Tabriz Islamic Art University also known as Tabriz Art University is a public university located in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan. The university's major focus is on the Islamic art and architecture. The university was established in 1997. Part of the university's faculties separated from Sahand University of Technology..
ObjectiveArchitects have consistently aimed to design environments that foster better learning and well-being for students and teachers by creating positive learning spaces. In this research, it is assumed that integrating various environmental, behavioural, and psychological dimensions can effectively create a positive learning procedure. This study aims to examine (1) the different behavioural dimensions of students and teachers, (2) the different environmental dimensions across diverse approaches as independent variables, and (3) the psychological-centred approach as a key factor in creating a positive learning environment.MethodThese parameters are evaluated through structural equation modelling methodology and factor analysis.ResultsThe results suggest that emphasising personality-behavioural strengths, students' intrinsic motivation for learning, mental background, and the talents and skills of both students and teachers play a crucial role in designing a positive learning environment.ConclusionThe findings indicate that the learner-centred approach is the most effective in establishing a positive learning environment.
یکی از موضوع هایی که در بافتهای تاریخی شهری چندان به آن پرداخته نشده، مقوله پایداری اجتماعی است. بنابراین تغییر رفتارها و نحوه فعالیت انسانی در مسیر دستیابی به پایداری اجتماعی ضروری به نظر می‌رسد. این پژوهش درصدد است تا عوامل کالبدی موثر در پایداری اجتماعی بافت تاریخی را از طریق حفظ ارزش‌های فرهنگی- تاریخی با استفاده از منابع مختلف در محله مهدی القدم شهر ارومیه بررسی کند و درصدد پاسخ به این سوالات پژوهشی برآید که عوامل کالبدی مؤثر در پایداری اجتماعی بافت تاریخی کدامند؟ و چگونه کالبد محله مهدی القدم ارزش‌های تاریخی-فرهنگی را در خود محفوظ داشته است؟ و چه راهکارهایی می‌توان برای پایداری اجتماعی از طریق ساختار کالبدی محله مهدی القدم شهر ارومیه ارائه نمود؟ این تحقیق با روش تحقیق ترکیبی پژوهش شده است. به این منظور شاخص‌های کالبدی در پایداری اجتماعی استخراج گردید و درنهایت چارچوب مفهومی پژوهش ارائه شد. سپس برای بررسی شاخص‌های کالبدی به روش توصیفی – پیمایشی محله مهدی القدم در بافت تاریخی شهر ارومیه انتخاب شد. برای تحلیل شاخص‌های نظیر تنوع کاربری زمین، بهره‌مندی یکسان همه از خدمات و کیفیت فرم کالبدی از نتایج مصاحبه با ساکنان و بررسی نقشه‌های کاربری زمین، کیفیت ابنیه و تعداد طبقات در نرم‌افزار Arc GIS و برای تحلیل میزان پیوستگی و ارتباطی، از تحلیل میزان هم پیوندی و ارتباط با روش چیدمان فضا در نرم‌افزار DepthmapX v10 استفاده گردیده است. نتایج تحقیق نشان داد که معیارهای انتخابی تنها در بخشی از خیابان‌های داخل محله مهدی القدم صادق است و بقیه بافت پایداری اجتماعی مطلوبی از لحاظ نظام کاربری زمین و دسترسی و ارتباط و هم پیوندی ندارد و این عوامل باعث کاهش میزان حضور افراد و تعامل اجتماعی آن‌ها را در سطح محله شده است. لذا می‌توان برای بهبود پایداری اجتماعی راهکارهایی نظیر طراحی مکان‌هایی برای برقراری تعاملات اجتماعی، اختصاص مسیرهای پیاده و... پیشنهاد داد.
Rapid urbanization and population concentration in Iran’s metropolitan areas have led to challenges such as land scarcity, pollution, and declining quality of urban life. In response, new town policies were adopted to decentralize population and provide residential and functional needs. However, Iranian new towns have struggled to achieve livability and urban cohesion due to weaknesses in public space design, spatial discontinuity, and reduced sense of belonging. This study examines the relationship between spatial cohesion and social cohesion in Sahand New Town, Iran, through the lens of Richard Sennett’s “Open City” theory. The research focuses on the urban corridor from Omran Square to Moallem Square, using a descriptive‑analytical design with a mixed‑methods approach. A structured questionnaire based on spatial and social cohesion indicators was developed, and data were analyzed using SPSS. Findings reveal a significant positive correlation between spatial and social cohesion (r = 0.557, p < 0.01). Enhanced spatial continuity, permeability, and openness promote social interaction, civic engagement, and sense of belonging. Physical indicators such as legibility, place identity, and functional diversity also showed relatively favorable conditions, underscoring the role of spatial quality in fostering social cohesion. Designing flexible, permeable, and multi‑functional urban spaces based on Sennett’s Open City principles can significantly strengthen social cohesion and sustainable livability in emerging new towns.
Speech sound disorders (SSDs) can significantly impede a child’s communication skills, highlighting the need for early and engaging interventions. This study introduces Parak, a serious game designed for children aged 5 to 8 with SSDs, offering an interactive and motivating approach to speech therapy. In Parak, players use their voices to guide a pigeon through 23 levels, each targeting a specific Persian consonant, supported by vibrant visuals and interactive tasks. The game incorporates in-game rewards to enhance engagement and provides real-time feedback to support articulation improvement. Unlike traditional speech therapy, which can be repetitive and less engaging, Parak integrates therapeutic objectives with enjoyable gameplay, creating a more immersive learning experience. A controlled study with 20 children was conducted to evaluate the system, and the results demonstrate statistically significant improvements with small-to-moderate effect sizes in articulation accuracy, engagement, and motivation, suggesting promising preliminary evidence within a pilot-scale intervention. These findings suggest that gamified speech therapy can support improvements in clinical outcomes and user motivation in short-term, controlled settings. By combining entertainment with structured educational goals, Parak not only addresses the clinical needs of children with SSDs but also fosters a more positive attitude toward therapy, positioning it as a promising supplementary tool for pediatric speech and language rehabilitation.
Considering that more than one third of energy consumption is related to residential areas, proper planning and design of neighborhoods according to the climatic conditions of each region can be an effective step towards reducing energy consumption. It aims to optimize energy consumption in the residential blocks of Rushdieh neighborhood in Tabriz. Investigating and understanding the energy consumption situation in Rushdieh neighborhood of Tabriz, its capabilities and bottlenecks in planning is very important, if they are not paid attention to and there are no efficient strategic plans, it will lead to an increase in social, economic and environmental instability. According to its nature, the research method is descriptive-analytical and practical in terms of purpose. It is related to the intended goals of the research, the statistical population of the research is the professors, experts and elites of urban planning, which has been used to examine the indicators and strategies. The method of selecting people was targeted and snowball. Finally, the results showed that the formulation of policies, practical measures to improve the design of main roads and local accesses in the direction of neighborhood air conditioning should be emphasized as the most important strategy. In order to reduce energy consumption, the development of neighborhood design policies and residential blocks with the goals of using wind energy to reduce energy consumption have been placed in the second and third ranks of this prioritization, respectively.
