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Relationship Between Psychosocial-Cultural Factors And African American Women Obesity., Francoise Knox-Kazimierczuk

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Objective: To determine associations between African American female obesity and SEM variables.

Design: Data from the National Survey of American Life Self-Administered Questionnaire (NSAL-SAQ), a 2001–2003 nationally representative cross-sectional survey was used to extract data for African American women.

Participants: African American females at a BMI of 18.5 kg/m2 or greater were included in the final sample (n = 2,100) for analysis.

Main Outcome Measure(s): BMI

Analysis: Measures for socioecological model (SEM) were analyzed using a regression model in SPSS.

Results: Intrapersonal and community/institutional levels were found to be significantly associated with BMI. Two multiple regression analyses models were developed …

Employing Position Generators To Assess Social Capital And Health: A Scoping Review Of The Literature And Recommendations For Measurement In Future Population-Based Surveillance, Steven Meanley, Candice Biernesser, Teagen O'Malley, Todd Bear, Jeanette Trauth

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Beneficial social connections are critical to individual-level health because they can be used to avoid or minimize the risks and consequences associated with diseases. How to best measure beneficial social connections to inform social network-level health interventions remains poorly understood. A scoping review of health surveillance studies was conducted to highlight the utility of employing position generators to assess how access to beneficial social connections was associated with population health and disparities. Our review yielded 39 articles conducted across 14 predominantly high-income countries. Most studies (77%) with composite measures for beneficial social connections exhibited health-protective associations. Of the remaining articles, …

Internet All Nation Breath Of Life (I-Anbl) A Tribal College Student Engaged Development Of An Internet-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention, Joseph A. Pacheco, Charley Lewis, Christina M. Pacheco, Jason W. Hale, Jessica A. R. Williams, Sean M. Daley, Christine M. Daley, Won S. Choi

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Background: Compared to non-Hispanic white college students, American Indian (AI) tribal college students have the highest smoking prevalence in the U.S. (~34%). Culturally-tailored smoking cessation programs have proven to be successful in reducing smoking rates but may require new methods to reach college students. Currently, there is little documentation on the development and success of Internet-based smoking interventions for AI tribal college students.

Objectives: To develop an Internet-based smoking cessation program (Internet-All Nations Breath of Life or I-ANBL) with tribal college students.

Methods: We conducted six focus groups (n=41) at a tribal college. Focus groups included tribal college students who …

The Utilization Of Flashcards In Children Information Literacy Development, Dessy Harisanty, Dyah Srirahayu, Tiara Kusumaningtiyas, Esti Anugrah, Islahun Permata, Dian Anggraeni

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A Flashcard is one of the media to develop student information literacy in which its application includes activities of analyzing, writing and telling stories. Storytelling is a process of reading that is useful to increase the courage to appear in public. This research used descriptive method. For preliminary research, we used experiments, making flash cards as learning media for elementary students. After that, the students were interviewed. The results of this study indicate that students are very enthusiastic to start a flashcard game that they think is fun. The benefits of a flashcard game include improving language skills, increasing the …

The Effect Of Continuous And Interval Training On Health Related Physical Fitness And Some Selected Physiological Variables In Male Students 16-17 Years Old, Abdullah Al-Sairafi, Nart Shoukeh

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

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of continuous and interval training on health related physical fitness and some selected physiological variables in male students 16-17 yars old. The researcher used the experimental method for the groups with pre and post tests, the subjects were (22) male students, the pre test the subjects were divided into two equal and hom genous groups the first group enrdled in continous training program, while the second group enrolled in the interval training program were (7) weeks in average (3) training methods continous and interval have improved the health related physical …

The Level Of Sports Culture And Its Relationship To Athletic Identity Among Physical Education Students At An-Najah National University, Mohammad Qadoumi, Sulaiman Alamad

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

The aim of this study was to identify the level of sports culture and its relationship to athletic identity among physical education students at An-Najah national university, in addition to determine the differences in the level of sports culture and athletic identity according to gender and academic year variables. To achieve that, the study was conducted on a stratified random sample consisting of (152) male and female students in physical education, the samples represents (30.4%) of the study population. To collect data, the (Shahada, 2009) culture sports scale and (Brewer & Cornelius, 2001) athletic identity scale were applied after conducting …

Analysis The Reality Of Jordanian Olympic Sports Federations, Osama Abdul Fattah, Bashar Abdul Jawad, Ayed Zureigat, Ali Abudari

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

This study aimed at analysis the reality of Jordanian Olympic sports federations for individual and collective games, The subjects used consisted of (12) president Jordanian Olympic sports federations for individual games, and (4) collective games, where it was chosen deliberate way. As well as the researchers used a closed questionnaire included (45) paragraph, and other included (29) open questionnaire. To deal with the study sample data researchers used frequencies, percentages. The study results showed the individual sports Olympic federations, has strengths, including: interest in both sexes and all the age groups when developing federation plan. as well as the participation …

Mental Imagination And Its Relation To Skill Performance Of Physical Education Faculty Students In High Jump At Yarmouk University, Nezar Al-Luwaici,, Ismaiel Mahmoud, Hasan Al-Oran

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

This study aimed to determine the level of mental imagination and its relation to the skill performance in high jump. Descriptive approach was used for the purposes of this study. 112 male and female students enrolled in the course of "theories of training track and field" during semester 2015/2016 participated in this study. We used the mental imagination scale developed by Shamoun and Ismail (1999) which consists of 6 components: visual imagination, hearing imagination, motor perception, emotional status, mental imagination control, and perception of the mental imagination. In general, a medium level of the mental imagination was found. The study …

Attitudes Of Teaching Staff Members At Palestinian Universities Towards The Requirements Of Using E-Learning Tools In The Educational Process, Rafat Alawadi

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

This study aimed at attitudes of teaching staff members at Palestinian universities towards the requirements of using E-learning tools in the educational process from their point of view, it used a descriptive and analytical approach, the study sample consisted of (286) teaching staff member from Al-Aqsa and Al-Azhar in Gaza universities, a questionnaire composed of (31) paragraph in the second semester of the academic year 2015/2016 was applied on them. The results revealed that the overall average estimate of teaching staff members to identify attitudes towards scale using e-learning tools when the sample had reached the capacity of (3.64), it …

Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Mainstreaming Children With Special Needs With Ordinary Students Of Basic Education At Ajloun Schools In Jordan, Faisal Nawasreh, Hasan Almansi

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

The purpose of current literature review is to identify and reveal the teachers’ attitudes towards mainstreaming children of special needs with ordinary students of Basic education at Ajloun schools in Jordan,it also revealshow different the teachers’ attitudes are according to some demographic variables (gender, scientific qualification, experience years,age, and educational courses), Participants included (141) teachers (cluster Random Sample) from 17 school.For the purposes of this study, the researchersusedthe scale teachers’ attitudes towards mainstreaming.The researchersusedthe arithmetic means,standard deviations and (T-test), and ANOVA at the statistical analysis.The results of this study showed: the teachers’ attitudes towards mainstreaming children of special needs with …

Degree Of Kindergartens’ Female Teachers Of Practicing The Active Learning Elements In The Capital Amman From The Educational Supervisors Point Of View, Osama Hassouna, Boshra Al-Matari

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

The study aimed to identify the degree of practicing teachers in kindergartens for the active learning elements in the capital Amman from the point of view of educational supervisors. The study sample consisted of (30) supervisors and supervisors. The researchers developed the observation card which consisted of (48) paragraphs, divided into four areas, and the most prominent results:-The degree of practice of elements related to active learning by kindergarten teachers (talk, listening, reading, writing, thinking, meditation) from the point of view of educational supervisors was low.-The existence of statistically significant differences at (0.05) between the average practice of kindergarten teachers …

Validityand Reliability Of The Cognitive Styles Test (Tcs) – A Psychometric Study On Jordanian Universities' Students, Ferial Abu Awwad

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

This study aims at investigating validity and reliability indicatorsof the cognitive stylestest amongstundergraduatedstudentsat Jordanianuniversities. The scalewas translated to Arabic language, and edited to the Jordanian environment. It was applied to a random sample of (313)Jordanian university students through which validity and reliabilitywere investigated.It was verified using logical validity and construct validity through factor analysis, reliability was investigated using Cronbach Alpha, and standard error of measurement.The results of the studyrevealed four factors which explain (45.671%)of variance; itshowed also a difference in the factorial structureof the Jordanianscale compared with the original one. Positive self-oriented style was the most dominant styleamong the sample, …

The Degree At Which Geography Teachers Have The Structural Teaching Principles In The Basic Higher Stage In Al-Karak Governorate From Their Point Of View, Haidar Jaseb, Majid Al-Suob

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

This study aimed at identifying the degree at which geography teachers have the structural teaching principles in the basic higher stage in Al-Karak governorate from their point of view, in the light of the variables of gender, experience, and educational qualification. The study sample consisted of 90 male and female teachers. A questionnaire which consisted of 30 items was used after verifying its validity and reliability. In order to achieve the study objectives, the descriptive survey approach was used. The results showed that the extent at which geography teachers have the structural teaching principles was a medium degree with a …

Causes Of Customers' Intentions To Split From Their Banks: Testing The Mediating Role Of Customers' Satisfaction, Sam Alfoqahaa

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

This study aimed to test the mediating role of customers’ satisfaction of commercial banks in the relationship between the research independent variables (High switching costs, lack of trust, attractiveness of available alternatives, inconvenience) and customers’ intentions to churn the cur-rent banks. In order to achieve the purpose of the study, thirteen hypoth-eses were developed and tested using field data collected by the ques-tionnaire, which was distributed to a convenience sample of 288 bank customers in the provinces of the northern West Bank. The study found that high switching costs, lack of trust, and inconvenience are significant-ly affecting customers’ intentions to …

Obstacles To The Implementation Of Quality Management At The Jordanian Private Universities, Bassam Aldaibat, Murad Aldaibat

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

The study aimed to identify the impact of total quality management (TQM) implementation obstacles on (TQM) level implementation at Jordanian private universities, through identifying the level of (TQM) constraints and identifying the level of total quality management implementation from the standpoint of academic deans and department chairs. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher developed a questionnaire for identifying obstacles of (TQM) implementation (top management obstacles, human resources obstacles, financial resources obstacles, educational technology obstacles, relation with society obstacles, and organizational culture obstacles) and the level of total quality management. The sample consisted of (234) academic deans and …

Constructing Norms For Selected Handball Skills For Student’S Faculty Sports Sciences At Mutah University, Maen Alshalan, Mahmoud Alwedyan

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

The purpose of this study was to construct norms for some handball skills for student’sfaculty sports sciences in Mutah University،For the purpose of the present studysubjects consist of 252(120 male,132 female). handball skills tested by Passing on a wall for 30 seconds Test, shooting on handball goal,15-meterzigzag dribbling,inorder to construct the norm,Percentile Scale was used. Further. the scores were classified into eightgrades i.e.,Elite,Superior,very good,good,average,fair,poorand very poor. It was recommended to utilize the norms obtained to assess some handball skills for student’sfaculty sports sciences in Mutah Universityin the tests selected and to assess their achievement later.

The Relationship Between Brain Dominance And Lateral Preference Among Physical Education Students At Kadoorie University, Ali Qadoumi, Moatasem Abo-Alia, Mohammad Qadoumi, Hamed Salameh

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

The purpose of this study was to identify the common brain dominance (BD) and lateral preference (LP) among physical education students at Kadoorieuniversity and determine the relationship between (BD) and (LP), in addition to determine the differences in (BD)patternand (LP)according to gender and academic specialization variables. To achieve that the study was conducted on a random sample that consisted of (112) maleand female students. to gather data, the researchers used (Diane, 2005) scalefor measuring (BD)and (Kashihara, 1979)scale for measuring (LP).The results revealed that the common pattern of (BD) for the students was integrated brain hemisphere dominance and their pattern of …

Negative Impact Of The Modern Communication Technology To The Education Of Young People From The Perspective Of Parents Of Students At The Age Of 14-18 Years, Khadija Al-Azamat

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

The study aimed at identifying the negative impact of modern communication technology on the education of young people from the parents' perspective. A questionnaire was used to collect data. The sample consisted of (400) parents of students, studying in Mafraq Governorate schools in Jordan, aged (14-18 years). The results showed a negative impact on the education of young people from parents' viewpoints to a high degree. The most prominent area of religious problems, followed by the education problems, both with high degrees. While community education problems came last, ranked at medium degree. Statistical significant differences reported in parents' responses as …

The Effect Of Repetition Of Three Types Of Kata On The Response Of Selected Hormones, Enzymes, Blood Contents, And Cardiovascular System Among Karate Players Aged 15-25 Years, Abdel Naser Qadumi, Mersal Mersal

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

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of repetition of threetypes of kata on the response of selectedhormones, enzymes,among karate players aged15-25 years. The purposive sample consisted of (30) players from various sports clubs and karate centers in the northern West Bank (Nablus, Tulkarem, Jenin, Qalqilya) and holding a black belt and above. The means of (age, height, weight, and body mass index) were respectively (17.13 yr, 171.77 cm, 62.47 kg, and 21.04 kg/m²). The study sample was divided into threegroups of (10) players in each group, the first group do Tekki Shodan Kata, the second group …

Difficulties Facing Jordanian University Postgraduate Students In Writing Theses And Dissertations From The Viewpoint Of Supervisors And Committee Members, Talal Zoabi, Ashraf Kan’An

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

This paper has explored difficulties of Jordanian university postgraduate students in writing theses and dissertations, from the viewpoint of supervisors and discussion committees members. To that end, the researchers developed a nine-domain questionnaire: title, introduction, study problem statement and questions, findings and analysis, limitations and determinants, methodology, suggestions, recommendations, the relationship between student and supervisor, and references documentation. The researchers administered the questionnaire to faculty members in four public universities who have long experience in theses and dissertations discussion and supervision. The results have shown that the postgraduate students faced difficulties in nine areas in varying degrees, ranging from great …

Creative Thinking Level In Solving Future Problems And It’S Relation With Perceived Self- Efficacy For First Secondary Students In Jordan, Iyad Alsourb, Mo'en Nsraween, Fayiza Saadeh

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

This study aimed at investigating the relationship between creative thinking in future problem solving and perceived self-Efficacy for first secondary student in Jordan, to achieve the purposes of this study, two inventories were developed first: creative thinking in future problem solving, second: a perceived self-Efficacy, their validity and reliability were assured. both inventory were deployed on a sample consisted of (403) student from first secondary in Aljamma Directorate, divided in (228) male student and (176) female student, after collecting data it was analyzed using means, standard deviations, and T-Test for independent samples. The finding of the study showed a moderate …

The Effect Of Social Distancing On The Utilization Of Open Spaces Case Study: "Open Social Spaces At Smash Academy Club"., Eslam Elsayed

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Open social space is a physical space such as social center, sports club, parks or other gathering places where people gather and interact. The aim of the research is to suggest design alternatives to deal with the negative impacts of social distancing to fulfil users' needs to perform their social activities in open social spaces during the spread of infectious viruses such as COVID-19. The research methodology was relied on an inductive approach to acknowledge the different levels of social spaces between individuals and the real reasons why applying social distancing is difficult to verify inside social open spaces to …

Identifying Music Interventions To Support Students With Adhd In The Classroom, Mandy Frantz

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

Educators across the country are struggling to effectively manage disruptive behaviors associated with students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) while creating a productive learning environment. When classroom and music teachers work with special education teachers to understand the behaviors associated with ADHD and incorporate facets of music education and therapy proven beneficial to students with ADHD into their lesson plans, they should see a decrease in undesired behaviors as well as an increase in student engagement. The goal of this research is to determine how ADHD affects students’ learning and the classroom environment, examine studies which demonstrate the benefits …

Feelings Of Preparedness In First Career Versus Second Career Teachers, John Deemy

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

Second career teachers are a rapidly growing demographic within the teacher population. However, little research on second career teachers exists. Most of the available literature on second career teachers deals with their motivations for switching careers and the strengths they bring to the classroom. There is a particularly stark lack of research concerning the preparedness of second career teachers during their first year in the classroom. The goal of this research was to investigate preparedness of second career teachers relative to traditional career path teachers. Active teachers with Master’s degrees in education were surveyed to measure feelings of preparedness to …

Fem Or Foe?: Non-Communal Women Who Report Sexual Harassment Receive Fewer Career Advancement Opportunities, Katherine A. Werth, Larry R. Martinez, Heather A. Firestone, Timothy A. Carsey

University Honors Theses

Sexual harassment is an ever-important topic to organizations, but there is currently a gap in the literature regarding career outcomes for women who report sexual harassment. Past research has discovered that masculine women get harassed more than feminine women and that masculine women have a better chance at career advancement opportunities than feminine women, but there has yet to be any focus on how the gender personality of a sexual harassment survivor relates to organizational success after a sexual harassment report. This study aims to help address this gap by drawing from the stereotype content model (Cuddy, Glick & Fiske, …

A Foundational "Survival Guide" Overview Of Sports-Related Head Injuries, Frank De Stefano, Brian Fiani, Tim Mayo

Student Publications

Around 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur every year from athletic participation. The signs and symptoms of each specific head injury can be difficult to delineate. Further, treatment for each injury varies significantly. While most sports-related head injuries are not life-threatening, prompt recognition of acute head injury with expedited care leads to better outcomes. Current medical education lacks in awareness of common sports-related head injuries and the acute management of these injuries. Due to this, a literature review was originally crafted to provide medical students with a brief education in the recognition, diagnosis, and acute management of sports-related head …

Teacher And Problem In Student With Adhd In Indonesia : A Case Study, Iriani Indri Hapsari, Aulia Iskandarsyah, Poeti Joefiani, Juke R Siregar

The Qualitative Report

Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often experience academic and social problems at school because of their behavior problems. The teacher becomes one of the main figures who can help students with ADHD in the school. However, research about problem in students with ADHD from teachers’ perspective has limited empirical evidence in Indonesia. In the study, we explored the perception and experiences of teacher towards problem in students with ADHD and how teachers handle the problem in school. We conducted case study using semi-structured interview with purposive sampling technique for 38 elementary school teachers in Indonesia. We found that …

Insights From Academics Teaching International Students In Australia, Dawn Joseph Dr, Kay Hartwig Dr

The Qualitative Report

Australia continues to be an attractive destination in the world for international students. For higher education institutions to remain globally competitive there is a need to deliver high quality teaching and learning programs and adequate support structures. This paper forms part of a wider study on improving work placement for international students, their mentors and other stakeholders at Deakin University (Australia) and adds to the body of knowledge on international students as seen through the eyes of academic staff. It explores the lived experiences of seven academics as they navigate what is required of them when teaching international students in …

Single-Valued Neutrosophic N -Soft Set And Intertemporal Single-Valued Neutrosophic N -Soft Set To Assess And Pre-Assess The Mental Health Of Students Amidst Covid-19, Chinnadurai Verappan, Bobin Albert

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Assesing The Transitional Services For Persons With Mental Disabilities From Parents And Teachers Perspective, Abdul-Latif Al-Ramamne, Mohammed Abeed, Obaid Sabayleh

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

The study aimed at identifying the reality of transition services for persons withmental disabilitiesfrom the point of view of parents and teachers, aged 15-25 years in private and public education centers in Jordan. A random sample of 99 parents was selected, (60) mothers and (39) fathers, in addition to a random sample of teachers (101) teachers. To achieve the objectives of the study was developed a questionnaire on the evaluation of transitional services for people with mental disabilities and verified its validity and stability; The field of life skills has the highest average and highest Psychological and emotional services received …