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The Effectiveness Of The Ketso Strategy In Improving Critical Reading Skills Among Preparatory Stage Students In Iraq, Thair Al-Dulaimi, Mohammad Al-Hawamdeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Ketso strategy in improving critical reading skills among preparatory stage students in Iraq. The study employed a quasi-experimental design. Two groups of students participated in the study: an experimental group of 33 students taught using the Ketso strategy, and a control group of 32 students taught using conventional methods. To collect research data, critical reading skills tests were developed and utilized. The results of the study indicated that the Ketso strategy had a statistically significant effect at the significance level of (α = 0.05) on improving critical reading skills, favoring the …

Organizational School Resilience In Arab Schools In The Haifa District Within The Green Line From The Teachers' Perspective, Wafa Zeidan, Ahmad Rathwan

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of organizational school resilience in Arab schools in the Haifa District within the Green Line from the teachers' perspective and to determine the effect of variables such as gender, academic qualification, years of experience, and type of school on that level. The study sample consisted of 382 teachers, chosen using a simple random method. A questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data, and the descriptive survey method was employed. The results showed that the level of organizational school resilience in Arab schools in the Haifa District from the teachers' perspective was moderate. …

The Role Of School Principals In Implementing E-Learning In Arab Schools Within The Green Line, Wafa Murkus, Ahmad Rathwan

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of principals in integrating students with special needs in Arab schools within the Green Line and to understand the impact of variables such as gender, job title, educational qualification, and years of experience on that role. A descriptive survey approach was used, and a questionnaire was developed to achieve the study's objectives. The study sample consisted of 385 teachers and 175 principals. The results showed that the role of school principals in integrating students with special needs was moderate. Furthermore, the results indicated significant statistical differences at the (α=0.05) level in the sample's …

The Role Of School Principals In Implementing E-Learning In Arab Schools Within The Green Line, Wafa Zidan, Ahmad Rathwan

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to examine the role of school principals in employing e-learning in Arab schools within the Green Line and the effect of demographic variables (gender, degree, and years of experience) on the principals' role. A randomly chosen sample of 380 teachers participated in this study. A questionnaire was used to collect data, and the study employed a survey methodology. Results indicated a high overall level for the role of school principals in employing e-learning in Arab schools; however, no significant differences were found at the (α=0.05) level that could be attributed to the variables (gender, degree, and years …

Cognitive Dispersal And Its Relationship To The Perceived Self-Efficacy Of Mothers In The Primary Stage In Zarqa Governorate During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Hana Al-Zagharnha, Abdallah Al-Mahaireh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of cognitive dispersion and perceived self-efficacy among the mothers of primary stage students in Zarqa Governorate. It also sought to explore the nature of the relationship between cognitive dispersion and perceived self-efficacy among these mothers. The study sample consisted of 304 participants, who were selected using a simple random sampling method. To achieve the study's objectives, measures of cognitive dispersion and perceived self-efficacy were developed by the researcher for the current study after establishing the validity and reliability of these measures. The results indicated a statistically significant negative correlation between cognitive dispersion and …

The Status Of Jordanian Teachers' Utilization Of E-Assessments During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Zakria Al-Mubasher

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to reveal the extent to which schoolteachers in Jordan use online e-assessment tools in light of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study population consisted of all teachers in Jordan, with a randomly selected sample comprising 360 male and female teachers. The study employed a descriptive-analytical method, utilizing a questionnaire to collect data from the sample. The questionnaire was distributed via Google Forms through teacher groups on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as through the instant messaging program WhatsApp. Data collection continued for 30 days, and the validity and reliability of the …

The Effect Of Implementing A Remedial Plan Based On Reading Strategies On Improving The Reading Comprehension Achievement Of Jordanian Efl Eleventh-Grade Students In The Vocational Stream, Basmah Freihat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to investigate the effect of implementing a remedial plan based on reading strategies on improving the reading comprehension achievement of Jordanian EFL eleventh-grade students in the vocational stream. The study participants consisted of 80 eleventh-grade male students, purposefully selected from the Northern Al-Mazar Directorate of Education, specifically from two intact sections of Hofa Comprehensive Secondary School for Boys. One section was assigned as the control group, which was taught according to the guidelines of the Teacher's Book, while the other served as the experimental group, taught using the reading strategies-based remedial plan. The study spanned seven weeks …

The Predictability Of Defensive Pessimism On Academic Ambition Among Graduate Students At Yarmouk University, Esraa Hamdan, Manar Bni Mustafa

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to reveal the predictive ability of defensive pessimism on the academic ambition of graduate students at Yarmouk University considering various variables: gender, marital status, work, academic stage, and specialization. The study sample consisted of 292 male and female students from the second semester of the academic year 2021/2022, selected using convenience sampling. The researchers developed the scales for academic ambition and defensive pessimism to achieve the study objectives. The correlation coefficients for the items on the defensive pessimism scale, reflecting construct validity, ranged from 0.38 to 0.78. The internal consistency coefficient of the defensive pessimism scale was …

The Degree To Which Government School Principals Use Strategic Planning To Reduce Educational Waste In The Capital Governorate, Amman, Madian Khamees, Dalal Hawwash

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree to which government school principals use strategic planning to reduce educational waste in the Capital Governorate of Amman, from the point of view of the principals themselves. This study utilized a questionnaire tool based on relevant research, focusing on five essential aspects: school vision, school mission, strategic objectives, and analyzing the internal and external environments of the school. The study population consisted of 184 principals, both male and female, intentionally selected and presented to specialists for validity and internal consistency. The results were as follows: the degree to which government school principals use …

The Degree Of Prevalence Of Toxic Leadership Practices At Public Schools In Irbid Governorate And Its Relationship With The Effectiveness Of Administrative Control As Perceived By Principals And Teachers, Abeer Ghanem, Aref Atari

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to reveal the degree of prevalence of toxic leadership practices at public schools in Irbid Governorate and its relationship with the effectiveness of administrative control as perceived by principals and teachers. The researchers used a descriptive correlational survey method, and the study population consisted of all principals and teachers at public schools in Irbid Governorate, totaling 713 principals and 17,220 teachers. The study sample consisted of 248 principals and 377 teachers, selected by a simple random method from the study population. The researchers developed a tool consisting of 25 items to measure the degree of prevalence of …

The Role Of School Administration In Activating The Use Of Information Technology At Schools In Irbid Governorate, Duaa Khatatbah, Mohammad Ashour

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of school administration in activating the use of information technology in schools of Irbid Governorate. To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive survey method was used. The study population consisted of all teachers and school principals working in the Directorates of Education in Irbid Governorate. The study sample consisted of 265 male and female teachers and 114 male and female principals in Irbid Governorate schools. The study tool was a questionnaire consisting of 21 items. The results of the study revealed that the role of school principals in activating the use of information …

The Degree Of Practicing ‘Responsible Leadership’ By Deans Of Faculties As Perceived By Academic Staff At Jordanian Universities, Najah Qasaimeh, Aref Atari

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the degree of practicing ‘Responsible Leadership’ by deans of faculties as perceived by academic staff at Jordanian universities. A descriptive methodology was employed, and a 4-dimension questionnaire composed of 37 items was administered to a sample of 350 academic staff members in the first semester of 2021-2022. The four dimensions are: personal characteristics, relationship with followers, sense of responsibility, and decision making. The findings revealed that the degree of practice was “mild.” The findings did not reveal statistically significant differences attributed to the type of faculty. By contrast, there were statistically significant differences attributed to …

The Degree Of Implementing The Developmental Plan In Improving Educational Outcomes From School Principals’ Perceptions, Muhammad Badarneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of implementing the developmental plan in improving educational outcomes from school principals’ perceptions. The study sample consisted of 175 school principals. To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive approach was used. A questionnaire was utilized, and its validity and reliability were verified. The results revealed that the degree of implementing the developmental plan in improving educational outcomes, as perceived by school principals, was moderate. There was a statistically significant difference in the degree of implementing the developmental plan based on experience, favoring those with more than 15 years of experience. However, no statistically …

The Extent To Which School Principals In Ajloun Governorate Apply Administrative Transparency As Perceived By Teachers And Educational Supervisors, Ayaat Qawaqneh, Kayed Salameh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the extent to which school principals in Ajloun Governorate apply administrative transparency as perceived by teachers and educational supervisors. To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive survey method was used. The study sample consisted of 445 male and female teachers and 30 male and female educational supervisors in Ajloun Governorate schools. The study tool was a questionnaire consisting of 21 items. The results of the study found that the extent to which school principals apply administrative transparency, as perceived by teachers and educational supervisors, was generally high, with an average of 3.83. The results also …

The Level Of Entrepreneurship Among Arabic Schools’ Principals In The Green Line As Perceived By Teachers, Ola Abedelhady, Nouwar Al-Hamad

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the level of entrepreneurship among principals of Arabic schools in the Green Line, as perceived by teachers. The study's sample consisted of 284 male and female teachers selected through random sampling. To achieve this aim, the study adopted a descriptive survey approach, developing a questionnaire with 39 items. The findings of the study showed that the level of entrepreneurship among the principals of Arabic schools is high. Moreover, there were no significant statistical differences at the level of α = 0.05 between the means of teachers’ evaluations for the level of entrepreneurship among Arabic schools' …

The Role Of Vocational Education Teachers In Instilling The Concept Of Vocational Education Among Students In Irbid Governorate' Schools From Teachers' Perspective, Qaseem Hamadaneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of vocational education teachers in instilling the concept of vocational education among students. The study population consisted of 752 teachers, and the study sample included 152 teachers who teach vocational education in Irbid Governorate schools in Jordan. To achieve the study's goals, the descriptive approach was used, along with a questionnaire consisting of 32 items divided into four domains: cognitive, skill, emotional, and educational environment. The results showed that the role of vocational education teachers in instilling the concept of vocational education among students was moderate, with the skill domain ranking first at …

The Reality Of Employing Artificial Intelligence In The Educational Process From The Perspective Of Public-School Principals In Bani Ubaid District, Deema Al-Ma'ani

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the reality of employing artificial intelligence in the educational process from the point of view of the principals of public schools in the Bani Obaid District. The study sample consisted of 44 principals from public schools in the Bani Obaid District of Irbid Governorate, selected by a simple random method. The study used the descriptive survey method, with a questionnaire as the tool for data collection and analysis. The results showed an average level of artificial intelligence employment in the educational process from the perspective of the principals. Paragraph No. 7, which states, “The Ministry …

The Effects Of Accounting Conservatism On Selected Financial Ratios For Stocks: An Applied Study On Investment Companies Listed On The Palestine Stock Exchange, Abdelrahman Rashwan, Essam Al-Taweel

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the effect of accounting conservatism on the financial ratios of shares of investment companies listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange. The research adopted a descriptive analytical approach, and data were collected from the annual reports of the target companies during the period from 2015 to 2019. Time series analysis was used to find, analyze, and measure the effect of the study variables during this period. A sample of 45 companies was used, and E-Views 9 was employed to analyze the collected data.

The results of the study indicated that there is no effect of accounting …

The Degree Of Importance Of A Welcoming Culture In The Integration And Participation Of Parents In Remote Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Perspectives Of Public School Principals With An Advanced Leadership Diploma In Jordan, Enas Matalqah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of a welcoming culture and its activation in integrating and involving parents in their children's remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, as viewed by government school principals in Jordan who have obtained an advanced educational leadership diploma. The study adopted a descriptive approach, and the sample consisted of 210 principals from government schools who were part of the second to fifth diploma cohorts, representing 50.4% of the study population. The results showed that the total scores for the two domains (positives and challenges) were high, and there were no statistically significant differences in …

Psychological And Physical Symptoms Among Palestinian Ex-Prisoners Released From Israeli Prisons, Rami Tashtoush, Abdullah Mousa

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to reveal the level of psychological and physical symptoms and the nature of the differences between them, considering various variables among Palestinian ex-prisoners released from Israeli prisons. The study sample consisted of 517 male and female ex-prisoners who were selected through convenience sampling. To achieve the study's aim, the psychological symptoms scale and the physical symptoms scale were used after establishing their validity and reliability. The results of the study showed that the level of psychological symptoms among the ex-prisoners was moderate, while the level of physical symptoms was low. Additionally, the study indicated that there were …

The Role Of Material Reward In The Level Of Satisfaction Among Football Referees In Jordan, Saddam Amara, Qusai Al-Shamayleh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of material rewards in the satisfaction of football referees in the Jordanian Federation and to identify differences in levels of financial reward and satisfaction from the referees' perspectives. The researchers used a descriptive approach to address the study's questions. The total number of referees in the Jordanian Federation was 260. The study sample consisted of 71 referees, chosen through purposive sampling, representing 28% of the study population. The researchers used a questionnaire as a data collection tool, and the collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The …

The Role Of Faculty Members In Reducing Stress Among Postgraduate Students In Yarmouk University From Students’ Perspective, Nouwar Al-Hamad, Amane Al-Kadre

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify postgraduate students' perceptions of the role of faculty members in reducing stress at Yarmouk University. It further sought to assess students' estimates based on Gender, Major, and Study Level. Data was collected from a random sample of 391 postgraduate students using a questionnaire consisting of 35 items. The results indicated that the overall student estimation of the role of faculty members in reducing stress was moderate. Furthermore, significant statistical differences were found between respondents' means at (α = 0.05) with respect to Major for both the educational situation inside the classroom and academic supervision dimensions. …

The Effect Of Information Technology On Teaching Al Telawah And Al Tajweed To Jordanian Seventh Grade Students: Improving Their Al Telawah And Al Tajweed Skills, Khaled Melhem

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the effect of information technology on teaching the recitation and intonation course to Jordanian seventh graders, focusing on improving their skills in the provisions of recitation and intonation. The experimental method was employed to achieve the study's objectives, utilizing a pre-test and post-test tool to collect data. The study was conducted on a sample of 130 male and female seventh-grade students from various schools within the Northern Mazar Directorate of Education. During the second semester of the 2018-2019 academic year, the experimental groups were taught the provisions of recitation and intonation using information technology. The …

Emotional Blackmail Among Married Couples Attending Family Reform Centers: A Comparative Study, Rana Al-Khatib, Rami Tashtoush

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of emotional blackmail among married couples enrolled in family reform centers and to determine the differences in the levels of emotional blackmail according to variables such as age, duration of marriage, number of children, average monthly income, and educational qualifications. To achieve the study's goals, the researchers developed a measure of emotional blackmail. The study participants were selected using convenient sampling from couples who visited the Family Reform Center in Irbid Governorate, totaling 484 individuals (171 males and 313 females). The results of the study showed that the level of emotional blackmail directed …

The Degree Of Contribution Of Educational Supervision In Enabling Teachers To Develop Teaching Competencies From The Viewpoint Of English Language Teachers In The Schools Of The Northern Mazar Directorate Of Education, Manal Al-Alawneh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of contribution of educational supervision in enabling teachers to develop teaching competencies from the perspective of English language teachers in the schools of the Northern Mazar Directorate of Education. The study population consisted of male and female English language teachers in the Northern Mazar District, totaling 134 teachers. The participants numbered 111 male and female teachers. The study instrument was a questionnaire consisting of 28 items, divided into three domains: planning for teaching, evaluation, and developing professional relationships in the school environment. The study showed that the degree of educational supervision's contribution to …

The Level Of Professional Motivation Among Teachers In Post-Basic Education Schools In Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Sultanate Of Oman, Raya Al-Abri, Rabia Al_Dhuhli

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of professional motivation among teachers in post-basic education schools in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. To achieve the objectives of the study, a descriptive approach was employed, and a questionnaire was used as the study tool. A questionnaire consisting of 28 items was administered to 274 teachers. The questionnaire was divided into two parts: demographic data and professional motivation. Its validity and reliability were also verified.

The findings of the study revealed that the level of professional motivation among teachers at post-basic education schools in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate was high. The study …

Impact Of The Type And Percentage Of Differential Item Functioning On The Ability Parameter Of Individuals According To Parametric And Nonparametric Models Of Irt, Issra Al-Khatib, Hassan Al-Omari

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the type and percentage of Differential Item Functioning (10%, 20%, and 30%) on estimating individuals’ abilities according to the three-parameter model and Mokken’s non-parametric model of item response theory. The experimental method was used to address the study's questions by applying hypothetical tests, each consisting of 60 double-response items, generated using the WinGen software, to a sample of 2,000 hypothetical individuals for each experimental condition. The study results showed that differences in the ability parameter between the three-parameter logistic model and Mokken's non-parametric model were not statistically significant across all experimental conditions …

Problems Of Sharia Supervision In Jordanian Charities And Their Remedies, Anas Ghannam, Ahmad Al-Saad

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to clarify the problems faced by the Sharia Supervisory Board and the impact of these problems on the legitimacy of the association’s financial and administrative actions. The researcher then presents solutions that may help overcome the challenges faced by Sharia supervision.

The study concluded that charities often neglect Sharia supervision under the pretext of recurring activities. However, the research demonstrated the vital role that effective Sharia supervision plays in achieving success and expansion for charitable organizations. The researcher concluded the study by suggesting a model for improving Sharia supervision in charities.

Peripheral Mononeuropathy In A Pediatric Patient Following Episode Of Severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Case Report, Kelly Fahey Dpm, Andrew Silman Dpm, Eyad Xoubi Dpm, Patrick Sanchez Dpm

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A Case Of Neglected Bilateral Clubfoot Deformity In A 7-Year-Old Patient, Palwasha Ahmed Dpm, Alanna Wahl Dpm, Shivani Sheth Dpm, David Fralinger Md

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