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The aim of the research is that these differences result from variations in performance, leading to variations in the application of the mechanical conditions that the barrier player must implement, considering them as one of the digital activities. This reduction is not arbitrary but rather through kinematic analysis, which provides the possibility to detect technical errors related to motion mechanics. The researchers utilized the experimental method with the pre-test and post-test measures for the experimental and control groups, in line with the suitability of the research nature. The research population was defined as players from Baghdad Province for the 2022 season, totaling (8 players). The research sample was selected using a comprehensive enumeration method, and it was divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group, each consisting of (4 players). The researchers used the statistical package (SPSS) and concluded that the effect of high-intensity speed competition training using the DYNA FOOT device had a positive impact on developing speed endurance and some biomechanical variables, as well as the performance of the 400-meter hurdles for under 18 years old. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health).

Intuitive speed is considered a facet of intelligence and an attractive trait in one's social personality. The importance of researching the contribution of intuitive speed to improving skill performance in volleyball has emerged. However, the problem identified in the research is the evident weakness in learning and performing the skills of receiving serves and blocking in volleyball. The research aims to identify the level of intuitive speed and to recognize the numerical values of the performance of the skills of receiving the serve and blocking in volleyball. It also seeks to understand the role and contribution of intuitive speed in learning performance of the skills of receiving the serve and the blocking in volleyball among fifth-grade preparatory students. The researchers hypothesized that intuitive speed is associated with, contributes to, and affects the learning of the performance of the skills of receiving the serve and the blocking in volleyball among the research sample. The descriptive approach was adopted using the correlational studies method on a sample of fifth-grade preparatory students, numbering (68) students. They were deliberately chosen constituting (35.979%) of the original population represented by the female students of Al-Aqeelah Preparatory School for Girls - Al-Karkh II - Baghdad during the academic year (2021-2022). After adopting the measurement tools and conducting a pilot study for the researched variables, the main study was carried out at the end of the second semester of the current academic year. The data obtained were processed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study found that fifth-grade girls need high intuitive speed. Additionally, they require an advanced level of performance in the skills of receiving serves and blocking in volleyball. Moreover, there is a positive correlation, contribution, and impact of intuitive speed on the learning of receiving serves and blocking skills among fifth-grade preparatory school female students. And this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education). The researchers recommended that it is essential to intensify efforts and collaboration to support the enhancement of intuitive speed among female students in preparatory schools. It is due to its significant role in skill learning. Utilizing academic and sports expertise can help achieve motor learning goals. This approach aims to provide a foundation for female learners in the game of volleyball based on scientific and non-improvisational principles.

The research aims to prepare educational units in physical education lessons using the Listening Triangle strategy for learning the skills of serving and reception in volleyball among fifth-grade preparatory female students. It also aims to identify the impact of the Listening Triangle strategy for improving their learning of the skills of serving and reception in volleyball. The problem of the research lies in that the female students need something that can enhance their abilities to break away from the repeated monotony of performance, despite receiving feedback from external sources. However, the nature of such repetitive performance has limited their thinking in overcoming their weaknesses in learning volleyball skills. The research adopted an experimental method, establishing both experimental and control groups from a selected sample of students, totaling (30). They were intentionally chosen, representing (57.692%) of their original population, consisting of fifth-grade students from Al-Farooq Girls' Preparatory School within the formations of the Directorate of Education Baghdad Karkh I for the academic year 2022/2023. The students in the sample attended regular in-person volleyball lessons. The sample was divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experiment was conducted on the female students in the experimental group for a period of 12 consecutive weeks, with one educational unit per week. After completion, the results were processed using the SPSS software. The conclusions and recommendations indicate that it is possible to apply the components of the Listening Triangle strategy in practical lessons to enhance the skill performance in volleyball among fifth-grade female students. Executing the Listening Triangle strategy during hands-on volleyball lessons helps improve the serving and reception skills among fifth-grade preparatory female students, outperforming the improvements observed in female students who learn without this strategy. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education). It is necessary to increase attention to the education of female students based on the principles of active learning and through a cooperative group method. This can be achieved by adopting comprehensive learning strategies that meet their orientations and provide an atmosphere of freedom away from forced learning. It is also important to pay attention to developing the capabilities of volleyball teachers in preparatory schools and improving their knowledge of the applications of the "Listening Triangle" strategy in practical lessons, in accordance with its stages, vocabulary, and effectively utilizing it in these lessons

Fair inquiry is one of the strategies that stimulate and develop learners' thinking abilities by placing them in problem situations; to search for solutions using a scientific approach. The significance of research relying on fair inquiry has emerged in enhancing holistic thinking and learning the underhand serving skill in volleyball. The problem addressed in the research is the students' weakness in learning the underhand serving skill in volleyball using their hands from below. The research seeks to develop educational units using fair inquiry in practical volleyball lessons and to determine the effect of the fair inquiry on enhancing holistic thinking and learning the underhand serving skill for female students. The researchers assume that there are statistically significant differences in the pre-test and post-test results of holistic thinking and learning the underhand serving skill in volleyball, specifically between the experimental group and those in the control group. They also assume that there are statistically significant differences between the results of tests measuring comprehensive thinking and learning the performance of the underhand serve in volleyball post-tests between the experimental and control research groups. The experimental approach was adopted, involving the design of both the experimental and control groups from a sample of third-stage students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the College of Basic Education/University of Diyala for the academic year (2021/2022) who are regularly attending volleyball classes. A random sample of (30) students was selected, representing (85.714%) of the population, and they were divided equally into two groups based on the requirements of the experimental design. After determining the performance skill tests and implementing the strategy with the experimental group for a continuous period of (8) weeks, the results were statistically analyzed using the SPSS software. The conclusions and recommendations are that the elements of the fair inquiry can apply in practical lessons for learning volleyball skills in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the College of Basic Education. Implementing fair inquiry into volleyball lessons can enhance holistic thinking and serving from below ability, outperforming the improvements in students who learn without it. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education). Furthermore, it is essential to pay attention to the development of the capabilities of volleyball teachers in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the College of Basic Education and to improve their knowledge of fair inquiry to apply it in practical lessons according to its stages and components, and to properly employ it in these lessons

The issue of learning and continuously and effectively training skills has become very challenging, especially for individuals under the age of (20). Therefore, the researchers decided to diagnose specific problems based on their expertise in the field. It led them to use (TRX) ropes, which can be easily used anywhere, to physically train the players to address the research problem, which is the weakness of physical abilities that directly affect their performance in various attacks. The study aimed to prepare (TRX) exercises for the research sample and explore the impact of (TRX) exercises on significant certain physical abilities and the performance of various attacks for the research sample. The research community consisted of female players under the age of (20) from the Armenian Club for Fencing sport. The research sample, consisting of (6) players, was deliberately selected. The experimental design with a single group and pretest-posttest was used. Two players were chosen for the survey experiment. The percentage of the sample represented (100%) of the players in the club. The researchers applied the exercises they prepared to the players, beginning on Saturday, 13/8/2022, in the hall of the Armenian Club. The total number of units reached (24), at a rate of (3) units per week on the days (Saturday, Monday, Wednesday) over a duration of two months, equivalent to (8) weeks. It is a sufficient duration for the effects of training to emerge on the research group. The number of exercises used in a single unit were five varied exercises, a total of (15) exercises. The duration of the units ranged between (20-35) minutes. The researchers applied the exercises using the repetitive method in the main section of the training unit, as shown in Annex (1). The exercises were implemented with the assistance of the support team and under the supervision of the researchers. The completion of the training units was on 10/10/2022, Monday. It was found that the (TRX) exercises had a significant and effective impact on the physical research variables and improved the players' levels. Furthermore, the selected exercises by the researchers indirectly influenced the development of the investigated skills, as evidenced by the improvement in their skill levels in the post-tests. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health). The researchers recommended using (TRX), due to its advantages, as it requires minimal space, is easy to use, lightweight, and easy to store. They also highlighted its potential for enabling the implement of a wide range of exercises without the numerous and varied equipment.

The research aims to prepare rehabilitative exercises accompanied by electrical stimulation and to investigate the effect of these proposed exercises on patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital. Arm injuries are among the most common due to incorrect habits in using devices and tools, especially in our present time. In the era of technology, using equipment and tools for extended periods and in incorrect postures burdens neuromuscular function. It is manifested in activities that require repetitive elbow flexion and finger movements. One of these injuries is carpal tunnel syndrome, which occurs due to irritation of the median nerve, resulting in numbness and tingling sensations in the hand and fingers. Since the median nerve is close to the surface of the skin at the elbow, the use of appropriate therapeutic methods that save time and effort to achieve a state of recovery is crucial. It involves considering important pillars. Additionally, selecting diverse and varied exercises and tools is essential to achieve better treatment outcomes. From this, the researchers opted to use rehabilitative exercises with the aid of tools, in addition to other therapeutic methods that include electrical stimulation to reduce pain levels and increase muscular strength in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. The researchers hypothesized that there would be statistically significant differences between the pre-test and post-test results, indicated by the degree of pain and muscular strength in those afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome. The researchers employed an experimental methodology involving a pretest-posttest comparison between the experimental and control groups due to its suitability for the nature of the research. The participants were divided into two groups. Both groups underwent pretests, followed by the application of rehabilitative exercises to the experimental group only. Subsequently, both the experimental and control groups were assessed using post-tests. The research population and sample were deliberately selected from the patients at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, who are affected by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and represent the research population. After several visits and reviews conducted by the researchers at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, several patients who were diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and classified as having a moderate level of severity were identified and approached for participation. They were informed about the research and its purpose, as they would form the research sample. A subset of this sample would undergo the proposed rehabilitative exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist in the hospital's Physical Therapy Department. The researchers concluded that the utilized program had a positive impact on all variables. It led to an increase in muscle strength and a reduction in pain for the research sample. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health). The researchers recommend the importance of continued engagement in strength and flexibility exercises to maintain overall health

The sprint events (100, 200, 400) meters for men are considered among the most distinguished events in athletics. They require high levels of physical abilities and specialized motor skills, and certain bodily specifications. Similar to other sprinting events, performance in these events relies on a comprehensive application of technical aspects, and they significantly and effectively depend on the intermediate distances within them. The significance of the research stands out through continuous attention to athletic achievements and the ongoing process of their development. Additionally, it underscores the importance of kinetic analysis in identifying crucial weaknesses among sprinters. Furthermore, achieving optimal performance in the initial and final (20) meters is of utmost importance, as it can make a significant difference in the fastest races of track and field events. The cognitive problem of the study revolves around the question of the possibility of identifying the contribution percentage of the initial (20) meters and the final (20) meters to the final performance in the (100, 200, 400) meters. It focuses on the weak points sprinters encounter in achieving their optimal times for the required distances. The study aims to analyze these aspects and implement their applications to enhance athletic performance. Moreover, the study underscored the neglect of employing motion analysis to precisely identify weaknesses, as well as the lack of attention from coaches towards these value characteristics, so they can program their training routines to achieve their goals as quickly as possible with the least effort. The research aims to identify the numerical values of the time taken to cover the first (20) meters and the last (20) meters and the contribution percentage of these distances to the final performance. The researchers employed the descriptive method with a correlation relations approach and the contribution percentages due to its suitability to the nature of the study problem. The research population was selected from elite sprinters participating in the (400, 200, 100) meters. The total number of participants was (24) athletes who represented their respective clubs in the third round of the 2022 Club Championships. The research sample consisted of (12) athletes, with an average of (4) runners for each event selected randomly. The tests were conducted at the Al-Najaf International Stadium. The researchers used two (CASIO FH13.5) analysis cameras with a speed of 120 shots per second, and the analysis was done using the Kenova software. After analyzing and discussing the results, the researchers found a significant correlation between the time taken to cover the first and last (20) meters with the completion of (100) meters. There was also a correlation between the duration to traverse the first (20) meters with the completion of (200 and 400) meters. However, there was no correlation between the time taken to cover the last (20) meters with the completion of (200 and 400) meters. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health). In light of this, the researchers recommend conducting extensive studies on these activities to identify the most critical weaknesses.

The research aimed to prepare special exercises to develop some of the physical abilities of female students in basketball. And to identify the effect of these prepared exercises on some of the physical abilities of female basketball students. Therefore, the importance of research lies in developing some physical abilities in order to develop some physical abilities that the student needs while playing. The two researchers assumed that there were no statistically significant differences between the pre and post-test in the physical abilities of the experimental and control groups. The two researchers used the experimental approach by making a comparison between the pre and post-test between the experimental and control research groups due to the suitability of the experimental approach to the nature of the research. Division (A) in a random manner, the number of which is 20 students, and they represent the research community itself. The two researchers used the design of the experimental and control groups, where the students were divided into two groups, the two groups perform the pre-tests, then the training unit is applied to the experimental group only. Then the experimental and control groups are tested with the test remote. Therefore, the research problem centered on the fact that the basketball game has a high and fast tempo and needs great speed when switching from an offensive to a defensive position and vice versa. The two researchers concluded that the training unit had a clear effect on the development of these abilities very well on the experimental group, and several exercises had a clear effect on the development of physical abilities on the experimental group, and there is a clear difference between the test results of the experimental group and the control group in favor of the experimental group. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education). The researchers recommend using the method of training units within the lesson in order to raise the physical capabilities of the students in addition to the skills of the lesson.

Rehabilitation is a process of renewing health and the ability to work by various means, where we can obtain the maximum physical - psychological - and social possibility of recovery or survival of the disease in a chronic manner, as well as works to renew the ability to work. The research aims to prepare stretching exercises accompanied by shock waves and to identify the effect of these prepared exercises on women with De Quervain syndrome at the International Medical Center. lead to inflammation of two tendons that move the thumb from the tendon sheath, and the pain increases when holding or rotating the wrist; Therefore, the two researchers decided to use appropriate therapeutic methods that shorten the time and effort to reach a state of recovery, which is one of the important things to reach the best results in treatment, and from here the researchers decided to use stretching exercises with the help of modern technical devices represented by shock waves to reduce inflammation and increase the range of motion for patients with De Quervain syndrome. The two researchers hypothesized that there are statistically significant differences between the pre and post-tests in changing the motor range of women with De Quervain syndrome. The two researchers used the experimental approach due to its suitability for the research, as the injured women were divided into two groups, the two groups performed the pre-tests, then stretching exercises were applied to the experimental group only, then the experimental and control groups were tested in the post-test, and the research community was identified and appointed by the intentional method, and they are the injured in the medical center international women who represent the same research community. After publishing the advertisement for free and several reviews at the International Medical Center, the two researchers fixed the number of patients with De Quervain syndrome and determined the average degree of injury. They were collected and explained to them that they are the research sample and the stretching exercises prepared by the researchers will be applied to them. The two researchers concluded that the exercises used with shock waves had a positive effect on reducing inflammation and increasing the motor ranges of the research sample. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health). The researchers recommend adopting the rehabilitation approach with shock waves in all treatment centres, with small booklets printed so that they are accessible to all people with de Quervain syndrome.

The science of modern sports training is a scientific educational process based on sound foundations, and its goal is for the players to reach integration in the technical performance. And devices to achieve high sporting achievements, and the two researchers used a modern method of sports training methods in order to develop strength endurance and achievement for the 100m hurdles event female players under 18 years old. The importance of the study lies in the use of Tabata exercises, which are among the modern exercises that are characterized by suspense and excitement, and their application according to specific times in performance within the training curriculum for the 100m/hurdles event female athletes under 18 years old. In order to avoid the element of boredom and create something of suspense, excitement and competition within the training unit to achieve the goals of the unit set at the highest levels, for this reason the two researchers decided to prepare exercises in the Tabata style and employ them to develop strength endurance and achievement among the 100m hurdles event players under 18 years old. The study aimed to: Preparing Tabata-style exercises, and identifying the effect of Tabata exercises on developing strength endurance among female players, and identifying the effect of these exercises on the achievement of female players in the 100m hurdles event under 18 years old, and identifying the differences between the post-tests of the research group in the physical characteristics and the digital level of female players in the 100m running event Hurdles under 18 years old. The study imposes: There are statistically significant differences between the pre and post-tests in the endurance tests of strength and achievement for the effectiveness of running 100 m / hurdles. The two researchers used the experimental approach in their current study due to its suitability to the nature of the research problem. Female players who were subjected to tests, and the training curriculum was applied for (8) weeks, implemented at the rate of (3) units per week, and the duration of the exercises was (50) minutes using the Tabata method, and after conducting the pre and post-tests, the results of the tests were presented, analyzed and discussed through data processing in the system Statistical spss Through these results, the two researchers reached the following conclusions: The exercises that were applied in the Tabata style helped to develop strength endurance for the members of the research sample, and that the duration of the independent variable represented by the number of training units was appropriate in creating adaptations that reflect the extent of the development of the members of the research sample to achieve the achievement of the effectiveness of running 100m hurdles, and that the development of strength endurance reflected positively on the achievement of the 100m hurdles event. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health). As a result, the recommendations are: Concerning the use of (Tabata) style exercises according to scientific training foundations to raise the efficiency of short race runners during training and competitions, and adopting the exercises prepared by the two researchers as basic data when training runners for the effectiveness of 100m hurdles, the need to ration the training load for exercises in the (Tabata) style In a manner appropriate to the type of practitioners in terms of gender, biological age, and training; Because it has a high impact on the body during performance, and similar studies were conducted on other individual and group activities, and on different age groups.

The importance of the research lies in: The effect of rehabilitative exercises accompanying the electrical stimulation device for working muscles in relieving lower back pain for women aged (25-35) years and identifying the extent of the effect of these exercises in relieving lower back pain. The research problem lies as a result of technological progress, as the individual's movement became less and less, which made him\her more vulnerable to injuries, which led to an increase in the number of women with lower back pain, and the negative effects of those pains on their practical and psychological lives, which prompted the two researchers to study this problem by strengthening the working muscles that have a role in relieving lower back pain, and the two researchers chose the experimental approach with the pre and post-test for its suitability to the nature of the research. with lower back pain, and the ages of the research sample ranged between (25-35) years, and it collected the sample individuals who had the injury within a period of time from one month to six months from the date of the injury to them), and the degree of injury was determined, which is from the average condition, where the two researchers excluded (5) other female patients who were not within the appropriate conditions for the research and who felt an improvement in their health and the disappearance of pain, so they stopped performing the sessions. Thus, the sample constitutes (58,333%) of the total number of injured women in the time period for their collection, who are proven to be reviewed in (Al-Rafidain College Medical Center for Medical Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy). The exercises had a role in increasing blood flow in addition to heating the area, which made it easier for the injured person to perform the exercises freely, which improved muscle performance to a greater extent. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health). The researchers recommended practicing sports and modifying daily behavior by paying attention to correct posture while performing daily tasks.

Strategic performance is a fundamental concept and a recent topic that preoccupies researchers and their interests in strategic thinking. Because it reflects the strategic direction of the institution, as it is the basis on which the strategic evaluation and control process is based. Hence, the importance of research appears in identifying the most important axes that must be adopted in achieving strategic performance to ensure the survival of the institution and its continuity in work and progress. The aim of the research is to build a strategic performance measure and to know the reality of the strategic performance of the Iraqi faculties of physical education and sports sciences. The research problem focused on asking the following question (What is the reality of the strategic performance of the faculties of physical education and sports sciences in Iraq?). The two researchers used the descriptive survey method. Because this method seeks to collect data to identify a phenomenon of a variable and analyzes and interprets it by defining the research community as members of the teaching staff in the faculties of physical education and sports sciences in the universities represented by twenty colleges, whose number is approximately (1159) teachers. The construction sample included (230) teachers, and the application sample (310) teachers. As for the exploratory sample, it was (60) teachers. The two researchers used the scientific foundations in building the scale to reach the construction of a strategic performance scale based on scientific foundations, as they concluded that the faculties of physical education and sports sciences use information technology between their departments and units and are interested in developing strategic plans for them and implementing them to reach the desired goals, and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education). and the two researchers recommended good planning for the organizational structure to manage the colleges, as well as the need for the colleges in question to distribute roles and responsibilities to human resources in a way that reflects the strategic enhancement of the institution's performance.

The importance of the research lies in the preparation of (TABATA) exercises using resistances in some functional and morphological variables and the physical fitness of the trainees in fitness centers for the purpose of improving the level of fitness elements and burning calories among the trainees. The differences between the pre and posttests in the researched variables of the control and experimental groups and to identify the differences between the post tests in the researched variables of the experimental and control research groups, the researchers used the experimental approach as it fits the nature of the research problem to be solved, the research community was determined by the intentional method of the trainees participating in the hall Athlete kickboxing Bawah Nour ages (39,30 years), and their number is (30) trainees, and (14) of them were selected as a sample for research, with a percentage of (46) from the total community, and they were randomly divided into two groups, experimental and control, and each group consists of (7) trainees, the training curriculum consists of two intermediate courses, each intermediate course contains (3) small (weekly) training sessions, and the number of units The weekly training days were (3) units and for a period of (6) weeks, i.e. (18) training units. The load fluctuation for each week was (1-2) meaning that the change was in size with constant intensity and comfort. The number of exercises in the training program consisted of (42) exercises. Each training unit included (8) exercises, and the researchers reached the following conclusions: The Tabata exercises have a positive effect in raising the level of some functional, morphological and physical fitness variables in the experimental group - it did not show a significant effect for some of the studied variables measuring the abdominal circumference at the level of the navel -Measurement of thigh circumference measured body weight in the tests distance between the control and experimental groups. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Good Health).

The study aimed to identify the sources of sports culture among students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports at Al-Aqsa University. The results of the study indicate that 54% of the study sample believes that the father is the largest source of sports culture in the family of students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports at Al-Aqsa University. Additionally, the results indicate that 68.9% of the study sample believes that the lecturers from the Department of Physical Education are the largest sources of sports culture, and 39.3% of the study sample believes that social communication is the largest source of sports culture in the media. A percentage of 42.6% of the study sample believes that study friends are the largest sources of sports culture. At the level of significance 0.05, all sources of sports culture from friends of students are attributed to gender, except for some elements (university library, local sports magazines, foreign friends) in favor of males, while the differences in the sources. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education).

The rapid development experienced by modern management has led to an increase in the need for individuals with competence and the ability to lead. Scout leaders must keep pace with the scientific and technical development witnessed by the contemporary world. The research aims to build a measure of the administrative qualifications of the scout leader from the point of view of the holders of the wooden badge and to identify the administrative qualifications of the scout leader from the point of view of the holders of the wooden badge. The researcher used the descriptive survey method to find out the administrative qualifications of the scout leader. The researcher designed a questionnaire as a data collection tool that consisted of two axes: the first is the administrative qualifications and included (10) items, while the second axis is the scout qualifications, which included (14) items. The study population consisted of (70) scout leaders who carried the wooden badge for the first, second and third Rusafa education directorates. The study reached the following results, namely that the scout leader has the ability to plan scout programs, set up camps, manage and organize its own scout squad, and the ability of the scout leader to implement scout programs within the available capabilities. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education). One of the most important recommendations was to involve leaders in studies, training courses and workshops, because of its role in enhancing their knowledge of the lofty message of the scout movement, its goals and principles in raising a generation capable of serving the country, and conducting research in the field of management in scout work