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Impacts of snow assimilation on seasonal snow and meteorological forecasts for the Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Li Wei , Chen Jie , Li Lu , Orsolini Yvan J. , Xiang Yiheng , Senan Retish , de Rosnay Patricia
Published: May 2022

Abstract. The Tibetan Plateau (TP) contains the largest amount of snow outside the polar regions and is the headwater of many major rivers in Asia. An accurate long-range (i.e., seasonal) meteorological forecast is of great importance for this region. The fifth-generation seasonal forecast system of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (Seasonal System 5, in short SEAS5), is able to provide long-range meteorological forecast for the TP. However, the SEAS5 is produced without assimilating the Interactive Multisensor Snow and Ice Mapping System (IMS) snow data above 1500 m (hence over the TP in particular) which may affect the forecasting ability of SEAS5 over the region. To investigate the impacts of snow assimilation on the forecasting of snow, temperature and precipitation, twin ensemble reforecasts with and without snow assimilation above 1500 m over the TP were conducted for the spring and summer 2018. Significant changes occur in the springtime. Without snow assimilation, the reforecasts overestimate the snow cover and snow depth while underestimate daily temperature over the TP. Compared to satellite-based estimates, the precipitation reforecasts perform better in the west TP (WTP) than in the east TP (ETP). With the snow assimilation, the reforecasts of snow cover, snow depth and temperature are consistently improved in the TP in the spring. However, the positive bias between the precipitation reforecasts and satellite observations worsens in the ETP. Compared to the experiment with no snow assimilation, the snow assimilation experiment significantly increases temperature and precipitation for the ETP and around the longitude 95 °E. The higher temperature after snow assimilation, in particular the cold bias reduction after initialization, can be attributed to the combined effects of a more realistic, decreased snowpack and of wind changes, providing favourable conditions for generating more precipitation. Overall, the snow assimilation can improve the seasonal forecasts by affecting the surface energy budget.
Retail Analytics: Smart-Stores Saving Bricks and Mortar Retail or a Privacy Problem?
Authors: Gregorczuk Helen
Published: May 2022

‘Bricks-and-mortar’ retailers are increasingly looking to retail analytics as a way of staying competitive with online counterparts. Retail analytics is a subset of big data analytics, and proponents contend that its use can provide a greater understanding of customer behaviours and patterns. To achieve this, retail analytics requires ‘smart-stores’ to collect and store as much data as possible about in-store customers, and to build detailed consumer profiles that can be used to sell products on an increasingly individualised basis. At the same time, enhanced efficiencies are gained by a better matching of staff resources and design of store layout that directly correspond to customer behaviours. The range of data collection and analysis technologies used in retail analytics is evolving and currently includes facial recognition software and video analytics, specially designed sensors, Bluetooth beacons, Wi-Fi data collections and point-of-sale systems, including loyalty cards. When these collection technologies are combined, a smart-store can, thus, resemble a sophisticated consumer surveillance system entailing numerous collectors and re-users of consumer-generated data. This article argues there is a disproportionate impact on privacy when compared to the benefits for retailers. It outlines the developing sphere of retail analytics and its manifestation through smart-stores. It considers some of the key privacy issues that emerge through retail analytics and the consequent surveillance and ‘datafication’ of everyday life. This includes the issue of whether collected data is personal information, the degree to which individuals can understand the multifaceted data collection processes of smart-stores, and the importance and weight to be attributed to privacy in any decision-making by stores in the uptake of various technologies.
Creencias sobre poesía en el alumnado de 1º y 4º del Grado de Maestro en Educación Infantil
Authors: Neira Piñeiro María del Rosario , Martín-Macho Harrison Ana
Published: May 2022

Para conocer las creencias del alumnado del Grado de Maestro en Educación Infantil con respecto a la poesía y su didáctica, se aplicó un cuestionario cualitativo-cuantitativo a 144 estudiantes de 1º y 83 de 4º de las universidades de Oviedo y Castilla-La Mancha (España), sobre su concepción de la poesía, sus creencias sobre la enseñanza del género lírico y su percepción sobre la formación recibida. Todos coinciden en priorizar la dimensión emocional de la poesía y en destacar la importancia de una buena transmisión oral, pero el alumnado de 1º muestra prejuicios relativos a la dificultad de la poesía, tiende a instrumentalizar los textos poéticos y desconoce cómo acercarlos al alumnado de infantil. El alumnado de 4º es más consciente de las cualidades estéticas del poema y revela cierta formación en didáctica de la poesía, aunque declara un conocimiento insuficiente de obras y de criterios de selección de textos. Se concluye que la titulación ha aportado un acercamiento a la Didáctica de la Poesía y ha modificado ciertas creencias, si bien persisten algunas carencias y demandas formativas.
Isabel Santos Gargallo y Susana Pastor Cesteros (dirs.) (2022). Metodología de la investigación en la enseñanza-aprendizaje del español como segunda lengua (L2) / lengua extranjera (LE). Madrid: Arco/Libros. 391 pp.
Authors: López Medina Julián
Published: May 2022

Reseña de la obra de Isabel Santos Gargallo y Susana Pastor Cesteros (dirs.) (2022). Metodología de la investigación en la enseñanza-aprendizaje del español como segunda lengua (L2) / lengua extranjera (LE). Madrid: Arco/Libros. 391 pp.
Exploring the Links Between IT Tools, Management Accounting Practices and SME Performance: Perceptions of CFOs in Ireland
Authors: Cleary Peter , Quinn Martin , Rikhardsson Pall , Batt Catherine
Published: May 2022

Notwithstanding its sectoral importance to wealth creation and employment, research on the role of management accounting in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is limited. This paper first examines the perceptions of chief financial officers (CFOs) on the impact of information technology (IT) tools on management accounting practices (costing, budgeting, and performance management). Secondly, it examines how CFOs perceive these management accounting practices are affecting the performance of their SMEs. The study is based on a survey of CFOs in Irish SMEs. We propose a conceptual model of these relationships. We use partial least squares (PLS) to analyse the data from the 109 participating CFOs. The results show a significant positive relationship between IT tools and all three management accounting practices, along with significant partial support for how CFOs perceive management accounting practices impacting the performance of their SMEs.
Sacralização de L5 e suas implicações clínicas na Síndrome de Bertolotti – Uma causa pouco conhecida nas lombalgias
Authors: Servato Sanches Martins de Barros Leonardo , Maganha Gouvêa Julio , Fogagnolo Maurício Adriana , Roberto Gonçalves Giuliano
Published: May 2022

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Foreign Capital Inflows and Environmental Degradation: Evidence from Developing Countries
Authors: Zahir Faridi Muhammad , Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan , Khalid Shazia
Published: May 2022

The primary focus of this study is to investigate the impact of foreign inflows of capital on environmental degradation in developing countries. The study is based on panel data for the period 1980 to 2017. The techniques like Pedroni test of co integration, panel ARDL and Granger causality are used for data analysis. The outcomes show that total population, affluence, technology, and foreign inflows are positively related to environmental degradation while agricultural land is negatively associated with environmental degradation although the influence of total population and technology on environmental degradation is found to be statistically insignificant in the long run. In the short run total population, foreign inflows, and agricultural land area are found to be inversely related to environmental degradation however their impact is statistically insignificant. Granger causality analysis shows that there is a unidirectional causality between total population and environmental degradation, unidirectional causality between GDP and environmental degradation, and unidirectional causality between industrial production and environmental degradation. No causality is observed between foreign inflows and environmental degradation, agricultural land area, and environmental degradation. It suggested that developing economies should adopt the policies for population control and use the foreign resources in such a way that environmental safety is maintained.
Characterization and Synthesis of Milk Thistle Nanoparticles to overcome Oxidative Stress Induce Testicular damage in male rats
Authors: Daham. Jalloob Essa , Heider Rusul , A. Al Zahid Abdulamir , Jawad. Jaber Iman , Mansour. Jasim Adnan , Mohsin Mohsin , Rawaa Rawaa , Kareem Kareem , Ridha. Dirwal Ameer , Ali.Neamah Dheyaa
Published: May 2022

Background Silymarin (SMN) is a natural component polyphenolic purified from Silybum marianum (milk thistle) seeds. SMN can control reactive oxygen species and converts them into compounds with minimizing their toxicity. Objectives The aim of the present study was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of silymarin nanoparticles on sperm parameters of rats induced diabetes by alloxan. Methods: Firstly gas liquid chromatography (GCMS) was utilized to identification active compound in milk thistle, then the preparation of silymarin -TPGS nanoparticles: Nanoparticles of silymarin of were prepared by the Nano precipitation. Forty Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups, control, induced diabetic with 150mg/kg of alloxan I.p, group three and four induced diabetic and treated with milk thistle extract and nanoparticles at a dose of 100 mg/kg.bw daily orally, for 60 days, Blood was collected from heart puncture for estimate serum FSH, L.H, and testosterone, then animal sacrificed to evaluate sperm quality and quantity as well as the histopathological section of tests. Results: Biochemical inspection appear that SMN nanoparticles improved sperm quality and quantity when compared with untreated and SMN groups. SMN nanoparticles appear to have therapeutic effects as an antioxidant against alloxan-induced damage in rat testes. Conclusions: Silymarin nanoparticles can be considered as a hopeful herbal as complementary medicine which may play a significant role to save normal spermatocytes against ROS effects-induced reproductive damage.
Method Development and Validation of Simultaneous Determination of Assay of Quinapril and Tolcapone
Authors: Chandana O.S.S.
Published: May 2022

A simple and selective HPLC method is developed for the simultaneous determination of quinapril and tolcopone. The chromatographic separation was achieved on a inertsil column, C18(150 X 4.6 ID) 5µm with mobile phase consisting of a mixture of 40 volumes of mixed phosphate buffer and 60 volumes of acetonitrile were prepared with a detection of wavelength of 239nm. The method was validated for analytical parameters such as specificity, accuracy, precision, robustness and ruggedness as per ICH guidelines. The correlation coefficient for linear curve obtained between concentration vs. Area for standard preparations of Quinapril and Tolcapone is 0.995 and 0.999. The percentage mean recovery of Quinapril and Tolcapone is 101.02% and 99.55% respectively. The proposed method was found to be simple, accurate, precise, and robust and stability indicating HPLC method. Hence this method can be used for routine analysis.
In vitro Antioxidant and Anticholinesterase Activities of Extracts from the Leaves of Cassia moschata Kunth
Authors: Suciati Suciati , Rizqiyah Wachidatur , Nur Inayah Dwiki , Widyowati Retno , Ekasari Wiwied , Suphrom Nungruthai
Published: May 2022

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, which is the most common cause of dementia. This disease commonly occurs in elderly people. The increase in life expectancy means that that the number of people suffering from AD is expected to rise each year if there is no effective treatment found. The relation of cholinesterase and oxidative stress to Alzheimer’s disease has been reported. In our previous study, we have investigated the potency of the ethanolic extract of Cassia moschata leaves as an anticholinesterase. The current study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and anticholinesterase properties of the ethanolic and aqueous extracts of C. moschata as well as to determine the total phenolic content (TPC). Two different methods were used to evaluate the antioxidant activity by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assays. The anticholinesterase assay was carried out against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) according to the modified Ellman’s method. The TPC was determined by a colorimetric method using Folin-Ciocalteu’s phenol reagent, and employing gallic acid as a reference. The ethanolic and aqueous extracts of C. moschata demonstrated antioxidant activity in both DPPH and ABTS assays. There were statistically significant differences in the IC50 values of the ethanolic and aqueous extracts in both DPPH and ABTS assays. The aqueous extract exhibited a lower IC50 value compared to the ethanolic extract. The IC50 value for the aqueous extract was 36.46 µg/mL in the DPPH assay, and 10.61 µg/mL in the ABTS method compared to IC50 38.74 µg/mL and 17.17 µg/mL for the ethanolic extract, respectively. Meanwhile, the ethanolic extract showed higher potency as anticholinesterase with the IC50 value of 44.43 µg/mL compared to the aqueous extract with an IC50 value of 114.60 µg/mL. The TPC measurement revealed that the aqueous extract has a higher amount of phenolic than the ethanolic extract. These data suggest that the aqueous extract from the leaves of C. moschata has a higher ability to scavenge free radicals compared to the ethanolic extract, which also contains a higher amount of phenolic compounds. However, the high content of phenolic compounds in the aqueous extract did not correspond to the anticholinesterase activity. The presence of non-phenolic compounds may also contribute to the anticholinesterase activity in the ethanolic extract.
Acute oral toxicity of Essential oil extracted from the leaves of Ocimum sanctum L. (Thulasi) in female Wistar albino rats.
Authors: Jayapal Venugopal , Subha V. , Bhavani K. , Janardan Salwe Kartik , Manimekalai K. , M Easow Josh , Selvaraj Stephen
Published: May 2022

Due to the widespread use of antimicrobial agents, many Microorganisms have developed drug resistance to many available antimicrobials today. Essential oils from different plants are being explored for their ability to treat various human diseases, including infectious diseases. Earlier, we have found that the essential oil from the leaves of Ocimum sanctum L. had anti bacterial effect on 18 human pathogenic bacteria. In the present study, the essential oil of Ocimum sanctum L. was evaluated for its toxic effects at 300 mg / Kg body weight and 2000 mg / Kg body weight of female Wistar albino rats as per the OECD Guidelines 423 for testing of chemicals. The 14 day acute oral toxicity test has shown Ocimum sanctum L. essential oil is not toxic at 300 mg / Kg body weight of animals but has some toxic effects at 2000 mg /Kg body weight of animals. However, no animals died during the 14 day acute oral toxicity test with 2000 mg / Kg body weight of animals and therefore the LD50 dose of Ocimum sanctum L. should be more than 2000 mg / Kg of body weight of female Wister albino rats.
The Sabakes’ “Owl” from the Collection of the District Museum in Toruń and Some Notes on the Coinage of the Penultimate Achaemenid Satrap of Egypt / „Sówka” Sabakesa ze zbiorów Muzeum Okręgowego w Toruniu i kilka uwag na temat mennictwa przedostatniego achemenidzkiego satrapy Egiptu
Authors: Bodzek Jarosław
Published: May 2022

There is an imitation of Athenian “owl” struck in the name of Sabakes, the penultimate Achaemenid satrap of Egypt, preserved in the District Museum in Toruń. The piece found its way to the museum together with the coin collection of Walery C. Amrogowicz (1863–1931). It was Professor Mariusz Mielczarek, who originally recognized and published the item. The aim of this article is to publish some new information about the piece. First of all, it has been established that the coin came from the former collection of Jean P. Lambros (1843–1909), a well-known dealer in antiquities from Athens, and had originally been found in Egypt. Some remarks concerning the minting activity of Sabakes are also presented. The iconography, purpose and output of the satrap’s silver and bronze coins are analyzed.
PyFR: Latest Developments and Future Roadmap
Authors: Vincent Peter
Published: May 2022

PyFR is a high-order accurate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solver based on the Flux Reconstruction approach of Huynh. It is written in Python, and can target a range of hardware platforms via an innovative Mako-based domain specific language. Over the past decade PyFR has matured into an established part of the open source CFD ecosystem. It now has an active community of users around the world, and is routinely applied to undertake high-fidelity scale-resolving simulations across a range of application areas, including at extreme scale. This talk will present results from some of the latest simulations to be undertaken with PyFR, and provide insight into some of our latest technological developments, including cache blocking optimisations for the CPU backend, and turbulence injection approaches. Finally, I will outline our roadmap for future development of the solver.
高等教育在學率與所得分配公平關聯的探索：以國民所得為中介變項
Authors: 張芳全 張芳全
Published: May 2022

本研究從世界銀行蒐集 2015 至 2018 年 41 國資料,探討高等教育在學率與國民所得和所得分配公平的關聯。結論如下:這四個年度的高等教育在學率和所得分配公平沒有顯著關聯,然而國民所得與所得分配公平為正向顯著關聯;高等教育在學率透過國民所得對所得分配公平的影響具有完全中介效果。2015 與 2018 年臺灣高等教育在學率,在各國吉尼係數與國民所得條件下,超出全球平均 33.86 及 24.40 個百分點;臺灣的吉尼係數低於全球平均 2.54 與 5.46。可見臺灣高等教育在學率擴充與所得分配公平有關。本研究貢獻是,高等教育在學率沒有直接提升所得分配公平,而是透過國民所得才提升所得分配公平,因此高等教育在學率擴充下,良好經濟發展是所得分配公平的關鍵。針對結論討論,提出建議。

 

This study collected data of 41 countries from 2015 to 2018 from the World Bank report to explore the mediating role of per capita income in the relationship between higher education enrolment rate and equity of income distribution. The results revealed no correlation between the higher education enrolment rate and equity of income distribution in the 4-year study period. However, income was significantly related to the equity of income distribution. Over the 4-year study period, the per capita income of countries had a mediating effect on the relationship between the higher education enrolment rate and equity of income distribution, that is, a higher education enrollment rate corresponded to greater equity of income distribution through per capita income. In 2015 and 2018, Taiwan’s higher education enrollment rate exceeded the global average by 33.86 and 24.40 percentage points based on the Gini coefficient and national income of various countries; Taiwan’s Gini coefficient was lower than the global average of 2.54 and 5.46, respectively. An increase in Taiwan’s the rate of enrolment in higher education was also related to the equitable distribution of income. However, the higher education enrollment rate did not improve the equity of income distribution directly but indirectly through the mediating effect of per capita income. Although the higher education enrollment rate has been increasing in many countries, rapid economic development is a key factor influencing the equity of income distribution. The paper finally makes suggestions.

 
Diagnosi precoce dei disturbi dello spettro autistico: esperienza clinica e ruolo dei test genetici
Authors: Sciarrotta Claudia , Bona Irene , Corsello Giovanni , Lo Cascio Antonina
Published: May 2022

The case of an infant diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) associated to a maternal segregated micro duplication (Xp21.2 region involving IL1RAPL1 and NR0B1 genes) is described. The role of the genetic test in approaching the diagnosis and the therapy of ASD is discussed.
A minimally invasive approach for aesthetic enhancement using indirect composite veneers: A case report
Authors: Ali Syed Gufran , Singh Sisodiya Bhanupratap , Palekar Aparna , Mantri Vijay , Sisodia Suruchi
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Technique of composite veneers fabricated directly on a cast is easier and requires less clinical time and also the survival rates are statistically similar to ceramic veneers. Case Report: Composite veneers can be fabricated directly on a cast using the technique that have been described in this case report. Conclusion: Being inexpensive, less time consuming and having acceptable mechanical properties, indirect composite veneer is a good treatment option for discolored teeth.
Root thickness evaluation of mandibular incisors
Authors: Mohammadzadeh Akhlaghi Nahid , Dadresanfar Bahareh , Mohebbi Pooneh , Vatanpour Mehdi , Sohanian Shabnam
Published: May 2022

Aims: Mandibular incisors are the smallest teeth in the mouth. They have thin roots with concavities and are very important for aesthetic and also for speaking. Due to their narrow internal anatomy, preparing the root canal and post space might be very difficult and endangers them for root wall perforation or fracture. The aim of this study was to measure the root thickness of mandibular incisors. Methods: Root wall thicknesses of eighty mandibular incisors were measured in four sections including the CEJ, 3 mm apical to the CEJ, 4 mm and one mm coronal to the apex and in buccal, lingual and proximal surfaces of concavity areas, using a stereomicroscope. Data were statistically analyzed by repeated measured ANOVA and paired t-test. Results: Buccal surface of the buccal canals and lingual surface of the lingual canals in double-canalled incisors had the greatest root thicknesses compare to the proximal surfaces. Root thickness of single-canalled root was more than of double-canalled ones. Proximal walls had the least root thicknesses in all the sections especially in section 4, at 1 mm from the apex, which was less than 1 mm. Conclusion: In order to avoid technical mishaps during root canal procedures, attention must be paid to the thin concavity proximal walls using anticurvature flaring and also in selection of proper size of master apical file.
Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia of mandibular jaw: A case report and literature review
Authors: Saquib Abullais Shahabe , Priyanka Priyanka , Kudyar Nitin , Kapil G. , Shetty Prashanth
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia is a rare disease entity characterized by replacement of healthy bone and tissue with cemento-osseous tissue. Etiology and pathogenesis for the lesion is unknown and these lesions are considered as reactive lesion in the periapical areas of the teeth. Case Report: A 52-year-old female reported to Yogita Dental College and Hospital with the chief complaint of throbbing intermittent pain and swelling in the lower left posterior region of the jaw since six months. Conclusion: The lesions are benign in nature and rarely cause complication. Most of the time lesion is detected accidently on the routine radiographs. Treatment involves long-term follow-up of the case unless until lesion becomes symptomatic.
Improvement of dental nurses awareness of school dental sealant quality following the audit and feedback system: First phase of implementation
Authors: Tianviwa Sukanya , Hintao Janpim , Chongsuvivatwong Virasakdi , Thitasomakul Songchai
Published: May 2022

Aims To examine whether an audit and feedback system administered to groups of dental nurses could improve their awareness of dental sealant quality. Methods: A randomized cluster trial was performed among 45 dental nurses in 12 hospitals (6 control and 6 intervention hospitals). The dental nurses' baseline awareness about sealant effectiveness was ascertained by self-administered questionnaires. Dental nurses applied dental sealant to 1703 children 4121 teeth as their routine works. All sealed children were examined for sealant retention and caries. The audit and feedback system consisted of an examination of sealed teeth followed by confidential feedback of the data collected to the dental nurses who had applied the sealant. Logistic regression was used to estimate the influence of baseline awareness on sealant effectiveness. After the audit and feedback, focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted in the intervention hospitals to establish the dental nurses' awareness about service quality, and thematic content analysis was performed. Results: Forty percent of the dental nurses had low awareness about the effectiveness of sealant application. The rate of complete sealant retention and the rates of caries on sealed surfaces were poor at 41.2% and 4.2%, respectively. The dental nurses' baseline awareness had significant effect on sealant effectiveness. The results from the FGDs showed an improvement in the subjects' awareness of dental service quality. Conclusion: The intensive audit and feedback system was able to improve the dental nurses' awareness of dental service quality.
Protac: redirecting protein degradation systems to new substrates
Authors: Cores Esperón Ángel , Villacampa Mercedes
Published: May 2022

The small molecules development has dominated the design of new drugs until the rise of nucleic acid-based therapies, either by modifying a gene or by preventing it from being effectively transcribed. Taking advantage of this new approaches, the pharmacological intervention in therapeutic targets that are considered unmodifiable up to now with small molecules were allowed.
However, these new approaches are not devoid of defects such as low bioavailability due to their stability and pharmacokinetic problems, in addition to being irreversible DNA modifications in many cases, with the subsequent risk of suffering chronic adverse effects.
Alternatively, a series of chimeric heterobifunctional compounds, called PROTACs (Protein Targeting Chimeras), have emerged with force in recent years. These PROTACs are able to bring E3 ligases closer with proteins of interest in space to label them with ubiquitin. Finally, it was degraded by the proteasome. This approach enables the generation of different PROTACs structures by rational design and, also, allows the chemical structure modification to improve their stability and pharmacokinetic profile keeping their activity.
This review aims to give a comprehensive approach of what PROTACs are, what E3 ligases recruit, relevant factors in PROTAC development, and other approaches similar to this but that use non-proteasomal degradation pathways.
Prevalence of a Forgivingness Tolerance Trait among University Students and its Relationship with Attachment Styles
Authors: Mahasneh Ahmad M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of a forgiveness trait among university students and its relationship with attachment styles, and to determine any differences in the extent of forgiveness based on gender, academic specialization and academic level variables. Participants in the study consisted of 784 male and female undergraduate students at the Hashemite University in the academic year 2013-2014, who completed both the attachment styles and forgiveness traits scales. Results indicated a moderate prevalence of the forgiveness trait and no significant differences were found due to gender, while significant differences were found due to academic specialization in favor of humanist specializations and academic level in favor of third and fourth academic levels. Results also indicated that the secure attachment style indicated a positive relationship with the forgiveness trait, whereas no significant relationship was found between the anxious or avoidant attachment styles, and the forgiveness trait.
Teaching Experience based on Service Learning (SL) at the Islamic University in Gaza: the Pros and Obstacles
Authors: Abu -Dagga Sanaa I. , Al Dajani Iyad A. , Elmanama Abdelraouf A. , Al-Qeeq Farid
Published: May 2022

This research aims to evaluate the introduction of the Service Learning (SL) component in three university courses in Islamic University of Gaza. The study focused on the following questions: 1) What are the steps followed to implement teaching that is based on service learning from the perspective of involved faculty members? 2) What are the advantages and the obstacles associate with the implementation of service learning? 3) To what extent was student involvement in this experience beneficial to students' academic, personal, societal and professional domains from their perspectives? The study sample consisted of 101 students, of whom -88- at the bachelor's level. It was distributed as follows: Department of Architecture, Urban Flaming course (16 students), and the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Microbiology course (72 students). The MA students were from the Department of Educational Administration: Educational Management course. Researchers relied on a questionnaire completed by the students, in addition to the interviews conducted with the three (3) faculty members involved in those courses. Results of the analysis showed that teaching based on service learning was successful and has achieved its objectives in various forms. Results exceeded expectations and were ahead of the targets set by the university. It appears through the university has benefited from the experience in a direct way in terms of strengthening the reputation, and in making a positive difference in the lives of the beneficiaries.
The Effectiveness of the ”Creative Thinking Course” in [eveloping Creative Thinking Abilities of a Sample of Students in the Kingdom University in Bahrain
Authors: Al Qadhi Adnan M. , Buhijji Budoor M. , Alrabeeh Seham E.
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of the Creative Thinking Course (38121 on developing creative thinking skills (fluency, originality, elaboration, titling, resistance of closure, and the strength of creativity) in Bahraini University Students in the University of Kingdom. The study was based on a quasi-experimental method. Participants were (N=44) university students, (N= 24 female and N= 20 male). Torrance test of creative thinking (non-verbal A & B). Accordingly, this study attempted to verify the following hypothesis: Creative thinking skills are more improved after taking the Creative Thinking Course (38121. The study also sought to examine the differences between females and males in developing their creative thinking skills. The results indicate the effectiveness of the proposed training course in all creative thinking skills. There were significant differences (0.001) in the experimental group on post- non- verbal Torrance test (A, B) in all creative skills, which support the hypotheses of the study. There were no statistically significant differences related to gender differences.
Evaluation of the Practicum at College of Arts and Sciences - University of Nizwa
Authors: Alfawair Ahmad M. J. , Al Tobi Abdullah S.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the practicum at University of Nizwa. The study identified the necessary skills that were acquired by student-teachers attributed through the practicum. It also aimed to identify whether there were significant differences in the evaluation of practicum due to the variable of program. The instrument used in the study consisted of 66 items. The samples of the study consisted of (48) student-teachers who were enrolled in the practicum at the college of arts and science at the University of Nizwa during the academic year 2014/2015. The results revealed that the level of evaluation of practicum was high and positive in general. Flaming of teaching, classroom management, then evaluation and feedback domains were the highest.
A Sense of Harassment and its Relationship to the Level of Professional Educational Adjustment among a Sample of Employees in the Directorate of Education in Damascus
Authors: Naiseh Raghdaa A.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to identify the level of a sense of harassment among a sample of workers and institutional sector of government education. It defines the professional level of compatibility among a sample of workers in farming Damascus Directorate. And the study of the relationship between the sense of harassment and professional compatibility among a sample of workers in farming Damascus Directorate. And to identify the level of significance of differences in the answers to the study sample the sense of harassment and scale professional compatibility scale according to the variables of the study: (sex, and marital status), and has been relying on the descriptive and analytical approach, and used two tools of the study: a sense of harassment measure, and the measure of professional compatibility, and amounted to a sample study (144) factor and running in working in the farming Damascus Directorate. Among the most important findings of the study were: The level of the sense of harassment among workers in the Directorate of Education in Damascus was moderate; the professional level of compatibility among workers in the Directorate of Education in Damascus was moderate; a statistically significant negative correlation between the sense of harassment and the professional compatibility; the presence of statistically significant difference between males and females on the sense of harassment and in favor of male workers; a statistically significant difference between the average of married and non-married on harassment and in favor of non-married employees; a statistically significant difference between the average of males and females on the compatibility and in favor of female workers. There was no statistically significant difference between the average married and non-married on the compatibility scal
Identifying the Impact of Using Simulation Programs on Acquiring Physics Concepts for Female Students in Grade 11
Authors: Almzidi Nasser S. , Al Shuaili Ali H.
Published: May 2022

This study aims at identifying the impact of using Simulation programs on acquiring physics concepts, and development of lab activity skills. The sample consisted of (54) female students in grade 11 in the General Education at schools in Al-Batinah North Governorate. The sample was divided into two groups: The experimental group (n=28) that studied physics using simulation, and the control group (n=26) that studied the same material but using the traditional method of teaching. To achieve the study aims three tools were prepared: The Physics Concepts Test, the Laboratory Work Skills Test, and Laboratory Work Skills Observation Card. After conducting the tests before and after the study treatment, and observing the student while working on the experiments, the study results showed that no statistical differences was indicated between the experimental group and the control group in terms of gain of physics concepts, and all lab activity skills. In addition, the results of the Laboratory Work Skills Observation Card showed that simulation programs made the student make most of the lab activity skills. In view of the findings of the study, some suggestions and recommendations were proposed for future research.
Level of Self-confidence and Its Relationship to the Motivation of Performance among Team Sports Players at the Palestinian Universities
Authors: Shtewy Thabet
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at investigating the level of self-confidence and its relationship to motivation of performance among team sports players in Palestinian universities. Differences in the level of self confidence and motivation of performance according to university and type of game were detected. A purposive sample consisted of 90 players. A questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data. The results of the study showed that the level for both self-confidence and motivation of performance were high among league players in Palestine. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between self-confidence and motivation (r = 0.65). The results revealed that there were statistically significant differences in the level of self- confidence due to university and type of game. Also, there was a difference in the motivation between universities.
Investigating the Effectiveness of a Training Program based on Discrete Trials on Children with Autism in United Arab Emirates
Authors: Shantawi Hadeal , Al Hamouri Firas
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to investigate the false memory level, and the effectiveness of a metamemory training program in rejecting false memory events among preschool children. The sample of this study consisted of 30 children of preschool stage from Bane Obaid educational directorate, Jordan which was equally divided randomly into experimental and control groups.The Deese-Roediger- McDermott (DRM) was used to measure false memory level. A meta-memory training program was developed also and applied after establishing its validity and reliability over 8 weeks with 2 sessions per week. The results showed that the preschool children had a high level of false memory, and that a statically significant decrease (p. = 0.05) in the mean of false memory scores of the experimental group in comparison with the control group on the post and the follow up tests.
The Possibility of Determining the Level of Performance in the Faculty of Education at Kuwait University Using the ‘Balanced Scorecard’ from the Perspective of Faculty Members
Authors: Aldaihani Sultan G.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the possibility of determining the level of performance in the Faculty of Education at Kuwait University using the ‘Balanced Scorecard’ from the point of view of faculty members. The study used the descriptive methodology through a tool which was applied to (98) faculty members in the College of Education at Kuwait University. The results showed that the ‘vision and action strategies’ have obtained an average performance, while the rest of the dimensions were of poor performance. There were statistically significant differences due to educational degree in favor of professors, and years of experience in favor of 21 years and above. The level of performance about the vision and action strategies can be predicted in the College of Education based on the level of performance using the ‘Balanced Scorecard’. The effect of the domain ‘the internal operations’ was statistically insignificant and was less influential on the ‘vision and action strategies’; while ‘the financial management’ was the highest in impact. In conclusion, the study proposed some important recommendations and suggestions.
The Educational and Psychological Aspects in the “Introduction” of Ibn Khaldun
Authors: Mohamad Mssabih
Published: May 2022

Anyone who wants to examine the "Introduction" of Ibn Khaldun (al mukadimah) notes that it is not in search of history and social studies only; it is the principles and theories to the study of educational and psychological issues as well, along with a variety of Sciences, Arts and Letters branches, which it shows the views of value, some of them approved by the pedagogy and science of modern psychology; some have passed within the time trials. In this paper, we summarize the most important aspects attached to the subject of education and the psychology of the learner.
Sources of Social Cognitive Support and the Prevention of Drugs among Adolescent Students
Authors: Rababah Hamza A.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to investigate the sources of social cognitive support and the prevention of drugs among a sample of (20) male and female students at the secondary schools in Jordan. To achieve the aim of this study the researcher adopted the qualitative approach through organized interviews with the sample. The findings showed that students have the knowledge about drugs, its types and negative affects on both individual and community. Moreover, there are (9) sources for social cognitive support arranged descending as follows: parents, teacher, media and social media, peers, school media, curriculum, psychological counselor, seminars, conferences and reading. The findings showed that (80%) of the sample confirmed that there is no drugs phenomenon in their schools. Finally, the study presented several suggestions to students for the prevention from substances and drugs related to self, family, school, media and organizations in the community.
Developing Critical Thinking in Female Teacher Candidates at SQU: A Predictive Model
Authors: Ladewig Caroline D.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this paper was to articulate the way in which socio-cultural factorsinfluence the propensity for critical thinking among female teacher candidates at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman. The sample consisted of 274. Twelve independent variables were ascertained, relating to key Omani institutions and forms of socio-cultural capital. A significant model to predict critical thinking identified religious beliefs and practices, family support for a knowledge society, valuing individual qualities (motivation participation and learning outcomes) over other forms of capital, and the state’s endorsement of the role of teachers as loyal civil servants and trusted agents of change. Implications for teacher education programs and future research are also presented.
Motives of Enrollment of Omani Students at Universities from their Points of View
Authors: Al-Hashimi Almur M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to find out the motives of Omani students to join Sultan Qaboos University and other universities outside the Sultanate. Ranking of importance of reasons as well as differences in motives of enrollment based on gender, college and residential area were explored. The researcher developed two questionnaires with 27 items. They were applied to a sample that consisted of 662 male and female students from Sultan Qaboos University and students studying in universities outside the sultanate. The results indicated that the motivesfor student enrolling in the first year at Sultan Qaboos University were: access to good financial support, availability of their specialization, securing jobs quickly, quick promotions, and good salaries. The results also indicated that the motives to join universities outside the Sultanate were: their GPA did not qualify participants for enrollment at Sultan Qaboos University, the unavailability of specialization at Sultan Qaboos University, the desire of their parents, receiving good monthly financial support, and negative perception of Sultan Qaboos University.
Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Psychodrama in Improving Social Competence in Students with Learning Disabilities
Authors: Abu Al Rub Mohammed
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at understanding the effectivenessof a training program based on Psychodrama on improving social competence in children with learning disabilities. The sample of the study consisted of 50 students who suffer from a lack of social competence and who were enrolled in the resources rooms in government schools in Jeddah. The students were divided into two groups, one experimental (25 students) and one control group (25 students). Applying the tools of the study, findings showed that the training program led to improving social competence. The scale of social competence was administered prior to the implementation of the training program and re-administered after 8 weeks. The hypotheses of the study were tested with Wilcoxon Z test. The results indicated that there were significant differences in the means of performance of the experimental group between pre- and post-implementation of the two scales. According to the results, the researcher recommends the use of psychodrama as a strategy to improve social competence in children with learning disabilities, in addition to training teachers on how to select and develop such programs.
The Effect of Studying Physical Education Teaching Methods Course on Improving Students' Teaching Skills from the View Point of Students
Authors: Thiyabat Mohammed K.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying the effect of a physical education teaching methods course on improving teaching skills from the view point of students. It also aimed at examining significant differences in the effect of studying the course due to gender and academic level. The sample of the study consisted of 60 students enrolled in the physical education college at Yarmouk university during the first semester of academic year 2016/2017. The researcher used descriptive research methodology that matches the nature and aims of the study. To gather the data, the researcher used a questionnaire of 36 items categorized into four areas (planning, teaching methods, implementation and evaluation). The results of the study revealed the positive effect of studying the physical education teaching methods course on improving students, teaching performance. It also showed that there are no statistically significant differences in the effect of studying the teaching methods course attributed to gender and academic level. Finally, the researcher recommend including the teaching methods course in the curriculum due to its importance in updating the content of the course and encouraging training students to use modern teaching strategies.