Governance and Regulation

Countering Cybersecurity Threats in Renewable Energy

Countering Cybersecurity Threats in Renewable Energy

An Analysis of the Impacts of Cyberattacks on the Renewable Energy Sector and National Strategies for Mitigating Cyber Threats in this Domain  Abstract The growing reliance of the energy sector, like other sectors, on digital technologies has attracted the attention of rival governments and, at times, malicious private actors, prompting them to plan cyberattacks against […]

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High Education Funding

Study on Higher Education Funding Worldwide

A review of the funding status of higher education institutions in various countries and in Iran, along with a proposed model for financing universities in the country Abstract Funding is considered one of the most critical challenges for the growth and sustainability of higher education. The budgeting model and allocation mechanisms for universities serve as

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Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate Behavior in the Event of a Renewed War and Policy Recommendations

An analytical report by Water and Energy Synergy Home on the exchange rate during the 12-day war and projections of future developments using narrative and behavioral economics a)During the war, no significant fluctuations in the exchange rate were observed.b) Immediately after the war, however, the exchange rate experienced a substantial increase. This temporal pattern—stability during

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Agriculture trade balance

An Analysis of Iran’s Agricultural Trade Balance

A Study on the Status of Agricultural Exports and Imports and Their Impact on Iran’s Non-Oil Trade Balance Abstract Based on Iran’s non-oil trade balance data, agricultural products constitute a significant share of the country’s non-oil exports. In 2023 (Iranian year 1402), agricultural products accounted for about 12 percent of the total value of Iran’s

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Social Security organization

Assessment of the Social Security Organization’s Compliance with Its Obligations

An analysis of past performance, current status, and the provision of recommendations for reforming commitment-related regulations Abstract Social security systems in most countries provide a form of economic security for the individuals they cover. One of the main objectives of establishing such institutions is to offer support and protection to economically vulnerable segments of society.

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An analysis of Iran’s foreign trade status using export-related indicators

A review and assessment of Iran’s major trade indices and the presentation of strategies for improving the country’s trade performance Abstract  A review of Iran’s foreign trade situation in recent years shows that global trends have been moving toward more open economies and an increasing share of trade in gross domestic product (GDP). However, in

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Molten steel in an industrial iron and steel factory

Assessing the Resilience of the Steel Industry to Energy Subsidy Reductions

 An Examination of the Energy Subsidies Allocated to the Steel Industry in 2023 (1402) and Its Resilience Against Subsidy Cuts Assessing the Energy Subsidies Allocated to the Steel Industry in 2023 (1402) In 2023, steel companies in Iran received over 78% of their electricity costs and around 60% of their gas costs through government subsidies,

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Institutional Assessment and Analysis of the Tobacco Industry

Institutional Assessment and Analysis of the Tobacco Industry

Review of the Status of the Tobacco Industry in Iran and Recommendations for Improving the Condition of the National Tobacco Industry The tobacco industry in Iran, with a market consisting of approximately 20 million consumers and an estimated consumption rate of 25% for various tobacco products (cigarettes and hookah), has a value exceeding 70 trillion

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A General Review of the Plan to Connect Iran’s Northern and Southern Waters

The current state of the Caspian Sea in terms of navigable waterways and its connection to open seas, along with an examination of the plan to link Iran’s northern and southern waters  Abstract The plan to connect Iran’s northern and southern waters has been proposed at different points in time. One of its main objectives

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A comprehensive analysis of the status and trends of the country’s energy industry Examining trends and developments in the national energy sector over 1380–1402 and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce losses, enhance resilience, and expand clean energy

A comprehensive analysis of the status and trends of the country’s energy industry

Examining trends and developments in the national energy sector over 1380–1402 and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce losses, enhance resilience, and expand clean energy Abstract The energy industry, as a fundamental pillar of economic and social progress, plays a vital role in meeting societal needs and fostering sustainable development. In Iran, oil, gas, petrochemicals,

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