Volume 21 (2023)
Volume 20 (2022)
Volume 19 (2021)
Volume 18 (2020)
Volume 17 (2019)
Volume 16 (2018)
Volume 15 (2017)
Volume 14 (2016)
Volume 13 (2015)
Volume 12 (2014)
Volume 11 (2013)
Volume 10 (2012)
Volume 9 (2011)
Volume 8 (2010)
Volume 7 (2009)
Volume 6 (2008)
Volume 5 (2007)
Volume 4 (2006)
Volume 3 (2005)
Volume 2 (2004)
Volume 1 (2003)
Entrepreneurship
Measuring factors affecting Female entrepreneur's business performance in rural areas of Mianeh County

Gholamhossein Hosseininia; Ahmad Yaghoubi Farani; Reza Seyedin

Volume 12, Issue 4 , January 2015, , Pages 545-558

https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2014.54534

Abstract
  The main purpose of this applied research is to investigate the factors affecting rural female entrepreneur’s business performance. Based on theoretical literature, business performance is affected by several factors such as demographic characteristics, environmental factors, motives, social networks, ...  Read More

Rural Development
Ecotourism and empowerment of rural women (Case study: Shibderaz village, Qeshm Island)

Leila Vossoughi; Mahdieh Ghasemi

Volume 12, Issue 4 , January 2015, , Pages 593-610

https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2014.54537

Abstract
  Regarding gender inequality in many communities, empowerment of women has become an important subject and received more attention in recent years. Results of many researches show that tourism especially ecotourism affects women empowerment in its different aspects by making them interested in participating ...  Read More

economics
Identifying Inhibitions of Rural Women’s Trend to Home Businesses (Case Study: Sardrod district, Razan county)

Ahmad Yaghoubi Farani; Hajar Vahdat Moaddab; Somayeh Latifi

Volume 11, Issue 4 , February 2014, , Pages 559-574

https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2014.50289

Abstract
  Home business is one of the best fields of women's economic activity and considered as an important strategy for job creation, particularly for rural women. Nonetheless many barriers avoid addressing rural women to these businesses. The main purpose of this study was to analyze the most important barriers ...  Read More

Rural Development
Assessment of female-headed household’s food security and the affecting factors; Case Study: Women in Razan City

Heshmatollah Saadi; Hajar Vahdat Moaddab

Volume 11, Issue 3 , October 2013, , Pages 411-426

https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2013.36536

Abstract
  Female heads of households are responsible for the material and spiritual needs of the families because of a deceased, missing, separated, divorced, addicted, disabled (permanent or temporary), imprisonment, ill or military deployed male head of households. Survey research was employed in the study. ...  Read More

An Assessment of the Economic and Social Ability of Female Rural Rug Makers (Case study: Hamedan Province)

Heshmatollah Sadi; Hosein Shabanali Fami; Somayeh Latifi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , July 2012, , Pages 107-126

https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2012.28690

Abstract
  This study evaluates the economic and social power of rural women in Hamadan who manufacture rugs and factors affecting it. Survey method was applied through questionnaires to conduct the research. 404 female rug makers were selected from Hamedan province based on Krejcie & Morgan table. The results ...  Read More

Reviewing the Mechanism of Information Technology on Rural Women's Empowerment Based on Model DEA (case study: the village of Gharn Abad)

hasan ali faraji sabokbar; morteza nemati; afshin khaki

Volume 10, Issue 1 , April 2012, , Pages 125-138

https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2012.24768

Abstract
  This study has investigated the effects of ICT to increase efficiency and empowerment of rural women using data envelopment analysis (DEA) to investigate the mechanism of effectiveness of information technology (ICT) on the efficiency and empowerment of rural women in the village of Gharn Abad, Golestan ...  Read More

Rating Micro Credit Funds Based on Rural Women’s Ability in Kermanshah

kiyoumars zarafshani; amir hossein ali baygi; mojgan faghiri

Volume 10, Issue 1 , April 2012, , Pages 105-124

https://doi.org/10.22059/jwdp.2012.24771

Abstract
  Empowering rural women is one of the third millennium goals. To this end it was proposed to allot micro credits to rural women in order to provide the required capital to launch productive careers. Now after a decade from the establishment of micro credit funds in Iran, only few researches have been ...  Read More

Examining Educational Needs of Rural Women in Ghomum Village of Songhor Township Using Borich Model and Quadrant Analysis

Zarafshani Kiyoumars; Hossein Agahi; khoshghadam khaledi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , April 2011, , Pages 165-183

Abstract
  Needs assessment is “gaps between current conditions and desired conditions”. Most educational programs in extension education pay little attention to clients’ needs. This devalues the assessment as a policy making tool. However, this study will approach both rural women and extension agents’ ...  Read More

An analysis of rural tourism as perceived by the host community:A Gender Approach (case study: Oraman)

Mansour Ghanian; Mojtaba Ghadiri Masoum; Seyed Hassan Motiee Langroodi; Kiumars Zarafshani

Volume 8, Issue 3 , October 2010

Abstract
  Countries around the world are finding rural tourism as an alternative to sustainable development. This line of thinking requires a more diversified economy, enhanced human resource criteria, reduced rural migration, enhanced efficiency in human resources, job creation, cultural interaction, and environmental ...  Read More

Explaining rural womens' participation in extension education program based on Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation model

kiumars zarafshani; KHOSHGHADAM KHALEDI; Mansour Ghanian

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2009

Abstract
  Over the past decades, participatory approaches to development have been the center of attention not only as a means to sustainable development but also as an end. Although women's role in rural development is emphasized, their participation in extension educational programs is nevertheless limited. ...  Read More

Role of Rural Women in Exploitation, Protection and Restoration of Natural Resources in Desert Plains
Volume 6, Issue 1 , May 2008

Abstract
  Non-renewable natural resources play an important role in sustainable development of developing countries such as Iran. However, if natural resources are to be preserved for future generations, proper use of such resources will be imperative. Women are one of the prime users of natural resources. This ...  Read More

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Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2005

Abstract
  Micro credits can playa significant role in supplying necessary funds for employment of rural women, supporting small rural industries, creating new job opportunities and preventing rural migration. This research tries to asses the effects of micro credits which is paid to rural women of Zanjan province. ...  Read More

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Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2005

Abstract
  The purpose of this article is to identify the potential and actual abilities of rural women living in three northern provinces of Iran (Golestan, Gillan and Mazandaran). The research is an applied one, using descriptive and survey methods. The sample population is 1382 women, over 10 years old. Data ...  Read More

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Volume 1, Issue 7 , November 2003

Abstract
  Rural women spend a considerable portion of their time and energy performing activities that are not calculated in production and the national product. Women’s increasing inequality and decreasing resource benefits are glaring reflections of this condition. This study aims to identify women’s activities ...  Read More