Diyala Journal of Human Research

In this research, I chose a number of texts that I collected from the book (Al-Bahi Fām Taḥlān fi al-Ammah) by Al-Farra’ (207 AH), which is the second book on melody after Al-Kisa’i’s book.
I began the research with an introduction, in which I talked about the importance of collecting lost heritage, then I pointed out the differences of scholars who mentioned Al-Farra’s opinions in naming the book (Al-Bahi), and I identified the sources that Al-Farra relied on in his book (Al-Bahi), and I mentioned a number of its texts, distributed into chapters, and I extracted them from Its meanings, then I concluded the research with some of the results I reached through this study, and appended the research with references to texts, sources, and references.

The current research aims:
- Identifying the entrepreneurial intention of female university students.
- Identify the impact of the guidance program based on choice theory in developing entrepreneurial intention among female university students.
- Identify the magnitude of the impact achieved by the counseling program based on choice theory among female university students.
To achieve the research objectives, the researcher built the Entrepreneurial Intention Scale, which consists of (30) items distributed over three areas. The researcher chose a sample of (400) female students to extract the psychometric properties of the scale. The validity of the scale was verified, as well as the reliability through two methods, retest and Cronbach, applied. The scale was based on a sample of (100) female students. A sample of (20) female students was chosen whose scores were less than the hypothesized mean (90) on the entrepreneurial intention scale. Then the experimental design was chosen for the two groups (experimental and control), and the sample was divided into two groups for each group (10). ) female student, and extracting equivalence between the two groups, and the counseling program consisted of ((12 sessions), and using appropriate statistical methods through the (SPSS) program, the results showed that members of the research sample suffer from a decrease in entrepreneurial intention, and there are statistically significant differences in favor of the group’s post-test. Experimental, and there are statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in the post-test, and in light of the results, the researcher developed a set of recommendations, including (encouraging universities to urge female students, through psychological counseling and educational guidance units in all colleges, to join courses and the (Riyada) initiative, which It was launched by the Prime Minister to help unemployed students and graduates to open entrepreneurial projects. The researcher also proposed a set of proposals in light of the research results.
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The research aims to study the calculation of the future housing need in the cities of the district centers of Diyala Governorate for the year (2030) and proposals to address the problem of housing there, through the adoption of several axes (population, families, housing balance). As a result of the increase in the number of population and families, it is expected that the housing need will reach the city of Baqubah, which occupied the center stage with (6,0807) housing units, then the city of Khanaqin with about (28,974) units, Baladruz (16,670), Al-Muqdadiya (12941) Al-Khalis (9629) and QaratTaba (5611). housing units, so the total housing deficit for these cities until the year (2013) is about (134,632) housing units. Al-Muqdadiyah (116,639), then Baladruz (93,475), while the population of Khanaqin and QaraTabbah reached (75,424) (20516) people.

Human factors are among the factors influencing the geography of transportation, and the relationship that exists between them, as it represents enormous human power in economic production and human power moving on transportation routes. Transportation routes are a geographical phenomenon that has a great impact on human lives. They have undoubtedly contributed to the reconstruction of the Earth. And the spread of humans in all its corners, in addition to the fact that it linked societies, and this in. It is a requirement for the development of civilization, so the human element is considered one of the factors of production that largely determines economic activity and the transportation sector, where aspects of activity are mostly determined by the ideal distribution of the population among the different regions and destinations of this country, and the passenger transport network of any country is determined by the size The location of settlement, of its various types, in conjunction with the degree of movement of its population.The research deals with the human factors affecting the road network in the Khalis District by studying the size, distribution and growth of the population of the Khalis District and studying the relationship between the population distribution and the distribution of urban centers and their concentration at the confluence, extensions, beginnings and ends of the land road network. The areas in general are clustered near transportation lines represented by roads. Therefore, the main factor for the aggregation of these human settlements is transportation roads.

- The research dealt with the study of soil pollution at scrap collection sites, or what is known as metal waste (scrap), in the city of Baqubah. The research dealt with four scrap collection sites, most of which are located in the southern part of the city of Baqubah and on the main road No. (8), Baqubah, Old Baghdad, if dared. The four sites were examined in two seasons, the winter and summer of 2023, and they were examined in a laboratory and measured heavy metals in the soil of those sites, specifically a metal test procedure (lead Pb, cadmium Cd, chromium Cr, mercury Hg, arsenic As), in addition to measuring the pH concentration in the soil, and studying whether it exceeded the environmental determinants and standards allowed for metals. The study concluded that all of the above-mentioned metals exceeded the permissible environmental limit during the winter and summer seasons, and as a spatial average, the arsenic metal recorded the highest environmental tests for contamination of the research area, reaching (52.55 PPM) at site S4 for the winter and ( (60.79 PPM) for the summer. The lowest tests were in Turkey (PH). Most of the sites fell within the classification of moderate acidity, whose concentration fell (6.7-7.4). The research recommends a series of recommendations, the most important of which is enacting laws, legislation, and environmental determinants to monitor scrap collection sites and conduct periodic examination of them for the purpose of controlling them. Reducing the spread of pollutants.
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Zakat is an economic and political model specific to the Islamic
religion. It has a history from the beginning of Islam with its concepts and the foundations of the Islamic religion. It is in accordance with the heavenly message that was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to be a firm rule for those who take charge of the affairs of the Islamic state. The researchers dealt with the narratives that I talked about and compared them with the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah, and according to the methodology of historical research, the research came in the form of axes, where the first axis concerned the definition of zakat, while the second axis defined the virtue of zakat, and the third axis specified who is obligated to zakat, while the last axis specified those who withheld zakat and those entitled to zakat

In this research, I chose a number of texts that I collected from the book (Al-Bahi Fām Taḥlān fi al-Ammah) by Al-Farra’ (207 AH), which is the second book on melody after Al-Kisa’i’s book.
I began the research with an introduction, in which I talked about the importance of collecting lost heritage, then I pointed out the differences of scholars who mentioned Al-Farra’s opinions in naming the book (Al-Bahi), and I identified the sources that Al-Farra relied on in his book (Al-Bahi), and I mentioned a number of its texts, distributed into chapters, and I extracted them from Its meanings, then I concluded the research with some of the results I reached through this study, and appended the research with references to texts, sources, and references.

The orientalist Thomas Arnold explained the importance of Islamic civilization and its impact on the whole world, and this confirms that the Islamic religion is a global religion and not a regional religion or confined to the Arab nation or at a specific time. As the Islamic religion is considered the seal of the laws that God made in a middle nation, and the Arabian Peninsula was the place of its emergence. Hence the importance of the study that dealt with the impact and mutual influence between the Islamic state and its civilization and the Christian West, so the study focuses on the personality of the orientalist who cared about the Islamic heritage, and shed light on it.

The aim of the research is to study the weather situation that occurred on 01/28/2013 in detail by analyzing the weather maps of the pressure levels (300, 500, 850, 1000) Mb by studying each range and what was its impact on the other range and clarifying what are the weather effects that caused It has this weather condition and three observations were used (GMT, 12, 15) and through the study and analysis of these weather maps, it was found that Iraq was exposed to an air depression accompanied by a cold air front that originated over the eastern Mediterranean and moved towards the southeast towards Iraq, as it entered Iraq from The northwestern front and headed towards the southeastern front, and this situation had weather effects on Iraq, as it caused a decrease in temperatures in addition to an increase in the amount of rain falling with an increase in the rate of wind speed.

In this research, we seek to study rhyming intertextuality in the oppositional poetry of the Prince of Poets (Ahmed Shawqi, d. 1932 AD), who was influenced by several previous poetic experiences, which he benefited from in building his oppositional compositions. The research material was limited to studying two poems by the opposition poet, the first: his opposition to the elegy (Al-Mutanabbi, d. 354 AH). And the other: his opposition to one of the poems of (Abu Al-Ala Al-Maarri, d. 449 AH), and we have explained the most important words of the intertextual rhymes, which Shawqi was influenced by, verbally and in meaning. We ask God for success and payment.

This research aims to identify the Effectiveness of an Integrated Guidance Program for Developing a Moderate Mood among Female Students at Fine Arts Institute for Girls in Governorate of Diyala by testing the following null hypotheses:
1. There is no statistically significant difference in order of grades between the experimental group in the pre-tests and post-tests on the scale of moderate mood at level (0.05).
2. There is no statistically significant difference in order of grades between the control group in the pre-tests and post-tests on the scale of moderate mood at level (0.05).
3. There is no statistically significant difference in order of grades between the experimental group and control group in the desired post-tests in on the scale of moderate mood at level (0.05).
The research is limited to female students Fine Arts Institute for Girls in Governorate of Diyala / Morning Studies, in Baqubah Center for the academic year (2021-2022). Th society of research contained female students about (544 female students) divided into (5) studying classes and (5) Departments for the academic tear (2021-2022).
The Department of (Plastic Art) and (Theater) were selected from third and fourth grades to apply the sessions of the counseling program. The researchers chose the Department of (Plastic Arts) as an experimental group and the Department of (Theater) as a control group. The above departments were chosen in a deliberate way because the students in the above two departments got the lowest grades when applying the scale (moderate mood) to them according to the cutting degree (hypothetical average) of (60) degrees. The female students were divided into the two groups (experimental) and (control) by (10 female) students per group to apply the counseling program sessions. The counseling sessions were applied to the students of the experimental group in the Building of the Institute of Fine Arts for Girls in Baqubah, and equality was conducted for the two groups in some variables (grades of female students on the scale of mood. moderation, age, birth sequence, intelligence, parental achievement, and mother's academic achievement). The researchers adopted the measure of moderate mood, age, sequence of child, intelligence, academic attainment of father, and academic attainment of mother).
The researchers stabilized the scale of (moderate mood) that was built by (Nemah, 2020) based on (Martin Sikman's) theory of measuring moderate mood because the scale consists of (30) positions divided into two dimensions: (tolerance and affection) and (accepting reality) for each dimension (15) positions and each position has three answers, (stronger position, middle position, weaker position) were given the grades (3, 2, 1). It was presented to a group of judges in education and psychology to confirm the virtual honesty and also verified indicators of the sincerity of the building, but stability was found in two ways, retesting at (0.84) and the Alpha-Cronbach at (0.80).

The current research aims to identify the effect of a counseling program with insight style in reducing moral disengagement among middle school students. This is done by testing the following null hypotheses:
1- There are no statistically significant differences at the level (0.05) between the ranks of scores of the experimental group in the pre and post tests on the Moral Disengagement Scale.
2- There are no statistically significant differences at the level (0.05) between the ranks of scores of the control group in the pre and post tests on the Moral Disengagement Scale.
3- There are no statistically significant differences at the level (0.05) between ranks of scores of the experimental and control groups in the post-test on the Moral Disengagement Scale.
The current research is limited to students of the intermediate stage of public schools in the district of Baquba, which affiliated to the General Directorate of Education in Diyala Province (2021-2022). In order to test the research hypotheses, the researcher used the experimental approach with design of (experimental group and control group with a pre and post test). As the research population consisted of ( 6507 students The results showed that the counseling program in the style of insight had an effect on reducing moral disengagement among middle school students. In light of the results of the current research, the researcher presented a number of recommendations and suggestions.

In this research, I chose a number of texts that I collected from the book (Al-Bahi Fām Taḥlān fi al-Ammah) by Al-Farra’ (207 AH), which is the second book on melody after Al-Kisa’i’s book.
I began the research with an introduction, in which I talked about the importance of collecting lost heritage, then I pointed out the differences of scholars who mentioned Al-Farra’s opinions in naming the book (Al-Bahi), and I identified the sources that Al-Farra relied on in his book (Al-Bahi), and I mentioned a number of its texts, distributed into chapters, and I extracted them from Its meanings, then I concluded the research with some of the results I reached through this study, and appended the research with references to texts, sources, and references.

Political geography is concerned with studying the characteristics of the state’s potential power, and knowing this type of power requires, from the point of view of political geography, a study of its population condition, in addition to other geographical, natural and economic factors that together constitute the basic geographic elements for discovering the state’s potential power. In other words, One of the foundations of geopolitical analysis to deduce the extent of the state’s strength or weakness depends mainly on geographical factors or variables, as they are the tools that the political geographer relies on in analyzing the political phenomenon, including the political entity and its activity internally and externally, and one of the important factors for analyzing power is the population, its growth, distribution, size, levels, and factional classifications. Age, etc.
Every society consists of different groups and classes with different goals, including the society of Diyala Governorate, and the interaction of these groups and classes negatively or positively affects the internal political process of the state and its regional relations.

The research seeks to study the nominal compounds in the interpretation of Al-Kashshaf by Al-Zamakhshari, which had a clear presence in the Arab grammatical heritage. Scholars were influenced by Al-Kashshaf’s opinions, as he caused a great stir since his writing among scholars and up to the present time, as this interpretation has been filled with study and care. Some of them discussed his opinion with acceptance and satisfaction, and some of them have He objected and refuted his opinions. The study required dividing the research into two sections, each of which included several issues. The first was a talk about (the subject and the predicate), and the second was about (the annifiers of the beginning). Then we concluded the research with a set of results that we reached.

This research is concerned with tracking the term “cultural pluralism politically, how it arose and developed, and how it reached the novel, to produce for us the novel “cultural pluralism.” This term arose politically and socially in modern societies that rely on hybridity and multiculturalism, and since the prevailing concept of reality in any era is certainly The basic element that determines the nature of the novel and how it operates as an art is based on a philosophical vision about appearance, reality, individuals, the nature of their relationships, and how to deal with time, place, and mental images.

The current research aims at building a scale for sense of psychological coherence among women with chronic diseases in health centers in Al-Mansouriya sector in Diyala province for the year 2020-2021.The current research is limited to women with chronic diseases in health centers and hospitals affiliated to the primary health care sector in Al-Mansouriya territory of Al Khalis district within the Department of Health in Diyala province for the year 2021.The sample was distributed among (9) health centers, and the statistical analysis sample consisted of (300) female patients, who were randomly selected from the research population. The researcher built a scale of sense of psychological coherence among women with chronic diseases, which consisted of (30) items in the initial form, and then it was presented to a group of specialists (jury members) in measurement, evaluation and psychology to confirm the face validity and the construct validity. The scale in its final form became with (25) items after being presented to the jury members. The results of building a scale of psychological coherence among women with chronic diseases found that there was a decrease in the sense of psychological coherence. In light of the results of the research, the researcher presented a number of recommendations and suggestions.

The current research aims to know “the effect of McFarland’s strategy on developing creative thinking among fifth-grade students in science، as the researcher used the experimental design with two equal groups، one experimental and the other controlling، and the sample size reached (34 ) students، the researcher paid parity between the two research groups. In a number of variables، and to achieve the goal، the researcher prepared a test of creative thinking، which was characterized by honesty and reliability، and after processing the data statistically using the T-test for two independent samples، the results showed that there was a statistically significant difference at the level (0.05) between the experimental and control groups in the test. Creative thinking in favor of the experimental group.

The current research aims to identify the self-esteem among widows and to achieve the objectives of the research . The the current research utilized a descriptive approach , and the researcher built a scale of self-esteem based on Rogers' theory (Rogers 1951), and the scale consists of (32) items in its final form.
After that, it was carried out to a sample of statistical analysis, and the research population of widows women, who are registered in the Women's Welfare Department in Diyala province for the year 2022, was identified.
The research sample was composed of (400) widows, and the statistical and psychometric properties of the scale were extracted from validity and reliability after applying the tool, the sample responses were analyzed through the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The results of the research showed that the development of self-esteem among widows is low in the light of
the results of the current research. The research came out with a number of recommendations and proposals.

This research dealt with (the difference in morphological structure in nouns and verbs). From the book Hashiyat al-Sindhi (d. 1138 AH) based on Sunan al-Tirmidhi, the scholar of hadith linguist, I topped the research with an introduction in which I summarized the effect of the difference in morphological structure in the Arabic language, then I spoke in the first topic about the difference in morphological structure in nouns, then the second topic is the difference in morphological structure in Actions, then the research ended with a conclusion that included the most important findings reached by the researcher, then followed by footnotes to the text, sources and references.

The method of repetition is considered one of the miracles of the Holy Qur’an, as no tongue had ever uttered it before in the Qur’an, so we find in it that eloquence in this manner in which the Holy Qur’an came. This is because every word that is repeated becomes heavy, becomes heavy, and falls flat. As for the repetition that occurred in the Qur’an, it was in the places in which it came. It contains a new melody of the wonderful melodies of Hassan, and benefits and additions of meaning like stories, although some scholars do not consider it a repetition, as there are those who think that it is a repetition that is specific to it in the Qur’an, but it is not so.Repetition is a phenomenon in all languages and in the previous revealed books (the Torah and the Bible), and not only in the Arabic language, whose book (the Qur’an) was criticized by the orientalist Gustave Le Bon.Those with desires and sick hearts, such as atheists and enemies of Islam, have found in this repetition a twisted entrance through which they enter this religion, to challenge the Holy Qur’an, to undermine its eloquence, to dismiss the claim of its inimitability, and to say that this repetition has introduced confusion into the style of the Qur’an, and made it heavy. On the tongue and on the hearing together... Then they conclude from this by saying that the style of the Qur’an is not at the high rhetorical level, which is sufficient for the claim made by Muslims that it is miraculous... and that it was sent down from heaven, from the words of the Lord of the Worlds! Repetition in Quranic stories was one of the places from which Orientalists and the like entered،Orientalists, among the enemies of Islam, to criticize the Qur’an, and that this repetition is a disorder that came as a result of the nervous and psychological conditions that afflicted the Prophet, as they say, a lie and slander

The process of imagination is one of the higher mental processes carried out by the human mind. It is one of the higher thinking activities in which past experiences are integrated with the facts surrounding the individual, in an attempt to reach new predictions and innovative creations in the future of science.
Human imagination constitutes one of the most important roles in the emergence of civilization and in arriving at many inventions, innovations, and creativity in various fields of science, art, literature, poetry, stories, and the novel, as well as in establishing philosophies, rules, and political and social systems. The world has witnessed many great civilizational achievements thanks to what God has bestowed upon it. Man has the gift of creativity and innovation, and the desire for innovation and discovery. (Al-Issawi, 1998, 277)
Science fiction has an important and effective role in presenting scientific achievements that serve the future of humanity and open new horizons of knowledge and science. Scholars of Islamic educational thought have realized the importance of science fiction. Anyone who contemplates the history of Islamic educational thought will find that many of the writings of writers and poets used science fiction, as I wrote some books that were based on imagination and the assumption of imaginary facts, such as what was written by Ibn al-Muqaffa in his book Kalila and Dimna, which he made in the form of imaginary dialogues between animals, and similar to what was reported by Ibn Tufayl in his book Hayy ibn Yaqzan, which discusses a story inspired by science fiction. And other examples of Muslim books and writings abound in Islamic educational thought, which indicate the Muslims’ interest in science fiction, its use, and its presence in their writings and writings.

This research aims to examine the consciousness and demonstrate its aesthetic effectiveness in expressing the theme of alienation as represented in the individual reality of the Iraqi poet, Bader shaker AlSayyab. Speciffically, this study is centered on the second volume of his poetic works. The primary focus is to highlight the aesthetic consciousness and expressive prowess of the poetic theme. This is done by illuminating the poetic techniques, expressive mechanisms, and linguistic energies utilized by the conscious poet. The intent is to entice the reader’s attention to his poetic experience with the alienation theme.

The self was represented by Shihab al-Din al-Suhrawardi (d. 5586) and was related to his cognitive and intellectual monitoring, as well as the volatility of the currents of the era and his political orientations that struggled to the point of death. It fluctuated between a mental opinion or a contemplative mythological symbol with its molding with the spirituality of the Sufi at times, so those tendencies produced a mental entity that carried a logical, experienced philosophical nature and a sensitive, belief. So Al-Suhrawardi directed his texts according to multiple egos or carried many tendencies that reached the point of contradiction contemplative self describing what was around it, and a self. An absolute Sufi movement that has no physical boundaries, as the texts that formed a comprehensive expressive and cognitive system varied for a number of issues that were inherent in society, and others that were external, but they were submissive to a culture that contained everything new and not contradictory to its fixed foundations and doctrinal pillars in general. Adding to it his philosophy and his way of seeing what surrounds him, in his Sufi doctrine, and what he distinguished from the refrain in which he separated and excelled in expressing it, which is the theory of radiance.

Theft crimes are one of the most serious crimes against money. These crimes are more serious if they were committed by the juvenile category, which is that category that represents the basis of society and its first building block, and it must rely on building its future. If that category has deviated, it portends a dangerous future for the society in which they live, and the ages of this category range from (9 - less than 18 years). Therefore, the research was entitled (Spatial analysis of the theft crimes committed by the events in Muthanna Governorate for the period of (2008-2017) a study in crime geography) The research aims to identify the size of theft crimes committed by the category of juveniles in Muthanna Governorate and identification On its spatial variation to reveal the reasons for that discrepancies and to know the relationship between theft crimes committed by the category of events and other environmental variables, the research reached a number of results, the most important of which are: The general course of these crimes indicates the increase, as it reached in the base year 2008 (19 crimes) registered in the study area to rise to (62) crimes in 2017. The Samawah District Center ranked first among the most numerous administrative units for theft crimes committed in the governorate, which amounted to (46.9%) of the total robbery crimes recorded in Muthanna Governorate

This study aims to identify the level of metacognitive thinking skills of postgraduate students in the Department of Curriculum and Instructions at King Saud University. The sample of the study consists of (216) students. They are postgraduate students (Masters and PhD) in the Department of Curricula and Instructions including (general curricula, computer curricula, mathematics curricula, science curricula, Islamic studies curricula, Arabic language curricula, English language curricula, social studies curricula, art curricula) in Riyadh. The researcher uses Schraw and Dennison’s metacognitive thinking scale (Schraw and Dennison, 1994) which was translated by Al-Jarrah and Obeidat in 2011. The results shows that the respondents had a high level of metacognitive thinking skills on the scale as a whole and on all its dimensions; Knowing knowledge, processing knowledge, and organizing knowledge.

The current research aims to (a proposed guidance program using the method of refuting ideas in reducing rational selfishness among middle school students). The literature and previous studies that deal with reducing rational selfishness were reviewed. The results of the research led to the adoption of a scale for reducing rational selfishness consisting of (26). For the purposes of the study, the researcher designed a counseling program based on To the counseling method, which refutes ideas, and was applied to the experimental group, in sessions numbering (12) sessions, two sessions per week, session duration ((45) minutes), and the data was processed using (SPSS) program and a number of statistical methods. The results showed that the counseling program had an impact on Reducing rational selfishness among members of the experimental group. Based on the results, the study came out with a number of conclusions, recommendations and proposals.

This exploration of "A Blessing," a poem by Luci Tapahonso, focuses on its thematic significance in relation to cultural legacies. The poem functions as a moving story within Tapahonso's body of work, highlighting the tenacity and commitment needed by marginalized communities to overcome societal exclusion and marginalization. This investigation analyzes the intricate social dynamics and identity struggles encountered by Native Americans in comparison to the larger American culture. The poem comes through as an effective representation of Tapahonso's own ethnic identity and a recognition of the constancy required to overcome the challenges faced by disadvantaged populations. The research also emphasizes that Tapahonso's thematic exploration encompasses expressions of appreciation for the support and assistance provided by her people, highlighting the transforming power of identifying and helping individuals who have faced social isolation. In the end, "A Blessing" rings true as a monument to the ongoing cultural legacy of Native Americans and a plea to promote a more welcoming and equal society by honoring both individual success and group resiliency

This research aims to explain the complicated interplay between the ideas of pride and revenge in Joe Edgar’s famous literary work, "The Cask of Amontillado". Pride, as a human emotion, is widely considered as the most heinous of sins, because of its relationship with the original sin of Adam and Eve, which led to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Therefore, exploring the theme of pride and its disastrous consequences in Edgar’s work holds significant academic merit. In the famous narrative The Cask of Amontillado which written by the well- known author Edgar Allan Poe, the theme of revenge is manifested through the sinful actions of Montresor and Fortunato. The latter, in his arrogance, regularly insults Montresor, who then endeavors to revenge himself. The story reveals the cunning manipulation of Fortunato's pride, leading him to his eventual death, with the lure of tasting Amontillado from an imaginary cask. The masterful portrayal of human weaknesses and the consequences of unrestrained pride make this story a timeless classic in the kingdom of literature. The human desire for revenge has long been a powerful force driving actions throughout history. Countless battles have been waged, and wars have been fought, all in the name of seeking revenge. The Cask of Amontillado serves as a main example of how one's pride can be useful to fulfill another's demonic designs for revenge. Montresor exploits Fortunato's sense of superiority to exact his dark, vengeful desires, showcasing the intricate and often unpredictable nature of human motivation.

The ability to communicate effectively is one of the key goals of learning the English language. Effective communication allows for the exchange of information, ideas, and feelings as well as the expression of opinions, negotiation of themes, and evocation of emotions. The ability to communicate is essential to acquiring the English language. It gives students the chance to practice speaking, pick up new words, and understand different cultures. However, gaining productive skills in a classroom setting can be greatly aided by learning English. These goals may be related to learners' seeking mastery of new skills or gaining better performance and judgments in comparison with others. Accordingly, the current study is conducted to explore the correlation of EFL learners' level of self-directed learning (SDL) with their productive skills. The population of the study represents EFL students at the departments of English of the Iraqi colleges of education, except for the Kurdistan region, for the academic year (2022-2023). The sample, on the other hand, is purposive and includes 310 EFL students selected from the 3rd year students of the English Departments of the College of Education, Ibn Rushd for Human Sciences/ University of Baghdad (110 students), College of Education/ University of Diyala (107 students), and College of Education/ University of Tikrit (83 students). The total number of 3rd year students in the departments included is 995 students from whom a percentage of 30% is relied on in selecting the sample.The research design of the current study is a correlational in nature through which two instruments are used, after being approved and validated by a jury of experts. These are:
1) a 28-item questionnaire to assess students' Self-directed learning,
2) a productive skills test.
The results obtained reveal that there are positive significant correlations between EFL learners' SDL and productive skills.