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Country Boys, Bill Elgersma

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Slave Laborer Harvesting Sugar Cane, Pam Adams

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Weapons Revives A Hitchcockian Sensibility Among Bland Horror Offerings, Josh Matthews

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The Antirevolutionary: Life And Works Of Groen Van Prinsterer (Book Review), Keith C. Sewell

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Reviewed Title: The Antirevolutionary: Life and Works of Groen van Prinsterer by Roel Kuiper. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2025. Translated by Harry Van Dyke. ISBN: 9798385224562.

An Exploration Of The Implementation Of Social-Emotional Lessons In The Secondary Music Ensemble Classroom, Neva Rowland

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) impacts student relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them. The researcher sought to determine the presence, level of awareness, and implementation of social and emotional lessons within the context of music education in 3A or smaller high school bands in Kansas.

An electronic survey questionnaire was emailed in October 2025 to 208 music educators, inviting them to participate. The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) provided the list of band directors at a 3A or smaller high schools. Thirteen participants responded in detail about their observations and opinions regarding SEL in their band ensemble …

Operation Paperclip And The Use Of National Security: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum, Kirsten Hawkins

War, Diplomacy, and Society (MA) Theses

National security is a term that many are familiar with in the twenty-first century. In the United States it is commonly believed that its widespread use began after the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001. However, this work examines how the United States government has used the term and changed its definition in its application during Operation Paperclip. Operation Paperclip was a Second World War operation created to secure the scientific and technical research of German scientists at the end of the war in 1945.

This thesis examines Operation Paperclip and its expansion …

The Level Of Teaching Performance Among Islamic Studies Female Teachers In Light Of The Principles Of Cognitive Apprenticeship Theory: A Perspective From The School Evaluation Team, Atared Hassan Mohammad Kaki

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The present study aimed to assess the teaching performance of Islamic Studies female teachers in light of the principles of Cognitive Apprenticeship Theory, as viewed by school evaluators in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. It also sought to identify statistically significant differences in the participants' evaluations of teaching performance levels, attributed to the variables of educational stage, years of experience, and job grade. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, employing an observation checklist as a tool for data collection from a random sample of 162 Islamic Studies teachers. The checklist comprised 11 indicators for evaluating teaching performance. The results revealed that the …

Beautiful Articulation In Confirming Ali's Commendation Of The Companions In Nahj Al-Balagha: An Inductive-Analytical Study, Ghazwa Suliman Awad Alanazi

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study investigates Ali ibn Abi Talib's (may Allah be pleased with him) perspective on the Companions, particularly the Muhajirun and Ansar, as presented in Nahj al-Balagha, aiming to clarify his relationship with them and address a central point of Sunni-Shi'a divergence. Employing inductive and analytical approaches, it scrutinizes narrations attributed to Ali. Key findings reveal: (1) Nahj al-Balagha, compiled by al-Sharif al-Radi, holds prominence among Shi'a, yet Sunnis question its authenticity due to the lack of verifiable chains of transmission; (2) Ali consistently praised the Companions as exemplars of devotion and asceticism; (3) He specifically extolled the Muhajirun for …

The Effectiveness Of Supervisory Support In Enhancing School Evaluation Processes From The Perspective Of School Leaders., Mohammad Alromaih

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The study aimed to identify the degree of effectiveness of supervisory support in enhancing school evaluation processes from the perspective of school leaders. The quantitative descriptive analytical approach has been used as the study methodology. The study sample consisted of (57) school leaders from the West educational Office of Buraidah city in AlQassim region, Saudi Arabia. The structured questionnaire has been employed as the study instrument. The study results concluded that the effectiveness of supervisory support in enhancing school evaluation processes and empowering the school was varied; It has been "effective" in the area of "learning outcomes," "school leadership and …

The Rhetoric Of Conceptual Metaphors In The Textbook Al-'Arabiyya Bayna Yadayk For Non-Native Speakers: A Cognitive Approach, Fawzi Ali Ali Soileh

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This research, entitled The Rhetoric of Conceptual Metaphors in the Textbook Al-'Arabiyya Bayna Yadayk for Non-Native Speakers: A Cognitive Approach, aims to examine the textbook prescribed for non-native learners at King Khalid University. The study explores the communicative dimension and the cognitive power that contributed to the construction of the book, in an attempt to answer a fundamental composite question: How did the cognitive mind construct its own metaphorical world within Al-'Arabiyya Bayna Yadayk? And what conceptual metaphors extended their influence in shaping this textbook? The key finding is the experts' sound awareness in addressing the needs of this diverse …

The Effectiveness Of A Training Program Based On The Next Generation Science Standards (Ngss) To Develop 21st-Century Skills Among Female Student Teachers At The Department Of Early Childhood, The College Of Education, Umm Al-Qura University., Hadeel Ahmed Ibrahim Waqad

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a training program based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to develop 21st-century skills among female student teachers at the Department of Early Childhood in the College of Education, Umm Al-Qura University. To achieve its objective, the study employed a quasi-experimental design within an experimental methodology. The study sample consisted of (23) female students from the Department of Early Childhood in the College of Education, Umm Al-Qura University. A guide for the NGSS-based training program was developed, and a 21st-century skills questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. The study …

Developing Reflective Thinking Skills In Children From The Viewpoint Of Kindergarten Teachers In Light Of Islamic Educational Sources, Haifa Humud Al-Namlah

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The study aimed to develop reflective thinking skills in children from the viewpoint of kindergarten teachers in light of Islamic educational sources by the following: identifying the necessary skills for developing reflective thinking in children from the viewpoint of kindergarten teachers; uncovering the obstacles to developing reflective thinking skills in children from the teachers' point of view; and presenting proposed mechanisms to overcome these obstacles. The researcher employed the descriptive documentary method to explore the kindergarten stage, its objectives, the developmental characteristics of this stage, reflective thinking skills, and Islamic educational sources. Additionally, the researcher used the survey method to …

The Reality Of Postgraduate Programs Strategic Orientations At Bisha University And Mechanisms For Their Development In Light Of Local And International Experiences (A Comparative Study), Wafaa Abdullah Farhan Al-Amari

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study analyzes the strategic orientations of postgraduate educational programs at the University of Bisha and compares them with local and international universities to propose developmental mechanisms based on leading practices. The research employed a descriptive-analytical and comparative approach, using a questionnaire distributed to 244 faculty members as experts, along with content analysis of strategic plans, official documents, and university websites. Findings indicated that the University of Bisha's strategic orientations were rated highly, with a mean score of 4.41 and an agreement percentage of 88.28%. However, the similarity with local and international universities was moderate, with a mean of 3.369 …

The Relative Contribution Of Self-Regulation In Predicting Academic Quality Of Life Among A Sample Of Graduate Students At King Abdulaziz University, Dalal Mufrih Al-Muqati

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The current study aimed to examine the relationship between academic quality of life and self-regulation, as well as the relative contribution of self-regulation in predicting academic quality of life among a sample of graduate students at King Abdulaziz University. The study sample consisted of 400 students from the Faculty of Arts (150 male and 250 female students). To measure the research variables, the researcher used the Academic Quality of Life Scale developed by Okasha and Al-Zoghbi (2019) and the Self-Regulation Scale developed by Al-Tarabsheh and Al-Shuqran (2017). The results indicated a statistically significant positive correlation between academic quality of life …

The Challenges Of Implementing The School-Based Empowerment Educational Supervisory Model, Rajeh Abdullah Alshehri

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The study aimed to identify the level of challenges facing the implementation of the school-based empowerment educational supervisory model. The researcher employed the descriptive survey method, utilizing a questionnaire distributed to a random sample of supervisors, school principals, and teachers in Makkah region, totaling 421 participants. The questionnaire covered three main domains: administrative challenges, technical challenges, and societal challenges. The results revealed that participants rated the level of challenges to effective implementation of the new supervisory model as high across all three domains. The most prominent administrative challenges were the variation in different school environments and its expected impact on …

Divine Affirmation And The Prophet's Consolation During Times Of Trial: An Analytical Study Of The Objectives Of Tribulation In The Holy Qur'an, Ahmad Bin Ali Al-Zamli

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study seeks to uncover the profound theological dimensions of the Qur'anic concept of the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) consolation, through an analytical examination of selected verses that manifest divine psychological support and reinforcement during moments of missionary adversity and intellectual challenge. It investigates the mechanisms of divine affirmation as a central means of cultivating doctrinal steadfastness and safeguarding the prophetic message in the face of evolving trials. Adopting an integrative, textually grounded analytical methodology, the research is anchored in the thematic pillars of monotheism, divine decree, faith in the unseen, and the Hereafter. It draws upon the …

Chatgpt In Teaching English As A Foreign Language: Teacher And Learner Perspectives, Sameiha Alhussain N Khawaji

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study investigates ChatGPT as a supplementary tool in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education through surveys of 150 teachers and 350 learners in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Results show that ChatGPT improves language proficiency by providing personalized feedback, conversational fluency (72% of users reported improvement), writing scores by 22% and vocabulary through contextualized practice. Teachers found it useful for lesson planning and administrative tasks. However, challenges such as plagiarism risks (15% of cases), occasional inaccuracies and cultural insensitivities especially in idiomatic and formal language use require ethical guidelines and human oversight. For example, Asian participants noted mismatches …

A Proposed Educational Unit Based On Design Thinking To Develop The Ability To Be Creative And Creative Problem Solving Among Female Students In The Early Childhood Social Studies Course At Umm Al-Qura University, Safiah Ahmed Salem Aldegeel

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The primary objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a proposed educational unit based on design thinking in enhancing creativity and creative problem-solving skills among students enrolled in the Early Childhood Social Studies course at Umm Al-Qura University. The research problem was articulated in the following question: What is the effectiveness of a proposed educational unit based on design thinking in enhancing creativity and creative problem-solving skills among students of the Early Childhood Social Studies course at Umm Al-Qura University? The study employed a quasi-experimental approach with a pre-test/post-test design, applied to a sample of 50 students …

The Level Of Psychological Well-Being And Its Relationship To Psychological Exhaustion And Some Demographic Variables Among Kindergarten Teachers In Jazan Region, Salwa Saeed Musaad Al-Harbi

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The current research aims to identify the level of psychological well-being and psychological exhaustion among kindergarten teachers, reveal the nature of the relationship between psychological well-being and psychological exhaustion, verify the differences in psychological well-being attributed to the variables of age and marital status, and reveal the possibility of predicting psychological exhaustion through the dimensions of psychological well-being among kindergarten teachers in the Jazan region. The researcher used the descriptive correlational predictive approach, as the research sample consisted of (202) female teachers; from kindergarten teachers in the Jazan region, who were selected by a simple random method during the academic …

Abu Hayyan Al-Andalusi's (D.745ah) Methodological Rules In Grammar Lessons, The Term (Correct) In His Book Al-Tadheel Wa Al-Takmeel As A Model, An Analytical Study, Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mazzah

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This research aims to identify the methodology adopted by Abu Hayyan al-Andalusi in his book "Al-Tadhiyal wa al-Takmil" for correction, through a descriptive and analytical study that traces the mechanisms of correction and weighting in his treatment of grammatical issues, and the extent of his adherence to the methodological controls he set for himself. The research begins with an introduction explaining the importance of the research, its problems and objectives, and previous studies, followed by a preface on the importance of judgmental terms in Arabic grammar. The first section focuses on defining the concepts of "correct" and 'weighting' in grammatical …

The Extent To Which Kindergarten Teachers Accept The Use Of Augmented Reality Supported By Artificial Intelligence In Active Learning, Mona Hashim Mohsen Alzahrani, Zahra Mohammed Al Bahl Alqahtani

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to examine kindergarten teachers' acceptance of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI)-supported Augmented Reality (AR) in active learning environments. Using a descriptive-analytical method, a questionnaire was designed to measure teachers' attitudes, readiness, and awareness of benefits and challenges. The tool was applied to a sample of 150 teachers from public and private kindergartens in Abha and Khamis Mushait during the academic year 1446 AH. Findings revealed a moderate-to-high level of acceptance, as most teachers recognized the effectiveness of AI and AR in motivating children, simplifying abstract concepts, and enhancing interaction. Intensive training emerged as the most significant factor in …

The Role Of Administrative Leadership And Strategic Management In Improving The Responsiveness Of Health Systems To Pandemics: An Analysis Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Experience, Naseem Abdulghaffar Saeed Bazuhair

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aims to understand the role of strategic administrative leadership in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the health policies and strategic planning adopted by health systems to ensure the continuity of medical services and adapt to the rapid changes of the pandemic. The research addresses key strategies such as establishing emergency centres, coordinating between hospitals, developing standardized care and isolation protocols, and ensuring the availability of medical supplies and vaccines. It also emphasizes practices for maintaining the continuity of health services, including separating COVID-19 departments from other services, enhancing the use of digital solutions and telemedicine, and …

The Impact Of An Art Therapy Training Program On Changing The Perceptions Of Interior Design Students, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al-Duqail

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of design students at the College of Design and Applied Arts at Taif University of Saudi Arabia using an experimental art therapy program. The experimental user used pre- and post-tests on the creations of (30) students. A scale for students' perceptions of art therapy was administered before and after the study. There were statistically significant results and application trends across all scale axes (general knowledge, innovation and attitude, and perception of social benefits). The results also included positive correlations among all of them. These results confirm the effectiveness of the training program in …

A Message Related To The Interpretation Of Verse 21 Of Surat Al-Jathiya, By The Linguistic Scholar And Commentator Shihab Al-Din Ahmad Ibn Umar Al-Khafaji (D. 1069 Ah) - Study And Investigation-, Nawaf Bin Ghadir Bin Nuwayran Al-Tumi Al-Shammari

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

In this research, I studied one of the letters of the scholar Shihab al-Din al-Khafaji (1069 AH), related to the interpretation of verse 21 of Surat al-Jathiya. In it, he - may God have mercy on him - took care to explain the readings and ways of parsing in the verse upon which the meaning depends, and he conveyed the statements of scholars on that, and he was concerned with highlighting the rhetorical aspect of the verse. In my study, I followed the scientific method followed in investigation, and I came out with a number of results, the most important …

The Image Of Youth And Old Age In The Poetry Of Aby Hilal Al-Askari (Died At 400 H/1009m) - An Objective Technical Study, Ahmed Dkil Mohammed Al-Juhani

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aims to elucidate the depictions of youth and old age in the poetry of Abu Hilal Al-Askari. The poetic texts addressing the stages of youth and old age constitute a significant portion of his poetry. Youth is characterized by an eagerness for life, the pursuit of ambitions, and the fulfillment of aspirations, while old age is marked by a withdrawal from pleasures, amusements, and indulgences, as well as the rejection of the elderly by young women. The importance of this study stems from the lack of prior research addressing this phenomenon in his poetry. The study is structured …

The Image Of Camels In The Arabic Novel: The Novel Of A Good Camel By Saud Alsanousi As A Model - A Descriptive And Analytical Study, Yasser Ahmed Hamed Marzouq

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This paper deals with the image of camels in the Arabic novel, focusing on the novel A Good Camel by Saud Alsanousi as an analytical model. It explores the use of camels and their artistic connotations in the novel, and how they interact with the narrative structure, relying on a descriptive and analytical approach to uncover the dimensions of this use and connotation. One of the most notable findings was that camels in the novel transcend being merely animals or means of transportation, becoming a central character with profound dimensions, symbolizing patience, endurance, and resistance-values inherent in the desert environment …

Impact Of The Use Of Chabot On The Development Of Digital Skills - Female Students At Hail University College Of Education, Wadha Shabib Ali Alotaibi

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The present study aims to identify the impact of using Chatbot on the development of digital skills among female education students at Hail University. The study used the quasi-experimental approach. The sample consisted of (50) female students who were divided into two equivalent groups: control and experimental, and the research tool was the achievement test to measure the cognitive aspect, and an observation card to measure the performance aspect. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (a <= 0.05) between the mean scores of the experimental and control group in the post-test application of both the achievement test to measure the cognitive aspect of digital skills, and the observation card for the performance aspect of digital skills, all differences were in favor of the students in the experimental group. The results also showed no statistically significant differences at the significance level (a <= 0.05) in the evaluation of the students of the College of Education at the University of Hail of the observation card for using the chatbot robot in developing the performance aspect of digital skills attributed to the variables: (academic level and training courses). The study recommended conducting research related to interactive chats.

The Reality Of The Partnership Between The Family And The School And Its Impact On The Academic Performance Of Students With Learning Disabilities At The Primary Stage From The Perspective Of Their Families, Saleh Abdulrahman Ali Alalyani

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The current study aimed to assess the reality of the partnership between the family and the school and its impact on the academic performance of students with learning disabilities at the primary stage from the perspective of their families. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical method. The study population consisted of families of students with learning disabilities enrolled in public schools in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwara region (1,430 families), and a simple random sample of 303 families was selected. To collect data, the study used a questionnaire composed of two main axes; the reality of the partnership and then its impact on the …

Strategies For Dealing With The Overuse Of Artificial Intelligence Applications Among Postgraduate Students At Some Saudi Universities: An Analytical Study Of Academic Impacts And Proposed Solutions, Naimah Nasser Abdulaziz Alhumaidhi

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

Study aims to identify strategies for dealing with overuse of artificial intelligence applications among postgraduate students in Saudi universities: an analytical of its academic impacts and proposed solutions, adopted a descriptive-analytical approach by administering a questionnaire to a sample of (327) male, female postgraduate students from (Al-Jouf, Taibah, Najran, Shaqra) universities. The results showed that level of prevalence of the overuse of artificial intelligence applications among postgraduate students was moderate. The motivations behind this excessive use were high, particularly concerning saving time and ease of access to information. Level of academic and behavioral impacts resulting from this overuse was generally …

Lend Me A Soprano, Lynn University

Drama Programs

Sponsored by: Al Zucaro

It's 1934, and the clever and combustible Lucille Wiley, manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi for her one-night-only starring role in Carmen. Alas, Elena arrives late, her impassioned husband Pasquale has a fit of jealousy, and it remains to be seen whether Mrs. Wiley's mousy but determined assistant Jo can save the day. Based on Ken Ludwig's Tony Award-winning Lend Me A Tenor, this madcap screwball comedy features ladies in the leading roles and is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.

By: Ken Ludwig …