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Evaluation of tehran clean air action plan using emission inventory approach
, Article Urban Climate ; Volume 27 , 2019 , Pages 446-456 ; 22120955 (ISSN) ; Hassani, A ; Hosseini, V ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2019
Abstract
The city of Tehran, the capital of Iran, has been facing severe air quality problems. The air quality of Tehran has been stated as unhealthy over one-third of year during the last two decades. According to the last emission inventory of Tehran for the base year of 2013 mobile sources contribute by about 6, 46, 98, 87, and 70% of total primary SOx, NOx, CO, VOC and PM emission. A number of policies have been implemented in Tehran during the last two decades to tackle the air quality issue. Concentrated mostly on transportation sector, these policies aimed to improve fuel quality and emission performance of vehicles. Nevertheless, there is no quantified evaluation regarding the effectiveness...
Stakeholder mapping as an assessment framework for policy implementation
, Article Evaluation ; Volume 15, Issue 4 , 2009 , Pages 427-444 ; 13563890 (ISSN) ; Ghasemzadeh, F ; Molas Gallart, J ; Sharif University of Technology
2009
Abstract
In this article we develop a 'Stakeholder Mapping' approach to ex-ante policy evaluation. The proposed framework helps to assess policy implementation activities by applying several tests to evaluate the completeness, non-redundancy, proper assignment and internal consistency of a policy design. We illustrate the method by applying it to the analysis of e-commerce policy in Iran. We conclude by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the approach. © 2009 SAGE Publications
An agent-based simulation model to evaluate the response to seismic retrofit promotion policies
, Article International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction ; 2018 ; 22124209 (ISSN) ; Movahedi, A ; Morshedi, M. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2018
Abstract
Building owners’ appropriate risk-mitigation decisions can minimize the social, economic, and socioeconomic consequences of earthquakes. Implementation of appropriate policies can increase the adoption of seismic retrofit measures through the modification of owners’ beliefs. Social interactions among owners can influence their response to the implemented policies. There is a need for appropriate tools that consider the social interactions among the owners and facilitate the evaluation of their response to seismic retrofit promotion policies. The agent-based simulation model in this manuscript addresses this need. The implementation of policies and interactions among agents can influence...
An agent-based simulation model to evaluate the response to seismic retrofit promotion policies
, Article International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction ; Volume 33 , 2019 , Pages 181-195 ; 22124209 (ISSN) ; Movahedi, A ; Morshedi, M. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2019
Abstract
Building owners’ appropriate risk-mitigation decisions can minimize the social, economic, and socioeconomic consequences of earthquakes. Implementation of appropriate policies can increase the adoption of seismic retrofit measures through the modification of owners’ beliefs. Social interactions among owners can influence their response to the implemented policies. There is a need for appropriate tools that consider the social interactions among the owners and facilitate the evaluation of their response to seismic retrofit promotion policies. The agent-based simulation model in this manuscript addresses this need. The implementation of policies and interactions among agents can influence...
A system dynamics model to evaluate the housing market response to vulnerability reduction promotion policies
, Article International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction ; Volume 44 , April , 2020 ; Kashani, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2020
Abstract
Interventions such as seismic retrofits and reconstruction of vulnerable buildings can minimize the social and economic consequences of future earthquakes. Various policies can reduce the vulnerability of communities in the face of future earthquakes by enhancing the public risk perception and reducing the costs of interventions for the landlords. There is a need for appropriate tools that can characterize the dynamics of the housing market in response to these policies. The simulation model presented in this manuscript addresses this need. In this model, the decision of the tenants and landlords is characterized by utilizing prospect theory. The impact of candidate policy interventions on...
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Supportive Innovation Policies on New Technology-Based Firms’ Success in Reaching the Growth Stage
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Miremadi, Iman (Supervisor) ; Vesal, Mohammad (Supervisor)
Abstract
New technology-based firms (NTBFs) are the driving force behind creating innovation and technology in countries and can play a crucial role in job creation and economic growth. These companies also facilitate technology transfer and strengthen the absorptive capacity of national innovation systems. Therefore, given the externalities of these companies, as well as their significant role in promoting innovation, governments around the world implement policies to support these firms. In Iran, the Vice President for Science and Technology has implemented policies to support NTBFs since 2013. Recently, a few studies have been carried out to evaluate these policies. However, the number of these...