Mutah Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (MJHSS)

The Determinants of Competitiveness of the Jordanian Banking Sector

2025-05-17T14:25:44+03:00

This study aimed to analyze the determinants of competitiveness in Jordan’s banking sector and assess the impact of each force on domestic banking performance through enhancing Porter’s Five Forces model through the addition of a sixth force—the role of the Central Bank. Employing both descriptive and analytical methods, the study found that the traditional five forces do not present a significant threat to Jordanian banks, which have maintained their market share despite the entry of foreign competitors, largely due to customer loyalty and advanced banking services. The Central Bank was shown to play a supportive role in promoting competitiveness, justifying its inclusion as a critical additional force in the analytical model. The findings revealed a notable decline in banking concentration between 2008 and 2021, indicating a more competitive market environment. This improvement was reflected in Jordan’s rise in the 2024 Global Competitiveness Index. The study recommends implementing policies to reduce operational costs, reform banking regulations, enforce anti-trust laws, encourage innovation, and enhance banking service quality to boost competitiveness and attract foreign investment.

Community Youth Programs: A Strategy for Crime Prevention and Social Stability from the Perspective of Ministry of Youth Centers’ Employees

2025-07-01T12:18:16+03:00

This study examines the role of localized youth initiatives in mitigating youth-related crimes and enhancing social stability within Al-Karak Governorate, Jordan- a context that remains underexplored in crime prevention literature. Employing a cross-sectional analytical design, we surveyed 99 Ministry of Youth employees via stratified random sampling to assess two dimensions: (1) the localization of initiatives (13 items; Cronbach’s α = 0.887) and (2) their perceived crime reduction impact (15 items; Cronbach’s α = 0.851), using five-point Likert scales. Data were analyzed via independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and linear regression. Results indicated a strong agreement with both localization (M = 3.807, SD = 0.672) and crime reduction efficacy (M = 3.985, SD = 0.563). Significant disparities emerged by experience (F(3,95) = 3.549, p = 0.017, η² = 0.10) and education (F (3,95) = 3.675, p = 0.015, η² = 0.11), with regression models identifying experience (β = 0.32, p = 0.01) and bachelor’s level of education (β = 0.28, p = 0.03) as key predictors of perceived success. Gender and marital status showed no significant effects (p > 0.05). These findings underscore the value of demographically informed strategies in designing youth programs for crime prevention. However, self-reporting bias and the cross-sectional design limit causal inferences. Future research should employ longitudinal mixed-methods designs to isolate structural drivers of program efficacy and validate perceived impacts against empirical crime trends.

Ibn Jinni's So-Called Contradictory Views

2025-01-26T20:10:22+03:00

This study addressed some of Ibn Jinni’s linguistic opinions, which appeared contradictory and inconsistent. We find some researchers mentioning one of these opinions, citing it as an argument, thinking that it was Ibn Jinni’s only opinion on this issue. Then, another researcher comes and mentions another opinion, and one thinks that Ibn Jinni contradicted himself in these two opinions on the same issue.The study tackled these opinions according to laws that Ibn Jinni had established to address what appeared to be contradictory for scholars preceding. He explained the reasons for the difference between the two opinions and how to know the opinion adopted by that scholar in a chapter he called (On the Two Expressions with the Same Meaning that are Reported from the Scholar as Contradictory).

The study handled Ibn Jinni's contradictory views through these laws and clarified which of the two views he favored. The study was limited to his views on general issues, such as the origin of languages, his position on Quranic readings, and his position on the grammatical factor, adopting an analytical, investigative approach.

The study reached a set of results that can be summarized as follows. First, Ibn Jinni adopted different opinions on some issues and came with fatwas based on what he had in mind. Second, people may describe a scholar as contradictory based on certain foundations they rely on to judge between two opinions, but these foundations may not be correct, and they may imagine a contradiction, which in reality does not exist. Likewise, a scholar may attempt to develop his opinions and distance his opinions from those of his predecessors, and make an effort to innovate, but he remains in his teaching of his students and his writings on the approach of the prevailing schools of thought if he does not obtain sufficient conclusive evidence in his new field.

The Impact of Virtual Reality (VR) on Improving Customer Experience: A Case Study of the Religious Tourism Sector

2025-06-25T21:16:05+03:00

This study aims to examine the impact of virtual reality (VR) technologies on enhancing customer experience in the religious tourism sector, though focusing on three main dimensions: the realism of the virtual environment, immersion in the virtual environment, and the sense of presence. The descriptive analytical approach was employed to collect and analyze data from a sample of 241 Generation Z individuals who are interested in religious tourism and have an experience using VR technologies. A questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale was used to measure the influence of VR on customer experience. The results showed that the three dimensions significantly contribute to improving the customer experience. Realism had the greatest impact on increasing customer engagement with religious sites, while immersion enhanced the emotional depth of the experience. The sense of presence played a vital role in creating a realistic feeling of being at the actual location. Based on these findings, the study recommends promoting the use of VR technologies in religious tourism and investing in their development, as well as offering training programs for professionals to improve service quality and increase visitor satisfaction and loyalty

Sufi Allusion Directions in Modern Arabic Poetry: An Interpretive Reading of Indicative Models

2025-06-23T21:43:54+03:00

Objectives: This study aims to identify the directions of Sufi allusion in modern Arabic Poetry through uncovering its meanings, interpreting it, and elucidating its textual references; and it sheds light on eleven poets from both the Eastern and Western Arab worlds who have skillfully adopted these elements. Methods: The study employs semiotics of interpretation as a guiding method, which is suitable for addressing the suggestive nature of Sufi allusion and the unique figurative capacity of poetic texts to trace, interpret, and articulate the directions of these allusions. Results: The study concludes that the Sufi allusion, in its lexical and semantic structure, is broader and more precise than both of the Sufi symbol and terminology, encompassing them within itself. The allusion operates across four directions: it retains its mystical dimension in the first, adopts a political and social orientation in the second, explores existential themes with an erotic tone in the third, and takes on cultural and artistic aspects in the fourth. Conclusions: The study recommends that researchers should focus on examining the Sufi allusion through the lens of interpretive semiotics, leveraging its methodology to strengthen the connection between modern literature and Arab heritage, together with contemporary reading approaches.

The Impact of Using the Strategies of Command Teaching and Cooperative Learning on Improving the Technical Performance of the Human Wheel and Forward Roll Skills from an Open Position in Gymnastics

2025-07-11T00:59:25+03:00

This study aimed to identify the impact of using both the command teaching and cooperative learning strategies on improving the skills of Human Wheel and Forward Roll from an open position in gymnastics. The researcher adopted an empirical approach, and the study sample, which was selected intentionally, invoved (20) female students in the Faculty of Sports Science at Mutah university that enrolled in the course of Gymnastics (2) during the first semester of the academic year 2024/2025. The sample individuals were divided into two groups: the first experimental group (n=10), whose members were taught using the command teaching strategy, and the second experimental groups (n=10), whose members were taught using the cooperative learning strategy. The researcher used means, standard deviations, Pearson correlation coefficient, skewness coefficient, and t-test. The results showed that there are statistically significant differences between the pre-tests and post-tests in the command teaching strategy and cooperative learning strategy in improving the skills of Human Wheel and Forward Roll from an open position in gymnastics in favor of post-tests. The results showed that there are differences in the post tests between the command teaching and cooperative learning strategies to the advantage of the command teaching strategy regarding improving the skills of Human Wheel and Forward Roll from an open position in gymnastics. In the light of the results, the researcher recommended enhancing the use of command teaching strategy as one of the effective teaching strategies for gymnastics. The researcher also recommended training and improving practical subjects for teachers and students on the use of different strategies in the learning process.

The Impact of Open Innovation on Firm Performance in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Mediating Role of Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Capabilities

2025-08-08T20:34:02+03:00

This study aims to ascertain whether implementing open innovation as a crucial source of competitive advantage positively influences performance. Additionally, it seeks to verify whether companies’ utilization of big data analytics and artificial intelligence technologies positively moderates the relationship between open innovation and performance. This study used a structured questionnaire to collect data from a random final valid sample of 294 Jordanian companies operating in diverse industries. A simple and hierarchical regression was applied to verify the proposed hypotheses utilizing the SPSS V. 28 statistical program. The analysis suggests that open innovation execution positively impacts performance among sampled companies. Among the various technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, big data analysis does not have a positive moderating effect on the relationship between the two variables. In contrast, the utilization of artificial intelligence technology has a positive moderating effect on this relationship. In other words, companies investing effort and resources into open innovation may not see performance improvements when simultaneously implementing big data analytics. Conversely, the simultaneous implementation of artificial intelligence technology alongside open innovation may lead to higher performance outcomes. These findings offer insights into the importance of strategic decisions regarding technology adoption for enhancing performance in the context of open innovation.

Forms Forms of Digital Violence Resulting from Sports Fans’ Misuse of Social Media Platforms and their Negative Impacts

2025-08-13T10:03:33+03:00

The study aimed to identify the most prevalent forms of digital violence practiced by fans and followers of sports teams on social media, their contribution to the escalation of violence, and the resulting consequences.

The study relied on the descriptive-analytical approach using an electronic survey method to achieve its objectives and analyze the repercussions from the perspective of club presidents and members in the central and the southern regions of Jordan. This methodology was chosen due to its suitability for the nature and objectives of the study, as it allows for an accurate analysis of the phenomenon based on field data collected from the targeted sample.

The study found that there are various forms of violence resulting from the use of social media by sports fans and followers. It was revealed that the most common form is verbal violence, followed by psychological violence, while physical violence was the least prevalent. The overall level of the resulting consequences was high, reflecting an awareness of the seriousness of violent behaviors, their various forms, and their diverse impacts.

It was concluded that certain behaviors on social media lead to various forms of violence due to misuse, resulting in negative effects on individuals, which may escalate into conflicts and disputes

A Proposed Educational Vision for Circassian Institutions in Jordan to Preserve Circassian Culture

2025-09-02T11:35:26+03:00

The study aimed to propose an educational vision for Circassian institutions in Jordan with the goal of preserving Circassian culture. This vision was achieved by examining the role of Circassian institutions in preserving Circassian culture from the perspective of those in charge of these institutions. The study used a qualitative approach.

Data of the study were collected through interviews with twenty-one individuals in charge of Circassian institutions in Jordan. The study period spanned the years of 2024-2025.

The study revealed a set of interrelated issues leading to the preservation of Circassian culture, including preserving the Circassian language as an identity and heritage, transmitting and documenting Circassian customs and traditions to future generations, highlighting Circassian dress as a part of cultural identity, preserving Circassian music and dance, strengthening a sense of belonging to Circassian identity within Jordanian society, the future of Circassian culture and its influence on Jordanian culture, and preserving Circassian culture for future generations.

In light of the study's findings, a proposed educational vision ws advanced to be presented to Circassian institutions in Jordan to help preserve Circassian culture. It is hoped that this proposal will be adopted and implemented.

The Role of Community Policing Communication Programs in Strengthening Social Bonds in Kuwait

2025-08-26T10:40:31+03:00

This study investigates the role of community policing programs in strengthening social cohesion within the State of Kuwait by assessing their impact across four principal domains: building trust between the police and the community, promoting cooperation, fostering national and social belonging, and facilitating the amicable resolution of conflicts. The research sample comprised 403 participants, including Kuwaiti citizens and residents, representing diverse age groups and educational backgrounds. Data were collected through a meticulously designed electronic questionnaire developed in accordance with relevant theoretical frameworks and prior studies. The findings revealed high mean scores across all examined domains, with “enhancing belonging” ranking first, followed by “building trust,” “promoting cooperation,” and “conflict resolution.,” respectively. The analysis further identified awareness programs, community meetings, and open channels of communication as the most influential components in reinforcing social cohesion. The results underscored the pivotal interactive role of community policing in engaging citizens in the maintenance of public security and in cultivating a collective sense of safety and belonging. The study concludes by recommending the expansion of public awareness programs, the training of police personnel in community-based mediation, and the incorporation of community policing principles into national educational curricula.