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The Impact Of Computerised Accounting Information Systems On Financial Performance - The Saudi Context, Hani Khalid Alshaiti
The Impact Of Computerised Accounting Information Systems On Financial Performance - The Saudi Context, Hani Khalid Alshaiti
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have played an essential role in contributing to national income, productivity and employment. Therefore, this research aims to study the importance of computerised accounting information systems for Saudi SMEs and the impact of such systems on financial performance. A survey was developed and sent to 197 Saudi SMEs that had adopted one of the computerised accounting information systems. Around 118 valid responses were received. The data was analysed, and the results indicated the impact of using computerised accounting information systems at both individual and organisational levels. The study indicated that the users were satisfied with …
Physical Activity And Motor Performance Satisfaction Among The Elderly - Saudi Society, Anwar Abdulaziz Al-Nuaim
Physical Activity And Motor Performance Satisfaction Among The Elderly - Saudi Society, Anwar Abdulaziz Al-Nuaim
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This research aimed to identify the levels of participation in physical activities and their relationship to motor satisfaction among the elderly. Eighty-three participants, ranging in age from 60–75 years, engaged in this study. The measure of motor satisfaction, the levels of participation in sports and physical activities questionnaires were applied in the data collection process. The findings suggest that there is a significant positive relationship between the level of positive participation and the measure of movement satisfaction. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between the level of emotional participation and the motor satisfaction scale. Furthermore, statistically significant differences were …
Language Fluency For Bilingual Students - The Saudi Context, Maryam Ahmed Alomair
Language Fluency For Bilingual Students - The Saudi Context, Maryam Ahmed Alomair
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
As the number of bilingual students in Saudi Arabia continues to grow, it is important to determine how this could impact language fluency. This study explored bilingualism and language fluency among Saudi Arabian students. Specifically, it aimed to determine the impact of bilingualism on language fluency. In doing so, it explored some of the strategies that could be used to enhance fluency as more students continue to learn a second or even third language. Qualitative research methodology was used because it is generally applied to collect data that is descriptive of people's experiences to understand meaning from the perspective of …
Financial Technology And Islamic Insurance - The Saudi Context, Othman Altwijry, Mustafa Omar Mohammed, Ahmad Alrazni Alshammari
Financial Technology And Islamic Insurance - The Saudi Context, Othman Altwijry, Mustafa Omar Mohammed, Ahmad Alrazni Alshammari
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This study investigates the adoption of financial technology (FinTech) in the Islamic insurance industry, also known as the Takaful industry, as well as its challenges and prospects. A qualitative method was employed, comprising interviews with nine experts from top senior management and policy-making positions in Saudi Arabia's FinTech and Islamic insurance sectors. The data collected were recorded, transcribed, coded and analysed based on seven themes. The primary findings indicate that FinTech adoption in the Islamic insurance industry has penetrated core departments such as claim management, sales, actuarial, risk assessment and database management. However, it requires expansion into health and life …
Digital Media And The Crime Industry - Saudi Society, Hamoud Nawar Alnemer
Digital Media And The Crime Industry - Saudi Society, Hamoud Nawar Alnemer
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This study concentrates on digital media’s impact on criminal activities in the Saudi community. The theoretical framework is based on the cultivation theory. The study includes the thirteen regions of Saudi Arabia with a sample of 630 respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Based on the results, TikTok, Twitter and Snapchat are the most influential apps that contribute to the rapid spread of crime, particularly fraud, financial scamming, violating religious and public policy values, as well as deceiving minors. The study reveals that the promotion of crime through digital media is attributed to many factors, most notably digital media’s …
Accessible Finance For Social Entrepreneurship - The Saudi Context, Naif Mansour Mathkur
Accessible Finance For Social Entrepreneurship - The Saudi Context, Naif Mansour Mathkur
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This research paper investigates the significance of financial accessibility for social entrepreneurship (SE) in fostering sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). It commences with an exploration of the importance of SE, followed by a discussion on the obstacles social entrepreneurs encounter in securing financial resources. This paper delves into various financing avenues: government initiatives, venture capital, angel investment, crowdfunding, investor collaborations, and corporate social responsibility. Data were gathered from 300 respondents representing social entrepreneurs across diverse regions in the KSA to prioritize the factors and challenges that impede financial access for social entrepreneurs. The findings, utilizing descriptive …
Translation Errors Among Bilingual Arabic Language Students: Collocations As An Example, Aliyu Ahmad, Nik Farhan Mustapha, Syed Nurulakla Syed Abdullah, Pabiyah Toklubok
Translation Errors Among Bilingual Arabic Language Students: Collocations As An Example, Aliyu Ahmad, Nik Farhan Mustapha, Syed Nurulakla Syed Abdullah, Pabiyah Toklubok
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
The study of translation by bilingual female students studying Arabic had not received much attention, especially with regard to the cultural errors that these students made during English-Arabic translations, which resulted in them making mistakes in translation. This prompted the researchers to focus on this area. The main objective of this article is to explore common errors in English-Arabic collocation translation among Arabic students in the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau and identify possible reasons for them. The researchers used a qualitative analysis approach, adopting an evaluation instrument. A semi-structured interview was also conducted among the sample group in …
The Shift In Academics' Conception Of Virtual Platforms Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic: The Saudi Context, Mohammed I. Alhojailan
The Shift In Academics' Conception Of Virtual Platforms Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic: The Saudi Context, Mohammed I. Alhojailan
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This study aims to identify the perceptions of faculty members at King Saud University on using virtual platforms during the coronavirus pandemic. It reveals the differences among their opinions both before and during the pandemic as well as the various methods used to determine their views. It furthermore offers explanations for these views. 79 members were sampled during the pandemic and 74 members before it. The perceptions of both samples differed regarding needs, obstacles, procedures, and recommendations related to virtual platforms. The initial needs of the pre-sample focused on 'training', whereas the post-sample focused on the necessity of 'technical support'. …
The Impact Of Initial Public Offerings' Characteristics On Real Estate Investment Trusts' Underpricing: The Saudi Context, Hessa A. Albarrak, Abdullah A. Aljughaiman, Mohammed S. Albarrak
The Impact Of Initial Public Offerings' Characteristics On Real Estate Investment Trusts' Underpricing: The Saudi Context, Hessa A. Albarrak, Abdullah A. Aljughaiman, Mohammed S. Albarrak
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
In recent years, many Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) have issued to initial public offerings (IPO) in the Saudi Stock Exchange "Tadawul." Occasionally, trust fund issuers such as REITs may face challenges in selling their shares to the public. One of the challenges related to underpricing is trading the stock on the first day of the market. This study investigates the relationship between REIT characteristics and share underpricing for a sample of REITs that are listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange "Tadawul." The purpose of the study is to focus on one of the challenges that is related to the …
The Influence Of The Low Variety In Advertisements: The Saudi Context, Yasir Zayed Alasiri
The Influence Of The Low Variety In Advertisements: The Saudi Context, Yasir Zayed Alasiri
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This study aims to investigate the psychological impact of the Saudi low variety (henceforth, it will be referred to as SLV') in enticing prospective customers to their commercial products or services. It proceeds from a premise that the marketing messages employed by business providers massively influences our opinions about a product or a business establishment. In order to validate such a view, 80 native speakers of SLV, representing 2 groups of simple (regular consumers) and stratified (advertisers) samplings, participated in the study. Each group consisted of 40 subjects. They were requested to fill out a questionnaire that included two questions; …
The Impact Of Climate Change On Human Rights: The Saudi Context, Nehad Farouk Abbas
The Impact Of Climate Change On Human Rights: The Saudi Context, Nehad Farouk Abbas
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
Climate change is a global as well as a local issue due to its impact on both international and local levels. Climate change is defined as the change that affects the components of the environment surrounding humans, such as air, water, and soil. Accordingly, it harmfully impacts some of the most basic determinants of health, including clean air, clean water, clean food, adequate shelter, and protection from disease. The study problem emerges from the discussion on the impact of climate change on human rights in international law and the Saudi system. This study sought to demonstrate and discuss the impact …
Invisible Bias In Nominating And Selecting Gifted Students, Abdullah M. Aljughaiman, Waleed K. Albosaif
Invisible Bias In Nominating And Selecting Gifted Students, Abdullah M. Aljughaiman, Waleed K. Albosaif
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
One objective of gifted education is to provide fair opportunities for all children, including access to the nomination and selection procedures for gifted programs and services. This study aims to identify invisible biases in the nomination of gifted students in the National Gifted Identification Project (Mawhiba Test) during the periods of 2014, 2015, and 2017. The participants were limited to students nominated in Al Ahsa, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, which includes students from rural, urban, and settlement schools. There was a total sample of 74,199 male students and 74,097 female students. The study followed the descriptive approach, …
Factors Affecting Students' Readiness For Flipped Learning: An Innovative Approach, Abdulhameed R. Alenezi
Factors Affecting Students' Readiness For Flipped Learning: An Innovative Approach, Abdulhameed R. Alenezi
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This research aims to investigate factors that affect students' readiness for a flipped learning approach in blended courses. For this purpose, the research has proposed an extensive model to examine the critical factors that could influence students' readiness for flipped learning, namely technology self-efficacy, course design, learning flexibility, learning management, online interaction and online environment. Moreover, the moderating role of motivation in affecting the relationship between flipped learning readiness and both learning flexibility and learning management has been examined. A quantitative method was adopted, and 240 valid respondents were obtained and utilised for the data analysis. Both structural and measurement …
Empowering Women In University Leadership Positions: The Saudi Context, Leena Sulaiman Alkhlewi
Empowering Women In University Leadership Positions: The Saudi Context, Leena Sulaiman Alkhlewi
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This study aims to practically identify the reality of empowering Saudi women in leadership positions in higher education institutions, reveal the challenges that prevent their empowerment, and suggest some methods to overcome these challenges. To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher used the descriptive survey method based on a questionnaire as a tool for the analysis. The researcher used a classified random sample of 376 faculty members in the following Saudi government universities: King Saud in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz in Jeddah, and Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal in the Eastern. The study reached several conclusions. The analysis indicates that there is …
The Impact Of Organizational Climate On The Enhancement Of Belonging In The Hospitality Sector: The Saudi Context, Ali Abdulhadi Alalmai
The Impact Of Organizational Climate On The Enhancement Of Belonging In The Hospitality Sector: The Saudi Context, Ali Abdulhadi Alalmai
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
Organizational climate is an approach used regarding organizational behavior that distinguishes an organization from others and highlights it in a better and more positive manner when compared to its competitors. This study aims to assess the degree of organizational climate dimensions (clarity of goals, effectiveness of communication, balance of power, use of resources, cohesion, morale, creativity, independence, adaptation, and problem-solving) present in five-star hotels within the regions of Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia, and the impact it has on enhancing the sense of belonging in employees. To achieve the goal of the study, the researcher distributed a questionnaire to …
The Early-Field Experience For Female Kindergarten Student Teachers: Saudi Arabia, Ibtisam Yassin Hussain, Amani Khalaf Hamdan Alghamdi, Hanan Abdel Ghaffar Attia Ibrahim
The Early-Field Experience For Female Kindergarten Student Teachers: Saudi Arabia, Ibtisam Yassin Hussain, Amani Khalaf Hamdan Alghamdi, Hanan Abdel Ghaffar Attia Ibrahim
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
’The aim of the current research is to determine, from the female students point of view, the effectiveness of having early field experience in preparing kindergarten teachers as part of a bachelor's program. To accomplish its goal, the research tracked the program from an organizational, administrative, educational, and professional perspective for five semesters. It also measured professional participation in the program's early field experience. It used longitudinal surveys, and followed the longitudinal research approach, with the sample consisting of 135 students in the bachelor’s program for early childhood education at a Saudi university. The results of the research showed an …
The Balanced Scorecard And Enterprises Performance Evaluations: The Saudi Context, Abeer Mohammed Alazzaz, Mohammed Ibrahim Bu Haya
The Balanced Scorecard And Enterprises Performance Evaluations: The Saudi Context, Abeer Mohammed Alazzaz, Mohammed Ibrahim Bu Haya
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
The balanced scorecard is one of the most important and effective tools for evaluating the performance of companies by combining financial and non- financial measures. The research aims to study the effect of applying the balanced scorecard on evaluating the performance of small and medium- sized Saudi companies. Despite the benefits of applying the balanced scorecard, previous studies on this topic are limited. In particular, there is little research on small and medium-sized enterprises in the developing countries, such as Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to a random sample that consisted of 76 respondents from various sectors …
Saudi Arabia's Colourful Culture: Exploring Colour In Saudi Heritage Homes' Al-Majlis Rooms, Douha Attiah, Abeer A. Alawad
Saudi Arabia's Colourful Culture: Exploring Colour In Saudi Heritage Homes' Al-Majlis Rooms, Douha Attiah, Abeer A. Alawad
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
Saudi Arabia considers its architectural heritage a part of its wealth and has extensively tried to preserve it. Several studies on Saudi Arabia’s heritage, particularly its architectural heritage, have been conducted; however, there is a lack of studies detailing elements of the interiors of historical buildings. This study analyses the colours in interior spaces of traditional Saudi Arabian houses. A descriptive-analytical method is applied to eight traditional houses from the four main regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: central, eastern, western and southern. This study demonstrates that the two houses selected from each of the four regions have similarities …
Journalism And Media Curricula In Arab Universities, Rahima Aissani
Journalism And Media Curricula In Arab Universities, Rahima Aissani
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
The study aims to reveal the consistency of the types of courses in the study plans of the bachelor’s programs and specializations in journalism and media in Arab universities, along with the classification of the UNESCO model curriculum courses on teaching journalism in developing countries. It adopted three types of courses that need to be included in any curriculum in the field of journalism teaching: Professional Training Courses (47%), Journalism Courses (10%), and arts and other sciences courses (43%). This model was ( applied to academic plans of journalism and media programs and specializations in nine Arab public universities covering …
Improved Recreation Skills For Those With Autism And Intellectual Disabilities, Atef Abdallah Bahrawi
Improved Recreation Skills For Those With Autism And Intellectual Disabilities, Atef Abdallah Bahrawi
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes on recreation and entertainment skills provided remotely for people with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. The researcher used the descriptive approach in his survey input and the study sample was chosen by the stratified random method, where the subjects were distributed in groups and the individuals of the sample were identified. The results indicated that the level of recreational programme planning and implementation was moderate, while the level of follow-up was low. The results also indicated that there are statistically significant differences due to the variables of the recreational …
Flipped Learning Of Irrational Numbers: Saudi Arabia, Maha Saad Alsaeed
Flipped Learning Of Irrational Numbers: Saudi Arabia, Maha Saad Alsaeed
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
There is a growing interest in the flipped design model in K–12 mathematics classrooms, as it has been shown to have a positive influence on learning. This study aims to help improve students’ learning of irrational numbers using the flipped design model. This study outlines four design elements of the flipped environment that are shown to increase student engagement. Two eighth-grade classes (n = 60) were examined using a quasi-experimental research design in terms of students’ mathematical achievements and engagement levels. Each class was tested using a different instructional approach: traditional learning or flipped learning. The results indicated that the …
Educational Services And Women's Education: Saudi Arabia, Mufadhi Ratyan Alsharari
Educational Services And Women's Education: Saudi Arabia, Mufadhi Ratyan Alsharari
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This study sought to identify the impact of current educational services on women’s education in Saudi universities. The study community focused on female students from Northern Border University, which has higher education services in relation to the target group environment of (n=775). Drawing on the perspectives of female students at the university, the study analyzed relationships between the educational and academic services provided (education services, health services, sports clubs and kindergartens) and individual education satisfaction and attainment. A questionnaire was designed to collect data from the study sample using a survey analysis methodology. Findings showed that higher quality academic and …
Factors Influencing The Academic Use Of Social Network Sites Among University Instructors: A Qualitative Approach, Hibah Aladsani, Ahlam Al Abdullatif
Factors Influencing The Academic Use Of Social Network Sites Among University Instructors: A Qualitative Approach, Hibah Aladsani, Ahlam Al Abdullatif
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
Social network sites have had a tremendous impact on the social, economic and scientific aspects of human life. Although the emergence of social network sites was intended for purely social purposes, they have had a significant effect on university life. This research aimed to understand the factors influencing the academic use of social network sites by university faculty. A qualitative research method was used, where 19 interviews were conducted. The data was thematically analysed using the NVivo software. The findings showed a number of encouraging and hindering factors. The encouraging factors included professional development, teaching improvement, expansion of academic networks, …
Contemporary Career Theories In The Light Of The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Critical Literature Review, Abdulrahman Alshaikhmubarak
Contemporary Career Theories In The Light Of The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Critical Literature Review, Abdulrahman Alshaikhmubarak
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This paper critically reviews and observes the nature of contemporary careers and the orientation in which careers research has advanced over the past decade. The contemporary concept of career refers to an individual’s pursuit of career advancement without being restricted to a single job in a single company. Specifically, career concepts that appeared in the 1990s, including the protean and boundaryless career frameworks, and the next generation of career concept, including integrative frameworks, hybrid careers, and the kaleidoscope career model, are discussed. These models and theories all focus on the change in the concept of career management for individuals. This …
Arab Online Courses And The Disabled: An Automated And User-Testing Approach, Jamilah Mohammed Alamri, Wejdan Abdulrahman Barashi, Rehab Alsulami, Lulwah Alharigy, Bassmah Shuaib
Arab Online Courses And The Disabled: An Automated And User-Testing Approach, Jamilah Mohammed Alamri, Wejdan Abdulrahman Barashi, Rehab Alsulami, Lulwah Alharigy, Bassmah Shuaib
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
There is a significant increase in the adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) by higher education institutions worldwide and Saudi universities in particular. These pedagogical tools empower teaching and learning by providing access to online learning materials. However, all university students, including students with disabilities, encounter countless instances of inaccessibility that negatively impact their learning experience. In order to offer equal access to all students, it is of paramount importance to enhance the accessibility of LMSs and remove such barriers. The purpose of this case study is to evaluate an online course in the LMS Blackboard (Bb) using an automated …
The Theory Of Participatory Giftedness - A New Direction For The Conception Of Giftedness In The Saudi Educational Context, Faisal Y. Alamiri
The Theory Of Participatory Giftedness - A New Direction For The Conception Of Giftedness In The Saudi Educational Context, Faisal Y. Alamiri
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
Recent accelerating developments in education have led to rethinking giftedness and how gifted programmes follow such developments. The study introduces a new direction for defining giftedness aligned with the theory of participatory giftedness. The study discusses the philosophical and scholarly foundations of the Participatory Model of Giftedness and the extent to which this model might be adaptable in the Saudi educational context, based on the opinions of a sample of six participants who work as supervisors of gifted programmes in public schools. A qualitative approach was used to collect data through focus group interviews. In general, the study indicates how …
Editorial - Nine Suggestions For Improving The Field Of Giftedness In The Arab World, Abdulrahman Essa Al-Lily, Abdelrahim Fathy Ismail, Fathi Mohammed Abunasser
Editorial - Nine Suggestions For Improving The Field Of Giftedness In The Arab World, Abdulrahman Essa Al-Lily, Abdelrahim Fathy Ismail, Fathi Mohammed Abunasser
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This editorial problematises the field of giftedness in the Arab world, with the intention of taking all those involved outside their ‘comfort zone’. First, it is advised that Arabs should stop being submissive followers of Western literature (and thus remaining in an inferior cognitive position) and should rather be proactive and leading contributors to worldviews. Second, research on Arab giftedness should be contextualised and ‘culturalised’ by investigating the long-overlooked Arab-specific influences on gifted people. Third, there is a need to tackle the issue of ‘word stuffing and to instead promote efficiency in academic writing, bearing in mind that Arab academic …
Gifted Classes - Student And Parent Perceptions Of The Saudi Royal Commission For Jubail And Yanbu's Programme, Abdulhamid A. Alarfaj
Gifted Classes - Student And Parent Perceptions Of The Saudi Royal Commission For Jubail And Yanbu's Programme, Abdulhamid A. Alarfaj
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the gifted-classes programme being offered at Yanbu. The study was conducted during the 2017/2018 academic year and targeted students in the programme as well as their parents The sample consisted of 228 students and 141 parents. Various tools were developed and used, keeping in mind the international standards for gifted- 2018 /2017 education programmes. Overall, responses from the parents showed a belief 141 228 that the programme provided opportunities in which gifted students could develop and improve their interests and abilities in science and mathematics subjects, while extending their knowledge and skills. …
Accelerating Saudi Students Into Higher Education Programs - Identifying Potential Educational Interventions To Expedite Development, Jawaher Hamad Bin Yousef
Accelerating Saudi Students Into Higher Education Programs - Identifying Potential Educational Interventions To Expedite Development, Jawaher Hamad Bin Yousef
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
Academic acceleration is an intervention that can reduce the effort, time and cost required for the educational process. In 2014 Saudi Arabia released a new regulation for acceleration (grade skipping) as one of the provisions for gifted students: it allows gifted students in the fourth grade (age ten) to move to the / sixth grade (age twelve), and from the seventh grade (age thirteen) to the ninth grade (age fifteen) after passing several criteria. Although these practices are useful for talented students (Col Angelo et al., 2004), A clear policy for ) 2004 acceleration at tertiary-level education was missed in …
The Saudi Opinion On The Media Dealings With The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lotfi Ziadi
The Saudi Opinion On The Media Dealings With The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lotfi Ziadi
Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences
Our research sought to monitor, measure and analyze the opinions and positions of Saudi men and women regarding the use of traditional and electronic media and social networking sites during the COVID-19 pandemic. We surveyed 477 Saudi men and women via an electronic questionnaire. The results show that Saudi respondents have increased their exposure to traditional media and that their use of social media has been intensified due to the pandemic. It was found that Saudis use social media to search for news and information that would help them understand the nature of the pandemic, how it spread, and what …