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Students’ Perception of the Importance of the Use of Information Technology in Higher Education at Dongola University and the Difficulties they Face
Authors: Gamer Majzoob Ahmed Mohammed 
Published: August 2022

Abstract:
This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of using information technology media and communication in university education from the students’ perspective and the difficulties they face at Dongola University, and the effect of some variables (specialization, gender, and level of education, experience) on that, using the descriptive method. To achieve this goal, the researcher developed a questionnaire as a tool for the study which included (27) and were divided into three major themes. The sample of the study consisted of (240) male and female students in the academic year, who were chosen by the stratified random method. The results of the study showed that the degree of the students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of using information technology media and communications at university and the difficulties they face was moderate where the total average of the items was (70.17%) which is at a very moderate level. Also, no statistically significant differences were found that could be due to gender, specialization and experience student. However, statistically significant differences at (a=0.05) in the difficulties they face were found which could be attributed to level of education in favor of the first level students. Finally, in light of these results and discussion, the study ended with a set of conclusions and recommendations.
The Availability of Quality Standards in University Buildings from the Students’ Perspective
Authors: Slimani Jamila , Belasla Fatiha 
Published: August 2022

Abstract: This study aimed to identify the availability of quality standards in university buildings from the students' perspective. The sample consisted of (400) students, selected randomly from different disciplines within (5) Algeria universities, colleges of Social and Human Sciences. The Researchers used a questionnaire that consisted of (30) items, distributed over three areas. The research tool was properly validated and checked for reliability. The study revealed that the students’ satisfaction with the quality standards in the university buildings was generally low. Based on these results, the researchers proposed a set of recommendations.
Areas of Developing University Education in some Saudi Universities from the Point of View of Staff Members: A Field Study
Authors: ALrawaili Nawaf Abdulla 
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to identify areas of developing university education in some Saudi universities. The sample of the study was 1873 male Saudi PhD holders. A survey was developed to collect necessary information to achieve the objective of the study. The survey consisted of two parts. Part I: items about general information about the respondents. Part II: items about their responses regarding areas of the study. An interview form was also developed for interviewing five university leaders from some Saudi universities in order to extrapolate their opinions regarding university education in Saudi universities and the areas of development. The researcher used analytical descriptive methodology. The study results showed that revealed the most important areas for developing university education are the following: developing a common database of published scientific researches; supporting outstanding and talented students; developing academic programs; increasing the use of staff members’ experience in community service; conducting on-going evaluation of programs; and applying standards of academic accreditation. Results of study showed significant statistical differences due to variable effect of university name for Umm Al-Qura University. There were no significant differences among the sample due to the nature of work and academic specialization regarding their evaluation and approval of the importance of the suggested areas to develop university education and the attempt to achieve them in their universities because of the positive effect on developing university education in Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Higher education, University jobs, Total development, Objectives of university education, Factors effecting higher education development.
A proposal to Raise the Level of Competitive Advantage of Scientific Research from the Teaching Staff’s Perspective in Higher Education Institutions - the Kingdom of Bahrain
Authors: ELsherbiny Elbaz Ahmed Noshy Anis 
Published: August 2022

The study aimed to provide a proposal to raise the level of competitive advantage in scientific research from the teaching staff’s perspective in higher education institutions - in the Kingdom of Bahrain. To achieve this objective, the study used a descriptive method, and a questionnaire as a tool for the field study. In order to determine the mechanisms for achieving competitive advantage in scientific research at the institutions of higher education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the tool was administered to a sample of (137) faculty members from some higher education institutions (public and private) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The field study revealed a number of results, inter alia, the study sample agreed with all the proposed mechanisms to achieve competitive advantage in scientific research at institutions of higher education in the Kingdom of Bahrain at a high degree. Their agreement to the themes was in this order: academic support for scientific research, financial support for scientific research, community support for scientific research, and information technology support for scientific research. The study results also showed no statistically significant differences between the responses of the study sample about the proposed mechanisms for achieving competitive advantage in scientific research due to the variables of the academic degree and the institution.
Keywords: Competitive advantage, Research, Higher education institutions.
A Proposed Framework for Applying the National Standards of Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Sudan from the Teaching Staff’s Perspective - Faculties of Business Administration
Authors: Elfaki Alfatih Alamin , Mohamed Khedir Sidieq , Hamato Mohamed Ahmed , Abdo Ahmed Idries 
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to clarify the importance of having national standards and their role in achieving quality, as well as establishing a framework for the actual application of national standards in quality assurance so as to achieve quality in higher education institutions. The researchers followed a descriptive analytical method to achieve the objectives of the study and developed a questionnaire covering primary and secondary variables that have a role in the design of specific models to help in applying the national standards by the Sudanese universities. The questionnaire included one dependent variable; the effective application of national standards of quality assurance in higher education institutions, and the four main variables (independent) are: the national standards of quality assurance in higher education in Sudan, the standard of quality assurance, the standard of teaching and learning and the standard of scientific research and publication. The study revealed a number of conclusions: there were statistically significant differences in the extent of familiarity with the national quality assurance standards in Sudan according to the academic rank of the faculty members; there were also significant differences in the extent of compliance with the national quality assurance standards in Sudan according to the academic rank of the faculty members; there was full agreement between the national standards for quality assurance in Sudan and the international standards for quality assurance; and there were statistically significant differences in that the absence of specific models would have a negative impact on effective application of national standards of quality assurance in higher education in Sudan, according to the academic rank of the faculty members.
Keywords: Quality, The program, Standards, University, Total quality management.
Success Factors of Implementing Quality Assurance System in Public Algerian Universities from the View Point of Quality Assurance Officials
Authors: رقاد صليحة 
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to examine the success factors of implementing quality assurance system in public Algerian universities from the view point of quality assurance officials. To achieve this aim, a questionnaire, as a measurement tool, was used , after verifying its psychometric properties. The study showed differences in the quality assurance officials’ points of view concerning the appropriate policy of implementing the Quality Assurance System. The results also revealed the participants’ approval of the majority of success factors which are considered as the basic potentials of implementing the quality assurance system very effectively. The most important factors are: stakeholders’ awareness-raising of quality culture; senior management support for the process of implementing quality assurance system; the need to bring a change in the strategic orientation of the institution in terms of its vision, mission and objectives; supporting the establishment of effective information systems; and changing common misconceptions so as to be in line with the values required for the successful implementation of the system, and the adoption of adequate incentive system.
Keywords: Quality assurance, Quality assurance system, Success factors, Public Algerian universities.
The Quality of Educational Services Provided by the Arab Academy– Faculty of Finance and Banking from Graduate Students' Perspective, Sana’a
Authors: Alsharjabi Abdulrahman , Daraan Khadeeja Abdul-Hadi , Alsarori Hussein Ali 
Published: August 2022

The objective of this Study was to investigate the opinions of graduate students on the level of quality of educational services at the Faculty of Finance and Banking in Sana’a. The researchers used a questionnaire to collect the data. The questionnaire consisted of six sections: textbooks, instructional aids, library services, faculty, admission and registration procedures, and infrastructure. The main research question focused the level of the quality educational services provided at the faculty of Finance and Banking in Sana’a. The population of the study consisted of 379 students where 150 were randomly selected. To answer the research question, the researchers used the descriptive method. to The research results showed that the students had a high satisfaction level of the services provided. In addition, the results showed that there were no differences among graduate students’ opinions based on gender, age, program, area of specialization, and payment of tuition fees.
Keywords: Service quality, Faculty of finance and banking, Graduate studies.
Assessing the Curricula of Political Sciences’ Programs at the Palestinian Universities in Accordance with the Academic Standards of Political Sciences
Authors: Aburedwan Alaa H. A . 
Published: August 2022

The study aimed at answering the following key question: Are academic standards of political sciences fulfilled in the curricula of political science programs at the Palestinian universities? Accordingly, the study included a theoretical section that explained the basic concepts of quality in education, and some international experiences adopted for quality assurance of political sciences programs. Then the study analyzed, according to the standard criteria, the curricula of four departments that grant a bachelor's degree in political sciences, based on information published on the departments’ sites on the internet, and according to the academic guidebook of each department. The study concluded that the mission and objectives of three departments are clear, while the findings of the analysis showed that there is mismatch of requirements in the Palestinian curricula with academic standards. Most programs are rich with major materials, but need a little adjustment to conform to the standards. The findings also showed a number of negative points in study plans, which do not contain enough credit hours for scientific research, computer applications, and field training, while they have extra credit hours for university requirements. The study made several recommendations to address the problems of the curricula, including: Inviting departments to form committees to ensure quality, to modify the curricula, and develop it in accordance with international standards.
Keywords: Academic program, Academic standards, Curricula assessment, Political sciences.
The Level of Educational Services Quality in Saudi Universities according to a Developed Scale University of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic Model
Authors: Al-Ajmi Nouf Abdulaali , Al-Twaijri Fatema Abdulaziz 
Published: August 2022

Abstract:This study aimed to develop an instrument to measure the quality of educational services provided to students. This instrument was extracted from HEDPERF instrument, and standards of the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment, Saudi Arabia. And testing the ability of the instrument to determine the quality of the educational services(academic, administrative, and facilities and equipment, and the degree of reputation and renown), provided to students of mathematics and Physics departments, Faculty of Science, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University as well as the degree of overall satisfaction. Descriptive method was used. The findings of the study is that the overall average score for the approval of the axis of the quality of academic services, and the axis of the quality of administrative services, and the axis of the quality of facilities and equipment, and the axis of the quality reputation and renown in the sections of mathematics and physics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences phrases came largely neutral. Also, degree of satisfaction with the educational services of (58%) the study members was medium, while (17.6%) of the members of the study, the degree of their approval of the quality of educational services provided weak. while(15%), of the study members were dissatisfied with the educational services provided. (5%) expressed a high approval of the quality of educational services altogether were (4.25%) did not specify their point of view of quality educational services.
A Proposed Training Program to Enhance Administrative Competencies of Academic Administrators at the Jordanian Universities in Light of the Change Administration Requirements
Authors: Abo Alian Fatma Samih Mohammed , Al Serhan Khaled Ali 
Published: August 2022

Abstract: Study aimed at constructing a proposed training program to enhance administrative competencies of academic administrators at the Jordanian universities in light of the change administration requirements. The study sample comprised (621) academic administrators working at various Jordanian universities for the academic year )2013-2014( The inferential statistics such as mean, t-test, standard deviation, Scheffe test, Pearson correlation coefficient and One-Way Analysis of Variance ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The results indicated that the degree of applying change management policies by academic administrators was intermediate, and that the degree of administrative skills of university academic administrators was also intermediate. The researcher recommended a training program to be conducted in order to develop the administrative skills of academic administrators in various
Adaptation Strategies with Psychological Stress and Their Relative of Some Variables: A Field Study on A Sample of Female Student of Preparatory Year at Hail University
Authors: Abu Alaish Haya Suleiman 
Published: August 2022

Abstract The main objective of this study was to investigate the most Adaptation Strategies with Psychological Stress for the female students of preparatory Year at Hail University, and its relation with, scientific specialization and academic average.To fulfill the aim of the research, a scale of 35 items distributed among six fields has been prepared. The scale has been applied to a sample of (300) female student chosen randomly from faculty of education, the data is analyzed by using Mean, T test and ANNOVA.The results indicated that the order of female student strategies priorities according to the student's point of view in the six fields of the study are as follows: Religious field, problem solving, relaxation, request help from others, avoiding and escaping, and doing enjoys activities.The results also indicated that there is significant difference between the Mean scores of the student concerning their Adaptation Strategies with Psychological Stress according to the scientific specialization variable, and academic average. The study recommended that there should be more concern given to the University students, and the necessity of counseling and psychological services for the female students of property Year at Hail University.
The prevalence of Strongylida/strongyles in small ruminants in Manatuto Municipality in central region of Timor-Leste
Authors: Amaral Acacio Cardoso , Freitas Joana Da Costa , De Carvalho Rui Daniel , Noronha Ana Maria da Costa Goncalves , Ribeiro Jaime Maria da Silva , Dos Santos Inocencio 
Published: August 2022

<p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Objective: </strong>This research aimed to identify the prevalence of Strongyles in small ruminants (sheep and goats) in the central region of Timor-Leste.</p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Methods: </strong>There were two methods used in this research, i.e. <em>multistage sampling</em> to determine research sites and <em>purposive sampling </em>to collect samples. The total samples collected were 192. From the 192 samples collected, 96 samples were from goats and another 96 samples from sheep. The sample size was determined based on 50% design prevalence and 95% confidence level<em> </em>and absolute precision of 10%. Samples examined were fresh fecal samples from sheep and goats. The samples were tested using a native smear to identify the presence of worms’ eggs in the feces. The 95% confidence interval of the prevalence was calculated using the exact binomial method.<strong></strong></p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Results</strong><strong>: </strong>Based on laboratory examination, it was found that the prevalence of<strong> </strong><em>Strongylida/strongyles</em> in sheep was 21.88% (14.1-31.5%) and in goats was 20.83% (13.2-30.3%). Based on sex, the highest prevalence of <em>Strongylida/strongyles </em>of sheep was found in ram 25% (13.6-39.6%) compared to 18.75% (8.9-32.6%) in the ewe. In goats, however, the prevalence of <em>Strongylida/strongyles </em>was 25% (13.6-39.6%) in doe and 16.67% (7.5-30.2%) in bucks. Based on age, the highest prevalence in sheep was found in the age group of 9-12 months old 31.25% (16.1-50.0%), whereas in goats, the highest prevalence was found in the age group of 0-4 months old 28.13% (13.7-46.7%).<strong></strong></p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on this research<strong>, </strong>it was identified that the prevalence of <em>Strongylida/strongyles</em> in small ruminants (sheep and goats) in the central region of Timor-Leste was 21.35% (15.8-27.8%).<strong></strong></p>
Evaluation of Methotrexate Toxicity and its Association with ABCB1 Genetic Polymorphism in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Authors: Zakaryaei Farima , Mohammadi Ebrahim , Ghaderi Ebrahim , Zamani Fatemeh , Moradveisi Borhan 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL) is the most common type of hematologic malignancy in children. Based on COG protocol, one of the treatments for these children is methotrexate. Methotrexate has many complications in Pediatrics. Nowadays, the relationship between gene mutations and complications of each drug are discussed. This study aimed to evaluate the pharmacogenetics of methotrexate with emphasis on ABCB1 gene and its implications for the treatment of ALL children in Kurdistan province.Methods: Blood samples were obtained from children with ALL, and then DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were performed with approximately 300μMol / μL of each direct primer in the final volume of 50µL. The PCR method was used to amplify the ABCB1 gene and the reaction products were identified by 0.5% agarose gel electrophoresis. The length of the PCR fragments was confirmed by observation by UV-Trans-illuminator. Moreover, blood and liver toxicity in all patients treated with methotrexate were measured by measuring leukocyte counts, platelets, neutrophil percentages, hemoglobin, alanine transaminase activity, and aspartate trans Aminase was evaluated.Results: In the present study, 81 children with ALL (36 females and 45 males) with a mean age of 6.32 ± 3.08 years old were examined. The ABCB1 1199 G->A gene mutation frequency and the ABCB1 3435 C->T gene mutation frequency was 4.9 and 70.4%, respectively. The results showed no statistically significant difference between leukopenia, gastrointestinal toxicity, renal toxicity, hepatotoxicity, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia in cases having homozygous heterozygous ABCB1 3435 C->T and ABCB1 1199 G->A mutant polymorphisms than those having ordinary polymorphism.Conclusion: Overall, it seems that C3435 T, G1199A, and ABCB1 are not significant MTX toxicity markers in pediatric ALL cases.
Hyponatremia and aging-related diseases: key player or innocent bystander? A systematic review.
Authors: Fratangelo Luigia , Nguyen Sylvain , D’Amelio Patrizia 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Purpose.
Hyponatremia is frequent in older age, whether it is a key player, a surrogate marker, or an innocent bystander in age related diseases is still unclear.
Method.
To further understand the role of hyponatremia in falls, osteoporosis, fractures, and cognitive impairment in old patients, we conducted a systematic literature review. The protocol of this study is available on the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO, number CRD42021218389). MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO database were searched. Three reviewers identified studies meeting inclusion criteria and check decisions. Each study was independently evaluated by two reviewers, discrepancies between the two reviewers were solved by the third. Two hundred and fifteen articles were retrieved. Thirty-two were included in the review.
Results.
The majority of the studies found a significant association between hyponatremia and falls even after correction for confounding factors. Some studies suggested an association between persistent hyponatremia and increased osteoporosis and fracture risk. On the contrary, the evidence of an association between hyponatremia and cognitive impairment is lacking.
Conclusion.
Here we suggest that hyponatremia may be regarded as a marker of unhealthy aging and a confounder rather than a causal factor or an innocent bystander for falls and fractures. As regards cognitive impairment, the evidence provided until now, are not sufficient to explain a real role of hyponatremia that may be regarded rather as an innocent bystander in neurodegeneration.