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The Green Economy As A Solution For Sustainable Development, Haouari Souad May 2026

The Green Economy As A Solution For Sustainable Development, Haouari Souad

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The green economy is a modern economic model that aims to achieve sustainable development by transforming the current traditional economy into a system that consumes natural resources sustainably and works to reduce pollution and climate change. A green economy is considered a solution for achieving sustainable development worldwide, where it can lead to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. A green economy can only be achieved by redirecting current investments from polluting industries to green industries, developing clean technology, and promoting sustainable agriculture. Research confirms that transforming the current economy into a green economy can lead to significant economic and social …

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Sex Education In Islamic Curricula: The Saudi Context, Layla Nasser Alzarah May 2026

Sex Education In Islamic Curricula: The Saudi Context, Layla Nasser Alzarah

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The current study aims to identify female Islamic studies teachers' attitudes towards including sex education concepts and to ascertain how many such concepts are included in the Islamic studies and Islamic culture textbooks for general education at elementary, intermediate, and higher levels in Saudi Arabia. The study also explores how Islamic studies teachers' perspectives regarding sex education statistically relate to their academic background, years of experience, and level of education. The study uses a descriptive methodology and administers a questionnaire to 450 female Islamic studies instructors and a content analysis card to the texts on Islamic studies and culture. The …

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Online Trust Determinants, Consumer Perception, And Purchase Intent In Saudi E-Commerce: Exploring Determinants And Evidence, Majed A. Helmi, Sager Alharthi, Sufyan Habib May 2026

Online Trust Determinants, Consumer Perception, And Purchase Intent In Saudi E-Commerce: Exploring Determinants And Evidence, Majed A. Helmi, Sager Alharthi, Sufyan Habib

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study aimed to explore the growing use of the internet as a commercial sales channel, emphasising the pivotal role of trust in online consumer relationships. This research focused on Saudi e-commerce platforms (e.g. Amazon.sa, Noon, Namshi, and Shein), due to their remarkable growth over previous years, by investigating the effect of consumer trust on online purchase intentions. The study surveyed 449 Saudi online shoppers, using a structural equation model to analyse the factors that determine online trust (perceived information quality, company competency, security, and online consumer reviews) and their influence on consumer online trust and perceived risk. The results …

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Self-Concept And Its Components For Developing Research In Positive Psychology: An Integrative Model, Khaled H. Elsherif May 2026

Self-Concept And Its Components For Developing Research In Positive Psychology: An Integrative Model, Khaled H. Elsherif

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The study aimed to reduce researchers' suffering from the abundance and diversity of psychological and educational research that deals with self-concept and its components. The challenge with starting from different theoretical frameworks is that this reflects negatively on the results and variables associated with each component. There are also many self-components, combined with the synonymy of some names, that confuse researchers and place research in the cycle of stereotyping and repetition. Therefore, presenting a graphical form that includes a description of the self-concept components and clarifies the relationships between them and their role in the structure of the human self …

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Leaving The Academic Sector: Saudi Society, Abdulrahman Alshaikh Mubarak May 2026

Leaving The Academic Sector: Saudi Society, Abdulrahman Alshaikh Mubarak

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study aims to identify the most important reasons academics prefer to leave work in the academic sector in favor of other opportunities outside the walls of universities. This study seeks to shed light on academics to understand their views on the actual motives of this phenomenon, its effects on administrative development in universities and society, and its repercussions on the competitiveness of universities in Saudi Arabia. This study was conducted through interviews with academics who have left academic work and with current academics or those who intend to leave academic work and depart from universities in favor of other …

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Journalists' Objectivity Via Social Media: Jordan, Omar Abdullah Al-Zoubi, Normahfuzah Ahmad, Khalaf Tahat May 2026

Journalists' Objectivity Via Social Media: Jordan, Omar Abdullah Al-Zoubi, Normahfuzah Ahmad, Khalaf Tahat

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Journalists play an essential role in society through their daily news practice. The news produced must be correct. Fair and balanced reporting makes an informed public. These elements are part of objectivity in the news. However, social media have challenged many aspects of journalism. With the emergence of social media platforms, journalists have become more prone to deviating from journalistic objectivity. Instantaneity has challenged many journalists to practice their journalistic work objectively via social media. This study aims to identify the challenges Jordanian journalists face in implementing objectivity on social media platforms. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 journalists working …

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Entrepreneurship Education In University: The Saudi Context, Maha M. A. Alahmari, Amal A. R. Alkulaib May 2026

Entrepreneurship Education In University: The Saudi Context, Maha M. A. Alahmari, Amal A. R. Alkulaib

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Nurturing and training successful entrepreneurs constitutes a significant part of a country's strategies for economic growth due to the role of entrepreneurship in economic development and job creation. This research examines entrepreneurship education at a Saudi university in the Eastern Province and proposes enhancements. Researchers applied the descriptive survey method, and the questionnaire was administered to 382 female university students. They highly agreed with the reality of education in the field of entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurship course covers entrepreneurial characteristics, marketing, operations, financial planning, and work values. Female students also highly agreed on ways of enhancement, such as aligning entrepreneurship models …

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Effectiveness Of Incorporating Film Adaptations In Efl Literature Courses: A Case Study In Saudi Arabia, Hadeel Jamal Azhar May 2026

Effectiveness Of Incorporating Film Adaptations In Efl Literature Courses: A Case Study In Saudi Arabia, Hadeel Jamal Azhar

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

In line with the recent and ongoing technological changes in Saudi Arabia, which place greater emphasis on cinema and film adaptations, this study aimed to investigate the effect of incorporating films and visual media into literature courses on students' understanding of and motivation towards literary texts. The participants were 41 fourth-level female students in the Department of English at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. The treatment group (n=21) read Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House (1879) and watched the adapted film, whereas the control group (n=20) was asked to only read the play and discuss it in class. The findings …

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E-Marketing Of University Services In Light Of Trends In Contemporary Universities, Faez Nasser Mugahed, Mansour Saleh Al-Abdi, Sharf Ali Al-Makhdi May 2026

E-Marketing Of University Services In Light Of Trends In Contemporary Universities, Faez Nasser Mugahed, Mansour Saleh Al-Abdi, Sharf Ali Al-Makhdi

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The study aimed to identify the reality of e-marketing of university services in the light of e-marketing trends in contemporary universities, as perceived by the administrative and academic staff at Amran University in Yemen. The study used a descriptive approach and utilised a questionnaire as a tool of study, which included 32 items distributed over four dimensions of e-marketing of the university services. The study was conducted with a sample of 113 participants from both academic and administrative staff. The findings show a moderate level of e-marketing. There are no statistically significant differences in respondents' perceptions of e-marketing. he study …

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Chomsky's Linguistic Theory: Its Reality And Its Connection To Arabic Grammar, Salah Abdullah Boujlaea May 2026

Chomsky's Linguistic Theory: Its Reality And Its Connection To Arabic Grammar, Salah Abdullah Boujlaea

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Chomsky's theory is one of the most important linguistic theories. Its founder wanted to adapt this theory to make it valid for all languages, since he believed in the universality of language. As such, this theory became famous after its translation and the spread of its author's ideas among the people of the Arabic language. The prevalence of this theory has led to two important questions. What does this theory entail? How is this theory connected to Arabic grammar? This research answered these two questions through two sections. The first talked about the theory's origin, development, terminology, importance, and defects, …

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Board Structure And Financial Technology In Banks: Gulf Countries, Abdulateif Abdulrhman Almulhim May 2026

Board Structure And Financial Technology In Banks: Gulf Countries, Abdulateif Abdulrhman Almulhim

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study examines the impact of board composition on the financial technology of banks listed on the stock exchanges of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The study focuses on the size of the board, the independent members, the number of board meetings, and their impact on mobile banking, automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals, and Mada Atheer, which are used as proxies for financial technology. In addition to the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method, the study uses the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) system to control the endogeneity and heteroscedasticity issues. The sample consists of all banks listed in the …

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Transitioning Away From An Oil-Based Economy Through Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, Hassen Hussain Altalhi May 2026

Transitioning Away From An Oil-Based Economy Through Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, Hassen Hussain Altalhi

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

To modify the economy and make it less dependent on oil, several initiatives were launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2016 under the Saudi Vision 2030 umbrella. This study looked at the financial impact of Saudi Vision 2030 and assessed whether non-oil industries have responded as desired. Since the implementation of Saudi Vision 2030, several industries have demonstrated noteworthy accomplishments and contributed to the GDP of Saudi Arabia. Three such industries—tourism, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the “Saudi Made” logo campaign—were the subject of this study. The analytical objective of this research was to determine if these industries …

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Spiritual Experience Among Religions, Samia Yassin Al-Badri May 2026

Spiritual Experience Among Religions, Samia Yassin Al-Badri

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This article endeavors to comprehensively explore the spiritual experiences within Christianity, and Islam. It aims to examine the similarities and dissimilarities between Monasticism (existing in Christianity) and Sufism (existing in Islam). The article delves into inquiries regarding whether monasticism serves as the origin of Sufism, the potential reciprocal influence between the two phenomena, and the absence of any connection between them. To accomplish this, the paper employs both inductive and analytical methodologies. Pertaining to similarities, both Monasticism and Sufism encompass disengagement from worldly affairs, seclusion from society, renunciation of materialistic existence, utilization of chants and hymns. Nonetheless, these entities diverge …

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The Impact Of Computerised Accounting Information Systems On Financial Performance - The Saudi Context, Hani Khalid Alshaiti May 2026

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 …

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Services To Prepare Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities For The Transition From School To Adult Life, Mohammed S. Alshuayl May 2026

Services To Prepare Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities For The Transition From School To Adult Life, Mohammed S. Alshuayl

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Transitioning to adult life is considered one of the most critical phases in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). While studies have been published pertaining to the provision of transition services for students with IDD in some developed countries, such as the United States of America, little research has been carried out in this area in Saudi Arabia. This research gap is consistent with the lack of evidence-based services in Saudi Arabia to assist students with IDD in preparing for and transitioning to adult life. This study describes the provision of services supporting the transition for …

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Physical Activity And Motor Performance Satisfaction Among The Elderly - Saudi Society, Anwar Abdulaziz Al-Nuaim May 2026

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 …

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Methods Of Overcoming Data Waste In Education - A Systematic Review, Aminah S. Aldossary, Leena A. Alfarani May 2026

Methods Of Overcoming Data Waste In Education - A Systematic Review, Aminah S. Aldossary, Leena A. Alfarani

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This research aimed to perform a systematic review of recent scientific studies that addressed the topic of educational data mining by highlighting recent research trends and reviewing the best practices of smart technology in this field. The current research was restricted to scientific studies and conferences in English that were published through the IEEE database between 2020 and October 2022. After applying the PRISMA form and reviewing and documenting the method, 25 papers were identified that matched the criteria. The outcomes of the current research concluded that the trend of prediction was one of the most common research trends in …

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Personal Deixis In Political Discourse, Abdullah Abdulaziz Alsultan May 2026

Personal Deixis In Political Discourse, Abdullah Abdulaziz Alsultan

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

Deixis is manifested especially as the pronouns I, you and he. It is possible to appoint the person producing the discourse and the participant in it. Deixis may be received, accompanied by gestures, to express a specific purpose and help the addressee communicate the meaning of what is referred to. When using a pronoun, you refer to one of the parties to the discourse and determine their place in it, especially if the speaker has political authority. The mechanism used by deixis to direct the discourse and the success of the communication process is important to clarifying the speaker's intention …

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Language Fluency For Bilingual Students - The Saudi Context, Maryam Ahmed Alomair May 2026

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 …

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Financial Technology And Islamic Insurance - The Saudi Context, Othman Altwijry, Mustafa Omar Mohammed, Ahmad Alrazni Alshammari May 2026

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 …

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Improving Teachers' Teaching Skills Using Co-Teaching - The Saudi Context, Ashwag Ahmed Almethen May 2026

Improving Teachers' Teaching Skills Using Co-Teaching - The Saudi Context, Ashwag Ahmed Almethen

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study explored the significance and impact of co-teaching on teacher's teaching skills. In doing so, the study considered whether the practice is worth implementing and some of the strategies that could help with successful implementation for maximum benefits. A qualitative approach was used, and the primary instrument for collecting the data was semi-structured interviews. The sample comprised 13 Saudi Arabian teachers who had some experience or knowledge of co-teaching. Data analysis using thematic analysis revealed five themes. The first theme revolves around the teachers’ knowledge and experiences with co- teaching. The second theme is the impact of co-teaching on …

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Digital Media And The Crime Industry - Saudi Society, Hamoud Nawar Alnemer May 2026

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 …

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Correcting Misconceptions And Enhancement Of Reasoning Skills - Simulation-Supported Dual Situated Learning Model, Adel R. Althubyani May 2026

Correcting Misconceptions And Enhancement Of Reasoning Skills - Simulation-Supported Dual Situated Learning Model, Adel R. Althubyani

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of using the Simulation- Supported Dual Situated Learning Model (Sim-DSLM) to correct students’ misconceptions, retention, and enhancement of reasoning skills. To address this objective, a quantitative, experimental approach with pre- and post-learning tests was employed. The researcher developed two tests: (1) a physics misconceptions test and (2) a reasoning thinking skills test, which were both checked for validity and reliability. The tests were administered twice, before and after lessons were taught, to 57 participants recruited randomly from the seventh grade in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The experimental group (30) was taught using the Sim-DSLM …

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Accessible Finance For Social Entrepreneurship - The Saudi Context, Naif Mansour Mathkur May 2026

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 …

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Who Is Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Endower's Conditions: An Islamic Perspective, Osama Omar Al-Ashqar May 2026

Who Is Responsible For The Interpretation Of The Endower's Conditions: An Islamic Perspective, Osama Omar Al-Ashqar

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The endowment contract involves the donation of profit from assets to charitable causes. It is a contract that may need close interpretation, as conditions included by the endower may be worded ambiguously. This can lead to disputes that disrupt the use of or even freeze endowment assets. Hence, this research aims to determine who is responsible for interpreting an endower's conditions, and who is accountable in the event of an interpreter's mistake. This study used inductive reasoning to reach several conclusions: the judiciary should be the official body to interpret the conditions of an endower, judicial rulings on the interpretations …

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Translation Errors Among Bilingual Arabic Language Students: Collocations As An Example, Aliyu Ahmad, Nik Farhan Mustapha, Syed Nurulakla Syed Abdullah, Pabiyah Toklubok May 2026

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 …

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The Role Of Women In Islamic Civilization: A Historical Reading In Khorasan, Mody Abdullah Al-Sarhan May 2026

The Role Of Women In Islamic Civilization: A Historical Reading In Khorasan, Mody Abdullah Al-Sarhan

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

The importance of this research lay in the study of the pivotal role played by women in Islamic civilization. Through an evaluation of the political and cultural sides in Khorasan during the ninth and tenth centuries AD (third and fourth AH), it had the aim of revealing the truth about this role and its most prominent stages by following the historical descriptive analytical approach, based on collecting scientific material from its perspectives and then dividing and analyzing it to reach the specified goal. The research dealt with the study in the light of a number of axes: the first being …

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The Shift In Academics' Conception Of Virtual Platforms Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic: The Saudi Context, Mohammed I. Alhojailan May 2026

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'. …

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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 May 2026

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 …

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The Philosophy Of Requesting In Official Letters: Arab Higher Educational Institutions, Abdulaziz Abdullatif Alhulaybi May 2026

The Philosophy Of Requesting In Official Letters: Arab Higher Educational Institutions, Abdulaziz Abdullatif Alhulaybi

Scientific Journal of King Faisal University: Humanities and Management Sciences

This study analyses requesting as a pragmatic speech act. Pragmatics study language usage by examining meaning as understood in the speaker's mind and receiver's interpretation and focusing on what people mean by their words. In addition, this study investigates the use of requests by identifying their strategies and supportive moves. This is achieved by examining speech acts in the communications of a specific educational institution: King Faisal University. The data obtained are analysed pragmatically in accordance with, in particular, politeness theory and the concept of face. This provides us with a clear vision of the use of requests in a …

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