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Time-spatial estimation of frosting of apricot trees in Kurdistan province for the purpose of regional sustainable development

Document Type : Origional Article

Authors

Mohammad Hussein Gholizadeh 1
Maryam Gheisavandi 2
Masoud Moradi 3

1 . Assistant Professor, Department of Climatology, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Kurdistan, Kurdistan, Iran

2 PhD student in Climatology, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran

3 Assistant Professor,Department of Climatology, Faculty of Natural Resources,University of Kurdistan,Kurdistan, Iran and Member of Department of Zrebar Lake socio-economic Research, Kurdistan Studies Institute,University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

Abstract
Background and Objective: Over the past two decades, the presence of urban mega-projects in major Iranian cities has brought about significant transformations in various aspects of citizens' lives. In the absence of value frameworks based on the Islamic-Iranian city, these large-scale and transformative projects have faced challenges such as intensified spatial inequalities, the weakening of local identities, and a disconnection between space and the lifeworld of citizens. Therefore, the aim of this study is to extract and explain a conceptual model for evaluating urban mega-projects with an emphasis on the components of the Islamic-Iranian city. Methodology: This research is applied-developmental in terms of purpose and mixed-method (quantitative-qualitative) of an exploratory nature in terms of approach. In the first phase, using a three-round Delphi technique and a expert questionnaire (20 professors and specialists in urban planning, architecture, and Islamic-Iranian studies), five main components of the Islamic-Iranian city (dignity-centeredness, cultural identity and continuity, spatial justice, meaning and urban symbolism, and developmental balance) and four components for evaluating mega-projects (spatial-physical, identity-semantic, spatial justice, and actor roles) were extracted and validated. Subsequently, by integrating the two sets of components, the final conceptual model was presented in the form of three overarching criteria: "justice creation," "identity building," and "value alignment." In the second phase, the opinions of the public and the authors' field observations were used to evaluate the positive and negative effects of real-world examples. Results and Findings: The findings indicate that mega-projects have been successful in some aspects and undesirable in others. The results confirm that applying the triple model of justice creation, identity building, and value alignment can compensate for existing shortcomings and pave the way for the design and implementation of mega-projects that, while preserving human dignity and spatial justice, are aligned with the identity and cultural-religious values of Iranian society.

Keywords

Time-spatial estimation
trees
frost
Kurdistan province
regional sustainable development
Subjects
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Journal of Sustainable Urban & Regional Development Studies (JSURDS)
Volume 7, Issue 1 - Serial Number 23
Winter 2026
Pages 503-517

  • Receive Date 20 October 2024
  • Revise Date 12 November 2024
  • Accept Date 26 November 2024
  • First Publish Date 02 January 2025
  • Publish Date 22 May 2026

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