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The outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus ) in 2020 had significant effects on the economies and health of countries. The purpose of this study is systematically investigate consumer behavioral responses during the outbreak of COVID- 19 pandemic and present a model with using meta-synthesis methods.

By using the meta-synthesis method, the dimensions of consumer behavioral responses were identified during the Covid 19 pandemic. To explanation of meta - synthesis methodology, seven step-by-step methods of Sandlowski and Barroso (2007) have been used. The study population is 986 scientific articles that published in credible journals from 2019 to 2021. Finally, 25 articles were scrutinized , then codes and concepts were extracted.

After analyzing the articles, the codes were extracted based on similarity and frequency replication then were categorized in three concepts of reaction, coping and adapting and 36 codes were extracted. Finally, the results of analyze were presented in the conceptual model.

By combining and integrating the researches, a comprehensive model has been presented in relation to consumer behavioral responses during the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. Factors such as quarantine, social distance, and use of technology and social media will lead to the formation of new habits and leave old consumer’s habits.

The aim of this study was to develop an export readiness assessment model for SMEs in Iran.

Due to the inadequacy of the models presented in the literature to explain the concept of export readiness, a qualitative research method based on a system-based data approach was used. The statistical population of this study consists of experts, managers, consultants and experts related to small and medium enterprises, of which 25 people were selected to collect information through in-depth semi-structured interviews.

Data analysis led to the identification of secondary and pivotal categories as well as the relationships between them in the form of a paradigmatic model of export readiness assessment including pivotal category (export readiness-5categories), causal conditions (2categories), intervening condition (6categories), strategies (5categories), background factors (2categories) and consequences (5categories).

Conclution:

 From the analysis of the findings of study, it is inferred that the implementation and promotion of export readiness of small and medium enterprises requires proper planning for all identified factors around it.