Dr. Jafar Mehrad

Date of Birth: 1946

Address:

Regional Information  Center for Science and Technology

Jame Jam st., Jomhoori Eslami Blvd., Shiraz, Iran

Postal code: 71946- 94171

Place of Birth: Tabriz, Iran

Tel: +98 711 6468350-51  

Fax: +98 711 6468352

 

Email: dean@srlst.com

 

                                                     Education

B. S. in Geography

                        Tabriz University

1969

M. S. in Library and Information Science

                        Tehran University

   1974

Ph.D. in Public Library Systems and Management

              Case Western Reserve University

   1979

Sabbatical  Leave

      UCLA (L.A. California)       

1989-90

 

 

                                               Scientific Rank

Assistant Professor

1979

Shiraz University

Associate Professor

1988

Shiraz University

Professor

1997

Shiraz University

 

 

                           Founder of Scientific and Research Institutions

Department of Library and Information Science in Shiraz University.

1979

 Faculty of Literature and Humanities in Shiraz University.

1984

Central Library and Document Center of Shiraz University

1986

Regional Information Center for Science and Technology (RICeST)

1991

Department of Science and Technology Assessment in the Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution.

1993

Library and Information Science Planning Committee in the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology

2007

Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).

2008

 

 

                             Founding Scientific and Professional Associations

The Library and Information Association of Iran (Founding Board Member)

2000

The Iranian Association of Information Society (Founding Board Member)

2004

 

 

Founding Scientific Journals

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities of Shiraz University

1985

International Journal of Information Science and Management

2005

 Journal of Information Society

2009

 

 

Founding Branches of the Regional Information Center for Science and Technology (RICeST) in Iran

Share Kord University

1999 to the present

Gilan University

1999 to the present

Sahand University of Technology

2002 to the present

Hormozgan University

2008 to the present

Isfahan Municipality

2004 to the present

Yasuj University

2004 to the present

Qazvin Islamic Development Organization

2005 to the present

Bu- Ali Sina University of Hamadan

2006 to the present

Razi University of Kermanshah

2009 to the present

 

 

Founding Branches of the Regional Information Center for Science and Technology in Foreign Countries

Teshreen University of Syria

2002

Syrian Virtual University

2004

Yemen National Information Center

2005

 

 

Founding Library and Information Science Academic Courses

Library and Information Science M.S. Course in Shiraz University

1980

Library and Information Science Associate Course in Shiraz University

1984

Library and Information Science B.S. Course in Shiraz University

1986

Library and Information Science  Ph.D. Course in Shiraz University

1997

 

 

Planning Library and Information Science Course Syllabus

Participation in Planning and Compilation of the Associate and Undergraduate Courses in Library and Information Science

1980-1983

Participation in Planning and Compiling the M.L.S. Course in four sub-fields  of Library and Information Science

1980-1983

Participation in Planning and Compiling the B.S. Course in Library and Information Science

2007-2009

Participation in Planning and Compiling the M.L.S. Course in Archive Studies

 

2009

Participation in Planning and Compiling the M.L.S. Course in Scientometrics

 

2009

Participation in Planning and Compiling the M.L.S. Course in Organization and Management of Manuscripts

2010

 

 

Administrative Positions

Chairman of the Department of Library and Information Science in Shiraz University.

1979-1985

Chairman of the Department of Library and Information Science in Shiraz University.

1991-1997

Vice Chancellor in Research Affairs in the Faculty of Literature and Humanities of Shiraz University.

1984-1985

Dean of the Faculty of Literature and Humanities of Shiraz University.

1985-1986

Head of the Central Library and Document Center of Shiraz University

1986-89

President of the Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

1991 to the present

Chairman of the Department of the Science and Technology Assessment Group in Cultural and Scientific Supervision and Assessment Board (Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution).

2003 to the present

President of the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).

2009 to the present

 

 

Membership of Professional Societies

Board of Trustees Member of the Public Library Association of Fars Province

From the beginning to now

Member of the National Commission of Information in Iran Council of Scientific Research

1993 to 2001

Council Member of Shiraz University

1997-2000

Board Member of National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran

1999-2000

Representative of  the Department of Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies in Shiraz University

in different periods

Member of the National Committee of Information in the National Commission of UNESCO in Iran

1996 to the present

Member of the National Committee of Communication of the National Commission of UNESCO

1998 to the present

Member of the Permanent Commission of  South Region Board of Trustees

2000 to the present

Member of the Iran  Scientific Journal Commission (Ministry of Science, Research and Technology)

2005 to the present

Member of the Iranian Society of Ethics in Science and Technology

2005 to the present

Member of the Library Committee of the Office of Planning and Research of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology

2007 to the present

Honorary Member of Iran  Provident Association

2008 to the present

Scientific Secretary of the National Conference on Knowledge and Security

2009 -2010

Member of the Executive Council and the Scientific Committee of  the  International                   Conference of Intellectual Properties Management  

2009 to the present

Chairman of the Scientific Section of Information Technology, Information and librarianship in of 4th Farabi Festival

2010

 

Member of the Executive Council and the Scientific Committee of Electronic Trade and Developing Countries

2009 to the present

Member of Ad hoc committee of humanity and social sciences development

2010

Member of  directing board of Iranian society of ethic in science and technology

2010

 

 

Editorial Board Member of Scientific Journals

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities of Shiraz University

1985-1996

Journal of Education and Psychology of Shahid Chamran University

1994-1999

Faslname-ye- Ketab

1999 to the present

Bi-annually Journal of Education and Psychology of Ferdowsi University

1999 to the present

Quarterly Journal of  Science and Information Technology (Journal of Information)

1997 to the present

Informatics

2003 to the present

International Journal of Information Science and Management (Editor in Chief)

2005 to the present

Rahyaft

2006 to the present

Tehran University Journal of Librarianship

2007 to the present

Webology

2012

 

Thesis Supervision

Ziyaie, M. (1981). Descriptive Bibliography of Geology. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Daneshi, M. (1983). Public Libraries of Fars Province: Investigation of their Current State and the Plan of their Future Development. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Golshan, M. (1988). Sokhan Newspaper Index: 1337-1347. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Liyaghat, M. (1988). Selection and Provision of Library Materials in Shiraz University Libraries. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Partoo, B. (1996). Necessity of Instruction on the Use of Library in Shiraz University Libraries. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Farjami, F. (1997). Design of Computerizing Book Ordering System in University Libraries: Experience of Ferdowsi University Department of Library and Information Science. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Etemadi, Z. (1997).  The Role of Satellite Technology in Scientific Information Transfer Especially in Iranian University Libraries and Information Centers. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Darbagh Anbaran, J. (1998). Users’ Satisfaction with Persian Bibliographic Databases of Shiraz Regional Library of Science and Technology.  M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Jenabzadeh, R. (1999). Users’ Satisfaction With ERIC Impact Disk Database Available at Shiraz Regional Library of Science and Technology. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Farhadi, R. (1999). The Current State of Shiraz University Libraries and the Librarians Attitude towards the Application of Information Technologies:  A Survey Study.  M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Karimian Mazid, M. A. (1999). Citation Analysis of the References of M.S. Theses Written by Students of Irrigation in Four Academic Institutions (Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Tehran University, Shiraz University and Ferdowsi University of Mashhad) 1988-1998. M. S. Thesis.  Shiraz University.

Saddadi, Y. (2000). Evaluation of Gilan University Libraries based on the Draft of Iranian University Library Standards. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Zahed Zahedani, M. (2000). Shiraz University Faculty Members’ Scientific Production: A Quantitative Study 1990-1992. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Shahbazi Youzband, R. (2000). Document Usage Pattern Among Faculty Members of Shiraz and Tabriz Medical Science Universities Regarding Articles Published in Iranian Periodicals Between 1995-1999: A Bibliometric Study. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Shourezari, A. (2000). The Survey of End Users Search from Computer-based Databases of Shiraz Regional Library of Science & Technology and Comparing it with the Search Done by Information Specialists in terms of Intercepts of Recall, Precision and the Time of Search of Retrieved Information. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Hamdipour, A. (2001). A Study of the Core Periodicals in Shiraz University Faculty of Science based on Bradford’s Law and the Viewpoints of the Faculty’ Professors and Researchers (1995-2000). M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Alizadeh, H. (2001). A Survey of the Overlap among the Articles and Journal Titles Indexed in ERIC, LISA, and ISA Databases from 1996 to 1998. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Shafiei, S. (2002). A Citation Analysis of M. S. Theses Resources of Chemistry in Four Branches, Organic, Analytical, inorganic and Physic Chemistry during 1997-2000. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Nematollahi, S. (2003). Feasibility Study of Provision of Email Selective Dissemination of Information Services to Faculty Staff at Shiraz University in the Regional Information Center for Science and Technology: Presenting a Conceptual Model.  M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Tajvar, A. (2003). Document Delivery Services in Iran: Comparative Study of Document Delivery Services in Regional Library of Science and Technology (Shiraz), IRANDOC, and Tarbiat-e- Modares University. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Jahanian, M. A. (2003). The Level of Users’ Satisfaction of Tehran Petroleum Industry Library and Information Centers Services. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Mokhtari Estaki, H. R. (2004). Designing a Conceptual Model of an Electronic Document Management System for the Institute of Technical and Vocational Higher Education. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Rahayi, S. (2004). Investigating the Attitudes of Shiraz First Educational Region’s Male and Female High School and Pre-university Students towards School Library.   M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Binesh. S. M. (2005). Evaluation of the Retrieved Websites in the Field of Library and Information Science in Yahoo and ODP Directories according to the Content and Workability Criteria. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University. 

Dehghani, L. (2005). MEDLINE Database: A Comparative Study of the Free Versions of PUBMED & INFOTRIEVE with the Commercial Versions of EBSCO and FIRSTSEARCH.  M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Zahedi, Z. (2005). A Comparative Study of User Interfaces of Two Persian Databases Hosts (RLST & IRANDOC) with Four Non-Persian Ones (EBSCO, EMERALD, ELSEVIER, and PROQUEST): Presenting a Model. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Rashidizadeh, M. (2006) The Assessment and Subject Analysis of High Ranking Journals of Humanities in 2003. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Vaziri, E. (2006). A Survey of Shiraz University Librarians’ Information Literacy in Academic Year of 2005-2006. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University. 

Gilvari, A. (2006). Plan of Compiling Persian E-Journals Publication Standard. Ph. D. Dissertation. Shiraz University.

Amirhosseini, M. (2007). Evaluation of Qualitative and Quantitative Effective Factor in Information Storage and Retrieval System in Persian Thesaurus. Ph. D. Dissertation. Shiraz University.

Kamgar, F. (2007). A Survey of Librarians and Faculties of Shiraz University on Utilizing Wireless Networks Technology in Academic Libraries. M. A. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Rahimi, F. (2007). The Study of the Online Search Skills of Graduated Students of Shiraz University and Factors Influencing it.  M. S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Asari Shahri, R. (2007). Shiraz University Students’ Satisfaction with Pars Azarakhsh (Ofogh) User Interface: Analyzing Some of its Features.  M. S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

Esmaeilpour, R. (2007). Investigation of Remote Users’ Problems of the Regional Information Center for Science and technology in Access to Online Databases. M. S. Dissertation. Shiraz University.

Goltaji, M. (2009). Correlation between Journal Self-Citation and Impact Factors in ISC’s PJCR During 2001-2007. M.S. Thesis. Shiraz University.

 

 

Books

Mehrad, Jafar. (1982). Research Methodology. In Cooperation with Parvin Kojouri. Shiraz: Kanoun-e-Tarbiat.

-------. (1982). Dissertation Abstracts of Shiraz University Faculty of Graduate Studies. In Cooperation with Ahmad Banihashemi. Shiraz: Shiraz University.

--------. (1986). Index of  Etelaat Newspaper 1981-1987. Shiraz: Shiraz University, 5 volumes.

--------- . (1988). An Introduction to Public Reference Services. Shiraz: Shiraz University.

-------- . (2001). Iran University Library Standards. Tehran: National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

-------- . (2001). Iran Specialized Library Standards. Tehran: National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

--------, Dayyani, M. H. (2005).  Assessing Science and Technology in the Islamic Republic of Iran: First Detailed Analysis of State Universities and Research Centers 2002. Supervised by the Scientific and Cultural Assessment Board. Tehran: Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution.

--------, Gazni, A., Sharifani, F. (2007). Iran Essential Science Indicators. Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

--------et al. (2007). Scientific Ranking of the World Universities 2007. Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

……… et al. (2007). Persian Science Citation Index. Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

………, Sharifani, F. (2007).  Best in Science: Scientists, Journals, Scientific Institutions and Countries. Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

------, Koleini, Sara. (2008). Principles of Information Technology. Tehran: Organization of Study and Compilation of Humanities Books (SAMT). Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

-------, Maghsoodi, R. (2008). Scientific Production of Iran 2003-2005.  Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology; Tehran: Chapar, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

--------, Gazni, A. (2008). Iran Essential Science Indicators in Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).  Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

------, Karami, N. (2008). Scientific Ranking of World Universities 2008. Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

------, Naseri, M. (2008). Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval. Tehran: Chapar; Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

-------, Binesh, M. (2009).Top 20 Countries’ Scientific Products Status. Shiraz: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

 

Translated Book

  1.Mehrad, J. & Azarakhsh, M (1993). Computerized Cataloguing. Tehran, Iran Scientific Document and Information Center.

2……(2000). Systems, Services and Information Centers. Shiraz, Navid Publications.

3…… (1995). Indexing and Abstract Writing. Tehran, Organization of Islamic Revolution Cultural Documents.

4…… & Azarakhsh, M ( 1998). Familiarity of Information Technologies. Tehran, SAMT.

5…….(2000). Information Retrieval Systems. Shiraz, Navid Publications.

6……& Dayyani, M.H. (2000). Information Retrieval and Storage. Shiraz, Navid Publications.

7……& Koleini, S. (2005). Information Retrieval: Algorithms and Explorative Methods. Shiraz, Regional Information Center for Science and Technology & Mashad, Digital Library Publications.

8……… & Falahati Fumani, M.R. ( 2005). Semantics and Information Retrieval. Shiraz, Regional Information Center for Science and Technology & Mashad, Digital Library Publications.

9………………………(2006). Ranking World Universities and Its Message for the Universities of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). Shiraz, Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

10. ……………………(2007). Scientific Ranking of OIC member Universities. Shiraz, Regional Information Center for Science and Technology.

 

 

Articles

Mehrad, J. (1986). National Library of Iran: Duties and Objectives. Journal of Social Sciences of Shiraz University.

------ . (1986). Planning and Preparing Collection Evaluation Agenda. Journal of Literature and Humanities of Mashhad.

------- . (1989). Guides and Bibliographic Sources of Political Sciences and International Relations. Journal of Social Sciences of Shiraz University.

--------. (1991-92). Reference Collection Weeding Policy in Iran University Libraries. Journal of Social Sciences of Shiraz University.

------ . (1993). Information Bridge Technology. Journal of Information.

------- . (1993). Information Role in Research and Development. Journal of Information.

------ . (1994). Reference Methods and Researcher and Students Problems.

------. (1994). A Look at the History of Publications on Chemical Sciences. Journal of Social Sciences of Shiraz University

--------. (1994).  Policy Making  in  Science and Technology

--------. (1994). Electronic Memory. Journal of Information. 10 (4), 10-16.

-------- . (1995). Book Selection in Shiraz University Libraries. Journal of Social Sciences of Shiraz University. 

------- . (1995). Information Industry: Future Industry. Rahyaft.

------ . (1995). Scientific and Technical Journals: Developments and Outlooks. Journal of Social Sciences of Shiraz University.

-------- . (1996). Information Value and Information Policy Principles. Sharif Journal.

------- . (1999). Computer Searching in Chemical Science Databases. Payame-Ketabkhane. 9(3), 451-466.

-------- . (2001). A Study of the Core Periodicals in Shiraz University Faculty of Science based on Bradford’s Law and the Viewpoints of the Faculty’ Professors and Researchers (1995-2000). Journal of Information Science. 16(3-4), 13-24.

-------. (2001). Shiraz University Faculty Members’ Scientific Production: A Quantitative Study 1990-1999. Quarterly  of Library and Information Science. 4(2), 27-50.

-------. (2001). Users Satisfaction with ERIC Compact Disc Database Available at the Regional Library of Science and Technology. Book Quarterly, 12 (4), 26-37.

-------. (2002). Document Usage Pattern Among University Faculty Members. Journal of Social Sciences of Shiraz University. 18 (2), 171-188.

--------. (2002). Citation Analysis of References of M.S. Theses on Irrigation in Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Journal of Social Sciences of Shiraz University. 19(1), 1-14.

…. …(2003). A Citation Analysis of M.S. Theses Resources of Chemistry in Four Branches, Organic, Analytical, Inorganic and Physic Chemistry during 1997-2000. Quarterly of library and information science, 6(1), 81-94.

…..(2003). Investigating the Structure of the Full-text Database of Persian E-Books in the Regional Library of Science & Technology. Quarterly of library and information science, 6(4), 55-64.

. …..(2004). Implementation of the Full-text Database of Persian E-Books in the Regional Library of Science & Technology. Quarterly of library and information science,7(4), 83-96.

…..(2004). Design and Implementation of Persian Full-text E-Journals, Conference and Workshop Documents on National Strategy Development in Information Technology stressing on Natural Content Development. Tehran, Iran Scientific Document and information Center, 235-247.

…..(2004). Persian E-journals and Hiper-lables. Journal of Psychology and Education Studies of Mashhad Ferdowsi Uniersity, 5(2), 165-187.

. ….(2005). The Level of Users’ Satisfaction from Tehran Petroleum Industry Library and Information Centers Services. Quarterly of library and information science, 7(2), 95-100.

….(2005). Investigating the Attitudes of Shiraz Male and Female High School and Pre-university Students of First Educational Region’s towards School Library. Quarterly of library and information science, 8(4).

…(2005).  Quantitative Evaluation of Meanings and Number of Thesaurus Relations in KAB Thesaurus Expression Network. Book Quarterly, 16(4), 13-32.

….(2006). Printed and Electronic Sources of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology Universities. Quarterly of library and information science, 9 (1), 33-39.

…..(2006). Feasibility Study of Providing Selective Dissemination of Information Services to Faculty members of Shiraz University by Email in the Regional Information Center for Science and Technology: Presenting a Conceptual Model. Quarterly of library and information science, 9(2), 107-118.

……(2006). Persian Journal Citation Reports . Journal of Psychology and Education Studies of Mashhad Ferdowsi University, 7(1), 215-233.

…..(2006). A Comparative Study on the Free Copies of PubMed and Infotrieve with Trade copies of EBSCO and FIRSTSEARCH in MEDLINE Database. Book Quarterly, 68, 63-78.

…(2006). Evaluation Criteria of User’s Interface of Different Information Databases. Librarianship Journal, 40 (45), 77-95.

….(2007). Evaluation of the Retrieved Websites in the Field of Library and Information Science by Yahoo and ODP Directories according to the Content and Workability Criteria. Quarterly of library and information science, 10(1), 39-60.

…(2007).  Investigation of Vestor Space Model in Information Retrieval.  Quarterly of library and information science, 10 (2), 197-210.

….(2007).  OPEC Scientific Power. Rahyaft Quarterly of Science and Research Policy. 40, 56-64.

….(2007). A Comparative Study of User Interfaces of Two Persian Databases Hosts (RLST & IRANDOC) with Four Non-Persian Ones (EBSCO, EMERALD, ELSEVIER, and PROQUEST): Presenting a Model. Quarterly of library and information science, 10(3), 107-124.

….(2007). Shiraz University Students’ Satisfaction with Pars Azarakhsh (Ofogh) User Interface: Analyzing Some of its Features. Quarterly of Information Science and Technology, 23(1-2), 1-22.

. ….(2008). Investigation of Remote Users’ Problems of the Regional Information Center for Science and Technology Online Databases. Quarterly of Information Science and Technology, 23(3), 1-18.

. ….(2008). An Investigation of the Attitude of Librarians and Faculties of Shiraz University on Utilizing Wireless Networks Technology in Academic Libraries. Quarterly of Information Science and Technology, 24(2), 1-27.

….(2008). Reintroducing Information Centers Services. Quarterly of library and information science, 11(2).

….(2009). Necessity of the use of Interdisciplinary Curriculum. Quarterly of library and information science,  12(1), 3-4.

. ….(2009). The Study of the Effective factors on Online Search Skills of Graduated Students of Shiraz University.

….(2009). Part of the story of formatting and developing librarianship science in Iran. Quarterly of library and information science, 12(4).

….(2009). Correlation between Journal Self-citation and Impact Factor in ISC’s Scientific Journals of Humanities. Quarterly of Information Science and Technology, 25(2), 189-206.

 

English Articles

Mehrad, J. (2003). A Comparative Study of The End Users’ and The Information Experts’ Searching of RLST’s Databases in Terms of Search Time, Recall and Precision Ratios. Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology. 1(1).

---. (2003). Journal Selection Policy and The Contribution of Iranian Researchers In International Journals As Specified In ISI, Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology. 1(2).

---. (2004). Using Artificial Neural Network for Interpreting . Journal of  Social Sciences and Humanities Shiraz University

---. (2004). Designing and Implementing a Web-Based Full-Text Database on Persian Electronic Journals. Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology, 2(2).

---. (2005). Designing the Conceptual Model of an Electronic Document Management System for the Institute of Technical and Vocational Higher Education, , Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology. 3(2).

---. (2006). Search Abilities in Electronic Journals: A Comparative Study of Search Capabilities of Persian and Non-Persian E-Journals, Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology. 4(1).

---. (2007). Using SOM Neural Network in text Information Retrieval. Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology. 5(1).

---. (2008). RICeST: Its Origin and Development, an Interview with Prof. Jafar Mehrad. International Journal of Information Science and Technology. 6(1).

---. (2009). Online Search Skills of Shiraz University Post Graduate Students: A survey. International Journal of Information Science and Management. 7(1).

---. (2010). Structural Investigation of Websites’ Ranking Systems in view of Information Retrieval. International Journal of Information Science and Management. 8(1).

---. (2010) .The Islamic World Science Citation Center: A New Scientometrics System for Evaluating Research Performance in OIC Region. International Journal of Information Science and Management. 8(2).

---. (2010) Scientific Impact of Islamic Nations. International Journal of Information Science and Management. 8(2).

---. (2011) Correlation between Journal Self-citation and Impact Factor in ISC's PJCR Agriculture and Veterinary Science Journals during 2001-2007. International Journal of Information Science and Management. 9(1).

Mehrad, J. & Berenjian. Sh. (2011). Providing Persian language singular-stemmer system (RICeST Stemmer). Vol.9 (2).

---. (2012). Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC): Evaluating Scholary Journals Based on Citation Analysis

 

Selected Seminar Presentation

Mehrad, J.  (1989). Establishment of Library Buildings in War Regions. Proceedings of Shiraz University 2nd Seminar of Construction. Shiraz University. Vol. 2, 451-466.

-------. (1991). Computerized Information Retrieval. Proceedings of the 1st   Applied Seminar of Cultural research and Information Centers. Tehran: Organization of Islamic Revolution Cultural Documents. 146-164.

--------. (1998). Information Coordinated Policies in the Islamic Countries. 4th International Congress of Muslim Librarian and Information Science Service Suppliers (COMLIS). Tehran.  

--------. (2007). Integrated Needs and Policies of Information Services for the Islamic Countries: Role of the Regional Information Center for Science and Technology. International Seminar of Role of Training, Science, Culture and Communication in Strengthening Integration of the Islamic Countries.

------. (1993). Electronic Memory. Seminar of Information Role in Research and Development. IRANDOC.

-------- (1994). Searching Method in Computerized Databases. Book and Library in Islamic Civilization Congress.

--------. (2001). Role of Information in Permanent Development. Proceedings of the Meeting of Vice Chancellors of University and Research Centers.

---------. (2007). Why Evaluation? A New Perspective on Citation System in the Islamic Countries. Seminar of Scientometrics in Medical Sciences. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.

---------. (2010). NAJA Scientific Journals and future Chances. First Trans-conference of University Professors cooperate with NAJA.

 

Honors and Awards

Receiving appreciation letter for being memorable face in 2010

Top Researcher of Humanities in the Second International Farabi Festival, 2008

Top Research Director in the 10th Seminar of Research and Technology in Iran.

Elected as Research Pioneer by the Research Council of Fars Province General Office of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

Top Researcher of Shiraz University.

Receiving Appreciation Letter for Being One of the Scientific Luminaries of Fars Province.

Receiving Appreciation Letter from the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities of Shiraz University.

Receiving Appreciation Letter from the Library and Information Science Association.

Receiving Appreciation Letter from Fars Province Association of Library and Information Science.

Receiving Letter of Gratitude from the Vice Chancellor in Research Affairs of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

Receiving Letter of Gratitude from the Minister of Science, Research and Technology.

Receiving Letter of Gratitude from the Chancellor of Shiraz University.

Top Research Figure in the 7th Scientific Seminar of Knowledge and Security, NAJA.

Peshawar University Teachers Association (PUTA).

Islamic World Academy of Science. Jordan: Amman.

 

Selected Conference Presentations

Conference on Science, Technology and Development in Amirkabir University of Technology.

1993

Member of Scientific Committee of the 4th  Trans-seminar of Medical Library and Information Science.

1996

2nd Interregional Seminar of Central and West Asian Countries and Information Society.

2003

Bibliometric Analysis in Science and Research, 2nd Conference of the Central Library at Research Center Julich.

2003

Second International Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology in Iran.

2004

First Specialized Seminar of Digital Library, Pars Azarakhsh Corporation.

2008

Scientific Seminar of Reference Services in Library and Information Centers: Fars Province Library and Information Science Association.

2008

4th International Conference on Electronic Commerce. Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

2009

Oceania-Asia Regional Meeting of Information World Society.

 

First International Conference on Intellectual Properties Management. Department of Graduate Studies of Zanjan University, School of Basic Sciences.

2009

Conference on the Use and Development of Computer Cataloging in Iran Libraries.

1999

Conference of long life learning and public libraries from science development perspective

2010

ISC & Its role in Science & Technology & Sustainable Development

2011

Library networks: challenges and urgency, Tehran- Islamic Azad University

2012

And Tens of Other Presentations…….

 

 

                                                Research Projects

Etelaat Newspaper Index. Approved by the Research Commission of Shiraz University.

1981

A Project of  Developing Public Libraries of Fars Province. Approved by the Research Commission of Shiraz University.

1987

Plan of Iranian Public and School Library Services for the Deaf. Approved by the Research Commission of Shiraz University.

1989

A Project of Computerizing Periodicals of Shiraz University. Approved by the Research Commission of Shiraz University.

1993

A Project of Developing National System of Iran Public Libraries. Approved by the Country’s Scientific Research Council (Information Commission). 

1999-2001

Investigation of Neurotic Networks Usage in Retrieving Information Available at Regional Library of Science and Technology. Approved by the Scientific Council of the Regional Library of Science and Technology.

2002-2004

Designing Persian Books Electronic Format and Downloading them on the Internet. Approved by the Scientific Council of the Regional Library of Science and Technology.

2001-2002

Design and Implementation of Persian E-Journals and Downloading them on the Internet. Approved by the Scientific Council of the Regional Library of Science and Technology.

2003-2004

Persian and Islamic Countries Journals Citation Reports.

2002-2004

Design and Implementation of Iran Metallurgical Industry Databank along with Metallurgy World Standards on the Internet.

2003-2005

Electronic Version of Handwritten Manuscripts Available at Regional Library of Science and Technology and Downloading them on the Internet.

2004-2005

Design and Implementation of Maps and Atlases Database on the Internet.

2004-2005

Iran and Islamic Countries’ Science Citation Index.

2004-2006

 Creating Database for Table of Contents of Latin Journals Available at Regional Library of Science and Technology and Downloading them on the Web.

2006-2007

Designing RICeST Library and Information Program

2008-2010

 

Referee of Journal Articles

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities of Shiraz University

1985 to the present

Librarianship Journal of Tehran University

1991 to the present

Science and Information Technology (Journal of Information)

1993 to the present

Journal of Library and Information Science of Mashhad

1997 to the present

Book Quarterly

1999 to the present

Bi-annual Quarterly of Education and Psychology of Ferdowsi University

1999 to the present

Informatics

2003 to the present