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One of the challenges in human resource management is the impact of risks associated with Industry 4.0 on reducing workforce productivity. Therefore, the present study aims to identify and determine the cause-effect relationships of human resource risks in the fourth-generation automotive industry. 

This study conducted through a mixed-method (qualitative-quantitative) approach. The study population comprises 16 experts and managers from an automotive company, selected through purposive non-probability sampling. 

Risks were identified and extracted in the qualitative section using interviews and a combined (directed-conventional) content analysis approach, then evaluated through the fuzzy Delphi method. The findings from the qualitative section indicated that the most significant risks include “psychological risk,” “technical risk,” “operational risk,” “social risk,” “legal risk,” “organizational risk,” “managerial risk,” and “economic risk.” Subsequently, data collected through pairwise comparison questionnaires were analyzed using the fuzzy cognitive map method. The findings from this section revealed that “Human Resource Planning 4.0 risk,” “Employee Investment 4.0 risk,” “Employee Payment 4.0 risk,” “Employee Regulations 4.0 risk,” “Industry Standards 4.0 risk,” and “Employee Leadership 4.0 risk” are driving risks, in such a way that the connections propagate through “Human Resource Planning 4.0 risk” and “Employee Job Security 4.0 risk” across the entire system. 

Based on these findings, it is concluded that a lack of effective Human Resource Planning 4.0 exacerbates risks, thereby endangering employees' job security and resulting in psychological issues for employees within Industry 4.0. It is recommended that automotive decision-makers focus on digital human resource strategy.

The rise of social networks, which has led to changes in how entrepreneurs carry out their day-to-day activities and Due to the importance of social networks to entrepreneurs and the benefits it offers them; media entrepreneurship is considered as a practical approach whose activities create at least one innovation for the media business market. The research method is considered applied in terms of the purpose in which a meta-synthetic approach based on documents has been used. The current research is based on the seven-step model of Sandelowski and Barroso in the way of thematic analysis on 85 researches related to the topic in scientific databases Emerald, Wiley, Science Direct, SID, Sage, Google Scholar, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Magiran, Iran.doc and Noormags were checked as a prototype in the period of 2011 to 2022. After screening, 21 studies were selected by purposive sampling and the results were combined using MAXQDA  2020 software. The meta-synthesis results led to the identification of 11 main categories, 22 concepts and 110 indicators, which are entrepreneurial culture, innovation of new media infrastructures, virtual social capital, competitive and commercial advantage of social platforms, mechanisms for identifying opportunities, legal and legal problems of establishing media entrepreneurship, government policy and resource behavior. Humanity, governance style in social platforms and strengthening audience education and raising their level of awareness along with value co-creation were the core elements of the model. According to the elements of the model, the current research has presented a coherent framework for media entrepreneurship in the context of social networks; By improving the level of governance in social platforms and creating virtual social capital through trust building and networking in the space of social media and the role of authentic entrepreneurial networks in economic improvement and the production cycle, it is possible to rely on the qualitative and quantitative level of communication infrastructure and technology to considering the bandwidth and speed of the internet and data centers and identifying entrepreneurial opportunities and priorities in the media industry, solving law-legal challenges in obtaining licenses, forming and registering companies, the state of bureaucracy and investment regulations, and in connection with these axes, skill training and the skill training system of the human force engaged in this field, the economic benefits of entrepreneurship in the media industry in generating income and creating wealth, created the necessary alignment with the entrepreneurial culture, the normative system of the society and its localization. These parameters make it possible to co-create value among media entrepreneurship players in the context of social networks by knowing the customers, knowing the competing products, identifying and paying attention to the needs of the market and customers, assessing the needs of the audience and respecting the tastes of the audience.

The purpose of this research is to design a model of predictive factors of entrepreneurial opportunities in international companies. The research method is applicable in terms of purpose, and qualitative in terms of its implementation. The statistical population of the research includes 17 managers and experts active in the field of entrepreneurship, and the sampling was done in a purposeful and snowball manner, and the interviews continued until reaching theoretical saturation. The data collection tool is a semi-structured interview. Data-based method was used to collect and analyze data. Data analysis and pattern design were done in three stages of open, central, and selective coding. For data analysis, MAXQDA 18 software was used for coding. In the open coding stage, 305 preliminary codes were identified out of the analysis of the interviews. In the second stage; core coding based on research findings, the concept of entrepreneurial opportunities was chosen as the core phenomenon. Causal conditions were placed in the form of seven categories: unexpected events, changes based on industry and market structure, shortage based on methods, contradictory situation, change based on values and knowledge, new knowledge, and demographic characteristics; and the four main categories were selected include organizational strategies, market related strategies, business strategies, and effective performance management. Intervening factors were identified in two strengthening and weakening categories. Capital, corporate factors, social learning, gathering and studying information, individual characteristics, and social factors were determined as the background factors of entrepreneurial opportunities. Finally, the consequences of predictors of entrepreneurial opportunities were determined in two categories: financial and tangible, and non-financial and intangible.

The current research was conducted to identify the themes of managers' digital competencies with a thematic analysis approach with a qualitative strategy.

Thematic analysis was based on the model of Clark and Brown (2006). The data collection tool was a semi-structured and in-depth interview, which was analyzed using open and axial coding. The research community was (managers and experts of the country's education assessment organization), and among them, the data reached the saturation level with 15 people.

The digital competencies of managers with the title of comprehensive theme include 3 comprehensive themes of knowledge and awareness, skills and abilities, and individual characteristics with 14 organizing themes and 58 components in the form of basic themes.

The required skills are knowledge of data science, knowledge of information security, organizational management and leadership abilities, soft skills and communication methods, digital leadership and efforts for digital creativity and innovation, digital literacy in this era, and having professional training and developing digital interaction and communication in line with The development of digital talent of employees of the measurement organization, management of digital change and transformation and the use of digital platforms, management of attitudes and finally social and moral responsibility are among the skills needed by the employees of the measurement organization.

the current research was conducted with the aim of validating the model of digital competencies of managers in a mixed method. The research method of the qualitative part was thematic analysis based on the model of Clark and Brown (2006), and the data collection tool was a semi-structured and in-depth interview, which was analyzed by open and axial coding. The research community was the managers and experts of the qualitative department of the country's education assessment organization, and the data reached the saturation level with 15 of them. In the quantitative part, the confirmatory factor analysis method and Smart-Pls2 software were used, and the statistical population of the quantitative part included managers and supervisors working in the country's education assessment organization in the number of 250 people. Digital competences of managers with eight overarching themes including knowledge and awareness, individual characteristics, new approach to management, digital infrastructure of the organization, technological development, creative digital environment, strengthening technological human resources and updating the organizational system with 20 organizing themes and 93 components. It was identified in the form of basic themes. All the coefficients of the above model are in the acceptable range with a confidence level of 95%. The models of the research variables are in a good condition from the point of view of all three categories of fit index. As a result, according to the obtained results, it can be said that the model is approved.

In recent decades, architects have faced serious challenges in the field of housing renovation. They are looking for activities that, in addition to saving energy and less damage to the environment, can have positive effects on customers psychologically, in order to encourage them to buy, and provide a sense of peace from the building environment that has been renovated. Therefore, studying and understanding the relationship between human psychological dimensions and the intention to buy renovated houses becomes especially important. In this study, a general model explaining the effects of these factors on the decision to purchase renovated buildings has been devetoped.

In this research, a qualitative approach was used in the form of Grounded Theory. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews.

The findings indicate that four main components including perception, motivation, learning, and attitude are emitted from the main phenomenon (the effects of psychological (architectural) factors on the decision to purchase renovated buildings). It should be noted that the mentioned components explain the intention to buy renovated houses.

By modeling and explaining the relationship between the two categories of psychological components and purchase intention, this study provides a platform for construction companies to renovate and supply houses more effectively based on the preferences of the Iranian society.

In recent years due to the importance of financial issues, supply chain stakeholders expect that financial issues will also be addressed in the supply chain. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify and prioritize the factors affecting the evaluation of financing chain management in Isfahan steel industry. Developmental research was applied and mixed. Using familiar sampling method, 12 experts were identified. In the qualitative part, content analysis Using MAXQDA software was used for coding and identifying the factors. Prioritization of factors in quantitative part of hierarchical analysis was performed using supersession software. The results showed that factors affecting the evaluation of financing chain management include 8 general themes of delivery speed, compliance, supply chain efficiency, senior management support, accountability, information technology, supply chain costs and reliability. That supporting senior executives with a weight of 0.275 is the first priority and reliability with a weight of 0.021 is the last priority. This study is one of the first studies to identify the factors affecting the evaluation of financing chain management in the Esfahan Steel Industry and to assist companies in applying financing chain management.

This study seeks to examine the impact of financial constraints on the relationship between the management and investment of excess cash held by companies. A total of 90 companies from the companies listed in Tehran Stock Exchange In the period of 1384 to 1391 were selected for the study after some filtration. The results show that changes in excess cash holdings influence capital expenditure of companies have no financial constraints and the impact it has on companies with fewer financial constraints. Other results concerning the effect of board structure and the influence being strong or weak on spending on capital expenditure, showed that the structure of the Board had a significant positive impact on the company so that it can be said that the strengthening the board structure, led to an increase in the amount invested in the companies in question.