http://www.jopre.ir/ New Paradigms in Educational Research en daily 1 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0330 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0330 http://www.jopre.ir/article_237308.html Introduction and Objective: The main objective of this study was the relationship between organizational intelligence and human resource improvement and the mediating role of organizational growth among elementary school teachers in Kohchenar city.Research Methodology: The present study was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive and correlational in terms of method. The statistical population of elementary school teachers in Kohchenar city in the academic year 1403-1404 was 418 people. To determine the sample size, the Krejci and Morgan table was used and 220 people were selected as the sample size. The sampling method in this study was cluster random. To collect information, the organizational intelligence questionnaire of Karl Alburkht (2003), the organizational growth questionnaire of Spades (2007) and the human resource improvement questionnaire of Welba and Jansen (2010) were used. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data using SPSS27 and PLS3 software.Findings:The findings of this study showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between organizational intelligence and human resource improvement with a mediating role in organizational growth among elementary teachers in Kohchenar County (P<0.05). On the other hand, it was determined that there is a positive and significant relationship between organizational intelligence and human resource improvement among elementary teachers in Kohchenar County (P<0.05). Other results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between organizational intelligence and organizational growth among elementary teachers in Kohchenar County (P<0.05). Finally, the results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between organizational growth and human resource improvement among elementary teachers in Kohchenar County (P<0.05).Conclusion: Organizational intelligence plays a decisive role in the human resource improvement of elementary teachers in Kohchenar County and this relationship is strengthened through organizational growth. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239318.html Introduction and goal: The aim of this study was to Predicting the academic achievement of elementary school students in science subjects in Noorabad Mamasani based on teachers' professional competencies and perceptions of the learning environment.Research methodology: This research was applied in terms of its purpose, and also descriptive in terms of its nature and method, of the correlation type, and cross-sectional in terms of time. The statistical population in this study was all elementary school students in Noorabad Momsani (8000 people), and according to the Morgan table, the statistical sample size was 367 people. A standard questionnaire was used to collect data from the study sample. The face validity was approved by a group of professors and supervisors, and their reliability was also confirmed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient higher than 0.70. In order to test the research hypotheses, regression analysis were used. Findings: Findings: The results showed that teachers' professional competencies and perception of the learning environment both have a significant effect on students' academic achievement. The overall coefficient of determination was 30%, indicating a significant prediction of academic achievement by these two variables. Also, perception of the learning environment (β=0.504) and teachers' professional competencies (β=0.456) have the highest predictive power.Conclusion:. Teachers with professional knowledge, skills, and behavior can optimize the teaching process, while students' positive perceptions of a supportive learning environment lead to a reduction in behavioral problems and an increase in their academic success. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239639.html Introduction and Objective: In today's world, artificial intelligence and robotics technologies are recognized as the main drivers of change in many fields, especially in higher education. This article examines the impact of smart robots on facilitating the educational management process and increasing the efficiency of educational systems in universities. The main objective of this research is to analyze the role of smart robots as efficient tools in improving the quality of learning and facilitating management activities in educational environments.Research Methodology: This research is a library, analytical, and descriptive research. Findings:The findings of this research showed that smart robots have become effective tools in education with the advancement of technology and play an important role in improving teaching-learning, educational communication, and academic counseling. Their use has increased motivation, quality of education and student engagement, but their implementation faces challenges such as ethical issues, technological limitations and cultural resistance. Successful global studies show the effectiveness of these robots in increasing student performance and satisfaction. For effective utilization, there is a need for appropriate infrastructure, human resource training and organizational change management. Conclusion: Smart robots play an effective role in teaching-learning and academic counseling processes by improving the quality of education and student engagement, but they face challenges such as ethical issues, technical limitations and cultural resistance. Successful utilization requires appropriate infrastructure, human resource training and organizational change management. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239640.html Introduction and goal: Education is one of the most essential factors in human resource development and national progress. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between students’ perception of the classroom learning environment, their resilience, and academic achievement, with a particular focus on biophilic architectural elements.Research methodology: This study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative). In terms of purpose, it is applied research; in terms of nature and methodology, it is descriptive–correlational; and in terms of time horizon, it is cross-sectional. The statistical population includes all upper secondary school students in Nurabad Mamasani (N = 3,900). Based on Morgan’s sample size table, a sample of 350 students was selected using stratified sampling. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires, and their reliability was determined by calculating Cronbach’s alpha. Academic achievement and its reliability were examined using Pearson correlation and independent t-tests, and data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 24 to test the research hypotheses.Findings: The results indicated a positive and significant relationship between classroom learning environment perception, resilience, and academic achievement. Furthermore, independent t-tests showed no significant difference between male and female students in terms of resilience concerning the perception of the classroom learning environment. However, there was a significant difference in academic achievement between male and female students.Conclusion: The findings suggest that improving the quality of school and classroom environments and addressing students’ psychological and educational needs can play a crucial role in enhancing resilience and academic achievement. This provides a foundation for future studies aimed at improving learning processes and developing students’ personal skills. In particular, examining the effects of environmental and structural factors and their role in fostering motivation and academic self-efficacy—emphasizing nature-inspired and biophilic architectural elements—can open new perspectives in educational program design and school policy-making. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239641.html Introduction and Objective: In today's world, new technologies, especially those based on artificial intelligence, have profound and extensive effects on educational processes and interactions between students and professors in universities. This article examines these impacts and analyzes how communication and learning methods in academic environments have changed due to the introduction of new technologies.Research Methodology: This research is a library, analytical, and descriptive research. Findings:The transformation of teaching-learning processes through new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, has led to personalized education, the creation of interactive environments, and increased access to resources. However, challenges such as the digital divide, resistance to change, and security issues have complicated implementation. University experiences show that success depends on investing in infrastructure, teaching digital skills, and fostering a supportive organizational culture.Conclusion: New technologies and artificial intelligence have provided unprecedented opportunities for personalization and interaction in education. Nevertheless, fully leveraging this potential requires overcoming digital challenges and making smart investments in infrastructure and human empowerment. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239675.html Introduction and goal: The aim of this study was to The mediating role of career aspirations in the relationship between social self-efficacy and work conscientiousness of elementary school teachers in Mamasani County.Research methodology: The statistical population in the present study was all elementary school teachers in Momsani County, 485 people, and based on the Morgan table, the statistical sample size was 215 people, and the stratified random sampling method was used. To collect research information, three standard questionnaires were used: O'Brien's (2016) career aspirations, Costa and Mack's (1992) work conscientiousness, and Smith and Betts' (2000) social self-efficacy. This research was applied in terms of purpose; descriptive in terms of nature and method, correlational; and cross-sectional in terms of time. Pearson correlation tests and path analysis, as well as SPSS and AMOOS software, were used to examine the research hypotheses.Findings: The results of the Pearson correlation test showed that there is a significant relationship between career aspirations, social self-efficacy, and work conscientiousness. Conclusion:. The results of the path analysis test showed that career aspirations play a mediating role in the relationship between social self-efficacy and work conscience of elementary school teachers in Mamasani County. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239719.html Introduction and goal:Curiosity, as one of the fundamental components of learning psychology, plays a key role in enhancing intrinsic motivation, deep processing, and active learner engagement, and in science education it can contribute to improving the quality of learning. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between curiosity, problem-solving skills, and science learning among elementary school students in Bandar Kolahi Research methodology: Research Methodology: The method of this research was a descriptive correlational type and the data collection tool was a standard questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed by previous research. In this research, data were collected from 30 students (15 boys and 15 girls) of Imam Khomeini boys' and Saadi girls' schools in Bandar-e-Kolahi. Problem-solving skills were 53.60 (SD=2.677) and learning of experimental sciences were 15.84 (SD=9.64). The Shapiro-Wilk test showed that the distribution was normal; therefore, the use of parametric statistical tests was appropriate. Accordingly, the Pearson correlation test was used to examine the relationships between variables and the ANOVA test was used in SPSS software to compare the means between fourth- to sixth-grade students. Findings: The results indicated a strong and positive relationship between curiosity and problem-solving skills. In contrast, no significant relationships were found between curiosity and science learning, nor between problem-solving skills and science learning. Furthermore, the ANOVA results showed no significant differences across grade levels in curiosity, problem-solving skills, or science learning. Conclusion: The findings suggest that while curiosity plays an important role in enhancing cognitive abilities, particularly problem-solving skills, its direct impact on science learning requires targeted educational interventions, inquiry-based learning environments, and more precise assessment tools. Accordingly, the design of curricula and innovative teaching methods that foster curiosity can strengthen students’ engagement, critical thinking, and deeper learning in science. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239720.html Introduction and goal: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of social capital on the relationship between quality of work life and burnout of employees of higher education centers in Momsani city.Research methodology: The present study was applied in terms of nature and purpose and descriptive-correlation research in terms of data collection method. The statistical population in this study was all employees of higher education centers in Momsani city (133 people) and using the Morgan-Krejci table, 99 employees were considered as samples and the sampling method was stratified random. In this study, Walton's (1988) standard questionnaires for quality of work life, Abdul-Malaki et al.'s social capital (2015) and Maslash's (1982) job burnout were used to collect statistical information. The content validity of all three questionnaires was confirmed by experts and its reliability was determined after a pilot study among 30 employees by calculating Cronbach's alpha for the three questionnaires as 0.846, 0.873 and 0.834, respectively. Pearson correlation tests and path analysis were used to analyze the data.Findings: The results of the Pearson correlation test showed that there was a significant relationship between quality of work life, social capital, and job burnout.Conclusion:. The results of the path analysis test showed that social capital has a mediating role in the relationship between quality of work life and job burnout of employees of higher education centers in Momsani County. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239731.html Introduction and goal: The aim of this study was to predict the job engagement of teachers based on self-efficacy, psychological capital, and resilience among primary school teachers in Nurabad Mamasani County.Research methodology: This study was applied in purpose and, in terms of nature and method, descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional. The statistical population consisted of all primary school teachers in Mamasani County (750 individuals). Using Morgan's table, 256 individuals were selected as the sample. Standard questionnaires were used: Han's (2020) Teacher Work Engagement, Morgan and Lyon's (2001) Resilience, Luthans et al.'s (2007) Psychological Capital, and Schannen et al.'s (2001) Teacher Self-Efficacy. Regression analysis, independent t-test, and SPSS software were used to test the research hypotheses.Findings: The statistical analyses indicated: Self-efficacy and its dimensions, with a correlation coefficient of 0.725 and a beta coefficient of 0.561, are significant predictors of job engagement. Psychological capital and its dimensions, with a correlation coefficient of 0.657 and a beta coefficient of 0.595, can predict job engagement. Resilience, with a correlation coefficient of 0.695 and a beta coefficient of 0.541, is a suitable predictor of job engagement. The job engagement of female teachers (mean=4.23) was significantly higher than that of male teachers (mean=3.96).Conclusion:. The results show that self-efficacy, psychological capital, and resilience are significant and strong predictors of teachers' job engagement. Furthermore, the level of job engagement among female teachers is significantly higher than among male teachers. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239747.html Introduction and goal: This article focuses on human resource and compensatory factors, analyzing their decisive role in shaping the organizational climate and presenting a framework for its effective management.Research methodology: This study utilized a descriptive research method with a library-based approach. In this method, the researcher conducts an in-depth examination and content analysis of existing and credible sources (articles, books, theses, etc.) without directly visiting the field or collecting primary data.Findings: The findings of this research indicate that human resource factors (such as job design, training, and performance evaluation) and compensatory factors (such as financial and non-financial reward systems) play a fundamental role in shaping the organizational climate. These two sets of factors operate in a dynamic and reinforcing interaction, meaning the effectiveness of each one is contingent upon the satisfactory performance of the other. Furthermore, transparency, flexibility, and employee participation serve as essential qualitative dimensions that facilitate a fair understanding and acceptance of these factors. Ultimately, creating a positive organizational climate requires an integrated perspective and the coordinated implementation of human resource and compensatory policies.Conclusion:. The results of this study show that the formation of a positive organizational climate is the outcome of the harmonious and reinforcing interaction of human resource factors (such as career development and training) and compensatory factors (such as a fair reward system). Therefore, achieving a motivated and productive environment necessitates adopting a unified and aligned approach in designing and implementing these policies. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239759.html Introduction and goal: In the contemporary era, a paradigm shift from managing physical assets to investing in intangible psychological capacities has established the concept of psychological capital as a source of sustainable competitive advantage in organizations and educational institutions. The overall aim of this research is to take a new look at psychological capital in schools.Research methodology: This study employed a descriptive research method with a library-based approach.Findings: The research findings indicate that psychological capital—comprising self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience—is a composite and developable construct that serves as a source of sustainable competitive advantage in organizations. In educational environments, this capital transcends the individual level and becomes a "transformative collective capital" that elevates the school climate. This enhancement is achieved particularly through strengthening "intelligent proactivity" in students; relying on this capital, they move beyond passivity and take active and constructive action to improve educational and social conditions. Consequently, the school transforms into a workshop for nurturing responsible, resilient, and proactive citizens who know how to create and strive for a better future.Conclusion:. Psychological capital fosters a generation of resilient, hopeful, and proactive individuals by creating an enabling ecosystem within the school. This transformation turns the school from an educational institution into a workshop for active citizenship and lays the foundation for a participatory and responsible future. http://www.jopre.ir/article_239843.html Introduction and goal: Schools, as one of the key institutions in shaping the future of society, play a vital role in cultivating aware, creative, and committed human resources. In this context, the professional development of managers and teachers emerges as a fundamental strategy for enhancing the quality of education, increasing learning effectiveness, and achieving the overarching goals of the educational system. Rapid technological, social, and cultural changes have further intensified the need to revise the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of managers and teachers. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify professional development models for managers and teachers based on theoretical foundations and modern learning approaches.Research methodology: This study employed a descriptive–analytical method based on library research. Data were collected through note-taking, theoretical content analysis, and a systematic review of previous studies.Findings: The evolution of professional development models has moved from a one-dimensional focus on knowledge, attitude, or process towards integrated and multi-dimensional patterns that simultaneously encompass individual, organizational, cultural, and ethical dimensions. Learning approaches have evolved from pedagogy (instructor-centered) and andragogy (self-directed) towards heutagogy (learning how to learn), which addresses the need for adaptability in complex and unpredictable conditions. Native models strongly emphasize contextualization, practicality, and attention to structural obstacles and implementation challenges, which are necessary conditions for the effectiveness of programs. An emerging key finding is the necessity of transitioning from individual development to the development of the school learning ecosystem, where strengthening collective capacity, professional networks, and a collaborative culture provides the foundation for realizing all advanced individual models.Conclusion:. Effective professional development must transcend mechanical models and focus on creating sustainable learning ecosystems. In this paradigm, teachers' self-directed learning is nurtured within a rich context of interaction, organizational support, and professional ethics to achieve continuous improvement and educational quality. http://www.jopre.ir/article_240583.html Introduction and goal: Considering the importance of language as the most complete means of communication and the key position of the Persian Literature lesson in this context, this research was conducted with the aim of finding a solution to increase students' interest in this subject. The main question was why some students are not interested in Persian Literature and how this disinterest can be resolved. Research metodology: The research method was qualitative and of an action research type.and instrument was interview. Findings: he findings showed that the teacher's guiding role in selecting and performing the play paves the way for the students. Their active participation in making puppets and designing the stage blossomed their creativity and interest. The use of educational films increased the students' awareness and artistic skills. Finally, assigning responsibility to all students in different stages of the work strengthened their sense of responsibility and group cooperation. Conclusion:Despite being time-consuming, the dramatic method had a tremendous impact on increasing student participation and interest. It was able to transform a class with limited participation into a dynamic and enthusiastic environment. The satisfaction of students and parents with the flourishing of talents confirmed the effectiveness of this approach in teaching lessons with narrative potential. http://www.jopre.ir/article_240584.html Abstract Introduction and goal: Interpersonal relationships are a key component of students' social and emotional development, playing a significant role in their academic and social adjustment. Strengthening these relationships through communication skills training in schools facilitates effective interaction, reduces conflict, and enhances a sense of belonging among students. The present study aimed to improve the interpersonal relationships of fourth-grade female elementary school students during the 2024–2025 academic year.Research methodology: The study was conducted using a mixed-methods approach with an action research strategy, though it was primarily qualitative in nature. Research tools included interviews with teachers, parents, students, and a school counselor; direct observation of interpersonal relationships; review of scientific literature; and the Munjemizadeh Interpersonal Relationships Questionnaire (2012), which was completed by students with parental assistance. After analyzing the data, 14 students with weaknesses in interpersonal skills received group training in communication and interpersonal relationship skills over seven 45-minute sessions.Findings: The findings indicated that training in interpersonal skills led to improved social interactions, increased empathy and responsibility, reduced conflicts among students, and enhanced participation in group activities. Qualitative analysis of interviews and observations also confirmed this improvement.Conclusion: the results of this research can enhance students' social interactions and reduce communication challenges for parents, teachers, and educators. Providing positive behavioral models and practical opportunities for practicing interpersonal skills by trainers can also lead to social growth, increased empathy, and the strengthening of a constructive dialogue culture in schools. http://www.jopre.ir/article_241745.html Introduction and Objective: The present study aimed to examine the impact of workplace spirituality on teachers’ work engagement through the mediating role of organizational health in Kazerun.Research Methodology: This research was conducted using a descriptive–correlational design. The statistical population comprised all teachers in Kazeroon (N = 410), from which a sample of 198 participants was selected through simple random sampling based on Morgan’s table. Research instruments included the Workplace Spirituality Scale developed by Milliman et al. (2003), the Work Engagement Scale by Schaufeli (2003), and the Organizational Health Questionnaire by Hoy and Feldman (1996). Content validity was confirmed by an academic supervisor, and reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients: 0.71 for workplace spirituality, 0.82 for work engagement, and 0.70 for organizational health. Findings: The results revealed that workplace spirituality significantly influences work engagement through the mediating role of organizational health (β = 1.601). Moreover, workplace spirituality had direct positive effects on both work engagement (β = 0.531) and organizational health (β = 0.123). Conclusion: Workplace spirituality exerts a positive effect on teachers’ work engagement both directly and indirectly via organizational health, with the indirect pathway demonstrating a stronger influence. Hence, enhancing organizational health can substantially reinforce the link between workplace spirituality and work engagement among teachers. http://www.jopre.ir/article_241908.html Introduction and Objective: With the expansion of technology, e-learning became prevalent but brought challenges such as reduced human interaction. In response, the blended learning approach emerged as an integration of face-to-face and online education. This study aims to examine the foundations, models, and effectiveness of blended learning in educational systems.Methodology: This research adopts a descriptive-analytical method. Required data were collected through documentary (library) research and review of written and digital sources.Findings: Findings indicate that blended learning, by integrating face-to-face and online learning while benefiting from advantages such as flexibility, increased interaction, and self-learning, has become an effective approach in educational systems. Various models exist for this approach, including face-to-face driven model, linear models (program flow), and non-linear models (radial). A review of previous research suggests that blended learning has a significant positive effect on enhancing learning, academic achievement, satisfaction, and learner motivation compared to traditional and purely electronic methods. Factors such as quality of instructional design, use of appropriate models (particularly the linear model), and fulfillment of self-determination needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) play key roles in the effectiveness of this approach. Despite challenges such as time management and technological issues, blended learning is emphasized as a dominant approach in contemporary education due to its higher efficiency and effectiveness.Conclusion: Blended learning, through the intelligent integration of face-to-face and online education, represents an effective and flexible approach for enhancing learning quality, increasing satisfaction, and responding to diverse learner needs. The success of this approach requires appropriate instructional design, attention to technological factors, and continuous evaluation. http://www.jopre.ir/article_243591.html Introduction and Objective: The present study deals with the legal analysis of the way in which municipalities compensate for damages in the process of acquiring land from individuals and examines the legal, executive and economic challenges of this process.Methodology: The present study is classified as descriptive-analytical research in terms of method. The required data were collected using the documentary (library) method and by reviewing written and digital sources. Along with analyzing laws, judicial decisions and research history.Findings: The findings indicate that the types of damages include: moral damage, material damage, lump sum damages and fines, irreparable damage, indirect or implied damage, expected damage, damage exceeding the legally prescribed amount, specific damage, general or direct damage, nominal damage, punitive damage, compensatory damage. Also, the principle of full compensation is often limited to financial value and non-material aspects such as emotional losses are ignored. Compensation methods are mainly divided into two general categories: objective compensation (restoration to the previous status) and equivalent compensation (substitution).Conclusion: Municipalities, as a non-governmental public law institution, may cause damages in performing their duties of providing services to citizens. Municipal supervision of development projects is a necessity of urban management and no excuse can justify the lack of supervision. The law has somehow foreseen in the form of a commitment to the result (supervision) that a non-fault liability should be interpreted with scrutiny in these cases. http://www.jopre.ir/article_243957.html Introduction and Objective: The institution of arbitration, as one of the most significant alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, plays a fundamental role in reducing the volume of judicial lawsuits and accelerating the adjudication process. Nonetheless, within the Iranian legal system, the annulment of arbitration awards due to formal and substantive defects remains a critical challenge. This study aims to analyze the causes and legal grounds for the annulment of arbitration awards issued by the Shiraz Real Estate Union Arbitration Center in civil courts.Methodology: The present study utilizes a descriptive-analytical method, examining substantive and procedural civil laws, commercial arbitration regulations, judicial precedents and judgments of civil courts, alongside analyzing relevant documentation from the Real Estate Union’s arbitration processes.Findings: The research findings indicate that the primary grounds for the annulment of arbitration awards in this domain stem from the arbitrators' lack of familiarity with mandatory statutory provisions, disregard for the principles of fair trial, violation of arbitration formalities (including issuing awards outside the prescribed time limit), exceeding the scope of agreed-upon authority, and weak intra-organizational supervision. Under Article 489 of the Iranian Civil Procedure Code, the legislature has explicitly enumerated the grounds for the nullity of awards to safeguard the defensive rights of the litigants.Conclusion: The independence of the arbitration institution depends heavily on maintaining a precise balance between the autonomy of the parties' will and the judicial supervision of the courts. To minimize the rate of award annulment, it is essential to establish a specialized training system for real estate union arbitrators, formulate standardized procedural and legal guidelines, and reform the structuring of arbitration agreements.