مجله علوم و فناوری اطلاعات کشاورزی
پیاپی 12 (پاییز و زمستان 1402)

The overall goal of this research is to measure the impact of the articles of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Promotion Organization researchers using altmetrics indicators in the Scopus citation database from 2018 to 2020. 3748 scientific works of Iranian researchers have formed the statistical community of the research. To conduct the research, first, the information related to the organization's researchers' articles in the Scopus database was extracted from the organization's scient metric system, and the retrieved articles were entered into the Excel software based on the output report (title of the article, year of publication, name of the journal, and number of received citations). The results were presented using descriptive and analytical statistical methods, various metrics related to 5 altmetrics indicators were presented in tables, and the number of citations received in Scopus was analyzed by Spearman's rank correlation using SPSS software. The results were presented in the form of tables and analyzed using SPSS software using descriptive and analytical statistical methods. The results of the present study showed 3701 (99%) had at least one altmetrics index, and 3246 articles (87%) were cited. The process of receiving altmetrics indicators has relatively increased in this period of time.

This article follows a descriptive-analytical investigation in proposing a conceptual model for establishing a modern agricultural education system based on smart electronic learning based on knowledge management. Currently, systematic communication has made a tremendous evolution in knowledge sharing. The evolutions are the improvement of knowledge management systems based on expert systems. In fact, this modern education method is based on the foundations of smart learning. Knowledge sharing through using smart technologies has led us to modern education. The new education is a platform for the application of innovative foundations and smart technologies to increase flexibility, efficiency, adaptability, collaborative engagement, motivation, and inclusive feedback. The field of agricultural sciences has gained a significant impact on new situations. Agricultural education in Iran should follow the recent global developments. The research adapted system analysis and design methods to develop the proposed conceptual model. The main research finding is to propose a practical conceptual model for developing modern smart agricultural education based on knowledge management. The conceptual models can be applied in the development of smart learning at various levels of education, higher education institutes, universities, and educational affairs in the other sectors in Iran.

Today, intelligent agriculture is developing with the advancement of electronic and information technologies. The key to access intelligent agriculture is data gathering and analysis. Therefore, data gathering is one of the fundamental actions to implement precision and intelligent agriculture. This paper aims to introduce the audience to the various data acquisition platforms such as satellite, aerial (manned and unmanned), and ground vehicle platforms and to present the features and limitations of each method based on technical and economic parameters. Technical parameters that influence decision-making include spatial resolution, spectral and temporal resolution, maneuverability, sensor variety, the extent of the covered area, and accuracy. Based on the results, all types of data acquisition technologies can be used in agriculture, and selecting the appropriate system should be based on technical and budget considerations, the availability of technology, the size of the region, and the object. By reading this paper, the audience can choose the right data acquisition system for their executive or research activities in the field of agriculture

In recent years, the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more popular than ever, and various aspects of people's lives have been affected by this technology. The introduction of this technology in research activities and scientific affairs, especially with the emergence of chat bots such as ChatGPT, has reduced some time-consuming and tedious research processes and researchers have more opportunities to focus on deeper and more fundamental issues. Currently, apart from the direct use of artificial intelligence in research activities (such as image processing or prediction of medicinal properties and compounds), this technology is widely used for more common activities such as literature review, text summarization, translation and text editing. However, the use of artificial intelligence in research has its own challenges and risks. Plagiarism, error or bias in the text, manipulation or distortion of scientific records, intellectual property issues, and occupational hazards are among the cases to be mentioned.

Smart agriculture is an agricultural management system using modern information and communication technologies that allows farmers to make appropriate decisions and leads to sustainable improvement of productivity. However, the adoption of smart agriculture technologies by small-scale farmers who play an important role in sustainability of agriculture and food security is one of the challenges for developing smart agriculture. In this article, the benefits and challenges of smart agriculture for small-scale farmers are described. The cost-effective smart agriculture technologies for small-scale farmers are then introduced and practical recommendations are presented. The small-scale farmers can become part of the transformation of the agricultural model from conventional to smart using the cost-effective smart agriculture technologies and help feed the growing population while their life and livelihood will improve.

Today's world has turned into a small village where information comes first. The smallest national and international event is broadcast in the shortest possible time. The development of information technology and the penetration of the Internet has created new communications that should be made more efforts in this field. In the contemporary era, information and communication is known as one of the most important criteria for the development and progress of societies. Different types of media with various print and digital media play an irreplaceable role in information and communication technologies. In this regard, news is considered as the most important part of the media. Considering the importance of the topic, this article seeks to provide a clear definition of news and the correct method of writing news on the site in order to achieve educational goals in increasing the effectiveness of news in different portals.