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The increasing proliferation of artificial intelligence tools in the university environment has led to noticeable changes in learning approaches and the completion of academic tasks, raising debate about their impact on the development of students’ critical and creative thinking skills. While some argue that these tools enhance knowledge production, others contend that they may reduce cognitive effort and independent analytical thinking. This study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach through a questionnaire administered to a random sample of university students from various academic disciplines. The aim is to measure the level of use of artificial intelligence tools and examine the nature of their impact on critical and creative thinking skills, including analysis, inference, problem-solving, and brainstorming. The study also seeks to answer a set of research questions related to the extent of students’ use of AI tools, their contribution to improving higher-order thinking skills, and the presence of statistically significant differences based on selected demographic and academic variables. The findings are expected to contribute to developing a scientific perspective on how artificial intelligence tools can be effectively and responsibly integrated into higher education in a balanced manner that enhances students’ thinking skills without negatively affecting their cognitive independence. Moreover, the results may assist policymakers and universities in designing educational policies that promote the conscious and responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies in the learning process.

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Entrepreneurial education is currently a fundamental requirement for developing students' abilities and talents, equipping them with academic and practical skills and expertise, and preparing them to keep pace with emerging developments by fostering a culture of entrepreneurship toward creativity and innovation.                                                                      

The current study aims to demonstrate the importance of universities' orientation towards formulating entrepreneurial educational goals and programs for the purpose of developing creativity and innovation by supporting the spirit of entrepreneurial culture among students and encouraging competition to discover entrepreneurs and innovators by encouraging and developing entrepreneurship programs in university educational institutions. The research relies on the use of the descriptive analytical approach and the pursuit of benefiting from international experiences in this field to formulate educational goals towards developing a culture of creativity and innovation Directing the university's vision and mission and transforming them into successful entrepreneurial practices by linking education to practical reality so that the university can play a pioneering role that influences society by preparing graduates who carry a culture of creativity and innovation to achieve sustainable development goals. One of the most important results of the research is the need to direct university policies towards preparing educational programs that enhance the skills of creative students, and encourage students to generate entrepreneurial ideas and transform them into entrepreneurial projects to achieve sustainable development goals and reduce poverty and unemployment. 

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

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

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

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The research aims to study the impact of digital poverty to reduce unemployment levels. The digital gap, which is part of digital poverty, exacerbates the unemployment problem, especially among individuals who lack the technological skills necessary to integrate into the technologically advanced labor market. Therefore, Future University students were selected as a sample for the research, as 116 electronic questionnaires were distributed to the researched students, and then analyzed using the advanced statistical program (SmartPLS). The descriptive exploratory analysis method was adopted in implementing the research. The results showed a strong positive relationship between digital poverty and unemployment rates, in addition to the presence of statistically significant differences in unemployment rates between the sexes. The study showed that students who suffer from digital poverty (lack of digital devices, Internet access, or digital skills) face greater difficulties in obtaining job opportunities, especially in the modern labor market that relies heavily on technology. Accordingly, the researcher recommends the necessity of enhancing digital skills as part of the student's scientific study to face the labor marke