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“Khi Mô Về?” (When Will You Go Home?) Evocative Autoethnography On Death, Impermanence, And Time-Space Extension, Kien Nguyen-Trung

The Qualitative Report

This article is motivated by my personal wish to pay tribute to my beloved grandfather, who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic while I was stranded in Australia. Relying on an evocative autoethnography of a grandson, a father, a PhD candidate and graduate, and a researcher, and in reference to the concepts of place-making theories such as time-space expansion, I tried to embrace my experience of grief and loss as well as to make sense of my feelings of distance, impermanence, and death during this chaotic period. The story I will tell below chronicles my emotional and spiritual journey from …

Spatialization Of Oppression, N Bobic, Farzaneh Haghighi

School of Art, Design and Architecture

For architecture and the urban to have relevance in the 21st Century, we cannot merely reignite the approaches of thought and design that were operative in the last century. Moreover, we can no longer afford to reduce them to a neutral backdrop of political realities. Architecture and urban space should be understood as political forces in and of themselves. There is explicit evidence of the inherent role that architecture and the urban play in numerous human-made crises, including but not limited to ongoing and unprecedented global problems – from the refugee crisis, the US-Mexico border, terrorist attacks, detention camps, numerous …

Using Constructivist Grounded Theory To Examine The Experiences Of Black British Female Managers: A Worked Example, Denise A. Miller

The Qualitative Report

Staff working at children and young people’s services (CYPS) are often charged with the responsibility of restructuring, developing, and putting into effect policies and procedures that are supposed to safeguard their clients and their colleagues from the effects of institutional racism. However, there continues to be incongruences between some leaders’ espoused commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and their actions. In this paper, I draw on a larger research project to critically reflect on the usefulness of constructivist grounded theory (CGT) as a methodological approach for developing understandings about the experiences of 10 Black British female managers working for CYPS. …

Lived Experiences Of Former Stem Undergraduate Mentors Of An Afterschool Mentoring Program: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Pamela Martínez Oquendo, Kristin Vanwyngaarden, Christine E. Cutucache

The Qualitative Report

Studies have identified gaps in the development of undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students lack communication and problem-solving, impeding employment opportunities post-graduation. It is essential to prepare students for employment in STEM fields, as these fields remain in high demand and offer competitive wages for economic stability. Research has revealed that students gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills through students mentoring experiences. Evidence surrounding the inclusion of active learning strategies for in-classroom pedagogy has expanded in recent years, but the support mechanisms beyond the classroom remain unclear. Herein, we followed students for a decade after participation …

Towards More Equitable And Climate Resilient Communities With Jola Ajibade, Jola Ajibade

PDXPLORES Podcast

In this episode of PDXPLORES, Professor Jola Ajibade discusses research examining how cascading social and environmental hazards might impact communities in the Portland metro region and what policymakers and community members can do to mitigate the risks and promote a more just, livable, and sustainable urban future.

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E-Commerce And Consumer Protection : A Critical Analysis Of Legal Regulations, Rajiv Khare Professor Of Law, Gargi Rajvanshi Assistant Professor Of Law

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

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From The Private Submissive Sphere To Public Intellectual Resistance: American Female Playwrights’ Contributions To Dramaturgy And Feminism, S. M. Al-Shraah, M. A. Alnwairan, A. A. Alkhawaldeh

Information Sciences Letters

This article joins a vibrant conversation in American literary studies about the contribution of female playwrights to dramaturgy as well as the feminist movement in the early twentieth century. In addition to assessing their contribution to American drama, the article extends the discussion to study how these female dramatists reflected the status of women in contemporary societies. We argue that the selected works of Susan Glaspell’s Trifles (1916) and Bernice (1917), Lorraine Hansberrys A Raisin in the Sun (1959), and Rachel Crothers’ A Mans World (1910) reveal a process, a transformation, a theatrical presentation of the development of female awareness …

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

Information Sciences Letters

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, …

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

Information Sciences Letters

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 …

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

Information Sciences Letters

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 …

Cybersecurity Awareness In African Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study Of Sudan, M. E. Eltahir, O. S. Ahmed

Information Sciences Letters

The crisis caused by the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has imposed a swift and profound change on teaching and learning methods. Consequently, most higher education institutions around the world, including African higher education institutions, have moved from face-to-face teaching to online learning and teaching, which has made the use of the internet by university students necessary and obligatory regardless of the risks associated with unsafe use. This quick move to online teaching and learning has exposed African universities to a greater risk of cybercrime. This prompted the researchers to investigate the cybersecurity awareness levels among undergraduate students at …

Factors Related To Performance Problems Of Distance Education Among Primary School Pupils Under Covid-19 And Confrontation Mechanisms (A Field Study), B. K. Alenzi

Information Sciences Letters

The present research paper aims to identify the factors related to performance problems of distance education among primary school pupils under COVID-19 and their confrontation mechanisms. It adopted the descriptive analytical method and applied a questionnaire to collect data. The population of the search covered all primary school teachers numbered (13364) in (487) primary public schools in Riyadh, whereas the sample included (695) teachers in public schools in Riyadh. The results showed that the high effect size of the problems-related social factors scored (4.18), the high effect size of the problems-related economic factors scored (4.09), the high effect size of …

Case Study On The Dissemination Of Radicalism On Social Media, I. M. Aburezeq, F. F. Dweikat, A. S. Al-Shaar, M. A. S. Khasawneh

Information Sciences Letters

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not there is a close connection between exposure to radicalism and the quantity of terrorism-related discourse on social media. For this study, responses from local high school students were gathered using a technique called as simple random sampling. The number of samples was determined using the method for proportional stratified random sampling, with a precision value of 10 percent and a confidence level of 90 percent. After applying these settings, a total sample of 93 respondents was generated. The data collection process comprised survey research and literature studies, while the …

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

Information Sciences Letters

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 …

Data Clustering Analysis Of The Factors Affecting Palestinian Customers’ Attitudes Towards Sms Advertising, M. Z. Salem, S. I. Abudalfa, S. D. Baidoun

Information Sciences Letters

The aim of this article is to identify the factors affecting customer attitudes toward SMS advertising in the Palestinian banking sector using data clustering. A survey questionnaire was designed and distributed to collect primary data. In total 412 usable questionnaires were analyzed using data clustering. The findings reveal that relevancy, entertainment, informativeness, and creditability have positive impact on the attitudes of the Palestinian customers towards the Banks’ SMS advertising. Data clustering, however, provided empirical evidence that most of the respondents are annoyed by the SMS advertising which requires developing policies and procedures at the bank level to get the customers …

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

Information Sciences Letters

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 …

Sociocultural And Social Cognitive Theories: Historical And Current Practices For Students With Emotional And Behavioural Disorder (Ebd), J. A. Alnoaim

Information Sciences Letters

The achievements in the study of human social and cognitive learning development are not ascribed to a single individual or theorist. This paper will examine how the theories promoted by Vygotsky and Bandura promote the foundation for the use of high leverage practices with students who display challenging behaviors in the classroom. Specifically, examining the major theoretical concepts of their work has allowed educators and others to develop classroom and behavioral management strategies that are effective for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD). The two theoretical concepts of sociocultural development theory and social cognitive theory have both been shown …

Disability As An Inspiration: Rich Experiences Of Women With Disabilities In The Uae, Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Saleh Al Remaih

Information Sciences Letters

The goal of this article was to have Emirati women with disabilities speak out to share their experiences and successes in struggling with disabilities. Fifteen Emirati women with disabilities were selected from a snowball sample to be interviewed. The resulting data is qualitative. The study revealed several important factors that facilitated the full participation of these Emirati women in domestic and professional life. The study and its findings will help society (its structures, institutions, and the individuals working within them) to better address the needs of Emirati women with disabilities. The researchers of this study are not aware of any …

Semantic Text Analysis On Social Networks And Data Processing: Review And Future Directions, Mowafaq Alzboon

Information Sciences Letters

Social network usage is growing exponentially in the most up-to-date decade; though social networks are becoming increasingly popular every day, many users are continuously active social network users. Using Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media sites has become the most convenient way for people. There is an enormous quantity of data produced by users of social networks. The most common part of modern research analysis is instrumental for many social network analysis applications. However, people actively utilize social networking sites and diverse uses of these sites. social media sites handle an immense amount of knowledge and answer these three …

The Mediating Role Of Innovation On The Relationship Between Information Technologies And Reducing Tax Evasion, Nawaf Thuneibat, Basel Ali, Mithkal Alqaraleh, Hussam Thneibat

Information Sciences Letters

Numerous nations depend heavily on taxation as their principal source of income, and tax evasion is a big issue for their tax agencies and governments. Studies on information technology and tax evasion in underdeveloped nations and other parts of the globe are few and far between. The purpose of this research was to investigate the link between information technology and the reduction of tax evasion. A mediator variable in the relationship between information technology and tax evasion was also explored in this research, which was called "Innovation." The research employed a survey approach, sending questionnaires to 200 auditors at Jordanian …

The Potential Problems That Affect Practical Training Of University Students: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study, Alaa Zuhir Al Rawashdeh, Asma Rebhi Al Arab, Mooza Isa Aldoy, Salah Gad

Information Sciences Letters

This study aimed to identify the most important problems faced by students in the field of training. The problems addressed are limited to academic, organizational, guidance, and fieldwork institutions. The study adopted descriptive cross-sectional design to identify the difficulties experienced by students during specialization in sociology and Social Work. The study was conducted in media and humanities College at Ajman University. A random-sampling technique was used to recruit 130 male and female students enrolled in the academic year 2019-2020. The data was collected using 4-Point Likert scale questionnaire survey form and the collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package of …

Marital Compatibility In The Uae Society Among A Sample Of Households In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi (Uae), Abdalla El-Mneizel, Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Muneera Majed Al Ali

Information Sciences Letters

This study aimed to assess the levels of marital compatibility among 500 Emirati married couples in Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates and identify the various factors that impact marital compatibility. Participants responded to the Marital Compatibility Scale which focuses on five main areas: the personal, structural/family, psychological/emotional, cultural/educational/ethical/social, and financial compatibility. The data were collected by a specially selected team from Family Development Foundation – Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre employees as it is the only entity officially authorized to collect such data and analyzed using SPSS. The findings of the study indicate that factors related to …

Fostering Reputation Of Higher Education Institutions In International Ranking By Means Of Diversity Of International Collaboration, Ashwin Jerome Fernandes, Balvinder Shukla, Habib Fardoun

Information Sciences Letters

Global ranking, known as the global league tables of Universities, is a relatively recent phenomenon. The rapid and worldwide dissemination of annual international rankings of universities and the inevitable influence they have on Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) and other parties who interact with them is well recognised. An important aspect included in the different Rankings is related with Internationalisation. International partnerships between universities are beneficial to all, from the staff and students to the world as a whole. In that way, in this paper is described a proposal about increase reputation offering different internationalisation mechanisms. A survey was done in …

Organizational Justice Impact On Reducing The Psychological Burnouts Level, Noora Ahmed Alsabbagh, Khairi Mohamed Omar

Information Sciences Letters

This study aimed to identify the impact of organizational justice in reducing the level of psychological burnout among employees of telecom companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain (Zain, Batelco and STC). The quantitative approach was adopted to answer the study questions and to achieve the main objective of the study. Questionnaires survey was used as an essential tool for data collecting. Out of (341) questionnaires sent to employees in telecom companies, (338) questionnaires were collected representing 99% of the respond rate. The results of the study revealed that organizational justice has a statistically significant negative effect on the level of …

The Environmental Turbulences Effect On Organizational Learning (Review Paper), Khairi Mohamed Omar

Information Sciences Letters

The aim of this study is to shed light on the environmental turbulences effect on organizational learning and evaluated degree of turbulence be reviewing the related work. Organizational learning is a field of study in business that is always evolving and generating new techniques for efficiently responding to the environments dynamic and disruptive developments. Organizations who are best able to anticipate and comprehend environmental developments, then proactively position their organization through an effective OL system, have a better chance of establishing a competitive edge. This advantage is based on the organizations capacity to analyze external data and apply that information …

The Relationship Between Social Variables Related To Parents And The Academic Achievement Of Their Children During Corona Virus: A Case Study, Osman Sirajeldeen Ahmed, Elsayed Abdalrahman

Information Sciences Letters

This research paper aims to identify the relationship between the social variables related to parents and impact on the academic achievement of their children’s after the transition from school education to home schooling during the COVID-19 epidemic. These social variables that the study focused on are gender, age, educational level and work status. To achieve this goal, a random sample of 88 families was selected in the Emirate of Fujairah, with the use of questionnaire and interview tools to collect data. The research provides scientific knowledge about the state of home- schooling during corona virus by studying a case study …

Covid-19 Prevention And Management Policies And Societal Experiences With Their Implementation (Kebijakan Pencegahan Dan Penanganan Covid-19 Dan Implementasinya Dalam Pengalaman Masyarakat), Sulistyowati Irianto, Yvonne Kezia Nafi, Antarin Prasanthi, Ghanies Amany Cholidah

The Indonesian Journal of Socio-Legal Studies

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has reinforced the need for scientists to collaborate more and more in an interdisciplinary manner, in order to obtain the most comprehensive and appropriate solutions. Covid-19 is indeed the area of medical and health sciences, but this research is carried out comprehensively through the interdisciplinary study of law. The research found that the main problem is in the inconsistent policies and its implementation in preventing and handling the pandemic. The informants, including doctors, show their perspective from their experiences on how the pandemic is a way to deconstruct the whole health problems in Indonesia.

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The Transgender Population: Expanding Access To Services, Ruby Amanda Oboro Offerie

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

According to the CDC, 2% (1.3 million) individuals, 0-17 identify as transgender. Individuals that identify as transgender have a higher incidence of mental and physical challenges, face health inequities, share a common need for specific types of support, and lack representation. Yet, there still remains a significant gap in strategies for the provision of services for this cohort. It is based on this note that this presentation is pursued.

Primitive Accumulation And Multinational Corporations: The Evolution Of Dispossession And Exploitation In The Rubber Industry, Matthew Rochat

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

I examine how the process of primitive accumulation has led to evolving forms of dispossession and exploitation carried out by multinational corporations in the rubber industry. After a brief review of relevant literature, I outline a novel analytical approach to multinational corporations engaged in natural resource extraction, referred to as the Parasitic Extraction Model. I then demonstrate this approach using three case studies. The first, Leopold II’s Congo, showcases the barbaric underpinnings of primitive accumulation in the rubber industry in its crudest form. The subsequent section shifts to the interwar period with Fordlândia in the Brazilian Amazon where I analyze …

Embedding Career Development Into Curriculum: A Model For Dei Education, Lisa Malvin

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Dominican University, a Hispanic Serving Institution located just outside of Chicago, launched its successful career development program in the fall of 2017 in the Brennan School of Business. The program, composed of four required career development courses, a required internship, and built-in mentorship with Executives in Residence, was embedded into the curriculum for all undergraduate business students with faculty, administrative and staff support. Since the launch of the program, graduate outcomes have increased exponentially, with 77% of 2021 Brennan graduates employed or attending graduate programs three months post-graduation. Due to the success of the program, Dominican is currently working to …