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The Impact Of Succession Planning On Employée Retentions In Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company, Alaa Abdulla Touq, Ahmed Kh. Muttar, Adel Mahmoud Al Samman Nov 2022

The Impact Of Succession Planning On Employée Retentions In Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company, Alaa Abdulla Touq, Ahmed Kh. Muttar, Adel Mahmoud Al Samman

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The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of the sucsseion planning on employee retention in Gulf petrochemical inducrties company. The research adopted the descriptive analytical quantitative approach to answer the research questions and to test the hypotheses. The population of this research is a total of 176 employees in the middle management position in Gulf petrochemical inducrties company. For the purpose of this research, the questionnaire was prepared in light of previous studies. The total of 161 questionnaires were distributed through google forms survey. Overall, a total of 161 employees in the middle management position (manager, supervisor, …


The Impact Of Leaders’ Emotional Intelligence On Employee Retention Inprivate Universities In The Kingdom Of Bahrain, Noora Lahdan Binalshaikh, Ahmed Kh. Muttar, Adel Ali Alzyoud Nov 2022

The Impact Of Leaders’ Emotional Intelligence On Employee Retention Inprivate Universities In The Kingdom Of Bahrain, Noora Lahdan Binalshaikh, Ahmed Kh. Muttar, Adel Ali Alzyoud

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The present paper aims to examine the impact of leaders emotional intelligence (self-awareness, emotional management, and emotional sensitivity) on employee retention in private universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The research adopted the descriptive analytical quantitative approach to answer the research questions and to test the hypotheses. The population comprised (632) employees with leadership positions (academic and/or management responsibilities) in 10 private universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The questionnaire was prepared in light of previous studies. 300 questionnaires were distributed through self-administered survey. 278 employees with leadership positions (presidents, vice-presidents, deans, vice deans, heads of departments and other directors) …


The Effect Of Board Characteristics On Intellectual Capital In The Commercial Banks Sector Listed On The Bahrain Bourse: An Empirical Study, Sughra Ali Hasan Ebrahim, Basel J. A. Ali, Mohammad Salem Oudat Nov 2022

The Effect Of Board Characteristics On Intellectual Capital In The Commercial Banks Sector Listed On The Bahrain Bourse: An Empirical Study, Sughra Ali Hasan Ebrahim, Basel J. A. Ali, Mohammad Salem Oudat

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This present paper aims to examine the effect of Board Characteristics (Size, Independence, Board meeting, Nationality diversity, and Educational level diversity) on intellectual capital (IC) performance of banks listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange. The study is based on an analysis of the annual reports of a sample of (7) Bahraini banks from 2014 to 2018. The study also used the method of correlation and regression to analyze the relationship between the variables. The results indicated a significant interest in good governance practices in the Bahraini business environment. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the size of the Board …


The Effect Of Financial Risks On The Financial Performance Of Banks Listed On Bahrain Bourse: An Empirical Stud, Fatema Jasim Mohamed Jasim Harban, Basel J. A. Ali, Mohammad Salem Oudat Nov 2022

The Effect Of Financial Risks On The Financial Performance Of Banks Listed On Bahrain Bourse: An Empirical Stud, Fatema Jasim Mohamed Jasim Harban, Basel J. A. Ali, Mohammad Salem Oudat

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The present paper aims to examine the effect of financial risks on the financial performance of banks listed on Bahrain Bourse. SPSS 22 was adopted to analyze the data. Descriptive test in addition to multiple regression were used. To achieve the study objectives, capital risk, exchange rate risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk represented the independent variables as well as the return on assets and return on equity were used to measure the dependent variable. Data were extracted from the annual reports of the 13 sampled banks from 2014 to 2018. The results demonstrated no significant effect of the exchange …


A Predictive Structural Model Of Standards-Based School Evaluation On Student Outcome, M. H. Alghamdi, U. M. Ibrahim, A. E. A. Ayoub Oct 2022

A Predictive Structural Model Of Standards-Based School Evaluation On Student Outcome, M. H. Alghamdi, U. M. Ibrahim, A. E. A. Ayoub

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The current study examined the relationship between school leadership, school environment, teaching and learning strategies, and students’ performance on national assessment in math and science. In addition, it examined the mediating role of teaching and learning strategies in its relation to school leadership, school environment, and students’ performance in math and science as well. Study data was utilized from two datasets. First, the School Evaluation Standards scale (SES), which includes three subscales: school leadership, school environment, and teaching and learning strategies was utilized from a total of 711 schools that were randomly chosen from Saudi Arabia. Second, these school average …


Knowledge Sharing Of Postgraduates Online: The Intention-Behavior Gap, F. M. Aldhmour, E. Doyle Oct 2022

Knowledge Sharing Of Postgraduates Online: The Intention-Behavior Gap, F. M. Aldhmour, E. Doyle

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Knowledge is recognized as a strategic asset and a critical factor for organizational development and competitive advantage in the knowledge economy. All modern organizations should incorporate knowledge management (KM) practices, particularly knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). This research investigates factors influencing KSB based on planned behavior theory and the technology acceptance model in higher education institutes (HEIs) in Jordan. A descriptive analysis approach was applied in the study. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to a sample of 500 respondents across the HEIs. The findings reveal that intentions positively influence MBA students’ KSB but explain less than 50% of KSB; hence …


The Phenomenon Of Leadership Among Middle Management Leaders In Public Schools In Bahrain: Aspects Of Performance, Personality Pattern Analysis, Impact Strategies, And Challenges, S. A. Ababneh Oct 2022

The Phenomenon Of Leadership Among Middle Management Leaders In Public Schools In Bahrain: Aspects Of Performance, Personality Pattern Analysis, Impact Strategies, And Challenges, S. A. Ababneh

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The concept of middle school management leadership refers to teachers who teach and have leadership roles. This study aimed to investigate the phenomenon of leadership among middle management leaders in the Kingdom of Bahrain who occupy the positions of heads or coordinators of school departments in public schools. The current study followed the qualitative methodology by analyzing the final projects of teachers who finished the Understanding Leadership" course for teachers in 2022. The study sample consisted of (21) projects (presented by 5 males and 16 females) who occupy middle leadership positions in public schools. The study instrument was an analysis …


Evaluation The Level Of Services Provided To Asd Students Spectrum Disorder In Special Education Centre’S In Saudi Arabia, S. Y. Athbah Oct 2022

Evaluation The Level Of Services Provided To Asd Students Spectrum Disorder In Special Education Centre’S In Saudi Arabia, S. Y. Athbah

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The objectives of the research were to determine the special education services level provided in Saudi Arabia for students with ASD from the perspective of the service providers and to find out if there are substantial discrepancies in the services offered level attributed to gender, academic qualification, and educational experience. To collect data, a questionnaire was created, and the study sample consisted of special education center’s in Asir governorate, which provides ASD students with educational services, (12) centers were chosen randomly. The results showed that the means score ranged between (2.61-3.59), the educational environment was rated first with a mean …


Psychological Security And Its Relationship To Empathy Among A Sample Of Early Childhood In Jubail Industrial City, A. Al- Harthy, E. Ahmed, K. Al-Rashidi, L. Al-Metrik Oct 2022

Psychological Security And Its Relationship To Empathy Among A Sample Of Early Childhood In Jubail Industrial City, A. Al- Harthy, E. Ahmed, K. Al-Rashidi, L. Al-Metrik

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The current research aims at revealing the relationship between psychological security and empathy in the stage of early childhood at the Jubail Industrial City. Its significance can be attributed to the importance of developing empathy among children, enlightening the community and educators about the importance of psychological security and its relationship to empathy among children in the early childhood stage. An analytical descriptive approach was employed as it suits the nature of the current research. A random sample comprising 204 children in the early childhood stage. Having applied the psychological security [1] and empathy scales [2] to the research sample, …


Utilizing E-Administration To Improve The Quality Of Educational Services At Saudi Universities During Covid-19, F. Y. S. Assiri Oct 2022

Utilizing E-Administration To Improve The Quality Of Educational Services At Saudi Universities During Covid-19, F. Y. S. Assiri

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The present paper aims to identify the reality of utilizing e-administration to improve the quality of educational services at Saudi universities during COVID-19. It explores the most significant technical, human, economic, social, and administrative obstacles and the requirements of utilizing e-administration to make suggestions for utilizing e-administration to improve the quality of educational services at Saudi universities during COVID-19. The author developed and applied an interview form to (10) staff and faculty members. The paper results showed obstacles to utilizing e-administration at Saudi universities. The most significant technical issues were falsifying documents, corrupting programs and data, and cybercrimes. The human …


Stumbling Blocks Of Online Learning During Covid 19 Pandemic – Perspectives Of Students Of Selected Universities In London, R. Hariri, G. Khatoon, S. Ben Belgacem, U. Zahid, Z. Pasha, H. Bala Oct 2022

Stumbling Blocks Of Online Learning During Covid 19 Pandemic – Perspectives Of Students Of Selected Universities In London, R. Hariri, G. Khatoon, S. Ben Belgacem, U. Zahid, Z. Pasha, H. Bala

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COVID 19 Pandemic has led to mayhem across the Planet. Educational institutions are the worst affected arena. There is a paradigm shift from conventional classroom teaching to online methods. But it has its own obstructions. Thus, this research is undertaken to study the impediments of online learning faced by the students of selected universities of London. The questionnaire was administered among 200 students out of which 196 responded. The results of the Study reveal that the major obstructions which hindered online learning were lack of computer skills, internet connectivity issues, difficulty in operating the software, absence of social bonding between …


Peer Social Acceptance Of Students With Special Needs, M. N. Ayasrah, Y. M. A. Shalaby, W. H. Elkasaby, I. A. M. Al-Maraziq Oct 2022

Peer Social Acceptance Of Students With Special Needs, M. N. Ayasrah, Y. M. A. Shalaby, W. H. Elkasaby, I. A. M. Al-Maraziq

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The purpose of this research is to investigate how kids with ASD are accepted socially by their peers. Peer social acceptability may be seen in the manner in which autistic kids are treated by their peers as well as in how they show and demonstrate their desire to participate in various activities. In addition, the many kinds of connections that may be seen between ordinary students and pupils who have ASD. This research is a qualitative study that focuses on description. The participants in this research were classmates and their respective professors. Interviews and observations were the methods of data …


The Mediating Role Of Passion In The Relationships Between Academic Identity And Psychological Flourishing Of University Students, Mohamed Sayed Abdellatif Oct 2022

The Mediating Role Of Passion In The Relationships Between Academic Identity And Psychological Flourishing Of University Students, Mohamed Sayed Abdellatif

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This research aims at identifying the relationships between academic identity and both academic passion and psychological flourishing and exploring the mediating role of academic passion between academic identity and psychological flourishing. Four hundred and twelve female university students at the Faculty of Islamic Girls, Assuit Al-Azhar University, Egypt. participated in the research (age mean= 20.24, SD= 1.13). The academic identity scale (by the researcher), the academic passion scale (by Vallerand et al.,2003) and the psychological flourishing scale (by Dieber et al.,2010) were applied to the participants. Data were analyzed by Pearsons correlation coefficients and path analysis. Results revealed a statistically …


Role Of Social Work In Responding To Urgent Social Needs For Senior Citizens -Field Study, N. Yousif, E. Youssef, M. Aboraya Oct 2022

Role Of Social Work In Responding To Urgent Social Needs For Senior Citizens -Field Study, N. Yousif, E. Youssef, M. Aboraya

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Social work plays a vital role in containing the corona crisis that has affected millions of people during the last years. This study aims to identify how social work services respond to the urgent social needs of senior citizens. The descriptive-analytical approach was adopted with 50 social workers who work at senior citizens centers at Ajman & Al Sharjah Emirates. The study results reveal modifications in senior citizens’ policies and strategic partnerships. Introduction of new high technology instruments for implementing online social work interventions. Health Care mobile unit was suspended, and more emphasis is placed on using sustainable and high-quality …


Assistive Technology In Special Education Students And Its Impact On Engagement Into Education, S. Aldehami Oct 2022

Assistive Technology In Special Education Students And Its Impact On Engagement Into Education, S. Aldehami

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This paper was displaying the importance of several laws, regulations, resources, and practices that support the understanding of students with disabilities, as well as emphasized the impact of implementing assistive technology (AT) in schools. Also, this paper presented the evidenced-based practices to implement AT and the potential impact on students with disabilities when utilizing concepts such as WATI, Quality Indicators of AT, the assistive technology continuum (high- low tech), and the SETT Framework. Moreover, it provided some of the implications of using AT (i.e., procedures, resources, cost, referral, professional development, attitudes, etc.) toward the integration of AT in school.


New Prospective Of Developing The Capabilities Of The Faculty Members At The University Based On United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, F. B. Al-Mutairi Oct 2022

New Prospective Of Developing The Capabilities Of The Faculty Members At The University Based On United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, F. B. Al-Mutairi

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The aim of the current study is to create a new Prospective of developing the capabilities of Universities’ faculty members Based on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. The current study is based on the descriptive approach in defining the general features of Sustainable Development through a critical review of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, Sustainable Development components and principles of achieving sustainable development goals 2030. The current study also worked on drawing three expected roles for the University in achieving the United Nations goals for Sustainable Development which included: the University roles according to the academic entity, …


The Effectiveness Of Using Mobile Interactive Voice Assistant Applications In Developing Academic Self-Efficacy Of Saudi University Students During The Covid-19 Pandemicthe Effectiveness Of Using Mobile Interactive Voice Assistant Applications In Developing Academic Self-Efficacy Of Saudi University Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, S. S. Aldayel Oct 2022

The Effectiveness Of Using Mobile Interactive Voice Assistant Applications In Developing Academic Self-Efficacy Of Saudi University Students During The Covid-19 Pandemicthe Effectiveness Of Using Mobile Interactive Voice Assistant Applications In Developing Academic Self-Efficacy Of Saudi University Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, S. S. Aldayel

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The current research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using mobile interactive voice assistant applications (i.e. Siri and Google Assistant) in developing Saudi university students’ academic self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research followed the one group quasi-experimental design. It was delimited to a period of the second term during the academic year 2020-2021. Forty-eight participants completed the Arabic Academic Self-Efficacy Scale developed and validated by the author. Results indicated that the participants showed higher improvement in the mean scores of the posttest compared to the pre-test. Additionally, in the post-testing of academic self-efficacy according to grade point average variable, …


The Impact Of Information Systems Management Elements On Human Resource Development: The Case Of Jordan Commercial Bank, H. Y. Abuaddous, M. A. Otair, M. Awad Oct 2022

The Impact Of Information Systems Management Elements On Human Resource Development: The Case Of Jordan Commercial Bank, H. Y. Abuaddous, M. A. Otair, M. Awad

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We investigate the impact of information systems management on human resource development at the Jordan Commercial Bank (JCB). The study’s sample consists of (192) employers, division chief, and manager who work in the JCB and its branches spread all over Jordan. To achieve the goals of this study a questionnaire is designed to estimate the impact of applying information systems management (building an infrastructure and improving strategic planning) on human resource development in the Jordan Commercial Bank by measuring professional growth, staff performance, and staff satisfaction as a human resource development domains. It is shown that: i) the range of …


Organizational Learning Readiness Role In Mediating The Impact Of Job Empowerment On Academic Staff Innovation, M. A. Alaghbari Oct 2022

Organizational Learning Readiness Role In Mediating The Impact Of Job Empowerment On Academic Staff Innovation, M. A. Alaghbari

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This research aimed to examine the impact of job empowerment in inducing the perception of innovation among the academic staff as well as the mediating effect of organizational learning readiness role in the relationship between employee empowerment and innovation management practices. The current study explored the impact of employee empowerment and innovation management practices on the management of innovation in the academic staff of educational institutions. The data for the present research was collected using an online questionnaire, and snowball sampling techniques were employed to obtain the responses from the 200 academic staff working at four different universities. The correlation …


A Constructive Model To Demonstrate The Relationship Between The Effectiveness Of Training Programs, Assistive Technology, And The Working Environment For Workers With Visual Impairment., A. Albulayhi Oct 2022

A Constructive Model To Demonstrate The Relationship Between The Effectiveness Of Training Programs, Assistive Technology, And The Working Environment For Workers With Visual Impairment., A. Albulayhi

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The studys goal was to evaluate a structural model that incorporates training variables and workplace variables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Buraidah and Al Majmaah cities. The researcher used the descriptive approach to suit the nature of the subject by studying the causal correlation to develop a causal model of the relationship between the effectiveness of training programs and assistive technology and the dimensions of the working environment in workers with visual impairment. The current research sample was randomly derived from workers with visual impairment, and the psychometric characteristics calculation sample consisted of 40 visually impaired workers in order …


The Impact Of Tqm On Performance Measurement: Empirical Study Of Bahraini Private Universities, A. Alrashed, A. Abdul Latif, S. Darwish Oct 2022

The Impact Of Tqm On Performance Measurement: Empirical Study Of Bahraini Private Universities, A. Alrashed, A. Abdul Latif, S. Darwish

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An investigation on the impact of TQM dimensions on the performance of universities is the core of this paper based on Lecturers perception in Bahrain Private Universities. Also, to investigate the effect of Performance Measurement due to the demographic data of Lecturers in Bahrain Private Universities (Gender, Age, Experience, and Education Level). Correlational and quantitative methods were used in the study. The instrument for this research is the questionnaire that was developed to address all studied variables. The target population was 517 lecturers that work in the Bahrain private universities from 13 universities and with a sample size of 100 …


Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship And Accounting Education: An Exploratory Study For Saudi Universities, N. T. Hassan, S. M. Alotaibi, R. Hussein Oct 2022

Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship And Accounting Education: An Exploratory Study For Saudi Universities, N. T. Hassan, S. M. Alotaibi, R. Hussein

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This study aims to explore the role of accounting education programs in promoting the concepts of sustainability and entrepreneurship in Saudi society, by surveying the perceptions of a sample of parties related to accounting education - faculty members, students, and graduates - about the contribution of the intended learning outcomes of accounting programs in supporting knowledge and skills related to sustainability, entrepreneurship, and improving students positive attitudes towards these practices. The results of the study came to show, in general, the failure of accounting programs to support the concepts and practices of sustainability and entrepreneurship. The results shed light on …


A Proposal To Develop The Performance Of School Leaders In Saudi Arabia In The Light Of Human Performance Technology (Hpt), M. Alfagih, I. Kariri Oct 2022

A Proposal To Develop The Performance Of School Leaders In Saudi Arabia In The Light Of Human Performance Technology (Hpt), M. Alfagih, I. Kariri

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The present research paper aims to investigate the actual and desirable performance of school leaders in the light of human performance technology from the perspective of school leaders and teachers of the primary, intermediate, and high school grades. It identifies the way of bridging the gap between the actual and desirable performance of these school leaders. It presents a proposal to develop their performance in the light of human performance technology (HPT), regarding its dimensions including (organization, administrative jobs, and teacher professional development). The author adopted the descriptive and analytical method and applied a three-domain questionnaire of (305) school leaders …


Framing The Entrepreneurship In Television Youth Programs An Analytical Study, H. A. Albadri Oct 2022

Framing The Entrepreneurship In Television Youth Programs An Analytical Study, H. A. Albadri

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The article aimed to identify the contributions of Jordanian TV youth programs in promoting entrepreneurship issues to the youth through content analysis of the youth programs content on the Jordanian TV channels (2021). The study sample was content of; (Jalssah 3alaniyyeh on Almamlaka Tv) and (Rass Btaqiyyeh on Roya TV) during the study year; 2021). The article concluded that the most important results are TV programs focus on the commercial and industrial fields in enhancing the culture of entrepreneurship at youth and other ages. Most of media content topics have been done by producing models and experiences to motivate the …


Employing Ai Applications To Authenticate People Through Neural Networks, S. Aldawsari Oct 2022

Employing Ai Applications To Authenticate People Through Neural Networks, S. Aldawsari

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Artificial intelligence is used to develop techniques for verifying people by sensory factors. This article aims to design a robot to verify the entry of the authorized persons to the firms. This paper uses neural networks with artificial intelligence applications to authenticate people, while the program is based on testing four factors: the face, eye, voice, and handprint. The AI application depends on a mathematical algorithm to test the authority of staff; meanwhile, neural networks analyse and examine the visual systems that connect imaging devices (camera) with a computer. Moreover, this is done through the huge amount of data in …


Ecotourism Intention In Jordan: The Role Of Ecotourism Attitude, Ecotourism Interest, And Destination Image, Mohammad Faleh Hunitie, Shadi Saraireh, Hussein Salem Al-Srehan, Ali Zakariya Al- Quran Oct 2022

Ecotourism Intention In Jordan: The Role Of Ecotourism Attitude, Ecotourism Interest, And Destination Image, Mohammad Faleh Hunitie, Shadi Saraireh, Hussein Salem Al-Srehan, Ali Zakariya Al- Quran

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The goal of this research was to check the impact of eco-tourism attitude, eco-tourism interest, and destination image on eco-intention. The sample size of this study was 309, gathered using convenience sampling. The data collection instrument was developed using five-point Likert scale. The data was analyzed by using PLS-SEM. The findings of data analysis showed that the ecotourism attitude was positively affecting the ecotourism interest. However, ecotourism attitude was not significantly affecting the ecotourism intention. The ecotourism interest was positively affecting the ecotourism intention. The destination image was also significantly affecting ecotourism intention. Ecotourism service operators may work with tourism …


Exploring Influence Of Spreading Sport’S Culture On Employees’ Happiness And Tolerance As A Part Of Sustainable Development At American College Of Dubai, Tareq Shareef Younus, Hasan Wahbah, Reyaz Ahmad Oct 2022

Exploring Influence Of Spreading Sport’S Culture On Employees’ Happiness And Tolerance As A Part Of Sustainable Development At American College Of Dubai, Tareq Shareef Younus, Hasan Wahbah, Reyaz Ahmad

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Sustainable development is a cultural and global demand regardless of the geographical region of this planet. In this context, the goals of sustainable development are broad and diverse, and the human dimension is one of the most important elements among sustainable development issues. The research purpose focuses on employees in both public and private sectors to shift from the sum of daily or weekly hours to the quality of daily work in their organizations. In this context, the current research team chooses the initiative of the American College of Dubai to designate a weekly sports day for its employees. The …


Improving Firm’S Innovation Performance Through Transformation Leadership And Knowledge Sharing: The Moderating Role Of Absorptive Capacity. Case Study In Jordan, Mohammed Otair, Shadi Abualoush, Abdallah Obeidat, Khaled Bataineh Oct 2022

Improving Firm’S Innovation Performance Through Transformation Leadership And Knowledge Sharing: The Moderating Role Of Absorptive Capacity. Case Study In Jordan, Mohammed Otair, Shadi Abualoush, Abdallah Obeidat, Khaled Bataineh

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The goal of this research is to determine the impact of transformative leadership (TL) on innovation performance in terms of process and product innovation It improves perceptions of paths to enhance certain characteristics of innovation performance by assessing the mediating function of knowledge sharing (KS) and the moderating effect of absorptive ability. Based on data obtained from 243 participants in Jordanian pharmaceutical enterprises, this study performs a questionnaire survey and uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to evaluate hypotheses in the suggested research model.The research shows that TL is the primary driving factor behind the KS process and innovative results. The …


The Role Of Educational Administration In Achieving Sustainable Development In Public Education In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia During The Corona (Covid-19) Pandemic, Hessah Alarifi, Kholoud Bukhari, Ashwag Alhagbani, Nadia Aldosari Oct 2022

The Role Of Educational Administration In Achieving Sustainable Development In Public Education In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia During The Corona (Covid-19) Pandemic, Hessah Alarifi, Kholoud Bukhari, Ashwag Alhagbani, Nadia Aldosari

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The present research aims to identify the role of educational administration in achieving sustainable development in public education during Corona (COVID-19) pandemic. The authors utilized the qualitative descriptive approach. The results showed that Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 has paid great attention to sustainable development, which focuses on the environmental, financial, infrastructure and social dimensions of sustainability. However, public education departments have not fully implemented sustainable development. Moreover, the research presents some suggestions for developing the role of educational administration in achieving sustainable development in public education during COVID- 19 pandemic in terms of its different dimensions. For instance, educational content …


A Proposal For Activating The Saudi Women's Participation In Sports Activities And Events, Norah Almudaires Oct 2022

A Proposal For Activating The Saudi Women's Participation In Sports Activities And Events, Norah Almudaires

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The present research aims to identify the reality of the Saudi woman’s participation in sports activities and events as well as the relevant obstacles, suggest the mechanisms that activate woman’s participation in sports and present a proposal that activates this participation. To achieve the research objectives, the author adopted the descriptive analytical method and a questionnaire was adopted as a tool. The results showed that woman’s participation in sports activities and events was poor. Moreover, the percentage of the reality was low rated (55.6%). Furthermore, the percentage of the obstacles was high rated (75.7%). All suggestions were of high agreement. …