Obstacles to achieve competitive advantage in Arab schools in Israel in light of contemporary attitudes and methods to achieve it from the viewpoint of their teachers

This study aimed at evaluating obstacles to achieve competitive advantage in Arab schools in Israel in light of contemporary attitudes and methods to achieve it from the viewpoint of their teachers. To achieve the study objective; the researcher used the qualitative method and an interview. The study population consisted of all school teachers who work in Arab area in Israel, and a sample consisted of (31) teachers were chosen in arbitrary method, during the first academic semester 2020/2021. The study findings showed the existence of obstacles that prevent the achievement of a competitive advantage for Arab schools in Israel, the most important were: the failure to provide an integrated database for all members of the school community, and the scarcity of teacher training programs developed according to modern technical developments. In addition, the most important methods to achieve a competitive advantage for Arab schools in Israel were: communicating with educational experts, Providing everyone with the opportunity of training, and Linking career development to improving performance Key words: Obstacles, competitive advantage, contemporary attitudes. DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/13-6-22 Publication date:March 31st 202

The Degree of Using Entrepreneurship Strategies in Higher Education Institutions in Israel from the Viewpoint of Their Employees

This study aimed at identifying he degree of using entrepreneurship strategies in higher education institutions in Israel from the viewpoint of their employees, and to achieve the study objective; the researcher used a questionnaire consisted of (15) items divided into three fields, and it applied to a random sample consisted of (102) employees, during the first academic semester 2020/2021. The study findings showed that the reality of using the strategy of excellence in higher education institutions in Israel from the point of view of its employees came to a high degree, while the reality of using the risk strategy in higher education institutions in Israel from the point of view of its employees came to a medium degree, and the reality of using the innovation strategy in higher education institutions in Israel from the point of view of its employees came to a high degree. Keywords: entrepreneurship strategies , higher education institutions, employees DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/13-3-10 Publication date: January 31st 202

Contemporary Challenges of Empowering Women in Arab Areas in Israel from the Viewpoint of Social Workers

This study aimed at identifying the contemporary challenges of empowering women in Arab areas in Israel from the viewpoint of social workers, and to achieve the study objective; the researcher used a questionnaire consisted of (55) items divided into two fields, and it applied to a random sample consisted of (41) employees, during the first academic semester 2020/2021. The study findings showed that the degree of contemporary social challenges for empowering women in the Arab regions of Israel from the viewpoint of social workers came in a high degree, while the degree of contemporary educational challenges for empowering women in the Arab regions of Israel from the viewpoint of social workers came in a high degree. Keywords: Contemporary Challenges, Empowering Women, Social Workers DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/11-2-02 Publication date: January 31st 202

Laparoscopic classification of the impalpable testis: an update

Purpose We present a classification for the nonpalpable testis (NPT) based on laparoscopic findings and suggest guidelines for the interpretation of these findings.Patients and methods From October 2002 to December 2010, 121 patients with NPT underwent laparoscopy at two tertiary centers of Pediatric surgery in Egypt. The lower abdomen and pelvis were inspected to identify the following structures and their inter-relationships: the internal inguinal ring (and its patency), spermatic vessels, vas deferens, and testis. The laparoscopic findings were documented by one of the authors who attended all procedures, and video recordings were available in some cases. Further management was dependent on laparoscopic findings, classification, and plan of treatment.Results The study included 117 patients with 142 nonpalpable testes. Their mean age was 4.9 years. Among patients with unilateral NPT, a contralateral palpable undescended testicle was always associated with a viable NPT (100%), whereas a contralateral scrotal testis had an equal chance (50%) of finding a viable NPT, without a significant difference whether it was right or left sided.Conclusion Failure of normal testicular descent leads to a spectrum of anatomical variations that can be precisely and safely defined by laparoscopy in about two-thirds of patients with nonpalpable testes. In the remaining one-third of patients, including inguinal exploration after laparoscopy can help us to exclude a missed viable inguinal testis.Keywords: cryptorchidism, laparoscopy, testi

Evaluating the Level of Electronic Supervision Practices in Arab Schools in Israel from the Point of View of School Principals and Teachers

This study aimed at evaluating the level of electronic supervision practices, in Arab schools in Israel, from the point of view of school principals and teachers. To achieve the study objective; the researcher used a questionnaire divided into two dimensions. It applied to a random sample consisted of (114) principals and teachers, during the first academic semester 2020/2021. The study findings showed that the degree of the requirements for applying electronic supervision in Arab schools in Israel, from the viewpoint of school principals and teachers, came in a medium degree. Moreover, the level of electronic supervisory practices, in Arab schools in Israel, from the viewpoint of school principals and teachers, came in a medium degree. Key words: electronic supervision practices, Arab schools, Israel, school principals, teachers. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-9-04 Publication date:March 31st 202

The Reality of Using E-Learning in Arab Schools in Israel from the Parents' Point of View

This study aimed at identifying the reality of using e-learning in Arab schools in Israel from the parents' point of view. A total of eighty eight (88) questionnaires were distributed through e- mail and Whats App application, and one eighty two (82) were completed and returned. The questionnaire consisted of (44) items divided into two fields (the reality of using of electronic curricula, and the reality of electronic technical facilities), and questionnaire applied to a random sample consisted of (82) parents, during the first academic semester 2020/2021. The study findings showed that the reality of using electronic curricula in Arab schools in Israel from the parents' point of view came in medium degree. Also the findings showed that the reality of the electronic technical facilities used in Arab schools in Israel from the parents' point of view came in medium degree. Keywords: E-Learning, Arab Schools, Israel, Parents. DOI: 10.7176/IKM/11-1-04 Publication date: January 31st 202

Mitomycin C application in resistant caustic esophageal stricture

Background/purpose Caustic esophageal strictures still represent a catastrophic problem in children of our country. Management protocol is usually started by regular esophageal dilatation in which multiple sessions may be needed until the resolution of dysphagia; however, in many cases endoscopic dilatation fails and therefore esophageal replacement is eventually required. Our aim is to assess the role of mitomycin C application in the management of caustic esophageal stricture refractory to regular endoscopic dilatation.Patients and methods Patients with resistant caustic esophageal stricture were subjected to topical mitomycin C application on stricture site after endoscopic dilatation. Patients were followed up clinically using validated dysphagia score to assess the improvement of dysphagia, radiologically by contrast esophagogram and endoscopically to confirm resolution of the stricture. Results were analyzed and compared with results of a control group managed at the institution by a regular dilatation protocol.Results During the period January 2008 to June 2010, 12 patients with resistant caustic esophageal stricture were followed at our unit of whom six had a short esophageal stricture (< 3 cm) and six had a long stricture ( >3 cm). Topical mitomycin C application resulted in clinical and radiological resolution of dysphagia and strictures in 83% and 66% respectively, compared with 44 (eight out of 18 patients with short stricture) and 25% (two out of eight patients with long stricture) in the control group.Conclusion Mitomycin C application can markedly improve the outcome of patients with caustic esophageal stricture, reducing the number of required sessions for endoscopic dilatation. However, double-blinded randomized controlled trial is needed to prove its effectiveness.Keywords: caustic esophageal stricture, esophageal dilatation, mitomycin

Combating the High Prevalence of Obesity among Egyptian Households: A Pilot Study: Port-Said Households/ مكافحة السمنة في المجتمع المصري: دراسة تجريبية في بورسعيد

Obesity is a major public health issue in Egypt and its repercussions are not only limited to the health dimension but also extend to affecting the productive capacity of the citizens. This adversely affects the overall fundamentals of the Egyptian economy. Moreover, there is a current political interest in promoting the health and well-being of the citizens which is reflected in the recent 100 Million Seha massive campaign that measured the weight and height of millions of Egyptians.By applying the decision-making rule which has to do adhere to the equity, administrative, and political criteria, we recommend adjusting the Egyptian subsidy system and making use of the medical centers. Solving tackling obesity requires intensive efforts at the level of the state, the regional community, and even the international level. Utilizing the current resources of the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade is considerably convenient for controlling and preventing obesity in Egypt. The proposed recommendation, which is adjusting the Egyptian subsidy system, primarily depends on the role of the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in securing healthy food items in the ministries’ different distribution channels, along with providing healthier variants in the list of subsidized goods