1.The College of Education at Al-Ayen University organized a thoughtful initiative to celebrate Labor Day with the university’s workers, sharing joy and appreciation for their efforts. This activity strengthens social bonds and promotes respect and inclusiveness within the campus community. It supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by valuing workers’ roles and fostering equality among all members of society.
Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/3385
2. Al-Ayen Iraqi University organized a workshop on technological and scientific incubators as a pathway to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. The workshop highlighted the role of incubators in supporting startups, linking academia with the private sector, and aligning learning outcomes with market needs. This initiative supports SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting innovation and sustainable academic development.
Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/3385
3. The President of Al-Ayen Iraqi University inaugurated the First Employment Forum at the College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Pharmacists Syndicate in Dhi Qar, the College of Medicine, and Al-Ayen Iraqi University Teaching Hospital. The forum aimed to strengthen connections between graduates and employers in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, fostering collaboration among academic, health, and professional institutions. This initiative supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by enhancing employability, promoting professional development, and linking education with the labor market.
Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/3299
4. Al-Ayen Iraqi University took part in the second training program for innovation and excellence center directors held in Tehran, Iran, alongside representatives from other Iraqi universities. Represented by Dr. Murtadha Dghaem Abdullah from the College of Engineering, the university explored successful Iranian models in innovation and entrepreneurship. The program included visits to major scientific parks such as ISTP, Pardis Technology Park, and Imam Hussein University’s Innovation Park, as well as top universities like Ferdowsi and Sharif. The initiative supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by advancing innovation, academic collaboration, and sustainable scientific development.
Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/3192
5. Al-Ayen Iraqi University announced the appointment of 84 bachelor’s degree holders across various disciplines, marking an important step in supporting qualified graduates and expanding the university’s academic and administrative capacities. This initiative aligns with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by providing employment opportunities for graduates and enhancing the university’s contribution to national development.
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| publications match with Sustainable Development Goal 1 : | ||||||
| Institutions | Al-Ayen Iraqi University | |||||
| Publication years | 2024 | |||||
| NO. | Title | Year | Volume | Issue | DOI | Sustainable Development Goals (2025) |
| 1 | Terms and Characteristics of Oil Transportation Ways and Smuggling | 2024 | 44 | 5 | - | SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 14 |
| 2 | A review on e-waste contamination, toxicity, and sustainable clean-up approaches for its management | 2024 | 508 | - | 10.1016/j.tox.2024.153904 | SDG 3| SDG 8| SDG 12| SDG 15 |
| 3 | Carbon nanotubes in plant dynamics: Unravelling multifaceted roles and phytotoxic implications | 2024 | 210 | - | 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108628 | SDG 2| SDG 8| SDG 12 |
| 4 | Development of temperature and mass transfer-based empirical models for estimating reference evapotranspiration in Nigeria | 2024 | 15 | 7 | 10.2166/wcc.2024.260 | SDG 2| SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 12 |
| 5 | Predictive modeling of land surface temperature (LST) based on Landsat-8 satellite data and machine learning models for sustainable development | 2024 | 444 | - | 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141035 | SDG 8| SDG 13 |
| 6 | Cloud computing-based estimation of Peninsular India’s long-term climate change impacts on rainfall, surface temperature, and geospatial indices | 2024 | 15 | 1 | 10.1080/19475705.2024.2381635 | SDG 2| SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 12| SDG 13 |
| 7 | Metagenomic profiling of rhizosphere microbiota: Unraveling the plant-soil dynamics | 2024 | 133 | - | 10.1016/j.pmpp.2024.102381 | SDG 2| SDG 8| SDG 12| SDG 15 |
| 8 | Development of enriched compost formulations and evaluation of their effects on growth, yield, and quality of palak (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis L.) | 2024 | 13 | - | 10.57647/ijrowa-x1f9-xf93 | SDG 2| SDG 8| SDG 12 |
| 9 | Electric vehicle scheduling: State of the art, critical challenges, and future research opportunities | 2024 | 38 | - | 10.1016/j.jii.2024.100561 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 9| SDG 13 |
| 10 | A critical review on the efficient cooling strategy of batteries of electric vehicles: Advances, challenges, future perspectives | 2024 | 203 | - | 10.1016/j.rser.2024.114732 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 13 |
| 11 | Review on biofuel production: Sustainable development scenario, environment, and climate change perspectives − A sustainable approach | 2024 | 12 | 2 | 10.1016/j.jece.2024.111996 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 13 |
| 12 | Identifying the most effective climate parameters on crop yield in rain-fed agriculture and irrigated farming in Iran | 2024 | 136 | - | 10.1016/j.pce.2024.103744 | SDG 2| SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 13 |
| 13 | Navigating the landscape of precision horticulture: Sustainable agriculture in the digital Age | 2024 | 338 | - | 10.1016/j.scienta.2024.113688 | SDG 2| SDG 3| SDG 8| SDG 12 |
| 14 | Characterizing seasonal, environmental and human-induced factors influencing the dynamics of Rispana River's water quality: Implications for sustainable river management | 2024 | 22 | - | 10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102007 | SDG 3| SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 13| SDG 15 |
| 15 | Heatwaves in Peninsular Malaysia: a spatiotemporal analysis | 2024 | 14 | 1 | 10.1038/s41598-024-53960-x | SDG 8 |
| 16 | A comprehensive analytical and computational assessment of soil water characteristics curves in Atlantic Canada: Application of a novel SelectKbestbased GEP model | 2024 | 298 | - | 10.1016/j.agwat.2024.108868 | SDG 2| SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 12 |
| 17 | Evaluating of the environmental risks of natural water sources in the Alkalaa municipal community area - South Lebanon | 2024 | 24 | 3 | 10.2166/ws.2024.026 | SDG 3| SDG 4| SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 12 |
| 18 | Grid-Interactive Electric Vehicles: Intelligent Scheduling and Energy Trading in a Renewable Energy-Powered Ecosystem | 2024 | - | - | 10.1109/icSmartGrid61824.2024.10578113 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 12| SDG 13| SDG 16 |
In 2023, Al-Ayen Iraqi University (AUIQ) has made significant strides in research and community initiatives aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing contributions toward SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Through dedicated programs and collaborative efforts, AUIQ has worked to empower individuals, improve educational quality, and promote inclusive and sustainable economic opportunities. These contributions underscore AUIQ’s commitment to creating an academic environment that fosters gender equity, professional development, and employment readiness.
Publications and Research: 27 publications in 2023 directly support SDG 8.
27 publications match with Sustainable Development Goal 8 : | ||||||
Institutions | Al-Ayen University | |||||
Publication years | (2023) | |||||
No. | Title | Year | Volume | Issue | DOI | SDGs (2023) |
1 | Integration of hydrogeological data, GIS and AHP techniques applied to delineate groundwater potential zones in sandstone, limestone and shales rocks of the Damoh district, (MP) central India | 2023 | 228 | - | 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115832 | SDG 2| SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 13| SDG 15 |
2 | Integration of Geochemical Modeling, Multivariate Analysis, and Irrigation Indices for Assessing Groundwater Quality in the Al-Jawf Basin, Yemen | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 10.3390/w15081496 | SDG 3| SDG 6| SDG 8 |
3 | Bacillus subtilis ER-08, a multifunctional plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium, promotes the growth of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) plants under salt and drought stress | 2023 | 14 | - | 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1208743 | SDG 2| SDG 8| SDG 12 |
4 | Environmental Impacts of the Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the Context of Globalization | 2023 | 24 | 2 | 10.12912/27197050/157168 | SDG 3| SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 9| SDG 12| SDG 13 |
5 | Developing a Smart Economy Using Statistical Framework-Based Business Models in Smart Cities | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 10.54216/JISIoT.090214 | SDG 8| SDG 11| SDG 15 |
6 | A Review On Demand Side Management System And Its Computer Control Methods | 2023 | - | - | 10.1109/ICRERA59003.2023.10269347 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 9| SDG 12| SDG 13 |
7 | An Empirical Estimation of Clean Energy and Financial Development as Determinants of Sustainable Development in Iraq | 2023 | 46 | 131 | 10.32826/cude.v46i131.1113 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 12| SDG 13 |
8 | Revisiting the Role of Financial Development in Energy-Growth-Environment Nexus in Iraq | 2023 | 46 | 131 | 10.32826/cude.v46i131.1111 | SDG 8| SDG 13 |
9 | Green Certificate-Driven Photovoltaic Promotion in Distribution Networks Hosting Hydrogen Fueling Stations for Future Sustainable Transportation: A Risk-Adjusted Dominance Analysis | 2023 | 99 | - | 10.1016/j.scs.2023.104911 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 13 |
10 | Mapping Groundwater Prospective Zones Using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System Techniques in Wadi Fatima, Western Saudi Arabia | 2023 | 15 | 21 | 10.3390/su152115629 | SDG 8 |
11 | Is Financial Development Having an Impact on Economic Complexity? Empirical study of Iraq | 2023 | 46 | 131 | 10.32826/cude.v46i131.1114 | SDG 8 |
12 | IoT-based Green Transportation Technique for Sustainable Growth in Transportation Industry | 2023 | - | - | 10.1109/ICERCS57948.2023.10434039 | SDG 8| SDG 9| SDG 11| SDG 13 |
13 | Leveraging microalgae utilization for anthropogenic CO2 emission abatement in Malaysian urban centre: Revisiting the sustainable development goal (SDG-13) | 2023 | 129 | - | 10.1016/j.pce.2022.103356 | SDG 2| SDG 8| SDG 9| SDG 11| SDG 13| SDG 15 |
14 | Human-Computer Interaction Assisted Economic Growth and Financial Status of Urban Cities using Artificial Intelligence | 2023 | - | - | 10.1109/ICERCS57948.2023.10434153 | SDG 6| SDG 8| SDG 9| SDG 11| SDG 12 |
15 | The Benefits of Manual Rotation in the Treatment of Occiput Posterior Position: A Case Study of Iraq | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 10.30699/jogcr.8.3.248 | SDG 3| SDG 8| SDG 16 |
16 | Implementing Business Intelligence Systems is Crucial for SMEs to make Efficient Decisions | 2023 | - | - | 10.1109/AICERA/ICIS59538.2023.10420120 | SDG 8 |
17 | Identifying the role played by climate change in agricultural productivity: evidence from Iraq | 2023 | 25 | 2 | - | SDG 2| SDG 8| SDG 11| SDG 13 |
18 | Environmental and Financial Asset Optimization through Multi-Restoration Informed by AI Systems for Optimizing Ecosystem Functioning | 2023 | - | - | 10.1109/AICERA/ICIS59538.2023.10420118 | SDG 3| SDG 8 |
19 | Factors Affecting Sustainable Agriculture in Iraq: Evidence from Employment, CPI, Rents, and Policies | 2023 | 25 | 2 | - | SDG 1| SDG 2| SDG 8| SDG 12 |
20 | A Framework Based on "One Belt, All Road" Strategy to Evaluate Regional Industry's Cluster Innovation Capacity | 2023 | 13 | 1 | 10.54216/FPA.130114 | SDG 8| SDG 9 |
21 | Research on Sustainable development of green energy and manufacturing in smart agriculture based on big data analysis | 2023 | - | - | 10.1109/AICERA/ICIS59538.2023.10420012 | SDG 2| SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 9| SDG 12 |
22 | Sustainable Economic Growth in Iraq: Role of Industrialization, Deforestation, Trade, Employment, Technology, and Agriculture | 2023 | 25 | 2 | - | SDG 2| SDG 8| SDG 9| SDG 15 |
23 | Does Financial Development and Financial Inclusion Matter for Economic Growth? Evidence from Iraq | 2023 | 46 | 131 | 10.32826/cude.v46i131.1110 | SDG 1| SDG 8| SDG 10 |
24 | ENHANCING THERMAL COMFORT IN BUILDINGS Innovations in Sustainable Cooling and Heating Systems Utilizing Geothermal Energy | 2023 | 27 | 4 | 10.2298/TSCI2304477K | SDG 7| SDG 8 |
25 | Governance, Financial Development, and Green Growth in Iraq: An Empirical Study | 2023 | 46 | 131 | 10.32826/cude.v46i131.1112 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 11| SDG 13 |
26 | Conceptual design and evaluation of a hybrid energy system based on a tri-level waste heat recovery: an approach to achieve a low-carbon cogeneration system | 2023 | 18 | - | 10.1093/ijlct/ctad086 | SDG 7| SDG 8| SDG 13 |
27 | Blockchain-based Decentralized Finance: Revamping the Traditional Financial Ecosystem | 2023 | 2736 | 1 | 10.1063/5.0171535 | SDG 8 |
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Al-Ayen Iraqi University’s Career and Employment Division and Continuing Education Center held workshops aimed at enhancing employability, career skills, and personal development. Topics included strategic planning, SWOT analysis, time management, and work-stress handling. Workshops such as “Performance Evaluation Form” promoted transparency and professional growth. These initiatives, aligning with SDG 8, empower students and staff, preparing them for income opportunities and fostering balanced, productive work environments.
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The Career and Employment Division, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Center at Al-Ayen University, held a workshop presented by Engineer Laith Raji Al-Tuma. The session covered strategic planning and SWOT analysis for student projects, enhancing personal skills and understanding job market opportunities. | |
The Continuing Education Center, in collaboration with the College of Dentistry at Al-Ayen University, held a workshop titled "Performance Evaluation Form," highlighting the importance of annual performance evaluation forms for professional growth and transparency. | |
The Continuing Education Center at Al-Ayen University held a workshop on time management and handling work stress, covering effective time organization and strategies for managing work pressures, enhancing productivity and work-life balance. |
References and links to relevant reports, publications, and university web pages that further elaborate on Al-Ayen’s efforts and achievements related to SDG 8.
Link: https://en.alayen.edu.iq/sdj/sub_details/92
The Sustainable Development Goals: Al-Ayen Iraqi University's Evolving Strategy Towards 2027
https://en.alayen.edu.iq/public/en/save_file/files/88168e6e6c98e106163890bee72924b8_.pdf
