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Purpose: Futurology plays a significant role in advancing organizational goals and mitigating organizational problems and challenges. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the dimensions and components of Internet of Things development in schools based on future studies. Methodology: In a descriptive qualitative study, 19 academic and organizational experts from the educational sector of Tehran were interviewed in the academic year 2020-2021 using a semi-structured method. In this study, the sample size was determined according to the principle of theoretical saturation and was selected through purposive sampling. The research tool was a semi-structured interview, whose validity was confirmed through triangulation and whose reliability was calculated at 0.88 using the agreement coefficient between two coders. The data of this study were analyzed using thematic analysis in MAXQDA software, version 2020. Findings: The analysis indicated that the development of the Internet of Things in schools based on future studies encompasses 26 components across 7 dimensions. These dimensions include the elimination of time constraints (with 3 components), elimination of spatial constraints (with 4 components), reduction of infrastructure costs (with 4 components), knowledge management (with 3 components), professional competence (with 3 components), information technology (with 3 components), and effectiveness of the educational system (with 6 components). Ultimately, a thematic network for the development of the Internet of Things in schools based on future studies was established. Conclusion: The model of dimensions and components designed in this study can assist specialists and educational system officials in improving the development of the Internet of Things in schools.

Purpose: The objective of this research was to present an e-learning model with an emphasis on psychological capital at Mellat Insurance. Methodology: This research is qualitative in nature and employs thematic analysis as its method. The qualitative section of the study population included experts in education, e-learning, and psychology, focusing on psychological capital. Through purposive sampling, criterion-based, the desired sample was selected, and sampling continued until theoretical saturation of the data was reached. Thus, the participants in the study included 18 experts and managers. The data collection tool in this research was semi-structured interviews. It is noteworthy that the extraction of these indices was conducted by reviewing existing theoretical foundations and implementing interview transcripts using the thematic analysis method of Braun and Clarke in ATLAS.ti software. Findings: Based on the qualitative technique of thematic analysis, 141 initial codes were identified in 20 initial themes, and finally, 6 constructive themes were determined. The 6 constructive themes are: educational content, e-learning infrastructure, institutionalization of psychological capital, intra-organizational factors, extra-organizational factors, and effectiveness. Conclusion: One of the main necessities for implementing an e-learning model with an emphasis on psychological capital at Mellat Insurance is to increase organizational productivity. Organizational maturity refers to the ability of the organization to respond to challenges, adapt to changes, and continuously improve. This concept addresses the organization's ability to utilize internal and external knowledge, experiences, and resources to enhance processes, improve performance, and create added value. The primary necessity is that Mellat Insurance must seek to establish an advanced and flexible educational structure that enables employees to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to face emerging challenges and opportunities.

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant effects and outcomes on primary education. Therefore, the aim of this study was to understand teachers' experiences of the effects and outcomes of COVID-19 on the quality of education in elementary schools. Methodology: This qualitative study was phenomenological in nature. The research population consisted of elementary school teachers in Zanjan County, from which 24 were selected as samples through purposive sampling based on the principle of theoretical saturation. The samples were subjected to semi-structured interviews, the validity of which was confirmed through triangulation and the reliability was calculated as 0.88 using the intercoder agreement coefficient. Data analysis of the present study was conducted using thematic analysis in MAXQDA software. Findings: The results of this study indicated that understanding teachers' experiences of the effects and outcomes of COVID-19 on the quality of education in elementary schools consisted of 14 sub-themes under 2 main themes. The main theme of the virtualization of education included 9 sub-themes: deficiencies in facilities and infrastructure, lack of information and experience among teachers, decreased quality of learning, increased stress among families, behavioral and psychological problems of students, health and physical problems of students, economic problems, educational gaps, and the organization of psychological strengthening courses. The main theme of developing new policies and strategies in education and teaching included 5 sub-themes: a new approach to modern education, new policies in school development, new strategies in teacher training, new work procedures and goals, and the integration of technology in the workplace and life. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it was determined that COVID-19 opened a new window for the education system to adjust and change educational policies and develop the necessary infrastructure to improve the quality of education.