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Seyed Hasan Hoseyni, Seyed Akbar Javadi, Esmaeel Karami Dehkordi, Hosein Arzani,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (12-2021)
Abstract

Today, the preparation and implementation of rangeland management are plans as the main and most important strategy of the country's rangeland managers in order to manage these resources. But in most cases, these projects are not welcomed or less welcomed by the villagers during the implementation phase. The purpose of this study is to identify the major obstacles facing the participation of villagers in the acceptance of rangeland management plans, the implementation of projects envisaged in the plans and ultimately the protection of these projects. For this purpose, a case study was conducted in Zanjan province with a qualitative approach based on the granded  theory method. The research population consisted of a number of experienced experts of the General Department of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of Zanjan province as well as a number of informed and key ranchers in 3 villages with rangeland management plans in the province which were selected by non-random sampling method with snowball pattern. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis using the Nvivo software 10 version led to the identification of 190 basic concepts. Similar concepts were merged or deleted, and finally 74 concepts with appropriate and independent semantic load were counted (open coding); Related concepts in 6 formats "category or central phenomenon, causal conditions, strategies, contextual conditions, intervening conditions and consequences" categorized (axial coding) and Finally, the extracted concepts and categories were systematically related to each other and presented in the form of a paradigm model entitled "Analysis model of barriers to rural participation in rangeland projects" (selective coding). This model will help those in charge of preparing rangeland management plans to prepare future plans with the participation of the villagers (exploiters) in order to achieve their maximum participation and acceptance in the implementation stage and on the other hand, to achieve the most important goal of the implemented rangeland management projects, which is to protect the projects and activities carried out, to be largely assured.

Iman Islami, Amir Sadoddin , Hossein Barani, Ahmadreza Asgharpour Masoule , Masih Akhbari,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (1-2017)
Abstract

Participation is a multi-dimensional phenomenon, heavily depending on various variables each with its own relative weight. Carried out in 2016, this study strives for critical understanding of the inhibiting parameters in public participation, as a social phenomenon, for developing of livestock drinking water in Yazd Province's rangelands. In this study, effective parameters were determined using the Delphi technique in three rounds through filling questionnaires. To elicit knowledge a group of experts consisting of 15 members of academic scholars, officials from Natural Resources and Watershed Management Office in Yazd province and some selected people from local communities were participated. Consensus among the experts on the influential parameters has been achieved after three rounds, entailing three criteria including: a least agreement of 75%, average, score of 4 out of 5, and Kruskal-Wallis statistical test. In this research, a total of 15 parameters from social, economic and climatic criteria were determined on the basis of the standpoint of the expert group. Analysis suggests that lack of inclusive rural cooperatives (weak role of NGOs), reduced rainfall and looming droughts, jointly have major impact on the social participation, by a score of 4.53 and 90.7% consensus. Meanwhile, low income and financial dependence of ranchers on the government subsidies and loans respectively by 85.3 and 82.7 percent of specialist group consensus were identified as the important economic factors. This research assists policy makers and managers of natural resources in removing the obstacles of the pathway of participation and improving public participation for livestock drinking water management in the rangelands of Yazd Province. 


Hamidreza Saeedi, Hossein Azarnivand, Hossein Arzani, Hamed Rafiee, Hassan Mehrabi,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (3-2017)
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Nomads use natural supplements to feed their livestock and they avoid consuming hormones and other chemical synthetic compounds, hence their organic production has high potential for commercialization and marketing. This study aimed to assess the social and economical characteristics of nomads affecting their participation to establish local dairy markets in Kerman province. Random sampling was used to collect 366 questionnaires from Soleimani, Mehni, Kochomye, Jabalbarezi and Ayeneye tribes in 2015. The results showed that nomads WTA (Willingness to Pay) are about 22600 Rials per one litter milk in local markets.  Logit model indicated that the nomad’s livestock number, age, marital status, education, family size, annual income and expenditure have significant effect on their WTA. This study showed that local markets can be established with active nomad’s participation. Appropriate pricing policy for nomad’s organic products in the local markets will empower nomads and will improve their social status.


Mehdi Nooripoor, Hamid Rastegari , Madineh Khosrowjerdi,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (9-2017)
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This study aimed to identify influential factors on village resident’s participation in range management project of Tang-e-Sorkh Region of Boyer-e-Ahmad County. Survey method was used to conduct this research and householders were sampled. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 104 householders. Validity of the questionnaire was approved by some experts from Department of Rural Development Management of Yasouj University. The Cronbach's alpha of the questionnaire varied 0.62 to 0.95, as a reliability index. The results showed that there is a significant and positive relationship between participation level of village residents in range management projects with social, attitudinal and educational level of the community. According to the multiple regression analysis, these variables can determine 66 percent of participation of village residents in range management project. Enhancing educational system of villages, discussing the benefits of range management programs with people and activating Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) are recommended to promote participation of various stockholders in the range management programs.
 
Ali Hamidi, Aliakbar Mehrabi, Seyed Akbar Javadi, Aliakbar Imani,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (4-2021)
Abstract

 Poor participation and investment of natural resource users in cooperatives requires investigation. Effecting factors therefor, should be found and prioritized. Reference searches showed three major categories of factors: educational (extensional), economic and social factors. The case was taken into nine natural resources development cooperatives as a statistical population throughout the counties of Ardabil province.  The research followed a descriptive-survey methodology, and required information was garnered through field works and filling up a researcher-made questionnaire. Validity and reliability coefficients of the questions were confirmed by experts and Cronbach's alpha of 0.86, respectively. Data were analyzed through proper statistical techniques. Comparing mean scores of subject-pertinent sections revealed that extension and economic factors were known as the most influential in Ardabil, Namin, Nir and Parsabad. Social issues however, were more important in the eyes of Ardabil, Nir, Khalkhal and Bilehsavar land users. Generally, variance between statistical populations of cities and research-affecting factors exhibited significant differences with a confidence level of 99%. Duncan test resykts showed that the highest value is given to social and participatory matters. For Bilehsavar and Nir cases however no significant differences was seen. According to the research results, it is proposed to work on social problems such as reforming behavior with the clientele, utilizing indigenous culture, reforming the negative mentality towards the cooperatives, raising awareness of the benefits of participation and investment, building trust among the people, etc., in the cooperatives, rather than education and extensional programs; this can attract the majority of beneficiaries to cooperatives and make them invest. The next steps in line with the priority of the provincial cities should address extensional and economic subdivisions, respectively, such as applied training, amending cooperatives’ charter, transferring executive projects to cooperatives, monetizing existing rural jobs.
Ms Ronak Ahmadi, Qdralh Heidari, Ms Shafaq Rastegar, Ms Hannane Mohammadi Kangrani,
Volume 16, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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Background and purpose: The future of human life depends on a better understanding of the factors that lead to satisfaction. Social capital is one of the factors that can grow through the exchange of knowledge. experiences and communications. Effective and efficient implementation of rangeland rehabilitation programs using a participatory approach also raises issues and problems for policy makers and managers that require a general approach to solving them. This study emphasizes the mediating role of social learning in the interaction of participation and trust among rangeland users. It assesses satisfaction of the users with the implementation of rangeland management projects in Mazandaran summer rangelands and ends with the modeling process.
Methodology: The study method is a run in rangers of 11 customary systems with 136 people in the summer rangelands of Mazandaran province in which rangeland management projects have been implemented in 1397. The sample size was determined using Cochran's formula of 100 people. Data were collected by stratified random sampling method using a Likert scale (structured) questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS22 and Smart PLS3 software. The apparent and content validity of the research tool was confirmed using the collective opinions of experts related to the research topic. Also, the values obtained from Cronbach's alpha, combined reliability and mean variance extracted for different sections of the questionnaire were acceptable. In order to test the conceptual model of the research, structural equation modeling of reflective model type (for arrows from structures to items) based on the partial least squares method has been used. The values observed on the path between the structures (hidden variables) with each other are called the path coefficient and show the correlation coefficient of the two structures or the standardized regression beta. This method is a very powerful and general technique of multivariate regression or general linear model expansion, and external and internal models examine the relationship between overt and covert variables.
Results: The results of path analysis with Smart PLS3 software showed that all three indicators (trust, participation and social learning) have a positive and significant effect on the satisfaction of rangers with the implementation of rangeland plans and are able to 85% of the dependent variable changes ( Explain the satisfaction of ranchers). The trust variable has a direct effect of 0.303 and the participation variable has a direct effect of 0.598 on satisfaction. But because of the mediating role of social learning, they have more effects on satisfaction; Thus, the indirect effect of trust on satisfaction due to the mediating role of social learning (0.608 * 0.561) is equal to 0.341 and more than the direct and unmediated effect of social learning, ie 0.303. In general, the effects of trust (0.644), ie directly in addition to the indirect effect, are stronger than the effect of trust on satisfaction alone (0.303). Also, the indirect effect (through the mediating role of social learning) of participation on satisfaction (0.608 * 0.329) is equal to 0.000, which is less than its direct effect (0.598), but in general, the effects of participation on Satisfaction (0.798) which is obtained by combining direct and indirect effects of social learning on satisfaction is greater than the effect of participation alone (0.598) on satisfaction, so it can be concluded that social learning plays a role. There has been an improvement in increasing the total effects of independent variables on the dependent variable.
Conclusion: In this study, social learning through the sharing of information and relationships between rangeland owners prepares the necessary ground for knowledge transfer and by increasing the indicators of social capital among rangeland ranchers in Mazandaran summer rangelands in which in 1397 Were implemented; Improving manpower productivity and increasing ranchers' satisfaction. Indicators of social capital express different conditions and characteristics governing the actions and performance of the households in the implementation of rangeland projects that have many effects on their satisfaction. Therefore, it can be said that the richer the relationship of ranchers in the implementation of projects, the higher their satisfaction with the performance and implementation of projects.
 
Mohammadreza Rahmanirad Kharfekoli, Ghodratollah Heydari, Jamshid Ghorbani, Fatemeh Razzaghi Bourkhani,
Volume 17, Issue 3 (11-2023)
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Background and objectives: This study explores the components of good governance in the management of rangelands in Iran, as perceived by natural resources experts. The quality of governance significantly influences the success of executive programs related to the protection and management of natural resources, especially rangelands. Assessing the indicators of good governance in rangeland management is crucial for achieving goals such as increased livestock production and enhancing economic efficiency. The study aims to identify the main components of good governance and assess their impact on rangeland management projects.
Methodology: Utilizing a descriptive (non-experimental) and correlational approach, this research employed structural equation modeling to analyze the relationships between variables. A questionnaire, validated through expert opinion, assessed the perspectives of 70 experts across 19 provinces in Iran. Six independent variables (participation, accountability, responsibility, law-oriented and justice, transparency, efficiency and effectiveness) were investigated concerning their impact on rangeland restoration and management projects.
Results: The findings reveal that respondents considered responsibility, participation, law-oriented and justice, transparency, and efficiency and effectiveness as significant factors affecting the success of rangeland restoration and management projects. The results indicate that the responsiveness factor was perceived as the most crucial, followed by participation, responsibility, law-oriented and justice, transparency, and efficiency and effectiveness. The coefficient of explanation (R2) demonstrated that these components collectively explained a substantial percentage of the variance in rangeland restoration and management projects.
Conclusion: The study concludes that transparency, responsibility, efficiency, and effectiveness play pivotal roles in the success of rangeland restoration and management projects. A commitment to transparency in implementation, efficiency in performance, accountability for actions, and user participation in decision-making processes are essential for effective governance. The results provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners involved in rangeland management in Iran.
 

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