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The Quality Dimensions Of Ai Robo-Advisors And Their Effect On Stock Market Investor Retention; The Mediator Effect Of Source Credibility., Hossam A. Deraz Dr. Oct 2026

The Quality Dimensions Of Ai Robo-Advisors And Their Effect On Stock Market Investor Retention; The Mediator Effect Of Source Credibility., Hossam A. Deraz Dr.

Business Administration

The current study explores how AI robo-advisors (AIRA) platforms retain stock market investors over time. It examines how system reliability (REL), seamless system user interface navigation (SIN), application informativeness (INF), and perceived conversational quality (CON) affect investor retention (RET) in an emerging capital market through perceived source credibility (SCR). This empirical study included survey data from 413 Egyptian financial and investing community retail stock investors. For this study, SEM using AMOS 26 assessed direct structural routes, model fit, and indirect mediation effects after confirmatory factor analysis confirmed construct validity and reliability. Variance accounted for (VAF) calculations measuring mediation strength across …

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Service Robots With Low Anthropomorphism In Restaurants: Consumer Reactions And Implications, Ferhat Eren, Volkan Genc Oct 2026

Service Robots With Low Anthropomorphism In Restaurants: Consumer Reactions And Implications, Ferhat Eren, Volkan Genc

Journal of Global Hospitality and Tourism

This study investigates consumer responses to low-anthropomorphic service robots in restaurant front of-house roles using the AIDUA (Artificially Intelligent Device Use Acceptance). Data from 1,268  participants were analysed using PLS-SEM. The results revealed that social impact and  anthropomorphism significantly influenced both performance and effort expectancy, while hedonic  motivation influenced only performance expectancy. Performance expectancy strongly influenced  emotions, which in turn significantly influenced both the willingness to use service robots and objections  to their use. However, effort expectancy did not significantly influence emotions. The findings validate the  AIDUA model in this context and offer practical insights for robot design and implementation.

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Covid-19 Impact On The Swiss Hotel Industry: A Time Series Analysis On 4-Stars Hotels, Yann Queckenstedt, Tianshu Zheng Oct 2026

Covid-19 Impact On The Swiss Hotel Industry: A Time Series Analysis On 4-Stars Hotels, Yann Queckenstedt, Tianshu Zheng

Journal of Global Hospitality and Tourism

This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on Swiss 4-star hotel arrivals using time series analysis and forecasts future demand through 2025. Employing a seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average model with intervention analysis, monthly arrival data from January 2005 to December 2022 were analyzed to quantify pandemic-related disruptions. Forecasts from January 2023 to December 2025 suggest a full recovery by March 2023, marking a 36-month rebound period. The pandemic’s economic impact mirrored downturns last seen in the 1970s, underscoring its severity. Findings offer actionable insights for hotel managers and tourism stakeholders, particularly in revenue management and strategic planning. Unlike prior …

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Cultural Humility In The Workplace: A Causal-Comparative Study Of Foreign And Local Hire Employees In International Education, Natalie A. Ortiz Oct 2026

Cultural Humility In The Workplace: A Causal-Comparative Study Of Foreign And Local Hire Employees In International Education, Natalie A. Ortiz

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Cultural humility is recognized as a framework for fostering respectful relationships in culturally diverse workplaces. However, limited research has examined cultural humility within international education in regard to workplace dynamics and power imbalances that may exist between foreign and local hire educators. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to examine differences in perceived cultural humility levels between foreign and local hire employees in PreK-12th grade private international schools in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The study also examined whether years of international educational experience and the number of international educational assignments influenced perceived cultural humility levels. Data …

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When Going Alone Feels Right: The Effect Of Solo Cues On Interest In Attending Cultural Events, Inyoung Lee, Sang-Hoon Kim Sep 2026

When Going Alone Feels Right: The Effect Of Solo Cues On Interest In Attending Cultural Events, Inyoung Lee, Sang-Hoon Kim

Asia Marketing Journal

With the rise of solo consumers, cultural event marketers face a challenge: how can events appeal to solo consumers without marginalizing group consumers? To address this question, the impact of solo cues in marketing communication is examined through the lens of role and script theory. Two experiments demonstrate that solo cues, which signal the inclusion of solo consumers among attendees, increase solo consumers' attendance interest but do not affect group consumers. For solo consumers, the impact of solo cues is driven by anticipated enjoyment and is particularly pronounced for events entailing a high (vs. low) level of social interaction, where …

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Bridging The Intention-Behavior Gap In Adopting Zero-Waste Grocery Retail Store, Elizabeth Jacob, Salil Sahadevan Sep 2026

Bridging The Intention-Behavior Gap In Adopting Zero-Waste Grocery Retail Store, Elizabeth Jacob, Salil Sahadevan

Asia Marketing Journal

Growing interest in sustainability within marketing has renewed attention to zero-waste retail, yet it remains largely niche. This study investigates the challenges limiting zero-waste retail adoption and explores consumer expectations through key stakeholder interviews and a large-scale consumer survey in India. Building on earlier work that focused primarily on individual barriers, it incorporates structural factors and the interconnected nature of these obstacles. Adoption of zero-waste shopping practices is constrained by emotional labor, cognitive overload, and systemic friction. Cultural norms favoring convenience and hygiene reinforce disposability, and the lack of conventional packaging creates logistical hurdles. In this connection, the study identifies …

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Risk, Benefit, And Trust In Emotionally Intense Services: A Moderated Mediation Model Of Home-Based Palliative Care Adoption In China, Cong Zhuang, Wenfeng Wei, Kyung-Min Kim Sep 2026

Risk, Benefit, And Trust In Emotionally Intense Services: A Moderated Mediation Model Of Home-Based Palliative Care Adoption In China, Cong Zhuang, Wenfeng Wei, Kyung-Min Kim

Asia Marketing Journal

As aging populations expand across Asia, home-based palliative care remains underutilized despite its potential to preserve dignity and emotional well-being. This study examines adoption decisions under emotionally intense uncertainty by testing a moderated mediation model in which perceived risk reduces adoption intention through diminished perceived benefit, and trust conditions the risk–benefit appraisal link. A scenario-based experiment with 400 Chinese participants was analyzed using PROCESS Models 4 and 7 with bias-corrected bootstrapping. Results show that perceived benefit fully mediates the effect of perceived risk on adoption intention. Trust shows evidence of conditioning the association between perceived risk and perceived benefit; however, …

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Bright Shadows, Fresh Appeal: How Shadow Brightness Shapes Perceptions Of Fresh Products, Jonghee Kum, Hyewon Cho, Hyejin Lee Sep 2026

Bright Shadows, Fresh Appeal: How Shadow Brightness Shapes Perceptions Of Fresh Products, Jonghee Kum, Hyewon Cho, Hyejin Lee

Asia Marketing Journal

This study examines how shadow brightness (light vs. dark) influences consumer responses to fresh products across four studies. Studies 1a and 1b demonstrate that consumers evaluate fresh products with light shadows more favorably compared to those with dark shadows. Study 2 identifies the underlying mechanism, showing that light shadows increase perceived wholesomeness, which positively affects consumer responses. Study 3 tests a boundary condition, revealing that the positive impact of light (vs. dark) shadows is pronounced for uncooked products but reduced for cooked products. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the influential role of visual elements in shaping consumer …

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Smart Tourism Technology And Sustainable Tourism: Creating Vivid Memories To Drive Tourists' Behavioural Intention, Hatane Semuel, Regina Jokom, Trixie Nova Bella Tandijaya, Sienny Thio Sep 2026

Smart Tourism Technology And Sustainable Tourism: Creating Vivid Memories To Drive Tourists' Behavioural Intention, Hatane Semuel, Regina Jokom, Trixie Nova Bella Tandijaya, Sienny Thio

Asia Marketing Journal

This study examines the impact of smart tourism technology and sustainable tourism on tourists' behavioural intention, with vivid memory as a mediating variable. Earlier studies have investigated smart tourism technology and sustainability separately, but there is a lack of understanding of how these two perspectives interact with memory theory to influence tourist behaviour. To address this gap, a survey was conducted involving 742 tourists across four major Indonesian cities, and the data were analysed using path analysis with SmartPLS. The findings show that sustainable tourism directly and indirectly shapes behavioural intention, while smart tourism technology influences it only indirectly through …

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The Afterlife Of Luxury: Triggers, Intentions, And Channel Preference In China's Resale Boom, Junfeng Shi, Dehua Xia Sep 2026

The Afterlife Of Luxury: Triggers, Intentions, And Channel Preference In China's Resale Boom, Junfeng Shi, Dehua Xia

Asia Marketing Journal

This study examines the factors shaping Chinese consumers' intention to resell used luxury products and their preferences for resale channels, drawing on the extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Data were collected from 381 consumers via an online survey and analyzed using structural equation modelling with confirmatory factor analysis and regression. Results indicate that the primary motivation for reselling is the lack of need when items are no longer useful or suitable. Consumers' resale intentions are driven mainly by internal factors: attitudes, sense of duty, perceived benefits, and behavioral control, while external factors, such as subjective norms, have minimal impact. …

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Transfer Pricing Dispute Resolution: How Feasible Is The Implementation Of Safe Harbors In Indonesia?, Daniel Edgar Hirasma Saragi, Antonius Ragil Kuncoro Sep 2026

Transfer Pricing Dispute Resolution: How Feasible Is The Implementation Of Safe Harbors In Indonesia?, Daniel Edgar Hirasma Saragi, Antonius Ragil Kuncoro

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study aims to explore the feasibility of implementing safe harbors in transfer pricing regulations in Indonesia. Safe harbors are alternative tax policies for taxpayers on specific transactions, which can exempt them from general provisions if meets certain specific regulations set by the tax authority (United Nations, 2017). Using a qualitative methodology, this study explores data from various literature and the results of interviews with experts in the field of transfer pricing. Moreover, this research utilizes interpretative paradigm, inductive approach, and descriptive study. With the help of NVIVO software, the researcher conducted a thematic analysis of the data obtained. This …

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The Impact Of Ai-Driven Customer Relationship Management On Sustainable Performance: The Mediating Role Of Digital Customer Experience, Muhammad Ibrahim Jawad Al-Dulaimi Sep 2026

The Impact Of Ai-Driven Customer Relationship Management On Sustainable Performance: The Mediating Role Of Digital Customer Experience, Muhammad Ibrahim Jawad Al-Dulaimi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This paper addresses the limited understanding of how Artificial Intelligence–driven Customer Relationship Management (AI-CRM) influences sustainable performance in emerging economies, particularly through the mediating role of digital customer experience. The study aims to examine the effect of AI-CRM on sustainable performance and investigate whether digital customer experience mediates this relationship. AI-CRM is operationalized through predictive and operational analytics, while sustainable performance is measured using the triple bottom line dimensions: economic, environmental, and social. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was adopted. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 168 customers of hypermarkets affiliated with the Iraqi Ministry of Trade …

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Enhancing Institutional Performance Through Agile Leadership And Knowledge Management: Evidence From Iraqi Universities, Maha Farooq Ezzat Sep 2026

Enhancing Institutional Performance Through Agile Leadership And Knowledge Management: Evidence From Iraqi Universities, Maha Farooq Ezzat

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) operating in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) environments face unprecedented managerial challenges. Over the last few years, traditional hierarchical control systems have become less suitable for developing the agility and innovation needed to maintain institutional performance. To date, research has focused on agile leadership and knowledge management separately, but there is a significant gap in the theoretical and empirical literature on their interaction within the higher education system in Iraq. This paper attempts to fill this gap by exploring the interaction between agile leadership, processes of knowledge management (tacit and explicit), and institutional performance. The …

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The Impact Of Organizational Ergonomics On Job Burnout: Evidence From Higher Education Institutions In Iraq, Zainab Shakir Jubair Al-Zalmi Sep 2026

The Impact Of Organizational Ergonomics On Job Burnout: Evidence From Higher Education Institutions In Iraq, Zainab Shakir Jubair Al-Zalmi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research aims to examine organizational ergonomics and its impact on job burnout among a random sample of teaching and administrative staff employed at universities, colleges, and institutes within higher education institutions in Iraq. This topic is of considerable importance because improving organizational ergonomics can enhance the work environment, increase job performance, and promote employee well-being. The research also seeks to address the problem of occupational stress and excessive workloads resulting from increasing teaching and administrative tasks assigned to employees in higher education institutions. These pressures contribute to higher levels of job burnout and adversely affect employee performance and job …

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Tribal Governance And Organizational Performance In Iraqi Government Organizations: The Mediating Role Of Employee Competency And The Moderating Role Of Merit-Based Management Systems, Roohallah Noori, Maryam Tehrani, Yousef Vakili, Qasim Ali Raheemah Farttoosi Sep 2026

Tribal Governance And Organizational Performance In Iraqi Government Organizations: The Mediating Role Of Employee Competency And The Moderating Role Of Merit-Based Management Systems, Roohallah Noori, Maryam Tehrani, Yousef Vakili, Qasim Ali Raheemah Farttoosi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Iraqi governmental organizations face a persistent governance crisis in which tribal affiliation - rather than merit – influences recruitment, promotion, and resource allocation decisions, yet the quantitative structural impact of this informal institutional logic on organizational performance remains underexamined. This study aims to examine the direct impact of tribal governance on organizational performance in Iraqi ministerial and governmental organizations, and to test the mediating role of HRM practices effectiveness and employee competency, and the moderating role of merit-based management systems in this relationship. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted with 414 managers and senior specialists across Iraqi governmental organizations, using …

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The Impact Of Flexible Work Arrangements On Employee Performance: Evidence From Private Universities In Baghdad, Mariam Adeeb Rasheed, Noor Khalil Ibrahim Sep 2026

The Impact Of Flexible Work Arrangements On Employee Performance: Evidence From Private Universities In Baghdad, Mariam Adeeb Rasheed, Noor Khalil Ibrahim

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study examines the effect of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) (flexible scheduling, compressed workweek, and telecommuting) on employee performance among administrative leaders in private universities in Baghdad. Addressing inconsistent findings in prior research regarding whether different forms of workplace flexibility contribute equally to employee performance. Guided by Social Exchange Theory, a quantitative cross-sectional design was employed using data collected from 321 administrative leaders across 15 private universities in Baghdad. Measurement reliability, convergent validity, discriminant validity, and confirmatory factor analysis were assessed using the covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) procedure in SmartPLS4. The proposed hypotheses were subsequently tested through structural model …

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Random Forest Algorithm Vs. Linear Regression For Financial Performance Determinants: Evidence From Iraqi Mixed-Sector Firms, Odaiy Obaid Zeidan, Mustafa Habib Mahdi Sep 2026

Random Forest Algorithm Vs. Linear Regression For Financial Performance Determinants: Evidence From Iraqi Mixed-Sector Firms, Odaiy Obaid Zeidan, Mustafa Habib Mahdi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This paper examines the predictive factors of financial performance among Iraqi mixed-sector firms, comparing the predictive power of traditional Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression with the Random Forest (RF) machine learning algorithm. Utilizing annual data from 11 firms over the period 2015–2020, the study measures financial performance using Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Return on Sales (ROS). OLS regression identified the directional relationships and p-values, whereas Random Forest evaluated predictive accuracy and modeled nonlinear relationships. The OLS results indicate that firm size, liquidity, productivity, and cash-to-asset ratio have significant positive effects on financial performance, while the …

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Consumer Perceptions Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In A Heritage Beauty Branding: Pathways To Brand Image, Connection, Love, And Loyalty, Nuzul Riska, Anni Rahimah, Kadarisman Hidayat Sep 2026

Consumer Perceptions Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In A Heritage Beauty Branding: Pathways To Brand Image, Connection, Love, And Loyalty, Nuzul Riska, Anni Rahimah, Kadarisman Hidayat

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

In an increasingly competitive and socially conscious marketplace, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are emerging as powerful strategic tools for brand differentiation and consumer engagement. This study investigates the influence of DEI-driven marketing strategies on brand image and brand connection, and their subsequent impact on brand loyalty, with brand love examined as a moderating variable within the beauty industry. Employing a quantitative, explanatory research design, data were collected from 250 respondents using purposive sampling and analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that DEI significantly enhances both brand image and brand connection. While brand …

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The Moderating Effect Of Digital Literacy On The Relationship Between Ai Interaction Quality And Consumer Emotional Engagement, Ali Thamer Ali Al-Ibadi Sep 2026

The Moderating Effect Of Digital Literacy On The Relationship Between Ai Interaction Quality And Consumer Emotional Engagement, Ali Thamer Ali Al-Ibadi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

As artificial Intelligence (AI) is having an increasing influence on the consumer-brand relationship, empirical evidence of the effects of AI-powered real-time communication on emotional brand engagement over time is scarce. Based on the Digital Emotional Brand Engagement (DEBE) model consisting of four outcome dimensions (Affective Engagement, Cognitive Engagement, Behavioral Engagement, Identification, and Emotional Attachment). The study proposes and empirically tests a model of four dimensions of AI interactions (Responsiveness and Availability, Personalization, Conversational Quality, Problem Resolution Efficiency). A descriptive-correlational quantitative design was adopted, and a sample of 400 consumers who had recently used AI-powered customer service was drawn. Multiple regression …

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Key Factors Affecting Arable Land Areas In Iraq: An Analytical Economic Study (1990–2021), Duaa Emad Ahmed, Osamah Kadhim Jbara, Kais Hassan Alwan Sep 2026

Key Factors Affecting Arable Land Areas In Iraq: An Analytical Economic Study (1990–2021), Duaa Emad Ahmed, Osamah Kadhim Jbara, Kais Hassan Alwan

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This paper aims to measure and analyze the factors affecting arable land areas in Iraq during the period (1990–2021), to determine the nature of the relationship between these factors in the short and long term. The study analyzed the relationship between the quantity of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers used in agriculture, the volume of water inflow from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and investment allocations for land reclamation projects. It evaluated their impact on arable land areas in Iraq. Results using the ARDL methodology indicated a long-term cointegration relationship between the variables through the bounds test. The F-value reached 7.597. …

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Diagnosing Influential Observations Via Hybrid Secretary–Osprey Optimization Algorithm (Hsooa) In Gamma Regression Models For Fasting Blood Glucose Data, Luay Adil Abduljabbar, Sabah Manfi Ridha Sep 2026

Diagnosing Influential Observations Via Hybrid Secretary–Osprey Optimization Algorithm (Hsooa) In Gamma Regression Models For Fasting Blood Glucose Data, Luay Adil Abduljabbar, Sabah Manfi Ridha

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Influence diagnostics are essential for identifying influential observations that may affect the estimation accuracy of regression models. Classical diagnostic measures such as Cook's Distance and DFFITS may become less effective in complex or highly dispersed datasets. In this study, a new Hybrid Secretary–Osprey Optimization Algorithm (HSOOA), based on the integration of the Secretary Bird Optimization Algorithm (SBOA) and the Osprey Optimization Algorithm (OOA), is proposed for influential observation detection in the Gamma Regression Model (GRM). This optimization framework successfully achieves an optimal balance between global exploration and local exploitation. The proposed HSOOA framework was applied to a real medical dataset …

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The Relationship Between Financial Depth And Financial Inclusion And Its Impact On Economic Growth: An Econometric Analysis, Omar Mahmood Akawee, Ehsan Jabr Ashoor Sep 2026

The Relationship Between Financial Depth And Financial Inclusion And Its Impact On Economic Growth: An Econometric Analysis, Omar Mahmood Akawee, Ehsan Jabr Ashoor

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research analyzes the impact of financial depth and financial inclusion on economic growth in Iraq, while also examining their combined effect through an interaction term that captures the complementary dimension of the financial sector. The study adopts an econometric approach using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, based on monthly time-series data covering the period (2022–2025), to estimate both short-run and long-run relationships. The results reveal the existence of a long-run equilibrium relationship among the study variables, as confirmed by the Bounds Test and the error correction term. Furthermore, financial depth, represented by broad money (M2/GDP) and credit to …

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The Use Of English Conjunctions By Saudi Efl Learners And The Influence Of Proficiency Level, Ahmed Alhassani Sep 2026

The Use Of English Conjunctions By Saudi Efl Learners And The Influence Of Proficiency Level, Ahmed Alhassani

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

Despite a substantial body of research on the use of conjunctions by EFL learners, the existing literature is not exhaustive. Previous studies have indicated that non-native English speakers, specifically Saudi EFL students, encounter considerable difficulties with the effective use of conjunctions, presenting a significant impediment to their writing proficiency. Consequently, pedagogical approaches and teaching methods targeting conjunctions have been integrated into educational materials and academic writing curricula. Nevertheless, the persistence of this issue necessitates further investigation utilizing contemporary research methodologies and current updated writing standards. To address this gap, this study explored the use of conjunctions in a 205,040-word corpus …

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The Level Of Teaching Performance Of Science Teachers In Light Of Developing Professional Inclinations Toward Future Careers Among Their Female Students, Amal Saad Aljohani Sep 2026

The Level Of Teaching Performance Of Science Teachers In Light Of Developing Professional Inclinations Toward Future Careers Among Their Female Students, Amal Saad Aljohani

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The study aimed to identify the level of teaching performance among science teachers in light of fostering professional inclinations toward future careers among middle school female students. The descriptive survey method was employed Seven domains of future careers were identified, and teaching performance standards were defined, comprising six criteria: objectives, scientific content, teaching methods and strategies, educational technology, learning activities, and assessment.Based on these criteria, an observation checklist was developed and administered to a random sample of 20 middle school science teachers in Tabuk. The findings revealed that the teaching performance of science teachers, in relation to promoting professional inclinations …

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The Relationship Between The Quality Of Learning Experience Design And The Quality Of Its Visual Representation, And The Enjoyment Of Electronic Experiential Learning Among Female Students Of The "E-Learning Strategies" Course At The University Of Jeddah, Eman Fahad Fayez Alsharif Sep 2026

The Relationship Between The Quality Of Learning Experience Design And The Quality Of Its Visual Representation, And The Enjoyment Of Electronic Experiential Learning Among Female Students Of The "E-Learning Strategies" Course At The University Of Jeddah, Eman Fahad Fayez Alsharif

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to explore the relationship between the quality of learning experience design, the quality of its visual representation, and enjoyment of electronic experiential learning among female students enrolled in the “E-Learning Strategies Course” at the University of Jeddah. The study adopted both descriptive-analytical and descriptive-correlational approaches. The sample consisted of 15 female students, and three research instruments were developed: a rubric for assessing the quality of learning experience design based on the Learning Experience Design (LXD) framework, a rubric for assessing the quality of the visual representation of learning experiences based on the Infographic Design Model (IDM), and …

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Governance Of Translation Programs In Saudi Universities: A Document-Based Comparative Study., Saad Salem Alshamrani Sep 2026

Governance Of Translation Programs In Saudi Universities: A Document-Based Comparative Study., Saad Salem Alshamrani

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study examines how governance comes into practice across the officially available documentation of undergraduate translation programs at King Saud University (KSU) and Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU). The study employs a qualitative document analysis approach, focusing primarily on two core texts published by each university: the program specification and curriculum structure, with learning outcomes articulated within the course documentation. The study examines these documents to assess how the program aims, competency expectations, and curricular pathways are articulated. It also evaluates how clearly official documents make the underlying academic rationale visible. Accordingly, the findings describe governance visibility as …

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Emotional Aesthetic Pleasure In Al-Rafi‘I’S Letters: “Awraq Al-Ward As A Model”, Abdulaziz Bin Saud Al-Helaibi Albinzaid Sep 2026

Emotional Aesthetic Pleasure In Al-Rafi‘I’S Letters: “Awraq Al-Ward As A Model”, Abdulaziz Bin Saud Al-Helaibi Albinzaid

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The phenomenon of (emotional aesthetic pleasure) in al-Rafi‘i’s masterpiece (Awraq Al-Ward) constitutes a distinctive artistic feature. This literary prose work is grounded in an affective structure in which emotion is transformed into a discursive mechanism that generates aesthetic pleasure and guides the reader’s response. The study adopts a descriptive analytical approach to identify the most prominent of these techniques, including the inspiring idea, suggestive language, the reflective epistolary style, imagistic condensation, musicality based on emotionally charged sound structures, and affective argumentation that builds empathy and reinforces the value of love as a noble human experience.The study concludes with several key …

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Teachers' Readiness And Suggestions For Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Inclusive Classrooms In Saudi Arabia, Abdulmalik Mohammed Alkhunini Sep 2026

Teachers' Readiness And Suggestions For Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Inclusive Classrooms In Saudi Arabia, Abdulmalik Mohammed Alkhunini

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to identify the level of readiness among teachers who teach students with autism spectrum disorder in inclusive education programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to examine how prior training, specialty (general vs. special education), and teaching experience influence this readiness. A descriptive survey design was used validated for reliability, was administered to 144 teachers (84 general education, 60 special education). Results indicated a high level of readiness among participants overall. Inferential analysis showed that readiness varied significantly with training and job type: special education teachers and those with prior training reported higher readiness levels, whereas teaching experience …

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Compulsive Hoarding Disorder (Hd) And The Dark Future (Dfs) Among Saudi Population, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alghamdi Sep 2026

Compulsive Hoarding Disorder (Hd) And The Dark Future (Dfs) Among Saudi Population, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alghamdi

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to translate and standardize the Compulsive Hoarding Disorder Scale and the Dark Future Scale for use in the Arabic framework, as well as to estimate the prevalence of hoarding behaviors. The study also assessed the effects of age, social status, and educational level on hoarding and dark future tendencies, in addition to exploring the relationships among these variables. The sample comprised of 303 participants (159 males, 52.5%; 144 females, 47.5%), with ages ranging from 16 to 65 years (M = 27.57, SD = 12.59). The results showed that both the Compulsive Hoarding Disorder Scale and the Dark …

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Cue Integration And Speech Rate In Arabic Stop-Vowel Sequences: A Multi-Parametric Acoustic Analysis, Nief Aied Al-Gamdi Sep 2026

Cue Integration And Speech Rate In Arabic Stop-Vowel Sequences: A Multi-Parametric Acoustic Analysis, Nief Aied Al-Gamdi

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The present study investigates how the variation of speech rate affects the acoustic cues across stop-vowel sequences in Bisha dialect (BD), an Arabic dialect spoken in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Applying an acoustic approach, the study examines segmental duration (closure and following vowel), fundamental frequency (f0 onset), and voice quality (H1-H2 onset) on target stops taken from a sample of thirty native speakers of BD. The acoustic measures are evaluated using linear mixed-effects and logistic regression models. Results demonstrate that fast rate leads to substantial temporal compression, including more shortening of the vowels relative to the stops. Fast …

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