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US Security Strategy for Asia Pacific and India’s Role
Authors: Sobia Hanif and Muhammad Khan
Published: May 2022

Following a changeover in the US corridors of power after the election of Donald Trump as President of the US, America’s allies and partners are concerned about the US’s willingness to sustain its leadership role and security commitments in the Asia Pacific region. China’s rising military power and the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP); considering the economic leg of the ‘rebalancing strategy.’ This development has further contributed in increasing regional anxieties. Viewed through the lens of Neoclassical realism, the paper argues that the US emphasis on India’s role within Asia Pacific is a consequence of consistencies in the US strategic priorities that value India as a regional counterweight to China’s growing influence while also preserving the US dominance within the region. The paper analyses how the Indo-US relations have progressed from President Obama to President Trump despite the vastly different styles of leadership and asserts that the overarching pattern of the Indo-US strategic relations has not changed in any significant way. India will continue to play a central role in the US security strategy for Asia Pacific and the benefits accrued will in turn contribute towards the expansion of its own geo-political influence within the region.
US Withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership: Prospects for China
Authors: Ahmad Rashid Malik
Published: May 2022

Underneath the first executive stroke exercised by President Donald Trump, the US has withdrawn the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Trump has his own logic of resurrecting the US economy, creating more jobs, protecting industries, arresting currency devaluation by the Asian countries and banning the corrupt practices of dumping cheap imports from the Asian trading partners, notably by China. However, the Asian partners think otherwise. They were demanding for the great opportunities offered by the US market and consumers. For them, the US withdrawal is a severe setback to the robust economic ties with the US and for the multilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in the Asia-Pacific region. As the TPP was considered to jointly target the Chinese economy by the 12 partners. On the contrary, the US withdrawal, furnished with an unprecedented leverage to China to continuously grow in the 21st century and to overcome its economic slowdown while further expanding its economy.
The specialized academic preparation of the Physics Education teacher as perceived by student teachers and graduates
Authors: Al Tawansy Mervat Mohamed , Moheeb Hisham Ahmed , Abd-el-Menim El-Ham Mohamed
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at Investigating the Physical Education graduates and prospective teachers about their academic preparation program. This may help us identify the strengths and weaknesses of the program and bridge the gap between the PE teacher education and the requirements of the field practice. Thus a questionnaire including the theoretical courses, the practical courses and the elective courses was developed and validated, and then was administered to 145 female and male teachers and 50 student teachers. The findings of the study showed the relevance of most of the theoretical and practical courses offered in the department to the teachers’ career. It also showed that the program needs to include some other courses such as aquatic and fighting sport. Further, some elective courses should be offered such as posture education, scientific research, recreation, handicapped education, and sport management. Moreover, the credit hours of the specialized courses should be increased.
A reflective-explicit instructional approach during a technology-based Curriculum to enhance students' understanding of the Nature of Science
Authors: Al-saidi Ahmed Bin Mohd
Published: May 2022

This study examined the effect of a reflective-explicit instructional approach during a technology-based curriculum on the understanding of the nature of science (NOS) within an introductory college biology course. The study emphasized the tentative, empirical, creative and imaginative aSpects of the NOS. The technology utilized in the study was the Struggle for Survival program that uses a simulated data based upon the finch population on the Galapagos Island Daphne Major. A reflective-explicit instruction of the target NOS aspects served as the intervention. The randomly selected sample of the study included 112 students, 54 male and 58 female. Selected items of the Views of Nature of Science Questionnaire-C (VNOS-C) in combination with semi-structured interviews were used to evaluate students’ NOS views before and at the completion of the intervention. Before the intervention, the majority of students held naive views of the target NOS aSpects. At the end of study, students demonstrated more articulate informed views of the target NOS aSpects. The results of this study indicated that a reflective-explicit instructional approach coupled with a technology-based curriculum had a positive effect on the understandin of the NOS as ects.
Evaluating the General Diploma Program as Perceived by Student Teachers at the college of Education , Sultan Qaboos University
Authors: Al-Rabani Ahmed Bin Hamed
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at evaluating the General Diploma Program from the point view of student teachers of the academic year 2004/2005. The sample consisted of 210 students in different specializations. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising 44 items subsumed under seven dimensions. The instrument was validated by a panel of experts and its internal consistency was (0.92). The following are the major findings of the study. First, diploma students are convinced of their selection of teaching as a profession. Second, the diploma program positively developed students’ attitudes towards teaching. Third, the program was highly effective in developing student teachers' teaching skills and moderately effective in developing their research and technology skills. Fourth, students reported that they highly benefited from 5 courses; while their benefit from the other courses was moderate. Fifth, there were statistically significant differences in students' views that can be attributed to their majors. Sixth, there were no statistically significant differences in students' views due to their gender. Finally, students were satisfied with their relationship with professors and college administrators; but they were not satisfied with computer and library services.
Martial Adjustments in Omani Husbands and wives in the Light of Some Variables
Authors: Aljamali Fawzia A.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to compare Omani husbands and wives perceptions about marital adjustment and investigate the effect of their age, period of marriage and getting children on their marital adjustments. The randomly selected sample included 162 (81 husbands and 81 wives). The researcher designed and validated a scale to measure marital adjustments for Omani husbands and wives and administrated it to the sample. The results of the study showed that there was no effect of the period of marriage or getting children on marital adjustment of husbands and wives. There were significant differences in marital adjustment due to age in favour of those who are at the age of 41 years and older. Conclusions were made based on the results of the study.
The relationship between school principals communicative behavior, job satisfaction and willingness to collaborate: Head of Educational Departments perceptions
Authors: Al-Qahtani Abdul- Mohsen
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at exploring the relationship between the educational leaders’ communicative behavior (communication immediacy and communicative competence) and job satisfaction, communication satisfaction, and willingness to communicate as; perceived by department heads'. It also examined the effect of willingness to communicate as a personality trait on job satisfaction and communication satisfaction. The sample comprised 272 head of departments (132 males & 143 females). The results showed a statistically significant positivel relationship between educational leaders’ communicative behaviors and the level of job satisfaction, communication satisfaction, and willingness to collaborate.
The Effect of Using Constructivist Teaching Approach Model on the Achievement, Creation of an Integrated Conceptual Structure and Attitudes of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Students Towards Islamic Culture.
Authors: AlKhteeb Omer Salim , Al-Zoabi Talal Abdullah
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the effect of A Constructional Learning Model on the achievement, creation of an Integrated Conceptual Structure and attitudes of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University students towards Islamic culture. The sample of the study consisted of 120 students at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University. The sample was divided into two groups: control and an experimental. Three tools were used in conducting this study: a) Test of Islamic culture concepts, b) Test of conceptual integration, c) and Scale of Students' attitudes towards Islamic culture course.The findings of the study were: There was a statistically significant difference between the mean cores of the experimental and control group in the test of the Islamic culture concepts in favor of the experimental group.There was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental and control group in the test of conceptual integration in favor of the experimental group.There was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental and control group in the students' attitudes towards the Islamic literacy in favor of the experimental group, researchers recommend the use of the constructivist learning model in teaching Islamic culture for other university students. They also recommend developing learning materials based on this model and train instructors of Islamic culture/to use them.
The Effect of a Proposed Program for Leaning Swimming based on Modern Styles of Teaching on Performance Skills and Swimming Anxiety
Authors: Alhayek Sadiq , Moobarak Abdelbaset , Rubea’an Awatif
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of a proposed swimming on physical education students' performance and swimming anxiety. The sample consisted of the experimental group (N= 13) and the control group (N=13). The results indicated that the experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group on the skills of gliding stroke, front crawl kicking, back crawl kicking, standing, jumping into the water and crawl stroke. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the elementary backstroke skills. The results also indicated that the experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in the swimming anxiety scale. The researchers recommended conducting other studies with other age groups.
Student Teachers’ Perceptions about the Teaching Practice Supervisors’ role in developing their Instructional Practices
Authors: Eissa Shahinaz , Rbu-latifeh Raed
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at exploring Student Teachers' Perceptions about the Teaching Practice Supervisors' role in developing their instructional practices at the University of Jordan. The sample of this study consisted of (79) students, (40) of them were specialized in Classroom Teacher Education and (39) in Childhood Education. Data was collected using a 39- item questionnaire covering four fields: instructional planning, instructional performance, classroom management and instructional evaluation. The findings of this study indicated a strong effect of the teaching practice supervisors' role. Besides, there were no significant statistical differences in the mean scores of student teachers' perceptions due to gender and interaction between gender and specialization. However, there was a significant statistical difference due to specialization.
Anaerobic fitness of a Sample of Omani Children: Age group from 9-13 years
Authors: Moheeb Hisham Ahmed , Al-Tauqi Mansoor , Al Jadeedi Khalifa Bin Mubarak
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the anaerobic capacity level of a sample of Omani children. The sample included 197 children between the ages of 9 to 13 years. The Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) was used. The sample was divided into five groups. The first group comprised the nine-year olds (19 children), the second group comprised the ten-year olds (22 children), the third group comprised the eleven-year olds (52 children), the fourth group comprised the 12-year olds (43 children), and the fifth comprised the 13-year olds (61 children). The results showed that the anaerobic capacity level improved during the stages of growth. The level of improvement achieved in 13-year old children was the highest compared to the other age-groups (P S 0.000). This improvement was not at a steady rate. It occurred through booms that coincided with growth which appears in practice through the evolution of not only the level of values on the amount of effort, but also in the level of some related motor skills. It showed a positive correlation between the values of the anaerobic capacity level, the time of running 100 meters and vertical jumping (p S 0.01). Accordingly, this phase can be considered one of those booms. Key words: anaerobic capacity, (Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), Omani children, the 100 meters running, vertical jumping.
An Investigation into Omani Physical Education Teachers' Beliefs about Physical Education Teachers' Characteristics and their Roles in Omani Schools
Authors: Al-Rawahi Nasser Yasser
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate Omani physical education teachers‟ (pre -service and in-service) beliefs about the characteristics and roles of physical education teachers in Omani schools. Interviews were used to achieve this purpose by interviewing 29 participants: 12 student teachers and 17 teachers. Data were analysed qualitatively by using analytic induction and interpretive analytic framework. Qualitative results show that student teachers and teachers have similar beliefs about the general and professional characteristics of a physical education teacher. Between 70% and 95% of participants believed that the essential general characteristics of physical education teachers are: having a strong personality, being an ideal model for students, having patience and tolerance, and communicating effectively with students. Also, similar beliefs were found among the participants regarding the professional characteristics. They believed that a successful physical education teacher is one who has conviction about his profession, and who is always physically fit in order to be able to manage all of the profession‟s requirements in or out of school. Results also indicated that student teachers believed in traditional roles of the teacher who is more concerned about giving knowledge to students, while experienced teachers believe in progressiv teaching roles of the teacher who facilitates students‟ learning. All the results are discussed in relation to the physical education context in Oman.
Psychological Stresses of Psychological and Educational Counselors in the Governorate of Ajloun in Jordan
Authors: Tastoush Rami , Mazahre Ranya
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to investigate the Psychological Stress of Psychological and Educational Counselors in public school in the Governorate of Ajloun in Jordan, and find out the effect of demographic variables of gender, qualification, experience in counseling, marital status and place of living on Psychological Stresses. The sample of the study comprised (61) male and female Counselors. The results revealed that the participants of the study showed a moderate degree of psychological stress. Work overload was the first reason of stress whereas job environment was the last reason. In addition, there were statistically significant differences in the degree of psychological stress due to qualification, experience, and marital status. There were no statistically significant differences in the degree of psychological stress due to gender and place of living.
A Study of The Brief Multidimensional Students' life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS) with Syrian Secondary and University Students
Authors: Michaeel Emtanuos
Published: May 2022

The Brief Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS) is a self-report measure developed to assess life satisfaction among students in five specific domains: family, friends, school, self, and daily life. The purpose of the current study was to develop an Arabic version of this measure and to investigate its psychometric properties with Syrian secondary students as well as university students. With a sample of (N=1604), several methods were used to estimate the reliability and validity of the measure. The results showed satisfactory test-retest reliability and internal consistency coefficients. Also, the results provided evidence for the convergent and divergent validity. Further evidence for the construct validity of the instrument was provided by studying the inter-correlations of its five subscales as well as the correlations of these subscales with the subscales of the entire instrument. At the same time, validity was supported by the correlations of the five subscales with achievement. In sum, the findings of this study show that the psychometric properties obtained from administering the instrument to a sample of secondary school and university students meets acceptable levels. Recommendations were made to conduct further psychometric studies upon the Arabic version of BMSLSS and to administer this version in cross- cultural studies.
Change in Attitudes of SQU College of Education Students towards Psychological Measurement
Authors: Ibrahim Mahmoud , Al Mehrizi Rashed
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to investigate the attitudes towards psychological measurement among students in teacher and principals’ preparation programs in the college of Education at Sultan Qaboos University, and the change level in these attitudes as a result of taking a course on psychological measurement. The researchers developed and administered a measure of attitudes towards psychological measurement to a sample of 201 students before and after taking the course. The results revealed that the attitudes towards psychological measurement were medium before starting the course and then statistically improved as a result of taking the course. In addition, the attitudes towards psychological measurement for males were higher than for females before taking the course. The change rate in the attitudes towards psychological measurement as a result of taking the course was higher with females than with males. Finally, the attitudes level towards psychological measurement for students in the principals’ preparation program was higher than for students on teacher preparation program before taking the course. The rate of development of the attitudes towards psychological measurement as a result of taking the course was higher for students on teacher preparation program than for students in principals’ preparation program.
The reliability and validity of a scale through the comparison between the traditional method and the Rasch model
Authors: Ibrahim Mikail , M. Elazzabi Osama Omar
Published: May 2022

The present study addressed the issue of reliability and validity of scale through the comparison between the traditional method and the Rasch model, which is seen by statisticians as the best method to psychometrically validate the scale and test its properties. Researchers have demonstrated the failure of traditional statistical methods to take into account the characteristics of the items and people when testing the reliability of the scale as well as respondents. They usually turn to alpha Cronbanch to examine the internal consistency of the scale without taking into consideration that alpha Cronbanch has been affected by external factors such as the length of the scale. However, the Rasch model that is relatively considered to be modern statistics, is not affected by external factors especially the length of the scale, even a short scale might be more reliable than the long one. Moreover, the Rasch model can also be used to investigate various types of validities such as content validity, construct validity, and criterion validity. Interestingly, the Rasch model is also a powerful statistics tool used to determine the contribution of the items and people in the total reliability of the scale. For example, the variable map is used to examine the extent to which the items adequately target the respondents taking into account the difficulty of items and ability of the subjects. Nevertheless, the traditional methods normally calculate the uniqueness of the scale by focusing on the sum of squares and these methods do not offer standard errors for each item to determine the accuracy of the measurement. Hence, the researchers suggested in this paper that favorability of the Rasch model in testing scales’ reliability and validity was recommended compared to conventional statistical methods.
Perception of Differences and Similarities: Is it a Cognitive Perception Style?
Authors: Tawalbeh Ayshe
Published: May 2022

The study goal was to investigate the perception of the differences and the similarities as cognitive perception style among male and female teachers and Hashemite University students. an instrument was developed to measure the differences and similarities, as a cognitive perception style, contained of three domains: geometric shapes, human faces, and life situation. Face validity and retest reliability were used. The tool contained 30 items; 10 items for each domain. The tool was applied to the study sample of 352 participants, 200 of them were students at Hashemite University, 96 male and 104 female, 152 teachers, 74 males and 78 females at Zarka Public schools during the scholastic year 2007-2008. For answering the study questions, means, standard deviation and “MANOVA” tests were computed. Results showed a tendency to perceive differences more than similarities, in general. Significant differences appeared in perceiving differences, but not similarities , at less than 0.05 level, in favor of both: teachers and males. Differences were also had been found in the three domains according to the study variables. Perceiving differences, was concluded as a cognitive style. Some recommendations had been suggested.
The effect of the teacher preparation program in the College of Education on student teachers' acquisition of professional competencies in relation to their attitudes towards the teaching profession
Authors: Al rwahi Nasser , Al Balushi Suliman
Published: May 2022

The aims of the current study were to measure student teachers' acquisition level of professional competencies from their point of view, to determine the most influential elements of the teacher preparation program on the acquisition of these competencies, and to study the relationship between the acquisition of these competencies and the student teachers' attitudes towards the teaching profession. The sample included ١٦٧† student teachers in the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University. Two instruments were designed: one to measure the professional competencies and other to measure the attitudes towards the teaching profession. The two instruments were uploaded on the internet for the purpose of data collection. The results showed that in the view of student teachers, the teaching competencies were most important with the highest ranking, and the evaluation competencies came last. Regarding the most influential elements of the teacher preparation program, the teaching practicum came first, then the curriculum and instruction courses, and then the psychology courses. Also, from the student teachers' point of view, the level of influence the foundation and administration courses was weak. The females outperformed males in preparation and teaching competencies. However, there were no significant differences among the means of the competencies or in the overall means. The females also displayed more positive in attitudes towards the teaching profession. In general, the student teachers' attitudes towards teaching were moderate; however, the relationship between the acquisition of the professional competencies and the attitudes towards the teaching profession was statistically significant.
The effect of Instructional Program integrated into (Moodle) on the achievement of a sample of students from Educational Technology Department, Bahrain University
Authors: Madani Mohamed Atta , Al abbasi Mustafa Mohamed
Published: May 2022

This study aims at presenting a model of integrating instructional design represented by an instructional program into one of the most current electronic learning environment called (Moodle). The study will also measure the effect of this design on the achievement of university students. The participants of the study were 60 female and male students from the department of Educational Technology at the College of Education, University of Bahrain, during the academic year (2010-2009). This sample was divided into two groups: control group and experimental group. The control group was taught through the traditional (Moodle) environment, whereby the teaching materials were presented in texts. On the other hand, the experimental group was exposed to the teaching materials also through (moodle), but package was specially designed with graphics and motion. The two groups were given pre- and post-tests. The results of the two tests showed that there is a statistically significant difference between the two groups in the post-test in favor of the use of the learning package through (Moodle). The study recommends the integration of learning programs such learning packages, learning websites, films, and all the programs based on instructional design into instructional environments such as (Moodle) in order to enrich the learning environment and diversify the learning resources. The study also recommends that this approach should be used in both universities and schools.
The Professional Development Needs of Mathematics Teachers in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Balawi Abdullah Suliman , Mohammed Saeed Radman
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at determining the professional development needs of mathematics teachers in Saudi Arabia. The sample of the study contained 643 teachers and 39 supervisors of four districts of education across Saudi Arabia. The survey addressed two domains of professional development: content knowledge in mathematics, and pedagogical content knowledge. The study found that, in the domain of content knowledge for professional development, the most frequently occurring topics were as follows: Topological concepts and their applications, spherical geometry and its applications; mathematical problems solving; mathematical logic, reasoning, and proof; and, limits and continuity and their applications. In the domain of pedagogical content knowledge, participants defined areas of deficit across thirteen topics. Included in these were: Mathematical teaching for students with special needs; mathematical teaching for gifted students; lab use in teaching mathematics, etc. Two-way ANOVA indicated that there were significant differences in means of mathematics teachers’ needs for professional development in favor of supervisors vs. mathematics teachers in the pedagogical content knowledge domain alone. While there were no significant differences in the means of the need for professional development for mathematics teachers related to their teaching grade level or to the interaction between job and grade level in both domains.
An Evaluation of Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University from the Perspectives of its Graduates
Authors: Al Ganbousy Salem , Al Harthi Hmood , Kazem Ali
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to evaluate teacher preparation program in the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University from the perspectives of its graduates of batches of 1990-2007. To collect data, a questionnaire was administrated to 639 graduates that represent 8% of the population (n = 7890). The questionnaire consisted of three dimensions: (1) the content, (2) teaching methods, and (3) assessment. Reliability of the three dimensions with alpha Cronbach was 0.82, 0.81, and 0.84, respectively. The questionnaire included also an open-ended question about difficulties faced by graduates in labor market attributed to the academic preparation. The results of the study were: in reference to the content, the graduates highly valued the contribution of the specialization courses compared to educational/professional courses that were considered to have medium contribution. The results showed that 40% of the sample believed that there was an overlap among the courses; lecturing was the main teaching method used compared to field trip method which was the least used. Essay questions were the main assessment method. Finally, the most common difficulty faced by graduates was the discrepancy between acquired knowledge in college and the required knowledge in the field. The study concluded with some recommendations.
Performance Rates of Sudanese States in the WISC-III
Authors: Al Khaleefa Omar H. , Al Hussain Anas T.
Published: May 2022

This research aimed to investigate the performance in Sudanese States as well as the quantitative and qualitative categorization of IQ. To achieve this aim the WISC-III was administered. It consists of 13 sub-tests, 7 are performance and 6 are verbal to a representative sample of 1460 participants selected by stratified random method from most states from the age group 6-16 years (males 50.4% and females 49.6%). The study showed that there were differences in the performance of the WISC-III between states. Gazira State obtained the highest scores (105.9) points. The rank of states from high to low was as follows: Gazira, Khartoum, River Nile, The Northern, N. Kurdofan, and Darfur. The difference between some States was significant. It showed that IQ is normally distributed in the Sudan and the percentage of participants with high and low abilities were 1.8% and 2.8%, respectively. Finally, two recommendations were made dealing with social and economic developments and education of the less developed states as well as two suggestions dealing with investigating two variables namely gender and socioeconomic status. Additionally, some future implications were provided especially the application of UCMAS and CoRT in the states with low performance in the WISC-III.
Omani Science Teachers’ Perceptions of the Difficulties In Using Creative Teaching Methods
Authors: Al-Shuaili Ali Huwaishel
Published: May 2022

This study aims at investigating the perceptions of science teachers in Omani Basic Education schools regarding the difficulties they face in using creative teaching methods in the classrooms. The sample comprised 130 science teachers of basic education schools in the governorates of Muscat and the Interior. For the purpose of the study a 42-item questionnaire covering five domains – teacher, student, subject, school administration and other difficulties – was developed and administered by the researcher. The validity of the questionnaire was checked by a panel of experts and practitioners in science: Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient was found to be 0.923. Results revealed that the main difficulties that teachers encounter when using creative teaching methods are: exclusion of topics that may promote creativity from textbook content, inadequate pre- and in-service training, discouraging teachers thinking creatively, teachers’ weak intrinsic motivation, their heavy workload, and the absence of a free academic atmosphere. The results also show no significant differences between teacher’s perceptions of the difficulties in using creative teaching methods with respect to gender or the school district. A few recommendations have been proposed based on the findings.
Type A Behavior, Emotional Intelligence and Social Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Work Motivation among Faculty Members at the Hashemite University
Authors: AL-Baddareen Ghaleb , Ghaith Souad , Akour Mutasem , Banat Suhaila
Published: May 2022

This study examined the association between type A behavior, emotional intelligence, social self-efficacy, and work motivation among faculty members at the Hashemite University in Jordan. Seventy seven faculty members responded to four measures: Type A behavior scale, emotional intelligence scale, perceived social self-efficacy scale, and work motivation scale. The results of this study revealed that emotional intelligence was positively and significantly related to work motivation. Moreover, this study confirmed the value of emotional intelligence as a significant predictor of work motivation. However, social-self-efficacy and Type A behavior proved to be non significant predictors of work motivation
A Comparative Study in Health Habits and Attitudes of Students of Muscat and Dhofar in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al – Dhafri Saead S. , Ambusaidi Abdullah K.
Published: May 2022

This study examined the possible differences in health attitudes and habits between Omani students from Muscat school district (north Oman) and students from Dhofar school district (south Oman). The participants responded to a group of questionnaires that included: health problems, weight satisfaction, attitudes towards physical activities, health and food habits, and attitudes towards and use of harmful substances. The sample consisted of 450 randomly selected middle and high school students. Independent t-tests and Chi-squares were used to answer the study questions. The results showed statistically significant differences in the levels of health problems, attitudes towards physical activities, frequency of eating fast food and hours of watching TV. Students from Muscat had more helath problems, revealed positive attitudes towards physical activities and more frequently eat fast food. No differences were found in weight satisfaction in the two school districts. Student of Dhofar showed higher tendency to use harmful substances than Muscat students did. Evidence was shown for a moderate consumption of fruit and vegetables among all participants, low consumption of soft drinks, of walking habits, low levels of physical activities, and few hours of computer use (with no differences between the two districts in any of these habits).
The Impact of Using Multimedia in Science Achievement and Developing Metacognitive Skills for Ninth- Grade Students in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Nawafleh Mohammad Khair Nawaf , Al-Hindasi Alfaisal bin Humaid
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the effect of using multimedia in science achievement and developing metacognitive skills of ninth grade students in the Sultanate of Oman. The sample consisted of 62 students and was divided into two groups; an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group included 31 students and was taught using multimedia, and the control group included 31 students and was taught using the conventional method. To answer the questions of the study, an achievement test and a metacognitive skills test were developed and administered to the study subjects. The results revealed that there was a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in both the achievement test and the metacognitive skills test. The difference was in favor of the experimental group. Accordingly, the study recommended further studies to find out the impact of multimedia on the various skills of thinking.
Speech Strategies and the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Dacheva Gergana
Published: May 2022

The interest in monitoring and analyzing the speech messages in the context of the coronavirus pandemic is due to two hypotheses related to the responsible Bulgarian institutions, some medical workers and media. The first is that they do not have enough knowledge and skills to select and direct useful and correct information in crisis situation. The second hypothesis is that they do not present appropriate mechanisms for the formation of socially useful behavior in moments of required mass mobilization in a certain direction. I look for a reason for both hypotheses in the media messages related to the pandemic. That is why in this article I make the comparison between two French and two Bulgarian newspapers, as the excerpted material was taken only within one day, something like a snapshot. The comparison shows that the French have a unified speech strategy for reaching the reader and forming public opinion, while in the Bulgarian ones it is partially or completely absent.
Functional Approach in Constructing a System of Bulgarian Language Exercises in the Secondary School (with a View to Bulgarian Language Training in the Country and Abroad)
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Petrov Angel
Published: May 2022

This article provides an overview of existing in the scientific space theses, ideas and classifications (from the general didactic, linguistic and methodical point of view) of the types of exercises constructing the technology of the Bulgarian learning process. It is suggested a systematization of the exercises from a functional point of view corresponding to the contemporary sociocultural and educational realities – exercises for realization of cognitive educational goals, exercises for realization of functional educational goals, exercises for realization of axiological educational goals. The system is an effective instrument for achieving the goals of Bulgarian language training organized in the country and abroad.
Identity as Living through the Other
Authors:   South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Kostova-Panayotova Magdalena
Published: May 2022

The article focuses on Michael Ondaatje’s novel The English Patient, which deals with the issues of identity, belonging to the nation, family, community, friends. According to the ideas of the text, the realization through the Other, the care of the person whom you “flowed into”, whose soul has become more important than family and homeland, is the empathy that is necessary to overcome pain, war, loss and boundaries. The time in the novel unfolds in a specific historical period, against the backdrop of one of the most tragic episodes of the twentieth century, yet the culturological context of The English Patient includes the Antiquity and Renaissance art, history and music, fine arts, as well as the European prose of the XIX century. By shaking the idea of national priorities, the narrative, shows that the history of European civilization is irreducible to simply war and destruction.
The Curriculum
Authors:   Education Leadership Consultancy, Budgell Phil
Published: May 2022

It is proposed that respect for agency and choice for the pupils is a priority of education. Three frameworks are presented that can be used to make sense of the curriculum: – the Entitlement Curriculum; – the Aims and Objectives Curriculum; and – the Areas of Learning Curriculum. It is suggested that only the Subject Strands components of the Areas of Learning Curriculum are used by ministries of education in planning their national curricula. It is then proposed that ministries of education should delegate responsibility for the curriculum to Curriculum, Assessment and Qualifications Agencies – a non-ministerial departments that report directly to Parliament. Curriculum Notation is then introduced as a technique for: – mapping the introduction of agency and choice in the curriculum as pupils mature; and – constructing Intervening Performance Indicators. Literacy and Numeracy are introduced as compulsory elements in the curriculum of older pupils – independent of the subjects that the pupils are studying. Finally, it is proposed that it is the schools’ responsibility to ensure that: – Cross-curricular Skills; and – Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities are part of the pupils’ classroom experience.
100th Anniversary of High School of Economics “Knyaz Simeon Tarnovskiˮ
Authors:   High School of Economics “Knyaz Simeon Tarnovskiˮ, Taneva Snezhana
Published: May 2022

On September 15, 1921, with Order № 7180 of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Labor, the Mixed Lower School of Trade and Cooperative Affairs opened its doors. It is the first vocational school in the region of Stara Zagora. The founders of the school are the industrialists Slavi Abanozov, Georgi Sandev and Sotir Novachkov, who with the assistance of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry set the beginning of the 100-year history of the High School of Economics “Knyaz Simeon Tarnovskiˮ.
STEM Approach in Teaching Mathematics in Second Grade
Authors:   Alexander Georgiev-Kodzhakafaliyata Primary School, Georgieva Veselina
Published: May 2022

The report presents a series of STEM exercises realized with the students from the second grades (“A”, “B” and “C”) of the primary school “Alexander Georgiev -Kodzhakafaliyata” – city of Burgas. The tasks include mathematics, engineering, creativity and are performed in the classes for activities of interest within the all-day organization of educational activities, as well as in the classes for activities of interest to a group of children formed under the Ordinance on Inclusive Education. STEM tasks realized with second graders can be divided into: Making models of objects related to a particular plot; Making useful objects for our everyday life. To make the models, the students are divided into teams of two. The task of each team is the same: to make a model. Students take on the role of engineers, who have to design and build a model, working within certain limits. To make it easier for the little “engineers”, they are given an algorithm at the beginning of the class.
Endoscopy-assisted microsurgery in the resection of epidermoid tumor of the pontocerebellar angle
Authors: Flores Jerson , Rojas Gonzalo , Alaba Wesley , Rodríguez Rómulo
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Intracranial epidermoid tumors are rare, slow-growing, and histologically benign congenital neoplasms. The microsurgical approach with endoscopic assistance is described as a minimally invasive technique that facilitates the work of the neurosurgeon in the complete resection of an epidermoid tumor located in the cerebellopontine angle. Clinical Case: 62-year-old woman, with a 3-year disease characterized by pain on the right side of the face. Symptoms increase in the following 2 years, becoming disabling and only partially improving with pregabalin and oxcarbazepine. Brain MRI showed a hypointense lesion with a cystic appearance at the level of the prepontine cistern with expansion to the right cerebellopontine angle that compressed the right trigeminal nerve (V). Retromastoid craniotomy and a right cerebellopontine angle approach were performed. Under the microscopic vision, the trigeminal nerve was identified which was pulled by the tumor, the cranial nerve complex VII-VIII, and vessels such as the superior petrous vein and the anteroinferior cerebellar artery. With the support of the endoscope, the tumor was better visualized in inaccessible areas, the prepontine cistern was accessed and total resection of the tumor was achieved. The patient evolved favorably with remission of pain on the right side. Conclusion: The microsurgical technique assisted by endoscopy allows safe removal of the tumor, and it is immensely helpful in the resection of tumors from regions not visible under the microscope. Keywords: Brain Neoplasms, Trigeminal Nerve, Endoscopy, Cerebellopontine Angle. (source: MeSH NLM
Complex multiple ruptured aneurysms treated with embolization in a single session: case report.
Authors: Vargas John , Rodriguez Rodolfo , Durand Walter , Flores Jesús , Valer Dante , Vallejos Ricardo , Saal Giancarlo
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Multiple aneurysms are responsible for 15 to 35% of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhages, some of them being complex aneurysms. These are characterized by their large size, difficult location, wide neck, weak wall structure, giving rise to branches from the aneurysm, presenting calcifications, or due to ineffective previous treatment. Its management is difficult due to the variation in the anatomical distribution and the difficulty of determining which aneurysm is the ruptured one. The complex aneurysm needs special techniques for its management. Embolization has an acceptable complication rate compared to clipping, with the additional benefit of being a minimally invasive technique with a short hospital stay. Clinical case: A 50-year-old female patient who presented headache, nausea, vomiting, and sensory disorder, being diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured aneurysm of the bifurcation of the right internal carotid artery. In addition, 3 other aneurysms were found (left carotid bifurcation, top of the basilar, and communicating segment of the left carotid). We proceeded to embolize the two aneurysms of the carotid bifurcation with coils using the remodeling technique, as well as the one at the top of the basilar with coils assisted with a double “Y” stent. The clinical evolution was good, and the patient was discharged without neurological sequelae. Conclusion: The embolization of multiple aneurysms in a single session is an effective and safe technique. If the aneurysms are complex, the use of "remodeling" techniques or stent assistance is required to achieve a successful outcome. Keywords: Aneurysm, Ruptured, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Embolization, Therapeutic, Stents. (Source: MeSH NLM)
Art Branding/Art Infusion: Comunicação da imagem e identidade da marca.
Authors: Monteiro Ilda
Published: May 2022

Este trabalho de investigação é um estudo de revisão de literatura cujo tema integra o conceito da gestão de marcas na esfera artística de forma a identificar a imagem de marca, com importante contributo para o sucesso a nível global. O Branding, ou gestão de marcas, sendo um desafio estratégico e complexo, cada vez mais é utilizado pelas marcas como ferramenta, para atingir os objetivos, numa época em que a concorrência é evidente, cujo objetivo é produzir e preparar uma marca para conquistar os vários tipos de mercados. Teoricamente é abordada a questão do branding, com análise na repercussão, que as práticas estratégicas têm no sucesso e evolução das marcas. O objetivo deste trabalho, consiste na análise das questões relacionadas com o art branding/art infusion e os seus componentes associados em que a imagem da obra é a marca do artista, cujos fatores influenciam o consumidor de obras de arte. Mediante esta hipótese, torna-se fundamental, que os profissionais da área considerem haver uma relação entre a utilização da arte na comunicação publicitária e o poder de influência na perceção do público consumidor. Este processo, limita-se a convidar artistas já reconhecidos na comunidade para criar peças artísticas da marca, com destaque do objeto publicitário, considerando exclusividade, entre reconhecimento de nome, valor, branding e notoriedade.