bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The implementation of mobile apps for visually impaired students’ mobility in undergraduate programme, Faculty of Education
Authors: Pamuji Pamuji , Andajani Sri Joeda , Sartinah Endang Pudjiastuti
Published: August 2022

This study aims to test the results of mobile applications, namely social mobility and communication orientation models that can be used on android mobiles. This application is applied for problem-solving learning in understanding the concept of a campus environment for undergraduate visually impaired students majoring in special education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya. This research was conducted to measure the feasibility of a mobile application implemented through a questionnaire; then it was reviewed by a validation expert. Furthermore, performance test was conducted in order to be tested by the users. The application was deliberately created so that it can be operated via a cell phone. Based on the process of validity testing and practicality evaluation of the mobile application by the validator (electrical engineer) of all assessment items, the score obtained was 3.3 (good results). Meanwhile, the assessment to test application users as practitioners obtained a score of 3.2 (good results). Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the social mobility orientation model and mobile application-based communication to solve the problem of understanding the campus environment concept in the Special Education Department of undergraduate students for visually impaired students proved its worthiness.

 

Keywords: Social mobility and communication, mobile apps.
The usage of modern educational technology among resource room teachers in Jordan
Authors: Sakarneh Mohammad Abed , Alramamneh Abdellatif , Zyadat Ayed
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to identify the degree to which resource room teachers use modern educational technological means in teaching students with learning disabilities in Al-Salt city and to identify the obstacles facing the application of EdTech in schools. The study sample consisted of (48) resource room teachers who were chosen purposefully. The findings indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the degree of using modern technological means attributed to the scientific qualification variable, and there were statistically significant differences attributed to the variable practical experience and in favour of the variable "experience category" (10 years and more). The results showed that the obstacles to using modern technology in all fields were of a (moderate) degree. The study recommends enhancing the use of technological means in teaching students with learning disabilities in resource rooms and finding effective solutions for the obstacles that hinder the use of these methods.

                                 

Keywords: modern educational technology, resources rooms' teachers, students with learning disabilities.
Evaluation of an online teacher-made test through blackboard in an English as a foreign language writing context
Authors: Nazim Mohd
Published: August 2022

The significance of this study is to improve the assessment quality of future online English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing tests through Blackboard, a learning management system (LMS), and to avert any potential inclusion of odd items. This study aims to examine the Blackboard (Bb) test quality at the Preparatory Year Program (PYP) in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) writing course using item analysis and a questionnaire of EFL teachers’ practices for constructing a good quality test. To achieve the study objectives, 30 objective-type questions from the final Technical Writing course examination, attempted by 97 level two preparatory year students, were analyzed to check three indices: difficulty index, discrimination index, and distractor efficiency. In addition, a questionnaire was administered to rate the EFL teachers’ (N=50) practices of constructing their technical writing test for the final examination in terms of good quality test norms. The item analysis has shown that the test proved to be valid and reliable; however, it was easy. Many items had no discrimination indices, and many distractors were not functioning. The analysis of the questionnaire data showed that there was a high level of commitment by the EFL teachers to apply the required norms for constructing a good quality language test. Genders and teaching experience had no significant differences in the EFL teachers’ degree of the test norms employment. In the light of the findings, recommendations and further research are suggested.

 

Keywords: Blackboard, evaluation, good quality test, Saudi EFL writing context, teacher-made test
Student's Perceptions Of Buzan and Edward's Concept Map Strategy For Teaching Arabic/ آراء الطلاب في استخدام استراتيجية الخريطة عند بوزان وإدوارد المفاهيمية
Authors: Yurisa Penny Respati , Murtadho Nurul , Machmudah Umi , Rosid Abdur
Published: August 2022

In practicing speaking skills, there are five language skills, such as vocabulary, sentence structure, reading, writing and listening. In an academic context, the content of the discussion contains ideas from the results of students' critical thinking. The ideas are arranged systematically, help students to speak fluently. Departing from the data, that Indonesian students are weak in critical thinking, as well as the curiosity of researchers about what strategies are suitable for improving speaking skills, this study aims to find a strategy using concept maps with several stages that will train students' skills in reading, vocabulary, write and speak. This study aims to describe the application of the concept map strategy and describe the obstacles faced by students, as well as solutions, as well as describe student perceptions. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with case studies, which focus on learning at Malang State Universities and Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University Malang. Data collection techniques by means of observation, interviews and documentation. As for the data analysis method, the researcher used the model according to Miles and Hubermen, the data analysis technique consisted of data collection, condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study is: students' perceptions in implementing the strategy are divided into two, the beginning of application (aspects of mastery of the material, duration of time, habituation of learning and technology) and after application (aspects of vocabulary, compulsion, facilitating learning and psychological). And the Buzan and Edward's concept map strategy trains students to think critically and speak systematically and learn independently, as well as equip them with HOTS skills, both offline and online to improve speaking skills and hone reading and writing skills.
Arabic Poetry-Based Character Teaching: Pride In Blameworthy Morals In Abbasid Poetry
Authors: Al-Bahlal Khalid Fahad
Published: August 2022

Teaching Arabic poetry in addition to learning vocabulary and the uniqueness of Arabic literature students can also learn character. Such as the importance of preserving the moral values, and blameworthy morals, and emphasizing that the violators' existence promotes virtuous morals values, with opposition things are characterized. The nations' power is represented by morals power. The research problem is that blameworthy moral and moral revolt has never been investigated before. The poets expressed their viewpoints that are contrary to the general prevailing, the importance of promoting honored meanings, and staying away from its opposites. The descriptive method and analytical inductive of much Abbasid poetry were used. The result is to warn against revolting and to prove the opposition's existence. The values give humans a lofty goal to pursue, whether they are of his mind, or subject to his Lord's orders. The researcher highlights the morals and warns against their nastiness. By conducting studies on the morals origins and its branches with the witnesses call and proverbs of the Arabs' poetry from various times, the Arabs' poetry contains abundant material of pride in virtuous morals with an interest in clarifying the revolting of poets.
Dry Eye Syndrome, Corneal Perforation and Rheumatoid Arthritis: About a Case
Authors: Godín Estrada Fernando , Gómez Quin Tito , Rey-Rodríguez Diana Valeria , Chacón-Manosalva María Angélica
Published: August 2022

Se trata de un paciente masculino con antecedente de artritis reumatoidea, síndrome de ojo seco y trasplante de córnea, hace 3 años. El paciente informa disminución de la agudeza visual en el ojo derecho. En el examen físico, se detecta una línea de rechazo en el meridiano a las 6 en la córnea e hiperemia conjuntival temporal. Un mes después refiere secreción excesiva y disminución de la agudeza visual (cuenta dedos a 3 metros). El examen reveló vascularización corneal de 360° y una perforación aséptica de la córnea central. La primera medida terapéutica fue cianoacrilato y lentes de contacto blandos, colirio de moxifloxacino al 0,5 % cada 4 horas, y colirio de hialuronato de sodio al 0,1 %. Quince días después no refirió mejoría, y su agudeza visual se redujo a cuenta dedos a 2 metros. Al examen, la neovascularización en cuatro cuadrantes y la prueba Seidel fueron positivas. Al día siguiente, se realizó un injerto conjuntival que mejoró el cuadro clínico; finalmente, se realizó un segundo trasplante tectónico de córnea. El abordaje terapéutico y quirúrgico de una perforación corneal depende del tamaño, forma, ubicación y causa de la lesión, siendo útiles los adhesivos tisulares de cianoacrilato en lesiones pequeñas.
Hidrazon Türevi Yeni Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II) ve Cu(II) Komplekslerinin Sentezi ve Karakterizasyonu
Authors: Soğukömeroğulları Hatice Gamze , Başaran Eyüp
Published: August 2022

2-hidroksinaftaldehit ile nikotinik hidrazit'in kondenzasyon reaksiyonundan N-((2-hidroksinaftalen-1-il)metilen)nikotinohidrazit ligandı elde edilmiştir. N-((2-hidroksinaftalen-1-il)metilen)nikotinohidrazit ligandı ile Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II) ve Cu(II) asetat tuzlarının (2:1) reaksiyonundan yeni hidrazon metal L2Fe, L2Ni, L2Co ve L2Cu2 kompleksleri sentezlenmiştir. Sentezlenen bileşikler FT-IR, NMR (sadece ligand), UV-Vis, elementel analiz, molar iletkenlik ölçümü, manyetik duyarlılık gibi tekniklerle karakterize edilmiştir. Manyetik duyarlılık ölçümleri L2Fe, L2Co L2Ni ve L2Cu2 kompleksleri için sırasıyla 5.96 BM, 1.03 BM, 1.08 BM ve 1.61 BM olarak kaydedilmiştir. L2Cu2, L2Ni ve L2Co komplekslerinin antiferromanyetik özellikte olduğu belirlenmiştir. L2Fe, L2Co ve L2Ni kompleksleri oktahedral, L2Cu2 kompleksi ise kare düzlem geometriye sahiptir. Komplekslerin molar iletkenlik değerleri 1.31-2.61 μS/cm arasında olup, iletkenlik özelliği taşımamaktadır.
Czy przypadek Urgendy jest do powtórzenia w Polsce? Refleksja społeczno-prawna
Authors: Żukowski Alan
Published: August 2022

Głównym celem artykułu jest ustalenie, czy przypadek Urgendy jest możliwy do powtórzenia w Polsce. Niniejszy artykuł składa się z trzech części. W pierwszej zrekonstruowano sprawę Urgendy jako przyjazną klimatowi litygację strategiczną. W drugiej części przeanalizowano dotychczasowe litygacje strategiczne dotyczące klimatu w Polsce. W ten sposób nakreślony został kierunek ewolucji omawianego trendu społeczno-prawnego. Ostatnia część to społeczno-prawna refleksja nad możliwością powtórzenia modelu sprawy Urgendy w Polsce.
Czym jest strategiczna litygacja?
Authors: Kocemba Karolina , Stambulski Michał
Published: August 2022

Artykuł zawiera rozważania na temat pojęcia strategicznej litygacji (dalej: SL). Wykorzystując sprawę „picia piwa nad Wisłą” jako ilustrację, definiujemy SL jako rodzaj działania prawnego i społeczno-politycznego, które polega na inicjowaniu lub przystępowaniu do toczących się postępowań sądowych w celu doprowadzenia do zmian systemowych zmierzających do poszerzenia zakresu praw podstawowych członków danej wspólnoty lub pełniejszej realizacji jej wartości prawnych. Przy czym wspólnota może być definiowana jako ogół obywateli czy mieszkańców danego państwa lub grupy mniejszościowe (etniczne, seksualne, wyznaniowe, rasowe, klasowe itp.). Następnie przedstawiamy teoretycznoprawne warunki możliwości tego działania oraz argumenty polityczne krytyczne wobec SL (ograniczona partycypacja obywateli i rozszerzanie władzy sądowniczej kosztem władzy legislacyjnej). Na końcu przedstawiamy kilka możliwych poziomów badań nad SL oraz argumenty na rzecz jej szerszego wykorzystania w edukacji prawniczej.
The Harnessed Lightning, or the Politics of Apocalypse: Hegel, Rosenzweig, Derrida
Authors: Bielik-Robson Agata
Published: August 2022

What could be the common thread linking these three very different thinkers: Hegel, Rosenzweig, and Derrida? In my essay, I will argue that this link is provided by a certain form of political theology which is polemical towards Carl Schmitt’s notion of the katechon or the “restrainer of the apocalypse.” While the political theology which they propose is also based on the idea of the restraint, it takes a different form than the Schmittian postponement of the apocalyptic event. Their alternative notion is attenuation which results in the political and philosophical practice of maintaining a distance between God and the world. Neither simply restraining it, nor simply hastening, this new formula takes a third dialectical position between the katechon and the apocalyptic, which consists in “easing the lightning to the children”: the world as God’s child—weak, fragile, and exposed to the infinite power of creation and destruction—must nonetheless find a way to use the revelatory power of the eschaton for the immanent purposes.
The Story of Dialectics and the Trickster of History
Authors: Grim Feinberg Joseph
Published: August 2022

Drawing on Hegel’s interpretation of narrative and Lyotard’s rejection of “grand” dialectical narratives, this paper addresses the relationship between emancipatory dialectics and narrative form. It begins by establishing the intimate connection between dialectical thought and narration. On this basis, the paper argues that varying conceptions of dialectics can be associated with varying structures of narrating history. Finally, the paper makes the case for identifying a specific narrative form adequate to the radical rereadings of Hegel that have replaced the perspective of the master (the subject privileged by a given system of historicity) with the perspective of the slave (who, while excluded from historicity, struggles against this exclusion). This narrative form corresponds to none of the classical Greek genres; it is best described as a trickster tale.
Two Metaphysics of Freedom: Kant and Hegel on Violence and Law in the Era of the Fall of Liberal Democracy
Authors: Pańków Marcin
Published: August 2022

The article attempts to rethink the legacy of Kant and Hegel in light of the problematic of law, violence and universality. It is also an explication of this legacy in the context of two contemporary insights into historical fate of our Eurocentric civilization—of Achille Mbembe and of Susan Buck-Morss. First, I consider the Kantian foundation of Rechtstaat in the light of Benjamin’s classic Critique of Violence and Mbembe’s contemporary critique of colonial power. Then I propose a new account of the central concept of Hegel’s Logic—i.e. the transition from necessity to freedom— from the same perspective, supplemented with Derrida’s interpretation of Benjamin, and Žižek’s reading of Hegel. The dialectic of modality from Hegel’s Science of Logic seems to be an underappreciated thread in this respect, insofar as Hegel’s idea of universality or freedom is founded on his ontology and critique of law.
Effects of the different distributed practice regimes on the learning of three-ball cascade juggling task
Authors: Luz José E. M. , Santos Henrique D. , Bonuzzi Giordano M. G.
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: In its majority, the literature supports the superiority of distributed practice compared to massed practice on motor learning outcomes. However, inconsistencies in some findings claim for more efforts on this topic.
AIM: We aimed to elucidate potential mechanisms that would support the distinct results between the different distributed practice regimes (among days and within-one-day).
METHOD: Ninety participants, aged 18-25 years (45 men, 45 women) were randomly divided into 3 groups: Massed practice group (MASSED) - 30 minutes of practice without rest/ one day; Within-one-day distributed practice group (WITHIN) – 6 blocks of 5 minutes of practice interspersed by 3 minutes of rest/ one day; and, Among days distributed practice group (AMONG) – 3 blocks of 10 minutes of practice divided into 3 consecutive days. They practiced the three-ball cascade juggling task. The number of catches was the dependent variable. There was a retention test (absolute retention and savings analyses) after 24 hours from the acquisition phase.
RESULTS: We identified that AMONG demonstrated higher absolute retention than WITHIN and MASSED. Both distributed practice regimes demonstrated better savings than MASSED.
CONCLUSION: Our results showed that distributed practice regimes enhance consolidation processes and information processing that benefit motor learning.
A MEASUREMENT MODEL OF SUCCESSFULL HALAL INDUSTRY
Authors: Bahri Efri Syamsul , Ali Juhary
Published: August 2022

The halal industry has experienced accelerated growth globally, contributing RM7.4 trillion (USD 2.3 trillion). Therefore, this study proposes a conceptual model of the halal industry’s success within a literature review, including a descriptive-qualitative approach. It is utilised to define the indicators concerning the success of the halal industry and predictor factors that have a significant effect. This study is a conceptual work that identifies several factors that influence the success of the halal industry by surveying several factors that affect them. The survey was performed through a literature review. This study displays three indicators of success in the halal sector: business growth, growth, the decision to buy, and financial performance. In addition, this study discovered that four factors are predicted to significantly affect the success of the halal industry: halal certification, product quality, governance support, and Sharia banks. The results obtained from conceptual models and hypotheses are demanded to examine this effect. It is also utilised to design new constructions validated to confirm the halal industry in various countries. Therefore, this conceptual model stands desired to study the success of specific halal sectors further
ANALISIS MANAJEMEN RISIKO OPERASIONAL PEMBIAYAAN UMKM KSPPS UB AMANAH SYARIAH PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID- 19
Authors: Saragih Ahmad Ripai , Sugianto Sugianto
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the operational management of SME financing, the risks that arise in the operation of SME financing during the Covid-19 period and the role of risk management in minimizing the operational risk of MSME financing during the COVID-19 pandemic at KSPPS BMT UB Amanah Syariah, Kecamatan Percut Sei. The research approach used in this research is a descriptive qualitative approach. In this study, the researcher used a case study strategy. The reason for using the case study approach, among others, is that research results are difficult to manipulate because this research has little opportunity to control the events to be studied. The result of this research is that the provision of SME financing to KSPPS BMT UB Amanah Syariah has carried out operational risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic on SME financing to minimize operational risks that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PENGARUH TEKNOLOGI KEUANGAN DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN DIGITAL TERHADAP KEPUASAN NASABAH PADA BANK SYARIAH INDONESIA KCP MASBAGIK
Authors: Yolanda Vina , Mas’ud Riduan , Hasanah Shofia Mauizotun
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of financial technology and digital service quality at BankSyariah Indonesia KCP Masbagik on customer satisfaction either partially or simultaneously. Andwhat is used in this study is primary data obtained directly from the answers of 100 respondentswho are customers of Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Masbagik who use digital service facilitiessuch as BSI Mobile, BSI Internet Banking, BSI SMS Banking, and ATM. The analytical methodused is multiple linear regression analysis method. The results show that (1) the significance levelof the financial technology variable (X1) is 0.097, which is smaller than = 0.1. So it can beconcluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that the financial technologyvariable (X1) has a significant effect on customer satisfaction. (2) the level of significance of thedigital service quality variable (X2) is 0.006 which is smaller than = 0.1. So it can be concludedthat Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that the digital service quality variable (X2)has a significant effect on customer satisfaction. (3) the acquisition of the Fcount value of 8.789with a Sig value of 0.000. Which hereby indicates that the value of Fcount is greater than thevalue of Ftable and the value of Sig is less than 0.1. It can be concluded that Ho is rejected andHa is accepted. This shows that financial technology and digital service quality together have asignificant influence on customer satisfaction. (4) the value of R2 (R Square) is 0.625 or 62.5%.These results show that the influence of financial technology and digital service quality oncustomer satisfaction is 62.5%. So it can be concluded that the independent variable used in thismodel is able to explain the dependent variable of 62.5%. While the remaining 37.5% isinfluenced by other variables that are not included in this research model
ANALISIS TINGKAT KESEHATAN BANK MENGGUNAKAN METODE REGC PADA BANK UMUM SYARIAH YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2018-2020
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Susianti Nurul , Meylianingrum Kurniawati , Amalia Siti Nur Annisa
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the soundness of Islamic Commercial Banks listed on theIndonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2018-2020 using the REGC method Risk profile(Risk profile), Good Corporate Governance (GCG), Profitability (Earnings) and Capital(Capital). This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach with the research subject ofIslamic Commercial Banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2020 period.The data were obtained by using literature study and documentation techniques. The dataanalysis technique used in this study is financial analysis using the RGEC method The resultsof the study show that the performance of each Islamic Commercial Bank is in the samecomposite rank each year, namely: BRI Syariah Bank for the 2018-2020 period is at compositerank 2 (PK-2) with the HEALTHY category according to the details of the weight of thedetermination composite ratings are 74.29%, 82.86% and 82.86. Panin Dubai Syariah Bank forthe 2018-2020 period is at composite rank 3 (PK-3) with the ENOUGH HEALTHY categoryaccording to the weighting of the composite ratings of 65.71%, 62.86% and 62.86.Furthermore, BTPN Syariah is ranked composite 1 (PK-1) with the VERY HEALTHYcategory according to the weight of the composite rating of 91.43% in a row during the 2018-2020 period.
The Level of University Performance Using Advanced Balanced Score Card: an Empirical Study of Tebessa University - ALGERIA
Authors: Naoufel Smaili , Boutora Fadila
Published: August 2022

Abstract: The adoption of the Balanced Score Card in the field of higher education has great benefits, including on-going development of methods, tools and means used by  universities to achieve their goals, so as to respond to the community’s evolving needs and requirements. Consequently, the evaluation of the strategic performance of the university achieves an accurate examination of the current situation to determine strengths and enhance them, and to pinpoint weaknesses and address them. Results indicate that the Balanced Score Card can be adopted and adapted to measure and evaluate the performance of Tebessa University.  It is also possible to measure the dimensions of Balanced Score Card which should be made available since it is one of the modern techniques, which assist in developing administrative performance and achieving a comprehensive measure for university performance and development. Based on the study results, a set of recommendations was proposed.
Motivations to Enroll in Education Graduate Programs in Jordan: A Qualitative Field Study at Yarmouk University
Authors: Alqudah Mohammad Farhan  A. , Asiri Mohammad Ali  M.
Published: August 2022

The present study aimed to identify the causes and motives of Yarmouk University students to enroll in graduate programs of educational disciplines in Jordan. Ten students (6 males and 4 females) participated in the study. The study used qualitative research method by means of in-depth interviews during which the participants were given various open questions in each session so as to express their views about the issue under investigation. After the analysis of participants’ responses, it was found that they focused on the following motives: career advancement; creation of wider job opportunities; social motivation, which focuses on improving the social status; formation of social relationships; friends and family’s encouragement to pursue graduate studies. Then economic motives were brought in by the participants, who believed that to get a graduate degree would increase their income, career promotion, personal living standards, and job opportunities abroad. The results also pointed to the role of psychological motivation for admission to the College of Graduate Studies. This would provide psychological stability and satisfaction, and self-esteem. There was also a reference to the admission policies at universities which became more flexible than before, whereby standards have also changed. This made admission more open than before, which encouraged more students to apply to graduate programs. They also added that in view of these standards and policies, it is clear that more students will apply to the graduate programs in the future; and other new disciplines would be opened in the future as well.

Keywords: Motivations of enrollment, Graduate studies, Programs, Educational disciplines, Qualitative study, Yarmouk University, Jordan.
The Relationship between Administrative Innovation and Competitive Advantage in Yemeni Private Universities
Authors: Al-Nashmi Murad M. , Aldois Huda Ahmed
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to identify the relationship of administrative innovation to achieve competitive advantage in private universities in Yemen. The researchers used quantitative method to answer the questions of the study and used a questionnaire for collecting data about the variables of the study: administrative innovation and competitive advantage. The results of the statistical analysis showed a positive significant relationship between three dimensions of administrative innovation (innovation climate, innovative behavior, implementation of innovation) and competitive advantage in private universities in Yemen. The correlation was (0.72) at the significant level of (0.05); however, there was no relationship between innovative capabilities and competitive advantage. The study results showed that the universities which encourage the adoption of administrative innovation have a better chance to achieve sustainable competitive advantage which cannot be overtaken.

Keywords: Administrative innovation, Competitive advantage, Private universities.
The Impact of the Dimensions of the Administrative Decision Support Systems on the Re-engineering of the Systems of the Palestinian universities in Gaza Strip from the Employees’ Perspective
Authors: Al Shobaki Mazen Jehad I.
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to identify the impact of the dimensions of the administrative decision support systems on the re-engineering of the systems of the Palestinian universities in Gaza Strip from the standpoint of employees. A descriptive approach was used through which a questionnaire was developed and distributed to a stratified random sample. (500) questionnaires were distributed and (449) were returned, with (89.8%) response rate. The study revealed these results: There was an effect for the potentials (physical, human, technical, and organizational design) available for the decision support systems and re-engineering of the systems in the Palestinian higher education institutions in Gaza Strip.There were significant differences between the assessment means of the study sample about the impact of decision support systems to re-engineer the systems in the Palestinian higher education institutions in Gaza Strip due to the gender variable in favor of males. There also differences due to the name of the university variable in favor of the Islamic University, Al Azhar University, Al Aqsa University, respectively. It was recommended that Palestinian higher education institutions which intend to start re-engineering the systems should be encouraged immediately start the process. These institutions should also develop the infrastructure of the decisions support systems when re-engineering their operations.

Keywords: Decision support systems, Re-engineering, Palestinian higher education institutions.
The effectiveness of a training program to develop problem-solving skills among students in special education department, King Khalid University - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alaamreh Hawmzah Moh.H.
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a program on developing problem solving skills of Department of Special Education students at King Khalid University. The sample consisted of (40) students, who  were divided into two groups: the control group (20), and the experimental group (20). Based on the theoretical background, previous studies and experts in education, psychology he researcher prepared a scale of problem-solving skills. The researcher also proposed a training program for the development of problem-solving skills. The results revealed there were statistically significant differences between the control and the experimental groups,  in favor of the experimental group.

Keywords: Problem-solving, Students of the department of special education, Thinking skills.
Extent of Implementing Accreditation and Quality Assurance Standards in Azal University of Human Development from the Faculty Members’ Perspective
Authors: ALSadi Mohammed Zain Saleh , Aldahiany Nasser saed ali mohsen
Published: August 2022

The research aimed to find out how far accreditation and quality assurance standards in Azal University for human development are implemented from the perspective of faculty members. To achieve this objective, to the researchers adopted descriptive analytical approach techniques. The research population was all the teaching staff at the university; and the sample consisted of (94) faculty members, (48.45 %) of the total number of the population. A questionnaire was designed to collect data relevant to the testing of the research objectives. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: the first included the personal data, while the second part included the standards of accreditation and quality assurance. The study revealed the following results:

The mean of implementing standards as a whole was (3.44), the standard deviation (0.76), and the extent of the using the standards was (high).

There were no significant differences between the research participants’ responses about the extent of using the standards due to the variables (gender – Qualification – college type – years of teaching experience).

In light of the results of the study, a set of recommendations were presented, including the need to provide the necessary requirements for implementing accreditation and quality assurance standards, whether material, human or financial resources, and creating a positive conducive learning environment to be suitable and ready for a complete implementation of quality standards.

One of the main suggestions made by the research was to conduct a similar study on government and private universities and community colleges in Yemen.

Keywords: Quality Assurance and accreditation; Azal University of Human Development.
Obstacles of Social Work Field Training Quality in Jordanian Balqa Applied University from Students Viewpoints
Authors: AlArab Asma Rebhe , Alrwashdeh Alaa Zuher
Published: August 2022

The study aimed at identifying  the difficulties limits  and affects the quality of social work field training  in Jordan in light of some social variables . the questionnaire was used as a tool to collect information  from  a sample consisted  of (100 )field training course students at al Balqa applied university .The study came up with the following results :The most important difficulties limits social work field training is skills development axis , then the academic axis, followed with training guidance , And showed  no  differences at   (µ= 0 .05) significant level  in the academic axis , training guidance, organization . In addition to significant differences found along with skills development axis  attributed to training axis  variable , and as for the academic  axis attributed to academic achievement variable .In light of the above mentioned results the study came up with some theoretical and practical recommendations
The Degree of Awareness of Jordanian University Students for Courses Electronic System (Moodle) and Its Relationship with Some Variables
Authors: Alzboon Mamoon Saleem
Published: August 2022

Abstract:      This study aimed to identify the degree of awareness of the University of Jordan to the electronic system of courses students (Moodle) and its relationship variables: the school year and college. The study population consisted of all Jordanian university students for the academic year 2014/2015, while the study sample consisted of 600 male and female students were chosen the way stratified random, has been the development of a tool to measure the degree of students' awareness of the system Moodle, consisted of (41) paragraph, and to answer The study questions were averages and standard deviations account and choose the unilateral analysis of variance (ANOVA) and equation-Cronbach alpha.                       The Results shows that the degree of awareness of Jordanian university students for courses system electronics (Moodle) came highly, as results showed no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α≤0.05) in the degree of awareness of the University of Jordan to the system decisions electronics students (Moodle) due to the variable of the academic year and college.                                                                                                                 The study concluded that some of the recommendations, including: work on the adoption of E-Learning - by Jordanian universities in general - and introduced gradually in its educational programs with a choice of what suits (means of this learning and forms) for different students study and stages and to serve the educational learning process, especially the educational colleges.
Leadership Styles Prevailing at The University of Mohammed Lamine Dabaghine(Setif II), from Faculty Members Perspective
Authors: Bachioua Hocine , Bachioua Lhassan
Published: August 2022

Abstract : The objective of the present study was to investigate the leadership style prevailing in the University “Mohamed Debageen , Setif II, in Algeria, from faculty members perspective. Statistical differences in the viewpoint of faculty towards leadership styles was investigated based on the variables (gender, specialty, academic position, and professional experience). The study was carried out using a survey questionnaire of 60 questions grouped in there major elements measuring the three different leadership styles (Democratic, Charismatic, and Loose style). The statistical analysis of the survey results shows that the charismatic leadership style is the most prevailing at the university regardless of the independent variables.there were no stalically significant differences due to the variable of the study sample.
The Level of Faculty Member's Performance at The Sudan University of Science and Technology in Accordance with Quality from The Students' Perspective
Authors: Ismail Mohammed Elnbhani
Published: August 2022

Abstract   This study aims to identify the real Faculty member's performance in Sudan University of Science and Technology from the students perspective in a accordance with "The National Standards to ensure the Higher education Quality". Moreover ,the paper attempts to detect the differences among the students' responses to the questionnaire ,depending on variables of gender and their (GPA). The study has been conducted during the first and the second semester of the academic year (2011-2012).The questionnaire includes the following basic domains:-1)                 Skills of teaching .2)                 Organizing teaching plan.3)                 Personal traits.4)                 The Faculty member's relation with his students.5)                 Evaluation and tests.According to the National Standards Guidance of ensuring the Quality of Higher Education in relation to human resources , focusing on Faculty members ,the index VII states: (can the performance of faculty members be evaluated ). And who can participate in this evaluation ?A sample (250) students ,males and females in the final academic year ,were selected as target population to represent the total numbers; (2450) students.The findings of  the study are summed up as follow:1-               The students' Evaluated of character's traits ,organizing teaching plans as were in the top of the echelons.2-               There was a general average trend among the students regarding ;teaching skills ;Faculty member's relation with his students ,continuous evaluation and tests.3-               There were no statistically significant differences among the Gender of variables of students and their opinions as related to the five domains .4-               There were statistically significant differences among the (GPA) of the students and their opinions as related to the five domains.
O desafio do federalismo brasileiro no saneamento básico
Authors: Rocha Neto João Mendes
Published: August 2022

O artigo 23 da Constituição estabelece as competências compartilhadas pelos três entes federados, dentre as quais está o saneamento, um setor que se constitui em um desafio para efetivar as entregas, por razões diversas. Segundo a Lei n. 11.445/2007, o saneamento se estrutura a partir de um conjunto dos serviços associados à infraestrutura e a instalações operacionais. Logo, trata-se de um complexo de serviços que integra os domicílios a redes coletivas, que têm altos custos de manutenção. No âmbito federal, atualmente, as ações de saneamento estão dispersas em um conjunto de instituições, que atuam em diferentes recortes espaciais, a partir de critérios e mandatos específicos. No saneamento básico, a autonomia financeira e a capacidade técnica das municipalidades ainda se mostram insuficientes para cooperar com o governo central, tornando-se dependentes técnica e financeiramente da União. A proposta do presente artigo é analisar o complexo arranjo do saneamento, em âmbito federal, e apontar que reflexos essa arquitetura tem, especialmente para as municipalidades. Para tanto, houve revisão de literatura, bem como foram consultados documentos oficiais e bases de dados dos órgãos responsáveis pelo setor, no âmbito do Governo Federal, e, complementarmente, foi analisada a legislação que disciplina o saneamento básico. Esse conjunto de recursos possibilitou alguns achados: a) persistência de um padrão de desigualdade que se dá verticalmente, quando comparado a centros urbanos maiores; b) perpetuação da penalização pelos órgãos de fiscalização e controle, em face da fragilidade técnica e institucional, principalmente nas menores cidades; c) os gestores locais se mostram refratários a construir tais sistemas em face do seu custo que os torna quase incompatíveis com as finanças dos menores municípios. Esses são alguns aspectos encontrados no arranjo federativo do setor de saneamento, que implicam a falta de acesso de parte considerável da população a esse serviço, notadamente nas menores cidades.
Índice de desenvolvimento rural regional dos municípios do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Renzi Adriano , Piacenti Carlos Alberto , Santoyo Alain Hernández
Published: August 2022

O objetivo deste artigo consistiu em indicar o nível de desenvolvimento rural dos municípios do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul e a sua categorização, selecionando as variáveis relevantes para compor o conjunto de características regionais determinantes. Para tanto, foi proposta a constituição do Índice de Desenvolvimento Rural Regional (IDRR), obtido por meio dos fatores latentes, gerados pela análise fatorial, utilizando como método de extração a Análise de Componentes Principais (ACP). Este índice foi construído a partir de 29 indicadores derivados de dados secundários do Censo Agropecuário de 2006 e do Censo Demográfico 2010. Como principal resultado, foi obtida a extração de sete fatores latentes, que explicaram os 85,47% da variância acumulada total, os quais representaram características relacionadas à infraestrutura sanitária-domiciliar rural e de produção, produtividade agrícola, preservação e degradação ambientais, aspectos educacionais e demográficos, empregos agropecuários e a relevância da titulação de terras. A composição dessas variáveis permitiu ao IDRR contribuir empiricamente ao determinar os níveis de desenvolvimento rural das localidades e revelar um padrão de desenvolvimento rural regional relativamente homogêneo para os municípios analisados.
Transferência de tecnologia no cultivo de mandioca – o caso do Projeto Reniva
Authors: Souza Emanuel , Kalid Ricardo
Published: August 2022

Este estudo de caso, de natureza aplicada com abordagem qualitativa-descritiva, tem por objetivo mostrar a importância de projetos de transferência de tecnologia (TT) na agricultura, em especial o projeto da Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA), denominado Reniva − rede de multiplicação e transferência de materiais propagativos de mandioca com qualidade genética e fitossanitária. A mandioca é um tubérculo, rico em carboidratos, de grande importância econômica e social no nosso país e no mundo. Sua cadeia produtiva é uma das mais importantes na agricultura familiar, emprega mais de 1 milhão de pessoas e movimenta algo em torno de 10 bilhões de reais por ano no Brasil. Porém sofre muitas perdas com doenças e baixa produtividade. O Projeto Reniva contribui para o desenvolvimento e aperfeiçoamento do cultivo da mandioca, por meio do melhoramento genético, da seleção de variedades mais produtivas e resistentes, da transferência de tecnologia entre entidades de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (PD&I) e agricultores, inovação de processos e transferência de know-how para utilização dessas novas tecnologias, tendo por resultado adoção de novas práticas, mão de obra mais qualificada e a disponibilização de mudas, “manivas-sementes”, geneticamente resistentes às doenças, com maior produtividade e adaptadas às diversas localidades. Muito está sendo feito, porém é preciso verificar os resultados e garantir a continuidade do projeto após o primeiro ciclo.
Controle social no Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar: limites e potencialidades da atuação dos Conselhos no Paraná
Authors: Silva Christian Luiz da , Muniz Dalton Metz
Published: August 2022

O Conselho de Alimentação Escolar (CAE) é um instrumento que visa ofertar condições para que a população tenha como avaliar de forma direta como o Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE) é executado e estabelecer canais para cobrança dos governos quanto a melhorias demandadas. Diante de tantos desafios para o fortalecimento do PNAE e de seu controle social, surge o interesse no aprofundamento sobre a temática, com vistas a contribuir com a melhor compreensão do contexto de atuação do CAE, de forma a possibilitar a reflexão para o desenho de iniciativas que promovam os princípios da participação social no contexto da alimentação escolar. Para tanto, desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa social e aplicada, com três fases, exploratória, descritiva e analítica, a fim de verificar os aspectos normativos e organizacionais, assim como quantos CAEs do Paraná e respectivas gestões de determinada amostra atendiam aos requisitos mínimos de transparência exigidos pela legislação do PNAE. Entre os principais resultados, verificou-se que o CAE apresenta um papel relevante para a gestão do PNAE, mas seus desafios e limitantes se evidenciam ao se analisar algumas poucas atribuições, como o acompanhamento às escolas e a prestação de informações sobre a sua atuação. Enquanto a relação conselheiro/escola se demonstrou como um potencial de ação em municípios de pequeno e médio porte, em gestões com mais de 70 unidades escolares, os desafios e gargalos aumentam consideravelmente. Em relação ao fornecimento de informações ao público, apenas 15% entre 146 diferentes gestões apresentaram ao menos um espaço institucional para o CAE em seus sites, e 6% apenas disponibilizaram atas para consulta, ilustrando a baixa transparência quanto à atuação desses CAEs.
Were the Minsk Agreements doomed to failure? An alternative history
Authors: Arbatova N.
Published: August 2022

History does not allow for subjunctive mood but politics do allow. As Russia‟s special military operation is underway in Ukraine growing into a major, deadly conflict with unpredictable consequences, it is worthwhile to ask a question: could this conflict be prevented if the Minsk agreements were implemented? The 2014 and 2015 Minsk agreements were aimed at securing a ceasefire between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists in southeastern Ukraine (Donbass). The rebels from Donetsk and Lugansk drew their courage from the “Crimea precedent” – Moscow‟s incorporation of the Crimea “on the basis of voluntary self-determination and historical commonness”. The Minsk agreements were a product of the Normandy format – a platform for senior diplomats from France, Germany, Russia, and Ukraine, created in June 2014 with the aim of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The agreements ended large-scale fighting, but not creeping violence that posed the main obstacle for the political settlement of the conflict. The article provides an analysis of the Minsk agreements, including their strengths and weaknesses. Special attention is paid to the EU‟s political goals and instruments for the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. The article also seeks to explain why the Europeans have not been able to take on a more visible and effective role in the implementation of their proclaimed goals.
Trading land for peace between de facto and parent states?
Authors: Mesta D.
Published: August 2022

Review of: Berg E., Kursani Sh. De Facto States and Land-for-Peace Agreements. London: Routledge, 2021