Journal of Aqaba University of Technology for Research and Studies
Welcome to the Journal of Aqaba University of Technology for Studies and Research, an open-access, interdisciplinary publication dedicated to advancing research across the broad spectrum of business, law, education, and the humanities. Our journal aims to promote dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and students working in diverse fields, including history, philosophy, literature, cultural studies, art history, religious studies, and more. We prioritize critical thinking and innovative research methodologies that contribute to our understanding of human culture, experience, and society. Focus and Scope The Journal of Aqaba University of Technology for Studies and Research is committed to covering a wide range of topics that engage with business, arts, and humanities, from the ancient to the contemporary world. JAUTSR publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications that address fundamental questions, new theories, and interdisciplinary perspectives. JAUTSR covers, but is not limited to, the following areas: Business: Researching business management, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, corporate governance, economics, e-commerce, and the role of business in social change, emphasizing ethical considerations, sustainability, and innovation. Law: Addressing legal theory, policy, ethics, and practice, including contemporary legal issues, comparative law, international human rights, business law, and the role of law in global governance. Education: Covering K-12 pedagogy to higher education, including policy, curriculum development, teaching methods, and digital learning, to advance our understanding of learning processes, educational theory, and practice. Humanities: Exploring literature, philosophy, history, cultural studies, and the arts, with a focus on human experience, culture, ethics, and societal change. We welcome contributions from scholars across the globe, encouraging diversity in topics, perspectives, and voices. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scholarly integrity and quality. Open Access Policy The journal adheres to a strict open-access policy, making all content freely available to anyone, anywhere. This commitment ensures that scholarly work is accessible without financial or institutional barriers, promoting wider dissemination and greater academic collaboration. Copyright Notice Authors retain copyright to their published works. On the other hand, by submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal a license to publish and distribute their article under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This allows readers to share, reuse, and build upon the work, provided they credit the original author. Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure The journal is supported by Aqaba University of Technology, Aqaba, Jordan. We maintain transparency in all funding relationships and disclose any sponsorship or financial support associated with published research. Our editorial process remains independent and free from external influence. Privacy Statement We prioritize the privacy of our contributors, reviewers, and readers. Personal data collected by the journal is used solely for manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial communication. We do not share or sell personal information to third parties. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy. Archival and Preservation of Research To ensure long-term preservation, the journal is included in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) archival systems. This guarantees secure archiving and accessibility of published articles, even in the event of technical difficulties or disruptions to the journal's website. History of the Journal The Journal of Aqaba University of Technology for Studies and Research was established in the year 2022 and is committed to promoting high-quality, peer-reviewed research. We have grown into an internationally recognized platform for innovative scholarship, promoting cutting-edge discussions on global issues, intellectual trends, and emerging interdisciplinary fields. We continue to evolve, prioritizing the sharing of knowledge in an open, accessible, and engaging format. A Vital Resource The Journal of Aqaba University of Technology for Studies and Research is a vital resource for scholars and readers interested in the diverse fields that shape our understanding of humanity. We invite submissions that challenge assumptions, discover new frontiers, and contribute to the ongoing development of humanistic inquiry. For more information, including submission guidelines, please visit our website. https://journal.aut.edu.jo/index.php/aut/about/submissions
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The Role of Political Parties in Shaping Jordanian Public Policy for the Period 2010–2022
This study aimed to identify the role of political parties in formulating Jordanian public policy for the period 2010-2022. This study relied on the analytical approach, the historical approach, the comparative approach, and the systems analysis approach. The study reached the following results: the parties did not play an influential role in political life, for many reasons, I tried to identify the most important of them, such as the weakness of affiliation with parties, which is attributed to the mentality of individuals and their low level of awareness of the importance of partisan work, the weakness and similarity of programs, ideas and goals, and the absence of parties that express about a special national experience, and the absence of a clear vision of the challenges facing Jordan. And that there are some legislative obstacles to achieving an effective role for the Jordanian political parties and forces, such as election laws, the weakness of the parties themselves, their traditionalism, the lack of institutional structures for most of them, and the external influences that affect political activity. The study recommends the need to create a culture that enhances strategies and indicators, affiliation to parties, and raising these indicators to the desired higher levels, through drawing up a general policy and a clear strategic vision, because of its impact on achieving comprehensive political development. Keywords: Political Parties, Drawing up the Jordanian Public Policy, Jordan.
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The Effectiveness of Music Therapy in Improving Communication Behavior in Autistic Children
This research aims to determine the effectiveness of music therapy in improving the communication behavior of autistic children in order to demonstrate the necessity of developing special musical programs to know the effect of music in improving the communication behavior of children with autism. The lack of communication skills in children with autism may be the strongest reason for the occurrence of Disorder, unhappiness, and lack of understanding of oneself or others. The inability to communicate is a major cause of isolation, refusal to interact with others, and loneliness, which may lead to depression. Lack of communication may lead to weak family relationships, a lack of friends, and may lead to the individual feeling frustrated, depressed, and perhaps helpless. Autistic children need occupational therapy, speech therapy, group play training, etc., they also need music therapy to improve their communication skills. The goal of all these treatments is to bring the autistic child to the point where he can adapt to his condition and communicate better With others , teach him something that he can practice in the future. The researcher noticed a lack of interest in music programs for children with autism research on behavioral disorder (autism) and its symptoms, and after multiple visits to a number of centers concerned with this disease inside and outside Jordan. The researcher noted that centers outside Jordan use music to treat and entertain children, while music and musical programs are a little in Jordan. Which prompted the researcher to conduct this study by using music as therapeutic classes for autistic children in order to identify the effectiveness of music therapy in improving communication behavior among autistic children. Find out how music classes affect children's behavior And learn the opinions of teachers and educators of Autistic children By distributing a number of questionnaires and conducting statistical analysis At the end of the research, the researcher concluded a set of conclusions and recommendations, the most important of which are: Music helps children with autism improve their mood Music helps children with autism disorder communicate better with everyone around them, whether children, teachers or educators. · Music always makes children with autism feel comfortable, refreshed and active Music that includes rhythmic instruments trains the ear to hear the correct rhythm, which gives the child internal balance and organization of his thoughts and thus affects his personality It was shown through this research that there is an effect of music therapy programs in improving the communication behavior of autistic children Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Verbal communications, Music Therapy, Training Program
The Importance of Electronic Arbitration in Resolving International Trade Disputes
This research aimed to identify the importance of electronic arbitration in resolving international trade disputes. The researcher adopted the descriptive and comparative approaches to settle and resolve electronic commercial contract disputes, by describing the regulatory facts and comparing them with international and global laws. This research consists of an introduction and two sections, and the introduction contains the research problem. Its objectives, importance, terminology, previous studies related to the subject of the research, its scientific methodology and the research plan. The first requirement was entitled to address the nature of electronic arbitration and was divided into four branches: the first: the concept of electronic arbitration, the second: arbitration within the framework of international centers, the third: the arbitration mechanism. electronically via the Internet or the Internet Fourth: Arbitration in accordance with national legislation, laws, and international agreements. The second section: The legal system governing the electronic arbitration agreement, and it is divided into three branches: The first: The principle of the independence of the arbitration clause in the original contract, The second: The law applicable to the arbitration agreement, The third: Recognition of electronic arbitration and its obstacles. Keywords: electronic arbitration, dispute resolution, international trade
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The Role of Visual Media in the Political Decision-Making Process from the Perspective of the Political and Media Elite in Jordan
The study aimed to identify the impact of visual media and its interference in the political decision-making process from the perspective of the political and media elite in Jordan. The study used the descriptive analytical method, The study used the descriptive survey method, by distributing (600) questionnaires, from which (524) questionnaires valid for analysis were retrieved. The study reached results, the most important of which were: There is a correlation between visual media and the decision-making process, and that visual media constitutes one of the effective means used by political and media elites to influence political decision-makers in Jordan. Political elites depend on visual media to complete their news information, and visual media is at the forefront of the media that political decision-makers rely on to guide political decisions. The study recommends the need to update the political programs presented on visual media channels and broadcast them with all credibility, away from favoritism and courtesy. Jordanian television channels, especially the official ones, should hold training courses for media professionals in various visual media departments. The study also recommended conducting more studies to identify the role of Visual media in influencing Jordanian public opinion.Keywords: Visual Media, Political Decision-Making, Political Elites, Jordan
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The importance of teaching music to pre-school children
This research aims to find out the importance of music for children in the pre-school stage in order to demonstrate the necessity of developing programs for developing music programs for children in the pre-school stage, as music is considered one of the important subjects in achieving the sound and integrated development of the child and has a major impact on the formation of the personality of children in this stage. Stage: Music is an incentive for learning and remembering, but it can contribute significantly to developing the child’s understanding, memorization, and comprehension abilities. Music increases the child’s mental abilities if he is musically gifted. The researcher noticed a lack of interest in music and teaching it to pre-school children, which prompted the researcher to conduct this study to identify the importance of music for pre-school children. It was revealed through this study that there is a flaw in the concept of school music and the lack of teaching music curricula due to the small number of music teachers and educational supervisors. At the end of the study, the researcher concluded a set of conclusions and recommendations. Keywords: child, school, musical activities, melody, rhythm.
The impact of modernizing the political system on youth participation in political life 1999-2023
This research came to clarify the concept of political modernization and its relationship to the political system in the state, and to clarify the most important royal perceptions and visions seeking to modernize the political system in Jordan, and to explain the impact of the political modernization process on the participation of youth in Jordan during the study period between 1999-2023. The descriptive analytical approach was adopted mainly, as this approach works to identify the characteristics of a particular phenomenon, describes its nature, and determines the relationship between variables, trends, and causes that revolve around a particular problem, to prove the imposition of the study and answer its questions. The research reached a set of results that came as a result of the work of the Committee to Modernize the Political System, in which the royal discussion papers were the main basis for its work, and the issuance of the electoral and parties laws for the year 2022 will contribute significantly to activating the participation of youth in political life.
Public Relations and the Impact of Digital Transformation on Institutional Communication: A Case Study of Jordanian Government Institutions
This study aims to know the public's trends towards the use of digital institutional communication techniques, and to measure the degree of their acceptance and effectiveness of them. Based on the Unified Theory of Technology Acceptance (UTAUT), the questionnaire was adopted as a tool for study, as it was distributed to a random sample of (225) single through the questionnaire electronically. The results indicated that the digital of Jordanian government institutions is tired of the change of the scientific qualification and the nature of work. The results also showed that there is a statistically significant correlation between the degree of services provided by government institutions through digital means of communication, the features provided by digital means of communication to the public of these institutions, as well as the advantages of using the means of communication of Jordanian government institutions, and the difficulties faced by the Jordanian public when using these means on the attitudes of the Jordanian public towards them, Keywords : PR, Digital Transformation, Digital Corporate Communication.
Electronic governance of the Jordanian judiciary and judicial procedures "An analytical study"
The study aims to demonstrate the mechanism and how to implement electronic litigation in the Jordanian judiciary, which is a judicial system based on foundations, rules, legislation and judicial rulings in light of the era of informatics and digital technology. In civil procedures, presenting the idea of electronic court in criminal cases. Adopting a methodology based on research, analysis and evaluation in order to reach results and make recommendations, the most important of results is that the litigation process and judicial procedures are carried out electronically in all civil and penal transactions and cases from the beginning of the litigation stages until the execution of the judgment, proving documents and challenging them or hearing witnesses and others until the judgment is issued and signed and electronic extracts. Among the most important recommendations that came out of the study is the gathering and unification of the legislative system in one codification on electronic litigation, the establishment of a special mail for every citizen and resident in Jordan, which will be like the identity number for him, and the activation of the digital identity system for citizens so that all electronic correspondences, including notifications, notifications and decisions, are sent to him, Which contributes to solving the issue of advertising once and for all. Keywords: Electronic Means, Litigation, Civil Procedures, Penal Procedures, Electronic Governance.
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Applications of geographic information systems (GIS) in urban planning in the city of Karak
The importance of GIS applications in urban planning in Jordan comes as an effective means in supporting the decision-making process in relevant institutions (such as governorates and municipalities) in the field of urban expansion control using advanced technology that can deal with information, data and maps and process them with accuracy and high efficiency. On the other hand, it plays Geographic information systems applications play an important and effective role in facilitating the preparation of master plans for urban agglomerations, as these plans are considered a necessary tool to confront policies to limit the urban expansion of these agglomerations through the exploitation of lands for the purposes of building buildings and expanding residential, public and commercial neighborhoods. The importance of modern technologies for information systems, including geographic information systems (GIS), lies in their use as an effective analytical and technical tool for planners or decision-makers, as well as those responsible for environmental management, population and resources. Perhaps the use of geographic information systems greatly reduces the cost and achieves speed in decision-making to face various and urgent urban problems, in addition to supporting the completion of plans at faster rates and high quality, thus reducing waste of energies and resources. Geographic information systems are used in several areas in urban planning, to improve the quality of life and build sustainable communities. In addition, GIS devices have become less expensive and GIS programs have become more user-friendly. Terminology: Geographic information systems, urban planning, engineering planning, Karak
The Impact of Digital Media in Enhancing the Tourism Promotion Process for The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Aqaba Governorate as a Model)
This study aimed to reveal the degree of influence of digital media in promoting domestic tourism, and the ability to attract tourists from abroad to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the analytical descriptive approach by applying the electronic questionnaire to a random sample consisting of (200) single residents of Aqaba governorate residents, visitors and tourists. The results of the study also revealed the reality of digital tourism services that support tourism in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where they are of medium importance, and due to the ease of use by digital media platforms from tourists at any time and from anywhere, whether from inside or outside Jordan. The results showed that the reality of the features of digital tourism media tools in influencing the tourism promotion process of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is of medium importance, given the lack of a clear methodology for methods of use and activating all the features of digital tourism media platforms, including working electronically and automatically around the clock without the need for an employee who answers public questions, and interacting The degree of influence of the tourism digital content industry in promoting domestic tourism and the ability to attract tourists from abroad to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is of medium importance, given the limited use of social media influencers, and the ability to have the great influence that content makers provide on social media platforms and various digital platforms, which contribute significantly to convincing people through the experience they do during The results also revealed that there are no statistically significant differences between the averages of the study sample members' estimates of the impact of digital media in enhancing the process of tourism promotion of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan according to gender variant, age group, educational level, job, monthly income. Keywords: Digital Media, Digital Tourism Media, Tourism Promotion.
4. The Impact of Applying Electronic Management on Employees’ Performance Effectiveness at Mutah University
This study aims to explore the impact of the implementation of electronic management to develop the effectiveness of performance Workers in Mutah University. The study population was composed of all administrative staff members in the university (N=2000) during the academic year (2023/2024). The sample included (200) administrative staff members, who were randomly selected from the study population. To achieve the purpose of the study, the researcher created a questionnaire comprised of 23 items measured on a four-point Likert scale. The findings revealed that the impact of the implementation of electronic management on employees' performance in Mutah University was strong and positive. The electronic document rank was first with high degree; the electronic services rank was second with moderate degree and electronic planning rank was third. Key words: E-Management, Employee performance, Administration
3. Floating Exchange Rate Regime in Highly Dollarized Countries: Mission Impossible
This study is the first of its kind to investigate and provide scientific evidence on the impossibility of floating the exchange rate in highly Dollarized and very highly Dollarized countries. The study examines the phenomenon of dollarization, particularly focusing on the risks and benefits associated with different exchange rate regimes in highly dollarized economies. Dollarization, prevalent in countries facing political instability and weak governance, is a major source of macroeconomic volatility, fragility, and constraints on monetary policy. Through an analysis of historical and contemporary case studies, the paper investigates the effects of full dollarization, currency boards, and flexible exchange rate regimes on financial stability, inflation control, and sovereign debt. The research highlights the limitations of floating exchange rates in dollarized economies, where exchange rate volatility exacerbates external shocks and undermines public confidence. Moreover, the study emphasizes the trade-offs between monetary autonomy and financial stability, proposing that highly dollarized countries may benefit more from hard peg arrangements. This approach reduces risks of currency crises but limits the flexibility of domestic monetary policy. The findings provide insights for policymakers in emerging and developing economies who are navigating the challenges of de-dollarization and exchange rate management. Keywords: Dollarization, Exchange Rate Regimes, Financial Stability, Currency Crisis, Currency Board, De-dollarization.
2. The Role of Social Media in Political Mobilization from the Perspective of Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities: “A Case Study of the University of Jordan and the Middle East University”
The study examines the impact of social media networks on political mobilization from the perspective of faculty members at the University of Jordan and Middle East University. The descriptive-analytical method was employed, using a questionnaire distributed to 150 academically. The findings revealed that social media networks play a significant role in influencing public opinion, enhancing freedom of expression, promoting participation in decision-making, and exerting pressure on policymakers. The results further indicated that policymakers have responded to public demands by adjusting certain citizen-related policies. The study also showed that Facebook is the most widely used platform among Jordanians, both academically and publicly. Additionally, differences in views were found based on the type of institution, academic specialization, and university. Keywords: Political Activism, Social Media, Faculty Members, Role.
1. Vocational Education Teachers’ Practices in Enhancing Students’ Orientation Toward Vocational Education Pathways (BTEC)
The study aimed to demonstrate the role of vocational education teachers in enhancing students' attitudes towards applied vocational education (BTEC) specializations. The study relied on the descriptive approach. The research community consisted of all vocational education teachers in Aqaba Governorate, numbering (67). The size of the study sample was (64) male and female teachers who were selected using the available sample method. A questionnaire tool was prepared to collect data electronically. The results of the study revealed that the level of the role of vocational education teachers in enhancing students' attitudes towards applied vocational education (BTEC) specializations was moderate. Its practice mostly consisted of holding awareness sessions for students to clarify the conditions of BTEC and the importance of its certificates and their accreditation by community institutions. Keywords: vocational education (BTEC), attitudes, vocational education, teachers.
The condition of Urgency in Stay the Execution of the Administrative Decision "A comparative study"
The study aims to investigate the existence of a state of urgency, as it is the basic condition of the objective conditions for requesting a stay of execution, and all this is within the framework of achieving the public interest represented in the fact that the administrative decision is supposed to have a presumption of safety and legality, but there are cases that lead to the implementation of the administrative decision to the occurrence of unimaginable consequences. , and it cannot be remedied when ruling to cancel the administrative decision, and for this reason the administrative legislator granted individuals the right to request a stay of execution under certain conditions, the most important of which is the availability of the urgency condition. The researcher followed the comparative, analytical descriptive approach to find out what the urgency clause is and its applications in Jordanian and comparative legislation and administrative judiciary in Egypt. On the other hand, the privileges that the administration enjoys in implementing its decisions directly towards individuals, and we hope that our Jordanian legislator defines the criteria that the administrative judge must adhere to when considering a case of urgency because there is no text governing the discretionary power of the judge in judging whether there is a case of urgency or not. Keywords: Administrative Decision, Stay Execution, Urgency clause, Administrative Court, Administrative Judiciary.
The political and economic repercussions of Britain's exit from the European Union
This research explains the most important reasons that led to Britain's withdrawal from the European Union and analyzes the most important security and economic political repercussions that were reflected as a result of this withdrawal on Britain. This research covers the period from the summer of 2016 to the year 2023, a year after Britain left the European Union, where Britain conducted a referendum for its people to determine the position on staying or withdrawing from the European Union with an operation called 'Brexit'. The descriptive analytical approach was mainly adopted in this research, as this approach works to determine the characteristics of a specific phenomenon and describe its nature and define the relationship between the variables, directions, and causes that revolve around a specific problem. The research has come to the most prominent political, economic, and security repercussions, whether they appeared directly, or those that may appear shortly.
5. Enhancing the Culture of Occupational Safety and Health in the Workplace
This descriptive study examines the culture of occupational safety and health in the workplace. The current research addresses the concept of occupational safety and health, its objectives, and the importance of enhancing the culture of occupational safety and health. It also discusses the historical development of occupational safety and health, the stages of development of safety and health culture, and the factors influencing occupational safety and health culture. In addition, the study highlights the distinction between occupational safety and occupational health, the institutions responsible for worker protection and compensation for occupational hazards, key safety terminology, the positive elements of occupational safety, and methods for developing a culture of occupational safety. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of strengthening the culture of occupational safety and health among all elements of production. Keywords: Occupational Safety, Occupational Health
4. The impact of success factors for business intelligence on organizational innovation in insurance companies in Jordan
The study aimed to reveal the impact of success factors for business intelligence on organizational innovation in insurance companies in Jordan .represented The problem of the study in organizational innovation in insurance companies in Jordan; as organizational innovation has become a priority for scientific research and development for any organization; recent developments in various fields have imposed on contemporary organizations to respond and adapt to these developments, to ensure their continuity and interaction with society and the environment, and all the influencing factors surrounding them; many organizations have sought to pay attention to business intelligence through infrastructure, technology, and organizational innovation, The quantitative approach was used in the study, and for the purposes of data collection, a questionnaire was developed and distributed to the study population; has been distributed (450) resolution, Where is the study community Of the 24 companies operating in the insurance sector in Jordan sample of employees working in it was taken with an amount of (342)male and female employee, The statistical package for the social sciences was used sass to collect and analyze data ,The study concluded that there is a statistically significant effect at the level of significance (α≤0.05) for the success factors of business intelligence in terms of their dimensions (top management support, user-oriented change management, team formation skills, project planning, sustainable data quality integration, clear vision) in organizational innovation, and the study recommended a set of recommendations, including working to increase awareness among all sectors with the importance of success factors for business intelligence that make them keep pace with recent developments in various fields in order to enhance organizational innovation. Key words: success factors, Business intelligence, organizational innovation, Insurance companies, Jordan.
3. A developed strategy to achieve competition in Jordanian universities (central region)
The study aims to identify the reality of management innovation as an input to achieve a competitive advantage in higher education institutions from the perspective of workers, and detect whether there are statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05 ≥ α) between the mean scores of the estimate of the sample to the reality of management innovation as an input to achieve feature competitiveness due to the variables ( Major practical - sex - years of service ), and then develop a strategy for the management of creativity as an input to achieve competitive advantage in higher education institutions. The follow researcher descriptive analytical method application questionnaire consisting of 50 items distributed on four areas : ( resources and capabilities of the organization, quality, innovation and excellence , Education, Psychology and continuous improvement, adaptation and sustainability of creativity ), and so on a sample of 154 of the personnel working in institutions Higher Education in the Center Strip . The study found the following results: 1 - the total score to estimate the sample to the reality of management innovation as an input to achieve competitive advantage was (72.47%), occupied the first area (resources and capabilities of the organization) to first place by (77.98%), followed by the third area (education Organizational and continuous improvement) for second place Posen relative (77.23%), followed by the second area (quality, innovation and excellence) finished third relative weight (69.34%), and finally the fourth area (adaptation and sustainability of creativity) ranked last with a relative weight (65.36%) 2- There were statistically significant differences in the total score of the views of respondents about the reality of creative input management to achieve competitive advantage due to the variables of academic qualification campaign in order to graduate, and years of service for more than 10 years, the total score of the questionnaire. 3 - The presence of statistically significant differences in the total score of the views of respondents about the reality of management innovation as an input to achieve a competitive advantage due to the variable sex in favor of males in the total score of the questionnaire, while there are no differences in the third area (education Organizational and continuous improvement). In light of the results has been proposed to develop a strategy for the management of creativity as an input to achieve competitive advantage in higher education institutions , which consisted of ( premises , requirements , procedural steps ), the researcher recommended the following: 1 - Adoption of the future scenario planning for organizations to achieve efficiency and reveals the views and future trends and tendencies toward creativity. 2 - Need to focus when managing human resources on its positive impact risks that limit the institution's ability to sustain competitive advantage. 3 - Adopting strategic resource-based institutions because it is an important theories in achieving competitive advantages.
2. Methods of Character Construction in the Short Stories of Jamal Abu Hamdan: The Search for Zizya as a Model
Personality building methods in the stories of Jamal Abu Hamdan (Searching for a model of physics) Abstract: This research aims to study the methods of character building in the stories of Jamal Abu Hamdan (The Search for Zeyzia), as it tries to provide an analytical reading of some models of characters in the stories of this group, the selected group is distinguished in its language, themes and contents, and therefore it is necessary to investigate the patterns of character building in the group . Being a character is an important element in the story. The study was based on four sections, the first section included the concept of the character in the story. The second topic was to study the methods of character building, and the third topic talked about techniques for presenting the character in the short story. The fourth topic focused on talking about some personal models in selected models from the group's stories, in terms of positive and negative personalities, as well as troubled and traditional characters.
6. The effect of a training program in the treatment of language disorders for a student in the first grade (case study)
The aim of this research is to know the effect of a treatment program for the case of a student in the first grade of Al-Subaihi School. Bad and reflects letters, poor in spelling, poor in reading, slow in speech and delayed response, writes from left to right, calm, friendly, liked by students but has no social relationships, is self-confident and hesitant, and has been transformed into The resource room/ Al-Subaihi School to diagnose his condition at the request of the first-grade teacher to determine the student’s problem, to diagnose the student’s language skills and language weakness, and to develop a treatment program to help him improve his performance, academic achievement, strengthen and enhance his self-confidence, and improve his social relationship with his colleagues. With the educational treatment program presented to the student with the case and the use of appropriate alternatives to the level of difficulty he is experiencing and taking into account all aspects of the student's psychological, social, educational, cognitive and linguistic, there has been a clear and noticeable improvement for the case owner and he has become almost at the level of his class
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1. The impact of strategic entrepreneurship in its dimensions in achieving strategic agility in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
This study aimed to identify the impact of strategic entrepreneurship in its dimensions in achieving strategic agility in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the study tool - the questionnaire - was developed and distributed to the study sample, which amounted to (150) randomly selected respondents, and the statistical package was used. For Social Sciences (SPSS) in data processing. Among the most important findings of the study are the following: The dimensions of strategic entrepreneurship in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (proactive, independence, responsibility, acceptance of risks, offensive, and resilience) were high. The dimensions of strategic agility in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (strategic sensitivity, organizational capabilities, strategic response) were high The existence of an impact of the dimensions of strategic entrepreneurship in strategic agility, and that the dimensions of strategic entrepreneurship explain an amount (63.8%) of the variance in strategic agility. The study reached a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: Enhancing the dimensions of strategic entrepreneurship through an understanding of the higher administrations in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority of the nature and level of importance of stimulating the leadership status to achieve strategic agility. Key words: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Agility, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
5. The Extent of Including the Concepts of Islamic Values and National Identity in Kindergarten Curricula
The research aimed at recognizing the degree of including the concepts of Islamic values and national identity in kindergarten curricula. The research adopted the analytical descriptive approach. The population of the research consisted of the developed kindergarten curriculum that is applied in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sample of the research comprised the teacher's guide, three separate units (Food, My Country, Hands), and three brief units (Friends, Clothing, My Book). In order to achieve the aims of the research, a content analysis card was constructed, including a list of the concepts of Islamic values and national identity. In its final form, it was composed of (12) values divided into two axes: Islamic values, which included seven values (creed, beneficence, cooperation, truthfulness, patience, cleanliness, honesty), and national identity, which included five values (national loyalty, discipline respect, conservation of environment, conservation of public properties, nationalism reinforcement), with validity and reliability ensured. The following statistical techniques were used: Percentages and frequencies, and the research concluded a group of results, the most important of which were including Islamic values in the kindergarten curriculum in a moderate degree, and including the values of national identity in a high degree. In addition, the detailed results of Islamic values demonstrated the inclusion of the values of beneficence, creed, cooperation, and personal cleanliness in a high degree, and the values of patience, honesty, and truthfulness in a low degree. In the axe of national identity, the values of national loyalty, conserving environment, conserving public properties, and nationalism reinforcement were in a high degree, and the inclusion of discipline respect was in a moderate degree. In the light of this research and its results, many recommendations were provided such as, holding courses and seminars for female kindergarten teachers in order to inform them about the importance of Islamic values and national identity for kindergarten. Key Words: Kindergarten curricula – Islamic values – national identity.
Shatha Saud Motliq Alsawat Saud Motliq Alsawat
4. The Role of School Administration in Developing Intellectual Security among Students from the Teachers' Perspective in Secondary Schools in Al-Qasr District, Karak City.
The significance of this study lies in its examination of the role of school administration in fostering intellectual security among students from the perspective of teachers in secondary schools in Al-Qasr District in Karak City. This significance arises in light of the spread of destructive ideologies and the distortion of intellectual security within society, particularly amid the technological revolution, the prevalence of global conflicts and wars, the deterioration of societal values, declining economic conditions, and the rising influx of migration and asylum to Jordan. These demographic shifts have introduced diverse backgrounds into the community, embedding hybrid behaviors and practices that have impacted the intellectual security framework of Jordanian society. Accordingly, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of school principals’ roles in enhancing intellectual security among secondary school students from the teachers’ perspectives. The evaluation was conducted based on the variables of gender, years of service, and academic qualification. The descriptive methodology was employed to explore the dimensions of the study. The target population consisted of secondary school teachers, and the sample included 185 male and female teachers. Questionnaires were distributed directly using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 25. Study Results: The results revealed no statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≤ 0.05) in teachers’ responses regarding the role of school principals in promoting students’ intellectual security based on gender, years of service, or academic qualification. Their role was assessed as high on the overall scale. The study sample moderately believed, with a mean score of (4.25), that years of service influence the performance of school principals in enhancing intellectual security. The analysis showed no significant differences in respondents’ evaluations of positive attitudes toward years of service, with a value of (0.54) and a significance level of (0.957), exceeding the alpha level (0.05). This indicates that participants shared similar attitudes toward years of service. Additionally, the differences in evaluating the impact of academic qualification on the development of intellectual security were not statistically significant, as the significance value remained above the (0.05) threshold.
3. The Role of Citizenship Education text books In Revival Jordanian Communal Heritage To The Students Of The High Primary Stage In Jordan
The Study Aim To Detect The Role Of The National And Civil Books In Revival Jordanian Communal Heritage In Jordan For This Purpose The Following Tools Have Been Prepared:Check List, And Books Analysis List .The Books Sample Was Formed From There Books For The Grades Eigh Th,Nin Th And Ten Th Grades With It,S Two Partsfirst And Second. The Study Showed The Following Findings: The Number Of The Communal Heritage Fields That Must Be Available In The Books Of National And Civil Education Reached (8) Main Fields And (96) Sub-Fields. The Resulte Of The Analysis Showed That The Availability Of The Communal Heritage In The Books Of National And Civil Education For The Primary Stage Came As Follows And In A Small Percentage.Where The Fields Were Avaiabale In Education Books For Eigh Th Grade, With The Exception Of (3) Fields. Key Words: National And Civil Education, The Role, Revival Jordanian
1. (Case Study) in Individualization, Differentiation & Personalization
This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms utilized by the North West Evaluation Association (NWEA) in administering computer-based tests, specifically the MAP Test (Measure of Academic Progress), which is based on Modern Measurement Theory for the American curriculum. The study also examined the MAP Skills software, which follows up on test results to implement the three core concepts: Individualized Learning, Differentiated Learning, and Personalized Learning. This organization is distinguished by its widespread adoption in most schools that implement American curricula, operating across 145 countries and 9,500 schools. The research employed a methodology based on the analysis of documents and studies issued by the organization. This was done to ascertain the practices it follows in achieving the three concepts for students (Differentiated Learning, Individualized Learning, and Personalized Learning). The study concluded that the organization sponsoring the platform is specialized in developing and implementing computer-based tests grounded in the one-parameter Rasch model of Modern Measurement Theory, demonstrating its capability to meet the diverse needs of students through Differentiated Learning, Individualized Learning, and Personalized Learning.
8. Challenges of Remote Learning for Students with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Perspective of Students Enrolled in Basic Schools Affiliated with the Second Directorate of Education in Amman
Students with Disabilities face educational challenges in their normal daily educational process, but recently Corona pandemic has imposed extra challenges that restricted their education. However, this study aimed to discover the obstacles face students with disabilities during distance learning. The study sample consisted of (63) students from the basic stage students in the second Amman education district who study during the scholastic year (2020/2021). As well as (12) students selected randomly from the study sample were interviewed. A questionnaire of distance learning obstacles was used, and it consisted of (25) items, and an interview tool consisting of (3) questions was used as well, and their validity and reliability were identified. The results of the study showed that the obstacles facing students with SN reached to high degree, and the male suffer from distance learning obstacles more than female as well as visual impairment. More than other obstacles, and the interview reveal that the most important of these obstacles are the lack of applications that support the learning of students with SN, the limitation of educational materials provided to students with SN to general ideas of lessons, the lack of environmental facilities and infrastructure that support their learning, and the lack of sustainable learning during the Corona pandemic, The study recommended providing environmental facilities and infrastructure of education to students with SN through distance learning. Keywords: Distance Learning Obstacles, Students with Special Needs. The Corona Pandemic
7. Challenges Teachers Faced in the Implementation of the Curriculum of Early Childhood: A case study in Iraq
The research studied the challenges that pre-school teachers experience within the usage of the primary childhood educational curriculums; investigating educating strategies utilized by pre-school teachers in Baghdad/Iraq. As the research design, the research used a descriptive survey. A 62 pre-school teachers got chosen out of 45 pre-schools in Baghdad/Iraq. The instruments utilized to evoke data from the respondents were organized surveys and a pilot study was utilized to guarantee that these surveys are valid and reliable as the uncovered alpha reliability coefficients were 0.73 and 0.71 for section B and C separately. The main discoveries of research show that pre-school teachers have been confronted with an amount of challenges when executing the early childhood educational curriculums. An outstanding one among them is that most pre-school teachers don't get the early childhood curriculum, pre-school teachers haven’t a sufficient educating and learning material to assist in the actualization of the early childhood educational curriculums, parents don't participate in the choices of instruction so it becomes troublesome for pre-school managers to carry out the tasks without help. Moreover, one can see that teachers, instructing and learning material represent the most significant components that impacted the usage of the early childhood educational curriculums. In this paper, it was prescribed that private supervisors and governmental specialists directing the pre-school curriculums ought to organize visit in-service preparing for both teachers and guardians in connection with early childhood instruction educational curriculum.
6. Philosophical Perspectives on the Challenges of Education in the 21st Century
Our current era is the era of knowledge and economic competition among nations, requiring workers who possess skills that enable them to work and live effectively, rely on modern technologies for communication with others, and possess problem-solving abilities in creative ways. This era also demands that schools teach students the skills they need for life and work in the 21st century. Among the foremost goals of education is the necessity to align the outputs of the educational system with the needs of the labor market, in addition to equipping students with the knowledge and skills required for future jobs. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) defines these skills as: “a set of skills necessary for success and work in the 21st century, including learning and innovation skills, information, media, and technology skills, as well as life and career skills.” At the beginning of the 21st century, organizations and economic entities raised an important question: “What competencies should citizens acquire to meet the demands of the new century?” To answer this question, these organizations and entities published numerous frameworks for 21st-century competencies. Many of these competencies have been adopted as educational or reform goals to nurture talents and skills. These competencies are defined as: “a set of skills required by workers in various work environments to be active, productive, and creative members, alongside mastering the necessary knowledge content to achieve success, in line with the developmental and economic requirements of the 21st century.” Accordingly, preparing students according to the needs and demands of the 21st century through the development of skills such as creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving, communication, and collaboration is a strategic goal of the educational process.
4. The Strategy of Dialogue and Role Exchange among Students in the Educational Process and Its Impact on Preserving Intellectual Security
This research aims to highlight the importance of the strategies of dialogue and role exchange among students in the educational process and their role in preserving intellectual security, as well as in cultivating a conscious and cultured generation that believes in purposeful and constructive dialogue, rejects rote learning, dogmatism, domination of opinion, closed-mindedness, and marginalization of diverse student perspectives. The researcher adopted the inductive method in this study, which involves collecting scientific material from its original sources, analyzing it, and deriving the role resulting from the teacher’s use of the dialogue strategy in education and its contribution to preserving intellectual security. The study provides an objective and realistic vision that assists the school community in applying the constructive dialogue strategy in schools. This vision is characterized by flexibility and applicability, stemming from an understanding of the current educational reality prevailing in schools, with adequate clarification of the role assigned to each party involved in the educational process, in order to ensure the success of the dialogue strategy in education and its role in preserving intellectual security. The research concluded with a set of results and recommendations mentioned throughout the study, including that among the pillars of intellectual security are: faith, knowledge, and enjoining what is right. Dialogue plays a constructive and preventive role in intellectual security by strengthening and deepening faith, consolidating knowledge, and promoting enjoining what is right. The school also has a positive and leading role, through its plans and programs, in opening channels of dialogue and integrating them into all educational curricula, teaching and assessment methods, as well as in-class and extracurricular activities and meetings. Keywords: Strategies, Dialogue, Role Exchange, Students, Educational Process, Intellectual Security