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Background and Objective: The securitization of women, as one of the key components of social and national security, plays an effective role in sustainable development and social cohesion. The present study aims to explain the strategies for the securitization of women in the sphere of national order, with an emphasis on the statements of the Supreme Leader, in order to clarify the theoretical and practical dimensions of this issue from the perspective of the Leader's views. Methodology: The present research has used the thematic analysis method to examine the statements of the Supreme Leader. Data were collected from a set of relevant statements, coded, and analyzed in the form of basic, organizing, and overarching themes. Findings: The research results show that the securitization of women in the intellectual system of the Supreme Leader can be analyzed in three dimensions: "Self-building," "Society-building," and "Civilization-building." Based on the analyses performed, a conceptual model can be presented to show the "Relationship between constructs and their role" in the securitization of women. This model includes five main constructs (individual, familial, socio-cultural, economic, and political-civilizational), each of which acts as an independent axis while simultaneously playing a complementary role in interaction with other constructs. The main themes include the empowerment of women, human dignity, the role of women in the family, women's social and political participation, and providing legal and cultural support for women's security. Also, the emphasis on preserving the religious and cultural identity of women as an important factor in achieving social security has been considered. Conclusion: The securitization of women in the sphere of national order requires a multi-dimensional and integrated approach that covers the individual, familial, and social dimensions. The findings of this research can be used as a basis for policymaking and planning in the field of women's security and contribute to the promotion of social security indicators and sustainable development.

Objective : This research aims to propose a multi-criteria decision-making model for ranking hospital departments. The primary purpose of this model is to assist managers in the optimal allocation of limited resources, thereby reducing costs while increasing patient satisfaction. The ranking results help managers in decision-making processes such as equipment development, staff training, and addressing patient complaints. Methods : This study evaluated the performance of five hospital departments (Emergency, Ophthalmology, Cardiovascular, Infectious, and Neurology) in Shiraz, Iran, using the fuzzy DEMATEL-MARCOS multi-criteria decision-making method. Firstly, criteria were prioritized using the fuzzy DEMATEL method, after which hospital departments were ranked using the fuzzy MARCOS method. A sensitivity analysis was conducted to validate the results. Results : Performance metrics for the hospital departments were identified based on the Lean, Agile, Resilient, Green, and Sustainable (LARGS) paradigm. The results revealed that patient satisfaction and job satisfaction had the most substantial influence on performance, while reducing excess transportation and over-processing had the least impact. Utilizing the fuzzy MARCOS method, the hospital departments were ranked according to their overall desirability. The sensitivity of these rankings was assessed by adjusting the weights of the criteria. A comparative analysis with four other fuzzy methods (ARAS, COCOSO, EDAS, and WASPAS) confirmed that the fuzzy MARCOS method was the most effective tool for prioritizing hospital departments. Conclusion : The fuzzy MARCOS results indicated that the “Infectious Department” performed well, while the “Ophthalmology Department” required improvement. Enhancing the “Infectious Department” hinged on better staff training, cost reduction, and safe waste management. This research introduces a novel approach using the fuzzy DEMATEL-MARCOS model, enabling hospitals to assess performance through modern methodologies, such as Lean, Agile, Resilient, Green, and Sustainable, even in uncertain conditions

Foreign language (FL) teacher agency, as a significant part of teachers’ professional development, encompasses self-organized efforts to augment professional growth. This study aimed to develop an ecological FL teacher agency model through a sequential exploratory mixed methods design based on which an assessment scale measuring FL teachers' agency value was developed. In the qualitative phase, developing and validating the FL teacher agency model, firstly, an interview guide was developed and piloted in a group of 10 TEFL teacher educators from Farhangian Teacher Education University in Tehran. Then, 30 in-service EFL teachers were interviewed. The data were analyzed through MAXQDA to find the components of the tentative conceptual model of teacher agency.  Based on the interview analysis, the preliminary draft of the EFL teacher agency scale was developed.  The refined EFL teacher agency questionnaire encompassing the three components of Autonomy, Freedom, and Choice was administered to 354 randomly selected EFL teachers. The scale's reliability was gained through Cronbach's alpha, and its construct validity through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The study findings could be used by foreign language teachers, teacher educators, and TEFL teacher agency researchers.