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Analyzing the Impact of Good Governance on Achieving Sustainable Development: An Analytical Study on a Sample from the Ministry of Electricity

Maryam Ahmed, Abbas Hussein

Pages: 413-423

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Achieving sustainable development requires a framework for decision-making, accountability, and management, which good governance provides. According to the World Bank's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report, Iraq has a performance gap of 34.1% in achieving the SDGs, which constitutes the applied problem of this study. Therefore, this study seeks to answer the main question: What is the role of good governance in achieving sustainable development through the mediation of Total Quality Management (TQM)? To achieve this, the study was conducted in the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, and a sample of 100 department and division managers was selected. To collect data from this sample, a questionnaire was designed and distributed to 130 managers, of which 110 were returned, and 100 of these were deemed valid for analysis, representing the final sample size. Furthermore, the study employed quantitative analysis of the performance indicators adopted by the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity. The study utilized a deductive approach and a descriptive-analytical method in presenting and analyzing its data. The data was analyzed using SPSS software. The study concluded that the surveyed sample recognizes the importance of good governance indicators in achieving sustainable development. The analysis revealed that good governance has a significant and statistically significant impact on sustainable development, and that the influence of good governance indicators on sustainable development is growing. The study recommended that the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity adopt good governance indicators as a framework for decision-making, accountability, and efficiency to improve its performance towards achieving sustainable development.

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The role of organizational justice in achieving organizational excellence: Analytical study in a number of colleges of the university of Baghdad

ميسون علي

Pages: 3-22

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The research aims to clarify the theoretical concepts of both organizational justice and organizational excellence. Also, to identify the importance of organizational justice in achieving organizational excellence and identify the task of organizational justice in achieving organizational excellence. The research has been applied at Baghdad University. (50) Questionnaire forms were distributed for the purposes of the researcher have adopted a descriptive analytical approach. The study concluded several points. The most important of which is that the administration of Baghdad University depends heavily on distributive justice and procedural and interactive justice in achieving organizational excellence in the university. It was found through research and study that there is a statistically significant correlation between distributive justice and procedural and interactive justice in institutional excellence. The most significant of which is the management of University of Baghdad depends heavily on distributive justice and proceeds and interactive justice in achieving organizational excellence in the university.

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The impact of innovation on achieving excellent industrial performance in China for the period (1985-2020)

عبدالله Khalaf, حافظ Arab

Pages: 120-131

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China has realized the great importance and the great role of innovation in achieving distinguished industrial performance, so it began to support and encourage it in order to achieve this, and this is what this research tries to measure and prove through a standard study based on annual data for the period (1985-2020), and depending on the statistical program (Eviews 10).
The research recommended some proposals, the most important of which are: China advancing the most important indicators of innovation by increasing spending on research and development and achieving the quality of domestic education for China and not on education abroad. Conformity and integration must be achieved between the most important indicators of innovation, especially with regard to human development (quality education) and patents.
The model variables were (industrial performance log y) is the dependent variable. And (log x1 patents), (log x2 research and development spending), (log x3 education quality) and (log x4 technology progress), are the independent variables.
The results indicated that the complete logarithmic model is the best among other models, and to achieve this goal the research relied on the assumption that innovation achieves distinguished industrial performance in both industrialized and emerging countries, including China. The support and encouragement of innovation indicators had a moral effect in achieving industrial performance in China and achieving economic and social well-being, but this depends on the country's economic situation, strategies and laws adopted and the amount of gross domestic product allocated to support those indicators.
Through the results of joint integration, the research concluded that there is a long-term equilibrium relationship and a short-term response between the research variables, and that there is a significant effect of some indicators and an insignificant effect of other indicators, in addition to the absence of the problem of self-correlation and the problem of heterogeneity of disparity.
The research recommended some proposals, the most important of which is the need for China to raise the most important indicators of innovation by increasing spending on research and development and achieving the quality of local education for China rather than relying on education abroad. It is imperative to achieve harmony and integration between the most important indicators of innovation, especially with regard to human development (quality Education and patents) and among technological advances
The research also recommended that Iraq should study this pioneering experience and make use of it as much as possible for the purpose of modernizing the Iraqi economy,
The research also recommended conducting a future study of the industrialization experience in South Korea because it is a pioneering experiment that deserves to be studied and that it moved South Korea from a developing country to an advanced industrial country that competes with the advanced industrial countries.

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The impact of the use of depleted resources on sustainable development In the Iraq economy

محمد Al-Jubouri, حميدة Al-Jubouri

Pages: 147-163

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Depleted resources have an important role in achieving sustainable development, by pushing the production process and achieving stability, growth and economic development in both the economic and social fields, but they affect the environment in varying proportions, as they represent the greatest danger in polluting the environment and its surroundings, especially oil and coal. This is what made the need to search for alternative sources and resources to achieve sustainable development, the preoccupation of many countries that depend on one resource, and the best example of this is Iraq and Algeria,Which depleted resources represent approximately 98%  of its income resulting from the export of hydrocarbons, and the importance of this research comes from studying that depleted natural resources because of their great and distinguished role in economic growth and thus on sustainable economic development, by exploiting these resources and investing their returns through The way to support the productive sectors for the current generations to benefit from and to ensure the future of subsequent generations. The research started from a problem that is, is it possible to rely on depleted resources in achieving sustainable development,Is there a relationship between the size of those resources and the degree of achieving sustainable development, and the goal of this research stems from analyzing and measuring the relationship between depleted resources and indicators of sustainable development, and thus providing proposed solutions to address the imbalance between these variables in the Iraqi economy, as well as providing suggestions or recommendations in order to overcome obstacles that obstruct the process of sustainable development and address the problems of the economy, including the Iraqi economy

It also stems from the premise that it is not possible to rely on the revenues of depleted resources in achieving sustainable development in the Iraqi economy unless a large set of conditions and economic, institutional and societal reforms are available, in order to arrive at identifying the problem of the study, analyzing it and developing appropriate solutions to it. And standard, as well as analyzing the standard relationship to show the impact of depleted resources revenues on sustainable development indicators, and the use of various data and information necessary to reach the results of the study (research)The study concluded that the rational exploitation and management of  delectable resources in the service of development is one of the most important criteria associated with achieving sustainable development, especially with regard to  protecting the atmosphere from sources of pollution resulting from the use of energy in economic and social activities, especially in the transport and industry sector. The environment and development the emergence of sustainable development, which aims to pay attention to the interrelationship between man and his natural surroundings, and between society and its development. and limitations and obstacles encountered Unbalanced development has also led to the emergence of environmental problems in various fields, such as the increase in pollution and its impact on the quality of life, and the irrational exploitation of natural resources, including those that are depletable.

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Role of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Achieving Competitive Priorities: The Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Company "Epico" in Dakahlia governorate

عماد النجار

Pages: 238-247

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This study investigates the effect of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems on achieving the Competitive Priorities. It also aims to determine the relationship between the Effectiveness of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and achieving the Competitive Priorities. The researcher adopted the descriptive analytical approach and used a questionnaire as a primary tool for data collection. The study population consisted of (130) workers at the Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Company "Epico" in Dakahlia governorate.

This study revealed a significant effect for the Effectiveness of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems on achieving the Competitive Priorities (56%). There is a strong positive correlation relationship between Effectiveness of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and achieving the Competitive Priorities (0.746). The study draws a set of recommendations the most important of which, First: Management's attention to improving the capabilities of users of enterprise resource planning systems. Second: To increase the awareness of the importance of the cost element. Third: To take care of customers' needs and expectations.

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digital transformation to achieve sustainability (UAE development plan till 2030- case study)

Saif alddin Al-Imam, Ali Al-Abadi

Pages: 35-44

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Problem of the Research- lately the economic environment is completely differing than 20th century and even than the last decades of 21st century. Novel idioms, notable expectations have been innovated that related to economic, social, political and even behavioral aspects of life; the competency does not limit with qualified intellectual human resources rather than the use of knowledge and novel aspects of technologies due to the rapid dynamic development of virtual economy. Thus, global economies experienced a rebirth of economic system. 

Design, Methodology, Approach- it is an inductive study “UAE” as a sample; in which it extrapolates and analyze the studies and essays that related to economic digitization. Descriptive and analytical tools used to study the related aspects of phenomena. 

Finding- UAE in general and Dubai in specific has a great role in achieving many entrepreneurial projects as a part of intelligent governmental program. Digitization programs become an obvious feature in most governmental programs such as medical, smart educational and banking usages; meanwhile, these programs are available for all in a lowest price of cost. Dubai tries to follow its vision for (2020-2030) of achieving sustainability through rapid change in technology towards green-zone technology environment under the supervision of rational policy of decisions, then expands it experiences to UAE as a whole. 

Research limitations- implications- the study covers only studies and essays that related to scan UAE “Dubai” entrepreneurial projects for the last decade of 20th century and early decades of 21st century. 

Practical implications- the study confines to use the descriptive, analytical tools to study the related phenomena. 

Social implications- it specifics to review the Dubai Emirate as a society of study. 

Objectives of the Research

  • Transferring the societies into digital ones to expand the career opportunities especially among adult talents.
  • Distinguishing the economic digitalization & digital economy.
  • Analyzing the main threats toward digital economy.
  • Focusing on the role of digital economy especially for those graduated talents.

Importance of the Research- as far as the study reviews, few studies in Arabian libraries are handling this dynamic topic; and still the meaning of facilitating the digitization to achieve sustainability is not clear enough, meanwhile, UAE considered as a “Spark” to most of Arabian countries. Thus, having their successful experience of entrepreneurial projects would be a “guide” for followers. 

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The impact of total quality management on achieving sustainable development: An exploratory and analytical study of a sample from the Ministry of Electricity

Maryam Ahmed, Abbas Hussein

Pages: 399-412

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In recent years, institutions have faced increasing challenges, including resource scarcity, shifting customer expectations regarding service quality, and growing commitments to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Amid these challenges, international reports, including the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) report, highlight the limited progress towards achieving the SDGs in Iraq. The report indicates that nearly half of the goals are showing only slight or moderate progress, while more than a third are moving in the opposite direction. This reality underscores the need for continuous improvement in institutional processes, a goal to which Total Quality Management (TQM) contributes by enhancing performance efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and developing skills. This issue is particularly relevant in Iraq, as the World Bank's SDGs report indicates a performance gap of 34.1%, making an analysis of TQM's role essential to understanding its contribution to bridging this gap. This research aims to analyze the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on achieving sustainable development within the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity. This is achieved by measuring the level of TQM implementation and its reflection on performance indicators. The study relied on a sample of 100 department and division managers. A total of 130 questionnaires were distributed, 110 were returned, and 100 valid questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS software. The results showed a clear understanding among the sample of the importance of TQM practices in promoting sustainable development. Furthermore, the results indicated a statistically significant impact of TQM on sustainable development. The study recommends strengthening the adoption of TQM principles within the Ministry of Electricity as a framework for improving processes and enhancing performance efficiency. This will contribute to bridging the performance gap and achieving tangible progress towards sustainable development.

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The effect of strategic control on achieving strategic success: A field study in Jordanian Commercial Banks

Ahmad Husnieh

Pages: 03-23

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This study primarily aims to investigate the effect of strategic control on achieving advanced levels of strategic success, with a focus on exploring the degree of strategic control implementation in the Jordanian banking sector. Furthermore, this study intends to provide a comprehensive vision encompassing the key factors that contribute to achieving strategic objectives, in order to address the emerging challenges in the banking business environment. The study population consisted of all Jordanian commercial banks registered with the Association of Banks in Jordan, numbering (12) banks for the year 2025. To achieve the study objectives, data were collected using a questionnaire specifically designed for this purpose. A total of (244) questionnaires were distributed to employees in Jordanian commercial banks, including both general staff and senior management personnel such as managers, deputy managers, assistant managers, and department heads. Of these, (191) questionnaires were returned, with (184) deemed valid for analysis. For the purpose of data analysis and hypothesis testing, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS.V.23) was utilized.

This study concluded with several key findings, the most important of which was the presence of a positive and significant effect of strategic control on achieving strategic success in Jordanian commercial banks. Additionally, the study results demonstrated a high degree of strategic control implementation in Jordanian commercial banks from the perspective of their employees.

      Based on these findings, the study recommends that the relevant departments in Jordanian commercial banks prioritize strategic control as an essential tool for predicting risks and identifying improvement opportunities by enhancing internal and external monitoring mechanisms to ensure long-term performance sustainability and strategic success.

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Social sustainability as a key driver for achieving sustainable development goals through solar energy

Riyadh Al-Hassani, Ali Alwan , Hisham Al-Maksousi

Pages: 148-160

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The research focused on promoting community sustainability and highlighting its role in achieving sustainable development through solar energy, especially since it is considered one of the most important renewable energy sources. Its use reduces gas emissions, carbon waste, and noise, thereby mitigating the impact of climate change. The research question emphasizes that despite the presence of traditional energy sources in Iraq, particularly crude oil and natural gas, these resources are depleted and not renewable. However, their continued use poses a risk of environmental pollution and injustice to future generations. It also focused on reviewing previous studies on the concepts of social sustainability as a starting point for achieving sustainable development goals (the theoretical aspect). It also collected data on the costs of installing and maintaining solar energy systems, as well as monthly and annual consumption calculations for a number of homes. It also selected an agricultural model (irrigation system). It also evaluated the feasibility of investing in solar energy systems over a 10-year period compared to consumption using conventional sources. The research answered the question: What is the relationship between social sustainability and the application of solar energy systems in achieving sustainable development goals? What are the challenges and opportunities facing this relationship in this context?

The research reached several conclusions, including:

  1. Enhancing community empowerment, which has positive impacts at the local level, such as job creation.
  2. Enhancing the environmental aspect and environmental sustainability, such as reducing emissions and increasing shaded areas, which reduces temperatures above homes, albeit relatively.
  3. Among the challenges facing solar energy projects are the lack of funding and a lack of awareness among individuals.

This research is within the general framework and can be modified to suit the circumstances and level of use.

With the assistance of specialists in this field, the design and engineering aspects are detailed and precise, according to the needs of the community. With the situation as mentioned above.

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The role of time-driven resource consumption accounting techniques in achieving competitive advantage

Siham Hussein

Pages: 280-294

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This research aims to examine the role of time-directed resource consumption accounting (TD-RCA) techniques in achieving competitive advantage for economic units by improving costing accuracy, rationalizing resource consumption, and enhancing product quality. TD-RCA relies on analyzing resource consumption based on the actual time of activities, which helps determine the fair cost of products, reduce waste, and achieve higher operational efficiency.

Process reengineering also contributes to the redesign of manufacturing activities with the aim of eliminating unnecessary processes and enhancing customer value, leading to reduced costs and improved product quality. The research focuses on the application of these two techniques in a ready-made garment factory in Najaf. The results showed that combining the two techniques helps reduce overall costs, increase the factory's competitiveness, and enhance its responsiveness to market demands.

The research recommends the adoption of these modern techniques in cost management, given their positive impact on achieving a sustainable competitive advantage, achieving optimal resource utilization, and enhancing production efficiency.

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Environmental ةonitoring and its role in achieving sustainability requirements: An analytical study in the general company for the manufacture of batteries / babylon 1 factory)

فيان Hassan, عبد الرضا Albasri

Pages: 182 - 198

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The aim of the research is to clarify the role that environmental control demonstrate in achieving the requirements of sustainability, and the research relied on an independent variable, which is environmental control, while the dependent variable sustainability had four requirements: (rationalization of resource consumption, reducing pollution, reducing the impact on human health, using Renewable energy), and a simple, comprehensive, stratified sample was selected, represented by the administrative leaders and administrators in the General Company for Battery Industry / Babel 1 plant in Baghdad. What is the role of environmental control in achieving sustainability requirements?) by testing two main hypotheses about correlation and influence relationships. difference), in addition to finding the relative importance, on the basis of which it is possible to know the level of order of each paragraph or dimension in addition to the test of to the main hypotheses by using the statistical program (SPSS.V.23) to extract the results.

    The research reached a set of conclusions regarding environmental control, most notably the lack of interest of the laboratory management in the periodic evaluation process for the extent of compliance with environmental legislation related to environmental control, which is negatively reflected in the discovery of deviations in environmental work. It has positive repercussions in detecting the extent of deviation when applying regulations and instructions related to environmental legislation.

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The Role of Human Resource Management in Achieving Organizational Excellence

Aqeel Al-Khalidi, Firas Shaheed, Israa Fadhel, Humam Hamzah, Mueid Ali

Pages: 172 - 185

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This study aimed to know the impact of human resources management in its dimensions, which are (human resources planning, recruitment, human resources appointment, methods of developing and training employees, and performance evaluation) in achieving organizational excellence in its dimensions, which are (organizational structure excellence, organizational cultural excellence, and human resources excellence, and strategic excellence), for employees in the General Electricity Distribution Company in Babylon. The study sample amounted to (55) researchers. The study followed the descriptive analytical approach and used a program in its statistical analysis (SPSS). The study reached a set of results, the most important of which is the existence of a statistically significant impact of human resources management strategies in achieving organizational excellence. It concluded with main conclusions and recommendations that attempt to push the wheel of development and advancement that stems from the culture of human resources and support their efficiency and attempt to support their excellence that contributes to organizational excellence that achieves the desired goals in developing organizations operating in various productions. Completed scientific studies with a solid scientific dimension in the world of scientific research were used to develop the work of administrative organizations and push the wheel of development by focusing on developing the competencies working in the economy. Solid scientific sources were used that can support and the study recommended a set of recommendations, the most important of which are: the necessity of continuing to develop effective and thoughtful strategies for human resources management, which include all stages of the employee's career, so that the human element is optimally utilized in a way that achieves business performance and organizational goals.

 

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The effect of talent management strategies in achieving job compatibility: An applied study in the Oil Products Distribution Company / Salah El-Din Branch

Roaa Al-Mashdiny

Pages: 104 -118

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The aim behind this study is to identify the strategies for talent management and its impact on achieving job compatibility in the company / distribution of petroleum products in / Salah al-Din Governorate, and to present a number of findings and recommendations that contribute to the implementation of the best talent management strategies in the Oil Products Distribution Company and to investigate the extent of Achieving the highest level of functional compatibility in it, the descriptive and analytical approach was used, as well as the use of the statistical program (SPSS), and this study was applied to a random sample in a language of (110) employees, and to achieve the goal of the study, a questionnaire was developed using some of the previous studies in order to measure the study variables The study found, through the application, a set of results, the best of which is: Talent management and work compatibility achieve average work capacity for company employees, in addition to the availability of talent in a moderate manner in the company and the need to adopt strategies in order to achieve job compatibility, and the study recommended a set of recommendations, the most important of which is the need for higher management attention In order to improve the work compatibility of the employees, it is necessary to adopt some talent management strategies in the study sample and to set up policies The goals and objectives by promoting the principle of sharing goals, and the need for the company's top management to change and intensify their interest in the resource with its talented resource in order to educate employees and the rest of the administrative levels concerned with this task.

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The role of public expenditures in achieving some sustainable development goals in Iraq: An analytical study

Maliha Abd, Laith Matar, Khawlah Athab

Pages: 70-76

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Public expenditures undertaken by the government are the basic element in providing the public life requirements of individuals and thus achieving development goals in general. However، public expenditures in Iraq are characterized by the fact that a large portion of them goes as current expenditures، while a small portion of them is directed to investment in various economic sectors، including health. education and others. Therefore، the research concluded that there is a large deficit in Iraq between the great actual need for services and achieving the planned development requirements and the low actual reality، especially in the health sector. The research recommended that there should be special attention in this sector by the government to ensure Sustainable annual growth in providing and improving these services to all individuals in Iraq in order to achieve the sustainable development goals that the United Nations seeks to achieve until 2030.

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The role of ethics for the audit profession in achieving audit quality field research in a sample of audit offices operating in Iraq

Najlaa Al-Rubaie, Najat Sakhar

Pages: 33-53

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The aim of the research is to provide a theoretical introduction to the ethics of the auditing profession with a review of the role of ethics in the auditing profession in achieving and enhancing the quality of auditing for auditors working in a sample of audit offices operating in Iraq, as the sample consisted of (50) auditor offices, and to achieve the research objectives, the two researchers prepared a questionnaire It included (25) items, and they were analyzed using the statistical program (SPSS). The two researchers reached a number of results, the most prominent of which are:
1. There is a high commitment of the auditor in Iraq to the ethical codes of the auditing profession, which contributed to achieving the quality of auditing.
2. The ethical codes of auditing profession adopted in Iraq do not fully contribute to the economic and social welfare of society.
3. There is a statistically significant relationship between the auditors ’commitment to ethical behavior and the quality of the audit work, as the responses of the research sample showed a clear agreement on the existence of the relationship.
In light of this, a number of recommendations were presented, the most important of which are:
1. The necessity for the Board of Auditing and Auditing Profession in Iraq to hold sessions and seminars dealing with the rules of ethical behavior, especially with regard to honesty and avoiding personal judgments and whims, except within narrow and professionally justified limits.
2. The necessity of activating the role of monitoring committees in the auditing profession council to perform its supervisory role on all aspects of auditing, especially limiting the negative impacts of the beneficiaries on auditing processes.
3. The need to pay attention to the dimension of professional requirements by setting policies and procedures that affirm and commit the auditor to adhere to the principles of independence, objectivity and integrity

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Seizing investment opportunities to combat poverty and achieve sustainable development: An analytical study of Babylon investment authority projects 2021-2024

Sikna Wade, Thanaa Abdulraheem

Pages: 307-298

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The issues of combating poverty and sustainable development are among the most prominent challenges facing both developing and developed societies. Despite the efforts made by governments and international organizations, poverty still directly affects many countries, calling for the adoption of effective investment policies that improve economic and social conditions. Investment in combating poverty includes financial resources allocated to programs and policies aimed at improving the living standards of individuals in poor communities. This includes investments by governments and international organizations in sectors such as education, health, clean water, social finance, and job opportunities. Investing in combating poverty and achieving sustainable development is a long-term process that requires strong commitment from governments, international institutions, and civil society organizations alike. Investment in this area represents a cornerstone for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, which are not limited to improving economic conditions but also extend to promoting social justice and reducing development gaps between different segments of society. The research addresses seizing investment opportunities in Babil Governorate for the period 2021-2024 across all governorate projects. Among the most important conclusions of the research is the need to increase investment in infrastructure and local labor, as well as investment in projects targeting the poorest segments of the governorate's population. The most important finding of the research is the significant impact of investment opportunities in combating poverty and improving the living conditions of the governorate's residents. This contributes to achieving sustainable development for Babil Governorate in particular and Iraq in general.

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The impact of marketing intelligence in achieving competitive advantage: An applied study on a sample of Al-Nasik Islamic Bank for investment and finance

Aya Salih, Tariq Jassim

Pages: 03-14

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The research aims to study the impact of the marketing intelligence system in achieving competitive advantage in the research community and to identify the reality of the application of the marketing intelligence system in it, as the study included two variables representing the independent variable marketing intelligence in its dimensions (customer understanding, market analysis, product intelligence, competitor monitoring) while the dimensions of the dependent variable were the competitive advantage (cost, quality, flexibility, delivery). The research relied on the questionnaire for the purpose of collecting primary data as the research community was represented in Al-Nasik Islamic bank for investment and finance in Baghdad was also selected the intentional research sample consisting of (29) manager in the bank, has been used in the research a set of statistical tools to process data using the program (SPSS V. 26). The study reached a set of conclusions, the most prominent of which was the existence of a positive relationship and a positive impact of the marketing intelligence system in achieving the competitive advantage of Al-Nasik Islamic Bank, and a set of recommendations were made, most notably: The necessity for the bank management to realize the importance of product intelligence by reviewing the services it provides, their quality and pricing methods to suit the needs and desires of customers and what the marketing environment imposes in light of the intense competition.

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Economic performance evaluation and reflection on achieving sustainable development

سجى Salman, جليلة Hulaihel

Pages: 250-266

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The Sustainable development had become occupies an important place in the global economy in light of the developments that have occurred in the modern business environment Sustainable development has been emerged as a remade term for the overall development ,  where the center of gravity in global politics to thinking in addressing the issues collectively and develop plans comprehensive and work to use of available resources  effective way and avoid waste and loss ,where sustainable development objective to try find some kind of balance between the ecosystem and the economic system without wasting natural resources generations are obligated at the present time as necessary keep on natural resources for future generations , as the primary objective for the sustainable development become achieve justice for different generation especially the future generations in providing an adequate standard of living and try to reduce the phenomenon of poverty especially in developing countries which requires the necessity to redistribute income between developed and developing countries , and the economic entity contribute to achieving sustainable development through the application of sustainability which offers many economically beneficial ways for this entity to effectively comply with environmental and social responsibility in her decision so design those strategies for sustainability on ideas of reducing costs or maximizing profits by reducing waste and pollution in order to achieve competitive advantage    due to the importance Economic Performance in Economic Entities which is one of the main ingredients and pillars of Economic Entities that work to achieve its goals within the limits of its available resources in a highly competitive environment in order for the entity to know its ability to achieve its goals it needs a performance evaluation and needs to choose the best indicators and standards the evaluation of economic performance is important for the continuation of economic entity Through this paper we will try to shed light on Economic Performance Evaluation and Reflection On Achieving Sustainable Development .

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The role of green banks in achieving environmental sustainability: A field study in a sample of Iraqi banks

ابراهيم Abbood, نغم Neama

Pages: 75-86

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The research aims to review the role of green banking in achieving environmental sustainability, by clarifying the basic concepts of green banks and environmental sustainability, and identifying the most important advantages of green banks, and thus showing the effectiveness of using green banking products and services in achieving environmental sustainability.

The study was carried out in a sample of Iraqi banks, and to achieve the goal of the research, the questionnaire was used as a main tool for data collection, and it consists of (50) paragraphs for the purpose of measuring the dimensions of the study, according to the (Likart) scale with five-weights, and statistical methods were used to process the data for the purpose of reaching the results. Depending on the statistical analysis program (SPSS).

The research has a main hypothesis that there is a statistically significant relationship between green banks and environmental sustainability. The research reached a main conclusion, which is that Iraqi banks possess great material and human capabilities that, through their proper employment, can play a greater role in the process of protecting the environment.

And the most important recommendations of the research is the necessity of cooperation and unifying efforts between the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance by drawing a road map for converting all Iraqi banks to green banks that care about the environment.

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Strategic analysis of the internal environment and its impact on achieving sustainable competitive advantage

زهراء Sagheer, علي Al- Hilawy

Pages: 64-74

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This study deals with the strategic analysis of the internal environment and highlighting the strengths that are invested to achieve the goals of the institution and reduce the weaknesses faced by the institution and represent an existing danger to reach the goals of the institution, and the role of those internal dimensions in achieving competitive advantage and maintaining and sustaining it, Knowing the availability of strengths in banking institutions and monitoring and reducing weaknesses that they are exposed to, especially since institutions live in a rapidly changing environment with renewed desires in the tastes of customers, which necessitates achieving a sustainable competitive advantage appropriate to its capabilities and capabilities, which enables the institution to excel in its field of specialization by providing various Unique to its customers and always better than its competitors, This research was applied through the use of data for a number of commercial banks operating in the Middle Euphrates region on a sample of managers working in them with a total number of (100) respondents for the period from 1/8/2022 to 29/9/2022, and a number of statistical analyzes and tests were used. Using the statistical programs (AMOS), (Excel, (Spss), a special measuring tool has been designed to collect the necessary data that serves the research topics.

The research has reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which are: Banking institutions are affected by the internal factors of strengths and reduce the weaknesses that institutions are exposed to in order to face competition and competitors, The research concluded with a set of recommendations, the most important of which were: The necessity of analyzing the internal environment of the institutions to find out the appropriate strengths and exploiting them correctly and to reduce the weaknesses that they are exposed to and reduce them or confront them to reach the success of the institution and face market competition.

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The Impact of Innovative Marketing on Achieving Customer Satisfaction / An Exploratory Study of Al-Saydali Al-Ilmi Office, the Marketing Agent for Samarra Drug Company and Several Other Companies

Zainab Kadem, Ali Shamran, Azhar Ali

Pages: 258-236

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The significance of this research lies in its integration of two key variables: first, innovative marketing, which represents a flexible marketing model that offers companies new methods to present their products and services by introducing changes in how the product or service is delivered, as well as in the channels used for transmitting marketing messages; and second, customer satisfaction, the understanding and analysis of which is essential for maintaining customer loyalty and, consequently, preserving and increasing the company’s market share.

The aim of the study is to explore "The impact of innovative marketing on enhancing customer satisfaction." The research problem was formulated through a set of key questions, most importantly: Does innovative marketing have an effect on achieving customer satisfaction?

To collect the necessary data, the research relied on a questionnaire as the primary tool. The study targeted the Scientific Pharmacist Office, which serves as a marketing agent for Samara Drug Industry Company and several other pharmaceutical companies across different regions in Iraq. A random sample of 65 employees working in the company was selected. Data were analyzed using SPSS v24.

The study reached several conclusions, the most notable being:
“The data analysis revealed that the company’s management pays considerable attention to the dimensions of innovative marketing, with the highest levels of attention focused on promotional innovation and distribution innovation, which in turn contributes to achieving customer satisfaction.”

Among the most important recommendations:
“The company should be proactive and quick in providing new and distinctive products to ensure customer satisfaction, which would increase its market share and guarantee its sustainability in the market.”

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The effect of contribution sustainable performance on achieving competitive: Advantage mediated servitization explority research at general company of electrical and electronic industries

شفاء Hassan, محمد

Pages: 166-180

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The research aims to determine the effect of sustainable performance in achieving competitive advantage through servitization, which pushes manufacturers to adopt this trend. The research problem was embodied in how the company is able to provide distinguished services with products through sustainable performance to achieve competitive advantage. The research was applied at the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries Through a survey of the opinions of a sample of (65) engineers, administrators and technicians, through a questionnaire prepared for this purpose within three axes (sustainable performance, servitization,, competitive advantage). The results confirmed the presence of a high level of interest in the research variables, as well as a significant effect of sustainable performance in achieving competitive advantage through the mediation of the servitization,

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The role of digital human resources management in achieving administrative creativity: An exploratory study of the opinions of a number of managers and department heads in a number of private companies in the city of Dohuk.

Ziman Tawfeeq, Zirak hakari, Mohammed Abdul Rahman

Pages: 163-174

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The current research aims to determine the role of digital human resources management in achieving administrative creativity, a survey study of the opinions of a number of administrative staff in a number of colleges and institutes at Duhok Technical University in order to test the research hypotheses therein. As for the nature of the data collection method, the questionnaire was relied upon as a primary tool for collecting data by distributing forms to a sample of administrative staff in the researched sample, as (49) forms were distributed, and (45) of them were valid for analysis, which was done using the (SPSS) program. The research produced a set of conclusions, the most important of which is the existence of a significant correlation between digital human resources management and administrative creativity, and the existence of a significant impact of digital human resources management in achieving administrative creativity in the researched colleges. The research presented a set of proposals, the most important of which is enhancing awareness within the researched colleges and at all administrative levels of the importance of moving towards applying digital human resources management by holding training courses for its importance in bringing about changes in the performance of these departments in order to achieve administrative creativity in them.

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Marketing recovery and its repercussions on service quality: A field study in the General Company for Iraqi Airlines

Hager Murshed, Moataz Abdul Razzaq

Pages: 71-82

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The research aims to study the marketing recovery and its impact on the quality of service in the Iraqi Airways Company in Baghdad, affiliated with the Iraqi Ministry of Transport. The problem of the study focused on explaining the pace of increasing competition between business organizations, perhaps the most prominent of which are international airlines, including the company under study (Iraqi Airways Company - Baghdad), which strives to provide the best services to its customers with the highest quality rates, but it faces many negative issues that prevent the achievement of service quality. The current research relied on three dimensions of marketing recovery, which are: (apology, compensation, and assistance and problem solving). The researcher relied on the descriptive analytical approach, and the data were collected using a questionnaire. The research also included testing the main hypotheses to determine the correlation and influence relationship between the study variables using some methods of the two statistical programs (SPSS, AMOS) and then processing the data obtained. The study included (105) senior and middle management in the company under study (General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Department Manager, Division Manager) The study found a strong correlation and influence between the study variables (marketing recovery and service quality), indicating the interest of the company’s senior and middle management in these two aspects. Among the most important recommendations that emerged from the study are: the necessity for the company under study to rely on marketing recovery in all its dimensions (apology, compensation, problem solving) whether when providing the service or after it Continuing to improve and enhance these dimensions will contribute significantly to achieving quality of service, and it is necessary to conduct periodic surveys that help the company to know the quality of the services it provides, and the extent of customer satisfaction with its performance, as it provides valuable feedback that enables the company to continuously improve its services and respond better to customer expectations and needs, which leads to achieving quality of service.

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The effect of soft power in achieving job satisfaction: A prospective study in the Directorate of Education in Anbar Governorate

Saad Mahmoud, Ahmad Maisher, Ibrahim Mustafa, Mahmoud Awwad

Pages: 180-194

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    The importance of the current research stems from clarifying the effect of soft power as an independent variable in achieving job satisfaction as a dependent variable, as the research seeks to how to benefit from the methods of rational decisions by decision makers in order to consolidate the principles of job satisfaction among workers in a governorate education directorate,  The descriptive analytical approach was adopted to complete the research, as a number of main and sub-hypotheses were tested to indicate the relationships of correlation and influence, and answers to the questions of the research problem were reached, as an intentional sample was chosen, represented by (36) decision-makers in the Governorate Education Directorate  Anbar, the questionnaire was adopted as a main tool for collecting information, as the information was analyzed and processed according to the statistical program (SPSS), and the means represented by the arithmetic mean, the weighted standard deviation, and the relative importance were used.  Anbar in the process of communication and communication between the members of the organization. As for the most prominent recommendations of the research, the organization should encourage the spirit of teamwork among the members of the organization in order to reach the desired goals.

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Effect measuring the pulses of monetary variables in the banking financing gap for the period 2003-2018

حسن Al-Daami

Pages: 50 - 61

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The research seeks to the effectiveness show of monetary policy tools in light of the Central Bank of Iraq of independence and the extent of their contribution to the objectives of the general economic policy and their in choosing efficiency their tools that reflect the monetary variables that affect the banking system and then transferring the monetary effects to economic activity and achieving the goals of monetary policy The banking sector is with increasing interest in the economy for its active role in providing financial resources and mobilizing them from domestic savings and its efficiency The ability of banks to provide bank credit contributes to achieving economic development and this efficiency is based on the prevailing economic conditions and financial and monetary stability as it is the basis for directing monetary policy tools in the financial sector Therefore, the research was detailed to a comprehensive introduction to the research and methodology The second topic was devoted to the theoretical side and divided into three axes The first focused on monetary policy in Iraq The second centered around the concept of the banking financing gap and the third axis focused on the relationship between monetary variables and total credit and bank deposits The second topic the applied aspect of the research was to measure The relationship between the independent and dependent variables and the conclusion of the research in the conclusions and recommendations

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The Motivation Factors Of Feminism Entrepreneurship In The Context Of Achieving The Sustainable Development

سجال Neama, Tariq Jassim

Pages: 160-174

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   This research aims to diagnose the nature of the impact of the factors that stimulate female's entrepreneurship in sustainable development, and also aims to determine which dimensions of the factors that stimulate female's entrepreneurship are more important in achieving sustainable development. Data through a questionnaire prepared for this purpose, as the research community consisted of (684) female entrepreneurs in the Station Foundation for Entrepreneurship, which is one of the leading institutions in the field of entrepreneurship in Iraq, while the research sample included (70) female entrepreneurs from the participants in the program (Raaidat and Yanhad) in addition to co- working space in the station and in its two branches in Baghdad and Mosul, and the researcher analyzed the outputs of the questionnaire statistically and processed them through the program (SPSS Version 26).

    The research reached a set of conclusions, the most prominent of which are: It was found that women are motivated to become entrepreneurs by several factors in the following order: their desire to obtain independence first, followed by their access to training, then the existence of social networks, followed by education, and finally family support. Based on the above, the researcher recommends: Women members are interested in entrepreneurship, with the need to provide support, assistance and encouragement to them, starting with listening to their ideas and providing an appropriate family environment to adopt their creative ideas, as one of the success equations for an individual is the support of his family.

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The impact of IT governance in achieving the requirements of institutional excellence according to the indicators of the European model

Aya Kamil, Tariq Jassim

Pages: 223-235

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The current research aims, through its chapters, to verify the relationship of influence between the dimensions of the independent variable (IT governance) and the dimensions of the dependent variable (institutional excellence). The research problem was defined in a main question: Is there an impact of IT governance in achieving the European model of excellence in the ministry? The research was applied in the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in (the Scientific Supervision and Evaluation Authority, Information Technology Department). The researcher relied on the descriptive analytical approach in completing this research by using a questionnaire to collect data from a sample of (148) people, which represents 61% of the community, which numbers (241) employees in (the Scientific Supervision and Evaluation Authority, Information Technology Department). The research reached a set of conclusions, the most prominent of which was the Ministry’s noticeable interest in its institutional excellence, which prompted it to adopt IT governance in general. The most prominent recommendations were the need for the Ministry to focus on improving its institutional and corporate resources, which increases its ability to exchange scientific expertise with institutions in other countries

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The Impact of Entrepreneurship on Sustainable Development

Doha Khalaf

Pages: 254-267

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Sustainable development refers to the rational use and efficient investment of resources to ensure biological and environmental balance while preserving the rights of future generations. Entrepreneurship is a powerful and effective tool for achieving this development. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning has approved the 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy in accordance with the agenda launched by the United Nations. Therefore, this research aims to shed light on the available capabilities, challenges facing sustainable development, and the levels of achievement of its goals.

Iraq is still lagging behind in achieving the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals, and this requires attention. A national strategy should be adopted to revitalize all sectors and encourage innovation, while supporting and improving youth training opportunities and creating job opportunities commensurate with their academic and professional qualifications. Work should also be done to achieve social peace and reform budgeting systems for programs to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Information technology applications and their role in enhancing sustainable marketing strategy: For some Iraqi private banks

Fatima Mahmood, Tariq Jassim

Pages: 87-101

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This study highlights the statement that contributes to the use of information technology applications on Narner in achieving the marketing strategy and did not participate in the search for the descriptive analytical approach in completing the study and answering the main question (Since Narner contributed to the research of information technology when building its marketing? The data was collected by a questionnaire prepared for this agricultural field, as I had conducted an innovative study of ((96) employees (46) employees in Abu Dhabi Bank and (50) employees in a Turkish agricultural bank) working within the researched nick and conducted research in analyzing the questionnaire directors statistically and processing it through the program (SPSS) version 26).

The study reached a set of conclusions, the most prominent of which are: Information technology applications are one of the most important systems that contribute to helping bank management make appropriate decisions for the purpose of achieving a sustainable marketing strategy and choosing the appropriate strategy for it, as information technology keeps pace with the changes that occur in the markets and tracks its movements and sustainable strategies and the availability of important information about customer trends and desires. Thus, it contributes to developing appropriate solutions that help achieve the bank's goals.

Based on the above, we recommend: paying equal attention to all dimensions of information technology (technical, administrative, behavioral, economic, strategic), as it is a complementary activity to each other, and it is not possible to ignore any of them and focus on one of them, as the key to success is the necessity of paying full attention to all its dimensions.

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The repercussions and repercussions of the drug phenomenon on achieving sustainable development

Nagham نعمة

Pages: 01-02

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Drugs are among the most serious problems facing modern societies. Their negative effects are not limited to the individual alone but extend to impact all aspects of social, economic, and environmental life. This phenomenon has grown significantly in recent decades, affecting communities regardless of their level of economic or cultural development. Drug abuse is not restricted to a specific group; it spans different ages and social classes, making it a pressing issue to address in order to maintain social stability.

The drug phenomenon arises at a time when the world faces significant challenges in sustainable development, which aims to balance economic growth, social justice, and environmental protection. This is where the danger of drugs lies, as they represent an obstacle to achieving these goals. Addiction leads to a decline in the economic productivity of individuals and societies, increases the burden on the healthcare system, and exacerbates crime and violence, hindering efforts to improve the quality of life and achieve social justice.

At the same time, drug trafficking contributes to environmental destruction through the excessive exploitation of land and pollution resulting from illegal drug manufacturing and trade. Therefore, sustainable development cannot be achieved in any society without implementing effective strategies to combat the drug phenomenon and reduce its negative impacts.

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The role of human resource diversity management in enhancing strategic awareness through the mediating role to reduce cognitive conflict

محمد Bishara, حسين Hussein

Pages: 111-125

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This research aims to diagnose the mediating role played by reducing of cognitive conflict of human resources between managing the diversity of human resources and enhancing their strategic awareness towards their organization. As it is necessary to enhance the knowledge of human resources and reduce conflicts that may occur between them due to conflicting scientific and cultural orientations or backgrounds, In order to enhance their role in achieving their organization's current and future strategies. Therefore, the research problem referred to the decline in knowledge and awareness of the importance of reducing the cognitive conflict and its role in managing the diversity of human resources and enhancing their strategic awareness towards their organization. so the researchers tried to embody the importance of his research in providing treatment for this problem and enhancing knowledge related to these variables within the investigated organization by achieving a set of goals. The descriptive analytical approach was adopted in carrying out the research in its various parts. The questionnaire was adopted in collecting data by distributing it to a sample of (97) individuals working at Al-Rafidain University College, and the statistical tools available in the (SPSS-V21) program were used to process the data, which produced a number of results that confirmed the validity of the research hypotheses and the strength of the correlation and influence relationships. Among the variables discussed, the researchers recommended the need to develop the methods and procedures adopted in managing the diversity of human resources by looking at the experiences of developed countries in this field, and employing its results in reducing their cognitive conflict, and then enhancing their strategic awareness towards their organization.

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The role of holistic marketing activities in customer value - field research for a sample of private colleges in Baghdad

سعدون Chatheer, خالد Hameed

Pages: 90-107

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The present study aims at accounting for the holistic marketing's role in Its four dimensions (integrated marketing , internal marketing, relationship marketing and performance marketing) in the customer's value, in its five dimensions:- quality , price, sentimental value, social value, reputation . The present study hypothesizes that the private universities concerned do not have the real understanding and comprehensive recognition as regards the two concepts of holistic marketing and customer's value.The research variables have been chosen due to their newness and importance, besides their application in the Iraqi environment. Two hypotheses have been suggested in this study: - hypothesis one: there is no correlation of statistical value between holistic marketing and customer's value; - hypothesis two: there is no effect relationship of statistical value between holistic marketing and customer's value. The study was conducted in five private colleges: Al-Turath College, Al-Rafidain College, Al-Maamoun College, Al-Mansour College, and Baghdad College of Economic Sciences. The number of students in these colleges is 24,535 male and female students, and the research sample is (400) male and female students. Data were collected through a questionnaire and personal interviews. The statistical software used to analyze the collected data is SPSS-V.24.
The main findings of the study are there is a positive correlation and effect relationship between holistic marketing and customer’s value; the variable most connected with the customer's value is the performance marketing and the variable most effective for the customer's value is integrated marketing. The study recommends that Private colleges under study should organize symposiums and workshops, give lectures, etc. to acquaint their employees and personnel with the importance of holistic marketing. These colleges should build in their personnel organizational knowledge of the philosophy of holistic marketing to make them adopt this concept in their daily dealings. The philosophy of the higher Administration and the philosophy of holistic marketing should go in coordination with each other. Due importance should be given to the customer's value achieving a high level of this value is a guarantee to achieving the goals targeted by these colleges

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The role of Time Driven Activity Based Budgeting (TDABB) technique in reducing costs: Applied study

Salam Al-Nasrawi, Salah Al-Kawaz

Pages: 151-161

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The research aims to study and analyze the philosophy behind the technique Time Driven Activity Based Budgeting (TDABB) and its reflection in achieving cost reduction through application in the Kufa Cement Factory of the Iraqi Ministry of Industry.

      After studying the reality of the Kufa Cement Factory and applying the technique Time Driven Activity Based Budgeting depending on the data obtained through field visits and personal interviews with officials and workers as well as data extracted from the factory records (the research sample), the research reached several conclusions, the most important of which are: There is a significant impact of the technique Time Driven Activity Based Budgeting in achieving objectivity in terms of cost determination, it represents a means that helps manage cost in light of future developments in terms of its ability to track and detect non-value-adding activities for the purpose of canceling/reducing/replacing them. As for the most important recommendations, they were: The importance of cost reports for the various parties in the economic unit, so they should contain appropriate information for making right decisions and developing them in light of future opportunities and challenges through the adoption of technique Time Driven Activity Based Budgeting, as it is more able to reflect the actual consumption of resources by the departments. Productivity.

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Effect of adopting proactive work behaviors on achieving strategic entrepreneurship

حسين Al-Fatlawi, احمد Al-Shammari

Pages: 2-27

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     Research aim to test effect of adopting proactive work behaviors in achieving strategic entrepreneurship. As research was applied in Directorate of Civil Status, Passports and Residence to test research hypotheses through a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. Research sample included (220) respondents intentionally, represented by (directors, heads of departments, directors of divisions, and unit officials in the directorate), research problem was represented in intellectual questions that describe a reality in which (proactive work behaviors and strategic entrepreneurship) are integrated, the most prominent of which was “Does the adoption of proactive work behaviors affect achievement of strategic entrepreneurship”. The research problem was manifested in the poor quality of services provided to members of society and its reliance on the electronic signal to accomplish most of the tasks of providing daily services to individuals or institutions alike. Importance of field research was evident in that it was applied in government security sector, which performs service security activity, which is one of important sectors because of its impact on the security and social aspects of the country. A set of statistical methods were used, the most important of which is the Pearson correlation coefficient by using (SPSS V.23) and structural equation modeling by using (Amos V.20). Research reached a set of conclusions, including presence of awareness among sample members about research variables, and that adoption of proactive work behaviors will achieve strategic entrepreneurship in directorate of research community. Research recommended a number of recommendations, including need to strengthen proactive behaviors to support excellence in providing services to members of Iraqi society and its residents, as an essential feature for sustainability of entrepreneurship of the Directorate, research community strategically.

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Green target costing and its role in improving quality: Review paper: green target cost

Zeina Ghali, Hanan Abdullah

Pages: 48-58

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This study aims to explain the cognitive foundations of green target costing, its role in reducing costs, and the extent of its contribution to environmental protection by reducing pollution and reducing consumption of resources and energy, in addition to improving quality and reducing the costs of environmental failure, that is, achieving a balance between environmental responsibility and reducing costs, as well as how to introduce aspects The environment in the target cost equation. In order to achieve this goal, the study used philosophical analysis of its variables, in addition to a review of the literature that searched for the traditional target cost all the way to the green one, as a sample of studies limited to the years 2004 - 2023 was taken. This study concluded the importance of the green target cost in Achieving a balance between product quality, cost and environmental responsibility, and how it can contribute to improving quality and reducing the costs of failure.

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Water security and its impact on agricultural development in Iraq for the period 2004-2022

Sundus Shuaibth, Sahar Kati , Suad Kadhim, Hamed Mohammed

Pages: 47-57

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Through this research, the aim is to answer a number of questions that accompany the research problem of defining the concept of water security, as well as to show the extent of the effects of water security on sustainable agricultural development in Iraq for the period (2004-2022), as well as identifying water security challenges, as well as identifying alternatives to water security supplies to create sustainable agricultural development in Iraq, given the information available today.

In this research, the researcher relied on the extrapolation process mainly, which is based on observing the effects of water security on sustainable agricultural development in Iraq for the period (2004-2022), and then there may be another scientific approach that we will resort to in the course of our treatment of the issue, which is the analytical method while following some standard procedures to understand the nature of the data and variables that affect the crisis.

Among the most prominent results of the research: German revenues received to Iraq fluctuated from the year (2004-2022), falling below (30 billion m3) in dry years, as the results showed that agricultural activity ranked first in the process of consumption of German resources, which affects and is affected by water security, at the same time, the contribution of this activity to the pollution of surface waters due to the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and the various solid and liquid agricultural waste poses on the German Environment, and then sustainable agricultural development is significantly affected by its agricultural results, and the results surface degradation of its quality as a result of storage and causes contaminated water discharged from In general, the water crisis in Iraq was not largely a problem of shortage or scarcity of available resources, nor accelerated population growth or a deficit in financial capabilities, but it is primarily a matter of failure and imbalance in agricultural policies and misuse of the human factor of the available resources in the region with the absence of political will and seriousness in action, and we have noted through this research that food production and achieving an increase in it is dependent on Water Resources, which is a determining factor in achieving both sustainable agricultural development and water security, and that the use of Water Resources in the Iraqi agricultural sector may also To some extent, it failed to rid the state budget of import restrictions and burdens, as access to food for the Iraqi citizen is still dependent on what the West ships, especially with regard to strategic foods such as cereals, which means poor efficiency of use of Water Resources in sustainable agricultural development.

The study recommended: In the absence of water security policies and strategies that regulate the management of the water sector, it is imperative to develop policies and action programs for the integrated management of water resources, as well as protecting water sources from pollution, which requires the activation of laws and legislations for water conservation and the construction of sewage and industrial water treatment plants to ensure the protection of German resources, as well as expanding the use of modern irrigation techniques such as spray and drip irrigation, redirecting water paths and distribution channels, lining irrigation channels and using pipes and automatic control gates to transport and distribute water, as well as Therefore, it is important to study and address this issue through the development of a comprehensive drought strategy in the long term in coordination with local, national and regional levels, and finally the development of national and regional plans to rationalize water uses, including the search for new resources and the study of the economics of their use and protection.

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The extent of taking into account internal interest in many financial matters and achieving financial sustainability for self-financing units/case study in Nineveh Governorate

Abdulsalam Al-Habo, Marwan Dawood, Majid Mohammed Al-Ali

Pages: 289-278

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This research aims to demonstrate the contribution of internal auditing to help manage and reduce financial risks and achieve financial sustainability. The research included a number of variables to identify risks, their types, the foundations of their management, and the procedures followed to reduce risks. To achieve the research objectives and test its hypotheses, we conducted a case study of the most important financial risks that are likely to face self-financing units in Nineveh Governorate.

The most important results of the study reached by the researcher were the absence of regulations governing the performance of internal auditing to carry out its role in managing and reducing risks, the weakness of the role of internal auditing in achieving financial sustainability, and the lack of a clear program for internal auditing prepared in accordance with sustainability. The study concluded with a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: The necessity of ensuring that there is a plan in each department that includes steps and procedures to reduce the financial risks that may be exposed to and review them continuously. The importance of internal audits directing the unit to prepare reports and data related to sustainability in general and financial sustainability in particular. Internal audit must measure the financial sustainability of financial reporting information through specific quantitative measures

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The Role of Women in Iraq in Enhancing Climate Change Mitigation: A Vision and Analysis

Nagham Neama, Rasha Abood

Pages: 185-194

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Women role in achieving sustainable development becomes as a one of most important issues in societies in general and in Iraq as a special case. She has a great role as her partner (man) has especially in achieving economic development; instead of this fact but the path is still not clear and long to say that! Due to the global numbers that shared internationally without serious scientific logic treatment; where statistical numbers refer that Iraq still in level (154 out of 156) around the world; and for economic & educational sectors in specific, unfortunately Iraqi women register around (0.228/1) and (0.8/1) respectively as Global Economic Institute announced in 2021. 

In order to understand this fact, there is a benefit to review the real role of Iraqi women in establishing societies’ infrastructure and trying to decrease the gap especially in her role in education, health-care, in addition to employ and invest her innovative ideas into pioneer projects.

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Circular production systems and their role in achieving sustainable competitive advantage: An analytical study of the opinions of a sample of employees at Bwer Company

Alaa Ahmed, Sally Ahmed

Pages: 203-213

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     With increasing environmental pressures and resource scarcity, the transition from the linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular production system (CPS) has become a strategic necessity for companies. This research addresses the circular production system not only as an environmental initiative, but also as a catalyst for achieving sustainable competitive advantage. The research aims to contribute to bridging the gap between organizational behavior literature and sustainability strategy, highlighting how employee perceptions at the micro and macro levels of the company influence competitive advantage, guided by the research question “How do Bwer employees view the role of circular production systems in building sustainable competitive advantage?” This research examines the perceptions of Bwer employees regarding the relationship between adopting a circular production system and enhancing competitive advantage. A descriptive analytical approach was used, with a structured questionnaire distributed to a targeted sample of 75 employees from various departments, such as operations, marketing, and research and development, using SPSS v.26 software. The results show strong perceived links between circular production systems and improved brand image, resource efficiency, and long-term cost savings through waste reduction and material reuse. However, the challenges identified include high initial costs, the complexity of reverse logistics, and a lack of understanding between different functions, particularly with regard to product innovation outside the research and development department. One of the most important recommendations of the research is to highlight the need to improve communication, training, and incentives to align employee efforts with circular production goals and fully achieve CPS objectives as a driver of lasting competitive success.

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The impact of the increase in private universities on the quality of education in Iraq

Amer Hussein, Waeil Hassan, Hussein kadhm

Pages: 62-73

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The categorization of higher education institutions is a contemporary and significant issue that attracts considerable attention, particularly among non-governmental institutions. In the context of Iraqi private universities, which operate in a challenging environment, achieving appropriate university classifications presents numerous difficulties. Therefore, it is essential to take these factors into account when evaluating these institutions.

The researcher conducted a study involving a sample of 280 individuals occupying positions such as dean, associate dean, or department head. To gather data, interviews served as the primary method of data collection. Additionally, efforts were made to incorporate insights from recent graduates, international recruiters, and various websites dedicated to university students and staff. This approach aimed to ensure the accuracy of the data collected and to validate the standards employed in the study.

The investigation yielded several significant findings. Notably, the marketing efforts of Iraqi private universities play a critical role in enhancing both their local and global rankings. The study concluded that these universities can improve their standings in both local and international rankings by implementing strategies that enhance their online presence while ensuring high levels of satisfaction among graduates and employers.

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The effect of applying computerized information systems on achieving sustainable competitive advantage

امل Al-Tamimi, نهلة Al-Shamri, دعاء Ibrahim

Pages: 207-223

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The study aims to clarifying the impact of the application of computerized information systems in achieving sustainable competitive advantage in the research community. The research tried to provide a theoretical framework for the research variables based on what theorists presented in this field, and a practical analytical framework for the opinions of a sample of managers, heads of department , unit managers and divisions in Asia Cell for cellular communications that Founded in 1999 in Iraq, it reached (75) respondents, and the computerized information systems variable was expressed as an independent variable through its dimensions, and the expression of competitive advantage as a reliable variable. The research used the questionnaire as a basic measurement tool for collecting data that was used to test the research hypotheses.The research reached a number of conclusions, the most prominent of which were (computerized information systems take into account the necessary level of quality and according to market requirements, computerized information systems achieve the appropriate level of flexibility in producing appropriate production policies, computerized information systems work to produce information that reduces cost, which leads to reduced expenses And an increase in revenues, computerized information systems contribute to the delivery of products in a timely manner, which supports the competitive advantage. The positive value indicates that there is a direct effect between the dependent and independent variables, or in other words that any increase in the independent variable (computerized information systems) by one degree leads to an increase of 90. 2% in the dependent variable (sustainable competitive advantage) with the stability of all other independent variables outside this model).

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Frugal innovation and its effect pioneer advantage: A field study in Toters Express delivery company

Ahmed Khairallah, Ali Abed, Haider Al-Rumahi

Pages: 181-189

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This study explores the concept of frugal innovation and its impact on achieving pioneer Advantage in the context of the express delivery sector. Focusing on the express delivery company, Totters, the study examines how frugal innovations in terms of cost and resource efficiency can provide a competitive advantage in a highly dynamic market. Data were collected through a survey of (85) employees of the company under study and analyzed using the advanced statistical program SmartPLS V.4 to assess the role of streamlined operations, affordable solutions, and customer-centric strategies. The results reveal that frugal innovation significantly enhances a company’s ability to lead the market by delivering high value with limited resources. Furthermore, the study highlights the critical interaction between innovation and strategic positioning in supporting long-term competitiveness. This research provides practical insights for companies aiming to leverage frugal innovation as a path to achieving pioneer Advantage, especially in resource-constrained environments. 

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The effect of supply chain flexibility in achieving customer delight: An analytical survey in the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries

نور Radi, مها Al-Azzawi, Kadhem Al-Jashami

Pages: 141-154

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The research aims to test the effect of the flexibility of the supply chain with its dimensions (the flexibility of the mix, the flexibility of the new product, the agility of the supply chain and the flexibility of distribution) on the customer’s happiness. The problem of the research is the lack of interest of the management of the company in question (the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries) in applying some dimensions of the flexibility of the supply chain and in a way that meets the needs and desires of renewable customers and in a way that enhances the achievement of joy for them, and for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the research and answering the questions, the questionnaire was adopted as a tool for collecting data that was distributed to a sample An intentional group of (55) respondents represented by (the general manager of the company, his assistant, department managers, factory managers and their agents), and a number of statistical methods were adopted to know the level of importance of research variables as well as to test hypotheses using the statistical program (SPSS V.28), and accordingly The researchers adopted the descriptive-analytical approach. In light of the achieved results, the most important of which was the presence of a significant effect of the flexibility of the supply chain on the customer’s joy, a number of conclusions were formulated, the most important of which is that the management of the company in question is differently interested in applying the dimensions of the flexibility of the supply chain to achieve the customer’s joy, as it focuses largely on the dimensions of chain agility. Processing and distribution flexibility, which affects the depth of cooperation links between the company’s management and suppliers, giving it the ability to get rid of activities that do not add value within the supply chain and provide a variety of reliable and safe products that are delivered on time, and based on the formulated conclusions, a set of The most important recommendations were to increase the interest in adopting all dimensions of the flexibility of the supply chain, especially with regard to the flexibility of the mixture and the flexibility of the new product if the company's management wanted to enhance the joy of its customers.

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Strategic leadership and its role in outstanding performance: An analytical study in a sample of private universities in Baghdad

Aveen Al-Naaeb, Luma Hameed

Pages: 338-347

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This research aims to identify the role of strategic leadership, through its dimensions (clarity of strategic direction, rational use of authority, and ethical and value framework), in achieving outstanding performance in the private universities included in the research sample. (153) valid questionnaires were distributed to the research sample, which included senior and middle management. The data were processed and analyzed using several statistical methods, most notably (arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, Pearson correlation coefficient, and simple linear regression) using the SPSS V28 statistical software. One of the most important conclusions reached by the research is the existence of a statistically significant correlation between strategic leadership (with its three dimensions: clarity of strategic direction, rational use of authority, and ethical and value framework) and the level of outstanding performance in private universities. This indicates that adopting these dimensions contributes to enhancing the universities' ability to improve their focus on beneficiaries, develop their internal processes, and improve their human resource management as key inputs for institutional excellence. The research recommends the necessity of adopting an integrated strategic leadership system in private universities, based on developing clear and updated documents and strategies, promoting organized delegation of powers, establishing the ethical framework, building leadership and human capacities, and supporting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, in a way that contributes to raising the levels of institutional performance and achieving excellence in the higher education environment.     

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The effect of knowledge sharing on organizational success: An analytical research at Sumer University

طارق Shlaga

Pages: 246-262

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The aim of the research is to test the effect of knowledge sharing in achieving organizational success at the University of Sumer, and the research problem crystallizes the need for the university, being one of the young universities, to enhance and improve the processes of knowledge sharing to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its educational operations and activities in order to achieve its goals to keep pace with and join large universities, whether local or even global. To answer the research question (what is the impact of knowledge sharing on achieving organizational success), The researcher designed a questionnaire consisting of (22) paragraphs for collecting primary data from the research sample Consisting of (63) members of the university professors and staff, The researcher used a set of statistical tools, including "Cronbach's alpha, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, arithmetic mean, standard deviation", Spearman correlation coefficient., " The research reached a number of conclusions, the most important of which are that process of knowledge sharing has had a clear impact on the University's success , This reflects the keenness of the university administration and its interest in the process of knowledge sharing to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in its activities and operations", The study recommended The need for university administrations to develop various policies and programs that enhance the process of knowledge sharing among all its faculties and departments

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The Role of Iraqi Banks and the Capital Market in Advancing Sustainable Development

Taha Abdulsalam, Haider Al-Dulaimi, Ghassan Dhahir

Pages: 11-22

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Despite the successive governments’ efforts to achieve the dimensions of sustainable development in Iraq, the current reality indicates that Iraq remains one of the countries lagging in this field. Therefore, this research analyzes the status of the banking sector in light of banking reforms and the capital market’s role in promoting and achieving the dimensions of sustainable development. It sheds light on some key indicators and concludes with a set of findings, the most important of which is that Iraq is still behind in realizing sustainable development due to the difficult circumstances it faces. These include the persistent deficit in the general budget, the lack of genuine efforts to achieve sustainable development, increasing environmental pollution, and the widespread phenomenon of financial and administrative corruption, all of which can undermine any development plan. The research concludes with a set of recommendations, the most significant of which are: monitoring the outcomes of strategic plans set by government institutions within their work programs and disclosing achievement rates in creating opportunities, employment, and realizing the benefits of large-scale production; strengthening cooperation between banks and the capital market by having banks offer diversified financial and investment services within the capital market; establishing green investment funds jointly financed by banks and investors to support sustainable development; and raising awareness among investors about the importance of sustainable development and their role in achieving it.

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The role of artificial intelligence in achieving audit quality in light of digital transformation

Zahraa Al-Fadli, Sumaya Al-Amery

Pages: 140-155

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The research aims to provide a scientific framework on artificial intelligence and determine the impact of using artificial intelligence on audit quality in light of the digital transformation and review some studies on the role of artificial intelligence on audit quality. To achieve this goal and by adopting the descriptive, inductive and analytical approach, a number of hypotheses were formulated and by designing a questionnaire distributed to the research sample represented by accountants and auditors, The number of questionnaires was (70), where the questionnaire was subjected to statistical analysis using the (SPSS) program and several conclusions were reached, the most important of which is that there is a statistically significant correlation between artificial intelligence and audit quality in light of the digital transformation. At a significance level of (1%), meaning that the decision result is acceptable with a confidence level of (99%). The answers of the research sample agreed that the use of artificial intelligence, including its technologies, most notably expert systems in light of the digital transformation, achieves audit quality. In light of the conclusions, a number of recommendations were made, the most important of which is encouraging economic units to transform digitally by replacing traditional accounting systems with computerized systems to encourage auditors to use artificial intelligence in the auditing process, as well as holding courses and conferences to enhance auditors’ awareness of the importance of using artificial intelligence and its techniques using digital auditing and its role in achieving audit quality in light of the rapid spread of technology

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The role of accounting education in developing the accounting culture to meet the labor market requirements

علي Al-Obaidi, حسين Mohammed

Pages: 28-50

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The study aimed to study and diagnose the nature of the relationship between accounting education practices and the process of developing the level of accounting culture for universities output. The study was based on a main hypothesis that states the existence of advanced accounting educational practices at the theoretical & practical level and provision of all human , physical capabilities to achieve this purpose, may reflect in achieving a set of positive results, the most important of which is to support the local labor market with a group of accountants who possess the highest possible level of accounting culture and who can be relied upon to accomplish the accounting tasks and duties assigned to them in the best possible way. Three sub-hypotheses have been derived and formulated that emphasize, the existence of a moral correlation with statistically significant between advanced accounting education practices at the theoretical & practical levels applied in universities and the process of developing, raising the level of accounting culture for accountants. In order to accomplish the aims of the study and test the validity of the hypotheses related, a group of professors in accounting sciences serving in the accounting departments of Iraqi governmental universities for the academic year (2020-2021) , a group of graduates accounting departments of Iraqi universities for the academic years (2010-2020) and employers serving in a group of governmental and private banks in Iraq were selected to represent the study sample, by designing three questionnaires distributed to each group in a stratified random way , then in order to analyze the data collected and measure the relevant variables of the study, a set of relevant statistical methods and procedures was selected and adopted.
The study reached a set of conclusions and recommendations, the most important of which are that modern accounting education practices are not the only tools or source for developing the level of accounting culture, as there are other sources of accounting culture, including the accumulated experience of practicing the accounting profession, the accounting media represented by means of accounting communications, cultural publications, and scientific issued of accounting councils responsible for presenting accounting concepts and ideas to society in general and the accounting community in particular, despite the multiplicity of these sources, accounting education practices remain the main and most influential source for the accounting profession, which requires the availability of efficient staff of accounting to ensure accurate application and correct interaction by students, in addition the study recommended the necessity to achieving an acceptable level of compatibility between curriculum , procedures applied by scientific accounting departments and accounting legislation , rules issued by Professional accounting councils and boards in order to contribute in developing the level of accounting culture for universities output in accordance with the requirements of the labor market's needs and wishes in the best possible way.

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The Impact of adopting Balanced Score card- Environmental Social Responsibility Indicator in achieving qualified financial projects (Central Bank of Iraq CBI as a case study)

Rasha Abood

Pages: 195-203

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Problem Statement: economic environment differs than before, due to the rapid strategic changes and high level of demand for qualified services and/ or goods, that leads to another sense of competing among businesses, especially in last decades of 20th century, business environment involved in globalization to response and satisfy customers depending on the interaction between society as (external environment) and business’s infrastructure as (internal environment). These changes need a rapid response that means using new systems in planning strategies, organizing, leading and controlling as well to sustain and survive.

 Methodology: it is a descriptive paper that analyze the results through depending on non- experimental design through three (retrospective, longitudinal, and cross- sectional) indicators to examine environmental social responsibility ESP as one of balanced score card perspectives. Results: there is a positive impact of adopting ESRP to achieve qualified financial projects. Conclusion: the interlinkage between external environment (society) and internal one (business infrastructure) is very tight, but the horizon to understand this tight relationship is still fuzzy, due to the dynamic changes of those interlinkages and more efforts have to be done to enrich this phenomenon.

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Evaluating the Performance of the Iraqi Economy Using the Kaldor Square: An Analytical Study for the Period (1991-2021)

Jaafar Al-Husseini

Pages: 22-38

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The research evaluated the performance of the Iraqi economy for the period 1991-2021, and the extent of the success of the fiscal and monetary policies in achieving the desired goals, by analyzing the developments that occurred in the main macroeconomic variables included in the Kaldor square (economic growth rate, foreign trade balance, inflation rate, Unemployment rate), and an attempt to determine the causes of these developments and the circumstances surrounding them, and then compare them with the optimal goals specified in the Kaldor square to show the extent to which they have been achieved. The research was based on the hypothesis that the macroeconomic performance in Iraq during the aforementioned period is far from the possibility of achieving the combined goals of the Kaldor square, and even if they were partially achieved, they would not be economically meaningful. To complete the research steps, the descriptive analytical method was adopted to study and analyze the developments that occurred in the variables under study. Among the challenges that the researcher faced during the study was the scarcity or inaccuracy of data related to the case study. The researcher reached a number of conclusions, the most prominent of which was proving the validity of the research hypothesis. The most prominent recommendations were the necessity of diversifying the economy and reducing dependence on oil, as well as reconsidering the central bank’s policy to achieve price stability by taking the competitiveness of local products into account.

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The role of strategic vision in achieving marketing creativity – an applied study of a number of industrial companies in Duhok Governorate

Zirak Hakari, Jiman Tawfeeq

Pages: 127-138

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The current research aims to determine the role of strategic vision in achieving marketing creativity within industrial companies. To accomplish this objective, a number of production companies were selected in the Duhok Governorate to test the conceptual relationship between the two main research variables. The questionnaire was adopted as the main tool for data collection and was distributed among department heads and decision-makers in the selected industrial companies. A total of (30) forms were distributed, all of which were returned and included in the analysis. The research employed the SPSS program to analyze the data and test the correlation and regression between strategic vision and marketing creativity. The results showed a significant and positive correlation between the two variables, and the existence of a clear impact of strategic vision—through its dimensions of insight, consensus and acceptance, uniqueness, and extensive thinking—on marketing creativity. The research recommends increasing focus on strategic foresight and visionary planning within industrial firms to enhance creative marketing practices and improve competitiveness in a dynamic market environment.

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The role of human resources development in achieving organizational loyalty an exploratory study of the inspection department / Rusafa health department

زينب Khadim, ايمان Fadhli

Pages: 75-95

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The aim of present study is to explain the role of human resource development in achieving the organizational loyalty. The suggested hypothses which have been used clarified the relationship between the studied variables The following was concluded:
a- The study used the human resource development as constant variable with five important dimensions: (individual's development, organization development, systematic teaching, working groups, and human resource development strategies). In addition to three dependable dimensional variables to achieve organizational loyalty (emotional loyalty, continuous loyalty and standard loyalty). A questionnaire was applied by the emloyees of inspection department. Seventy-five (75) questionnaires out pf ninety (90) questionnaires were obtained and included (52) parts. SPSS v23 program was used for data analysis.
b- Among the results that were reached is “It emerged from the results of the research that the Inspection Department shows a high interest in developing human resources. That it clearly shows and is evident through the interest in his work, which in turn reflects positively on the organizational loyalty of the employees"
c- The most important recommendations reached by the two researchers, "The need to pay attention to the development of human resources in all Iraqi organizations because of its great importance in the employees' attachment and loyalty to the organization.".

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Mediating Role of Organizational Learning in Strengthening Relationship Between Strategic Flexibility and Achieving High Performance An analytical exploratory study of opinions of a sample of employees of Holy Karbala Health Department

احمد Amanah, ليلى AL-Hakeem, علاء Fadhil, سعاد Sultan

Pages: 20-39

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Research aims to reveal nature of mediating role of organizational learning in relationship between strategic flexibility and high performance. Intellectual research problem was represented by main question: Does strategic flexibility have an impact on achieving high performance through mediating role of organizational learning? On basis of which sub-questions were raised through which appropriate solutions could be found. While the problem of field study of urgent need to respond to the repercussions of Corona pandemic was manifested through staff that have sufficient flexibility to achieve performance required of them to cross this crisis and sustain that performance through organizational learning of various kinds. Importance of research was evident from importance of the field of application, which needed to provide various solutions to advance and develop reality of health performance, as research was applied in Karbala Health Department on a random sample of (37) employees from its administrative and medical staff, based on a questionnaire form. Used a set of statistical methods to analyze data, including simple correlation coefficient (Pearson), analysis of ANOVA and test (Sobel) by using statistical program SPSS V.25. Research reached a set of conclusions, most important of which is existence of a direct correlation and a significant positive effect between research variables, in addition to presence of an indirect and significant effect of organizational learning in relationship between strategic flexibility and high performance. Based on conclusions of research, researchers were able to formulate a number of recommendations to improve performance levels and respond to Covid 19 crisis, most important of which is increasing interest in organizational learning at level of research community, as it represents real basis for enhancing and improving flexibility and performance of its human resources (administrative and medical staff) on one hand.

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Urban sustainability and indicators for achieving it proactively at the environmental level: Case study in Ramadi Municipality

Hussein Al-Abdali, Amal Chaabouni

Pages: 78-99

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This research aims to emphasize and focus on sustainable environmental strategies in urban planning of cities and to provide appropriate solutions to most of the problems resulting from incorrect land use and not distributing it in consistent and studied proportions according to a strategic vision that contributes to improving the environmental aspect of cities in the long term. The results showed that the total per capita share in the city of Ramadi amounted to (664.1) square meters in terms of area. The most important outcomes of the SPSS program were that the male participation rate was (78.7), and the female rate was (21.3). Regarding the axis of residential use and urban condition, a percentage of (3.67) appeared.). The results of the correlation analysis also showed that there is a positive, significant correlation between all dimensions of urban planning and proactive environmental sustainability, and the regression results showed that there is a positive, significant effect between proactive environmental sustainability on the dimensions of urban planning, which means accepting the basic research hypothesis, which is the presence of a positive effect of proactive environmental sustainability on urban planning.

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The effect of marketing orientation on customer loyalty behavior: A case study at the General Company of Iraqi Cotton Industries

سمار Saleh, سرمد Al-Shammari

Pages: 144-151

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     This study examined the reality of marketing orientation in achieving customer loyalty. It is (There is a Significant effect relationship between the marketing orientation and customer loyalty in the General Company for Cotton Industries) and it represents the research community in the General Cotton Industries, where the sample consisting (of 110) persons was chosen. The study used several statistical methods to process and analyze data using the program (SPSS), these statistical methods are (arithmetic mean and standard deviation, stepwise). Based on the measurement and diagnosis of the study variables and the testing of the study hypotheses, the study reached a set of conclusions, most notably, the management of the General Company for Cotton Industries viewed marketing as a secondary function limited to promotion, advertising and lack of knowledge of the realities of marketing as activities to recognize the market's needs for industrial products and how to provide them.

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Digital drugs as a new method of domination (Challenges and solutions in the digital age)

Emad Al-Shakh Dawood, Saif Daeer

Pages: 27-35

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This study sheds light on new methods of dominating young people through the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and other platforms to market audio clips that act as psychotropic drugs after getting used to listening to them, which then causes hallucinations and loss of psychological and physical balance, which requires enriching scientific knowledge about them, which opens the way for more research efforts, and proving its hypothesis that focuses on the importance of awareness and therapeutic tactics (such as the role of the family, school, and government agencies) in order to consolidate strategies to combat organized crime, which necessitated dismantling the nature of digital drugs and explaining their most important types and how to market them through the misuse of the GPL feature, and exposing their psychological, social, and technical causes and stating their psychological, social, economic, and sensory risks, then clarifying the most important solutions inherent in the tactics of reducing and limiting the drugs under study and their negative effects, so that the study comes out with a number of conclusions and recommendations, the most important of which is empowering legislative and judicial bodies and law enforcement with the necessary skills and tools to combat digital drug crimes effectively, as well as achieving balance The healthy balance between screen time and social time is compounded by the effort to create parent forums and online communities to share experiences and advice.

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Measuring the impact of some green economy indicators on carbon emissions in Indonesia (1990-2020)

سيف Mustafa, ايمان Rashad

Pages: 208-219

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The research aims to shed light on the most important sectors of the green economy and their contribution to carbon emissions in Indonesia by presenting some concepts about the indicators of the green economy and agricultural sectors and their role in carbon emissions, and the importance and nature of the relationship between them, and in a presentation of the problematic of the study in light of the changes that the world is experiencing now from the depletion of resources The natural increase in the amount of emissions, the increase in population rates and the need to secure food, agriculture is one of the most important entrances to the green economy, where sustainability in agriculture is achieved through three main pillars: the first is to consider achieving economic performance or profitability by considering agricultural activity as an investment, and the second is to create And the creation of new social systems through agricultural projects, the employment and development of people participating, and the third in the environmental dimension through preserving the environment and biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions. Fixed capital in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, which led to an increase in the amount of emissions, but by a small percentage, as every 1% increase in per capita renewable energy consumption reduces carbon dioxide emissions per capita by 0.07%, while every 1% increase in per capita non-renewable energy increases Carbon dioxide emissions per capita by 0.52% in ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, and green variables (revenues of forest resources, value added for each factor in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, and consumption of renewable energy) were associated with an inverse relationship with carbon emissions in Indonesia. , that is, the increased use of these variables above reduced the percentage of carbon emissions, which achieves the hypothesis that the green economy positively affects the dimensions of sustainable development

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The Role of Green Marketing in Supporting Sustainable Development: Strategies for Promoting Environmental and Social Awareness

Ali Nehme

Pages: 193-186

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The concept of sustainable development has become a popular slogan in contemporary organizations. Today, it is the central focus of the programs of many governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as many companies around the world. Sustainable development refers to meeting the needs of individuals without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Here, marketing plays an important role, not only by aligning a company’s strategy with the environment, but also by promoting the importance of implementing this concept. Green marketing relies on the use of promotional methods that focus on the environmental benefits of products and services. By marketing sustainable solutions, companies such as Asia Renewable Energy (the case study) can, according to our research findings, raise environmental awareness among their audiences and encourage consumers to adopt environmentally friendly behaviors. Marketing green products not only promotes the environment but also reflects social values that respect human rights and equality. By applying the principles of sustainability, companies enhance the well-being of society by providing clean, sustainable energy that contributes to reducing pollution and improving the quality of life. Marketing innovations in renewable energy contributes to stimulating demand for these solutions, which enhances the ability of companies to grow sustainably. By focusing on marketing solar, wind or other renewable technologies, companies like Asia Renewable Energy can contribute to the transition to a low-carbon society. Asia Renewable Energy can serve as an excellent example of applying green marketing strategies to support sustainable development. Some of the points that can be highlighted in this study are: Renewable energy products and services The company’s focus on providing clean and sustainable energy solutions, such as solar panels and wind power. Using new or innovative technologies in the field of renewable energy, which enhances its position in the market as an environmentally responsible company. Organizing media campaigns on various platforms to raise awareness about the benefits of renewable energy and its impact on reducing the carbon footprint. Working to support development projects in local communities, such as providing clean energy to remote areas, which enhances its social role. Through these strategies, Asia Renewable Energy can effectively contribute to achieving sustainable development at the environmental and societal levels.

 

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Public-private partnerships for sustainable development: A field study at AL-Mustaqbal University

Ahmed Kaheet, Ali Alwan, Al-Batool Abdul-Mahdi, Sama Mousa

Pages: 140-147

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Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a critical mechanism for promoting sustainable development, particularly in the context of higher education institutions. This field study explores the role and impact of PPPs at Future University, focusing on how PPPs contribute to achieving the university's sustainable development goals. The study uses a descriptive approach by distributing (80) questionnaires to Future University staff, which were analyzed using SmartPLS V.4. The results reveal that PPPs at Future University facilitated infrastructure development, enhanced academic programs, and promoted research initiatives aligned with sustainability goals. However, challenges such as aligning stakeholder interests, ensuring long-term commitment, and maintaining transparency were identified as barriers to maximizing the potential of these partnerships. The study concludes that while PPPs offer significant opportunities to promote sustainable development in higher education, their success depends on strong governance frameworks, clear communication, and shared value creation among all stakeholders. The study provides recommendations to strengthen existing partnerships and guide future collaborations at Future University and similar institutions.

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Evaluation of Sustainable Performance of Economic Unit

Asst. Prof. Haidar Atta Zbein, Dheyaa Mohsin Faris Radhi AL-Kinani

Pages: 67 - 83

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 The problem of research has been reflected in the absence of interest of economic units in information on environmental and social costs needed to measure maintainable performance and in the fact that those economic units simply account for the elements of costs used in the production of products without considering the environmental and social costs in determining the cost of the product for the purpose of addressing this problem, this research is aimed at studying and indicating the impact of environmental and social cost accounting on the sustainable functioning of the economic unit. The nature of the accounting system applied in the economic unit in question is identified as the Ground of Architecture Cement Manufacturing Company, for the purpose of achieving the objectives of research and hypothesis testing, the Land of Architecture Cement Manufacturing Company, located in Misan governorate, has been selected environmental and social costs have not been measured, assessed and revealed as costs distinctly from other costs in the balance sheets, as it has been shown through the applied study that the environmental and social costs of the economic unit in question are hidden among other costs, leading to unsuitable management decisions, and thus negatively affecting the validity of the financial lists and reports of the economic unit. Through the statistical investigation of the questionnaire form, it was found that environmental and social cost accounting had a positive impact on raising the level of production, sales and occupational safety of workers, as well as on the reduction or decrease of environmental risks in the economic unit, as well as its positive impact on the valuation of the maintainable performance of the economic unit in question.

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The impact of Top Management Team Behavioral Integration in enhancing organizational prestige: An exploratory study of the opinions of academic leaders at the University of Mosul

Khaled Al-Naqib

Pages: 221-239

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The research aims to know the impact of behavioral integration of the senior management team with its sub-dimensions represented by (cooperative behavior, information exchange, participation in decision-making) in enhancing organizational prestige with its dimensions represented by (internal organizational prestige, perceived external prestige). The importance of the research is also represented by clarifying the important role played by the senior management teams at the university under study so that the university becomes highly prestigious, effective, and capable of defining itself and its presence, and keeping pace with rapid changes locally and globally in order to achieve global status compared to other universities in developed countries. The University of Mosul was chosen as a field for research, where the research applied the comprehensive inventory method to the researcher’s sample of (214) leaders represented by (the university president and his assistants, deans of colleges and assistants, and heads of departments as well as scientific centers) at the University of Mosul. However, the total of the questionnaire received (189) and (25) questionnaire forms were not received. The researcher used a questionnaire to obtain data, and the research adopted the descriptive analytical approach in order to achieve results using the statistical program (AMOS V.25). The research came out with a number of conclusions, the most important of which is that cooperation and information exchange makes members of the senior management team show solidarity and cohesion, and this cohesion translates into decision-making processes. Smoother decisions, efficient resource allocation, and strategic implementation, all of which contribute to achieving the organization’s prestige. The researcher also presented a set of proposals, the most important of which is “the necessity of expanding the basis of participation in decision-making and not limiting it only to members of the University Council by involving experts in the work of academic staff, including professors and owners.” Distinguished academic titles in executive departments for the purpose of reaching a level of competence when making decisions and implementing them effectively.”

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Positive leadership and its role in achieving organizational recovery: An exploratory study of the opinions of a sample of heads of academic departments in a number of government universities ranked among the top three in the Kurdistan region of Iraq

Ahmed Mohammed, Ranj Nuri

Pages: 110-126

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Positive leadership has emerged as a prominent concept that has garnered considerable academic attention within organizational management models, owing to its ability to enhance organizational effectiveness by fostering positive values and motivational behavior patterns. Public universities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq are increasingly facing organizational challenges due to fluctuating economic and political conditions, which negatively impact their ability to recover and return to normal operations after crises. This study aims to examine the nature of the correlation and causal relationship between positive leadership and organizational recovery in the top-ranked public universities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Data were collected from a sample of 204 heads of academic departments in these universities using a questionnaire designed to measure the study variables. The researcher utilized a set of statistical techniques to analyze the data using SPSS version 26 for descriptive analyses, while Smart PLS version 4.0.9 was employed to test the relationships between the study variables through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results indicated that positive leadership plays a fundamental role in promoting organizational recovery, as it contributes to improving universities’ capacity to confront crises and adapt to changes by fostering a positive work environment that supports creativity, resilience, and adaptability.

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The role of internal audit in the effectiveness and efficiency of evaluating institutional performance: Applied study at Al-Nahrain University

Israa Abdulmelek

Pages: 125-135

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The internal audit function is considered one of the basic functions in institutions because it is a source of information and data that is characterized by its credibility, and because it is a review and monitoring process of all the financial and non-financial operations of the institution in terms of discovering errors and shortcomings or even fraud and manipulation operations, and that one of the most important goals of the institution is its survival and continuity, and for this reason it led to the emergence of the internal audit function, and that the success of any institution lies in the success of its administrative and financial performance evaluation systems as it is the mirror reflecting the evaluation of actual performance compared to the planned performance of the institution.

The research aimed to determine the extent of the necessity of the internal audit function and performance within institutions, and the extent of the ability of institutions to achieve the desired goals through the optimal use of available resources. A set of tools were used, the most important of which were Arabic and foreign books, theses and dissertations in their theoretical aspect, while the practical aspect was the method of direct interviews with the working staff in the department who are specialists, observations and inquiries. Among the most important conclusions reached is that work is not done according to the schedule of tasks, as all the working staff in the department carry out all the work, and the organizational structure prepared by the Studies and Planning Department is not adhered to, as it was found that the Graduates and Certifications Division was merged in terms of work with the Registration and Acceptance Division.

Among the most important recommendations is obligating the department’s staff to implement the work according to the tasks assigned to each division and to work according to the tools of internal control (separation of responsibilities), obligating the divisions to the organizational structure in order to determine responsibilities and provide procedures that do not allow any staff to violate internal control. In short, the internal audit function contributes to achieving the effectiveness and efficiency of institutional performance by evaluating its operations and submitting the results of its work in the form of periodic reports to the institution’s senior management.

 

Keywords: Auditing, internal auditing, effectiveness, efficiency, institutional performance.

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Analyzing the impact of strategic empowerment dimensions upon the creative performance: An analytical study in the General Company for Communications and Informatics

Hanaa Alhamadani, Mohammed Alkhazraje

Pages: 205-221

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This research aims to analyze the role of empowerment strategies in achieving creative performance among employees of the General Company for Communications and Information Technology (GCIT), a vital government organization operating in a dynamic technological environment that requires continuous renewal and innovation. The research used the descriptive-analytical approach, and data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to a random sample of 140 employees, from which 137 valid questionnaires were retrieved for statistical analysis. The research focused on studying the impact of four dimensions of empowerment strategies: power, knowledge, information, and rewards, as independent variables, while creative performance represented the dependent variable. SPSS V.26 was used to test the hypotheses and study the impact of variables. The research results showed a significant positive effect for most empowerment dimensions in enhancing employees' creative performance, with the dimensions "power" and "knowledge" having the greatest impact. In contrast, the effect of "rewards" was low. The results confirmed that empowering employees cognitively and practically and providing a supportive organizational environment positively impact their ability to think creatively and devise new solutions. The study recommends adopting comprehensive empowerment policies within the company, creating a work environment that encourages creativity, and reconsidering incentive systems and information flow to enhance organizational performance and keep pace with the requirements of digital transformation.

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The relative importance of the current account in the balance of payments in terms of the external dimensions of structural imbalance with reference to Iraq

هجير Zaki, ضحى Mahmoud

Pages: 78-90

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This research seeks to address by analyzing the symmetrical imbalances between the economy and the status of the current account and what is implied by the significance of the relative importance of the current account in the balance of payments on the one hand within the framework of the internal / external overlap of developing economies in general and  Iraq , as a case study  to examine the extent of the reflection of the local economic structure on the characteristics of the current account

There are types of imbalances in the balance of payments related to the structural characteristics of the economy i, meaning that they represent a reflection of the imbalance in its production structures, and this imbalance, namely, in the current account takes a directional turn over a long time period related to the process of economic development and its success or failure in achieving the required structural changes

The research concluded that its hypothesis is correct as far as it is concerned with Iraq and that there is a symmetry between the internal/external structural imbalance that has deteriorated in the current account, especially the trade balance, and this imbalance has taken a hidden form as a surplus in the case of the rentier economy.  It concluded that economic administration has no choice but to restructure the Iraqi economy in favor of other production sectors, as well as financing and rehabilitating infrastructure projects, in addition to striving to attract foreign investment and working to expand production capacities and reduce dependence on oil as a main source of national income.

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Proposed indicators for reviewing the performance of the reconstruction fund for areas affected by war operations and its impact on achieving the sustainable development goals

Saba Hamza, Mohammed Ibrahim

Pages: 50-70

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The research aims to define the performance audit of the Reconstruction Fund for Areas Affected by War Operations, and to clarify the requirements of the INTOSAI (3000) standard for "performance audit", in line with the performance of the Reconstruction Fund, as well as to state the theoretical framework for sustainable development in terms of concept, importance, objectives, and the extent to which the objectives of the Reconstruction Fund for Areas Affected by War Operations are consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals, and to provide proposed indicators to measure the extent to which the Fund has achieved the Sustainable Development Goals and to apply a sample of the proposed indicators to verify the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by this Fund. The researchers relied on a set of tools that included analyzing the financial data and funding sources approved by the Fund, as well as reviewing the statistics of the projects that the Fund has worked to establish in the affected areas, in addition to the proposed indicators to verify the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The research community represents the specialized development funds in Iraq, while the research sample was represented by the Reconstruction Fund for Areas Affected by War Operations to apply indicators to verify the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals for the years 2018-2019. The research concluded that the objectives of the Reconstruction Fund for Areas Affected by War Operations are largely consistent with the development goals. Sustainable, as this fund is one of the development funds that sponsors support for the social, economic and environmental dimensions in a noticeable way.

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Circular economy and its role in achieving sustainable development

Mohammed Mohammed

Pages: 159-168

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Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the global economy has been dominated by the so-called linear economic model, which has proven its limitations and has placed a great pressure on the world's resources. In light of the limited resources and the growing environmental issues, it became important to search for new and more sustainable economic models, so the trend towards a circular economy began by developing advanced steps to get rid of waste and make use of it at the lowest economic and environmental costs. The contribution of the circular economy to sustainable development is determined by the ability of the circular economy to achieve its vision of a flexible, innovative and transparent economy, and by its continued success in building global partnerships with companies, governments and civil society.

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The role of adopting international financial reporting standards to improve the results of banking performance evaluation: A comparative analytical study in Bank of Baghdad

Alzahraa Jawad, Omar Al-Doori

Pages: 162-179

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The study aims to figure out the extent to which the commitment to the application of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) affects the results of the evaluation of banking performance, the study  based on a key premise that the commitment of commercial banks to the application of international financial reporting standards positively affects the results of the evaluation of banking performance through the preparation of financial statements that are transparent, appropriate and comparable with other banks in all countries of the world, For the purpose of testing the hypothesis of the research and achieving its objectives, the deductive approach was used in the presentation, study and analysis of research variables in the theoretical aspect, the descriptive quantitative analytical approach and the comparative method were adopted in the practical aspect.

The study reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is that the results of the ratios and financial indicators based on the amounts extracted from the financial statements prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards reflected positively on the evaluation of the performance of banks and led to improving the results of the performance evaluation of the bank and the process of comparison with the ratios of banks in other countries.

The study also recommended the need to intensify efforts among the relevant authorities concerned with the process of applying international financial reporting standards in banks to increase focus and shed light on finding a unified mechanism for the application of standards and follow up on their proper application.

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The role of artificial intelligence techniques in accounting disclosure and its impact on achieving sustainable development: An analytical research of the opinions of a sample of employees of the University of Basrah Presidency

Mamon Talib, Alaa Abdul-Ahad

Pages: 115-128

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The research seeks to achieve a set of objectives, the most important of which is measuring the impact of using artificial intelligence techniques in improving the disclosure process in financial statements and its reflection in sustainable development. In consistency with the importance of the research and through its problem, the researchers sought to test the research hypotheses. To achieve this, a questionnaire was designed using (Google Form) and distributed on line to the elements of the research sample that were selected using the intentional sample consisting of employees of the departments of (financial affairs, auditing and internal control). (50) answers were obtained. Through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) application, the results of the questionnaire were analyzed. According to the applied framework of the research, a set of findings were reached, the most important of which were: Robotic process automation technology supports the accounting disclosure process in the financial statements prepared by the Presidency of the University of Basrah, which achieves sustainable development elements. The researchers presented a set of recommendations, the most prominent of which is that the Presidency of the University of Basra issue rules and instructions under which it is committed to converting to Use of artificial intelligence techniques.

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Sales tax audit mechanism and its impact on financial sustainability: Case study of telecom companies in Iraq

فيان Abed

Pages: 79-94

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This study examines the sales tax audit mechanism and its impact on financial sustainability in Iraq (the case of telecommunications companies) and investigates the main problems in the tax audit process with regard to the appropriateness of the type of audit used, the appropriateness of methods for selecting the audit case, and audit examination techniques used. Mixed in order to achieve research objectives and answer research questions. Specifically, the methods used in the study include submitting questions to auditors and tax investigators, and documentary and literary analysis. Using these research methods, the results of the study reveal that the sales tax audit mechanism is still undeveloped and uses a minimal set of tax audit activities that are conducted in order to address specific risks, in contrast to the concept of the sales tax audit mechanism which is a tool that improves voluntary compliance and increases performance future revenue and thus achieving financial sustainability by educating and helping taxpayers understand their tax obligations. Good interaction between tax auditors and taxpayers, in the end, the study presents the measures that can be taken by the public tax authority to alleviate the problems in the tax audit process.

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The impact of terrorism on stock price behavior: An event study of a sample of tourism companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange

Jabar Issa, Shatha Jabr, Fadel Dawood

Pages: 126-142

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This study aims to demonstrate the impact of announcing the distribution of dividends in light of information asymmetry and in light of the phenomenon of terrorism for the purpose of predicting stock prices for companies listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange. The study was applied to a sample of various market sectors, taking into account the diversity in the sectors, which included  Mosul Dam Company that met the conditions of the study, which identified the companies that distributed dividends for two consecutive years (2014-2015), and the event study method was used with a (40) day event window with a period of (20) days before and after the event to measure the information asymmetry, as the forecasting method was adopted to identify the effects. The future of the dividend decision depends on investors' decisions in light of conditions of instability. In addition, two statistical methods were used to test the study's hypotheses, namely the regression analysis method and the scenario method. The study reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is the possibility of achieving extraordinary returns by relying on the informational content of the dividend dividend. There is also a significant impact Statistical significance for the dividend decision due to information asymmetry. The scenario method contributes to predicting stock prices better than the traditional method. One of the most important recommendations reached by the study is the necessity of adopting scientific methods to measure the impact of market-related terrorist events on the accuracy of financial results, especially the use of mathematical models to measure the impact. Market events on stock prices. It is also preferable to adopt the scenario method in predicting stock prices and financial performance and adopt it as a model that provides multiple options for financial decisions, in addition to not being satisfied with the extraordinary return as only one tool for making investment decisions, but rather other factors such as risk must be taken into account.

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Risk management in the banking sector: A comprehensive study of financial and non-financial risks and their impact on stability

Ali Alkalsh

Pages: 91-99

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Banks are exposed to many financial risks that arise when the bank faces difficulty in recovering loans from borrowers, which may affect the bank's assets and its ability to meet its obligations. There are also market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates, stock prices, and exchange rates, which negatively impact the value of assets. In addition, there are liquidity risks related to the bank's inability to meet liquidity needs suddenly, such as the withdrawal of deposits or financing loans, which creates challenges in achieving a balance between profitability and liquidity. Non-financial risks to which banks are exposed include operational risks resulting from the failure of internal systems or procedures, and legal risks arising from failure to comply with laws and regulations, which may lead to fines or legal cases. There are also strategic risks resulting from making incorrect decisions that affect the bank's future, in addition to reputational risks related to damage to the bank's image as a result of customer complaints or financial crises. To manage these risks, banks implement multiple strategies such as hedging, diversifying investments, and ensuring the implementation of regulatory requirements. Risk management helps improve the bank's stability and enhance its ability to make sound financial decisions, enabling it to reduce losses. Potential, capital preservation, and long-term sustainability are guaranteed, which increases the level of trust between clients and investors.

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The role of environmental planning in treating pollution from war remnants in Iraq after 2003

داوود Ahmed

Pages: 126-134

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Environmental planning is one of the most important plans and strategies for preserving the environment and achieving sustainable development at the level of the national economy, and with the increasing international interest in the components of the ecosystem in the planning process, mainly, and with the increasing problems and negative effects it faced represented by pollution, gas emissions, climate changes, depletion of natural resources and damage to generations present and future                                                                

This called for finding a future vision, policies, plans and strategies to protect the environment.                                                                                                                      

 In this context, Iraq tried to devote the importance of integrating the environmental dimension with the economic and social dimension by adopting the environmental planning method that focuses in its general sense on preserving the environment and on the biological balance in order to achieve human well-being, which is the goal and purpose of development.                                                                                                  

The problem of the research is that Iraq was exposed, especially after 2003, to conflicts and wars that had significant effects on the deterioration of the Iraqi environment. Treatments of war remnants in an analytical manner within the general framework of economic plans, and one of the most important results that were reached despite the development of economic plans in the field of environment are policies and strategies that work to protect the environment, but from a practical point of view it was difficult to materialize the goals and achieve the goals under the circumstances that Iraq passed.

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المشروعات الصغيرة والمتوسطة ودورها في تنمية البيئة المستدامة في العراق

Abdullah Ibrahim

Pages: 63-76

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The role of small and medium enterprises is essential in economic and social development and is the focus of attention of governments and international organizations, most notably the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. Their importance increases in developing countries because they represent the only realistic prospects for economic development and an effective tool for addressing the problem of unemployment and poverty there. The research aims to clarify the concept of small and medium enterprises and their role in achieving comprehensive economic and social development in Iraq in the current and future stages. The descriptive and deductive approaches were followed, in an attempt to link small and medium enterprises and sustainable development in the Iraqi economy in this research. Small and medium enterprises face a number of obstacles that limit their contribution and effectiveness in sustainable development in Iraq, then explaining the most important details in order to develop appropriate solutions for them. In this research, we will focus on several concepts for small and medium enterprises and shed light on the most important conclusions, including that the private sector of small and medium enterprises is in dire and necessary need of government support to be able to advance and develop. In conclusion, a number of recommendations were presented for the development of small and medium enterprises, and we hope that they will be of assistance in the research topic, including the urgent need for the Iraqi government to play an important role in creating supportive regulatory frameworks through collective funds and other mechanisms, establishing microfinance units in the Ministry of Trade and the Central Bank of Iraq to provide the necessary consultations for the work of small projects.

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An exploratory study of the opinions of a sample of employees in retail stores in Iraq

Azhar Sehen

Pages: 197-205

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Branding is a vital means of product identification and represents a fundamental aspect of marketing, distinguishing a company's products from those of its competitors and conferring a competitive advantage. This study aims to assess the extent to which Iraqi retail stores (BIG) value branding and their employees' awareness of its importance in achieving superiority and competitiveness. The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach, and data was collected through a random survey of 1,087 merchants in Baghdad. Statistical analysis was used (SPSS V.24). The results revealed a strong, positive relationship between branding and the dimensions of competitive advantage (cost, quality, flexibility), while the relationship was weak with the delivery dimension. The added value of the study lies in its focus on the variables of branding and competitive advantage, offering practical contributions to how to invest in branding to enhance competitive advantage and increase profits. This positively impacts the stores' positioning and ability to achieve goals in a competitive market.    

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The impact of organizational intelligence on achieving sustainable marketing: An analytical study in Al-Ittihad food industries company / Babylon

Mohammed Berto, Shifa Ayiz, Haider Hussein, Abbas Mohammed

Pages: 241-253

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The research aimed to explore the reality of organizational intelligence and its dimensions — namely (environmental understanding, collective intelligence, and strategic vision) — as well as sustainable development and its dimensions (economic, environmental, and social). The focus was on Al-Ittihad Food Industries Company. The research also sought to identify the correlation between organizational intelligence and sustainable marketing within the company.

A descriptive approach was adopted, and the study sample consisted of 99 employees from various departments of the company. A questionnaire was designed as the main tool for data collection, in addition to conducting some personal interviews. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and Cronbach's Alpha for reliability testing. The questionnaire relied on a five-point Likert scale.

The research arrived at several key findings, most notably:

The level of organizational intelligence and sustainable marketing practices in the company was moderate, There is a strong positive correlation between the dimensions of organizational intelligence and those of sustainable marketing, The results indicated that the t-test values were statistically significant for all research variables at a significance level of (α ≤ 0.05), confirming a meaningful and positive correlation between organizational intelligence and sustainable marketing.

The study recommended that Al-Ittihad Food Industries Company should place greater emphasis on continuous learning and the need to clarify visions, plans, and future directions with its employees.

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Strategic vigilance and its impact on achieving organizational excellence: Analytical research at the Al-Qaim Cement Plant.

علي Mohammed

Pages: 154-169

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   The research aims to identify the role of strategic vigilance as an independent variable in organizational excellence as a dependent variable in the Al-Qaim Cement Factory. The descriptive analytical approach was based upon the current research, and try to come up with a set of recommendations that work to enhance the practice and adoption of the variables of the study in the organization surveyed, the research sample was selected intentionally represented by ( 52) of the workers in the existing cement factory, as well as the questionnaire was relied upon as the main tool in collecting data, and the statistical program (SPSS) was adopted in addition to the Excel program) in analyzing and processing the data Most prominent results reached by the researcher were the possession of the existing cement plant vigilance modern technology used in its work as well as the ability of its administrative leaders to monitor the ability surrounding environment enhances it through strategic vigilance. As for the recommendations, they were represented by enhancing commercial vigilance and competitive vigilance, following up on the labor market and customer needs, and focusing on work. Teamwork and gives employees an opportunity to show their creativity, which leads the organization to organizational excellence.

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The impact of the quality of banking assets on operating cash flows: An applied study of a sample of banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange

Mohamed Wadi

Pages: 41-56

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This research aims to diagnose the impact of the quality of bank assets from loans and credit loans on cash flows generated from operating activities by studying a sample of commercial banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange for a period of 10 years from 2010 to 2019. The research used the descriptive analytical approach based on the SPSS statistical program by measuring the strength of the correlation between the study variables by simple linear regression and continuity of chains. The problem of the research was whether cash flows through operating activities are affected by the quality of bank assets? The research found that there is a positive moral impact between the quality of assets and cash flows. The quality of assets is a good indicator of the predictability of future cash flows as a result of the direct relationship and the positive impact between them. This encourages banks to focus on achieving the quality of assets with the aim of obtaining cash flows from their operating activities. The research recommends the need to reduce the proportion of non-performing loans through credit undertakings and by managing the potential risks of bank loans and other assets while at the same time adopting sustainability policies that achieve high profitability ratios and thus high cash flows.

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Using the Six Sigma methodology as an internal control system to improve the quality of the internal audit process: An analytical study of a sample opinions of the General Company for Fertilizers Industry - Southern Region employees

Mamon Talib

Pages: 89-101

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As a result of the great importance that companies attach to the internal control system, as this system takes a major role in implementing their operations in an organized and practical manner, leading to the optimal exploitation of available resources, and as a result of what Six Sigma has proven to be a methodology that helps companies provide services free of defects and meets the requirements of those who benefit from those services. Accordingly, this research aims to measure the extent to which the Six Sigma methodology can be used as an internal control system to improve the quality of internal audit. To achieve this, the researcher used the inductive statistical approach by designing a questionnaire using (Google Forms) and distributing it electronically to the research sample, which was selected using a deliberate (intentional) sample consisting of employees from the (Financial Affairs, Audit and Internal Control) departments at the General Company for Fertilizer Industries - Southern Region. and among the most important results that this research produced are, designing elements of the internal control system using Six Sigma methodology indicators leads to achieving the dimensions of sustainable development, As well as the need to educate employees in the relevant departments about the objective’s that management seeks to achieve using the Six Sigma methodology as an internal control system.

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The sustainable financial dimension of development, an approach to the significance of indictors in the Iraqi economy

هجير Zaki , زينب Rasheed

Pages: 32-43

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The concept of sustainability is concerned with the indicators that can be relied upon in estimating the sustainability of the economy at the macro level and what is related to it.  Financial sustainability, on the other hand , focuses on public debt and its potential positive effects if used efficiently in financing the resource gap, or negative if Limit yourself to financing current consumption.

As far as the matter is concerned with the Iraqi economy, the rentier nature of the economy has spared the economy from resorting to public debt for the purposes of covering the “gap of resources”, and resorting to it was limited in times of crisis, preserving ad hoc attitude, away from its supposed role in achieving sustainable development. The aim of this paper is to examine the economic implications of financial sustainability and its projection on the Iraqi situation, while the research problem was to investigate the economic significance of the indicators in terms of their qualitative difference in the rentier developing economy such as Iraq.   The paper reached conclusions in correspondence with its problem and hypothesis

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The role of disclosing financial inclusion indicators in improving the financial performance of banks: A theoretical study applied to Egypt

Doaa Sayed Ahmed

Pages: 99-112

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In light of the increased requirements for transparency and disclosure of all information related to financial and non-financial performance, especially in financial institutions, and based on the importance of financial inclusion in Egyptian banks and the disclosure of its indicators and how to implement it, the current research aims to study the role of disclosure of financial inclusion indicators on the financial performance of Egyptian banks. We study on Egyptian commercial banks, and the research reached several results, the most important of which is that financial inclusion is one of the basic pillars for achieving financial stability by supporting the stability of the deposit base and improving the flexibility of financing and investment in the banking sector, which leads to the ability of the financial system to withstand economic shocks, as the researcher recommended. Several points, including the following: the need to pay attention to the basic elements necessary to increase the quality of financial reports in the commercial banks under study, and the necessity of working to pay attention to the nature of the strong relationship that links indicators of the application of financial inclusion and the quality of financial reports, as well as the necessity of benefiting from the positive impact of indicators of the application of financial inclusion on the quality of financial reports.

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Towards a fair competitive environment: A study on the shortcomings of Iraqi legislation in curbing monopolistic practices

Rouaa Atiyah

Pages: 10-18

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In light of the growing trend towards a market economy and the liberalization of trade exchanges, achieving a fair competitive environment has become one of the fundamental pillars of any economic system that seeks efficiency, innovation, and consumer protection. However, monopolistic practices – whether explicit or disguised – are among the most significant challenges that hinder this path, especially in countries where legislation still fails to keep up with the complexities of the modern market.

The Iraqi legislative environment, despite having a competition law, still suffers from a weakness in deterrent and monitoring tools, and a lack of specialized institutional mechanisms capable of monitoring and limiting monopolistic practices, especially those that take the form of covert alliances or control through technology. Despite the issuance of the Iraqi Competition and Anti-Monopoly Law No. 14 of 2010, the legislative and regulatory reality reveals a deep structural flaw in the ability to effectively confront monopolistic practices, The existing texts are characterized by a degree of generality and ambiguity, and do not reach the level of technical detail necessary to track modern monopolistic practices, especially those that occur through data control, hidden pricing, and cross-market alliances. Additionally, the absence of precise definitions for key concepts, such as 'dominance' and 'anti-competitive agreements', weakens the ability of courts and regulatory bodies to apply the texts rigorously and consistently. This is further compounded by institutional shortcomings. The concerned bodies responsible for law enforcement lack independence, human resources, and specialized technical capabilities, which often renders their oversight merely symbolic. Furthermore, the mechanisms for investigating monopolistic practices and the accompanying judicial procedures suffer from slowness and complexity, which undermines the deterrent effect of legal intervention. In light of these circumstances, an unequal market environment is reproduced, allowing certain economic actors to entrench their monopolistic positions at the expense of the principle of equal opportunities and consumer rights.

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The Role of Lean Manufacturing Principles in Achieving Green Manufacturing Requirements: An Applied Study at Al-Karwanchi Group | Kirkuk Company for Beverages and Juices

Hussein Al-Bairaqdar, Ali Al-Abbadi

Pages: 160-146

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The research aims to highlight the role of lean manufacturing principles in enhancing the requirements of green manufacturing at Al- Karwanchi Company for beverages, healthy water, juices, dairy products, and energy drinks. The research problem lies in the company's lack of attention to recycling its products, despite using raw recyclable materials, leading to increased waste accumulation and environmental and health issues. This situation negatively impacts the environment and increases the costs of waste disposal and non-biodegradable materials.

To address this, adopting lean manufacturing principles becomes essential, as they focus on reducing waste and improving production efficiency to meet green manufacturing requirements. A questionnaire was designed for data collection and distributed to a sample of employees in the company, with 242 questionnaires collected from a population of 548 individuals. Data analysis was conducted using statistical software (SPSS V.26 - AMOS V.24).

The results supported the research hypotheses and confirmed the positive objectives and validity of the research model, revealing a direct impact of the independent variable (lean manufacturing) through its principles (both collectively and individually) on the dependent variable (green manufacturing) in terms of its requirements (collectively).

Based on these findings, several recommendations were made, the most important of which is that institutions should consider transitioning to a circular economy, where materials and waste are reused in the production process. This approach will help reduce environmental impacts and achieve greater resource sustainability.

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The contribution of production scheduling rules to activating cyber production requirements: An exploratory study at the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries – Baghdad

Zahraa Al-Dabbagh

Pages: 108-125

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The research aims to diagnose the contribution of production scheduling rules in activating cyber production requirements and to determine the implications of this relationship at the level of the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries in Baghdad as a field of research, as manufacturing companies today face a major challenge represented by increasing complexity and responding to dynamic changes in addition to achieving short delivery times. As planning, control and scheduling mechanisms cannot deal efficiently under complex, dynamic and unexpected circumstances, this requires a move towards creative activities and problem solving using collaborative decision-making mechanisms between human and artificial intelligence. Therefore, a move was made towards creating requirements for the cyber production system that would have a positive impact. On artificial and human intelligence through trustworthy interaction and integration into the cyber production system. The research problem is demonstrated by answering the following question: Do production scheduling rules affect the activation of cyber production requirements in the researched company? To answer the research questions, reliance was placed on the descriptive analytical approach and on tools and methods for collecting data and information, represented by personal interviews and a questionnaire form that was distributed to 60 individuals working in the company, the research sample. The importance of the research is evident through its treatment of two variables that have become of great importance in our world today, as they It dealt with production scheduling as a tool for allocating resources and loading according to its rules, in addition to its endeavor to activate the requirements of cyber production, which is one of the applications of the fourth generation of industry and is consistent with artificial intelligence methods. In order to analyze the results of the practical side, a set of hypotheses were developed and tested in the company in the field of research using the statistical program. (SPSS VE 26) In addition to a number of statistical methods, the research reached a set of conclusions, the most prominent of which is: The existence of a significant correlation was achieved between production scheduling in terms of its rules (in general and individually) and cyber production in terms of its requirements (in general) in the company, the field of research, and this explains that the company’s management It was able to employ its rules to process requests and arrange work in an effort to enhance cyber production requirements. He presented a set of proposals, the most prominent of which are: increasing the company’s management’s interest in the field of research in production scheduling rules, deepening their importance, and enhancing investment in other rules according to customer requests by making adjustments to scheduling from time to time to avoid delays. In delivering products to customers.

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Analysis of the impact of financial intelligence and behavior on corporate performance: A comparative study on a sample of banking and industrial sector companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange

Ahmed Hussein, Namir Al-Sayegh

Pages: 37-57

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Based on the importance of the role played by financial intelligence and behavior in strengthening companies in the financial markets and stabilizing them by achieving an added market value for companies assuming the moral and important impact of financial intelligence and behavior and proving the statistical hypothesis, a major problem was assumed represented in the statement of the impact of financial intelligence and behavior on the financial performance of financial decision makers in the sample of Iraqi companies? Therefore, the study sought to diagnose and explore the companies that provided and achieved levels of financial intelligence represented by profits, revenues and returns, and financial behavior represented by deals and sessions, within the sectors (banks and industry) of the study sample, and using the (ARDL) methodology in a period that extended 2010-2023 with a detailed theoretical description of the latest concepts and methods of measurement for both financial intelligence and behavior, as the results of the analysis of the first model of banks proved that there is a direct, significant and escalating impact that begins with revenues through profits and ends Returns are the most important in such a sector characterized by many and severe risks and from different internal and external environments, unlike the industry sector, which is affected by other factors, so it is necessary to follow the best market model that has achieved the highest levels of intelligence and behavior of financials for the duration of the research in order to be a model for consolidating weak and declining levels of behavior and intelligence in a number of companies and sectors.

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Technical and financial feasibility study for a project to install a solar photovoltaic system with a capacity of (2kw/h) for home us

محمد Mohammad, احمد Mahmood

Pages: 100-113

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The study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of the project of installing a solar photovoltaic system with a capacity of (2kw/h) from a technical and financial point of view, and for the purpose of achieving this goal, a technical feasibility study was prepared, through which it was found that the system should consist of (6) solar cell panels and an inverter with a capacity ( 2.2kw/h) and (4) gel batteries with a capacity of (200A/h) to ensure that the house is equipped with electric power for a period of (4) continuous hours during periods of national electrical power outages, in order to ensure the best performance of the system. The technical study indicated that The project is technically feasible, as it is possible through the system to generate a total daily electrical energy of (21.6 kw/day). In order to demonstrate the financial feasibility of the project, a financial study was prepared and some financial standards were applied, such as (the payback period standard, the accounting return standard, the net present value standard, the return / cost standard, and the internal rate of return standard). By calculating the results, it was found that the payback period for the invested capital is two years and three months , which is an acceptable period, and the accounting rate of return is 42.8%, which is a higher rate than the interest rate on depositing funds in banks, which ranges between (10-8%) and the net present value of the project is ($5305), which is an acceptable value. The rate of return / cost is (1.77), which is greater than one, and this indicates that the project is profitable, while the internal rate of return is (38%), which is a rate higher than the interest rate on funds deposited in banks, and through these results it becomes clear to us that the project is feasible financially speaking.

The study reached a number of conclusions, the most important of which is that there is no government support for solar photovoltaic projects in Iraq, which prevented their widespread dissemination.

The most important thing that the researcher recommends is to provide government support for solar energy projects in Iraq, whether the support is through financial facilities or through the enactment of laws and legislation that motivate citizens to resort to solar photovoltaic systems to fill the shortage of electrical energy as the enactment of a law or legislation that allows the citizen to sell electricity The surplus of its needs and generated from the state's solar energy systems for a reasonable financial consideration.

Key words: feasibility study, photovoltaic solar energy, off-grid system, grid-connected system, Hybrid solar photovoltaic system .

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The impact of financing behavior in economic value added: An analytical study of a sample of industrial companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange

Mohammed Alsendi, Rafiaa Alhamdani

Pages: 145-154

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The study aims to achieve several objectives, the most important of which is to analyze the nature of the financing behavior adopted by business companies, by measuring the impact of financing behavior—represented by short-term debt, common stock, and retained earnings—on Economic Value Added (EVA) using the EVA model for a selected sample of business companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange during the period from 2005 to 2024. The study relied on the descriptive-analytical approach to present the theoretical and analytical aspects of the research variables, and the quantitative approach to test the research hypotheses in order to address the research problem, which revolves around the question: To what extent does financing behavior affect the Economic Value Added of industrial companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange? The study assumes a main hypothesis positing the existence of a statistically significant impact of financing behavior on the economic value of industrial companies. To test the research hypotheses, time series data and multiple linear regression analysis were employed. The results revealed a statistically significant negative impact of common stock financing on Economic Value Added, a statistically significant positive impact of retained earnings financing on Economic Value Added, and no significant impact of short-term financing on Economic Value Added.

The study concludes with a set of recommendations for financial decision-makers in the business companies of the study sample to help enhance their economic value, including: adopting an effective financing policy that ensures the optimal use of shares as a financing tool, achieving a balance between equity financing and debt financing.

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Financial inclusion and its role in reducing poverty in Iraq: An analytical study for the Period 2014-2023

abdulmahdi hamza, Israa Rahim, Zainab Dhiab, Kawthar Dawood, Sarab Amin

Pages: 231-240

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The aim of this research is to present the reality of financial inclusion in Iraq, by analyzing the behavior and trends of its financial indicators according to its dimensions (access and usage) for the period (2014 to 2024). This research aims to determine the level of financial inclusion in Iraq and its most important pillars. Based on the basic premise that financial inclusion in Iraq can be measured and analyzed, and the development of its indicators can be monitored. Financial inclusion in Iraq can be expressed using four sets of indicators: banking density and banking penetration, and the spread of electronic payment services to express access. Mobile payment services, and electronic card and bank account penetration indicators, were used to express usage. Two factors were identified as constraints on achieving financial inclusion requirements in Iraq: the financial infrastructure and technology, and the lack of widespread financial awareness among individuals and the skill required to select financial products. This has led to a lack of digital transaction culture among Iraqis, as well as a lack of confidence in financial transactions in this context, due to the prevalence of hacking, fraud, and deception. It is impossible to advance financial inclusion levels in Iraq without addressing these two important and interconnected constraints.

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The effect of using the targeted Kaizen cost TKC in achieving competitive advantage: Applied research in the gas filling company)

Shadia Abbas, Noor Shahatha, Khulood Wanas

Pages: 95-107

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Due to the technological development witnessed by the world and the open market, Iraqi companies have become unable to maintain their market share and compete with similar foreign companies, so it was necessary to rely on management accounting techniques, so the targeted Kaizen cost technology was TKC, which has a significant impact on improving product quality and rationalizing its cost to achieve competitive advantage The research is to apply a set of practices to improve quality and reduce costs along the product life cycle by adopting modern technologies that contribute to supporting the capabilities of the economic unit to reach the competitive advantage, and the importance of the research is by adopting the targeted Kaizen cost technology and the possibility of its application in the gas filling company to achieve continuous improvement. KC technology is of great importance in managing the quality cost of the product along the product life cycle and determining the methods or ways to rationalize it. The research also recommended the necessity of adopting TKC technology, which includes comprehensive and continuous improvement to achieve the competitive advantage associated with quality and cost.

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The Role of Effective Leadership in Achieving Administrative Creativity among Employees: A Field Study in the General Directorate of Vocational Education at the Ministry of Education in Iraq

Ahmed Rashed, Boutros Daghim

Pages: 03-26

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The research mainly seeks to strengthen the relationship between the variables of the current study represented by skillful leadership with its dimensions (open and closed) and administrative creativity represented by its dimensions (Originality، flexibility، fluency، feeling the problem، the ability to analyze) to identify the role it plays within the directorates of education in Iraq.

The study population is represented by the directorates of the Iraqi Ministry of Education، and due to the difficulty of determining the total number of the study community، the research sample was deliberately selected on the basis of the administrative positions in the General Directorate of Vocational Education / Iraq on the members of the community، who are managers، their assistants، department managers and divisions، as they are academically and professionally qualified and represent the level of senior and middle management that leads Work and workers in the directorate

After the researcher analyzed the data and tested the hypotheses, the main conclusion was reached and its content is: “There is a role for skilled leadership in its dimensions (open and closed) on administrative creativity represented by the dimensions (authenticity, flexibility, fluency, sense of the problem, ability to analyze) in the Iraqi education directorates. It was adopted the researcher used the questionnaire as a main tool for collecting data from the sample. The total sample amounted to (195) individuals. The measurement tools represented by the Cronbach alpha coefficient and the statistical description, which includes the arithmetic mean and the standard deviation, were used. Hypotheses were tested based on the simple correlation coefficient (Pearson) and the statistical program was used. (SPSS).

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Analyzing the relationship between accounting firms and ISA220 in the healthcare system: This study is exploratory

Balqess Kabashi, Salim Hammood, Sarah Kadhim

Pages: 74-88

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The research aims to bring together work offices and adjust certain machine and system settings and their relationship to security elements to ensure the quality of integration services in the field. We investigated the following hypothesis: "There is no significant correlation or influence between the application of the International Auditing Standard (ISA220) and its validity."

The researchers prepared the practical aspect of the research by distributing (98) questionnaires to a number of auditors in private audit offices and companies, in order to determine the extent of the relationship and impact achieved by the policies and procedures of the quality control standard in enhancing competitive advantage. One of the most prominent conclusions is that the adoption of the ISA 220 standard by audit offices represents a key factor in achieving competitive advantage, as it contributes to raising the level of audit quality and reducing risks.

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The role of marketing strategies in achieving customer prosperity: An analytical descriptive research for the opinions of a sample in the Ministry of Commerce

زينة Abudul jabbar

Pages: 16-31

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The research dealt with the dimensions of marketing strategies as an independent variable with its four sub-dimensions (pricing, distribution channel management, marketing communications, market planning) and customer prosperity as a dependent variable, A sample of managers working in the Ministry of Commerce was selected. The research relied on the opinions of (136) managers. The problem of the research was diagnosed through the field coexistence conducted by the researcher in the ministry, which lies in the weakness of marketing strategies, so the dimensions of marketing strategies were proposed in addressing the weakness of the customer’s prosperity, due to the department managers’ lack of sufficient knowledge of the dimensions of marketing strategies on the one hand and its close relationship to the prosperity of the customer on the other hand. The research sought to achieve a set of goals, the most important of which are: clarifying and presenting the concepts related to marketing strategies and customer prosperity in the Ministry of Commerc , and standing on the basic dimensions that make up the concept of marketing strategies and customer prosperity in the Ministry of Commerce, with a focus on the most important dimensions. The research relied on the analytical descriptive approach, and to achieve these goals the researcher used the questionnaire in the practical aspect of the research, as well as the research and studies that are related to the topic of research in the theoretical aspect with reliance on the (SPSS) program in testing and analyzing the impact hypotheses and the relationship between the research variables. The research reached a set of conclusions by testing and analyzing the hypotheses adopted by the research, and the research concluded with a set of recommendations that, if adopted, could contribute to activating the dimensions of marketing strategies.

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The quality of the external auditor performance under international standards on auditing and external environment variables

Ali Al-Obaidi, Ali Awaid

Pages: 89 -71

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The study dealt with diagnosing the quality of the external auditor's performance in view of international auditing standards and external environment variables. The study was based on a main hypothesis that states “the process of raising the quality of the external auditor’s performance and ensuring the fairness and objectivity of professional opinion within the auditor’s report that reflects the essence of control practices requires professional, technical and strict adherence to international auditing standards with consider the integrate with the external environment variables surrounding the entity subject to auditing" . In order to achieve the objectives of the study and test the validity of the hypotheses related to it, the researcher adopted the descriptive (correlational) approach, which aims to know the size and type of relationship between the variables, that is, to what extent the study variables are related to each other, sub-hypotheses were derived, which confirm the existence of a moral correlation with statistically significant between the international auditing standards and quality of the external auditor's performance, the external environment variables and quality of the external auditor's performance. This requires adoption a number of tools, including formulating and designing the questionnaire form in an accurate manner and making use of some previous studies in the process of designing that questionnaire in order to cover all study variables in a way that represents the study community correctly.
The study reached a set of conclusions and recommendations, the most important of which are , one of the most important determinants of the success of external audit practices and achieving quality in the auditing performance is that the task must assign to a professional and competent external auditor possessing a number of personal qualities , scientific and professional qualifications, including integrity, objectivity and transparency in expressing a professional opinion , as addressed by the international auditing standard that requires exercising professional care, availability of skill, competence and training in the external auditor, he must possess the ability to understand international auditing standards and the conditions for their application, possess impartiality in the process of gathering evidence, familiarity with the affairs of the entity subject to auditing and the nature of its relationship with other external bodies. He must also possess a tendency of professional skepticism, which indicates alertness to cases that may indicate the possibility of a misrepresentation due to an error or fraud and critical evaluation of evidence , In addition to these features, the external auditor requires accuracy in determining the entity to which the auditor’s report are directed and justice in formulating this report as it is considered a link between the auditor and the needs and requirements of many users, including senior management, investors and creditors, in order to contribute to strengthening corporate governance and facilitate the process of making decision.

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The Impact of Organizational Behavior on the Quality of University Education: A Field Study at the College of Administrative Sciences/Al-Mustaqbal University

Amel Ali

Pages: 93-81

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Organizational behavior plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of education in general and university education in particular. This is achieved through the availability of technology, an appropriate structure, and an environment that aligns with the needs and capabilities of employees, contributing to motivating individuals to advance and innovate, and enhancing their capabilities to enhance their teaching performance and achieve quality education. Therefore, this research addresses the topic of organizational behavior and its impact on the quality of university education. The research aims to shed light on the concepts of organizational behavior and educational quality and to identify the extent of the relationship and impact of organizational behavior, represented by its four components (individuals, organizational structure, technology, and environment), on the quality of education.

The descriptive analytical approach was used, and data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 50 faculty members using the statistical program (SPSS) version 29.

The research concluded that organizational behavior is one of the fundamental and strategic pillars aimed at achieving quality university education, with a close relationship between them reaching 92%. There is also a significant impact of organizational behavior on the quality of education. The study recommended the need to promote positive organizational behavior in the university environment and develop flexible organizational structures and technological and environmental techniques, which would contribute to improving the quality of university education and enhancing faculty performance.

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The role of balance in achieving economic balance

Hussien Abdul Hussien, Fawzat Farhat

Pages: 11-26

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The general budget is described as the main driver for drawing up the economic policy in the country, and the optimal exploitation of the revenues obtained by the state is the best way to achieve economic balance. The achievement of economic balance for any country is closely linked to the type of resources that the government relies on to achieve economic growth, to achieve stability and prosperity for its people. Most of the Middle Eastern (developing) countries, including Iraq, depend on their economy on natural resources, which are known as (what nature provides of things that humans use in their economic activity to satisfy their needs, which were formed as a result of chemical reactions in which humans had no role in forming them, such as oil, gas and coal.

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The reflection of the accounting disclosure on social responsibility in evaluating the performance of economic units

صدام Hashim, ايهاب Abdullah

Pages: 2-15

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This research was conducted in one of the general directorates of the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, which is the General Directorate of Rusafa Electricity Distribution, for three years (2015, 2016, and 2017). The research focused on the problem of lack of interest in the accounting disclosure of social responsibility in the financial statements in the aforementioned directorate.
The aim of the research is to demonstrate the role of accounting disclosure on social activities carried out by economic units in the financial financial statements, in addition to explaining the role of accounting disclosure on social activities in evaluating the performance of economic units,
The research, through measuring social performance indicators that include financial performance and non-financial (social) performance, reached conclusions, the most important of which is the lack of accounting disclosure about the costs and expenditures of social responsibility despite the fact that the General Directorate for Distribution of Al-Rasafa Electricity bears the expenses of its social performance.
The researcher recommended the necessity of enacting laws and instructions that oblige economic units to pay attention to social performance and allocating the necessary sums in the state’s general budget and disclosing them in the financial statements in order to achieve the goal of social responsibility, which is to achieve the gains that can be achieved. These units are in their nature units aimed at achieving profits.

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The impact of internal control and internal auditing on financial performance in state-owned enterprise

Muthana Al-Saiedi

Pages: 93-106

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The purpose of this study is to look into how internal control and auditing procedures affect financial performance in state-owned firms.

The study focuses on the function of these technologies in increasing financial transparency, lowering financial risks, and optimizing resource allocation in public sector organizations. It also investigates the importance of internal audits in discovering errors and financial manipulation, as well as the obstacles associated with adopting these systems in the public sector. The primary premise of this study is that efficient implementation of internal control and auditing systems improves financial performance in state-owned firms by increasing transparency, lowering financial risks, and achieving better resource allocation. A descriptive analytical technique was utilized to collect qualitative and quantitative data from financial managers and internal auditors in state-owned firms using questionnaires and interviews. In addition, financial data and yearly reports were examined to identify the relationship between internal control and auditing systems and financial results. The research hypothesis was supported using statistical tools such as variance analysis and correlation analysis. One of the research's primary results is that effective use of internal control and auditing systems improves financial performance by increasing transparency, minimizing financial errors, and optimizing resource allocations. Furthermore, senior management's backing is vital to these systems' success. The research's crucial direction is to improve and develop internal control and auditing systems in state-owned firms by offering ongoing staff training and implementing new technologies to improve these systems' performance. Beyond that, complete support from top management should be ensured in order to assure the achievement of financial goals and the elimination of operational financial risks.

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Drug use and trafficking and their impact on the Iraqi economy and the sustainable development goals: A case study on a sample of youth in Babylon Governorate

Nisif Al-Jubouri, Ali abuzubeibah, Zainab Jabr

Pages: 221-230

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The study aims to shed light on the spread of the phenomenon of drug use and trafficking in Iraqi society in the recent period, and its impact on the Iraqi economy in general and on achieving the goals of sustainable development in Iraqi society. One of the most important effects of drug use and trafficking is the economic effects.

A questionnaire was used on a random sample of young people in Babylon Governorate, and 300 questionnaire lists were distributed. The study concluded that the phenomenon of drug use and trafficking is a widespread phenomenon, and is a problem that threatens Iraqi society, especially the youth category, and there is a steady increase in the percentage of drug users and dealers.

Drug use and trafficking greatly affects the achievement of economic development goals, which leads to an increase in the rate of poverty and unemployment in society.

The study recommends working to impose strict control over drug smuggling and trafficking in local markets, and monitoring cafes, squares, and markets that constitute a center for drug use and trafficking.

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The impacte of investing intellectual capital in the profitability of business organizations: Applied research in Zain Iraq for Communications

نغم Neama, اسامة Majeed

Pages: 148-146

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The research aims to determine the impact of intellectual capital on the profitability of business organizations, by identifying the availability of intellectual capital requirements with its three components (human, structural and customer) in achieving profitability , the research problem centered on the statement whether there is investment And real employment of intellectual capital in the company, the sample of the research, and the research was applied in Zain Iraq company  for communications, and the researcher adopted the descriptive analytical approach, and the data was collected through the annual report of Zain Iraq published in the Iraqi Stock Exchange and for the years (2017-2019). And based on financial analysis and using personal interviews and field observations, the most prominent findings of the researcher were that the dimensions of intellectual capital affect the profitability of business organizations in varying proportions and in a positive way, and there was a logical justification for accepting the main hypothesis, at the same time, there are decrease in the level of training and development expenses for employees, and increase in the level of turnover of assets, was noted. The company also worked on the research sample to pay attention to attracting competent employees who have great experience in the required jobs, the research concluded with a number of recommendations, the most important of them was realize the importance of intellectual capital and work to develop and maintain it to achieve a high level of profits and also adopt expanded investment policies in order to create returns on their assets to achieve net profits after Tax, which gives more strength to the company.

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