast, the knowledge level of the participants about the impacts of household hazardous waste mismanagement was assessed at an accepted level. Results of the conducted survey indicate that collection through apps and receiving educational content through social media are the most popular methods of waste collection and receiving information methods in relation to household hazardous waste. Furthermore, 67.8 and 92.9% of the respondents agree to pay gate fees and impose fines for violators of hazardous household waste management. Our findings illustrate that a lack of awareness of identifying and information about household hazardous waste quality and quantity could be improved by planning a training program and presenting it on social media.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
Nader Naderi; Ehsan Khosravi; Faranak Karamian
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The main purpose of this research was to providing a model for developing the market of healthy and organic food products in Kermanshah province. The approach governing the present research was conducted qualitatively using the grounded theory method. The study population of this research included all ...
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The main purpose of this research was to providing a model for developing the market of healthy and organic food products in Kermanshah province. The approach governing the present research was conducted qualitatively using the grounded theory method. The study population of this research included all key informants in the field of the researched subject in Kermanshah province. Purposeful snowball sampling was used to select participants. Sampling continued until theoretical saturation was reached. In this research, theoretical saturation was achieved by examining 12 participants from the mentioned society. Data collection tools included in-depth and semi-structured interviews, field notes taking, and in some cases group discussions. In order to process the data, a three-step coding method was used in the qualitative part. The results of the study showed three categories of causal conditions (including cognitive factors, behavioral-motivational factors, management factors), contextual conditions (including infrastructural-technological factors, cultural factors and the economic status of the target community) in the development of the healthy and organic products market of the food industry units of Kermanshah province, and intervening conditions (including political-legal factors and regulatory factors) are involved. Also, according to the results, the adopted strategies were categorized into three categories (including marketing factors, advertising and information methods, and trust building and accountability factors) that had consequences (such as economic, social and environmental). In the end, practical suggestions were presented based on the findings.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
Mohamad taghi Heydari; Daryoosh Jahani; Prasto Ghasemi; Yaqub Haqi; Parvin Rahmati
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The increase in the human population, the need to develop human cultural and social spaces on the one hand, and the need to create public spaces with identity, on the other hand, has led to more attention to the topic of cultural identity in public spaces in recent decades. Library Garden, as a public ...
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The increase in the human population, the need to develop human cultural and social spaces on the one hand, and the need to create public spaces with identity, on the other hand, has led to more attention to the topic of cultural identity in public spaces in recent decades. Library Garden, as a public and spatial institution, plays a vital role in the process of cultural and social development in the field of urban space. Books and reading and the tendency to study are some of the characteristics of the development and promotion of the cities. It is possible to advance the cultural and social goals of the society through reading books. With this approach, the present article tries to study the feasibility of creating a library garden in Sabzeh Meydan Square of Zanjan with the approach of promoting the culture of reading. The methodology of this research was a descriptive survey and was applied in terms of purpose. To evaluate the preference of indicators in creating a library garden, the weight of each of them was determined, and finally, the amount of compatibility of the best-worst model has been used to evaluate how to implement indicators in terms of importance/performance and amount of compliance. The results showed that creative designing, with a large difference compared to other factors with a value of 0.14, has been ranked first, and creating this space has been a priority over other indicators. An environment that, like the pleasant qualities of the Persian gardens, enriches the sense of place with its psychological effects, but with a different reading, and can complement the closed spaces of the library in the design by using open spaces and flexibility of collective creative spaces that pave the way for social dynamism and subconscious education. On the distant horizon, using recreational, cultural, and tourist opportunities, according to the goals and vision of the Sabzeh Meydan project, to become a policy to promote the culture of reading and show the importance of rich Iranian culture to tourists. It is expected that the opinions and views of users and their participation will be used to create a place for social activities, the formation of collective memories, and the identification of residents.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
Reza Sepahvand; Jafar Abbaspour; Ayoob Sheikhizade
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Organizational green culture can be considered a source of competitive advantage, firstly, by understanding environmental strategies, and secondly, because of characteristics that are different from the culture of its competitors, it can be an invisible asset and difficult for competitors to imitate. ...
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Organizational green culture can be considered a source of competitive advantage, firstly, by understanding environmental strategies, and secondly, because of characteristics that are different from the culture of its competitors, it can be an invisible asset and difficult for competitors to imitate. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of green organizational culture on competitive advantage with an emphasis on the mediating role of green innovation in Ilam Cement Factory. This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of method. The statistical population of the study includes managers and employees of Ilam Cement Factory. 224 people were selected through statistical sampling using Cochran's formula. Standard questionnaires of green organizational culture measuring green innovation and competitive advantage were used to collect data. For data analysis, the structural equation modeling technique was used through SPSS25 and Smart PLS3 software. The results show that organizational culture has a direct positive and significant effect on competitive advantage and that it affects competitive advantage through the mediation variable of green innovation. Also, the results of data analysis showed that the green innovation variable has a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
fatemeh rezaei; Mojtaba Tabari; ali Farhadi Mahalli; Toraj Mojibi
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Among the major actions toward sustainable development is public policymaking that seeks to fundamentally address and resolve environmental issues. The purpose of this research is to explain an exigency model of the government public policy gap analysis in the subject area of environment. This is an ...
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Among the major actions toward sustainable development is public policymaking that seeks to fundamentally address and resolve environmental issues. The purpose of this research is to explain an exigency model of the government public policy gap analysis in the subject area of environment. This is an applied research conducted through a survey. The statistical population included 121456 Iranian graduates with a master's degree or PhD in the field of environment. Of this population, based on the Cochran formula, a sample consisting of 384 respondents was formed, the individual members of which were selected using stratified random sampling. The validity and reliability of the measurement tool were assessed and confirmed using content validity (of face validity type) and Cronbach's alpha, respectively. The results indicated the dimensions of the link between organization policies and goals, community expectations and feelings, and reflecting stakeholders' views as relevant in the gap analysis model. In addition, the results indicated that the exigent policy gap analysis model of the environment had the required validity. The proposed model in this research which has been further improved by expert views may serve as an applied model for policymakers, practitioners, and executives of environmental policies, and particularly, the Iranian Department of Environment.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
Hanieh Khodadadi Tirkolaei; Esmat Rasoli
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The purpose of this study is to validate the model of environmental ethics curriculum based on social constructivism in secondary school. This is an applied research with a descriptive survey method. The statistical population of the study is all secondary school teachers in Mazandaran province with ...
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The purpose of this study is to validate the model of environmental ethics curriculum based on social constructivism in secondary school. This is an applied research with a descriptive survey method. The statistical population of the study is all secondary school teachers in Mazandaran province with 11024 people (5692 men and 5332 women). The research sample includes 360 secondary school teachers who were selected by multi-stage relative cluster sampling with Cochran's formula. As a data collection tool, a researcher-made social constructivism questionnaire with 23 items on a five-point Likert scale was used. Content validity was used to determine the validity of the questionnaires and composite reliability was used to determine the reliability of the questionnaires, which had a suitable and acceptable status. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used to analyze the data with SPSS and PLS software. The results showed that the objective components, content, teaching-learning activities, and evaluation are effective in explaining the model of environmental ethics curriculum based on social constructivism and the model had a good fit. Environmental ethics curriculum based on social constructivism allows students to be actively involved; they also focus on thinking and understanding rather than just memorizing and the model makes them perform better. Using this approach, basic learning activities can take place in the real-world context (nature) so students' constructivism is stimulated.
Research Paper
Environmental Education
Sorena Zandi; Mehran Farajollahi
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Considering the importance of environmental education in improving the relationship between humans and their environment, the purpose of this article is to identify the positive actions of Australia in this field. Because the usefulness of sharing information and benefiting from the experiences ...
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Considering the importance of environmental education in improving the relationship between humans and their environment, the purpose of this article is to identify the positive actions of Australia in this field. Because the usefulness of sharing information and benefiting from the experiences of other countries is one of the main elements of environmental education, this article focuses on examining their strategic priorities, previewed goals until 2025, and this country's completed projects, as reported by the Australian Association of Environmental Education. The method used in this article is descriptive-analytical research, and data collection is done via document analysis. The results show AAEE’s emphasis on setting its goals on providing necessary financial needs for its projects, supporting environmental educators and teachers, and expanding inter-chapter and international communications. From the findings of the article, appropriate models in accordance with the social, economic, psychological, and environmental characteristics of Iran are extracted, and with the necessary changes to improve the integration of these projects with such traits, they can be implemented in Iran. In the conclusion section, suggestions for building similar educational models are presented.
