Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Explaining the effects of Intractions between Town and Village on Rural Resilience Case Study, Rural Areas of Marvdasht Township Explaining the effects of Intractions between Town and Village on Rural Resilience Case Study, Rural Areas of Marvdasht Township 1 30 10602 10.30473/grup.2024.68994.2801 FA Hamidreza Shirazi Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Geography and Rural Planning, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran. Roodabeh Farhady Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran. Asghar Norouzi Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Rural Planning, Payam Noor University Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2023 08 26 The aim of the current research is to explain the effects of Urban-Rural Interrelationships rural resilience in the rural areas of Marvdasht Township This research is practical in terms of purpose and In terms of data collection method, it is a survey type. The statistical Society includes 15 inhabited villages of Marvdasht Township based on the statistical Yearbook of 2015 Fars province, which includes 45,822 households with a population of over 156,418 people. Using Cochran's formula, 381 households were selected as a sample and a researcher-made questionnaire was distributed through cluster sampling.The face validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts. Also, Cronbach's alpha of all questionnaires was calculated as 0.91. SPSS 25 and SmartPls 3 softwares were used for data analysis. The results of the analysis of data show that the changes and transformations created between the city and the village have an effect on rural resilience in township level Also, The interrelations between urban and rural in economic dimensions and indicators equal to 23.452, social 20.273, environmental 23.111, cultural 52.199, and 18.015 percent institutional have had an impact on rural resilience at the level of Marvdasht Township. The aim of the current research is to explain the effects of Urban-Rural Interrelationships rural resilience in the rural areas of Marvdasht Township This research is practical in terms of purpose and In terms of data collection method, it is a survey type. The statistical Society includes 15 inhabited villages of Marvdasht Township based on the statistical Yearbook of 2015 Fars province, which includes 45,822 households with a population of over 156,418 people. Using Cochran's formula, 381 households were selected as a sample and a researcher-made questionnaire was distributed through cluster sampling.The face validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts. Also, Cronbach's alpha of all questionnaires was calculated as 0.91. SPSS 25 and SmartPls 3 softwares were used for data analysis. The results of the analysis of data show that the changes and transformations created between the city and the village have an effect on rural resilience in township level Also, The interrelations between urban and rural in economic dimensions and indicators equal to 23.452, social 20.273, environmental 23.111, cultural 52.199, and 18.015 percent institutional have had an impact on rural resilience at the level of Marvdasht Township.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 The Role of Decentralization from the City of Yazd in the Balanced Regional Development of Yazd Province The Role of Decentralization from the City of Yazd in the Balanced Regional Development of Yazd Province 31 52 10946 10.30473/grup.2024.70474.2832 FA Hassan Hekmatnia Professor, Development of Geography and Urban Planner, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 2024 02 02 The objective of this research is to examine the role of decentralization from the city of Yazd in the balanced regional development of Yazd province. This study is applied in terms of its objective and descriptive-analytical in terms of its methodology. SPSS, TOPSIS, Rank-Size, and Moran's coefficient were used for data analysis. The results indicate that decentralization from the city of Yazd can play a significant role in the balanced regional development of Yazd province. As the provincial and major city, Yazd has attracted various advantages including economic, cultural, and social infrastructure, service centers, and administrative institutions. However, this concentration can lead to regional disparities, reduced employment opportunities and economic activities in other areas of the province, and increased urban pressures and problems. This has resulted in the concentration of resources and facilities in Yazd city while diminishing resources in other cities of the province. The urban population percentage of the province has increased from 66% in 1986 to 76%, 84%, and 82.6% in the years 1996, 2006, and 2016, respectively. This indicates a growing urban population in the province over these time periods. Overall, the results demonstrate that the development of cities in Yazd province is uneven, and tailored measures are necessary to prevent rural depopulation and migration, as well as to strengthen the development of cities and their associated indicators based on the specific conditions of each city and region. The objective of this research is to examine the role of decentralization from the city of Yazd in the balanced regional development of Yazd province. This study is applied in terms of its objective and descriptive-analytical in terms of its methodology. SPSS, TOPSIS, Rank-Size, and Moran's coefficient were used for data analysis. The results indicate that decentralization from the city of Yazd can play a significant role in the balanced regional development of Yazd province. As the provincial and major city, Yazd has attracted various advantages including economic, cultural, and social infrastructure, service centers, and administrative institutions. However, this concentration can lead to regional disparities, reduced employment opportunities and economic activities in other areas of the province, and increased urban pressures and problems. This has resulted in the concentration of resources and facilities in Yazd city while diminishing resources in other cities of the province. The urban population percentage of the province has increased from 66% in 1986 to 76%, 84%, and 82.6% in the years 1996, 2006, and 2016, respectively. This indicates a growing urban population in the province over these time periods. Overall, the results demonstrate that the development of cities in Yazd province is uneven, and tailored measures are necessary to prevent rural depopulation and migration, as well as to strengthen the development of cities and their associated indicators based on the specific conditions of each city and region.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Investigating the Impact of Access to Urban Structural Facilities, Place Attachment, and Social Factors on Environmental Behaviors, Case Study: Isfahan County Investigating the Impact of Access to Urban Structural Facilities, Place Attachment, and Social Factors on Environmental Behaviors, Case Study: Isfahan County 53 72 11054 10.30473/grup.2024.70782.2839 FA Maryam Rezaei Ph.D Student, Department of Sociology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran. Mehdi Amirkafi Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran. Sadegh Salehi Professor, Department of Social Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Mazandaran, Iran Daruosh Boustani Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran. Journal Article 2024 03 07 Environmental problems are the result of human actions, and human misconduct towards the environment has been recognized as the most serious long-term threat to the world. Therefore, identifying factors that can change individuals' attitudes and behaviors towards the environment and promote responsible behavior is of utmost importance. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of social and urban structural factors on the attitudes and behaviors of citizens in Isfahan county in order to create conditions for improving friendly attitudes and behaviors towards the environment. This research is of the descriptive analysis type, and the necessary information was collected through questionnaires from a sample of 400 citizens over 18 years of age in urban and rural populations of Isfahan.Statistical tests such as Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and path analysis were used for data processing in the SPSS software. The research findings indicate that the level of environmental behaviors among respondents is above average. The examination of the relationship between variables suggests that there is a positive and significant relationship between social capital, awareness, sense of place, modern environmental attitude, civic capital, and urban structural facilities and opportunities with citizens' environmental behaviors in Isfahan. Furthermore, regression analysis results indicate that civic capital, sense of place, modern environmental attitude, and urban structural facilities and opportunities explain%24 of the variance of the dependent variable. Therefore, attention to the physical structure of the city such as attractiveness, welfare and recreational facilities, easy access to systems such as transportation, etc., creates pedestrian-friendly environments with the potential to increase citizen interaction and enhance social capital with a high sense of place, leading to an increase in responsible environmental attitudes and behaviors. Environmental problems are the result of human actions, and human misconduct towards the environment has been recognized as the most serious long-term threat to the world. Therefore, identifying factors that can change individuals' attitudes and behaviors towards the environment and promote responsible behavior is of utmost importance. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of social and urban structural factors on the attitudes and behaviors of citizens in Isfahan county in order to create conditions for improving friendly attitudes and behaviors towards the environment. This research is of the descriptive analysis type, and the necessary information was collected through questionnaires from a sample of 400 citizens over 18 years of age in urban and rural populations of Isfahan.Statistical tests such as Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and path analysis were used for data processing in the SPSS software. The research findings indicate that the level of environmental behaviors among respondents is above average. The examination of the relationship between variables suggests that there is a positive and significant relationship between social capital, awareness, sense of place, modern environmental attitude, civic capital, and urban structural facilities and opportunities with citizens' environmental behaviors in Isfahan. Furthermore, regression analysis results indicate that civic capital, sense of place, modern environmental attitude, and urban structural facilities and opportunities explain%24 of the variance of the dependent variable. Therefore, attention to the physical structure of the city such as attractiveness, welfare and recreational facilities, easy access to systems such as transportation, etc., creates pedestrian-friendly environments with the potential to increase citizen interaction and enhance social capital with a high sense of place, leading to an increase in responsible environmental attitudes and behaviors.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Studying the Spatial-Spatial Distribution of Public Parking Lots and its Optimal Location Using the Basics of Urban Planning and Urban Traffic Management Case Study: Urmia City Studying the Spatial-Spatial Distribution of Public Parking Lots and its Optimal Location Using the Basics of Urban Planning and Urban Traffic Management Case Study: Urmia City 73 94 11199 10.30473/grup.2024.70112.2820 FA Masoud Haghlesan , Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ilkhchi Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ilkhchi, Iran. Ali Ghanbari Nasr Abadi Doctoral student of Urban Planning, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Aras International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran. Ehsan Davarpanah Doctoral student of Urban Planning, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Aras International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran 0009-0003-8348-0870 Journal Article 2023 12 31 Public parking lots are one of the most important infrastructures of the transportation system that play an effective role in reducing traffic and its efficiency and the quality of urban life. In the modern era, due to the increase in cars, the lack of parking space, and the huge cost of parking lot construction, a detailed evaluation for parking management and location becomes necessary. This research is of an applied type, which investigated the feasibility of the location and suitable location of the parking lot in Urmia city using a descriptive and analytical method. With library studies, Its compiled theoretical foundations (urban planning and urban traffic management), to know the scope of the study and investigate the current situation by field method and using detailed and comprehensive plan maps, and the number of deficiencies and the spatial distribution of parking lots have been determined. Public parking per capita has been determined according to the standard of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. In order to determine the appropriate limits for the construction of parking, identify the influential criteria in locating and use the Super Decisions software to convert the criteria into information layers and for each of the criteria (layers), the required distances (privacy) have been created. The road network has been modeled in the comprehensive study of transportation and traffic of Urmia city with the VISUM software environment. Considering the effect of each of the layers and their pairwise comparison by Super Decisions software, the weight of each layer was calculated, and the incompatibility rate of pairwise comparisons was obtained as 0.08 and since it was less than 0.1, compatibility these comparisons are acceptable. Finally, by superimposing the layers of information, appropriate ranges are determined and divided into five categories from very poor to very good. Public parking lots are one of the most important infrastructures of the transportation system that play an effective role in reducing traffic and its efficiency and the quality of urban life. In the modern era, due to the increase in cars, the lack of parking space, and the huge cost of parking lot construction, a detailed evaluation for parking management and location becomes necessary. This research is of an applied type, which investigated the feasibility of the location and suitable location of the parking lot in Urmia city using a descriptive and analytical method. With library studies, Its compiled theoretical foundations (urban planning and urban traffic management), to know the scope of the study and investigate the current situation by field method and using detailed and comprehensive plan maps, and the number of deficiencies and the spatial distribution of parking lots have been determined. Public parking per capita has been determined according to the standard of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. In order to determine the appropriate limits for the construction of parking, identify the influential criteria in locating and use the Super Decisions software to convert the criteria into information layers and for each of the criteria (layers), the required distances (privacy) have been created. The road network has been modeled in the comprehensive study of transportation and traffic of Urmia city with the VISUM software environment. Considering the effect of each of the layers and their pairwise comparison by Super Decisions software, the weight of each layer was calculated, and the incompatibility rate of pairwise comparisons was obtained as 0.08 and since it was less than 0.1, compatibility these comparisons are acceptable. Finally, by superimposing the layers of information, appropriate ranges are determined and divided into five categories from very poor to very good.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Evaluation of the Soundscape Quality of Coastal Banks, Case Study: Suru Neighborhood in Bandar Abbas City Evaluation of the Soundscape Quality of Coastal Banks, Case Study: Suru Neighborhood in Bandar Abbas City 95 108 11200 10.30473/grup.2024.69866.2815 FA Ala Esmaeili MSc. Student, Department of Urban Engineering, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran. Haidar Jahanbakhsh Associate Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 2023 12 02 The aim of the current research is to evaluate the quality of the‌‌ soundscape of the coastal shores, relying on the attraction and persistence of the audience in the coastal strip of Suru neighborhood in the west of Bandar Abbas city. The research method is based on the nature of qualitative-quantitative data and its approach is descriptive-analytical. The qualitative techniques of sound walk and questionnaire and the quantitative technique of noise map have been used to evaluate and analyze the quality of the soundscape in the target area. In sound walk technique, sound sources of biophony, anthropophony and geophony were identified; In order to collect questionnaire data, 50 citizens and tourists were randomly sampled, the reliability of which was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha test with a coefficient of 0.964, then the resulting data was analyzed in spss software. Quantitative assessment of the range was also done using the Meter db device at 30 specified points, and the desired points were transferred to Arc Gis and a sound map was produced. The innovation of the research is the evaluation of the sound landscape of the coastal areas in order to attract and retain the audience in this area. The results of the research show the unfavorable quality of the soundscape in the target area, but paying attention to the potential capabilities of the bank and its proper management can create a lively and dynamic environment by creating a natural and native listening environment, to attract and perpetuate the audience. The aim of the current research is to evaluate the quality of the‌‌ soundscape of the coastal shores, relying on the attraction and persistence of the audience in the coastal strip of Suru neighborhood in the west of Bandar Abbas city. The research method is based on the nature of qualitative-quantitative data and its approach is descriptive-analytical. The qualitative techniques of sound walk and questionnaire and the quantitative technique of noise map have been used to evaluate and analyze the quality of the soundscape in the target area. In sound walk technique, sound sources of biophony, anthropophony and geophony were identified; In order to collect questionnaire data, 50 citizens and tourists were randomly sampled, the reliability of which was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha test with a coefficient of 0.964, then the resulting data was analyzed in spss software. Quantitative assessment of the range was also done using the Meter db device at 30 specified points, and the desired points were transferred to Arc Gis and a sound map was produced. The innovation of the research is the evaluation of the sound landscape of the coastal areas in order to attract and retain the audience in this area. The results of the research show the unfavorable quality of the soundscape in the target area, but paying attention to the potential capabilities of the bank and its proper management can create a lively and dynamic environment by creating a natural and native listening environment, to attract and perpetuate the audience.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Measuring the Environmental Quality in Urban Public Spaces and Investigating its Relationship with the Mental Health of the Elderly Case Study: Neighborhoods in Region 4 of Rasht City Measuring the Environmental Quality in Urban Public Spaces and Investigating its Relationship with the Mental Health of the Elderly Case Study: Neighborhoods in Region 4 of Rasht City 109 130 11201 10.30473/grup.2024.69552.2806 FA Zahra Shabanpour Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Ata Ghafari Gilandeh Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Aireza Mohamadi Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Journal Article 2023 10 25 People's mental health is significantly affected by their living environment, and the World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of this issue. Not paying attention to the impact of the environment on the mental health of citizens, especially the elderly, can lead to mental and physical problems such as anxiety, stress, aggression and depression.The current research was carried out with the aim of measuring the environmental quality of public spaces at the level of neighborhoods in Region 4 of Rasht city and investigating its relationship with the general health (physical and mental) of the elderly.This research is applied in terms of purpose, descriptive-analytical in terms of method, and documentary and survey-based in terms of data collection methods.The statistical population of the research comprised elderly residents in District 4 of Rasht Municipality.The sample size was estimated to be 400 people using the Cochran formula.To assess the mental health of the elderly, the GHQ-28 questionnaire was used, and to evaluate the environmental quality of urban public spaces, a researcher-made questionnaire was employed. Additionally, data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and one-way ANOVA statistical tests.The research findings showed that between mental health variables with pedestrian-oriented variables with a coefficient(-0/589), security and comfort with a coefficient(-0/634), urban furniture with a coefficient(-0/636), environment quality and landscape with a coefficient(-0/620) and index of access to public spaces with coefficient(-0/657) there is a significant and inverse relationship and correlation. People's mental health is significantly affected by their living environment, and the World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of this issue. Not paying attention to the impact of the environment on the mental health of citizens, especially the elderly, can lead to mental and physical problems such as anxiety, stress, aggression and depression.The current research was carried out with the aim of measuring the environmental quality of public spaces at the level of neighborhoods in Region 4 of Rasht city and investigating its relationship with the general health (physical and mental) of the elderly.This research is applied in terms of purpose, descriptive-analytical in terms of method, and documentary and survey-based in terms of data collection methods.The statistical population of the research comprised elderly residents in District 4 of Rasht Municipality.The sample size was estimated to be 400 people using the Cochran formula.To assess the mental health of the elderly, the GHQ-28 questionnaire was used, and to evaluate the environmental quality of urban public spaces, a researcher-made questionnaire was employed. Additionally, data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and one-way ANOVA statistical tests.The research findings showed that between mental health variables with pedestrian-oriented variables with a coefficient(-0/589), security and comfort with a coefficient(-0/634), urban furniture with a coefficient(-0/636), environment quality and landscape with a coefficient(-0/620) and index of access to public spaces with coefficient(-0/657) there is a significant and inverse relationship and correlation.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Preparation of Urban Environments in Terms of Creating an Ecological Balance Between Humans and Animals: A Proposal for the Coding of Animal-Spatial Zones for the City of Tehran, Case Study: Ekbatan Settlement Preparation of Urban Environments in Terms of Creating an Ecological Balance Between Humans and Animals: A Proposal for the Coding of Animal-Spatial Zones for the City of Tehran, Case Study: Ekbatan Settlement 131 152 11449 10.30473/grup.2024.69484.2808 FA Abbas Shieh Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Sara Salehi MSc., Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. Mahdi Nejadrafie MSc. Student., Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2023 10 28 Modern cities, due to their inherent modernity, have largely overlooked the presence of various animal species in their management and planning structures, focusing primarily on human-centric design. This perspective has precipitated a crisis in urban livability and disrupted the ecological equilibrium of cities. The conservation of biodiversity eases the preservation of the ecological infrastructure utilized by humans. This aligns with the emergence of new viewpoints and cultures, such as animal rights and pet care among urban residents. This research endeavors to integrate the cohabitation of humans and animal species into the planning structure by comprehensively examining various animal species and diverse perspectives on their presence in cities, thereby facilitating the conservation and rejuvenation of biodiversity and ecological balance in urban areas. The current study is application-oriented and adopts a mixed-methods approach. The qualitative section of the study employs the grounded theory method. The target population comprises experts in urban planning, urban ecology, and veterinary medicine who specialize in incorporating animals into the urban planning process and maintaining ecosystem balance in Iran. The data obtained have been analyzed using MAXQDA and Esri ArcGIS Pro software. The results yielded strategies in the dimensions of planning and management, education and culture-building, organization and physical preparation, and environmental improvement and promotion. These strategies have been proposed for the redesign of the Ekbatan neighborhood, which was selected as a case study. Modern cities, due to their inherent modernity, have largely overlooked the presence of various animal species in their management and planning structures, focusing primarily on human-centric design. This perspective has precipitated a crisis in urban livability and disrupted the ecological equilibrium of cities. The conservation of biodiversity eases the preservation of the ecological infrastructure utilized by humans. This aligns with the emergence of new viewpoints and cultures, such as animal rights and pet care among urban residents. This research endeavors to integrate the cohabitation of humans and animal species into the planning structure by comprehensively examining various animal species and diverse perspectives on their presence in cities, thereby facilitating the conservation and rejuvenation of biodiversity and ecological balance in urban areas. The current study is application-oriented and adopts a mixed-methods approach. The qualitative section of the study employs the grounded theory method. The target population comprises experts in urban planning, urban ecology, and veterinary medicine who specialize in incorporating animals into the urban planning process and maintaining ecosystem balance in Iran. The data obtained have been analyzed using MAXQDA and Esri ArcGIS Pro software. The results yielded strategies in the dimensions of planning and management, education and culture-building, organization and physical preparation, and environmental improvement and promotion. These strategies have been proposed for the redesign of the Ekbatan neighborhood, which was selected as a case study.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Investigation and Evaluation of Land use in Iranian Cities Case study: 12 urban area of Isfahan Investigation and Evaluation of Land use in Iranian Cities Case study: 12 urban area of Isfahan 153 176 11467 10.30473/grup.2024.69871.2816 FA Bahman Kargar Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Police Force University and Islamic Azad University, Yadgar Imam Khomeini (RA), Shahr-e Rey, Iran Ali Bagheri Ph.D. Student, Department of geography and urban planning, Islamic Azad University, Yadgar Imam Khomeini (RA), Shahr-e Rey, Iran Esmail DALIR . Lecture, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 2023 12 02 Land use assessment is the main core of urban planning and provides the possibility to formulate and draw the appropriate arrangement of urban uses in a geographical area. In recent decades, due to urban issues and problems, evaluation of urban land use has gained a special place and through it, it is possible to understand the distribution and performance of land uses. In this regard, the present study, which is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in nature, evaluated the number of 23 types of land use in 12 urban areas of Isfahan quantitatively and qualitatively. For this purpose, multi-source geographic data was considered for quantitative and qualitative technique, and documentary and library methods were used in data collection. In data analysis, evaluation matrices, spatial coefficients model, standard indicators approved by the Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture were used through analytical tools of SPSS and GIS software. The results showed that the uses of urban:green space, cultural, educational, health and treatment, tourism and hospitality, social services, were less than the per capita standard approved by the Supreme Council of Urban .In the analysis of the spatial coefficient, urban services were in an unfavorable situation compared to the existing average of Isfahan city. In the qualitative evaluation, most of the urban uses were not in a good condition due to being located in the inefficient contexts of informal settlements. Land use assessment is the main core of urban planning and provides the possibility to formulate and draw the appropriate arrangement of urban uses in a geographical area. In recent decades, due to urban issues and problems, evaluation of urban land use has gained a special place and through it, it is possible to understand the distribution and performance of land uses. In this regard, the present study, which is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in nature, evaluated the number of 23 types of land use in 12 urban areas of Isfahan quantitatively and qualitatively. For this purpose, multi-source geographic data was considered for quantitative and qualitative technique, and documentary and library methods were used in data collection. In data analysis, evaluation matrices, spatial coefficients model, standard indicators approved by the Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture were used through analytical tools of SPSS and GIS software. The results showed that the uses of urban:green space, cultural, educational, health and treatment, tourism and hospitality, social services, were less than the per capita standard approved by the Supreme Council of Urban .In the analysis of the spatial coefficient, urban services were in an unfavorable situation compared to the existing average of Isfahan city. In the qualitative evaluation, most of the urban uses were not in a good condition due to being located in the inefficient contexts of informal settlements.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Investigating the Tourism Potential of the Geological Heritage of Eastern Bandpi of Babol City Using GAM and Kubalikova Model Investigating the Tourism Potential of the Geological Heritage of Eastern Bandpi of Babol City Using GAM and Kubalikova Model 177 192 11474 10.30473/grup.2024.69666.2810 FA Mousa Abedini Professor, Department of Physiscal Geography, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Parastoo Khoshkhoo Ph.D. Student, Department of Physiscal Geography, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Zahra Nazari Gazik Ph.D. Student, Department of Physiscal Geography, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. Journal Article 2023 11 08 Geotourism is one of the specialized fields of ecotourism that has been considered important for income generation and economic development for different regions and countries in recent decades. In the present study, considering the importance of tourism in the eastern part of the Band-e Pey region of Babol city (due to its abundant geomorphosites and geotourism capabilities), this region was studied using the GAM model and the Kobalikwa model. In order to study and understand the characteristics of the tourist areas of the researched region, 5 geological heritages including (Sajjad-Rood, Sheikh Musa, Kimon Waterfall, Deraz-Kesh, Az-Rood Hot Spring) were selected and evaluated. The present study is an applied and descriptive-survey type in which the data collection method was to present 31 questionnaires to experts. Also, the GAM model and SPSS.26 were used for data analysis. The results of the study showed that, according to the overall average and the ranking obtained in the GAM model, the highest value in terms of core values belongs to Azroud Hot Spring with a score of 0.79, and Sheikh Musa Waterfall is in second place. In terms of complementary or surplus values, Sheikh Musa Waterfall has the highest value with a score of 0.77, and overall, Sajjad Roud has the lowest value in terms of core values and surplus values with a score of 0.27 and 0.5, respectively. Based on the total scores obtained from the Kubalikova model (which represents the overall values), Sheikh Musa Geological Heritage has the highest score of 12.25, and the lowest score belongs to Kimun Geological Heritage with a score of 6.75. The results of this study can help relevant officials in planning tourism management in the eastern Band-e Pey region. Geotourism is one of the specialized fields of ecotourism that has been considered important for income generation and economic development for different regions and countries in recent decades. In the present study, considering the importance of tourism in the eastern part of the Band-e Pey region of Babol city (due to its abundant geomorphosites and geotourism capabilities), this region was studied using the GAM model and the Kobalikwa model. In order to study and understand the characteristics of the tourist areas of the researched region, 5 geological heritages including (Sajjad-Rood, Sheikh Musa, Kimon Waterfall, Deraz-Kesh, Az-Rood Hot Spring) were selected and evaluated. The present study is an applied and descriptive-survey type in which the data collection method was to present 31 questionnaires to experts. Also, the GAM model and SPSS.26 were used for data analysis. The results of the study showed that, according to the overall average and the ranking obtained in the GAM model, the highest value in terms of core values belongs to Azroud Hot Spring with a score of 0.79, and Sheikh Musa Waterfall is in second place. In terms of complementary or surplus values, Sheikh Musa Waterfall has the highest value with a score of 0.77, and overall, Sajjad Roud has the lowest value in terms of core values and surplus values with a score of 0.27 and 0.5, respectively. Based on the total scores obtained from the Kubalikova model (which represents the overall values), Sheikh Musa Geological Heritage has the highest score of 12.25, and the lowest score belongs to Kimun Geological Heritage with a score of 6.75. The results of this study can help relevant officials in planning tourism management in the eastern Band-e Pey region.

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Payame Noor University Journal of Urban Ecology Researches 2538-3930 16 2 2025 06 22 Assessing the Impacts of Lock Down in Corona-Era on Yazd Urban Resiliency Assessing the Impacts of Lock Down in Corona-Era on Yazd Urban Resiliency 193 210 11960 10.30473/grup.2025.68017.2789 FA Khudadad Fayaz MSc. Department of Environmental Planning, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran. Parastoo Parivar Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Planning, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran. Afagh Tabandeh Saravi Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Planning ,Yazd University, Yazd, Iran. Ahad Sotoudeh Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Planning, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran. 0000-0003-3636-7560 Journal Article 2023 05 25 This research evaluates the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the resilience of Yazd through the use of a questionnaire. The study offers an overview of how confinement has affected urban resilience and the daily lives of Yazd's citizens. The questionnaire was designed around three main variables: social issues, ecology, and urban infrastructure and services. It included seven components: adherence to laws, satisfaction with conditions, laws and facilities, consumption patterns, urban green spaces, transportation, digital infrastructure, waste management, and health services. Given the non-normal distribution of the data, the Kruskal-Wallis test, along with Friedman and Kendall rankings, were employed for analysis. The results indicated that adherence to laws and satisfaction with conditions, laws, and facilities demonstrated relative resilience during the COVID-19 era, with average scores of 2.41 and 2.80, respectively. In contrast, the remaining components—consumer behavior, transportation, digital infrastructure, waste management, and health services—showed lower resilience, with average scores of 3.08, 3.20, 3.45, and 3.84, respectively. The urban greenspace component also exhibited a lack of resilience, with a mean score of 3.03 and a t-test result of 0.947. This research evaluates the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the resilience of Yazd through the use of a questionnaire. The study offers an overview of how confinement has affected urban resilience and the daily lives of Yazd's citizens. The questionnaire was designed around three main variables: social issues, ecology, and urban infrastructure and services. It included seven components: adherence to laws, satisfaction with conditions, laws and facilities, consumption patterns, urban green spaces, transportation, digital infrastructure, waste management, and health services. Given the non-normal distribution of the data, the Kruskal-Wallis test, along with Friedman and Kendall rankings, were employed for analysis. The results indicated that adherence to laws and satisfaction with conditions, laws, and facilities demonstrated relative resilience during the COVID-19 era, with average scores of 2.41 and 2.80, respectively. In contrast, the remaining components—consumer behavior, transportation, digital infrastructure, waste management, and health services—showed lower resilience, with average scores of 3.08, 3.20, 3.45, and 3.84, respectively. The urban greenspace component also exhibited a lack of resilience, with a mean score of 3.03 and a t-test result of 0.947.

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