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The Role Of Jordanian Television Programs In Raising Awareness About Mental Health From The Perspective Of Psychiatrists, Yasmine Hamza Badis, Saddam Suleiman Salman Almashaqbeh

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study aimed to identify the role of Jordanian television programs in raising awareness of mental health from the perspective of psychiatrists. The sample of the study was composed of 153 members from the Jordanian Association of Psychiatrists affiliated with the Jordanian Medical Association. To achieve the goal of this study, the descriptive approach was followed, and the study relied on the questionnaire as a tool for collecting data. The results of the study showed that the role of Jordanian television programs in raising awareness about mental health from the Perspective of psychiatrists was medium, and the diversity of features …

Humanity Facing An Overpowering And Devastating Nature: Towards A New Concept Of The Environment In Laurent Gaudé'S "Ouragan", Hala Chamata

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Traumatic disasters, in various forms, are an integral part of our daily lives. In 2005, New Orleans was severely affected by Hurricane Katrina, leaving indelible traces of destruction. Currently, climate change significantly increases the risk of hurricanes for New Orleans, and preparation for climate change remains insufficient, even within prosperous nations such as the United States. In this context, literature assumes crucial importance by providing a powerful means of raising awareness about environmental challenges. "Ouragan", Laurent Gaudé's polyphonic novel, addresses environmental issues through the portrayal of Hurricane Katrina. It explores social and climate injustices faced by the most vulnerable in …

Art And Climate : A Creative Awareness, Michel Abou Khalil

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

The growing engagement of artists with ecological challenges is a significant trend in the Anthropocene era. Most often, some of them feel driven by a sense of responsibility regarding the impact of industry and consumer society on the environment. Their commitment becomes a form of activism, mobilization or even a simple commercial niche to exploit. By observing this enthusiasm in the art world for environmental issues, we can ask ourselves the following questions: despite their sometimes lack of in-depth knowledge, where does the role of artists begin and end in this complex universe? Does their commitment have real power to …

Climate Changes And Their Psychological And Social Repercussions Among A Sample Of Residents Of Akkar Governorate, Layal Al Rifai

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

The study aimed to know the psychological and social repercussions of climate change among a sample of residents of Akkar Governorate in northern Lebanon in light of the variables of gender, economic status, and age group. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach using the questionnaire as a tool for collecting data and information. The sample numbered 380 individuals, distributed according to the variables of gender, economic status, and age group, and they were chosen randomly. The sample members, residents of Akkar Governorate, feel a moderate degree of environmental anxiety and the psychological repercussions of environmental changes. The results showed …

Nature Fears Emptiness : An Analytical Reading Of Emotional Emptiness, Mariange Merhi

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Nature does things well, but sometimes it takes crooked paths... In psychoanalysis, the role of the psychoanalyst, as of any other therapist, is not only to set clinical goals, to understand the psychic work of the patient and to accompany him in his self-discovery. Above all, it is supposed to manage the internal conflicts of the suffering subject. To do this, he seeks to shed light on his unconscious journey and detect the vagaries of his psychic functioning. He try to act on his commitment, motivation and adherence to the values of the society in which he lives, without hindering …

The Impact Of Cold Weather On Mood And Cognitive Styles Among A Sample Of Residents Of The Coastal Area Of ​​Tripoli, Wissal Halabi

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

The study aimed to investigate the impact of weather coldness on mood and cognitive styles among a sample of coastal area residents in Tripoli and a sample of residents from the mountainous region in Sir Al-Dinniyah area, Northern Lebanon. The sample consisted of 400 participants from the coastal area and 400 from the mountainous area, equally divided by gender (males, females). The study followed an analytical descriptive approach, utilizing the Positive Thinking Scale and the Mood State Scale after confirming their socio-metric characteristics. The statistical results revealed significant differences between the average scores of the population in the coastal areas …

Reconnexion With Nature And Solidarity, Two Major Keys In The Fight Against Climate Cataclysm In C’Est Le Monde A L’Envers By Nicolas Vanier, Hanane Abou Nasser Eddine

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

This study invites us to reflect on our modern lives where the dramatic consequences of global warming are manifesting on a planetary scale: droughts and famines, massive migrations, oil shortages and soaring prices, economic crises and conflicts, etc. . In this novel, the author pushes us to question the absurdity of our production, our dependence on the economy and our mode of consumption. It nevertheless highlights the moral values which make us capable of reaching a livable future. The story takes place at a time when all the social, climate, ecological and migrant crises that were brewing for years suddenly …

The Role Of Climate Security Content On Instagram In Changing The Lifestyle Of Lebanese Society, Mariam Mohamad Hussein

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

This study aimed to reveal the extent of Lebanese society’s interest in environmental affairs and the Instagram platform’s audience’s uses of environmental pages, in order to shed light on the extent to which environmental content on Instagram contributes to changing individuals’ lifestyle and identify the most prominent changes related to a lifestyle that contributes to confronting climate change. This study is a descriptive research utilizing a sample survey. The questionnaire tool was employed to gather data from a random sample of 400 individuals from the Lebanese community. The sample was selected based on a quota sample considering the place of …

Climate Change And Its Impact On Migration, Rama Aziz Darraz

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Throughout history, people have been forced to leave their lands due to scarcity of resources or conflict About scarce resources. Migration, or population movement in general, is part of human history It is considered an important adaptation mechanism, and what is new in this matter is the possibility of massive population movements as a result Chronic factors such as desertification and large-scale depletion of resources, or as a result of critical events e.g Drought, floods, hurricanes, and potential marine floods resulting from the earthquake Earth or volcanic eruption. Due to increasing awareness about the role and speed of global warming, …

Climate Change And Its Impact On Heritage, Mohamad Ali Al-Kouzi

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

The purpose of this research is to find out the effects of climate change: Knowing the effects of harsh climatic features, high temperatures, heavy rains, climatic conditions and their repercussions. On heritage, which is linked to the tangible history of effects and ideas, and if it reduces gas emissions Greenhouse prelude As climate change declines and heads towards environmental catastrophe, most countries are static The planet is exerting double energies to reduce this pollution and spread renewable energy to replace the generated energy By traditional methods. If the increasing interest in the field of environmental preservation has become clear in …

Climate Change: An Alarm Raised By Marguerite Yourcenar In Souvenirs Pieux And Its Psychological Répercussions, Yvette Nasr

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

An alarming situation Although climate change is a natural element, it does not pass without impacting man in all his dimensions, man being part of the ecosystem. Food is becoming increasingly unhealthy according to FAO, which calls for sustainable diets that respect biodiversity, thus making it possible to optimize natural resources. (FAO, Biodiversity and sustainable diets, 2010) Socially, increasingly desertic, the climate contributes to leaving the land to go to the city. However, another much more subtle dimension of man is affected: the psychological one. Research areas Psychology shows the adverse effects of climate change on human behavior in terms …

Impact Of Global Warming On The Mental Health And Social Aspect Of Human Beings., Emilie Chammas Fiani

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Climate change, generally involving slow and gradual changes in the environment, including rising temperatures, presents a considerable impact not only on the ecosystem, but also on society and the mental health of human beings, such as communication and human relationships as well as negative emotion, stress, anxiety and depression... Indeed, rising temperatures lead to serious social and psychological impacts, especially among people already suffering from mental problems, particularly psychosis, or suffering from dementia or even addiction, who risk falling into illness or even dying during intense heat waves. In addition, beyond depression or stress, the functioning of our brain and …

Climate And Catastrophe In "The Shipwrecked Of The Deluge" By Christian Labori, Mireille El Hajjar

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Climate change is one of the most pressing and complex challenges humanity faces today. Over the decades, our planet has undergone significant climate transformations, largely attributed to human activity. Massive emissions of greenhouse gases, unchecked deforestation, and other anthropogenic practices have disrupted the delicate balance of our climate, resulting in disastrous consequences on a global scale. Signs of climate change are increasingly evident, with extreme weather events, rising sea levels, changes in precipitation patterns, and alterations to ecosystems. These impacts affect all regions of the globe, threatening food security, biodiversity, water resources, and human health. Thus, the need to take …

Climate Change Crisis And Mental Health: A Comprehensive Review And Future Directions, Faten Iskafi

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

The impact of climate change on mental health emerges as a significant global concern. This study conducts a comprehensive examination of existing resources and literature, aiming to elucidate ongoing research endeavors focused on comprehending the impact of climate change on mental health. By synthesizing findings from a variety of studies, we shed light on the intricate pathways through which climate change exacerbates psychosocial stressors, thereby contributing to challenges in mental health. Moreover, we delve into the methodological approaches utilized in current research and suggest potential directions for future investigation. Additionally, recent findings from studies conducted in different regions are presented, …

Of Ecological Identity In Literature Humus By Gaspard Koenig, Christelle Stephan Hayek

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

« In 1978, William Rueckert, retired professor of English and American literature at the State University of New York at Geneseo, published an article entitled "Literature and Ecology. An Experiment in Ecocriticism" where the word ecocriticism was used for the first time. » (Posthumus, 2017, p. 161) This is how appeared a discipline which, over the decades, has gained in insight and relevance, and whose true theoretical foundations were finally laid by Professor Lawrence Buell, in his work The Environmental Imagination, published in 1995. At a time when one of the most crucial issues is climate change mainly due to …

“A New World And A New Society Challenged By A Problematic Character In La Compagnie Des Glaces By G.J. Arnaud”, Sophie Nicolaïdès Salloum

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

The Ice Company, a dystopian novel, is the first volume of a 64-volume saga which met with great success among readers. It was adapted into a comic strip by the JOTIM group and also into a television series. On an earth invaded by ice, the survival of the human species is ensured by the large railway companies which share the globe. They provide warmth and food, but also exercise a ruthless dictatorship. Involuntarily involved in the intrigues of the Company, the glaciologist Lien Rag rebels against the power of the Company and the ostracism suffered by the Red Men, a …

Climate Change And The New Order In Georges-Jean Arnaud's La Compagnie Des Glaces : Novums And Alternative Worlds Or Reference To Reality, Badia Mazboudi

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Apocalyptic, without utopia, the world, as described in La Compagnie des glaces, volumes 15 and 16 by G-J Arnaud (1983), is covered in ice, the origin of which is the anthropocene and capitalocene ecological crisis. These two series belong to the cli-fi genre, a neologism coined by Dan Bloom, and they are part of 98 episodes written by the author about her. Our purpose in this article is to study the new order that the climate crisis has engendered, an order because this world, which resembles our own, is governed by the Ice Companies that lay the railroads, which have …

World Without End: The Alliance Of Science, Fiction, And Images In Warning Of Global Warming, Soumaya Al Jarrah

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Our planet is currently experiencing a climate crisis due to global warming. Scientists have begun to sound the alarm about this phenomenon, which will have disastrous consequences at every level. Literature is also affected by this phenomenon. As a result, we are witnessing an influx of literary works of all kinds with the aim of warning people of the dangers of this phenomenon and explaining its causes and impacts. And comics are no exception. In a hugely successful comic book, not only in France but worldwide, comic book artist Christophe Blain teams up with engineer Jean-Marc Jancovici to create Le …

Between The Imagination Of Legends And The Challenge Of Reality: Writing To Save The Planet, Nadia Iskandarani

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Climate change is a global phenomenon due to global warming, characterized by a general increase in average temperatures. This change is linked to industrial activity, in particular to the greenhouse effect, which is why it is said to be of human origin. Alongside scientists, writers now include themes linked to global warming. New genres have appeared such as climate fiction. Thomas B. Reverdy, in his novel Climax describes the end of the world in the context of global warming. The action takes place in the north, towards the Arctic. The story involves various protagonists who remember Norse legends about the …

Climate Change And Neologisms: Towards A Lexico-Semantic Study, Abdelfetah Nacer Idrissi

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Climate change, a global phenomenon resulting from human activity and natural factors, is one of the most pressing concerns of our time. The impacts of global warming, rising sea levels, extreme weather events and biodiversity loss are increasingly evident. Equally remarkable is the impact this colossal challenge is having on our language, a living mirror of our collective understanding of the world. Indeed, the appearance of terms such as "ecoanxiety", "climavore" and "energy transition" are all signs of a profound transformation of the lexicon, demonstrating our growing commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness. This study, which aims to be a …

Climate Change And Its Effect On The Action Of The Artical Characters “Selected Samples From International Plays, Siddeeka Lasheen

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

This paper deals with a vital issue, which is the climate as a global issue, by linking cultural reality and the arts. Considering theater is the father of the arts, this study may be an attempt to understand the characters and explain their psychological transformations according to the climate and general environment surrounding them. So, the problem of the study is” what extent has climate change affected the actions of theatrical characters” This working paper attempts to support or refute this idea by re-reading theatrical characters written and created since the beginning of the last century they are: The SEAGULL …

The Path Of Al-Qanal Street (Al-Khashab Canal) In Maadi Area Between Preservation And Development, Kamal Mahmoud Elgabalawy

Journal of Engineering Research

Preserving and developing the main traffic routes within the areas of distinctive value is an important topic, as they contain buildings and villas with a distinctive architectural style in addition to the distinctive general character. The path of Al-Qanal Street, Al-Khashab Canal, was previously chosen due to its importance, as it is located in Al-Sarayat within the Maadi area of distinctive value. It is located in the heart of Maadi within a classified area with a protection zone (A), which means a maximum protection zone, in addition to the fear of turning the path of Al-Qanal Street into a fast …

V.1 Fall 2024, Center For Arts & Language, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

v.1 is a publishing platform for the ongoing work, ideas, discussions, debates, and aspirations of students at the Rhode Island School of Design. The Fall 2024 issue contains articles on RISD Alumni Graciela Batista's Commencement speech on friendship and community, Britain's Royal Festival Hall, birds crashing into glass buildings, an Ojibwe student's reflecting on his native identity, RISD student interviews, an abandoned Bed Bath and Beyond store, Ai Weiwei's Kui Hua Zi, life in Banaras, a student's Yankee Swap experience, the 2024 RISD Grad Show, and indentations, along with student creative writing and a feature on images students saw out …

A Home For Literature, Elizabeth Kapsch

SPARK Symposium Presentations

1813 was a big year for Chatsworth, although no one living there knew it. In theory, it was a year like any other. William George Spencer Cavendish, the 6th Duke of Devonshire, had inherited the estate from his father two years prior, and just a year ago had made an impressive purchase of the entirety of the Bishop of Ely’s library–his book-adoring mother, of course, would be proud. William had no marital prospects, nor would he ever. In thirteen years, he would begin work with famous architect Joseph Paxton. Unbeknownst to twenty-three-year-old William, this partnership would result in some of …

Chacahoula 2024, Vol 91, Alayna Pellegrin

Chacahoula

MERGING REALITIES:

The 2023 issue of Chacahoula includes December 2023 and May 2024 graduating classes, as well as stunning photography of Week of Welcome, Homecoming, Mardi Gras, and Spring Fever. With features covering notable students, faculty, and staff, this year's time capsule beautifully preserves an academic year in the life of the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Scientific Programs In The Arab Media - Reality And Gap, Najm Abed Khalaf Aleessawi

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The article aimed to reveal the level of Arab media coverage of specialized scientific topics and to know the actual need for such programs, especially with the tremendous developments in various fields of life. The descriptive analytical approach was adopted, and a questionnaire tool was used, which was distributed to (205) Arab academics and researchers who were selected by a simple random sampling method. The study found that coverage of scientific programs in the Arab media at the local level is not at the required level. Social media platforms are the most widely used media means for accessing scientific programs …

The Role Of Media Education Courses In Developing The Skills Of Dealing With Digital Information And News Verification Among Teachers Of The Jordanian Ministry Of Education, Amjad Omar Safori, Ibrahim Jamal Sorri

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study sought to determine the role of media and information education courses provided by the Jordan Media Institute in developing the skills of teachers of the Jordanian Ministry of Education in dealing with digital information and news verification in Jordan, by using the public survey approach using the questionnaire tool on a deliberate sample of (316) teachers who participated. In training courses. The study concluded that the percentage of implementation of specialized activities and training in the field of media education increased by approximately 25% as aresult of teachers’ participation in specialized courses in this regard. The results indicated …

Perceptions Of Pharmacy Students Towards The Transition To Online Communication In Learning: Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic, Wejdan Shroukh

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aims to explore the experiences of pharmacy students at Middle East University (MEU) in the transition to online communication in pharmacy education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the academic year 2021/2022.The current study follows an inductive qualitative research design based on conducting semi-structured interviews with students. Thematic analysis of data was carried out, and the six phases of analysis described by Braun and Clarke were followed. Data analysis yielded the following themes: acceptance of the transition to online communication in pharmacy education, the perceived difficulty of online courses delivered during the pandemic, drawbacks of online communication in pharmacy …

Community Engagement: Hungarian Cultural Center, Theresa Colombini, Emily Jesse, Michael Raffelson, Colin Ring, John Granicke, Rae Cohen

Undergraduate Research Symposium

This project outlines the community engagement efforts undertaken within the Pierre Laclede Honors College. Collaborating with the Hungarian Cultural Center at Mary of Victories Church, our class embarked on a multifaceted endeavor. Firstly, we recorded oral histories, transforming them into engaging videos for digital platforms. Secondly, we curated a Hungarian cookbook featuring authentic community recipes for fundraising purposes. Lastly, we crafted a comprehensive poster timeline highlighting significant milestones for the Center. Through these initiatives, we aim to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Hungarian community in St. Louis.

Gladys Mitchell House Collection, Dan Bonenberger, Jaclyn Panter, Katherine St. Amand, Ian Tomashik, Kate Zorn

Digital Heritage Preservation Collection

This collection explores the life of Gladys Mitchell and the home she shared with her family on Detroit's Eastside. Gladys and her husband, Ossian Sweet, lived with her parents Benjamin and Rosella in a residence on 9322-24 Cairney Street from 1922 to 1925 before moving to the now-historic bungalow at 2905 Garland Street, located about a mile southeast. In 1925, when the Sweets moved into an all-white neighborhood, their experience led to a landmark Supreme Court case that affirmed African Americans' rights to homeownership, including the right to defend their private property.

Benjamin Mitchell and his wife, Rosella, rented the …