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This study aims to analyze the factors influencing tourist satisfaction with eco-lodges in Zanjan Province and to assess their spatial distribution. The research methodology combines automated web mining to extract user data from the Jabama platform using a full enumeration approach (n=59) and statistical-spatial analyses. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that location (β=0.372, p<0.01), price value (β=0.343, p<0.01), and information accuracy (β=0.292, p<0.01) are the most significant predictors of tourist satisfaction. Spatial autocorrelation analysis using the Local Moran’s I index identified significant clustering patterns in the spatial distribution of satisfaction levels, with eco-lodges situated near key attractions, such as the Soltaniyeh Dome, forming clusters of high satisfaction. The findings indicate that 69% of the variation in tourist satisfaction can be explained by these three variables. The results of this study can contribute to optimizing service delivery strategies and policymaking in the field of eco-tourism.
 

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Identification of intertidal echinoderms and the effect of environmental factors on their density and distribution in five stations around the Khark Island were seasonally investigated. Three transects were designated to cover the supralittoral, eulittoral and sublittoral zones within each station. The environmental factors such as temperature, salinity and total organic maters (TOM) were also recorded. Maximum and minimum water temperature were recorded in summer (35.94 ± 0.28) and in winter (18.34 ± 0.39) and the maximum and minimum salinity were recorded in winter (44.6± 0.14) and spring (37 ± 0.18), respectively. Maximum and minimum percentages of total organic maters (TOM) were observed in summer (9.63 ± 0.71) and winter (3.39±0.15), respectively.Totally four species belonging to for families were identified, viz. Asterina burtoni, Echinometra mathaei, Holothuria atra, Ophiothrix sarignyi, the highest frequency of which was encountered by E. mathaei. The maximum density and distribution were found in spring and minimum in summer and winter.