Special Issues

Semiconductors and the Tech Battle Between the U.S. and China

A study of the semiconductor market in Taiwan, China, and the United States, and the strategic competition between China and the U.S. Abstract Control over semiconductors has become the strategic centerpiece of national security in the 21st century. Beyond the usual economic and political rivalry between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, […]

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Operational Plan for the Transformation of the Automotive Industry

An analysis of the shortcomings in the automotive industry development model in Iran over past decades, along with the proposal of short-term and long-term policy plans to realign the industry’s progress path Abstract Although numerous efforts have been made in the automotive sector since the Revolution—particularly in increasing production volume and localizing manufacturing—after more than

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Electricity Generation and Its Financial Challenges

An Account of the Dysfunctional Mechanism of Article 12 of the Law on Removing Production Barriers in Power Plant Projects, and a Reform Proposal Abstract Until the implementation of the Targeted Subsidies Law and the issuance of the General Policies for Consumption Pattern Reform in the late 2000s (1380s in the Iranian calendar), most policies

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Military service status of citizens residing abroad in different countries

An examination of the military service status of the diaspora populations in Egypt, Greece, Armenia, Finland, and Turkey Abstract Nowadays, diaspora populations (citizens living abroad) are considered one of the important assets of nations. Engaging with them can contribute to the dissemination and promotion of a country’s culture and civilization on the one hand, and

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Health policy-making in sports to prevent diseases

Identifying problems and challenges in the field of sports health, formulating policies and management strategies, and providing solutions to improve sports health with the aim of disease prevention Abstract Sports health has been recognized as a priority in health and social policy planning due to its direct impact on reducing healthcare costs, improving quality of

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Foresight on the international, political, and social impacts of emerging technologies

Examining the international impacts of emerging technologies at both global and domestic levels over the next decade, and providing strategies for guiding future technological developments to manage the country’s international relations Abstract Since the onset of revolutionary transformations in human life—such as modernity and industrialization—the influence of science and technology on social life and international

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An Examination of the Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence

Exploring General and Specific Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence and Proposing Mitigation Strategies Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science aimed at instilling human-like thinking in machines. With the rapid advancement of AI capabilities over the past decade, numerous ethical challenges have emerged. AI-powered services must operate in a manner that upholds

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Functions of Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Policy

An Examination of Various Aspects of Using Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Policy and Strategies for Employing AI in International Relations Artificial intelligence (AI) is an interdisciplinary field rooted in various sciences such as mathematics, neuroscience, psychology, and more. Like a human being, AI has the potential to engage in diverse domains including computer science, engineering,

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The correct approach to steel and mineral industries

Internal barriers of the mining and mineral industries chain and recommendations to the 14th administration for facilitating the steel, mining, and mineral industries sector Abstract Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran is recognized as one of the largest producers and exporters of steel and minerals in the world. In the Sixth Development Plan, the steel

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Iran’s Entry into Neural Technologies

A Review of Global Brain Research Initiatives and a Proposed Framework for Iran’s Entry into the Field of Neural Technologies Abstract By understanding the human brain, we can gain a fundamental insight into the nature of humanity, develop new treatments for brain-related disorders, and create revolutionary advances in information and communication technologies (ICT). In recent

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