Task-based Instruction and English Speaking Skill of Fluency in Jordanian Context

This study investigates the effect of a Task-Based Instructional (TBI) program on Al al-Bayt University students' English speaking skill of fluency. A sample of  64 students was divided into three groups: a pilot study group, a control group and an experimental group. The experimental group was taught for eight weeks using a suggested TBI speaking program. The control group was taught for eight weeks using the teacher's book. To assess students' speaking skill of fluency, a speaking pre-post test was designed and a scoring scale was adapted. Students' responses were recorded on audio files. They were scored by two different raters and correlation coefficient was calculated. The findings of the study revealed that there were statistically significant differences at (α=0.05) in the mean scores of the fluency post test between the experimental group students and the control group students in favor of the experimental group students due to using the TBI program. Key words: speaking fluency, English speaking skills, task-based instruction, instructional program DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-9-08 Publication date:March 31st 202

Use of Natural and Modified Jordanian Zeolitic Tuff for Removal of Cadmium( II ) from Aqueous Solutions

The possibility of using natural and modified Jordanian zeolite for removal of cadmium as a model component of heavy metals has been considered. Bench-scale tests using both aqueous solutions and real water under different experimental conditions have been employed. Different parameters, including metal ion concentration, modifier type, water quality and pH, have been studied. Synthetic Zeolite Molecular Sieve (4A) as control material has been also considered for the purpose of comparison. Zeolite characterization has been investigated via XRD, XRF, BET Surface Area/pore size, TGA, FTIR analyses for the samples under consideration. The metal concentration and modification salts were found to have significant effect on sorption of cadmium by zeolite and thus on zeolite efficiency. Hardness in water was found to highly impede adsorption. Sorption equilibrium was achieved within 250 min. The equilibrium isotherm data of cadmiumzeolitic tuff were represented by Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, but they were well represented by Langmuir model

LOS FALSOS AMIGOS EN LA FRASEOLOGÍA ESPAÑOL–ÁRABE: EL CASO DE LOS FRASEOLOGISMOS SOMÁTICOS

The aim of this paper is to stimulate the attention of contrastive phraseology between Arabic and Spanish languages. In this work will be studied the contrastive analysis of false friends in the somatic phraseology between Spanish and Arabic languages. On the other hand, this paper finds out, by examples, the serious problem of false friends, which set out in the translatological and linguistic field.Este artículo tiene como objetivo estimular el interés de la investigación fraseológica contrastiva entre el árabe – español. Se investiga el análisis contrastivo de los falsos amigos en la fraseología somática español - árabe.Por otro lado, éste trabajo averigua, a través de los ejemplos, el serio problema que plantean los falsos amigos en el campo traductológico y lingüístico

Attention to Human Dignity and Its Role in Increasing Spirituality

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate about the dignity of human and its role in increasing the spirituality in light of Islam. The founding shows that spirituality has been considered as a desirable thing throughout humans’ life and lots of effort have been made to strengthen it. There are several factors that raise and cultivate spirituality, but among these factors, human dignity has essential role and basis. In this research, while explaining the concept of spirituality, the importance of human dignity in creating a spiritual personality is emphasized, and how the influence of human dignity in increasing spirituality will also be investigated, and it is proven that the source of spirituality is paying attention to inherent and deprivations, neglect and lack of attention to the position and dignity of the royal soul of man

Design and realization of motion detector system for house security

In this paper, the design and realization of motion detector system for house security based GSM network is presents. The development of microcontroller carried out intruder detection that supports tracking techniques to provide vital security with control and alert operation inside and outside the home. The pivot of security on the integration the motion detector and cameras into web applications has become more interested. The smart surveillance Pi camera obtain the input from the motion detector and controller which is send the video to the web server allowing the homeowner to access this video by use web applications. An intrusion alert send to the owner by mean of message via mobile and buzzers alarms located at suitable distance. This system is typify proficient video camera for remote sensing and tracking with live video for succeeding play again to offers efficient and easy implementation with omnipresent surveillance solutio

Function-Based Instruction and Critical Reading for Adult Malaysian Learners of Arabic

This study investigates the effect of a Function-Based Instructional (FBI) program on critical reading skill for a group of adult learners of Arabic at Al al-Bayt University in Jordan. The researchers proposed an FBI program and built up a pre-posttest of 12 multiple-choice items to measure the levels of critical reading for the learners. The sample of the study consisted of 56 adult Malaysian learners from the Language Center at Al al-Bayt University for the academic year 2019/2020. The researchers purposefully selected and randomly distributed the sample of the study into to two equal groups: one control group and another experimental group. The findings of the study revealed that there were statistically significant differences in the pre-posttest of critical reading skill in favor of the experimental group due to the proposed FBI program

COVID-19 associated acute transverse myelitis unresponsive to steroid therapy

A 63-year-old female presented to hospital with nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. After primary evaluation, SARS-CoV-2 infection was suspected and confirmed via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay. She was started on broad spectrum antibiotics and remdesivir. After 12 days of hospitalization, she reported bilateral weakness and numbness of lower extremities and increased shortness of breath in the absence of fever. MRI with contrast was performed which showed intrinsic spinal cord lesion at the C7-T3 levels suggestive of transverse myelitis. She was started on IV steroids and was transferred to tertiary hospital for higher level of care. On neurological exam, there was an obvious reduction in the power of lower extremities and hyperreflexia was noted. Due to increasing weakness, MRI of cervical and thoracic spine was repeated and subsequently was started on Solu-Medrol 1-gram IV daily for 5 days. She was unresponsive to steroid therapy and refused plasmapheresis. Her course of hospitalization was complicated with acute on chronic renal failure and obstructive uropathy

A resilience and environmentally sustainable assessment framework (RESAF) for domestic building materials in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, carbon footprint and energy use related to building materials, notably concrete in construction, have a significantly negative effect on the environment. Likewise, the impact of annual cooling and heating energy demands has an equally prominent role to play. These must all be assessed and benchmarked in order that reduction targets can be set. Saudi Arabia presents its own unique context and local conditions that create a challenge when utilising generic frameworks for assessing the environmental impact of domestic buildings. In meeting this aim, this PhD research presents a resilience and environmental sustainability assessment framework (RESAF) developed specifically for domestic buildings in Saudi Arabia. The RESAF helps designers/builders to minimise the carbon footprints of building fabric and reduce the in-use energy demands of domestic buildings in Saudi Arabia. This study shows how this framework can be used to reduce the carbon impact of construction materials by approximately 23%, primarily by substituting a portion of cement for pulverised fly ash (PFA) or ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS). A reduction of 32% in the annual cooling and heating energy demand could also be achieved throughout a building’s life simply by changing insulation type and thickness, and using triple-glazed windows. The importance of passing these alternative solutions through the resilience filter - to pressure test them in 3 archetypal futures (i.e. those related to Policy, Sustainability and Market Forces) - is highlighted, and helps ask questions about whether they are really fit-for-purpose whatever the future might hold. A user manual has been drawn for ease of RESAF utilisation, and a case study example is used to illustrate the framework and the potential carbon / energy savings that can be made through material choice(s) and long term use of the building. Application in a range of cities in Saudi Arabia has been considered in order to illustrate the influence of local context and conditions even with one country, particularly in terms of the cooling and heating energy performance. The RESAF was validated by consulting experts in Saudi Arabia via interviews and compared with past studies, all of which showed that it conformed to potential RESAF users’ expectations

Quantum Dots for Biological Applications

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