THE EXPERIENCE OF UNDRGRADUATE SAUDI ARABIAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT A CANADIAN UNIVERSITY

This study examined the experiences of undergraduate Saudi Arabian international students studying at a Canadian university. Considering the cultural, religious, and academic religious differences that the participants of this study experienced, this qualitative study highlights the personal and academic challenges that undergraduate Saudi Arabian international students encounter during their studies in Canada. By examining this group in interaction within ordinary settings, I expected to discern examples such as academic adjustments, social networks and events, and cultural themes. Data was gathered for this study by interviewing four Saudi Arabian students studying various undergraduate programs at one university in Canada. This study provides a wider understanding of the issues that Saudi Arabian international students encounter when they choose to come to pursue their university education in Canada. The findings of this study may have implications for higher education professionals and may add to the limited literature of Saudi Arabian international students in Canada. As well, it will contribute to the literature on cross-cultural education and international students’ adjustment issues

Psychological Stress Resulting from Distance Education Among Parents of Students with Learning Disabilities During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aimed at identifying the impact of psychological stress resulting from remote education among parents of students with learning disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study used the descriptive-analytical approach and a questionnaire as an instrument to achieve the objectives of the study. The instrument was administered to a sample consisting of (61) parents of students with learning disabilities, who were selected randomly. The results of the study showed that the level of stress was high among parents. The findings also showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the evaluation of the respondents about psychological stress resulting from education due to the variable of gender and educational level of the parents. The study recommended providing educational means for parents on how to deal with the psychological pressures they are experiencing in light of the continuation of distance education during the pandemic of the new Coronavirus (Covid-19) and finding alternatives for children to spend their time in useful ways during periods of home quarantine due to the pandemic

ROLE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN APPLYING TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT A FIELD STUDY IN PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN THE CAPITAL, SANA'A

Abstract Total quality management has gained extensive prominence over the last few decades and continues to play a significant role in modern healthcare delivery. This study aimed to measure the role of strategic leadership in applying TQM in private hospitals in the capital Sana'a. Cross-sectional study was adopted. The research sample included (230) employees in senior administrative positions at six hospitals. To achieve the aim of the research, a questionnaire was used to collect data related to the research variables. The data was analyzed using statistical software (SPSS) to obtain the results. The current study found a positive correlation and role between the practice of strategic leadership in the application of total quality management, and it was found that there is a varying positive role for the dimensions of strategic leadership in the application of total quality management, there was the most role the strategic orientation and the least role is the human capital development. The current study contributes to the literature by showing the concepts and dimensions of strategic leadership and total quality management. This study is also the first to analyze the role of strategic leadership in the application of total quality management in the health sector in Yemen. The study shows the important role of strategic leadership in the application of total quality management, which is reflected in the success and development of private hospitals

A New Scheme for Removing Duplicate Files from Smart Mobile Devices

The continuous development of the information technology and mobile communication world and the potentials available in the smart devices make these devices widely used in daily life. The mobile applications with the internet are distinguished simple, essay to use in any time/anywhere, communication between relatives and friends in different places in the world. The social application networks make these devices received several of the duplicate files daily which lead to many drawbacks such inefficient use of storage, low performance of CPU, RAM, and increasing consumption battery. In this paper, we present a good scheme to remove from the duplicate files, and we focus on image files as a common case in social apps. Our work overcomes on the above-mentioned issues and focuses to use hash function and Huffman code to build unique code for each image. Our experiments improve the performance from 1046770, 1995808 ns to 950000, and 1981154 ns in Galaxy and HUAWEI, respectively. In the storage side, the proposed scheme saves storage space from 1.9 GB, 1.24 GB to 2 GB, and 1.54 GB, respectively

Some Notes on Fixed Point Theorems in ν-generalized Metric Spaces

We study ν-generalized metric spaces. We first study the concept of Cauchy sequence. We next give a proof of the Banach contraction principle in ν-generalized metric spaces. The proof is similar to the proof of the original Banach contraction principle in metric spaces. Also, we give proofs of Kannan’s and Ciric’s fixed point theorems in ν-generalized metric spaces

Chemical Characterization of Natural Soiling on Solar Panel Glass Covers in an Urban Environment

Photovoltaic (PV) systems are an important source of renewable energy in the United States and the world. As PV systems become more commonly used in urban environments, PV soiling by urban air pollution must be investigated. This study investigates the effects of aging and urban air pollutant deposition on multiple nanotechnology-enabled coating materials, described as “self-cleaning”, “hydrophilic”, and “hydrophobic”, applied onto glass panels that were exposed to natural soiling at different tilt angles (30°, 45°, 60°). Light meter measurements in the field showed no significant differences among samples. UV-Vis analysis showed that new self-cleaning coating started with 3.9% lower transmittance values than other samples, but after 4 months of natural aging, the hydrophobic sample performed ~ 2% better than others. XPS results showed that although freshly-coated samples had distinct elemental compositions, those compositions became similar after 4 months of field deployment. Results from this study will help elucidate the reliability of additive coatings for the protection of PV systems in urban environments and bring insights into the chemical and physical processes associated with urban PV aging

Design and analysis of a net-zero energy house and its power system for Libya

This thesis focuses on an optimal design for a Net-Zero Energy house in the hot environment of Libya. Such work involves two main design steps. First is the design of the house body and direction based on seasonal sun height and sun East-West track (E-W Track). Second is the design of system for house heating and cooling by implementing multi- renewable energy. The first step of the design uses the sun’s heat based on summer-winter seasons. In summer, the design prevents high sun heat from entering the house by improving the house’s insulation, thus reducing cooling energy demand. In winter, the design utilizes the sun’s heat and E-W track in heating the house by allowing optimal sunlight to enter the house from the south façade by increasing the number of windows and reducing the ultimate energy required for heating. The second step of the design uses clean energy resources as the only house energy source. Several types of software are used in the house design and energy analysis including BEopt, Energy 3D, Homer, and Mat-Lab/Simulink. Safety precautions and requirements of installing the hybrid power system are carefully followed and implemented. The selected house for the design is a concrete house located in the hot environment of Tripoli, Libya. This new house design provides comfortable indoor conditions associated with a low energy consumption of ≤ 50% of a regular home, cost reduction, and environmental protection. The layout of the chapters of this thesis is chapter one: introduction, literature review, and design criteria and specifications; chapter two: house design, thermal simulation and analysis; chapter three: sizing of the hybrid power system; chapter four: electrical details and dynamic simulation of the hybrid power system; chapter five: safety issues, bus voltages, and suggestions; and chapter six: conclusions

The hijab between men and women in Saudi Society

Many studies by international organisations and non-Saudi researchers conclude that all Saudi women are forced to wear hijabs. This can now be questioned, particularly with the lifting of the requirement to wear hijab. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the hijab in Saudi Arabia is needed, especially in light of the monumental social reforms implemented in recent years. This study explores the concept of the hijab in Saudi thought, the social norms underpinning the wearing of the hijab within collectivist Saudi culture and the consequences of challenging these norms. The study also explores the views of Saudis on several stigmas linked to the hijab and the impact of specific declarations following the announcement of Saudi Vision 2030 on women’s hijab. This was achieved using a qualitative approach and semi-structured interviews to collect data on the studied topic. The findings of this study indicate that, according to Saudi thought, the hijab should cover a woman’s face and conceal her identity. These findings also reveal that there are three types of hijabs: the Sahwa hijab, the current generation’s hijab, and the hijab of new generation. These hijabs have varying degrees of modesty, and the study participants expressed different levels of acceptance for each type. Changing the rules around hijab is difficult, and it impacts the reputations of both men and women. The study findings show that Saudis reject the notion that the hijab is associated with oppression, thus invalidating the perceived stigma of oppression linked to the hijab in the West. Saudis have varying views on female freedom, with most supporting men’s prerogative to prescribe women’s behaviour regarding the hijab. Finally, participants expressed varying opinions on the recent changes in Saudi society, with most participants being aware of the impact of these changes on women’s wearing of the hijab