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        1 - The Role of Science and Technology Corridors in Knowledge-based Economy Development
        Mahmod Sheykh Zeynaddin Hasan KIhakbaz Leyla Khodabandeh Mehdi Keshmiri
        Today, there is an urgent need for a paradigm shift from capital economy to knowledge-based economy to achieve sustainable development. The Science and Technology Corridor (STC) as an infrastructure for the development of knowledge-based economy aims to provide an attra More
        Today, there is an urgent need for a paradigm shift from capital economy to knowledge-based economy to achieve sustainable development. The Science and Technology Corridor (STC) as an infrastructure for the development of knowledge-based economy aims to provide an attractive environment for investors, firms, corporations, and knowledge-based institutions and citizens by creating incentives for the industry to move towards new technologies and high value-added businesses. These corridors are actually special areas which include various components such as universities and higher education institutions, research centers, science and technology parks, knowledge-based in different industries. Their main purpose is to form a technology cluster. In addition, high value-added services are provided by these corridors. The outputs of these areas will facilitate the process of innovation and convert knowledge into wealth. This paper elaborates the properties of knowledge-based economy, defining STCs and explaining Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) as a successful experience. Malaysia's MSC is a cluster of ICT companies, and its main purpose is to encourage innovation and development of new technologies by the companies. In addition, the potential of the Isfahan as a first experience in Iran for STC establishment and its capability to change the geography and the local economy of the Isfahan from an industrial region into a knowledge-based region will be explained. Manuscript profile
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        2 - The Role of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the Development of Economic Activities in Malaysia
        Saeed KiyanPour Roya Tolaei
        In The world's most developed countries, policies to support small and medium enterprises in order to increase growth, income generating employment and reducing poverty in the forefront of economic or social - are governments’ important priorities. Essential characteris More
        In The world's most developed countries, policies to support small and medium enterprises in order to increase growth, income generating employment and reducing poverty in the forefront of economic or social - are governments’ important priorities. Essential characteristics of small and medium enterprises, including flexibility in face with market changes, rapid attainment of the activities, initiatives and high motivation of staffs and limited initial capital requirements, have caused growth, innovation and economic dynamism in transition economies of the firms. This study aimed to identify small and medium sized manufacturing firms with rapid growth, and determine their contribution to the Malaysian economy. Malaysia's Vision 2020 has planned development policies through enterprise and small business enhancement. These companies play a significant role in the economic breakthrough of Malaysia. These companies have allocated 93.8% of the operating companies in the industrial sector, 27.3% of total manufacturing production, 25.8% of value-added in production, 27.6% of the fixed assets and 38.9% of the employees of the country. Evidences suggest that these companies have major contribution in national economic development in Malaysia. Manuscript profile
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        3 - Knowledge Management as a Model for Managing Knowledge-Based Firms in Science & Technology Park
        Zinat Eizadian Bizhan Abdollahi Valimorad Kiani
        Success in organizations is based on knowledge management, both the physical and financial resources. The new realities of business world are knowledge-based companies and organizations applying creativity and innovation. Science parks are important strategy to support More
        Success in organizations is based on knowledge management, both the physical and financial resources. The new realities of business world are knowledge-based companies and organizations applying creativity and innovation. Science parks are important strategy to support knowledge-based firms. After constructing companies it is very important how to manage them. So the organization task is to provide favorable condition for knowledge management. Nowadays the challenge is how managers develop employee's minds in knowledge based organizations. Knowledge management (KM) is the process of capturing, developing, sharing, and effectively using organizational knowledge. It refers to a multi-disciplined approach to achieving organizational objectives by making the best use of knowledge. Institutionalization of knowledge management in science parks lead to improvement of their performance. Knowledge plays an important role in activating employees and organization. Gradually physical and financial capitals are replaced with intellectual capitals. The study suggests science parks managers should use new and suitable knowledge management models to improve their competitive advantage in order to mange knowledge and intellectual capitals to maintain sustainability in area of industry and society. Manuscript profile
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        4 - Effects of the Knowledge-Based Economy on the Science and Technology Corridors
        Rohollah Shahnazi Homa Mouazen Neumatollah Akbari
        knowledge-based economy based on acquisition, production, distribution and utilization of knowledge in all economic activities. In this economy the need for innovative companies are very obvious because these companies are the main source of wealth and employment in the More
        knowledge-based economy based on acquisition, production, distribution and utilization of knowledge in all economic activities. In this economy the need for innovative companies are very obvious because these companies are the main source of wealth and employment in the knowledge-based economy. Knowledge-based economy is the current need for all countries in the world. In this regard, one of the strategies for a successful experience of developed countries based on knowledge-based economy has led to the formation and development of the science and technology corridors. Science and technology corridor is the coordinated and coherent set of universities, science and technology parks, research centers and in a geographic region with a centralized management structure and the particular legal for knowledge based products and services. In this paper, the requirements for the formation of the science and technology corridors will be discussed. The main components of science and technology corridors are: national innovation system, science and technology parks, universities and research centers, venture capital and entrepreneurship, human capital, special infrastructure, market, high technology firms and proximity to urban areas. As long as the country does not acquire these requirements, access to science and technology corridor and the knowledge economy would be impossible. Manuscript profile
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        5 - Theories and Models of Relationship Between Industry and University in Knowledge-based Economy
        Hamzeh Samadi Hosein Samadi Miyarkalaei
        University and Industry are the most important and influent institutions in social, political and cultural development and society’s economic and technological improvements. The improvement in the relationship between science and technology, the integration of science a More
        University and Industry are the most important and influent institutions in social, political and cultural development and society’s economic and technological improvements. The improvement in the relationship between science and technology, the integration of science and industry, the appearance of industries based on science, the use of science as a means to generate competitive advantages on the part of the firms, as well as the globalization of the economy and internationalization of technology, are some of the reasons which justify cooperative relationships between firms and research organizations. Developing relations between Industry and University by cause and positive effect on technological, economic and social changes and transformations was noticed by strategists, politicians and university and industry planners, and was more effort toward creating an effective linkage between university and industry. The 21st century is the century of knowledge-based international economic competition. Industry without online knowledge will surely die and knowledge without applying in industrial operation is not valueless, necessitating the connection between Industry and University. The present paper aims to review the existed theories and models of relationship between Industry, University and other influential institutions in knowledge-based economy. In this study, we reviewed “Triple Helix models TH1, TH2, TH3” (Etzkowitz and Leydesdorff), Quadruple Helix (Carayannis and Campbell), “Quintuple Helix” (Carayannis and Campbell), and represented and reviewed the “Islamic Republic of Iran’s’ Regional Quintuple Helix” (Samadi Miarkolaei), and “N-Tuple of Helices” between Industry and University (Leydesdorff), followed by presenting some suggestions to improve relations between Industry and University. Manuscript profile
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        6 - Suitable Organizational Structure for Knowledge-Based Companies
        Najaf Allahyari fard Rasoul Abbasi
        Knowledge-based economy is modern economy that production and distribution is based on knowledge and knowledge itself is the main source of growth and wealth creation. Knowledge-based companies are generators of knowledge-based economy. Knowledge-based companies & insti More
        Knowledge-based economy is modern economy that production and distribution is based on knowledge and knowledge itself is the main source of growth and wealth creation. Knowledge-based companies are generators of knowledge-based economy. Knowledge-based companies & institutions are private or cooperative companies that cause synergy of science and wealth, development of knowledge-based economy, achievement of scientific and economic goals (including development and application of invention and innovation) and commercialization of research and development (including design and production of goods and services) in the high technology and high value-added production, particularly in the form of software. Knowledge-based companies can be divided into two categories: micro and macro. K-based companies have made some important features such as job creation, positive competitiveness, generation and development. Those companies are commensurate with their growing economies. Organizational structures of companies in many different companies and organizations are playing an efficient role. The types of organizations and companies determine organizational structure. In this study we reviewe organizational structures, including functional, productional, regional, Matrix, connectional, horizontal, network, associational, star, clover and Virtual. We propose a suitable pattern “network-Virtual-horizontal” for organizational structure of K-based companies. This organizational structure increases productivity in knowledge-based companies. Manuscript profile
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        7 - Knowledge Management in Knowledge-based Organizations, located in Isfahan Scientific and Technology Town (ISTT)
        Seyed mohammad Mirkamali Zeynab Eizadian Hadi Mosadegh
        In contemporary economics, knowledge is key element for organizational competitiveness. Therefore diverse organizations, especially small and medium-sized companies should have a clear position in their organizations current knowledge in order to survive and achieve ac More
        In contemporary economics, knowledge is key element for organizational competitiveness. Therefore diverse organizations, especially small and medium-sized companies should have a clear position in their organizations current knowledge in order to survive and achieve accomplishment. The purpose of this study was to present a perspicuous condition of knowledge management strategies in firms, located in Isfahan science and technology town (ISTT). 98 firms were selected in a simple randomized sampling and their managers were requested to answer the questionnaire asking 47 questions about 4 different knowledge strategies, including knowledge application, knowledge transfer, organizational knowledge and producing knowledge. The type of this study is survey research. Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean and standard deviation). The results indicate that the dominant strategy of knowledge management in the town in applying knowledge is human-centered strategy, in field of knowledge transfer is social strategy, in the development and producing of knowledge is applied strategies in field of organizational knowledge is innovations strategy. This finding demonstrates that firms’ emphasis on hidden knowledge and their knowledge has more personal nature. It is proposed to modify the existing state that empirical knowledge of personals is written to be easily shared with others. Manuscript profile
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        8 - An analysis of Science & Technology Parks Through the Evaluation Results of K-Based Companies in STPs
        Hamid Mahdavi Mahmod Sheykh zeynoddin Leyla Khodabandeh
        Evaluating the performance of the knowledge-based companies settled in science and technology parks is one of the criteria for determining the success rate of these STPs. Promoting the necessary skills in STP managers through the implementation of real and operational p More
        Evaluating the performance of the knowledge-based companies settled in science and technology parks is one of the criteria for determining the success rate of these STPs. Promoting the necessary skills in STP managers through the implementation of real and operational performance assessment systems is the best way for fulfilling this goal. The STPs mission could be achieved through a n integrated chain from research to production. Removing the gap between scientific and research ideas into products and services, directing the knowledge-based companies, meeting the actual needs and providing value-added services to the commercialization stage are the major missions of technology parks. The existence of a model for analyzing the role and the status of effective factors through assessment process is considered as one of the important measures for developing science and technology which has been paid less attention in Iran today. Therefore, there are different items used in assessment procedure including gaining some statistics on technology level, the relationship between the components of science and technology system, the status of intellectual property, cooperation methods between higher education and research centers with industries and organizations, diversity of financial resources and the rate of incomes, attracted investments, the scope of providing services and products, the number of customers and many other factors which are considered in a k-based company as key factors. This paper intends to investigate and present the best assessment and effectiveness evaluation model together with the performance of k-based companies mostly obtained based on the tacit knowledge through ISTT experiences. The objective is to localize executive processes in accordance with the cultural and social structures in Iran. Manuscript profile
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        9 - Investigation of success factors of Knowledge-based Companies
        Hamid Mahdavi MOrteza Rasti bozorgi Mohsen Fathollah Bayati
        Nowadays the role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) is undeniably pivotal and fundamental. Investigating on such enterprises will lead to knowledge based economy. Focus on this issue has been recently increased in our country, and the government is paying more atten More
        Nowadays the role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) is undeniably pivotal and fundamental. Investigating on such enterprises will lead to knowledge based economy. Focus on this issue has been recently increased in our country, and the government is paying more attention to supportive organizations. With respect to the significant role of these newly-established organizations, studying the factors of their success is of great importance. In this research, and from the company managers points of view, the important factors that are considered to be effective in success of the organizations have been ranked with respect to their importance. This paper is presented in two parts; the first part deals with the success factors of technology-based companies and in the second part suggestions and solutions for eliminating development obstacles are provided. Manuscript profile
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        10 - The key factors in the admission process of tenant companies in incubators
        Hamid Mahdavi Mahmood Sheykh zeynaddin Fakhreddin Ashrafi zadeh
        The admission process in ISTT, which has been formed during 6 years, is performed based on three key factors that have been defined in this paper. These factors include a business plan, a technology-based business idea, and the entrepreneurial team. The initial admissio More
        The admission process in ISTT, which has been formed during 6 years, is performed based on three key factors that have been defined in this paper. These factors include a business plan, a technology-based business idea, and the entrepreneurial team. The initial admission process that was done based on trial and error, is now consist of information, negotiation and interview, filling the forms, consultation, correcting the forms, submission of documents, initial investigation, determining the judges, technical and economic interviews, filling the judgment forms, second investigation, analysis and final decision-making in admission committee. The Admission Committee practices the policies defined by ISTT's scientific council and leads the companies toward ISTT objectives. In all stages of admission and assessment process, there is an atmosphere of training and improving, instead of only competition and selection. Even those companies that will not be accepted in the admission process, they will learn and be guided to remove their shortcomings. In most cases the view of all the members of the admission committee are similar and at the same level, and this makes the final decision making easier. The presence of two judges, one with a technology approach (scientific), and the other with an economic approach (familiar with market), among the members of the committee is a determining factor in selecting applicants for settlement in the incubator. Although this current admission trend is based on the general global experiences of other incubators, it has not drawn directly from a single model. It has been completed gradually based on the realities and conditions of the region Manuscript profile
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        11 - Technology marketing and Research Commercialization
        Gholamreza Malekzadeh
        Title: Technology marketing and Research Commercialization Author/Authors Email/Emails Gholam Reza Malek Zadeh rezamalekzadeh@yahoo.com Abstract: One of the most important and essential actions in establishment and institutionalization of knowledge-based econ More
        Title: Technology marketing and Research Commercialization Author/Authors Email/Emails Gholam Reza Malek Zadeh rezamalekzadeh@yahoo.com Abstract: One of the most important and essential actions in establishment and institutionalization of knowledge-based economy is the development of intelligent infrastructures which will make the establishment possible. In this era, Support of Small and Medium Enterprises in Entrepreneurship centers, Technology Incubators and Science and Technology Parks are vital. In Commercialization of Research and Development results, Knowledge-based companies’ role is very important and critical. Unfortunately, these firms experience very serious problems especially in marketing. In this paper, some important points about Technology Marketing will be addressed and the most important requirements of this issue will be presented. Manuscript profile
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        12 - Enterpreneurship in a Knowledge-based Perspective: An Introduction
        Seyed jalal Mosavi bazargani
        Cognitive studies of entrepreneurs are in order to find a knowledge-base explanation about concepts which are important for entrepreneurship phenomenon. Seeking opportunity, creativity and innovation and risk taking are the most important concepts for entrepreneurs. To More
        Cognitive studies of entrepreneurs are in order to find a knowledge-base explanation about concepts which are important for entrepreneurship phenomenon. Seeking opportunity, creativity and innovation and risk taking are the most important concepts for entrepreneurs. To distinguish entrepreneur from non entrepreneur people and curriculum and pedagogy development, it is necessary to study their attitudes, mentalities and mind sets. Effectiveness and efficiency (productivity) of entrepreneurship training courses can be evaluated base on entrepreneurial intention, self-efficiency and decision to start an entrepreneurial activity. This paper explains knowledge, human memory, types of knowledge, cognitive styles and predispositions; and finally discuss about their applications in entrepreneurial activities. Manuscript profile
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        13 - A Review of Knowledge-Based Economy: from the Formation to the Action; Case study: knowledge-based Economy in Iran
        Abdollah Elm Khah Mahdi Sadeghi Shahdani
        Theorists have predicted the emergence of the new economic era in which knowledge is the main source of wealth and economic output. In other words, in a new era, the economy is getting away from the resource-based method and is getting close to the knowledge-based one. More
        Theorists have predicted the emergence of the new economic era in which knowledge is the main source of wealth and economic output. In other words, in a new era, the economy is getting away from the resource-based method and is getting close to the knowledge-based one. Knowledge-based economy formed based on the production, distribution and application of knowledge and information. Therefore, investing in knowledge and knowledge-based industries got particular attentions. This paper reviews the literatures of knowledge-based economy due to its importance, and the emphasis of The Supreme Leader on special attentions of policy makers to implementation of it based on upstream documents. This article is provided according to the analytical and descriptive method based on available documents. The knowledge-based economy is addressed in the course of economic ideas, theories of knowledge-based economy, definitions, characteristics, advantages, elements, measuring indicators, policies of the knowledge-based economy in Iran, situation of Knowledge-based economy in Iran based on World Bank Index. At the end conclusion is presented. The results show that the fulfilling of the knowledge-based economy requires trained and skilled workforce, supportive government policies, making reform in society culture, efficient innovation system, indigenous knowledge, ICT, institutional and government stimulus, supporting intellectual property rights and so on. Although the World Bank 2005 report shows that there was a very significant imbalance between the indicators. By government efforts, the imbalance was declined slightly in 2007 and according to the latest World Bank report in 2012, Iran with an average 3/91 has gained the rank of 94 between 146 countries in terms of the knowledge-based economy. Manuscript profile
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        14 - To Provide Risk Analysis Approach of Knowledge-based Firm Project by means of ANP-RFMEA Technique
        Meysam Jafari Eskandari Leyla Alibeygi
        A firm which pays close attention to provide a new product and market attendance and innovation commercialization is introduced as a knowledge based firm. In such firms, since invest emphasizes on innovation and commercialization, so lack of attention to economy and mar More
        A firm which pays close attention to provide a new product and market attendance and innovation commercialization is introduced as a knowledge based firm. In such firms, since invest emphasizes on innovation and commercialization, so lack of attention to economy and market risks may lead to a considerable damage to the firm. To do preventive measures toward reducing the risk effects and damages incurred by these firms, it is necessary to apply a powerful and significant method in identifying and real ranking of risks. To identify and prioritize the risk is considered as the most effective stages in risk management procedure. For this, in this research to analyze the risk of project in knowledge-based firms, a combination of RFMEA, ANP has been used, in which EMEA parameters are related in the form of a grid led to benefits and capabilities aggregation in the ANP-RFMEA method compared to FMEA. At first, the literature overview and studies in the literature domain, projects risks of knowledge based firms identified and provided the related experts by means of a verified questionnaire. Finally, its result is ranked and analyzed by the integrated approach of ANP-FMEA. Meanwhile, for the research and in order to reach a reliable result, all the ANP method stages is applied by means of SUPER DECISION software. At least, capabilities of the above mentioned compared to FMEA method is shown in risk ranking. Manuscript profile
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        15 - The Role of Science and Technology Diplomacy in Solving Knowledge-based Firms Challenges
        Mohammad Mahdi Zolfagharzadeh Mahdi Hajari Hosein Eftekhari
        In recent years, traditional economy replaced with knowledge-based economy in which knowledge, innovation and technology are key determinants of economic growth and wealth creation for countries. Knowledge-based firms which have important role on GDP growth and added va More
        In recent years, traditional economy replaced with knowledge-based economy in which knowledge, innovation and technology are key determinants of economic growth and wealth creation for countries. Knowledge-based firms which have important role on GDP growth and added value for countries are known as heart of knowledge-based economy. Therefore, solving Knowledge-based firms challenges become more important in decision and policy making. On the other side, science and technology diplomacy is an emerging form of international diplomacy for facing with challenges which science and technology have important role on them. Science and technology diplomacy means using of science and technology capacities to achieve foreign policy objectives and using of diplomacy capacities to advance science and technology. In this study, knowledge-based economy characteristics’ are reviewed, and then knowledge-based firms challenges in terms of innovation system, weak research and development, disproportionate human resource development, inappropriate economic and commercial environment and sanctions are introduced based on library research. Then, based on latent capacity of science and technology diplomacy, numbers of solutions are presented. Manuscript profile
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        16 - Assessment of Knowledge and Ability of Knowledge Workers in Knowledge Based Organizations using Shannon Human Potential Model
        Abass Afrazeh Mohammad Alimoradi Sajad Golmohamadi
        Creativity appearance in organizations surprisingly affects in successful solving of problems, their survival, and reaching to desirable point of competitiveness and industrial productivity. In one side industrial organizations with decentralizing approach from organiza More
        Creativity appearance in organizations surprisingly affects in successful solving of problems, their survival, and reaching to desirable point of competitiveness and industrial productivity. In one side industrial organizations with decentralizing approach from organizational structure in the form of giving authority from managers to lower levels are going to reach to economical efficiency, creativity and finally to a higher productivity. In this article looking at Hanson Theory about decentralizing strategies, we have identified equifinality (using different technologies, methods, and resources for reaching to a creatively predetermined and great result) as a loosely strategies of decentralization. Considering researches have been done in a context of creativity and equifinality as a Decentralized Management Approach, we can see lots of researchers referred to the importance necessity of this phenomenon as a one of open system characteristics to intensify creativity, competitiveness’ prosperity, and productivity. But a comprehensive research has not been observed in related with correlation of creativity and equifinality in industrial organizations’ subject in a special case. In this research with using content Analysis method, a new category of equifinality usages in organization that causes creativity results, have been attempted to represent by surveying the past studies in relation with “decentralized management and equifinality” and “equifinality and creativity”. With revision and surveying the theories of different researchers in relation with the subject of decentralized management, equifinality and creativity, research's result subdivided in two dimensions accompanied with its components namely “equifinality and work process”, and “equifinality and structure”. Manuscript profile
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        17 - Survey of Factors affecting the development of knowledge-based companies, Using the Analytic Hierarchy, Case Study technology park of Tehran
        Elham Amini Mohammad BaniAsadi Mehrdad Hatami Hosein Vahidi
        A modern economy is knowledge-based economy in which the production, distribution and use of knowledge is the main source of growth and wealth creation. Knowledge-based companies are the engine of this system. This study was conducted to survey of factors affecting the More
        A modern economy is knowledge-based economy in which the production, distribution and use of knowledge is the main source of growth and wealth creation. Knowledge-based companies are the engine of this system. This study was conducted to survey of factors affecting the development of these companies. For this purpose, surveys of target groups, including corporate executives and experts from the Ministry of Health is done and to rate the Analytic Hierarchy Process is used. AHP technique is widely used in various fields such as multi-criteria decision assessment, planning, decision-making and forecasting has been used. For this purpose, eight important factors have been investigated, include technological factors, social, market conditions, political, administrative, economic, legal and environmental and compared comments of two groups. As is clear from the results, All factors (technology, management, marketing, economics, law, politics, society and environment) in terms of both the target group had effect on the development of knowledge-based companies. Indicators of technology, economics and law (in order of preference) from the perspective of firm managers are three major factors affecting. Standards of environmental, social and policy choices are at least important. The ministry experts have considered issues of management as key factor. Manuscript profile
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        18 - Identifying and Ranking Key Factors of Success in Knowledge Management in Knowledge-Based Companies (Case Study: Science and Technology Park in Tehran University)
        naser safaei fereshte thaleghani Ahmad Kiamanesh
        Today, knowledge- based companies as a key option to produce wealth in developing countries is responsible for explaining and modeling research and development processes and significantly contributes to diffusion innovation in industry. In fact, knowledge-based companie More
        Today, knowledge- based companies as a key option to produce wealth in developing countries is responsible for explaining and modeling research and development processes and significantly contributes to diffusion innovation in industry. In fact, knowledge-based companies are considered important components of resistance economy and its realization. Its growth and development could bring in to resistance against economical invasions. Hence, identifying and ranking factors effecting implementation of knowledge management in such companies is research necessity which is discussed the current research. Now, there are 33 science and technology parks and over 2700 knowledge-based company in parks. Questionnaires are distributed among 70 knowledge-based companies in science and technology Park of Tehran University as the second superior park in country. In the current research, case study and field-data collection are used. Questionnaire is designed using Likert technique and it consists in 3 major factors, organization, human resource, and information technology, and 11 following criteria: objectives and perspectives, leadership, executives, application, software, infrastructure, organizational culture, financial and non-financial incentives, modeling and evaluating. Analyzing information, Cronbach's alpha 0.78 was obtained and using Freidman test and T-test. Among factors effecting successful implementation knowledge management, one can refer to objects and organizational respective as the most important factor and financial incentives as the lowest important factor. This conclusion is reasonable according to nature of knowledge –based companies. Manuscript profile
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        19 - Move Towards a Knowledge-based Economy by Examining the Interconnectedness of Input and Output Dimension in Global Indicators of Innovation
        reza salami hossien mirzaee atiyeh safardoust
        In the current decade, knowledge based economy is a popular term in the scientific circles of the country. This word has attracted the attention of many scholars and experts. The global index of knowledge based economy has four foundations, and innovation is one of thes More
        In the current decade, knowledge based economy is a popular term in the scientific circles of the country. This word has attracted the attention of many scholars and experts. The global index of knowledge based economy has four foundations, and innovation is one of these bases. In the area of innovation, Iran has less privilege than the global average. In order to promote the level of innovation and, consequently, the level of knowledge-based economy, using the global statistics in the field of knowledge based economy and innovation, in this paper first of all, we recognize the important input factors influencing the innovation and then we compare the status of these inputs with the global average. After identifying the weaknesses in the inputs, the status of these measures is reviewed in the Sixth Development Plan document. According to the findings, it was found that in the sixth program of development, only gross domestic product (GDP) per unit of energy consumption was pointed out, and no direct reference was made to other measures. Comparison of measures with the global average showed that in order to improve the output of innovation, the country needs to improve the level of research and development, knowledge workers, ICT and the political environment. Manuscript profile
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        20 - Investigation the Role of Market-Based Variables in Knowledge-Based Products Exporters Performance Improvement
        Shayan Jalalat Mahmoud Moradi Mohsen Akbari
        During recent decades, developed and developing countries’ economy have changed incrementally. In these years, physical resources and assets have lost their strategic significance and importance of knowledge both in production and services has grown significantly. Knowl More
        During recent decades, developed and developing countries’ economy have changed incrementally. In these years, physical resources and assets have lost their strategic significance and importance of knowledge both in production and services has grown significantly. Knowledge is now recognized as the driver of productivity and economic growth, leading to a new focus on the role of information, technology and learning in economic performance. Due to these fundamental changes, establishment of knowledge intensive SMEs and production of Knowledge-based and high tech products has grown considerably. Operating in international markets is one of the most important aspects of knowledge-based products developers. Knowledge-based products export as an effective factor in economic development has been considered by developed countries for many years. Although, utilization of such an economic approach has not long history in Iran and investigation of related information indicates inconsistent results in this field. This paper reviews related literature to shed more lights on knowledge-based export performance and related challenges for Iranian practitioners and then introduces several solutions focusing on the factors affecting exporters’ performance through knowledge-based products in export markets, finally presenting some suggestions both on researches and/or executions. Manuscript profile
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        21 - A Study on the Role of Government in Improving the Process of Launch and Development of Knowledge-based Businesses
        Najmeh Akbarzadeh Ehsan Shafiezadeh
        In the “knowledge-based businesses” research field, few applied studies have been conducted. Meanwhile, by identifying the critical success factors in starting-up and development of knowledge-based businesses, we can recognize necessary contexts for these targets and ta More
        In the “knowledge-based businesses” research field, few applied studies have been conducted. Meanwhile, by identifying the critical success factors in starting-up and development of knowledge-based businesses, we can recognize necessary contexts for these targets and take steps toward implementing it. Accordingly, the main purpose of this research is identifying and prioritizing the keyactivities to be carried out by government in order to improve the process of starting-up and development of knowledge-based businesses. The method of this study in terms of purpose is applied research, and in terms of data gathering method is descriptive survey. The target population of current study included all knowledge-based corporations deployed in incubators and science & technology parks of universities in Tehran. To gathering required data for this research, the questionnaire has been used. Chi-squared test is used to data analysis, and Friedman’s analysis of variance is applied to ranking parameters. The results of this study revealed that improving the process of starting-up and development of knowledge-based businesses is possible throughgovernment’s some key activities which “financial supports of government” is placed on top of them. Hence, it can be said that the government should start broad efforts in this regard, and this issue should be considered by relevant government authorities. At the end, the recommendations based on the research results are presented. Manuscript profile
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        22 - Investigation of Factors Affecting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development in Agricultural Knowledge-Based business (Case Study: Tabarestan Technology Incubator)
        mohammad mehdi mardanshahi
        Today, in many of developed and developing countries, the agricultural sector plays an important role in food production, employment and trade. Furthermore knowledge- based companies are as a key option to produce wealth in developing countries and the effective role of More
        Today, in many of developed and developing countries, the agricultural sector plays an important role in food production, employment and trade. Furthermore knowledge- based companies are as a key option to produce wealth in developing countries and the effective role of information and communication technology in business development has become more evident. Therefore the purpose of this study was to Investigation of Factors Affecting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development in Agricultural Knowledge-Based business.This research is descriptive-survey based on the method of doing and in terms of target, is functional. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Its validity was confirmed by a panel of experts and also its reliability was reported 0/793 (the Cronbach's alpha). The population of this study included 24 managers of Agricultural Knowledge-Based business, based at Tabarestan Technology Incubator. They were selected by Census method. Data analysis was carried out in two parts: a description and analysis was performed using the SPSS21 software. The results showed that Infrastructure factor is the most important component in the development of Information and Communication Technology. The Computers and Internet are the most important of Infrastructure factor and they have a fundamental role in developing business, especially agricultural knowledge-based businesses. Manuscript profile
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        23 - Identification and Analysis of the Main Strategic Components Affecting the Failure of Knowledge-Based Companies in Iran (The Case Study: Technology and Science Park of Kermanshah City)
        Donya Gholami Ali Ramezani
        It is more than one decade that Iran is trying to get away from Oil economy and approaching to the knowledge-based economy. The government tries to close the university to industry by setting up the technology and science parks. It tries to promote the new technologies More
        It is more than one decade that Iran is trying to get away from Oil economy and approaching to the knowledge-based economy. The government tries to close the university to industry by setting up the technology and science parks. It tries to promote the new technologies by supporting start-ups. Now, we are in a time that many of the start-up companies can grow and produce the Advanced Services and productions. But they have faced with a strategic challenge. This challenge is their problem about selling the products and Knowledge-based services. Indeed, the products and Knowledge-based services are faced with the problem of entry into the business. This research, tries to study the four factors that have the most influence in the failure of companies in sailing, exchanging, and Commercialization of their technologies. We discuss about these challenges and test them in a fieldwork. The results of our research show the reasons of their failure in business are the lack of government interference in facilitating the process of technology exchange, the lack of brand, distrust of industry and State organs and business to Knowledge-based products. Statistical Society is the active technology and science parks in Iran. This model was tested by the trivial squares minimum technique and Smart Plus software. Manuscript profile
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        24 - The Impact of Corporate Identity on the Performance of Human Resource of Knowledge-based Companies (Case Study: Isfahan Science and Technology Town)
        giti kazemi Mahmoud Rafie
        Today, knowledge-based companies are considered as key elements for domestic production in countries, and also they have responsibility for R & D modeling processing as well; Business development needs special skills and concerning the competitive environment and new id More
        Today, knowledge-based companies are considered as key elements for domestic production in countries, and also they have responsibility for R & D modeling processing as well; Business development needs special skills and concerning the competitive environment and new idea of being k-based in the country, the companies have to develop their services and productions. Considering corporate identity as a strategic tool, it can affect greatly the identity of products and services and also offering them to the customers. Corporate identity help company enhance its efficiency and performance. This study was conducted with the aim to examine the effects of corporate identity on the functionality of Knowledge-based companies settled at Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTT). A descriptive correlation approach was used for this purpose. The statistical population contains 345 randomly chosen individuals attained by the use of Cochran’s formula from 850 personnel from knowledge-based companies settled at ISTT. In this study, Corporate Identity and Hersey and Goldsmith (1990) questionnaires were used that incorporated 42 items with 7 dimensions. Content validity was confirmed by the study supervisor and related experts in this field, and the formal validity was confirmed by several persons in the statistical population. The reliability of the questionnaire was tested by Cronbach's alpha coefficient yielding 0/818 for corporate identity and 0/881 for its functionality. The obtained result indicates that the questionnaire is reliable. A descriptive and inferential analysis was then applied to the collected data. The descriptive analysis included examination of obtained statistical properties including frequency, percentage, average, and standard deviation. The inferential analysis included statistical tests which were carried out for the structural equations used in proportion to their amount of data and hypothesizes.The results indicated that there exists a meaningful and positive correlation between corporate identity and the functionality of Knowledge-based companies settled at Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTT). Manuscript profile
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        25 - Identifying and Weighting the Factors Affecting the Role of Science and Technology Parks in Developing the National System of Innovation
        saeid shavvalpour majid forouzanmehr Hamideh Heidari Ramsheh Masoumeh Hesari
        Science and technology parks are one of the most important innovations of innovational policy and have a special place in the development of the innovation system. System Attitude and Convergent Movement in Technology With the aim and thought of creating a new generatio More
        Science and technology parks are one of the most important innovations of innovational policy and have a special place in the development of the innovation system. System Attitude and Convergent Movement in Technology With the aim and thought of creating a new generation of universities and the scientific system to go to the system of innovation, for convergence should be formed in the country, and if speaking of an entrepreneurial university, along with it, science parks And technology and growth centers are in the innovation system. In this research, achieving success in strengthening the position of science and technology parks in the development of the national innovation system is a major issue. In this regard, more than one hundred agents in seven policy groups, financing research and innovation, providing knowledge in the innovation process, promoting technology entrepreneurship, disseminating and disseminating technology, developing and enhancing human resources, and producing goods and services , The initial identification is placed. The results indicate that policy indicators, funding for research and innovation, providing the necessary knowledge in the innovation process, and promoting technology entrepreneurship account for nearly 75% of the influential factors. Manuscript profile
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        26 - Identify and Prioritize the Factors Affecting the Success of Knowledge-Based Industries
        Hamzeh Amin-Tahmasbi Mahsa Hami
        One of the tools for knowledge management is the creation of knowledge-based companies that play a very important role in the countries’ economic development. In fact, a knowledge-based company is a private or cooperative company or institution whose purpose is to creat More
        One of the tools for knowledge management is the creation of knowledge-based companies that play a very important role in the countries’ economic development. In fact, a knowledge-based company is a private or cooperative company or institution whose purpose is to create and expand the combination of science and wealth and the development of a knowledge-based economy, which result is the creation of wealth and the development of the economy through the expansion and application of invention and innovation through the commercialization of research and development activities. Given the importance and impact of knowledge-based industries in the current economy, this study will identify and prioritize factors affecting the success of these industries. In order to identify these factors, literature and current research were collected and written. Then, by distributing the questionnaire among the managers and experts of the companies present in the science and technology park of Guilan province, the most important factors were identified. In the next step, according to the obtained information, another questionnaire was developed that measured the criteria by using a pair comparison. DEMATEL method has been used to rank the identified factors, and due to the uncertainty in experts' opinions, evaluation is done in a fuzzy environment. As a result of the evaluation, it was found that environmental factors play the most important role in the growth and development of knowledge-based companies. Among the sub-criteria of environmental factors, government policies, tax exemptions and customs were identified as the most effective factors in the success of knowledge-based companies. Therefore, it is imperative that the senior decision makers provide incentives and regulations to create a suitable business environment. Manuscript profile
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        27 - The Role of Organizational Capabilities in Reducing Technological Risks and Improving the Market Performance of Knowledge Companies by Mediating role of Technology Intelligence
        Mohammad hataminejad Mohsen Akbari Mostafa Ebrahim pour Azbary
        Nowadays knowledge-based companies are regarded as an important tool in economic development, and since in the current market, dynamic technological envirorments compel companies to seek smart and responsive solutions to this turbulent environment. The rapid rate of tec More
        Nowadays knowledge-based companies are regarded as an important tool in economic development, and since in the current market, dynamic technological envirorments compel companies to seek smart and responsive solutions to this turbulent environment. The rapid rate of technological change puts knowledge-based companies at risk; therefore, in order to be efficient and effective in the field of technology, they must acquire the capabilities necessary for business product changes, materials, processes, and technologies. Organizational capabilities and technology intelligence are some of the tools that help companies adapt to technological environment. The purpose of this study is descriptive and the method of data gathering is, library and qualitative type based on content analysis. From the descriptive-analytical approach to content description and evaluation, 63 articles were selected that are closely related to the research topic and finally. According to the minimum number needed to generalize the results, according to experts and academic staff, 30 of the most relevant articles were analyzed as target community articles. In this study, qualitative content analysis method with summary approach was used. Organizing qualitative data in the analysis of this research has been done in three stages of initial coding, open coding and selective coding. the present study examines the role of organizational capabilities in reducing technological risk and knowledge based on knowledge and knowledge of knowledge - based businesses, examines the role of organizational capabilities in reducing technological risks and improving the market performance of knowledge firms by mediating the more efficient and developing competition and improving the new products and services. Manuscript profile
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        28 - Prioritizing and Analyzing Effective Criteria on the Performance of Knowledge-based Organizations with knowledge management Approach (Case Study: Growth Centers and Science and Technology Parks in Tehran)
        naser safaei Fatemeh Gholamian fereshte thaleghani
        Today, the success of organizations is based on the strategic management of knowledge. Implementing knowledge management systems faces challenges that will cause the inefficiency of knowledge management in organizations. Hence, identification and rating the effective fa More
        Today, the success of organizations is based on the strategic management of knowledge. Implementing knowledge management systems faces challenges that will cause the inefficiency of knowledge management in organizations. Hence, identification and rating the effective factors in the successful implementation of knowledge management is one of the essential requirements of knowledge management that was discussed in the current research. Currently, 7 science and technology parks and 1,400 knowledge-based companies in parks are located in Tehran. In the current research, companies located in growth centers and science and technology parks in Tehran were studied. Questionnaire was distributed among 140 knowledge-based companies that they returned 110 questionnaires. In the current research, case study methods and data collection in fieldwork were used. To measure the variables of the research, the instrument of questionnaire using the Likert method was utilized that includes three main factors of the organization, human resources and information technology and 11 criteria as follows: Objects and perspectives, leadership and strategy, knowledge management cycle, application, software, infrastructure, organizational culture and atmosphere, creating financial motivation, encouraging employee morale, benchmarking the best things and performance management. Reliability of the questionnaire, 0.78, was obtained using Cronbach's alpha. Friedman and one sample T-test and fitness of model were studied respectively using SPSS software and LISREL software. As a result, objects and perspectives of the organization can be considered as the most important criterion, and we can refer to the information technology software as the least important criterion. Manuscript profile
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        29 - Designing a Model for the Realization of Economic Complexity, Based on the Meta-Analysis of Scientific Research
        Mohammad Mahdi  Ahmadian Divkoti Hassanali Aghajani meysam shirkhodaei Amir Mansour Tehranchian
        Economic growth and development are among the main goals of economic policymakers, which have led them to always look for factors that accelerate economic growth. There are different theories in this regard, each of which is one of the factors influencing economic growt More
        Economic growth and development are among the main goals of economic policymakers, which have led them to always look for factors that accelerate economic growth. There are different theories in this regard, each of which is one of the factors influencing economic growth. One of the reasons for failure in the path of economic development is lack of a model for realizing economic complexity, taking into account the experiences of other countries. This research has been carried out for the purpose of a meta-analysis of research conducted in the field of economic complexity over the past few years. The statistical population of this research is the research on the complexity of the economy between 2011 and the end of 2017. Of the 35 studies reviewed, 22 cases have been identified for proper meta-analysis. These articles have been reviewed in two sections: "Meta-analysis descriptive findings" and "Qualitative assessment of articles". Descriptive findings include the time scale, the frequency of articles, the gender of the researchers and the geographical distribution of the authors and the level of the region studied (national, regional or global). In the quality assessment section, the articles are divided into three groups based on the "Blaikie" triple indicator, why and how they are categorized and analyzed. Then, by examining all the articles studied, the factors emphasized in economic complexity were extracted and in the end, considering these factors, a proposed model is proposed to achieve the complexity of the economy, which can be a way forward for managers and policymakers in the fields Economic and industrial. Manuscript profile
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        30 - Organizational Competitiveness Model with an Emphasis on Marketing Capabilities and Organizational Innovation in Knowlege-based Companies
        Seyed Mohammad Tabataba'i-Nasab Farzaneh dashti khavidaki Roghayeh Mohammadian Yazd
        Constant environmental changes threaten the survival of organizations in various forms. Competitiveness is a key criterion for assessing the degree of success of countries, industries and firms in the competitive, political, economic and commercial fields, which means t More
        Constant environmental changes threaten the survival of organizations in various forms. Competitiveness is a key criterion for assessing the degree of success of countries, industries and firms in the competitive, political, economic and commercial fields, which means that any country, industry or firm with high competitive power in competitive markets, It can be said that it is more competitive. Higher organizational competitiveness is the goal that organizations take to take different measures to achieve it. Also, in the contemporary economy, knowledge is the basis of organizational competitiveness and the most important goals of any economic system are to achieve sustainable economic growth. Knowledge-based companies can play an important role in economic growth. It is true that innovation and competitiveness are their important features. In this research, an integrated model was provided to identify the effective factors of organizational competitiveness and take a step for increasing the recognition of the competitiveness of organizations. For this purpose, 100 questionnaires were distributed among knowledge-based companies in Yazd Science and Technology Park. Data analysis has been done by structural equations modeling, partial least squares method and PLS software. The results of the research show that there is a significant relationship between marketing capability and organizational competitiveness, as well as a significant relationship between organizational innovation capability and organizational competitiveness. The resalts revealed a significant relationship between market orientation and marketing capabilitiy. Further more, there is a significant relationship between core learning and organizational innovation capability. Manuscript profile
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        31 - Investigation and the Role of Cloud Computing in Knowledge-based Companies in Iran
        khatereh Esmaeeli ranjbar Mozhdeh  Salajegheh
        Cloud computing has emerged as one of the most important discussed topics among Enterprise Information Technology (IT) professionals. Small and medium enterprises with low budget and limited human resources are one of the major groups that tend to use cloud computing fo More
        Cloud computing has emerged as one of the most important discussed topics among Enterprise Information Technology (IT) professionals. Small and medium enterprises with low budget and limited human resources are one of the major groups that tend to use cloud computing for achieving the benefit of this technology. A multitude of factors influence the adoption of cloud computing in Knowledge-based companies. These decisive factors must be systematically evaluated before making the decision to adopt cloud-based solutions. The purpose of this study is to identify these factors and Ranking them and determine the extent to which they influence the adoption of cloud computing for Knowledge-based companies . Therefore, the project describes a research model that is based on the diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory and the technology, organization and environment (TOE) framework. Based on previous study, research model was developed to test Twelve (12) variables. Data was collected by survey questionnaires from a sample of 59 Small and medium enterprises that all of these enterprises were in The Knowledge-based companies. 59 experts and decision makers in information technology department from those Small and medium enterprises were selected to fill the questionnaires. The research methodology was descriptive- survey and SPSS software version 23, Minitab EDI 17 and EXCEL EDI 2013 were used for data analysis. In summary, the results of this research have shown that the innovation of IT decision makers and information intensity have significant influence on adoption of knowledge-based companies with cloud computing. Manuscript profile
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        32 - Entrepreneurial University; Higher Education Sustainable and Consistent, Leverage on the Path to Sustainable Development
        HOSSEIN Samadi-Miarkolaei hamzeh Samadi-Miarkolaei
        Nowadays, the sustainable development has become an ideal and great challenge. The universities are obligated to realize this ideal in higher education, and undoubtedly, the role of universities in sustainable development is undeniable. In the meantime, the appearance o More
        Nowadays, the sustainable development has become an ideal and great challenge. The universities are obligated to realize this ideal in higher education, and undoubtedly, the role of universities in sustainable development is undeniable. In the meantime, the appearance of entrepreneurial university is a response to increasingly importance of knowledge in the national and regional innovation system and new understanding of university; i.e. the institution which is counted as a factor for development, knowledge and technology transfer, and the source of creative inventions, and is good and thrifty economically. Therefore, present research is conducted to explain and investigate the entrepreneurial university model toward achievement of sustainable development in Mazandaran universities. This research, in terms of purpose, is an applied research, and in terms of data gathering, is a descriptive research. First, by means of literature review and interview with experts, the primiarly questionnaire is designed and the principal indices of entrepreneurial university model are extracted. Then, the FDEMATEL is used to explore the causal relations between variables, and finally, the (FDISM) is used to design the structural model. Results showed, among explored indices, five variables play a causal role and five variables play an effectual role. Results of fuzzy weighting technique showed, among explored indices, the indices of vision, mission, and strategy in university possess the most weight and importance. Also, FDISM approach showed the variables have been categorized into seven levels, and the variables of vision, mission, and strategy in university, leadership in university, and organizational structure and design in university are more influential as infrastructural factors. Manuscript profile
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        33 - Extracting the Performance Indicators Based on BSC Model for SMEs Residing in Technology Incubators
        Iman Shariat Reza Ghanbari Seyed Mousa Siadati Saed Sedigh
        Science and Technology Parks (STPs) and incubators, as major contributors to the economic development of the regional business enterprises, are committed to provide targeted support for entrepreneurs, improve manufacturing efficiency, and create economic growth in the c More
        Science and Technology Parks (STPs) and incubators, as major contributors to the economic development of the regional business enterprises, are committed to provide targeted support for entrepreneurs, improve manufacturing efficiency, and create economic growth in the community. In order to improve the impact of these supports, STPs and incubators periodically evaluate the activities of residents and, after identifying strengths and weaknesses, provide services tailored to each company's needs. However, it is worthy to ask, what indicators should the evaluation system include that can reflect a true and more comprehensive picture of the company's condition with presenting the company's core needs to the incubator manager? Therefore, in this research some general models of performance evaluation have been reviewed, and because of the benefits of BSC model, especially its compatibility to manufacturing SMEs, this system has been used for the principle of the current study. Then, based on 17 years experience of Khorasan Science and Technology Park in unlocking the region's manufacturing potential, and the opinions of experts in other incubators in the country and around the world, 104 critical indicators have been identified in evaluating the manufacturing SMEs. These indicators also were ranked using U Mann Whitney and Friedman statistical tests. The results showed that the "customer and market" is more important than the other three perspectives in BSC model, and "Market research" and "CEO capability and expertise" are the most important indicators and sub-indicators, respectively. Manuscript profile
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        34 - A Comparative Study of Approaches and Implementation of Knowledge-Based Economy and Providing Suggestions for Iran
        Kiarash Fartash Mohammad Reza Attarpour Amirhadi Azizi Ali Asghar Sadabadi
        In this paper, a comparative study of the history and different approaches of knowledge based economy as an influential concept in promoting national resilience and sustainable development in Iran and several selected countries (from developed and developing countries) More
        In this paper, a comparative study of the history and different approaches of knowledge based economy as an influential concept in promoting national resilience and sustainable development in Iran and several selected countries (from developed and developing countries) is discussed. In this regard, while comparing policy making in different countries to establish a knowledge-based economy, we offer lessons learned for Iran to achieve a knowledge-based economy. One of the most important points drawn from the study of countries as joint focus points is the specific and sometimes unique nature of knowledge-based economy development policies in each country with regard to the industrial and technological context of each country. Accordingly, policies that have led to the development of a knowledge-based economy in a developing or developed country do not necessarily lead to similar results in other developing or developed countries, and may even have devastating economic consequences. It should be note that knowledge-based economics is not limited to advanced technologies. The main factor in achieving knowledge-based economics, in addition to advanced technologies, is focusing on innovation as the axis of enhancing productivity of economic activities and competitiveness that can span a range of activities. Include low and medium technology additionally, coordination and integration between players, especially policymakers and government players (institutions and organizations) at the highest levels is an essential requirement for the realization of a knowledge-based economy at national level. Manuscript profile
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        35 - Strategic Fit Between Innovation Strategies and the Performance of Knowledge-Based Businesses
        Farshad Ghaderi Fariborz  Rahimnia
        Paying attention to the position and role of knowledge-based companies in advancing the country's economic and social goals is very important. On the other hand, the issue of dynamism and market turbulence in today's markets makes it even more important to pay attention More
        Paying attention to the position and role of knowledge-based companies in advancing the country's economic and social goals is very important. On the other hand, the issue of dynamism and market turbulence in today's markets makes it even more important to pay attention to these businesses. The knowledge-based companies are based on innovation in business. However, the turmoil in markets and competition makes it important to pay attention to the dimensions of innovation strategies in different environmental conditions, and the business of students who do not consider innovation in line with environmental conditions may fail in innovation and will not perform well. The aim of this study is to investigate the strategic relationship between innovation strategies and business performance with the role of moderating market turbulence and environmental dynamics. The statistical population of this study includes 115 knowledge-based companies in East Azerbaijan province. In order to analyze the data, structural equation modeling method was used and the hypotheses were analyzed using AMOS software. The results showed that product innovation and process strategy have a positive relationship with business performance. However, the modification test results showed that process innovation performs better in high environment dynamics and product innovation in high market turbulence. Manuscript profile
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        36 - The Effect of Government Financial Support on Innovation of Knowledge-Based Firms: Based on Iran Innovation Survey Data
        parisa sattari mohammadsadegh khayyatian yazdi farhad panahifar
        In today's world, the survival of every organization or company depends on its ability to compete with other organizations, and since innovation is one of the most important drivers of companies' competitiveness, is able to create dynamism, maintaining the survival of o More
        In today's world, the survival of every organization or company depends on its ability to compete with other organizations, and since innovation is one of the most important drivers of companies' competitiveness, is able to create dynamism, maintaining the survival of organizations; On the other hand, one of the challenges for every organization to innovate is financing, and since governments around the world have programs to support the small and medium enterprises and knowledge-based, the purpose of this paper is investigating the impact of government financial supports on the innovation of knowledge-based firms. In order to analyze this issue, the data of Iran Innovation Survey from 2012 to 2014 has been used. The implementation of the National Innovation Survey Plan has been carried out by the Vice President for Science and Technology in order to promote innovative and technological capacities in the country and transfer to a knowledge-based economy. The number of knowledge-based firms in this period was 1300 firms, of which 306 firms were selected from a random sample. The method of the present study is modeling of structural equations based on variance. SPSS and PLS software were used to analyze the data. The research findings show that government financial support has a positive effect on the process, marketing, and organizational innovations of knowledge-based firms, while these conditions do not exist for product innovation. Manuscript profile
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        37 - Analysis of the Effect of Brand Promotion on Human Resource Performance in Science and Technology Parks
        Dariush Poursarrajian Mohammad Saeed Taslimi Alinaghi Mashayekhi Ali  Haji Gholam Saryazdi Mojgan Soltani
        In the present age, intangible assets such as branding, quality, technology, innovation, creativity, and knowledge capital are the source of organizations' competitive advantage. Organizations need to be able to create the right mental image of themselves in the minds o More
        In the present age, intangible assets such as branding, quality, technology, innovation, creativity, and knowledge capital are the source of organizations' competitive advantage. Organizations need to be able to create the right mental image of themselves in the minds of their community, customers, and employees to attract and retain motivated, committed, and talented human resources. Given the importance of this issue in science and technology parks as technology and knowledge-based institution, whose most important assets are knowledgeable people, this article seeks to use the system dynamics approach of dynamic relationships of brand promotion policy on human resource performance in the park. Examine science and technology and provide appropriate solutions to improve the structure, quality, and quantity at the level of parks and ultimately improve the performance of science and technology parks. In this regard, using the opinions of experts in in-depth interviews in group model building (GMB) sessions, the problem was explained and a dynamic hypothesis was developed and a qualitative model (cause and effect diagrams - CLDs) and a quantitative model (stock and flow diagram - SFD) were developed. The results of group modeling in this paper lead to the identification of three strategies to increase agility and performance flexibility through the development of revenue sources, development of national and international science and technology parks, development of communications, and the scope of influence and development of specialized institutions, Technology, and communication with industry/market. Manuscript profile
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        38 - Designing a digital entrepreneurship model with an interpretive structural modeling approach
        hossein alikhani alireza isfandyari parviz saeedi
        Entering the age that is common in the information society, entrepreneurship in the digital space as a new approach to starting businesses based on a new thinking and idea has found a prominent place among service and production activists. He was the founder of Mazandar More
        Entering the age that is common in the information society, entrepreneurship in the digital space as a new approach to starting businesses based on a new thinking and idea has found a prominent place among service and production activists. He was the founder of Mazandaran province that structural and interpretive modeling method was used in designing this model. The research method was descriptive-correlational. According to the research background,39components were selected in the form of seven dimensions (structural-strategy-management-people-technology-content-environment).Then,the opinions of 20 university professors and managers of knowledge-based companies who were experts in the field of digital entrepreneurship were used. Interpretive structural modeling and MICMAC analysis were used to cluster the dimensions of digital entrepreneurship. ISM results showed that the foundation of digital entrepreneurship is first (structural-technological), second (managerial), third (strategy) and fourth (people-content-environmental). Also, after MICMAC analysis, the dimensions (structural-technology) in the independent cluster and the dimensions (individuals-content-environment) in the dependent cluster and the dimensions (strategy-management) in the autonomous cluster were included. Finally, it can be said that digital entrepreneurship is important not only for technology companies and IT sectors, but also for all industries. Manuscript profile
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        39 - Presenting a circular economy business model for knowledge-based companies
        Fatemeh Shahdkar taghi torabi Fereydoon  Rahnama Roodposhti
        Circular economy is a valuable approach to achieving the concept of sustainability that promotes social equity, economic growth and development, and environmental protection. The main purpose of this study was to present a circular economy business model for knowledge-b More
        Circular economy is a valuable approach to achieving the concept of sustainability that promotes social equity, economic growth and development, and environmental protection. The main purpose of this study was to present a circular economy business model for knowledge-based companies. In terms of purpose, this research is in the category of fundamental-developmental research, and in terms of subject and nature, the approach of qualitative research is exploratory, and grounded theory (systematic) was used. Data were collected through documentary sources (books, articles, dissertations) and semi-structured interviews with 15 academic and non-academic experts through purposeful theoretical sampling to saturate the required information and theoretical adequacy. The data were analyzed based on grounded theory in the framework of open-source, axial, and selective codes. The results of qualitative data analysis of the research, led to the presentation of the business model of circular economy with 124 categories, 17 central categories, and 6 main factors, in the form of 6 dimensions including causal conditions (2 categories), the main phenomenon (circular business model), Strategy (4 categories), contextual characteristics (5 categories), intervening conditions (2 categories) and consequence (4 categories). The model obtained from this research can be a way for stakeholders, planners, and managers of knowledge-based companies to produce and distribute goods and services in the present century. Manuscript profile