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The impact of the process of identifying and evaluating audit technology risks in enhancing the quality of the external auditor’s performanc

Ayat Ati, Ali AL-Obaidi

Pages: 04-21

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The study aims to shed light on the types of risks associated with the use of information technology in the audit process that face the external auditor, and to demonstrate the impact of these risks on the quality of the external auditor’s performance through the auditor’s academic and professional qualifications, rules of professional conduct, and consistency with field work standards. The study was based on the hypothesis The main principle is that the external auditor’s identification and evaluation of the risks that he may be exposed to when using modern techniques represented by auditing technology can result in a series of positive results, which in turn enhance the quality of his performance in the auditing process. In order to achieve the objectives of the study and examine and test its sub-hypotheses, it was adopted The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach through constructing and drafting a questionnaire that was distributed to the study sample consisting of a group of external auditors working in auditing offices and companies in the Republic of Iraq, and then analyzing the study data through the use of a number of statistical means and methods.

The study reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is that the expansion and spread of the use of information technology in many professional works has placed the auditing profession on the need to keep pace with technical developments, as there has become an urgent need for the use of technology by the external auditor in his audit work. Information has provided many opportunities and provided many competitive advantages, but its use is associated with various risks that require the external auditor to recognize and evaluate them in advance to take the necessary precautions and procedures and thus will positively affect the quality of his performance when conducting the audit. The study also recommended the need for auditing offices and companies in Iraq Which uses technology in its work with all policies and procedures that ensure that all auditors are aware of the risks of technology and the extent of its impact on the quality of the external auditor’s performance

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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 role of information technology governance mechanisms according to the COBIT framework in enhancing investors’ confidence in the presented financial statements: a field study on a sample of private Iraqi bank

وليد Azzam, جمال Daham, وليد Hindi

Pages: 137-153

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As a result of the great developments witnessed by the business environment in recent years, this has led to the necessity of shifting all transactions in accounting systems from the manual system to the electronic system, as these systems are characterized by providing accurate results in a short time compared to the manual system. Therefore, this research aims to demonstrate the effect of applying Information technology governance mechanisms according to the COBIT framework in enhancing investors’ confidence in the financial statements, and testing whether these mechanisms (planning and organization, support and delivery, ownership and implementation, follow-up and evaluation) have a role in enhancing investors’ confidence in the financial statements. The research dealt with private banks operating in the Iraqi environment as a community to conduct the practical test, while the sample included individuals working in these banks. To obtain data, the researchers prepared a questionnaire form, where (125) questionnaires were distributed, from which (118) were recovered, of which (110) were valid for analysis. While (8) were excluded because they were not valid, the researchers adopted the statistical program (SPSS) to reach the results. The research reached several conclusions, the most important of which is that information technology governance according to the (COBIT) framework contributes fundamentally to the preparation of financial reports that are characterized by reliability and appropriateness because one of the governance standards is Highlighting the accuracy and objectivity of financial reports, in addition to adherence to rules and legislation, and this is reflected positively in enhancing investors’ confidence in the financial statements provided by the banks in the research sample. One of the most important recommendations presented by the research is the necessity of bank management adopting the COBIT framework as a means of information technology governance and control, as well as the necessity of qualifying human resources in banks to use modern and advanced information systems in order to achieve the maximum benefits desired from this technology in obtaining appropriate outputs that reflect positively. On the quality of financial reports provided by the banks in the research sample.

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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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Create a model for financial analysis using digital programming

حيدر Al-Janabi

Pages: 51-63

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Due to the boom in information technology and the space it occupies in all joints of life, especially financial, economic, military..... Etc. This technology has to be used and utilized in financial analysis to help investors make the best investment decision. The researcher deals with the mechanism and method of creating a computerized model using Microsoft Access to extract the results of financial ratios and calculate the average cost of financing, in addition to identify the fair share price and compare it with the market price, for the purpose of identifying the level of deviation in the market price, whether higher or lower than Fair price. The program has been fed with mathematical functions to help extract results so that investors can use them anytime possible. The researcher considered the use of this type of software helps to prevent manipulation and modification of the results extracted, allowing the opportunity for all dealers to get the results fairly and equally with opportunities. The researcher reached a number of conclusions the most important are the arrival of information technology beyond the expected point of access, and therefore boundless. Information technology can also be used to improve the country's financial reality and keep pace with developments in the financial sector worldwide. In addition to the conclusions, the researcher Suggested set of recommendations for those who wish to take them out of the most important, the need to enter information technology and programming in the construction of the financial and economic sector of the country because of its speed in performance, processing and accuracy in the results. It is also necessary to start establishing information technology centers to help build state sectors on the latest methods and techniques.

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The Role of Technology in Combating Administrative and Financial Corruption and Its Impact on Reducing Poverty and Achieving

Hind Mohammed, Shurooq Hussein, Ali Abdul-Ameer

Pages: 211-203

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Corruption has become a significant challenge in many countries around the world at various levels, whether in the public or private sectors, and has topped the priorities of many national and international reports. Corruption is not just an issue related to the implementation and quality of governance, but has become a major challenge that hinders sustainable economic growth, fair human development, social justice, and equality between different groups. One of the main goals of governments is to reduce the social ills and problems resulting from corruption, and this is the first step in integrating the interconnection and absolute communication between various aspects of development. Therefore, a successful society is one that is capable of reducing corruption. There is a growing tendency at the international level to adopt technology to combat and reduce corruption, as technology plays an effective role as a transparent oversight tool and allows for greater accountability. Thus, it is an important tool for sustainable development, as the technological tool facilitates the collection, analysis, and updating of data, providing greater flexibility in addressing types and forms of serious financial and administrative corruption recognized internationally. It is also a tool that contributes to the development of better mechanisms to combat corruption and governance strategies, and environmental protection, health, education, communications, and poverty reduction are considered key indicators in preventing and combating corruption. This research reviews the role of modern technology in combating administrative and financial corruption in both developing and developed countries, as it is considered one of the most prominent factors that contribute to improving transparency and reducing opportunities for corruption, clarifying the relationship between corruption and sustainable development, and explaining how corruption negatively affects financial resources and hinders the achievement of social justice and economic development.

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Evaluation of the Banking Stability of Rafidain Bank Using FinTech Dimensions

Noor Aday, Hassan Ali

Pages: 107-117

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The study aims to evaluate the banking stability achieved by Rafidain bank based on banking stability indicators, the reality of the use of financial technology, and the extent to which the latter is reflected in its banking performance.To achieve this goal, deductive approach and its cognitive implications were relied upon through the use of the descriptive analytical method, which analyzed the financial date of Rafidain Bank and the Statistical reports and publications issued by the central Bank of Iraq, along with an exploratory analysis of the application of technology in Rafidain Bank,Accordingly, it was concluded  that the weak use of financial technology in Rafidain Bank increased the possibility of  being exposed to finacial crises that would shake its banking stability,this requires the Central bank and the relevant authorities to work on contracting with international companies that will help introduce financial technology into the bank, which will facilitate banking financial services and support its growth and stability.

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Green digital technologies and their role in promoting sustainable innovation: technological strategies towards an innovative environmental future

Hussein Kashkoul, Nidhal Al-Maliki, Ghazi Ali, Ali Al-Taye

Pages: 42-53

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This study aims to explore the role of green digital technologies in promoting sustainable innovation within organizations, focusing on how these technologies can be applied to improve the environmental and production processes of modern industrial technology companies. Therefore, the study gains importance in light of global trends toward promoting environmental sustainability in various industries and the application of green digital technologies as a tool to drive sustainable innovation. These technologies contribute to reducing environmental impact and achieving organizations' strategic objectives by improving efficiency and productivity. The study also relied on a descriptive analytical approach, where data was collected by distributing questionnaires to a sample of employees at Al-Joud Modern Industrial Technology Company, including technical and administrative departments. Statistical analysis was used to extract conclusions related to the impact of green digital technologies on sustainable innovation.

The study was implemented at Al-Joud Modern Industrial Technology Company, where 75 questionnaires were distributed to employees across various administrative and technical departments, and 60 valid questionnaires were retrieved for statistical analysis. While the study's most important conclusions are that green digital technologies have significantly contributed to improving environmental efficiency and productivity at Al-Joud Company, sustainable innovation has also become an essential part of the company's strategy to improve its operations and reduce resource consumption.

The study's most important recommendations are the need for companies to invest in green digital technologies to promote sustainable innovation and achieve their environmental and economic goals. This also leads to strengthening employee training and awareness programs on the importance of green digitalization and its role in improving sustainability.

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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 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 Electronic Wallets in Strengthening the Economy of Developing Countries: With reference to Egypt.

ايمان Fouad

Pages: 240-251

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E-wallets play an important role in enhancing the size of financial technology in the country by providing a smooth and convenient way for individuals to transact online. E-wallets allow users to store their payment information securely and make transactions with ease.

This study aims to demonstrate the role and importance of these portfolios in supporting the economy in countries, especially in Egypt, by enhancing the volume of financial technology and increasing financial inclusion, which helps support the formal economy and increase financial culture, which is an important condition for improving the economic conditions in the country considering these rapid technological developments.

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The impact of factors influencing managers' intention to use artificial intelligence technologies in human resource management: An exploratory study of the opinions of a sample of managers in private colleges

Amer Hussein, Hussein Kazem, Wael Hassan

Pages: 74-90

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This research explores the impact of various factors on managers' intention to use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in human resource management practices, through a survey conducted with a sample of 80 individuals from 6 private colleges. The descriptive analytical method was utilized in the study, examining several key dimensions representing the independent variable, including (administrative dimension, cultural dimension, economic dimension, legal and ethical dimension, social dimension, and psychological dimension).

The results indicate that these factors significantly affect managers' intention to use AI, which in turn reflects on human resource management practices, including (recruitment and selection, training and development, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits management, and labor relations management). The study concluded that addressing the mentioned factors enhances the effective use of AI, contributing to the improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of human resource management practices.

Therefore, the research recommends that institutions develop comprehensive strategies to enhance awareness and understanding among managers and employees regarding the benefits of AI, along with establishing clear policies to ensure legal and ethical compliance and fostering a culture of innovation and change.

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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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Digital Transformation and Sustainable Management in Iraqi Universities

Nagham Neama

Pages: 01-02

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Universities worldwide have recognized the challenges of digital transformation in the face of rapid technological advancements, which have become an integral part of the educational system for all academic programs. This integration brings numerous advantages to all stakeholders in the educational process. Traditional methods, techniques, and tools have become outdated, prompting universities to enter into agreements with specialized global companies in technology, software, and tools. These agreements aim to equip their infrastructure for the educational process across various academic programs and disciplines, building knowledge and skills for students and preparing them for the job market in the era of digital transformation affecting all sectors.

Digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity for institutions striving to enhance their efficiency and ensure their sustainability. The rapid growth of digital technology, advancements in smart devices and systems, increased data processing capabilities, and artificial intelligence have led to revolutionary changes. Dealing with the digital society requires investment in human resources and competencies possessing digital skills, capabilities, passion, ambition, and dialogue. This entails adopting a comprehensive approach to teaching methods, focusing on future requirements.

As mentioned earlier, digital transformation has become an urgent necessity that educational institutions seek to establish and dedicate. Educational technologies and digital platforms are not just concepts; they are now essential practices for the educational and learning processes. Universities need to leverage digital technologies to improve educational processes and practices, enhance learner and teacher experiences, and support the creation of effective and enduring educational models. Digital transformation helps universities operate more efficiently, remain competitive in global rankings and accreditations, and succeed in preparing learners for digital work environments.

In this context, digitization is a necessity in higher education institutions, attracting top students and improving the experience of courses, educational materials, and training processes in general. It enables monitoring and tracking to identify obstacles and challenges in training and reduce the risk of dropout. However, hesitation in understanding and seizing opportunities to move towards this digital environment still exists. It is essential for digital transformation to align with communication principles, ensuring its commitment to meet the expectations of various groups interested in economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

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ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN MEDIUM AND SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA

Ugo Chuks okolie, Oghenenyerhowvo OMOGBIYA, Grace ADDAH

Pages: 24-32

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It is impossible to overstate how important employees are to a small business' survival and how well they are managed. This is especially true because, smaller businesses depend more on the individual contributions of the employees to the overall success of the business. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are significantly more prevalent than large corporations worldwide and employ a greater proportion of the labor force. In many economic sectors, SMEs are credited with fostering competition and innovation. While SMEs in Nigeria produce more jobs than large companies do, they also face difficulties that call for the assistance of experts from a variety of fields, including human resources managers. Therefore, this study uses a basic literature review and desk research approach to investigate the potential role of human resource management in SMEs in Nigeria. The main issues with SMEs' prior to the COVID-19 pandemic are identified as being insufficient skills and training, as well as depression and high labor turnover during the pandemic in Nigeria. In order to increase their effectiveness and efficiency in Nigeria, efforts are made to encourage SMEs to implement human resource management philosophies. As a result of the fact that no organization, no matter how big or small, can function without people, the study comes to the conclusion that human resource management is crucial. The study therefore recommends, among other things, that in order for Nigeria to experience sustainable post-COVID-19 business growth, SMEs must immediately implement human resource management strategies.

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Mechanisms for promoting organizational culture and its impact on adopting environmentally friendly technology

Hawraa Al- Sudani, Abbas Hussein

Pages: 424-434

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This study aimed to determine the impact of organizational culture promotion mechanisms on the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies in the Iraqi Ministries of Environment and Industry and Minerals. While the impact of organizational culture has been extensively studied, its specific effect on the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies has not been previously investigated, which constitutes the epistemological problem addressed by this study. Furthermore, the Iraqi environment suffers from a lack of applied studies and empirical evidence related to environmental sustainability. Therefore, this study seeks to answer the central question: What is the impact of organizational culture promotion mechanisms on the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies? This study was conducted in the Iraqi Ministries of Environment and Industry and Minerals. Data were collected from a purposive sample of 110 senior administrative leaders in these ministries.

The study employed an inductive approach and used a descriptive-analytical method to present and analyze its data. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS and Amos software. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used to verify the quality of the study instrument and model. Descriptive analytical tools such as the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation were used to present, analyze, and interpret the study data. Simple regression was used to test the hypotheses.

The study concluded that the mechanisms adopted to enhance organizational culture constitute an integrated and interconnected system that fosters an organizational environment supportive of adopting environmentally friendly technologies. These mechanisms have a cumulative and interactive impact on promoting environmental values ​​and transforming them from mere theoretical concepts into daily organizational practices. When leadership adopts exemplary environmental behaviors and expresses a clear commitment, designs reward systems to encourage green practices, creates a flexible organizational culture adaptable to technological changes, uses rituals and symbols that reinforce environmental identity, and provides training programs that develop environmental awareness and skills, they collectively create a profound cultural shift. This shift makes the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies not merely a response to external demands, but an integral part of the organizational identity and an automatic behavior for employees at all levels.

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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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Modern drug marketing via smartphone applications: Mechanisms of reaching and influencing consumers

Marwa Al-Samarrai

Pages: 80-89

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This research aims to explore the modern marketing of drugs through smartphone applications, focusing on the mechanisms of reaching and influencing consumers. With the rapid technological advancement and the widespread use of smartphones, these devices have become a powerful tool exploited for illegal purposes, such as drug promotion. The research examines how drug dealers utilize modern technologies, including encryption and targeted advertising, to reach a wide audience while maintaining the confidentiality of their operations. The study reviews the digital methods employed in this field and analyzes their impact on consumer behavior from psychological and social perspectives. Additionally, the research addresses the role of applications and digital platforms in facilitating this type of illegal marketing and how personal data and artificial intelligence algorithms are exploited to attract customers. Through data analysis and a review of previous literature, the research provides a comprehensive view of the ways drug dealers adapt to the rapidly changing digital environment and how they target specific consumer groups. Ultimately, the research aims to offer practical recommendations that help develop effective strategies to reduce the impact of this type of marketing on society, emphasizing the need to strengthen digital oversight and raise public awareness of the risks of exploiting technology for illegal activities.

 

 

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تحليل تأثير بعض العوامل ذات الصلة بتطور المصارف العراقية وابتكار خدمات إلكترونية جديدة

Nagham Neama, Essam Al-Husseini

Pages: 153-164

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It is not superfluous to claim that Iraqi banks are not technologically advanced. The aim of this research is to identify the factors that affect the adoption of electronic banking services in the Iraqi banking industry. The researchers focused on discussing and examining three main factors: the technological factor, the systems factor (legal and economic), and the environment factor (internal and external). The researchers used the descriptive approach in presenting and discussing the theoretical framework of the research and previous studies. Then they used the analytical statistical approach in examining the influencing factors. The questionnaire method was used to collect primary data from the research sample, which represented 16 Iraqi banks. 101 questionnaires suitable for analysis were obtained. Compiling the answers and analysing them statistically. The results of the study indicated that the main obstacles facing the Iraqi banking industry in adopting electronic banking services are: security risks, lack of trust, lack of a legal and regulatory framework, lack of information and communications technology infrastructure, and lack of competition between local and foreign banks. The researchers proposed a series of measures that the banking industry and government could take to address the various challenges identified. These measures include: creating a clear set of legal frameworks on the use of technology in the banking industry, supporting the banking industry by investing in ICT infrastructure, and banks should focus on competing in technological innovation rather than the traditional rules of retail banking competition.

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The preventive role of legal technology (LegalTech) in monitoring anti-competitive behaviors

Yousif Ghadih

Pages: 31-41

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This study examines the preventive role of Legal Technology (LegalTech) in monitoring anti-competitive behaviors, with a particular focus on current challenges in Iraq. The problem arises from the limitations of traditional tools in detecting collusion and monopolistic practices, in contrast to the potential offered by LegalTech solutions such as artificial intelligence algorithms and digital reporting platforms. The research adopts a descriptive-analytical and comparative methodology, reviewing successful international experiences (the European Union, Singapore, and the United Kingdom), alongside an Iraqi case study in a key sector. The underlying hypothesis suggests that while LegalTech provides promising opportunities for regulatory oversight, its effectiveness in Iraq depends largely on the development of digital and legislative infrastructures. Preliminary findings indicate that LegalTech can play the role of an "early warning mechanism" against anti-competitive practices. However, Iraq faces structural and legislative challenges that require urgent addressing.

Accordingly, the research seeks to provide a cognitive and policy contribution that deepens understanding of the preventive role of LegalTech and supporting Iraqi decision-makers in addressing current challenges, thereby fostering a fairer and more competitive economic environment.

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Digital challenges and the impact of information crimes on competition and monopoly prevention policies in Iraq

Ammar Alhusseini

Pages: 25-35

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This essay discusses the many obstacles Iraq must overcome as it negotiates the swift digital transition brought about by new technology. Iraq urgently needs updated legal frameworks to handle sophisticated digital crimes that impede fair competition in light of the country's growing digital economy and emerging technical frontiers. The dynamics of digital markets cannot be adequately regulated by current anti-monopoly and competition laws since they are unable to keep up with dangers unique to the digital sphere, like information crimes. The effectiveness of Iraq's current legal, regulatory, and judicial systems in thwarting monopolistic behaviors and fostering competition in the digital age is examined in this paper. The study suggests a multifaceted strategy for bolstering Iraq's legal framework and competition laws, starting with significant investments in digital infrastructure and public-private cooperation. Increasing worker specialization, raising awareness of digital crimes, updating competition rules to match technology advancements, and broadening digital access across areas are some of the main recommendations. The report also calls on government agencies, business players, and non-governmental organizations to coordinate their activities and promotes international alliances to build technical oversight capacities. Iraq can strengthen its position in the global digital economy, encourage fair competition, and support economic growth by putting in place a robust digital regulatory framework

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Digital archiving: an inevitable necessity, not just an intellectual luxury?

Nagham Neama

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In today's highly competitive business environment, information is the most important resource for all organizations, whether in the public or private sector. In most cases, this information is found in paper documents. Information capture systems (scanning, indexing) represent the first step in information management, allowing documents to be converted from a physical to an electronic format, as well as extracting the required information from them through digital archiving.

We also record our personal experiences and life events digitally on computers, phones, and other electronic devices, in the form of documents, emails, images, social media, and audio/video files. So, here digitization and digital archiving are very important?

Digitization and digital archiving, as an information security system, helps you to better manage personal information and records in digital repositories in an effective and secure way. It is about how you manage information and how you can make the most of it in an effective way that benefits you and your organization.

Digital archiving of documents is one of the main drivers of economic transformation, as information analysis allows you to benefit from making better decisions, which is essential for any organization regardless of its size, type, or complexity.

The development of technology and electronic communication systems in our lives has made it necessary to adopt them as a solution to the old problems that organizations face in their work. The difficulty of storing paper and keeping it safe from damage, despite the urgent need to return to it at times, led to the invention of a way to invest this technology in storing documents and information electronically. This resulted in the emergence of what is called digital archiving. Digital archiving is a necessity for website owners and businesses, as it is safe and secure in storing and retrieving all the required electronic data and files over the long term.

The process of digital archiving works to index electronic documents and files, and keep them until they are needed. It organizes this data and provides a copy of the original for use in research, auditing, and legal purposes.

The importance of digital archiving can be summarized in the following points:

  • Quick access to the required information compared to the traditional archive method.
  • No need to return to the paper archive and search through piles of papers.
  • The ability to keep a huge amount of information that paper archiving cannot sometimes store.
  • Reducing the number of employees (hidden unemployment) and tools, thus reducing the financial cost of companies.
  • Facilitating the process of information exchange and sharing with others.
  • Dispensing with unnecessary data.
  • Developing the efficiency and quality of work using modern technologies.
  • No need for large spaces in offices and institutions, and utilizing this space for more useful work.
  • Conserving the environment by reducing waste and saving paper.

Digital archiving can also store a large number of data and information that is difficult to store in the traditional archive as it is an effective and scalable method.

Digital archiving plays an important role in meeting regulatory requirements through the use of technologies. The data stored is not subject to change or modification. Through digital archiving, you can find the required information regardless of its size.

In addition to providing security means for information by identifying the people who can access it with the ability for more than one user to enter at the same time. Digital archiving also features ease of use remotely, the ability to meet the needs of the organization, and at the same time reduces the risks that the organization may face during work. In addition to its ability to restore damaged data, the ability to export data and save incoming faxes and types of emails, and the ease of handling different types of files.

Therefore, the emergence of modern information technologies has necessitated a re-examination of the traditional concepts related to the archive and the processing of its contents of documents and dealing with them. The digital archive has emerged in all its technological dimensions, and it has taken on great importance due to its close association with the contemporary digital environment, going beyond the idea of digitization and electronic archiving of the traditional paper archive, to electronic practice in a purely digital environment. There are institutions that produce, store, and retrieve their archives in a purely electronic way in unprecedented conditions traditionally.

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  • I have tried to preserve the meaning of the original text as much as possible while making it grammatically correct and fluent in English.
  • I have also added some clarifications and explanations where necessary to make the text easier to understand for an English-speaking audience.
  • I have used the term "digital archiving" throughout the translation, as this is the most common term used in English to refer to this concept.

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The impact of debt structure on market value: A field study on Iraqi Commercial Banks

Khalid Tais, Ibrahim Al-Bashir

Pages: 157-174

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Debt structure is a crucial focal point in banking sector performance, as the distribution of debt between short-term and long-term affects financial risks and the market value of banks. Within the Iraqi economic environment undergoing structural transformations, analysing this impact emerges as a strategic tool to enhance banking stability and attract investments. This study provides an in-depth analytical perspective on the impact of debt structure dimensions (short-term, long-term, and total) on the performance of Iraqi commercial banks, based on comprehensive field data and advanced statistical models, to offer actionable recommendations. This study aimed to analyse the impact of debt structure dimensions (short-term debt, long-term debt, and total debt) on the market value of Iraqi commercial banks. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical approach. The study population comprised (366) individuals from top, middle, and executive management levels, utilizing a comprehensive survey method. A set of statistical tools was employed, including (percentages, frequencies, arithmetic means, standard deviations, factor loadings, and impact analysis), relying on the (SmartPLS.4) program for structural equation modelling. The results revealed a high level of the overall performance indicator for both debt structure and market value. Furthermore, they demonstrated a statistically significant impact of all debt structure dimensions on the market value of the banking sector under study. In light of the findings, the study recommended developing programs to issue medium/long-term bonds in partnership with the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), allocating at least 20% of the credit portfolio to this type of financing to support infrastructure projects with stable returns.

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The role of digital leadership in reducing quiet quitting among employees at Al-Maram advertising company

Kareem Kadhim, Fadhil Ghazali, Mohammed Al-Garaawi

Pages: 58-69

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Theoretical Framework:

This study addressed the phenomenon of quiet quitting as a behavior manifested in employees performing only the minimum required work without showing additional commitment or initiative. This phenomenon is linked to causes such as burnout, lack of appreciation, and the absence of career advancement opportunities, making it a direct threat to employee engagement and organizational performance stability. The study aimed to explore the relationship between the dimensions of digital leadership and the dimensions of quiet quitting among the employees of Al-Maram Advertising Company.

Objective:

The study aimed to test the hypotheses regarding the relationship and impact between the dimensions of digital leadership — namely (digital leaders' competence, digital leaders' capability, organizational structure, and organizational strategy) — and the dimensions of quiet quitting — represented by (work overload, unfair compensation, poor work environment, and lack of career advancement opportunities). It also sought to analyze how digital leadership contributes to reducing levels of quiet quitting.

Methodology:

The study employed a quantitative analysis based on questionnaires distributed to employees of Al-Maram Advertising Company, with data collected from 48 employees in addition to interviews with senior and middle management. A structural model was designed to illustrate the direct effects of each digital leadership dimension on quiet quitting.

Findings:

The study revealed a statistically significant inverse relationship between all dimensions of digital leadership (competence, capability, structure, and strategy) and manifestations of quiet quitting among Al-Maram employees. Collectively, digital leadership accounted for 92% of the variance in quiet quitting (R² = 0.922), with digital leaders' competence having the strongest effect (β = -0.755). While the contributions of the other dimensions were smaller, they remained statistically significant. The results confirm that enhancing digital leadership practices effectively reduces the likelihood of employees’ psychological withdrawal.

Recommendations:

The study recommended that Al-Maram Advertising Company focus on improving digital leaders’ competence through specialized training programs in digital leadership, and activates clear strategies for leveraging technology in communication and motivation. It also advised restructuring the work environment to align with digital transformation requirements. Moreover, the study recommended developing clear promotion and recognition policies to ensure employee motivation and reduce the likelihood of quiet quitting, thereby enhancing employee engagement and sustaining the company’s high performance.

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Measuring the revenue and expenditure gap in the Turkish tourism sector for the period 1990-2018

رباح Al-Khatib, غيداء Al-Abdali

Pages: 129-141

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The tourism sector is no longer just a social phenomenon for some individuals and groups only, but has also become to include recreational activities of economic, social, cultural and environmental dimensions, due to the arrival of hundreds of millions of tourists to various countries and tourist regions, which encouraged many countries to work to stimulate and replace tourism. To a real industry and a tool to achieve economic and social development, the tourism sector in Turkey has competitive capabilities that can enter the international trade arena in the era of globalization and the liberalization of services trade, but what is distinguished by Turkey in terms of natural resources And historical sites constitute a natural competitive advantage for them, in spite of this, its role is multiplied by modern developments in a world in which the competitiveness of international tourism that is based on technological innovations and information technology such as the Internet, electronic commerce and modern means of communication. Based on the above, the research assumed that the tourism sector depends on the surrounding environment, whether political, economic or social, and this affects it.
The research included two studies, the first one was concerned with the theoretical and conceptual framework of the tourism sector, while the second one was concerned with measuring the revenue and expenditure gap in the Turkish tourism sector.
The research included two studies, the first one was concerned with the theoretical and conceptual framework of the tourism sector, while the second one was concerned with measuring the revenue and expenditures gap in the Turkish tourism sector.
Perhaps among the most prominent results of this research, Turkey has become, in the last two decades, a destination for culture, the pursuit of knowledge, and the destination of medical tourism for many Arab countries, as well as leisure tourism for most countries of the world, and it relies heavily on a variety of historical sites and coastal resorts on the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
As for the most important proposals that came out of the research, it is the necessity to use tourism as an engine to achieve balanced regional development and raise the standard of living for less developed regions that possess tourism resources and resources.

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Toxic work environment

Reem Hassan, Mohammed Mohammed Ali, Ahmed Abd Al-Rasul

Pages: 136-143

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The work environment and its components have gained great importance today due to the impact it has on its human capital. In recent years, studies have increased that discussed the negative and positive role of the work environment, as it is considered the main nerve of the organization’s success or failure. Here, we tried to shed light on some of the issues that can hinder the work of organizations and obstruct the achievement of their goals, including a toxic environment that makes employees feel the presence of penalties, the possibility of rejection, and being held guilty, with the necessity of constant defensiveness and humiliation. This is evident through the organizational leadership responsible for the organization, the culture of this organization and its employees, weak communication between them or dispersion, and the presence of blocs that cause fatigue and the impact they leave and the threat they pose if the matter is not addressed. This leads to a decrease in employee performance productivity, job attrition, an increase in work turnover, lack of progress at work, an inability to commit and achieve a balance between work and life, the occurrence of excessive professional fatigue, and conflicts that cause confusion in understanding roles. These are all signs that confirm the existence of a toxic work environment. Therefore, organizations whose environment is described as toxic face difficulty in maintaining, supporting, and attracting experienced human capital. One of the most important recommendations here is the necessity of encouraging and highlighting Positives and good relationships at work that serve the public interest and create a supportive social network that supports these relationships, while not forgetting to set red lines that should not be crossed and to maintain a safe distance with colleagues.

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Investigating the impact of customer innovation characteristics on resistance to innovation: Case study of smartphone adoption in Erbil, Iraq

بهزاد سليم

Pages: 50-71

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This research explores consumer resistance to smartphone innovation in the Erbil/Iraq, uncovering several significant findings. The main goal of the study was to identify the consumer characteristics that influence this resistance and its implications. For smartphone manufacturers, marketers, representatives, and researchers, this study offers a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior and resistance to technological progress. The results can guide targeted strategies to overcome barriers, improve product development, and increase market share. The study contributes to our understanding of innovation resistance in the unique context of the Erbil/Iraq, highlighting the importance of conducting thorough investigations in similar circumstances.

In light of the findings of the demographic survey, a significant portion of respondents were young people, supporting the widely held belief that young individuals are more likely to adopt new technology. However, the study emphasizes that age is not the sole determinant of resistance to innovation. The diminished impact of income, marital status, and gender on resistance indicates a complex interplay of factors. Conversely, a higher level of education was associated with a greater likelihood of embracing smartphone innovation.

The study delved into various aspects of innovation and revealed that self-efficacy, motivation, complexity, perceived risk, and expectations of a superior product all significantly influenced consumer resistance. Resistance showed a negative correlation with self-efficacy as a psychological trait, suggesting that individuals with higher levels of self-efficacy were less resistant to smartphone innovation. Conversely, higher levels of complexity, perceived risk, expectations of a better product, and motivation were linked to increased resistance, highlighting the crucial role of behavioral and psychological characteristics in shaping consumer attitudes towards innovation. Relative advantage did not appear to have a significant influence, while compatibility and attitudes towards current products were deemed insignificant predictors of resistance. These findings underscore the intricate nature of innovation resistance and demonstrate that socio-demographic traits alone are insufficient as predictors. Consumer resistance is largely shaped by psychological elements such as self-efficacy, motivation, expectations, complexity, and perceived risk.

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The information management environment and its role in enhancing the knowledge management strategy: An analytical study in the general directorate of education in kirkuk

مراد Al-Jubory

Pages: 132-146

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The research aims to identify the role of the information management environment in enhancing the knowledge management strategy. The research relied on the descriptive and analytical approach to complete the requirements of his philosophy, and the General Directorate of Education of Kirkuk was chosen as a community to implement the research through the individuals working in it. The research sample consisted of (40) respondents and the questionnaire was used as a A main tool for data collection, the analysis of these data was conducted using the (SPSS-V24) program, and the research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which (there is a correlation and impact relationship for the information management environment and the knowledge management strategy at the micro and macro levels), and based on the conclusions reached, a presentation was made A set of proposals, the most important of which is (the need for the research sample organization to seek to employ information technology as a tool for managing the relationships between its units and managing the relationships between the organization itself and the relevant external parties).

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Capacity decisions and their impact on improving the Productivity process: An analytical survey study in the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries

Ikhlas Oghla

Pages: 139-152

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  1. The practical results of the research showed that the dimension of long-term production capacity decisions / the highest expansive strategic orientation indicates that the company’s management is capable of adopting a strategy of demand outperformance.
  2. The practical results of the research also showed that the medium-term capacity strategy is the weakest among the other dimensions.
  3. The research results also clarified that the company places great importance on improving and ensuring production quality by preparing a comprehensive quality control schedule.
  4. The practical findings suggest that the company has the capability to implement technological developments that can influence the production method and capacity and consequently restructure future production capacity.
  5. The company’s management does not prefer adopting a "wait-and-see" capacity decision in its production lines to meet market needs.
  6. The results also indicated that production capacity decisions have a statistically significant impact on improving the production process in the studied company.

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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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Acceptance of e-tax by the consumers based on the theory of planned behaviour

Asist .Lecturer: Azhar Hassan Hussain

Pages: 2-13

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The concept of e-tax filing is introduced by the e-government that motivates the use of
ICT (information and communication technology), specifically they focus on the usage of the
internet-related application to run an activity. The current study is aimed to understand the
acceptance of e-tax by the consumers. The impact of attitude towards adopting e-tax,
subjective norm, perceived behavioural control on intention of electric e-tax. The current
study uses the close-ended questionnaire to conduct the survey and to collect the responses
from the contributors. The total number of a questionnaire that was supposed to be filled by
the participant was 193. All the construct uses a five-point Likert scale. All variables of TPB
are regressed with adoption intention to analyse whether TPB variables have any significant
impact on adoption intention. Thus we can conclude that H1, H2 and H3 of the current study
are accepted. A future researcher should examine the other factors that may influence the etax adoption. This study is limited to the Iraqi context, other nation’s dimension must also be
analysed. A future researcher should also examine the culture-specific and cross-culture
factors in their researchers. Future study should also focus on the relationship among the
component so that they can achieve higher explanation power and lastly, a researcher should
also examine the variation in the subjective norms, attitude and control behaviour across
primary adoption and extension stages.

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The role of university 4.0 in ensuring the right to education: A field study at Al-Mustaqbal private university

Ahmed Kaheet, Sara Abdul-Ilah, Hadeel Saleh, Tayba Saleh

Pages: 202-194

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This study examines the role of university 0.4—a conceptual framework integrating technology, accessibility, and inclusive policies—in upholding the right to education at Al-Mustaqbal Private University, the research assesses how digital transformation, adaptive learning systems, and institutional policies contribute to equitable access, quality education, and student success. Data was collected via surveys (N=73 faculty), interviews with administrators, and analysis of academic performance metrics. Findings suggest that University 0.4 initiatives, such as virtual classrooms, AI-driven support tools, and financial aid programs, significantly reduce barriers for marginalized groups, including low-income and disabled students. However, challenges like digital literacy gaps and infrastructure limitations persist. The study concludes with recommendations for scaling University 0.4 innovations to align with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and national educational rights frameworks.

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Availability of marketing intelligence dimensions in private hospitals

ماجد Al-Syani

Pages: 13-23

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The study aims to identify the availability of dimensions and components of marketing intelligence in private hospitals, by studying dimensions of marketing intelligence (product intelligence, competitor intelligence, customer intelligence).

The study was applied in Yemeni private hospitals where the study sample included 80 managerial leaders of those hospitals.

  The study found the results : Marketing intelligence is available at a high level with an average (4.14), Marketing intelligence is available through the product intelligence dimension at a high level with an average (4.15) , Marketing intelligence is available through the competitor's intelligence dimension at a high level with an average (4.12) Marketing intelligence is available through the customer intelligence dimension at a high level with an average (4.14) , There are no statistically significant differences towards the availability of marketing intelligence attributable to variables (age , qualification , years of experience , functional grade) .The study made several recommendations, the most important of which was to build a marketing strategy based on the hospital's overall strategy and future directions. to prioritize marketing research and marketing intelligence to obtain information for the development of medical services, Expand the organizational structure associated with the marketing function and prioritize it in the management aspect the establishment of centres specializing in the collection of marketing information as an entry point for the construction of the marketing intelligence system, Setting up induction courses for marketing intelligence requirements for hospital workers in general and for administrative leaders in particular.

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Areas of benefit from smart linguistic models in accounting and auditing (ChatGPT as an example): Exploratory research

محمد Al-Gnbri, زكريا Al-Maried, هانيبال Sweed

Pages: 31-48

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The research aimed to identify areas of benefit from smart linguistic models (ChatGPT as a model) in accounting and auditing. The research used the descriptive approach to describe areas of benefit. Data was collected from ChatGPT, where a set of questions were asked and analyzed by topic. The research concluded with a set of results, most notably that the areas in which ChatGPT is greatly beneficial in accounting and auditing in general are: assistance in data entry and accounting guidance, assistance in preparing reports and budgets and setting estimates, research into international accounting standards, legislation and laws, analysis and interpretation of data, assistance In planning the audit process, organizing working papers, researching international standards for external and internal auditing. As for the areas in which ChatGPT does not provide significant added value in accounting and auditing, they are when the cases are complex, complex, and have many details, and require knowledge of the legislation and laws in a specific sector or country, or when the cases require an in-depth assessment of risks or analysis of large-scale data. Evaluating the internal control of a particular company.

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The role of electronic accounting in improving the quality of accounting education

عبد الامير Kkhshayyif

Pages: 121-132

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The research aims to identify the scientific and practical requirements that contribute to the success of the faculty members' tasks in the use of electronic accounting. To reach the objectives of the research, 47 questionnaires were distributed to accounting professors in Iraqi universities electronically to measure the extent of their use of electronic accounting in teaching the various accounting subjects and their compatibility with the quality standards of education, and distributed 157 questionnaires to the graduates of accounting departments in Iraqi universities electronically to measure their use of information technology And the extent to which they received electronic accounting education during their studies. The two researchers recommended the need to develop e-learning skills for teachers to achieve the quality of accounting education and give great attention to the subject of electronic accounting and inclusion in the courses of different stages by the accounting departments in Iraqi universities because of their effective role in the development of skills graduates and qualify them correctly in the labor market.

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The reality of cybersecurity in five-star hotels in the golden triangle area in Jordan

Mohamed Zahry, Mohamed Al-Twaisi

Pages: 130-140

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In light of the expansion of the use of modern technology in hotel organizations and the transition to the post-informatics era; The importance of cybersecurity has emerged in hotels protecting their data and maintaining the confidentiality of customer data, so that cybersecurity has become one of the competitive advantages that hotel organizations seek to possess by building dynamic cybersecurity capabilities to achieve long-term competitive advantage. The research aimed to measure the extent to which the administrative leaders of five-star hotels in the Golden Triangle region of Jordan realize the importance of cybersecurity. The research followed the Qualitative approach. It also relied on a questionnaire to collect study data from five-star hotel managers, with a size of (16) items. The research recommended partnerships with international companies specialized in cybersecurity, attracting skilled human resources in the field of cybersecurity, and establishing a cybersecurity unit inside the hotel

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The effect of applying the internal control system COBIT5 framework on tax performance

منى احمد

Pages: 205-220

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        The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of applying the internal control system according to the COBIT5 framework on tax performance. Data was collected from the research sample using the questionnaire form, and the number of distributed questionnaires was (55), distributed to each of the officials and workers in the Iraqi General tax authority, Professionals, and Academics at the University of Baghdad. A set of statistical methods were used to study the relationship between the two research variables, using the statistical program (SPSS) to analyze the data and calculate (the arithmetic mean, correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation, F test, R2 coefficient of determination, T test, Cronbach's alpha coefficient). The research has a significant positive relationship and influence between the framework (COBIT5) and the tax performance. The most influential dimensions of COBIT5 in tax performance dimension delivery, service and support (DSS), followed by evaluation, guidance and control (EDM), while the least influential dimensions in tax performance dimension compliance are planning and organization (APO). The research recommended adopting the COBIT5 internal control framework as a guide for auditors to advise senior management on the efficiency of the internal control system in the tax institution. This includes a governance framework for information technology, which is one of the most important pillars of the corporate governance system. This research also contributes by providing theoretical and practical implications for tax administration to improve the reality of tax performance.

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Acceptance of e-tax by the consumers based on the theory of planned behaviour

Azhar Hussain

Pages: 2-13

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The concept of e-tax filing is introduced by the e-government that motivates the use of
ICT (information and communication technology), specifically they focus on the usage of the
internet-related application to run an activity. The current study is aimed to understand the
acceptance of e-tax by the consumers. The impact of attitude towards adopting e-tax,
subjective norm, perceived behavioural control on intention of electric e-tax. The current
study uses the close-ended questionnaire to conduct the survey and to collect the responses
from the contributors. The total number of a questionnaire that was supposed to be filled by
the participant was 193. All the construct uses a five-point Likert scale. All variables of TPB
are regressed with adoption intention to analyse whether TPB variables have any significant
impact on adoption intention. Thus we can conclude that H1, H2 and H3 of the current study
are accepted. A future researcher should examine the other factors that may influence the etax adoption. This study is limited to the Iraqi context, other nation’s dimension must also be
analysed. A future researcher should also examine the culture-specific and cross-culture
factors in their researchers. Future study should also focus on the relationship among the
component so that they can achieve higher explanation power and lastly, a researcher should
also examine the variation in the subjective norms, attitude and control behaviour across
primary adoption and extension stages.

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The effect of digital transformation on reducing financial failure

Raghad Abbas, Ali Fares

Pages: 125-113

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This research examines how digital technology can be used to prevent financial crises and improve organizations' financial performance. It explains what digital transformation means in financial environments and how it impacts current processes and systems. It also reviews the main causes of financial failure in banks, such as mismanagement, lack of information, and weak oversight. It also examines how banks' ability to make informed financial decisions and anticipate risks can be enhanced to reduce financial failure through digital transformation. It also analyzes the challenges and obstacles that banks may face when implementing digital transformation strategies and how they can be overcome

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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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Measuring the impact of strategic vigilance reflection on innovative marketing: Research edited by a sample of employees of the Iraqi cmompany for the manufacture and marketing of dates (mixed contribution)

امجد Ismaail

Pages: 2-18

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The organizations are interested in adopting everything that includes the upgrading of strategy and strategy planning processes to develop marketing processes, as it enables the organization to delve into new horizons that increase its competing potential and its marketing capabilities, so the established systems need to Distinguished management leaders are able to better adapt to environmental change, as they help the organization achieve many mutually friendly advantages.
The research studies two different actors with each other to be the creative framework for research, both of which are (strategic vigilance, innovative marketing), where research ensures its theoretical and practical aspects are comprehensive coverage of the problem, as the search enables the use of the best possible Available from theoretical information in scientific sources available from a very well-known, and to make sure that research hypotheses can be accepted through analysis and interpretation of the diagnosis of correlation and influence between its variables from another side, as the faith uses the method of intentional sample to obtain data The required questionnaire prepared for this purpose, based on statistical methods for the analysis of those data provided by the statistical program (SPSS V.18), according to the exploratory approach to the analysis of the problem.
The researcher concluded that there are correlations to the amount of ( 0.188 ) and impact relationships of ( 93.51 ) between research variables ( strategic vigilance, innovative marketing ), for the target sample of the number ( 30 ) seen, where a number of conclusions were marked the most important ownership of the company ( The target is a database that suffers from the tin of reliable technological methods, or is not available to all employees of the company, in addition to having technology that is not very advanced or is not approved to provide new products ), as well as to make recommendations for a return from The most important ones ( the need to find an electronic database using modern technical methods that all workers can access, access and evaluate their information).

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Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting information system in light of compliance with the International Standard on Auditing 500: Audit Evidence - applied study of a sample of audit offices

علي AL-OBAIDI, Nouran K. Tariq

Pages: 155-166

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The study aims to diagnose and clarify the role of audit evidence in assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting information system for the entities subject to audit. The study was based on a main hypothesis that states the adoption of the external auditor to obtain an integrated and comprehensive set of evidence in accordance with the requirements of international auditing standards in monitoring the operation of the accounting information system for business organizations can result in a set of benefits, including facilitating the task of evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the system’s outputs to the extent to which the characteristics of this system comply with the requirements of the beneficiaries on an ongoing, accurate and objective basis. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, examine and test its main hypotheses, the study adopted the descriptive analytical approach by constructing and formulating a questionnaire that was distributed to the study sample consisting of a group of external auditors serving in auditing offices in the Republic of Iraq, and then analyzing the study data through adopting a number of tools and statistical methods.

The study reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is that one of the most important challenges facing the external auditor when practicing the tasks of collecting audit evidence its dealing with auditing technology, especially with regard to collecting electronic evidence along with its traditional counterpart. In addition to the weakness in level of accounting and auditing culture for the audited entities. The study also recommended the necessity of providing adequate support by the senior management for the entities subject to audit in relation to the external auditor when exercising the tasks of collecting evidence and taking into account the element of audit fees and wages in a manner that is commensurate with the size and complexity level of the company’s activities for which the accounting information system is audited.

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The role of electronic accounting programs in the efficiency of control performance: A field study in Iraqi private companies

Hussein Hussein, Nahidh Hamad

Pages: 50-60

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The research sought to demonstrate the role of electronic accounting programs in the efficiency of regulatory performance within Iraqi private companies. It relied on the descriptive analytical approach to describe its theoretically proposed variables, and then collected the questionnaire that had been directed to a number of individuals working in the companies under study, who formed the research sample, numbering (391). After testing the proposed hypotheses, and analyzing them according to the SPSS program, the research conclusions were as follows: There is a significant role for electronic accounting on the efficiency of regulatory performance in the Al-Tamimi Group for Engineering Industries in Baghdad as one of the Iraqi industrial companies, and there are significant differences between the average answers of the sample members about the role of electronic accounting programs in the efficiency of regulatory performance according to the variable of the number of years of experience. Accordingly, the research recommended providing a training program on electronic accounting programs with the aim of exchanging knowledge and experiences on electronic accounting programs, training auditors and accountants to practice the process of controlling accounting information technology, providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to do their work in the best possible way, enhancing the use of electronic accounting, and applying it correctly to improve the quality and efficiency of auditing operations.

 

 

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The mechanism of applying the value chain model and its impact on enhancing the effectiveness of the accounting information system: An applied study in the Iraqi Dates Manufacturing and Marketing Company

Fatimah Mohammed, Ali AL-Obaidi

Pages: 191-204

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The research aims to shed light on the method of value chain analysis and its role in enhancing the effectiveness of the accounting information system by showing the host and non-host activities of the value in the company, the research sample in order to exclude them, and to indicate the most important results possible to be obtained from the adoption of an advanced accounting information system that contributes to raising the efficiency of the company's performance by providing management with detailed information and future visions through which it is able to make decisions based on the analysis of the main and supporting activities, and in order to achieve the objectives of the study and verify the validity of its hypotheses, modern cost techniques have been adopted, and the industrial sector has been manufacturing and marketing The study concluded with a set of conclusions, the most important of which is the analysis of the value chain contributes to reducing costs by separating the activities and the host value statement and work to enhance them and exclude the costs of non-host value activities in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting information system at work, in addition, the study recommends raising the level of efficiency and skill of employees  thought activating training programs and specialized courses in the field of work in order to be able to deal with the advanced accounting information system and the mechanisms of applying the value chain, which contributes to improving their performance and in line with the continuous developments in business environment.

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The impact of prowess practicing of swift marketing: An analytic study in Zain Iraq Telecommunications

عامر Al-Amiri, نادية Al-Yaseri

Pages: 138-152

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Due to the heated competition and the development of modern technology and the importance of the economic aspect, which most sectors center around it, it is the telecommunication sector ,my research aims to address that impact. The impact of the independent variable in marketing prowess as a dependent variable. The research sample was selected at Zain Iraq Telecommunications/Baghdad and the issue was the extent to which agile operations in marketing prowess would be fared in. During the identification, a descriptive exploratory approach was used in SPSS-ver 23data analysis. The research used a series of conclusions, the most important of which was that the company adopts a variety of marketing techniques and techniques that help to attract new customers on an ongoing basis. The research recommended that the company should focus on developing continuous service distribution channels to meet customer demands.

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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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Measuring and analyzing the correlations between the Iraq Stock Exchange index and commodity market indices for the period (2005-2023)

Ali Al-Jouani, Wissam Al-Anizi

Pages: 130-142

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The research aims to measure and analyze the correlations between the returns of the Iraq Stock Exchange index (RISX) and the returns of commodity markets represented by the returns of the OPEC oil market (ROPEC), the returns of 21-carat gold market (RPG21), and the returns of the wheat market (RPW)), relying on monthly data for the period from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2023, and using the Dynamic Conditional Correlation-GARCH (DCC-GARCH) model. To determine the extent of the impact of the returns of the Iraq Stock Exchange index and commodity market indicators on conditional volatilities, and whether there is a dynamic conditional relationship between these markets, the results showed negative relationships between the returns of ROPEC, RPW and the returns of the Iraq Stock Exchange index (RISX). This relationship may provide investors with an opportunity to diversify their portfolios and reduce overall risks. There are also positive relationships between the returns of commodity markets on one hand, and between the returns of the Iraq Stock Exchange index (RISX) and the returns of the gold market (RPG21) on the other hand. And these links indicate that the returns of all these markets tend to move in the same direction, which means that investors may not achieve diversification benefits by investing in all of these markets at the same time. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the openness of the Iraqi stock market and to seek to enhance its information technology and transparency in order to increase the capacity and smoothness of information flow to and from the market, giving local and foreign investors and brokers more ability to hedge and predict the expected correlations and fluctuations in those markets.

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The Financing Combination and Its Impact on The Market Value: An Analytical Study of A Sample of The Iraqi Financial Sector Firms

Ashti Al-Mizori

Pages: 191-202

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This study aims to determine the extent of the impact of financing on the market value of firms, by using a sample consisting of six financial firms listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange distributed between the two sectors (insurance and investment), and these companies constitute 60% of the research community for the period (2012-2021), based on the quarterly data to form (240) observations, and for the purpose of testing the hypothesis of the study, the Panel Data technology and the outputs of the Eviews-10 statistical program were relied upon, and multiple regression analysis was relied upon to identify the relationship between the explanatory variable (financial leverage) and the controlling variables (company size , fixed assets, growth opportunities, and trading ratio), with the dependent variable (market value), and the estimation results revealed that there is a statistically significant negative effect between the financial leverage and the market value of the firm, and that the firm's trading ratio and its fixed assets positively and significantly affected the value of the company It also showed that there is a significant negative impact of the firm's size and its growth rate in the market value, This result was consistent with financial theory and related studies in its various environments. Accordingly, about 43% of the change was reached, The outcome of the firm's market value is explained through the variables of the current study, which prompts financial managers to increase interest in how to form suitable sources of financing in a way that reflects positively on the firm's value in the market.

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The impact of universal banks on financial inclusion: A Study on the Malaysian Model

Mustafa Hamoodi, Nagham Neama

Pages: 207-222

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Financial inclusion, defined as the process of ensuring access to appropriate financial services for all individuals and businesses, plays a crucial role in driving economic development and reducing poverty. In this context, universal banks—also known as full-service or universal banks—have emerged as key players in promoting financial inclusion by offering a wide range of financial services under one roof. These institutions provide individuals and businesses with access to savings, credit, insurance, investments, and payment services, which are essential for participating in modern economic activities.

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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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Use of the 5Qs model to assess and improve the quality of health services according to the modified Deming Technique (PDSA): An exploratory study of a sample of patients from Imam al-Kadhimin Medical City

اسلام Al-Jabi, سهيلة Issa

Pages: 49-66

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This research aims to assess the quality of health services in Imam Al-Kazimin (peace be upon him) Medical City by diagnosing strengths and weaknesses using the (5Qs) model and improving them through the modified Deming technique (PDSA). The research sample was distributed to patients in the Medical City, and SPSS 23, v.25 was used to analyze the research data, and the results showed the possibility of evaluating the quality of health services in the Medical City. Using the 5Qs model, by determining the size of the gap for each of them after arranging the objective quality first, followed by the general feeling quality, then the quality of the process, then the quality of the infrastructure, then the reactive quality, in addition to the ability of the Modified Deming Technology (PDSA) to improve the quality of health service from Through the development of mechanisms and procedures for strengthening the strengths and addressing the Diagnosed Vulnerabilities Model (5Qs) according to the latest technological developments used in the health system.

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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 Role of Personalization in Digital Marketing: A Study of Consumer Attitudes and Purchase Intentions.

Aklass Dara

Pages: 48-55

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The digital era has completely changed how companies communicate with their customers, especially when it comes to marketing. The goal of "The Role of Personalization in Digital Marketing: A Study of Consumer Attitudes and Purchase Intentions" is to get insight into how consumers view digital marketing that is tailored to them, A Pearson correlation coefficient and a five-point Likert scale were used in this study to measure customer attitudes and how they affected purchase intentions. The study instrument displayed strong internal consistency and dependability, as seen by its Cronbach's Alpha coefficients, which varied from 0.724 to 0.901. The results indicate that, in general, tailored digital marketing methods have a favourable effect on customer attitudes and purchase intentions; nevertheless, further research is necessary to fully understand the consequences for consumer trust.

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Measuring and analyzing the impact of some macroeconomics variables on the foreign trade in China during the period between 2000 - 2019

Khalid Shihab, Fouad Hassan, Muthanna Mhmood

Pages: 93-107

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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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The role of governance in choosing appropriate accounting policies for companies listed on the Sudanese Khartoum Stock Exchange

Mohammed Abdelwahab

Pages: 175-187

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The research aimed to identify the role of governance in selecting appropriate accounting policies for companies listed on the Khartoum Stock Exchange in Sudan. This was achieved by exploring the possibility of finding a statistically significant relationship between audit committees and the selection of alternative accounting policies for companies listed on the Khartoum Stock Exchange, the possibility of finding a statistically significant relationship between internal audit information and the selection of accounting policies for economic companies listed on the Khartoum Stock Exchange, and the possibility of finding a statistically significant relationship between external auditor reports and the selection of alternative accounting policies for companies listed on the Khartoum Stock Exchange. The research followed a descriptive-analytical approach, and a sample was distributed to the study population, which consisted of companies listed on the Khartoum Stock Exchange. The sample was selected from individuals in a manner appropriate to their job titles. The researcher distributed (55) questionnaires to the target group, and (50) individuals responded, meaning that the questionnaire was returned at a rate of (90%). The data collected from the questionnaire was then analyzed. After the study and analysis, the research concluded that there is a statistically significant relationship between audit committees and the selection of alternative accounting policies for companies listed on the Khartoum Stock Exchange, through the presence of a committee to review accounting policies and principles. The study, conducted in companies with the board of directors, focuses on selecting appropriate accounting policies for financial reporting and discussing with management how to choose accounting estimates. It also examines the statistically significant relationship between internal audit information and the selection of alternative accounting policies for companies listed on the Khartoum Stock Exchange. This is achieved through the contribution of internal audit information to governance, enhancing credibility and fairness for companies, and reducing the risks of administrative and financial corruption. The research recommends that companies and institutions increase their focus on the concept of governance and work to adopt and develop it to contribute to improving the financial and administrative performance of emerging, developing, and established companies.

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The impact of electronic payment methods on the efficiency of banking performance: An applied study in the Iraqi banking sector for the period from 2018-2022:

محمد alsharaby

Pages: 143-152

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The Iraqi banking sector is working to keep pace with modern banking technologies, and with the aim of exploring the impact of electronic payment methods on the efficiency of banking performance, three standard models were built for the Iraqi banking sector, for the period (January 2018-December 2022) with monthly data, so that the number of time series observations for each model reaches (60) View.

The research found a positive impact of electronic payment methods on the financial performance of the Iraqi banking sector, by raising its level of profitability and reducing its costs, in addition to the important role played by managing its liquidity and reducing its risks. Electronic payment methods also had a negative impact on the efficiency of internal operations management through... Its inability to reduce the effort and speed in completing operations and responding to customer requirements, due to adherence to traditional methods of completing banking work and the limited use of technology for archiving, which has reinforced the episodes of red tape in banking work, and has had negative effects on the quality of banking services.     

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The effect of creativity barriers on the organizational climate among some public and private educational institutions from the point of view of the teaching and administrative staff

Ikhlas Akla, Reem Jayan

Pages: 132-146

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يهدف هذا البحث بتقييم واقع الابداع وتأثيرها على المناخ التنظيمي في المؤسسات التعليمية لتشخيص أهم عوائق الابداع في بيئة العمل، إذ تم توزيع (100) أستبانة محكمة على الملاكات التدريسية والإدارية في مؤسستين تعليميتين حكومية واهلية، وقد تضمنت الاستبانة متغيرات رئيسة للبحث (الأبداع ، والمناخ التنظيمي) وثلاث أبعاد فرعية لكل متغير لغرض إجراء دراسة المقارنة بين هاتين المؤسستين ،تم استخدام عدد من الاساليب الاحصائية منها : (الأوساط الحسابية والانحرافات المعيارية ومعامل الارتباط البسيط (بيرسون) واختبار جودة المطابقة واختبار الأثر، فضلاً عن اختبارات لعينتين مستقلتين غير مترابطة وغيرها من الاساليب الاحصائية)، أن اهم الاستنتاجات التي توصل اليها البحث إن ادارة المؤسسات التعليمية الأهلية كانت أفضل من المؤسسات التعليمية الحكومية في الإبداع والمناخ التنظيمي، لاتباعها سياسة المنافسة والاستقطاب لزيادة مواردها المالية والبشرية ، بذلك نستنتج بوجود عوائق للابداع في المؤسسات التعليمية الحكومية اكثر منها في المؤسسات الاهلية لان الاخيرة تسعى بشكل مستمر الى تبني وتشجيع الطاقات المتميزة .اما أهم ماأوصى به البحث ضرورة تبني الادارة في هذه المؤسسات استراتيجيات تتناسب مع واقع التعليم في العراق التي يمكنها ان تساعد على خلق وتشجيع الابداع والمبدعين أيماناً منها بتأثير الابداع على المناخ التنظيمي، إذ تسعى كل المنظمات الخدمية منها ام الانتاجية إلى إحداث تغييرات ايجابية بين الآونة والاخرى، من خلال إستثمار المقومات التي تمتلكها بالشكل الأمثل، والمورد البشري المبدع أحد اهم هذه المقومات التي أرتكز البحث عليها .

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The Role of Sustainable Performance as a Mediating Variable in the Relationship Between Sustainable Leadership and Sustainable Development: A Field Study in Iraqi Public Universities

حسين حسين, Nagham Neama

Pages: 23-33

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The higher education sector is considered one of the important sectors and is referred to as the vital artery due to its great importance in providing the labor market and state institutions with expertise, skills and human energies. This sector's contribution to the development process by keeping pace with modern technology and sciences and its possession of enormous human competencies, expertise and potential has made this sector a major focus of interest for other sectors. The main purpose of the study is how to maintain the quality of performance and sustainability of quality through sustainable development. A random sample of workers in the higher education sector was taken and the questionnaire was the main tool for data collection, where (235) questionnaires were distributed, of which (192) were valid for use. The (SPSS) and (AMOS) Structural Equation Model (SEM) version (25) were used to analyze the data and results. There is a significant positive statistical relationship between transactional leadership and sustainable development. In addition, there was a significant impact and role of the mediating variable (performance quality) on the relationship between the independent variable (transactional leadership) and the dependent variable (sustainable development (.

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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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Obstacles to Investment in Iraq

نزار AL-Falahy, نتاليا Verbitskaya

Pages: 03-05

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Creating the right environment is one of the most important factors for attracting capital and investors. Also, the requirements that attract investment may be related to such as the availability of manpower, natural resources and market needs, and these are present in Iraq. There are requirements that the state must provide through appropriate legislation and laws, which require clarity and simplification, in addition to security and political stability because the capital operates in safe and stable conditions. Investment is of great importance to the Iraqi economy, for its role in the development and transfer of technology and modern technologies to contribute to the development of Iraq, increase and diversify its production base, and bypass the unilateral aspect that depends entirely on the export of crude oil, there are some obstacles that still remain and need to be resolved. Some obstacles to foreign investment in Iraq. The objective of the study is knowing the obstacles of the Iraqi investment environment

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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 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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The effect of strategic agility on organizational ambidexterity: A survey study of the opinions of a sample of employees in private universities

Maha Ibrahim, Sameer Mohsin, Ibrahim Ibrahim

Pages: 183-199

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The current research aims to identify the relationship between strategic agility and organizational dexterity by demonstrating the nature of the correlation between the two variables and determining the extent of the influence of the independent variable (strategic agility) on the dependent variable (organizational ambidexterity), at the aggregate level and at the sub-dimension level. The research problem was represented by the weak embodiment of strategic agility, as well as the lack of knowledge of its impact on organizational ambidexterity in private universities in Baghdad. The research adopted the descriptive-analytical approach, and the questionnaire was the primary tool for data collection. The sample size reached (178) respondents from private university employees. A number of statistical methods were used to extract results. One of the most prominent findings of the research was the existence of a statistically significant influence relationship between strategic agility and organizational dexterity at the aggregate level and at the sub-dimension level.

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