Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies
Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies Issued by the Scientific Research Department – Palestine Technical College – Deir El-Balah The Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies is a peer-reviewed scientific journal concerned with publishing original and distinguished research papers. The journal specializes in publishing research in the fields of humanities.
Prediction of hourly indoor Carbon Monoxide concentrations in semiarid regions using Regression and feedforward backpropagation as a hybrid model
Accurate site-specific forecasting of indoor hourly carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations in school microenvironments is a key issue in air quality research nowadays due to its impact on children’s health. This paper investigated the improvement prediction of multiple linear regression (MLR) and feed forward back propagation (FFBP) by combining them with principal component analysis (PCA) for predicting indoor CO concentration in Gaza Strip, Palestine. Measurements were carried in 12 schools from October 2012 to May 2013 (one academic year). The results suggested that the selected models are effective forecasting tools and hence can be applicable for short-term forecasting of indoor CO level. The predicted indoor CO concentration values agree strongly well with the measured data with high coefficients of determination (R2) 0.869, 0.870, 0.885 and 0.915 for MLR, PCA-MLR, FFBP and PCA-FFBP, respectively. Overall, results showed that PCA models combined with MLR and PCA with FFBP improved MLR and FFBP models of predicting indoor CO concentration, with reduced errors by as much as 7.14% (PCA-MLR) and 56.6% (PCA-FFBP). Moreover, PCA improved the accuracy of the FFBP model by as much as by 3.3%.
Copyright (c) 2018 Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies
The Impact of Using Reflective Teaching Strategies on Developing Classroom Performance of Prospective Students of English at Al-aqsa University
This study aimed at investigating the impact of using reflective teaching strategies on developing classroom performance of prospective teachers of English at Al-Aqsa University. The researcher adopted Quasi-experimental approach. The sample of the study consists of (32) prospective teachers of English randomly chosen and enrolled at the first term of the academic year (2017-2018). Research instruments were interviews, a checklist and analytic scoring rubric. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. In light of the checklist, the study showed that there are many important classroom teaching practices. The results also demonstrated a noticeable improvement in the classroom performance of the experimental group in the post-observation. The study findings also illustrate that statistically significant differences at (0.01) level were found in overall classroom performance and in the six cores of the experimental group in favor of posttest. The study recommended the Reflective Teaching Strategies should be incorporated in EFL teacher education programs.
The Impact of KWL Strategy in Developing Palestinian Eleventh Graders' Reading Comprehension and their Attitudes Towards Learning English Language
This study aimed at investigating the impact of KWL strategy (Know - Want to Know-Learned)in developing Palestinian eleventh graders' reading comprehension and their attitudes towards learning English language. The researchers adopted the experimental approach on a sample of (64) male students from the scientific stream at Al Manfalouti Secondary School for Boys, who were randomly selected from the population of (968) students enrolled in the scientific stream in the Middle-Area Directorate of Gaza, for the school year 2013-2014. The participants were divided into two equivalent groups: one as a control group which consists of (32) students and the other as an experimental one which consists of (32) students. The researchers used the KWL strategy in teaching the experimental group, while the traditional method was used in teaching the control one. The researchers used three instruments to achieve the study aims:1) a checklist for teachers to determine the five most important reading comprehension skills, 2) a pre and post reading comprehension test, and 3) a pre and post attitude scale towards English language. The experiment lasted for six weeks (2 lessons per week) in which the researchers implemented the study tools on both the control and experimental groups to investigate the effect of KWL strategy. The study results indicated that there were significant differences in the mean scores of the experimental group and that of the control group in the post reading comprehension achievement test in favor of the experimental group attributed to the effectiveness of KWL strategy. Additionally, the study results revealed that there were statistically significant differences in the mean scores of the experimental group and that of the control group in the post application of the attitude scale towards learning English in favor of the experimental group attributed to the effectiveness of KWL strategy. In the light of those findings, the study recommended that curriculum designers and decision makers should consider strategies such as KWL strategy to activate students' prior knowledge while building the curriculum activities. The study also recommended that Palestinian English language supervisors should hold training courses to motivate the use of innovative strategies like KWL strategy to develop teacher's abilities in teaching English.
Measuring the Quality of Services Provided by Palestinian Universities in The Light of Contemporary Global Changes: Al-Quds Open University as A Model
The study aimed to measure the reality of the quality of services provided by the Palestinian universities in the light of contemporary global changes from the perspective of Al Quds Open University, the study will be applied by a descriptive analytical approach, the study sample consisted of (348) students in all Al-Quds Open University branches (the north of Gaza, El-Nusairat, Khan Younis and Rafah), this study will be measured by a tool of services measurement which called (SERVQUAL). The results showed that the total score for the averages of the quality of services provided at the Al Quds Open University in the light of contemporary variables from the students` point of view, has got (3.60), with a percentage of (72.16%) significantly, and the results were the areas of scale in descending order field of social empathy as a percentage of ( 75.68%) moderately, and responding as a percentage of (75.0%) significantly, and field reliability as a percentage of (73.84%) significantly, and the field of the physical aspects of the concrete as a percentage of (68.44%) significantly, and in last place the field of safety and security a percentage of (68.08%) significantly. The results showed the absence of statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05≥ α) between the mean scores of the respondents estimate the degree of the quality of services provided at the Al Quds Open University attributable to the variables (sex, academic level, campuses). The study recommended the importance of the availability of matching the standards and requirements of contemporary educational services, and those determined by the student's needs and to review them in order to improve the level of services provided to students in the areas of the current study and the elements that.
The Reality of the Islamic Financial Industry Across the World
Over the last three decades, the Islamic financial industry has witnessed significant developments, both in terms of asset size and geographical spread. It has emerged as one of the areas of competition and has played a role in influencing the financial market and contributing to economic development which has witnessed positive growth due to the efforts of many Islamic Financial Institutions. The research aims to shed light on the achievements of the Islamic financial industry and its spread at the international level, while giving some examples to the Islamic financial industry in Islamic and non-Islamic countries.
The Degree of Practice of Vocational Education Teachers in The Southern Governorates of Palestine for Professional Ethics Contained in The Charter of Ethics for The Teaching Profession and The Code of Conduct from Their Point of View
The study aimed to determine the degree of the vocational teachers' estimate in the Palestinian southern governorates of their practices of the profession ethics stipulated in the Ethics Code and in the education Profession and the Conduct Code from their point of view, and to find out whether there are statistically significant differences between the average estimates of the sampling attributed to the variable of gender, qualification and years of service. The study used the descriptive approach. The sampling consisted of (69) male and female teachers. They were asked to fill in a questionnaire consisting of (33) items distributed to (6) domains. The study found out that the estimate degree of vocational teachers in the southern Palestinian governorates for practicing the profession ethics stipulated in the Ethics Code of the Education Profession and the Conduct Code from their point of view was high, (83.3%). The study showed no statistically significant differences between the average estimates of the sampling attributed to the variable of gender, qualification, and years of service.The study recommended that a manual/guide or explanatory list should be issued to clarify the articles of the Ethics Code of the Education Profession and the Conduct Code, which will provide incentives for teachers keeping to the Code, and to include the ethics of the teaching profession as a basic course within the Faculties of Education in the Palestinian universities.
The Impact of Banks’ Financial Performance and Its Market Value on Social Responsibility: An Applied Study on The Banking and Financial Services Sector in The Palestine Stock Exchange
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of both the financial performance indicators and the market value indicators on social responsibility in the banks listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange during the period (2011-2017). The study used the inductive method for the theoretical part and the deductive analytical approach for the applied part of the study. The results of the applied study showed a positive relationship between the Return on assets, Return on equity, Earnings per share, Tobin's Q and capital adequacy on Social Responsibility, and negative relation between other variables of the study, There were no statistically significant relationship between the variables of the study on social responsibility, except for the variable return on equity and return on stock. The null hypothesis was accepted at a lower level of significance of (0.05). There is a statistically significant effect between the traditional financial performance indicators represented in the return on equity and earnings per share on social responsibility. The multiple linear regression model was applied using the (F-Test) to proof the existence of relationships. All zero hypotheses were accepted. There was no statistically significant relationship between the variables of the study on social responsibility except the variable Return on equity and Earnings per share. Less than (0.05). Accordingly, There is statistically significant impact between the traditional financial performance indicators represented in the return on equity and earnings per share on social responsibility. The study recommends that the Palestinian Monetary Authority should also supervise the banks and ensure that the contribution of social responsibility is equal to at least 2% of the net profit and provide rewards to all those who commit.
Evaluating the Role of Palestinian Universities in Achieving Entrepreneurial Education
Achieving leadership education from the point of view of deans and faculty members. The study used the analytical descriptive method. The study sample consisted of 180 respondents from the deans of the faculties and faculty members, Al-Azhar, Al-Azhar, Al-Aqsa, Palestine), applied a questionnaire in the second semester 2017/2018, consisting of (24) paragraphs, divided into four areas: the importance of the role of Palestinian universities in achieving pioneering education; Pioneer, and MT Pat the role of the Palestinian universities in achieving leadership education, and the role of obstacles to Palestinian universities in achieving the leading education. The results revealed that the importance of the role of Palestinian universities in achieving leadership education from the point of view of the deans and the faculty members came at a relative weight of 74.0%. The relative weight of the strategic plan for the role of Palestinian universities in achieving leadership education was 70.6% Availability of the requirements of the role of Palestinian universities in achieving the leading education (74.7%). The relative weight of the obstacles that limit the role of Palestinian universities in achieving the leading education was 79.14%. The results revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in the estimation of the role of the Palestinian universities in achieving the pioneering education from the point of view of the deans and faculty members due to the variables (work, gender, years of experience). The results showed no significant differences In the estimates of the sample members of the study attributed to the variable of the place of another scientific qualification, and the study made a number of recommendations and proposals.
Coverage of News Broadcasts in Palestinian and Arab Satellite Channels to The Issues of Palestinian Prisoners of War on Hunger Strikers
This study seeks to record and analyze the properties and the characteristics of The news coverage of the cases of the Palestinian Prisoners' Hunger Strike in the basic newscasts broadcasted in the Palestinian and Arab Satellite Channels. The study used the survey methodology for the sample of the newscasts broadcasted on Palestine Channel and Al Jazeera News Channel to analyze the coverage of the cases of the prisoners' hunger strike mentioned in the newscasts by using the content analysis sheet. The two satellite channels gave a large interest in the news and the cases of the Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike with the variance in the interest percentages from a channel to the other. The news and the social and psychological cases came at the top of the cases of the Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike, followed by a coverage for the security cases, the political cases, the economical cases and finally the military cases. The results revealed an increase in the dependence on self-sources in the news coverage in both channels. In addition, the results reported an absence of dependence on the Palestinian media sources in Al Jazeera Channel while Palestine Channel depended on and transferred from the Israeli Media Sources in its news coverage for the cases of the prisoners.
The Impact of Visual Management in Achieving Sustainable Development from The Point of View of The Employees of Bashir Siksik and Partners Company
The aim of this study is to identify the impact of visual management on achieving a sustainable development from the point of view of the employees at Basheer Alseksak & his Partners' Company. To reach to the wanted aim, the descriptive approach has been used. The study population consists of the (68) administrative workers at the company's main branch at Gaza city. The researchers have used the comprehensive survey and a questionnaire as the tools of the study. Fifty (50) valid refunds have been recovered (73.5%). The results of the study have showed that there is a statistically significant effect between the visual management (the fixed variable, the strategy of developing the rules of working, the cleansing strategy / diagnosis) and the sustainable development. In addition, it has showed that the strategy of eliminating the waste has a weak effect, i.e., it does not affect the sustainable development. The study has firstly recommended the need to reduce the obstacles that impair the possibility of implementing the visual management strategies in the plant. This step would promote the sustainable development and progress in all areas. Secondly, the contribution at Arab programs to combat the poverty, reduce the level of unemployment, and enhance some employment opportunities at the community in coordination with the relevant parties. Finally, the development and enhancement of the participation in the community at the national and regional levels.
The Effectiveness of Synchronous and Asynchronous Electronic Discussions on Facebook on Developing the Skills of Preparing Scientific Research Among Students of Al-Aqsa University in Gaza
The research investigates the effectiveness of two kinds of Electronic Facebook Discussions: (Electronic Synchronous Discussions and Electronic Asynchronous Discussions) on developing scientific research skills among Al-Aqsa University students. The researcher followed the experimental method; the research's sample consisted of two experimental groups, each one of them consisted of 20 students. The researcher also used the evaluation card to measure the skills of preparing scientific researches. The results revealed the effectiveness of electronic synchronous and asynchronous discussions on developing such skills. Additionally, the research showed the presence of statistically significant difference between electronic synchronous and asynchronous in favor of electronic synchronous discussions in developing the skills of preparing scientific researches among the students of Al-Aqsa University of Gaza.
Synchronous and Asynchronous Electronic Discussions
The Difficulties of Classroom Management Among Teachers of The Upper Basic Stage in The Schools of The South Hebron Directorate from Their Point of View
The study aims to identify the difficulties the teachers face in the classroom management in the upper elementary stage and to detect differences in the difficulties of classroom management according to years of experience. The study also aims to identify the most important means and methods to address the problem of classroom management. The study will provide some recommendations that will reduce the classroom management difficulties that teachers face. The study was applied to the teachers of the higher elementary stage in the schools of the Directorate of South Hebron during the first semester of the year (2017-2018). The study sample was chosen by the random stratified method of the study population. It reached 133 teachers, (62) of them males, (73) females. Study Methodology: The analytical descriptive approach has been followed because it is more appropriate to know the reality of the aspects of the study. The researcher used the questionnaire to collect the data needed for the study. The data were classified, encoded and entered into the computer, and were then statistically treated using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (S.P.S.S). The study came out with the following results: · The extent of the degree of classroom management difficulties among the primary stage teachers in the schools of the Directorate of Southern Hebron was moderate. · The extent of the difficulties related to the behavioral aspect was medium. · The extent of the difficulties related to the school environment was high. The study recommended the following: 1. Use modern teaching methods to increase student interaction and attract attention within the classroom. 2. The need to educate students and emphasize the importance of study and achievement in improving their future.
The Role of Vocational Education in Meeting the Needs of The Palestinian Labor Market in The Governorates of Gaza: An Applied Study on Palestine Technical College - Deir El-Balah
The study aims to identify the role of vocational education in meeting the needs of the Palestinian labor market in Gaza governorates. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the descriptive analytical method. He designed a questionnaire for this purpose and applied it to the 115 male and female students of the vocational colleges. The results of the study showed that the degree of appreciating the role of vocational education in meeting the needs of the Palestinian labor market in the Gaza governorates was very high with a relative weight of (76.40%). The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of (0.05) in the respondents' means regarding the role of vocational education in meeting the needs of the Palestinian labor market in the Gaza governorates due to sex. However, statistically significant differences merged in the respondents' means due to age in favor of the age group of 20 and over. In light of the previous results, the researcher suggested a number of recommendations as follows: Setting clear directions to identify students of faculties of vocational education with specializations appropriate to the labor market, the importance of developing vocational education programs that correspond to the Palestinian labor market according to specific regulations adopted by faculties of vocational education to produce results and recommendations that benefit the Palestinian society and economy.
University Students' Perceptions of The Role of Intellectuals in Limiting the Social Effects of The Siege
The study aimed to identify the perceptions of university students about the role of intellectuals in reducing the social effects of the siege in the Palestinian society, and to find out wherever there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance )α≤0.05( between the average scores for this role due to gender, The researcher applied the descriptive analytical method by applying a questionnaire consisting of (39) paragraphs divided into three areas: (Enhancing social construction - enhancing expected positive behavior - community participation) on a sample of (184) ) male and female students (fourth level) in the universities (Al-Azhar and Islamic). The results shown: - 96.1% of the respondents agreed that the role of intellectuals in society is important, and 79.9% believe that intellectuals will not play an active role without participating in the social concern. 63.0% of them believe that the conditions surrounding the intellectuals do not allow them to play their real role. - The total degree of the respondents' estimation of the role of intellectuals in reducing the social effects of the siege is equal to (51.43%), which is a low degree. The fields are in order: (Positive expected behavior reinforcement) in first place with a relative weight (54.24%) (51.04%) and finally (Social Building Enhancement) with a relative weight (49.02%). - There are statistically significant differences at the level of significance )α≤0.05( between the average scores of the sample members of the sample for the role of intellectuals in reducing the social effects of the siege due to gender variable in favor of male students, while there are no differences due to the variable of the general university estimate. In light of the results, the study recommended the need to develop the rules of value judgments for the obligations of intellectuals towards society, and to protect the national intellectual frameworks for the provisions of intellectuals in the face of different intellectual currents.
The Availability of Technical Education Requirements to Meet the Needs of The Palestinian Labor Economics: An Applied Study on Palestine Technical College - Deir El-Balah
The study aimed to examine the status quo of technical education requirements at Technical College of Palestine, which are necessary to serve the needs of the Palestinian labor market, Deir Al-Balah. The study used the descriptive analytical method. The population consisted of all the academic and administrative staff at the college. Random stratified sampling was utilized to select the study sample which consisted of (60) employees. The results of the study showed that the technical education requirements pertaining to the "College policies supporting technical education" are available with a percentage of (65.66%), those pertaining to the quality of the college outputs were available with a percentage of " (61.82%), and the requirements related to the policies of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education were available with a percentage of (59.82%).The study recommended that the college should exert more efforts to enhance networking with technical institutions, universities, and the private sector to develop academic programs that meet the real needs of the labor market and to ensure the provision of skilled graduates who are capable of contributing to the improvement of the labor market. The college has also to adopt clear, flexible, and modern criteria for evaluating the quality of academic programs, opening new programs that serve the needs of the labor market.
The Degree of Self-Discipline Practiced by School Administrations in The Basic Stage in Gaza Governorate and Its Relationship to The Level of Teachers' Awareness of The Concept of The School System
The study aims to identify the degree of practice of self-discipline by school principals in the primary stage schools in Gaza Governorate and its relationship with the level of teachers' awareness of the concept of the School discipline. The study was based on the descriptive analytical method, using the questionnaire as a data collection tool by the study sample represented by(250) of teachers of the basic elementary schools of UNRWA in Gaza Governorate. The study concluded that the the school administrations in the primary stage schools of UNRWA in Gaza Governorate are practicing self discipline in their behavior and work. the average weight was(78.68). The results also showed that the teachers of the basic education stage are very familiar with the concept of the School system. And that there is a positive correlation between self-discipline practiced by the school administration and teachers' perception of the concept of the School system. There are no statistically significant differences between the average of the sample of the sample of the study of the degree of the practice of the school departments in the elementary schools of UNRWA in Gaza Governorate for self-discipline due to the variables(gender - years of service). The study recommended that the school administration provide adequate infrastructure for self-discipline.
The Impact of Hypermedia in Developing the Skills of Using Virtual Classrooms Among the Teaching Staff at Palestine Technical College in Gaza
The study aims at finding Hypermedia impacts on the development of virtual classrooms skills of academic staff at Palestine Technical College in Gaza. The study was carried out on a targeted sample of (21) Academic Staff. The study used the following tools (Cognitive test and card note for using virtual classrooms skills) before and after the use of Hypermedia. The study found that that there is a great impact on the study sample as a result of using hypermedia.
The Role of Community Participation in The Development of Quranic Schools in The Basic Stage in The State of Khartoum and Its Relationship to Some Variables (Job - Years of Experience)
The present study aimed to identify the role of community participation in the development of Quranic schools in the Khartoum state, and its relation to job variables(School principals, teachers, Teacher Sheikh) and the number of years of experience. The descriptive analytical method was used, and a simple random sample was applied to 238 principals of schools, , A private partnership government) in the state of Khartoum, The results: 1. The total degree of community participation in the development of Quranic schools at the base stage in Khartoum State was (82.15). 2. The social participation required to improve the performance of the schools of the Quranic schools was the highest of the types of participation and got84.82%, followed by the community participation in raising the level of achievement of the pupils of the Quranic elementary schools and 82.77% followed by the community participation in providing professional development opportunities for teachers and sheikhs (82.65), followed by community participation in the financing of the Koranic elementary schools (82.11), all of which were very much required. 3. There are no statistically significant differences in community participation in the development of Quranic schools at the base stage in Khartoum state due to the variables (job - years of experience).
Social Support and Its Relationship to Psychological Stress Among Palestinian Children in Gaza Governorate
The study aimed to identify the relationship between social support and psychological stress in Palestinian children in Gaza governorate and its relation to some variables (type, place of residence). To achieve this goal, the descriptive approach was used. The researcher prepared two random sample measures, consisting of (380) (15-18) of the primary and upper stage of the district of Gaza governorate (east of Gaza, west of Gaza), Reached the following conclusions: 1. There is a statistically significant negative correlation between social support and psychological stress among Palestinian children in Gaza governorate. 2. There are no statistically significant differences in the social support of Palestinian children in Gaza Governorate due to gender variable (male, female) in psychosocial support, social support by friends and support of NGOs. 3. There were no statistically significant differences due to the gender variable in the emotional, personal, health, political and security pressures, and there were differences of statistical significance due to gender variable (males, females). 4. No statistically significant differences in social support among Palestinian children in Gaza Governorate due to the variable of residence (East Gaza, West Gaza).
Salah Hamdan al-Hajj Ahmad Al-Hajj Ahmad
The Role of Islamic Education Teachers in Consolidating the Principles of Sex Education as It Came in The Sunnah Among Their Students in Government Schools in Gaza Governorates
The role of teachers of Islamic education in the consolidation of the principles of sex education as came in the Sunnah for students in governmental schools The study aimed at uncovering the role of the Islamic education teachers in establishing the principles of sex education as they came in the Prophetic Sunnah when they were enrolled in the public schools in the Gaza governorates. To achieve this goal, the researcher used two methods of study that can explain the events and analyze their content. And the method of deductive through the Prophet's Hadith, and used the research tool is a questionnaire consisting of (40) items, and the most prominent results that the proportion of the role of teachers of Islamic education in the consolidation of the principles of sex education as stated in the Sunnah of their students in public schools in Rafah portfolio amounted to (83%), a high level. The study recommended paying attention to the full preparation and rehabilitation of the teachers of Islamic education and providing them with the necessary means to help raise the generation sexually. And the need to introduce technology in the delivery of sexual information to school students according to their levels.
The Degree of Employing Smart Learning Strategies in General Education Public Schools
The research aims at recognizing the degree of employing smart learning strategies at the governmental schools , according to the views of the academic staff. It also aims at revealing the differences of employing them pursuant to the variable of the teacher specialization ( Math, Science, Arabic Language, English Language, Technology, Social Studies), in addition to the gender of the teacher (Male/Female).Both of the researcher followed the descriptive analytical approach for its conformity with the research variables. The sample of the research consisted of (152) teacher employed by the Palestinian ministry of higher education in the Gaza Strip, A questionnaire was applied on them including electronic educational strategies used in the smart learning that amount to (23) strategy. The research finds that the degree of employing smart learning strategies in the government-run schools , amounts to (52.162%) which is a low rate. Besides, there are no statistical significant differences in employing the strategies of the smart learning at the government-run schools attribute to the gender of the teacher and his/her specialization.
The Role of Career Counseling in Integrating Palestinian University Graduates Into the Labor Market
This study aimed at identifying the role of career counseling in the integration of Palestinian university graduates in the labor market. The Job Advisory Center at University College of Applied Sciences in Gaza has been taken as a case study. The study population included the beneficiaries of the services offered by the Center, and participants in its training programs, counseling workshops, recruitment days, and graduation projects exhibits. Those were 4423participants. The study used the random sample method. The number of questionnaires distributed was 400 questionnaire forms. The number of questionnaires retrieved was356, with a return rate of 89%. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach, and the questionnaire as a tool. The study used SPSS program for statistical data analysis and hypotheses testing, and to answer the questions of the study.The results of the study showed that there is a relationship between career counseling through the services offered to graduates in terms of training programs, counseling workshops, recruitment days, and creative graduation projects exhibits, and the integration of graduates of Palestinian universities into the labor market. There is also an impact of career counseling and the integration of graduates of Palestinian universities into the labor market. Results of the study also showed that the career counseling services that influence the dependent variable of "integration of graduates of Palestinian universities in the labor market" are training programs, recruitment days and exhibitions of creative graduates’ projects. The study found that there is an insignificant role of the counseling workshops in this regard. In light of these results, the study reached a set of recommendations. Most importantly, the study recommends the development of the services offered by the Job Advisory center to take into consideration the actual needs of graduates, and contribute to raising their competency and improving their chances of competition in the labor market. Development of training programs in computer skills and English language skills and counseling workshops in the field of career track construction are more essential in this regard.
The role of digital media in protecting Palestinian women's rights
The study aimed to identify Palestinian digital media and its role in protecting women's rights, by conducting a study on official Palestinian media, represented by the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) and Palestine Satellite Channel. The study sample consisted of a random selection of news, reports, and television programs. To achieve the study’s objectives, the survey method was adopted by applying a content analysis tool to these media outlets as part of the broader framework of Palestinian media. Additionally, an in-depth individual interview tool was applied to a purposive sample of (5) specialists and practitioners in the media and community sectors, using a qualitative approach. The results of the study showed that official digital media strives to enhance the protection of Palestinian women's rights and utilizes various modern communication media to support their economic, social, and cultural rights, in accordance with the priorities of published media content and within the framework of agenda-setting theory. Furthermore, it has contributed to strengthening the defense of Palestinian women's rights regarding available economic resources, as media practitioners have focused on covering and promoting these economic rights, thereby helping to establish them as sustainable rights guaranteed by law. The media also paid attention to the legal and social rights of working women to receive fair wages commensurate with the nature of their efforts. In light of the findings, the study recommends the necessity of enhancing networking between human rights institutions, feminist organizations, and government agencies to contribute to drafting laws that ensure the protection of Palestinian women's rights.
Copyright (c) 2025 Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies
The level of social responsibility implementation at Palestine Technical College - Deir El-Balah from the perspective of employees
This study aimed to evaluate the level of social responsibility implementation at Palestine Technical College - Deir El-Balah from the employees' perspective. It focused on four dimensions of social responsibility: the academic, community, environmental, and functional dimensions. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher adopted the descriptive-analytical approach. The required data were collected through a questionnaire developed for this purpose. The study population consisted of all employees at Palestine Technical College - Deir El-Balah, and a comprehensive survey (census) method was employed. The questionnaire was administered electronically using Google Forms. The findings revealed that the level of social responsibility implementation was moderate, with variations in the level of implementation across its dimensions. Statistically significant differences were found in employees' perceptions attributable to gender, academic qualification, and years of service. The study recommended providing and further developing training programs for employees, encouraging their participation in community activities, adopting sustainable environmental practices such as resource conservation and waste management, and conducting periodic evaluations of social responsibility programs to assess their impact on both the community and the college.
The degree of appropriateness of the criteria underlying admission policies in Palestinian higher education institutions in relation to society’s human resource needs
The study examined the degree of appropriateness of criteria underlying admission policies in Palestinian higher education institutions in relation to society’s human resource needs, using a descriptive-analytical approach. The population comprised full-time academics (lecturer and above) in Gaza Strip higher education institutions in 2022–2023 (N = 1,527). A stratified random sample of 320 was surveyed using a 26-item questionnaire covering three dimensions related to admission policies and their relationship with environmental analysis. The response rate of valid questionnaires was 95.62%. Results indicated a moderate level of appropriateness (57.42%). Significant differences were found according to academic rank in favor of professors and associate professors, while no differences were found for job title, specialization, or years of experience. The study recommended amending the higher education law to introduce technical degrees independent of current academic ones. It also suggested raising minimum admission requirements for majors with high demand inconsistent with labor market needs, and moving beyond relying solely on secondary school (Tawjihi) results, by incorporating new criteria such as workforce needs, demographic distribution, and political stability.
Palestinian higher education institutions
Copyright (c) 2022 Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies
The extent of availability of vocational education excellence standards in the southern governorates of Palestine in light of global experiences
The study aimed to identify the extent of the availability of excellence standards for vocational education in the southern governorates of Palestine in light of international experiences. To achieve this, the descriptive-analytical approach was employed, and a questionnaire was used as the study tool, which was administered to a sample of (88) male and female teachers. The study concluded that the degree of availability of excellence standards for vocational education in the southern governorates of Palestine was rated as "high." The results also showed statistically significant differences between the mean estimates of the study sample attributed to the gender variable, in favor of females. However, no statistically significant differences were found attributed to the variables of educational qualification and years of service. In light of these findings, the study recommended the necessity of developing vocational education programs to align with the needs of the Palestinian labor market, expanding this track, and enhancing its outcomes.
The relationship between aesthetic sense and the reality of recycling environmental materials in artistic works among university students: from the perspective of students at Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Ramallah Branch
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between aesthetic sense and the reality of recycling environmental materials in artistic works among university students from the perspective of students at Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Ramallah Branch. The descriptive-analytical method was used. The study population consisted of all students at Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Ramallah Branch, while the sample consisted of (114) male and female students. A questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. The study reached the following results: the level of aesthetic sense achievement among university students through recycling environmental materials, from the students’ perspective at Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Ramallah Branch, was high. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≤ 0.05) in the degree of aesthetic sense achievement attributable to gender, age, academic level, or educational qualification. The study recommended conducting further research on the relationship between aesthetic sense and recycling environmental waste, and linking it with other variables.
the reality of recycling environmental materials
The impact of using differentiated instruction through choice boards on enhancing self-assessment skills among seventh-grade female students in mathematics
The impact of using differentiated instruction through choice boards on enhancing self-assessment skills among seventh-grade female students in mathematicsAbstract:This study aimed to investigate the effect of differentiated instruction on enhancing students’ self-assessment skills through the implementation of an instructional strategy based on differentiated instruction. The study population consisted of 40 female students enrolled in one seventh-grade class at a school in the northern Gaza Strip. A purposive sample of eight students was selected and equally distributed across four achievement levels: low, good, very good, and excellent. An observation checklist was used as the research instrument to achieve the study objective. The findings revealed a noticeable improvement in the targeted self-assessment skills measured by the observation checklist, confirming the effectiveness of differentiated instruction in enhancing students’ self-assessment abilities. The results also indicated an increased level of responsibility for learning among the participants. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends reconsidering and redesigning school curricula in accordance with the differentiated instruction approach, promoting the value of self-assessment and students’ active role in the learning process, and emphasizing the development of self-regulation and critical thinking skills.
Self-awareness and its relationship to life satisfaction among students of Al-Quds Open University in the southern governorates of Palestine
The present study aimed to identify the levels of self-awareness and life satisfaction among students of Al-Quds Open University in the southern governorates of Palestine. It also sought to examine the relationship between self-awareness and life satisfaction, as well as to investigate differences in the levels of self-awareness and life satisfaction according to gender. The study sample consisted of 400 male and female students. The researchers employed the descriptive-analytical approach to assess the levels of the study variables. Data were collected using a self-awareness and life satisfaction questionnaire developed by the researchers. The findings revealed above-average levels of both self-awareness and life satisfaction. The relative weight of self-awareness reached 81.56%, while that of life satisfaction reached 79.74%. The results also indicated a positive correlation between self-awareness and life satisfaction. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were found in the levels of self-awareness and life satisfaction attributable to gender. In light of these findings, the study recommended organizing seminars and awareness programs aimed at enhancing students' self-awareness and developing their ability to regulate their emotions, thereby contributing to higher levels of life satisfaction.
Copyright (c) 2024 Palestine Technical College Journal for Research and Studies
Availability of volunteer work implementation requirements in Palestinian universities in the Gaza Governorates from students’ perspectives and ways to develop them
The study aimed to identify the availability of requirements for implementing volunteer activities in Palestinian universities in the Gaza governorates from students’ perspectives and explore ways for their development. The descriptive-analytical approach was used. The study population consisted of all fourth-year students enrolled at Al-Azhar, the Islamic, and Al-Aqsa Universities during the second semester of the 2017/2018 academic year, totaling (10,589) students. A stratified random sample of (530) students, representing (5%) of the population, was selected, and (398) valid questionnaires were retrieved for analysis. A questionnaire of (47) items covering four dimensions—administrative, cultural, environmental, and evaluation and follow-up requirements—was developed and analyzed using SPSS. The findings indicated a moderate level of availability, with a relative weight of (58.04%). No statistically significant differences at (α ≤ 0.05) were found with respect to gender or university, whereas significant differences were found according to faculty type in favor of scientific faculties. The results also highlighted the establishment of a volunteer affairs unit and incentives for outstanding student initiatives as key development strategies. Recommendations included allocating an appropriate budget, utilizing religious motivation among youth, integrating volunteer hours into academic study plans, training volunteers in teamwork skills, and providing supportive environments.