Educational Practices Within High Schools and their Relationship to Developing Students Innovation Skills in Saudi Arabia

The current study focused on the Relationship between educational practices and the development of students innovative thinking skills within high schools in Saudi Arabia. One of the most important contributions added by current research in the field of science is to enrich theoretical frameworks in the field of development of innovation among high school students and to learn about the most important practices applied by secondary teachers to develop innovative thinking skills and to learn about the relationship between educational practices within secondary schools and the development of innovative thinking skills of students. (62) Another teacher and questionnaire to measure innovative thinking for high school students applied to me (113) Secondary students in Saudi Arabia in the academic year 2022/2023, The sample was randomly selected. The results of the study found that computational averages ranged from (3.51-3.61), with teachers applying practices that stimulate innovative thinking to a moderate degree. The results also indicated a statistically positive correlation between the dimensions of innovative thinking skills and innovative thinking-inducing educational practices among secondary students with a correlation factor of (0.897)

The Relationship Between Social Aversion and Bullying Behavior and The Social and Psychological Adjustment of The Infected and The Recovered from Corona Virus

This study aimed at finding out the relationship between social aversion and bullying and the social and psychological adjustment of a sample of university students who were infected or recovered from corona virus. Three measures were developed by the researcher (a. social aversion measure, b. bullying behavior measure and c. the social and psychological adjustment measure). These measures were administered to a sample of (210) students (101 infected and 109 recovered). Results showed significant positive correlation between social aversion and social and psychological adjustment of both the infected and the recovered students. There was also a significant correlation between bullying and social and psychological adjustment of the recovered students, but not of the infected students. Moral aversion and psychological bullying were the most common and influential factors affecting the social and psychological adjustment of both the infected and the recovered people. Negligence was the least influential one for both groups. There were no differences between the scores of infected groups and the recovered group on the social aversion measure, but there were significant differences between their scores on the bullying measure and on the social and psychological adjustment measure and on two of its pivots: the psychological adjustment and health adjustment in favor of the recovered group

Educational Practices Within High Schools and their Relationship to Developing Students Innovation Skills in Saudi Arabia

The current study focused on the Relationship between educational practices and the development of students innovative thinking skills within high schools in Saudi Arabia. One of the most important contributions added by current research in the field of science is to enrich theoretical frameworks in the field of development of innovation among high school students and to learn about the most important practices applied by secondary teachers to develop innovative thinking skills and to learn about the relationship between educational practices within secondary schools and the development of innovative thinking skills of students. (62) Another teacher and questionnaire to measure innovative thinking for high school students applied to me (113) Secondary students in Saudi Arabia in the academic year 2022/2023, The sample was randomly selected. The results of the study found that computational averages ranged from (3.51-3.61), with teachers applying practices that stimulate innovative thinking to a moderate degree. The results also indicated a statistically positive correlation between the dimensions of innovative thinking skills and innovative thinking-inducing educational practices among secondary students with a correlation factor of (0.897)

The political change in Oman from 1970: transition towards democracy

The aim of this thesis is to study the political changes in Oman from 1970 with the focus on the transition towards democracy. The core issue is the change from the policy of the previous sultan, who banned the participation of the nation and oppressed it. This led the country to civil war, isolation and the end of the regime. The current sultan, who launched a coup against his father in 1970, adopted various changes in areas such as the economy, politics and infrastructure, and allowed the people to run the country. The important changes were the process of democratisation in Oman, which is discussed in the context both of democratic theory, and change in the South. The thesis will offer an overview of democratic political theory, an account of political change in the South in general, and in the Middle East region in particular. The focus on Oman will seek to answer three questions: when did the process of democratisation begin; why was it begun, and how has it been managed? The core of the argument will look at the creation of formal institutions of democracy, such as the Majlis Ash-Shura (Consultative Council), and the State Council, and informal institutions, such as the media, the Chamber of Commerce, the Businessmen's Council, Sablat Alarab (the Arab Council Web Site), and the role of leading individuals in the democratic debate. These changes led the current sultan to receive internal and extemallegitimacy. Omani citizens are now aware of the development in other parts of the world and they will force the current sultan to add further changes. He should respond positively in order to remain in power

Psychological Security and Its Relationship to Empathy Among a Sample of Early Childhood in Jubail Industrial City

The current research aims at revealing the relationship between psychological security and empathy in the stage of early childhood at the Jubail Industrial City. Its significance can be attributed to the importance of developing empathy among children, enlightening the community and educators about the importance of psychological security and its relationship to empathy among children in the early childhood stage. An analytical descriptive approach was employed as it suits the nature of the current research. A random sample comprising 204 children in the early childhood stage. Having applied the psychological security [1] and empathy scales [2] to the research sample, the following result was reached. There is a statistically significant correlation between psychological security and empathy in a sample of children in the early childhood stage in Jubail Industrial City

Knowledge Monitoring, Goal Orientations, Self-Efficacy, And Academic Performance: A Path Analysis

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between knowledge monitoring and motivation as defined by self-efficacy and goal orientations.  A path model was proposed to hypothesize the causal relations among predictors of the students’ total score in the Educational Psychology course.  The sample consisted of undergraduate students enrolled in two sections of the Educational Psychology course at a large Midwestern university.  The data collection process took place during two semesters (Fall 2010 and Spring 2011).  Subjects completed a knowledge monitoring assessment (KMA) and combined scale of self-efficacy and goal orientations online.  Results of the study confirmed the positive correlations between knowledge monitoring, self-efficacy, mastery goals, and total exam score.  The path analysis revealed that two predictors had significant direct effects on total score, knowledge monitoring and mastery goals.  Self-efficacy had a significant direct effect on mastery goals.  Although self-efficacy significantly correlated with total score, the parameter between self-efficacy and total score was not significant.  Knowledge monitoring did not significantly correlate with self-efficacy and mastery goals.  The path analysis revealed no significant exogenous parameters from or to performance goals.  The current study provided some insights in understanding the relationship between knowledge monitoring and motivation as defined by self-efficacy and goal orientations.  Recommendations and suggestions for future research were discussed

Prevalence of obesity among paediatrics (0-15 years) at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital: A retrospective chart review

To investigate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among paediatric patients aged (0-15 years) at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, SQUH between 2007 and 2012. Design - A retrospective chart review study. A total of 3,657 paediatric patients 0-15 year olds who consulted the SQUH paediatric services between 2007 and 2012 were included in the analysis. Data was abstracted from the electronic medical records database. The WHO reference cut-offs BMIs (> +1 and > +2 standard deviation scores [SDS]) were used for overweight and obesity respectively. The overall prevalence of childhood overweight was (11.3%) and obesity (9.4%) in all age groups. There was no significant difference (P=0.564) between boys and girls. A significant increase of overweight (8.0% vs 12.4%, P=0.001) and obesity (4.2% vs 12.9%, P=0.001) was found between younger age group (3-5 years) and the older (10-15 years) age group. An increasing annual trend of obesity (6.2%, 7.8%, 9.3%, 10.5% and 11.5%) was evident (P=0.029) between year 2007 and 2011 respectively, with a slight decrease (9.9%) in 2012. Nevertheless, findings also suggest underweight prevalence of 14.2% among paediatric patients of which 4.5% are severely underweight. The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity is increasing among SQUH paediatrics. The present study provides useful insight for policy development to establish better monitoring system, management and prevention efforts within the SQUH. However, underweight remain a problem that equally requires further attention and intervention

Separation of aryl nitro-compounds by HPLC on monolithic columns

The project has demonstrated the use of both poly(styrene-divinylbenzene) PS-DVB and silica monolithic columns for the separation of nitro-compounds. Methods were developed with PS-DVB and ODS silica packed columns for the separation of these compounds. The first part of the project was the preparation of the monolithic stationary phases prepared from PS-DVB of (250 μm I.D. × 70 mm) functionalized with methacrylate by in-situ polymerisation. The alkylated PS-DVB then was used successfully for the first time in the separation of three aryl nitro-compounds (2-NA, 1,4-DNB and 4-NT) on micro-HPLC. However, the efficiency of this column was poor N = 318 (4675/m).The second part of the thesis used a commercial column (Chromolith Performance from Merck), with different diameters for the separation of nitro-compounds. Nitrocompounds were analysed on both Chromolith Performance 3 mm I.D. column and Chromolith Performance 4 mm I.D. column by HPLC/UV. Van Deemter plots showed that the 3 mm I.D. column gave higher efficiencies at higher flow rates than the 4.6 mm I.D. column. The plate number was 8216 (H = 0.0121 mm) at a flow rate of 0.4 ml/min (1.0206 mm/sec) and for Chromolith 4.6 mm I.D. it was 9436 (H = 0.0105 mm) at a flow rate of 0.8 ml/min (0.8577 mm/sec). The nitro-compounds analysed in this study were nitroaromatic, nitramines and nitrate esters which are used in the manufacture of explosives. These compounds were analysed for the first time using a Chromolith Performance 3 mm I.D. column on LCMS using both ESI and APCI in negative ionization modes. The sensitivity was higher in the APCI than the ESI mode in terms of higher intensity and lower background noise especially for nitroaromatic compounds. The LC-ESI-MS method was evaluated by injection of samples of pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) in different concentrations. Calibration curves were constructed over the range of 1-1000 pg/μl with a correlation coefficient of (R2 = 0.9986) and with a concentration range between 1-200 ng/μl with a correlation coefficient of (R2 = 0.9971) and were found to be linear. The limit of detection (LOT) for pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) was 5 pg/μl at a signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) of 3:1 and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 10 pg/μl at a signal-to-noise ratio of 10:1. The applicability of the monolithic column for the LC-ESI-MS method was evaluated by injection of samples of the commercial explosives, P9 and Semtex 1H. The results showed that Semtex 1H contains 35% PETN using calibration curve 1-200 ng/μl and was much higher than in P9 0.0082% using calibration curve 1-1000 pg/μl.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo

National HRD in Oman: a Stakeholder Perspective on the Implementation of the National Training Programme

This paper is set within the context of Oman, where National Human Resource Development (NHRD) has been utilized to develop the knowledge and skills of the indigenous population, create job opportunities for a greater number of job seekers and reduce the nation’s dependency on expatriate labour (Omanization). The National Training Programme (NTP) is the key initiative that aims to achieve Omanization and which provides the context for this paper. The NTP is overseen by the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) and involves a tripartite agreement between Trainees, Training Providers, and Employers. This “training mingled with employment” commenced in 2003 and has provided training for more than 36,000 individuals, in areas as diverse as commerce, industry, and craftwork. However, despite these encouraging figures, produced by the Ministry, there is a lack of empirical research that surfaces the voices of the other stakeholders involved in the NTP policy implementation. This paper addresses this void and illustrates how the key stakeholder groups: the Ministry of Manpower, Training Providers, Employers, and Trainees viewed the implementation of the NTP policy. In doing so, we highlight the complexities of the relationships involved and illuminate an emerging ‘blame culture’, which, if left unacknowledged, will hinder the implementation of the NTP, and impact negatively on Omanization. We conclude with implications for practice and argue that, in order to enhance the future implementation and success of the NTP, on-going participatory action research is required that includes all stakeholder groups, if the challenges of this emerging ‘blame culture’ are to be understood fully