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Islamic Cultural Center
No full textSaudi Arabia is a popular destination for the Islamic community around the globe due to its holy city of Makkah. In addition, Saudi Arabia is nation, which is rich with Islamic cultural values, and it requires a proper medium for it to be preserved for the upcoming generations. Thus, this work presents a proposal on developing an Islamic cultural centre at Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In relation to this interest, this study has examined 3 cases studies with regards to Islamic cultural centre . Based on the evaluated case studies, the estimated net area for the Islamic cultural centre is 13061 m2. The centre is comprised of several zones, which are cultural zone, exhibition zone, library, retail, administration and service. The proposed site for the development of the Islamic centre was chosen using a site assessment analysis. The proposed site is located at King Faisal Road, Makkah city. The Islamic center is expected to educate and enlighten pilgrims about Islam and pilgrimage. In addition, the Islamic centre will have a tangible and positive impact on economic development by inspiring a passion for knowledge and a cross-cultural commitment to the future of the Kingdom
ObservatoryCenter
No full textHumans havereliedonastronomyforanumberofthings, suchasdeterminingthedirectionsandseasonsoftheyear.InSaudi Arabia, astronomyisanessentialsciencebecauseitisgenerallyused in theirculturetodetermineRamadan,theperiodoffastingandthe celebration ofEid.Inaddition,SaudiArabiahassetvision2030and intendstobesuccessfulnationinthefieldofastronomy.Thus,inorder to achievethevision,thisworkproposesthedevelopmentofanobser- vatorycenteratSaudiArabia.Inthiswork,twocasestudiesrelatedto observatorycenterhavebeenanalysed.Basedonthecasestudies,the proposedobservatorycenterwillhaveanestimatednetareaof7,090m2. The observatorycenteriscomprisedoffewzones,suchasexhibition, planetarium, administration,learningcenterandservice.Thiscenteris proposedtobedevelopatAl-Samer,Jeddah.Thedevelopmentofthe ObservatoryCenterisexpectedtospreadawarenessofAstronomyand its importanceamongthecommunityofSaudiArabia.Inaddition,it will createafoundationforthesocietyinthefieldofastronomy
Intelligent System Designs for HVAC Energy Reduction in Buildings: AI-based Forecasting and Hybrid Active/Passive Approaches
No full textThe majority of building energy utilization worldwide is related to HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) systems. Eighty percent of the energy produced in Saudi Arabia is used by buildings, and since 70\% of that energy is used for ventilation, air conditioning accounts for roughly 50\% of the nation’s electrical use. This study reviewed and compared much research that used various AI-based forecasting algorithms. Specifically, the study explored the potential of passive and active cooling methods and intelligent system designs and used this analysis to develop a hybrid model that combined AI-based forecasting with active/passive approaches for optimal energy savings. The study evaluated the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of an AI- based forecasting model for HVAC energy reduction in Saudi Arabian buildings. The study developed a hybrid model that combined AI-based forecasting with passive and active cooling methods and intelligent system designs for optimal energy savings. Recommendations were provided for implementing and maintaining such a system to contribute to the development of sustainable and energy-efficient buildings and advance the field of AI-based forecasting for HVAC energy reduction
The Penal Protection of Invention According to the Jordanian Patent Law
No full textPatent Law No. (32) of 1999 specifically protects the right to a patent through Article 32 of the same law. Therefore, this study is divided into two sections. The first section deals with patent crimes. Article 32 specifies that cases of assault on the invention subject to the patent are limited to three crimes: the crime of imitating the invention, the crime of dealing with counterfeit products, and the crime of misleading data. Each crime has its own elements. The second section is devoted to the study of the penalties prescribed for violations of the patent law. The penalties include imprisonment for a period of not less than three months and not more than one year, or a fine of not less than one hundred dinars and not more than three thousand dinars, or both penalties. Confiscation and destruction of counterfeit products may also occur. The Jordanian legislator has equated sanctions for all patent-related crimes on one hand, and on the other hand has equated the penalties between the principal offender and the accomplice in these crimes. Additionally, the law treats the actor, partner, instigator, and intermediary similarly in terms of criminalization. The jurisdiction over these crimes falls under the Magistrate\u27s Court
The Poetics of Color in the Poetry of Al-Sanoubari
No full textAt the beginning, there was essentially no discrepancy between poetry and prose. Poems were merely rhythmic words used to guide camels, devoid of any ambiguity or complexity, making it easy for readers to grasp their content. However, over time, the concepts within poetry expanded, and their rhythm and meter multiplied. As a result, their clarity and simplicity were diminished. Poets exerted their utmost effort, often spending a year or more refining their poems to elevate them to high ranks of elegance and glory. Color and its various types became one of the best methods poets employed to enhance their works. Meanwhile, Al-Sanoubari specialized in using this artistic element in his poetry. This study examines how Al-Sanoubari utilized color in his poems to symbolize and enrich his work both aesthetically and meaningfully. This high level of application in his poetry was influenced by the colorful, multi-faceted environment in which he was raised, fostering his interest in painting and the visual arts. The goal of this study is to analyze the appearance of color and the tools used in Al-Sanoubari\u27s works. It employed methods of analysis, description, and statistics to explore color concepts and terminology. The colors in Al-Sanoubari’s works are akin to a painter’s palette, as if he intended to design his poetic creations as a beautiful landscape filled with flowers, colors, and trees through which streams flow. He successfully wove colors into his poetry, allowing his imagination to shine. He emphasized the vibrancy of colors and their meanings to capture the reader\u27s attention to the fullest extent. As we appreciate the poet’s imagery and figures, we observe that he frequently utilized the colors white, red, green, yellow, black, and blue respectively
The Effectiveness of Practical Education Supervisors at Al-Quds Open University in Supervising Practical Education Students in the Schools of Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate from the Perspective of the Cooperating Teacher
No full textThis study aimed to assess the efficiency of Al-Quds Open University (QOU) practical education supervisors in overseeing practical education students in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate from the perspective of the cooperating teacher. A two-domain questionnaire was developed for this purpose, with one domain focusing on the role of the practical education supervisor in relation to the cooperating teacher, and the other on the supervisor\u27s role with the training student. The study encompassed the entire study population at the basic stage, comprising 110 male and female teachers, with responses obtained from 100 of them. The study yielded several conclusions: The response level of the sample members to the first domain, concerning the role of the practical education supervisor with the cooperating teacher, was high across all items, ranging from 80% to 86%. The response level to the second domain, concerning the role of the practical education supervisor with the training student, was also high, with percentages ranging from 79% to 88%. The study revealed differences in the perceived efficiency of QOU supervisors from the perspective of the cooperating teacher, attributed to the field of specialty, favoring human studies. The study recommended selecting schools with more cooperative teachers for training students and choosing proficient and highly qualified teachers to supervise students during practical education
Educational Media and its Utilization in Serving the Holy Quran
No full textThis study aimed to highlight the importance and role of educational media in serving the Holy Quran. The research is distinguished by its combination of past and present, with the goal of grounding Islamic educational information, starting from the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). It examines the educational reality in institutions and seeks to leave clear footprints for a hopeful future in serving the Holy Quran. The researcher employed the analytical descriptive method, which involved examining the events of the Prophet\u27s biography, analyzing them, and extracting the principles and methods related to the Prophet\u27s (peace and blessings be upon him) approach to education. The researcher recommends a deeper study of the texts of the Quran and Sunnah to formulate educational principles and methods that can be used in service of the Holy Quran. Additionally, there is a need for fruitful cooperation between official educational institutions and private media organizations to enhance the role of educational media in serving the Holy Quran
Animated Graphic Advertising and its Effectiveness on the Internet
No full textThis study explores animated graphic advertising, including its graphic elements such as photographs, shapes, texts, and drawings that overlap partially or completely. It creates dynamic movements accompanied by audio levels. The design relies on the senses of hearing and sight, providing a technical format that can attract attention and stimulate the interest of the audience, preparing them mentally to receive the advertisement message and be convinced of its content, ultimately leading to a positive response. Furthermore, it contributes to promoting the commercial viability of goods and services. Today, the internet is the most modern means of communication, offering several significant advantages in the advertising field. It has enhanced the dissemination of information and its accessibility and provides global geographical coverage and public outreach. This allows for quantifiable interaction with advertising messages, including direct purchases of products or services. This highlights the importance and positive role of animated graphic advertising and its effectiveness on the internet
A Content Analysis of the Appropriateness of the Speaking Activities Included in the Student\u27s Book of Action Pack 9
No full textThis research examines the appropriateness of the speaking activities included in the student’s book Action Pack 9 through content analysis. It aims to analyze the extent to which Action Pack 9 provides suitable speaking activities and to identify the types of speaking activities addressed in the textbook. To answer the main research question, the researcher developed a content analysis sheet designed to examine the appropriateness of the speaking activities in the student’s book in relation to students’ real-life situations, learning levels, and interests. Frequencies and percentages were used to present the results of the analysis. The findings reveal that the textbook includes diverse types of speaking activities that align with the general guidelines and the specific outcomes for speaking. Moreover, the results indicate that these activities are appropriate to students’ real-life situations, learning levels, and interests. Further analysis of speaking skills, along with other skills (listening, reading, and writing), considering additional criteria of analysis such as balance, organization, authenticity, and integration, is recommended
The Inclusion of the Four Language Skills in English Textbooks for the Basic Stage in Jordanian Schools: A Content Analysis of Action Pack Textbooks
No full textThe study aimed to examine the extent to which learning activities for the four skills (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing) are included in the Action Pack textbooks for the basic stage, in comparison with the focus on these four skills according to the Bases of Success, Incompletion, and Failure (BSIF). Content analysis was utilized as a tool for data collection by analyzing the quantity of learning activities in a sample of three textbooks: those for the 2nd, 5th, and 8th grades. The researcher calculated the number, percentages, and ranks for each skill in the three textbooks. The Chi-Square Goodness of Fit test was used to explore any statistical significance between the expected and observed proportions. The results of the study indicate that there is a statistical difference between the actual percentages of the inclusion of each language skill and the BSIF distributions of percentages. It is recommended that the Department of Education and Training (DET), English as a Foreign Language (EFL) textbook designers, and curriculum planners in the Directorate of Curriculum and Textbooks (DCST) cooperate in their efforts while issuing the BSIF, to ensure that the actual teaching of the four skills aligns with the priorities suggested by the DET