Journal of Study and Innovation in Education and Development

Designing a Cultural Development Model in Iran with an Emphasis on the Role of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution: Introducing the Cultural–Structural Alignment Theory

Khosro Doosti

; Rozita Sepehrnia *

; Esmaeil Kavousi

, Fatemeh Azizabadi Farahani

This study aims to design a comprehensive cultural development model in Iran emphasizing the role of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and to propose a localized theory of cultural–structural alignment. The research is applied–fundamental and qualitative in nature, conducted using the grounded theory method based on the Strauss–Corbin approach. The statistical population consisted of 20 cultural policy experts and senior managers of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, selected purposefully until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis and analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding. Construct validity and reliability were verified through expert confirmation and acceptability criteria. Analysis revealed 94 conceptual codes and 41 categories organized into five dimensions: causal, contextual, intervening, strategic, and consequential. The core phenomenon, “Cultural Development in Iran,” included concepts such as cultural economy, inclusive cultural education, sustainable cultural heritage, cultural governance, cultural participation, gender equality, and freedom of choice. Key strategies included data-driven macro-cultural policymaking, local and provincial policy design, development of a national cultural observatory system, and intelligent monitoring of cultural institutions. The main consequences identified were the enhancement of national cultural capital, cultural justice, social participation, and data-based cultural governance. The findings led to the formulation of the “Cultural–Structural Alignment Theory,” positing that sustainable cultural development in Iran depends on achieving alignment between societal cultural values and formal governance structures. Mutual interaction and dynamic adaptation between people’s cultural norms and policymaking institutions are essential for realizing a cohesive and progressive cultural framework.

Exploring the Social Implications of Family Sustainability: A Grounded Theory Study in Isfahan

Elahe Parvaresh

, Seyed Naser Hejazi *

, Mansour Haghighatian

This study aimed to identify and conceptualize the social implications of family sustainability within the socio-cultural context of Isfahan and to develop a grounded theoretical model of this phenomenon. A qualitative research design was employed using the systematic grounded theory approach. The fieldwork was conducted in Isfahan with 14 family specialists and experts selected through purposive–theoretical sampling. Data were collected via semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed through open, axial, and selective coding. MAXQDA software (version 2022) supported data organization and visualization. Credibility was ensured by member checking and external expert auditing of codes and interpretations. Analysis revealed that family sustainability is a multidimensional construct conceptualized as “family sustainability as future-oriented interactive–institutional cohesion.” Causal conditions included anomic socialization and couples’ social capital, while contextual conditions comprised family support and fragmented interaction. Intervening conditions such as dysfunctional interaction patterns and the structural pull of social media influenced the dynamic process. Key strategies enhancing family sustainability involved redefining the social system around family-centered policies and promoting rational partner selection. The ultimate outcome was “social system coherence,” manifested in improved societal integration, security, and collective stability. The findings indicate that sustaining families extends beyond internal dynamics and requires addressing broader socio-cultural and communicative structures. Strengthening couples’ social capital, reorienting social policies toward family centrality, and managing the influence of social media are essential to achieving resilient and cohesive families that contribute to overall social order and well-being.

Modernity and the University: The Role of the University as a Modern Institution in Shaping the Life Politics of Female Students — A Qualitative Study

Jafar Zolfalifam *

; Nafiseh Jaberian

This study aimed to explore how the university as a modern institution influences the life politics of female students, their redefinition of social identity, and their strategies for confronting discrimination. A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 30 female students representing three identity orientations: feminist, non-traditional, and religious-traditional. Participants were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling. Data were analyzed through coding and thematic interpretation. Feminist participants highlighted the dominance of patriarchal norms and pervasive gender discrimination and emphasized resistance and self-assertion. Non-traditional participants reported job market inequalities, bodily display restrictions, educational barriers, and the historical impact of patriarchal culture, proposing education and cultural reform as solutions. Religious-traditional participants expressed relative satisfaction with women’s progress yet stressed the need for legal reforms and updated Islamic interpretations to address inequality. The university acts as a modern identity resource enabling female students to critically reconsider traditional roles, assert autonomy, and engage in self-directed life politics. Nevertheless, entrenched patriarchal structures and cultural constraints persist, requiring integrated strategies from individual empowerment to legislative and cultural transformation.

Design and Validation of Organizational Factors Affecting the Empowerment of Student Teachers: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Marzieh Nazarizadeh

; Abasalt Khorasani *

; Gholamreza Shams

, Ayoub Ebrahimi

This study aimed to design and validate a comprehensive model of organizational factors influencing the empowerment of student teachers within Iran’s teacher education system. An exploratory sequential mixed-method design was applied. In the qualitative phase, 61 national and international studies (2010–2024) were synthesized using meta-composite analysis to identify constructs and dimensions. Additionally, semi-structured interviews with 17 teacher education experts were coded using Strauss and Corbin’s open, axial, and selective coding. The quantitative phase involved 90 student teachers from Farhangian and Shahid Rajaee Universities in the 2024–2025 academic year. A 35-item researcher-developed questionnaire covering six organizational dimensions was validated by expert review and demonstrated strong reliability (Cronbach’s alpha 0.85–0.96). Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling with Smart PLS. Results revealed six key organizational domains underpinning student teacher empowerment: structural and environmental factors, support and welfare services, dynamic interaction, sustainable university development, evaluation and quality assurance, and enhancement of educational and learning quality. Factor loadings exceeded 0.4; AVE values were above 0.5; composite reliability surpassed 0.7; and the model’s goodness-of-fit (GOF) was 0.427, confirming robust measurement and structural validity. The validated model provides a reliable framework for assessing and strengthening student teacher empowerment, offering practical implications for policy-making, curriculum design, and professional development in teacher education institutions and the Ministry of Education.

The Impact of Social Non-Acceptance on the Identity and Values of Women Born in the 1970s and 2000s in Shiraz

Mehdi Ahmadi

; Samineh Bahadori Jahromi *

; Abdolhamid Delshad

This study aimed to examine how social non-acceptance influences self-confidence and psychological insecurity and to compare generational differences in the identity and values of women born in the 1970s and 2000s in Shiraz. A quantitative, descriptive–survey design with an intergenerational comparative approach was employed. The statistical population included 400 women (200 from each generation) in Shiraz, selected through multi-stage cluster sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire based on Tajfel’s social identity theory and feminist perspectives. Reliability was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha (0.87), and validity was established through confirmatory factor analysis and expert review. Independent t-tests, Kolmogorov–Smirnov tests, and multiple regression analyses were conducted. Results indicated significantly higher self-confidence in the younger generation compared to the older (t = -5.92, p<0.001) and significantly greater psychological insecurity among older women (t = 6.34, p<0.001). Regression analysis showed that social non-acceptance negatively affected self-confidence and increased psychological insecurity (B = -0.45, p<0.001). Age and education level were identified as key moderating factors in the intensity of these effects. The findings highlight profound generational changes in women’s psychological and social identity. Women from the 1970s faced stronger traditional constraints and social discrimination, leading to lower self-confidence and greater insecurity, whereas younger women benefit from improved educational and social opportunities. Strengthening social support, expanding educational access, and implementing empowerment-oriented policies are crucial for mitigating the negative impact of social non-acceptance.

Content Analysis of Secondary School Quran Education and Religious Studies Textbooks Based on the Educational Indicators of the Holy Quran

Mahmood Shirzad

; Mehryar Shababi Shababi *

; Maryam Haji Abdulbaqi

This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the extent to which the content of Quran Education and Religious Studies textbooks in secondary school aligns with the educational indicators of the Holy Quran. The research employed a qualitative approach using descriptive content analysis. The population consisted of Quran Education textbooks (grades 7 to 9) and Religious Studies textbooks (grades 10 to 12). The unit of analysis was “theme,” and data were extracted and categorized according to the four Quranic educational domains (cognitive, affective, behavioral, and consequential). The results indicated that in Quran Education textbooks of lower secondary school, the consequential domain (164 cases) and cognitive domain (101 cases) were most frequently represented. In the Religious Studies textbooks of upper secondary school, the cognitive domain (144 cases) and consequential domain (133 cases) were predominant. In contrast, the affective and behavioral domains, despite their crucial role in adolescent religious identity formation, received considerably less attention. This imbalance in attention to different educational dimensions may lead to a gap between students’ knowledge, inner inclination, and practical behavior. The findings highlight the necessity of revising textbook content to strengthen affective and behavioral indicators and ensure balanced Quran-based education.

Designing a Curriculum Model Based on Smart Education in the Iraqi Primary Education System

khalidah Hanoon Abdulridha

; Zohreh Saadatmand *

; Enaam Qasim Khafeef

, Maryam Baratali

The aim of this study was to design a curriculum model based on smart education in the primary education system of Iraq. The research method was a synthesis study conducted according to the deductive model and based on Klein’s framework. The research domain in the synthesis study consisted of reference texts addressing the analysis of the concept of smart education, and the sample was selected purposively. The data collection method for conducting the synthesis study was library-based, and the research tool in the synthesis stage was note-taking. Data analysis was carried out using the synthesis research method. The results of the question analysis indicated that designing a smart-education-based curriculum model is structured around four key components: objectives (cultivating thoughtful, technology-literate human beings; enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the education system; promoting research-oriented and student-centered learning; equipping schools with technological facilities; nurturing talents; developing the technological skills of teachers and students; ensuring students’ holistic development; and fostering creativity and problem-solving skills), content (educational software, interactive tools, games and simulators, computer programs, electronic content, multimedia content, online content, and network-based educational tools), assessment methods (research projects, work reports, classroom evaluations, electronic assessments, ICT-based assessments, and online evaluations), and teaching and learning methods (problem-solving method, discovery method, blended methods, direct method, simulation method, collaborative method, and individual method).

Explaining the Teacher’s Character Based on the Moral Value of Good Temperament: Educational Implications

Masoumeh Kasaei

; Seyed Jalal Hashemi *

; Nasrin Ghanbari

This study aimed to explain the teacher’s character based on the moral value of ḥusn al-khuluq (good temperament) and to infer its educational implications. To achieve this objective, the methods of conceptual analysis, grounded theory, and inferential analysis were used. The findings, based on narrations, showed that the causal factors influencing the realization of desirable good temperament include perfectionism, divine mercy, a record of faith, and God-pleasing piety. Furthermore, the contextual conditions facilitating good temperament in teachers consist of propriety in speech, sociability, and good manners. On the other hand, intervening and mediating factors in this regard were identified as cheerfulness, observing verbal courtesy, and constructive interaction with others. Teachers’ strategies for cultivating desirable good temperament were categorized into various dimensions such as gratitude, continuous effort, generosity, truth-centered speech, supporting the family, observing verbal propriety, eloquence, balanced humor, sociability, patience and tolerance, anger control, forgiveness, kindness, humility, protecting others’ dignity, confidentiality, gentleness, courteous behavior, affection toward fellow humans, and maintaining family ties. The positive outcomes of good temperament in teachers included achieving complete faith, enhancing spiritual records, gaining social credibility, increased livelihood, prosperity, and longevity. Subsequently, using inferential analysis, a conceptual model of education for desirable good temperament was designed and explained. The educational principles of this model comprised divine mercy, divine affection, divine justice, divine knowledge and comprehensive understanding, faith and righteous deeds, pursuit of perfection, human dignity, and belief in the afterlife. Moreover, effective educational methods for fostering good temperament in human beings were extracted and elaborated. By providing a systematic framework, this study has taken a step toward outlining an ideal model of teachers’ professional ethics based on Islamic teachings.

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The Journal of Study and Innovation in Education and Development (JSIED) is a leading international, open-access journal that serves as a vital forum for the dissemination of research and advancements in the fields of education and development. Our journal is dedicated to promoting scholarly excellence by publishing high-quality, original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case studies, and theoretical papers that contribute to the understanding and improvement of educational practices and developmental theories globally.

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Serial Number 19

Published: 2025-07-22

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Identifying the Components of a Skill-Based Homework Model Based on Play in the Persian Language Curriculum of the First Grade of Elementary School

Mahin Lirawi

; Zohreh Saadatmand *

; Jahanbakhsh Rahmani

1-14
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.166
Validation of the Metaverse Model in Science Education for Middle School Students

Adeleh Hanifi

; Mahboubeh Abdollahi *

; Sharareh Habibi

1-13
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.129
The Impact of Using Intellectual and Group Toys on Enhancing Children's Social Skills

Fatemeh Rahmani

; Majid Radfar *

; Alieh Shekarbeygi

1-12
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.218
Designing a Development Model for Inclusive and Comprehensive Employee Learning (Case Study: Pazargad Non-Industrial Operations Company)

Somayeh Khodaparast

; Kolsum Nami *

; Mokhtar Zakeri

1-31
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.230
eComplexity: Validation and Structural Equation Analysis of the Complex Thinking Scale

Fatemeh Naseri *

; Firooz Mahmoudi

1-19
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.201
Analysis of the Inhibiting and Promoting Factors in the Implementation of the Educational Voucher Scheme in Iraq

Jaber Balasim Younus Shawkan

, Mohammad Sanobari *

, Abdulridha Jasim Hamzah Al-Dulaimi

, Badri ShahTalebi

1-20
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.205
Designing an Integrated Cooperative Learning Model for Mathematics Teaching: A Systematic Review

Ali Shahrabi Farahani

; Mohammad Reza Keramati *

; Mohammad Javadipour

, Keyvan Salehi

1-22
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.225
Factors for Improving the Educational System with an Emphasis on the Alignment of Theory and Practice in the Thought of Imam Musa Sadr

Mansoureh Seyed Salehi

; Masoud Azarbaijani *

; Fahimeh Ansarian

, Mohsen Esmaeili

1-14
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.228
Identifying Knowledge Fronts Using International Reports and Documents

Mahdi Pakzad *

; Ehsan Ehteshamnejad

1-33
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.278
Identifying the Components of the Professional Development Model for University Department Heads Based on Individual Coaching Approaches

Ali Khalili

; Zarrin Daneshvar Heris *

; Behnam Talebi

1-20
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.243
Identifying the Components of the Lifestyle Concept in the Views of Thinkers Toward Representing Lifestyle in Home-View Series

Alireza Esmaili

; Majid Kashani *

; Ali baseri

1-23
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.268
Designing a Model of Factors Influencing Human Resource Development with an Interpretive Structural Approach (Case Study: Hospitals of Lorestan Province)

Mohammad Farid

; Batoul Faghiharam *

; Mohsen Arefnezhad

, Nahid Shafiee

1-18
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.214
Conceptual Model of Factors Affecting the Quality of Teacher Education at the Teacher Training University: A Qualitative Study Using Fuzzy Delphi Technique

Zahra Yarahmadi

; Mehri Daraei *

; Hossein Mehrdad

1-18
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.217
Design and Validation of the Redundant Curriculum Model from the Perspective of Elementary School Teachers

Sajjad Izadi

; Mehdi Keshavarzi *

; Farzaneh Vasefian

1-23
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.231
Examining the Impact of In-Service Training on Safety and Health Indicators of Employees in the Prison Organization Using Structural Equation Modeling and Factor Analysis

Kamran Pakmanesh

; Mahmoud Haghani *

; Mahmoud Abolghasemi
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.210
Implications of Complexity Theory for the Components and Core Elements of Technical and Vocational Schools from the Perspective of the Fundamental Transformation Document of Education and Its Subsystems

Aminollah Omidvandchali

; Samira Pali *

; Seyedeh Khadijeh Moafimadani

1-25
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.238
The Synergistic Effect of Environmental Education Programs and School Physical Education on Enhancing Students' Environmental Behavior

Aqeel Abbood Mohsin *

; Mohammad Taghi Aghdasi

, Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani

1-16
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.241
Identification of Sustainable Marketing Indicators in Iran's Sports Industry

Heydar Alipour

; Nasrollah Mohammadi *

; Farshad Emami

, Rasoul Tarighi

1-19
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https://doi.org/10.61838/jsied.161

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Journal of Study and Innovation in Education and Development

Designing a Cultural Development Model in Iran with an Emphasis on the Role of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution: Introducing the Cultural–Structural Alignment Theory

Exploring the Social Implications of Family Sustainability: A Grounded Theory Study in Isfahan

Modernity and the University: The Role of the University as a Modern Institution in Shaping the Life Politics of Female Students — A Qualitative Study

Design and Validation of Organizational Factors Affecting the Empowerment of Student Teachers: A Mixed-Methods Approach

The Impact of Social Non-Acceptance on the Identity and Values of Women Born in the 1970s and 2000s in Shiraz

Content Analysis of Secondary School Quran Education and Religious Studies Textbooks Based on the Educational Indicators of the Holy Quran

Designing a Curriculum Model Based on Smart Education in the Iraqi Primary Education System

Explaining the Teacher’s Character Based on the Moral Value of Good Temperament: Educational Implications

About the Journal

Current Issue

Articles

Identifying the Components of a Skill-Based Homework Model Based on Play in the Persian Language Curriculum of the First Grade of Elementary School

Validation of the Metaverse Model in Science Education for Middle School Students

The Impact of Using Intellectual and Group Toys on Enhancing Children's Social Skills

Designing a Development Model for Inclusive and Comprehensive Employee Learning (Case Study: Pazargad Non-Industrial Operations Company)

eComplexity: Validation and Structural Equation Analysis of the Complex Thinking Scale

Analysis of the Inhibiting and Promoting Factors in the Implementation of the Educational Voucher Scheme in Iraq

Designing an Integrated Cooperative Learning Model for Mathematics Teaching: A Systematic Review

Factors for Improving the Educational System with an Emphasis on the Alignment of Theory and Practice in the Thought of Imam Musa Sadr

Identifying Knowledge Fronts Using International Reports and Documents

Identifying the Components of the Professional Development Model for University Department Heads Based on Individual Coaching Approaches

Identifying the Components of the Lifestyle Concept in the Views of Thinkers Toward Representing Lifestyle in Home-View Series

Designing a Model of Factors Influencing Human Resource Development with an Interpretive Structural Approach (Case Study: Hospitals of Lorestan Province)

Conceptual Model of Factors Affecting the Quality of Teacher Education at the Teacher Training University: A Qualitative Study Using Fuzzy Delphi Technique

Design and Validation of the Redundant Curriculum Model from the Perspective of Elementary School Teachers

Examining the Impact of In-Service Training on Safety and Health Indicators of Employees in the Prison Organization Using Structural Equation Modeling and Factor Analysis

Implications of Complexity Theory for the Components and Core Elements of Technical and Vocational Schools from the Perspective of the Fundamental Transformation Document of Education and Its Subsystems

The Synergistic Effect of Environmental Education Programs and School Physical Education on Enhancing Students' Environmental Behavior

Identification of Sustainable Marketing Indicators in Iran's Sports Industry

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