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Taxonomy Of Communication Noise Impacting The Quality Of Library Resources, Emmanuel Ifeduba, Benedette Ogoo Unuigboje Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Frequently media reports draw attention to errors in published books and other publications. Sometimes the reports emanate from libraries and schools that bicker with suppliers of flawed publications. Notwithstanding much of the noise-related research in information science literature focus on noise within and around libraries and schools; and fail to explore the breadth and depth of this phenomenon described as communication noise. This study, therefore, aims to explore the breadth and depth of communication noise by identifying, describing and classifying the various types affecting information quality with a view to finding solutions to them. This is a taxonomical study of …

Conduct Of Clinical Trials In The Era Of Covid-19: Jacc Scientific Expert Panel., Mitchell A. Psotka, William T. Abraham, Mona Fiuzat, Gerasimos Filippatos, Joann Lindenfeld, Tariq Ahmad, Ankeet S. Bhatt, Peter E. Carson, John G.F. Cleland, G. Michael Felker, James L. Januzzi, Dalane W. Kitzman, Eric S. Leifer, Eldrin F. Lewis, John J.V. Mcmurray, Robert J. Mentz, Scott D. Solomon, Norman Stockbridge, John R. Teerlink, Muthiah Vaduganathan, Orly Vardeny, David J. Whellan, Janet Wittes, Stefan D. Anker, Christopher M. O'Connor

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly changed clinical care and research, including the conduct of clinical trials, and the clinical research ecosystem will need to adapt to this transformed environment. The Heart Failure Academic Research Consortium is a partnership between the Heart Failure Collaboratory and the Academic Research Consortium, composed of academic investigators from the United States and Europe, patients, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and industry members. A series of meetings were convened to address the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, review options for maintaining or altering best practices, and establish …

M2020.21.18 Motion To Approve The Proposal To Conduct Review Of Student Evaluation Of Teaching Effectiveness (Sete), Faculty Senate, Academic Policies Committee

Faculty Senate Motions

A M2020.21.18 Motion to Approve the Proposal to Conduct Review of Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE)

The Application Of Systemic Thinking In The Management Of Private Secondary Schools In Palestine, Naser Al-Aghan

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

The aim of the current study was to identify the proposed framework for the application of systemic thinking in the management of private secondary schools in Palestine. It also aimed to identify the degree of staff assessment of systemic thinking in the management of private secondary schools in the Gaza Strip from their point of view and to find if there were differences between the mean estimates attributed to The following variables (sex _ scientific qualification _ type of job_ years of experience). The descriptive approach was used to describe the phenomenon, analyze its data and show the relationship between …

The Effect Of Concept Mapping Strategy On Improving Grammar Skills Among Seventh Grade Male Students In Irbid Directorate, Afaf Yousef

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

This study aimed to investigate the effect of concept mapping strategy in improving grammar skills among seventh grade male students. The sample of the study consisted of (60) male students (two sections), were selected randomly from the seventh grade male students at King Abdullah II School for Excellence in Irbid directorate for the scholastic year (2016/2017). One section was selected randomly to represent the experimental group that was taught according to the concept mapping strategy; while the second section was assigned as the control group that was taught the grammar skills according to the traditional method. The results of the …

The Threshold Of Marginality And The Efficacy Of The Narrative Discourse In The Ghassan Kanafani's Novel “The Apricot Of April”, Khalel Qatanani

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

This research is significantly useful and important since it deals with a narrative text written by one of the pillars of the Palestinian culture, who has always been the pivotal and leading contributor in shaping the Palestinian literary heritage. This research is especially important when it and in detail analyzes the "The Apricot of April", which is singled out for having the threshold marginality in the novelist's literary product and how this marginality is melted into the text itself. In fact, the questioning of the textual margins is extremely important since it highlights its power in reading the anecdotic and …

Sexually Dimorphic Oxytocin Receptor-Expressing Neurons In The Anteroventral Periventricular Nucleus Regulates Maternal Behavior, Kaustubh Sharma

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The neurohypophysial hormone oxytocin is involved in the regulation of social behaviors, including social recognition, pair bonding, and sex-specific parental behaviors in a variety of species. Oxytocin triggers these social behaviors by binding to oxytocin receptors (OXTR) in various parts of the brain. Oxytocin-induced sex-typical behavior, therefore, suggests a sexual dimorphic distribution of OXTR in the brain. In recent years, the oxytocin system in the brain received tremendous attention as a potential pharmacological target for treatment of many psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, and even sex-specific psychiatric disorder like postpartum depression (PPD). An important problem and a …

Womb-Lease Contracts With Particular Reference To The Jordanian Law: Comparative Research, Enas Qutieshat, Ameen Alawatl

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

The commodification of the womb has become increasingly popular in the 21st century whereby; women who are unable to conceive due to a variety of reasons become look for women who are willing for a specified amount of money, to lease her womb be used to bear the pregnancy of the other people. The commodification of the womb has raised various ethical and legal questions. Some are related to the rights of both the surrogate mothers and the biological parents of the child. Others are related to the legitimacyof the child that results from this process. This paper will focus …

Methods Of Teaching By Professors Of Mathematics In Jordanian Universities, Amany Sbaih

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

This study aims at identifying mathematics teaching methods used by mathematics teachers at the universities of Jordan and the attitudes. To achieve the objective of the study, the analytical descriptive approach has been applied. A random sample has been chosen from the faculty members specialized in mathematics at the University of Jordan, Hashemite University, AL-Bayet University and Al-Balqa’ Applied University in Jordan; (48) teachers. Two measures have been developed for the purposes of this study; the first measure: aims at identifying the most common teaching methods, the second: aims at measuring the attitudesof the faculty members at the universities towards …

Manifestations Of Stuttering Disorder Of Communication Disorders In Ordinary And In People With Language Learning Difficulties, Haitham Abu-Zeid, Mohammad Al-Momani, Amjad Al Abd Alazeez

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

The aim of thisstudy aimed at recognizing the respects of manifestationsofstutteringdisorderforordinaryand those withlearningdisabilities. To achieve theobjectives of the study, the researcherdesigneda check list consisted of(30)items addressed thesevendimensions ofthe manifestations ofstuttering: repeating, prolongation, stops, addandthe input, behavioravoidance, physicaland troublebreathing. Troublesthecheck list was applied to asampleconsisted of(40)children, (20)ordinarychild, and (20)childrenwith learning difficulties, and each of themhasa class(10)male, and (10)were female.The study found that"repetition" hasranked first, followed by "prolongation" in the second place,while "the process of breathing disorder," ranked last. The study also foundthat there aresignificant differences in theperformanceaspects(dimensions)stutteringamong the studentswith learning disabilitiesandlanguageOrdinaryat avoidancebehavior, andphysicalmanifestationsand overall performancein favor of students withlearning disabilities.The results …

Problems Of Syrian Refugee Women In Jordan: A Societal Study In The Al-Balqa Governorate, Lubna Adaileh, Jehad Alsaideh

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

The study aimed at identifying the problems faced by Syrian women refugee related to themselves, their families, and the surrounding society, and the impact of qualitative variables on the problems experienced by Syrian women refugee. The study sample consisted of (112) Syrian women refugees selected from the women who visited social institutions in Qasabt Al-Salt, and they were selected in a comprehensive survey.Descriptive statistics scales were used, analysis of variance and Scheffe test wereapplied. Results revealed that the most problems encountered by the women that related to their selves were feeling of subordination, marginalization, intensive sympathy by others, and sexual …

Undergraduates’ Perception Of Library Service Quality And Value In The 21st-Century In Southeast Nigeria: A Case Study, Obiora Kingsley Udem, Joy Iguehi Ikenwe, Ethel Chinenye Ugwuamoke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to explore the undergraduates’ perception of the quality and value of library services offered to them in the 21^st-century in federal universities in Southeast Nigeria. Prof. Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library (PFANL) in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka was used as a case study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. From a population of 14,196 registered regular undergraduates’ users of the library, a sample of 120 was selected through an accidental sampling technique. From 120 questionnaires distributed, 103 copies received were valid, 17 responses were either incomplete or not answered, …

Social Sciences Research In Pakistan; Bibliometric Analysis, Ikram Ul Haq

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Aim. The study aimed to explore the progress of social science research carried out by Pakistan for the duration of 59 years.

Method: This retrospective study was carried out on the data retrieved from the Scopus database to determine the research output in the area of social science by Pakistani authors from 1961 to December 2019. The word “Pakistan” has been written in the main search box and “Affiliation” has been selected in the subsequent box. The targeted time duration was selected, further, the social sciences documents were selected and downloaded for data-analysis. Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and SPSS …

Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Pregnant Women In Selected Hospitals In Ile-Ife Metropolis, Osun State. Nigeria, Nike Yetunde Akindeji, Olawumi Rukayat Jimoh, Ibukun Isiaka, Rhoda Osebhahiemen Isiwele-Ishola, Bolanle Clifford Ishola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The random sampling technique was adopted to sample 120 respondents, representing 100% of the population target for the study. The gathered information was analyzed using frequency table, simple percentage, pie chart, and bar chart. The result was given along with the data which aid clarity of the result and made it easy for the drawing of the conclusion of the information gathered. Findings showed inter alia that information needs of pregnant women in Ile-Ife needs include: breastfeeding, disease prevention and control, environment cleanliness, after delivery, sickness during pregnancy, and immunization. The …

The Role Of Deaf Community Culture In Their Social Life Within The Hearing Society: Qualitative Research, Dareen Khlaifat, Mayada Al-Natour

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

This Study Aims to describe the role of deaf culture community In Their Social Life within Hearing Society in Jordan, Participants consisted of 20 Deaf, (10 male, and 10 females), ranging from 20-45 Years Old in Deaf Clubs. This sutdy is aqualitative descriptive study, A random sample was selected, Semi-Formal Interviews were made Using questions about Deaf life, relationships, situations and social life. The Results showed that social behaviors and social life acts is basically learned from mothers, Deaf Friends and Colleagues in Deaf clubs and schools. Deaf Youth have a new attitudes for marrying hearing girls instead of Deaf …

Perceptions Of The University Of Jordan’S Students Toward The Effectiveness Of Using Electronic Learning Platforms In Developing Their Self-Learning Skills In National Culture Course, Mamon Alzboun, Hamzah Khawaldah, Nidal Alzboun

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

this study aims to identify the perceptions of the University of Jordan’s students toward the effectiveness of using electronic learning platforms (Edraak) in developing their self-learning skills in national culture course. The sample of the study included 745 students of those who studied national culture course during the 2nd semester 2017/2018. The statistical descriptive approach was used. The results showed that the perceptions of students toward the benefits of using electronic learning (Edraak) platforms in teaching national culture course were in high degree and the obstacles of using Edraak were limited. The respondents indicated that electronic learning platforms are effective …

The Development Of Inventive Thinking Scale For Gifted Children At The King Abdullah Ii Schools For Excellence, Tareq Melhem

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

The study aimed to develop inventive thinking scale for gifted children. The (50) items were formulated initially, which the validity of the scale was confirmed by display it to a panel of arbitration experts. The scale was applied on a pilot study consisted of 32 students of gifted children enrolled in the King Abdullah II schools for Excellence to determine the degree of items clarity, then the scale was applied on the main sample of the study that consisted of (330) students of gifted children at the King Abdullah II schools for Excellence. In light of the data analysis and …

The Degree Of Islamic Education Teachers' Mastery Of The Rules And Pedagogy Of Telawa And Tajweed From Islamic Education Teachers' Point Of View, Mahmoud Muraweh, Anas Al-Khalayla

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

This study aimed to reveal teachers’ view of Islamic Education teachers’ mastery level of the rules and pedagogy of recitation (Tiliwa) and in to nement (Tajweed). The study population comprised (820) secondary stage male and female teachers in 2ndZarqa Educational Directorate, Zarqa. The study sample comprehended (210) randomly-selected secondary stage teachers including (116) males and (94) females in the first semester of the scholastic year 2018/2019. In fulfillment of the study objectives, a 23-item questionnaire was developed. The study demonstrated that the mastery level of Islamic education teachers for recitation and in to nement rules and pedagogy, according to teachers, …

The Qur’Anic Verses That Presented The Personality Of The Muslim Women In Surah Al-Qasas/ The Eloquence Statement Study, Sanaa Abu Suailiq

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

This study deals with the study of the Quranic verses that presented the personality of the Muslim woman in Surat Al-Qasas, in terms of her different roles as a wife, a sister and a daughter alsos to stand on the manifestations of eloquence in it included in the systems of the beautiful signs and gestures contained constants and values constitute the lighthouse guidance for Muslim women and to enhance her role in the Muslim community to present the model as a good example to be followed throughout the eras and ages, emphasizing the divineness of the Qur'an and its miraculous …

Development Of A Scale For Measuring Factors Affecting Students’ Reluctance To Participate In School Radio Programs, Hussain Alkharusi, Rabee Al-Thuhli

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

This study aimed at developing a scale for measuring factors of students’ reluctance to participate in school radio programs. The sample consisted of )121( students representing grades 10 and 11 in one of the schools in South Al-Batinah governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. Results revealed appropriate indicators of validity and reliability for the scale. The factor analysis yielded a 15-item scale consisting of five factors: poor psychological readiness, poor encouragement, fear of criticism, absence of training, and poor self-willingness. Internal consistency reliability coefficients of the five factors ranged between 0.60 and 0.79. Results also showed that low achievers were …

The Level Of Psychological Alienation In A Sample Of Syrian Refugee Students For The Secondary Stage In Jordan And Its Relation To Some Variables, Ilham Rababa, Ahmad Smadi

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

The aim of this study was to identify thelevel of psychological alienation in a sample of Syrian refugee students for the secondary stage in Jordan and its relationship with the variables of family type and duration of asylum. The study population of all Syrian refugee students for the secondarystage in the Directorate of Education of the tribe of Irbid and the number of (4000) students, in the second semester of the year 2017 -2018. The study sample consisted of (600) female students, who were selected by simple random method, and applied the measure of psychological alienation from the development of …

Effectiveness Of Using Educational Computer Games On The Fifth Grade Students’ Achievement And Creative Thinking In Science In The Unrwa Schools, Mahmoud Ramdan, Suzan Marei

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

This study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of Educational Computer Gameson the academic achievement and creative thinking in science for the 5th Basic elementry students at UNRWA schools. To answer the questions of this study a Quasi-experimental design was used. The sample consistined of (80) students from the fifth grade. The study was conducted in the second semester of the year (2016/2017). The sample was distributed into two groups: experimental group and control group. Two tools were used for data collection: the achievement test and a test of the students creative thinking skills. The tools were verified in terms of …

The Effectiveness Of Response To Intervention (Rti)’S Model For Devel-Oping Basic Math Operations Among Math Learning Disability Students, Mohammad Abualrub

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

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of response to inter-vention (RTI)’s model in developing basic math operations among math learning disabilities’ students. The Sample of the study consisted of (30) randomly chosen students from Irbid schools. The findings revealed that the use of RTI’s model has decreased the percentage of learning disabil-ity students by (63.33%). After applying RTI’s model, (23) students had responded, which indicates the high forecasted value of RTI’s model based on qualitative analysis. Only (19) students benefited from RTI’s model where 4 students were dropped, interference methods’ reliability percentage was (82.6). The researcher provided a set …

Attitudes Of Students In Military Sciences At Al–Istiqlal University Toward Learning Swimming, Samira Orabi, Ismail Zkarneh

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

This study aimed to identify The Attitudes of Security Student Sciences at Al – Istiqlal University toward Swimming Learning. The researchers used the descriptive approach. To achieve this, the study was conducted on a randomized, stratified sample (234) students enrolled in the summer semester of the academic Physical year 2017, The scale of (Rabab'a and Abu Zema, 2013) was used to measure, students trends. The results of the study showed that students' attitudes were positive toward learning Swimming. Reaching Response percentage (%74.8), The results also showed that there were no significant differences between students attitudes according to gender, The study …

Evaluation Of The 9th Grade Life Skills' Curriculum In Sultanate Of Oman According To Entrepreneurship Competencies, Huda Al-Hadrami, Shsher Elayyan

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

The current study aimed to reveal the effectiveness of 9th Grade life skills' curriculum in Sultanate of Oman to achieve entrepreneurship competencies at South Batina Governate in Sultanate of Oman. The study sample was consisted of 61 life skills teachers (both males and females) in addition to the 9th life skills’ textbook. Two tools were used to collect raw data: the questionnaire which included 36 items that were distributed into 8 sections (self- awareness, decision making, taking responsibility & independence, communication, creativity & innovation, initiative & ambition, project management, and taking risk) and the curriculum content analysis card. The findings …

The Impact Of The Use Of Problem- Solving Strategy In Teaching Some Basic Skills In Volleyball On The Life Skills Of Students In The Tenth Grade, Hassan Al-Sotary

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

The aim of this study was to identify the effect of using problem solving method on some of the life skills of the 10th grade students in Al-Quwaismeh Directorate; one of the directorates of the capital Amman. These skills included communication, decision making, problem solving, group work, leadership spirit, taking responsibility, self-confidence, conflict resolution and difference acceptance. The sample consisted of 40 students from both genders. The two groups used the problem solving method. An educational program in teaching the basic skills in volleyball has been used alongside with some life skills under study. The program consisted of eight modules …

The Impact Of Using A Constructivist-Theory Based Program On The Acquisition Of Islamic Concepts In Female Tenth Grade Students In Palestine, Roqaya Arar, Naser Khawaldeh

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

This study aimed at investigating The Impact of an EducationalProgram Based on Constructivism Theory on AcquiringConcepts in Islamic Education Course for Basic 10th Grade Female Students in Palestine.To achieve goals of this study, a test has been developed to observe the Development of Acquiring Concepts in Islamic. The researcher adopted a quasi-experimental approach in which the experimental group consisting of (30) studentswas taught in accordance with Educational Program Based on Constructivism Theory. At the same time, the controlled group consisting of (30 students) was taught in the traditional way. The tests and the motive measuring was applied prior and post-teaching …

The Level Of Life Skills In Practical Courses For Students Of The Faculty Of Sports Sciences At The Arab American University, Samira Orabi, Mohammed Qawariq

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

This study aimed at identifying the role of team and individual sports courses in improving life skills for students of Physical Education at the Arab American University-Palestine. The study identified the different levels of life skills amongst students according to their gender, course type, educational level and place of residence. The researcher used a descriptive approach of survey methods to achieve the goals of the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 200 male and female students who study team and individual sports courses. The randomly chosen sample makes 32.5% of the whole population. The researcher then used …

An Assessment Of Teaching Efficacy Of Teaching Strategy In Physical Education Course As Perceived By Students, Nezar Al –Luwaici, Hmad Okor, Zaid Alubani

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

The study aimed to identify the effectiveness study of the course strategies of teaching physical education from the point of view of the students, as well as witherif there wasany differences exist according to study variables (gendersand studying years). Survey (descriptive approach) was used in this study,the sample of the study consisted of (152)male and female students registered in the course. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the study of the course of teaching strategies of physical education, the research prepared a questionerwas used after it was subjected to the scientific standard consisting of (32) paragraphs divided into four …

Game Theory From Traditional Literature To Digital Literature, Ahmed Rahahleh

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

This study aims to examine the effect of Game theory in Traditional literature and digital literature, And the transformations that have emerged, It also aims to observe the effects of technological applications and digital media in literature and games, through some models. To achieve its objectives, the study used analytical descriptive tools, As well as limited tools of the historical approach, comparative approach,And the deliberative approach in some parts and aspects required by research and treatment. The study found that the participation of digital literature and electronic games with tools and functions achieved great levels of interaction and communication at …