bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ГРАНТИ ФОНДУ СПРИЯННЯ ДЕМОКРАТІЇ ПОСОЛЬСТВА США ДЛЯ РОЗВИТКУ ГРОМАДЯНСЬКОГО СУСПІЛЬСТВА В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Кобеля-Звір Мар’яна , Звір Юрій
Published: July 2024

У статті здійснено аналіз можливостей Програми малих грантів Фонду сприяння демократії Посольства США для неурядових організацій, які прагнуть зміцнювати громадянське суспільство в Україні; проаналізовано основні цілі та пріоритети Програми; встановлено особливості участі українських організацій у конкурсному відборі задля отримання грантового фінансування; розроблено рекомендації для організацій - заявників щодо отримання малих грантів Фонду сприяння демократії Посольства США. У дослідженні наголошено на суттєвій перевазі Програми: вона націлена на підтримку ініціатив, які вирішують найгостріші проблеми в Україні, включаючи права ветеранів, захист прав людини, зокрема вразливих груп, громадянську освіту, залучення молоді та лідерство. Зазначено, що бюджет Фонду на підтримку пріоритетних проектів становить 279,716 дол. Ці кошти розподілятимуться на орієнтовно 6 ініціатив, гранти у розмірі від мінімум 25 000 до максимум 50 000 доларів грантоотримувачі повинні будуть витратити на свої проекти впродовж 12 місяців із дня отримання. У статті продемонстровано, що потенційними грантоотримувачами є українські неурядові організації, зареєстровані відповідно до законодавства України, які мають досвід роботи у сфері реалізації проектів. Дослідження виявило цільові групи, на які повинні бути скеровані проекти заявників: громадські активісти, представники місцевої та центральних органів влади, представники та лідери вразливих груп населення, журналісти, особи, які приймають рішення, регіональні чи національні лідери думок. Зроблено висновок: профінансовані малими грантами Фонду сприяння демократії ініціативи здатні здійснити вагомий внесок у розвиток демократії та зміцнення громадянського суспільства в Україні, а наслідком реалізації підтриманих Фондом проектів варто очікувати: зміцнення стійкості країни та здатності протистояти російській агресії та її впливу; прискорення політичних та економічних реформ, спрямованих на інтеграцію в Європу, з акцентом на покращення прозорості та відповідальності у державному управлінні, що сприятиме створенню менш корумпованої, більш демократичної, енергетично безпечної та процвітаючої України; підтримку спільних цінностей і реформ, спрямованих на подальшу інтеграцію в європейські структури, що сприятиме зближенню України з європейськими партнерами та зміцненню її позиції в міжнародному співтоваристві.
O teorizar Sobre Culturas: Diálogos Necessários Entre Antropologia e Análise do Comportamento
Authors: Bulzico da Silva Felipe ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista – UNESP/Bauru, Mansano Fernandes Diego ,   Universidade Estadual Paulista – UNESP/Bauru,   Social Contextual Analysis of Human Behavior Research Group - UniSA
Published: July 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo gerar problematizações referentes à forma de se teorizar sobre cultura na tradição de pesquisas laboratoriais da Análise Comportamental da Cultura a partir de contribuições da Antropologia. Para que esse objetivo seja concretizado, o artigo se divide em duas partes. Na primeira, é realizada uma incursão à disciplina antropológica. Mais especificamente, é apresentado o contexto histórico de constituição da etnografia como um passo fundamental na produção do conhecimento antropológico. Depois, são aludidas as premissas sobre as quais se sustenta a etnografia e que a tornam tão importante na Antropologia. Finalmente, são abordadas as relações entre etnografia, etnologia e Antropologia, fases de uma mesma pesquisa. Na segunda parte, realizam-se comparações entre as características gerais das bases empíricas da Antropologia e as características gerais das bases empíricas da tradição laboratorial da Análise Comportamental da Cultura, de maneira a salientar diferenças entre umas e outras. Em seguida, são suscitadas problematizações quanto à forma de se teorizar sobre cultura na tradição laboratorial da Análise Comportamental da Cultura. Incidentalmente, espera-se que este artigo, por meio do sempre salutar exercício da interdisciplinaridade, possa contribuir para o fortalecimento da Análise Comportamental da Cultura de modo geral, discutindo possíveis limites e possibilidades da área.
SPECIATION OF HEAVY METALS AND MICROBIAL CONTAMINANTS IN HARMATTAN DUST WITHIN THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC KAURA NAMODA MAIN CAMPUS, ZAMFARA STATE
Authors: Momoh Shaibu , Abbas Ahmed A. , Abdullah Samaila A. , Clifford Odenigbo C. , Lasisi Nurrudeen O.
Published: July 2024

Harmattan dust is a natural phenomenon contributing to air pollution due to the presence of heavy metals and microorganisms. This research aimed to determine the speciation of heavy metal and microbial contaminants in Harmattan dust samples within the polytechnic Kaura Namoda. The composite sample of each month, namely, December 2023, January 2024, and February 2024, was collected with the aid of a sterilized petri dish. Five extraction phases were carried out, in order of mobility of the metals: exchangeable ion > metal bound with carbonate > metal bound to iron and manganese oxide > metals bound to organic matter and sulfide > residual phase. This was achieved using Tessie’s method and AAS for extraction and analysis. The result for the heavy metals shows Cr (13.6%) and Zn (25.5%) are more abundant in the exchangeable phases in December and January. Metals bound to Fe and MnO extraction phases have Zn (25.50%) abundance in December and January. The residual phase of extraction shows the highest percentage of pb (95.3%) and nickel (85.40%) for December and January. The bacteria and fungi identified are Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus, Aspergillum, and Clodosporium, respectively. There is no significant difference in physicochemical parameters between the Harmattan dust samples collected in December, January, and February. The percentages of heavy metals in the Harmattan dust are high in the immobility phase of extraction, and bacterial and fungal levels are high in December and January. There is a need for preventive and protective measures to mitigate the health effects associated with...
SPATIO-TEMPORAL EVALUATION OF FERORO STREAM WATER QUALITY, CHIKUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Dawuda K. D. , Adakole J. A. , Auta J. , Japhet W. S.
Published: July 2024

Aquatic environment is faced with pollution problems most of which are anthropogenic in nature. Feroro stream water was evaluated for its quality and suitability for the growth of organisms. The temporal and spatial qualities of the water was observed to be deteriorating. Water sampling was done once monthly for twenty-four months from five stations along the stream. The water samples were put into 2-litre sterilized plastic bottles. Some physical and chemical parameters were determined using HANNA meter, Dissolved oxygen meter, titration and colorimeter methods. All the parameters tested ranged within Federal Ministry of Environment standard limits. Turbidity and Total Hardness are above the standard limits. There was significant difference temporally P<0.05. Electrical Conductivity was significant different in all the stations P<0.05, lowest at Station 1(137.55µS/cm) and high at Station 5 (235.21µS/cm). Across the wet and dry seasons, the parameters significantly varied except in Temperature (25.79±0.12 and 25.57±0.26) and Total Hardness (119.68±6.13 and 109.50±3.38) P<0.05.
INTEGRATED EMULSION PAINTS DERIVED FROM THREE POLYVINYL ACETATE (PVA) GROUNDNUT OIL
Authors: Usman Y. M. , Ndahi J. A. , Modibbo U. U. , Baka E. F. , Agabus D. , Abdullahi Z. A. , Liman I. A.
Published: July 2024

A modified paint was produced in this research to supplement and substituteproducts by tender small-scale private paint factories, in an era of increasing demand of paints by the nation’s alarmingly growing building technology. The research was aimed at the formulation of an emulsion paint with the aid of polyvinyl acetate mixed with Groundnut oil as a binder by reducing volatile organic compounds and to determine the major physical parameters such as drying time, period of elongation, density, refractive index, adhesion, pH, and chemical resistance. The result obtained showed increase of dry to hard from Pure PVA paint (90.23 minutes) followed by Gombe PVA paint (105.5 minutes) to Taraba PVA paint (110.00 minutes). The drying time of the paint samples was in this order Taraba PVA paint (80.0 min) > Gombe PVA paint (75.5 min) > Pure PVA paint (75.23 min). The dry to touch was in the decreasing order: Taraba PVA paint (56.2 min) > Gombe PVA paint (53.4 min) > Pure PVA oil (49.15 min). The density (g/cm3) showed that Gombe PVA paint (1.16) > Pure PVA paint (1.30) > Taraba PVA paint (1.10). The solubility test for both Taraba PVA Groundnut paint and Gombe PVA Groundnut derived paint are practically insoluble in water, while Pure PVA derive paint dissolved in water instantly. All the three formulated paints passed the resistance blistering and flexibility tests. FTIR showed the following functional groups Hydroxyl, Amines, Carboxylic acids, Alkylhallides, Ketones and Aldehydes at specific wavelength are present in paints that serves as...
Edukasi Pencegahan Komplikasi Neuropati Diabetik Berbasis Digital
Authors: Sakinah Sri , Tahir Muhammad , Juniarti Atira , Jasmin Muh
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease caused by a lack of insulin production or by ineffective insulin production. This causes an increase in the concentration of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia), a condition that damages many of the body's systems, especially the blood vessels and nerves. To determine the impact of providing digital-based diabetic neurophaty complication prevention education.  This type of research is quantitative with a research design, namely quasi-experimental using a one group pre-post test design approach. The sample size in this study was 25 respondents, using purposive sampling as the sampling technique. The data analysis used is the Paried T-test. From the results of statistical tests using the paired t test, it can be seen that the results of the post and pre-test with a significance of 0.000, which means p <α (0.05) where the value of p <α means that it can be concluded that there is an influence in providing Education for Prevention of Complications of Diabetic Neuropathy Based Digital. The results of this study can be used as input for health institutions in providing education on diabetic foot exercises as a non-pharmacological therapy to reduce blood sugar levels and prevent complications of neuropathy, especially in people with diabetes mellitus. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Foot Exercise, Education   ABSTRAK Diabetes Mellitus (DM) adalah penyakit kronis yang disebabkan karena kekurangan produksi insulin atau oleh tidak efektifnya insulin yang dihasilkan. Hal ini menyebabkan peningkatan konsentrasi glukosa dalam darah (hiperglikemia), kondisi yang akan merusak banyak sistem tubuh, khususnya pembuluh darah dan saraf. Tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dalam memberikan Edukasi Pencegahan Komplikasi Neuropati Diabetik Berbasis Digital. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian yaitu quasi eksperimen menggunakan pendekatan one group pre-post test design. Adapun besarnya sampel pada penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 25 responden, dengan menggunakan purposive sampling sebagai teknik pengambilan sampel. Analisa data yang digunakan adalah uji paried T-tes. Hasil uji statistik dengan menggunakan uji paired t test maka dapat dilihat bahwa hasil post dan pretest dengan signifikansi 0.000 yang artinya p <α (0,05) yang dimana nilai p <α maka disimpulkan ada pengaruh dalam memberikan edukasi pencegahan komplikasi neuropati diabetik berbasis digital. Penelitian ini dapat dipergunakan sebagai bahan masukan bagi institusi kesehatan dalam memberikan edukasi senam kaki diabetik sebagai terapi non farmakologi untuk menurunkan kadar gula darah dan mencegah terjadinya komplikai neuropati khususnya pada pasien diabetes melitus Kata Kunci: Diabetes Melitus, Senam Kaki Diabetes, Edukasi
Penyakit Ginjal Kronis Pada Masyarakat di Wilayah Pesisir
Authors: Napitupulu Regia , Paridah Paridah , Tukan Ramdya Akbar , Alfianur Alfianur , Wijayanti Dewi , Lesmana Hendy
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT Chronic kidney disease is a condition of progressive decline in kidney function that occurred within a few months or years. Globally, there were 850,000 deaths each year from chronic kidney disease. The high incidence of chronic kidney disease is supposed to be caused by several risk factors such as hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, smoking habits, consumption of supplement drinks, and lifestyle. The objective of this study was to identify the factors that influence the incidence of chronic kidney disease in coastal communities. The design of this study was cross sectional. The sampling used a purposive sampling method with a total sample of 68 respondents. The results of this study showed that there was a significant correlation between Sociodemographic factors (age and sex), comorbidities (Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hyperuricemia), and lifestyle (consumption of seafood, alcohol, and caffeine). In addition, there was no significant correlation Sociodemographic factors (education), lifestyle (consumption of supplements), and family history toward the chronic kidney disease of people in coastal areas. The conclusions of the most dominant risk factors were likely to occur of chronic kidney disease in coastal area communities namely age, Hyperuricemia comorbidities and a lifestyle in consuming seafood. Keywords: Risk Factors, Chronic Kidneys, Coastal Areas  ABSTRAK Penyakit ginjal kronis merupakan suatu keadaan adanya penurunan fungsi ginjal secara progresif yang terjadi dalam beberapa bulan atau tahun. Secara global, setiap tahun terdapat 850.000 kematian akibat dari penyakit ginjal kronis. Tingginya angka kejadian penyakit ginjal kronis diduga disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor risiko seperti penyakit Hipertensi, Diabetes Mellitus, kebiasaan merokok, konsumsi minuman suplemen, dan gaya hidup. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian penyakit ginjal kronis pada masayarakat pesisir. Desain penelitian ini adalah studi cross-sectional. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 68 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara faktor sosiodemografi (usia dan jenis kelamin), penyakit penyerta (Hipertensi, Diabetes Mellitus, dan Hiperurisemia), gaya hidup (konsumsi seafood, alkohol, dan kafein), dan tidak ada hubungan signifikan faktor sosiodemografi (pendidikan), gaya hidup (komsumsi suplemen), dan riwayat keluarga dengan penyakit ginjal kronis pada masyarakat di wilayah pesisir. Kesimpulan faktor risiko yang paling dominan berpeluang untuk terjadinya penyakit ginjal kronis pada masyarakat di wilayah pesisir yaitu usia, penyakit penyerta Hiperurisemia dan gaya hidup mengosumsi seafood. Kata Kunci: Faktor Risiko, Ginjal Kronis, Wilayah Pesisir
The Relationship Between the Type of Parent's Work Towards the Occurrence of Speech Delay at the Grahahusada Gresik Hospital
Authors: Gumilang Retna , Farakhin Noer , Maharani Dwi Kartika
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT The child's ability to communicate begins with the social reactions that the child shows by responding to the presence of others. This study aims to determine which parental role variables are associated with the incidence of speech delay in children with special needs at Grahahusada Gresik Hospital. Analytical observational research with cross sectional approach. The population in the study was all children with special needs who were examined at the children's poly with complaints of delays in work. The variables studied in the study are; individual characteristics of children, Child Age Group, Caregivers and incidence of speech delay. Techniques in sampling with total sampling techniques and analyzed using the Chi Square test. It is known that the children in the study were dominated by male gender 71.8% with the age group of toddlers 83.3% and most of the children were cared for by their own biological mothers as much as 62.8%. known the results of the Chi Square test p-Value variable gender of children 0.073, age category of children 0.004, and Caregivers 0.108. Child age category is associated with the incidence of speech delay in children with special needs at Grahahusada Gresik Hospital. Keywords: Speech Delay, Children with Special Needs, Parents
Enhancing Security Frameworks with Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
Authors: Jonas Dendy , Aprila Yusuf Natasya , Rahmania Az Zahra Achani
Published: July 2024

Cybersecurity, in the digital era we live in today, has become a major concern that demands innovation. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have played a central role in changing the way we understand and address cyber threats. This research will review the important role of innovation in this technology in improving an organization's ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks. Identifying patterns and gaining insights from security events in cyber data, while developing appropriate data-based models, is a key element in realizing automated and intelligent security systems. This research reviews needs in the cyber security domain that can be addressed through Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques. In this study, we employed quantitative methods to assess the impact of artificial intelligence on enhancing cybersecurity by distributing questionnaires to 85 respondents, which included companies operating in the banking and IT sectors. In addition, this research will explore how data-based intelligent decision-making systems are able to protect systems from known and unknown cyber attacks. This research will conclude by considering the future potential of Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity.
Enhancing Waste-to-Energy Conversion Efficiency and Sustainability Through Advanced Artificial Intelligence Integration
Authors: Melinda Vivi , Williams Tane , Anderson James , Davies J George , Davis Christopher
Published: July 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal tool in optimizing waste-to-energy conversion technology, addressing critical environmental issues while promoting sustainable energy sources. This study delves into the multifaceted role of AI in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of waste-to-energy processes. By leveraging AI, significant improvements can be achieved in automated waste sorting, process monitoring, and energy production forecasting. The integration of AI into these domains not only streamlines operations but also enhances the accuracy of data management, analysis, and processing. This results in a more efficient conversion of waste into energy, mitigating adverse environmental impacts and fostering sustainable energy practices. The research highlights the practical applications of AI in optimizing the entire waste-to-energy workflow, underscoring its potential to revolutionize this sector. Moreover, the study addresses the inherent challenges and discusses future prospects for AI implementation in waste-to-energy technologies. Through comprehensive analysis and case studies, the findings reveal that AI can significantly contribute to reducing environmental footprints and promoting a circular economy. This exploration provides valuable insights into how AI-driven innovations can lead to more sustainable and efficient waste management and energy production systems, paving the way for future advancements in this critical field.
Impact of Re-engineering Human Resources on High Performance: An Empirical Research in the Central Statistical Organization / Ministry of Planning
Authors: Nabeel Talib Omar , Rashed Musaheb Mohsin
Published: July 2024

Two variables represent the research's central concept. Reengineering human resources is the first, and high performance is the second. By examining and elaborating on the offered factors, the research intends to diagnose the influence that the first variable (reengineering of human resources) and the second variable (high performance) have on each other. What is the status of the human resources re-engineering approach and its impact on high performance in the Central Statistical Organisation, and what is the extent of awareness and knowing the extent of contribution of the human resources re-engineering approach to upgrading work and achieving high performance? These are some of the key questions that were used to represent the main research problem. The researcher adopted the descriptive analytical approach in its completion with its theoretical and applied aspects. The researcher also designed a questionnaire according to several ready-made foreign standards, as the questionnaire included (50) items, the first variable consisting of four dimensions included (20) items, and the second variable consisting of five dimensions (30) paragraphs, which were distributed to a random sample of employees at various administrative levels and job positions, consisting of (208) employees at the headquarters of the Central Statistical Organization. A set of statistical methods were relied upon in testing hypotheses, which are (arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and simple linear regression) by using a set of statistical tools in the processing of research data available in ready-made statistical programs (SPSS.V21). Finally, the researcher presented several conclusions based on appeared in the practical side of the research.
The Role of Adopting International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) in Achieving Financial Sustainability for Universities
Authors: Muhsein Hameed* Anmar , Najem Aubdullah Al-Mashhadani Bushra
Published: July 2024

The research objective is to determine whether using the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) has any impact on assessing the financial sustainability of public universities. The research assesses the role played by financial sustainability in maintaining, expanding and how well the services are executed through public universities. Additionally, considering the occasional and future challenges of the information that supplied by the accounting system. The government accounting system applied in Iraqi public universities suffers from the lack of information for those in charge of setting financial policies up in those universities when assessing financial sustainability. To achieve the objective of the research, a questionnaire was designed and distributed to a sample of holders of postgraduate degrees who have sufficient academic qualifications and experience, the sample included 126 academics and professionals. The analysed results reveal that financial sustainability has a great role in elevating the quality and sustainability of the university learning outcomes in public universities. Also, the current government accounting system that is based on the monetary basis suffers from several deficiencies in assessing financial sustainability. The results also show that IPSAS implementation based on the accrual method would contribute to the evaluation of the public university financial sustainability by providing information, which reflects the financial situation and the outcome of the activity in a fair manner by means of improving both the relevance and credibility of representing accounting information and the objectivity of financial statement informational content.
The Role of DACUM Method in Designing Training Programs in Security Institutions: An Empirical Research in Iraqi National Security Services
Authors: Ameer Abbas* Mustafa , Dawood Salman Mazin
Published: July 2024

The current research has aimed to achieve a set of main objectives, which include diagnosing training needs based on their dimensions (identifying training needs, training planning, training content, training implementation, training evaluation, and feedback). This research focused on the necessary factors required to apply Developing Curriculum (DACUM)  method in designing training programs according to the requirements and needs of security institutions in Iraq. The researcher assumed that there is a significant effect of  DACUM method with its five dimensions (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) on designing the training program with its six dimensions (identifying training needs, training planning, training content, training implementation, training evaluation, and feedback). This method is considered a cost-effective approach compared to other methodologies. It aims to identifying training needs, improving performance, and developing work processes.
This research adopted a descriptive statistic technique, relying on a questionnaire as the major instrument for data collection. The research population was 224 employees, while the sample size was 142 employees, according to De Morgan's Table for samples. The researcher used several statistical methods, that included Cronbach’s alpha, normal distribution test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and simple linear regression. The statistical software used for analysis was (SPSS V26 and Excel).  The research showed several vital findings represented statistically significant; the variable (DACUM) method and its dimensions directly affect the design of the training program in security institutions.
The Evaluation of Quality Engineering for Supply Chain Operations in Khan Dhari Silo / Case Study
Authors: Hardan Sultan* Muhammad , Attia Khalaf Batool
Published: July 2024

The study aims to search for mechanisms to improve the supply chain operations in the silo of Khan Dhari by applying the requirements of quality engineering and focusing on the axes of design, human engineering and value engineering, which are among the most important axes concerned with quality engineering in the silo.
The case study approach was relied upon as an approach that helps in the comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the research problem, and the researcher relied on checklists in collecting and analyzing data. The research problem is summarized in the main question (there are failures and stops in the process of receiving the wheat crop, and there is no analysis of the processes of transporting the wheat crop from the processing sources to the storage stage, through circulation. From transportation, weighing and storage tools, and there is no keeping up with the management of supply chains in the silos departments in Baghdad, Including the silo of Khan Dhari with modern technologies), the importance of the research lies in showing how to employ quality engineering and rearrange the technical activities related to receiving grain. The most important results reached are the adoption of advanced strategies related to the processes of receiving the wheat crop and the reliance on an advanced electronic system in the work.
The Relationship between Strategic Awareness and Organizational Culture: An Analytical Study in the General Directorate of Training and Qualification / Ministry of Interior
Authors: Muhammad Bahloul Basim , Abdel-Wadoud Taher Adel
Published: July 2024

The main purpose of this research is to test the relationship between strategic awareness and organizational culture in the General Directorate of Training and Qualification/ the Ministry of Interior. In view of the importance of the research topic and sample for the researched directorate, the researcher adopted the descriptive analytical approach using the questionnaire as a primary tool for data collection. The research sample is represented by the heads of departments division directors, and training officers in the directorate. The sample was limited to 119 officers out of a total of 181 officers. The questionnaire consists of 57 items, and answers were analyzed using the statistical program (SPSS). As for the practical effects of the research, it was found that the main hypothesis was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis was accepted, which indicates the existence of a correlation between strategic awareness and organizational culture. One of the important recommendations is to develop a spirit of cooperation among the employees of the directorate and provide them with opportunities to participate in expressing their opinions in solving the problems facing the directorate and enhancing the performance of the employees. Continuous guidance and follow-up by the directorate is also recommended to bridge the gap between planning and implementation, by monitoring the implementation of annual plans and ensuring their quality.
The Influence of Organizational Ideology on Organizational Reputation - Analytical Research in the Ministry of Education
Authors: Quinn Dawood Shaheen* Ahmed , Hassoun Al-Taie Ali
Published: July 2024

The current research aims, through the variables it includes, to test the effectual relationship of organizational ideology on organizational reputation, Provide clarifications about the research variables and identify them more accurately and in detail, within the intellectual, philosophical and applied framework, and build a realistic, simplified and acceptable model, linking the variables and dimensions of the research, consistent with and simulating the reality of the work environment of the researched organization, the research problem represented the challenges that organizations face, These challenges created a problem regarding the ideology of organizations in terms of commitment, organizational loyalty, and conformity of values, This problem was reflected in the level of the organization's reputation, The researchers took the Ministry of Education as an organization to apply the study to, and the adoption of an intentional sample represented by department managers. Their number reached (112) managers, and the number of valid questionnaires for testing was (109), and the adoption of the questionnaire tool for measurement, and the adopted the statistical methods, which were represented by examining and testing the study measurement tool, descriptive analysis and data iterations, and test the effect between research variables, The most important results have been shown the existence of a positive and direct correlation and influence relationship between the research variables in its study of the reality of the environment of the researched organization, it explains that there is a relationship between organizational ideology in achieving a good organizational reputation for the researched organization.
The Effect of Knowledge Orchestration On Dynamic Capabilities: An Analytical Research in the Iraqi Media Network
Authors: Yousuf Salman Riyadh , Jasim Mohammed Nisreen
Published: July 2024

This research aims to know the effect of the knowledge orchestra with its dimensions (knowledge mobilization, knowledge acquisition, knowledge coordination, knowledge sharing, and knowledge integration) on the dynamic capabilities with its dimensions (environmental sensing capabilities, opportunity investment capabilities, resource rearrangement capabilities, marketing capabilities, and technological capabilities). The main problem of this research was represented by the current question (Was the Iraqi Media Network able to invest the knowledge orchestra in achieving distinguished performance across having dynamic capabilities?). The Iraqi Media Network took a field of application for these variables, as the research sample included the senior leaders of the Iraqi Media Network, their numbers were 134 being between a director of a directorate, an assistant director, and a head of a department. The research used the quantitative method and the questionnaire was the main tool for collecting data and information, and the research used the SPSS program (v. 25) for data analysis. The results of the study concluded that there is a significant and positive influence and correlation between each dimension of the orchestra's knowledge operations and its dynamic capabilities. Also, results of the research reported that the Media Network showed its modules to mobilize knowledge through adopting communication patterns that are harmonious with its orientation towards having intellectual capital that distinguishes it from others, particularly it works to expand the knowledge base, such as diversity in knowledge fields within its current and future staff.
Comparison of Some Robust Methods of Difference Based Ridge Estimator in Semiparametric Regression Model
Authors: Khalid Saed * Wissam , Abdulrida Saleh Rabab
Published: July 2024

The semiparametric regression models have received a lot of attention from researchers recently because it combines parametric and nonparametric methods, it is one of the advanced topics in data analysis for various studies, which aims to find the best capabilities and a high level of efficiency.
 One of the most important semiparametric regression models is the partial linear regression model (PLM), which consists of a parametric component and a nonparametric component, for the purpose of estimating the parametric component, the difference method will be used to remove the nonparametric component.
When the analysis hypotheses of the parametric component are not fulfilled, it will suffer from several problems, the most important of which is the problem of complete multicollinearity, besides the multicollinearity, there are also outliers in the data.
In this research, the problems of multicollinearity and outliers of the semiparametric regression model were addressed, where simulation was used to generate data with different sample sizes and for different correlations and outlier ratios and for different methods such as [Difference Ridge based M robust with Nadaraya – Watson (DRMNW), Difference Ridge based S robust with Nadaraya – Watson (DRSNW), Difference Ridge based M robust with Smoothing spline (DRMSP), Difference Ridge based S robust with Smoothing spline (DRSSP)], the results showed that method Difference Ridge based S robust with Smoothing spline (DRSSP) is the best estimator
Paper type: Research paper.
The Role of Core Capabilities in the Strategic Balance / An analytical Research in the Central Bank of Iraq
Authors: Hayder Mudhafar* Noor Al-Hasan , Adel Hamed Suhair
Published: July 2024

This research aims to investigate the relationship between two variables, namely core capabilities and strategic balance, within the context of the Central Bank of Iraq. The research problem emphasizes the necessity of implementing mechanisms that improve core capabilities to enhance strategic balance within the bank. the study highlights the importance of proposing various strategies to address the research problem, to achieve this, the research was conducted using a sample of 106 administrative leaders out of a total of 109, employing a purposive sampling method according to their positions and the organizational structure. The researcher used a descriptive-analytical approach and employed several statistical tools such as SPSS.V21, AMOSE, and Excel to analyze the relationship between the main research variables and answer the intellectual and applied questions, as well as examine the level of correlation and impact, Regression coefficient, correlation coefficient, mean, standard deviation, and variance were some of the statistical methods used, along with various diagrams and charts to illustrate the relationship between research variables and their sub-dimensions. These findings were then generalized to benefit the researched field, the primary data collection tools used were questionnaires, in addition to unstructured interviews and visits conducted within the Central Bank. The main and sub-hypotheses related to the correlation and impact relationships were tested to answer the research questions and achieve the study's objectives. The results indicated a significant and statistically meaningful influence of core capabilities on strategic balance. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Central Bank prioritize investing in human resources to enhance strategic balance.
Impact of Strategic Entrepreneurial on Strategic Decision-Making: A Field Study in North Oil Company/Kirkuk
Authors: Mobard Sarhid Ahmed , Abdulraheem Said Alubadi Sanaa
Published: July 2024

The scope of the concept of strategic entrepreneurship has expanded within organizations, and interpretations of this concept have multiplied. It is a critical element that must be considered across the various related dimensions, because it is of great importance as it has the ability to change the direction of business organizations today in addition to the support it provides for strategic decisions, resources and industrial education. The research initially identified the theoretical gap between the existing intellectual proposals put forward by the researchers, which paved the way for practical application within the North Oil Company / Kirkuk. The main tool used in collecting data and information was the questionnaire, which was presented to a group of arbitrators to be modified and appropriate to the field and the ease of answering it by the researched sample. The questionnaire was distributed to middle management within the company at the rank of department manager and Division manager. A total of 56 questionnaires were distributed, of which 53 were retrieved. The Amos program was used in addition to the statistical program Excel and SBSS, and the research aims to identify the basic dimensions of entrepreneurship and strategic decisions. The study used the descriptive analytical method. Moreover, one of the most prominent results of the research is that strategic entrepreneurship is the main factor for organizations that wish to obtain excellence and prosperity and have the ability to continue in a competitive environment, where strategic entrepreneurship avoids weaknesses and exploitation. strengths. For the organization, this of course requires decisive and quick strategic decisions
Investing in Education and Scientific Research for Growth of Iraq: Exploring the Main Dimensions, Success Factors, and Government Policies
Authors: Abdulrazaq Abdulkarem * Hayder , Mohammed Hasan Adnan
Published: July 2024

The research aims to explore the dynamics of investment in education and scientific research and their influence on Iraq's economic growth. Utilizing a descriptive-analytical approach, the study focuses on various dimensions of education and research investment, including quality education, vocational training, funding, infrastructure, collaboration, and government policies. The data was collected through a comprehensive survey, designed based on international standards and tailored to the specific context of Iraq. The survey garnered 191 valid responses from a diverse range of stakeholders in Iraq's education and research sectors, including educators, policymakers, academic researchers, and institutional representatives. The statistical analysis was carried out using specialized software (Amos.V24 and SPSS.V26), incorporating methods such as arithmetic averages, standard deviation, coefficient of difference, and relative importance. The study also includes visual representations such as bar charts and heat maps to elucidate the findings. The most prominent result emphasizes the strong positive correlation between investment in education, research, and economic development in Iraq. It underscores the necessity for a concerted effort to improve education quality, fostering scientific research, and aligning it with the country's economic development goals. The findings affirm that strategic investment in education and research can catalyze Iraq's growth and progress.
The Role of Joint Audit in Reducing Cases of Financial Default in Banks Listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange
Authors: Raed Salman Al-Salhi Yahya , Fadhil Khudhair Al-Tai Bushra
Published: July 2024

The method of joint auditing is not a recent appearance, but it is needed at the present time due to the occurrence of many global problems and crises. The research problem was represented by the increasing cases of financial distress of economic units, especially the collapse of economic units that occurred in the recent global crises. The research was based on the hypothesis that applying The method of joint auditing in economic units helps in reducing cases of financial distress, as the research aimed to measure the extent to which joint auditing can reduce the occurrence of cases of financial distress in economic units listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange. The research included 14 private banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange. Iraq Securities Exchange as a sample for a period of ten years from 2011 to 2020. The research used the survey method to measure the application of the joint audit method, and used the KIDA model to measure financial distress in the research sample. The most important results of the research were that financially distressed units decreased with the application of the joint audit method, that is, whenever there was a joint audit, the incidence of financial distress in economic units decreased.
The Impact of the Capital Structure on the Financial Default / an Analytical Research in Sample of Companies of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals
Authors: Saad Sabri Zahraa , Ismail Abdul Latif Walaa
Published: July 2024

The objective of this research is to study the effect of capital structure on financial default. As it is the first research of its kind that deals with this sample of companies affiliated to the Ministry of Industry and Minerals and these companies were chosen especially because they suffer from financial deficit problems. The importance of this research lies in determining the importance of the components of the capital structure and knowing their impact on financial default in the research sample companies. The research sample represented a number of companies of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals located in Baghdad Governorate. The statistical methods represented in used financial ratios in the analysis to evaluate the research variables, which are both capital structure ratios (Long-term debt ratio to equity  and  long-term debt to total asset) and liquidity ratios (Current ratio, Quick ratio, Cash ratio) and used the programs (SPSS v26) and (Excel 2010) and the moment structure analysis program (AMOS) was adopted in order to calculate each of the standard deviation, correlation coefficient and specificity to find the relationship between the research variables and test its hypotheses. The results showed that the capital structure had no effect on the cases of financial defaults in the companies.
Evaluating and Prioritizing the Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices in Food Industry
Authors: Abdulqader Mansoor Shaymaa , Yarub Maan Harith
Published: July 2024

The companies are now aiming to integrate the concept of Sustainability Supply Chain Management (SSCM) into their work to improve operational and financial performance. The current study seeks to present and define the concept of the Supply Chain (SC) importance. The problem of this research it’s to determine the importance of sustainability criteria is that most companies face. A fuzzy Analytic Hierarch Process (FAHP)was used to find the relative importance of the main and sub-criteria for sustainability by establishing a program on Microsoft office Excel (MSEXCEL) to find the results and determine the importance of the main and sub-criteria based on the binary comparison list that was done by the five experts in The General Company for Food Products and Al-Mamoun Factory affiliated to the Ministry of Industry and Minerals in Iraq. The main objective of this study is to arrange the importance of the main criteria the economic, environmental, and social, thirteen sub-criteria distributed main criteria. The study concluded that the economic criterion came at (73%), followed by the environmental criterion at (16.2%), and the social criterion in third place at (10.8%), and this shows the extent of priority followed by the company in economic matters. In addition, the sub-criterion net profit was (29%), and interest in purchasing friendly materials at (8%) was in the environmental dimension, while the sub-criterion of employee satisfaction received (4%) from the criteria of the social dimension which helps the decision-maker to take the appropriate decision and improve the development of sustainable supply chains and their applicability.
Success factors and success criteria for research and R&D projects
Authors: Klaus-Rosińska Agata , Iwko Joanna
Published: July 2024

The topic literature of the success in research and R&D projects, their success factors, or success criteria is not very extensive. Although a few items on this topic can be found, they often do not distinguish between types of projects in the research area between research projects and R&D projects. The aim of the paper is to present the success factors and success criteria of research and R&D projects and their importance for these types of projects. In order to achieve the aim of the study, the following research methods were used: a literature review and a survey analysis using correlations. The research was conducted on a sample of 200 organizations in Poland that run research and R&D projects. Based on the conducted quantitative research, the importance of individual success factors and success criteria of research projects and R&D projects was determined. The research results show that the importance of success factors and criteria for research and R&D projects varies.
Fundamental factors and the level of underpricing
Authors: Podedworna-Tarnowska Dorota
Published: July 2024

Underpricing has been the subject of substantial research at a global scale and has been thoroughly described in the literature, but it is still unclear what factors influence its level in the Polish capital market, particularly in the context of fundamental factors. Since investors have very limited information of the companies going public, the companies must convey or signal information that can be used for valuing their shares. The aim of the article is to identify the impact of a company’s fundamental factors on the level of underpricing of an initial public offering. The research is based on the sample of 227 companies debuting in the regulated market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange between 2005 and 2022. The empirical analysis and regression results estimation were based on the data coming from prospectuses of the companies going public. To prepare the econometric linear regression model, the stepwise forward variable selection procedure was carried out. The evidence indicates that underpricing is significantly affected by a few financial variables, such as assets, ROA, BVS, and EPS.