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The Intersection Of Mental Health And Demonic Activity, Robert A. Willis

Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling

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Integrating Spiritual Disciplines As A Therapeutic Modality In Mental Health Counseling For Identity Restoration & Trauma Healing, Rebecca Webster, Charlotte H. Sanders

Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling

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Five Years Of Salubritas: Looking Back With Gratitude And Forward With Expectation, Haley R. French

Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling

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Front Matter, Editors Salubritas

Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling

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Full Issue Salubritas 5 (2026), Editors Salubritas

Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling

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Beyond Boundaries: Unlocking Positive Social Change Through Shared Expertise, Sigifredo Castell Britton

Journal of Social Work in the Global Community

Societal progress thrives through the dynamic interplay of diverse disciplines, each contributing unique insights to advance positive change. Interdisciplinary collaboration plays a crucial role in addressing complex social challenges by combining the strengths of various fields. This article explores the historical evolution, theoretical foundations, and practical applications of interdisciplinary collaboration to foster positive social change. The discussion provides definitions of key terms, such as societal progress and positive social change, within distinct ideological and contextual frameworks. It makes use of these to clarify the direction of positive change in different societal settings. Historical and contemporary examples, such as Bolivia’s social …

Data Management Fundamentals, Maggie Marchant, Paul Kj Robbins, Adam Griggs, Ellen Amatangelo

Library Scholarly Communications Workshops

This session will teach good principles of data management including:

• Data management lifecycle
• File naming conventions
• Readme files and data documentation
• Data formats and storage

Navigating Trauma And Scarcity: A Phenomenological Inquiry Into Well-Being Among Black Adult Males In Ohio Valley, Devron Demont Hobbs

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Black adult males in resource-scarce Ohio Valley communities have historically experienced trauma that disrupted their well-being. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study, grounded in developmental trauma disorder (DTD) theory, was to explore how Black adult males understood and sustained well-being while living with DTD in resource-scarce environments. The participants comprised six Black adult males who resided in Ohio Valley communities and experienced trauma during childhood and adulthood. Data were collected through confidential, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Five themes emerged: healing through connection and role-modeling, historical and systemic trauma as a daily barrier, navigating …

Parameters Autumn 2026, Usawc Press

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

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Penguatan Kompetensi Masyarakat Melalui Pendampingan Pengelolaan Event Kesenian Jaranan Di Desa Tulus Besar, Achmad Suyono, Yanik Lailinas Sakinah, Rina Rachmawati, Maya Rizki Fauzia, Arief Rahmatulloh

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Tulus Besar Village, Malang Regency, has considerable cultural potential through the traditional Jaranan performing art; however, its event management still faces limitations in event planning, task allocation, financial management, digital promotion, and risk mitigation. This program aimed to strengthen and evaluate changes in community competencies in managing Jaranan cultural events through participatory training and mentoring. The program involved 20 participants representing Jaranan art groups, village youth, and village officials and was implemented through planning, coordination, socialization, training, mentoring, monitoring and evaluation, and dissemination. Evaluation employed a pre-test and post-test consisting of 24 items covering six competency areas, complemented by observation …

The Intersection Of Sport Betting And Consumer Behavior: A Systematic Review, Jackson Sears, Beth Cianfrone

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

Sport betting is a popular and lucrative entertainment segment of the sport industry. As such, understanding consumer behavior across the betting experiences is critical for the many stakeholders involved. The current study is a systematic quantitative literature review which assesses the current state of literature that intersects sport betting and consumer behavior literature, specifically cognitive, affective, conative, and consumption behavior of the sport bettors. The purpose of the systematic review is to (1) identify the most recent sport betting consumer behavior research, (2) compile and examine theoretical frameworks guiding sport gambling consumer research, (3) provide a descriptive summary of findings …

Authentic Campaign Or Mass Brand Awareness: How To Choose The Right Influencers, Cristina Nistor, Matthew Selove, J. Miguel Villas-Boas

Business Faculty Articles and Research

Cristina Nistor, Matthew Selove, and J. Miguel Villas-Boas explain why micro-influencers are more authentic than celebrities. They also discuss how brands benefit from sponsoring different types of influencers.

Feedback To Fixes: A Review Of The New Ebsco User Interface, Meghan Lenahan

Library Scholarship

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Workplace Loneliness And The Impact Of Social Connections In Distributed Teams, Belkys Stallings

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Workplace loneliness is a growing organizational challenge as the rise of distributed teams reshapes opportunities for social connection and engagement. Business leaders need to understand this challenge because it is associated with reduced belonging, lower job satisfaction, diminished productivity, and increased turnover intentions. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the extent to which distributed team environments (remote, hybrid, or flexible) impacted workplace loneliness and whether social connectedness moderated this relationship. Social exchange theory, self-determination theory, and Weiss’s concept of loneliness grounded this study. The participants comprised 84 adults working full-time in distributed team environments across the …

Socioeconomic Determinants Of Malaria Infection Among Pregnant Women In Cameroon, Sub-Saharan Africa, Arnold Akosah Muluh

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Malaria during pregnancy is a significant public health issue in Cameroon, affecting maternal health and birth outcomes. Despite preventive measures, disparities exist among socioeconomic groups and between urban and rural areas. The study was guided by the social-ecological model and explored how socioeconomic factors and geographic location influence malaria infection in pregnant women. Specifically, the impact of wealth index, maternal education, and healthcare access on infection rates, considering maternal age, parity, and residence, was examined. Quantitative data from the Cameroon DHS Phase 8 were used (N=1204). The sample included pregnant women with valid malaria test results. Chi-Square tests and binary …

The Relative Strength Of Compulsive Reward-Driven Eating, Weight Self-Efficacy, And Physical Appearance Comparison In Predicting Feelings Of Self-Worth, Kathleen Rowe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Walden University College of Psychology and Community Services This is to certify that the doctoral dissertation by Kathleen Rowe has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Hedy Dexter, Committee Chairperson, Psychology Faculty Dr. Medha Talpade, Committee Member, Psychology Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2026

Evolution Of Global Sea‐Level Rise Projections And Their Uncertainty, Andra J. Garner, Amy Appollina, Jessica Slotter, Gregory G. Garner, Aimée B. A. Slangen, Robert E. Kopp, Benjamin P. Horton

School of Earth, Environment, and Society Faculty Publications and Presentations

For more than 40 years, scientists have projected future sea‐level change. Documenting how sea‐level projections have evolved is vital for tracking progress, uncertainties, and future research needs. Here, we update and analyze a database of global‐mean sea level (GMSL) projections dating from 1982 to 2025, identifying five key findings. First, GMSL projection generation has been concentrated in a small number of developed countries, with 95% of projections produced in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, or Australia. Second, while GMSL projections for 2050 and 2100 have been published regularly since the early 1980s, only 30 of 103 studies have …

Financial Behavior As A Mediating Variable Between Artificial Intelligence Applications And The Enhancement Of Financial Inclusion: An Analytical Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Customers Of The Trade Bank Of Iraq (Tbi) In Al-Muthanna Governorate, Alaa Hussein Lrhayim, Kamal Kadhim Al-Hassani

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This analytical study aims to explain the nature of the relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the enhancement of Financial Inclusion through examining the mediating role of Financial Behavior. The study was conducted on a sample of customers of the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) in Al-Muthanna Governorate. A structured questionnaire was designed to measure the main research variables, namely Artificial Intelligence, Financial Behavior, and the level of Financial Inclusion. The research gap stems from the limited ability of previous studies to explain how Artificial Intelligence can contribute to enhancing Financial Inclusion, as most studies have examined this relationship directly …

Integrating Green Target Costing & Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Techniques Under Artificial Intelligence, Mohammed Sameer Deherieb Al Robaaiy, Zahraa Falah Jali

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This research aims to study the impact of integrating green target costing and time-directed activity-based costing (TD-ABC) techniques in light of artificial intelligence applications. The goal is to improve the accuracy and efficiency of cost management and achieve environmental sustainability at the General Company for Light Industries/Ishtar Factory. The research relied on actual data for a 15-cubic-foot refrigerator. Traditional costs and the company’s actual selling price were analyzed and compared with the green target cost, calculated based on the green target selling price and green profit margin. The TD-ABC method was applied to calculate the cost per minute for each …

Customer Experience Of Banking Service And Its Impact On Achieving Competitive Advantage Applied Study In A Sample Of Banks Operating In Al-Muthanna Governorate, Ahmed Mankhi Gshayyish, Rajaa Ali Hassan

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

With the help of advances in information technology and intensifyingcompetition on financial markets, gaining competitive advantage in the banking sector is no longer price or quality of product dependent, but rather relies on managing customer experience in all its facets and associated touchpoints. The" customer experience embodies an organic model for the customers perception and memories integrated which serve to improve the bank's image and superiority of its competitive position. In the light of the above, this research is also based on investigating customer experience in operating public banks and clarifying its impact on achieving competitive advantage by exploring the …

The Integration Of Artificial Intelligence And Blockchain Technologies And Its Impact On Enhancing Financial Decisions In Banking Institutions, Haibat Hassan Habish, Abduljabbar Alwan Jabr, Ali Saad Mohammed

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The purpose of the research is to examine how the issue of applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain (BC) technologies could be exploited to improve the quality and transparency of financial decisions in the banking sector in Iraq. Descriptive-analytical approach was adopted and data were gathered using a questionnaire and by conducting face-to-face interview (250) with managers, departmental heads and accountants of (15) Iraqi banks listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange. All data were represented by means of the SPSS V.22 and validity and reliability were verified with the help of the regression test and the alpha coefficient of Cronbach. …

Smart Financial Management Governance Based On Auditing As A Constitutional Mechanism For Accountability Of Algorithmic Authority, Ahmed Abdul Mahmood Al-Janabi, Yasser Saad Znad, Mohammed Salman Nima

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This research examines the structural transformations brought about by the increasing use of algorithms and intelligent systems in financial management. These transformations extend beyond simply improving operational efficiency; they reshape the logic of decision-making and the distribution of power within organizations. The research is based on the premise that intelligent financial management generates a new form of algorithmic power, exercised through relatively closed computational models. This limits the interpretability and accountability of financial decisions within traditional governance frameworks. Furthermore, the research seeks to reframe the audit function from a regressive, compliance-based oversight role to a constitutional mechanism capable of holding …

The Role Of Agile Human Resources In Enhancing Job Performance: An Exploratory Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Human Resources In The Traffic Directorate Of Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Wafaa Salman Ibrahim, James Yohana Odeesh

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Many organizations face challenges related to poor job performance resulting from difficulty adapting to rapid changes in the work environment. This necessitates the adoption of modern management approaches capable of enhancing human resource efficiency and improving performance levels. Agile human resources is one of the most important of these approaches that contributes to enhancing job performance. Based on this, this research seeks to identify the role of lean human resources as an independent variable in enhancing job performance as a dependent variable in the Sulaimaniyah Governorate Traffic Directorate. The research relied on a questionnaire as a data collection tool, consisting …

The Role Of Green Accounting In Achieving Sustainable Development Through The Quality Of Accounting Information: An Empirical Study Of Iraqi Industrial Companies, Ahmed Neamah Abed, Anmar Adnan Khudhair, Farqad Mohammed Bakr Al Saadi

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The goal of this study is to highlight the role of green accounting, both direct and indirect, via the quality of accounting information, in achieving sustainable development goals in industrial companies in Iraq. The methodology was done based on data obtained in 2026 through a questionnaire sent to a random sample of 110 employees (accountants, heads of finance departments, finance managers and internal auditors) in industrial companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses and pathways by applying AMOS software. Furthermore, the results indicated that the green accounting is positively and …

The Impact Of Integrated Reporting In Rationalizing Investment Decisions And Value Enhancing, Asst Prof Dr. Muna Jabbar Mohammed

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The current research aims to identify and understand integrated reporting reports and to demonstrate their impact in investment decisions of publicly traded companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange and their role in enhancing the market value of these companies. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire was distributed to a group of investors in the Iraq Stock Exchange and processed using the SPSS statistical software. The questionnaire was analyzed using several statistical methods (factor analysis, correlation coefficient, and simple linear regression). The research reached several conclusions, the most important of which is that integrated reporting reports are a means of …

The Impact Of Generative Ai Applications On Employees’ Perceived Job Security: A Field Study In Knowledge-Intensive Organizations In Iraq, Hayder Ibrahim Hassoon

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This study examines the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) applications on employees’ perceived job security within knowledge-intensive organizations in Iraq. A quantitative, descriptive–analytical field design was employed. Data were collected through a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire administered to a stratified random sample of 420 employees from four organizations: Zain Iraq, Asiacell, Korek, and Rafidain Bank. The independent variable was operationalized through three dimensions: intensity of daily GenAI use, the impact of automation and job redesign, and organizational governance of GenAI use. The dependent variable was employees’ perceived job security. Reliability and construct validity supported the instrument’s adequacy for analysis, with …

The Impact Of Using Block Chain Technology On The Quality Of Financial Statements Of Economic Units, Hussein Abdul Mohsen Kazem

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The current research aims to identify the concept of Block Chain technology, its characteristics and mechanism of action, and to clarify the nature of the quality of financial statements in economic units, as well as to show the extent of the impact of the use of Block Chain technology on the quality of financial statements in economic units, as the research problem crystallized in the extent of the reflection of the use of Block Chain technology on the quality of financial statements of economic units, and the study adopted the (descriptive analytical) approach in presenting the theoretical frameworks and then …

Measuring And Analysing The Impact Of The Construction Sector On Per Capita Real Gdp In Iraq For The Period 2000–2024, Haider Abd Radhi

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This study examines the extent to which the construction sector contributes to the national economy, specifically through its contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices and per capita GDP. as this sector, which constitutes a significant part of the national economy in Iraq, aims to achieve an increase in GDP and per capita GDP and to achieve economic growth through the development of infrastructure in Iraq. Standard methods were used to measure the impact of the construction sector (the independent variable) on per capita real GDP (the dependent variable) during the period from 2000 to 2024, using the …

Consumer Behavior In The Social Media Ecosystem: A Scoping Review Of Influential Factors, Huda Fadhil Gatea

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The rapid expansion of social media has fundamentally transformed the ways consumers search for information, interact with brands, and make purchasing decisions. This study provides a structured synthesis of the literature on consumer behavior in the social media ecosystem using a Scoping Review approach aligned with the PRISMA-ScR framework. The review aimed to map the main research streams, identify dominant thematic categories, and clarify the conceptual directions shaping this field. A total of 31 studies published between 2011 and 2025 were included in the final review following a multi-stage screening process involving identification, screening, eligibility assessment, and final inclusion. The …

Theory Of Constraints And Its Role In Cost Rationalization, Ayad Raheem Jalfan, Abdulmohsin A. Jaber, Oday Jabbar Abed, Haidar Thajel Jawad

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The current research aims to demonstrate the epistemological foundations for applying the Theory of Constraints and its role in cost optimization within the economic unit under study. To achieve the research objectives, a case study was conducted in one of the formations of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals – the General Company for Rubber and Tire Industries – Babylon Tire Factory – Al-Raklim Plant. The research adopted the descriptive and analytical method. In addition, a questionnaire was used as the primary tool for collecting data from the economic unit – the research unit. (100) questionnaires were distributed, and (80) …