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The Effect Of The (Pq4r) Strategy On Seventh Grade Students' Acquisition Of Mathematical Concepts, Ali Abu Sabra

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the effect of the PQ4R strategy on the acquisition of basic mathematical concepts among seventh-grade students. To achieve this purpose, seventh-grade students were deliberately selected from a school in the Qweismeh Directorate of Education in Amman. The sample was divided into two sections: an experimental group consisting of 35 students who studied according to the PQ4R strategy, and a control group consisting of 35 students who studied using the traditional method. After confirming the reliability and validity of the tests, the results showed that there were statistically significant differences in the acquisition of mathematical concepts …

Reflections Of Political Rejection In The Poetry Of Jordanian Poet Ayman Al-Otoum, Jalila Sharifi, Rasoul Balavi, Moslem Zamani

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Protest in literature means to confront and rebel against various issues. This manifests itself in literature, especially in poetry. Poets, through their protest poetry and various purposes, remind the reader of the deceptive elements that attract attention, enlighten society, and provide exceptional value to protest in their work. The Jordanian poet Ayman Al-Otoum is one of the poets who has addressed the issue of protest. One of the most noteworthy features of Al-Otoum's poetry is its protest aspect. In this research, we study the reflection of protest in Ayman Al-Otoum's poetry. This study helps us recognize the most important protest …

The Impact Of The Performance Of Amman Stock Exchange On Economic Growth In Jordan: An Econometric Study, Rawan Al-Omari, Ahmad Malawi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the Amman Stock Market's performance on economic growth in Jordan during the period from 1978 to 2016. Several diagnostic tests were used, such as the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron (PP) tests for stationarity. The results show that the variables are not stationary at their levels, while their first differences are stationary. The CUSUM of squares test was employed to check the stability of the model parameters, and the Johansen test was used for cointegration. Dynamic Least Squares (DOLS) was used for regression analysis. Overall, the results indicate that the turnover ratio …

The Impact Of A Drama-Based Instructional Program On The Speaking Performance Of Jordanian Efl Learners, Nesreen Ja'afreh, Dina Al-Jamal

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study examines the effect of a drama-based role-play instructional program on the speaking performance of EFL Jordanian ninth-grade students. It aims to determine whether there are any statistically significant differences in students' speaking performance attributed to the drama-based instructional program (specifically, the role-play technique) in the post-test mean scores. A total of 40 participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the control group and the experimental group at That Rass Secondary School for Girls in the Southern Almazar Directorate of Education, Jordan, during the second semester of the academic year 2017-2018. For data collection, a pre/post speaking test and …

Ibn Al-Adim's Defense Of The Doctrine Of Abu Ala Al-Maari, Hanaa Abu Al-Rub

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study investigates and analyzes Ibn Al-Adim's book entitled "Al-Insaf wa Tahari fi Dafa' Al-Dhulm wa Al-Tajari 'an Abi Al-Alaa Al-Ma'arri" (588-660 H). This source is the only available classified book dedicated to discussing the controversial issue raised by early critics regarding Abi Al-Alaa Al-Ma'arri's doctrine. However, the loss of some parts of the book hinders confirming with certainty whether Ibn Al-Adim achieved his objectives in writing this book. Yet, the parts we have confirm the author's positive attitude toward Al-Ma'arri's faith and ensure the validity of his religious beliefs. In this book, Ibn Al-Adim also responds to several suspicions …

The Effectiveness Of The 'Hot Seat' Strategy In Teaching Arabic Grammar On Achievement According To Some Bloom's Taxonomy Levels Among Ninth-Grade Students In Jordan, Ibrahim Rababah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study investigated the effectiveness of the 'hot seat' strategy in teaching Arabic grammar on student achievement, according to some Bloom's Taxonomy levels. The study employed a convenience sample of 51 ninth-grade students from a selected school. The sample was divided into two groups: a control group (27 students) and an experimental group (24 students). Results indicated a positive effect of the 'hot seat' strategy on student achievement in Arabic grammar, both overall and individually, across several Bloom's Taxonomy levels.

Training Needs Of Public School Principals In Al-Qasbah District Of Irbid, Jordan, Razan Rababah, Nawaf Shatnawi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to determine the training needs of the directors of public schools in Al-Qasbah District of Irbid. To identify these needs, a descriptive survey approach was employed. The study population consisted of all 171 directors of public schools in the Irbid district, with all study subjects included. The researchers prepared a questionnaire consisting of 41 items to assess the training needs. The findings indicated that the training needs of both male and female principals were largely met according to the overall evaluation of the tool and across the various areas it covered. Additionally, the results showed no statistically …

The Level Of Emotional Balance Among Bethlehem University Students From Their Perspective, Shadia Makhlouf

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of emotional stability among Bethlehem University students and its relation to the following variables: gender, faculty, level of education, and place of residence. The researcher employed the descriptive research method for this study, which included 346 students randomly selected from Bethlehem University. A survey consisting of 71 statements was distributed to all 346 students. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, T-test, variance analysis, and LSD test. The results indicated that the level of emotional stability among Bethlehem University students was average. Furthermore, the findings showed no correlation between emotional stability and …

The Impact Of Management Information Systems And Their Efficiency On Human Resource Performance: An Applied Study On Employees At Mu'tah University, Jordan, Ahmad Radaideh, Hamzeh Al-Hawamdah, Tharwat Al-Hawamidah, Mohammad Al-Smirat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Management Information Systems (MIS) play an effective role in achieving organizational goals and strategies by providing applications and tools that continuously improve performance. The primary aim of this research is to identify the efficiency of MIS and its impact on human resource performance at Mu'tah University. The study is based on a questionnaire used to collect data, which was distributed to employees at Mu'tah University. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed for data analysis. The study found that the efficiency of MIS at Mu'tah University is at a high level. It also revealed that using MIS and …

The Crime Of Property Usurpation In Jordanian Law: A Comparative Study, Hamzeh Abu Issa

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to shed light on the legal aspects of the crime of real estate usurpation as defined in Article 448 of the Jordanian Penal Code No. 16 of the year 1960, by analyzing the elements of the crime and reviewing the associated punishments and aggravating circumstances, as well as outlining the procedures for criminal prosecution of this crime. Employing a descriptive and analytical legal research methodology, the study compares Lebanese and Egyptian laws and emphasizes the importance of following the stance of the Jordanian judiciary throughout all areas of research. The research concluded with several findings and recommendations …

Health-Related Physical Fitness Levels Among Students Of The Applied Science Private University, Omar Omair

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify health-related fitness levels and establish standard benchmarks for students at Applied Science Private University. The study sample consisted of 390 male students with an average age of 22.08 years, randomly selected from the bachelor's level. The assessment included abdominal muscle strength for one minute, chest and arm muscle strength and endurance for one minute, flexibility of the back and hamstrings, and grip strength. The researcher identified six health-related fitness levels based on the conversion of raw values to percentile ranks: extremely high, moderate, accepted, weak, and very weak (6.4%, 15.6%, 29.0%, 24.1%, 19.7%, and 5.1%, …

Legal Guarantees For The Secured Creditor To Follow Up On The Mortgaged Property Registered In The Saudi System: A Comparative Study, Zaben Al-Zaben

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Even though positive protection is achieved through general collateral for creditors as a whole, the creditor cannot claim superiority over other creditors. This means that such general collateral is not sufficient for the creditor, as it cannot eliminate all the credit risks they encounter. Consequently, the creditor resorts to collateral in the form of security related to a specific real estate asset, which provides the creditor with securities in accordance with the mortgage contract. This mortgage contract can be pursued by the creditor; however, individual monitoring is subject to formal guarantees, which means that objective guarantees cannot achieve their intended …

The Most Important Practical Obstacles That Hinder The Fight Against Money Laundering, Aqel Maqableh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study examines the major obstacles to combating money laundering at both national and international levels. A significant obstacle is bank secrecy, which prevents banks from disclosing client information, including account numbers and transaction details, to protect client interests. Criminal investigators face challenges in gathering evidence due to the transnational nature of money laundering and the sophisticated methods used by perpetrators. Banks may not fulfill their duty to monitor transactions despite their critical role in combating money laundering, as deposits and withdrawals primarily occur through them. Laws require banks to report transactions exceeding certain amounts, yet compliance may be lacking. …

The Impact Of Customer Relationship Management Practices On Achieving Competitive Advantage: A Field Study In Jordanian Insurance Companies, Mamdouh Ziadat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to demonstrate the impact of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), along with its dimensions (culture, process, individuals, and customer value), on achieving competitive advantage in Jordanian insurance companies from the employees' perspective. The study relied on a questionnaire to collect data from the sample, which consisted of 28 Jordanian insurance companies and a total of 207 employees. After distributing and collecting the forms, the statistical analysis program SPSS was used to conduct linear regression analysis. The study presented a theoretical framework illustrating the significance of CRM and its dimensions in achieving competitive advantage for Jordanian insurance companies. The …

Animated Graphic Advertising And Its Effectiveness On The Internet, Ahmed Morsy

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study explores animated graphic advertising, including its graphic elements such as photographs, shapes, texts, and drawings that overlap partially or completely. It creates dynamic movements accompanied by audio levels. The design relies on the senses of hearing and sight, providing a technical format that can attract attention and stimulate the interest of the audience, preparing them mentally to receive the advertisement message and be convinced of its content, ultimately leading to a positive response. Furthermore, it contributes to promoting the commercial viability of goods and services. Today, the internet is the most modern means of communication, offering several significant …

Educational Media And Its Utilization In Serving The Holy Quran, Mahmoud Moraweh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to highlight the importance and role of educational media in serving the Holy Quran. The research is distinguished by its combination of past and present, with the goal of grounding Islamic educational information, starting from the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). It examines the educational reality in institutions and seeks to leave clear footprints for a hopeful future in serving the Holy Quran. The researcher employed the analytical descriptive method, which involved examining the events of the Prophet's biography, analyzing them, and extracting the principles and methods related to the Prophet's …

The Effectiveness Of Practical Education Supervisors At Al-Quds Open University In Supervising Practical Education Students In The Schools Of Ramallah And Al-Bireh Governorate From The Perspective Of The Cooperating Teacher, Motasem Mosleh, Hatem Mousa

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to assess the efficiency of Al-Quds Open University (QOU) practical education supervisors in overseeing practical education students in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate from the perspective of the cooperating teacher. A two-domain questionnaire was developed for this purpose, with one domain focusing on the role of the practical education supervisor in relation to the cooperating teacher, and the other on the supervisor's role with the training student. The study encompassed the entire study population at the basic stage, comprising 110 male and female teachers, with responses obtained from 100 of them. The study yielded several conclusions: The response …

Hospital Chaplains Integration Within Interprofessional Healthcare Teams To Improve Patient Outcomes, Sarah Low, Lucia Florindez, Adrienne Martinez-Hollingsworth, Bernice Coleman, Jason Weiner, Christina Shu, Linda Y. Kim

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: While spiritual care is considered vital to the holistic care of patients, healthcare systems often fail to fully understand, value, and utilize chaplaincy expertise.¹ Despite a growing body of research demonstrating the impact of chaplaincy on improved patient outcomes^2,3 chaplains often report feeling their roles are not well understood by patients or staff and do not feel well integrated into the interprofessional healthcare team.^4,5 The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the crucial role of chaplains in improving patient experience and health outcomes, emphasizing the need to better understand factors that foster their integration into the interprofessional healthcare team. …

The Effectiveness Of Resiliency Programs In Mitigating Burnout Among Nurses In Acute Care Settings, Amarachi Eke-Okoro, Viji George

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: Nursing burnout is a significant problem with far-reaching consequences. High levels of stress, emotional exhaustion, and reduced job satisfaction among nurses contribute to poor patient outcomes, increased medical errors, and high turnover rates. There is a high prevalence of burnout among nurse executives, consequences of which include extreme stress, emotional anguish, and a desire to quit, which points to a larger problem with burnout affecting the nursing profession (Martin et al., 2023). Fostering resilience among nurses can help to mitigate these outcomes by enhancing physical, mental, and social health through building purpose, positive emotions, and effective stress management. Resilience …

Charting Burden And Burnout, Kelsey Elizabeth Alloo

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Nurses enter about 600-800 data points per 12-hour shift, an average of one data point every 1.11 minutes (Gesner et al., 2022). The nurse burnout rate of 38% is 10% higher than the national average and the cost of turnover equates to over $40,000 per bedside nurse (Gesner et al., 2022; Melnick et al., 2021). As evidenced by these key numbers, charting burden and burnout are significant in the nursing workforce, which is the largest population in the healthcare workforce (Gesner et al., 2022). Assessing and analyzing charting burden is a relatively new concept having just been researched and published …

Nurses' Practice Environments, Burnout, And Mental Health In Northwestern Ontario, Ainsley Miller, Vicki L. Kristman, Mannila Sandhu

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background/objective: An estimated one-tenth of nurses worldwide are said to be suffering from severe burnout¹. The high prevalence of burnout is concerning as a Canadian survey determined that nurses with high levels of burnout were 17 times more likely to screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder, 43 times more likely to screen positive for major depressive disorder, 25 times more likely to screen positive for generalized anxiety disorder, and 23 times more likely to screen positive for panic disorder than participants who reported no burnout². A common precipitating factor associated with nurses’ burnout and mental health …

Investing In Well-Being: The Return On Investment Of Nurse Renewal Retreats, Julie Wild Rose

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the already high rates of moral distress, trauma, and burnout among healthcare professionals. To address these challenges, the Nursing and Allied Health Resilience and Well-Being Program partnered with an external organization to offer overnight nurse renewal retreats. These retreats aim to empower nurses to rediscover their passion, purpose, and connection to their profession by providing a safe and nurturing environment for processing difficult experiences.

Methods: This mixed-methods feasibility pilot study was conducted in two hospitals within a 12-hospital system in Washington state. Participants engaged in journaling, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, yoga, self-compassion, and healing circles to …

The Importance Of Workplace Support On Nurse Well-Being And Intention To Stay During The Pandemic, Hyang Baek, Alison Trinkoff

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

The detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the healthcare sector have further aggravated the ongoing nursing shortage. Consequently, many nurses have opted for early retirement or felt compelled to leave their positions, leading to increased turnover rates during the pandemic. In this light, more sustainable ways need to be explored for nurse retention instead of heavy reliance on temporary nursing agencies to address staffing shortages.

A secondary cross-sectional data analysis of 1063 nurses was conducted using the Nurse Worklife and Wellness Study data collected in 2020-21. Multiple logistic regression explored the moderating effect of workplace support on the relationship …

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Impact: A Journal of Community and Cultural Inquiry in Education

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Transpositions: Reflections On Friendship And Nine Days In October With Peter Beilharz And Sian Supski, Christopher G. Robbins

Impact: A Journal of Community and Cultural Inquiry in Education

In this essay, the author uses the idea of transposition to reflect on Peter Beilharz and Sian Supski's historic visit to Eastern Michigan University and southeast Michigan in October 2024. Transposition is used to deprivatize Robbins's reflections to consider broader and more generalizable concerns relative to pedagogy and educational philosophy. Further, transposition, in this regard, provided a way to reflect on the (increased) importance of friendship in academia.

Keywords: transposition, translation, friendship

"Through A Medium Of Fordism": Images And Ideas On Utopia, Lisa Voelker

Impact: A Journal of Community and Cultural Inquiry in Education

The concept of utopia, which has long captivated human imagination, offering a vision of an ideal society that can be inspiring, is elusive at best and harmful in many of the actual attempts we’ve seen throughout history. This photo essay takes me through the philosophical underpinnings of Fordism’s Utopian ideas, the cultural intersections between the United States and Australia, and the enduring fascination with antiquity that shapes our modern identities (Gray, 2018). I aim to learn more about the contradictions and patterns that define our collective and individual pursuits of an ideal world.

Keywords: utopia, contradictions, liberation, photography

The Flaying Of America's Utopia: What New Dreams Can Be Imagined?, Rachel Robbins-Whited

Impact: A Journal of Community and Cultural Inquiry in Education

Amid the collapse of American constitutionalism and the crisis of late capitalism, this paper argues for the urgent reimagining of global education through Critical Globalization Studies (CGS). Drawing from world-systems analysis, Fordism, and utopian theory, it traces how the United States exported capitalist hegemony globally, contributing to our current interregnum. The paper proposes CGS and Critical Global Citizenship Education (CGCE) as pedagogical tools for cultivating ethical, justice-oriented youth capable of imagining post-capitalist futures. Emphasizing glocalization and the legitimacy of non-Western epistemologies, the work calls for a reversal of hegemonic flows, where peripheral cultures help to reshape global education. It addresses …

Road Trip!: U-Turns, Detours, And Construction Aplenty In Fordist Modernity, Eric Ferris

Impact: A Journal of Community and Cultural Inquiry in Education

Beginning with Peter Beilharz’s (2015) assertion that the modern and its active form, modernization, are often reductively conflated with both Fordism and Americanism, this essay teases out the idea that modernization is multifaceted, contested, and global in scope, despite the pains that both Fordism and Americanism have taken to obscure this unevenness in an attempt to monopolize the narrative of modernization. From there, it takes seriously Beilharz’s (2015) assertion that modernization imprints itself onto both production and consumption, and that among its paramount innovations is its impact on culture. The essay asserts that in addition to the automobile, Fordism has …

Forging Desire Paths In Undesirable Times, Rachel Dick

Impact: A Journal of Community and Cultural Inquiry in Education

Drawing on the visit of Dr. Peter Beilharz and Dr. Sian Supski to Eastern Michigan University in October 2024, this essay explores the relationship between desire paths and our intersectional identities. Examining the impact of modernity on our lived experiences and conceptions of utopia, the essay explores the reality of the paths we must navigate daily to function in a society built on systems of power and oppression. Ultimately, the essay argues that marginalized individuals must draw survivance and insurgent lines, rather than truly desirable lines, in order to strive towards utopia.

Keywords: desire paths, utopia, identity, survivance, insurgent

Desire Paths: The Visible And Invisible, Audrey Farrugia

Impact: A Journal of Community and Cultural Inquiry in Education

This paper explores the concept of desire paths, unplanned routes created by people to move quickly through an environment, and their relationship to inclusivity and social justice. Building on Sian Supski’s public talk at Eastern Michigan University’s College of Education, sponsored by The Workshop for Community+Collaboration and the Morris Chair for Educational Transformation, which highlighted the use of desire paths in everyday life, this paper promotes the exploration of the unconventional and often invisible desire paths created and traveled by marginalized people.

Keywords: desire path, inclusivity, disorientation guide