Authors:أ.م.د/ عبد العزيز محمد المخلافي, د. يحيى أحمد القرودع Abstract: The study aimed to identify the impact of the defensive strategy on the level of organizational performance, according to the balanced scorecard model covering all of its dimensions of finance, clients, operations and learning and growth at Yemeni banks. The study adopted the descriptive analytical method, and used a questionnaire for data collection. The study population was (1525) employees in supervisory positions at Yemeni banks and the study sample consisted of (322) employees, representing the study population. In light of this, data were collected and analyzed, and all hypotheses were tested using SPSS. The study results revealed that the defensive strategy has a positive impact on the level of organizational performance achieved at Yemeni banks. The study recommends paying attention to the strategies used in the organization as a basic and important element in all stages of the administrative process, within the available facilities, because this will contribute to improving the organizational performance of the Yemeni banks under study. PubDate: 2022-04-21 DOI: 10.20428/JSS.28.1.4 Issue No:Vol. 28, No. 1 (2022)
Authors:د. ماجد مبخوت جعيل Abstract: This study aims to examine the effect of consumer satisfaction (as a mediator variable) on the relationship between loyalty to Yemeni fruits and its antecedents represented by awareness, mental image, perceived quality, and trust. Besides, it examines the effect of Yemeni consumer patriotism (as a moderator variable) on the relationship between consumer satisfaction and loyalty to Yemeni fruits. To achieve this, the descriptive analytical method was followed and a questionnaire was used to collect data from a simple random sample of 304 consumers in Sana'a and Thamar. The data were analyzed using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) program. The study revealed that satisfaction fully mediates the relationship between the mental image and perceived quality and loyalty to Yemeni fruits; that is, the mental image and perceived quality indirectly affect loyalty to Yemeni fruits through the satisfaction of Yemeni consumers. In addition, that satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between awareness and trust and loyalty to Yemeni fruits; this means that awareness and trust directly and indirectly affect loyalty to Yemeni fruits through satisfaction. While Yemeni consumers have high patriotism, their satisfaction does not affect loyalty to Yemeni fruits any more compared to consumers with low patriotism. The study recommends developing and enhancing loyalty to national products in general and Yemeni fruits in particular among Yemeni and non-Yemeni consumers, within the limits of the Yemeni market environment or Arab and foreign markets. PubDate: 2022-04-21 DOI: 10.20428/JSS.28.1.5 Issue No:Vol. 28, No. 1 (2022)
Authors:Dr. Fawzi Abdullah Al Haddad Abstract: This study aimed to examine the availability of quality standards pertinent to mathematical thinking styles, objectivity and creative problem solving in math courses at the Faculty of Education, Sana’a University. To achieve this, the descriptive analytical method was used. Checklists for analyzing the math content were developed and a questionnaire was used to check their validity. The instuments were applied to a smple of four courses of the 3rd and 4th levels. The study results revealed that the total weights of deductive and inductive mathematical thinking were 69.66% and 30.34% respectively. This percentage covered the quality of thinking styles being comprehensively represented in all the courses as follows: correlational thinking style, the highest type, scored 65.43%; thinking style using symbols scored 20.61%; other styles of mathematical thinking were represented in the content by varied percentages, ranging from 0% to 10.78%. These other styles include reflective, systematic, strategic, critical, accurate and creative thinking styles. The course content lacked creative problem solving questions. Further, the results of the Chi-square test showed statisitically significant differences at 0.01 regarding the quality standards of mathematical thinking, objectivity and creative problem solving. This means that the courses do not achieve the quality standards of developing thinking styles and creative problem solving among student-teachers. PubDate: 2022-04-03 DOI: 10.20428/JSS.28.1.1 Issue No:Vol. 28, No. 1 (2022)
Authors:د. علي حسين علي الأشول, أ. أماني بنت طلال بن عبد الكريم Abstract: This study aimed to identify entrepreneurship strategies and measure their impact on the success of the University of Science and Technology Hospital, Sana’a. It also aimed to identify the degree to which entrepreneurship strategies are practiced. To achieve the objectives of the study, the analytical descriptive method was used, and the questionnaire was developed for collecting primary data from a stratified random sample of (258) employees of which (240) questionnares were valid for analysis. Based on the data analysis and the hypotheses testing, the study showed that there was a positive impact of entrepreneurship strategies on achieving the success of the University of Science and Technology Hospital, the results also revealed that the level of distinctiveness in the hospital was very high, and the level of innovation, risk, and initiative practicing was high, while creativity was of a medium degree. The level of efficiency and effectiveness of the hospital was also high. The study recommends that the hospital management should continue to adopt leadership strategies in its strategic plans. PubDate: 2022-04-03 DOI: 10.20428/JSS.28.1.2 Issue No:Vol. 28, No. 1 (2022)
Authors:Zubaida Abdullah Ali Saleh Al-Dhalei Abstract: This study investigated the degree of scientific and engineering practices among science teachers according to Next Generation Science Standards at Najran region, Saudi Arabia. The study targeted science teachers (N=157) at all public educational levels in Najran. A descriptive approach was employed and a questionnaire was designed for collecting the required data. The findings revealed that the degree of science teachers' practices of the scientific and engineering standards was high in six dimensions: (Building scientific interpretations and designing engineering solutions, planning and executing investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematical calculation and thinking, relying on scientific argument and evidence, and gathering, evaluating and transmitting information to others); it was moderate in two dimensions: (asking questions and problem solving, and developing and using models). No statistically significant differences attributed to the variables of gender, years of experience in education, and qualification were found. The study recommends designing training programs according to the Next Generation Science Standards to support science teachers' use of scientific and engineering practices during teaching, namely the standards that teachers practice to a moderate or low degree as revealed by the study. PubDate: 2022-04-03 DOI: 10.20428/JSS.28.1.3 Issue No:Vol. 28, No. 1 (2022)