The novel Drew a Line in the Sand for Hani Alrrahib between self-flagellation and Condemnation of the Other Reading a Model in the Political Novel

This study presents a reading in the novel “Drew a Line in the Sand”, written by the Syrian novelist Hani Al-Rrahib, a reading on two topics forming an outstanding theme in modern Arabic narration. The first deals with the impact of “Oil” in Arab life, focusing on the negative effects of Modernism. The second sheds light on the new imperialism which tries to divide the Arab world into weak and unstable states. It condemns Western behavior toward Arab nations regarding the benefit of Israel. All of this is introduced in a direct wa

Viewing the Other in the Provisions of Jewish Law

This study aims at clarifying the concept of Jewish law to the other and adjust it through the laws of penalties, transactions, marriage, food and drink, after shedding light on the concept of the other and defining its meaning and significance in the Jewish religion, and uncovering the foundations on which Jewish law is based, And ethnic, confirmed by the texts and sources adopted by the Jews

Modeling the impact of urban land cover features and changes on the land surface temperature (LST): The case of Jordan

Higher land surface temperature (LST) in cities than their surrounding areas presents a major sustainability challenge for cities. Decision-makers and planners use the LST measurements to monitor the urban environment to reduce the urban climate’s main challenges. Therefore, there is an urgent need to examine the impacts of urban features and changes on the LST. This study focused on the relationship between LST and urban land changes and the impact of these changes on LST during different periods. Although a set of studies explored the relationship between landscape features and urban LST, several aspects still need further discussion. Here, the study aims to explore the influence of landscape features and land cover patterns on land surface temperature LST in two cities (Amman and Zarqa) in Jordan, and identify which of these features (vegetation cover, built-up and population density) has the most effective and influence on LST values. Therefore, this paper is the first study about land surface temperature LST and its relations with these aspects in Jordan. This study used a mixed method approach using quantitative method (GIS) and qualitative method (comparative case studies). This study revealed that the most important features affecting the LST values were: (1) Population density; (2) Built-up; and (3) Vegetation, and in descending order from the strongest to the least effective. It is also concluded that in the city in which the population density is high, the effect of built-up areas on the values of LST is as high as possible and positive more than the cities with medium and low population density. As for the city in which the population density is medium to low, the effect of vegetation cover on the values of LST is greater, and this can be more positive than in cities with a high population density. Therefore, the study contributes to improving the planners' and policymakers’ suitable future decisions for making sustainable cities

Toward sustainable urban growth: Spatial modeling for the impact of cultural and natural heritage on city growth and their role in developing sustainable tourism

Increased population density is mainly linked to urban and infrastructural expansion. This expansion leads to urban sprawl which is connected to land cover change and social and ecological transformation. Urban boundaries can expand towards cultural and natural heritage sites. This is an evaluation of how our culture and natural heritage affect urban growth and their relation to sustainable tourism which has become an urgent need. The study outlines the development of four cities in Jordan from 1996 to 2020. It also explores the impact of cultural heritage on natural heritage in the delivery of urban city growth and its role in developing sustainable tourism. ​Quantitative method has been used by employing GIS and qualitative method by using case studies. The study concludes with an exploration of the relationship between natural and cultural sites as well as the relationship of tourism and population density with cultural heritage site encroachment. This conclusion has contributed towards the provision of a model that consists of multi recommendations for decision-makers in order to preserve the cultural and natural heritage areas through developing sustainable tourism and creating sustainable communities. The significance of this study is that it is the first study that discusses the increase of encroachment on natural and cultural sites, and the impact of tourism on this. This study also enhances knowledge by providing a tool for evaluating the expected level of preservation for cultural and natural heritage sites, and the extent to which cities are transformed from tourist cities (with populations that pass through) to tourist accommodations cities

Fantasy Structure in Munis Al-Razzaz's Novels: The Labyrinth of Bedouins in the Mirage Skyscrapers, When Dreams Wakes Up and Sultan of Sleep and Zarqa Al-Yamamah

This research deals with the fantasy structure of three novels by the contemporary Jordanian novelist Al-Razzaz, which are: The Labyrinth of Bedouins in the Mirage Skyscrapers 1986, When Dreams Wake Up 1997, and Sultan of Sleep and Zarqa Al-Yamamah 1997. The study of this fantasy structure in this novel takes place after a terminological distinction between the meanings of the strange and the miraculous, which form fantasy in the form of the imaginary structure that emerges from reality to present its own experience in narration, vision, formation, references, and symbols. The fantasy in these novels has invested its events and capabilities in creating the worlds of these novels, embodying their characters, charting their behaviors, forming their ideas, positions, affiliations, referrals, symbols, and intentions, all the way to the intelligent passing of the novelist's ideas, positions, and convictions. This study consisted of: an introduction to the fantasy structure in Al-Razzaz novels, the strange and miraculous fantastical structure, the fantasy structure in (The Labyrinth of the Bedouins in the Mirage Skyscrapers), (When Dreams Wake Up); and (the Sulatn of Sleep and Zarqa Al-Yamamah)