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The Effect of Attitudes and Emotions on the Desire to Use Arabic in Communication: Case Study of the Learners of Arabic as a Second Language at the Malysian University of Islamic Sciences
Authors: Ibrahim Mechael
Published: May 2022

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of attitudes and emotions on the desire to use Arabic in communication in a second language learning context, in this case learners of Arabic as a second language at the Malaysian University of Islamic Sciences. A number of 225 students from the Islamic Science University of Malaysiavoluntarily participated in the study. The students represented four faculties of the University. A model of "willingness" to communicate in the second language was tested using Structural Equation Modeling and was found to accurately fit the data. The study found that language competence was antecedent of language communication confidence, while language confidence significantly and statistically correlated with willingness to communicate and consequently with language proficiency. The study also showed that male learners are more liable to language anxiety which was found to be negatively correlated with language competence and consequently lack of ability to use the target language. The study recommends that teachers provide learners of Arabic as a second language with greater opportunities to use the language inside and outside the classroom and to make their teaching more task-orientedinstead of lecture-oriented.
Evaluation of Omani Families’ Attention to their Children to Face the Globalization According to Islamic Values from the Point of View of Parents
Authors: Al-Ghattami Sulaiman S. , Al-Mandhari Raya S.
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed to evaluate the level ofOmanifamilies’ attention to the preparation of their children to face globalization according toIslamic values. To achieve theobjective of the study,a questionnaire was preparedfor theparents toevaluatethe level offollow upand supervision of their childrenin many areas.Then,the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were ascertained and then the questionnaire was distributedto200 ofparents.After analyzing the data, the findings showed that the attention to religious aspects came at the first level, and the concernfor enhancing social relationships with children was the last level. Additionally, the attention ofmothersin this regard was muchmore thanfathers. Based on theresults of the study, a number ofrecommendations were proposed. These included the need to analyze textbooks in the Sultanate to identify and highlight these values. Additionally, the study recommended that these values be stressed and utilized in order to guidethe mass mediafor serving the individual and the society.
The Relationship between Leadership Skills and Self-esteem of the Jordanian Universities Presidents
Authors: Al Quddah Mohammad
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to find the relationship between leadership skills and self-esteem of the Jordanian universities presidents. The sample of the study included all Jordanian universities presidents for the academic year (2011/2012) counting 30 presidents .The researcher used the analytical descriptive approach to theoretical literature related to the two variables of the study, and developed two questionnaires to collect data: one to detect the degree of implementation of leadership skills, and the other to determine the selfesteem degree. Findings revealed a high level in the implementation of these categories of leadership skills and high level in availability of self-esteem indicators. There was no statistically significant difference due to specialty and type of the university. Also, high positive correlation (p. 0.01) between the leadership skills and self-esteem was found. The indicators of self-esteem may be used in choosing institutional leaders and developing strategies, tests to refine those skills, and enhancing the self concept.
Evaluating the Delivery of Life Skills (LS) at the First Cycle of the Basic Education in the Sultanate of Oman: Teachers’ Perspectives
Authors: Jawarneh Tariq Y.
Published: May 2022

This study aims at evaluating the delivery of Life Skills (LS) at the first cycle of the basic education in Oman. Information was sought relative to teachers’ perception of their abilities and confidence in implementing LS activities, the primary factors that affect teachers' initial involvement in LS, benefits of LS activities for children, how LS activities are being implemented, physical resources that teachers need in implementing LS activities, and barriers to the implementation of LS. The population of this study consisted of all teachers teaching at the first cycle of the basic stage of schooling in Oman (N=2396). A multi-stage random sampling approach was used to select 315 teachers using the 2010/2011 Ministry of Education (MoE) directory. A questionnaire was adopted and modified to gather the required data. To analyze the data, means and standard deviations as well as frequencies and percentages were computed for responses to each item. The study revealed that teachers at the first cycle of the basic education stage possess several skills related to LS delivery. The results, however, revealed that teachers at the first cycle lack the necessary skills to adopt problem-solving approach in the implementation of LS activities, in addition to their incompetency to integrate information technology in LS related instruction. Several barriers to LS delivery were also identified.
Plan for Applying Total Quality Management in Education for Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Keshavarz Mohsen , Khademi Seyed H. , Mohamadipour Javad , Farajollahi Mehran
Published: May 2022

In this study, the appropriateness of existing quality standards and their use in practice in educational organizations were discussed. The study shows how the quality standard of TQM and QMTL and the possibility of their articulation to develop a holistic model can contribute to change this situation. The study alsoinvestigated whether this standard is an adequate basis for quality development in organizations. To implement a quality system in an educational organization, four main steps are necessary: context setting, model adaptation, model implementation/adoption, and quality development. Each step should be performed with a broad range of actors to raise awareness and consensus. To facilitate this process and to develop a quality system for an organization, the use of the holistic model for the description of quality approaches was recommended. Since the model is very generic, more research is necessary, especially to find specific solutions to different contexts of usage (e.g., for schools). Additionally, research has been initiated to analyze the differences and adaptation requirements for different countries and regions to include cultural aspects. Finally, a variety of tools is being developed to support this process, such as the initial choice of a quality approach or the choice of quality instruments. For the future, it can be expected that a variety of tools will be available to support this process and to integrate quality into a broad range of educational organizations.
Students’ Perceptions of Religious Beliefs as Gained from Jordanian Universities Religious Educational Courses
Authors: Al-Hawamleh Mahir S.
Published: May 2022

The present study looked at the educational religious beliefs as gained from university courses using a self-reported questionnaire as well as semi-structured interviews. 591 students chosen through stratified random design responded to the questionnaire. 64 students from the study's sample were interviewed. The current study presented evidence to support the identification and comparison of the educational religious perceptions held by the two sets of students from Mu'tah University and Al al-Bayt University. The analysis concluded that religious education courses influenced deeply and with varying degrees students’ perceptions of religious affiliation to a large extent at Al-al Bayt University; nevertheless, it was not the case at Mu'tah. Moreover, the study reported students’ perceptions on religious awareness and religious attitudes as weak. That is, the actualization of making meaning and transferring what they believe into what they act and what they do was relatively unattainable. The study suggested the need for more courses. Hence, the study believed that universities should form the cement holding of society's religiosity together.
Teacher Evaluation in Oman: Policy, Implementation, and Challenges
Authors: AL-Yahmadi Hamed H.
Published: May 2022

Teacher evaluation is a significant means for ensuring accountability and promoting teacher professional development. However, the road to good implementation of teacher evaluation system rarely goes without challenges and constraints. The fourteen interviewees who participated in this study faced several constraints in implementing teacher evaluation in the Sultanate of Oman. Some of these obstacles were: Lack of incentives; inadequate evaluators’ training; heavy burden of administrative duties with less empowerment; lack of teachers and evaluators’ commitment towards teacher evaluation system. These organizational and technical factors inhibit the performance of teachers and evaluators alike. The study recommends that teachers and evaluators must be given the needed assistance so that the evaluation process is implemented effectively for the teacher development and performance improvement.
Feminising Schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE: Cause for Concern!
Authors: Dickson Martina , Roux Johann Le
Published: May 2022

Schools in the UAE have been undergoing radical educational reform over the past six years. Government schools are currently gender segregated from grade 1 and staffed by either male or female teachers, but not by both genders in the same school. In 2011 the Abu Dhabi Educational Council (ADEC) announced plans to completely feminise primary schools in the emirate. Emirati male teachers represent a small minority, but one which potentially has a very powerful significance, both culturally and educationally. This paper intends to explore male pre-service teachers’ perceptions of this issue. Six male Emirati pre-service teachers were interviewed. Our findings show that during internship, they felt that their being male and Emirati was significant and positive, and that pupils were relating to them in a unique way as a result. We found that all had been extremely positively influenced by an Emirati male teacher as school pupils. Most thought that employing a system of feminization would be detrimental to young males seeking male role models and gave examples of the way in which they had observed this. The findings of this small-scale study have potentially significant implications for educational policy-makers in Abu Dhabi and other regions in the Gulf considering school feminization.
Constructing a Scale of Attitudes toward School Science Using the General Graded Unfolding Model
Authors: Hijazi Taghreed , Ata Zaid Bani
Published: May 2022

The present study aimed at constructing an attitude scale toward school science using the generalized graded unfolding model (GGUM). A 47-item scale (24 positive, 23 negative) with 4-point response format was used to measure attitudes toward science among 9th (n=424) and 10th (n=420) grade students in 38 sections distributed randomly over 22 schools in Irbid district. Respondents selected one of four options to represent their level of agreement with each item. The findings support the hypothesis that the data form a single unidimensional unfolding model. Furthermore, the findings showed that the GGUM didn’t fit the data of 7 items, leaving the final scale with 40 items, where accurate estimates of these item parameters were derived and the GGUM was appropriate. Cronbach's alpha for the internal consistency, and the test retest reliability coefficients of the final scale were 0.932 and 0.875, respectively.
Social Networks Sites: Usage and Effects
Authors: Abdelraheem Ahmed Y.
Published: May 2022

The aim of this paper is to explore the students’ use of social networks sites (SNSs) and its effects on students’ achievement. A questionnaire using a Liker type scale was distributed to a sample of 120 undergraduate students who participated in the study. The results show that students use SNSs for social matters more than for academic purposes. In this regard, there is no significant difference in the use of social network sites between female and male students. Students with smart mobile phones use SNSs more than those with normal mobiles. Facebook was the most used site. There is no significant difference in students’ use of SNSs due to students GPA. More than fifty percent of sampled students spent two hours or more per day on SNSs. The study concludes with some recommendations.
The Societal Acceptance of Online Degrees in the Arab World: Evidence from Two Countries
Authors: SadiK Alaa
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the societal acceptance of degrees earned wholly online and to define the factors that affect the perceived value of these degrees in two Arab countries; Egypt and Oman. To achieve this purpose, a societal acceptance of online distance education degrees questionnaire was developed and administered online to a sample of 479 participants from different business sectors in Egypt and Oman. The responses to the rating scales and open-ended questions were organized, analyzed, and coded to address pattern of responses. Quantitative data and open-ended responses showed that the overall perception expressed by respondents was that online distance education was viewed as inferior to traditional education, and degrees earned online are not similar to ones earned in traditional settings in terms of credibility and quality. The ANOVA tests were used to analyze the differences among groups of participants and their acceptance of online degrees. Overall, responses indicated that no significant differences existed among participants. Many aspects of online degrees, such as interaction between students and the instructor, credibility with employers, admission regulations, and quality of learning outcomes have been criticized from many perspectives.
Education and Ethics of IbnMiskaweh: Presentation and Analysis of His Book ""Ethics Perfection and Ethnic Purification
Authors: Al-Farraji Adnan A.
Published: May 2022

Having read the book titled "Ethics Perfection and Ethnic Purification" authored by IbnMiskaweh with its contents on education and ethics, I wish to present the contents of this book to benefit from the ideas and opinions of IbnMiskaweh in our current societies. I have written this article emerging from the biography of the author, his scientific status, his books and essays, some of his decencies and advices. Then I talked about the importance of this book and its content, analyzing its texts, showing as much as possible of the educational and ethical principles included therein which we think satisfy our desired goal for highlighting the role of this scholar in the field of education and ethics.
Spiritual Level of Intelligence of the Staff of the Ongoing Governmental Departments in the Governorate of Muscat in Light of Some Variables
Authors: Hayajneh Amjad M. , Al-Ghadani Fatma S
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to detect the levels of availability of the spiritual intelligence of the staff of the government departments in the governorate of Muscat in light of some relevant variables. The study sample consisted of 500 randomly and hierarchically chosen employees: 225 males and 275 females. To achieve the objectives of the study, a proper scale was designed to measure the spiritual intelligence. The results of statistical analysis of the data of the study revealed that the levels of the availability of spiritual intelligence for the members of the sample were high. The arithmetic average for the spiritual intelligence degree for the whole sample was 4.19 from 5, while most of the rest of the 5 dimensions were also high, ranging from 4.19 for the ability to integrate into the virtual behavior to 3.99 for the ability to use spirituality in facing daily problems. The results also showed that non-existence of significant differences in the total averages of IQ spiritual or any of its dimensions among the sample population is attributed to the different variables of gender, age, jobs, and qualifications.
The Effect of Teaching Arabic Grammar by Using Curriculum Dramatization Approach on Achievement and Oral and Written Composition Skills for Students of the Primary Sixth Grade
Authors: Alnassir Mohammed A.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of teaching Arabic grammar by using the curriculum dramatization approach on the scholastic achievement and oral and written composition skills for the sixth grade elementary students in Qatif city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sample of the study consisted of 62 students distributed in two equal groups: one is experimental which studied three units of grammar subjects and oral and written composition skills by using the curriculum dramatization approach while the other is the control gropu which studied the same units of grammar through the inqductive method and oral and written composition skills through the model method. The data of the study was collected by using three instruments designed especially for the purposes of the study: an achievement test of grammar and written composition and an oral composition scale. Data analysis revealed the following results: There were statistically significant differences at 0.00 between the means of the total marks of the students in the achievement test of grammar and written composition, andoral composition scales, which is attributed to the effect of using the curriculum dramatization approach. These differences were in favor of the experimental group. The study concluded by recommending the need for training Arabic teachersin using the curriculum dramatization approach.
The Effect of Islamic Education Teachers Obtaining of International Computer Driving License (ICDL) in Computer Applications at Their Schools in Jordan
Authors: Khawaldeh Nasser A. , Tamimi Eman M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to describe the impact of Islamic education for teachers on ICDL International Computer Driving in computer applications in their schools in Zarka governorate in Jordan. The study sample consisted of (104) males and females. The study used a descriptive approach.The study revealed the following: There were no statistically significant differences in the use of computer applications due to gender in all domains. There were no statistically significant differences due to the variable of experience. There were no statistically significant differences due to the variable of academic qualification in all domains except for the two domains: spreadsheets and using databases, in favor of bachelor and diploma.
Stress and Professional – Counseling Self –Efficacy among Female Teachers of Pupils with Learning Disabilities in Muscat Governorate
Authors: Bakkar Bakkar S. , Al Shorbaji Sahar
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to assess stress and professional counseling self–efficacy among female teachers of pupils with learning disabilities in Muscat governorate. The study attempted to answer the following questions: what is the extent to which female teachers of pupils with learning disabilities experience stress? What is the extent to which female teachers of pupils with learning disabilities have professional – counseling self–efficacy? Are there significant differences in stress due to female teachers' experience, qualification and marital status? Are there significant differences in professional counseling self–efficacy due to female teachers' experience, qualification and marital status? The sample consisted of female teachers of pupils with learning disabilities (n=96) in Muscat governorate. Two scales were designed to assess the dependent variables. To answer study questions; means, standard deviations, MANOVA, and Scheffe’s test were conducted. The findings revealed that there were significant differences in stress and professional counseling self–efficacy due to qualification, while there were no significant differences due to experience, and marital status.
Educational Innovation in the Sultanate of Oman and its Research Requirements: a research Map for the Department of Educational Foundations and Administration
Authors: Lashin Mohamed A. , Ismail Omer H.
Published: May 2022

This study intended to provide a research map that shows the most important research issues and educational challenges facing education in the Sultanate of Oman in the light of contemporary educational innovations. A descriptive research method was used. The procedures followed in the study included a review of educational research maps in the colleges of education, conducted a theoretical analysis of the relationship between global changes and their impact on the areas of educational innovation, identify areas of educational innovation in Oman, and Meta analysis of research conducted at the Department of Educational Foundations and Administration. Based on the analysis and interpretation of data collected from 120 research participants, consisting of 10 faculty members, 15 Master students, 20 experts from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education, and 75 school principals representing different provinces, a research map, with its objectives, scopes, and mechanics of implementation, was developed.
Revision of Guilford Formula to Correct Item Difficulty for Guessing in Multiple Choice Test Items
Authors: Audeh Ahmad S.
Published: May 2022

The original Guilford formula for estimation of multiple choice item difficulty was based on a penalty for guessing. This penalty was originally based on completely random or blind guessing, which means that it is purely based on mathematical estimation and on significantly violated assumptions. While authentic and fair estimation is expected to be based on mixed scoring formula which adds another correction factor to integrate measurement theory with decision theory based on partial knowledge and risk- taking behavior. A new formula with two correction factors related to guessing, partial knowledge and risk-taking is presented in this paper. Further studies are suggested for reviewing the validation of the main assumptions of item theory models.
The Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Instruction in Modifying the Alternative Perception of Geometry Concepts among 7th Grade Students in Jordan
Authors: Al Duwair Ahmed M. , Adili Abdelsalam M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of computer assisted instruction in modifying alternative perception of geometry concepts among 7th grade students in Jordan. The subjects of the study consisted of (72) students from Mafraq during the second semester of the academic year 2010/2011, They were already distributed into two groups (36) who were considered as experimental group while the other (36) were considered as the control group. A valid and reliable test to probe the alternative perception in geometric concepts was distributed on the two groups twice, before the treatment and at the end of the experiment. The study revealed the following findings. There were eleven alternative perceptions of geometric concepts among the students; also there were statistical significant differences between the average of the experimental group and the control group in the alternative perception test to the benefit of experimental group students. Furthermore, the percentage of alternative perception of geometry concepts were decreased due to the computer assisted instruction.
The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy and Music Therapy onReducing Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms among a Sample of Refugee Children
Authors: Damrah Jalal K.
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy of a Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy (CBT) and Music Therapy (MT) on reducing Posttraumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms among a sample of refugee children. The sample consisted of 48 Syrian refugee children 10 to 12 years of age. They were distributed into 4 different groups (MT group, CBT group, MT/CBT group and control group). The children PTS Inventory was used to assess the children's PTS symptoms which contains 30 items, located into 4 different dimensions (re-experiencing the traumatic event, avoidance, hyper arousal and other psychological symptoms). The findings revealed that the MT/CBT group was more effective in reducing the PTS symptoms than the other treatment groups and control group. CBT and MT treatments were found effective in reducing the re-experience, avoidance and other psychological symptoms compared with the control group. In addition the results indicated that implementing MT alone was not effective to reduce the hyper arousal symptoms.
Numerical Concepts between the Reality of Elementary Students' Understanding and their Teachers' Beliefs towards this Understanding in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Osman Ibrahim R. , El Souloli Misfer S. , Kashan Khaled H.
Published: May 2022

The aim of the study was to identify the understanding of elementary school students of numerical concepts, and the beliefs of their teachers about this understanding. To achieve this goal, the content of the mathematics sixth grade textbook was analyzed to identify the numerical concepts. Then, a conceptual diagnostic test consisting of 24 multiple-choice questions to measure the understanding of numerical concepts was designed. Another questionnaire was built to measure the teachers' beliefs about their students understanding of these concepts. The teachers' questionnaire included 24 concepts as well. The sample size was 1411 male and female students; and the sample size of teachers was 528 mathematics teachers. Both were drawn randomly from three cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The test of students showed that about 4.2% of the numerical concepts were highly understandable, whereas the questionnaire showed that teachers believed their students understood 17% of the concepts. Furthermore, students moderately understood about 37.5% of the concepts, while the questionnaire showed that teachers believed their students moderately undersood about 83% of the concepts. Moreover, the test showed that about 58.3% of the concepts were poorly understood, whereas the questionnaire showed that there were no concepts that would be poorly understood. The study found that there were statistically significant differences due to gender, credential, and experience; however, there was no statistically significant difference attributed to training on teachers' beliefs about students' understanding of mathematics.
Quality Indicators of Self- Determination of Special Education Programs in Jordan
Authors: Smadi Jamil M. , AL-Zboon Eman K.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the level of commitment of special education programs in Jordan by means of qualitative indicators for self-determination. The sample consisted of 62 special education centers and institutions: 25 for intellectual disability, 15 for hearing disability, 10 for visual disability, and 12 for physical disability. To achieve the aim of the study, a self-determination scale of qualitative indicators was developed and an acceptable level of validity and reliability was derived before being applied to special education programs. The results revealed that special education programs that employ quality indicators of selfdetermination are at medium level. Also, at the medium level were the domains of staff, institution atmosphere, family, students' services, and physical environment. However, in the domains of individual educational programs, instructional strategies and self-evaluation, the level was low. The study proposed a set of recommendations based on the findings of the study.
Insomnia among Egyptian Samples of University Students and Employees
Authors: Abdel-Khalek Ahmed , Nyal Maysa al , Saeed Hanan
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of insomnia, differences between males and females, and between two age groups, and to explore the factorial structure of the Arabic Scale of Insomnia (ASI). Samples of university students (n=500) and employees (n=457) of both sexes were recruited. Female university students obtained the highest mean total score on the ASI, followed by female employees, male university students, and finally male employees. The salient significant differences were between female students and male employees and between male and female employees. Despite the differences in the prevalence rate of insomnia between the four groups, they all agreed on that the least prevalence rate was for the item: “I feel depressed when it is time for me to go to bed, whereas the highest prevalence rate was for the item: “My interrupted sleep annoys me.” Principle components analysis yielded three factors for each group. Most of their names were not identical. The most salient finding of this study was the statistically significant sex differences in insomnia in favor of women. It was concluded that is it important to introduce counseling for those who obtained high scores on the ASI.
Operational Definition of the Relationship between University Teaching and Research: An Analytical Study of a Selected Sample of Previous Literature
Authors: Audeh Ahmad S.
Published: May 2022

lists of university classification and ranking issued periodically by quality assurance agencies reveal enough indicators of significant differences in verifying the standards related to the two main traditional roles (research and teaching) of faculty members. Literature reveals significant differences in the clarity of the relationship between the two roles and their implications or impacts on the quality of academic work. The study came to provide an overview of this relationship based on the results of chronological meta-analysis of a selected sample of published educational literature over the last sixty years, and an overview of the possible impacts of the embedded operational definition(s) of this relationship. The results indicated a significant change from mutually exclusive roles to some kind of interaction and integration between them with implicit and explicit change in the operational definition(s) of this relationship. Different approaches, models and strategies were proposed to enhance this relationship. Further research are required to crystallize typical operational definition of this relationship, and to encourage looking for more advanced and authentic qualitative standards in the process of university ranking and classification.
The Effectiveness of Career Counseling Services and Career Future Anxiety and their Relationship among High School Students in Jordan
Authors: Al- Shraifin Ahmad , Mustafa Manar Bani , Tushtoosh Rami
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the effectiveness of career counseling services and career future anxiety among a sample of high school students in Jordan. The study sample consisted of 957 students selected randomly from the Directorate of Irbid. The study took place in the second semester of 2011/2012. The results indicated that the effectiveness of career counseling services perceived by the students was moderate, and the level of future career anxiety of the students was high. The correlation coefficients between the two scales were weak. There were statistically significant differences in the level of career counseling services in inviting experts and specialists due to gender in favor of males. Also, there were statistically significant differences attributable to the level of achievement in favor of high achievers. Also, the results revealed significant difference in the group and individual counseling sessions attributable to grade level in favor of grade 10. However, there was no significant difference in future anxiety attributable to any of the independent variables.
The Relative Contribution of Some Family Factors in the Prediction of Social Competence among University Students
Authors: Jaradat Abdul-Kareem M. , Abu Ghazal Muawia M. , Momani Fawwaz A.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to explore the family factors predicting perceived social competence. The sample of the study consisted of 703 undergraduates randomly selected from the University of Jordan. To achieve the objectives of the study two scales were used, one for measuring family cohesion and the other for measuring perceived social competence. The findings of the study indicated that females scored significantly higher than males on the perceived social competence scale. Stepwise multiple regression analyses showed that while family cohesion was the only significant predictor of perceived social competence among males, there were three significant predictors of perceived social competence among females. These are: family cohesion, family size and family income, respectively.
Causal relationshipsamongperception of Life Stressful Events, Self-efficacy, Coping Strategies, Stress and Life Attributions among Higher Diploma Students at Assiut College of Education
Authors: Geis Afaf M. , Elhudaybi Mostafa A.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to test a model of the relationship between perception of stressful life events and perceived self-efficacy as well as coping strategies with life attributions of higher diploma students at Assiut faculty of education by testing direct and indirect effects between perceiving stressful life events and the study variables. In addition, the study aimed to find out whether there are differences in perceived self-efficacy and coping strategies as well as attributionsbetween those with positive and negative perception of stressful life events.Also, differences in perceiving stressful life events were tested across classes of the demographic variables: gender, specialization, place of living, and marital status. The sample included 410 students. Results showed that there was a causal relationship in which perception of stressful life events was affected by perceived self-efficacy (direct effect is .631, indirect effect is .356), by coping strategies (direct effect is .676, indirect effect is .313), and life attributions (direct effect is .781, indirect effect is .211). There were significant differences in perceived self-efficacy, and coping strategies as well as the problem centered coping strategies in favor of those with positive perception of stressful life events. There were significant differences in the perception of stressful life events due to demographic variables including place of living and specialization in favor of humanities majors and those who lived in cities.
Relationship between Goal Orientations with Feedback-Seeking Behavior among Sample from the Hashemite University Students
Authors: Ghbari Thaer A. , Damra Jalal K. , Nassar Yahya H.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at exploring the relationship between goal orientation (GO) and the feedback-seeing behavior (FSB). The sample consisted of 330 students from four sections which were chosen randomly from the university requirements of the Hashemite University.These courses were chosen purposively because they contain students from different faculties and majors. The students completed the GO and the FSB questionnaires. The results showed that the females adopted learning-approach goals, but the males adopted performance-approach goals. Concerning the FSB, students sought self-validation feedback. In respect to gender differences in FSB, males sought self-validation feedback, whereas females sought self-improvement feedback. The results also showed that there was a negative correlation between performance-approach goals and self-improvement feedback, but there was a positive correlation between performance-approach goals and self-improvement feedback. Learning-approach goals were positively correlated with self-improvement feedback, but correlated negatively with self-validation feedback.
Prevalence of Behavioral and Emotional Problems among Omani Children as Predicted by Some Demographic Variables
Authors: Al Said Tagharid T. , Hamilton Ian S. , Birdsey Nicola
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of behavioral and emotional problems in children in Oman and demographic variables correlated with these. A random sample of 200 pupils from grades 1-4 in the Governorate of Muscat was selected using the OMBEP measure (Al Said, Birdsey, & Stuart-Hamilton, 2012). Multiple linear regression analysis showed three variables are able to predict emotional and behavioural problems including: the educational level of the father (only when it is below bachelor's degree), the number of hours spent watching T.V., and grade 3 (children in grade 3 are more likely to experience the negative effects of emotional and behavioural problems as compared with children in other grades). However, there are variables that have a positive role in reduction of behavioural and emotional problems. These are: the mother's educational level when it is a bachelor's degree, the existence of a nursemaid, and the effect of having first grade education.
Regular Education Teachers’ Attitudes towards Inclusion in Oman
Authors: Hussien Jalal H. , Al-Qaryouti Ibrahim
Published: May 2022

The objectives of the study were to investigate regular education teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion and their educational setting preferences for teaching students with disabilities. In addition, the impact of teachers’ gender and teaching experience on the attitudes towards inclusion were examined. Seven hundred three Omani regular education teachers participated in this study. The findings suggest that the Omani regular education teachers held neutral behavior, cognitive, and affective attitudes towards inclusion; and a small minority of teachers believed that full inclusion in regular education classrooms or resource rooms were the best educational settings for educating the students with disabilities in comparison with other educational settings. Finally, the results indicated that there were significant relationships between teachers’ gender, teaching experience, and educational settings preference for educating students with disabilities and teachers' attitudes towards inclusion.
Using Story Grammar Method to Develop Seventh Grade Students' Narrative  Texts Comprehension in English as a Foreign Language
Authors: Zidan Wael H.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using the story grammar method to develop seventh grade students' narrative texts comprehension in English as a foreign language. Previous research suggests that narrative texts comprehension can be improved through story grammar method. The researcher designed a story-mapping for teaching the experimental group. The researcher also developed an instrument, which is a narrative comprehension test to measure the students' performance. The sample consisted of two classes (n= 52) of grade seven male students from a school in the Sultanate of Oman, Al-Batinah South. These classes were randomly selected. One class functioned as an experimental group and the other as a control group. The results revealed that the students in the experimental group performed better than the students in the control group. The story grammar method had a positive effect on the students' narrative textss comprehension. Based on these findings, the study presents some recommendations and suggestions for further research.
The Effect of a Counseling Supervision Program -Based on the Skill Development Model- on Raising the Professional Self – Efficacy Level among Counselor Trainees in Jordan
Authors: Al- Shraifin Ahmad A.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of a training program based on the Skill Development Model in increasing the Professional self–efficacy among counselor-trainees in Jordan. The sample consisted of (62) male and female 3rd and 4th year students in counseling psychology at Yarmouk University, who were randomly assigned to an experimental group trained by the program, and a control group trained by conventional methods. The results of the study revealed that the Professional self– efficacy level of the experimental group was statistically higher than that the control group. That there were statistically significant differences in the level of professional self-efficacy attributed to gender in favor of males. Differences in the professional self-efficacy attributed to the interaction between the level of study and gender. The results also pointed out differences on the first and the third subscales attributed to gender in favor of males, and differences attributed to the interaction between the level of study and gender on the second subscale. There were no differences attributed to the rest of the study variable.
Relationship between Cognitive Style (Impulsivity / Reflectivity) and Violence of the Tenth Grade Students in the Governorate of Ramallah and Al Bireh in Palestine
Authors: Al Rimawi Zakia , Abdullah Tayseer , Al Rimawi Omar
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to explore the relationship between cognitive style (impulsivity/reflectivity) and violence. It also aimed to know the significance of some variables, such as gender, place of residence, and type of school, in the cognitive style (impulsivity/reflectivity) and violence among students of tenth grade in the governorate of Ramallah and Al Bireh. The study sample, was randomly selected (N = 190, 86 males and 104 females). The Familiar Figure Test (Faramawi, 1986) and a specifically designed questionnaire to assess violence were used. The results indicated no relationship between impulsivity/reflectivity and violence. However, there were significant differences in cognitive method (impulsivity/reflectivity) due to gender and place of residence. While, there was no significant difference due to school type. There were differences in verbal violence, physical violence and violence toward property attributable to gender and in favour of males. Private schools were more physically violent than public schools.
The Effectiveness of Educational Supervisors in Improving Educational Practices of Postbasic Education School Teachers in the Governorate of Interior in Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Algaraidih Mohammed S. , AL-Azri Ahmed S. N.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying the degree of effectiveness of educational supervisors in improving the educational practices of the post-basic education school teachers in the Governorate of Dakhlya in the Sultanate of Oman. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire composed of 34 items was designed. After checking the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, it was administered to 63 male and female teachers. The degree of educational supervisors' effectiveness in improving the educational practices of the post-basic education school teachers was at the average level. The study also indicated the absence of statistically significant differences (p. > 0.0 5) of the perception of effectiveness of supervisors in improving the educational practices of the teachers due to academic qualification, gender and experience. The researchers recommend that teachers should have training sessions to enhance their professional capabilities, specially, in the effective use of educational aids, preparation of teaching plans, production of educational aids, assessment, and strategies of teaching.
Evaluation of stability of temporary anchorage devices for orthodontic treatment
Authors: Chellani Samarth , Kaur Harpreet , Sourabh Chandan , Shahi Ankit Kumar , Varma Praveen Kumar , Kumar Amit , Kandikatla Pradeep
Published: May 2022

Aim: The purpose of the present research was to assess the stability of temporary anchorage devices used in orthodontic treatment. Methodology: Freshly ovine mandibles were cut in blocks. Twenty-seven miniscrews (diameter 1.6 × 8 mm; G2, Dual Top Anchor System, Jeil Medical, Seoul, Korea) were inserted in the blocks and divided in 2 ex­perimental groups: single miniscrew and the innovated design “Seifi Twin Screw (STS)”. Primary stability was evaluated by Periotest “M”® device. Results: Independent t-test showed a significant difference between 2 experimental groups in periotest evaluation (p< 0.05). STS demonstrated higher primary stability due to its mechanical configuration and design. Conclusion: The STS provides higher primary stability and was found to be effective in increased success rate of miniscrew systems from the standpoint of primary stability.
in vitro evaluation to quantify extruded debris during filing with three different systems
Authors: Nehete Parag Balkrishna , Belsare Neha , Sharma Deepak , Meshram Ashish Diwakar , Wani Vaibhav Ravindra , Shah Kunal
Published: May 2022

Aim: This study was planned to quantitatively estimate the amount of pushed off debris during instrumentation with three commercial files. Materials & Methods: Maxillary central incisors were chosen by simple random sampling. Only freshly extracted teeth were entertained for sampling procedure. For the ease of study and grouping, all samples were further divided into three study groups. This was solely based on available latest and economical NiTi files. Consequently in group I, canal cleaning and shaping was performed ProTaper Next system files. Authors attempted this in given recommended sequential manner as directed by manufacturer. In group II, Twisted File Adaptive adaptive files were engaged for canal procedures in the recommended sequence.  In group III, Reciproc R25 file system was checked for the similar factors. Results: Statistical analysis was done using statistical software ‘Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)’. The recorded data was subjected to suitable statistical tests to obtain p values and mean. P ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Mean values of pushed out debris was 0.00047 grams, 0.00058 grams and 0.00050 grams in group I, II and III respectively.
Health related quality of life for nurses at day and night shift
Authors: Abdulhussein Abdulhussein Kadhim , Falah Mansour Abdullah
Published: May 2022

Nurses are one of the most important members of health care delivery systems, and they have an important role in providing safe health care, including patient care. Nurses must maintain their health in order to help others, to improve work in health care institutions such as increasing the number of employees, increasing basic resources , leads to an improvement in the health condition of the nurses and thus is reflected in the results of the patients. The nursing staff in the hallway or ward must provide nursing services to patients without interruption 24 hours a day, seven days a week, continuity, teamwork and service of the nursing function. Human satisfaction is characterized in This concept is a completely subjective variable that emphasizes the physical, psychological and social aspects of health and has an impact on individual experiences, emotions, age, gender, education level, socioeconomic status, risk factors, and the physical and social environment of places Living and working. The present study aims to: Compare between the HRQoL for the nurses at day and night shift.