Productive Path is a case study and design for Pazkan Village in Baluchistan, Iran. The fertile valley of the Salazar River once supported a thriving production and trading of dates, but now endures the effects of the wars and upheavals in neighboring Afghanistan and Pakistan leading to trafficking and …

In the Iranian province Baluchistan local economies can be improved by upturning local produce and handicrafts in a collective effort. A secure place for different generations of women serves as a cultural incubator and marketplace and offers participation in the village life. The project is sited along …

European clothing consumption has increased dramatically in recent decades, leading to a current average of 26 kg of textiles annually purchased per capita (EEA, 2019). While garments (and most of clothing’s environmental impacts) are produced in other parts of the world, European municipalities face …

Digital health is considered a promising solution in keeping healthcare accessible and affordable. However, implementation is often complex and sustainable funding schemes are lacking. Despite supporting policy, scaling up innovative forms of healthcare progresses much slower than intended in Dutch national …

Iran officially limits the range of its ballistic missiles to 2000 km. However, Iran claims that its Khorramshahr missile can achieve this with a 1500- 1800 kg payload. This implies that, with a reduced payload, its range could exceed the 3000 km threshold to be classified as an IRBM. Furthermore, …

Abstract Aim Screening is one of the most important ways for early frailty detection that contributes to its prevention and timely treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of the Persian version of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (P-TFI) in the frailty screening. Method This …

The implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was the outcome of a long journey of nuclear disputes leading to the normalization of relations between Iran and the international community. This landmark agreement seems the first to have brought together historical antagonists to conclude …

Iran has been a critical player in the Syrian war since 2011, crafting a complex foreign policy and military strategy to preserve its Syrian ally. What have been the drivers of Iranian decision-making in this con fl ict? And how has Iranian strategy evolved over the course of the war? This chapter argues …

The Zayanderood was the largest river in the center of Iran that passes through the city of Esfahan. It connected people and offered stability and economic opportunities. Tragically the river has no water anymore; these days it has a dry riverbed, that no longer connects but separates. Through designing …