Identifying the Factors Influencing the Interaction Between the Functions of Higher Education and Local Communities from the Perspective of Higher Education Spatial Planning in Kerman Province
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higher education, local communities, spatial planning, higher education spatial planningAbstract
The aim of the present study was to identify the factors influencing the interaction between the functions of higher education and local communities from the perspective of higher education spatial planning in Kerman Province. The research method was applied and library-based. Data collection tools included document analysis and interviews. For data analysis, meta-synthesis and thematic analysis methods were used. The statistical population for the meta-synthesis section included valid national databases such as MAGIRAN, Irandoc, CIVILICA, SID, and Normags, as well as international databases such as ScienceDirect, Taylor & Francis, Springer, ProQuest, and DOAJ. The search covered the period from 2000 to 2024, resulting in the identification of 322 initial articles. The statistical population of the study consisted of experts and academic specialists with experience in the relationship between the university and society, industry, and the environment. Using the theoretical saturation method, a sample size of 25 participants was determined. The results revealed that the findings were presented in six categories. In this section, based on the initial model of the study, the axial codes were classified into eight main categories. According to expert opinion, communication and participatory codes were merged. Ultimately, the codes identified were: 7 research-related codes, 8 social codes, 7 participatory codes, 11 human codes, 4 environmental codes, 4 ethical codes, 5 outcome codes, and 6 codes for the functions of higher education in the community.
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