International Journal of Information Science and Management
Volume:1 Issue: 2, Jul-Dec 2003

In this paper, first, a conceptual framework has been developed and while truly recognizing different aspects of the technology transfer process, it is trying to introduce a decision-making methodology in the choice of projects. Then by choosing effective variables in technology transfer process, a Multiple Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) model has been designed, so that the choice of appropriate technology transfer projects based on a clear criterion, would be possible. Also, in order to improve the efficiency of the designed MCDM model, possible distribution of some effective qualitative variables such as technology life cycle, technology level, the possibility of technology adoption, etc. have been observed. In this way, most of the ambiguities, which are the results of using qualitative variables in decision-making issues, in the area of technology management would become clear. In addition, the risk analysis (RA) as well as the decision-making process related to technology assessment (TA) would be possible. In this research, various examples of the previous experiences of the Iranian companies in the area of technology management have been dealt with, and by designing nearly a realistic model, the main reasons for the failure of some foreign investment projects in Iran from the point of view of technology management are discussed. At the end, while generally introducing the designed model, this research elaborates on some suggestions for the better performance of foreign investments in the area of advanced technologies in Iran.

The third civilization wave is characterized by the development of information society. In future، a high information availability and knowledge are conceived as prominent accelerators of economy. Under the third wave، the community of computer experts understands the network age. The attribute ‘network’ expresses current trends، i. e. e-business، virtual organizations، virtual teams، etc. better than the attribute ‘information’. The year 2000 is often designed as the start of the network age. This paper shows some interested features of the current state of Information Technology (IT) that have consequences for the society in the network age. It explains some quantitative aspects of the information explosion (how much information there is in the world) and shows one its possible consequence، the so-called digital immortality. Increasing significance of the practice-oriented research as well as the number of information system problems requiring a long-term research are also mentioned. We also discuss new features of the IT profession and achievements in the vision of the so-called intellectual networks.

In the new millennium, Information Technology (IT) has become very effective and this is becoming evident in both developed and developing countries. These areas are especially within the fields of information gathering, in the broadest sense, and of developing and strengthening networks both internal and external to the surrounding environment. Today, more and more companies, organizations and government offices are using the Internet to publicize or sell information about their particular area of expertise. Moreover, the speed with which information can be exchanged, e.g. between subsidiaries in a conglomerate, makes it attractive for the companies to tie these together and form networks in which experience, knowledge and resources can be easily shared across borders. Furthermore, access to a computer, a telephone line and a modem is what an ever increasing proportion of the society can afford. In this paper, we will discuss the impact of IT on Software Export, by using the experience of some developing countries such as India, … that have expanded their investment on IT and Information & Communication Technology (ICT). And finally, we will explain both external and internal software export barriers and give some suggestions for overcome the barriers, and expanding IT in Less Developing Countries (LDCs) like Iran.

This paper examines the dimensions of accountability that the executive must fulfil in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the role of accounting in meeting accountability obligations as they are at present. Accountability continues to be interpreted, almost exclusively, in terms of the fiduciary stewardship of resources appropriated by parliament. Public sector resource accounting information systems, used in the general government sector in Iran, are inadequate to ensure the fulfilment of government plans aimed at a strong economy and higher living standards. To meet broader, managerial conceptions of accountability, the move to accrual accounting in the general government sector of Iran is recommende

The first part of this article deals with ISI’s journal selection policy. Describing the importance of evaluation process as well as determining the status of Iran in knowledge production in the areas of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, etc. and comparing it with the articles published throughout the world between 1993-2000 are the next two parts of this article. The results indicate that during the aforementioned period, 5971 articles were written by Iranian researchers. Among different countries of the world, Iran’s contribution in article production was 0.03% in 1993. This number raised to 0.12% in the year 2000. The names and addresses of the Iranian researchers who have written 10 or more articles between 1993 and 2000 constitutes an important and interesting part of this article. Finally, some recommendations are made on how to increase knowledge production in Iran.

In Bibliometric and scientometric studies، three approaches of multivariate analysis، namely Factor Analysis، Cluster Analysis and Multidimensional scaling are the most used methods. This article aims to review the use and applications of these techniques.

The future of library services must be considered against the background of a new self-conception of libraries and their definition and of a changing information society. In future, traditional library services will no longer be sufficient to ensure the survival of libraries. They will be required as a basic routine, but the proactivity of the library and its contribution to the overall enterprise or institution will be defined by a wide range of new activities still to be established. The following paper describes, on the one hand, the changing boundary conditions and, on the other, the current status of the reputation and image of libraries. The second part of the paper deals, in detail, with the opportunities arising in new fields of application. As examples, distance education and e-learning for libraries will be discussed, and the significance of knowledge management in and for libraries will be illustrated. Furthermore, consideration is given to the staff qualifications necessary in these new fields of activity.