The Woman Image in “Alkhawarej” Poetry During Umayyad Period

The Woman Image in “Alkhawarej” Poetry During Umayyad Period

Mohammed Dawabsheh

mdawabsheh@aauj.edu

Received : 20-03-2006 , Accepted : 29-08-2006

Language: Arabic

Abstract

This research tries to draw a portrait for women in the “Alkhawarej” poetry during the “Umayyad” period and clarify their psychology and emotions towards what is going around them, mainly with reference to ideological as well social disputes in that period. Moreover, the research came to clarify women’s attitudes towards conflicting groups with dependence on their poetry and others. The researcher followed the analytical descriptive method in studying poetry, due to the fact it is the most suiting for that period.

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Motives for Practicing Sports Activities‏ ‏by Birzeit University ‎Students

Motives for Practicing Sports Activities‏ ‏by Birzeit University ‎Students

Ali At-Taher

alitaher53@yahoo.com

Received : 16-11-2005 , Accepted : 29-08-2006

Language: Arabic

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the degree of motivation by Birzeit University students towards practicing sports activities and identifying the discrepancy in the students’ level of motivation according to gender and college variables. The sample included 394 female and male students. It was conducted using Fredrick & Ryan 1993 scale that consists of thirty items divided into five domains: interest and enjoyment, competition, appearance, physical fitness, social relations domain. The data was analyzed using percentages, means, and the Two-Way ANOVA. The results showed that students practicing in terms of priority came as follows respectively: physical fitness, (82.2%), appearance (74.2%), enjoyment (72.8%), competition (71.8%) and social relations (66.6%). The study also indicated that there was no significant statistical difference in the student’s motivation due to gender and college variables. Moreover, there was no interaction between them except in the domain of appearance and physical fitness. The study drew the attention of the students Affairs Deanery to the importance of sports activities that develop social relationships.

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Measuring the Impact of a New Policy on Industry in Gaza

Measuring the Impact of a New Policy on Industry in Gaza

Abdalla El-Habil

abdalla20022002@yahoo.com

Department of Applied Statistics, Faculty of Economics and ‎Administrative Sciences; Al-Azhar University, Gaza, Palestine

Received : 22-04-2006 , Accepted : 08-02-2006

Language: English

Abstract

This paper demonstrates an application on intervention modeling focusing on measuring the impact of Yazegi company's decision to intervene (delivering new kinds of soft drink) and the intervention impact of the Israeli constraints on sales delivery. It is found that there is a significant impact on the company sales due to the company intervention (positive impact), and the Israeli intervention (negative impact). A comparison between the non-intervention model and the intervention model has been made. It is concluded that the forecasts of the intervention model are better than forecasts of the non-intervention model, because it is closer to the actual data and has smaller standard error. This empirical study sheds light on the impact evaluation of the huge number of policies, legislations, and other intervention events.

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The Paratext in Fadwa Tukan`s Poetical Experience" the Introductory Text- as a Model"

The Paratext in Fadwa Tukan`s Poetical Experience" the Introductory Text- as a Model"

Abdel Al-Raheem Hamdan

abedhamdan2000@yahoo.com

Received : 05-08-2006 , Accepted : 08-02-2007

Language: Arabic

Abstract

This critical study aims at investigating the basic elements of the Paratext which involves other texts which accompany the original prose or poetic texts such as the title, the dedication, the introduction, and the margins, among others. This study focused on two types of introductory speech: the dedication and the introduction as they are important to decode and enlighten the sides of the text and encourage the reader to get through the main text. This study also aims to analyze the elements of introductory speech to explain the artistic and the semantic characteristics in relation to the main text from one side and to the poet's creative attitudes from the other.

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The Reality of Immoral Crimes in Jordan during (1998 – 2004)‎‏ ‏A Sociological Study

The Reality of Immoral Crimes in Jordan during (1998 – 2004)‎‏ ‏A Sociological Study

Hussein Al-Khozahe

ohok_90@yahoo.com

Received : 25-03-2006 , Accepted : 28-11-2006

Language: Arabic

Abstract

This study endeavors to discuss the reality and facts about the Immoral Crimes which were committed in Jordan during the period from 1998 – 2004. It attempts to reveal the crimes statistics, types, geographical distribution in Jordan, professions of the defendants, their distribution depending on age group and the motives behind such crimes. To achieve such information the researcher has reviewed the records and statistics of the Criminal Information Department of the General Security Directorate by field visits to the Directorate to obtain such data, and to analyze the data revealed in the annual criminal statistics reports issued by the Directorate. The study has eventually concluded that the immoral crimes constitute (7%) only of the total crimes which were committed in Jordan From 1998-2004. Age group (18-27) has committed half of these crimes, while the jobless have committed more than half (ie 53.2%) of these crimes. The immoral public crimes has occupied the first place amongst these crimes (29.6 %) and they are followed by rape crimes (28.39%). To minimize such crimes, we and families need to increase the awareness and culture of such immoral acts and behaviors.

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Image of the Educational Counselor in Government Schools in Northern Governorates of Palestine as Perceived by School Principals

Image of the Educational Counselor in Government Schools in Northern Governorates of Palestine as Perceived by School Principals

Rasmyah Abdel Qader

rasmyahannoun@hotmail.com

Received : 12-06-2007 , Accepted : 05-08-2007

Language: Arabic

Abstract

This study sought to identify the image of the educational counselor as perceived by school principals. It also sought to find out the role of sex, place of work, age, years of experience, marital status and academic qualification in shaping this negative or positive image. The population of the study consisted of 642 principals of both sexes in northern governorates of Palestine: Nablus, Qalqilya, Salfit, Kabatiya, Jenin and Tulkarm. The sample of the study, randomly selected, consisted of 134 principals, or 20.9% of the population of the study. The researcher developed a questionnaire and distributed it among the subjects of the study. She also conducted interviews with a representative sample of the principals. After data collection and analysis, using SPSS, it was found that the school principals had a high positive attitude towards the school counselors. The arithmetic average of the subjects’ responses was 3.89 or 77.8%. In addition, the results showed significant statistical differences in vaiables, place of work in favor of city over village, and years of experience in favor of people with more than 20 years of experience over those with 6-20 years of experience. However, there were no statistically significant differences in variables of sex, academic qualification, marital status and age. In the light of these findings, the researcher recommends further clarification of the concept of educational counseling and its process through mass media, print and electronic, to make the information accessible to all sections of the society. In addition, a private room has to be allocated for the educational counselor in order to do his/her work effectively and efficiently.

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The Sibahis and their Relationship with the People in the Countryside of the Jerusalem during the 17th Century

The Sibahis and their Relationship with the People in the Countryside of the Jerusalem during the 17th Century

Ibrahim Rabaya

ibrahimrabayaa20@yahoo.com

Received : 04-12-2006 , Accepted : 26-05-2007

Language: Arabic

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the nature of the relations between the citizens and the Ottoman armies which took over the lands of Jerusalem countryside. First, the study deals parts of Ottoman armies scattered in Jerusalem district and their duties. Then, the study points out to the methods of organizing the relation among Sibahis themselves from one side and their relation with citizens on another side of their obligation to the duties and responsibilities stated in the Ottoman records. The study also discusses of the life situations in the countryside according to the nature and human conditions, then the study considers the topic of the family and the women in Palestinian countryside.

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