Research Title: التربية السياسية : السلام ، الديموقراطية وحقوق الإنسان

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2008

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: كتاب التربية السياسية (السلام ، الديموقراطية ، و حقوق الانسان ) كتاب التربية السياسية (السلام ، الديموقراطية ، و حقوق الانسان ) ، الصادر عن دار وائل للنشر ، ويعالج هذا الكتاب موضوع التربية السياسية من أجل السلام والديموقراطية، حيث يتناول الفكر السياسي من منظور تربوي، واجتماعي وفلسفي، ويبحث الأسس الفلسفية والاجتماعية للتربية السياسية من أجل السلام والديموقراطية. ويقدم على المستوى العالمي، على المستوى المحلي محاولة للجمع بين العلوم الإنسانية المتداخلة من حيث التحليل للمجالات الفلسفية والاجتماعية والسياسية للتربية السياسية. كما وتعتبر محاولة جدية لفهم موضوعات التربية السياسية في الفكر التربوي، من خلال العودة للأصول التاريخية لدعوات السلام والأمن العالمي، ومحاولة فهم التطور الفلسفي لمفاهيم الديموقراطية. ويتميز هذا الكتاب بمحاولة وصف وتحليل الواقع السياسي في الأردن كحالة دراسية خاصة بهدف الخروج بالتطلعات المستقبلية للتربية السياسية في الأردن بشكل خاص للنهوض بالوضع السياسي والتربوي من أجل تعزيز الديموقراطية وبناء وصنع السلام. وقد انتهج الكتاب أسلوب المنهجية الوصفية التفسيرية حيث حاولت تفسير الظواهر الاجتماعية في ضوء التغيرات السياسية، ودراسة العلاقة الجدلية الثنائية لربط مفاهيم السلام والديموقراطية بالتربية السياسية التحررية. وقد نهج أسلوب الدراسة التحليلية النوعية الذي يبحث في الفكر التربوي باعتباره المنطق عند الاستخدام، فهو كتاب ذو منهج متداخل للأبعاد الفلسفية والاجتماعية والسياسية للتربية السياسية. ويتخذ المنهج التأصيلي الذي يبحث في أصول التربية السياسية من أجل السلام وفي المفاهيم الدولية المتعلقة بثقافة السلام. فينهج الكتاب أسلوب التحليل الكيفي سواء من خلال التحليل المنطقي أو الدراسة الفلسفية للمفاهيم المكونة للسلام والديموقراطية، أو تحليل السياق السياسي من أجل السلام وتنمية النظام السياسي الديموقراطي الذي يهدف لتعزيز الديموقراطية ولنشر ثقافة السلام من أجل ضمان وإيجاد منظومة تربوية سياسية تتشكل من خلال صياغة خطاب جديد يدعم الديموقراطية لتحقيق الأمن والسلام العالميين. فهي محاولة لتغيير المنظومة الفكرية الثقافية من أجل التنمية السياسية ونشر السلام العالمي فكراً وممارسة. وهي دراسة ذات صفة بنائية وظيفية وذات بنية معاني منطقية لها دلالات فكرية. وقد بُحثت خلفية الدراسة من حيث أربعة محددات رئيسية، وهي دراسة موضوع التربية السياسية في الفكر التربوي، ثم عرض تاريخي لدعوات السلام، ثم الحديث حول مبدأ الأمن والسلام العالمي، ومن ثم دراسة التطور الفلسفي لمفاهيم الديموقراطية. وبهذا الصدد فقد تم استعراض الواقع السياسي في الأردن، ومحاولة فهمه من أجل الانطلاق نحو التطلعات المستقبلية للتربية السياسية من أجل السلام والديموقراطية في الأردن كحالة خاصة. تعد هذه الدراسة إذاً محاولة للربط بين أسس التربية السياسية السليمة القائمة على المبادئ الوطنية محلياً والعالمية دولياً من أجل بناء دولة عصرية تقوم على مبادئ الإنسانية من خلال تطبيق الديموقراطية وتحقيق السلام العالمي. وهكذا فإن الكتاب يحاول معالجة المشكلة المتمثلة في تداول وتطبيق مفاهيم السلام والديموقراطية في الفكر التربوي السياسي على أساس نظري يتمثل في الأسس الفلسفية والاجتماعية، وذلك على المستويين المحلي من خلال فهم فلسفة التربية السياسية في الأردن بشكل خاص، وعلى المستوى العالمي من خلال فهم مواثيق حقوق الإنسان والالتزامات الدولية من أجل السعي للسلام. وقد تصدت الدراسة لأسئلة عدة تتناول ماهية المرتكزات الفلسفية للتربية السياسية، والمرتكزات الاجتماعية للتنشئة السياسية، وكيفية التربية السياسية من أجل السلام ومن أجل الديموقراطية كذلك، وكيف يكون التخطيط المستقبلي من أجل تربية سياسية سليمة، وأخيراً محاولة صياغة الرؤية المستقبلية لتعزيز الديموقراطية والسلام في الفكر التربوي. وتأتي أهمية هذه الدراسة في ضوء ما يشهده العالم من تراجع تاريخي وتدهور في الأهداف الإنسانية على المستوى الفكري والتربوي والثقافي والخلقي القيمي، إضافة إلى التعامل مع الدراسة من منطلق إنساني عالمي، فعالم السياسة يواكبه تحولات فكرية تربوية بالضرورة. وقد خلص المؤلف إلى توصيات واستنتاجات من شأنها محاولة إعادة البناء الفكري التربوي في عالمنا المعاصر والمجتمع المحلي أيضاً على المستويين الاجتماعي والسياسي، من أجل تحقيق سلام عالمي إنساني. فتعد الدراسة محاولة موضوعية لربط المفاهيم الديموقراطية بالسلام فكرياً، وتأسيس نظري واجتماعي، وتحليل لمرتكزات التنشئة السياسية لخدمة التربية السياسية للسلام والديموقراطية. فهو بحث من منظور فلسفي واجتماعي وسياسي وتربوي بشكل تكاملي وشمولي. فالسؤال التحدي المطروح الذي تتناوله الدراسة هو (هل مفاهيم الديموقراطية والسلام قابلة للتطبيق والممارسة في العالم الإسلام والعربي؟) ولا سيما على المستوى السياسي، حيث تبرز الأولوية لدى المفكرين التربويين التي تسبق السياسيين من أجل إحداث التغيير الفكري والسياسي القيمي والتربوي والثقافي نحو السلام والتسامح والتضامن الإنساني المنشود. https://darwael.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1818 https://www.neelwafurat.com/itempage.aspx?id=lbb182700-146338&search=books

Keywords: التربية السياسية ، السلام، حقوق الانسان ، الديموقراطية

Research Title: Representative bias and investment decision: the moderating role of accounting disclosure. An empirical study using structural equation modelling approach

Author: Jafer Maroof Al Sawalhah, Published Year: 2022

HomeInternational Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 36, No. 1

Faculty: Business

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to clarify the relationship between representative bias and investment decision, along with the moderating role of accounting disclosure, as most literature conducted studies in well-developed financial markets, whereas less is known about investors in emerging-markets. The study proposes a novel model that suggests accounting disclosure as a moderating construct and is expected to moderate the negative effect of representative bias in shaping investment decision of investors during the investment-decision process. Collecting data, response from 258 active investors in the Amman Stock Exchange, through adopting a purposive convenience sampling was collected using a questionnaire-based-survey. To conduct a statistical analysis, structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied, and the result reported that representative bias negatively influenced investment decision, whereas accounting disclosure was a positive determinant for investment decision. Moreover, the proposed moderating role was able to reduce the negative effect of representative bias on investment decision. Accordingly, discussion and directions were provided.

Keywords: investment decision, representative bias, accounting disclosure, stock market, structural equation modelling, SEM, Jordan

Research Title: Examining the Impact of Corporate Governance on Investors and Investee Companies: Evidence from Yemen

Author: Jafer Maroof Al Sawalhah, Published Year: 2023

Economies 2023, 11, 13, 11

Faculty: Business

Abstract: : The purpose of this study was to determine whether corporate governance is an important and effective technique for enhancing investors’ confidence in existing and prospective companies and for creating opportunities for safe investment in Yemen. A survey was conducted among certified public accountants to assess the importance of corporate governance. We employed regression analysis to test our hypothesis. According to the results of the study, corporate governance is an essential component of success for companies, and those firms that apply corporate governance best practices are highly regarded. Additionally, the findings suggest that regulators, policymakers, and standard-setters should raise awareness of the importance of protecting shareholders’ rights by providing seminars and courses for Yemeni media, unions, and professional associations. Moreover, in an environment of uncertainty there is a reluctance to invest and a prevalent tendency to invest in real estate. Furthermore, the results indicate that corporate governance is not practiced by all companies but only to a limited extent by some joint-stock companies. Most of the Yemeni companies that have adopted CG are joint-stock companies, so investors prefer to invest in these companies. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for regulators, practitioners, and academicians. We recommend that this survey be extended to a larger sample, including supervisory managers of companies. This study provides an insightful contribution, because it clarifies the importance of corporate governance for Yemeni investors and investee companies.

Keywords: transparency; awareness; disclosure; investee companies; investor protection; corporate governance in Yemen

Research Title: Intention to Use E-Payments from the Perspective of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT): Evidence from Yemen

Author: Mohammad Oqlah Al-Smadi, Published Year: 2022

Economies, Vol.10

Faculty: Business

Abstract: This study explores the challenges facing the current e-payment systems and investigates the main factors that support using the e-payment system. This study used a cross-sectional approach. An online survey was conducted on Yemeni consumers as part of the collection of data. The data from 486 questionnaires were analyzed using smartPLS4 and Jamovi software for structural model analysis and statistical analysis. According to the PLS-SEM results, the structural model shows that R2 is 0.757, which explains the variances in behavioral intention via all the constructs. Statistically, the intention to use e-payment systems is significantly and positively influenced by performance and effort expectancies and social influence. In contrast, facilitation conditions are significantly and negatively correlated with behavioral intention. This is attributed to consumers’ view of the infrastructure of Internet services, which does not contribute to the behavioral intention and acceptance of using electronic payment in Yemen. Contrary to expectations, age does not moderate the relationship between performance expectancy, social influence, and intention to use e-payment systems; hence, the related hypothesis was not supported. This study provides valuable suggestions for policymakers, designers, developers, and researchers, enabling them to better understand the critical aspects of using the electronic payment system. This study developed a model for predicting the likelihood of acceptance of electronic payments in a country that has not given adequate attention to this issue. An application and evaluation of the UTAUT model in Yemen are presented in this study.

Keywords: technology acceptance; facilitating conditions; intention; e-payment; Yemen

Research Title: Examining the relationship between digital finance and financial inclusion: Evidence from MENA countries

Author: Mohammad Oqlah Al-Smadi, Published Year: 2022

Borsa Istanbul Review, Vol.23

Faculty: Business

Abstract: Although financial inclusion (FI) has attracted growing attention from academics and policymakers, the effect of digital finance (DF) on FI has not been studied sufficiently. Therefore, this study examines the association between DF and FI in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. FI is measured with a composite index incorporating three subindexes: access, availability, and usage of financial services; DF is measured by the number of ATMs per 100,000 adults. A system–generalized method of moments (sys-GMM) panel method is employed with annual data on 12 countries in the MENA region over the period 2004–2020. Additionally, five control variables are used in the study. The results confirm the role of DF in enhancing FI in the MENA countries. Policymakers and digital financial service providers in MENA countries can use the study's findings to expand the boundaries of FI in their countries.

Keywords: Digital financial services; Financial inclusion; MENA region

Research Title: Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion among University Students in Jordan

Author: Mohammad Oqlah Al-Smadi, Published Year: 2023

Journal of Financial Economics, Vol.51

Faculty: Business

Abstract: By providing empirical support for the relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion among Jordanian university students, this study contributes considerably to the growing body of literature on financial education and inclusion. Policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders working to improve financial education programs and advance financial inclusion initiatives should consider the findings. This study highlights the significance of cultivating financial knowledge and skills among the youth population in Jordan and abroad because financial literacy continues to be a critical driver of financial well-being and economic stability. The analysis is supported by a thorough survey instrument that was carefully validated through expert consultation and a pilot study and was modified from the OECD/INFE. The resulting survey assesses FL and FI and demographic factors, including gender, major, age, and year of study. With a coefficient of 0.76, Cronbach's alpha test validates the instrument's dependability and internal consistency. In addition, an investigation of gender-based differences in FL scores, although observed, did not reach statistical significance, indicating the influence of other contextual factors. Using regression analysis and Spearman's rho correlation, this study discerns a strong and statistically significant positive relationship between FL and FI among university students in Jordan (89.4%, P<0.01), corroborating the central hypothesis. The study's econometric model, supported by tests for goodness-of-fit, exhibits statistical significance, underscoring its potency in clarifying the intricate dynamics of FL and FI in this situation. The study emphasizes the critical part financial literacy plays in promoting financial inclusion and the demand for customized strategies that consider the variety of students' academic backgrounds. The findings substantially contribute to the global conversation on financial inclusion and education, highlighting their critical role in fostering economic stability and progress.

Keywords: financial literacy, financial inclusion, university students, Jordan

Research Title: Investigating the Maximum Instantaneous Fault Current in Power Systems with High Penetration of Type-4 Wind

Author: Wasseem Hani Al Rousan, Published Year: 2023

2023 IEEE IAS Global Conference on Emerging Technologies (GlobConET), London, United Kingdom

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: The increased attention towards Renewable Energy Sources (RESs), such as wind generation, has become a priority for systems operators and policymakers worldwide. Type-4 wind generators are considered one of the most common types of wind for large-scale integration of RESs. Type-4 wind generators employ converters for their interface to the AC grid. In such generators, the power exchange with the grid is fully controlled by the converter interface that utilizes power electronic switches of limited current-carrying capability during normal and faulty conditions. Hence, type-4 wind generators have different and limited fault current contributions compared to the traditional conventional generation units based on Synchronous Generators (SGs). In future scenarios where such RESs are extensively integrated, and the SGs are also decommissioned, the SC current behavior of the systems would be affected significantly, and a fault level reduction would be witnessed too. The maximum instantaneous SC current is one of the key SC current components that should be monitored in such scenarios due to its importance for several applications such as faults detection, proper settings of the protection settings, and the design of circuit breakers …etc. This paper is aimed at investigating the effect of the increased penetration of type-4 wind generation on the maximum instantaneous fault current in power grids with the increased penetration of type-4 wind RESs. The results and findings of this research are tested on the IEEE 9-Bus test system modeled in Matlab.

Keywords: instantaneous fault current, artificial neural network, type-4 wind generation, renewable energy

Research Title: Power Systems Cascading Failure Analysis and Mitigation Using Discrete Events Systems Approach

Author: Wasseem Hani Al Rousan, Published Year: 2022

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: A power system cascading failure can propagate through sequential tripping of components in the network. As a result, a complete or partial shutdown may occur. Many models were developed to understand the failure propagation mechanism at a higher abstract level and methods were implemented for failure mitigation. This work introduces a unified framework of modeling and mitigating cascading failures. Based on a Discrete Event Systems (DES) approach, a power system is modeled by an automaton via parallel composition of the sub-models of system components. A modified DES supervisory control (SC) strategy is introduced as a solution to mitigating cascading failures and compared with a regular off-line control. The proposed supervisory control strategy is then extended to an on-line based control called limited lookahead policy (LLP) to overcome the increased complexity of large scale systems. An evaluation method and a criterion for assessing cascading failure risk and identifying critical components during failure propagation in the DES framework are then proposed. The proposed on-line control was implemented and verified through joint simulations between continuous time power flow analysis and discrete events dynamics with supervisory control. An illustrative example of the proposed approach is presented. Simulation studies for the on-line approach are carried out for IEEE 6-bus, 30-bus, and 118-bus systems to verify the effectiveness of the proposed approach. Modular supervisory control is also introduced to mitigate cascading failure for large scale power systems. A framework to implement modular control approach is then proposed. Similar to the on-line LLP approach, simulations based on case studies for the IEEE 6-bus and 30-bus systems are carried out to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Keywords: Cascading failure, discrete-event systems, Supervisory control

Research Title: Short-Term Load Forecasting Based on NARX and Radial Basis Neural Networks Approaches for the Jordanian Power Grid

Author: Wasseem Hani Al Rousan, Published Year: 2016

Jordan Journal of Electrical Engineering, ISSN (Online): 2409‐9619, Volume 2, Number 1

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: This paper presents two techniques for short-term load forecasting (STLF) based on Artificial Neural Networks method (ANN). These techniques are the nonlinear auto regressive with external input (NARX) and radial basis function (RBF). The results from both methods are compared in order to attain minimum percentage errors. Input data implies weather factors that are the temperature and humidity. A comparison between the two techniques shows that RBF method has a better performance over NARX method in short periods training whereas NARX has the advantage in long periods training. The comparison between hourly actual and forecasted load readings shows a reasonable normalized mean square error (NMSE) with minimum values in summer: 3.9% for NARX and 3.5% for RBF, and in winter: 3.5% for NARX and 3.47% for RBF. Results show that minimum error is achieved by using five training days for summer and nine days for winter.

Keywords: ANN, Jordan, NARX, STLF

Research Title: Optimization of Induction Motor Equivalent Circuit Parameter Estimation Based on Manufacturer’s Data

Author: Wasseem Hani Al Rousan, Published Year: 2018

Energies, Volume 11, Issue 7

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: This paper presents a two-stage optimization of the parameters of a seven-parameter equivalent circuit of three-phase induction motor. The initial parameters of this equivalent circuit are estimated by a method called the Engineering Method using the data given in the manufacturer’s data sheet. The two-stage parameter optimization procedure was developed to minimize the errors between the estimated and the actual values in motor torque and current. In the first stage, the method is targeted to optimize the parameters of the stator only. The second stage, if necessary, aims at optimizing the rotor-circuit parameters. Normalized least squares method is used to formulate the optimization problem. An objective function is established to minimize the errors between the calculated starting torque and current and the pullout torque and the given values in the manufacturer’s data sheet. The model parameters of ten industrial induction motors are estimated without and with optimization. The obtained results are compared with the Engineering Method and the actual manufacturer’s data to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Keywords: equivalent circuit; induction motor; manufacturer’s data; optimization; parameters estimation; squirrel cage