Humanities and Educational Sciences Journal
Humanities and Educational Sciences Journal is an indexed peer-reviewed issued by Taiz University – Yemen It is paper and electronic journal. It has the International Classification Numbers: (ISSN: 2617-5908) for the printed version, and (ISSN: 2709-0302) for the electronic version. The journal's DOI prefix is ​​10.55074/, and it is a member of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). It is published annually in January, March, May, July, Sept and November It is issued periodically, professionally, and independently, in accordance with approved international standards. The journal is concerned with publishing authentic research papers in educational sciences and humanities in both Arabic and English, produced by researchers inside and outside the university, which have never been published before. Moreover, the journal receives abstracts of the researches after viva voce.
مجلة العلوم التربوية و الدراسات الإنسانية
Images of Semantic Deviation in the Poetry of Al-Afwah Al-Awdi
This study seeks to investigate the phenomenon of semantic deviation in the poetry of al-Afwah al-Awdi through its rhetorical manifestations, including simile, metaphor, metonymy, and figurative expression. It explores how the poet employs semantic deviation in his diwan to generate innovative imagery and suggestive meanings that enrich the poetic text and enhance its aesthetic impact. The study adopts a stylistic approach to uncover the additional meanings and connotations produced through deviation, demonstrating that the poet does not confine himself to the literal meanings of words, but transcends them into evocative semantic spaces that create surprise and disrupt the reader’s horizon of expectation. This, in turn, elevates the level of poeticity in his texts and reflects a conscious awareness of constructing poetic imagery across multiple levels. The significance of the study lies in highlighting how semantic deviation contributes to deepening al-Afwah al-Awdi’s poetic experience and linking it to an aesthetic dimension that surpasses conventional expression. The findings indicate that his poetry represents an advanced model in the effective use of semantic deviation to produce innovative images that express cultural values and meanings, thereby underscoring his distinctiveness among the poets of his era.
Hani bin Faisal bin Mohammed bin Taleb Al-Kathiri
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Perceived Creative Thinking and Its Relationship to Preferred Learning Styles among Gifted Students in Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman
This study aimed to determine the perceived level of creative thinking among gifted students in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. It also aimed to reveal differences in the responses of the study sample members regarding perceived creative thinking among gifted students in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman according to the variables (academic stage and type of talent). To investigate the preferred learning styles of gifted students in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. To reveal differences in the preferred learning styles of gifted students in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman according to the variables (academic stage and type of talent). To clarify the nature of the relationship between perceived creative thinking and preferred learning styles among gifted students in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. The study followed the descriptive correlational approach. The study sample consisted of the total number of students diagnosed with the Tharwa Program of the Ministry of Education in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. To achieve the study objectives, the Perceived Creative Thinking Scale prepared by (Al-Harbi and Al-Bourini, 2020) and Learning Styles prepared by (Abu Saleh and Al-Tarawneh, 2020) were used. The study reached a set of results, the most important of which are: Gifted students in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman generally enjoy a high level in the dimensions of perceived creative thinking. The results indicate no statistically significant differences in the level of perceived creative thinking according to the variable of academic grade, while the results indicate the presence of statistically significant differences in the dimension of flexibility, where students with social, mathematical and legal talents outperformed. The most common style among the sample members was internal holistic thinking. The results showed a statistically significant difference in holistic interactive thinking in favor of eighth-grade students, a statistically significant difference in linear external thinking in favor of students with scientific (technical) interests and those with special and unique interests, and astatistically significant correlation between all learning styles and the perceived creative thinking dimensions of gifted students.
Al-Dhahabi's Criticisms in Al-Diwan, Al-Mughni, and Al-Mizan about Ibn Hibban in Al-Muttafiq & Al-Muftariq
This research aims to collect and study Al-Dhahabi's Criticisms in Al-Diwan, Al-Mughni, and Al-Mizan to Ibn Hibban in Al-Muttafiq wal-Muftariq, highlighting the scholarly value and demonstrating the extent to which Al-Dhahabi's criticisms are correct. The research employs inductive, critical, and analytical methods. It comprises an introduction, preface, three sections, and a conclusion. The first section examines Al-Dhahabi's critiques of Ibn Hibban on the same topic in one of his aforementioned books. The second section addresses his critiques of Ibn Hibban on the same topic, which are common to other works in his books. The research findings reveal that al-Dhahabi's critiques of Ibn Hibban on the same topic in his books Al-Diwan, Al-Mughni, and Al-Mizan are total eight (8) critiques. Seven (7) of these critiques pertain to Ibn Hibban's critique of his own work on the same topic, while one focuses on interpreting Ibn Hibban's intended meaning in his critiques of his students. The accuracy rate of al-Dhahabi's critiques is 85.71%, demonstrating the importance of his hadith-related and critical critiques. In conclusion, I recommend conducting scholarly studies on the two books, Al-Diwan and Al-Mughni, due to their additions to Al-Mizan, expanding research on hadith criticism is crucial due to its significant importance in the field of hadith studies.
Effectiveness of a Teaching Unit Based on the Fryer Model in Acquiring Linguistic Concepts for Third Intermediate Grade Female Students
This study examined the effectiveness of a teaching unit based on the Frayer Model in helping third-intermediate-grade female students acquire linguistic concepts. A quasi-experimental design was employed. The sample comprised 30 students from the First Intermediate School in Qusaiba, randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=15) taught using the Frayer Model and a control group (n=15) taught using the conventional method. A 17-item multiple-choice Linguistic Concepts Test was developed, and its validity and reliability were established. The test was administered as a pre- and post-test to both groups. Results revealed statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level in post-test mean scores in favor of the experimental group on reading, spelling, grammar, and writing concepts, as well as on the total score. These findings suggest that the Frayer Model, through its structured focus on definitions, essential attributes, examples, and non-examples, supports deeper conceptual understanding. The study recommends integrating the Frayer Model into the (Lughati Al-Khalidah) curriculum and providing teacher training and supportive classroom activities to enhance students’ linguistic concept acquisition.
استهدفت الدراسة تنمية مهارات فهم النص القرآني ومستوى الوعي بقيم الوسطية والتسامح لدى طلاب المرحلة المتوسطة، ومعرفة أثر برنامج تدريسي مقترح قائم على مدلولات الآيات القرآنية في مقرر الدراسات الإسلامية في ذلك، ولهذا الهدف اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج المزجي، و
The study aimed to develop the skills of understanding the Qur'anic text and the level of awareness of the values of moderation and tolerance among middle school students, and to identify the impact of using a proposed teaching program based on the meanings of Quranic verses in the Islamic studies course in this regard, and for this purpose, the study adopted the blended curriculum that combines the quantitative and qualitative methods, and the quasi-experimental approach by designing the two groups (control and experimental), The study included (60) students in the second grade of the middle stage of Abdulmohsen Al-Othaim Middle School in Al-Qassim Region, divided equally. The researcher prepared a list of the skills of understanding the Qur'anic text, a test to measure it, a measure of the level of awareness of the values of moderation and tolerance, and the educational treatment materials represented in (the general framework of the program based on the meanings of Quranic verses, the student's book, and the teacher's guide to teaching it). The results of the study concluded the effectiveness of the proposed teaching program based on the meanings of Quranic verses in the Islamic Studies course and its great impact on the development of the skills of understanding the Qur'anic text and the level of awareness of the values of moderation and tolerance among middle school students.
Awareness of the Values of Moderation and Tolerance
Mechanisms of Saeed Al-Sarihi's Critical Discourse: A Study in Criticism of Criticism
This study seeks to uncover Saeed Al-Suraihi's conceptions of poetic language and trace its manifestations in his critical project, which spans poetry, narrative, and cultural criticism. It begins with the premise that, for him, poetic language is not merely a tool for expression or description, but rather an entity that influences human consciousness and perception of the world. The study employs an analytical critical approach, examining and analyzing Al-Suraihi's conceptions in his critical approaches to poetic language. The study concludes that this conception of language is a central pillar guiding his entire critical project, whether in his approaches to the language of creative expression or even in his approaches to cultural criticism. This perspective has remained constant and consistent over four decades, despite the diversity of topics, issues, and critical fields, thus transcending the boundaries of traditional rhetorical and critical analysis to question the relationship between language, consciousness, and discourse. He draws upon certain concepts from Western philosophy of language, particularly those of Martin Heidegger, and reformulates them within an Arab critical context. Starting with his representations of the language of ancient and modern Arabic poetry, and ending with his approaches to cultural criticism, he thus forms a philosophical axis through which his critical project can be understood.
Hussein bin Khalufah Muhammad Al-Marhabi
New Provisions in the Enforcement System before the Saudi Board of Grievances: An Analytical Study of the New Provisions and the Guarantees for the Enforcement of Administrative Judgments
This study examines the newly introduced provisions in the Enforcement Law before the Board of Grievances issued in 1443H, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of enforcing administrative judicial rulings against governmental authorities. The study addresses the practical issues related to the refusal of administrative authorities to execute judicial decisions and the resulting impact on the principle of legality and the authority of the judiciary. The research identifies the most significant provisions introduced by the Saudi legislator, analyzes the procedural and substantive guarantees established by the law, and evaluates their role in strengthening the enforcement of administrative judgments. The study adopts both the inductive and analytical approaches in examining the relevant statutory provisions and assessing their practical implications.
Educational governance and its role in improving the efficiency of educational management
This paper also analyzed the effects of the application of an educational governance program on the performance of educational management in a sample of secondary schools in Baghdad by the use of a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest study design with a control group. Four schools (two experimental and two control) were used in the sample. The measurement of educational governance was conducted through a structured questionnaire, while management efficiency was measured through quantitative performance indicators, including processing time in administrative transactions and stakeholder satisfaction. The findings indicated that the overall governance mean of the experimental group increased from (3.06) (pre-intervention) to (3.74) (post-intervention), compared to a slight increase in the control group from (3.08) to (3.15). Furthermore, the processing time in the experimental group decreased to (3.8) days, compared to (5.6) days, while stakeholder satisfaction improved to (4.0). In contrast, the change in the control group was minimal. Correlation analysis revealed a strong positive relationship between educational governance and management efficiency (r = 0.84). These results confirm that educational governance represents an effective organizational practice in enhancing school administrative performance by improving transparency, accountability, standardization, and the overall quality of services provided to stakeholders
Leadership with values and its relationship to sustainable human development: A field study in the municipality of Dhofar
The study aimed to identify leadership with values and their relationship to sustainable human development, in the municipality of Dhofar, where the study community included employees in the municipality of Dhofar, who numbered (748) employees, the soft sample approach was used, where the sample size was (246) employees, the questionnaire was distributed to them Electronically, (234) valid questionnaires were retrieved for statistical analysis. The study used frequencies and percentages to describe the sample members. The study also used arithmetic averages and standard deviations. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess the strength of relationships between variables, and multiple regression was used to evaluate the impact of independent variables on the dependent variable. The study followed a descriptive-analytical approach and yielded several results, the most prominent of which was the existence of direct, statistically significant correlations between leadership and values and the development of sustainable human resources. Self-confidence) in the development of sustainable human resources, the presence of a statistically significant effect of true humility on the development of sustainable human resources Tadamah, and the study recommended the need for the administrative leadership to realize that positions are a responsibility and not a cause for bragging, through not maximizing their achievements and attributing any success in the organization not only to the leadership but to the workers as well, which enhances the work teams’ confidence in themselves and their confidence in leadership and their desire for continuity, giving and creativity. The importance of municipal leadership lies in considering the social, environmental, and economic dimensions to make effective use of available natural resources to meet individuals' needs while preserving the rights of future generations.
The Role of Research Ethics in Developing the Foundations of Research Practice in the Social Sciences and Humanities among Graduate Students in Palestinian Universities: A Strategic Developmental Applied Proposal
The research aimed to present a proposed strategic developmental framework for activating the role of research ethics in developing the pillars of research practice in the social sciences and humanities among graduate students in Palestinian universities. The descriptive, analytical, and correlational method was employed, and a questionnaire was used, applied to a purposive sample of (48) academic supervisors. The results showed that the relative arithmetic mean for all items of the research ethics axis was (74.91%), and that the relative arithmetic mean for all items of the research practice development axis was (73.32%). The results also showed a strong positive relationship with statistical significance at the (α≤0.05) level between the level of practicing research ethics and developing the pillars of research practice, and that the scientific humility domain had an effect on developing the pillars of research practice. There were no statistically significant differences at the (α≤0.05) level attributable to the demographic variables (years of service in supervision, university, age). The research presented a proposed strategic developmental framework that included; Vision, mission, theoretical foundations, application requirements, strategic and sub-objectives, mechanisms for achieving them, performance indicators, expected results of the proposal, and how to follow up and evaluate.
Benefiting from the Other Between the Permissible and the Prohibited: A Maqasidic Perspective
This study establishes an Islamic methodological framework for engaging with the civilizational and intellectual output of the “Other,” grounded in a maqāṣid-based perspective that balances openness to beneficial elements with the preservation of doctrinal and value-based constants. It demonstrates that the concept of the “Other” in Islam is broad, extending beyond religious difference to include everything outside the human self-even the animal world-thus opening wider horizons for intellectual benefit. The study affirms the legitimacy of benefiting from the Other as a foundational Islamic principle, drawing on the maxim: “Wisdom is the lost property of the believer; wherever he finds it, he is most entitled to it.”This is further supported by examples from the Prophetic biography, particularly in adopting useful means and technologies. It also establishes a governing methodological rule: “Truth is accepted from any source, and falsehood is rejected regardless of its source” ensuring justice and fairness in evaluating ideas. At the same time, the study sets out legal and ethical safeguards to prevent assimilation and loss of identity, foremost among them: adherence to Sharīʿah and core doctrinal tenets, deep grounding in Islamic knowledge, the ability to assess benefits and harms, and familiarity with the languages and sciences of the Other. The study concludes that this maqāṣid-based vision promotes the advancement of the Muslim community by avoiding both total rejection of the Other and uncritical openness, recommending the development of a well-founded educational methodology for appropriation.
Zakaria Ali Qasim Saeed Hasan Al-Maqtari
The fronting and delaying in Omani folk poetry and its role in teaching Arabic: "The art of Al-Razfa and the art of Al-Azi as examples" Linguistic study
Based on the concepts of text linguistics and discourse analysis, this study seeks to examine fronting and backshifting in Omani folk discourse as a mechanism for rearranging the surface structure of the sentence in accordance with the deep structure intended by the producer of the discourse. It relies on two folk arts in the Sultanate of Oman, namely the art of Al-Razfa or Al-Razha and the art of Al-Azi, analyzing their syntactic structures and pragmatic functions, and demonstrating the role of this phenomenon (fronting and backshifting) in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. It analyzes the phenomenon of fronting and backshifting in Omani folk poetry, relying on the methodology of discourse linguistics, in order to demonstrate the extent of the presence of this phenomenon in it, and the extent of its ability in folk discourse to teach Arabic to non-native speakers. The study reached a number of conclusions, most notably that popular discourse is not merely a spontaneous linguistic space, but rather an expressive system governed by precise linguistic choices that respond to the demands of the situation and the social context. The phenomenon of fronting and backshifting was present in the studied discourses, and this phenomenon, along with the organized popular discourses in the Sultanate of Oman, proved its effectiveness in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.
Self-Administration in Schools in the Saudi Environment: A Case Study of Secondary Girls' Schools in Khamis Mushait
The study aimed to identify the degree of availability of the requirements for applying school-based management in girls' secondary schools in Khamis Mushait Governorate. The study used the analytical descriptive approach, due to its appropriateness for studying phenomena as they exist in reality and analyzing them statistically. The study population consisted of all principals of girls' secondary schools (public and private) in the governorate, totaling (47) principals, with (27) principals responding. A questionnaire was used to collect data. The results showed that the degree of availability of the requirements for applying school-based management was at a medium level, with an overall mean of (3.023) and a standard deviation of (1.248). The field of human requirements ranked first in terms of availability, followed by the field of knowledge requirements, then the legislative requirements in third place, while the field of material requirements came in fourth and last place.Based on the results, the study presented a set of comprehensive practical proposals focusing on enhancing the knowledge, human, legislative, and material aspects together, while emphasizing the importance of gradual implementation through a pilot model and institutional evaluation mechanisms, and taking local specificities into account. The study also recommended adopting an integrated strategic plan, empowering female leadership, and diversifying funding sources.
requirements for implementing self-management
Fawziah ali Mohammed al shorman al qahtani
A proposed strategy to enhance professional ethics among medical and health sciences students at King Khalid University
This study aimed to promote professional ethics among students in the medical and health colleges at King Khalid University. To achieve this, the descriptive-analytical method was used by analyzing the content of the "Professional Ethics" courses in these colleges in light of the ethics included in both the "Saudi Regulations for the Practice of Health Professions" and the "Charter of Ethics for Health Practitioners." The study reached several conclusions, the most important of which are: the teaching of the professional ethics course is limited to only two colleges, the course content omits many aspects of professional practice, and modern teaching strategies are not used. The study proposed a strategy to promote professional ethics among students in the medical and health colleges at King Khalid University and recommended its adoption.
The impact of digital citizenship values on the social skills of academic leaders in Jordan from their point of view
This study aimed to reveal the impact of digital citizenship values on the social skills of academic leaders in Jordan from their perspective. To achieve the study's objectives, a scale was developed to reveal the impact of digital citizenship values on social skills, it consisted of (24) items distributed to five domains. The study sample comprised (294) male and female academic leaders from Jordanian public universities. The results showed a high level of impact of digital citizenship values on social skills. There were differences in the responses of the study sample on the scale of impact of digital citizenship values on social skills among academic leaders based on gender, to favor of males. There were no differences based on academic rank and practical experience. The study recommends developing specialized courses on digital citizenship values and it impact on various life skills, particularly social skills.
Cyberbullying and Its Relationship with Psychological Loneliness among Gifted Students and Their Ordinary Peers (A Comparative Study)
The current research aims to identify cyberbullying among gifted students and their ordinary peers, as well as to identify feelings of loneliness among them, and the strength and direction of the relationship between cyberbullying and feelings of loneliness among gifted students and their ordinary peers. The research sample consisted of gifted students and their ordinary peers. The study tools constructed the cyberbullying scale and a scale for feelings of loneliness. The research results showed that the ordinary students suffer from cyberbullying more than the gifted peers, also, they suffer from feelings of loneliness more than the gifted students. As there is also a direct relationship between cyberbullying and psychological loneliness among gifted students and their ordinary peers. The results were summarized into set of conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions.
Term: Not a Reliable Source According to Imam al-Dhahabi in his book Mizan al-I'tidal Presentation and Study
Research Title: The Term "Not a Primary Source" in Imam al-Dhahabi's Book, Mizan al-I'tidal. This research examines the term "not a primary source" as used by al-Hafiz al-Dhahabi in his book, "Mizan al-I'tidal fi Naqd al-Rijal" (The Balance of Moderation in the Criticism of Men). This term is one of the critical terms al-Hafiz al-Dhahabi used in his assessment of several narrators within the book. This research came to clarify what is meant by this term, and to clarify the level to which it belongs among the levels of criticism and praise, through the study of some of the narrators whom Al-Hafiz Al-Dhahabi judged by saying: He is not a reliable source. This research employs an inductive-analytical approach, tracing the biographies of narrators described by al-Hafiz al-Dhahabi in his book, *Mizan al-I'tidal*, and examining the opinions of scholars of hadith criticism regarding them. The nature of this research necessitates its division into an introduction, a preface, a main body, a conclusion, and indexes. The introduction includes: the importance of the research, its objectives, its problem, its limitations, previous studies, the research methodology, and the research plan. The preface contains three sections The first section: A brief biography of Imam al-Dhahabi. The second section: An introduction to the book *Mizan al-I'tidal*. The third section: The levels of criticism and commendation according to the leading scholars of hadith. The second topic: The second topic: Narrators about whom Al-Hafiz Al-Dhahabi said in Mizan Al-I’tidal: “He is not a reliable source
The Principle Whether Languages are Divinely Instituted or Conventional: A Foundational and Applied Study
This study investigates the foundational question of languages: whether language is divinely instituted by Almighty Allah or a conventional system agreed upon by people. It critically examines the views of usuliyyun (Islamic scholars in this concern), highlights the significance of this principle, demonstrates the extent of its impact, and explores the jurisprudential applications that arise from it. The study concludes that the disagreement among uṣūlī scholars and linguists regarding this principle has a direct effect on jurisprudential disagreement and the construction of legal rulings. Although this principle primarily falls within the domain of linguistics, uṣūlī scholars have addressed it in the context of linguistic discussions that intersect with the science of Islamic legal theory (ʿilm al-uṣūl). Because of the absence of an independent study devoted specifically to this principle and its applications (according to the findings), the study recommends conducting an expanded and comprehensive research on this principle, as well as investigating contemporary jurisprudential applications based upon it.
Khalid bin Mustafa bin Ismail al-Suleimani
Openness to Experience Among Taiz University Students in Light of Selected Variables
This study investigated the level of Openness to Experience among students at the Faculty of Education, University of Taiz, focusing on variations by gender, academic specialization, and educational level. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, data were collected from 241 students (100 males, 141 females) via the Arabic-adapted Openness to Experience scale by Costa and McCrae (1997). Findings indicated no significant differences by gender or specialization in Openness to Ideas and Values. However, interaction effects revealed higher overall openness, imagination, aesthetics, and activity engagement among female humanities students, with no such gender differences in scientific fields. Notably, all participants showed low openness to values (p < 0.05), while scientific students scored higher in aesthetics, feelings, and activities but lower in imagination. Female humanities students consistently outperformed their male peers across most openness dimensions (p < 0.05).
The Style of Sufficiency in Ibn Ashour through his Interpretation of Verification and Enlightenment
The research aims to examine Ibn Ashour's style of sufficiency in his interpretation of verification and enlightenment, which is one of the rhetorical styles of the Holy Qur'an that a number of interpreters have discussed in their books. The research includes an introduction, two sections, and a conclusion. The introduction covers the meaning of sufficiency linguistically and idiomatically, a definition of Ibn Ashour and his interpretation. The first section, which covers the style of sufficiency in books of interpretation and Qur'anic sciences. The second section presents practical examples of the style of sufficiency in Ibn Ashour's interpretation of verification and enlightenment. The methodology followed in the research is the inductive method, through inductive reasoning of instances of the style of sufficiency in Ibn Ashour's interpretation of verification and enlightenment, followed by the analytical methodology, through analysis and study of those examples and explanation of their rhetorical subtleties. Among the most important results of the research are: Ibn Ashour's use of the term sufficiency in his text, such as when he says, "And in speech, there is sufficiency," or "Sufficiency and its estimation..." Ibn Ashour specified the meaning of sufficiency in his interpretation and considered it one of the two types of brevity. The results also indicated Ibn Ashour's diligence in explaining the rhetorical subtleties behind the occurrence of sufficiency in the verse. The number of instances of sufficiency in his interpretation reached approximately twenty-seven.
Saadi Effendi's Commentary on the Interpretation of Al-Baydawi Sa'd Allah ibn 'Isa ibn Amir Khan, Known as Sa'di Jalabi "D.945": Verification and Study - Surah Al-Anfāl (1-5)
Sa'di Efendi's Commentary on al-Baydawi's Interpretation (Sa'd Allah ibn 'Isa ibn Amir Khan, known as Sa'di Chalabi, d. 945 AH)-Critical Edition and Study-From verse 1 to verse 5 of Surah al-Anfal. Prepared by: Hala Abbas Abdullah Kashmiri. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. This research is an edition and study of Sa'di Efendi's commentary on al-Baydawi's Tafsir (Sa'd Allah ibn 'Isa ibn Amir Khan, known as Sa'di Chalabi, d. 945 AH). It covers verses 1-5 of Surah al-Anfal. The research is divided into an introduction, two sections, and a conclusion. The first section is a study of Imam Sa'di Efendi (may Allah have mercy on him) and his commentary on al-Baydawi's Tafsir. The second section is the critical edition (from verse 1 to the end of verse 5 of Surah al-Anfal). Among the most important findings is the distinctiveness of this commentary in its scholarly diversity, encompassing books on Tafsir, Quranic readings, linguistics, jurisprudence, and other subjects.
Interpretation of Abu Umamah al-Bahili (may Allah be pleased with him) of the Qur’anic Verses Revealed Concerning the Khawarij: Collection and Study
This research examines the interpretation of Abu Umamah al-Bahili (may Allah be pleased with him) of the Qur’anic verses revealed concerning the Khawarij. The researcher has collected all narrations in which Abu Umamah applied specific verses to the Khawarij, presented the interpretations of these same verses by other exegetes from the Salaf (may Allah be pleased with them), and critically analyzed these views alongside those of later scholars. The study aims to compile comprehensively the transmitted reports of Abu Umamah regarding verses he understood to have been revealed about the Khawarij and to elucidate the evidentiary basis for his application of these verses to them, addressing each instance in detail. The researcher employed an integrated methodology comprising the inductive, analytical, and deductive-jurisprudential approaches. Among the most significant findings are that the lived experience of a Companion profoundly influences his exegetical understanding of Qur’anic verses, as evidenced in the tafsīr of Abu Umamah who witnessed the Battle of Ṣiffīn alongside ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib and directly encountered the Khawarij, leading him to apply these verses to them; furthermore, the same verses that Abu Umamah applied to the Khawarij were interpreted by other Salaf exegetes as referring to the Jews, Christians, or hypocrites, indicating an overlap in the characteristics described in the verses, and all these interpretations can be harmoniously reconciled.
The Genitive by Adjacent between Grammarians and Exegetes
This study explores the views of grammarians and Qur’anic exegetes on al-jarr bil-jawār (the genitive by adjacent), aiming to clarify each one’s attitude regarding this phenomenon. It examines its connection with both linguistics and exegesis, as well as the manner in which each group dealt with it. The study reveals that although the genitive by adjacent has its roots in phonological and morphological studies, it disagrees with the syntactic structure and the meanings implied by case endings. This has led some grammarians to reject it entirely or to regard it as irregular, restricting its use to cases attested by hearing (i.e., transmitted usage). Those who permitted it restricted that ambiguity must be avoided and that it occur only in certain types of syntactic dependents—though its occurrence in practice is very rare. Grammarians who favored it relied on its phonological and morphological basis, often without considering the syntactic and semantic implications. As for the exegetes, most of them rejected it and did not consider it valid, since the meanings of the Qur’an are already explained in other exegetical sources or through linguistically acceptable interpretations consistent with the principles and rules of exegesis. The possibility of its occurrence without semantic overlap is rare, if not entirely excluded.
The Dream fragments and their psychological representations in the novel (Trees and the Assassination of Marzouq) By Abdel Rahman Munif
This study examined dream fragments and their psychological representations in the novel Trees and the Assassination of Marzouq by Abdel Rahman Munif. The research sought to explore dream phenomena, whether in a dream or wakefulness, and analyze their fragmented psychological representations that reflected the inner conflict of the self and its deep desire to satisfy its psychological and emotional needs, and reveal what it is unable to achieve in lived reality. The research relied on the structural psychoanalytic approach as an effective critical tool to deconstruct linguistic contexts and the conscious and unconscious interactions that overlap in them. The emergence of dreams was linked to the unconscious in this novel, as multiple psychological fragments were embodied in feelings of panic, pain, loss, rebellion, violence, and submission, which allowed for exploring the tormented psychological identities that the self lives. Some of the dreams in the novel also, reflected the disorder of the self and its fluctuation between severe psychological tensions, as the contexts competed; To reveal internal conflicts that reflect disturbed feelings that push the self to live in a dream world as an unconscious defense mechanism, the self resorted to mechanisms such as: discharge, displacement, projection, and integration, as means of escaping from its painful reality, and looking forward to a stage of lost psychological satisfaction. Moreover, the self took daydreams as a refuge to protect itself from painful thoughts and feelings in a conscious way, so several psychologies appeared represented in the suppression and destruction of emotions, seriousness, sarcasm, disappointment, hope, and hatred, as it discharged those energies in the dream; to give itself renewed psychological energy, enhance its sense of value and hope, and help it move away from a world charged with ambiguity and challenges by relying on mechanisms such as secondary consolidation that modifies the dream in order to present it in the form of a comprehensible and coherent scenario, and psychological consolidation in which the dream is modified and its individual path is modified to the collective.
Mechanisms of ideology formation in original, Arabization, and translated theatrical texts
The research addressed the mechanisms that shape ideological discourse in theatrical texts، whether original، adapted، or translated. The main problem lies in the use of theater as a literary form to convey hidden cultural messages، some of which are related to the ideologies of its producers. This requires revealing the mechanisms that shape it within the structure and content of the play. The research relied on a descriptive approach، drawing on discourse analysis and cultural studies، while employing a systematic and contextual approach to reading the play، with reference to similar examples of original، translated، and adapted texts in Arab theater. The research concluded that ideology can be formed in the theatrical text through several mechanisms. Among them، in writing: through the phenomenon of commitment on the one hand، or the use of cultural connotations hidden behind its patterns on the other. Or by transferring from one language to Arabic through Arabization using localization translation strategies that act-by replacing، adding، and deleting-on the cultural content of the text. Or through Westernization، which preserves the original components without alteration but at the same time supports the translator's orientation by addressing topics similar to his ideological ideas. The research aims to reveal the mechanisms through which the ideological elements in theatrical texts can be identified، which intersect contextually with the ideas of their authors، adapters، or translators. Therefore، it is recommended that these mechanisms be used to examine and revise Arabic plays، in particular، for ideological discourse، so that the theatrical text remains in the realm of literature and does not drown in ideology.
The Effectiveness of the Scratch Program in Developing Geometric Thinking Among Fifth-Grade Female Elementary Students
The study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the Scratch program in developing geometric thinking among fifth-grade female students, The study adopted the experimental methodology and utilized several tools, including a geometric thinking test, a teacher’s guide for teaching the geometric shapes unit, and a student activity portfolio for the same unit, The study sample consisted of (51) students, with (26) students in the experimental group and (25) students in the control group, The results indicated the study concluded that teaching mathematics using the Scratch program was beneficial in developing geometric thinking, The results indicated statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental and control groups in the post-application of the geometric thinking test, in favor of the experimental group, Furthermore, statistically significant differences were found between the mean scores of the two groups in the post-application of skills related to the conceptual level of geometric thinking, analytical skills, and inferential skills, also in favor of the experimental group in all skills, The study recommended integrating the Scratch program into mathematics curricula at the elementary stage due to its clear impact on developing geometric thinking among students, It also recommended training mathematics teachers on employing Scratch in instruction, building their technical competencies in programming educational activities, and designing digital instructional units based on visual programming through Scratch to support active learning and the development of thinking skills.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Applications on Developing Communication Skills among Non-Native Arabic Speakers: The ChatGPT Application as a Case Study
The study aimed to identify the impact of using the ChatGPT application on developing language communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) among non-Arabic speakers; To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher used the descriptive-analytical method. A questionnaire was used as the primary tool for collecting the necessary data from the study population. The field study conducted a comprehensive survey of all foreign students of various nationalities learning Arabic as a foreign language at language centers in Al-Istiqlal University and Bethlehem University, totaling (44) students. The study concluded that the overall impact of using the ChatGPT application on developing combined language communication skills across its various domains was moderate. However, this impact was observed at varying levels. The highest impact level was observed in the domain of developing writing skills, followed by the domain of developing reading skills, both at a high level. Conversely, the lowest impact level was observed in the domain of developing speaking skills, followed by the domain of developing listening skills, both at a moderate level. The study also found statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≤ 0.05) between the respondents' views on the impact of the ChatGPT application on developing combined language communication skills, attributable to the following demographic variables: gender and age. (and the educational level variable), as well as the lack of statistically significant differences regarding the impact of applying ChatGPT on the development of combined linguistic communication skills attributable to differences in educational qualification.
Cognitive Biases and Their Relationship to Academic Aspiration among Graduate Students at Qassim University
This study aimed to investigate cognitive biases and their relationship with the level of academic aspiration among graduate students at Qassim University. To achieve this objective, the researcher employed the Davos Assessment of Cognitive Biases Scale (DACOBS) developed by Van der Gaag et al. (2013) and translated into Arabic by Al-Hamouri (2017). The scale consists of (41) items distributed across three main dimensions: cognitive biases, cognitive limitations, and safety behaviors. In addition, the Academic aspiration Level Scale, developed by the researchers, was used. This scale comprises (30) items distributed across three dimensions: academic perseverance, academic goals, and a positive outlook toward the future. Data were collected from a sample of (467) male and female graduate students enrolled in both scientific and humanities colleges at Qassim University. The participants were selected using a stratified random sampling method. The descriptive research methodology was adopted in this study. The results indicated that the level of academic aspiration among graduate students at Qassim University was high, while the level of cognitive biases was low. Furthermore, an inverse relationship was found between cognitive biases and the level of academic aspiration and all its dimensions; however, correlation coefficients showed that this relationship was weak. The findings also revealed no statistically significant effect of gender on the academic aspiration scale, whereas a statistically significant effect of specialization was found. Moreover, no statistically significant interaction effect between gender and specialization was observed on the level of academic aspiration.
Printmaking Between Technique and History: A Comparative Study of Etching and Screen Printing
Printmaking has undergone significant transformations throughout its historical development, closely linked to the evolution of techniques and materials, which in turn has influenced the aesthetic and cultural functions of artistic production. This study aims to examine these transformations through a comparative analysis of Etching and Screen Printing as two distinct techniques representing different stages in the development of printmaking. The research adopts a descriptive-analytical comparative methodology, focusing on the historical origins of each technique, their technical characteristics, and their resulting visual qualities, as well as their cultural implications. The findings indicate that Etching is associated with linear precision and individual craftsmanship, reflecting a unique and expressive artistic approach. In contrast, Screen Printing emphasizes color, repetition, and mass production, aligning with contemporary visual culture and popular art movements. Furthermore, the study reveals that technological shifts in printmaking have redefined the concept of the artwork, particularly in relation to originality and reproducibility. The significance of this research lies in providing a comprehensive analytical framework that connects technique and history, highlighting the role of printmaking as a visual medium in shaping artistic meaning and contributing to both theoretical and practical studies in the field.
Postsecondary education preparation for female students with learning disabilities in Saudi Arabia: A qualitative inquiry
This qualitative case study investigates special education teachers’ practices in preparing female students with learning disabilities for transition to postsecondary education within the Saudi context. The study examines the implementation of key components of transition planning, including assessment practices, instructional practices supporting postsecondary readiness, transition services, family involvement, and interagency collaboration within Individualized Transition Plans (ITPs). Data were collected using content analysis of twelve ITPs and semi-structured interviews with eight special education teachers to gain deeper insights into their perceptions and reported practices regarding the preparation of students for university transition. Five main themes emerged including transition planning, postsecondary education preparation, family involvement, interagency collaboration, and challenges. Results indicate that although transition-related practices were commonly reported, their implementation was often limited and inconsistent. Family involvement was framed mainly as general communication rather than active participation in transition planning. Findings revealed challenges SETs encounter that impact effective implementation of transition services including lack of standardized transition assessment tools and materials, insufficient supervisory support and guidance, restraining administrative regulations, limited collaboration with universities, weak academic rigor in general education curriculum, and social and cultural factors that impact students’ reediness for postsecondary education. As a result, transition efforts were primarily driven by individual teacher initiatives rather than structured, institutionalized programs. The study highlights a clear gap between teachers’ conceptual understanding of transition services and their comprehensive implementation in practice. It emphasizes the need for targeted professional development, standardized assessment frameworks, and stronger policy and institutional support to ensure effective and sustainable transition preparation for students with learning disabilities pursuing postsecondary education.
Kohler’s Taxonomy for transition programming transition planning