Mariam Keshvari | Community Librarianship | Best Researcher Award

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Mariam Keshvari | Community Librarianship | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Mariam Keshvari University of Isfahan, Iran

With a focus on “Community Information Services,” “Library Marketing,” and “Scientometrics,” she delves into the intricate realms of information dissemination and scholarly evaluation. As an educator, she imparts her expertise through courses on Scientometrics, Outreach Services of Libraries, Community Information Services, Reference Services, Evaluation of Scientific Materials, and Scientific Indexes and Abstracts, nurturing a generation of information professionals adept at navigating the evolving landscape of knowledge dissemination and utilization.

Education:

She is Mariam Keshvari, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Knowledge and Information Science at the University of Isfahan. With a profound academic background, she obtained her Master’s degree in Knowledge and Information Science (KIS) from Shahid Chamran University in 2009, laying a solid foundation for her scholarly pursuits. Driven by a passion for advancing her field, she pursued further studies and successfully completed her Ph.D. in Knowledge and Information Science (KIS) from the same institution in 2019, showcasing her dedication to academic excellence and specialization in her chosen domain. As an Assistant Professor, she brings her extensive expertise and research acumen to the forefront, enriching the academic environment at the University of Isfahan. Her contributions extend beyond the classroom, encompassing research endeavors and scholarly publications that contribute to the advancement of Knowledge and Information Science, thereby shaping the future of the field. With a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research, she continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of scholars in the vibrant landscape of information science.

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Experience:

She dedicated fourteen years of her career as a librarian in public libraries across Lorestan province, Iran, from 2008 to 2022. Throughout this extensive tenure, she fervently championed the cause of literacy and reading promotion, especially in underprivileged regions, with a particular emphasis on enriching the lives of children and teenagers. Her efforts transcended conventional library services as she actively engaged in community outreach initiatives to instill a love for reading among the youth. Her commitment to storytelling as a powerful tool for nurturing imagination and fostering empathy earned her recognition as the top storyteller at Iran’s inaugural storytelling festival hosted by the Public Libraries Institution in 2019. Additionally, in 2017, amidst the aftermath of devastating floods in certain areas of Iran, she exemplified her dedication to literacy by spearheading reading and storytelling campaigns aimed at providing solace and support to the affected children and teenagers. Her unwavering passion for promoting reading culture and her tireless endeavors in leveraging literature to uplift communities underscore her profound impact as a librarian and advocate for literacy in Iran’s public libraries.

Publications:

  1. Co-authorship of Iranian researchers in science, social science, art and humanities citation indexes in the web of science between 2000 and 2006 Cited By : 57, Published By : 2010
  2. Modelling influential factors on customer loyalty in public libraries: a study of West Iran Cited By : 46, Published By : 2015
  3. Enhancing the loyalty of library customers using social media Cited By : 9, Published By : 2013
  4. Mapping Scientific Outputs of Public Libraries Using Co-word Network Analysis Cited By : 7, Published By : 2019
  5. Visualizing the structure of scientific output of Iranian scholars in Science Citation Index (SCI) during 2000-2006 Cited By : 6, Published By : 2010
  6. The Moderating Role of Customer Involvement in Library’s Services in the Relationship between Perceived Value and Satisfaction with the Customer Loyalty to the Public Libraries … Cited By : 4, Published By : 2015
  7. Participation of librarians in virtual social networks to provide services during the covid-19 epidemic (case study: librarians of public libraries in Tehran) Cited By : 2, Published By : 2023
  8. Identifying the strategic position of Iran’s public libraries in the encounter of the closure of face-to-face services due to the outbreak of Covid-19 virus by the SWOT method Cited By : 2, Published By : 2022
  9. Comparison of the Experts’ Perspectives to SciVal Database’s FWCI Index in Identification of Top Authors (Case Study: Top Iranian Authors in Funda- mental Sciences Area from … Cited By : 2, Published By : 2019
  10. Visualization of Hot Topics and Global Trends in Community Librarianship (With an Emphasis on the Role of Public Libraries) Published By : 2024

 

Hamed Sayarkhalaj | Attitude, Behavior and Knowledge | Member

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Hamed Sayarkhalaj | Attitude, Behavior and Knowledge | Member

Dr Hamed Sayarkhalaj Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Iran

He holds a doctorate in sociology from Isfahan University, specializing in environmental sociology. Additionally, he has served as an assessor in various companies spanning diverse industries. Presently, he is engaged in training human resources in persuasion skills, focusing on argument and rhetoric, employing interactive methodologies. His primary objective is to enhance the persuasion proficiency of employees, aiming to elevate their capabilities in this domain.

Education:

He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology at the University of Isfahan from September 2017 to July 2022. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Sociology from Yazd University, where he studied from September 2012 to September 2014. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Allameh Tabataba’i University, where he studied from September 2008 to September 2012. Alongside his academic qualifications, he has also acquired various certifications, although the specific details of these certifications are not provided.

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Experience:

He has been actively involved in various roles within the industry and academia. Currently, he serves as a faculty member at ACECR since June 2022, contributing his expertise to the institution’s programs and initiatives. In addition to his academic role, he works as an assessor for several organizations, including Sepahan Battery Industrial Complex, JAECO (Jahan Ara Espadana), Esfahan’s Mobarakeh Steel Company, and others. His extensive experience in assessing competency in recruitment exams spans several years, demonstrating his commitment to ensuring quality standards in hiring processes. Moreover, he has also served as a facilitator for Jdisf, further highlighting his dedication to facilitating learning and development opportunities. Throughout his diverse roles, he continues to make significant contributions to his field.

Publications:

  1. A study of social factor affecting environmental behavior of residents of the city of yazd Cited By : 24, Published By : 2014
  2. Factors Associated with Environmental Behavior in the Urban Environment (Case Study: the Citizens of the City of Karaj) Cited By : 9, Published By : 2016
  3. Social Factors influencing environmental behavior (Case Study: Yazd City) Cited By : 7, Published By : 2014
  4. Social Factors Relative to Fashion Victim Among Youth in City of Yazd Cited By : 6, Published By : 2016
  5. Cultural and environmental factors among residents in Yazd Cited By : 6, Published By : 2015
  6. The Socio – Cultural Factors Related With Soccess of Productive Cooperatives in Yazd Cited By : 6, Published By : 2015
  7. Investigating energy literacy and its structural model for citizens of Mashhad Cited By : 2, Published By : 2022
  8. Sociological analysis of fashionism among the youth of Yazd city Cited By : 2, Published By : 2016
  9. ClClimate Change and the Agricultural Community (Study of Isfahan Province Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change’s Consequences) Published By : 2023
  10. Behavioral assessment of persuasion: argumentative and rhetorical skills Published By : 2023

Amir Noori | Water Consumption Behavior | Member

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Amir Noori | Water Consumption Behavior | Member

Mr Amir Noori University of Ottawa, Canada

Amir Noori is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa, Canada. He received his M.Sc. in Water Resource Engineering and Management. His research interests are directed at water resources planning, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods, Climate Change, and RS and GIS. Results obtained from his research have been published in multiple papers in international journals.

Education:

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. His research focuses on the rehabilitation planning of municipal water distribution networks under the impacts of climate change, with Prof. Hossein Bonakdari as his supervisor. Prior to this, he obtained his M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering and Management from Razi University in Kermanshah, Iran, where he achieved a GPA of 16.81 out of 20. His master’s thesis, supervised by Prof. Hossein Bonakdari, involved the development of an optimal water supply plan using integrated fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making methods. He also holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering-Water from the Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran, with a GPA of 15.52 out of 20. Throughout his academic journey, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to water resources management and engineering research.

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Experience:

He currently serves as a Research Assistant at the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, under the supervision of Prof. Hossein Bonakdari. Additionally, he holds the position of Assistant Researcher at both the Departments of Civil Engineering and Geology at Razi University in Kermanshah, Iran, where he works under the joint supervision of Prof. Hossein Bonakdari and Dr. Jafar MasoomPour Samakosh. Previously, he worked as a Scientific Researcher at the Department of Surface Water in the Regional Water Authority of Kermanshah, Iran, under the supervision of Dr. Ali Fattahi. His extensive research experience also includes a role as a Research Assistant at the Department of Civil Engineering at Razi University in Kermanshah, Iran, from 2016 to 2019, supervised by Prof. Hossein Bonakdari. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong dedication to advancing knowledge and expertise in civil and water engineering.

Awards and Honors:

He has been recognized for his academic achievements with various prestigious scholarships and grants. Notably, he was awarded the Admission Scholarship of the University of Ottawa, Canada, spanning from January 2023 to January 2027, followed by the Special Merit Scholarship of the Faculty of Engineering at the same university, covering the period from January 2023 to January 2024. Additionally, he received the Doctoral International Scholarship from the University of Ottawa, Canada, extending from January 2023 to January 2028. Prior to his doctoral studies, he was granted the Kermanshah Province Regional Water Authority Grant in July 2021. His outstanding performance during his master’s studies at Razi University led to him being ranked as the top student in the entire graduating class in September 2019. Furthermore, he was awarded a Tuition-Waiver for the master’s program at Razi University, which he attended from September 2016 to September 2019.

Publications:

  1. The optimal dam site selection using a group decision-making method through fuzzy TOPSIS model Cited By : 42, Published By : 2018
  2. Exploring the role of advertising types on improving the water consumption behavior: An application of integrated fuzzy AHP and fuzzy VIKOR method Cited By : 37, Published By : 2020
  3. A group Multi-Criteria Decision-Making method for water supply choice optimization Cited By : 30, Published By : 2021
  4. Development of optimal water supply plan using integrated fuzzy Delphi and fuzzy ELECTRE III methods—Case study of the Gamasiab basin  Cited By : 30, Published By : 2020
  5. Optimized artificial neural networks-based methods for statistical downscaling of gridded precipitation data Cited By : 29, Published By : 2019
  6. A reliable GIS-based FAHP-FTOPSIS model to prioritize urban water supply management scenarios: A case study in semi-arid climate  Cited By : 23, Published By : 2022
  7. Comparison performance of artificial neural network based method in estimation of electric conductivity in wet and dry periods: Case study of Gamasiab river, Iran Cited By : 5, Published By : 2019
  8. Performance assessment of modified clinoptilolite and magnetic nanotubes on sulfate removal and potential application in natural river samples Cited By : 4, Published By : 2020
  9. A novel Multiple Attribute Decision-making approach for assessing the effectiveness of advertising to a target audience on drinking water consumers’ behavior considering age … Cited By : 3, Published By : 2023
  10. Investigation of Groundwater Resources Quality for Drinking Purposes Using GWQI and GIS: A Case Study of Ottawa City, Ontario, Canada Cited By : 2, Published By : 2023