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The Effect Of Ownership Structure On The Going Concern Companies Listed In The Iraqi Stock Exchange, Alward Ali Al-Kamoosy, Safaa Ahmed Mohammed Al-Ani

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The ability of the economic unit to continue is one of the basic assumptions for preparing financial statements. Therefore, users of these statements need to have a clear image of the unit’s performance and financial situation and to ensure that there is no indicator warning of financial distress. For example, there is a conflict of interest between the unit’s shareholders on the one hand and the management on the other hand. Therefore, this research seeks to study the effect of the difference in the nature of the ownership structure on the going concern of economic units. The research is based …

An Integrated Approach To Constraints Theory And Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (Fahp) In Construction Projects (Case Study), Mohammed Jassim Nassir, Nagham Yousef Abdul Redha

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The research endeavors to harness the benefits stemming from the integration of constraint theory into construction project management, with the primary goal of mitigating project completion delays. Additionally, it employs fuzzy analysis to determine the relative significance of fundamental constraints within projects by assigning them appropriate weights. The research problem primarily revolves around two key issues. Firstly, the persistent utilization of outdated methodologies and a heavy reliance on workforce experience without embracing modern computerized technologies. Secondly, the recurring problem of project delivery delays. Construction projects typically encompass five fundamental constraint types: cost restrictions, time constraints, administrative and legal limitations, technical …

Patient And Health Professional Attitudes Towards The Use Of Telemedicine For Abortion Care In Britain: Findings From The Sacha Study, The Sacha Study Team, Rebecca Meiksin, Maria Lewandowska, Rachel H. Scott, Melissa Palmer, Ona Mccarthy, Natasha Salaria, Patricia A. Lohr, Jill Shawe, Rebecca Sophia French, Kaye Wellings

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Introduction: Use of telemedicine in abortion care is safe and effective. Patient satisfaction with telemedically supported abortion is high, but as use expands in Britain, little is known about patients’ or health professionals’ views on how it is best used. We sought the views of both groups on telemedicine's role in abortion provision and how its use might be optimised. Methods: We administered a structured survey with an additional free-text response option to a range of health professionals from services identified via clustered random sampling. We conducted semi-structured interviews with patients with recent experience of abortion, purposively sampled from abortion …

Condemned To Affliction, Cameron Hachigian

Honors Theses

Hello, all. I'd like to thank you all for coming. Your attendance means a lot to me. First, I would like to thank my family and friends for their constant support. And I would like to give a huge thank you to all of my teachers and mentors. For without you, my musical journey never would have flourished.

This concert that you are about to witness is my senior recital. It is a culmination of my best works. I have toiled hard for many years to create music that I deem suitable for public consumption and it has finally come …

Narcissism And Psychopathy: Some Considerations Of Gender Effect, Simon Croom

School of Business: Faculty Scholarship

This working paper examines the nuanced relationship between narcissism and psychopathy, with a specific focus on how these traits manifest among females in both community and corporate contexts. Drawing on a 12-year research programme into dark-triad traits, the paper highlights key differences between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, distinctions between narcissistic emotional reactivity and psychopathic affective detachment, and gendered variations in psychopathic expression—including relational aggression, emotional instability, and covert manipulation. Findings from corporate samples reveal unexpected patterns, such as elevated rebellious nonconformity and coldheartedness among female executives. The paper argues for gender-sensitive psychometric assessment and increased attention to under-recognised forms of …

The Effect Of Human Capital On Organizational Readiness: An Analytical Study At The Middle Technical University, Weam Wahhab Alyasiri, Ali Hassoun Al-Taie

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The study seeks to assess how human capital, encompassing aspects like knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities, impacts the attainment of organizational readiness across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions at Central Technical University. The problem of the study begins by addressing the basic question of revealing the degree of influence of human capital on achieving organizational readiness and also knowing what are the organizational benefits resulting from human capital and whether this has a direct or indirect impact on building organizational readiness. The importance of the research was to address a problem that most people face. Organizations in general, and Central …

The Role Of Managers' Cognitive Styles In Achieving Organizational Ambidexterity, Adel Kased M.Al-Assadi, Hussam Ali Mhaibes

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

the study aims to ascertain how approaches contribute to the Ministry of Planning's organizational ambidexterity. To complete the conclusions, it also seeks to ascertain the factors and dimensions of the study, get the results, and interpret them. The recommendations illustrate how companies may modify and enhance their behavior while utilizing these factors in the field. The descriptive-analytical technique is used to ensure the maximum level of accuracy possible in the conclusions and suggestions. General managers, several department directors, and division supervisors constituted the research sample. The primary instrument used in the research was a questionnaire distributed to the target sample …

The Effect Of Inclusive Leadership On Organizational Agility: An Analytical Study In The General Company Of Battery Industry, Heba Abbas Abdel Khalil, Khaled Mahdi Saleh

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: Explaining the impact of comprehensive leadership in achieving organizational agility that contributes to achieving the desired goals and retaining competent cadres. Theoretical framework: Achieving the primary goal, which is by defining the effect of inclusive leadership with its dimensions on organizational agility. The research investigated the extent to which comprehensive leadership contributes to enhancing organizational agility through employees’ ownership of the two concepts. Design/methodology/approach: The descriptive-analytical method was adopted, and the data were analyzed to reach the results using SPSS V.26 software. The company registration department, a subsidiary of the General Company for Battery Industries, was chosen to represent …

Analysis Of Fiscal Sustainability And Its Impact On Enhancing Economic Growth In Iraq For The Period (2004-2021), Omar Fadhal Al-Qaisy, Lawrence Yahiya Saleh Al- Kubaisi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The research aims to analyze and measure the reality of the Iraqi economy for the period (2004-2021)by applying the concept of financial sustainability and its indicators on economic growth. The paper's problem lies in the weak implementation of financial sustainability and indicators in most financial decisions in Iraq, negatively impacting economic growth in most economic sectors in Iraq. The paper started from the hypothesis that the weak implementation of financial sustainability in most of Iraq has contributed to the weakness of economic growth. The validity of the hypothesis has been proven using a standard model known as the Multiple Regression …

The Role Of Public Spending Policies In Boosting Gdp In Iraq, Mamdooh Ayad Al-Tamimi, Ghufran Hatem Alwan

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The research seeks to show the role of public spending policies in promoting GDP by stating the role of spending policy indicators in GDP during the research period. Theoretical Framework: The research deals with many concepts related to the subject of the study, which are public spending and its policies, in addition to concepts related to public expenditure policy indicators. Also, the definition of GDP and its trends in the Iraqi economy. Design/Methodology/Approach: Use the financial statements for the period (2004-2021) to knowing the trends of public spending in the Iraqi economy and to knowing the role played by …

The Effect Of National School Health Strategy Components On The Quality Of Health Services: An Analytical Research In Baghdad Governorate, Sama Mohammed Kadhim Mohammed Ali, Nada Ismaeel Jabbouri Alqammach

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The research objective is to diagnose the extent to which the National School Health Strategy contributes to the quality of health services. Theoretical framework: The quality of health services can provide schools with benefits through building a healthy school community in line with the sustainable development goals, especially regarding quality education, good health, and well-being and through school health, we may be improving the health and well-being of elementary and secondary students, and the necessity of providing healthy foods reduction of fat content in school meals, and awareness to prevent the use of tobacco products and drugs. Design/methodology/approach: The …

The Impact Of Cash Liquidity And Financial Leverage On The Performance Of Iraqi Banks: A Comparative Study Between Islamic And Conventional Banks, Sebyan Tareq Saeed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Degree of financial leverage refers to the percentage of bank assets financed through debt, which banks must employ to achieve returns and cover costs, as well as the availability of cash at maturity. Therefore, the problem of the study arises in how the indicators of leverage and cash liquidity affect the indicators of financial performance in the Iraqi banking sector. That is why the study aims to use econometrics to demonstrate the impact of leverage and cash liquidity on the financial performance indicators represented by return on assets (ROA) and net profit margin (NPM) for a sample of 38 conventional …

Face Image Recognition By Using Some Dimension Reduction Algorithms And Logistic Regression, Sura Sabah Keiteb, Entsar Arebe Fadam

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Face recognition is a common technique for artificial intelligence and image processing in which machine-learning algorithms automatically recognize a person's face through a huge image collection or even from a live video since there is difficulty in detecting data when using different shots for the same person in a facial recognition system, it takes time to determine person's membership. Furthermore, when working with high-dimensional data, where the 2D-pixel values of facial images, can be computationally challenging, the face recognition problem gets harder, so the current research compares the dimensionality reduction techniques like the principal component analysis algorithm PCA, an unsupervised …

The Role Of Ethical Leadership In Sustainable Performance: An Analytical Research From The Perspective Of Al-Muqdadiya Hospital Employees, Ali Hussein Ali, Ali Adnan Hasan

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This research seeks to identify ethical leadership and sustainable performance from a theoretical perspective. Theoretical Framework: Based on what researchers (Kyalo, 2019) reported, these organizations must adopt one of the leadership styles that helps them enhance their reputation from an ethical standpoint in the society within which they operate. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study analyses hospital data (2023-2024), using the ethical leadership model with its three components (justice, power sharing, and role clarification) in enhancing sustainable performance with its three components (social performance, economic performance, and environmental performance). Findings: The results confirmed the existence of a vital role for ethical leadership …

Environmental And Climate Changes And Their Effects On The Agricultural Sector In Iraq, Naba’H Ahmed Shams Al-Din, Sabah Nema Ali

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The objective of this study was to aims to highlight the economic impacts of environmental and climate changes on both developed and developing countries, with a specific focus on Iraq's agricultural sector Theoretical framework: The research dealt with environmental and climate changes and their effects on the agricultural sector in Iraq. The research problem revolves around the economic challenges facing Iraq, which revolve around the challenges of environmental and climate change, which exacerbate the problem of desertification, drought, and lack of water resources. Design/methodology/approach: The researcher adopted the deductive approach and the analytical descriptive approach to study environmental and …

The Effectiveness Of The Agricultural Investment Environment In Supporting The Production Of Strategic Crops In Iraq For The Period From 2003-2021, Salman Imran Musa, Faris Kareem Buraihi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Maximizing the effectiveness of the agricultural investment environment for all its basic inputs from the economic and human resources available in Iraq represents a qualitative breakthrough in the production of strategic crops, therefore, the research problem came from the weak production of strategic agricultural crops in Iraq in quantity and quality, due to the ineffectiveness of the agricultural investment environment, as a result of the lack of government support, the deterioration of the infrastructure of the agricultural sector, and a shortage of monetary capital, Finally, the scarcity of water resources, the problem was treated using the analytical method, thus, the …

Robust Ridge-Mm Estimator In Restricted Additive Partially Regression Model, Ahmed Razzaq Abed, Qutaiba N. Nayef Al-Qazaz

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This paper, utilized the Restricted Partially Additive Regression Model to analyze air quality data in Baghdad governorate, with a focus on addressing multicollinearity issues among independent variables and outliers in the dependent variable. Through the implementation of classical estimators, ridge estimators, robust estimators, and the imposition of non-random constraints on the parametric parts of the model Through method of Robust Ridge-MM Estimator in Restricted Additive Partially Regression Model, the study aimed to assess the model's effectiveness in dealing with air pollution challenges during the summer season. Results obtained through the use of pre-built packages and algorithms in the R programming …

Using The Conditional Maximum Likelihood Function With The Genetic Algorithm To Estimate Starima Models (Pλ,D,Qm), Ali Tareq Abdulmajeed, Firas A. Mohammed Almohana

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Strategic planning for a specific phenomenon depends mainly on accurate prediction by developing a model to represent that phenomenon. Therefore, this research dealt with spatiotemporal series models such as the STARIMA model (pλ, d, qm) model when there is a spatial correlation for neighbouring sites and a spatial correlation for the same geographical location. The methods for estimating the parameters are the Conditional Maximum Likelihood method and the method of estimating the parameters using the genetic algorithm (MLEGA). These models were compared using the statistical comparison metrics (RMSE). The data represents the daily infections with the COVID-19 epidemic for (10) …

A Genetic Algorithm Approach For Improving The Probabilistic Inventory Model With The Continuous Review: A Practical Application In The Department Of Pharmacy, Ahmed Jamal Mohammed, Faris M. Alwan

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study investigates to shed light on artificial intelligence techniques, specifically the genetic algorithm, to improving traditional solutions, as well as finding the best policy for the problem of probabilistic inventory with continuous review by finding the optimal reorder point and the optimal economic quantity to avoid the risk of stock out (shortage), reduce total costs, and reach the optimal solution with little time and effort. The research was conducted in the stores of the department of pharmacy of the Ninawa health department for the period from January 1, 2021, to January 1, 2023, on a sample of three drugs …

Analysis Of Reliability For The Electrical Industries Company In Diyala Using Modified Extension Weibull Distribution (An Application And Simulation Study), Khansaa Mohamed Reda, Lden Hassan Al- Kanani

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

In this paper defining modified extension Weibull distribution, reliability function and hazerd function, we explain the maximum likelihood method under type one censoring sample. The censored samples play an important role in reliability analysis .In this paper we estimate and derived modified extension Weibull distribution whith three parameters under the censored samples type one by maximum likelihood estimation method depend on Newton-Raphson method. Then we applied simulation procedure using Monte-Carlo technique to estimate reliability function under different samples sizes and various initial values for the parameters for all estimated parameters of modified extension Weibull model by used MATLAB program. Finally …

Agile Leadership And Its Impact On Strategic Recovery, Ahmed Samir Chaloob, Hadeel Kadhm Saeed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to find out whether agile leadership is considered a critical factor in influencing the strategic recovery of leaders in the Iraqi Ministry of Communications or if there is another element that plays a vital role in promoting strategic recovery and what are the organization's steps in the field of study towards implementing agile leadership requirements?Does the organization take serious steps to implement the dimensions of strategic recovery in all its aspects? Is there an impact of agile leadership on strategic recovery in the organization? Theoretical framework: This study aimed to draw attention to …

Relationship Between Agriculture Growth And The Unemployment Rate In Iraq (1991–2022), Nabard Abdallah Sharif, Burhan Ali Mohammed, Biaban Nwri Rostam

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between agriculture development and unemployment rate for the period of 1991-2-2022 in Iraq. Theoretical framework: In the context of agricultural employment, agriculture is recognised as a crucial component of economic advancement and emphasises the significance of efficiently utilising all available resources, including human resources (Alsudani & Al-Hiyali, 2021). Moreover, the growth of agricultural and the unemployment rate have been used as two indicators to evaluate the significance of the agriculture sector(Jongerden et al., 2019). Design/methodology/approach: In order to examine whether there exists a real correlation between unemployment rate and …

Negotiation Strategies And Their Effect On Organizational Success: Analytical Research In The Iraqi Ministry Of Industry And Minerals, Abdullah Khamis Ali, Suheir Adel Hamed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This study aims to determine the impact of Negotiation Strategies (NS) on Organizational Success(OS) in the Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals. Conceptual Framework: The NS includes dimensions (cooperative strategy, competitive strategy, avoidance strategy, bargaining strategy and absorption strategy) measured by (Thomas, 2008), and OS includes dimensions (resources, organizational structure, management, process and knowledge management) measured by (Hamedi & Azimi, 2013)​. Design/Methodology/approach: The descriptive analytical method was adopted in completing the current research, on a sample of senior and middle leaders in the Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals under study, which numbered (120) individuals, and they were selected …

A Novel Maximum Likelihood Based Probabilistic Behavioral Data Fusion Algorithm For Modeling Residential Energy Consumption, Tanmoy Bhowmik, Naveen Chandra Iraganaboina, Naveen Eluru

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

The current research effort is focused on improving the effective use of the multiple disparate sources of data available by proposing a novel maximum likelihood based probabilistic data fusion approach for modeling residential energy consumption. To demonstrate our data fusion algorithm, we consider energy usage by fuel type variables (for electricity and natural gas) in residential dwellings as our dependent variable of interest, drawn from residential energy consumption survey (RECS) data. The national household travel survey (NHTS) dataset was considered to incorporate additional variables that are not available in the RECS data. With a focus on improving the model for …

Beneath The Surface: Diagnosing Gastric Linitis Plastica, Anurag Marasini, Thilini Delungahawatta, Bryan Szeto, Robert Jones, Christopher J. Haas

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Gastric Linitis plastica is characterized by extensive infiltration of gastric wall by poorly differentiated tumor cells, creating a "leather-bottle stomach" appearance. We describe a case involving a 71-year-old male presenting with globus sensation, early satiety and weight loss. Recent EGD had revealed chronic gastritis with polypoid mucosa at the GE junction, and subsequent FDG-PET indicated asymmetric FDG localization. On admission, repeat EGD with deep biopsies confirmed invasive poorly differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma with signet ring features. Despite palliative radiation, the patient died within a month, highlighting the disease’s aggressiveness and importance of advanced diagnostic techniques in suspected cases of Linitis plastica.

Atypical Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels In Myxedema Coma Complicated By Severe Sepsis, Nazmul Hasan, Daniel Yang, Thaer Othman, Jenny Dai-Ju

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Most cases of Myxedema Coma are associated with primary hypothyroidism characterized by significantly elevated TSH levels. However, this case presents an atypical manifestation of myxedema coma with low TSH levels despite severe hypothyroidism. The rarity of this presentation lies in the absence of central lesions typically responsible for such TSH suppression. This highlights a critical consideration: the profound impact of severe sepsis on thyroid hormone regulation and the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis.

Lymphocytic Gastritis In A Patient With Microscopic Colitis: A Case Report, Saba Ahmed, Jewel Estrella, Khaleeq Siddiqui, Fahad Malik, Karen Avgush, Yasir Ahmed

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Lymphocytic gastritis (LG) is a rare form of gastritis characterized by lymphocytosis in the gastric mucosa, while microscopic colitis (MC) is the chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine with lymphocytic or collagenous colitis as two distinct histologic forms. These lymphocytic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) have various associations, commonly gluten-sensitive enteropathy, Helicobacter pylori infection and while others are less commonly associated. We report a case of a 24-year-old patient with concomitant lymphocytic gastritis and microscopic colitis diagnosed via histopathologic analysis of tissue specimens from stomach and colon. The presence of a lymphocytic disorder in GIT should prompt workup …

Neuropsychiatric Manifestations Of Syphilis, Nadim Ojaimi, Aida Metri, Christopher James Haas

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Neurosyphilis is a condition characterized by insidious onset of encephalopathy and delirium. The infrequency with which it is encountered makes neurosyphilis a formidable diagnostic challenge. We present a rare case of a 71-year-old male with ischemic cardiomyopathy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), undifferentiated arthritis and alcohol use disorder who was brought to the emergency department after he was found altered, confused, and paranoid. His hospital stay was eventful for multiple episodes of agitation that were difficult to control despite benzodiazepines and high doses of antipsychotics. After an extensive workup, he was found to have neurosyphilis and his delirium resolved following …

The Diagnostic And Therapeutic Dilemma Of Multiple Left Ventricular Masses, Yasmin H Youssef, Mohamad S. Alabdaljabar, Meltiady Issa

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Intracardiac masses are rare and potentially life-threatening entities with diverse clinical presentations. The prompt identification of cardiac masses is critical. However, even with the advancement we have in imaging modalities, diagnosing cardiac masses remains a formidable challenge. Herein, we present the case of a 62-year-old female who presented with a three-week history of dyspnea and chest pain. Further workup revealed elevated troponins, thrombocytosis, and ST-segment elevation in the anterolateral leads. Chest CT revealed a concerning lung mass, along with vertebral lesions and a large pleural effusion. The patient underwent treatment for suspected myocardial infarction. Additional imaging identified five intracardiac masses …

A Rare Case Of Anti-Caspr2 Autoimmune Encephalitis Associated With A Testicular Mixed Germ Cell Tumor, Rakahn Haddadin, Danny Aboujamra, Kush Kapadia, Samuel Yoon, Zade Zahlan, Lindsay Buczek, Hatim Gemil

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis (PLE) is a poorly understood condition, thought to be caused by the cross-reacting of tumor antibodies with neurons in the brain, resulting in neuropsychiatric sequelae, such as personality and behavioral changes, psychosis, memory loss, and seizures. Anti-contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CASPR2) antibodies can cause PLE in patients with particular tumors, which in most cases can be identified as thymoma, lung cancer, or endometrial cancer. Some case reports show rare instances with other tumors, such as throat or sigmoid carcinoma. We present the first reported case of CASPR2-antibody encephalitis secondary to a testicular mixed germ cell tumor.