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.
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Digital Transformation and its Influence on the Marketing Strategies of Saudi Universities
This study examines the impact of digital transformation on the development of marketing strategies in Saudi universities amid rapid technological advancements and increasing competition in the higher education sector. It conceptualizes digital transformation as a strategic imperative that extends beyond the adoption of modern technologies to include restructuring organizational processes, enhancing institutional communication, and improving marketing performance. These efforts contribute to building a positive institutional image and strengthening universities’ competitiveness locally and globally. The study highlights the importance of digital technologies in supporting marketing activities, enabling universities to reach a wider audience of prospective students, and improving the quality of educational services. It also aims to compare the level of digital transformation between public and private universities and assess its influence on the adoption of innovative and digitally driven marketing strategies. Furthermore, the study responds to the growing need to modernize marketing practices in educational institutions in line with the demands of the digital era. It supports development goals aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes digital transformation as a key driver of institutional and economic progress.
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The extent of practicing healthy behavior among pregnant women in Al - Nadrah Directorate
The current research aims to identify the level of health behavior practice among pregnant women in the Al-Nadirah District, and the differences in health behavior practice according to the variables (educational level, number of pregnancies, income level, age), The sample included (136) pregnant women, selected using simple random sampling from centers and villages in the district. The Health Behavior Scale (prepared by the researcher) was used. The results indicated that: the level of health behavior practice among the research sample was low, with a sample mean of (94.71) compared to the scale's hypothetical mean of (102), and there were statistically significant differences towards the hypothetical mean, Additionally, there were statistically significant differences according to the educational level variable in the areas of physical activity (exercise), medical visits, and medical vaccines, favoring those with a "read and write" educational level, However, no statistically significant differences were found according to the variable of number of pregnancies, Statistically significant differences were found according to the income level variable in the total score and the areas of (healthy nutrition, physical activity, and medical visits), favoring those with a medium income level, while differences in the area of medical visits favored those with a high income level, Regarding the age variable, there were statistically significant differences in health behavior in the area of physical activity (physical exercises) favoring the age group (20-25 years), with no differences found in the remaining areas and the total score
Causes of Construction Project Failure in the City of Riyadh from the Owner’s Perspective: A Descriptive-Analytical Study
This study aims to measure and analyze the causes of construction project failure in the city of Riyadh from the perspective of project owners in both the public and private sectors, with a focus on factors arising from owners’ decisions and administrative practices throughout the project life cycle. The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach and used a questionnaire as the data collection instrument, administered to a sample of 384 project owners or their representatives. Data was analyzed using means, standard deviations, and representation percentages. The results indicate that the most influential causes are directly associated with the owner’s role. Changes in design and materials during execution at the owner’s request recorded the highest Mean (3.49) and a representation percentage of approximately (69.9%), with a relatively low standard deviation (0.79), reflecting a high level of agreement regarding the impact of change decisions on project failure. The dimension of funding adequacy determined by the owner achieved a similar Mean (3.49) and a close representation percentage (69.8%), while poor project management, associated with the owner’s supervision of the contractor and consultant, ranked among the most influential dimensions. These findings indicate that project failure is a systemic phenomenon of an interrelated nature with statistically close effects, largely shaped by owners’ early decisions and governance mechanisms. The study recommends strengthening early planning and activating change governance and decision-making at the owner level to reduce project failure and improve project performance.
The Hadith of Laylat al-Juhani (radi allah eanh): Its chains of narration and wording
Laylat al-Qadr is a blessed night, and scholarly opinions regarding its exact determination have been numerous, reaching-according to Ibn Ḥajar-more than forty views. Among the well-known opinions is that it falls on the twenty-third night, an opinion supported by what is known as the “Ḥadīth of Laylat al-Juhanī.” This study aims to examine this ḥadīth through a critical ḥadīth-based analysis, focusing on identifying the Companion narrator, collecting its chains of transmission and textual variants, and determining which narrations are authentic and which are not. The study adopts the inductive method in collecting the narrations, the analytical method in examining them, and the inferential method in weighing and issuing judgments. The research is divided into two main sections: the first addresses the biography of ʿAbd Allāh ibn Unays (may Allah be pleased with him) and includes four subsections; the second examines the narrations of the Ḥadīth of Laylat al-Juhanī and consists of seven subsections. The study concludes by precisely identifying the personality of al-Juhanī, the narrator of the ḥadīth, verifying his attribution as Juhanī by alliance rather than lineage, and establishing that the ḥadīth has been transmitted with multiple wordings-some of which are authentic or sound due to corroborating chains, while others are deemed anomalous. It further concludes that reliance on this ḥadīth is generally acceptable, provided that its authentic wordings are carefully observed.
Breaking the Silence: Women's Resistance and Liberation in Nadia Al-Kawkabani's Novel Aqeelat
This research explores the struggles of Yemeni women as portrayed in Nadia Al-Kowkabani's novel Aqeelat, which advocates for women's resistance and liberation by emphasizing the need to speak out against injustice. The significance of the study lies in highlighting how Al-Kowkabani's Aqeelat empowers women to resist patriarchal oppression, advocate for liberation, and promote gender equality. Adopting a feminist approach, the study examines themes of social oppression, harassment, violence, and patriarchal aggression. The study also employs a descriptive-analytical approach to systematically explore the novel’s themes, characters, and narrative strategies. Through the experiences of the novel’s characters, Al-Kowkabani illustrates their experiences and battles against gender norms. She also exposes the patriarchal structure that silences women and denies them basic rights. The study concludes that Al-Kowkabani effectively addresses the deeply rooted social issues of oppression, harassment, and violence faced by Yemeni women within a patriarchal society. She succeeds to raise the status of women by empowering them to challenge discrimination and oppressive traditions. Her novel transcends its cultural boundaries, resonating globally with women striving for equality. With its universal message, Aqeelat highlights shared struggles for justice and liberation, standing as a powerful testament to the resilience and strength of women worldwide.
The Reality of Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications by the Graduate students of the College of Education at Taiz University and their attitudes towards it
This study aimed to reveal the reality of the use of artificial intelligence applications by postgraduate students in the Faculty of Education, Taiz University, and assessing their attitudes towards their use. The results of the study showed that the extent of use of AI applications was "moderate," and that the severity of the obstacles was "high". They also have "neutral" attitudes. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the mean ranks of the study variables in the degree of use of AI applications by graduate students, and in the degree of severity of the obstacles to the use of AI applications by the study sample. The results also showed statistically significant differences between the mean ranks of the study variable levels “gender” in the attitudes of the study sample towards the use of AI applications in favor of males, while no appeared according to the study variable “program”. The results of the study also showed that the differences between the mean ranks of the study variable levels “academic specialization” in the attitudes of the study sample were statistically significant in favor of the specialization “educational technology”, and favor of the specialization “curriculum and teaching methods”.
The Major Islamic Legal Maxims and Their Impact on the Jurisprudential Rulings of Al-Masjid al-Haram
This study aims to elucidate the impact of the five Major Legal Maxims (Al-Qawa'id al-Fiqhiyyah al-Kubra)—namely: Matters are judged by their objectives; Hardship brings ease; Harm shall neither be inflicted nor reciprocated; Certainty is not overruled by doubt; and Custom is an arbiter—on the rulings pertaining to Al-Masjid al-Haram. The study employs an inductive-analytical methodology. Key Findings: Legal maxims serve as overarching universal principles applicable to various sub-branches and specific cases, facilitating the derivation of Sharia rulings. These maxims are integrally applied to the rulings of Al-Masjid al-Haram to ensure systematic consistency and to discern the underlying Maqasid (divine objectives) of the Sharia. Recommendations: The study recommends the initiation of specialized academic research at the Master's and Doctoral levels to further explore the influence of legal maxims on the specific jurisprudence of Al-Masjid al-Haram, as well as on the broader rulings of Hajj and Umrah.
The Scale of Reflection on Human Conditions in Light of Prophetic Hadiths and Narrations
To define lying, and mentioned its manifestations in modern means of technical, its image and speed spread in social networking sites, motion for fake facts, news changes and others in this age, and indebted his motives and causes In fact, with the propaganda statement in its treatment. There are many reasons for this research, of which: Highlighted the prophetic miracle to talk about the lie before modern and four hundred years, and indicative of the reasons for the speed of the prevalence of this scourge in social reality; Due to the technical worker, participate in solutions to eliminate this phenomenon or minimize them. The importance of research is that the lie is a seated tide, but is the reason for the label, which is a hypocrisy and gay, which is a way to fire, and this scourge has been used today at social networking sites and has become its modern means, and its multiple methods, even turning the world after it was It is said: It is a small village to a mobile device, which is small and large, multiple means of communication under several names, bearing different descriptions, such as: Twitter, cases, small articles and other in written, and image, And visible across many programs, the focus is improves, and develop solutions to address them. I will follow the analytical descriptive approach of texts in lying and related to the subject of the study, with the comparison between the past and present, in accordance with scientific research rules in the scientific, attractive and documented secretariat. As a research structure: The research included an introduction and three invisible: contained in: the importance of research, causes, objectives, researcher curriculum and research structure. As for the first study: he contained the concept of lying and its relationship with modern technology, and in three demands: the first demand: the concept of lying language and differentiation, and the second demand: Lying relationship with modern technology and demand for lying. The second top: has contained images of lying in modern means, and the reasons for his prohibition, and in the two requirements: the first demand: images of lying in modern means, and the second demand: the reasons for his prohibition. The third aspect: It has been contained in the effects of lying in social, and the prophetic method of treatment, and in its requirements: the first demand: the effects of lying in social, and the second demand: the prophetic method in taking lying. As conclusion: it has contained: most important results and recommendations, and list of sources and references. I ask God to benefit and to facilitate this research, and make it help for every book and employees in this electronic space.
The reality of Female Teachers' Employment of E-learning Competencies in light of Effective Teaching Skills in the Elementary Phase at Municipality of Alqunfudah
The study aimed to identify the extent to which science teachers at the elementary stage in Al-Qunfudhah Governorate possess e-learning competencies in light of effective teaching skills, as well as to examine the reality of employing these competencies in educational practices. In addition, the study sought to investigate differences in the level of utilizing e-learning competencies according to the variable of teaching experience. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive survey method was employed, and a questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument to obtain responses from a sample of elementary school science teachers in Al-Qunfudhah Governorate. The findings revealed a high level of positive indicators reflecting science teachers’ possession of e-learning competencies, particularly those related to computer use. The majority of teachers reported a high level of proficiency in using computer hardware peripherals and in designing electronic assessments that contribute to evaluating students’ performance. The results also indicated that teachers demonstrated a high level of ability to utilize electronic learning platforms, most notably the “Madrasati” platform, and to benefit from its various tools in the teaching and learning process. Furthermore, the results showed a high level of possession of instructional planning competencies in light of effective teaching skills, as most teachers were keen to provide appropriate software and technological tools to clearly explain lessons and to engage all students in classroom activities based on the use of technological innovations. In addition, the findings highlighted teachers’ interest in planning for the provision of an attractive and motivating e-learning environment. In light of these findings, the study recommended the development of science teacher preparation and professional development programs, with an emphasis on integrating e-learning competencies aligned with effective teaching skills, in order to enhance the quality of educational practices at the elementary level.
The Linguistic Miracle of the Qur’an and Its Intellectual Impact on the Call to Allah
“The Linguistic Miracle of the Qur’an and Its Intellectual Impact on the Call to Allah” aims to define the linguistic miracle in the Qur’an, its types, concept, and manifestations, as well as its effect in convincing the human mind, its role in the Prophet’s (ﷺ) era of preaching, and how it can be utilized in modern-day da‘wah (Islamic outreach). The study reached several findings and recommendations, including: 1. Comprehensively encompassing all forms of the Qur’an’s miracles is impossible due to the greatness of the Noble Book and the multiplicity of its miraculous aspects. 2. The Qur’an’s linguistic miracle is a decisive proof and a powerful means of addressing both the mind and the heart, providing tangible evidence of the truthfulness of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his message—especially in contemporary da‘wah. 3. The linguistic miracle can be utilized in modern da‘wah to enhance both emotional influence and rational reflection, offering logical evidence that Islam is the true religion. 4. Digital channels should be established to broadcast and explain the Qur’an’s linguistic miracle in various languages, in a systematic and natural manner. 5. Da‘wah efforts should focus on the linguistic miracles related to faith (‘aqīdah), legislation (sharī‘ah), Islamic morals, and the religion’s moderation and mercy toward all creation.
The Mentality of the Visual Image and Its Manifestations in the Poetry of Ibrāhīm ibn Aḥmad al-Kindī
This study is concerned with the mentality of the visual image and its manifestations in the poetry of Ibrāhīm ibn Aḥmad al-Kindī, through examining the term ‘image’ and its problematics, particularly the problematic of the sensorial nature of the visual image and its mental character in the poetry of one who has lost the sense of sight. The study traced the presence of visual images in a selection of al-Kindī’s scattered poems, whether as single visual images or as images combined with other sensory images. The study identified three patterns of composition which were binary composition, ternary composition and quaternary composition. The study also addressed the sources of the image in al-Kindī’s poetry and the mechanisms of its employment, as the visual image appeared within an artistic structure which was manifested in simile and metaphor, whether implicit or explicit. In addition, the study examined the two techniques of personification and animation in the depiction of the visual image, and it revealed instances in which the visual image appeared in structures that did not carry an artistic dimension within their context. Moreover, the study adopted description and analysis as methods for interrogating the poetic texts, and it made use of the theories of reception and interpretation in probing the depths of single and composite visual images. The study was necessarily divided into an introduction and three sections which were the term ‘image’ and its problematics, mentality in the depiction of single visual images and composite visual images combined with other sensory images
Authenticity and Identity in Omani Folk Poetry: Perspectives on Terminology, Themes, and Performance
This study seeks to examine certain manifestations of authenticity and identity in Omani folk poetry. To this end, it proceeds along three main approaches. The first is a foundational approach that investigates the phenomenon of nomenclature and its relationship, on the one hand, to the origins of classical Arabic poetry, and on the other, to Omani cultural identity. The second is an analytical approach that traces the themes and meanings of poetry in order to explore the relationship between the poetic text and the environment in which it emerged and developed. The third is a descriptive approach that presents some of the methods through which poetic arts are performed. Taken together, these approaches lead to a set of conclusions, the most notable of which can be summarized in two main findings. The first is that Omani folk poetry maintains genealogical and foundational connections with the origins of ancient Arabic poetry, a relationship that is particularly evident in the names given to certain poetic forms. The second is that this type of poetic discourse has served as a powerful expression of Omani identity and its distinctiveness in geographical, political, cultural, and social terms.
Representations of Heroism in the Arabic Novel: A Socio-Cultural Reading of the First Half of the Twentieth Century
This research analyzes the manifestations or representations of "Heroism" in Arabic literature during the first half of the twentieth century, specifically through the papers presented at the "Fourth Conference of Arab Writers - Kuwait, December 1958." That conference serves as a revealing Arab-cultural-document, highlighting a significant number of well-known and widely circulated literary texts among readers and audiences of that era, which coincided with the turbulent 1950s, marked by revolutions, uprisings, and numerous conflicting political and ideological movements. Therefore, the socio-cultural reading establishes its concepts and distinctiveness within that early Arab context, beginning with an examination of some of the critical and cultural concepts upon which Suhayl Idris's research, entitled "Heroism in the Modern Arabic Novel," is based. From this specific perspective, the current critical reading deconstructs the critical and cultural discourse of the Arabic novel, primarily in the work of Suhayl Idris. This is not to refute or glorify it, to prove its backwardness or progress, but rather to situate it within its wider Arab socio-cultural context. This context enables us to understand the nature of the Arab cultural discourses prevalent during that period which also revealing the decline of other implicit, marginalized, or suppressed discourses. This is achieved through the analysis of several ideas and approaches: heroism in the Arabic short story and novel: concepts and cultural references; the philosophy of storytelling: conceptual and systemic transformations; representations of heroism and artistic schools; a critique of heroism in Suhayl Idris's discourse; and the system of heroism and implicit ideological discourses.
Applications of the Major Islamic Jurisprudential Principles to Cybersecurity Issues in Light of Contemporary Legislation
The research aims to ground cybersecurity issues within the framework of major Islamic jurisprudential principles and to demonstrate their capacity to accommodate contemporary digital rulings, particularly those related to hacking, espionage, service disruption, and attacks on digital infrastructure. The study adopts an inductive-analytical approach, first discussing the basic concepts of cybersecurity, and then systematically and doctrinally applying the major jurisprudential principles to these issues. The significance of the study lies in providing a methodological jurisprudential framework to address modern digital threats and highlighting the role of Islamic jurisprudence in regulating cyber practices and protecting both public and private interests. The research is structured into two main sections: the first addresses the conceptual framework, while the second focuses on contemporary applications of jurisprudential principles. The findings indicate that the principle of blocking means (Sadd al-Dhara’i‘) serves as the central jurisprudential framework for regulating cyber practices, and that digital preventive policies align with the objectives of Sharia in safeguarding interests and preventing harms, thereby reinforcing the role of Islamic jurisprudence in confronting contemporary cybersecurity challenges.
Khairiah bint Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Malag
Criticism in Quranic Studies The rulings of scholars on stopping and starting in verse 165 of Surat Al-Baqarah: "And, among the people are those who take other than Allah as equals… and that Allah is severe in pumishment" a comparative analytical study
This research deals with a comparative analytical study of the rulings of Ulamaa Al-Waqf wa Al-Ibtidaa in verse 165 of Surat Al-Baqarah. It is a topic of much controversy. The research aims to collect the statements of Ulamaa Al-Waqf wa Al-Ibtidaa in this verse، analyze their reasons for ruling on it، and balance their opinions، to reveal the effect of the difference in stopping in expressing the intended meaning، and clarify the close relationship between Ilm Al-Waqf wa Al-Ibtidaa. The researcher adopted the comparative analytical approach، tracing texts from their original sources، analyzing the statements of scholars، and explaining the possible meanings that result from each aspect. The most important research findings: The number of points of disagreement in this verse: five. In two cases، the view is waqf hasan، in two cases waqf kafi and in one case، the view Al-waqf varies depending on the qiraat. Among the most important recommendations are: the necessity of using explanatory tables in this science، and the importance of isolating verses، especially long ones، for a comprehensive study from the perspective of this science.
Effects of Enhancing Relevant Prior Knowledge on Students’ Adoption of Active Learning: A Quasi-Experimental Study
The study aimed to assess the effect of enhancing relevant topic-specific prior mathematical knowledge on students’ adoption of active learning when they are studying related new topics. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with two groups of primary third-grade students, including an experimental group of 47 students and a control group of (44) students. The results revealed that enhancing relevant topic-specific prior mathematical knowledge significantly contributed to students’ adoption of active learning when they were studying related new topics. Compared with students who did not receive enhancement prior to studying related new topics, students who received enhancement showed significant declines in cognitive load and improved positively in valuing active learning and responses to active learning. Hence, the enhancement increased the students’ cognitive resources and motivated them to adopt active learning.
The Hadith: "(Recite the Qur’an, and do not exceed the bounds regarding it...)" and its Implications for the Issues of Reciting and Teaching the Qur’an: A Study of Narration (Riwayah)and Understanding (Dirayah)
This research is concerned with the study of the Prophetic Hadith: "Recite the Qur’an, and do not exceed the bounds regarding it, nor turn away from it, nor eat by it, nor seek increase through it," examining it through the perspectives of both narration (Riwayah) and understanding (Dirayah), The study aims to authenticate the Hadith (Takhrij), analyze its chain of narrators (Isnad), and determine its ruling, while presenting the issues mentioned in the Hadith connected to reciting and teaching the Qur’an, utilizing both inductive and deductive methodologies, The research concluded with several results, most notably the authenticity of the Hadith narrated by Abd al-Rahman ibn Shibl (may Allah be pleased with him) regarding the command to recite the Qur’an and the prohibition of exceeding the bounds (Ghuluw) regarding it, It established that the prohibition of Ghuluw encompasses excessive speed in recitation, exaggeration in Tajweed in a manner that prevents reflection (Tadabbur), whereas estrangement (Jafa') implies abandoning its recitation and acting upon it. Finally, regarding the prohibition of seeking livelihood ("eating") through the Qur’an, the study interprets this as Karahat Tanzih (discouraged), though it may reach the level of prohibition if teaching is an individual obligation (Fard Ayn) with no one else to perform it.
Rusha Bint AbdulRahman Bin Saleh Al-Mahmoud
The Legal Rulings of Seeking Refuge (Istiʿādhah) Outside the Prayer Derived from the Qur’anic Verse {فَإِذَا قَرَأْتَ الْقُرْآنَ فَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيم} (Sūrat al-Naḥl: 98) and Their Jurisprudential-Methodological Implications
Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Prophet Muḥammad, his family, and his Companions. This thesis examines a number of juristic issues related to seeking refuge (al-istiʿādhah) outside of prayer, derived from the Almighty’s statement: {فَإِذَا قَرَأْتَ الْقُرْآنَ فَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ } (Sūrat al-Naḥl: 98) Research Objective: To collect these issues, study the positions of the juristic schools concerning them, present the evidences for each view along with critical analysis, and determine the preferable opinion. The study is organized into two sections. The first section discusses the exegesis of the verse and its principal uṣūlī implications. The second section addresses the rulings pertaining to seeking refuge outside of prayer. Among the benefits of this research is that it demonstrates the breadth of the Qur’an’s legal indications, the precision of the scholars in deriving rulings and evidences from the Qur’anic text, and the importance of integrating uṣūlī indications with their juristic outcomes. It also highlights significant juristic issues related to al-istiʿādhah.
Abdullah bin salih bin ʿAbd al-Muʿizz Menkabo
Green Employee Empowerment as a Mediator in the relationship between GHRM and Green Creativity & Innovation: Evidence from Public Universities, Yemen
This study examines how green employee empowerment (GEE) acts as a mediator in the interaction between green employee creativity and innovation (GECI) and green human resource management (GHRM) practices in Yemeni public universities. It examines how employee empowerment through green HRM practices influences green creativity and innovation. A descriptive analysis was conducted using primary and secondary sources of information. Structured questionnaires were distributed to three hundred and sixty-three employees in Yemeni public universities. The GHRM practices investigated included Green Recruitment, Selection, HR Planning, and Talent Management. Associations between variables were examined using AMOS structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings demonstrate that GHRM significantly improves both GECI and GEE. The association between GHRM and GECI was shown to be somewhat mediated by GEE, indicating that green creativity and innovation are enhanced by employee empowerment. In the context of developing countries, this study provides valuable information on how global human resource management (GHRM) practices empower employees to promote green innovation. It underscores the importance of empowerment in promoting sustainable organizational practices in educational settings.
Green Employee Creativity and Innovation (GECI)
The Duties of Marriage Notaries (Al-Umana’ Al-Shar'iyyun) in Implementing Marriage Contract Essentials for Persons with Disabilities: A Case Study of Taiz Governorate
This research examines the duties of marriage notaries (Al-Umana’ al-Shar'iyyun) in implementing the essential pillars (Arkan) of marriage contracts for persons with disabilities in Taiz Governorate. The study addresses the unique Sharia and legal requirements for various categories, including the mute, deaf, blind, and those with mental or psychological impairments. Structured into three sections, the research first defines the conceptual and juristic framework regarding persons with disabilities and the general obligations of notaries. The second section details the procedures for marriage contracts involving the mute and the blind, while the third focuses on individuals with legal incapacity (Faqid al-Ahliyyah) or diminished capacity (Naqis Al-Ahliyyah). The study concludes that notaries must possess a precise understanding of the specific rulings for these groups. Key findings emphasize the necessity of personal presence at the marriage session, the requirement for the blind to hear the offer and acceptance, and the mandate for guardians to act for those with mental impairments. The research recommends implementing specialized training programs and developing comprehensive procedural manuals to assist notaries in ensuring the validity of these sensitive contracts.
The Unique Opinions of Imam Al-Kirmani on Uthmanic Orthography in his Book "Khatt al-Masahif": A Compilation and Analytical Study
This study examines the unique features of Imam al-Kirmani's approach to Quranic orthography, as presented in his book "Khatt al-Masahif" (The Script of the Qur'ans). It focuses on compiling and analyzing these unique features. The study aims to collect and analyze Imam al-Kirmani's unique features in his book "Khatt al-Masahif," and to demonstrate the importance of this book in the field of Uthmanic orthography. The researcher employed a descriptive-analytical methodology. The study yielded several important findings, most notably: 1. Imam al-Kirmani meticulously documented the variations in Qur'anic manuscripts, specifying the unique features of one of the five Uthmanic codices, while also mentioning other codices without further specification. 2. Al-Kirmani uniquely identified several orthographic features that differ from those of Imam al-Dani and his student, Abu Dawud Sulayman ibn Najah. These include: a) The dual form of the relative pronoun with two lams. b) The addition of an alif after the waw in the word "dhawā". c) The addition of an alif after the lam. d) The writing of certain alifs that originally had a ya' with an alif.
Strategic Objectives of Universities in Light of Educational Foundations: A Comparative Analytical Study Between Qassim University and the University of Oxford
This study aimed to analyze the strategic objectives of universities in light of educational foundations through a comparative analytical study between Qassim University and the University of Oxford. It sought to identify the nature and domains of these objectives, the educational foundations underlying them, the similarities and differences between the two universities, and the extent to which these objectives reflect contemporary trends in university functions. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach using document analysis. The strategic plan documents of the two universities were analyzed through a content analysis card developed for this purpose. The results indicated that the strategic objectives of both universities serve as a guiding framework for their institutional activities. Qassim University’s objectives focus on improving education quality, strengthening research and innovation, promoting digital transformation, enhancing institutional performance, and expanding academic partnerships. In contrast, the University of Oxford emphasizes research excellence, high-quality education, and expanding its societal and global impact. The findings also showed that the strategic objectives of both universities are grounded in several educational foundations, including cognitive, social, economic, cultural, and institutional dimensions. The comparative analysis revealed similarities in emphasizing the core university functions of education, research, and community service, while differences appeared in the degree of emphasis on certain domains according to each university’s institutional context. Overall, the results suggest that the strategic objectives of both universities largely reflect contemporary trends in higher education and align university outcomes with the requirements of development and the knowledge society.
The social context and its impact on representing Al-Mutanabbi's intentions
This study seeks to uncover the social contexts that shaped the intentional background of al-Mutanabbī, through which he selected strategies aligned with the societal environment in which he lived. Accordingly, social contexts constitute the primary framework for interpretation and analysis in al-Mutanabbī’s poetic discourse, as examined through a pragmatic approach. the central research problem is articulated in the following question: To what extent did the social context contribute to the articulation of al-Mutanabbī’s communicative intentions through the strategies and modes by which he produced his poetic discourse? the study is organized around selected social themes that significantly influenced the poet’s thought and beliefs, including the family; laudatory expressions; the deconstruction of pride in forefathers and lineage-based elitism; the praise of courage in warfare; envy; and representations of women. The study concludes with a presentation of its findings. Among the most significant results is that the social context exerted a clear and tangible influence on the representation of al-Mutanabbī’s intentions, as the features of his society are distinctly reflected in his poetry.
Transgression (Ta'addi) in Slander (Qadhf) and Related Matters of Hadd Punishment and Testimony as Mentioned by Imam Al-Naysaburi in His Interpretation of Surah Al-Noor A Comparative Fiqh Study
This study, titled "The Nature of Slander (Qadhf), Transgression Therein, and Related Matters of Testimony and Hadd Punishment as Mentioned by Imam Al-Naysaburi in His Interpretation of Surah Al-Noor – A Comparative Fiqh Study," concerns the examination of rulings related to issues of transgression in slander, and the connected matters of testimony and hadd punishment in Surah Al-Noor, as derived by the scholar Al-Naysaburi in his book, Ragha'ib al-Furqan wa Ghara'ib al-Qur'an. The study aims to highlight these issues, analyze them critically, and explain what the researcher finds most probable based on the implications of the texts and the statements of scholars concerning them. Among the most important findings of the researcher is that the esteemed scholar Al-Naysaburi, may Allah have mercy on him, mentioned issues related to transgression in slander and the associated matters of testimony and hadd punishment within his interpretation of the verses of Surah Al-Noor. In these discussions, he clarified many of the rulings regarding this subject, transgression in slander, and the related aspects of testimony and the hadd punishment. The research concluded with several key findings, notably the importance of giving attention to the legal rulings mentioned by exegetes in their interpretations of legal verses (ayat al-ahkam), and their derivation of rulings related to various Fiqh topics. This approach offers a valuable academic addition to this specific type of tafsir and to the Quranic library in general. The research recommends writing further scholarly papers related to other topics and Fiqh issues mentioned by Imam Al-Naysaburi in his tafsir.
Manifestations of Modernization and the Impact of Epistemological References: A Critical Study of the Writings of the Pioneers of Saudi Literature
This study examines the formation of modernization in Saudi culture as an intellectual structure rooted in the writer’s consciousness and his interaction with his historical and social environment. This modernization was built on a critical awareness derived from heritage and re-produced without breaking away from it—unlike modernity, which is imposed from the outside as an intellectual leap that seeks to reshape consciousness according to the values of reason, individuality, and freedom. The research problem lies in distinguishing the boundaries between modernization and modernity. It explores the features of modernization in Saudi literature and its connection to epistemological references, the cultural interaction with Arab culture, and the conscious engagement with Western culture—understanding it without fully assimilating into it. This interaction ultimately led to the emergence of an intellectual project firmly rooted in its Arab authenticity. The study traces the efforts of the pioneers of Saudi literature—Muhammad Hasan Awwad, Muhammad Surur Al-Sabban, Hamza Shehata, and Abdullah Abdul-Jabbar—who contributed to building a renaissance project based on renewal and conscious cultural exchange with modern thought. Their work established a literary awareness that is deeply connected to local culture while remaining engaged with contemporary global cultures. The study adopts a historical and thematic approach to reveal the epistemological references in the pioneers’ writings and the paths of their engagement with modern culture. It concludes that this modernization did not arise from a rupture with heritage, but rather from a critical understanding of it, which contributed to the birth of a new cultural renaissance
Mechanisms for raising awareness among university students about the risks of the misuse of artificial intelligence technologies in Saudi society A Descriptive and Analytical Study
The primary objective of the current research is to analyze mechanisms for developing awareness among university youth regarding the risks of negative artificial intelligence (AI) utilization in Saudi society. Specifically, it identifies the current reality, risks, obstacles to awareness development, and enhancement mechanisms. This descriptive study utilized a social survey method via a sample, employing a questionnaire to collect data from a random sample of 191 female students at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, King Saud University. The results confirmed that all dimensions achieved a "Strong" degree. The reality of negative use (mean: 2.30; SD: 0.75) included weakened skills like patience, dissemination of misinformation, inciting public opinion, phishing, and spreading false medical information. Risks of negative use (mean: 2.37; SD: 0.85) involved medical information inaccuracy, proliferation of social issues, and increased dependency. Awareness development obstacles (mean: 2.43; SD: 0.76) featured a lack of risk knowledge and the influence of young AI content creators. Awareness development mechanisms (mean: 2.64; SD: 0.83) focused on strengthening individual and social responsibility, encouraging innovative student-led research, and conducting specialized workshops. The study concluded that it is vital to enhance awareness of negative AI risks through academic curricula.
Psychological Rresilience and its Relationship to the Challenges Faced by Teachers in Inclusive Schools in Qasaba Al-Karak District
This study aimed to identify the challenges faced by teachers working in inclusive schools in the Qasaba Al-Karak district and their relationship with psychological resilience, To achieve the study objectives, the descriptive correlational method was adopted, Two measurement tools were developed: one for psychological resilience and the other for the challenges faced by teachers, The psychometric properties of both instruments were verified, The study sample consisted of (124) male and female teachers working in inclusive schools in Al-Karak Governorate, selected through purposive sampling. The results showed that the level of psychological resilience among teachers was moderate, with a mean score of (4.41), while the level of challenges was high, with a mean score of (3.72), The findings suggest an implicit inverse relationship between the two variables, where higher levels of challenges may negatively affect teachers’ resilience. Based on the results, the study recommended the implementation of targeted training programs to enhance psychological resilience, as well as reducing the workload and administrative burdens on teachers in inclusive education settings.
The degree of possession and practice of guidance and counseling skills and techniques in the Sultanate of Oman with religious guides
The study aimed to identify the degree of possession and practice of guidance and counseling skills and techniques by religious guides in the Sultanate of Oman, through two main axes: the cognitive aspect (possession of skills and techniques), and the applied aspect (actual practice), in addition to revealing the differences in possessing and practicing these skills based on some demographic variables such as gender, years of experience and specialization. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method by constructing a questionnaire for the guidance skills and techniques of religious guides, which was applied to a sample of guides and preachers working in the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman, numbering (213). The study results showed that the level of possession by religious guides (cognitive aspect) of guidance and counseling skills and guidance techniques was medium, while the degree of possession of counseling techniques was weak. Furthermore, there were no differences in the degree of possession (cognitive aspect) of guidance and counseling skills and techniques attributed to the gender variable, educational level variable, and specialization variable. However, there were differences in the level of knowledge of guidance and counseling techniques that varied according to years of experience, favoring the (1-5) years category. The results also indicated that the degree of practice of guidance and counseling skills and techniques was medium. The study also revealed statistically significant differences in the practice of guidance and counseling skills favoring males, while there were no differences regarding the two dimensions of guidance techniques and counseling techniques. The results also showed that there were differences in the degree of practice of guidance and counseling skills, as well as guidance techniques, depending on the experience variable, favoring the categories with longer experience, whereas there were no differences for the experience variable regarding counseling techniques. Similarly, for the educational qualification variable, there were no differences in the dimension of guidance and counseling skills, but there were differences in the dimension of guidance and counseling techniques. Finally, there were no differences in the degree of practice of guidance and counseling skills and techniques regarding the specialization variable.
The Effectiveness of Teaching Using the Virtual Laboratory in Developing Physical Thinking Skills among Third-Grade Secondary Female Students in Physics
This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of teaching through a virtual laboratory in developing physical thinking skills among third-grade secondary female students in physics. The targeted skills included understanding physical text, problem-solving, graph analysis, and identifying physical relationships. The researcher employed the quasi-experimental design with control and experimental groups. The study sample consisted of (67) students from government secondary schools for girls in the Al-Sulay Educational Office in Riyadh, with (34) students in the control group and (33) in the experimental group from Fatimah bint Muhammad Secondary School – National Guard. The unit Electric Current was taught using the virtual laboratory provided by the Ministry of Education via the Madrasati platform. The results revealed statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-test scores in favor of the post-test for all targeted skills. Additionally, significant differences were found between the control and experimental groups in the post-test in favor of the experimental group. The calculated effect sizes (η²) indicated a high effect, confirming the effectiveness of the virtual laboratory in enhancing students’ physical thinking skills. Based on the findings, the study recommended expanding the use of virtual laboratories in teaching physics at the secondary level, training teachers to integrate them effectively, and incorporating them into classroom practices to promote students’ physical thinking skills.
Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Arabic Lexicography
This study aims to clarify the role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in the development of modern Arabic lexicography and to highlight the areas in which it can assist in advancing this important linguistic field. The study follows a descriptive-analytical approach and is divided into eight main sections, preceded by an introduction and a preface, and followed by a conclusion. The preface addresses the research terminology. The first section deals with the organization of lexical entries, while the second focuses on arranging their components. The third section examines the derivation of words from a single root. The fourth addresses the provision of supplementary lexicon services, and the fifth emphasizes adding images and illustrations to dictionaries. The sixth section focuses on etymology for words with diverse or unknown origins. The seventh deals with translating and standardizing new terms, and the eighth addresses correcting errors and improperly recorded words. The study concludes that developing modern Arabic dictionaries is essential to keep pace with the rapid advancements in other languages’ lexicography, both in quantity and quality, while preserving the status of the Arabic language and its lexicographical tradition. AI applications have significantly contributed to lexicography by enabling massive information storage, efficient searching, organizing entries, etymology, translation, and the inclusion of illustrative images. The study recommends digitizing all Arabic dictionaries, making them available as computer or mobile applications, and publishing them online.