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The Degree To Which Governmental Secondary School Teachers In Jordan Possess Communication Skills And Their Role In Achieving Students› Educational Goals, Rateb S. Al-Soud, Rebheyyeh Borini

Al Jinan الجنان

The study aimed to find out the degree of achieving the educational goals of public high school students in Jordan from the tteacher’s‘ point of view. The sample of the study consisted of (2120) male and female teachers, who used the descriptive survey method. The results of the study showed that the degree of achievement of educational goals among public high school students in Jordan from the teachers’point of view was high, and that there were no statistically significant differences (& = 0.05) between teachers’ ratings of the degree to which students ’educational goals were achieved due to variables of …

Spatial Distribution Of The Use Of E-Government Services In The City Of Amman, Hanaa Al-Momani, Hamzeh Al-Khawaldeh

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This study aims to identify the reality of e-government services in the city of Amman, and to distribute them spatially according to the administrative regions of the Greater Amman Municipality, with an indication of the demographic, social and economic characteristics of their users, and to measure the degree of satisfaction with these services by them. The study used a set of approaches to achieve its objectives, such as the descriptive statistical approach and analysis, through the application of some descriptive statistical methods. Such as the mean, median, percentages, and frequencies, in addition to using geographic information systems software (ARC GIS …

The Degree Of Implementing The Developmental Plan In Improving The Educational Outcomes From School Principals’ Perceptions, Muhammad Badarneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of implementing the developmental plan in improving the educational outcomes from school principals’ perceptions. The study sample consisted of (175) school principals. To achieve the study objectives, The study used descriptive approach. a questionnaire was used, and its validity and reliability were verified. The results revealed that the level of the degree of implementing the developmental plan in improving the educational outcomes from school principals' perceptions was moderate; there was statistically significant difference in the degree of implementing he developmental plan in improving the educational outcomes from school principals' perceptions in light of …

The Role Of Vocational Education Teachers In Instilling The Concept Of Vocational Education Among Students In Irbid Governorate' Schools From Teachers' View, Qaseem Hamadaneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of vocational education teachers in instilling the concept of vocational education among students. The study population consisted of (752) teachers, and the study sample consisted of (152) teachers who study vocational education in Irbid Governorate schools in Jordan. To achieve the study goals, the descriptive approach, and a questionnaire consisting of (32) items divided into four domains: (cognitive, skill, emotional, and educational environment) domains were used. The results showed that the role of the vocational education teacher in instilling the concept of vocational education among students was (moderate), where the skill domain ranked …

The Impact Of Corporate Governance On Organizational Citizenship Behavior In Jordanian Insurance Companies, Sanaa Al-Awamleh, Shaker Al-Khashali

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the impact of corporate governance on the organizational citizenship behavior of Jordanian insurance companies. The study was based on five institutional governance dimensions, which are: Disclosure, Justice, Responsibility, Independence, and Accountability. Along with five organizational citizenship behavior dimensions: Altruism, Courtesy, Sportsmanship, Conscientious and Civic virtue.

The study population reached (403) managers in the upper and middle administrative positions in the Jordanian insurance companies. A random stratified sample method was adopted for the purposes of representing the study population. (191) were distributed and (156) questionnaires were retrieved. The researchers also used a few statistical methods to …

A New Dimension Of International Relations: The Role Of Science Diplomacy In Jordan’S Response To Covid-19, Emad A. Ayasreh

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

Science diplomacy is a rapidly growing field in foreign policy and international relations, gaining even greater importance since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. This study explores the substantial role of science diplomacy and international institutions in promoting coordinated efforts during Jordan’s response to the pandemic. It examines science diplomacy within the country and its increasing significance in addressing global challenges, with particular emphasis on its contributions to health diplomacy amid the pandemic. The researcher adopts a qualitative research methodology guided by a case study approach. Data were collected from various resources, including journal articles, official international and domestic reports, …

The State Of Academic Research Advancement In Hospitality: A 5- Year Review From 2018 To 2022 Of The Jordanian Universities, Ahmad Al-Makhadmeh, Omar A. Alananzeh, Omar Jawabreh, Mohammed H. Qeshta

Information Sciences Letters

Scientific research in the field of hospitality occupies a distinguished position in various research aspects, as it constitutes an important proportion of scientific research related to management, especially business administration, as well as an important aspect of practical research related to social and human sciences. For this reason, this study is presented to track the development of scientific research in the field of hospitality in Jordan and the aspects it touched upon. A comprehensive systematic review approach of five years of hospitality-published research on google scholar was carried out by tracking the official website of scholars in Jordanian universities. A …

The Degree Of Teachers' Morale In Irbid Governorate’S Schools From Their Perspectives, Athir Kouri, Kayed Salameh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify to the degree of teachers, morale in Irbid Governorate's schools from their Perspectives, the study followed the descriptive survey method. A questionnaire was used for collecting its data on the degree of teachers, morale in Irbid Governorate’s schools from their Perspectives which consisting of (22) items, The study sample consisted of (418) teachers chosen by using stratified random sample method. The results indicated that the degree of teachers, morale in Irbid Governorate's schools from their Perspectives، which comes at a medium degree. The results indicated that there were no significant differences in the responses of …

The Effectiveness Of A Program Based On Symbolic Communication In Reducing Challenging Behaviors And Improving Social Interaction Among Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Have Intellectual Disability In Jordan, Hadeel Al-Shawabkah, Ibrahim El-Zraigat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a program based on symbolic communication in reducing challenging behaviors and improving social interaction among individuals with autism spectrum disorder who have intellectual disability in Jordan. The sample of the study consisted of (8) participants between (8-15) years, at Autism Specialized Center for Autism in Amman. To achieve the aim of the study, the scale challenging behavior, scale of social interaction, and the training program, were constructed. The validity and reliability of the tools were verified. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the scores of the participants in …

The Impact Of Rule Of Law On The Stocks’ Price Index In Amman Stock Exchange (Jordan): An Econometric Study (1998-2017), Ahmad ‬ Malawi, Majeda Al-Azzam

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the impact of Rule of Law on the stocks’ price index in Amman Stock Exchange over the period (1998-2017). Several diagnostic tests have been applied, such as Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) for stationarity. The results have shown that the time series of the real interest rate is stationary at its levels, i.e. I (0), whereas the stocks' price index, indirect foreign investment, and rule of law are stationary at their first differences, i.e. I (1). While the real GDP is found to be stationary at the second difference, i.e. I (2). Vector autoregression model (VAR) is …

New Media And Crisis Management In Jordan: Covid 19 Perspective, Amjad Safori, Enaam Youssef, Razaz W. Attar, Othman Tahat, Muhammad N. Al Adwan, Mohammad Habes

Information Sciences Letters

The study aimed at identifying the relationship between the most effective digital media in managing the Corona crisis in Jordan; and the contribution of digital media in managing the (Covid 19) crisis. To achieve the aims of the study, the researcher adopted the quantitative survey method using an electronic questionnaire designed to collect data. It was distributed to an intentional sample of 50 employees (males and females) from the communication and media staff in the Jordanian government institutions. The study concluded that the most effective digital communication technologies in managing the Corona crisis were press conferences (media briefings), press coverage …

The Dialectic Relationship Between The Sustainable Development Of Tourism And Economic Challenges In Jordan, Faisal Almayouf

Information Sciences Letters

This study aims to explore tourism supply and demand data before and after the Corona pandemic to determine the extent of the tourism sectors contribution to the gross domestic product in Jordan. It also aims to adopt tourism as an economic, media, and cultural interface that should be developed and sustained through specialized cadres in tourism work. The study relied on an analytical-descriptive approach. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to study the relationship between tourism income and spending. The findings revealed a direct average relationship between the two variables before the pandemic, which was about (+0.55). In contrast, the …

The Impact Of Lean Thinking On Strategic Planning In Industrial Companies In Jordan From The Upper And Middle Management: A Perspective Study, Ahmad Yacoub Nasereddin

Information Sciences Letters

The study aimed to identify the impact of lean thinking on strategic planning in industrial companies in Jordan from the upper and middle management perspective. The study sample was chosen randomly sample and consisted of (320) managers in upper and middle management positions in industrial companies in Jordan .The questionnaire, developed in light of previous studies and information on the theoretical framework, used a primary tool in collecting data and information and analyzed those using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The results revealed that the degree of implementation for lean thinking and strategic planning in industrial companies in Jordan, from …

Diversity Management Applications In Higher Education Institutions: A Survey Of National Policies, Practices, And Strategies, Fairouz M Aldhmour

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

This paper aims to investigate the national policies, practices, and strategies concerning diversity management applications (DMAs) in Jordanian higher education institutions. A deductive approach was selected. The design was triangulation (quantitative and qualitative), while the data was collected through the distribution and collection of 321 electronic questionnaires. Further, 19 interviews (open-ended questions and in-depth semi-structured questions) with respondents were conducted. These took place via phone calls, Skype, and Zoom. The population and sample for this study constituted the decision-makers and academic members in Jordanian higher education institutions. Moreover, the researcher reviewed 13 selected electronic websites of higher education institutions. Also, …

Politeness Strategies In Hotel Service Encounters In Jordan: Giving Directives, Mahmoud Rababah, Shatha Al Zoubi, Mohammed Al Masri, Mohammad Al-Abdulrazaq

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This paper examines directive speech act performed by hotel service counters staff in Jordan. It investigates the politeness strategies employed by staff when they give their directives to hotel foreign guests. The data were collected through audiorecording interactions that occurred between the staff, who are nonnative speakers of English, and foreign guests. Findings from the study show that the directives issued by the staff are characterized by significant directness. The study argues that such directives can be perceived as blunt and discourteous and therefore capable of causing face-threat to the interactants. This principally refers to the fact that they appear …

The Role Of King Abdul Aziz In Solving The Issues Of The Tribes On The Saudi-Jordanian Borders And Settling Them (1921-1933), Gaber Al-Khateeb

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This research aims to shed light on the role played by King Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman Al Saud in settling the tribes’ disputes on the Saudi-Jordanian borders during the period (1921-1933).This role was represented by diplomacy at the external level through the Kuwait Conference (1923-1924), and through the treaties he had with Britain, being the mandated country for the Emirate of Transjordan such as the Treaty of Jeddah in 1925, and the Treaty of Friendship and Good-neighborliness in 1932, which led to mutual recognition between Saudi Arabia and the Emirate of Transjordan in 1933. On the internal level, it was …

Multidirectional Relationships Between Stock Markets And Non-Macroeconomic Variables, Ali Matar

Information Sciences Letters

This study investigates the multidirectional relationship between the stock market and macroeconomic variables in relation to non-economic variables. During the period 1988-2019, annual time series data from the World Bank and ASE was used. To test the integration of the tested variables, the VAR and VECM techniques are used. The finding shows that the stock market index and the macroeconomic variables under study have a long-term equilibrium relationship. The non-economic variables show that the GFC had a negative impact on the stock market index, as well as a major impact of the Gulf War in 1991, September 11, 2001, Iraqi …

The Impact Of Corporate Governance On Agency Costs In Jordanian Service Companies, R. I. Abdel-Aziz, H. M. Alrabba

Information Sciences Letters

The objective of this study investigates the impact of corporate governance (CG) on agency costs (AC) in Jordanian service companies. The analysis is conducted using the random-effects model on a sample of (42) service companies listed in the Amman Stock Exchange, during the period (2012-2018). Independent variables are used (Board Size, CEO Duality, Audit Committee, Managerial Compensation, Dividend, & Leverage). AC are measured by Asset Turnover Ratio (AT), Selling, General & Administrative Expense Ratio (SG&A) & Free Cash Flow (FCF). This study also includes three control variables: firm size, firm growth & firm profitability. The results of this study, according …

E-Payment Acceptance: Extended Utaut Model With Security Factor, Fadi Mohammed Alshannag, Hebah Zaki Makhamreh, Abdul Hafaz Ngah, Bilal Eneizan

Information Sciences Letters

We examine the impact of different factors that affect the acceptance of e-payment in Jordan. The theoretical base of the research is UTAUT with an additional factor of security. The design of the study is quantitative and the data collection instrument was close-ended questionnaire the included the questions related demography of the respondents as well as the variables presented in the model. The sample size was 370 banks customers. The data analysis were performed using Smart PLS 3. With 5 predictors on behavioural intention, the R2 was 0.461. Effort expectancy, facilitating condition, performance expectancy, and social influence were all positively …

Towards A Model For Citizens’ Acceptance Of E-Payment Systems For Public Sector Services In Jordan: Evidence From Crisis Era, Abeer F. Alkhwaldi, Asem S. Al Eshoush

Information Sciences Letters

E-payment systems (EPS) are an attractive trend in electronic services nowadays, and the public sector is not an exception. Earlier studies on e-payment services acceptance have paid attention to the use of web/mobile services during traditional common circumstances. However, given the distinguishing characteristics of the crisis-era (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic) and how this could lead to new business models based on online services and applications, more studies of EPS for e-government services, in particular, are warranted. This study explored an important issue related to the factors affecting citizens acceptance of E-payment systems for public sector services in the Jordanian context in …

The Level Of Job Satisfaction Among Private School Teachers At Irbid Governorate, Ronza Rateb Abdelkareem Khasawneh, Ouhood Salem Ali Aldeeka

Hebron University Research Journal-B (Humanities) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- ب (العلوم الانسانيه

The study aims to identify job satisfaction levels among private school teachers at Irbid governorate. The sample of the study consisted of (202) private school teachers who works in Qasabt Irbid and were selected using simple random method. To achieve the study objective, descriptive analytical method was used. The study results showed that the job satisfaction level of private school teachers was moderate. It also showed no statistically significant differences for the job satisfaction levels among private school teachers in light of qualification, years of experience and educational level. In light of the results, the study recommends to search for …

The Degree Of Practice Of Administrative Empowerment Among Faculty Members At The Official Jordanian Universities And Its Relation To Their Leadership Skills, Mays Husien Adi, Omar Momammed Al- Kharabsheh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aims to identify the degree of practicing administrative empowerment of teaching staff members in the official Jordanian universities and its relation to their leadership skills. The sample consisited of (432) from the teaching staff members (7200) in the Jordanian Government universities. The researchers used the descriptive analytical method and used the questionnaire as an instrument to collect a data, and test the validity and reliability, the researchers have been distributed (426) questionnaire (423) was Retrieval.the valid of which for analysis ( 421 .) The study results showed that the total degree of the degree of practicing administrative empowerment …

Factors Affecting Arab Students’ Selection Of Jordanian Universities, Emad Masoud, Lama Al Kour

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to investigate factors affecting Arab students’ selection of Jordanian Universities, which include (quality of education services, marketing communication, education cost, physical environment, university location & environmental factors). To achieve the purpose of the study, a structured questionnaire was developedand includes (52) items, the Cronbachs Alpha for the instrument (0.949). A convenience sample technique was used to collect the data from a sample of (375) students distributed over (10) universities in Amman area, (358) questionnaires were returned with response rate (95.46%). The result of the study showed that there was an effect of independant variables on Arab students’ …

Evaluation Of The Innovative Capacity In Jordan Using The Patent Index, Saffa Al-Wedyan, Hamzah Khawaldah, Nasim Barham

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Innovation is one of the foundations of the creationof a national competitiveness for countries, and this competitiveness is based on what is produced by innovative activities. Therefore, patents remainamong the fewtools or indicators used to evaluate the process of innovation andtoprovide quantitative, qualitative and geographical analysis of innovation process in any area. Thisstudy, however,aimedtoevaluate theinnovative capabilitybased on the patent database in Jordan.The descriptive statistics is used in this study to perform the analysis and discussion,including defining the size of local participation in the field of patents, the entities involved in the process of innovation in Jordan and its geographical distribution, …

Change In The Overall Fertility Rates Of Jordanian Women In Light Of The Use Of Family Planning Methods: A Comparative Study, Motaz Muhaidat, Amal El-Kharouf

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed to identify the changes in the overall reproductive rates of women in Jordan by identifying their knowledge of different family planning methods including: knowledge of Jordanian women of means of family planning (modern and traditional) and their use; knowledge of the fertilization period and sources of knowledge; the need for family planning and the future use of means. It also aimed to identify factors influencing it including level of education, place of residence, etc. through a comparison between the years 2002 and 2012. It also aimed to know if there is a statistically significant correlation between women's …

The Perceptions Of High School Basic Stage Teachers Towards The Importance Of Using Social Media Tools In The Educational Process In Jordan, Jihad Alsayyed, Mohammad Alzyoud

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to find out teachers perceptions of the importance of usingsocial media in the educational and learning process. The study was based on asurvey descriptive methods. Information was collected through the questionnaire. The study population included all the teachers of the upper primary stage in the public and private schools of the Ministry of Education in Jordan for the academic year 2016/2017. Thestudy population consisted from (37703)male and female teachers. The sample of the study consisted of (2133) teachers, 766 males and 1,367 females, who were randomly selected. After conducting the appropriate statistical analysis, the study revealed that …

واقع الإدمان على وسائل التكنولوجيا الحديثة لدى طلبة جامعة إربد الأهلية وعلاقته ببعض المتغيرات, احمد زياده

Hebron University Research Journal-B (Humanities) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- ب (العلوم الانسانيه

The research aims to study the relationship between the reality of modern technology addiction and some variables such as gender, the educational level, and the family income at Irbid National University students. The study sample consisted of 505 interviewees who were chosen randomly of Irbid National University. In order to achieve the aim of the study, the addiction tool, which was developed by the researcher, was used to measure that. The results of the study showed that the level of addiction at Irbid National University students was high, after adjusting the behavior in the first place, followed by avoidance in …

درجة وعي معلمي الحلقة الأساسية الأولى في المدارس الأساسية التابعة لوكالة الغوث الدولية بأهمية الأهداف التدريسية ومجالاتها, عوده ابو اسنينه, فريال ابو عواد

Hebron University Research Journal-B (Humanities) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- ب (العلوم الانسانيه

The study aimed to investigate the awareness degree of the importance of educational objectives and their domains amongst teachers of the lower elementary stage at UNRWA schools in Jordan. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers designed a survey questionnaire consisting of (45) items distributed on a five-point likert scale. The survey questionnaire includes six domains whose psychometric reliability has been checked and has been applied to a sample of (221) teachers; (102) male teachers and (119) female teachers of the lower elementary stage at UNRWA schools. Results of the study showed that the awareness degree of the …

The Level Of Psychological Burnout Among The Third-Class Clubs Of Football In The North Of Jordan And Its Relationship With Some Variables, عماد محمد الذيابات

Jordanian Educational Journal

This study aimed at identifying the level of psychological burnout among the third-class clubs of football in the north of Jordan and its relationship with some variables; training years and player position. It also aimed at identifying whether there were statistically significant differences in the level of psychological burnout among the third-class clubs of football in the north of Jordan due to these variables. The researchers employed the descriptive survey approach due to its compatibility to the study nature and objectives. The study sample consisted of (200) footballers who were chosen in the simple random method. The questionnaire was used …

The Degree Of Numerical Skills Possession Among A Sample Of Children With Autisim Spectrum Disorder In Jordan, رزان نعمان الخطيب, Ibrahim Abdallah El-Zraigat University Of Jordan

Jordanian Educational Journal

The present study aimed at assessing the degree of numerical skills possession among a sample of children with autism spectrum disorder in Jordan. The sample included 30 cases of children with autism spectrum disorder aged between 10 and 15 years. To achieve the goal of the study, the researchers constructed a scale of numerical skills. The reliability and validity of the scale were assured. To answer the questions of the study means, standard deviation and t-test were used. The results showed that the performance level on the numerical skills scale was between low, moderate, and high. The results also indicated …