Iraqi radio Programs ' Violations of Social Values Analytical study of radio programs after liberating Iraqi lands from terrorism and start of elections

At a time when the radio stations are supposed to play an important role in promoting social values due to their role as  a  moral factor which is responsible of the relationship among individuals in societies, the production of radio programs  in Iraq has been subjected to political, security and even technical influences. This led to commit frequent violations of such set of values. By submitting to the agendas of the influential forces in Iraqi society, and keeping pace with the changes in the media environment that required the following up of technical acceleration in order to reach the largest number of participants and followers of radio programs, regardless of professional media standards that involves respecting those values. The current study, titled (the Iraqi radio stations violating social values) addresses a very important issue, reflected by in the great challenge facing those values in Iraq, as a result of those radio stations' performance.  This challenge escalates with the state of continuous change that Iraq is experiencing, in the security, political and social fields. As such, the researcher chose the temporal boundaries for his sample in an era that witnessed two contradictory variables successively. The first was represented by the official announcement of the liberation of all Iraqi lands from terrorism in the second half of 2017, which prepared for an unprecedented national rapprochement in recent years in the media discourse. The second was pivoted towards the beginning of political conflict, that proceeded the preparation for the legislative elections, shortly thereafter, at the early start of 2018

Determining the Contribution Percentage of Special Physical Fitness Elements to Some Basic Skills of Zakho Club Football Players

This study aimed to identify the relationship and contribution percentages between special physical fitness elements (explosive strength, speed strength, speed endurance, strength endurance) and basic football skills (long distance shooting, dribbling, long pass, heading) in advanced players at Zakho Sports Club. The sample consisted of 15 players who were tested on the fitness elements and skills. The results showed significant correlations between explosive strength and shooting/heading skills; speed strength and dribbling; and strength endurance and heading. Explosive strength had the highest contribution to shooting (48%) and heading (43%). Speed strength contributed most to dribbling (76%). Strength endurance contributed highly to heading (30%). The findings can help guide training efforts and program design for optimal development of key football skills

The Effectiveness of a Psychological Counseling Program on Developing Future Optimism Among Students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Zakho University

The current study aimed to identify the level of future optimism among students of the College of Education, specializing in Physical Education and Sports Sciences, and to determine the significance of differences based on certain demographic variables (gender, residence, marital status). Additionally, the study aimed to construct a psychological counseling program for the sample individuals. This research is quantitative. The study population included all fourth-year students of the morning session at the College of Education - Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Zakho University, totaling 39 students. The sample was chosen purposively, representing 31% of the total population. Data collection techniques using questionnaires. Data analysis techniques using the Wilcoxon non-parametric test and the Mann-Whitney U test. The results indicated a low level of future optimism, with no significant differences observed in the sample attributed to demographic variables or the effectiveness of the psychological counseling program. Based on the findings, recommendations and suggestions were presented at the study's conclusion

Nurses’ Knowledge about Infection Prevention for Patients with Leukemia

Background: Typically, patients with leukemia require immediate therapeutic intervention but most patients seek medical attention for symptoms related to anemia, infection, or bleeding. For undetermined reasons, fever and infection also increase the likelihood of bleeding, thus, the patients with leukemia are always threatened by infection.&#x0D; Aims of the study: The study aims to assess the nurses’ knowledge about infection prevention for patients with leukemia and to find out the relationship between their knowledge and demographic characteristics (years of experience and training courses).&#x0D; Methodology: A descriptive study carried out at Baghdad teaching hospital and starting of September 7th, 2019 up to December 17th, 2019.This study used a non-probability (purposive) sample of (30) nurses that caring of patients with leukemia at medical wards at Baghdad teaching hospital. The data collected with designed questionnaire, which consists of two forms; nurses’ demographic characteristics and nurses’ knowledge about prevention of infection. The validity of the questionnaire was determined through an expert panel and its reliability was determined through a pilot study by test – retest which was estimated as averages (R=0.87). Data was collected by direct interview and data was analyzed by application of descriptive &amp; inferential statistical methods (frequency, percentage, mean of score, Pearson correlation and Chi-Square).&#x0D; Results: The results of the study indicated that the study sample was male (70%), (53.4%) within age group (20-29 years), (60%) was living in urban areas, and (40%) was single. (46.7%) was having (4-6) years of experience in oncology wards.&#x0D; Conclusion: The results showed that the majority of study sample reflect a moderate significance of knowledge in the measures taken by the nurse toward infection prevention, while showing low significance in patient teaching about infection prevention. In addition, there is a high significant relationship between nurses’ knowledge and their years of experience and having training courses inside and outside Iraq.&#x0D; Recommendations: The study recommended starting a set of specialized training courses concerning the infection prevention under the supervision of academic and practitioner experts and further guidelines of infection control must applied in medical wards at Baghdad teaching hospitals.&#x0D; </jats:p