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The Impact Of Coronavirus On Religious Tourism: Is This The End Of Pilgrimage?, Maximiliano E. Korstanje

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The present paper, attends to the theme of COVID-19 and its negative effects on the tourism and pilgrimage industries. To be honest, although conclusive findings on this topic are premature in view of the velocity of facts, no less true seems to be that COVID-19 reaffirms a tendency originally stipulated just after 9/11 and declaration of the War On Terror by Bush’s administration. COVID-19 not only has shocked the world cancelling international flights, closing borders and airspaces, making irreparable damages to tourism and hospitality but it has operated on a much deeper level, developing a culture of fear, where ‘other’ …

Crisis Management And The Impact Of Pandemics On Religious Tourism, William Mosier, Tariq Elhadary, Ismail A. Elhaty, Mehdi Safaei

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a worldwide shockwave of fear and much misinformation leaving chaos in its wake. Holy shrines and other religious sites have a special place in the hearts and minds of many people. For example, the mosques in Makkah and Medina, Saudi Arabia typically accommodate over one hundred thousand Muslims daily. Due to the spread of COVID-19, both mosques were forced to shut their doors to pilgrims for health and safety reasons. This situation has saddened millions of Muslims all over the globe. The same situation applies to Qom City in Iran, Bethlehem …

The Level Of Some Coordination Abilities And Their Relation To Achievement In The Arab Fencing Fencers Under (15) Years Of Age, Eyyad Maghayreh, Mervat Deeb

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

The study amid at identifying the level of some coordination abilities in the Arab national teams for fencing under (15) years and their relation to achievement. In addition to the differences in the relationship between the level of Coordination abilities and achievement according to sex variable, the sample included (40) male and female fencers of the Arab teams under (15) years Participants in the (2016) Arab Pomegranate Competition were selected in a deliberate manner and the descriptive approach was used to suit the nature of the study. The study used a set of tests to measure the coordination abilities (jump …

The Impact Of Women’S Small Funded Projects To Empower Rural Palestinian Woman Economically: An Empirical Study Applied On Women Who Got Financed Projects In Ramallah And Al-Berieh (2006-2016), Mustafa Safi, Mohammad Tarawneh

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

This study aims to recognize the effect of women’s small funded business on empowering the rural Palestinian women economically. The purpose of this study is to answer the main question about “the relationship between having funded project and economic empowerment for women”. The researcher used social survey method, in which a questionnaire was developed as a tool to survey the views of women in the sample that was selected using simple random sampling out of rural Palestinian women in Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate who got their own funded projects. The sample size was 142 which represented 15% of the study …

Narrative Historical Place And Effectiveness In The Novel Notre Dame De Paris For Victor Hugo, Beghdad Abderrahmane

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

If there is a work of fiction relevant to the document library and its contents directly to the delicate, the exquisite Notre-Dame de Paris by the French WriterVictor Hugo draws our attention to the density of signifiers and symbols that charging by the Office, in addition to poetic discourse and narrative in which the tyranny on this novel. So still many student critics, and even readers seeking to value-expressive, which has affected the spaces of this novel and their capitals with connotations and additional services the vision of the writer, which I use also elements of Islam from the narrative …

Effects Of Using Social Networks On Adolescents: Applied Study On A Sample Of High School Students, Ahmed Meghari

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

This study aimed at identify the social, cultural, psychological, and health negative effects of high school students as a result of their use of social networking sites. through a descriptive study in which the researcher used a field scanning methodology. The study was conducted on three hundred male and female students in Gaza City. The study has several conclusions; the most important one is that; use of male or female for society communication sites was at a high level. They use all those sites, and the predominant 91% used Facebook. 73%uses these sites daily. 26.3% use SNS for more than …

Striving To Maintain Dignity And Aggression Among University Students, Safa’A Alrashid

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

This study aims at revealing the relationship between striving to maintain dignity and aggression in University students, through, 1-Measuring the striving to maintain dignity in University students. 2-Comparison in dignity according to gender variable (Male-Female) 3-Comparison in dignity according to specialization variable(scientific-humanitarian).4-Measuring aggressive behaviour in University students.5-Comparison in aggression according to gender variable (Male-Famle).6-Comparison in aggressive behavior according to specialization variable (scientific-humanitarian). 7-Finding a relation between dignity and aggressive behavior.As for the purpose of measuring the research variables, the researcher has built two tools , one for measuring the striving to maintain dignity ,which is made up of(28) item ,and …

Developing An Instructional Unit From The National And Civic Education Textbook In Light Of Appreciative Inquiry And Measuring Its Impact On The Improvement Of Students' Achievement Of The Primary Stage In Jordan, Dana Ghazo, Samih Karasneh

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

This study aims at investigating the impact of developing a model of anAppreciativeinquiry in light of social structure in developing educationalachievementfor grade 9 female students in National and Civic Education textbook in Jordan during the second semester of the academic year 2016 –2017. The study sample contains (59) female students from two classrooms, where the experimental group which consists of (29) students from one school is chosen due to measuring the impact of the developed unit. The control group that contains (30) female students from the same school is as well chosen. To achieve the purpose of the study, a …

The Effectiveness Of Instructional Program Based On Problem Solving To Develop Selected Teaching Competencies In Physical Education Among Pre- Service Teaching Students In Al-Quds University, Suha Simreen, Bassam Mismar

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

The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of an instructional program based on problem solving strategy to improve some teaching competencies in physical education for field training students at Al-Quds University. The study sample consisted of (40) male and female students from the Department of Physical Education who were officially enrolled in the field training course (1). They were distributed in two equal groups. The first group (the experimental) applied the problem-solving instructional program, the second group used the regular based on regular method of teaching the course. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, …

Satisfaction Of The Families Of Palestinian Martyrs From The Role Of Foundation For The Welfare Of The Families Of Palestinian Martyrs And The Wounded In Ramallah And Al-Beireh Governorate (2016-2000), Ayed Al-Wraikat, Tareq Qundah

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

This study aims at identifying the satisfaction of the families of the Palestinian martyrs from the role of the Welfare of Martyrs’ Families Foundation in the West bank during the period 2016-2000. To do so, the study employs the social survey methodology where the researcher devised questionnaire to survey the views of the martyrs’ families. The research was conducted, and all the methodic procedures were implemented, including the validity of the research tool. A regular random sample of 150 households from Ramallah and Al-Beireh governorate, constituting 15 % of the total research population, was selected. The study revealedthat there is …

University Students’ Attitudes Toward The Physically Disabled In Palestine And Norway: A Multidimensional, Comparative And Quantitative Study, Erni Gustafsson, Nabil Alawi, Er Normann Andersen

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

The aim of this study is to investigate students’ attitudes toward disabled people in Palestine as compared to the attitudes of their peers in Norway. The instrument used is the Multidimensional Attitudes Scale toward Persons with Disability (MAS); a self-report multidimensional inventory consisting of 34 items, that measures affects, cognition, and behavior toward the physically disabled people. A total of 100 students from Palestine participated in this study, in addition to a comparison group of 104 students from Norway. Despite the researchers’ impression that the Palestinian society is ridden with some prejudices concerning various forms of disability and that many …

The Impact Of Learning Based On Brain Theory In Achievement And Mathematical Thinking Skills Among Ninth Grade Students, Nabeel Mooghrabi

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

The research seeks to reveal the impact of learning based on brain theory on the achievement and mathematical thinking skills of the ninth grade students in the schools of the Directorate of Education in southern Hebron according to the method of teaching and sex and the interaction between them. The researcher used the experimental method to achieve the objectives of the research. The researcher selected a purposive sample of (132) students, divided into a controll group of (37) male and (33) female students, and an experimental group of 36 male and (26) female students. The subjects were examined twice: pre …

The Extent Of Activation Of Authentic Assessment Strategies In The Elementary Education Stage In The Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan, Mohammad Alradi, Hassan Basri, Nurkhamimi Bin Zainuddin

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

The aim of this study is to determine the extent of the activation of the authentic assessment in the elementary stage in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and to identify the differences in teachers’ degree of practicing for the authentic assessment according to the variables (gender, experience, qualification and training courses). In order to achieve this goal, a questionnaire has been designed for teachers, where this scale includes five main areas, namely: self-revision strategy, performance-based assessment strategy, communication strategy, pen and paper strategy and the student file strategy. The results of the study showed that the domains or areas of …

The Amusement Of Prophets And Righteous People - Quranic Study, Zahran Zahran, Mohsen Al-Khaldi

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

The research is based on following the Quranic sights which were included in the Holy Quran for the amusing of Allah to his prophets and righteous people at the time of sufferance and misery. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the educational and psychological influences of this Quranic methodology – the amusement. This study occurs in a difficult period which is full of misery for the Islamic nation. Perhaps such studies could be a cure for all these wounds، and they could provide help for Muslims to be consistent and overcome obstacles. It has been proved according to …

Internet Use And Its Impact On Academic Achievements And Social Competence Among The Students Of The Philadelphia University: A Comparative Study According To Gender, College, And Educational Level, Sanaa Khawaldeh

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

The study objectives aimed to identify the impact of internet use on the students of the Philadelphia Universityin regards to academic achievement and social competence and shed some light on the degrees of this in accordance with the variables of gender, college, and educational level. Three tools were used to collect the data, which were Internet Use Questionnaire, Social Efficiency Scale,and the Academic Achievement Scale, whereas the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to process and analyse the data in question. The population of the study consisted of the students of humanitarian and scientific majors at the Philadelphia …

The Extent Of Exercising Physical Activities Among Mu'tah University Students, Baker Al Thuneibat, Loai Al Mobedeen

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

This study aimed at the extent of physical activity among the students of Mu'tah University ،theresearcher used the descriptive approach with its scientific steps and procedures. The study sample consisted of (946) male and female students distributed as (417) male students and (529) female students from the bachelor degree students at Mu'tah University ،who were randomly selected; the students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences were excluded from the sample and the questionnaire was used as an instrument for collecting the data and information related to the study.The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences at …

The Reasons Behind The Objection Of The Female Students Of The Faculty Of Sports Sciences At Mu'tah University To Practice Football Refereeing, Qasim Khaweilah, Mohammad Al-So'aidyin, Mousa Al-Maani

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

This study aimed at identifying the level of reluctance among the female students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Mu'tah University with regard to practicing football refereeing as well as identifying the reasons why they refuse to practice it according to the study domains and identifying the differences in the reasons for which they refuse to referee football matches according to the variables of ( academic specialization, accumulative average, academic year, and the place of residence). The researchers used the descriptive approach due to its compatibility to the study nature. The study sample consisted of 100 female students from …

The Degree Of Practical Course Influence In Providing The Life Skills Of Students In The Field Of Physical Education At An-Najah National University, Hasan Joudallah, Walaa Khader

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

The present study aimed to identify the effect of the commitment to practical courses on life skills of physical education students at An-Najah national university. To achieve this, the researchers used the questionnaire as a tool for collecting data and information. The sample of the study consisted of )100(students (male (55) and female (45)) who were randomly selected. The sample represents )20%( of the total study population of )500(students (Male, Female). After the data collection, the Statistical Package Program (SPSS) was used to analyze the results. The results of the current study showed that the degree of contribution of practical …

Diagnosis Of The Reality Of Knowledge Management Application – An Exploratory Study From Faculty Members’ Perspective In Economics And Administrative Science Colleges In Sudanese Universities, Babikir Elsheikh

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

This study aims to investigate the level of application of knowledge management processes in Sudanese universities. The study sample consisted of (136) academic staff member from (10) public and private universities. The main findings of the study were that the application of knowledge management processes in Sudanese universities was low. Knowledge generating and acquisition dimension has the highest priority among knowledge management processes, followed by Knowledge storing and organizing, Knowledge sharing and distribution, Knowledge practicing respectively. The study also found that there are no statistical differences between the sample according to sex, experience, and academic position. The study presented a …

The Role Of The Ministry Of Planning And International Cooperation In The Economic Empowerment Of Women: Field Study In The Pockets Of Poverty In Jordan, Maream Bani Hani, Amal Awawdeh

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

The study aims to identify the role of the programs of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation in the pockets of poverty in Jordan where the percentage of poverty exceeds 25%. The study population consisted of women who benefit from productive projects that the ministry offers for those who live in areas of poverty. The study utilized quantitative research methods. The study sample consisted of 162 women beneficiaries who were selected through systematic random sampling from the lists of the institutions that implement the programs. The main findings of the study were that the implemented programs contributed to achieving …

The Status Of Crisis Management In Jordanian Higher Education Institutions: Al-Balqa Applied University Astudy Case, Eman Abdelrahman

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

The current study aimed at identifying the status of Crisis Management at Al-Balqa Applied University and finding out the effect of variables (Gender, College, Academic rank, and years of experience). The Sample of the study Consisted of (240) members who were selected in a simple random method. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire has developed that has been verified and validated in the appropriate Educational and statistical method; and also has used the Analytical Descriptive Approach. The results of the study have shown that the status of crisis management at Al- Balqa Applied University came …

The Impact Of Using Computerized Games On Anxiety, Pleasure, Motivation And Self-Perception Of The Female Students In The Sixth Grade In The Schools Of Tubas When Learning Mathematics, Amal Bsharat, Saida Affouneh

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

This study aims at exploring the tendencies of the 6th grade students towards learning the unit of “geometry” focusing on the influence of teaching it by using computerized games on the 6th grade students’ anxiety, pleasure, motivation and self- perception. The researchers employed the experimental design. Further, the population of the study comprised 70 female students from the 6th grade of Tamoun Girl’s Basic School II. The sample was divided into two groups, namely: experimental and control. In the former, the content of the unit of “geometry” was enriched and evaluated by using computerized games. The study uses a number …

Identifying Of Practice For School Principals To Administrative Transparency From Teachers Perspectives, Hnan Almomani

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

The study aimed to identify the practice of school principals for administrative transparency and from the viewpoint of female teachers, the study followed the analytical descriptive approach and applied the questionnaire was identified as a tool for data collection, the sample of which (138) was a teacher of government schools in the Beni Obeid distract and the Northern Mazar In the governorate of Irbid, in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.The results showed that the degree to which school managers exercise administrative transparency from the viewpoint of female teachers has been high, and the highest factors have come; legislation and regulations, followed …

The Training Needs For Secondary Stage Teachers In Light Of Necessary Competencies For Taking Care The Gifted Students, Hani Alagha

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

This Study aimed to identify the necessary training needs for Secondary Stage TeachersIn-service Scopein the light of teacher's Competence for taking care the Gifted Students. The Study used the descriptive methodology(Style Implemented: The Analysis Style). The Study's tools were consisted into two tools: the first is a list of teacher's competence for taking care the Gifted Studentswhich included from (65 Competencies) distributed in four Scope: The Competencies of essential Concepts Knowledge for taking Care the Gifted Students, Competencies of recognizing the Gifted Studentsand the used finding out method, Competencies of preparing programs and the styles of taking care for the …

The Level Of Emotional Intelligence Among The Jordanian National Boxing Team And Its Relation To The Level Of Their Aggression, Ayed Zureigat, Osma Abdel Fattah

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

The aim of this study was to identify the level of emotional intelligence andaggression in the Jordanian team of players, as well as the relationship of emotional intelligence level of aggressive behavior in the study sample. To achieve this, the researchers used the descriptive method on a sample consisting of (30) boxers representing the Jordanian team. The sample of the study constituted 85.7% of the study population. In order to obtain the study data, the researchers used a questionnaire designed by Al-Sayed and Abdel-Samiea (2002) to measure the level of emotional intelligence and a questionnaire designed by Allawi (1998) to …

Self-Esteem And Its Relation To The Emotional Innovation Among Basic Elementary School Teachers' In Gaza Strip, Khaled Mowanes

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

The study aims at identifying the level of self-esteem and,the emotional innovation and the relationship between the former and the latter of the Basic Elementary School Teachers in Gaza Strip. The study also aims to identify the variance of the level of self-esteem and the emotional innovation of sample individuals due to certain variables (school type, sex and salary). To achieve such thing, the self-esteem scale and the emotional innovation scale were applied on a sample consisting of (399) male and female teachers who were chosen randomly from the study population. The researcher adopted and used descriptive analytical method for …

The Impact Of Social Media On The Motivation Of Learning And Decision-Making Among Secondary Students In The City Of Amman, Maysoon Jamal

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

The study aimed at identifying the effect of the use of social media atthe motivation of learning and decision-making among secondary students in the city of Amman. The study sample consisted of (612) male and female. The results showed statistically significant differences in the level of motivation of learning attributed to gender in favor of females, and there were statistically significant differences in decision-making level attributed to gender in favor of males. The results indicated that there was a positive relationship between the number of use times of less than (5)hours and the motivation of learning and decision-making. There was …

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Mitigating Versus Managing Epistemic And Aleatory Uncertainty, Mark D. Packard, Brent B. Clark

Marketing and Management Faculty Publications

We are grateful for Holmes and Westgren’s (2020) thoughtful response to our recent article (Packard & 872 Academy of Management Review October Clark, 2020a). In it, they argued that “a mitigability– immitigability axis does not map well onto the aleatory–epistemic uncertainty axis” (p. 7). This challenge to our delineation casts doubt to its usefulness in strategic theorizing, as we have supposed. They thus proposed a revision to our definitions that encapsulates epistemic uncertainty within the confines of the present state of knowledge and the costs of acquiring such knowledge, allowing strategic analysis of the value of mitigation efforts to be …

On Mitigability Of Uncertainty And The Choice Between Predictive And Nonpredictive Strategy, Mark D. Packard, Brent B. Clark

Marketing and Management Faculty Publications

Managers face a critical issue in deciding when to employ a predictive planning approach versus a more adaptive and flexible strategic approach.We suggest that determiningwhich approach is ideal for a given context hangs on the extent to which uncertainty is, or might be, mitigable within that context. To date, however, the mitigability of uncertainty has not been adequately distilled. Here, we take on this issue, distinguishing mitigable ignorance of pertinent but knowable information (i.e., “epistemic uncertainty”) from immitigable indeterminacy (i.e., “aleatory uncertainty”). We review the current state of the debate on the existence of free will, because the acceptance or …