Search Results for linear-regression

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This paper aim aims to predict the quantities of water needed in the city of Baghdad for the next 10 months. This paper focuses on potable water, based on the time series data of the water consumption phenomenon in the city, which was obtained from the Ministry of Water Resources, specifically the Baghdad Water Department. Statistical forecasting techniques were used on the monthly water consumption data for the city of January 2014 until May (2024, a total of 125 months, and that is Baghdad in the period from to reach an estimate of the quantities needed by the city of Baghdad in the future. Curve Estimation and Linear Regression forecasting techniques were used, such as linear regression analysis and the Box - Jenkins (ARIMA) methodology, to obtain the best water consumption model in the city of Baghdad and the most accurate. In This paper we concluded that it is the best model suitable for predicting monthly water consumption in Baghdad city is (3,1,1) ARIMA among the models proposed in the Box-Jenkins methodology in terms of accuracy measures and (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) which reached (2.44-MAPE).While the (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) for the Simple Linear (MAPE=8) Quadratic Regression model and the Quadratic Regression model were also found, the research concluded that monthly consumption will increase in the city of Baghdad, when compared to Between the actual values ​​and the predictive values ​​of the methods used in the paper to predict the future. Finally, it is recommended to take the necessary measures to limit water consumption in the city, through pricing, awareness, education, intermittent supplies and other measures that preserve water resources and achieve sustainability.

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Purpose: This study aims to examine the role of digital sustainability strategy in enhancing knowledge work productivity and its relationship with supporting poverty recovery in local government institutions, through an applied study conducted at the Najaf Governorate Council. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach with a correlational-explanatory design. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to a simple random sample of 120 employees from a total population of 209 employees. The data were analyzed using SPSS Version 28, employing descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and simple linear regression analysis. Findings: The findings indicate that the level of digital sustainability strategy implementation was moderate, with an overall mean of 3.31. The social dimension recorded the highest mean (3.54), whereas the economic dimension recorded the lowest (3.11). Knowledge work productivity was relatively high, with an overall mean of 3.52. Cognitive complexity recorded the highest mean (3.72), while innovation recorded the lowest (3.36). The results further revealed statistically significant positive correlations between digital sustainability strategy and knowledge work productivity (R = 0.71), digital sustainability strategy and support for poverty recovery (R = 0.81), and knowledge work productivity and support for poverty recovery (R = 0.66), at p < 0.001. Simple linear regression also demonstrated a positive and statistically significant effect of digital sustainability strategy on knowledge work productivity (β = 0.67), explaining 50% of its variance (R² = 0.50). Originality/Value: The study contributes to addressing a research gap by integrating digital sustainability, knowledge work productivity, and support for poverty recovery within the context of local government institutions in Iraq. It provides an empirical basis for directing digital transformation towards improving institutional performance and supporting sustainable local development.

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       This study aimed to measure the impact of fair value indicators (net realizable selling value, asset replacement cost, net future cash flows) on investment efficiency as measured by the market value per-share to earnings per share model and the deviation from the expected investment model. The study followed a descriptive analytical approach to interpret the relationship between its variables. The study population consisted of extractive and mining industry companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange for the fiscal years (2019-2023), totaling (7) companies. To analyze the data and test the hypotheses, the following statistical methods were used: (descriptive statistics, test for stationarity in time series, Durbin-Watson test, Hausman test, multiple linear regression, simple linear regression), relying on the statistical software (EViews).

       The study concluded that there is a positive impact of fair value indicators (net realizable selling value, net future cash flows) on investment efficiency as measured by the market value per-share to earnings per share model, while they had a negative impact on investment efficiency as measured by the deviation from the expected investment model. Additionally, the study found that the asset replacement cost has a positive impact on investment efficiency as measured by the deviation from the expected investment model, and a negative impact on investment efficiency as measured by the market value per-share to earnings per share model.

       Based on the results of this study, the researchers concluded with several recommendations, the most important of which were: the necessity for extractive and mining industry companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange to expand their disclosure of financial information related to fair value indicators with clarity and transparency to attract investors and gain their trust.

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The aim of the research is to analyze and measure the effect resulting from the internal factors represented by (cash liquidity, debt ratio, capital adequacy, credit facilities to assets, bank size, quality of banking service) affecting the profitability of Iraqi commercial banks represented by the rate of return on assets (ROA) and the rate of return on assets (ROA) and the rate of return on assets. Return on Equity (ROE), and to achieve the goal of the research, a model was built to measure the impact of independent variables on the dependent variable based on the program ( Amos Statistical Analysis Twenty-Fourth Edition ) starting from the application of the multiple linear regression analysis method on a sample of two banks during the period from (2010 -2019), and the research reached a set of results, the most important of which is (there is a significant and statistically significant effect of the internal factors in the profitability indicators (ROA, ROE), and the research showed that the internal factors that most influence the profitability of commercial banks in the study sample differed from one bank to another. It was recommended to strengthen the interest in the capital adequacy ratio, the indebtedness ratio and cash liquidity because of their significant impact on the profitability of commercial banks, the research sample

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This study aims to highlight the role of digital leadership in enhancing the capabilities of hotel organizations to confront crises. The main objective of the study is to identify the extent and nature of the relationship between the independent variable (digital leadership) and the dependent variable (crisis management styles). The research problem emerged from the main question: "Is there an impact of digital leadership in hotel organizations on enhancing crisis management styles in five-star hotels in Basra Governorate?" A hypothetical model was presented to test the main and sub-hypotheses and to answer the research questions. The study field consists of five-star hotels, while the study population includes managers and employees of hotel organizations in Basra, represented by (Shams Al-Basra Hotel, Basra International Hotel, Horizon Hotel, and Grand Millennium Basra Hotel). A questionnaire was used as the data collection tool, distributed manually, and all forms were valid for analysis, with 40 completed forms. The descriptive-analytical approach was used to analyze the collected data, employing several statistical methods. The results of the study indicated that the results of the simple linear regression test for the second main hypothesis showed that the dimension with the greatest explanatory power for the changes occurring in the dependent variable (crisis management) is the digital guidance dimension, with an explanatory coefficient of (23.4%), followed by the digital insight dimension with an explanatory coefficient of (17.5%), and finally the digital competence dimension with an explanatory coefficient of (14.4%).

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The current research aims to understand the importance of the role and impact of Marketing 4.0 on competitive intelligence. The research problem was represented by an important question: "How can Marketing 4.0 impact competitive intelligence?" To explain the relationship between the main research variables, two main hypotheses were formulated for correlation and influence, from which sub-hypotheses were derived. To achieve the research objectives, a descriptive analytical approach was used to survey the opinions of employees at Al-Safir Private Hospital. The sample included (43) employees out of a total population of (50). The intentional sampling method was used, and their opinions were surveyed using a validated questionnaire. To analyze the data, the statistical programs SPSS and Excel were used. Among the statistical methods used were Spearman's correlation coefficient and simple linear regression coefficient.         

The research reached several conclusions, the most important of which is that Marketing 4.0 plays a role and impact on competitive intelligence, contributing to increasing the hospital's efficiency and level of application of soft skills, tools, and techniques of Marketing 4.0 in competitive intelligence.                                                       

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This research paper aims to analyze and measure the impact of Financial Technology (FinTech) spread on enhancing tax collection performance and mitigating tax evasion in Iraq over the period 2018–2022. The study adopts both descriptive-analytical and econometric approaches. A composite index—the Digital Financial Services Spread Index (DFSDI)—was constructed as the independent variable based on the density of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Point of Sale (POS) terminals, and Point of Card (POC) payment devices, using the Min-Max normalization method. Tax collection performance (the dependent variable) was measured indirectly through the ratio of tax revenues to non-oil Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The empirical results using Pearson correlation analysis and Simple Linear Regression showed no statistically significant relationship or impact of the DFSDI index on the tax collection ratio at a significance level of )alpha = 0.05( The correlation coefficient was )r = -0.541( with a )p-value of 0.346(, and the coefficient of determination was )R2 = 0.293( with an statistically insignificant slope coefficient of )beta = -2.297( (p=0.346). Consequently, the null hypothesis (H0) was not rejected. The economic interpretation suggests that while the expansion of digital financial services infrastructure serves as an enabling tool, it does not automatically translate into improved tax collection without direct integration and electronic linkage with tax administration processes such as e-invoicing, e-filing, automated tax payments, and database cross-checking—alongside limitations imposed by the short time series. The paper concludes that FinTech adoption must be part of a comprehensive tax reform strategy incorporating direct digitalization and institutional integration

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         The current research aims to know the extent of the impact of the dimensions of manufacturing flexibility represented by (size flexibility, machinery flexibility, product flexibility, process flexibility, expansion flexibility) in supporting the marketing performance represented by (market share, sales volume, profitability) in the General Company for Leather Industries - Baghdad The data and information were collected based on a questionnaire form, and the data obtained was analyzed using the statistical program (spss. Ver- 24) in order to obtain the results of analyzing the correlation and influence relationships between the independent variable (manufacturing flexibility) and the dependent variable (marketing performance). A set of statistical tools and methods prepared for the purpose of statistical analysis and extracting results from the most important ones  T-test, F-test, correlation coefficient, and simple, multiple and graduated linear regression analysis. The research came out with a set of conclusions, among which there was a correlation and a significant effect between manufacturing flexibility and marketing performance, and in light of the conclusions, a set of proposals were presented in line with the conclusions, including: Increasing the interest of the researched company in manufacturing its products with different models and designs by adopting advanced machines that meet the requirements of customers as well as Diversification in the markets to which the products are offered.

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The research problem lies in the slow and low levels of strategic response in contracting companies in Baghdad Governorate. The research aims to examine the impact of strategic engineering on the strategic response processes of employees in these companies. To achieve this, the dimensions of strategic engineering were utilized, namely: organizational structure engineering, digital leadership, strategic modeling and simulation, and strategic alignment. The dimensions of strategic response processes were also considered, namely: resource liquidity, business process maturity, business responsiveness to the environment, and business proactivity to the environment. The researcher adopted a descriptive-analytical approach to data analysis, employing a simple random sampling method. The research population consisted of 240 employees from a group of contracting companies in Baghdad Governorate, of whom 203 were selected as the research sample. The researcher used a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. Statistical software, specifically SMART PLS 4 and SPSS version 27, was used to analyze the primary data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were employed, including validity and reliability testing, confirmatory factor analysis, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, relative importance, simple and multiple linear regression, structural equation modeling, and others, to test the main and sub-hypotheses. The research yielded several findings, demonstrating that strategic engineering is not merely reactive but also enhances companies' ability to proactively respond by anticipating future challenges and designing preventative strategies that ensure business continuity in uncertain circumstances.

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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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In the midst of the turbulent waves of the digital revolution that are reshaping the face of the contemporary world and the innovative methods that have resulted in business management and the formulation of services, digital leadership has emerged as a driving force and a fundamental driver of the wheel of digital transformation within the corridors of institutions, and this importance is clearly manifested in the financial sector, which is the most responsive to the call of technology, and from this point of view, our research seeks to explore the role that digital entrepreneurship plays in accelerating the pace of digital transformation, taking from the branch of Qi Card Company in Babil Governorate is a living example of research because of the weight of this company in the Iraqi financial system and its role in promoting financial inclusion and supporting electronic financial services, In the midst of the turbulent digital revolution that is reshaping the face of the modern world, digital leadership has emerged as a driving force and a key driver for accelerating digital transformation within organizations, particularly in the financial sector, which is one of the most technologically responsive. From this perspective, this research aims to clarify the impact of digital leadership in accelerating digital transformation within Qi Card – Babylon Branch, as one of the leading institutions in the field of electronic financial services in Iraq, The research adopted the descriptive-analytical method, and the data were collected in the field through a questionnaire distributed to (50) employees of the company, and (45) questionnaires valid for statistical analysis were retrieved. The data were analyzed using statistical software (SPSS), through the application of descriptive analysis methods, correlation coefficient testing, and linear regression analysis to measure the strength of the impact between the research variables, and the results showed that there is a direct moral impact of digital leadership in accelerating digital transformation within Qi Card – Babylon Branch, which emphasizes the importance of adopting digital leadership practices in enhancing institutional performance and achieving competitive excellence in a rapidly changing digital environment.

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The research aims to explore the role of green Creative in green insurance and securing its financing. It also aims to provide green innovation's conceptual framework, highlights its objectives and importance including (the use of renewable energy sources, enhancing resource usage, developing eco-friendly products, reducing waste and pollution, and improving agriculture). Furthermore, the research seeks to define green insurance and its characteristics represented in: providing insurance for green projects, covering environmental risks, motivating companies to improve their green performance by offering insurance discounts, and developing green insurance products.

In order to achieve the desired objectives, National Insurance Company in Iraq, which provides various forms of insurance including agricultural insurance, was conducted in this research. A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted. A survey was distributed randomly to (40) workers of middle and senior management in National Insurance Company. SPSS statistical tests were done such as (mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression).

The research was divided into four sections. The first focused on the general framework and research methodology, the second included the fundamental theoretical concepts of the research variables, section three encompassed the practical aspect of the research and the tested its hypotheses, while the fourth section concluded that there is a relationship between the elements of green innovation, whether collectively or individually, and green insurance in the researched company, and demonstrated that green insurance increases green sectors' investment, preserving green projects and enhancing their performance. Finally, the researcher recommended green innovation in all fields and ways that fit the natural environment to achieve sustainable production and consumption. In addition to that, that researcher, recommended to enhance insurance sector's awareness, particularly in green insurance sector, and get the benefit from advanced countries experiences.

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This research aimed to investigate the strategic role of Strategic Renewal (across its core dimensions: content, context, and process) in mitigating Organizational Anomie and its behavioral and value-based manifestations (anomie/normlessness, organizational cynicism, and the absence of values) within the dynamic organizational environment of Zain Iraq for Telecommunications. To achieve the research objectives, a descriptive-analytical approach was adopted. Data were collected through a specially designed questionnaire distributed to a purposive sample of leaders and administrators within the company. The data were analyzed using SPSS, employing descriptive statistical methods (Arithmetic Means and Standard Deviations) and inferential statistics (Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Simple Linear Regression). The results revealed high levels of both strategic renewal practices and organizational anomie within the surveyed company. Furthermore, a statistically significant inverse correlation was identified between the two variables, indicating that higher levels of strategic renewal are associated with a decrease in organizational anomie. Regression analysis further demonstrated that the dimensions of strategic renewal collectively explain 60% of the variance in organizational anomie, with the "Process" dimension exerting the strongest impact, followed by "Context" and "Content." The research concludes that strategic renewal serves as an effective entry point for curbing value-based and behavioral disintegration (anomie) in organizations operating in rapidly changing environments; however, its effectiveness is maximized when it encompasses processes and a supportive organizational context, rather than being limited to strategic content alone. The study recommends that the company's management focus on enhancing the value-driven and cultural aspects of renewal while bridging the trust gap between management and employees to achieve more integrated and sustainable strategic renewal

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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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The research aimed to determine the extent to which tourism training strategies, with their dimensions (analyzing tourism training needs, setting training objectives, implementing training, evaluating training), contribute to improving organizational performance with its dimensions (operational efficiency, financial performance, customer satisfaction) through sustainable development with its dimensions (economic dimension, social dimension, environmental dimension) The research problem was embodied in identifying the challenges facing the companies under study in designing their training programs while integrating the dimensions of sustainable development to achieve outstanding organizational performance. A questionnaire was distributed to (60) employees and (5) were excluded for scientific and methodological reasons in a General Authority for Tourismin Baghdad Governorate. The descriptive and analytical approach was used to present and analyze the data. The (SPSS v21) program was used to analyze the data using statistical methods and the use of the correlation coefficient (Pearson), the simple regression analysis method, Multiple linear regression، and the F, t test. One of the most important conclusions reached by the research is that there is a strong correlation between tourism training strategy and organizational performance in the tourism companies studied, and that sustainable development plays an important mediating role in the relationship between tourism training strategy and organizational performance. This means that the effectiveness of training increases when it is integrated with sustainability practices to achieve outstanding organizational performance. The most important recommendations that the research provides are: adopting an integrated strategic framework for tourism training and moving Iraqi tourism companies from the traditional method of implementing courses to a strategic training management model based on linking needs analysis, long-term company plans, and organizational performance indicators, to ensure the sustainability of the training impact.

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The current research aims to study “The role of anti-self-compulsiveness in creating the mindset of an entrepreneurial leader In the Civil Status Department in Baqubah” And the possibility of successfully applying these two dimensions in the government sector of the city of Baqubah, represented by the Civil Status Department in Baqubah. The research problem came from the main question it is: "Does self-interest have a significant, statistically significant relationship and impact on the mentality of entrepreneurial leaders in the Civil Status Department in Baqubah?" “The existence of a correlation and influence between the roles of self-confidence in creating the mentality of an entrepreneurial leader in the Civil Status Department in Baqubah. On the basis of the research hypotheses and in order to enrich the research with data and information that puts the research at the level of achieving its objectives, these data and information were obtained from references, sources, and periodicals related to the research concepts, On the analytical side, several statistical methods were collected, including: (arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation coefficient, and linear regression) which analyzes the research concepts and its most important dimensions related to the research topic in a way that enables them to be answered accurately. The research population that represents the potential sample was chosen which the Civil Status Department in Baqubah is. The research sample of (90) respondents was selected, it is a deliberate sample where the questionnaire form was distributed to all sample members, The research results were analyzed based on the statistical program (SPSS), which targeted decision-makers in the Civil Status Department in Baqubah, represented by the Office of the General Director, department directors, and division and unit directors. The results of the research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which was the awareness of the senior leadership in the Civil Status Department in Baqubah of the anti-self-desires in creating the mentality of the entrepreneurial leader. The results of the field analysis also indicated that there is a significant influence on self-confidence in creating the mentality of the entrepreneurial leader.

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The aim of the research is to study the impact of some macroeconomic variables in China represented by investment with local capital , foreign investment, Gross Domestic Products(GDP) , rate of inflation and economic growth rate and the exchange rate in dollars in foreign trade represented by exports and imports, (Industry and services) for the period 2000-2019, by adopting standard analysis where the gradual multiple linear regression was analyzed of the role of some variables in the economy in the growth of Foreign Trade Ministry in China during the time period above. The research reached the following results:
(1)-There is a significant indicative role for the two variables of investment in domestic capital and foreign investment in the development of foreign trade movement. (2)-There is no significant indicative role for the exchange rate variation, the rate of inflation, and economic growth in the development of foreign trade. (3)-There is a significant indicative role for the variable (GDP )in the development of the movement of Foreign trade in China, if it is adapted independently away from the suggested changes in the research, as its impact is clear on China imports and then exports.(4)-There is an investment increase in domestic capital and foreign trade movement in China.(5)-There is relative stability in foreign investment.(6)-There is a decline in the rate of economic growth to the (GDP) between 2000- 2019 as well as the exchange rate of the dollar against the Chinese Yuan. And the research presented several proposals, including the importance of studying the impact of foreign trade from exports, imports, by sector: industrial, agricultural, medical, technology, and the role of the foreign trade in China in the world countries’ economies, especially the European Union and UAS.

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This research aims to highlight the role of human resource training in improving productivity within the animal wealth sector. The theoretical aspect of the research addresses the topic of human resource training as an independent variable, and artificial insemination/animal wealth department as a dependent variable, with 70 employees.

A questionnaire was used as a data collection tool and distributed to the research sample of employees. It contained a set of questions for the research variables, formulated according to a five-point Likert scale, for employees to answer. The data was analyzed using simple linear regression and Pearson correlation coefficient via SPSS V24 software to determine the nature and type of correlation and the impact between the studied variables.

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This study aimed to examine the role of organizational identity in enhancing strategic cohesion at Al-Furat General Company for Chemical Industries by assessing the level of organizational identity and its dimensions, as well as investigating the nature of the relationship and impact between organizational identity and strategic cohesion. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach and employed a structured questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. Data were collected from a sample of 239 employees and analyzed using SPSS Version 26. The statistical techniques included descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and simple linear regression analysis. The findings revealed a high level of organizational identity, with a mean score of 3.94, while the level of strategic cohesion was found to be satisfactory, with a mean score of 3.76. The results further indicated a positive and statistically significant correlation between organizational identity and strategic cohesion (r = 0.671, p < 0.01). Moreover, organizational identity exerted a positive and significant effect on strategic cohesion, explaining 45.1% of the variance in the dependent variable. Among the dimensions of organizational identity, continuity demonstrated the strongest effect, followed by distinctiveness and centrality. The study concluded that strengthening organizational identity constitutes an effective strategic approach to enhancing strategic cohesion and achieving greater alignment between organizational vision, strategic objectives, and managerial practices. Accordingly, the study recommends reinforcing organizational identity values, sustaining organizational continuity, improving internal communication systems, and promoting employees' participation in the implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance.

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The current research aims to identify the extent of the influence of emotional intelligence on the organization’s reputation for a sample of private banks in Baghdad, as well as the extent of the interest of private banks in research variables and their dimensions, to come up with a set of recommendations that contribute to improving their practice and adoption of these variables, and based on the novelty of the variables and their importance to banks. On the one hand, and society on the other hand, the research adopted the descriptive and analytical approach in completing a chapter and discussion, and it was applied in a sample of private banks in Baghdad, so that the research community (285) of the leaders represented by everyone who occupies the functional positions (bank manager, assistant manager, bank manager Department, Associate Director of Department, Division Officer), a questionnaire was distributed to them (170) to investigate opinions about the variables studied, and it was supplemented with data, observations and limited interviews, while the research used programs (SMART PLS V.3.3 - SPSS V.26 - AMOS V.25) To analyze the primary data, with the adoption of descriptive and inferential statistical methods represented in (the normal distribution test, the exploratory factor analysis, the confirmatory factor analysis, the validity and reliability test, the arithmetic mean, the standard deviation, the relative coefficient of difference, etc. Relativity ratio, Pearson correlation coefficient, simple linear regression coefficient, multiple regression coefficient) to test the research hypotheses stemming from the main questions, and the statistical analysis showed a number of results, the most prominent of which was the keenness of private banks to improve their organizational reputation, by directing emotional intelligence (self-feeling assessment, Feeling regulation, the use of feeling) to improve its level, while the evaluation of self-feeling and the regulation of feeling directed to improving creativity, innovation, and social responsibility, it added the use of feeling to the two dimensions, self-feeling assessment and feeling organization to improve the level of quality, performance, vision and leadership.

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The research aimed to diagnose the factors influencing managers' intentions to adopt remote work practices and their impact on employees' psychological well-being at the Technological University. A descriptive methodology and linear regression analysis were used on a sample of 50 participants, including department heads, sections, and their assistants. Their opinions were surveyed through a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. The results showed that the managers at the Technological University demonstrated a clear willingness to adopt remote work practices. The research revealed that behavioral intention and social norms were the most influential factors in shaping managers' intentions to adopt remote work. The former reflects their positive conviction about the benefits of these practices, while the latter is related to the influence of employee expectations. Perceived behavioral control, which conveys the managers' confidence in employees' capabilities, was a supportive but less influential factor. The overall factors showed the highest impact, confirming their integrative interaction. Regarding the impact of these factors on employees' psychological well-being, the results indicated that general mental health was significantly affected by behavioral intention, as positive conviction enhances mental resilience. Job satisfaction was influenced by perceived behavioral control, as confidence in performance boosts feelings of appreciation. Social support was clearly affected by social norms through informal support networks among colleagues. Work-life balance was influenced by all the factors. Overall, employees' psychological well-being was strongly impacted by the total factors affecting managers' intentions, demonstrating that the overall intentions of managers are the strongest driver of employees' psychological well-being.

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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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The research aims to test the effect of the foreign direct investment rate, inflation rate, government spending rate, population growth, GDP growth, the degree of trade openness, and the corruption risk index on the youth unemployment rate in African countries. Although youth unemployment rates in African countries are not among the highest rates in the world, it remains a problem that requires serious consideration in addressing it as it is considered a major factor in political instability. The research adopted the method of multiple linear regression and panel data for the period 1990-2019 for sixteen African countries for which the required data for the research were available: Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, Niger, Senegal, Mozambique, Nigeria, Central Africa, Tanzania, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Kenya Angola, Cameroon. It was concluded that foreign direct investment ratio was negatively affects the youth unemployment rate. While the effect of government spending, population growth and corruption risk index (decreased risk of corruption) was positive. No significant effect of economic growth, inflation rate, and trade openness has been demonstrated on the youth unemployment rate in African countries.

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Inflation is closely associated with all macroeconomic outcomes, including investment. An increase in inflation affects investment spending, leading to its decline and pushing the economy into a state of disequilibrium. Based on officially recorded data and other factors influencing the investment environment, several elements contributed to rising inflation rates during the study period, which necessitated government intervention to reduce these rates and stabilize the economy under such conditions. Given that the Iraqi economy is a rentier economy primarily dependent on oil, this has led to fluctuations in investment and its reliance on both operational and investment expenditures. The importance of this research lies in demonstrating the impact of inflation on private investment, as well as analyzing data related to inflation and private investment. The data were obtained from the Central Statistical Organization. The study also emphasizes the adoption of policies that ensure control over inflation in order to promote economic development by providing a suitable investment environment during this critical phase of the Iraqi economy. The focus on private rather than public investment is due to the comprehensive nature of public investment across all sectors, which would expand the scope of the paper beyond its limits. Therefore, private investment was selected as a representative model, given that both types are affected by inflation. The aim of the research is to analyze and estimate the impact of inflation on investment in Iraq for the period (1990–2022) through the use of the SPSS program. A simple linear regression equation was estimated, confirming that inflation (independent variable X) has a negative effect on investment (dependent variable Y), which is consistent with economic theory. The research also aims to identify key measures through which the Iraqi economy can formulate policies and adopt necessary procedures to control inflation, as well as to provide an appropriate investment environment to attract both domestic and foreign investors. Several results were obtained, most notably the clear fluctuation in inflation rates, as shown in Table (1), due to the political events experienced by Iraq during the study period. This, in turn, led to fluctuations in private investment rates, as shown in Table (2). The study confirms that inflation is one of the most important determinants of private investment and must be addressed and mitigated in order to attract more investments, thereby promoting development and increasing economic growth rates in Iraq. As for the recommendations, the most important include implementing direct monitoring and adopting measures aimed at transforming open inflation into controlled inflation, in addition to curbing increases in prices and wages to reduce inflationary pressures and achieve balance between supply and demand. Furthermore, the study recommends encouraging investment by attracting both domestic and foreign investors. The research consists of three sections. The first section examines inflation through analysis and estimation of a simple linear model (OLS), where inflation rates are treated as the dependent variable and time as the independent variable using SPSS. The estimation results reveal clear fluctuations over the period (1990–2022) due to the events experienced by Iraq, as well as an inverse relationship between time and inflation. The second section addresses the analysis and estimation of a simple linear model for private investment, showing an inverse relationship between time and private investment. The third section studies the relationship between inflation and private investment through analysis and estimation, revealing an inverse relationship between inflation rates and private investment, which is consistent with economic theory and will be further clarified in subsequent sections. Inflation was selected among many variables affecting investment due to its strong connection with the living burdens borne by citizens.