Showing 53 results for Sports
Dr Sholeh Khodadad Kashi, Dr Rahim Khosromanesh, Dr Ameneh Asadolahi,
Volume 12, Issue 24 (12-2022)
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Understanding how physical-activity of Iranian-girls aged 7-12 years in the current situation and designing a model for it is a requirement of strategic-thinking and it can help relevant managers make important decisions. Therefore the purpose of this study was to design a conceptual model of physical-activity for Iranian-girls aged 7-12 years. The research method was Grounded theory, systematic approach. The sampling method was theoretical sampling and in order to achieve theoretical saturation, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 fathers, 17 mothers and 17 girls while studying literature. Findings show that there are 14 main categories related to the physical-activity of Iranian-girls aged 7-12 years. The main actor in the designed model is the mothers who consider the conditions and plays the role of the main guider of the girl in consultation with her husband and daughter and the trainer. The findings also showed sovereignty institutions, the Ministry of Education, and schools; unexpectedly; do not have a favorable effect on the physical-activity of Iranian-girls aged 7-12 years. Thus; meaningful activation and constructive interaction between mothers, related organizations and institutions; especially schools; and the optimal use of the existing sports facilities in the country can significantly increase physical-activity among girls aged 7-12.
Reyhaneh Rostamali, Dr Houriyhe Dehghanpouri, Dr Hadi Bagheri,
Volume 12, Issue 24 (12-2022)
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This study aimed to identify the implications of Covid-19 on sports tourism and to provide appropriate strategies. The research paradigm is interpretive, its nature is exploratory, the approach is inductive, the research method is qualitative, the research strategy is the thematic analysis and the data collection was performed using targeted library study and in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data were collected from two groups of related text and informed people. Sampling was done based on theoretical saturation and purposeful manner (8 informed people and 17 articles). Holsti’s PAO method was used to measure reliability, which was approved. The thematic analysis method was used to analyze the data. The effects of Covid-19 on sports tourism were 67 basic themes, 13 organizing themes, and 3 global themes. 52 basic codes, 7 organizing themes, and 2 global themes were identified as strategies to deal with these effects. Based on the findings, it can be stated that along with the changes caused by Covid-19, the sports tourism industry needs change in its approach and operations. This research proposes strategies to make these changes that will lead to the restoration of sports tourism.
Mr Hossein Brakhas, Dr Jabar Seifpanahi Shabani, Mr Mohamadjavad Ziya,
Volume 13, Issue 25 (9-2023)
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The purpose of this study was to provide a model for promoting the brand position in the country's sports club industry. The research method was qualitative with a systematic exploratory approach (content analysis). Participants consisted of two sections of human resources (club managers and coaches, sports marketing experts) and information resources (relevant and credible scientific, library and media) Participants in sufficient numbers, purposefully and based on saturation Theoretical was done (27 people and 39 documents). The research tools included semi-structured exploratory interviews along with a systematic library study. The validity of the instrument was evaluated and confirmed based on the scientific competence of the sample, the content validity of the experts and the agreement between the coding correctors. To analyze the findings, a multi-stage conceptual coding method (open, selective and thematic) with a system analysis approach was used. The final conceptual framework consisted of 121 components, 26 dimensions, 9 perspectives and 3 levels identified. Levels and perspectives, respectively, affect-effectiveness between their sub-variables, including the underlying level (structural, managerial and capacity perspectives of the club), the strategic level (marketing perspectives, brand strength, branding and innovation) and the functional level (functional perspectives and Brand values). Based on the research findings, it can be said that brand promotion in club management is a systematic process in which the marketing system should achieve the targeted values based on knowing the contexts and adopting appropriate strategies. It is suggested to the clubs that in order to promote the brand, they should not be satisfied with only a few occasional measures with short-term effect, but also define their branding project based on a scientific framework such as the model presented in this research.
Mr Mostafa Mohammadian, Dr Noshin Benar, Dr Fatemeh Saeedi,
Volume 13, Issue 25 (9-2023)
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This study aims to identify the appropriate methods for the financial block as one of the four main elements of Osterwalder's business model. The present study is based on qualitative studies and Brown and Clarke (2006) theme analysis method. The statistical population of the research encompassed owners and adept managers specializing in sport tourism, as well as employees of diverse sections of sport tourism businesses in Guilan province. Fifteen individuals were chosen applying purposive sampling with the help of snowball and non-random techniques, the sampling procedure continued until the theoretical saturation stage was reached. This research has been carried by content analysis method and making use of Max QDA software. Findings indicate that the components of the financial block for this type of business include ten main dimensions and 27 sub-dimensions in 2 themes (theme) including, revenue model and cost structure. The cost structure also includes the cost of infrastructure facilities, the cost of tours, the cost of human resources and the cost of training and the revenue model also includes health and sports tourism services, facility rent, athlete certification, membership fees, and the use of apps and financial needs. Financial modeling from qualitative data analysis helps sports tourism business owners to make decisions in calculating situations and thus comparing different scenarios.
Fariba Jalalyan, Shiva Azadfada, Farideh Ashraf Ganjouei,, Marjan Safari,
Volume 13, Issue 26 (12-2023)
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Talent management is one of the most important issues of human resource management in the world and it is still considered one of the important issues in many organizations and the importance of human resources is much higher than new technologies. There are more financial and material resources. The purpose of this research was to compile a talent management model in racquet sports with the foundational data theory approach. The present research method was qualitative and exploratory. The socio-statistics of this research were experts, professors and experts who deal with talent search in Iran's racket sports in the Ministry of Sports, Federations, Education and Culture, Academies and Sports Centers. Sampling Method It was non-probability sampling with purposeful selection. The sample size in this study was equal to 20 people. The measurement tool was an open interview, which was used to measure the reliability of the within-subject agreement method of two coders, based on which the obtained validity was equal to 0.78. Also, codings were analyzed based on three stages of open, central and selective coding. Based on data analysis, 159 primary concepts, 25 central codes and 5 selective codes were identified. Finally, it is suggested to improve the recruitment process in racquet sports by using the presented model, which will ultimately lead to the development of racquet sports in the country.
Hojjat Mardaneh Taleshmekaiel, Fariba Askarian, Hosein Akbari Yazdi,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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Hamid Roodbari, Hadi Tabatabaei, Soleiman Abdolahi, Hossein Akbari Yazdi,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between team identity and spectator flow with the atmosphere of the stadium and spectator loyalty. The research method is causal communication and the survey method is survey. The statistical population of the present study consists of 40,000 football spectators present at Azadi Stadium in the football match between Persepolis and Esteghlal Khuzestan in the 2017-2018 season. 384 of them were selected as the statistical sample of the study and the questionnaires were distributed among them as a non-random-voluntary sample. The research tools included James and Ross’s Team Identity Adjusted Questionnaire (2002), Csikszentmihalyi’s Stream Questionnaire (1990), Uhrich and Benkenstein’s Stadium Atmosphere Questionnaire (2012), and Mahoney et al.’s Spectators Loyalty Inventory (2000). The descriptive statistics and path analysis method were used in PLS software to analyze the data. The results showed that team identity and spectator flow with a path coefficient of 0.580 and 0.386, have a significant effect on the atmosphere of the stadium and also the three variables of stadium atmosphere, flow and team identity with path coefficients of 0.247, 0.248 and 0.428 have a positive effect on spectator loyalty. Based on the results of this study, it is suggested to the managers of clubs and stadiums to pay special attention to team identity and spectator flow in order to increase spectator loyalty and understand the appropriate atmosphere of the stadium.
Mr Koroush Bagheri, Dr. Hossein Akbariyazdi, Dr Alireza Elahi,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The process of talent identification attempts to guide people who are prone to sports that have the greatest chance of success on the basis of certain tests. This research was conducted with the aim of developing a strategic model of talent identification in Iranian Weightlifting. This study is a qualitative based on grounded theory. The statistical population was experts in power lifting and purposeful sampling method was used. The data gathering tool was deep interview. In this study, qualitative analysis approaches including open, axial and selective coding were used to analyze the findings. In addition, all statistical operations were performed using Maxqda software version 12. The findings showed that the strategic model of scouting in weight lifting sports from the strengths and weaknesses of scouting structures, the principles of talent identification, the methods of talent identification, the attributes of methods of scouting, predisposing and deterrent factors of scouting activities, and Scouting goals are formed. According to the results of the research, it is suggested that the facilitators of the scouting process be strengthened more than before. Then it is necessary to benchmark other countries, provide facilities and tools, develop specialized experts in the field of talents and special schools for weight lifting.
Mohadese Naeimi, Merali Hematinejad, Noshin Benar, Fatemeh Saeedi,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The purpose of this study was investigating the impact of digital marketing on Competitiveness of Sports Businesses (sports clubs in Rasht) through competitive intelligence and entrepreneurship This research was descriptive-correlational in terms of type, applied purpose and field implementation method. The statistical population of the present study was all managers and coaches of sports clubs in Rasht. Statistical sample According to the method proposed by Barclay et al. (1995) to determine the minimum sample in structural equation modeling was used. To generalize the sample to the research community, 220 questionnaires were distributed among managers and coaches of sports clubs in Rasht and 196 questionnaires were analyzed. SPSS and SMART PlS have been used to analyze the data. Findings showed that digital marketing has a direct and significant effect on competitiveness, competitive intelligence and entrepreneurship. Also, competitive intelligence has a direct and significant effect on competitiveness
and entrepreneurship. entrepreneurship has a direct and significant effect on competitiveness. According to the research findings, club managers can use the positive effects of digital marketing along with using the advantages of competitive intelligence and entrepreneurship to increase the competitiveness of their business in order to increase customers, increase profitability and productivity of the club.
Mis Fatemeh Raeei, Dr Alimohamad Safania, Dr Abolfazl Farahani, Dr Hamid Ghasemi,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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In the sports industry, there is significant potential for the emergence of startups. However, startups in this sector have experienced various challenges and fluctuations. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the factors that contribute to the acceleration of Sports Startups. The research was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, involving the participation of sports business experts and scholars. Data collection was carried out through purposive sampling, employing in-depth interviews with these experts. The qualitative data obtained were analyzed using the thematic analysis approach. Additionally, the identified factors were ranked using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The findings revealed the existence of six categories of accelerators for sports startups. Notably, strengthening and optimizing the value chain emerged as the most crucial factor among these categories. Consequently, to enhance the growth and development of sports startups, it is imperative to establish a well-defined value chain and actively work towards its reinforcement.
Mrs Hormatosadat Borhani, Dr Mohammad Hami, Dr Vahid Shojaei,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The present study aimed to comprehensively elucidate and identify the entrepreneurial and goal-oriented strategies of sports startups entering both domestic and international markets. The research employed a qualitative method, falling under the category of exploratory studies in terms of objectives, foundational and applied research regarding outcomes, and was grounded in the postmodernism paradigm. The research population comprised experts in marketing, sports management, and successful entrepreneurs with experience in launching sports startups. Purposeful sampling was employed for participant selection. To construct the initial research tool, the researcher, after reviewing relevant studies on sports startups, developed a semi-structured questionnaire for in-depth interviews with experts. The research strategy followed a phenomenological approach, and data analysis was conducted using MaxQDA software, version 20. The results of the data analysis unveiled eight key concepts within the entrepreneurial strategies section, pertaining to the entry of sports startups into domestic and international markets. These concepts encompass partners, stakeholders and customers, tolerable loss, flexibility and adaptability, experiences, uncertainty, service quality, available financial resources, and operational strategies. These concepts were derived from the interviews, contributing to theoretical saturation. Furthermore, in the section on goal-oriented strategies, five concepts were identified: exports, communications, market strategies, market research, and risk management.
Mr Ali Khaledifard, Dr Seyedeh Nahid Shetab Boushehri, Dr Amin Khatibi, Dr Sedighe Heydarinejad,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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This research has been conducted with the aim of identifying the effective factors and barriers to sustainable employment of sports science graduates in Iran and within the framework of a qualitative approach.The statistical population were experts who were aware of the research topic. Data collection was through in-depth and semi-structured interviews, which reached theoretical saturation after 16 interviews. To measure validity, transferability and verifiability, research findings were presented to the participants and their points of view were applied. The intra-subject agreement method was used for reliability, which was reported as 0.82. The findings related to effective factors indicated 68 main concepts and 5 subcategories(Employment skills, curriculum, needs assessment, sports industry development, motivation and support) and the findings related to effective barriers indicated 27 main concepts and 5 subcategories(policy and planning, economic and financial, legal, technological, cultural and social).Therefore, Paying attention to the quality of the employability skills of sports science students, including personal, technical and professional, general skills and coordination between higher education policies, employment, science, technology and economy are of great importance. What is necessary for this goal is to reform employment policies, develop the sports industry, target financial policies, and encourage employers to use sports science graduates more.
Marziyeh Azadegan, Ghasem Rahimi Sarshabadarani, Rasoul Nazari,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The purpose of this foresight of Iran's educational sports with a balanced scorecard approach was in the horizon of 2035. The current research was of mixed type (qualitative-quantitative) and its design was of sequential exploratory type. The participants of this research were educational sports experts. The sampling method was snowball and based on theoretical saturation, 12 people were selected. Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data and Lincoln & Guba (1985) criteria were used for its audit, which included validity, transferability, reliability and verifiability. In order to analyze the data in the interview analysis section, the coding method was used, the fuzzy Delphi method was used to screen the indicators and the structural analysis and scenario writing method was used in the future research section. By analyzing the interviews, 150 effective factors on the future of Iran's educational sports were identified based on the balanced scorecard, and by combining the primary codes in the secondary coding stage, these factors were reduced to 105. Then, in the axial coding stage, 18 subcategories based on 6 aspects of the balanced scorecard were formed by aggregating the final concepts adapted from the interview text, and the results of the Delphi analysis showed that the calculated factors correctly explain the desired phenomenon. Finally, based on the findings, 4 key drivers of efficient management, increase in audience satisfaction, development of information capital, and socialization of educational sports were obtained, which are the basis of the two main scenarios of transformation and fruitless willfulness. As a result, it is suggested that in order to develop educational sports in Iran, synergy and efficient management, increase audience satisfaction, development of information resources, and socialization of educational sports should be implemented.
Mohammad Mehdi Kheirkhiz, Behrouz Abdoli, Lorenzo Laporta, Alireza Farsi,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The present study aims to investigate the variables of social networks in different positions in basketball. These variables were applied in two levels of analysis: micro (individual) and macro (global interaction of the team). 24 official Chemidoor Club competitions in the 2020 men's Iranian Premier League were selected by available sampling. This research analyzed the network properties of Degree, Betweenness, Closeness, Eigenvector, and Density centrality across teams and positions. The one-way ANOVA for the factor position in the micro-level found statistical differences between the game positions in the dependent variables of Dc: (F(4,15)= 61/29, p= 0/000), Bc: (F(4,15)= 210/11, p= 0/000), Cc: (F(4,15)= 78/55, p= 0/000). However, no significant difference was observed in the Eig: (F (4, 15) = 1/58, p= 0/184). Results of post hoc test indices were significantly different between position 1 (point guard) and other positions. Macro-level team density analysis showed a significant difference between performance results in successful and unsuccessful. The guard player role was observed as the situation that establishes the most interactions with teammates during the competition. Therefore, players with higher degrees were not the ones assisting the most shots. The other players with higher degrees were not the ones assisting the most shots. These results may be used as a tool for coaching to improve their teams’ strategies in concrete, measurable ways.
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Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The main purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between the atmosphere of sports science faculties in Tehran province and the entrepreneurial intention of students with the mediating role of entrepreneurial skills. The research method of the present study was descriptive of correlation type and based on structural equation modeling. The statistical population of the research included undergraduate students of universities in Tehran province including (Tehran, Shahid Beheshti, Khawarzmi, Al-Zahra, Allameh Tabatiai) in the academic year 1401-1402, of which 400 people were selected using stratified random sampling. The tools of this research included university climate questionnaires (Lasage and Frank, 2004), entrepreneurial skills (Linan, 2008) and entrepreneurial intention (Linan and Chen, 2009). The data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling method. The findings showed that the variable of faculty atmosphere had a positive and significant effect on the variables of entrepreneurial intention and skill, and the variable of entrepreneurial skill had a positive and significant effect on the variable of entrepreneurial intention. The atmosphere of universities can be a platform for the development of entrepreneurial skills and capabilities of people, and this factor increases their entrepreneurial intention with the effect it has on people's skills in the field of entrepreneurial capabilities.
Dr Hiwa Bahramfard, Dr Ghodratallah Bagheri, Dr Asadullah Kordnaeij, Ali Saberi,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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Considering the rapid process of technological changes, if a business cannot adapt itself to the changes in the environment, it will no doubt stop competing. Therefore, the entrepreneur should make a decision in the shortest possible time to take advantage of the opportunity. It has become more difficult, so this research was done with the aim of deciding to take advantage of the opportunity by emphasizing the role of the entrepreneur in sports businesses. This research is in terms of mixed method, in terms of developmental-applicative goal. In the first step, 36 indicators were identified from 32 articles, and in the second step, 36 indicators were extracted by the theme analysis method, and 27 indicators were confirmed by the Delphi method, and in the third step, 34 themes were identified from the lived experience of 6 people. Sports entrepreneur leaders were identified by research narrative method, and finally, after combining and integrating the three stages, 44 identification indicators were found in a 7-dimensional template, whose suitability and validity were confirmed using the t-test and the four criteria of adaptability, comprehensibility, generalizability, and control. became. Based on the findings, the entrepreneurial personality by creating seven roles of self-efficacy, independence, risk-taking, individual characteristics, creativity, effort and perseverance, entrepreneurial network and entrepreneurial skills and experience in improving decision-making in order to take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities in sports and reduce environmental risk. There is a punishment.
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Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the customer relationship management dimensions in promoting public sports from the perspective of sports managers in Kerman. The research method is descriptive correlation and the statistical population consists of all the managers of clubs and sports organizations in Kerman city. For data gathering, the questionnaires of the customer relationship management and the public sports are used. In order to analyze the data obtained for the research variables, the structural equation modeling the Smart PLS software is used. Findings indicated that three dimensions of customer relationship management namely Customer focus, relationship management and knowledge management has a direct and significant impact on promotion of public sports. According to the research results, it can be concluded that all managers of clubs and sports organizations governmental and nongovernmental need to do their utmost In order to communicate with the customer to encourage community participation and promote in public sports.
Majid Bahrami, Mina Mostahfezian, Mahnaz Marvi Esfahani,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The growth of Kabaddi sports, its development and progress, requires the ability to anticipate uncertainties. As a developing sport in Iran, kabaddi has seen a lot of progress, but at the same time, challenges may still affect its future, especially since there is limited understanding about its possible future and the ways in which There is a corresponding future to be traversed. Therefore, in this study, a multi-stakeholder scenario planning was used to develop future scenarios of Iran's Kabaddi sports, using stakeholders' points of view on the trends and critical uncertainties that may shape the future of Kabaddi sports to create action-oriented strategies. The participants of the present analytical and exploratory study included 28 domestic and foreign beneficiaries of Iran's Kabaddi sports, who were selected based on targeted sampling. Data was collected through interviews and open questionnaires. Data analysis was done with the six-step model of combined scenario planning of Lipzig and Rollandberger. The findings and analysis of 29 main factors obtained led to the production of two key uncertainties and four scenarios with titles of champion, super league, active lifestyle and always loser. In order to develop Kabaddi sports in Iran, there should be a transformation in the structure of the process with the aim of institutionalizing Kabaddi sports in geographical dimensions with a professional and universal approach.
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Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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The purpose of this research is to measure and model the release of carbon monoxide pollutant in the surrounding space of Azadi Stadium in Tehran during sports competitions. Basic data were obtained by laboratory measurements and inquiries from specialized centers. Modeling was done by Austal View software, Version 7 and under four scenarios. The prediction of pollutant concentration was simulated at a height of 5 meters. The modeling area was considered a circle with a radius of 1 km from the center of the site. The resulting data were compared with national and international standards. The initial concentration of the pollutant in the hot and cold seasons of the year was 1.432 ppm and 2.331 ppm, respectively. The amount of pollutant emission for the state of "completion of parking capacity" and "semi-complete state" was 81.45 and 37.5 kg, respectively. Zoning maps showed that in all four scenarios, the highest amount of emission was in the east direction. The highest amount of carbon monoxide production and emission is related to the first scenario (completion of the parking capacity and the cold season of the year) and the lowest amount of carbon monoxide pollutant emission is under the fourth scenario (failure to complete the parking capacity and in the warm season of the year). Although the condition of this pollutant in Tehran's Azadi sports complex and during sports competitions has not exceeded the standard. By using management and engineering solutions such as: not keeping lights on in place, using exhaust filters, properly designing the parking space and reducing the duration of stopping, it is possible to avoid the production and release of a large part of pollutants.
Dr Negar Gholipur, Dr Ebrahim Alidoust,
Volume 100, Issue 100 (10-2020)
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Purpose: This study identified and explained the factors affecting the dynamics of sports businesses in the post-corona era based on the structural interpretation model.
Method: The method of data analysis was divided into three stages. First, in the fuzzy Delphi method, with the opinion of twenty-six relevant experts, the most important factors affecting the dynamics of businesses were confirmed. Then Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) was used to classify components and create a hierarchical model. Mick Mac analysis was also used to determine how the factors were interrelated.
Findings: This study identified 14 strategies related to the dynamics of sports businesses in Iran. The model that was developed has five levels. Also, Mick Mac analysis showed that there were five independent variables, two dependent variables and seven link variables.
Conclusion: This study shows that the development of dynamic capabilities in sports organizations requires legal revision and improvement of governance performance. In addition, sports organizations must use digital technology, employee empowerment and comprehensive collaboration between different bodies to advance their capabilities.
