Iranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Spatial Assessment of Vulnerability to Earthquake in Rural Settlements Using a Fuzzy Inference System (Case Study: Rural Settlements in the Tehran Metropolitan Area, Iran)175188160161ENHassan AliFaraji SabokbarDepartment of Human Geography, Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.Seyed AliBadriDepartment of Human Geography, Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.BahmanTahmasiPhD Student, Department of Human Geography, Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran0000-0002-7742-814XJournal Article20220630<strong>Purpose:</strong> One of the regions with a high risk of earthquakes in Iran is the Tehran metropolitan area, which includes the provinces of Tehran and Alborz. In recent years, due to population growth, uncoordinated and unprincipled growth, and non-standard construction near the faults, the rural settlements in the Tehran metropolitan area have been more exposed to risk and vulnerability. Therefore, this study aims to spatially assess the potential vulnerability of rural settlements in the Tehran metropolitan area to earthquakes.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> The study population includes all rural settlements located in Tehran and Alborz provinces, which according to the 2016 census, totalled 1519 villages, and among them, 472 villages whose data were available were selected as a sample. Data analysis was performed using a fuzzy inference system (FIS), creating a database of fuzzy rules and combining different indicators in MATLAB software. The output was converted into a map, and its spatial distribution was displayed using ArcMap software.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The findings of the spatial evaluation of population vulnerability indicators, the vulnerability of residential units and earthquake risk indicate the high vulnerability potential of rural settlements to earthquakes. So that the major part of the studied area has a high potential for vulnerability and only limited areas scattered throughout it have a low and medium potential for vulnerability to earthquake risk.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The spatial zoning of the vulnerability of rural settlements to earthquakes in the Tehran metropolitan area has the most similarity with the vulnerability indicator of residential units. As a result, one of the top priorities in this area must be considering retrofitting rural houses.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_160161_c55cee4cb418452a98b8156e54f80313.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Rural households’ food security status in Arsi Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia189204161900ENSolomonKetemaPhD Candidate, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, College of Social Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia0000-0002-7479-0717TebarakLikaAssociate Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, College of Social Sciences Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaJournal Article20220505<strong>Purpose: </strong>The study designed to scrutinizing the status of rural households’ food security in Arsi Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia.<br /><strong>Methodology: </strong>Primary and secondary data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, FGD, and desk review from total of 336 randomly selected households. To capture clear and comprehensive picture of the household’s food security status in the study area, Household Food Balance Model, dietary diversity, coping strategy index, mean, and cross-tabulations of frequency distribution were used.<br /><strong>Result: </strong>The number of households prone to food insecurity in the study area accounts for 69.94% which could not acquire minimum daily allowance, 2100kcal during the study period. The result from the Household Food Balance Model indicates that the daily average per capita available for the household was 1743.21, which is far from the nationally recommended 2100kcal.<br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The result from the HDDS revealed that the domination of monotonous dietary for the household in the study area. The coping strategy index shows the presence of moderate to severe food insecurity. Therefore, the issue of food security must receive attention from the government, donors, and other concerned bodies to improve the household-level food security status<strong>. </strong>https://www.jsrd.ir/article_161900_1db4b6f7256ac12b60c0d6af03f9ebd6.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Effect of MENARID plan on rural development(Case study: Rezin region, Iran)205216160149ENAeizhAzmiAsociate Professor, Department of Geography, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran0000-0001-8409-6262ParisaAmirianMA., Department of Geography, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, IranMozhghanAmirianMA., Department of Tourism Management, College of Farabi, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranJournal Article20220417<strong>Purpose:</strong> Rural development programs worldwide place great importance on water and soil conservation, and the success of these programs rests heavily on practical cooperation between local communities and local authorities. Accordingly, the MENARID project was implemented to develop and protect rural soil and water resources as a combined plan in the Rezin region of Kermanshah province in Iran.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> This study aimed to investigate the impact of the MENARID project on rural development in the studied area, which was conducted as a practical survey using a questionnaire. According to the Cochran formula, the sample size was up to 100 people through systematic random selection.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> Our results revealed that the MENARID project has significantly impacted the local economy and environment and expanded rural employment opportunities. In addition, this plan has led to an increase in rural women participating more in the community and producing local products. Moreover, factor analysis results showed that three components were effective: local infrastructure, empowerment, and indigenous participation in the MENARID project. The regression analysis also revealed that indigenous peoples' involvement was crucial to the MENARID project's success.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Our results revealed that the MENARID was successfully implemented. This project has improved the protection of water and soil resources. In addition, other results have been achieved, such as improving rural women's contribution, local economy, entrepreneurship development, job creation, and empowerment of women in an agrarian society.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_160149_cfb68fe6df591aca78c8eace2c35d370.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201The Role of Local Participation in the Activation of Water Pumping Station Projects: Toward sustainability in rural projects217226160163ENParvinAmirkhaniMSc., Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Campus of Agriculture, Razi University, Kermanshah, IranFarahnazRostamiAssistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Campus of Agriculture, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran0000-0002-2636-0894ShahparGeravandiAssistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Campus of Agriculture, Razi University, Kermanshah, IranJournal Article20220706<strong>Purpose:</strong> Huge costs and time are spent on water resources management projects (WRMP) in Iran, especially water pumping stations(WPS). The success to which Iranian Rural develoing projects such as WPS, are undergoing transformation continues to be strongly debated. Analyzing the causes of project failure is important to better manage them in the future. The main purpose of this study was to find, how local participation can activate WPS projects. In other words, the purpose of this study was to answer the following basic questions; Why has the implementation of rural development projects, including the water pumping station project, not been successful? What factors contribute to the success of these projects?<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> in addition to reviewing literature and documents, in-depth semi-structured interviews with farmers were conducted in Kermanshah, Iran's Western province. A three-pronged approach was designed to accomplish this purpose. In the first Phase, 46 indicators were discovered by combination of literature and interviews. The next step, 11 indicators were found in critical situation, according to the Eisenhower matrix, five indicators of them described urgent and necessary action. But it was important to address how to solve these problems. So in the third stage, practical solutions were extracted through in-depth semi-structured interviews with farmers.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> We found that the reason for the failure of many rural development projects, including water pumping stations in Iran, is not technical and macro-economic indicators. Because there are prominent technical experts in the field of water in Iran. They have high technical knowledge. But they have only a technical point of view and do not pay attention to the social aspects of project implementation. Neither is the cause of failure in terms of macro-economic indicators. Because the government has allocated a large budget for the implementation of water pumping station projects. In general, the critical indicators, that failure to pay attention to will lead to the failure of water pumping station projects, are social and micro-economic indicators at the local level. Farmers' consensus on improving the status of critical indicators has emphasized the following: “involving stakeholders in planning”, “helping target area to develop income diversification”, “allocating financial resources to stakeholders during projects”, “ using local people as labour ” and “settling legal issues of land ownership”.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Comprehensive policy frameworks for the successful implementation of rural development projects, including the water pumping station project, should address the social and economic issues of local people. We argue that the policies in these frameworks should go beyond providing technical support and services, as well as address the socio-economic constraints and challenges of local people in achieving the desired performance and results of project implementation. Using a Participatory Learning Approach is a good way to achieve the goal.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_160163_a40a0aff7f0db0cfcca3c39c3222bcbe.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Analyzing the effect of village-to-city conversion on the quality of life of the residents(Case study: Tolem City (Marjaghal) in Sowme'eh Sara County, Iran)227236160148ENEsmaelNasiri HandehKhalehAssociate Professor, Department of Geography, Payam Noor University, Tehran, IranShahramAmir EntekhabiAssistant Professor, Department of Geography, Payam Noor University, Tehran, IranFazlolahEsmaeiliAssistant Professor, Department of Geography, Payam Noor University, Tehran, IranSeyedeh YasamanMohagheghpourM.A graduate in Urban Planning, University of Science and Research, Tehran, IranJournal Article20211029<strong>Purpose</strong>: This study aimed to evaluate the policy of village-to-city conversion and its effect on the quality of life of Tolem City's residents in terms of physical,environmental, infrastructural, service provision, economic and socio-cultural dimensions. Turning the village into a city or a town can lead to changes in the quality of life.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> This study is applied in terms of purpose. Primary and secondary data collection methods were used in this study. The statistical population of the study was the rural households of Tolem City in Sowme'eh Sara ounty.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The highest correlation coefficient among the components is for physical-environmental indicators (R=0.583, P<0.01), and the lowest correlation coefficient is for social-cultural indicators (R=0.144, P<0.01). Table 11 shows that this transformation had more effects on improving education and health services (5.22) and access to communication services and Post Bank (5.13).<br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study found that the village-to-city conversion greatly affected physical, infrastructure and service provision, economic, social and cultural dimensions from the residents’ viewpoint.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_160148_b42b0b39c171fc64840e718f11665e15.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Applying the ecosystem model for obstacle removal in small businesses with emphasis on rural and peri-urban areas(Case study: Guilan Region in the North of Iran)237246160740ENHabibMahmoodi ChenariAssistant Professor, Department of Regional Studies, Environmental Research Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR),
Guilan Province, Rasht, IranFarzanehNasiri Jan AghaResearch Expert, Department of Regional Studies, Environmental Research Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR),
Guilan Province, Rasht, Iran0000-0001-5669-2905Mohammad AliRahimipour Sheikhani NejadAssistant Professor, Department of Regional Studies, Environmental Research Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR),
Guilan Province, Rasht, IranSeyyedeh FatemehEmamiPostdoctoral Student, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Humanities, Guilan University, Rasht, IranSeyyedeh MohadesehHatami Shah KhaliResearch Expert, Department of Regional Studies, Environmental Research Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR),
Guilan Province, Rasht, Iran0000-0003-3022-5422Journal Article20220921<strong>Purpose:</strong> The purpose of this research is to identify business obstacles and challenges in rural and peri-urban areas and provide an optimal model. The current research is applied in terms of its purpose and descriptive-analytical method in nature<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> Data analysis was carried out using content analysis and open and Axial coding, in the Maxqda software.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The results of the research showed that the main small business obstacles are divided into four categories: financing factors and production inputs, cultural and social factors, skill training factors, and support and influential factors. the main obstacles include inflation and market fluctuations, high prices raw materials, insufficient financial support for farmers, low motivation for people to continue working due to existing problems and obstacles, weak sales market due to lack of proper advertising, weak demand and lack of appropriate training and advice for sales marketing, redundant administrative bureaucracy and insufficient supervision. It depends on the work process of the executive and administrative bodies and the long process of obtaining a permit from health.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> to facilitate the path of business development in the rural and peri-urban areas of this province, an integrated business ecosystem model is needed, which can remove the challenges and obstacles of workers and producers from the beginning on the path to the sale of the product and provide them with the necessary specialized training and advice.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_160740_0ec2a0e85b4c62cbf0358762d20d2619.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Explaining the process of population changes in rural areas to provide sustainable population strategies (case study: Rasht city, Iran)247258160806ENRahim AliMohammad NejadPhD student of Geography and Rural Planning, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, IranNasrollahMolaee HashjinProfessor of Geography Department, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran0000-0002-5716-7077EisaPourramzanAssistant Professor, Department of Geography, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran0000-0002-2637-8517Journal Article20220904<strong>Purpose:</strong> Migration from the village to the city is considered a common phenomenon. Although many studies have investigated the consequences of migration phenomenon in villages (origin) and cities (destination), there are not many studies about maintaining the population in rural areas. This study aimed to explain the process of population changes in rural areas to provide sustainable population strategies for Rasht County in Iran.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> This research is an applied and descriptive-analytical study in terms of its purpose and method. Document reviews, interviews, and questionnaires were used to collect data. SWOT and AHP models were used to analyze the data.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The most appropriate strategy for maintaining the population in the rural settlements of Rasht County is to provide infrastructure for economic development and job creation in the villages, and designing and implementing projects with these goals can be significant.<br /><strong>Conclusion</strong><strong>: </strong>Unsustainability of the rural areas in Rasht County have undermined the current capabilities of this region. Therefore, it can be concluded that the decrease in population is consistent with weak infrastructure and lower production potential.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_160806_f0f53fa9d7c1a5226c93a09ee2aa82ac.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Investigation of the trend of hydroclimatology changes using non-parametric tests in the Kasilian watershed of Mazandaran Province259270160337ENHoshmandAtaeiAssociate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Geography, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.0000-0003-0054-8212RezaMokhtari-MalekabadiAssociate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Geography, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.BehroozMohseniAssistant Professor, Department of Engineering and Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technical, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.Journal Article20220811<strong>Purpose:</strong> Significant reductions in runoff have created severe challenges and complexities in water resources development projects. Protecting the rights of stakeholders and investments in dams and other water facilities requires recognizing hydro climatological changes. This study aimed to investigate the changes in precipitation and temperature on the 60-year discharge trend of the Kasilian watershed by non-parametric Mann-Kendall and Sen's Slope tests.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> In these studies, the discharge of Kasilian station, rainfall and temperature of 16 stations have been analyzed. Using non-parametric Mann-Kendall and Sen's Slope tests, the increasing or decreasing trend was tested monthly, seasonally, and annually at 5%.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The results show that the annual discharge has a significant negative trend. Also, all seasons are faced with a decrease in discharge, the trend of which is significant in spring, summer, and autumn. However, the precipitation of the Kasilian basin does not have a significant trend at the level of 5%. The average maximum temperature in three months of the year also the average annual maximum have a significant positive trend. The average minimum temperature of the basin in all months of the year has a significant upward trend. The highest temperature increase is also observed<em> </em>in autumn.<br /><strong>Conclusion: </strong>One of the most important reasons for the decrease in discharge, despite being almost safe from development factors and upstream compared to most of the country's watersheds, is the increase in the average minimum temperature, which is one of the essential factors in reducing discharge in this area.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_160337_dc257d09a3711213ba47561e002f67ae.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Assessing the Globalization Model of Traditional Architecture through Industrialization (Case Study: Rural Areas of Iran)271284161614ENSeyed MahmoudTaghavi SangdehiPhD student, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.MohsenVafamehrProfessor of Architecture, Art and Architecture College, Mashhad branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, IranJournal Article20220910<strong>Purpose: </strong>This study has been carried out with the aim of Assessing the globalization model of traditional architecture through industrialization with an approach to sustainable development.<br /><strong>Methods</strong>: This studyis practical and analytical in terms of purpose, and is quantitative research. A questionnaire was used to collect data and data analyzed using SPSS software as well as (FARAS & BMW) models.. To mentionThe validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and their reliability was also confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha of 0.89. The statistical population consists of expert professors and elites in the fields of civil and urban engineering, architecture, and rural planning; 30 people were selected as a size based on targeted sampling.<br /><strong>Results</strong>: the results showed that economic, social, cultural, political, technological, and environmental dimensions are adaptable to rural areas in Iran. Based on the obtained results of the FARAS model, the cultural dimension with a weight of 0.462 has the highest adaptation, while the political dimension with a weight of 0.280 has the least adaptation. Finally, the results of the BMW model showed that the highest degree of adaptation in the economic dimension belongs to the economic policy variable with a weight of 0.110in the social dimension belongs to the education variable with a weight of 0.107 in the cultural dimension belongs to lifestyle variable with a weight of 0.118, in the political dimension belongs to the government support with a weight of 0.057, in the technological dimension belongs to the technical equipment variable with a weight of 0.079, in the environmental dimension belongs to the sustainable development with a weight of 0.082.<br /><strong>Conclusion</strong>: the findings showed that the implementation of an industrialization strategy in the traditional architecture in rural areas of Iran requires access to government support, government policies, political trust, lifestyle, consumption patterns, informing, identity formation, production and distribution, investment, economic policies, economic stability, advertisement and awareness, social marketing, education, social cohesion, technical requirements, upgrading equipment, environmental preservation, ISO compliance, and sustainable development.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_161614_5b8dd2f61880ff5133a99996997b79c2.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Planning Rural Regeneration of Suburban Area Emphasizing Passive Defense Approach (Case Study: Fardis Village, Qarchak city, Southeast of Tehran)285302161677ENFarhadFarahaniPhD Student, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, , Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, IranAzitaRajabiAssociate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, IranNasserEghbaliAssociate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, IranJournal Article20221023<strong>Purpose:</strong> Rural areas have always been exposed to natural and man-made hazards while they are of special importance due to providing and distribution of countries' food security so that in rural reform projects, the principles of passive defense should be taken into account. In this regard, this study aimed to analyze the role of the passive defense principle on rural regeneration plans of suburban areas.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> This is a descriptive-analytical research and practical applied in terms of objectives. Data were collected using questionnaires and library studies and analyzed through Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, factor analysis, Spearman's correlation coefficients, and coefficients of variation using SPSS software.<br /><strong>Results: </strong>The factor analysis test showed that the principles of strengthening and securing vital structures and selecting the optimal scale of dispersion and economic justification of projects have the most and least compatible with rural regeneration plans in Fardis village. The results of Pearson's correlation coefficient test showed that the success of rural regeneration plans in order to achieve the principles of passive defense is evident in the principles of strengthening and securing vital structures. Finally, the results of the variation coefficients and percentage distribution of the items showed a higher percentage of regeneration in the economic, social, environmental, and physical dimensions of most of the items from medium to high ranks.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> A prerequisite for the successful regeneration of worn-out rural texture is the integration of sectoral approaches, emphasizing the principles of passive defense.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_161677_f4a1c64fc006519d82b773d2eafb5311.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201The role of rural guide plans in the sustainability of the physical system of rural settlements (Case study: Abdanan County, West of Iran)303318161652ENLeiliMoradiPhD student of Geography and Rural Planning, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.MohammadbasetGhoreshiAssistant Professor of Geography Department, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.TimurAmarAssociate Professor, Department of Geography, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.0000-0003-2709-402XParvizRezaeiAssociate Professor, Department of Geography, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.Journal Article20221023<strong>Purpose: </strong>Rural guide plans are extensive rural physical plans in Iran that mainly focus on the physical texture of villages. These projects need evaluation and examination to be sustained and improved. The current research investigated the role of rural guide plans in the sustainability of the physical system of rural settlements of Abdanan County in the west of Iran.<br /><strong>Methodology: </strong>This study used a descriptive and analytical method. The statistical research population is rural settlements where the Rural Guide Plans have been implemented. Data collected through library studies, interviews, surveys of experts and officials and field observations. ArcGIS and SPSS software and Prescott-Allen’s sustainability measurement model method were used to analyze the data.<br /><strong>Findings: </strong>The study used the barometric method for the level of physical-spatial sustainability Rural Guide Plans. The results on housing indicators showed that the villages of Shahrak-e Hezarani, Haft Cheshme and Posht Ghale have a good level of sustainability with values of 0.763, 0.714 and 0.614, respectively. However, Hungeh Village is at an unsustainable level with a value of 0.189. The effect of Rural Guide Plans on road network indicators was at the highest point in the villages of Shahrak-e Hezarani, Haft Cheshme, and Posht Ghale are in good sustainability levels with sustainability values of 0.782, 0.756 and 0.689, respectively. In this regard, Hungeh Village was at an unsustainable level with a value of 0.162. For the land use and service indicators, the villages of Shahrak-e Hezarani and Haft Cheshme are at the level of good sustainability with sustainability levels of 0.659 and 0.636, respectively. For this indicator, Hungeh Village is unsustainable, with a value of 0.112. Finally, the lowest sustainability indicators are in the land use and service components, with an average value of 0.348.<br /><strong>Discussion: </strong>In conclusion, Rural Guide Plans impacted the dimensions of physical-spatial sustainability in the studied villages, and the highest impact was for the housing and participation dimension.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_161652_e3610d5ccf9a8d25ff0d26041ed2cf8e.pdfIranian Association of Geography and Rural Planningjournal of sustainable rural development253838765220211201Sustainable materials and their role in achieving the goals of sustainable development in rural settlements(Case study: Noshar Abad, Rasht Region in the north of Iran)319332162001ENArezuKhorramInstructor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran.0000-0003-4816-6010Leila SadatHamidian DivkolaeiInstructor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran.0000-0003-1277-1251FaezeGholizadeInstructor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran.0000-0002-6699-2087Journal Article20220925<strong>Purpose: </strong>The current research aimed at investigating sustainable materials and their place in achieving sustainable development goals in the rural settlements of Noshar Rural District in Rasht County.<br /><strong>Methodology: </strong>The current study is applied in terms of purpose and analytical in terms of its method. It also uses quantitative research methods. Finally, SPSS software, FSORA + FKOPRAS models, and WASTPAS and FBMW models were used for data analysis.<br /><strong>Findings: </strong>The findings indicated that sustainable items are the item of the expected life of materials with a value of 3.00 (technical dimension), the items of reducing the cost of disposal with a value of 3.12, beauty with a value of 3.21 (social dimension), and the potential recycling and reuse with the value of 3.00 (environmental dimension), in the villages of Noshar Rural District. Also, the spatial analysis results showed that in terms of (technical, socio-economic and environmental) dimensions, Moridan Village has the highest use of sustainable materials. Also, the results of the Spearman correlation test showed a significant and positive relationship between sustainable materials and the sustainable development of rural settlements. Moreover, the results of fuzzy ARAS and fuzzy COPRAS) models indicated that sustainable materials affected the physical dimension of sustainable development more than other dimensions. Also, the FBMW model showed that the most affected items from sustainable materials included safety and security with a value of 71.15 (physical dimension), using durable materials with a value of 17.01 (economical dimension), change in behaviors to change the consumption pattern with a value of 17.90 (social dimension), production of materials with low environmental impact with a value of 18.91 (environmental dimension).<br /><strong>Discussion: </strong>In conclusion, for sustainable development of rural settlements in Noshar Rural District of Rasht County, policymakers should pay attention to sustainable materials in relation to dimensions of sustainable development. To this end, rural development, sustainable development and materials experts must be used.https://www.jsrd.ir/article_162001_3e943239d274011c3bf9e55261b30615.pdf