AL Ghary Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences

All the countries of world are seeking a high value for highly skilled economy, these countries recognize that the first step to achieving goals is to acquire human forces that are characterized by a good level of knowledge and education and are ready to share this knowledge. On the other hand, the rapid transformations witnessed by the world economies during the past era and the dynamic nature of the global working environment, and the dynamic market dynamics committed many academic organizations to reconsider the mechanisms of their work and build paths and develop their activities to be guided by knowledge as the important strategic resource in the formation of the smart organization. The aim of the research is to study the effects of the characteristics of smart organizations on the process of spreading academic knowledge in the higher education sector. The research was aimed at the faculty community at Kufa University, but the sample of the research was 143 academic professors from the same university. To achieve the research objectives, the descriptive analytical approach was used and a range of statistical methods were used in the program. (SPSS Var25).After the analysis we came to the conclusion that

Talk has emerged about formulating a strategy for e-governance as one of the strategies that contribute to improving institutional performance in various sectors, most notably university education. Global and Iraqi e-governance strategies have included many dimensions related to improving performance, which need to highlight and identify their impact in the higher education sector. Therefore, this study aims to identify the role of e-governance and its components in improving university performance. The study was applied and data was collected by adopting The electronic survey was used as a main tool through a sample of university professors. The study adopted a hypothetical structural model, tested it and reached its results. The study reached several conclusions, the most important of which is that adopting electronic management and electronic participation is one of the priorities for the success of electronic governance and improving university performance.

One of the most important goals of academic institutions is to qualify students and prepare them to meet the requirements of the labor market. This requires the preparation of plans, programs, and proper guidance to ensure that the majority of students, after their graduation, obtain suitable job opportunities for them. There is no doubt that providing job opportunities for young graduates constitutes a special interest in most countries of the world, to reduce unemployment rates, as the College of Engineering/Al-Mustansiriya University has been creating policies that focus the employability of graduates on the assumption that if the student expected to graduate or the graduate becomes well qualified for work, he can To compete in the labor market and also create a career opportunity for himself. This study aimed to present the experience of the graduate qualification and follow-up unit at the College of Engineering, Al-Mustansiriya University in the field of qualification and follow-up of students expected to graduate and graduates, as an administrative formation within the college concerned with this matter and based on its responsibility to develop students’ skills. And ensuring that the labor market is supplied with qualified human competencies that will succeed in applying the knowledge and insights they received during their studies and experiencing them on the ground. The results of the study concluded that all the efforts made by the Graduate Qualification and Follow-up Unit in this regard achieved the best results during the previous period and were able to develop the graduates’ skills and prepare them for the labor market. This is clearly proven by the results, and there is no doubt that this comes as a result of the results of the seminars, workshops, and academic and professional guidance. Which was organized by the unit for graduates to enter the labor market. It is clearly evident from the results that there is a noticeable development in the students’ creative skills, as the rehabilitation and follow-up unit was able to shape the personality of the graduate in a way that enables him to have the ability and free, mature thinking and qualify him to assume duties and responsibilities.

The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between emotional interaction, customer delight, and marketing the educational service in private colleges in the Al-Najaf Governorate. Based on the stratified sample, 210 questionnaires were distributed to professors working in five private colleges in the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, and only 191 questionnaires were obtained. It is valid for statistical analysis with a response rate of 90%, and it was analyzed using the Amos V.22 program and showed the existence of two types of relationships between the research variables, which are three direct influence relationships between (the factors that attract customer delight, emotional interaction, and the marketing mix for sustainable educational service), and the importance of research appears rarely. Studies that were concerned with determining the nature of the relationship between the factors that attract customer delight, emotional interaction, the marketing mix for sustainable educational service, and the existence of a realistic problem that greatly affects the performance of Iraqi private colleges.

The quality in higher education is a fundamental matter that institutions and universities aim at, and in light of the rapid technological changes, transformations and developments that have taken place in various fields, many institutions have adopted e-learning as a basic educational tool, This matter has increased in light of the covid 19 crisis. This research aims to identify the relationship between e-learning strategies and the quality in higher education, the study adopted a structural model by adopting structural modeling to identify the components of the models and to clarify the causal relationships between variables and dimensions, and then test the hypotheses and their components to reach a final applicable model, the study reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which are the adoption of the blended e-learning is the most effective in improving the quality in higher education.

The study aimed to define the role of effective use of Learning management system to achieve knowledge quality of e-learning content. In order to achieve this goal, an electronic questionnaire was used to collect data from the study community represented by the faculty staff at the University of Kufa, and by using random sample method. (398) valid responses were obtained for statistical analysis, which were analyzed according to the partial least squares structural modeling method. Through analyzing the data, the study found a significant positive indirect effect of effective use,on knowledge quality. The research recommended the importance of shifting from e-learning as an emergency alternative to a permanent supportive, taking into account the importance of shifting from mere use to the effective use of e-learning in order to create educational content of high quality and thus reap the benefits of e-learning Technology.

The research aims to measure and evaluate the sustainable performance of kufa university according to the sustainable balanced scorecard indicators, and to show its ability to serve society through social and environmental performance indicators. Therefore, sustainable orientation is considered necessary in the contemporary business environment because it reflects the clarity of the strategic objectives and work roles of the teaching and support staffs for achieving educational services of high quality, and for supporting creative capabilities , which is making a university an important factor for the work market. The methodology research depended on the financial and non-financial data from (2017-2018) . The results were measured according to the case study of kufa university. The results showed that the university of kufa is able to transform from an operational perspective to a sustainable performance focusing on social and environmental indicators. The kufa university is started to achieving sustainable performance to enhance the quality of its services. The research recommendations advice university leaderships to make more interesting to environmental and social factors when adopting strategies for higher education and scientific research, in addition to create multiple lines with the market and society.

The study aimed to identify the impact of higher education efficiency through three dimensions, (learning outcomes, institutional support and community support) As an explanatory variable, in sustainable behavior as a response variable, and the field of study was in some colleges of the University of Kufa (Administration and Economics, Arts and Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics). The research community consisted of professors and workers in the aforementioned colleges, either the research sample was a random sample, the electronic questionnaire was distributed, and (217) statistical questionnaires were retrieved for statistical analysis. The research included two main hypotheses for the test of the correlation and impact relationship between the research variables. The results were extracted using the statistical program (SPSS). The study reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which was adopting the efficiency of higher education in order to achieve clear differentiation, help in finding new processes and services, support the university’s reputation and achieve benefits for society. The research came out with a set of recommendations, the most important of which was working on developing approaches concerned with sustainable behavior and following procedures to confront these problems to understand understanding pro-environment behavior.

This research aims to clarify the extent to which continuous improvement contributes to the development of social capital, that is, through continuous improvement, it can keep pace with all the advances and developments that the world is witnessing, and social capital is a combination of knowledge and cooperative relations prevailing within the organization that help it achieve its goals. The research problem indicates that there is a clear deficiency in determining the importance of adopting continuous improvement in developing social capital by the members of the surveyed sample. The Administrative Technical College of Kufa was chosen as the field for research. A number of employees working in the college were selected as a sample for research, with (30) individuals. The questionnaire was adopted as a main tool for obtaining research data, which was prepared based on a number of ready-made measures that were previously subject to validity and reliability measures. In order to enter and analyze the research data, the ready-made statistical program (SPSS) was used. The results of the research, most of them confirm the existence of a correlation and influence between continuous improvement and the development of social capital, and accordingly, one of the most important recommendations is to emphasize the need to increase the interest of the researched organization in applying continuous improvement in its operations. And employing these improvements in developing social capital.

The aims of this paper is to assess the actual reality of quality management at the Technical College of Electrical Engineering and the requirements of the quality management system in accordance with the specification ISO 21001: 2018, as the research starts from the college’s need to keep abreast of administrative developments in the field of adopting quality management systems in order to improve the educational system environment and to be reflected in improving the quality of its output. we adopted the case study approach to reach the fields related to the application of the system and achieve the research objectives that depend on field coexistence, observation and discussion, and checklists were used to collect data and information, as well as a number of statistical tools for measuring the gap and analyzing it, and the results showed that the application gap (ISO21001: 2018) at the College of Electrical Engineering Technology, it stands at (70.67%).

An up-to-date SWOT analysis and subsequent development of the strategic plan of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Technology is presented. The SWOT analysis is based on internal self-evaluation and a number of questionnaires conducted to determine the viewpoints of various groups (Appendix 1). The strategic objectives are developed into strategies and actions to address weaknesses and threats by effectively taking advantage of strengths and opportunities. An operational plan is currently being developed that includes Specific procedures, a timeline for relevant activities, those responsible for implementing them, the resources required, as well as success metrics to determine the level of achievement.

The aim of this research is to identify the extent of the creative capabilities of workers in educational institutions and their relationship to their performance by shedding light on the concept of performance evaluation and their creative abilities, the importance, and the vital role that the educational institution can play in developing the creative abilities of these individuals. This research provides some practical proposals for the educational institution in order to adopt the creativity methodology in dealing with working individuals, by presenting many of the axes that the institution can adopt in a way that reflects positively on the development of the creative abilities of individuals, and thus its impact on society. This research used the analytical library methodology by conducting a survey of the available scientific output and published electronically or on paper on this topic, and the research was based on the descriptive approach in analyzing the practical side, where a sample consisted of (50) individuals from the research community, which were represented by managers. And employees and professors in the College of Administration and Economics - Al-Mustansiriya University. A questionnaire was designed for the research as a means of collecting the necessary data, and it was distributed to the research sample. (37) questionnaires out of a total of (50) were analyzed using the SPSS statistical program, and statistical tests such as (arithmetic mean - correlation factor - t-test) and other tests were used with the aim of Access to valuable indications and indicators that support the goal of the research. The research concluded by presenting a number of conclusions and recommendations.

This research seeks to clarify the role played by total quality management, represented by its variables (commitment of senior management and employees to the philosophy of total quality management, strategic planning for quality, focus on the customer, continuous improvement, employee participation in decision-making, training, qualification and encouragement of employees), in achieving competitive advantage. Especially since the new millennium is characterized by competition in the areas (time, quality of design, quality of conformity, cost, flexibility, differentiation, price, competition over product assortment, and after-sales services) through the descriptive desktop approach, which is based on theoretical studies. The researchers presented a set of theoretical conclusions and recommendations, the most important of which were: that total quality management has an important role in achieving competitive advantage, and that there is an interrelated relationship between total quality management and competitive advantage. As for the recommendations, the researchers recommended a set of appropriate recommendations, such as emphasizing the importance of applying the philosophy of total quality management in companies as an effective input and source for achieving competitive advantage, and the necessity of adopting total quality management as a modern management method instead of the traditional method of management in order to achieve the goals.

Although teaching methods represent a set of proven techniques for delivering knowledge in the simplest and best ways, with the least efforts, and in shortening time, the final word remains with the teacher in the way of leading his class, and therefore he must use his experiences, talents, and abilities in order to find the best pedagogical and dialectical methods that suit the content of his teaching. . We point out that what society has achieved through the use of modern educational techniques is not insignificant in the field of practical knowledge and the requirements for developing the latter in view of the speed of achievement, economy of time, and the possibility of being aware of all the developments that occur globally in the field of knowledge, which have resulted in impressive positive results that have actually led to the elimination of On individual differences in achievement and learning. However, these positives cannot be left without the use of restrictions and controls that control the inculcation of this knowledge and deal with it in a rational manner that relies on contemplation and creativity as a pivotal element in achieving the goals of the educational process. Therefore, modern technology has provided means and tools that have played a major role in developing teaching and learning methods in recent years. These methods also provided the opportunity to improve teaching and learning methods that would provide an effective climate that helps arouse students’ interest, motivate them, and confront their individual differences in an effective manner. Learning based on new and advanced educational means and methods has become an inevitable necessity for the development of educational systems in light of modern innovations, as it is credited with resorting to scientific sobriety, ensuring true quality, and achieving advancement and cognitive maturity, by presenting the information to be learned in a scientific manner according to the level, ability, and ability to comprehend and benefit. It helps the student to learn and provides him with all the educational means and activities he needs, which may help develop many talents and intellectual energies. In the end, it can be said that modern teaching methods are the guiding thread for achieving scientific sobriety and cognitive growth in order to join the progress, development and scientific sophistication taking place in other countries.

The scientific and technological progress reached by the world, and the information revolution, and modern communications, and constantly evolving, the exchange of knowledge and experience a distinctive characteristic. Which showed many of the means and technological innovations and modern technologies, The (e Learning) This is one of the most important innovations in the field of education in general and higher education in particular Which is the responsibility of the composition and preparation of graduate students and involve them in the labor market to take advantage of their expertise in this area, Then introduced new patterns in education through continuous scientific communication and scientific knowledge in various ways and the development of educational materials and curricula, As a result, the back of the so-called (e Blended Learning) is on the way to combine classical classroom and e-learning through various online programs, Which leads to improving the quality and efficiency of education, increasing experience and accumulating scientific knowledge about the prescribed subject

This study aimed to identify the concept of integrated e- learning education , its advantages and the reasons for its widespread use in education in higher education institutions and its obstacles.The descriptive method was used in this study based on previous studies and the experiences of some countries in this field ,and the study reached conclusions ,the most important of which are that there are obstacles. It faces the use of integrated e- learning education in terms of poor training of human cadres and weak infrastructure in terms of poor availability of the Internet , weak communications ,and students' inability to use modern technologies. The study also reached some recommendations that contribute to helping the use of integrated e- learning technology including the necessity of holding training courses for teaching staff alike and working to remove obstacles facing blended education in order to provide an appropriate environment that helps activate integrated e- learning

This research paper aims at a scientific review of academic research emanating from the research centers within the formations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, through an analytical and critical presentation of the reality of the activities provided by those centers. In addition, proposing a strategic plan represented by adopting the strategic transformation approach at the medium and long-term levels to ensure that the research outputs are consistent with the requirements of stakeholders related to the direct and indirect academic outputs. If the main problem of the research is, whether the outputs of the scientific research correspond to the labor market? By reviewing the reality of research centers in Iraq, the researchers worked to present proposals that would ensure the sustainability of research activities, through their compatibility with market requirements, and the Kufa Studies Center was one of those centers that the researchers took as a model for the study. The study reached several conclusions, the most important of which was the lack of adequate interest in research centers, similar to colleges, and the failure to provide specialized human resources from holders of scientific titles with a specific specialty This was negatively reflected in the lack of sustainability of research activities and their compatibility with what was entrusted to the work of those research centers. On the contrary, as most of the centers' affiliates are newly appointed or from individuals who have administrative problems and have been compulsorily excluded in those centers. The most prominent recommendations recommended by the study are to follow the strategic transformation approach to keep up with the research emanating from those research centers with the requirements of the external environment, and to focus on the sustainability of research and making it a priority for university leaders responsible for managing research centers.

This paper compares the Iraqi National Accreditation Criteria for Engineering Education to the relevant general criteria of ABET in an attempt to find out the similarity between them. This is because ABET is one of the initial signatories to the Washington Accord which is managed by the International Engineering Alliance. The Washington Accord recognizes programs offering Bachelor's degrees in engineering accredited within the signatories’ own jurisdictions. It is found that there are substantial similarities which should give confidence to accept joining the Washington Accord by the Iraqi Council of Accreditation for Engineering Education. The differences are also discussed.