A Requirement Model For Baghdad University's E-Magazine System For Scientific Research

In this study noticed that magazine face difficulties in retrieving researcher and Evaluator data because they are working manually; these difficulties and problems can be summarized in organizing and managing appointments, Researcher's records, and Evaluator issues. Where are designed and implemented a computerized system to solve these problems and help manager doing their jobs in a better way. This system will improve the performance of managing all tasks in the Baghdad university magazine that it will save time and keeps and retrieve data easily and perfectly. In addition to that, the data will be more accurate, secure, and safe

Consumer protection on online transactions in Kurdistan: Lessons from Malaysian law

Recently, the increase in the usage of e-commerce has been one of the most significant developments of business sector. It has transformed many marketplaces to start new opportunities have never been imagined before. Kurdistan is considered as one of the very few regions in the world that are still so far from the real use of inevitable services of e-commerce. Primarily, Kurdistan suffers various features that run as barriers to an effective use of e-commerce, such as inadequate laws to protect consumers electronically, lack of awareness and understanding the benefits of electronic commerce, lack of information and communication technologies (ICT) knowledge and skills, unstable physical network infrastructure, security and other problems related to costs for the adoption of a new technology. This study aims to identify potential issues and problems facing e-commerce in Kurdistan. For this purpose, the study has conducted a comparison between both Malaysian and Kurdish contexts in terms of consumer protection law on online transactions. This study also indicates the intention of Kurdish government to apply Malaysian context into its national laws in terms of e-transactions. As a part of data collection, this study has conducted two versions of formal and informal interviews involved three sets of questions asked each group of selected panelists from governmental and nongovernmental organizations in Kurdistan. The given discussions by this study focused on the technological and law issues that could drive e-commerce in this region. Suggestions were given for better improvement of Kurdish internet laws to provide safe electronic environment and to bring Kurdistan amongst other developing countries to become an active member in the digital economy

Developing a model of educational academic library websites: A case study of Iraqi state universities' library websites

With the advancement of Internet technology, establishing library websites has become an important issue. However, an Internet presence is not enough unless these websites are effective in achieving the objectives for which they were established. With respect to the Iraqi state university central libraries, a quick review of their websites shows that they have many shortcomings in providing the services and features that are expected by ordinary patrons. This study has two major goals: (1) to determine the current state of Iraqi university library websites and (2) to articulate a model to guide the development of these sites by examining the sources of the issues facing these library websites’ development. The study also considers the issues that face the development of an Iraqi-specific model for electronic educational resources and the ways in which these resources can be more useful. Measuring and evaluating Iraqi university libraries’ websites are the foci of this dissertation, in which the entire Iraqi national education system of state universities is considered as a single case study using a mixed-methods approach. The study sample includes the entire population of the library websites of the Iraqi state universities that are identified from the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research website. The study consists of three data-gathering exercises: a survey of library directors, interviews with library directors (or a representative of the administration), and a questionnaire for Iraqi LIS faculty members. This study analyzes and measures the Iraqi universities’ libraries’ websites by studying the services and features they currently offer and by comparing them with the core components of international academic library websites which have been identified in the professional literature. The list of core components was presented to the Iraqi library and information science (LIS) faculty members to determine what they believe fits the unique needs of Iraqi users. Then, these core components are compared with the components offered by each of the Iraqi university libraries’ websites to find out how many of the services and features are currently provided and what prevents these websites from offering the missing services and features. In general, the Iraqi state university library websites are surprisingly deficient in the services and features they provide. Some of these websites offer a fair number of services, according to the list of services and features collected from the literature. However, other libraries’ websites provide very limited services and features. These disparities are affected by several factors, such as whether the library directors have LIS credentials and whether the library staff has LIS credentials and computer skills. Other Iraqi state university library websites need improvement in terms of the quality of their services and features as well as the quantity of these services and features from the perspective of their patrons. The study concludes with a suggested model for the Iraqi academic library websites’ services and features. Study conclusions further suggest that the Ministry should verify the information offered through its website, correct some of the data about the state universities, and unify the official data provided for the public in all official channels. Finally, the study suggests a future research study of Iraqi state university libraries’ website usability

Establishing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs in Iraqi Universities: Necessary Conditions and Short-Term Implications

ABSTRACT Establishing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs in Iraqi Universities: Necessary Conditions and Short-Term Implications Peace and Conflict Studies was unknown as a field of academic inquiry in Iraq when the 21st century began. Just over a decade later, formal institutional entities had been established to explore the subject at three Iraqi universities. Using a participatory action research methodology, this dissertation explores two questions: 1. What are the conditions that promote or impede establishment of a university-based program in peace and conflict studies in Iraq?, and; 2. Once established, what are possible outputs and outcomes of these programs over the first few years of their existence? This study consisted of 67 interviews, three focus groups and hundreds of hours of my first-hand observations. I argue that the presence or absence of three conditions has determined the success of efforts to establish peace and conflict studies programs at Iraqi universities: an inviting political climate; entrepreneurial or charismatic university leadership; and the availability of financial, intellectual and relational resources. I conclude that even in the first few years after a program\u27s establishment, it is possible to observe not only tangible outputs such as students graduated, public events conducted and papers published, but also intangible outcomes such as increased awareness and understanding by students and other program affiliates of critical concepts related to peace and conflict and the creation of a platform for future learning and practice in peace and conflict studies

Spartan Daily, November 26, 1986

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The factors influencing innovative work behavior among academicians in Iraq

In the recent years, higher education in developing countries, such as Iraq, has undergone through rapid changes, and to meet those changes, innovation is highly required. The present study examines the relationship between extrinsic motivation, psychological empowerment, transformational leadership and innovative work behavior. It also examines the quality culture as a moderator on the relationship between extrinsic motivation, psychological empowerment, transformational leadership and innovative work behavior. This research uses a quantitative approach to study the relationship between variables and the unit of analysis is individual academic staff. By using systematic random sampling technique, a total of 700 questionnaires were distributed via e-mail among the academic staff from three universities in Iraq (Baghdad University, Basra University and the University of Mosul). Of the 700 questionnaires distributed, 379 questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of 54%. However, only 315 of the questionnaires were used for further analysis. Hypotheses regarding the direct effects and moderating effects were tested using the Smart PLS 2.0. Results of direct effects showed that extrinsic motivation, psychological empowerment and transformational leadership are positively related to innovative work behavior. The results also showed that quality culture positively moderates the relationship between extrinsic motivation and innovative work behavior but negatively moderates the relationship between transformational leadership and innovative work behavior. However, quality culture did not act as a moderator for the relationship between psychological empowerment and innovative work behavior. Overall, the research findings suggest the importance of taking into account extrinsic motivation, psychological empowerment, transformational leadership and quality culture to enhance innovative work behavior among academic staff. Based on the results obtained, theoretical and practical implications, limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed and highlighted

Spartan Daily, August 29, 1990

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