The English language course organized by the Literacy Center at Cihan University – Duhok concluded on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The course was held based on the recommendation of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of the University, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the center’s role in serving the community and improving the participants’ language skills
On July 01, 2025, As part of the Science Zakat Foundation’s initiatives, and in collaboration with the Department of Anesthesia, the third and final day of the “Emergency Response, First Aid, and CPR” training course is taking place today.
The program is conducted under the supervision of (Dr. Mohamad A.M. Saleh) and (Mr. Bassam Shawkat), who have served as lead trainers throughout the course.
This initiative is designed to strengthen participants’ hands-on skills in managing medical emergencies. It reflects a continued commitment to professional development and to equipping university staff with the tools needed for fast and effective response in critical, real-world situations.
In today’s era known as the information age, data has become one of the most important resources in the world. Millions of gigabytes of new information are created every day, and we need advanced systems and technologies to collect, manage, and analyze this data. This topic highlights the importance and methods of working with data in modern technology.
Data Interpretation: What is data?
Data is a collection of information that has been gathered in the form of numbers, words, images, sounds, or videos. This information can be variable or constant, and it needs to be processed to be useful.
Types of Data
Structured Data:
Organized data arranged in rows and columns.
Modeling:
Customer Data Bank, Employee Information Center.
Unstructured Data:
Data is not of a specific pattern
Sample: Free text, image, video, social media posts
Semi-structured Data:
Overlap between the two
Example: JSON and XML files
Data collection techniques
Traditional data banks
Relational database systems:
Using tables to collect information
SQL time for searching and management
Example: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle
Reasons for the complaint:
1. Transparency and information protection.
2. Simplicity of use.3. Advanced community support.
4. Non-relational databases (NoSQL Databases)
Types of NoSQL:
Document-based: MongoDB, CouchDB
Key-Value: Redis, DynamoDB
Column-family: Cassandra, HBase
Graph: Neo4j, Amazon Neptune
The goals of our daily lives are extremely important; certainly, if we do not have a goal, we do not know why we strive or why we face destruction. Therefore, we must always have goals to be able to succeed.
Also, another thing in the context of my seminar is specifically about the difference between (desire – goal).
It is noteworthy that the seminar lasted (one hour).
More than (30) different course teachers participated, where they were ready to engage in a rich dialogue and discussion that enriched their seminar.
It is a method of psychotherapy through which we can treat a person suffering from a specific mental condition or a mental illness. We discussed the history of using this therapeutic method, and how doctors and experts in the field of music thought of using this therapeutic approach. We pointed out the methods through which we can utilize this treatment, as well as the diseases that can be treated through music. There are various types of music in schools that are used and emphasized. Finally, we talked about music therapy for individuals with autism and discussed how to discover and support the talents and potential abilities of these individuals through music. We concluded the seminar with a performance of a musical piece by Erik Satie.
In the seminar, we focused on the topic of attention and discussed that it is one of the essential and most important elements in the learning process, playing a prominent role in students’ success.
This ability has a direct impact on the level of understanding, thinking, and retention of information. It was also noted that without proper attention, students would not be able to absorb information effectively and retain it in their minds.
Another subject is the description of types of attention, such as selective attention, sustained attention, and divided attention, and explaining their effects on different types of learning. There was also a specific topic related to the challenges teachers face, such as the short attention span of students, individual differences, and the need to adapt teaching methods to the needs of each student.
Additionally, various strategies were discussed, such as using multifaceted teaching methods, creating a suitable learning environment, and leveraging modern technologies to enhance attention and thus increase students’ awareness and learning in the classroom.
“The active student = a bright future”
In today’s world, a successful student is not just someone who sits in class and listens. Rather, it is the student who actively participates, asks questions, investigates, and collaborates with their peers.
Activity is the magic key to learning. When a student engages in an activity, they not only receive information, but they also understand it deeply, retain memories, and utilize it.
Summary of the item
It is very important for the teacher to be precise in asking questions and to avoid making scientific errors. It is also important for the teacher to be very clear in how the paper and the questions are organized for the students. Therefore, when the teacher asks a question and types it on the computer, if it is not resolved, it may cause confusion for the students, including:
1. Solve the problem of skipping from one question to another.
2. A solution for creating additional boxes on the question paper when converting a (Word) file to (PDF).
3. How to organize the pages and place the options nicely next to each other in a row…. etc.
