presentation of the model of growth and technology centers and its impact on sustainable development and technology development, with the role of mediator of growth and innovation. (Case Study of Mazandaran Islamic Azad Universities)

Document Type : Production & Operations Management

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1 Assistant Professor of Department of Educational Management, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran

2 Professor of Department of Educational Management, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran

3 Ph.D. of Department of Educational Management, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran

Abstract

The important role of centers of growth and technology in achieving sustainable development and technology has taken these centers into consideration, On the other hand, innovation is also a requirement for sustainable development and technology. This research seeks to provide a model for science and technology centers and to demonstrate its link with sustainable development and technology, with the role of mediator of growth and innovation. The research method is combined and the statistical population is the experts of Mazandaran Free universities. Sampling in the qualitative, purposeful and quantitative section is random. In the qualitative part of 14 people and in the small part 159 people participated in this research. Information gathering tool, interview and questionnaire.Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used in the inferential part. To evaluate the validity of the questionnaire, factor analysis was used. Smart PLS2 software was used to investigate the relationships. The results showed that these centers have a positive impact on innovation and it has a positive relationship with the development of technology and sustainability.

Key Words: Centers of Science and Technology Development, Sustainable Development, Mazandaran Islamic Azad Universities.

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  • Receive Date: 31 August 2017
  • Revise Date: 12 October 2017
  • Accept Date: 17 October 2017

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