An Integrative Framework For E-Business Information System Development

The advent of networked economy calls for new understanding of business, and it is evidenced by the visible trend of traditional businesses either migrating to e-business or expanding to embrace electronic commerce. The development of new business models supported by information technology has become an important issue in the business community. This paper first describes different kinds of information systems and their criteria, e-business information system framework and then map IS criteria into the EBIS criteria to extend the former EBIS framework and to reach an integrative framework which fills the gap between IS categories and EBIS. The mapping process was done by academics and managers of top 50 firms in Iran. Consequently the paper discusses the roadmap guiding information system planners and designers

Decadal Spatial-Temporal Variations in the Spatial Pattern of Anomalies of Extreme Precipitation Thresholds (Case Study: Northwest Iran)

This study focused on decadalvariations of extreme precipitation thresholds within a 50-year period (1961–2010) for 250 stations of Iran’s northwest. The 99th percentile was used as the threshold of extreme precipitation. In order to analyze threshold cycles and spatial autocorrelation pattern dominating extreme precipitation thresholds, spectral analysis and Gi (known as HOTSPOT) were used respectively. The results revealed that the highest threshold of extreme precipitation occurred along the Ghoosheh Dagh mountain range. Additionally, in all the five studied decades, the highest positive anomalies were observed in the same region (i.e., the Ghoosheh Dagh). The findings also showed that the intensity of positive spatial autocorrelation pattern of extreme precipitation thresholds experienced a declining trend in recent decades. At the same time, extreme precipitation weighted mean center indicated that they followed an ordered pattern during the studied period. The results of harmonic analysis demonstrated that, in all decades, short-term (2–4 years) and mid-term (4–8 years) cycles of extreme precipitation thresholds were dominated. However, especially the southwest of the studied area, the return period of extreme precipitation thresholds was as long as the studied period, a phenomenon that indicates the existence of a trend in extreme precipitation thresholds of these regions.Peer Reviewe

Providing a Conceptual Model for Identifying Key Factors Affecting Internet Banking Systems Quality (Case Study: Mellat Bank)

Due to the increasing importance of Internet Banking and the critical actions taken by banks in order to offer Internet banking services in Iran and also according to the increasing number of people using Internet Banking services, it is essential for bank marketers to understand Internet banking customers better. Only through this comprehension the marketers are able to develop strategies and tactics to attract and sustain their customers. In this study we have investigated the influential factors in Internet banking systems quality. Electronic questionnaires were applied for data gathering through a case study of Mellat Bank Internet banking customers. According to research findings and conclusions, it is suggested to apply internet banking customer’s viewpoint in designing internet banking systems to provide customers with the opportunity of using Internet banking services and achieving good experiences. In this way, Iranian banks can differentiate their net-based services from their competitors

Confirmed occurrence of Hydroscapha granulum in Iran, with notes on its biology (Coleoptera: Myxophaga: Hydroscaphidae)

Falamarzi, Shahram, Pütz, Andreas, Heidari, Mohammad, Nasserzadeh, Hiva (2010): Confirmed occurrence of Hydroscapha granulum in Iran, with notes on its biology (Coleoptera: Myxophaga: Hydroscaphidae). Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 50 (1): 97-10

Proposing a Comprehensive Model of Electronic Learner Satisfaction Path; Case Study: Mehralborz University

The increasing growth of the variety of internet capabilities in last decades has resulted in complexity of consumer behavior in so many aspects. Therefore, consumer’s satisfaction is called as the most important factor in success of online activities. The emergence of the web based capabilities has led in keeping on identifying the effective factors in E-learner satisfaction and LMS implementation by many researches. This research aims to identify and extract affecting factors on E-learner satisfaction, show their interactions and present an integrated model of the best paths which lead to e-learner satisfaction. The objective has been met using the fuzzy cognitive map (FCM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with providing a case study in Mehr Alborz electronic higher education institute. Finally, results of this mixed method shows instructor-student interactions, provision of pre-defined curriculum, access to the scientific databases and digital libraries are in sterategic paths