مؤتة للدراسات الإنسانية والاجتماعية

The American National Standards of the Physical Education Teacher in the Curricula of the Jordanian Universities

2024-07-25T10:18:47+03:00

The purpose of this study was to identify the degree of existence of the American national standards of physical education teachers in the curricula of the Jordanian universities from the students' perspective in relation to the variables of the university, academic level, and gender. The sample consisted of (335) male and female students from four physical education faculties at the four major public Jordanian universities. The questionnaire of this study covered six dimensions and included (48) items, which reflect the American national standards for physical education teachers . The findings indicated that the American national standards of physical education teachers existed in the curricula of the Jordanian universities with a moderate degree. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences between male and female students in their view of the availability of American standards in college curricula. However, the results showed statistical differences due to the university and academic year variables, where the students of the University of Jordan recorded the highest averages, followed by the students of Yarmouk University, the Hashemite University and the University of Mutah, respectively., and s the fourth-year students recorded statistically higher averages than third-year students in colleges of physical education. The study recommends the need for curricula to keep pace with international standards, specifically the American ones under study.

Determinants of Agency Costs: Evidence from Jordan

2024-07-25T10:28:50+03:00

This study examines the impact of firm characteristics, namely size, leverage, profitability, and growth on the asset turnover ratio, which inversely measure the firm’s agency costs. Using data about non-financial firms listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, the results of the Generalized Method of Moments) GMM) estimator show that leverage, profitability, and growth are positively related to asset turnover, suggesting that firms with higher leverage ratios, profitable firms, and firms with higher investment opportunities experience lower agency costs compared to their counterparts. However, this study finds no evidence on the impact of firm size on asset turnover. Finally, this study finds that managers of Jordanian firms set a target level of agency costs and attempt to gradually adjust the agency cost level towards that target. Results of this study are of high importance for firms’ managers and policy makers as it sheds light on the important factors that affect the agency costs of these firms.

The Impact of the Corona Virus / COVID-19 Quarantine on the Level of Quality of Life among Students of the College of Sports Sciences at Mutah University

2024-07-25T10:37:57+03:00

The study aimed to identify the impact of of the Corona virus/ COVID-19 quarantine on the level of quality of life among students of the College of Sports Sciences at Mutah University. The study sample consisted of (180) male and female students from the College of Sports Sciences at Mutah University, and it was randomly selected from the population of the study. The researcher used the descriptive approach in adopting the survey method with its steps and scientific procedures as it suits the nature of this study. The quality of life scale for university students in the Sultanate of Oman was used, which was codified and developed by Mansi and Kazem (2010). The study addressed the variables of gender, academic level, academic department, and GPA. The results of the study revealed that the Corona virus / COVID-19 quarantine of had an average effect on the dimensions of quality of life for students of the College of Sports Sciences. The results also showed that there are statistically significant differences in the impact of Corona Virus/ COVID-19 quarantine on the level of quality of life for students of the College of Sports Sciences in relation to the variable of gender, in favor of males, and the variable of GPA, in favor of the students with high grades. Based on the results of the study, the study recommends working on developing the personal capabilities of the students of the Colleg of Sports Sciences, which enables them to face any quarantine that may occur in the country. This can be achieved through specialized courses that reduce intimidation, deal with matters rationally, and manage their lives with what is available to them.

Crafting the Reader’s Experience: Dramatization and Re-constructing Reality in Henry James’ The Aspern Papers

2024-07-25T10:44:46+03:00

This essay examines the narration style in Henry James’ novella, The Aspern Papers, by examining the varied linguistic structures that dominate the narrative. It attempts to reveal some of the stylistic choices that intensify and dramatize the retelling of the story by the unnamed narrator. This study adopts quantitative and qualitative approaches in gathering and analyzing the examined linguistic and literary content. The essay finds that in The Aspern Papers, the notorious narrator receives the sympathy of the reader instead of his two female victims, Tina and Juliana. The study highlights that the narrator manipulates language structures by choosing certain linguistic constructions in the story bringing the reader into the narrator's disposition instead of sympathizing with his victims.

The Effect of Applying Multilevel Directed Strategy Based on Nerolinguistic Programing (NLP) on Improving Digital Achievement for High Jump Effectiveness and Self-Esteem among Students of the College of Sports Sciences at the University of Jordan

2024-07-25T10:58:13+03:00

The study aimed to identify the effect of a multi-level directed strategy based on neurolinguistic programing (NLP) on improving the digital achievement of high jump effectiveness and self-esteem among students of the College of Sports Sciences at the University of Jordan, in particular among students enrolled in the Athletics Course (2) in the academic year 2020/2021. To achieve this goal, the researcher used The experimental approach on a sample consisting of (34) students from the course of Athletics (2), who were distributed in two groups: an experimental group and a control group, with (17) students in each group. The educational program was applied using a multi-level strategy directed based on NLP on the students of the experimental group studying the effectiveness of the high jump in the summer semester, with (16) educational units, while the control group was subjected to the traditional method. To collect the study data, a tool was designed to measure the self-esteem skills of the course of Athletics (2) students and digital achievement in accordance with the International Law of Athletics. The researchers used the statistical methods of Arithmetic means, standard deviations, Pearson correlation coefficient, independent sampling t-test and and T test for cross-linked samples. The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences between the two groups in the numerical achievement of the effectiveness of the high jump and self-esteem among the students of the course of Athletics (2) in favor of the experimental group with higher arithmetic averages compared to the averages of the control group.

The researcher recommends that students should be given the opportunity to use a multi-level directed strategy based on NLP and conduct similar studies on the impact of this strategy on teaching team and individual games with stages and technical characteristics that differ from athletics courses.

The Effect Of Using Technology as a Green Management Practice on the Organizational Environmental Performance at the International Arabic Islamic Bank

2024-07-25T11:11:06+03:00

The present study aims to show the effect of using technology as a green management practice on the organizational environmental performance at the International Arabic Islamic Bank in Jordan and to reveal implementation levels of technology usage and the level of organizational environmental performance at the International Arabic Islamic Bank. To achieve these objectives, the descriptive analytical survey method was used as a data collection tool (the questionnaire), which was distributed to a random sample consisting of (278) male and female employees of the International Arabic Islamic Bank working in (45) branches, from which (200) forms were retrieved that were valid for analysis. For data analysis, appropriate statistical tests within the SPSS statistical analysis software were used. The results show a statistically significant effect for technology usage on the organizational environmental performance; technology usage explained about (42.1%) of the changes that occur on the organizational environmental performance; the level of the International Arabic Islamic Bank's use of technology as one of the practices of green management and the level of organizational environmental performance both came to a medium degree. The study recommends the necessity of evaluating the environmental performance of the bank in all fields (financial, economic, social, internal as well as external environment) and the need to select environmentally friendly customers and suppliers and focus on them, which increases the investment opportunity in industries that support the environment.

The Impact of Organizational Silence on Institutional Excellence through the Organizational Commitment as a Mediating Variable in the Industrial Institutions in the King Hussein Bin Talal Development Area in Al-Mafraq

2024-07-25T11:23:31+03:00

This study aimed to identify the impact of organizational silence on institutional excellence through organizational commitment as a mediating variable in the industrial institutions in the King Hussein Bin Talal Development Area. The study population consists of all managers and supervisors in the plants in the King Hussein Bin Talal Development Area in Al-Mafraq Governance, which includes (31) plants. A questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of (135) managers and supervisors. (94) questionnaires were subjected for statistical analysis through SPSS and Amos programs.

The study reached several results, the most notable of which are the presence of a statistically significant effect of organizational silence on institutional excellence and the presence of an indirect statistically significant effect of organizational commitment as a mediating variable in the relationship between organizational silence and institutional discrimination.

One of the most notable recommendations of the study was to increase the interest of industrial organizations in providing an atmosphere that supports the participation of workers in expressing opinions and suggestions for work and establishing a culture of expression of opinion and freedom to exchange ideas and opinions by factory administrations to be a motivation for workers to participate.

The Impact of Using Smartphone and Tablet Applications on the Acquisition of Religious Concepts in the Prophetic Hadith

2024-07-29T10:40:09+03:00

The study aimed to reveal the impact of using some of the smartphone and tablet applications by ninth grade students on the acquisition of religious concepts in Prophetic Hadith lessons in the Directorate of Education of Marka District in the academic year 2021/2022. To achive the goals of the study, the esearcher used the quasi-experimental method where there were an experimental group and a control group. The study sample consisted of (170) studentst. The researcher prepared the test of religious concepts and verified its validity and reliability, and he uses a software package that contains several programs compatible with the scientific content.

The arithmetic means and the standard deviation of the test questions were extracted through using the biserial correlation coefficient and ANCOVA test to examine the outcome's differences between the two above-mentioned groups. One of the most important results of the study is that there are statistically significant differences between the mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups on the post-religious concepts test attributable to the method used (i.e. smartphone and tablet applications). The study's recommends incorporating Islamic education curricula with lessons and activities that employ smartphone and tablet applications in the educational process.

The Degree to which Teachers of Arabic language and Social Studies Practice the skills of the Twenty-First Century in Karak Governorate

2024-07-29T10:58:53+03:00

The study aimed to reveal the degree to which teachers of Arabic language and social studies practice the skills of the twenty-first century in Karak Governorate. The study sample consisted of (329) male and female teachers from the Directorate of Education of Karak Governorate. The sample was selected by a random stratified method, and the descriptive survey method was used. To achieve the goals of the study, the researchers develeoped a survey that covered four domains: (i) critical thinking skills, problem solving, and creativity, (ii) social and communication skills, (iii) information and digital culture, and initiative, self-direction and responsibility. After verifying the validity and reliability of the tool, it was applied on the study sample. The results showed that teachers' ratings on the four fields of study were moderate; the field of critical thinking, problem solving and creativity ranked first with an arithmetic mean of (2.75) and a standard deviation of (.257), while the field of information and digital culture achieved the least estimate, with an arithmetic mean of (2.48) and a standard deviation of (.370). The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences due to the variables of gender, academic level, and scientific specialization. The study recommended holding training courses for teachers to provide them with the skills of the twenty-first century.

The Attitudes of Undergraduate Students at Sultan Qaboos University towards Distance Learning in the Light of their Experience during Corona Pandemic

2024-07-29T11:23:07+03:00

The study aimed to identify the attitudes of Sultan Qaboos University towards distance learning during the Corona pandemic. The study employed a descriptive method that involves a cross-sectional design. A scale was built to measure attitudes toward distance learning. This scale includes the three components of attitudes: cognitive, emotional, and behavioral. The scale was administered on a sample of (490) undergraduate students affiliated with Sultan Qaboos University during the 2020/2021 academic year, in which distance learning was adopted. The study revealed that undergraduate students' attitudes towards distance learning were negative. In addition, they expressed negative emotions towards distance learning, communicating their unwillingness and behavioral tendencies to avoid it. Moreover, female undergraduate students expressed more negative attitudes toward distance learning than their male counterparts.

Furthermore, the study revealed no effect of college type and study year on attitudes towards distance learning. However, students' feelings about distance learning in this study and their behavioral tendencies regarding it seem to conflict with their knowledge and information about it.

The study concluded that undergraduate students' experiences with distance learning during the Corona pandemic played a vital role in shaping their negative attitudes towards it. These results call for a comprehensive evaluation process for the university's e-learning experience.