Journal of Social Studies is an open access peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Administrative and Human Sciences, University of Science and Technology– Yemen. The Journal welcomes articles that contribute to wide spectrum coverage of academic research papers in the fields of administration, economics, education and other human and social sciences. Originality, high quality and significance of the content are essentially considered. JSS provides open access to both individuals and institutions. Online ISSN: 2312-5268 Print ISSN: 2312-525X
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Digital Humanities as Cornerstones of Smart Institutions: Rethinking Postgraduate Research Training in the Humanities
This study investigates the extent to which integrating digital humanities (DH) into postgraduate research training may enhance the performance of traditional university structures. This study also aims to highlight whether such integration can transform universities into smart, adaptive and data-driven academic ecosystems. It argues that the integration of DH into postgraduate research should take into account appropriate pedagogical design and suitable implementation strategies. This careful integration may serve as a critical turning point in the evolution of smart institutions. Undoubtedly, the role of computational tools, AI-assisted analysis, collaborative digital platforms, and learning analytics plays in research-led universities cannot be understated. They have reshaped teaching, learning, and research. Insofar as research is concerned, DH has changed how research is conducted, taught, and supervised. This is particularly relevant to some fields that have often been perceived as resistant to digital transformation, such as Arabic and Islamic studies. Based on a case study for the use of DH in teaching research methods to postgraduate students in Arabic and Islamic studies, this study concludes that integrating DH may enable humanities departments worldwide to transition into smart academic units. Responsible integration is likely to foster graduates' digital literacy and enhance their research productivity.
Digital humanities (DH), smart institutions, postgraduate, research, methodology, Arabic, Islamic Studies
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Betrayal and Redemption Between Divine Assurance and Human Agency: Surah Yusuf and The Kite Runner
This paper examines how betrayal and redemption are conceptualized in Surah Yusuf (Quran 12) and Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. It evaluates how a sacred and a secular text portray moral transgression and restoration. Surah 12:92 depicts betrayal as a vehicle for divine revelation, with salvation achieved through Allah’s mercy and predetermined reconciliation, exemplified by Yusuf’s unconditional forgiveness of his brothers. In contrast, betrayal in The Kite Runner is situated within political and cultural contexts, framing Amir’s guilt and reconciliation as outcomes of human choice, moral responsibility, and personal transformation. Drawing on Quranic exegesis, literary criticism, and psychological theory, this study shows that redemption can emerge through divine or human action. The comparative analysis highlights the enduring relevance of these themes, suggesting that both theological and cultural narratives illuminate human fallibility and the capacity for change through forgiveness. This work contributes to comparative literature by reframing redemption not as a universal moral process but as a phenomenon mediated by either divine assurance or secular contingency.
Sūrat Yūsuf, The Kite Runner, betrayal, redemption, Qur'an, postcolonial criticism, psychoanalysis
The reality of students possessing practical skills for the future from the perspective of academics in the Sultanate of Oman
The study aimed to identify the reality of students' possession of applied skills for future skills in Omani universities from the perspective of academics. The descriptive method was used, through the application of a questionnaire tool, which was applied to a sample of (97) academics from Omani universities. The results of the study concluded that the reality of students' possession of applied skills for future skills was generally high in (4) of the dimensions of applied skills, and moderate in the dimensions of decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking. The ranking of these dimensions was as follows: the dimension of teamwork and cooperation skills was ranked first, the dimension of communication skills was ranked second, the dimension of creativity and innovation was ranked third, the dimension of responsibility and initiative was ranked fourth, the dimension of decision-making and problem-solving skills was ranked fifth, and the dimension of critical thinking was ranked sixth. As for differences, the results of the research indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in all the study variables. The study recommended focusing on introducing some topics that focus on decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the curricula.
Applied skills, future-oriented skills, Omani universities.
Using socio Scientific Inquiry-Based Learning to Enhance Motivation for Learning Science.
The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of socio‑scientific inquiry‑based learning in enhancing science learning motivation among second-year Al-Azhar preparatory school students. A quasi‑experimental one‑group repeated‑measures design was employed with a sample of 35 students, who were taught selected units from the science curriculum using a socio‑scientific inquiry‑based learning model. The study focused on three dimensions of science learning motivation: task engagement, self‑efficacy, and social context. Three repeated measurements of these dimensions were obtained using a motivation performance observation checklist and a self‑assessment form that verified for validity and reliability. Quantitative data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA with partial eta squared as the effect size indicator, alongside a qualitative analysis of students’ responses based on three‑level performance rubrics. The results revealed statistically significant differences at (p ≤ 0.01) among the three measurements on the motivation dimensions, with large effect sizes. The qualitative analysis indicated a gradual shift from low to higher levels across the motivation dimensions, providing converging evidence for the effectiveness of socio‑scientific inquiry‑based learning in fostering science learning motivation among Azhar preparatory students. The study concludes with a set of methodological and practical recommendations for the development of science curricula and teacher education programs in this direction.
Socio-scientific inquiry-based learning; motivation for science learning; Azhar preparatory stage.
The Architecture of Pain: Narrative Form, Collective Trauma, and Resistance in Ali Al-Muqri's Black Taste Black Colour
Ali Al-Muqri’s Black Taste, Black Colour (2011) provides a profound literary examination of the Akhdam, a marginalized community in the Republic of Yemen. This study uses an interdisciplinary framework such as social death theory (Patterson), abjection (Kristeva), epistemic violence (Spivak), and trauma theory (Caruth, Freud) to analyze the novel. It begins by examining the novel's narrative structure. It argues that the outsider narrator's positionality raises crucial ethical questions about representation and the politics of speaking for marginalized communities. The study then argues that the novel exposes the akkdam's traumatic experience as a “social death." It also points out that the novel’s fragmented and nonlinear structure mirrors the persistent and intrusive nature of trauma. It underlines the Black community’s unresolved historical wounds, which passed across generations. The study further contends that resistance is important to the narrative. Characters such as Sorour, Aisha, and Rabaash assert autonomy through confrontations and intellectual debates. Through this resistance, they reclaim bodily autonomy and expose the hypocrisy of the established tradition. Moreover, the study argues that by weaving together the recurrent oppression with moments of resistance, Al-Muqri’s work creates a powerful testimony that changes cultural trauma into a resilient, collective act of remembrance and defiance.
Collective Trauma, Abjection, Marginalization, Symbolic Re-homing, Cultural Memory
Critique of cultural criticism in Arabic studies:From theory to practice
This research aims to analyze approaches taken by contemporary Arab critics in their studies of cultural criticism. Since cultural criticism began to gain prominence and stability in Western cultural environment at the beginning of new millennium, it has not developed into a clearly defined methodology within literature of humanities. Nor has it been crystallized into a coherent movement with distinct characteristics. Rather, cultural criticism has remained a fluid activity, or a free cultural practice, encompassing a diverse range of ideas, theories, and critical perspectives. Therefore, this research examines diverse methodologies and frameworks employed by contemporary Arab critics in their studies of contemporary Arabic literature. To achieve this main goal, the researcher employs discourse analysis methodology as effective analytical strategy for critique the critical discourses of four selected four contemporary critics who are Abdullah al-Ghadhami, Said Alloush, Hassan Hanafi, and Khalid al-Balushi. Finally, the research refutes the notion of "Arab theory of criticism". Critical theory whose philosophical tenets we rigorously adhered to in the last century now necessitates a radical reformulation of its core concepts, which include text, textuality, intertextuality, poetics, literary genre, narrative genre.
Critique of criticism, cultural criticism, Arabic studies, literary criticism, critical theory.
A Comparative Study of Cultural and Linguistic Adaptation in Two Arabic Subtitle Versions of The Father (2020)
The world today is witnessing an increasing expansion in the realm of the streaming platforms, which consequently leads to an urgent need to have high-quality audiovisual translation, especially subtitling. This requirement underlines a crucial issue, which is how to translate culturally specific expressions such as idioms and proverbs, and there is a serious gap of research in comparative studies of how professional subtitlers cope with this issue among Arabic-speaking viewers. To fill this gap, the present work examines the Arabic versions of The Father (2020)—an American movie—using a qualitative comparative approach with the two different approaches taken by the two translators (Mohammad Al-Nuaimi and Nizar Ezzeddine) as the subject of the analysis. Based on a systematic analytical model that is based on functional equivalence, domestication, and foreignization, the study classifies and judges the translator adaptations of the chosen idiomatic and culturally specific utterances. It is evident that the analysis suggests opposing strategic profiles, as one translator is always inclined towards domestication as a tool to acquire cultural fluency, whereas the other is inclined to foreignize at the expense of pragmatism and legibility. Offering empirical information about these strategic options, this study fills the gap between translation theory and practice with valuable information on the nuances of adaptation in modern subtitling.
The Father (2020), Audiovisual Translation, Subtitling, Domestication, Foreignization, Arabic Subtitles, Functional Equivalence
Bridging the Tense Gap: A Contrastive Analysis of Translating Present and Past Perfect Simple from Arabic into English
Translating tense and aspect between Arabic and English poses persistent challenges for English as a Foreign Language learners because of fundamental structural and semantic differences between the two languages. This study investigates the difficulties Arabic-speaking university students face when translating the present perfect simple and past perfect simple from Arabic into English. Using a descriptive-analytical research design supported by quantitative analysis, the study examines translations produced by fourteen first- and second-year English majors at the University of Science and Technology, Taiz. Data were collected through a written translation test consisting of ten Arabic sentences designed to elicit functional uses of English perfect tenses. The results show that incorrect tense usage exceeded correct usage, indicating limited mastery of English perfect tenses. A recurrent error pattern involved replacing perfect forms with simpler constructions, particularly the simple past and present simple, leading to distorted temporal relations and loss of aspectual meaning. These difficulties are attributed to the absence of direct tense equivalents in Arabic, partial understanding of the semantic functions of English perfect tenses, and insufficient contrastive and context-based instruction. The study contributes empirical evidence to contrastive linguistics and translation studies and highlights the need for improved pedagogical approaches in EFL contexts
tense translation, present perfect simple, past perfect simple, Arabic–English contrastive analysis, translation errors
AI-Driven Major Recommendations for Cloud-Based E-Learning: A Yemen Focused Solution Using Random Forest and Labor Market Data
The deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in cloud-based e-learning has made it possible to have scalable and custom academic advising solutions. Developing countries such as Yemen, however, have great difficulties, as there is inadequate infrastructure and effective advising systems are not in place. To overcome these limitations, the proposed study presents an AI-based large recommendation system as part of a cloud-based e-learning system. The algorithm used in the system is the Random Forest algorithm to examine academic performance, labor market tendencies, and demographic information based on a sample of Arab university graduates. The model had a high predictive accuracy of 97.5%, and it performed well in selecting the right academic major, with labor market employment rates and academic indicators being the most significant features. The suggested system promotes real-time and scalable suggestions, which are especially applicable in distant and underserved schools. The results show the opportunity of AI-based advising systems to improve student decision-making, lower dropout rates, and align academic choices with labor market needs. Future work should focus on integrating real-time labor market data, enriching the capabilities of the datasets, and discussing ethical issues, including data privacy and algorithmic fairness.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud E-Learning, Academic Advising, Major Recommendation, Yemen.
The Impact of Telegram on Learning English as a Foreign Language: A Mixed-Methods Study Among First-Level Business Students at the University of Science and Technology, Aden
This study examines the effectiveness of Telegram as a supplementary mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) tool for enhancing English language skills among first-level business management students at the University of Science and Technology, Aden. A mixed-methods design was employed, integrating quantitative data from a structured questionnaire (N = 52) with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews (n = 10). Descriptive statistics revealed substantial perceived improvement in vocabulary, writing, and speaking, reflecting Telegram’s strengths in supporting multimodal interaction, peer communication, and repeated exposure to learning materials. Students also reported high levels of satisfaction with the platform’s flexibility, accessibility, and interactive features. Qualitative findings further indicated that Telegram increased motivation and provided a low-pressure environment for language practice. However, challenges such as limited internet connectivity, distractions from non-academic content, and inconsistent instructional structure hindered optimal learning experiences. These constraints reflect broader infrastructural conditions within the Yemeni higher-education context. The study concludes that Telegram offers a practical, low-cost, and pedagogically valuable tool for EFL instruction, particularly in resource-constrained environments, provided that activities are intentionally designed and supported by appropriate teacher guidance. The findings contribute localized empirical evidence to MALL research and highlight implications for English instructors, curriculum designers, and policymakers in Yemen.
Telegram, English language learning, mobile-assisted language learning, EFL skills, university students, Yemen
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A Critical Reading of the Book "ALshueae ALshaayie biallamaean in Mentioning the Imams of Oman" by Hamid bin Muhammad bin Raziq
This study offers a critical and analytical examination of a significant historical work authored by the Omani historian Ibn Ruzayq. It aims to explore his historical methodology, evaluate the sources he relied upon, analyze his rhetorical style, and uncover the political dimensions that influenced his historical narrative. The importance of this research lies in its effort to restore attention to this neglected historical source, which has received less scholarly focus compared to the widely recognized Al-Fath al-Mubin fi Sirat al-Sadah al-Busaidiyin, despite the overlap in their content and historical accounts. The study adopts an analytical approach to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the text, alongside a historical-critical method to position the work within the broader epistemological map of Omani historical sources. A narrative method is also employed to clarify and critique key historical episodes. The findings indicate that Ibn Ruzayq followed a distinctive approach that combined narrative with critical analysis, drawing on a variety of sources—some of which suffer from issues of verification. The study further reveals a pronounced political influence on certain aspects of the work and highlights the significant role of the author’s rhetorical and literary style, which enriched the historical content with poetic and prose elements.
Ibn Ruzayq, Omani history, historical methodology, historical rhetoric, political influence, historical criticism, historical sources.
Translating Trauma and Displacement: A Comparative Analysis of the Arabic Translation of The Beekeeper of Aleppo
This​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ research work was derived from the Arabic version of The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri that principally treated aspects like emotional and cultural elements and also the experience of refugees in the Arabic language. The novel is a gentle encounter of the traumatic experience of the couple forcibly displaced; the research work, through its examination of the translation process, has been able to identify the emotional and cultural aspects of the text that have been preserved, changed, or even amplified. The comparative descriptive research has been used in this study along with the translation studies and narrative theory to look into the effects of language choices on the depiction of trauma, loss, and ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌resilience. Major sections of the English original and Mahdi A. AlSoliman's Arabic translation (نحَّال حلب) are contrasted to find differences in meaning, emotional intensity, and cultural translation. The translation nearly aligns with the original ideas of the novel but deviates in terms of everyday terms and wording such that there is a considerable difference in the strength of emotion as well as the cultural meaning of the novel. This study highlights the necessity for additional research on how translation shapes narratives of displacement and the degree to which it conveys the emotional veracity of refugee experiences in literature.
Translation Studies, Refugee Narratives, Trauma, Cultural Nuances, The Beekeeper of Aleppo, Arabic Translation.
A Comparative Evaluation of Zakat Management Systems: Lessons from the Malaysian Model and Challenges in Bangladesh
Eliminating extreme poverty and hunger is a top 21st‑century global concern. While Zakat—an Islamic obligation—proved effective in the past, its current fragmented and inefficient implementation renders it unsuitable for sustaining a modern economy. The proposed paper will entail a comparative evaluation of Zakat management in Malaysia and Bangladesh, based on governance, institutional performance, and performance in development. It elucidates that a direction of Zakat is a plan of socio-economic growth. It is grounded on a qualitative comparative case study approach to the study, paying attention to policy documents, institutional reports, and Islamic literature. Regulatory frameworks, operational transparency, and the incorporation of digital and financial innovation are the specific areas of the analysis. The main findings indicate that the centralized, state-managed system in Malaysia, reinforced by strong legal forces and digitalization, has been effective in making Zakat a powerful tool of inclusive development. On the other hand, Bangladesh has quite decentralized and informal practices, with weak regulation and fractured, incomplete adoption of technology, which significantly limit its influence on development. The research contributes to a governance-based comparative institutional framework by offering policy-relevant recommendations to rebrand Zakat as a sustainable poverty-reduction and development instrument.
Comparative analysis, Islamic social finance, management systems, poverty alleviation, sustainable development, and Zakat governance.
Criminal Policy in Addressing Domestic Violence from the Perspective of Specialists in the Jericho Governorate
This study aimed to evaluate the criminal policy applied in addressing domestic violence in Jericho Governorate during 2024, by analyzing several key dimensions, including the legislative framework, law enforcement mechanisms, community awareness efforts, offender rehabilitation programs, and support services provided to victims. The study adopted a quantitative descriptive approach, using a questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using means, standard deviations, percentages, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The results indicated that the dimensions of the criminal policy received positive evaluations, with high mean scores and agreement rates exceeding 80% in most items, reflecting a relative effectiveness of the implemented policies. The findings also revealed positive correlations among the main variables and no statistically significant differences attributable to demographic variables, suggesting the inclusiveness of the policy’s impact across different societal groups. The study recommended updating existing legislation, strengthening coordination among relevant institutions, expanding community awareness programs, developing offender rehabilitation initiatives, and increasing the level of support provided to victims. It also emphasized the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach that integrates legal, social, and psychological dimensions to effectively reduce domestic violence and enhance social justice.
Criminal policy, Domestic violence, Family protection.
Positions of Scholars Toward Political Developments in Oman during the Second Ibadi Imamate:Abu al-Mu’thir al-Salt bin Khamis al-Kharusi as a Model
The Second Ibadi Imamate in Oman (177–280 AH / 793–893 CE) represents one of the most significant periods in Omani history. It witnessed the emergence of prominent scholarly and religious figures who played influential roles in political and social life, particularly in the selection of imams, monitoring their performance, and removing them when necessary. Among these scholars, Salṭ ibn Khamis al-Kharusi, known as Abu al-Mu’aththir, stands out as a key intellectual figure of the period. He was distinguished by his clear positions on political events during the reigns of the imams he lived under, as well as his efforts to preserve the unity and strength of the Ibadi Imamate. This study aims to analyze the positions and views of scholars during this period by focusing on the figure of Abu al-Mu’aththir, showing how the role of scholars extended beyond religious functions to become a fundamental pillar of both the political and social systems, contributing to decision-making and policy direction. The findings reveal that the Second Ibadi Imamate constituted a pivotal stage in Omani history, with scholars acting as a driving force behind events.
Oman, Scholars, Second Ibadi Imamate, Abu al-Mu’thir.
The Colors of Sorrow and Elegy in the Poetry of Nizar Qabbani: A Critical Study
This study analyzes the elegies of Nizar Qabbani to answer its main question: where do sadness and lamentation appear in his poetry? It examines a wide range of his elegies, rich in connotations and allusions that reflect his poetic and emotional experience. Qabbani’s life was marked by crises and tragic events, and his romantic, sensitive nature deeply shaped his expression of sorrow. Entitled “Colors of Sadness and Lamentation in the Poetry of Nizar Qabbani: A Critical Reading,” the study consists of an introduction, two sections, and a conclusion. The introduction outlines the topic, significance, and methodology. The first section presents a historical overview of elegy, its concept, examples, and a brief biography of the poet, including his upbringing, literary status, and achievements. The second section analyzes his most prominent elegies to identify patterns of sadness and lamentation. The study concludes that Qabbani confronted real loss—the deaths of close family members and leaders—with denial, insecurity, helplessness, and anger. However, death in his poetry extends beyond literal loss to include themes of love, women’s struggles, and the realities of Arab society, such as poverty, oppression, and betrayal.
Nizar Qabbani, elegy poetry, sad poetry, poetry criticism
The Effectiveness of a Selective Counseling Program in Reducing Aggressive Behavior among Fourth-Grade Students in Muscat Governorate
The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a Selective counseling program in reducing aggressive behavior among fourth-grade students in Muscat Governorate and to evaluate the sustainability of its effects during a follow-up period. The study sample consisted of 24 students aged between 9 and 10 years who demonstrated observable and measurable manifestations of aggressive behavior. Participants were randomly assigned to two equivalent groups: an experimental group (n = 12) and a control group (n = 12). The instruments used included the Aggressive Behavior Scale, an observation checklist, and the counseling program developed by the researchers. Findings revealed statistically significant differences in aggressive behavior between the pre-test and post-test mean scores of the experimental group, favoring the post-test results. Furthermore, significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups in the post-test scores in favor of the experimental group. However, no statistically significant differences were observed between the post-test and follow-up measurements for the experimental group, indicating the persistence of the program’s positive effects on aggressive behavior over time. In light of these results, the study presents a set of recommendations and practical implications aimed at reducing aggressive behavior among students.
The Influence of Social Heritage on the Prevalence of Honor-Killing Crimes: A Field Study in the Hebron Governorate
This study aimed to explore the role of customs and traditions in motivating individuals to commit honor-based killings from the perspective of citizens in Hebron Governorate. The study was conducted on a sample of 60 citizens, and data were collected using a questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed, with a reliability coefficient of 0.851, indicating high reliability. To analyze the data and answer the research questions and hypotheses, arithmetic means, standard deviations, and percentages were used, in addition to One-Way ANOVA and Independent Sample t-test. The overall mean score was 3.7922 with a response level of "Agree," indicating that the participants were aware of the role of customs and traditions in motivating individuals to commit honor-based killings. The study also provided a set of recommendations, the most important of which are: enhancing religious, cultural, and social awareness to reduce negative attitudes toward honor crimes; protecting women and ensuring their rights; raising religious awareness about the dangers of this phenomenon; conducting community campaigns by media professionals and academics to address it; and eliminating tribal cover that supports or tolerates such practices
Social heritage, honor crime, honor-based killing.
Digital Bridges Technology and Social Media in Shaping Migration Narratives in Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West
This‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ research paper aims to explore the portrayal of technology and the use of social media as communication tools in the migration experience in Mohsin Hamid's Exit West (2017). It questions the extent to which virtual places influence aspects of life such as mobility, identity, and sociopolitical mix at the point of the merger between virtual and physical migration. It combines media theory elements with migration studies to investigate digital network systems that empower migrants through surveillance operations. It uses qualitative text analysis to examine vital sections that show how technological developments affect character development through their experiences. Close reading of the novel led to the understanding that social media is a technology that connects, documents, and reinvents the self for migrants, but at the same time, it is a technology through which control and exclusion are exercised. The research then places the characters within different levels of the migration debate, demonstrating the novel's critical perspective on how displacement is changing in the digital era.
Keywords: Migration, Technology, Social Media, Identity, Surveillance, Mediatization
The Impact Of Cultural Diversity On Organizational Performance: (A Field Study On Hospitals In Yemen)
Diversity is one of the biggest challenges for many organizations. However, the majority of people believe that cultural diversity is fundamental to performance. This study examined the relationship between cultural diversity and organizational performance in hospitals in Yemen, focusing particularly on hospitals in Aden. This research is motivated by increasing globalization and demographic changes that have resulted in a more diverse workforce, creating both opportunities and challenges for organizational effectiveness. The study aims to fill a significant gap in the existing literature by empirically examining how various dimensions of cultural diversity—including gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, and education—affect organizational performance in hospitals. Through a comprehensive literature review and a detailed analysis of the data collected from the selected hospitals due to their diversity criteria, the target population was employees of the selected hospitals with a sample size of 240 out of 600 employees. The questionnaire was the research data collection method for this study. A quantitative approach was used. Data analysis was carried out using the Software Package for Social Science (SPSS). The results of this study provide valuable insights for hospital management. It indicated that gender diversity, nationality diversity, and education diversity have an impact on organizational performance, while age diversity and ethnicity diversity have no effect on organizational performance.
cultural diversity, organizational performance, gender diversity, age diversity, nationality diversity, education diversity, ethnicity diversity, hospitals
Assessing the Administrative and Financial Preparedness for Emergency Response in Palestinian Public Hospitals
This study aimed to assess the administrative and financial preparedness, as well as the actual emergency response, at the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza during the 2023–2025 war, employing a descriptive analytical methodology. A structured questionnaire was distributed among a sample of 54 administrative and financial staff members. The findings revealed a relatively high overall readiness level, with an average score of 4.090 and a relative weight of 81.80%. Administrative preparedness scored the highest at 91.43%, followed by financial preparedness at 76.99%, and emergency response at 76.98%. The results demonstrated the existence of activated and written emergency plans, a well-defined field organizational structure, and effective documentation systems. However, gaps were identified in proactive financial planning and training of financial teams. The study recommends strengthening flexible and adaptable emergency plans, conducting regular practical simulation drills, integrating financial teams into emergency training, and enhancing financial autonomy during crises to improve overall emergency management effectiveness.
Administrative Readiness, Financial Readiness, Emergency Response, Indonesian Hospital
The Influence of Organizational Environment Quality on Employees' Creative Behavior: A Case Study of the Saudi Electricity Company in the Asir Region
This research aimed to measure the impact of organizational environment quality on improving the creative behavior of employees at the Saudi Electricity Company in the Asir region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it aimed to assess the level of adoption of creative behavior practices and measure the level of adoption of organizational environment quality. This research employed a descriptive-analytical approach, collecting data from company employees using questionnaires, which were then analyzed using SPSS software. The validity of the research instrument was verified using Cronbach's alpha. The results showed that the organizational environment quality in the company was positive, with positive motivators including administrative support, communication, resource availability, and a suitable work environment. Furthermore, the results showed that the company's employees demonstrated significant potential in generating ideas, solving problems, and innovating, as well as their ability to adapt to challenges. Therefore, the study confirms that the organizational environment played a crucial role in fostering creative behavior. The company should continue to develop motivational leadership and communication mechanisms, as well as provide training resources to further cultivate creative behavior among employees and thus promote the sustainability of innovation and organizational excellence.
Management Support, Effective Communication, Generating Creative Ideas, Employee Creative Behavior, Organizational Environment Quality.
Nawal Abdullah Marai Al Marai Al Qahtani
The Role Of Indigenous Experience In Conflict Settlement Among Nuer In Gambella Regional State Of Ethiopia: The Case Of Makuey, Jikow, And Lare District
The objective of this study is to assess the role of indigenous experience in conflict settlement among Nuer. The Nuer elders are playing a great role in their communities, especially, during violence conflicts that are happening between clans and villages. They are the main institution that can control the situation and managing the clan based conflict. This data was collected from 20 key informants, six FGD each with eight participant and participant observation. In order to construct the meaning, analytical/interpretative qualitative analysis was adopted supplemented by documents of both published and unpublished sources, inter alia, thesis, journals, books, manuals, and reports. The study examined the role of indigenous experience in conflict settlement among Nuer in Gambella regional state of Ethiopia: the case of Makuey, Jikow, and Lare district. In the study process key informant interview, FGD and observation used to get a clear understanding of the important role played by indigenous elders in conflict settlement in the area. The researcher used qualitative approaches. As a result, the traditional role of elders in dispute settlement has been ignored by modern institutions
Conflict, Indigenous, Elder, Religious, Settlement and Resolution
The Impact of Governance on Organizational Performance (A Field Study at Al-Tawasul Foundation for Humanitarian Development – Yemen)
The study examines the impact of governance and its dimensions—rule of law, transparency and disclosure, participation, accountability, and responsibility— on organizational performance at the Tawasul Foundation for Humanitarian Development in Yemen. Organizational performance was assessed through four dimensions: beneficiary satisfaction, financial performance, internal operations, and learning and growth. The research adopted a descriptive-analytical methodology to analyze the relationships between governance practices and performance outcomes. The study population comprised all administrative and technical employees of the Foundation, totaling 57 individuals. Data were collected to evaluate how each governance dimension contributes to enhancing overall organizational performance. The findings highlight the importance of applying sound governance principles in non-profit organizations to improve efficiency, accountability, and sustainability, ultimately leading to better service delivery and institutional effectiveness
Governance, Organizational Performance, Civil Society Organizations, Tawasul Foundation for Humanitarian Development – Yemen
Water Resources Economics: The Moroccan Model
This study aims to examine and analyze water resources in the Arab region, which has been suffering from severe water scarcity and increasing water stress in recent years. The quantity of water resources required for most agricultural products in the production process has become the primary and ultimate determining factor before production begins and quantities are determined. Previous economic policy focused on the monetary value of agricultural products in the market, and the needs of foreign markets for goods and commodities formed the basis of agricultural planning. Based on this choice, priority was given to agricultural products intended for export. This orientation in national economic policy had a significant impact on water resources. With successive periods of drought, the depletion of springs, and the decline in water reserves in dams and underground reservoirs, the need to reconsider this priority has become apparent. Of the production should now be based on the hypothetical quantity of water used in the production process. we’ll be the monetary value of the products can be compensated for from another source, the quantity of water resources consumed in producing these products cannot be replaced, as water is a non-replaceable Resource.
: Economics, Resources, Marketing Agriculture, Virtual Water, Economic Orientation, Real Value of Water, Scarcity Management, Water Stress
Minority Rights Violations in Bangladesh: The Contest for Blame between Secular and Islamist Forces
The issue of who is more responsible for minority rights violations in Bangladesh, secular or Islamist forces, is hotly debated yet unexplored. This paper discusses the role of secular parties like the Awami League (AL) and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Islamist parties like Jamaat-e-Islami and Hefazat-e-Islam in defining the experiences of the religious minorities. Based on qualitative interviews and secondary data, the analysis indicates that secular and Islamist players have been involved in the patterns of exclusion, discrimination, and communal violence. As opposed to mainstream discourse that only blames Islamist extremism, the results reveal that secular governments through electoral pragmatism and majoritarian populism have also played an equally significant role in perpetuating minority marginalization. Interestingly, certain Sufi-oriented and grassroots Islamic groups of Jamaat Shibir and Hefazat advocate more accommodative views of religion, focusing on coexistence and pluralism. Going beyond the secular and Islamist dichotomy, the paper suggests that the minority persecution in Bangladesh is a reflection of a larger and more complex political struggle over identity, legitimacy, and power. It helps develop the insights into the aspects of governance and religious politics that are applicable to policy change and interfaith interaction
Bangladesh, minority rights, secularism, Islamism, political violence, religious pluralism, Sufism
Fink's Crisis Management Model: Theory and Practice
This study aimed to provide an in-depth critical analysis of Fink's crisis management model by examining its applicability and effectiveness within the context of contemporary crisis environments characterized by complexity and digital dynamism. This was achieved by focusing on Fink's book, Crisis Management: Planning for the Unexpected (1986), and analyzing the author's methodology. The study employed a qualitative approach using inductive and deductive content analysis. The study's main conclusion was that Fink's model is no longer useful as a strict guide in today's world, but it is still a very useful tool for learning and analysis. Furthermore, the study emphasized that the linear assumptions underlying the model are increasingly at odds with the non-linear and network-based nature of modern crises. The study also revealed that the gap between theory and practice stems not only from the model's shortcomings but also from inherent human and organizational challenges. The solution, therefore, lies not in abandoning Fink's model entirely, but in integrating it into more comprehensive and flexible frameworks
Crisis management, Fink's model, linear, decision
Intellectual Capital and Its Impact on the Performance of Educational Institutions(A Case Study of the Community College of Aden)
This study investigated the impact of intellectual capital (human, structural, relational) on institutional performance (efficiency, effectiveness) at the Community College of Aden. The research population comprised 50 administrative and academic staff, sampled randomly. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, data was collected via a questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. Key findings revealed a moderate availability level for all intellectual capital dimensions. Human capital was moderately rated, indicating perceived weaknesses in staff competence and skills. Structural capital was also moderate, reflecting some dissatisfaction with the organizational and information systems. Relational capital scored similarly, suggesting room for improving the college's external stakeholder relationships. Consequently, overall institutional performance was rated moderate, signifying a need for development. The results demonstrated a strong, positive correlation between the combined dimensions of intellectual capital and institutional performance. Notably, the structural and relational dimensions had a more pronounced impact than the human dimension. This confirms that intellectual capital significantly influences institutional performance at the college. Recommendations include enhancing human capital investment through continuous training programs for staff, particularly in technical and modern pedagogical skills; attracting qualified personnel; and fostering an innovative work environment to strengthen overall institutional performance.
Intellectual capital, human capital, structural capital, relational capital, institutional performance, Community College
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Ideology and Culture in Shaping Political Narratives through Translation
The proposed research paper seeks to unravel the political undertones of the ideologies and backgrounds of the translation team based on the choices available in translation. The research recommends the use of CDA (Critical Discourse Analysis), based on Fairclough's theoretical approach, as a foundation from which it hopes to view the relationship between language, power, and translation. In this process of analyzing, the researchers would develop a set of linguistic as well as discursive features descriptive of the translation team's position on the ideology as well as the cultural setting from the use of words, perspective, and omitted views, respectively. The narrative is shaped to fit the cultural expectations of the audience, as opposed to the translation team's ideology, as cited in-depth on a comparison basis. The findings demonstrate the translation team's involvement in building a linkage between political language, especially based on the choice impact, within cross-cultural communications as well as international politics. The current study points towards a need to be more cautious on the ideology and cultural setting within the translation procedure of political views as a means to revive translation research
Critical discourse analysis, translation ideology, political narratives
Grammatical Case and its Relationship to Meaning: A Descriptive Analytical StudySurat Al-Kahf as a Model
The research aimed to clarify the relationship of grammatical case in determining meaning, by examining the viewpoints of linguists on the issue of grammatical case and its relationship to meaning. This was reinforced by an applied study of selected models from Surat Al-Kahf. The research sought to answer whether grammarians universally acknowledged that the grammatical case marker is the fundamental element in shifting and directing meaning. The research followed a descriptive, investigative, and analytical approach. The study reached a number of results, the most important of which are: The difference in scholars' opinions regarding the relationship of grammatical case to meaning led to some overemphasizing the role of the case marker in signifying meaning, while others downplayed its effect. his difference resulted in making grammatical case a dominant marker, and this view influenced the approach to sentence analysis and arriving at its meaning. Furthermore, the variation in Quranic recitations is one of diversity and multiplicity, which is considered an enrichment of the Quranic text. It provides facilitation and ease for people in the diversity of interpretations and understanding of the text, creating room for a plurality of meanings away from distortion.
Grammatical Case, Meaning, Surat Al-Kahf, Case Marker, Quranic Recitations.