The theory of diffusion is one of the prevailing theories on the explanation of the quality of dissemination of innovations, expansion of ideas and thoughts in the area of culture.The present research is an attempt to respond to this question: Is it possible to disseminate the Islamic Revolution values and ideals through the window of Abrahamic Hajj into the world of Islam? And if the res...

This paper presents a case study introducing and developing an online project management system in a cross cultural context with a special focus to Latin Cultures. It describes the major challenges and explains systematically where obstacles can be found. Information technology is seen through the system of cultural variables explored by cultural anthropologists as a starting point to show the ...

in previous editorials[1,2] we explained about available fields of inter-disciplinary researches (idrs) in iran,[2] professional, organizational, cultural obstacles, and required polices for development of idrs in iran.[1] in this editorial, i want to discuss about one of the idr fields in iran that seems to have more available conditions for marketing comparing to other interdisciplinary areas.

based on a gender equity perspective and within a pluralistic civil society, women should have equal rights for presence in and use of urban open spaces. despite this, various factors decrease their presence including inappropriate design of space, as well as socio-cultural obstacles. since women’s major place of presence and activity has traditionally been in or near home, neighborhood open sp...

The principal aim of this study is to assess the strength in Pakistan of a set of hypothesized obstacles to practicing contraception. Survey data are analyzed that were collected in Punjab province in 1996 and that contain unusually detailed measurement of various perceived costs of practicing contraception, as well as focused measurement of fertility motivation. The framework guiding the resea...