Statistical Program Research Articles

Designing tests for some motor abilities and predicting the level of performance skill for academic school football players aged (13-14) years

The study aims to design tests to measure some motor abilities in the study sample, to find standard grades and levels for some tests of motor abilities in the study sample, preparing equations to predict the level of performance skill of soccer players in terms of mobility tests in the research sample. The researcher used the descriptive approach, and the research community was selected from football academy players aged (13-14) years in Raparin. The research sample was selected intentionally, which included (260) players. So as to reach the results, the researcher used a set of statistical programs by using SPSS. It was concluded to find and determine the grades and standard levels modified for the research sample in the motor tests, determining an equation to predict the level of performance skill in terms of motor abilities. It is recommended that the prediction equation can be adopted as indicators through which the components of motor abilities are determined and the possibility of upgrading it according to the time period of the preparation stage to reach the level of competition.

Do gestures have meaning? An empirical analysis on the gestures performed by Fidel Castro at the United Nations

In everyday conversations, there are said to be unconscious meanings that we convey through our body. For example, if a story is being told, our hands move according to the message, following a rhythm and forming shapes that we are unaware of. According to McNeill (1992), gestures are a form of language different from speech, but even though they have been regarded as individual entities, they are, in fact, parallel and work in synch with each other. This is the scope of the analysis of gestures. In the following paper, the objective was to test whether there is an association between gestures and meaning. Consequently, the gestures of former Cuban president, Fidel Castro, were extracted and analyzed from his intervention at the United Nations in 1979. The process of annotation was carried out on the program ELAN, based on a series of categories: the type of gesture and topic, the position and movement of both arms and hands as well as the orientation. Additionally, a series of quantitative and qualitative analysis were performed through the statistical program R. A Chi-squared test showed a significant relationship between the type of gestures and the topics which was further corroborated through a conditional inference tree and a multiple correspondence analysis, reaffirming the idea that these are form-meaning pairs. Moreover, there was a strong connection between the type of gesture and arm movement, suggesting that this is due to the intention of the message while the orientation of the hand was a clear indicator of arm movement.

تأثير التحول الرقمي على كفاءة الموارد البشرية في المملكة العربية السعودية

Digital transformation is one of the most significant modern mechanism concerned with restructuring the traditional labor market into digital work as a result of keeping pace with technical and technological progress. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030 emphasized the activation and development of digital transformation in all government and private sectors, therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the impact of digital transformation on the efficiency of human resources, and determine the potential benefits of adopting digital transformation on the development of human resources. Furthermore, the study attempts to find whether there is link between the impact of demographic characteristics variables, such as (age, academic qualification, years of experience) on efficiency, identifying the concept and benefits of digital transformation. The questionnaire as a tool to suit the nature of the study, and the study population consisted of workers in Saudi banks, and it was distributed in a simple random way, and the number of responses reached (45) male and female employees, and the SPSS statistical analysis program was used to analyze the data. As one of the most important findings of the two researchers is the existence of a statistically significant positive correlation relationship between digital transformation and human resource efficiency, as the Pearson correlation coefficient reached (0.726), which is a statistically significant value at the level of significance (0.01), and there are no statistically significant differences in organizational efficiency. Referring to any of the demographic variables, the analysis showed that the level of organizational efficiency in the sample community is high by a percentage of 91.1%, in light of the findings of the study. The two researchers recommended expanding training centers on technological programs and activating them to develop human resources, and educate organizations and society about the advantages of Modern technology and its positive impact on the efficiency of employees, raising the spirit of competition and cooperation between organizations to create new digital growth that seeks to achieve the vision of 2030.

Single spot albumin to creatinine ratio as an independent predictor of 12 years follow-up mortality in acute coronary syndromes without ST-segment elevation

Abstract Background To the best of our knowledge there is no evidence of the association between microalbuminuria, measured as single spot urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR), with very long-term mortality in patients with non-ST segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes. Aim To evaluate the association between admission ACR and very long-term all-cause mortality in an unselected cohort of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes patients. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted, including patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes admitted in the Intensive Care Unit. The ACR was determined in spontaneous urine samples during the first 24 hours after admission and analyzed by immunoturbidimetry. The primary endpoint was all-cause mortality during the follow-up. Actuarial survival curves were compared by log rank test and a logistical Cox regression analysis was performed to identify variables independently associated with mortality in the follow-up. Statistics were calculated using the IBM Statistics program SPSS version 26. Results 600 patients were analyzed. The overall average ACR value was 7 mg/gr (95% CI 4-26). 76% had normoalbuminuria (ACR 0-30 mg/gr), 22% had microalbuminuria (ACR 30-300 mg/gr), and 1.5% had macroalbuminuria (ACR > 300 mg/gr). The median and interquartile range of follow-up was 12 years (95% IC 11-14). The average ACR among those who met the primary endpoint was 59.15 mg/gr (95% CI 52-66) and among the survivors, 27.66 mg/gr (95 % CI 63-77), p > 0,003. ACR terciles were defined by 33th and 66th percentiles: tercile 1: patients with ACR of 0 to 4 mg/gr, tercile 2: ACR from 4 to 17 mg/g and tercile 3 values greater than 17mg/gr. Strong associations were observed between ACR with age, hypertension, stroke and history of COPD, previous use of angiotensin II converter/blocking enzyme inhibitors, systolic blood pressure at admission, ST segment deviation, left ventricle ejection fraction and elevation of serum Troponin T and CPK MB. All cause-mortality during the follow-up was 14% (CI 95% 11-17). Elevation of ACR was significantly associated with long term mortality risk: log rank test chi square: 133.936, p = 0.0001. By multivariate Cox regression analysis adjusted by age, gender, diabetes, hypertension, serum creatinine, troponin T elevation, ST segment deviation, previous AMI, prior use of aspirin, statins and percutaneous coronary intervention after hospitalization, the ACR was independently associated with a 12-year follow-up mortality: OR 13 (95% IC 5-35; p < 0.0001). Conclusion Single spot urine ACR at admission is a strong predictor of 12-year follow-up mortality in an unselected cohort of patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes.Baselines characteristics of cohortsMultivariable COX regression analysis

THE INFLUENCE OF QUALITY SERVICE FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION : CASE STUDY IN ZADJ PROSALON BALIKPAPAN

The objective of this research to determine the effect of Service Quality on customer satisfaction at Zadj Prosalon Balikpapan which is motivated by the phenomenon of more and more people who care about their appearance, namely beauty care and the emergence of various Beauty Salon Businesses in the Balikpapan community, therefore companies need to retain customers not only with good product quality but also through service quality that needs to be continuously monitored and improved in order to achieve optimal customer satisfaction because customer quality and satisfaction hold crucial stakes for success and survival in today's market competition. Customer quality and satisfaction are closely related to market share and customer retention. Increased customer retention implies greater positive word-of-mouth information distribution, reducing price sensitivity which ultimately results in better business performance. This study was conducted on customers who came and had treatments more than 2 times. The sampling technique was nonprobability sampling. The analysis method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis and questionnaires as a means of collecting respondent data are then processed with the help of the SPSS Statistics program with a sample size of 295. Data analysis techniques used in this study are validity test, reliability test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, F-test, t-test. Based on the results obtained from this study, service quality has a positive and significant effect on Customer Satisfaction at Zadj Prosalon Balikpapan. Quality has an effect of 75.2% on customer satisfaction, while the remaining 24.8% is influenced by service variables, other variables not examined in this study

Unplanned emergency department attendances due to home and leisure accidents in the elderly Portugal

Abstract Home and Leisure Accidents (HLA) have been identified as a relevant public health issue with individual, societal and economic consequences. So, common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality, especially among older people. Evidence shows that most of HLA among the older ones are associated with identifiable and modifiable risk factors. However, more detailed information about the context and characteristics of such events is needed. This study aimed to characterize the occurrence of HLA in victims aged 65 and over related to hospital Emergency Department (ED) of the National Health Service in Portugal based on hospital records, through EVITA system. A descriptive analysis of the data was performed. Bivariate comparisons were performed using Pearson’s chi-square test with a significance level of 5%. In this analysis, the statistical program SPSS V.27 was used. During the 2022 year the older people aged 65 and over represented 25% of the total of attendances in the emergency department. In the 2022 year there were 70 452 HLA in people victims aged 65+, constituting 32% of hospital ED attendances by HLA (preliminary data). The results show that 65,9% of the attendances were amongst the age group of 75 years and beyond. More frequently reported in females (64,3%) than in males (35,6%), being these differences statistically significant (p < 0,01). The summer season for both age groups had higher proportion of HLA. In both age groups 65-74 years and 75 years and over most of HLA occurred at home (65,2%; 68,8%), followed by outdoor spaces (12,2%; 6,7%), public area (3,4%; 13,6%) and transport area (9,2%; 5,5%), these differences were statistically significant (p < 0,01). Regarding to the products/agents most involved in the HLA the “floor” was the leading category in age group 65-74 years (27,1%) and in the oldest 75 years and over (43,0%). Considering that globally HLA can be prevented, this information reinforces the importance of this problem and its magnitude. Key messages • The older people represented 25% of the total of attendances in the emergency department in the year in analysis. 13% of ED attendances occurred due to HLA. • The National Injury Surveillance System provides information that allows to know the characteristics and circumstances of HLA that occur in older people.

The Effect of Historical Places Through Virtual Museums on Students' Academic Achievement And Attitudes Towards The Course In Social Sciences Course Concept Teaching

This research, 7. the classroom social studies course was conducted in order to determine the effect of historical sites on students' academic achievements and attitudes towards the course through virtual museums in concept teaching. In line with the aim, 20 concepts included in the social studies curriculum were selected. A 20-question academic achievement test was prepared and applied to be applied to students in relation to these concepts. In addition, a 35-item attitude scale was applied to determine the students' attitudes towards the Social studies course. The study group of the research consists of 40 7th grade students (20 experimental, 20 control). The study was carried out over a total period of 3 weeks. The experimental group was taught concepts through virtual museums in historical places, and the control group was taught according to the Social Studies curriculum. SPSS, which is a statistical analysis program, was used for the analysis of quantitative data. In the measurements related to the research, dependent and independent variable t test, mean, standard deviation values were calculated. According to the results of the analysis, it has been determined that the use of virtual museums with historical sites in social studies course concept teaching enables more effective learning compared to traditional methods and creates significant differences in students' attitudes towards social studies course.

Assessment of Entrepreneurial Education Service Quality Among Management Students in Salem District, Tamil Nadu

The quality of higher education is increasingly becoming an important issue as the socio-economic development of a country owes much to it. All over the country, the main aim is to increase the standard of education. Parents and government utilize a huge amount of money on educational system. India has the largest numbers of colleges as well as the largest number of management education institutes and infrastructure in the world. The objective of the study is to study the socio-economic profile of the management students and to measure the level of the entrepreneurial skills, level of satisfaction among the management students in Salem district. A survey was conducted from the target audience, students from the Management studies. 350 sample sizes were collected from 20 selected institutions both Government and Private colleges in Salem district Tamil Nadu, using stratified proportionate random sampling method. Microsoft excel 2019 and JASP (Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program) software was used for data Analysis. The questionnaire instrument scale is based on Likert’s five-point scale. The study adopted descriptive research design. The results reveal a strong correlation between service quality dimensions (infrastructure, faculty support) and student satisfaction. Recommendations are made to enhance entrepreneurial education, focusing on improving physical infrastructure, curriculum relevance, and practical learning opportunities.

Eco-Innovation: Analysis of EU Member States Performance in the EU Eco-Innovation Index 2013–2022

Sustainability is about intergenerational solidarity in finding solutions to ensure the continued growth that allows organizations and companies to be proactive. In the context of contemporary technology, the fourth industrial revolution, i.e., the widely accepted notion of Industry 4.0, and swift corporate growth; the effects of industry, transportation, and urbanization on climate change; and the preservation of the environment in its entirety are becoming more and more significant. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the eco-innovation performance of European nations, comparing their evolution from 2013 to 2022, in order to identify patterns, leaders, and opportunities for improvement in the implementation of eco-innovation strategies. This study includes the analysis of the Eco-Innovation Index as well as other studies carried out at the European Union level in the field of sustainability and sustainable innovation through the graphic maps, cluster analysis, and correspondence analysis in the statistical program SPSS. Different approaches to development are taken by the EU’s member states. Even though some countries have achieved significantly lower results than the average of the Eco-Innovation Index or significantly higher results than the average, overall, all countries (except Romania) have improved their point evaluations when compared to the year 2013 when the Eco-Innovation Index started to be reported. The nations in the Northern European region produce consistent, long-term outcomes, and these countries have emerged as leaders in innovation in recent years. The countries of Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark have the best long-term outcomes. On the contrary, Bulgaria has ranked last for a long time, with the least-rated eco-innovation activities.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Serum Levels of Several Vitamins in Healthy and Unhealthy Periodontal Conditions

Vitamins are examples of micronutrients, which are nutrients needed in very minute quantities. They're crucial to metabolism and keeping tissues working properly. The purpose of this study was to determine whether vitamin deficiencies are associated with an increased risk of periodontitis. There was a total of 110 participants: 55 with chronic periodontitis spread throughout the mouth and 55 periodontally healthy individuals. Clinical parameters that were assessed included: Clinical attachment loss (in millimetres) and gingival index (in millimetres). Vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate, as well as vitamin E levels in serum samples were measured. Also measured were Beta-carotene and Beta-cryptoxanthin levels. The acquired data was aggregated and analysed using statistical programmes. All periodontal status clinical measures in the periodontitis group were statistically significantly different from those in the healthy volunteers group (p < 0.0001). Vitamin A precursors Beta-carotene and Beta-cryptoxanthin, folate, D, vitamins B12, and E, and vitamin E were all significantly lower in the periodontitis group compared to the healthy volunteers, but the difference was only statistically significant for vitamins B12 as well as D (p < 0.05). Finally, we conclude that serum micronutrient levels, particularly those of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, may be modifiable risk factors for periodontal disease. In addition to practicing good dental hygiene on a regular basis, eating a diet rich in the right kinds of vitamins may play a significant part in warding off periodontitis.

Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Scheduled for Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery: Institutional Experience

Introduction: Preoperative anxiety is an unpleasant emotional state, characterized by feelings of tension, nervousness, fear, and intensified activation of the autonomic nervous system. According to the WHO, more than 4 million people undergo surgery annually in the world, and in about 50 to 75% of them, they develop some degree of anxiety during the course of the preoperative period. Objective: To analyze preoperative anxiety levels through the application of the Amsterdam Preoperative and Information Anxiety Scale (APAIS) in patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a third-level health institution of complexity in the department of Huila during the first half of 2023. Methodology: Descriptive-cross-sectional study, the APAIS scale will be applied. The population will be patients over 18 years of age scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The data obtained will be coded and tabulated in the SPSS statistical program. Results: Preoperative anxiety mostly affects mature adult women, Catholic and married. In addition, those who have had previous surgeries tend to experience less anxiety before the procedure, additionally it is observed that patients with a lower level of education tend to show lower levels of preoperative anxiety, however, despite this, all patients express a strong desire to receive more information about the procedure, which highlights the importance of clear and complete communication to help reduce anxiety before surgery. Conclusions: It is recommended to provide detailed information and to carry out early and individualized interventions to reduce preoperative anxiety and the desire for information. New research approaches may evaluate the reduction of anxiety in the face of different interventions.

Organizational evidence-based practice culture, implementation leadership, and nurses: A bidirectional mediation model.

This study aimed to explore 1) factors that influenced the evidence-based practice competencies and behaviors of clinical nurses and 2) the interaction between the organizational evidence-based practice culture, head nurses' implementation leadership, and nurses' evidence-based practice competencies and behaviors. The significance of organizational evidence-based practice culture and head nurses' implementation leadership in enhancing nurses' evidence-based practice competencies and behavior is widely recognized in healthcare settings. However, there is limited knowledge of how these factors influence nurses' evidence-based practice competencies and behavior. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at 10 hospitals in China. Data were collected via online questionnaires from October to December 2020, utilizing social characteristic questionnaires, the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire, the Organizational Culture and Readiness Scale for System-wide Implementation ofEvidence-Based Practice, and the Implementation Leadership Scale. All data were imported into the IBM Statistical Program for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 27.0 and PROCESS version 4.1 macro on SPSS for statistical analysis. The design and reporting of our study adhered to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Checklist. We received 1047 (99.15%) valid questionnaires. The multiple linear regression analysis showed that significant factors were organizational evidence-based practice culture, implementation leadership, and years of experience in nursing. After controlling for the impact of the covariate (years of experience in nursing), it was found that organizational evidence-based practice culture partially mediated the relationship between head nurses' implementation leadership and nurses' evidence-based practice competencies and behaviors. Additionally, head nurses' implementation leadership partially mediated the relationship between organizational evidence-based practice culture and nurses' evidence-based practice competencies and behaviors. Organizational evidence-based practice culture, head nurses' implementation leadership, and years of experience in nursing significantly predict nurses' evidence-based practice competencies and behaviors. Organizational evidence-based practice culture and head nurses' implementation leadership mutually mediated their influence on nurses' implementation of evidence-based practice. Head nurses should proactively seek opportunities to enhance their implementation leadership, such as participating in training programs (e.g., mentoring and coaching programs) and attending conferences, workshops, or seminars on implementation leadership. Policymakers should also consider providing more policy support for implementing leadership development and cultivating a positive evidence-based practice culture.

Contribution of Green Supply Chain Management Practices towards a Sustainable Development—Applied Study in the Food Industry in Lebanon

This paper explores the effect of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices on the dimensions of Sustainable Development (SD) in the context of the Lebanese food industry. It aimed to examine to what extent GSCM practices and SD schemes are perceived in the food industry. As there is a growing concern and raising awareness of traceability among consumers in the food supply, researches can have a contribution to develop sustainability in food industry. As such, six GSCM practices, namely Eco-design (ED), Internal Environmental Management (IEM), Investment Recovery (IR), Green Purchasing (GP), Environmental Cooperation (EC) and Reverse Logistics (RL) were employed. These six GSCM variables were used to analyze structural relationships with the three dimensions of the SD, that is to say economic, environmental and social performances. The proposed model was tested using a questionnaire based survey via two modes of face to face and emails using a plant survey, senior managers of 88 food companies in Lebanon. The data were analyzed in SPSS and AMOS statistical programs. An Exploratory (Unrestricted) Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory (Restricted) Factor Analysis (CFA) and multiple regressions were applied. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) revealed that the GSCM practices IR, GP, ED and IEM had significant relationships with one or more of the SD dimensions.On the basis of the findings, implications that may ameliorate the effect of GSCM practices on the SD dimensions can be taken into consideration. For instance, the enhance of the environmental cooperation with the suppliers and customers, improving the image of the company in the mind of their customers, reinforcing the commitment of GSCM from managers, utilization of cleaner technology, activation of internal performance evaluation system, enhancing the labor conditions and performing special training for workers on environmental issues.

Digital Marketing and Its Impact on Organizational Attraction: An Analytical Study of the Opinions of a Sample of Administrative Leaders in the Public Telecommunications and Information Technology Company

The main purpose of this research is to understand the role of digital marketing in the Public Telecommunications and Information Company by exploring its four dimensions (communication channels, social media, digital relations, and digital technologies) in enhancing its organizational attractiveness. The problem of the research, the company is struggling how to cover all consumer needs and preferences, comprehend their behavior, and set specific objectives to improve organizational attraction, whether to increase subscribers or enhance interactions with other companies. Digital marketing requires sustained time and effort for long-term success, which is why this research aims to provide a set of marketing mechanisms to address the problem, potentially through electronic platforms or social media. To achieve objective of the research, the descriptive-analytical approach was used. A questionnaire was the main tool used to collect data and information was distributed to a sample of the company's middle management leaders (119) in the Public Telecommunications and Information Company. the researchers employed a series of descriptive statistical techniques that included the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and simple regression coefficient by using the statistical program (SPSS. V.26). The results confirmed the significant impact of digital marketing on enhancing the leaders' ability to increase organizational attractiveness, enabling them to execute their assigned activities and tasks more effectively. Paper type: Research paper.

The Role of Managers' Cognitive Styles in Achieving Organizational Ambidexterity

the study aims to ascertain how approaches contribute to the Ministry of Planning's organizational ambidexterity. To complete the conclusions, it also seeks to ascertain the factors and dimensions of the study, get the results, and interpret them. The recommendations illustrate how companies may modify and enhance their behavior while utilizing these factors in the field. The descriptive-analytical technique is used to ensure the maximum level of accuracy possible in the conclusions and suggestions. General managers, several department directors, and division supervisors constituted the research sample. The primary instrument used in the research was a questionnaire distributed to the target sample of 105 respondents. The comprehensive inventory method was also employed, and multiple statistical programs, including PLS SMART V3.6 and 28 SPSS V., were utilized to complete, analyze, and test the research's questions and hypotheses. The research results showed a statistically significant effect. Cognitive styles affect organizational ambidexterity, either directly or through the degree of their dimensions. There is also a positive correlation between the dimensions of cognitive styles, their dimensions (cognitive style, planning style, creative style, collaborative style), and organizational ambidexterity. Paper type: Research paper.

THE IMPACT OF LOCAL PRODUCT BRANDING ON THE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK AGRO-PROCESSING INDUSTRIES IN VLORA

This study aims to examine the impact of local product branding on the economic performance of the agricultural and livestock agro-processing industries in the region of Vlora. Based on the data collected from local agro-processing and agro-tourism industries, the purpose of this research is to analyze how branding strategies contribute to increasing the level of sales, the level of income, creating a strong identity, and improving the performance of businesses and the territory where these businesses are concentrated. The study includes in the analysis the influence of the local brand in the creation of the identity, in the level of sales, in the income, the profit margins, and the improvement of the economic performance of the agricultural and livestock agro-processing industries. For this reason, the research was conducted with the inclusion of over 100 industries/agritourism, and the analysis of the questionnaire data was conducted with the STATA program. From the results of the research, it is clear that investment in the branding of products with local indicators is necessary to stimulate economic development and to strengthen the market positioning of businesses in the agricultural and livestock sectors. Also, this research provides important recommendations for improving branding practices as a strategic tool for the development and consolidation of agro-processing industries in the region.

The effect of human capital on organizational readiness: An analytical study at the Middle Technical University

The study seeks to assess how human capital, encompassing aspects like knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities, impacts the attainment of organizational readiness across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions at Central Technical University. The problem of the study begins by addressing the basic question of revealing the degree of influence of human capital on achieving organizational readiness and also knowing what are the organizational benefits resulting from human capital and whether this has a direct or indirect impact on building organizational readiness. The importance of the research was to address a problem that most people face. Organizations in general, and Central Technical University in particular, which is represented by the rapid change in the environmental requirements associated with them, which lies in the need for continuous change to build organizational readiness that seeks to achieve the organizations’ requirements and needs. The researchers utilized a descriptive-analytical method, focusing on a sample of administrative leaders from Middle Technical University. They also utilized a survey form to gather data, distributing a total of 310 forms and receiving back 296. The collected data underwent testing through statistical programs such as EXCEL and SPSS v.23. There are many results, most notably the existence of a significant relationship between human capital with its dimensions and organizational readiness, and that the dimensions of the human capital variable are available at a good level, especially in the skills and capabilities dimension. However, they need more focus, especially in terms of providing training programs capable of addressing the problems that exist to enable them. To make appropriate decisions based on sound scientific foundations. Type of paper:- Research paper The study seeks to assess how human capital, encompassing aspects like knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities, impacts the attainment of organizational readiness across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions at Central Technical University. The problem of the study begins by addressing the basic question of revealing the degree of influence of human capital on achieving organizational readiness and also knowing what are the organizational benefits resulting from human capital and whether this has a direct or indirect impact on building organizational readiness. The importance of the research was to address a problem that most people face. Organizations in general, and Central Technical University in particular, which is represented by the rapid change in the environmental requirements associated with them, which lies in the need for continuous change to build organizational readiness that seeks to achieve the organizations’ requirements and needs. The researchers utilized a descriptive-analytical method, focusing on a sample of administrative leaders from Middle Technical University. They also utilized a survey form to gather data, distributing a total of 310 forms and receiving back 296. The collected data underwent testing through statistical programs such as EXCEL and SPSS v.23. There are many results, most notably the existence of a significant relationship between human capital with its dimensions and organizational readiness, and that the dimensions of the human capital variable are available at a good level, especially in the skills and capabilities dimension. However, they need more focus, especially in terms of providing training programs capable of addressing the problems that exist to enable them. To make appropriate decisions based on sound scientific foundations. Type of paper:- Research paper

The Relationship Between miR-196a2 Polymorphism and Colorectal Cancer Risk

ABSTRACT Objective MicroRNAs are small endogenous, non-coding, single-stranded posttranscriptional RNA molecules. The discovery of microRNAs has made new contributions to cancer diagnosis and treatment. These microRNAs reported as a responsible for colorectal cancer development with several epigenetic changes. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the relationship between the polymorphism of miR-196a-2 polymorphism rs11614913 and colorectal cancer in Turkish population. Methods Two hundred colorectal cancer patient (124 colon cancer and 76 rectal cancer) and 240 health control individuals were included in our study, which was planned as a hospital based retrospective cohort study. MiR-196a2 polymorphism in peripheral blood samples has been determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) method. Significance of the results has been evaluated by using SPSS (20.0 SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA.) statistical program. Results miR-196a2 C / C + C / T genotypes was found to be associated with the risk of colorectal cancer development (p: 0.001; OR: 2.04, 95% CI: 1.293-3.236). The subgroup analysis, showed that the C / C + C / T genotype increased the risk of colon cancer development 2.11 times (p: 0.016; 95% CI: 1.136-3.918) and rectal cancer 2.86 times (p: 0.011; 95% CI:1.242-6.592). The relationship between any clinicopathological features of colorectal cancer and the frequency of the C / C + C / T genotype of miR196a2 was not statistically significant (p> 0.05). Conclusion This study supports that miR-196a2's C / C + C / T genotypes is related with increased colorectal cancer development risk.

A Genetic algorithm approach for improving the probabilistic inventory model with the continuous review: A practical application in the department of pharmacy

This study investigates to shed light on artificial intelligence techniques, specifically the genetic algorithm, to improving traditional solutions, as well as finding the best policy for the problem of probabilistic inventory with continuous review by finding the optimal reorder point and the optimal economic quantity to avoid the risk of stock out (shortage), reduce total costs, and reach the optimal solution with little time and effort. The research was conducted in the stores of the department of pharmacy of the Ninawa health department for the period from January 1, 2021, to January 1, 2023, on a sample of three drugs (most demanded drugs). An analysis of the demand data for the study sample was conducted using the statistical program (SPSS Statistics Version 22) to determine the type of inventory. it was found that the type of inventory is probabilistic and the demand data follows a normal distribution. Based on this foundation, the mathematical model for the study problem was built. Given the complexity of the steps and iterations of the traditional solution, the solution steps were applied using the R programming language to reach the model's solution. Additionally, the solution steps were programmed for the genetic algorithm and applied using the R programming language. The results of the genetic algorithm showed an improvement in the traditional solution results by reducing total costs. Based on the results of the genetic algorithm, the economic order quantity, safety stock, reorder period, and safety period were found. Paper type: Research Paper

The impact of employee voice on creative performance: An analytical research in the number of industrial companies

Today, business organizations , seek to build creative capabilities by adopting advanced management concepts and methods such as employee voice to enable them facing potential challenges. This research investigates the impact of employee's voice on creative performance in a number of industrial companies in Baghdad City. The research's problem is started by the issues with weakness in corporate consciousness and the knowledge of employee voice that restrict firms from developing and innovating, and ignoring those voices except concerning the interest of companies. The main question of the research's problem is (What is the level of impact for employee voice on creative performance?). For the importance of the industrial sector in Iraq, the three companies which are Baghdad Soft Drinks Company, Electronic Industries Company, and the Iraqi Company for Carton Industry have been selected as a research domain. The research sample consists of 168 employees who work at these companies. Regarding to the statistical aspect, this research used the confirmative analysis coefficient, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, the weighted arithmetic, the standard deviation, the mean, the coefficient of relative difference, and relative weight (relative importance). The questionnaire was used as a main instrument for collecting data. Hypotheses were tested through statistical programs (AMOS.V.25, SPSS.V). One of the most important findings is the significant positive impact of employee voice on creative performance. Research type: Research paper