The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
1607-2316
2676-4881
19
73
2017
05
22
The role of social capital in promoting entrepreneurial readiness of engineering students at Shiraz University?
1
24
FA
ghasem
salimi
0000-0002-7180-3455
Assistant Professor, Department of Administration & Educational Planning,
School of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University
salimi.shu@gmail.com
Mahboobe
Mehrvarz
PhD, Student, Department of Administration & Educational Planning, School of Education and Psychology Shiraz University
mehrvarzmahboobe66@yahoo.com
Reza
Paziresh
MA, Student, Department of Administration & Educational Planning, School of Education and Psychology Shiraz University, Shiraz University
paziresh2015@gmail.com
10.22047/ijee.2016.62798.1412
The main objective of this study was checking the role of social capital in promoting entrepreneurial readiness of engineering students in Shiraz University. The method of this study was descriptive and correlational. The statistical society of this study included all engineering students of Shiraz University. The statistical sample in this study was 103 student that were selected among available sampling method. The data collection instrument was entrepreneurial readiness questionnaire of Omenyi & et al (2009) and social capital questionnaire of Gu & et al (2013) that their reliability was calculated respectively, 0.77 and 0.74. After the calculated of validity and reliability, the instruments was distributed among the participants and then the data was analyzed thorough single-sample t-test, Pearson correlation and structural equation modeling. The results of single-sample t-test showed that the social capital and entrepreneurial readiness in engineering students, were higher than acceptable levels (Q2). Pearson correlation analysis showed that there is a significant positive relationship between social capital and all of its components with entrepreneurial readiness, and job readiness. The test results of structural equation modeling using LISREL 8.8 software, showed that social capital, is a significant positive predictor of readiness entrepreneurship among the students of engineering.
Social Capital,Human capital,entrepreneurial readiness,Engineering students,structural equation modeling
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45035.html
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45035_238dadc0ab71be5edd6149f263c4ded7.pdf
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
1607-2316
2676-4881
19
73
2017
05
22
An assessment of students' entrepreneurial skills and characteristics and the impact on their entrepreneurial intention: a case of maharat applied science centers
25
44
FA
Gholamhossein
Hosseininia
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
hosseininia@ut.ac.ir
Pouria
Ataie
PhD Student, Agricultural Extension and Education, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modarres University
ataeip@yahoo.com
Ahmad
Yaghoubi Farani
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Bu-Ali Sina University
yaghoubi@basu.ac.ir
10.22047/ijee.2017.61340.1408
The main purpose of this survey study was to assess students’ entrepreneurial skills and characteristics in Maharat Applied Science Centers and its impact on their entrepreneurial intention. The research population was all students of Maharat Applied Science Centers (Approximately 21000 students). Samples of 377 students were selected through stratified random sampling (Krejcie and Morgans’ table was used for estimating research sample). Data was collected using a researcher made questionnaire. Research variables were entrepreneurial skills (Knowledge about business plan, communication, and familiarity with the legal and commercial rules, planning, team building and marketing), entrepreneurial characteristics and entrepreneurial intention. Questionnaires’ face validity was confirmed by a panel of experts and pilot test was performed to evaluate its reliability that Cronbach's alpha was 0.96. For analyzing data, coefficient of variation, one sample t-test, Pearson coefficient and multiple linear regression were used. Findings indicated that three skills such as planning, team building and familiarity with the legal and commercial rules had been significant difference with average scale (Respectively 12, 15 and 9). As well as, four factors like achievement motivation, challenge-taking, marketing and action-taking could be explain 56 percent of changes in dependent variable (students’ entrepreneurial intention). In other words, the four variables are predicted 56 percent of students' entrepreneurial intention and another 44 percent are predicted by other variables. At the end, according to the results, applicable recommendations were presented.
Entrepreneurship,Entrepreneurial skill,entrepreneurial characteristics,Entrepreneurial intention,Applied Science Education,Maharat Institute of Applied Science
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45036.html
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45036_a90325e24ab4266c850c871a989f770a.pdf
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
1607-2316
2676-4881
19
73
2017
05
22
The effect of gender differences in entrepreneurial intention of students: the case of faculty of entrepreneurship, Tehran University
45
65
FA
Morteza
Akbari
0000-0001-5215-3349
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
mortezaakbari@ut.ac.ir
Azam
Ahangar Selebenei
PhD, Sociology and Researcher, Institute for Social Studies and Research, University of Tehran
aahangar@ut.ac.ir
Mojtaba
Hoshmandzadeh
MA, Student, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
mjhooshmand@hotmail.com
Razieh
Tahmasebi
MA, Student, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
rz.tahmaseby@ut.ac.ir
10.22047/ijee.2017.53216.1380
Today, evidence suggests that gender plays an important role in entrepreneurship. However, despite the importance of this issue, several studies have been conducted in this areas, but in the Faculty of Entrepreneurship, which is responsible for training specialists in entrepreneurship, has not been done. Therefore, the main objective of this paper was to investigate the effect of gender differences in entrepreneurial intentions of students of Faculty of Entrepreneurship. The population of the study was postgraduate students of Faculty of Entrepreneurship, according to Krijercy and Morgan table, 239 of whom were selected through random sampling. A questionnaire was used for data collection and SPSS statistical software was used for data analysis. The results showed that there were significant differences between men and women in attitude and subjective norms. In addition, the result showed perceived control behavior and entrepreneurial behavior in working women were more than non-working women. As for the men, there were not significant differences in attitudes, subjective norms, perceived control behavior, and entrepreneurial behavior.
Entrepreneurship,Gender,Entrepreneurial Attitudes,Subjective Norms,Perceived Behavioral Control,Entrepreneurial intention,Entrepreneurial behavior
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45037.html
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45037_85a006bda499e7ce1a7b657a706e835a.pdf
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
1607-2316
2676-4881
19
73
2017
05
22
A model to enhance creativity in education of design studios in the discipline of architectural engineering
67
87
FA
Maziar
Asefi
Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urban, Tabriz Islamic Art University
masefi@tabriziau.ac.ir
Safa
Salkhi Khasraghi
PhD, Student, Faculty of Architecture and Urban, Tabriz Islamic Art University
safa_salkhi@yahoo.com
10.22047/ijee.2017.65797.1417
Studies on the learning process began in the twentieth century. Behavioral psychology, knew learning as Inheritable matter which related to senses; further studies by cognitive psychologists emphasized learning as learner's mental differentiation product. In fact, mental differences, leading to a consistent pattern of behavior which is called as learning style. The meaning of learning styles is students' preference in using of learning abilities. This paper aims to identify different learning styles and its relation to the creative performance of students in architectural design studios. Hence this question arises that how learners' distinct learning styles affects their performance; or in other words, how applying of different learning styles provides a platform for creative response in architectural design students. The main strategy for responding to this question, according to a research quantity approach, is correlation research that evaluates the impact of learning styles on creative education performance; Herman Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) is used for data collection to measure learning styles. The SPSS statistical software was used to validity results of theoretical studies through quantitative data analysis. Findings indicate that interactive learners had better performance in class team work and internal learners were creative in home activities. Results also show that there is a significant relation between the learning style of interactive learners and their academic performance. The results of this study can be used to promote in leading more efficient and more creative architectural design studios, especially in implementation of group activities. <br />
Learning Styles,Creative Learning,Education performance,Learning Style Assessment Model,Architectural Design Studio
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45038.html
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45038_a566c94b5be0ee5613ad5b50ef5e1403.pdf
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
1607-2316
2676-4881
19
73
2017
05
22
Analysis of the necessity of using structural physical model on educating structural course according bloom’s model (case study: structural systems course architecture students of University of Tehran)
89
117
FA
Katayon
Taghizadeh
0000-0003-4613-6977
, Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urban, Tabriz Islamic Art University
ktaghizad@ut.ac.ir
Ladan
Vejdanzade
PhD, Student, Faculty of Architecture and Urban, Tabriz Islamic Art University
l.vojdanzade@ut.ac.ir
10.22047/ijee.2017.60690.1406
Modeling and simulation refers to using models – physical, mathematical, or otherwise logical representation of a system, entity, phenomenon, or process – as a basis for simulations – methods for implementing a model (either statically or) over time – to develop data as a basis for managerial or technical decision making. The architectural model indicates visualization of internal relationships within the structure or external relationships of the structure within the environment. The geometry of the model and the object it represents are often similar in the sense that one is a rescaling of the other; in such cases the scale is an important characteristic. Physical models allow visualization, from examining the model of information about the thing the model represents. In this study according to Bloom's model, we try to promote learning structural behavior on structural systems course in University of Tehran for bachelor students. The research method been used in this paper, based on the description of the subject property. According to research a Bloom’s model, structural physical model is an appropriate way of understanding the structural behavior. <br />
Structural Design Education,Deployable Structure,Portable Architecture,Scissors Like,Bloom’s Model
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45039.html
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45039_73288fbc92a2100dff59eb0fac6677d3.pdf
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
1607-2316
2676-4881
19
73
2017
05
22
Internal evaluation of civil engineering department of Malayer University based on CIPP model
119
137
FA
Ali
Imanzadeh
Assistant Professor, Philosophy of Education, Human Science Faculty
aliimanzadeh@yahoo.com
Maryam
Marandi Heydarlo
PhD Student, Curriculum Development, Psychology and Education Faculty, Tabriz University
marndim@yahoo.com
10.22047/ijee.2017.59672.1402
Internal evaluation is a process of the study of the university system and quality of scientific groups by members of system that can make a surprising evolution in higher education. The aim of this study was to internal evaluate of Civil Engineering Department of Malayer University to develop and improve the quality of that department and provide solutions to its problems. For this purpose, after grounding the CIPP model components, to internal evaluate of this group, seven factor such as objects, management and organization; Faculty members, students, educational and non-educational training courses and curricula, teaching-learning process, graduates and educational, and research facilities was evaluated. In order to assess these factors 47 criteria and 182 items was considered. Each of these items was recorded by measuring one or more variables. This research is applied research and the descriptive - survey research method were used. The instruments used for data collection included researcher made questionnaires, interviews, checklists and necessary data analysis. It is tried to determine the current status of the department and the suitability of each item. The results showed that except of faculty members factor that was desirable, other factors of internal evaluation was not favorable in civil engineering department. In other words, the present situation of civil engineering department was relatively favorable. To improve the quality of the department, university authorities and department planners should eliminate the above-mentioned deficiencies. <br /><br /> <br />
Internal evaluation,quality؛ CIPP model؛ Civil Engineering Department؛ Malayer University
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45040.html
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45040_4546232ae558d37ee7a0c01c3e7c8d10.pdf
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
1607-2316
2676-4881
19
73
2017
05
22
Micro/ nanofluidics, a new aspect in chemical engineering
139
168
FA
Ardalan
Ganjizadeh
PhD Student, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology
ardalan_ganjizade@chemeng.iust.ac.ir
Seyed Nezameddin
Ashrafizadeh
Professor, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology
ashrafi@iust.ac.ir
10.22047/ijee.2017.67731.1424
Synergy of science and technology during the past decades, has discovered some new aspects and technologies. One of the very novel aspects is Microfluidics; the science and technology of controlling the motion of tiny volumes of fluids. It has been predicted that by development of this new field of science and technology, a revolution similar to what has happened by introduction of microchips to computer industry, will take place in chemical engineering. Microfluidics, its applications, challenges, and relation to chemical engineering, are investigated in this paper. Furthermore, a report about the researches and studies conducted in chemical engineering faculties on Microfluidics is presented. In developed countries, chemical engineering faculties have acknowledged the importance of Microfluidics, by establishing some laboratories and research centers, and in some cases, have held some courses in this field. In contrast, Iranian faculty members and researchers in chemical engineering departments are almost alien to Microfluidics. As an exception, the chemical engineering department at Iran University of Science and Technology is active in this field. This paper strongly recommends that Iranian chemical engineering researchers and faculty members make a time to do research on Microfluidics or at least, hold some courses in this field in order to prevent the scientific and technological gap among Iranian societies and developed countries from proliferating.
Chemical engineering education,micro/ nano-fluidics,Nanotechnology,Surface phenomena,Micro electromechanical systems
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45042.html
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_45042_3c4beb7604695eb7d21a05fc7c12110f.pdf