Al Istiqlal University Research Journal

the impact of job flexibility on the quality of work life for employees in the directorates of the Palestinian Ministry of Interior in the southern West Bank

ali ayaydeh — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The study aimed to identify the impact of job flexibility on the quality of work life for employees in the directorates of the Palestinian Ministry of Interior in the southern West Bank. To achieve this, the descriptive-analytical approach was used by selecting a sample of (138) employees. The study revealed that the level of job flexibility and quality of work life for employees were generally moderate. It also showed a strong positive impact of job flexibility on the quality of work life for employees during the salary crisis. The study also demonstrated a significant effect of the variables of gender and income level, while there was no strong statistical effect of years of experience. The differences were in favor of males and employees with higher income levels, who had higher levels of job flexibility and quality of work life. Based on these results, the study recommended several measures, the most important of which are: improving communication channels within the directorates during the crisis, enhancing flexible and creative decision-making, establishing clear policies for flexible work, and providing incentives for employees with low income..

Keywords: Job Flexibility, Quality of Work Life, Ministry of Interior – Palestine

Tareq The effectiveness of a counseling program based on existential theory in reducing future anxiety among freed prisoners in the northern and central West Bank.

y, TAREQ JOMA — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Abstract This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of a guidance program based on existential theory in reducing future anxiety among liberated prisoners in the northern and Central West Bank, and the study community consisted of liberated prisoners in the northern and Central West Bank, and included

The sample of the study was (30) members of the liberated Palestinian prisoners, and the sample was distributed to two groups, an experimental group of (15) prisoners who received a counseling program consisting of (14) counseling sessions, and a control group that included the same number of liberated prisoners(15) prisoners, and the performance of both groups was measured on the future Anxiety Scale prepared by the researcher with a pre-measurement and post-measurement, and after the end of the program six weeks, a follow-up measurement of the experimental group was carried out to examine the sustainability of the impact of the counseling program on the target sample, the results of the study showed there are significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in favor of the experimental group that underwent the indicative program, and showed Results continuity of the effect of the indicative program on the experimental group that underwent a measurement of future anxiety six weeks after the application of the program.

The Danger of Israeli Forced Displacement of Palestinians in Marginalized Areas in Jericho and Al-Aghwar Governorate and Its Repercussions on Their Social Life

Qusai Ibrahim — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The study aimed to define the danger of the Israeli forced displacement in the marginalized areas and its repercussions on their social life from the viewpoint of some officials and the individuals of the society who are residing in the Bedouin gatherings, and some activists in the domain of human rights in the Jericho and Al-Aghwar governorate. This study belongs to the pattern of descriptive studies by relying on the qualitative methodology by using a non-probability sample via a case study. The number of the individuals of the sample of the study amounted to (12) researched persons.

The researcher depended on an interview guide which was prepared by him. After making sure of its validity and its reliability, an analysis of the content of the interviews was done in order to extract the results.

The results of the interviews in the light of their questions showed the existence of social, economical, health, educational, environmental and political harms for the processes of the Israeli forced displacement of the Palestinians in the marginalized areas.

The study came with a number of recommendations the most prominent of which was that the governmental and private institutions should undertake the offering of the integrated social umbrella for the individuals of the society in the marginalized areas in the Jericho and Al-Aghwar governorate.

Evaluation of the experience of using the (Google Classroom) platform at the Faculty of Education at Hama University

Dr. Asmaa Adnan Alhasan, D — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The current research aims to identify the reality of using the Google Classroom platform in the educational process at the Faculty of Education from the point of view of the sample members, its advantages and obstacles to its application. The research adopted the descriptive analytical approach, and a questionnaire was applied to a sample of (264) male and female students from the fourth year students at the Faculty of Education at Hama University.

The results showed that the reality of using the Google Classroom platform in the educational process at the Faculty of Education from the point of view of the sample members was at a medium level, and the advantages of this platform from the point of view of the sample were at a medium level, and the obstacles to its use were also at a medium level.

In light of the results, the research presented some proposals, including working on providing an appropriate infrastructure for using the Google Classroom platform from internet halls and modern devices and training teachers to use this platform.

the The Effectiveness of Faculty Performance Appraisal Systems in Public Higher Education Institutions and Their Role in Enhancing Institutional Performance

Ziyad Marie, Mohammed Assaf — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of performance appraisal systems used to enhance the performance of faculty members in Palestinian public higher education institutions. This was done through analyzing the tools and models adopted for performance evaluation and identifying challenges impacting the achievement of these systems' objectives. The researchers employed a descriptive analytical methodology to examine the evaluation models used in government universities, which focus on four main areas: teaching performance, research performance, institutional service, and community service. The study's findings highlighted several weaknesses in the current models, including an over-reliance on quantitative assessments at the expense of qualitative evaluation, a lack of transparency and detail in the evaluation process, insufficient consideration of disciplinary differences among faculty members, and inadequate focus on innovation and community engagement. The researchers offered several recommendations to improve the evaluation systems, such as redistributing weightings to cover all aspects of performance more equitably, enhancing qualitative assessment through detailed and continuous feedback, incorporating multi-source evaluations that include peer and student input, and simplifying grievance procedures to increase their effectiveness. The study also emphasized the need to integrate criteria related to innovation and continuous professional development, aiming to improve the quality of higher education and foster an academic environment that aligns with the goals of higher education institutions and encourages faculty development and excellence.

Political Islam: Intellectual and Epistemological Influences on Contemporary Political Movements – The Islamic Resistance Movement “Hamas” in Palestine as a Model

ديمة أبو لطيفة — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

This research addresses the intellectual and epistemological transformations within Political Islam by providing an in-depth analysis of concepts such as the state, citizenship, and political participation, as reflected in the discourse of contemporary Islamic movements—focusing specifically on the case of Hamas. The central problem explored is the extent to which Islamic movements are influenced by epistemological shifts and their ability to transition from ideological rigidity to political pragmatism.

The study seeks to answer key questions: What are the main intellectual transformations in Political Islam? How are these reflected in the discourse and practice of Islamic movements? And to what extent does the case of Hamas represent a cognitive evolution in resistant Islamic thought?

The research aims to analyze the structural ideas underpinning Islamic political discourse, examine the shift toward pragmatism, and assess Hamas as a representative model. The study employs a critical analytical method, discourse analysis, and comparative historical approach.

The findings suggest that Political Islam is undergoing genuine epistemological shifts leading toward a more realistic and inclusive discourse. Hamas, in particular, illustrates this shift in its transition from ideological orthodoxy to flexible political engagement. Modern Islamic thinkers have also contributed to redefining the Islamic state on civil and pluralistic grounds.

The research recommends supporting intellectual revision within Islamic movements, enhancing epistemological political studies, and fostering renewed civic discourse grounded in Islamic values.

Keywords: Political Islam, Epistemological Shift, Pragmatism, Hamas, Islamic State, Contemporary Islamic Thought.

The prevalence of queen bee syndrome among female administrators in educational and social institutions in the Negev region

wafaa Abu Ammaar, Nabil jondi — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the level of prevalence of Queen Bee Syndrome (QBS) among female administrators in educational and social institutions in the Negev region.

Methodology: The descriptive approach was used, and the study tool was administered on an available sample of 104 female administrators in educational and social institutions in the Negev region. The Grangeiro, et al., (2022) (QBP) Scale was applied.

Findings:

The study revealed that the prevalence of (QBS) among female administrators is high, and that there are differences in the level of prevalence of Queen Bee Syndrome according to age, where the age above 50 years is the least age showing (QBS), and the presence of differences attributed to academic qualification, in favor of bachelor's degree holders who showed possession of (QBS) than those with advanced degrees. The study also showed that the level of (QBS) among female administrators with long experience is higher than that of female administrators with short experience, and that female administrators working in small institutions show (QBS) than female administrators in medium-sized and large institutions.

Conclusions:

The study came with some conclusions such as enhancing professional confidence and leadership capabilities among female administrators by organizing training programs that focus on developing cooperative leadership skills.

. Sports confidence during physical and sports activities among students majoring in physical education.

مهند عمر — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The study aimed to identify sports confidence during physical and sports activities among students majoring in physical education. To achieve this, the study was conducted on a purposive sample of (186) male and female students at Khadouri University during the first semester (2024-2025 AD), and to process the data and reach the results, the statistical program (SPSS) was used. The results showed that sports confidence during physical and sports activities among students majoring in physical education was significant, and the results indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in sports confidence during physical and sports activities among students majoring in physical education attributed to the variables (gender, academic stage). The researcher recommends the necessity of including study units and training programs that focus on developing psychological aspects such as enhancing self-confidence, stress management, and improving skills to adapt to different competition situations.

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مها محمد ابو الهيجا — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

تتناول هذه الورقة الآثار الأساسية للحرب الحالية على فلسطين وقطاع غزة بشكل خاص، وبيئة ما بعد الحرب على التعليم العالي في قطاع غزة. فمنذ السابع من أكتوبر للعام 2023 والاحتلال في إبادته للسكان يبدو وبشكل واضح أنه يعمد لإبادة تعليمية في نفس السياق، ومن خلال متابعة الباحثة لتأثيرات الحرب الجارية على التعليم العالي، وبالاستناد إلى تقارير وبيانات وزارة التربية والتعليم العالي الفلسطينية، وبحسب بيانات من المرصد الأورومتوسطي لحقوق الإنسان، فقد بلغت الخسائر المادية التي لحقت بالجامعات جراء التدمير ما يتجاوز 200 مليون دولار، وهو ما يشير لدمار هائل في البنية التحتية للتعليم العالي في قطاع غزة.

فجاءت هذه الورقة لرصد الآثار الرئيسة لهذه الحرب على التعليم العالي في قطاع غزة، كما رصدت التحديات الممكنة التي ستواجه التعليم العالي بعد انتهاء الحرب وعودة الاستقرار. حيث اعتمدت الباحثة المنهج النوعي للخروج بنتائج حول التحديات، وذلك بالاعتماد على الأدبيات والتقارير والمقابلات مع أكاديميين وطلاب تعليم عال من قطاع غزة. ثم تستخلص هذه الورقة نتائج أولية بدمار هائل على المستوى المادي والبشري للتعليم العالي في قطاع غزة، من حيث الانقطاع عن التعليم العالي منذ اليوم الأول للحرب، الذي يؤدي إلى فقدان التعلم وانخفاض مستوياته لدى الطلبة، كما قد يرفع من نسب العزوف عن التعليم العالي؛ إذ تظهر النتائج حجم التدمير الهائل في البنية التحتية لمؤسسات التعليم العالي في قطاع غزة، بالإضافة لحجم الخسائر البشرية جسديًا ونفسيًا، وهو ما ينبئ بحجم التحديات الكبيرة والصعبة لمرحلة ما بعد الحرب

Challenges facing human resources management in Palestinian universities

afaf salman — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The study aimed to identify the most important challenges facing human resources management in Palestinian universities in the West Bank and attempt to develop solutions and remedial proposals for those challenges. In order to achieve these goals; The study adopted a qualitative approach, and the researcher designed an interview instrument. Interviews were conducted with a number of (10) academics in Palestinian universities. One of the most important results reached is that there are many challenges facing human resources management in universities The Palestinian Authority was represented by challenges (administrative, political, economic, technological), and with regard to administrative challenges, they were summarized in the stagnation of organizational structures, weak strategic planning, the absence of specialized human resources departments in Palestinian universities, weakness in bureaucratic incentive systems, a lack of training and development programs, and the absence of cards. The job description for many jobs, with regard to the economic challenges, was represented by weakness and lack of funding Then there are political obstacles due to the tense and unstable conditions in the region. Coupled with the Israeli occupation, the study recommended the need to design training programs, create a clear and effective incentive system, confront and address administrative challenges, and the need for the human resources department to commit to designing description cards and descriptions for all jobs.

Cultural references for the language of caricature in digital media

Mariam Yaseen — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Abstract

The Caricature artists used different techniques in their drawing pictures like colors, lines, symbols, and the language of caricature pictures comments. So its conjured religious, nationalism, poetic words, and popular proverbs.

The importance of this study is to stop on the comment language that used on the caricature image and to be familiarized with its symbols, forms, and colors. To monitor the cultural references, nationalism, poetic, historical, techniques.

The goal of this study is to search for the relationship between the linguistic texts that contribute to find semantic genes that mixing with the vision of the caricature image, so this relation between the texts based to absorb idea of everything that help the drawer image.

The caricature art contains many different cultural, and knowledge matters in the artist image that show an integrated painting contains criticism and humor.

It summarized in its folds what thousands of words and articles cannot explain its goals, because it reveals the smallest details. And expresses the opinion of the masses.

Its importance (caricature art) due to the fact that it is a visual art, that contains expressive scenes, and pictorical language, so it aims to enlighten public opinion and stop forgetting.

The text depicted in the caricatures depends on the viewing.

The picture was able to contain a lot of connotations in its language. For the caricature image.

The caricature image collect the language and non- language to communicate a specific idea.

The researcher chose the semiotic approach, and it is more suitable than others , because it requires studying the language of the caricature image, and liking it it with its visual space.

Keywords: caricature, cultural, references, digital world, intertextuality.

The degree of appearance anxiety among students of the college of physical education and sports sciences "Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie as a model".

Ali Qadoume — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Abstract,

The aim of the research was to identify the degree of appearance anxiety among students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences "Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie as a model", in addition to identifying the differences according to the gender variable. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method. The study was conducted on a simple stratified random sample consisting of (81) male and female students from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie, representing (23.82%) of the research community. To collect data, the researcher used the appearance anxiety measurement tool designed by (Veale, et al, 2014) and consisting of ten phrases. The results of the study showed that the total degree of appearance anxiety among students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences "Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie as a model" was low with an arithmetic mean of (2.09± 0.77), that there are statistically significant differences at the significance level (α≤ 0.05) in appearance anxiety among students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences "Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie as a model" attributed to the gender variable between the average male students and the average female students in favor of female students. The researcher recommends the necessity of enhancing self-confidence through workshops and training courses that focus on self-acceptance and enhancing a positive body image among students.

استكشاف أثر أبعاد التحول الرقمي على الأداء المؤسسي: أدلة من بلدية جنين

samer arqawi — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

تناولت هذه الدراسة أثر استراتيجيات التحول الرقمي على الأداء المؤسسي في الهيئات المحلية الفلسطينية، من خلال دراسة حالة بلدية جنين. تركّز الدراسة على ثلاثة أبعاد رئيسة للتحول الرقمي، وهي: البُعد التكنولوجي، والبُعد البشري، والبُعد الإبداعي. تم جمع البيانات باستخدام استبانة مُنظمة وُزعت على عينة مكوّنة من 94 موظفًا. وقد جرى تحليل البيانات باستخدام برنامجي SPSS و SmartPLS لتقييم العلاقة بين أبعاد التحول الرقمي والأداء المؤسسي.

أظهرت النتائج أن مستوى تطبيق ممارسات التحول الرقمي كان متوسطًا، إلا أن الدراسة كشفت عن وجود أثر دال إحصائيًا، ولا سيّما من البعدين البشري والإبداعي. وتُبرز هذه النتائج الدور الحاسم للتخطيط الاستراتيجي وجاهزية البنية الرقمية في تعزيز الأداء المؤسسي.

وتوصي الدراسة باتخاذ خطوات عملية لتحسين الأداء المؤسسي، من أبرزها: إنشاء وحدات متخصصة بالتحول الرقمي، وتنفيذ برامج تدريب مستمرة في المهارات الرقمية، وتعزيز البنية التحتية التكنولوجية، وتهيئة بيئات عمل محفزة للإبداع داخل الهيئات المحلية.

A Proposed Perspective to Improve Practicing of Heads of Academic Departments at Al-Istiqlal University Concerning the Digital Leadership Dimensions

محمد الكرم, S — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The research aimed to present a proposed vision to improve the practices of the heads of academic departments at Al-Istiqlal University Concerning the Digital Leadership Dimensions. The descriptive approach was used to reveal the reality of the practices of academic department heads at the university regarding the dimensions of digital leadership. A questionnaire was applied to a sample of 107 members, using a comprehensive survey method for the study population, which consists of 142 members. The research results showed that the degree of practice of academic department heads in digital leadership dimensions was "high," with an arithmetic mean of (3.70). The study revealed that the dimension of "Future Leadership" ranked first with a mean of (3.72), followed by the dimension of "Digital Age Learning Culture" in second place with a mean of (3.75). Meanwhile, "Systematic Development and Improvement" ranked third with a mean of (2.68), followed by "Digital Citizenship" in fourth place with a mean of (2.67). Lastly, "Technology-Driven Professional Development" ranked fifth, showing a "weak" level of practice with an arithmetic mean of (2.5). The research results also revealed the presence of statistically significant differences at the significance level (0.01) based on the administrative position variable in favor of the category of those holding a position. However, no statistically significant differences were found at the significance level (0.01) based on gender and years of experience. One of the main recommendations of the study was the need for growth and systematic improvement in digital leadership methodologies, as well as the importance of digital citizenship and technology-driven professional development for academic department heads. Moreover, future research efforts should focus on expanding knowledge about digital leadership dimensions in various academic environments to improve the transition of education to the digital landscape.