Papers by rostam saberifar
Sustainable Urban Development
Review of: "Thermal Comfort Temperature Evaluation in Hospital Wards for Patient Safety and Climate Change Sustainability
Review the Factors Affecting on Membership and Participation of Villagers in Rural Cooperatives, Case Study: Khorasan Razavi Province
Social Management of Rural Areas and Poverty Alleviation in Iran: A Case Study of the Villages of Hosseinabad Ghinab Region of Sarbisheh County
The Effect of Satisfaction of the Citizens of Municipalities in Urban Environmental Sustainability, Case Study: District 9 Mashhad
Investigating Variables Affecting the Success of Rural Schemes in South Khorasan Province
Capture and sequestration of CO 2 from fossil fuel power plants is gaining widespread interest as... more Capture and sequestration of CO 2 from fossil fuel power plants is gaining widespread interest as a potential method of controlling greenhouse gas emissions. Performance and cost models of an amine (MEA)-based CO 2 absorption system for postcombustion flue gas applications have been developed and integrated with an existing power plant modeling framework that includes multipollutant control technologies for other regulated emissions. The integrated model has been applied to study the feasibility and cost of carbon capture and sequestration at both new and existing coal-burning power plants. The cost of carbon avoidance was shown to depend strongly on assumptions about the reference plant design, details of the CO 2 capture system design, interactions with other pollution control systems, and method of CO 2 storage. The CO 2 avoidance cost for retrofit systems was found to be generally higher than for new plants, mainly because of the higher energy penalty resulting from less efficient heat integration as well as sitespecific difficulties typically encountered in retrofit applications. For all cases, a small reduction in CO 2 capture cost was afforded by the SO 2 emission trading credits generated by amine-based capture systems. Efforts are underway to model a broader suite of carbon capture and sequestration technologies for more comprehensive assessments in the context of multipollutant environmental management.
paper, 2009
Although poverty reduction is one of the most important objectives of the most economic adjustme... more Although poverty reduction is one of the most important objectives of the most economic adjustment programs, studies showed a gradual rise in rural poverty due to inappropriate methods of study and implementation in most programs, such that most of the pre determined objectives have not been achieved. The main question is whether poverty in rural areas can be alleviated by changing the method of study and implementation of these programs? In most cases, these programs have been implemented with minimum participation from people, and only limited to influential groups in rural areas. The present study used Stages of Progress Approach in Hosseinabad region, and identified the importance and position of the social and development programs in providing for the livelihood of the poor. It also examined the management and intervention methods in such areas. The results indicated a significant reduction of poverty rates following the implementation of programs that were prepared with reasonable methods based on the views and requests of the local people, a reduction that its realization was due to the diversification of the methods of livelihood provision. Also, this study indicated that in addition to income provision, the provision of welfare and hygienic facilities should be considered.
Investigating Variables Affecting the Success of Rural Schemes in South Khorasan Province
Comparison of Tourism the Industry in Cities of Southern Khorasan
The purpose of this study is to present a geographical map of mortality rate due to diabetes comp... more The purpose of this study is to present a geographical map of mortality rate due to diabetes complications in different areas of Yazd during 2001-2010. In this ecological study, a sample data of mortality due to diabetic complications in Yazd was gathered. Mortality rate calculation and geographical distribution mapping was performed then using this data. Results: General rate of mortality from diabetic complications is higher in internal and marginal areas than high-income and new-built regions. This pattern is also consistent regardless of patients' gender. Conclusion: It seems that the observed pattern is due to inactivity in internal areas, as well as unawareness and lack of access to medical facilities in margins.
Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
This study evaluates the situation of climate change in the metropolis of Mashhad. The data requi... more This study evaluates the situation of climate change in the metropolis of Mashhad. The data required for this study were obtained from the available documents, especially the meteorological station of Mashhad, and the research method was descriptive and analytical. The findings of this study indicate that showed significant changes in the average of all three temperatures in Mashhad station. So we can assume the intensification of temperature rise is due to the formation of the heat island phenomenon in Mashhad. Heat penalties not only affect energy consumption and increase emissions but also have other abnormal consequences. The study of the relationship between temperature changes and rainfall in the city of Mashhad with economic, environmental, and other indicators shows that almost all the indicators have decreased sharply with decreasing rainfall and increasing temperature. Specifically, the amount of investment in the tourism sector has decreased by almost 30%. Meanwhile, about 50% of the income and employment of this city is provided by the tourism industry. In particular, a comparison of the two climatic elements of temperature and precipitation shows that the region has been ruled by drought since 1993, which is still ongoing. Given these changes, four key risks can be prioritized for this city: Severe evaporation in the area; Occurrence of severe floods; Increased energy demand in hot seasons; and Fundamental change in the efficiency of energy production and consumption equipment. Increased investment in protection infrastructure (especially in the case of floods, recently intensified due to flash floods); transportation (the extreme sub-urbanism of the people due to the increase of pollutants in the built-up areas); health and medical facilities and equipment and the provision of green space, etc., are among the other consequences attributed to the climate change that has occurred in this city.
Environmental Science & Technology, 2002
Capture and sequestration of CO 2 from fossil fuel power plants is gaining widespread interest as... more Capture and sequestration of CO 2 from fossil fuel power plants is gaining widespread interest as a potential method of controlling greenhouse gas emissions. Performance and cost models of an amine (MEA)-based CO 2 absorption system for post-combustion flue gas applications have been developed, and integrated with an existing power plant modeling framework that includes multipollutant control technologies for other regulated emissions. The integrated model has been applied to study the feasibility and cost of carbon capture and sequestration at both new and existing coal-burning power plants. The cost of carbon avoidance was shown to depend strongly on assumptions about the reference plant design, details of the CO 2 capture system design, interactions with other pollution control systems, and method of CO 2 storage. The CO 2 avoidance cost for retrofit systems was found to be generally higher than for new plants, mainly because of the higher energy penalty resulting from less efficient heat integration, as well as sitespecific difficulties typically encountered in retrofit applications. For all cases, a small reduction in CO 2 capture cost was afforded by the SO 2 emission trading credits generated by amine-based capture systems. Efforts are underway to model a broader suite of carbon capture and sequestration technologies for more comprehensive assessments in the context of multi-pollutant environmental management.
The Role of Creative Tourism in Tourists Stay and its Impact on Economic Development (Case Study of Boshruyeh in South Khorasan
The Journal of Spatial Planning, Dec 10, 2020
Prioritizing the Needs and Expectations of Urban Tourists (Case Study, Mashhad City)
Relationship between white blood cell count and components of metabolic syndrome among young adolescents
Acta Diabetologica, 2009
Components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been associated with several inflammatory factors, i... more Components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been associated with several inflammatory factors, including white blood cell count (WBCC). In the present study, the relationships between WBCC and aspects of MetS in young adolescents were investigated. We enrolled 596 participants (328 males and 268 females) from 10 to 13 years of age and with normal WBCC in this study. They were divided into four quartiles according to WBCC (WBCC1-4, from lowest to highest WBCC). The mean values of MetS components for each group were compared in males and females separately. Multivariate linear regression analysis between the WBCC and the components of MetS after adjusted for age and body mass index (BMI) were also evaluated. In the male group, the BMI of WBCC1 and WBCC2 was significantly lower than WBCC4. The total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) of WBCC2 were significantly higher than WBCC1 and WBCC4. Triglyceride (TG) levels of WBCC1 were significantly lower than WBCC3 and WBCC4, and TG levels of WBCC2 were significantly lower than WBCC4. Alternatively, the BMI of WBCC1 and WBCC2 were significantly lower than WBCC3 in the female group. Finally, the TG and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels of WBCC1 were significantly lower than WBCC3 or WBCC4, respectively. After multivariate linear regression, WBCC was positively correlated to BMI and TG, but negatively correlated to FPG in males whereas in young adolescent females, WBCC was positively correlated to BMI and FPG. In conclusion BMI was positively correlated with WBCC in young adolescent females and males. Thus, BMI is the most important component of MetS in this age group. In addition, TG levels in males and FPG in females were significantly related to WBCC. These findings could be regarded an early indication for the future development of full-blown MetS or cardiovascular diseases.
The identification of the level of Birjand city districts vulnerability according to passive defense planning approach
Several variables are usually introduced identifying the level of vulnerability in residential di... more Several variables are usually introduced identifying the level of vulnerability in residential districts especially in urban areas through passive defense planning approach. This study, as a descriptive-analytical study, investigates 50 variables reduced to 20 indices. Applying SPSS software and factorial analysis, we narrowed and presented these variables in combinations of significant factors. Finally, the role of each variable in the level of Birjand city residential regions vulnerability is investigated. The results indicate that in spite of southern districts and newly-built areas constructed according to passive defense principles, other districts are faced with much vulnerability especially in central and northern areas that show more critical situation. Additionally, disconnected space organization and lack of necessary order has made the situation worse in construction categorization regarding Birjand city vulnerability. Therefore, planning effective strategies and organizi...
پژوهشهای سلامتمحور, 2020
Investigating the Geographical Distribution of Patients with Covid-19 in Mashhad Based on the Rec... more Investigating the Geographical Distribution of Patients with Covid-19 in Mashhad Based on the Recapture Method and Application of Geographic Information Systems Saberifar Rostam1* 1. Associate Professor in Urban Planning, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran *Correspondind Author: Rostam Saberifar Address: Moallem 71, Moallem Blvd., Mashhad, Iran Tel: 00985138683900 Email: [email protected] Abstract: Background & Objectives: Coronavirus has now affected almost all countries in the world and most cities in Iran, and given its numerous consequences, understanding how the virus is distributed and spread can help both discover the treatment methods and return to normal life. To this end, the present study aimed to assess the status of neighborhoods and urban areas of Mashhad and determine the areas least and most affected by this threat. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was co...
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