The present study examined the relationship of core self-evaluation with proactive personality with employability, with the mediating roles of career adaptability, career exploration, and career planning. This research was descriptive-correlational in nature. The present research encompassed all undergraduate students at the University of Isfahan in the academic year 2021-2022, a total of 9500 students (6199 women, 3301 men). A total of 1025 students (803 women, 222 men) completed the Self-Perceived Employability Scale (SPES), Core Self-Evaluation Scale (CSES), Proactive Personality Scale (PPS), Career Adapt-Ability Scale (CAAS), Career Planning Scale (CPS), and Career Exploration Scale (CES). The data was analyzed using the SPSS 23 and AMOS 23 statistical programs, which implemented structural equation modeling and bootstrapping analysis. The results of structural equation modeling indicated that career adaptability, career exploration, and career planning played partial mediating roles in the relationship between core self-evaluation and employability, and a full mediating role in the relationship between proactive personality and employability. Ultimately, career exploration and career planning served as complete mediators in the relationship between employability and career adaptability. Employability may be achieved through proactive personality, career exploration, and career planning, as well as core self-evaluation. Therefore, universities may organize seminars that emphasize these variables to enhance their employability.

The current research was carried out with the aim of developing the curriculum framework of educational-career guidance in Iran's education system using a mixed approach (qualitative-quantitative) in two stage. In the first step, in order to identify and explain the elements and components of the educational-career guidance curriculum framework, using the systematic review method, 81 international study sources from among all the books, articles, research reports, reliable documents in the field of academic guidance curriculum between 20001- 2022 were selected as sample. In the second step, 15 experts were selected using available sampling method to measure validity of a survey method. In the first step, the data collection tool was the Note worksheet, and in the second step, the researcher-made verification worksheet was used. In the first step, data analysis was done using the Corbin & Strauss method during three stages of open, axial and selective coding. The findings of the research, the elements and components of the educational-career guidance curriculum framework in Iran's education and training system in 6 elements and 17 components including; Logic (why, what), goals (development of educational, career, individual-social insight), content (learning areas, content organization pattern, content selection criteria), implementation (time, teacher-consultant, learning approach and activities, infrastructure and requirements) ), evaluation (role, process, tools and techniques) and learning outcomes (self-awareness, exploration and educational -career). Finally, the analysis of subject experts' opinions, the validity of each of the elements and components separately, as well as the validity of the final curriculum framework of academic-career guidance in Iran's education system with 12 indicators including; Comprehensiveness, macroscopic view, foresight, need-based, being native, internal consistency, descriptive ability, comprehensibility, action guide, process optimization, regularization and update and development capability were confirmed. Results of the research indicate that due to the necessity of preparing and equipping the students with knowledge, skills and attitudes to choose the educational-career field, the developed curriculum framework can be a suitable alternative for the current educational-career guidance program in the education system and through this, the challenges in clear this field.

Transitioning from university to the workforce is a primary concern for graduates, as they seek employment opportunities and strive to establish their careers. This study aims to predict self-perceived employability based on attachment styles, mentalization, and career ambition among university graduates.  This research employed a descriptive-correlational design. The study population included unemployed job-seeking graduates who registered at employment centers in Isfahan province between 2022 and 2024. A sample of 163 participants was selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using the following instruments: a demographic characteristics questionnaire (researcher-made), the Self-Perceived Employability Scale (Rothwell & et al., 2008), the Attachment Styles Questionnaire (Hazan & Shaver, 1985), the Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (Fonagy et al., 2016), and the Career Ambition Scale (Otto et al., 2017). Data analysis was conducted using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and stepwise multivariate regression analysis.  The results revealed significant positive correlations between attachment styles, reflective functioning, and career ambition with self-perceived employability (p < 0.05). Collectively, these variables explained 84% of the variance in self-perceived employability. This indicates that self-perceived employability can be effectively predicted using attachment styles, mentalization, and career ambition.  Given the importance of employability for university graduates, it is essential to consider psychological variables, such as attachment styles, mentalization, and career ambition, in addition to professional skills and qualifications. These factors play a critical role in facilitating graduates’ successful entry into the workforce.

The aim of the research is to design a model for aligning the individual development program (IDP) with the career path in selected industries of Isfahan province. In this research, a qualitative method based on the foundation's data theorizing approach has been used. After selecting 16 people from industry experts and academic experts and human resource consultants with purposeful sampling method and semi-structured interview, data was collected. The result of these interviews was a set of primary themes that were collected during the open coding process and categories were extracted from them; Then, in the axial coding, the link between these categories under the Causal conditions, central phenomenon, contextual factors, intervening conditions and consequences of aligning the personal development program (IDP ) with the career path were determined in the form of a axial coding paradigm, And finally, in the selective coding stage, the course of the story was drawn. The results showed that the causal factors of aligning the IDP with the career path are the necessity of employee job matching, the lack of structure in the learning and development process, the speed of changes, the reduction of the organization's key capabilities, and the reduction of the employees' organizational affiliation. Organizational support, organizational structure and self-development thinking were identified as contextual factors, and the complexity of the development process, the diversity of the nature of people and organizations, and the use of software platform were the intervening factors of this phenomenon. The strategies related to aligning the IDP with the career path, evaluating people and jobs, identifying and formulating required competencies, setting goals and plans, implementing development plans, monitoring and periodic evaluation include. Increasing job satisfaction, increasing the capabilities and capacity of individuals and organizations, aligning individuals and organizations, improving organizational performance indicators, moving in the direction of a learning organization, and transparency and justice in the process of appointment and promotion were the consequences of aligning the individual development program with the career path

The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of attachment-based, brain-based, and mindful parenting training on the parental orientation of mothers of students with social anxiety symptoms.

Methods and Materials:

The research method was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up with three groups. The statistical population consisted of all mothers with elementary school children. The sample included 60 mothers from the city of Felard, selected purposefully based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and assigned to three training groups and one control group. The research instrument was the Parental Orientation Scale (Yousefi, 2021). While the control group was on a waiting list, the experimental groups received the educational interventions. The collected data were analyzed at two levels: descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential (repeated measures analysis of variance). Calculations were performed using SPSS software.

The results showed that brain-based and attachment-based parenting had a significant effect on parental orientation, but attachment-based parenting did not significantly affect mothers' orientation and could improve it.

Thus, it can be concluded that brain-based and mindful parenting methods are effective in improving the mentioned parental constructs.

The advancement of technology and the competitive environment have forced organizations to simultaneously exploit current products and services and continuously discover the best (organizational ambidexterity), in order to succeed in the new industrial age (fourth). Meanwhile, strategic orientation is considered a basis for the organization's actions and a tool for realizing its goals. Therefore, the current research has been carried out to investigate the role of strategic orientation (market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation) as well as industry 4.0 readiness in organizational ambidexterity in the branches of Alborz Insurance Company. The data was collected using a questionnaire, the reliability of which was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and its composite reliability and validity were confirmed by face validity and convergent validity. Data analysis has been done with the help of structural equation modeling and Smart PLS software. The results of the research hypotheses indicate that market orientation, entrepreneurial orientation, and industry 4.0 readiness have a significant positive effect on organizational ambidexterity. As a result, managers are advised to enhance organizational ambidexterity by analyzing customer needs (market orientation), modifying processes, actively using market opportunities (entrepreneurial orientation), and developing emerging technologies (industry 4.0 readiness).

This research aims to predict the academic achievement of students at the University of Applied Sciences and Technology in Qom province based on their attitude towards their field of study, future career, and labor market needs. This descriptive-survey research employs a correlational method. The statistical population consisted of 2500 students from applied science education centers in Qom. A sample of 175 students was determined using GPower software and selected through simple random sampling. The research tools included two standard questionnaires, and students’ GPA was used as an indicator of academic achievement. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson’s correlation test and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed a significant model (adjusted R² = 0.055, p < 0.05, F = 6.078), explaining 5.5% of the variance. Labor market needs were not reported as a significant predictor. Furthermore, a negative and significant relationship was found between attitude towards the field of study and future career, and academic achievement.

The tourism industry is an attractive sector for job creation, known as a powerful tool to combat poverty. Entrepreneurship in the sustainable rural tourism sector helps the government strengthen small and medium industries. Consequently, the unemployment and poverty rates among the local community decrease. Strategic management in entrepreneurship can lead to market share growth, cost reduction, customer retention, and other financial and non-financial benefits of organizational performance. Therefore, strategic orientation is considered one of the most important intangible resources and assets of rural tourism entrepreneurial companies. In a knowledge-based economy, attention to intellectual capital is necessary to remain competitive. The formation and development of entrepreneurial activities in sustainable rural tourism, focusing on strategic orientation, green intellectual capital, and environmental management programs, provide favorable conditions for all stakeholders in sustainable rural tourism. This research aims to evaluate the entrepreneurship environment of rural tourism in the villages of Shahroud Township concerning strategic orientation and intellectual capital.

This qualitative research utilized the systematic Grounded Theory method. It is exploratory and considered basic applied research. Given the qualitative approach, this research is interpretive. The study population includes activists and experts in rural tourism entrepreneurship. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 experts and activists to explore their perceptions regarding the impact of strategic orientation and intellectual capital on sustainable rural green tourism entrepreneurship development

During the initial coding stage, key points from the interviews were titled. The interviews focused on factors influencing the strategic orientation of rural tourism entrepreneurial units with respect to intellectual capital and environmental preservation. The main categories identified werelearning-orientation, market-orientation, domination-orientation, futurism, branding-orientation, entrepreneurship-orientation, cost-orientation, innovation-orientation, and formal-orientation. The axial coding process related sub-categories to each other, highlighting the importance of foresight in creating market-orientation and sustainable competitive advantage.

The sustainability of rural tourism entrepreneurial units emphasizing green practices relies on their ability to create superior value in the market. Strategic orientation and intellectual capital are crucial intangible assets for entrepreneurial units. Market orientation and green intellectual capital contribute to superior performance, especially in environmental protection. These strategic orientations lead to sustainable competitive advantages in the long term.

The study aimed to predict career decision-making self-efficacy based on multiple intelligences and skills belief, considering the moderating role of academic level.

This research employed a descriptive-correlational design based on structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population included all students of Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman in the 2023–2024 academic year, totaling 14,137 individuals. Data collection involved questionnaires on career decision-making self-efficacy (Betz et al., 1996), multiple intelligences (Gardner, 2002), and skills belief (Betz et al., 1996). Analyses were conducted using Pearson correlation in SPSS (version 25) and structural equation modeling in PLS (version 4).

The results indicated that academic level moderated the influence of multiple intelligences and skills belief on career decision-making self-efficacy (p < 0.05). The impact of both skills belief and multiple intelligences on career decision-making self-efficacy was stronger among master’s students compared to undergraduate and doctoral students (p < 0.05).

The findings of this study can assist policymakers and career counselors in designing more effective educational and counseling programs that emphasize the enhancement of multiple intelligences and skills belief. Additionally, acknowledging the variations in academic levels can facilitate the development of tailored strategies for students at different educational stages, leading to improved career decision-making and increased self-efficacy in this domain.

Psychological counseling, supervision and consultation in the online setting have become widespread. The aim of this study was to design, develop and validate a career empowerment program for online counselors and its effectiveness on job self-efficacy.

The present research was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, career empowerment sessions were developed after reviewing the literature and existing concepts in online counseling. Then, 5 psychology and counseling experts determined the content validity of the sessions. In the second stage, a semi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test and a control group, with a follow-up 2 months was used. The statistical population included online counselors in Tehran (Iran) in winter of 2024, who were evaluated by two-stage sampling. In the first stage, screening was done based on subjective sampling. In the second stage, based on the simple random method, 20 people were selected from among the qualified counselors with the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study and were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (10 individuals each). The career empowerment program was administered to the experimental group for 7 sessions, and after 2 month, a follow-up was done. Data was collected using job self-efficacy questionnaire of Riggs and Knight (1994).

The results indicated that career empowerment program has acceptable content validity. Furthermore, the results of training intervention showed that career empowerment program significantly increase the symptoms of job self-efficacy in online counselors (F=21/433, sig=0.001) and this effect was also significant in the follow-up phase.

Career empowerment program can be considered as a valid and effective program for increase job self-efficacy in online counselors