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Future Teachers’ Views On Their Science Teachers: A Case Of Turkey, Mehmet Karakaş

The Qualitative Report

Here future elementary and middle school teachers reflect on their experiences with science teachers encountered throughout their education and highlight their characteristics. The aim of the study was to create a program where teachers were given the explicit opportunity to reflect on their experiences through journaling that promoted reflective thought. Participants were 173 non-science and 120 science major prospective teachers enrolled in a small university in northeastern Turkey. Data were collected using document analysis. Findings show that effective science teachers do experiments, use teaching materials, and show special interest in students; also, their positive personality affected students’ positive attitude towards …

The Names Of Omani Towns Changed By The Late Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, May God Rest His Soul A Descriptive And Analytical Linguistic Study, Amer Fayel Mohammed Balhaf, Ibrahim Bin Hamad Bin Salem Al-Shabibi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This research aimed to trace the names of Omani towns changed by the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said during his time. The research was based on the idea that names contribute to the development of countries. It gathered linguistic material from various sources to answer two central questions: Was this change necessary? And how was it carried out? The work was divided into two sections. First, an exploratory study of the need for change and the reasons behind it. Second, a list of these towns using a lexicographic and semantic analysis approach. The research concluded with several key findings. The …

The Role Of Politicians In The Literature Industry (From The Establishment Of The Abbasid State To The End Of The Fourth Century Ah) “Analytical Descriptive Study”, Abdul Rahman Abdul Hameed Al-Sharqawi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study uncovers the role of political patrons, caliphs, emirs, viziers, and commanders, in shaping literature from the founding of the Abbasid state to the end of the fourth century AH. It examines how rulers supported literati and assesses the effects of that patronage on literary production. Using a descriptive-analytical method grounded in a survey and cataloguing of major literary works and poetry collections, the research describes the literary landscape, delineates its institutional and social frameworks, and identifies features of political care for literature. Findings demonstrate that rulers cultivated poetic talent through encouragement, stipends, and rewards; assigned writers and poets …

The Beliefs Of The Fatimid State And Its Impact On The Culture And Economy Of The Maghreb (297 Ah / 910 Ad – 358 Ah / 969 Ad), Abdul Raouf Ahmed Arsan Jarrar

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study examines the beliefs of the Fatimid state and its impact on the cultural and economic life of Morocco through a systematic and academic approach. The research reveals that the Fatimids brought scholars, poets, and literary figures close to their court, engaging with them, listening to their views, and granting them generous financial rewards and gifts. Consequently, they established libraries and founded centers for copyists, who fulfilled a role comparable to printing in the present day. This intellectual and cultural model spread throughout the cities of Morocco during the Fatimid era. The Fatimid caliphs and princes possessed a high …

Visitor’S Satisfaction And Loyalty Of Heritage Food: An Experimental Study Of Saudi Food Feast Festival, Yasser Hashem Emad Alhiagi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study aims to explore visitors’ satisfaction with the features of heritage food festivals and their impact on visitor loyalty, using experimental research findings from the Saudi Food Feast Festival, one of the largest food festivals in Saudi Arabia, which was held in Riyadh from December 13-29, 2022. The study provides new data and insights for developing local festivals in Saudi Arabia, contributing to literature on service quality and visitor’s satisfaction in the context of heritage events. Additionally, it seeks to enhance emotional and behavioral loyalty among visitors, thereby contributing to the sustainable success of these events as part of …

Local Communities And Tourism Development In Sultanate Of Oman: A Field Study Of The Attitudes Of The Residents In Masirah Island, Izza Bint Ali Bin Jamil Al-Owaisiya, Mustafa Babiker Abusheiba, Jalal Mohammed Hamza

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study aimed to uncover trends towards tourism development in the island by identifying by knowing the vision of the Ministry of Tourism and its plans. It analyzed the local residents’ attitudes, and identifying the challenges they may face, and the mechanisms that help to address them. The study was based on the descriptive and analytical approach. Three research tools were used. First, analysis of the electronic executive summary of Oman Tourism Strategy 2016-2020. Second, a questionnaire to collect data from the sample of local population numbering (358). Third, an interview guide administered with official leadership in some government departments …

E-Training And Professional Development Of Social Workers At Public Schools In Muscat Governorate, Zakiya Bint Rashid Bin Hamad Al-Hashmiya, Mohammed Salim Ahmed, Ahmed Thabet Hilal Ibrahim

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The study aimed to explore the reality of e-training in developing the professional performance of social workers at public schools in Muscat Governorate as well as identifying the justifications, requirements and challenges of using e-training in the development of social workers’ professional performance. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach. A comprehensive social survey was distributed among 162 male and female social workers and 7 male and female social counseling supervisors in the Directorate General of Education in Muscat. An electronic questionnaire was used with the social workers, and an interview was conducted with the social counseling supervisors. The study …

The Perspective Of Modern Linguists On The Grammatical Agent Within The Framework Of The Transformational-Generative Theory: An Analytical Study, Iman Tawfiq Ahmed Al-Sharhan, Adam Moku Abdullah

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study reassesses the grammatical factor (al-ʿāmil) as a core construct in Arabic syntax and its viability within a transformational-generative (T-G) framework. It first outlines the polarized debate: abolitionists claim the factor encumbers grammar with unnecessary abstraction, whereas proponents defend it as the organizing principle that reveals relations among sentence elements and supports explanation. The paper then frames a guiding question: to what extent can the grammatical factor, treated as a scientific theory, analyze linguistic phenomena within T-G assumptions? Using a comparative and analytical method, it juxtaposes treatments and evaluates their explanatory scope across governance, case, and agreement. The findings …

The Concept Of Law In Biopower Duaa Nassar And Amer Shatara, Duaa Nassar, Amer Shatara

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The study aims to reveal the transformation of the concept of law in biopower, and the impact of this transformation on the formation of society. According to the perceptions of the French philosopher Michel Foucault, the concept of the norm emerged as an alternative to law, as the concept of law was transformed from a set of controls for the behavior of the individual or “citizen” in the state, to a “standard” based on discrimination between the population based on race and gender. The study follows a key question of how the norm as a legal alternative contributes to biopower …

Pre-Emption In Ibadi Jurisprudence And The Omani Civil Transactions Law “A Comparative Study”, Rashid Bin Hamood Ahmed Al-Nadhairi

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Given that the right of pre-emption (shufʿah) has been a subject of consideration in Islamic jurisprudence and Omani law—due to its practical importance and the ambiguity of many of its rulings—this study seeks to clarify its provisions and nature. The first section presents the definition of pre-emption in language, Islamic jurisprudence, and law, as well as its causes and grounds. The second section discusses the types of property in which pre-emption applies and the conditions for its establishment in jurisprudence and law, through a comparative approach that also refers to judgments of the Omani Supreme Court. The third section explains …

The Legal System Of Invalid And Annulled Sentences, Maryam Bint Salem Bin Saif Al-Wuhaibiyah, Saif Bin Nasser Bin Abdullah Al-Maamari, Hafidh Jaafar Ibrahim

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The Constitutional law guarantees the right to litigation for all and allocates the form by which individuals claim their rights, which is the lawsuit, to a set of guarantees that guarantee the smooth conduct of the dispute. It specifies a set of formalities so that individuals can be assured of the validity of the procedure taken by both parties. However, the procedures for examining the dispute or the sentences issued It may be affected by a group of defects that lead to a violation of the right subject to the sentence, so the law has organized the description that affects …

Challenges In Implementing Artificial Intelligence In Academic Libraries In Oman: The Case Of University Libraries, Asma Abdullah Alabbadi, Jamal Matar Al-Salmi, Sallam Osman Fageeri, Nour Eldin Mohamed Elshaiekh

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This research explores the challenges encountered by Omani academic libraries in adopting and using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Through qualitative research that included interviews with decision-makers and technical staff, the research identified four main categories of challenges: financial, human, administrative, and technical/security. The findings revealed that high costs, limited budgets, inadequate training, resistance to change, and weak infrastructure were among the key obstacles, with most libraries relying on basic AI functionalities while advanced applications remain largely underutilized. Despite these challenges, the research uncovered a willingness among institutions to adopt AI, supported by efforts such as organizing workshops, employing cost-effective tools, …

Effectiveness Of Haptic Feedback Devices In Reducing Pain Perception During Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections In Rural Guatemala And Kenya – A Randomized Controlled Trial, Tyler Perleberg, Alfeil Felipe, Carmen Tong, Jordan Konstanty, Gautam Desai

Student Publications

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease worldwide and a leading cause of disability, affecting most individuals by age 65 due to cartilage degradation, eburnation, osteophyte formation, and inflammation. Intra-articular corticosteroid injections (IACIs) are widely used for moderate to severe OA and are especially beneficial in low-resource areas where long-term medications and physical therapy may be inaccessible. However, IACIs can induce substantial pain and anxiety, particularly when anesthetics or imaging guidance are unavailable. Haptic feedback, such as tactile stimulation through handheld vibration devices, has demonstrated the ability to modulate pain perception in clinical settings. As a simple, low-cost method, …

Temperature Variability And Its Effect On Seasonal Yield Of Rice In Bangladesh: A Long-Term Trend Assessment, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Md. Abdur Rouf Sarkar, Mou Rani Sarker, Andrew M. Mckenzie, Sheikh Arafat Islam Nihad, Akbar Hossain

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Faculty Publications and Presentations

Bangladesh, an agriculturally reliant and climate-vulnerable country, requires real-time quantification of climatic variables, such as temperature, to sustain food security. However, the effects of spatial and temporal temperature variations on rice productivity across seasons remain underexplored. Our study addresses this gap by analyzing temperature data from 35 meteorological stations (1970-2020) using parametric and nonparametric methods. The Mann-Kendall test revealed a pronounced increase in minimum temperatures compared to maximum temperatures, particularly during the monsoon season. K-means clustering identified four seasonal station clusters, revealing that rising minimum temperatures positively influenced Aus rice yields in seven regions, while temperatures above 35 degrees C …

The Importance Of Official Development Assistance In The Financial Revenue Structure Of Recipient Countries: Selected Models, Abdul Kareem J.Shingar Al-Issa, Mustafa Takhakh Zahir

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Official development assistance (ODA) is a source of financing typically linked to external sources and typically provided to developing and middle-income countries. It was approved by the United Nations in the first decade of development in the 1990s, and is provided by multilateral international agencies and sometimes by donor countries to recipient countries. This study addresses the importance of official development assistance (ODA) in countries that rely heavily on ODA to contribute to economic and social development. This study examines the structure of financial revenues in each of the countries represented by the Arab Republic of Egypt and Bangladesh. It …

Membrane Il-18 Identifies A Human Macrophage Subset With Distinct Proteomic And Functional Traits, Chiara Vitale, Marco Colonna, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

This study contributes to the characterization of human macrophages in normal and pathological conditions such as cancer. We characterized a macrophage population expressing membrane-associated IL-18 (mIL-18) that shows peculiar proteomic, phenotypic, ultrastructural, and functional properties. mIL-18+ macrophages exhibit increased levels of key proteins involved in pathogen recognition, activation, migration, and endocytosis. They also display specialized functions in vesicle and actin filament transport and lipid metabolism, and have typical mitochondrial traits. Importantly, mIL-18+ cells dominate the peritoneal fluid of adult cancer patients and are present in the bone marrow of children with neuroblastoma. They express high levels of TREM2 but display …

Assessing The Impact Of The Dobbs V. Jackson Decision On Abortion Attitudes By Abortion Identity Labels: A Mixed-Methods Longitudinal Study, Xiana Bueno, Lucretia Mena-Melendez, Brandon L. Crawford, Ronna C. Turner, Wen-Juo Lo, Kristen N. Jozkowski

Counseling, Leadership, and Research Methods Faculty Publications and Presentations

Landmark legislative events can shift public opinion. We conducted a longitudinal survey examining abortion attitudes before and after Dobbs v. Jackson which overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Wave 1 (N = 1,014) was conducted in June 2022, and Wave 2 (N = 792) in October-November 2022. Using bivariate analyses, we assessed people's attitudes towards the Dobbs decision and potential changes in abortion attitudes over time, across different abortion identity sub-groups (e.g. pro-life, pro-choice). Results indicate that people were informed about (90%) and disagreed (56%) with the decision, and did not report or experience a change in attitudes after the …

Digital Transformation And Its Role In Achieving Sustainable Competitive Advantage: Entrepreneurial Capabilities As A Mediating Variable – An Analytical Study Of A Group Of Private Banks, Kamal Kadhim Al-Hassani, Ali Matar Abd

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This study aims to explore the mediating role of entrepreneurial capabilities in the relationship between digital transformation and competitive advantage in the Iraqi banking sector. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, and data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 235 managers in private banks in Iraq, using a structured survey instrument. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed via AMOS v.25 to analyze the data and test the hypothesized relationships. The results revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between digital transformation and competitive advantage, highlighting the pivotal role of digital transformation in enhancing banks’ ability to achieve competitive superiority. More importantly, …

Career Development And Its Role In Organizational Commitment: An Analytical Survey Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Employees At Al-Zahrawi Surgical Hospital/Maysan, Salem Haider Resen

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The research aims to reveal the role of career development in its dimensions (training, promotions, career planning) in enhancing organizational commitment, as the research problem was embodied in knowing the role played by career development in the organizational commitment of employees at Al-Zahrawi Surgical Hospital/Maysan? To achieve this, the research relied on a main hypothesis that (there is no statistically significant correlation or effect between career development and organizational commitment). The importance of the research is highlighted by its contribution to the development of human resources strategies to achieve organizational stability at the level of the Iraqi environment. On the …

The Impact Of Using Management Information System On Enhancing Intelligent Organizations: An Exploratory Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Faculty Members At The College Of Administration And Economics – University Of Mosul, Ali Jasim Shalash

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The present study seeks to investigate the effect of the dimensions of the Management Information System (MIS) on fostering intelligent organizations, through analyzing the relationship between the system’s components (organization, human resources, information technology, and data/information) and the level of organizational intelligence. The research employed a descriptive–analytical methodology, with data collected from a sample of 88 faculty members at the College of Administration and Economics, utilizing a scientifically designed questionnaire. The results indicated a strong and statistically significant correlation between all MIS dimensions and the development of intelligent organizations, with the system accounting for 43.3% of the variance in organizational …

The Impact Of Psychological Sustainability On The Strategic Agility System: The Role Of Design Thinking : An Analytical Study Of Technical Opinions From Senior Officials At Several Private Universities In Basra Governorate, Iman Hato Jahlol, Muhammed Nabeel Al-Salim

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This study seeks to address the limited ability of private colleges in Basra Governorate to cope with organizational and educational challenges by examining the relationship between employees’ psychological well-being (faculty members and administrators) and strategic agility, while testing the mediating role of design thinking. The study adopted a descriptive–analytical approach and employed validated scales: Ryff (1989) for psychological well-being, Ergin (2024) for design thinking, and Doz & Kosonen (2008) for strategic agility. The sample consisted of 196 participants selected through stratified random sampling. The study was guided by a main hypothesis stating that the combined dimensions of psychological well-being (purpose …

The Role Of Expert Systems In Enhancing Organizational Performance In Hotel Organizations A Descriptive–Analytical Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Managers And Employees In First-Class Hotels In Erbil Governorate, Dr. Hassan Odah Ghdaab

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The study aimed to identify the role of expert systems as an independent variable with its dimensions (hardware, software, knowledge engineer) in enhancing organizational performance as a dependent variable. The research problem emerged through the need to determine the role of expert systems in improving organizational performance if adopted by managers and employees in the surveyed hotel organizations. A hypothetical model was presented to test the main and sub-hypotheses and to answer the research questions. The study focused on five-star hotels, with the research population consisting of managers and employees in hotel organizations in Erbil Governorate, specifically: (Erbil Quartz Hotel, …

Total Quality Management And Its Relationship With Organizational Efficiency Through The Mediating Role Of Benchmarking –An Exploratory Study At The Hartha Thermal Power Station For Electric Power Generation, Dhuha Nadhem Abdullah Al-Maliki, Dr. Zainab Shallal Akkar Jaber

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Public service organizations face increasing challenges in achieving organizational efficiency and sustainable excellence despite adopting quality initiatives. This is attributed to the limited integration of Total Quality Management (TQM) and benchmarking as pivotal tools in the continuous improvement process. This study aims to analyze the role of TQM, with its dimensions of (top management commitment, process management, training and capacity building, data-driven decision-making, and employee engagement), in enhancing organizational efficiency, while also examining the mediating role of benchmarking in this relationship. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach and included a sample of 270 employees at the Al-Haritha Thermal Power Plant …

Qs11 Reduces Kidney Damage In Renal Ischemia– Reperfusionn Injury Through Wnt Β Catenin Pathway Activation In Male Rats, Najah R.Hadi, Hyader Mohammed

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Renal ischemia-reperfusion injury (RIRI) constitutes a significant adverse consequence that may occur subsequent to renal transplantation, surgical interventions on the kidneys, or various pathological conditions that impair the perfusion to renal tissues. This pathological state engenders considerable injury to kidney parenchyma, which is mediated by the reparative processes. A comprehensive comprehension of transient ischemia and an investigation into the underlying mechanisms of RIRI, including oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and cellular apoptosis pathways, are imperative for the advancement of efficacious therapeutic strategies. In this study, the efficacy of a specific Wnt activator, QS11, which facilitates the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin …

An Advanced Multi-Branch Recurrent Deep Learning Model For Predicting The Antibacterial Capacity Of Nanoparticles With Shap-Based Explainability, Shaimaa M.S. Zainulabdeen, Najee B. Haifaa, Iman Ali Atiyah

Muthanna Medical Journal

The antibacterial properties of nanoparticles play a crucial role in industries such as textiles, water disinfection, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging. Given the rising concerns over antibiotic resistance, metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a promising alternative. While machine learning techniques in nano informatics have shown encouraging results in predicting the antibacterial efficacy of nanoparticles, the application of deep learning methods in this domain remains limited. This study introduces a novel predictive model based on a multi-branch recurrent neural network, incorporating three types of recurrent cells: LSTM, BiLSTM, and GRU, to estimate the antibacterial effectiveness of nanoparticles. The proposed model …

Incidental Multiple Colonic Lipomas In A Patient With Adenocarcinoma Of The Right Colon: Case Report, Azza N. Al Jaleeli, Mohammed N. Hilmi, Mohammed Alkurtas, Shaymaa Khalid Abdulqader

Muthanna Medical Journal

Colonic lipomas are benign tumors composed of mature adipocytes. Colonic lipomas most commonly involve the right colon near the ileocecal valve and are multiple only in 10-20% of cases. To our knowledge, our case report is the first to describe numerous colonic submucosal lipomas in patients with intestinal obstruction and right-sided colonic carcinoma.

Microbial Infections And Psychological Disorders Resulting From Drug Abuse: Review, Zainab Sahib A. Quraish, Noora A. Hassan

Muthanna Medical Journal

Drug abuse fact still continue one of the prevalent global issue today and one of the primary reasons of precocious death. Additionally, people also may be infected with one or more infections, disserve human capabilities and prevent dissemination opportunities for growth and economic prosperity. This is an extremely dangerous matter, causing a deterioration in the security and economic situation and a decline in the standard of living of families. This necessitates rapid intervention by the competent authorities to curb and eradicate this phenomenon. Economic and health consequences. The aim is to encouraged to study relationships between drug abuse and increased …

Thermal And Photonic Stress Effects On Pharmaceutical Medications: A Medical Physics Evaluation Using In-Vivo Models, Ammar Alhasan

Muthanna Medical Journal

Pharmaceutical stability is critical to ensuring medications efficacy and patient safety, particularly in prehospital environments where medication are exposed to extremely environmental conditions. This study evaluates the influence of temperature and light on medication permanency, focusing on medications that are frequently used in Advanced Life Support (ALS) settings, and inspects the medical physics belongings of degraded on liver and kidney functions as well as hematological considerations. Guidelines from the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) and Food and Drug administration (FDA) emphasize the significance of controlled storage conditions, nevertheless prehospital environments often exceed recommended temperature ranges (15–30°C). In vivo studies that compared fresh …

Molecular Detection Of Listeria Species From Diarrheic Human In Iraq, Sabah Adel Mahmood, Nagham Mohammed Al-Gburi

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Diarrhea is a serious global public health issue, especially in developing nations. The two categories most susceptible to infection are the elderly and children. L. monocytogenes is recognized as a causal agent of diarrhoea among the several bacterial pathogens linked to gastrointestinal illnesses. The current work was designed to investigate Listeria spp in diarrheal human stool samples in Baghdad City, Iraq.

Methods: One hundred stool samples from diarrheal patients were collected from private clinics in rural and urban areas. Listeria spp was identified by conventional culture methods using selective media, biochemical and CAMP tests, the Vitek 2compact system, and …

Viral Etiologies Of Urinary Tract Infections: A Comprehensive Review, Husam Hussein Lazim

Muthanna Medical Journal

While urinary tract infections (UTIs) are predominantly caused by bacteria, this review highlights the significant and often overlooked role of viruses as etiological agents, particularly in immunocompromised populations. Viruses such as BK polyomavirus, adenovirus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and herpes simplex virus (HSV) can directly infect the urothelium, causing conditions like hemorrhagic cystitis, dysuria, and sterile pyuria that closely mimic bacterial UTIs. Other viruses, including JC polyomavirus, varicella-zoster virus (VZV), and SARS-CoV-2, are associated with urinary tract dysfunction through different mechanisms, such as asymptomatic viruria, neurogenic pathways, or post-viral inflammation. In contrast, systemic viruses like filoviruses and hantaviruses cause acute kidney injury …