Academic International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Academic International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (AIJSSH) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Academic International Publishers. The journal is dedicated to advancing high-quality scholarship across the Social Sciences and Humanities by publishing original research articles, review papers, and theoretical contributions that address contemporary regional and global issues. AIJSSH provides an international forum for researchers, academics, and practitioners to disseminate rigorous, innovative, and ethically conducted research that advances knowledge, promotes interdisciplinary dialogue, and supports evidence-based policy and practice. Journal Mission The mission of AIJSSH is to advance research and scholarly communication in the Social Sciences and Humanities by publishing high-quality, ethically conducted research that promotes academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative solutions to contemporary societal challenges. Aims and Scope AIJSSH publishes original research articles, review papers, and theoretical studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge across the Social Sciences and Humanities. The journal welcomes both discipline-based and interdisciplinary research that demonstrates scientific rigour, originality, and meaningful scholarly contribution. 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Its published articles are indexed by Google Scholar. The journal continues to strengthen its editorial and publishing standards while pursuing inclusion in additional recognised indexing and abstracting services.
Cultural Identity and Social Change: An Anthropological Study of Contemporary Arab Communities
In the diasporic age, Arab communities face double-bind situations as they engage in the process of globalization, digital modernity, political revolution and transnational mobility, and yet simultaneously remain much attached to religious practice, kinship relations, and language. This article is an anthropological ethnographic study of cultural identity formation and social change in three aspects of Arab community life: the urban youth identity in transition, the renegotiation of gender roles in post-uprising societies, and the experiences of the diasporic community of Arab identity outside the Arab world. The article builds on theories from cultural anthropology, postcolonial studies and the anthropology of Islam to position the concept of Arab cultural identity as a negotiated and internally contested, dynamic and context-sensitive construction that is neither a static legacy from the past nor a casualty of modernity as described by Orientalist conceptions of reduction and uncritical modernization discourses. The ethnographic fieldwork, carried out in the field in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Morocco and in the Arab diasporic communities in Europe and North America from 2018 to 2024, is combined with secondary scholarship to describe the major lines through which contemporary identity negotiation takes place. The article joins a new body of literature that focuses on Arab agency, heterogeneity, and reflexivity in articulations of cultural change, which foregrounds Arab communities as active agents in their social transformation rather than objects of outside forces.
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Digital Information Literacy in Arab Universities: Combating Misinformation in the Age of AI
The proliferation of digital misinformation has evolved into an asymmetric challenge across Arab majority nations, a reality deeply compounded by the recent breakthroughs in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). in countries with an Arab majority. Despite the efforts made in the Arab region in achieving higher education infrastructure investment, the curricula development of digital information literacy (DIL) across the Arab region is still uneven, not well-institutionalized and not well-integrated with AI related skills. The article discusses the status of digital information literacy (DIL) in the Arab universities, the special features of Arab universities and the sociolinguistic and structural factors that make students more vulnerable to misinformation and proposes a culturally responsive and AI-aware strategy for integrating DIL into undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The paper is based on a literature review of existing regional empirical studies, existing UNESCO models and new studies in AI-related literacy, and it concludes that Arab universities must change their library instruction model from ad hoc model to a systemic model in the curriculum. The main recommendations are as follows: establishment of AI-based Arabic language Fact-Checking tools, preparation of DIL modules based on various disciplines, training of teachers, and cooperation with the relevant regulatory authorities in the area. The article joins a growing body of scholarship which argues for context-based responses to the crisis of misinformation in the digital world. The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has given rise to many discussions about the significance of AI in higher education and the development of AI literacy.
The Role of International Organizations in Managing Humanitarian Crises in Conflict Areas
Armed conflict in the modern world creates humanitarian emergencies of unprecedented proportions and complexity, forcing entire populations to flee for their lives, wreaking havoc on infrastructure, undermining food security and creating protection needs that far exceed the capacities of the affected State and neighbouring countries. The international community responds to these crises through a primary institutional framework that is made up of international organizations, such as the United Nations system, the International Committee of the Red Cross and a huge network of intergovernmental and non-governmental actors. This article conducts a systematic examination of the roles, limits and reform need in international organizations in the humanitarian crisis management in current conflict affected environments. The article takes a case-based approach from Syria, Yemen, South Sudan, and the occupied Palestinian territories, and utilizes ongoing discussions in international humanitarian law, organizational theory and political science, to explore the four fundamentals of international humanitarian actors: needs assessment and coordination, protection of civilians and humanitarian law enforcement, resource mobilization and aid delivery, and durable solutions facilitation. The analysis pinpoints five structural challenges that systematically limit the effectiveness of international organizations: the politicization of humanitarian action, access denial and negotiation failure, fragmentation and volatility of humanitarian funding, localization deficit in humanitarian practice and gaps in accountability of affected populations to international actors. In an era of proliferating and long conflicts, the article advocates for a framework of reform based on principled independence, operational localization, sustainable financing and enhanced accountability mechanisms, and joins the growing literature on reform of the humanitarian system. How current humanitarian crises are being tackled is demonstrated through the cases of Syria and Yemen, illustrating the efforts directed toward systemic humanitarian reform.
Smart Tourism and Cultural Heritage: Enhancing Visitor Experience through Digital Innovation
Smart tourism is the product of the fusion of digital innovation and cultural heritage management, using artificial intelligence tools (AI), augmented reality (AR), the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analytics to enhance the visitor experience whilst maintaining the authenticity of heritage sites. The use of smart tourism technologies is especially important in the Arab world, where archaeological and cultural heritage are national and civilizational assets, which cannot be replaced. However, the literature shows that there are ongoing gaps such as unequal digital infrastructure at various locations in the heritage sector, lack of Arabic language digital information and poor community representation in the tourism technological models. This article focuses on the Arab region and explores the role of digital innovations in the region's cultural heritage tourism, based on a number of case studies from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt. It examines the contribution of Personalization using Artificial Intelligence, immersive AR/VR Heritage Reconstructions, Smart Mobility Solutions and Data-driven Visitor Management in improving the visitor experience and site sustainability. A vision of a Smart Cultural Heritage Tourism Framework (SCHTF) with 4 pillars is proposed: Digital Accessibility, Experiential Depth, Operational Sustainability and Community Co-Creation. Policy recommendations for heritage authorities, technology developers and tourism ministries are provided in the final part of the article, as they seek to implement smart tourism in a responsible and equitable manner.
Impact of Performance Management on Employee Productivity (Case Study in Cac Bank- Yemen)
The main target of this study was to study the effect of the performance management process on employee productivity. The specific objectives of the study were to appraise the effect of performance management on employee productivity at CAC Bank—Yemen and to elaborate the effect of performance appraisal, reward, training and development, and feedback on employee productivity. Through a detailed literature review and a deep analysis of the data collected from CAC Bank—Yemen, the target population was employees in various positions in the bank with a sample size of 144 out of 224 employees. The study adopted a quantitative approach, using a questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Data analysis was conducted using the Software Package for Social Science (SPSS). The results of this study provide remarkable results for CAC-Bank management. It indicated that all the dimensions have an impact on employee productivity.
The Impact of Employing Metacognitive Strategies on the Development of Linguistic Competence in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Pupils (Retracted)
"This article has been retracted due to duplicate publication. The decision was made by the editorial board after thorough evaluation of the case." Poor linguistic competence among deaf and hard-of-hearing students is one of the most significant challenges facing the educational process, given the link between language and the development of thinking, learning, and communication. Poor language acquisition and comprehension negatively affect academic achievement, particularly in reading and writing skills, and are linked to factors such as early hearing loss, delayed educational intervention, and the absence of teaching strategies tailored to the specific needs of this group. To address this problem, this study aimed to examine the impact of metacognitive strategies on the development of Arabic linguistic competence in a group of D/HH students. To this end, a descriptive and quasi-experimental approach was adopted with a sample of 40 students from "Lalla Asmae Foundation for the D/HH" who were trained in the 5E's Learning Cycle and Self-Questioning. Data were then collected using psychological measures and pre- and post-tests of linguistic competence, which were analyzed using specific statistical methods (SPSS). The results showed a significant improvement in the linguistic competence of D/HH students in terms of comprehension, writing, and sign language, as well as an increase in linguistic and metacognitive awareness in the experimental group compared to the control group. The importance of the research lies in its presentation of a practical educational model that enhances metacognitive awareness in the classroom for D/HH students, thereby supporting the trend toward self-learning and their linguistic integration within the educational institution and society.
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Occupational Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Administrative Effectiveness Among School Principals
Background: Occupational stress is widely perceived as a key negative emotional reaction that affects the health and well-being of individuals and organisations. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of occupational stress on job satisfaction and administrative efficiency of secondary school principals. Methods: The study adopted a correlational survey design. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 108 school administrators of 36 secondary schools in Gusau Metropolis, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The data collected was analysed through the Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Findings: The study’s findings revealed that occupational stress has a negative and significant relationship with job satisfaction (r=-.52, p<.001) and administrative effectiveness (r=-.41, p<.001); while administrative effectiveness and job satisfaction are positively and significantly related (r=.56, p<.001). Implication: The results imply that occupational stress can significantly predict job satisfaction and administrative effectiveness. Conclusion: The study concluded that poorly managed stress can hinder leadership performance, as stress can threaten people’s well-being and the job satisfaction of school leaders. Recommendations: The paper recommended that education authorities should develop stress coping strategies to reduce its negative impact on school administrators.
Assessing the Effectiveness of United Nations Specialized Agencies in Responding to the Humanitarian Crises in Gaza: UNRWA Versus the World Health Organization
Humanitarian crises in Palestine, particularly in the Gaza Strip, represent one of the most complex challenges due to the ongoing blockade and recurrent conflicts, making the intervention of United Nations specialized agencies essential to mitigate their impacts. This study aims to analyze the role of UNRWA and the World Health Organization (WHO) in responding to humanitarian crises in Gaza by clarifying the conceptual framework of humanitarian crises and the role of international organizations in managing them, identifying the legal and organizational foundations of UN specialized agencies, analyzing UNRWA’s efforts in supporting refugees, and assessing WHO’s role in strengthening the health system. The research adopts the descriptive-analytical method to compare the approaches and mechanisms used by both agencies. The findings reveal that UNRWA has demonstrated institutional resilience by continuing to provide education, health, and relief services despite the blockade, while WHO has contributed to supporting the local health system by providing medical supplies, training health workers, and enhancing emergency and epidemic response capacities. The study recommends diversifying funding sources, improving coordination between UN agencies and local authorities through a unified data system, strengthening WHO’s role in supporting health facilities and training staff, and establishing rapid response units to ensure timely and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable groups.
Feminist Movements and Gender: Goals and Relationship
The feminist movements have adopted various methods and strategies to achieve their goals, primarily related to women's rights, working to end their marginalisation and eliminate all forms of discrimination they perceive. These feminist movements have waged a war against customs, traditions, cultural heritage, and religious practices that they see as directly contributing to discrimination against women, controlling and oppressing them. Their activities have included protests and field actions demanding women's empowerment and the elimination of what they view as injustice and marginalization. On the other hand, these movements have successfully embraced the strategy of gender equality, becoming part of the international legal framework that binds many countries. The United Nations calls for the inclusion and integration of gender equality in its internal policies and national laws.
School Bullying as a Hidden Driver of Dropout: A Socio-Educational Reading of Symbolic Violence in the Moroccan School Context
This article, through its inductive axes, seeks to shed light on the structure of the Moroccan school as a symbolic system in which forms of domination and educational exclusion intersect. Within this framework, school bullying shifts from an incidental individual or collective behaviour to an inevitable phenomenon that covertly contributes to the production and reproduction of school dropout. To unpack this issue, the analysis draws on socio-educational theoretical frameworks, particularly Axel Honneth’s Theory of Recognition, to understand the erosion of pedagogical ties and the decline of students’ sense of school belonging because of diminished social and self-recognition. It also adopts Bourdieu’s critical structural approach to explain how the contemporary educational system disseminates symbolic violence as a concealed mechanism of regulation. Methodologically, the study employs an interpretive socio-educational analysis to reveal the dialectic between bullying and dropout within the broader transformation of school values. The findings indicate that school dropout is not merely a threat to the educational reality but also a manifestation of the school’s failure to safeguard its primary functions, namely, education and the internalisation of values of qualification and socio-educational inclusion; this calls for a reconsideration of the school structure as an inclusive moral system grounded in equity and the human dignity of the learner.
Digital Health in Urban Environments (A Field Sociological Study: The City of Kenitra as a Model)
This study examines the role of digital health in providing health care to patients in an urban environment, focused on socio-cultural interactions and economic and environmental contexts, reviewing emerging trends and technologies that drive therapeutic and preventive practice, as well as the accessibility of health services in marginalized areas and urban challenges. Based on the sociological perspective according to the descriptive method, the study utilized a random sample of approximately 200 participants, collecting data through a questionnaire to assess levels of interaction with intelligent systems. The study concluded that virtual health remains complementary and does not take the place of a doctor, as it represents a communication bridge between patients and official institutions.
Exploring Sudanese Faculty Members' Perceptions of AI Tools in Enhancing Speaking Skills
This study investigates the perceptions of 93 Sudanese faculty members (51 female, 42 male) at Central Governmental Universities in Khartoum regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve students' speaking skills. Utilizing a quantitative approach through online questionnaires, the research identifies both the advantages and obstacles associated with integrating AI into language instruction. Findings reveal that while most faculty members view AI tools positively, especially for promoting interactivity, individualized learning, and real-time feedback there remain challenges related to training needs and infrastructural limitations. The paper concludes with actionable recommendations for effective AI integration in higher education settings in Sudan.
How to Write an Academic Article: Focusing on Research Elements and Structural Components
Writing scientific articles is a significant challenge for many researchers, and few of them receive specialized training in effectively communicating their findings in writing. However, publication is often essential for securing funding and advancing one's career. With this comprehensive guide on how to write an academic article, this paper will focus not only on research but also on the crucial elements of each section of a paper. It addresses topic selection, article organization, writing style, and how to use tables and figures to support claims, drawing on more than 30 citations from academic work. The guide conforms to the common standards, such as the (IMRaD 1) format, representing Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. IMRaD structure, with an emphasis on clarity, stringency, and scholarship, that will result in publishable research papers.
The Legal Personality of Commercial Companies in Jordan: Concepts, Legal, and Economic Implications
This study examines the concept of the legal personality of commercial companies in Jordan, considering it as an independent legal entity capable of exercising rights and assuming obligations in its own name, separate from its members or partners. The research traces the historical development of this concept and its impact on business organization and commercial relationships, with a particular focus on legislative updates in the Jordanian Commercial Law that ensure effective legal recognition of corporate legal personality. The study also highlights the legal and economic significance of such recognition by regulating the relationship between the company and its employees, protecting the interests of various stakeholders, and promoting economic stability. The research concludes that legal personality serves as a fundamental pillar for creating an organized and reliable commercial environment, providing clear legal guarantees, supporting national economic growth through enhanced documentation, regulating commercial operations, and ensuring companies’ compliance with applicable legislation.
The Role of Exegetes and Linguists in Laying the Foundations for Linguistic Criticism and Developing It: The Pillars of Its Emergence and The Horizons of Its Universality
This study aims to reveal the pioneering role of commentators and those engaged in the study of the miraculous nature of the Quran and of Quranic sciences in general. In establishing a linguistic theory in the Arab-Islamic heritage, tremendous and diverse efforts began in the third century and became firmly established thereafter. Its main goal was to serve the Holy Quran, convey it to people, clarify its meanings, and strengthen understanding and interpretation in a way that preserves the nation's identity and protects its faith from currents of deviation, doubt, and biased interpretation, this resulted in pioneering theoretical and applied efforts in dealing with the Arabic language, through studies in grammar, rhetoric, and linguistic criticism, achieved through two levels of looking at the language. The first level is the level of direct standard language or the level of the base and origin. The second level is the level of aesthetic language, or the second indirect language, or the level of branch and deviation. From both levels, one can glean the features of a linguistic theory in the Arab-Islamic heritage, as reflected in the efforts of Qur'an scholars and interpreters, characterised by a degree of flexibility and adaptability to change, and open to absorbing possible human interpretations and contributions.
Bridging Theory and Practice: Cohesion and Coherence in Sudanese MA Students’ Academic Writing
Academic writing plays a vital role in achieving academic success at the postgraduate level, requiring students to express ideas clearly, maintain coherence, and follow the conventions of their academic discipline. This research examines how effectively Sudanese MA students use cohesive devices and discourse markers, drawing on data from an online diagnostic assessment conducted at Sudan University of Science and Technology. Among the 69 participants (41 males and 28 females), findings reveal that while students generally understand cohesion on a theoretical level, many encounter difficulties when applying it in extended written texts. These difficulties often undermine the clarity and flow of their academic writing. To bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, the study suggests implementing genre-based writing pedagogy, regular formative feedback, and peer review activities to support students in using cohesion more effectively and accurately.
A Sociolinguistic Investigation of Making Request Among Sudanese learners at Sudan University for Science and Technology
This study aims to understand how advanced English language learners in Sudan employ request strategies. The study's individuals are university-level English language learners. The testing instrument used is "discourse completion tasks". Following Blum-Kulka et al.'s (1989) classification of request methods, the participants' replies were examined. Based on the data, conventional indirect techniques are the most utilised type of tactics in both formal and informal cases. The study recommends that advanced English language students know the sociolinguistic aspects of communicative competence, and teachers and lecturers should educate their students that Sentence forming alone cannot establish a conversation. Still, they need to know the social and cultural aspects of communication and other recommendations.
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A Proposed Vision to Improve the Level of Life Satisfaction for Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients from the Perspective of Crisis Intervention Model in Social Work
This study aims to present a proposed vision for improving the level of life satisfaction among breast cancer patients from the perspective of the crisis intervention model in social services. This study is one of the descriptive studies that used the social survey method using the sampling method through the questionnaire tool and was applied to a purposive sample consisting of (273) breast cancer patients during one year of being diagnosed. The setting was the maternity and childhood departments of the health directorates of the Palestinian Ministry of Health in the West Bank governorates. The study concluded that the level of psychological stability for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in the West Bank is "average" as the general arithmetic mean reached (2.12). The level of family stability is "average," as the general arithmetic means reached (2.20). The level of social interaction is "average" as the general arithmetic mean reached (2.11), and the level of social integration is "low" as the general arithmetic mean reached (1.65). Based on the study's results, a proposed vision was achieved to enhance the level of life satisfaction for breast cancer patients from the perspective of the crisis intervention model in social services.
Reasons For Students’ Reluctance to Learn the Arabic Language in Government Schools (Tirawa Region Seventh Grade, A Model)
The educational institutions in the Kurdistan Region paid attention to the Arabic language and worked to change the curricula to suit the conditions because learning the Arabic language requires effort and enthusiasm. However, the students have not learned the Arabic language. The aim of the research was to identify issues concerned with the students in learning the Arabic language. The research population included: female Arabic language teachers from two schools. And students from two schools in the Tairawa district, are Snobar Basic School for Girls. Mawlawi Basic School for Boys the dates: 7/1/2020 to 9/11/2020. The study suggestions were School administrations must communicate with families. Opening training courses to raise the efficiency of school principals and change their visions towards the educational staff. Offering training courses for teachers to strengthen their language skills. And forming a committee to review the Arabic language curriculum.
The Influence of Religious Values on the Social Efficiency of Families of People with Special Needs 'Syrian Refugees in the State of Gaziantep as a Model'
This study begins with the assumption that values play a crucial role in human behavior, particularly in motivating various forms of behavior and providing the necessary motivation and perseverance to support them. This study also sheds light on religious values and their positive impact on social life, especially in the Islamic religion, to which the majority of Syrian refugees residing in Gaziantep belong, specifically families of people with special needs, the subject of the study, who were forced to leave their country and take refuge in Turkey as a result of the war that broke out in Syria in 2011 and is continuing today. The study focused its objectives on the effect of fundamental religious values (contentment, compassion, patience, and optimism) on social competence and the main skills associated with it, especially control, flexibility, participation of others in social activities, and the ability to solve problems and face the challenges that families with special needs face in interacting with the surrounding community. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire specific to its topics was prepared and administered to a research sample that included 300 family members of people with special needs, diverse in terms of gender, age, educational level, and kinship with those with special needs (parents, brothers, and sisters). The study also included a review of the numbers, ratios, statistics, and graphs derived from the questionnaire results, which were analyzed using scientific and statistical methods, followed by an explanation of the nature of the effect of religious values on competence. The study concluded by confirming a positive relationship with statistical significance between adherence to religious values and the demand for them, as well as the development of social competence skills. Social and revealing its causes and manifestations. The study ultimately concluded with a set of recommendations and proposals aimed at providing better quality services to refugee families with special needs by leveraging the role of religious values and focusing on their behavioral outcomes, which contribute to achieving stability for refugees and enhancing their quality of life and social security.
The Role of Digital Audio Tools on Language Proficiency: A Study of Learners Perspectives in Sudan
Traditional language learning techniques have changed as a result of the incorporation of audio and video books into EFL. This study examines the evolving role of these multimedia resources in EFL settings, exploring their advantages, challenges, and pedagogical implications. Some learners prefer audiobooks for passive listening, while others opt for podcasts for active learning. The study investigates which format students pick for learning English and how they perceive the benefits of these audio resources. This research highlights the potential of audiobooks and podcasts to create immersive language learning experiences that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world language use by combining theoretical concepts with practical examples. The study concludes that Students consider podcasts to be more useful than audiobooks for learning English. Podcasts and audiobooks dramatically increase listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Students have a stronger preference for podcasts over audiobooks. Students who are motivated to use podcasts and audiobooks demonstrate improved involvement in English learning.
Enhancing Students’ Achievement in Basic Science Using Blended Learning Strategy
The investigation explored the effect of blended learning on basic science students' performance. Additionally, the study determined how gender affects students' learning outcomes when utilizing a blended learning strategy. This study took place in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State. Across the 50 public secondary schools that composed the Zone, 2,950 Upper Basic VIII students comprised the population. For the study, a sample size of 97 students (39 males & 58 females) was employed. Two of the Zone's three Local Government Areas (LGAs) were sampled using a simple random sampling technique. Additionally, one coeducational school was chosen from the two sampled LGAs and assigned to the experimental and control groups using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection tool was the Basic Science Achievement Test. BSAT was discovered to have a dependability index of 0.81 using Kuder-Richardson 20 (K-R20). The mean and standard deviation were used to answer the study questions, and the covariance (ANCOVA) analysis was used to evaluate the hypotheses at the 0.05 significance level. The study's findings showed that students' achievement in basic science is significantly improved when a blended learning strategy is used instead of a traditional lecture format. Furthermore, when teaching basic science using a blended learning approach, there is no appreciable difference in the mean achievement scores of male and female students. The researchers made several recommendations, such as that basic science and other courses should be taught by teachers using the BLS. The pre-service and in-service teacher should be provided with basic ICT training through conferences and seminars.
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Principles of Jurisprudence Science And its Epistemological Dialectical Evaluation Among Islamic Scholars
This study deals with Jurisprudence principles as a result of Islamic knowledge’s evolution and development. Jurisprudence means the bases and principles of jurisprudence and legal thought in Islam. The dialectical evolution of Islamic sciences yields this philosophical and legal knowledge, which reflects Islamic teaching and methodology. Axle: The field of this research is Islamic study meanly Jurisprudence (principles of jurisprudence) to show its development and its value. The importance of the subject comes from this mentioned science, besides its demonstration here, principles of jurisprudence had been established to clarify the ways of deduction, and then through dialogue we reach judgements, and this is a rational way. The researcher encountered a deduction method here. The research dealt with this cognitive issue from a philosophical dialectical point of view. Because we have a result and outcome from dual and multiple relations this unique science. The dialectal argument was an old philosophical method, though it has been renewed, and it was the same method that Imam alshafie applied when he wrote the first book in this field. Principles of jurisprudence had been developed from Islamic law to give a basic legal framework to enhance jurists to make the best judgement. This method is called the way of jurists or fughaa (Ahnaf), the other way is by making a more abstract framework and generalization, in order to deal with more issues, and this is called the way of mutakalmiin or philosophers’ method (shafiiyya). The first way is uprising argument method while the other is descending argument.
Fataharrahman Al-Haj Abdullahi Muhammad Eisa
The Effect of African Languages and Dialects on Classical Arabic
In our time, we notice a great deal of error and melody among people, including teachers, educated people, and the general public. This portends a grave danger affecting the Arabic language, which Almighty Allah glorified by making the language of the Qur’an in it. We do not forget that one of the most important reasons for the emergence of Arabic grammar is the spread of error and melody among people for various reasons (religious, social, and national). If this was in the past, how can we be in the present, when the ages have changed, the dispersals have increased, and the nations have overlapped? Unfortunately, people are relatively less interested in Arabic, especially those without specialization. It was necessary for us to try as much as possible to limit these errors of their different types. Thus, this study came to cover even the slightest thing in this section by presenting the history of linguistic melody and some models of melody that a small study will not be able to enumerate and then highlight the solutions to this dangerous phenomenon. The study consisted of an introduction and three chapters. In the introduction, we discuss the importance of the topic. The first topic: In it we learn about the nature of linguistic melody and its origins and the attempts of scholars to treat it throughout the ages, and what are the reasons that led to its appearance. The second topic will be the heart of the research topic. In it, we learn about models of linguistic, grammatical, morphological, spelling, and semantic melody. We arrive at the third topic, in which we refer to the most important methods and attempts to reduce this phenomenon, then we reach a complete one, and then we conclude the research with a conclusion and a list of sources and references.
The Technical Value of the Chadian Narration Through the Writer Adam Youssouf Moussa's Stories
This research is a study that touched on the personality of the writer Adam Youssouf Mousa with the intention of knowing his biography and standing at his scientific and literary efforts that made him a brilliant writer and became one of the pioneers of fictional art in Chad. For to present his personality, this study treated his life, his scientific and literary efforts, it isn’t possible that the writer appears suddenly, the quality and the beauty realized In his production, except after his interest in what refines his talent, such as taking the reasons or awareness and education, and this was mentioned in the study entitled (Factors That Contributed To The Refinement of The Writer’s Literary Talent), and to show the artistic value of some of the writer’s fictional works, the researcher chose four stories explained in his study, the concept of each one. Then, in the last topic, he touched on the technical aspects that the writer was able to employ in his stories, and the study concluded with results and recommendations.
Undergraduate Science Education Students’ Attitude Towards Practical Work in Anambra State, Nigeria
The study investigated undergraduate science students' attitudes towards practical work in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Two hypotheses and three research questions were posed to guide the investigation. The population was 285 final-year students in the Department of Science Education. Using a standard random sampling method, 180 undergraduate science education students were chosen for the descriptive survey design study. The study problems were addressed using frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation and the hypotheses were tested using one-way ANOVA and t-test statistics. The research findings indicate that a more significant percentage of undergraduate science education students exhibit a positive attitude towards science practical work. The attitudes of male and female students regarding practical science work also differed significantly, with female students' attitudes being more favourable. Furthermore, a moderate degree of influence from the area of specialization on undergraduate science education students' attitudes toward practical work can be seen, as demonstrated by the significantly higher attitudes toward practical work demonstrated by integrated Science, Biology, and Chemistry Education students compared to those in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics units. It was suggested that the government give more science-related practical equipment considering the findings, more laboratories should be built in federal universities, and science practical should continue to ensure a nonbiased gender-based practical and also more practical classes should be held than always lecturing method.
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The Influence of the Media on Political Decisions
The news media's function in contemporary political philosophy is restricted to acting as a go-between for the public and their representatives rather than as a rival source of political power. However, even while politicians continue to make official decisions, the media controls their space. Over the past few decades, political campaigns have evolved in character. In the early 1900s, newspapers were the only media with political influence; they were modified to reflect the impact of radio media on politics. Social media now affects us; later, television influenced society's politics. In addition to elections and political campaigns, social media significantly influences how society thinks about politics. Many researchers' opinions that examined the connection between politics and the media are the main subject of this narrative review and concluded that the leading media, whether they are referred to as "liberal" or "conservative," are vast corporations that are linked to and owned by even more giant conglomerates. They offer a commodity for sale to a market, just like other businesses. Social media has revolutionized politics by providing channels for involvement, mobilization, and interaction that were impossible decades ago. The media significantly impacts politics, elections, and campaigns by determining the critical topics, which candidates will receive the most attention, and what standards they should apply when assessing candidates.
Exploring the Causes of Translation Problems: Students’ Perspectives
This study used a quantitative research design to investigate students' attitudes toward practicing translation at the Sudan University of Science and Technology and identify the main translation challenges students face. 50 master's students, both male and female, completed an online questionnaire. The study results showed that although most students had a positive attitude towards studying the course, many students needed help translating texts from Arabic to English and vice versa. The researcher applied the descriptive analysis method. The study targeted Master of Translation students at Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Languages, during the academic year 2023. The researchers used a questionnaire as a data collection tool.
The Impact of High Immigration in Lithuania: Addressing Challenges and Understanding Consequences
The maxim "too much of a good thing can turn sour" holds significant relevance across diverse aspects of life, indicating that exceeding optimal thresholds may result in negative outcomes if not carefully regulated; this principle can be observed in the context of immigration rates in Lithuania, an Eastern European country experiencing significant influxes of foreign nationals. Immigration, defined as the movement of individuals into a country for specific purposes, can lead to adverse consequences when unregulated, such as overcrowding, strained social amenities, increased costs due to heightened demand, and potential rises in crime rates. Lithuania has welcomed foreigners for work, business, research, studies, and other purposes. Additionally, the unstable situation in Ukraine has prompted the Lithuanian government to extend support to Ukrainian citizens, offering incentives such as subsidized education and various forms of assistance. However, the generous immigration policies have faced challenges. The Migration Department, under the Ministry of Interior, recently announced impending stricter immigration laws due to identified irregularities, including instances of fraudulent marriages with Lithuanian citizens. Moreover, the increased cost of amenities, food prices, and housing have raised concerns about the sustainability of current immigration levels. This research focuses on examining the immigration and emigration rates in Lithuania and their economic impact over a decade (2013-2022). The study will involve sourcing data from official websites, conducting statistical analyses, and drawing insights from the analyzed data. The goal is to postulate findings, offer recommendations, and draw conclusions on the relationship between immigration rates and economic outcomes in Lithuania.
Difficulties Encountered by Students of Translation in Rendering English Cultural Expressions into Arabic: Perspectives of Teaching Staff
This study sought to investigate various issues related to translating English cultural expressions into Arabic and offer potential and suitable solutions. Specifically, it sought to analyze some of the challenges faced by students of translation in translating English culturally considered terms into Arabic using a communicative method. The descriptive analytical method was used in this study to confirm the research hypotheses. A questionnaire that the researchers created was given to four Sudanese government universities including, Omdurman Islamic University, University of Khartoum, University of Bahri. University of Sudan of Science and Technology and University of Khartoum who are teaching translation and English Language. 100 copies of the questionnaire were distributed online using Google form but only 72 were received. The gathered data was statistically examined using (SPSS). The study concluded that many translation students are unaware of employing communicative method of translation while translating cultural expression, and the primary outcomes can be described as follows: Most pupils are not proficient in cultural expressions for students, translating something non-culturally is the simplest task. Vocabulary deficiencies may make it difficult to translate cultural expressions