The Impact of Direct Teaching Strategy in the Development of Math Skills among a Sample of Students with Learning Disabilities

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of the direct teaching strategy on the development of mathematics skills in a sample of students with learning disabilities. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher applied the direct teaching strategy to develop mathematics skills (introduction, presentation, guided practice, independent practice). The researcher prepared a scale for the achievement of mathematics for students of learning difficulties in the fifth grade. The study sample consisted of (20) students who were chosen purposefully from students with difficulties in mathematics enrolled in the resource rooms. The sample was divided into two equal groups: The first experimental and the second control, the results showed a statistically significant difference at the level of statistical significance (α = 0.05) between the arithmetical averages of students' performance on the achievement test in mathematics due to the difference in the study group, and for the benefit of the experimental group who studied using the direct teaching strategy. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level of statistical significance (α = 0.05) between the mathematical averages of the post-performance of the students on the scale in the dimension (mathematical concepts, computational skills, problem solving skills) attributed to the difference in the study group, and for the benefit of the experimental group, the study recommends the use of special education teachers for the strategy of direct teaching in the teaching of mathematics and conduct a study to investigate the effectiveness of teaching strategies in teaching the skills of mathematics to the students with learning difficulties at different age levels. Keywords: Direct Teaching Strategy, Math Skills, Students with Learning Disabilitie

Impact of Lean Accounting on Value of the Company at the Jordanian Industrial Companies

The purpose of this study was to determine how lean accounting affected the value of the company in Jordanian industrial companies. The researchers used a descriptive-analytical approach to examine study data collected through a questionnaire and from the annual financial reports of the (52) Jordanian industrial companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange during the period from 2017 to 2021. The study brought up a number of findings, the most important of which are: the availability of an impact of lean accounting tools in enhancing the company's value in Jordanian industrial public shareholding companies, with a high level of relative importance. The study provided a number of recommendations, the most important of which was that Jordanian industrial companies' management creates well-structured plans and implements effective strategies to support increasing the value of the company and achieving excellence and prosperity

A comparative study between the Perlis and the Kelantan dialect in Malaysia at the phonetic level

Language and dialect persist as separate concepts imply that linguists can make tidy distinctions for speech varieties worldwide. The study aims to compare Perlis and Kelantan dialects in Phonological level, it compares the differences and similarities between both dialects. The study found that the Perlis and Kelantan dialects display unique phonetic characteristics shaped by distinct cultural and historical influences. Their differences in vowel and consonant perception reflect the rich linguistic diversity of Malaysia. The differences, rather than hindering communication, enrich the cultural fabric of the nation and add depth to the study of Malaysian linguistics. This comparative study showed that although they have some similarities, the Perlis and Kelantan dialects are distinct in their phonetic systems, with each contributing to Malaysia's rich linguistic diversity. Understanding these differences can help promote stronger and more accurate

تقويم مقرر النحو العربي للمدارس الثانوية الحكومية في الصومال = The evaluation of syntax syllabus in the secondary schools in Somalia

تناولت هذه الدراسة مقرر النحو العربي قي المدارس الثانوية الحكومية بالصومال، ومن أظهر ما تناوله الباحثان مراحل اللغة العربية المتباينة التي مرت بها تجربة تعليم اللغة العربية، والصعوبات التي واجهتها تعليم اللغة العربية في الصومال. وتهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تحديد الصعوبات والمشكلات المتعلقة بالمنهج المقرر وعناصره، ثم استخدم الباحثان المنهج الوصفي التحليلي التقويمي، ومن أهم الأدوات المعتمدة في البحث الاستبانة الموجهة إلى المعلمين؛ حيث استخدم الباحثان التحليل الوصفي الإحصائي؛ لتقويم المحاور التسعة للاستبانة، كما استخدم الباحثان تحليل الفرضيات التي توضح العلاقة بين المتغير المستقل، والمتغير التابع، واستخدم التحليل الإحصائي؛ لعلاج البيانات، وتحليلها وفقا لبرنامج (SPSS). ومن أبرز النتائج التي توصل إليها الباحثان من هذه الدراسة ما يأتي: إن المنهج المقرر حالياً وعناصره، غير مناسب للطالب الصومالي، حسب إجابة المعلمين المشاركين لهذا البرنامج؛ وكذلك إن المنهج فيه نقص وقصور كبير؛ حيث لم يجد المنهج المقرر النحو العربي أي تقويم وتطوير مسبقاً؛ وفقاً لحاجات المجتمع الصومالي، وإن الواقع المدرسي غير مشجع لتعليم المقرر النحو العربي، وإن الكتاب المدرسي والمعلمين غير متوفر بنسبة كبيرة في معظم المدارس بالصومال، وإن المدرسين لم يتلقوا تدريبات كافية في داخل البلد وخارجه، وكل هذا أدى إلى ضعف الطلاب ونقص مستوياتهم في مهارات التحدث، والقراءة والاستماع والكتابة. الكلمات المفتاحية: المنهج- مقرر النحو- التحليل ABSTRACT This study was conducted by the Arabic grammar course in the secondary government schools in Somalia. The researcher presented the different stages of the Arabic language experienced by the experience of teaching Arabic and the difficulties faced by the teaching of Arabic in Somalia. This study aims to identify the difficulties and problems related to the curriculum and its components and the researcher used the analytical descriptive method, and one of the most important tools adopted in the research is the questionnaire directed to teachers. In addition, the researcher used the descriptive statistical analysis to evaluate the nine axes of the questionnaire. The researcher also used the analysis of the hypotheses that show the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable, for data analysis, and analyzed according to the (SPSS) program. Among the most important findings of this study is the following: The current curriculum and its components are not suitable for the Somali student, according to the answer of teachers participating in this program; The Arabic grammar curriculum did not find any evaluation and development in advance; according to the needs of the Somali society, the school really is not encouraging to teach Arabic grammar course, and the textbook and teachers are not available in most schools in Somalia, The teachers did not receive sufficient training both inside and outside the country, all of which led to the weakness of the students and their lack of skills in speaking, reading, writing and writing skills

Doxorubicin Dose Deintensification in Pediatric Osteosarcoma, Is Less Better?

Abstract Hadeel Halalsheh Introduction We implemented new clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for patients with osteosarcoma starting in January 2009. These guidelines were based on standard European and American Osteosarcoma Study regimen, which includes six cycles of doxorubicin with a cumulative dose of 450 mg/m2. Aiming to reduce cardiac toxicity at our center, we opted to reduce the cumulative dose of doxorubicin to 375 mg/m2. Methods This is a retrospective cohort of osteosarcoma patients aged <18 years, treated at our center between 2009 and 2018. Patients were treated with unified CPG and were prospectively followed. Disease and treatment characteristics were depicted, and survival rates were calculated. When needed, comparison of survival of different groups were conducted using log-rank test. Results After a median follow-up of 43.3 months (range, 2–153 months), 79 patients were diagnosed with osteosarcoma and treated with dose-reduced doxorubicin. Median age at diagnosis was 12.8 years. At diagnosis, 58 patients (73%) had localized disease. The 5-year event-free survival (EFS) for the whole group was 50 ± 5.9%, and overall survival (OS) was 64 ± 5.7%. For patients with extremity nonmetastatic tumors (N = 56), 5-year EFS and OS were 60 ± 6.9% and 70 ± 6.8%, respectively, and for this group of patients, response to chemotherapy was associated with better EFS (p = 0.0048) and OS (p = 0.013). Only two patients suffered transient cardiac dysfunction, which was resolved after treatment. Conclusion Our findings suggest that deintensification of doxorubicin may provide adequate control for pediatric osteosarcoma. In the absence of large randomized clinical trials addressing this issue, developing countries with less resources to treat patients with heart failure may consider using the lower dose

Toward 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands that Can Satisfy Psychosocial Needs: Grasping Force Comparisons Between a Prosthetic Hand and Human Hands

The advancement in 3D printing technologies appears to be the key toward affordable and functional artificial limbs. The loss of an amputee’s capability to do functional tasks like grasping objects has an obvious effect on that individual’s psychosocial behavior. In this paper, we investigate whether a low-cost 3D printed prosthetic hand can perform basic grasping tasks. We determine whether the fingertip forces used in grasping various objects are comparable to the grasping forces applied by the hands of 5 research participants. We considered 5 different grasps, namely, lateral pinch, spherical, disk, medium wrap, and thumb-index finger grasps for both the prosthetic and human hands. For each grasp, 25 readings for each finger were considered in the analysis. Results show that there were significant differences in the grasping contact forces recorded on the fingers of the prosthetic hand and the human hands. Since this prosthetic hand and similar 3D printed hands may not be able to reach the grasping forces of human hands, the results of this work open the motivation for addressing other requirements of articulated artificial hands for social interactions and gestures

An Electrochemical Sensor for the Detection of Albendazole Using Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified with Platinum-Palladium Nanocomposites

An electroanalytical electrode for the detection of albendazole (ABZ) active ingredient in pharmaceutical dosage form and in contaminated animal-derived products was developed using a glassy carbon electrode modified with platinum-palladium nanoparticles. The electro-catalytic performance of the bimetallic-modified glassy carbon electrode was compared with its bare counterpart. Under optimized conditions, the modified electrode revealed two well-resolved anodic peak currents at 1.10 and 1.23 V using differential pulse voltammetry. Pure ABZ, as well as ABZ in spiked foods (milk and chicken), were detected with little interference from the food matrix. This electrode demonstrated high sensitivity and applicability, with a lower limit of detection of 0.08 µmol L−1 in aqueous solution and 10 µmol L−1 in the contaminated ground chicken and 100 µmol L−1 in the contaminated milk sample. The fabricated sensor is low in cost and appropriate for the estimation of albendazole in tablet dosage forms and biological samples, and so can act as a quality control tool in the pharmaceutical and food industry

Towards an Understanding of FinTech Users’ Adoption: Intention and e-Loyalty Post-COVID-19 from a Developing Country Perspective

Earlier literature has shown that the implementation of FinTech innovations is not only determined by banks, financial institutions, or government support, but also by the perception and experiences of FinTech users. FinTech research has shown encouraging findings from scholars in developed countries. However, little is known about the users’ acceptance and use of FinTech in Jordan. The aim of this study is to investigate the determinants of users’ intentions and e-Loyalty toward FinTech adoption in Jordan post the COVID-19 era. A conceptual framework was developed by integrating the four original constructs of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), namely performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI), and facilitating conditions (FC), with three additional factors: personal innovativeness (PI), financial literacy (FL), and uncertainty avoidance (UA). In addition, the proposed model considered the e-Loyalty of FinTech users as a consequence of having a good FinTech experience. A quantitative approach using a cross-sectional online questionnaire was applied to collect data from 423 FinTech users. Data were analyzed utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM) based on AMOS 26.0 software package. The findings revealed that UA has a moderating effect on the relationship between FC and users’ intentions. Also, PI has a significant impact on PE and EE. While PE, SI, and FC are factors that enhance behavioral intentions. In return, it builds users’ e-Loyalty toward FinTech services and is deemed a new normal behavior. This study may help FinTech service providers and policymakers better understand the, currently relatively low, usage rate of FinTech, and how it contributes to the development of strategies that boost the acceptance and e-Loyalty of FinTech by Jordanian users after the COVID-19 era, where FinTech is still considered an innovation

Towards an Understanding of FinTech Users&rsquo; Adoption: Intention and e-Loyalty Post-COVID-19 from a Developing Country Perspective

Earlier literature has shown that the implementation of FinTech innovations is not only determined by banks, financial institutions, or government support, but also by the perception and experiences of FinTech users. FinTech research has shown encouraging findings from scholars in developed countries. However, little is known about the users&rsquo; acceptance and use of FinTech in Jordan. The aim of this study is to investigate the determinants of users&rsquo; intentions and e-Loyalty toward FinTech adoption in Jordan post the COVID-19 era. A conceptual framework was developed by integrating the four original constructs of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), namely performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI), and facilitating conditions (FC), with three additional factors: personal innovativeness (PI), financial literacy (FL), and uncertainty avoidance (UA). In addition, the proposed model considered the e-Loyalty of FinTech users as a consequence of having a good FinTech experience. A quantitative approach using a cross-sectional online questionnaire was applied to collect data from 423 FinTech users. Data were analyzed utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM) based on AMOS 26.0 software package. The findings revealed that UA has a moderating effect on the relationship between FC and users&rsquo; intentions. Also, PI has a significant impact on PE and EE. While PE, SI, and FC are factors that enhance behavioral intentions. In return, it builds users&rsquo; e-Loyalty toward FinTech services and is deemed a new normal behavior. This study may help FinTech service providers and policymakers better understand the, currently relatively low, usage rate of FinTech, and how it contributes to the development of strategies that boost the acceptance and e-Loyalty of FinTech by Jordanian users after the COVID-19 era, where FinTech is still considered an innovation