bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dl-3-n-butylphthalide ameliorates diabetic foot ulcer by inhibiting apoptosis and promoting angiogenesis
Authors: Wei Wu-Han , Bai Yuan-Ling , Zhu Dong , Zhang Jing-Yu , Yin Qi-Chuan , Li Qiang , Shen Cai-Qi , Jin Pei-Sheng
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are estimated to affect about 18.6 million people worldwide annually. The pathogenesis of DFU is complex, and the available drugs are not effective. Dl-3-n-butylphthalide (NBP) is a synthetic mixture of racemates used in China for the treatment of ischemic stroke. It was initially isolated from the seeds of Apium graveolens Linn, with studies showing its potential role in treating diabetes and its complications.

AIM

To predict and validate the mechanism by which NBP treats DFU.

METHODS

Network pharmacological analysis was performed to identify pharmacological targets and signaling pathways mediating the treatment effect of NBP on DFU. In vivo and in vitro experiments were conducted to validate the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of NBP on DFU.

RESULTS

Network pharmacology analysis identified 26 pharmacological targets of NBP and predicted that NBP could treat DFU partially by modulating apoptosis and vascular signaling pathways. Results from animal experiments showed that NBP significantly improved DFU by increasing neovascularization and fibroblast proliferation. In vitro tests demonstrated that NBP treatment promoted the migration and proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells and human dermal fibroblasts, while inhibiting the apoptosis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells, human dermal fibroblasts, and human keratinocytes cells.

CONCLUSION

This study found that NBP could treat DFU by decreasing the rate of apoptosis and increasing angiogenesis via the advanced glycation end products-receptor of advanced glycation end products signaling pathway and binding to the heme oxygenase 1, caspase 3, B cell leukemia/lymphoma 2, brain derived neurotrophic factor, and nuclear factor erythroid 2 L2 genes.
Exploring a novel mechanism for targeting β-arrestin-2 in the management of diabetic nephropathy
Authors: Liu Na , Yan Wei-Tao , Xiong Kun
Published: February 2025

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a well-known microvascular complication in patients with diabetes mellitus, which is characterized by the accumulation of extracellular matrix in the glomerular and tubulointerstitial compartments, along with the hyalinization of intrarenal vasculature. DN has recently emerged as a leading cause of chronic and end-stage renal disease. While the pathobiology of other diabetic microvascular complications, such as retinopathy, is largely understood and has reasonable therapeutic options, the mechanisms and management strategies for DN remain incompletely elucidated. In this editorial, we comment on the article by Liu et al , focusing on the mechanisms underlying the detrimental impact of β-arrestin-2 on the kidneys in the context of DN. The authors suggest that inhibiting β-arrestin-2 could alleviate renal damage through suppressing apoptosis of glomerular endothelial cells (GENCs), highlighting β-arrestin-2 as a promising therapeutic target for DN. The study proposed that β-arrestin-2 triggers endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress via the ATF6 signaling pathway, thereby promoting GENC apoptosis and exacerbating DN progression. Given the novel and crucial role of β-arrestin-2 in ER stress-related DN, it is imperative to further explore β-arrestin-2, its roles in ER stress and the potential therapeutic implications in DN.
Analysis of risk factors and predictive value of a nomogram model for sepsis in patients with diabetic foot
Authors: Han Wen-Wen , Fang Jian-Jiang
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Sepsis is a severe complication in hospitalized patients with diabetic foot (DF), often associated with high morbidity and mortality. Despite its clinical significance, limited tools exist for early risk prediction.

AIM

To identify key risk factors and evaluate the predictive value of a nomogram model for sepsis in this population.

METHODS

This retrospective study included 216 patients with DF admitted from January 2022 to June 2024. Patients were classified into sepsis (n = 31) and non-sepsis (n = 185) groups. Baseline characteristics, clinical parameters, and laboratory data were analyzed. Independent risk factors were identified through multivariable logistic regression, and a nomogram model was developed and validated. The model's performance was assessed by its discrimination (AUC), calibration (Hosmer-Lemeshow test, calibration plots), and clinical utility [decision curve analysis (DCA)].

RESULTS

The multivariable analysis identified six independent predictors of sepsis: Diabetes duration, DF Texas grade, white blood cell count, glycated hemoglobin, C-reactive protein, and albumin. A nomogram integrating these factors achieved excellent diagnostic performance, with an AUC of 0.908 (95%CI: 0.865-0.956) and robust internal validation (AUC: 0.906). Calibration results showed strong agreement between predicted and observed probabilities (Hosmer-Lemeshow P = 0.926). DCA demonstrated superior net benefit compared to extreme intervention scenarios, highlighting its clinical utility.

CONCLUSION

The nomogram prediction model, based on six key risk factors, demonstrates strong predictive value, calibration, and clinical utility for sepsis in patients with DF. This tool offers a practical approach for early risk stratification, enabling timely interventions and improved clinical management in this high-risk population.
Dialysis decision in critically ill patients in intensive care unit
Authors: Rhee Harin
Published: February 2025

The 2012 Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes guidelines clearly define emergent indications for kidney replacement therapy; however, whether dialysis should be initiated in critically ill patients without these indications remains unclear. This review briefly summarizes the results of recent landmark trials and discusses their limitations originating from a criteria-based approach at a single time point. Moreover, a personalized approach based on each patient’s demand-capacity balance and its future benefits as a platform for kidney support therapy in critically ill patients are discussed.
Showing the Many Why Philosophers Should Rule
Authors: Thein Karel
Published: February 2025

While discussing how true philosophers could rule and make the citizens obey them (Republic 6.499–502), Socrates expands his earlier remarks about philosophical nature and the objects of its interest. The scope of this enlarged argument is not limited to the Forms but includes an effort to translate philosophical knowledge into human souls and, ultimately, to the city. Focusing on the often quoted but rarely analyzed argument that unfolds in several steps at 500–501, the article brings out its complexity and possible role in the unfolding of the dialogue.
Correlating biophysics anxiety and performance among biology students in two state Universities in Mindanao, Philippines
Authors: Alia Leemarc Capadiso , Magday Ehlrich Ray J. , Sanchez Joje Mar P.
Published: February 2025

This study investigated the influence of biophysics anxiety on the performance of biology students. It utilized a descriptive-correlational quantitative research design. A twenty-five item Biophysics Anxiety Rating Scale was adopted and modified to measure the level of biophysics anxiety among the one hundred twenty-six selected college students in Mindanao. The study found that there are four constructs formed, and all of them have a moderately anxious level of students’ anxiety. These constructs are as follows: construct 1 - lack of foundational knowledge, construct 2 - test taking and instructor’s presence, construct 3 - lack of laboratory skills, and construct 4 - lack of self-confidence. The majority (43.65%) of the students received a final grade of excellent. Additionally, no significant difference was observed in the level of anxiety between male and female students. Moreover, students’ demographic profile, such as the university attended, sex, and SHS strand, has no significant influence on the level of anxiety in biophysics. However, age is significant, implying that students in different age brackets may experience different levels of anxiety. Furthermore, there was no significant influence between the constructs manifested by students and their performance in biophysics. Thus, the level of anxiety among students is not an indicator of the performance of biology students. Further study is suggested to consider other factors that may contribute to the differences in the level of anxiety among biophysics students.
A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of families of children with autism in the Philippines
Authors: Reyes Benedict Francisco , Domingo Peachy Gilledo
Published: February 2025

Based on the data provided by the Autism Society of the Philippines (2018), it is estimated that around 1.2 million Filipinos, constituting 01 out of every 100 individuals, are affected by autism. This high prevalence poses significant challenges, particularly for parents who are raising children with autism, as they grapple with the lifelong developmental issues associated with the condition. Recognizing the pressing need for support, the Philippine Senate has taken notice of this matter, and senators have proposed the establishment of a National Center for Autism (Torregoza, 2023). In light of this context, the present study aims to delve into the lived experiences of family members, including parents, grandparents, and other relatives, who provide care for children with autism. The study aims to capture the critical experiences of families raising children with autism, focusing on stress, burden, ambivalence, and hope through qualitative interviews. By analyzing narratives within the framework of intensive motherhood ideology, this paper delves into caregivers’ lived experiences and how they relate to these themes. The study incorporates seven participants whose interviews are recorded and transcribed. Codes are then derived from the transcriptions, and subsequently, themes are developed. The findings of the study reveal the resilient sense of hope that families maintain despite the numerous struggles, burdens, and ambivalent emotions they encounter in their journey with autism.
Metodología para la zonificación de cultivos con criterios de sostenibilidad en base a la información geográfica de libre acceso para Colombia
Authors: Albarracin Bohórquez Nicolas , Escobar Pardo Oscar Fradique
Published: February 2025

La metodología que se propone para la zonificación de cultivos con criterios de sostenibilidad se plantea desde la investigación-acción, e inicia identificando los parámetros mínimos esperables de un modelo de producción sostenible. Posteriormente, se clasifican dichos parámetros para identificar cuáles de ellos pueden ser llevados a un contexto de zonificación por medio del uso de sistemas de información geográfica y cuáles dependen de la implementación de buenas prácticas por parte de los productores. Finalmente, se realiza el proceso de análisis de la información disponible y se develan las posibles fuentes de información geográfica. Por lo que se propone un modelo de zonificación con criterios de sostenibilidad que utiliza información geográfica disponible en Colombia, como datos edafológicos, climáticos, de uso del suelo, áreas protegidas, territorios indígenas y niveles de pobreza; todo ello con el objetivo de proporcionar una herramienta útil para la toma de decisiones en las cadenas productivas, fomentar la agricultura sostenible y la conservación ambiental.
The Degree of Practicing Cultural Competence among Students of Faculties of Education in Jordanian Universities and its Relationship to Active Citizenship
Authors: Al-Mashaqbeh Areej Ahmed , Elimat Saleh Nasser
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to identify the degree of practicing cultural competence among students of faculties of education in Jordanian universities and its relationship to active citizenship from their point of view. The descriptive survey methodology was used, and the questionnaire was a tool for data collection and analysis after ensuring its validity and reliability. It was applied to a simple random sample of (343) male and female students.  The results showed that the degree of practicing cultural competence among students of faculties of education in Jordanian universities was medium, and also showed that the degree of practicing active citizenship among students was medium, and there was a high direct positive correlation statistically significant between the degree of practicing cultural competence among students of faculties of education in Jordanian universities, and active citizenship.
The Extent that Private Secondary School Principals Practice Participatory Leadership within the Green Line fromTeachers and Principals
Authors: Khalayleh Emad Farid , Al-Shurman Muneerah Mahmoud
Published: February 2025

The current study aims to identify the degree of participatory leadership among principals and teachers in private secondary schools within the area of the Green Line. The study sample consisted of (301) teachers and principals of private secondary schools within this area. The study used the descriptive correlational methodology. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire (participatory leadership) was distributed and its validity and reliability were verified. The results showed that the estimates of the study sample about the degree of private secondary school principals' practice of participatory leadership within the Green Line for teachers and principals came to a moderate degree. The four domains (linear combination) are attributed to the gender variable. There were no statistically significant differences in the estimates of the study sample subjects about the degree of private secondary school principals within the Green Line practicing participatory leadership in the four domains (linear combination), due to the variables of years of experience, educational qualification, and job title. The results also showed that the estimates of the study sample about the level of morale among private secondary school teachers within the Green Line from the point of view of principals and teachers came to a medium degree. Besides, the results also showed that there were statistically significant differences in the estimates of the study sample in the total score and sub-dimensions of morale among private secondary school teachers within the Green Line which is attributed to the gender variable, in favor of males, job title, in favor of managers. Finally, it was shown that there was a positive correlation between participatory leadership and the level of morale.
The Professional Competencies of the Technological Instructional Designer
Authors: Alshaer Muna Abdel-Rahim , Al-Ajlouni Khalid Ibrahim
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to identify the professional competencies of the technological instructional designer (novice; expert; team leader, project manager) based on professional organizations and existing research literature and from the academic experts and employers in Jordan point of view. The qualitative methodology "content analysis" was used in this study to conduct a systematic review that includes (7) professional organizations and (10) selective related studies to prepare the technological instructional designer competencies framework (TID CF) which has been validated by (14) Experts (9 of them are academic experts and 5 are employers in educational technology and instructional design field). The outcome of this study was a proposed technological instructional designer competency framework (TID CF) consisting of (5) domains; Professional foundations; planning and analysis; design and development; evaluation and implementation; management, including (25) competencies supported by (132) performance statements. The study recommended the use of the proposed technological instructional designer competencies framework to guide the academic programs to align with the expectations of the needs in the field and to plan professional development opportunities.
Double Ethical Standards among Yarmouk University Students
Authors: Alnajjar Farah Hilal , Al-Ibrahim Adnan B. , Abu Dalbouh Musa Abdel Karim
Published: February 2025

The current study aimed to explore the double ethical standards among Yarmouk University Students. The study used the descriptive survey methodology. The sample of the study consisted of (1099) Faculty member the second academic semester of 2019/2020. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers designed questionnaire of (20) items It was distributed into three fields: Status, the desire for control, the desire for prestige.The results showed that the double ethical standards came to a medium degree,  The results also showed that there were statistically significant differences in the means of the study sample’s estimates of double ethical standards due to the variables of gender in favor of males, and the number of years of experience in favor of less than 10 years, and the type of college in favor of human faculties in prevarication, desire in prestige and scientific faculties in the desire to control, the academic rank  in favor of the assistant professor in elusiveness, and the desire to control, for the rank of professor in the desire for status.
Creative Leadership Competencies among Arab Elementary School Principals within the Green Line and their Relationship to the level of Morale among Teachers
Authors: Khateb Arej Zuhair , Salameh Kayed Muhammad
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to determine the degree of the availability of creative leadership competencies among Arab elementary school principals within the Green Line and their relationship to teachers' morale. A descriptive correlational methodology using a questionnaire was applied. The sample consisted of (487) individuals, including (124) school principals and (363) teachers. Results indicated that the degree of the availability of creative leadership competencies among arab elementary school principals were moderate, and the degree of teachers' morale were moderate; A statistically significant positive correlation between the degree of the availability of creative leadership competencies among arab elementary school principals and level of teachers' morale.
The Effectiveness of an Educational Program Based on the Narrative Approach in Improving Awareness of Feelings in Jordanian Kindergarten Children in Jordan
Authors: Al-Jbour Aseel Ghazi , Abu Taleb Tagreed Fathi
Published: February 2025

The main purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an educational program based on the Narrative approach in improving awareness of feelings among kindergarten children in Jordan. The study sample was randomly chosen and consisted of (41) boys and girls enrolled in Ministry of Education Governmental kindergartens. The sample consisted of two groups of children: experimental (21) and control (20). To achieve the objectives of the study, a feelings scale for young children was developed. It consisted of (28) items. The results of the study revealed statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) due to the Narrative educational program in favor of the study’s experimental group.  The results showed no statistically significant difference a (α=0.05) due to gender in improving awareness and expression of feelings.
The Role of Superintendents of Educational Directorates in Saudi Arabia to Empower the Woman in it Light of the Kingdom Vision of 2030
Authors: Al-ruwayli Areej Salem Atnan , Ashour Mohammed Ali
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the study is to investigate the role of superintendents of educational directorates in Saudi Arabia to empower the woman in light of the kingdom vision of 2030. The study adopted the descriptive survey methodology, through a sample of (308) departments heads from different departments and educational offices. The findings of the study showed that the role of superintendents of education departments to empower Saudi women came to an average degree, and there were no significant statistical differences for the perceptions of the study sample members about the role of education departments in empowering Saudi women due to the gender in all domains. Further, There were no significant statistical differences due to the effect of academic qualification in all domains except for training in favor of the bachelor’s and doctoral levels, and there were significant statistical differences for the study sample members’ perceptions about the role of education departments in empowering Saudi women due to the effect of experience for five years or less in delegation of authority, motivation, promotions to senior positions, self-managed work teams, overall degree, for each of five years or less, and 5-10 years in training.
The Degree of practicing Creative Leadership among Middle School principals in Haifa District within The Green Line and its Relationship to some Variables
Authors: Athamneh Mansour Sami , Abu-Ashour Khalifah Mustafa
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to identify the degree of creative leadership practice among middle school principals in Haifa District within The Green Line and relationship to some variables and to identify the differences in the estimates of the study sample according to the variables of gender, academic qualification, experience, and job title. The descriptive survey meaodology was used, after assuring its validity and reliability a questionnaire was used to collect data, as it consisted of (31) items distributed into four domalns fluency, flexibility, originality, and sensitivity to problems. The study sample consisted of (368) principals and teachers, who were selected by using accessible method.
The study results indicated that the degree of creative leadership practice among middle school principals in Haifa District within the green line from the point of view of principals and teachers was medium, and the absence of statistically significant differences attributed gender, academic qualification, and experience variables, while there were statistically significant differences due to job title variable, in favor of principals.
Analysis of Human Values included in the Developmental Kindergarten Curriculum in Jordan in Light of Schwartz's Model of Human Values
Authors: Al-Ethamat Sayah Ayed Salem , Al-Qudah “Mohammad Amin” Hamid
Published: February 2025

This study aimed at identifying the human values ​​included in the developmental kindergarten curriculum in Jordan and investigating them using the analysis tool in light of Schwartz model of human values. The study used the descriptive analytical method (content analysis technique). The analysis’s sample included both the general framework of the kindergarten curricula and the developmental curriculum’s documents. The results showed that the number of special outcomes that included values was (166) outcomes, distributed according to the value categories in the study tool as follows: conservatism (64.5%), self-transcendence (16.9%), openness-to-change (9.6%), and self-stimulation (9.0%). The results also showed that total frequency of human values in the developmental curriculum was (705), distributed as follows: conservatism (56.2%), self-transcendence (27.9%), openness-to-change (9.9%), and self-stimulation (6.0%). In light of results, the study recommended the inclusion of more human values ​​in the developmental curriculum, such as: stimulation, daring, accepting my portion in life, ambition and a world at peace values, and to use these results as a basis for an educational program that takes care of human values’ development ​​among children in the age group 5-6 years.
The Level of Professional Creativity among Secondary School Teachers within the Green Line from the Principals and Teachers’ Point of View in light of Considering some Variables
Authors: Asle Rabee’ Sa'eed , Ashour Mohammad Ali
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to identify the level of professional creativity among secondary school teachers within the green line from the principals and teachers’ point of view. The descriptive survey methodolology was used, and the study sample consisted of (258) principals and teachers who were chosen by the simple random method, where a questionnaire consisting of four dimensions: sensitivity to problems, fluency, flexibility, and risk taking was applied to them. The results revealed that the level of professional creativity among secondary school teachers within the green line was medium, and existence of statistically significant differences attributed to the job title variable in favor of teachers, and the absence of statistically significant differences due to the variables (gender, academic qualification, and experience).
The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Task Analysis Directed to Parents in Improving Daily Life Skills of their Children with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Alajmi Mesfer Mohammad , Al-Smadi Jamil Mahmoud
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of a training program based on task analysis directed at parents to improve the daily life skills of their children with mild intellectual disability. The study sample consisted of (30) parents of students with mild intellectual disability in the State of Kuwait, they were randomly divided into two groups, experimental (15) and control (15). To collect the evidence, a tool was prepared to measure the daily life skills of children with intellectual disability, and acceptable validity and reliability indications for the scale were extracted. He also designed the training program, which consisted of (20) sessions, and its implementation took a month, with Four sessions per week. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences at the level (a = 0.05) in the responses of the parents of children with mild intellectual disability on the scale of daily life skills according to the group variable (experimental and control) in favor of the experimental group. The study recommended conducting workshops for parents of children with intellectual disability, in which they are trained to use the task analysis method.
Applying the Principles of Progressive Philosophy in the Rosary Sister School from the Point of View of Male and Female Teachers: A Case study
Authors: Khasawne Omar Mohd. Ali , Ashour Salam Mostafa
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to identify as to what extent the progressive philosophy principles in the Rosary school are applied from the point of view of male and female teachers. The two researchers used the qualitive analytical methodology. The interview was the study tool, where study consisted of the three major questions and twenty-seven tracking questions. The result provides that: The principles of progressive philosophy are applied at moderate rate in the Rosary school. The study recommended the teacher, administrator makers at the Ministry of education to adopt and sponsor the fundamentals of progressive philosophy to reach a finer, better, and more efficient education.
The Degree of Awareness of Elementary School Teachers in Kasabat Amman District of the Strategy of Virtual Trips and its Relationship to Some Variables
Authors: Abu Khamsah Muna Mohammad Hasan
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to identify the degree of awareness of elementary school teachers in the Kasbah of Amman district of the strategy of virtual trips, and its relationship to the variables of gender, type of school, and specialization. The descriptive survey approach was used. A questionnaire consisting of (31) items was also developed, and then it was distributed after verifying its validity and reliability to the study sample, which consisted of (364) male and female teachers, who were chosen by the stratified random method. The results showed that the degree of awareness of the elementary stage teachers in the Kasbah of Amman district of the strategy of virtual trips was medium. It also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences between the mean estimates of the study sample subjects due to the variables of gender and specialization, and the presence of a statistically significant difference due to the variable of school type in favor of private schools.
The Effect of the Realistic Mathematics Education Approach (RME) in Improving the Conceptual and Operational Level of Proportional Thinking among the Classroom Teacher’s Students
Authors: Marei Sa'ida Tawfiq , Abo Loum Khalid Muhammad
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to reveal the effect of the Realistic Mathematics Education approach (RME) in improving the conceptual and operational level in proportional thinking among the students of the classroom teacher’s students at the Hashemite University. Intentionally choosing two groups who registered the subject of numbers and operations on it, and one of the two groups was randomly assigned as an experimental group, and their number was (39) who were taught using the (RME), and (39) as a control group who were taught through using traditional way. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers built two tests of the conceptual and operational level in proportional thinking in the unit of rational numbers, the two study instruments were applied after checking the validity and reliability of the two tests. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences at the conceptual level (analysis synthesis, and transfer) in favor of the experimental group, and there were no statistically significant differences at the operational level, and for both levels (accounts, applications).
The Role of School Administration in Empowering Teachers Technologically in Mafraq Governorate and its Relationship to Some Variables
Authors: Allawi Areen Younis Abd Alqader , Abu Ashour Khalifa Mustafa
Published: February 2025

The study aimed at revealing the role of the school administration in empowering the teachers technologically in Mafraq governorate. The sample of the study consisted of (403) teachers. The result of the study showed that there was an active role for the school administration in empowering male and female teachers in light of integrating teaching and learning in the educational system. This appears in using modern technological methods for the technological empowering. The study also showed that there was no significant statistical differences for the role of the technological empowering according to sex variable, the academic qualification and the educational stage. The result also showed that there were differences on the account of the experience variables.
The Efficiency of Cognitive Representation and its Relation to the Level of Academic Aspiration among Bilingual and Monolingual High School Students
Authors: Abu Saad Mousa Mahmoud , Al-Tal Shadia Ahmed
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to reveal the level of cognitive representation, and to reveal the differences in the efficiency of cognitive representation and the level of academic ambition among bilingual and monolingual secondary school students in schools in the Negev region. To achieve the objectives of the study, two bilingual schools and two monolingual schools were randomly selected, which are mixed schools (males and females), where the study sample consisted of (260) male and female students, including (130) male and female students from bilingual schools, and (130) male and female student of monolingualism. The cognitive representation efficiency scale prepared by (Al-Zayyat,2001) and the academic ambition scale prepared by (Arastaman & Ozdemir, 2019) were used. The results revealed the presence of "medium" levels of cognitive representation for monolingual and bilingual students, and showed that there were no differences in the values ​​of the correlation coefficients between the efficiency of cognitive representation and academic ambition, due to the language variable.
Perceptions of Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities of the Level of Creative Leadership among the Deans of Academic Faculties and their Relationship to Some Variables
Authors: Hamdoun Ahlam Wajih Abdellatif , Al-Saud Rateb Salama
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of faculty members in Jordanian universities of the level of creative leadership among deans of academic faculties and thier relationship to some variables. The researchers used the descriptive survey methodology for its suitability for the study. Accordingly, the study sample consisted of (289) faculty membrs who were selected by the stratified random method. The results of the study showed that the degree of creative leadership practiced by  the deans of academic faculties in Jordanian public universities was moderate, and the results showed that there were statistically significant differences in the degree of creative leadership practiced by the deans of academic faculties in public universities due to some demographic variables. Based on these results, the researchers recommended enhancing the ability of deans in academic faculties in public universities to practice creative leadership skills, by holding training courses, setting special scientific criteria and foundations for their selection, emphasizing their possession of creative leadership characteristics, and directing future research to study methods of development. Creative leadership, and the impact of training programs on administrative creativity in universities.
The Degree of Effectiveness of Administrative Communication among Secondary School Principals within the Green Line
Authors: Al_Qossoqsi Helwe Jaber , Salameh Kayed Mohammed
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to reveal the degree of effectiveness of administrative communication among secondary school principals within The Green Line from the point of view of principals and teachers, and The study adopted the descriptive Correlational Methodolgy, the two researchers developed a questionnaire to measure the degree of effectiveness of administrative communication, then make sure of its validity and reliability, and formed a sample The study consisted of (400) principals and teachers, who were chosin by Misng Simple randrem Method, and showed results The study showed that the degree of administrative communication as a whole was (moderate). The results revealed no Statistically significant differences in the degree of effectiveness of administrative communication due to the variables (years of experience and academic qualification). and school type), and there were statistically significant differences in the degree of effectiveness of administrative communication attributed to For the job title variable and in favor of (principals).The study recommended that further studies be conducted regarding Administrative communication and linking it to other variables such as difficulties and solutions. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education and Training within the Green Line provide and allocate a sufficient budget to support secondary schools at all levels.‏
Intellectual Humility and its Relationship to Self-Efficacy among University of Jordan Students
Authors: Shawaqfeh Baha’ Suhail , Shatnawi Abd-Al-Rahman Ali
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to explore the relationship between intellectual humility and self-efficacy among Jordan University students, and the level of both variables. The study followed the descriptive corrlelational methodology. The study used an intellectual humility scale and dimensions of the self-efficacy scale, which includes (academic self-efficacy, social self-efficacy, and emotional self-efficacy). The results showed a moderate level of intellectual humility and self-efficacy and its social and academic dimensions among University of Jordan students, and a low level of emotional self-efficacy. The results also showed a positive statistically significant relationship between intellectual humility and general self-efficacy and its subscales.
The Effect of a Strategy Based on the Creative Problem-Solving Model in Developing Mathematical Thinking among Eighth-Grade Students in Jordan
Authors: Ibdah Alaa Fareed , Migdady Ahmad Mohammad
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to investigate the effect of using a strategy based the creative problem-solving model on developing mathematical thinking. To achieve the aim of the study, the analysis tool was prepared, which consisted of the mathematical reasoning test, and then it was tested for its validity and reliability. The mathematical thinking tests were applied to a sample of (50) eighth-grade students in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Jordan Valley. They were divided into two groups: the first consisted of (25) students who studied using the creative problem-solving model, and the second consisted of (25) students who studied using the usual method. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α = 0.05) in favor of the experimental group. The study recommended adopting the model in the process of teaching and learning mathematics in the areas of developing mathematical thinking skills.
School Motivational Activities and their Relationship to the Prevailing Organizational Climate in the Schools of the North District within the Green Line
Authors: Massalha Abed Elslam Muhammad , Jubran Ali Mohammad
Published: February 2025

The study was conducted to investigate the degree of practicing school motivational activities and their relationship to the prevailing organizational climate in Arab schools within the Green Line. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive correlational methodology was used, and the questionnaire was applied to an available sample of (355) participants. The results revealed that the degree of practicing the six domains of motivational activities, together and individually, was from low to medium, as the leadership activities came in the first rank, followed by: cultural, religious, physical health, sports, and reviving heritage. Estimates of the six prevailing climates came from medium to large, with the open climate ranked first, and followed by independent, family, disciplined, parental, and closed. The results showed that the six domains of the school motivational activities had a positive, statistically significant relationship with the climate: open, disciplined, independent, parental, and family, while it was associated with a statistically significant negative relationship with the closed climate.
Dificuldades na Formação do Pensamento Geográfico nos Estudantes do Ensino Médio
Authors: Santos Queila Nere dos
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo é resultado de um estudo que aborda as dificuldades de se ensinar o pensamento geográfico aos estudantes do Ensino Médio, tomando como base a importância da formação integral do estudante, proporcionando a compreensão das dinâmicas sociais, econômicas, políticas e ambientais que permeiam o espaço geográfico. Este trabalho visa mostrar as dificuldades dos professores de Geografia do Ensino Médio em conseguir ensinar a importância da Geografia na formação cidadã. A investigação foi conduzida por meio de uma abordagem qualitativa, com foco na compreensão aprofundada e contextualizada das características em questão, a partir das discussões e leituras realizadas nas aulas da disciplina Epistemologia do Ensino de Geografia, ministrada pelo Prof. Dr. Fernando Sobrinho/UnB. A leitura e análise dos textos propostos possibilitaram um estudo que evidenciasse tendências, lacunas e oportunidades de aprimoramento no ensino de Geografia no Ensino Médio, com ênfase em melhorias para os estudantes do Centro de Ensino Médio em Período Integral João Honorato. Essa abordagem permitiu identificar desafios, boas práticas e possíveis áreas de desenvolvimento, contribuindo para o aperfeiçoamento contínuo da prática pedagógica e para a qualificação do ensino e da aprendizagem de Geografia no Ensino Médio dessa Unidade Escolar.
Natural Construction Materials for Road Construction: A Case Study in Ninh Thuan Province, Viet Nam
Authors: Tan Pham , Son Bui , Nu Nguyen , Duong Nguyen , Luan Vo , Thinh Phi
Published: February 2025

The article metions the formation characteristics and the possibility of using natural mineral construction materials in road construction in Ninh Thuan province. Research results show that Ninh Thuan has quite rich sources of natural construction materials. Natural construction stone materials include intrusive rocks of the Deo Ca, Dinh Quan, Ca Na complexes, eruptive rocks of the Don Duong and Bao Loc Pass formations, terrigenous sediments of the La Nga formation. Natural construction soil materials include a group of relict soils weathered from on different rocks, and soils of alluvial origin (a), mixed alluvial deposits (a, ap) and marine (m) sediments. According to the potential reserves and quality of construction rocks, they can be classified in descending order into intrusive rocks, extrusive rocks and continental sedimentary rock; Soil types according to potential reserves can be ranked as apQ soils, eQ soils formed by extrusive rocks and eQ soils formed by intrusive rocks.
Reservoir Characterizations Related to Petrophysical Assessment of the Khasib Formation in Ahdab Oilfield, Central Iraq
Authors: Faisal Rasha
Published: February 2025

The present study focused on evaluating the petrophysical properties and reservoir characteristics of the Khasib Formation depending on the combination and processing of open hole well logs for five wells at the Ahdab oil field: AD-1, AD-2, AD-3, AD-4, and AD-5. The Ahdab oil field is located in Wasit Governorate to the southwest of Kut City. The oil field is located within the Outer Platform of the Arabian Plate, Mesopotamian Foredeep. The petrophysical properties were determined using Schlumberger Petrel software (version 2022) by analyzing the results of interpretation and computer-processed modeling. The available well logs data classified the Khasib Formation into four units based on the variation in their petrophysical properties: Kh1, Kh2, Kh3, and Kh4. The results indicated that Kh2 is a good reservoir unit and Kh4 is moderate, characterized by high hydrocarbon saturation (50%-75%), low shale content (2%-20%), and high effective porosity (10%-30%). Conversely, units Kh1 and Kh3, as well as Kh4 in certain contexts, were characterized by poor petrophysical properties (non-reservoir properties) due to low hydrocarbon saturation and low effective porosity caused by an increase in shale volume.
Assessment on the Change of Conditions of Use of the Novel Food, Partially Defatted Chia Seed (Salvia Hispanica L.) Powder With a High Fibre Content (RP2158)
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: February 2025

Functional Products Trading Arica S.A./BENEXIA, Chile (“the applicant”) submitted a novel food application for the authorisation of the change in the conditions of use of partially defatted chia seed powder with a high fibre content as a novel food to each nation of Great Britain in December 2023.

The novel food is manufactured by cold press extraction of chia seeds to partially remove the seed oil. The pressed chia seeds are then ground into a powder with a particle size ≤ 400 µm and a fibre content ≥ 50%.

Partially defatted chia seed powder with a high fibre content is currently authorised as a novel food in the UK and EU under assimilated Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. This new application is for a change in the conditions of use seeking to extend the intended use of defatted chia seed powder with a high fibre content within the food categories: fine bakery wares; processed fruit and vegetables; bread; pasta; and protein products. The assessment is limited to food products within these additional food categories which are subject to thermal processing and have a high moisture content.

This novel food had its application for authorisation assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) which was published in April 2023. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have reviewed the information available, including the EFSA opinion, and confirmed that partially defatted chia seed powder with a high fibre content is safe under the intended changes in the conditions of use. The anticipated intake levels and intended use in food were not considered to be nutritionally disadvantageous.

This assessment represents the opinion of the FSA and FSS.
Safety Assessment of the Safety and Efficacy of an Additive Consisting of Endo-1,4-Beta-Xylanase (Produced by Aspergillus Oryzae DSM 33700) for All Poultry Species and All Pigs (Suidae) (DSM Nutritional Products Ltd). (RP1393)
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Food Standards Scotland
Published: February 2025

An application was submitted to the Food Standards Agency in December 2021 from DSM nutritional products Ltd (‘the applicant’) for the renewal, extension of use and new use of an additive (RONOZYME® WX) containing endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (produced by Aspergillus oryzae DSM 33700), under the category ‘zootechnical’ additive, functional group ‘digestibility enhancer’. The applicant seeks renewal of the additive for use in poultry for fattening, piglets (weaned), pigs for fattening, lactating sows and laying hens, as well as an extension of use of the additive in all poultry species and all pigs (Suidae). In addition, the applicant seeks authorisation for the new use concerning use of an improved production strain, substituting strain A. oryzae DSM 26372 with A. oryzae DSM 33700.

To support the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) in evaluating the dossier, the Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF) were asked to review the dossier and the supplementary information from the applicant.

The FSA/FSS concluded, based on the ACAF’s advice, that the additive was fully identified and characterised. It was concluded that RONOZYME® WX (CT and L), manufactured with the A. oryzae DSM 33700 strain, did not raise any safety concerns regarding the genetic modification of the production strain. Members concluded positively on the stability and homogeneity of the additive. However, the pelleting stability for RONOZYME® WX (CT) was only tested for 20 seconds, and therefore this should be made clear on the label as some of the uses may require longer conditioning times.

The additive is considered safe for the target species, the consumer and the environment. The additive RONOZYME® WX (CT and L) is not a skin irritant and RONOZYME® WX (L) is not an eye irritant. RONOZYME® WX (CT) is a potential eye irritant. No information on skin sensitisation was provided; therefore, the additive is regarded as a potential skin sensitiser. The additive should be classified as a respiratory sensitiser due to the proteinaceous nature of its active ingredient (enzyme).

It was concluded that the additive is efficacious in all poultry species and in all pigs (Suidae) at a minimum recommended level of 100 Fungal Xylanase Units (FXU)/kg and 200 FXU/kg complete feed, respectively, with the exception to gestating sows, as no data was provided.

The views of ACAF have been considered in the safety assessment, which represents the opinion of the FSA and FSS.