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Media-oriented digital communication and techno wellness in the academic online context: Exposure to risky digital content
Full text linkThis study aimed to investigate the interplay between media-oriented digital communication and Techno Wellness within the academic online context, focusing specifically on students’ exposure to risky digital content, such as electronic blackmail. The primary objective was to examine the relationship between electronic blackmail anxiety and its impact on Techno Wellness among students enrolled in the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan. Employing a descriptive correlational design, the study surveyed a sample of 350 male and female students using two validated and reliable instruments: the Techno Wellness Scale and the Electronic Blackmail Anxiety Scale. Findings revealed a moderate level of Techno Wellness alongside a high level of electronic blackmail anxiety among the participants. Moreover, results indicated a statistically significant negative correlation between electronic blackmail anxiety and Techno Wellness. The study concludes by emphasizing the urgent need to design awareness programs addressing the psychological and academic risks of exposure to harmful digital practices, evaluate preventive strategies, and encourage the integration of digital tools that promote mental well-being in academic contexts. Further recommendations highlight the importance of enhancing inter-institutional collaboration, developing precise assessment instruments, and advancing research in the field of digital communication and Techno Wellness.
Exploring non-formal Islamic education: Research trends, contextual practices, and participant impacts (2015–2025)
Full text linkThis study examines the landscape of non-formal Islamic education through a systematic literature review (SLR), bibliometric mapping, and content analysis of scholarly publications published between 2015 and 2025. The Scopus database served as the primary data source, yielding 46 eligible articles in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Bibliometric analysis, performed using Biblioshiny (R-package) and VOSviewer, was employed to investigate publication trends, methodological orientations, thematic structures, and the most influential journals, authors, and contributing countries. The results indicate a consistent upward trajectory of research output, with an annual growth rate of 7.18%, largely dominated by contributions from Indonesia and Malaysia. Keyword mapping reveals major thematic clusters, including religious practices and psychological well-being, religious identity, community engagement, digital Islamic learning, and public religious discourse. Complementary content analysis demonstrates that non-formal Islamic education is manifested in diverse forms such as majelis taklim (Islamic study group), halaqah (Islamic learning circle), pengajian (Islamic religious lecture), mosque-based education, and community-based study circles. These platforms collectively contribute to the dissemination of religious knowledge, the strengthening of spiritual identity, the promotion of social solidarity, and resilience against radical ideologies. The novelty of this study lies in its provision of the first integrative evidence that compares non-formal Islamic education across multiple countries and contexts, while linking bibliometric trends with participant-level impacts. The findings underscore that non-formal Islamic education functions not only as a means of transmitting religious knowledge but also as a vehicle for fostering psychological well-being, community empowerment, and digital transformation. Nonetheless, the study acknowledges limitations, particularly its reliance on a single database (Scopus) and the exclusion of non-indexed local literature, which may result in the underrepresentation of grassroots practices. Future research should extend the scope by incorporating additional databases, including grey literature, and undertaking comparative case studies to enhance understanding of the evolving role of non-formal Islamic education within Muslim societies
Vote buying in Jordanian electoral law: A critical legal analysis of the 2022 legislation
Full text linkThe present article aims to analyze vote-buying as a crime under Jordanian Election Law Number 4 of 2022 by studying the relevant legal texts that regulate it, defining its elements, and evaluating their adequacy for preventing this sin. This crime can also fall under the most serious categories of manifest manifestations of political corruption because it directly corrupts the popular will and jeopardizes the legitimacy of the electoral process. The article’s concern is whether the current text of law confronts the phenomenon of vote-buying with the required efficacy, given the evolution of the ways of committing it and the bounds of judicial interpretation. The research is descriptive and analytical while making a comparison with the earlier legal texts and analyzing the relevant decisions of the Jordanian Court of Cassation. The current law does possess important advancements, particularly not requiring the status of a candidate for the commission of the crime and introducing a penalty of disqualification from candidacy. However, there are still deficiencies in some respects, such as the failure to criminalize attempts and a lack of awareness of electronic images of the crime. The research recommends amending the text to include attempts, increasing penalties in organized cases, expanding liability to include electoral lists, and updating evidence tools to enhance the effectiveness of the enforcement of the legal text and ensure the integrity of elections
The use of artificial intelligence tools in data journalism: A content analysis of 7iber and ARIJ platforms
Full text linkThis study aims to conduct a content analysis of journalistic materials published by 7iber and ARIJ between 2022 and 2025, focusing on the extent to which artificial intelligence tools are used in data journalism. Addressing a research gap in Arab media contexts, the study adopts a qualitative content analysis methodology, utilizing a structured coding framework with categories including AI tool type, data type, presentation format, interactivity level, editorial purpose, and depth of data use. A purposive sample of ten articles (five from each platform) was selected based on relevance to data journalism and AI application. The results reveal that the most commonly used tools were text generation and data analytics, while more advanced tools—such as predictive modeling or interactive visualizations—remained underutilized. Most articles were presented in text-only formats and demonstrated low interactivity, indicating a gap between available technological capabilities and actual editorial implementation. Nevertheless, the limited interactivity found in this study remains a clear shortcoming, and aligns with prior critiques that AI tools are often underutilized in enabling immersive user experiences. The primary editorial purposes were found to be awareness, education, and investigation, and the most frequent level of data use was explanatory, rather than deep analytical engagement —with a majority of articles employing explanatory or descriptive approaches—suggest that AI is mainly supporting simplified storytelling rather than uncovering complex causal relationships or conducting exploratory analysis
Hedges in political discourse: An elusive strategic technique
Full text linkThis paper explores the phenomenon of hedging in political discourse as a deliberate linguistic strategy that enables politicians to balance assertiveness with caution, conviction with diplomacy, and truth claims with flexibility. Drawing on Hyland’s (1996) functional taxonomy, the study analyzes hedging devices in the 2012 U.S.
presidential debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The research aims to identify the dominant types and pragmatic functions of hedging devices used by both candidates, demonstrating how these linguistic markers contribute to persuasion and credibility management. The study adopts a descriptive qualitative method supported by simple quantitative frequency counts to classify four primary categories of hedges: modal auxiliaries, subjectivization, approximators, and compound forms.
The findings reveal that modal auxiliaries such as may, might, can, and should and subjectivization expressions such as I think and I believe were the most frequently employed, reflecting each candidate’s attempt to appear confident yet reasonable. Obama’s discourse displayed a higher frequency of hedging, suggesting rhetorical caution and inclusiveness, while Romney’s was more direct and assertive.
The study concludes that hedging in political debate is not a sign of linguistic weakness but a sophisticated rhetorical mechanism that enhances credibility, softens conflict, and maintains politeness within the dynamics of political communication.
The paper contributes to discourse analysis by revealing how hedging serves as both a cognitive and strategic resource in constructing persuasive and ethically conscious political speech
The spatial organization of the world in Pyotr Vail’s The Genius of the Place (2006) and The Map of the Motherland (2006)
Full text linkThe article explores the features of the spatial organization of the world in the essays written by P. Vail. The objects of study are the writer\u27s books "The Genius of the Place" and "The Map of the Motherland." The study subjects are spatial images, the nature of which is essayistic. The images of the USA, Japan, Europe, and Latin America are analyzed as critical components of the world\u27s spatial picture in the work of the Russian emigrant. The emphasis is made on the uniqueness of American culture. It is concluded that the topos and the area stimulate the author to think; his travels are realized in the spiritual world, where thought moves from a real geographic space to the actual topos of imagination or memory and then returns to a specific locality that the essayist had seen before. Another feature of the author is how his thoughts transition to the topos of the work of literature, virtual reality
Bridging the gap: The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing Arabic language learning, translation, and speech recognition
Full text linkThis study explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Arabic language learning, translation, and speech recognition, addressing both the potential and challenges of these technologies. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews with 51 participants from Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, the research examines the effectiveness of AI tools in enhancing Arabic language proficiency, the challenges posed by dialectal variations and cultural nuances, and the need for greater cultural sensitivity in AI development. The findings reveal that while AI tools are effective for basic tasks such as vocabulary building and pronunciation feedback, they struggle with complex language structures, regional dialects, and culturally specific expressions. The study highlights the importance of developing more advanced, inclusive, and culturally sensitive AI models to better meet the needs of Arabic speakers. By addressing these challenges, AI has the potential to revolutionize Arabic language processing, fostering cross-cultural communication and preserving linguistic diversity in an increasingly globalized world
Assessing the impact of green tourism on sustainable development: A case study of the United Arab Emirates
Full text linkGreen tourism has become an important pillar of sustainable development due to its role in directing tourists to environmental tourism sites and mitigating environmental risks, while basically relying on protecting resources and reducing consumption. This study outlines the importance of this tourism in supporting sustainable development goals in the United Arab Emirates and harnessing tourism to implement development plans and evaluates the legal and policy frameworks that support its implementation. Using a descriptive and analytical methodology, the research explores legal and executive measures and initiatives taken by the UAE to apply green tourism in a manner that promises to contribute towards the promotion of a sustainable future and to enhance development at all levels. The findings reveal that the UAE has made significant progress in integrating green tourism into its overall sustainability agenda through policy interventions, infrastructure provision, and environmentally sustainable tourism policies. The UAE’s approach to green tourism serves as a model for other countries seeking to establish sustainable tourism sectors. However, challenges remain in achieving full synergy between tourism development and sustainability goals. The study emphasizes the importance of law enforcement, public-private partnerships, and continuous innovation to achieve green tourism as an important contribution to long-term environmental and economic sustainability
The interplay of cultural identity and behavioral factors in promoting sustainable heritage tourism: A study on Islamic Mamluk heritage
Full text linkThis study investigates the interplay between cultural identity and behavioral factors in promoting sustainable heritage tourism, focusing on Egypt’s Islamic Mamluk heritage (1250–1517 CE). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, a structured questionnaire was administered to 215 visitors to analyze how cultural identity, behavioral intentions (guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior), and perceptions of heritage value influence sustainable tourism practices. Hypotheses tested revealed significant positive correlations: cultural identity strongly predicted sustainable tourism engagement (r = 0.697, p < 0.01), behavioral factors (attitudes, norms, perceived control) significantly influenced intentions (r = 0.628, p < 0.01), and Islamic cultural heritage value explained 62.5% of variance in sustainable tourism intentions (R² = 0.625). Regression analysis confirmed heritage value as a critical motivator (β = 0.791). Demographic variables (gender, education) showed no statistically significant moderating effects, suggesting universal applicability of strategies. Findings emphasize that preserving Mamluk heritage—architecturally and narratively—enhances visitor loyalty, community identity, and economic resilience. The study advocates for inclusive policies balancing commercialization with authenticity, leveraging digital tools and stakeholder collaboration. Results contribute to theoretical frameworks linking cultural identity, behavioral economics, and heritage sustainability, offering actionable insights for policymakers and heritage managers to foster ethical tourism aligned with cultural preservation and local empowerment
Effectiveness of total physical response integration in enhancing communication and collaboration competencies: A quasi-experimental study among Grade 3 learners in Kenya
Full text linkContemporary educational frameworks emphasize communication and collaboration as essential 21st-century competencies, yet traditional teaching methods often inadequately develop these complex skills among young learners. To evaluate the effectiveness of integrating Total Physical Response in enhancing communication and collaboration competency in English oral skills lessons among Grade 3 learners in Kakamega County, Kenya. A quasi-experimental design involved 116 Grade 3 learners (58 experimental, 58 control) from public primary schools. Experimental group received TPR-integrated instruction over four weeks. Competency assessment utilized a validated rubric measuring six dimensions: verbal expression, active listening, non-verbal communication, peer interaction, group participation, and conflict resolution. Experimental group demonstrated statistically significant improvements across all competency dimensions (p < 0.001) with large to very large effect sizes (Cohen’s d = 1.19-1.71). Verbal expression improved by 1.1 points (52% increase), non-verbal communication by 1.4 points (70% increase), and collaboration competencies by 1.1-1.3 points (65-72% increases). TPR integration significantly enhances both communication and collaboration competencies among Grade 3 learners, demonstrating effectiveness in developing integrated 21st-century skills essential for contemporary educational success