Mahmoud Ali Rababah
Biographic Data
| ID | 4159946 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mahmoud Ali Rababah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mahmoud Ali |
| FAMILY NAME | Rababah |
| SIGNATURE | RABABAH M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Al-Balqa Applied University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0930-4030 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 31 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 31 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The role of artificial intelligence in scientific research
Introduction . The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) models for automatic content creation highlights the need to develop appropriate approaches to address the ethical issues associated with this technology and to minimise the risks of its misuse. Aim . The aim of this study is to quantify and analyse the extent to which AI tools are implemented in research activities, as well as to assess their impact on research performance, w…
The effectiveness of digital storytelling as a tool for the formation of administrative values of students in pedagogical practice
Introduction. Digital storytelling is a crucial component of contemporary value-oriented education. Complementing traditional teaching methods, it serves as a tool to shape and convey administrative values such as justice, equality, and responsibility. Aim. The present research aims to examine teachers’ attitudes towards the use of digital storytelling in developing administrative values . Methodology and research methods . The research employed …
Mindfulness-Based Intervention and Its Effect on Working Memory in Gifted Students With Special Learning Needs in Language Education
This study examines the effect of mindfulness training on improving executive functions—especially working memory and attention—among gifted students with special educational needs in learning English. The sample consisted of 46 gifted students with special educational needs, who were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. The study included an experimental phase during which a training program based on mindfulness strat…
Islamic Boarding School Cooperatives as an Instrument for Empowering the Community's Economy
This study seeks to examine the role of Islamic boarding school cooperatives in fostering community economic empowerment and to assess their alignment with the principles of Islamic economic law. This study is a field study, especially at the Musthafawiyah and Al Abrar Islamic Boarding Schools. Data from Islamic boarding school cooperatives were observed, interviews were conducted with cooperative leaders and members, and relevant documentary dat…
The Impact of Articulatory Organs and Acoustic Features on Shaping the Distinctive Features of Emphatic Closure Sounds
Emphasis is considered a strong feature of some sounds that distinguishes them from others. Ancient and modern Arab linguists agree that emphasis is an inherent feature of the four sounds (ص /sʕ/, ض /ðʕ/, ط /tʕ/, and ظ /ðʕ/. However, emphasis in these sounds does not occur at the same degree, as the articulatory organs for each sound differ from the others. Additionally, other sound features affect the degree and type of emphasis. This study exam…
English Language Teachers’ Perspectives on Technological Applications Used for Students With Disabilities
Assistive devices and technology have contributed to expanding the research base related to technology in special education. Researchers in the field of special education consider them a promising way of addressing a major practical problem in this field, which is individualized teaching. Technology-based education seems to be a more constructive method for achieving better, faster, and more effective assessment, training, and treatment than labo…
Exploring ChatGPT as a Tool for Thesis Writing
This study examines Jordanian EFL supervisors' views on ChatGPT's usage and effects on thesis writing at private and public universities in Jordan. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 47 EFL supervisors. Closed-ended Likert-scale questions were used to quantify supervisors' opinions on ChatGPT's correctness, dependability, and usefulness in thesis writing. Supervisors gave varied views on ChatGPT's usefulness and effects on thesis writi…
The Concept of Poetry From Some Great Arab Poets' Perspectives
At the beginning of the Renaissance, the phenomenon of writing introductions to poetry collections had spread among Arab poets. Remarkably, civilisational transformation played a prominent and stimulating role in the emergence of this phenomenon. The current study deals with six poets who wrote introductions to their collections in the book titled 'Introductions to the Arabic Poetry Collections' to express their sentiments and perspectives on 'th…
Psychological Suggestive Connotations in Fahd Al-Askar’s Poetry
This study explores the existentialist ideas and perspectives of the poet Fahd Al-Askar played a prominent role in challenging societal values and traditions, which he viewed as obstructing freedom and social justice. The study employed a descriptive analytical approach to analyse Al-Askar’s poetry. The results revealed that Al-Askar, as a poet with a mission, undertook the defense of his society's people, striving to spread intellectual and reli…
Jordanian Arabic Language Teachers’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Differentiated Instruction in Teaching
This study examines the Jordanian language teachers’ attitudes towards the use of differentiated instruction in teaching Arabic. The study sample consisted of 140 male and female teachers. A questionnaire consisting of 25 items was used to collect data. The study employed the descriptive survey method to analyse the data. The results of the study indicated that the attitudes of Arabic language teachers towards differentiated instruction were gene…
The Image of the Place in Willa Cather’s My Antonia and Song of the Lark
This paper explores Willa Cather’s experience of place, which is prominently reflected in her novels, particularly in the two novels chosen for this study: ‘My Antonia’ and ‘Song of the Lark’. The paper analyses the intricate and sophisticated aspects of these settings from various perspectives. It delves into the ontological, existential, and spatial meanings that extend beyond the physical intricacies of the places, which Willa Cather keenly po…
Jealousy in Willa Cather's Sapphira and the Slave Girl (1940)
This study investigates the sources of jealousy in Willa Cather's Sapphira and the Slave Girl (1940), focusing especially on Sapphira and Nancy's characters, who appear to present a traditional and stereotyped view of women's image in the southern American community during the 1930s and 1940s. In its purest form, Sapphira's envy stems from a desperate desire to have a genuine conventional family filled with love and stability. Sapphira hopes to g…
Jordanian Women’s Contribution to the Revival and Protection of Heritage Industry
Handicrafts are a vital component of the cultural, civilizational, and social legacy passed down over the ages. They represent innovation derived from societal demands. In addition to being an important economic resource by creating jobs and reducing unemployment, traditional crafts are essential for maintaining cultural identity. Since rural people are crucial to fostering peace, achieving economic growth, and ensuring agricultural self-sufficie…
Nonverbal Communication in Hotel Service Encounters
Nonverbal behaviors provide cues that illuminate the literal meaning of words, convey emotions, and help build rapport with others. This study explores how hotel trainees perceive nonverbal communication in hotel service encounters (HSEs). The purposively selected sample for this study consists of 12 student-trainees undergoing training in five-star hotel service encounters in Jordan. They were interviewed to gather their views on polite nonverba…
Innovating for Inclusion
Objective: In recent years, the concept of workplace diversity has evolved, aiming to ensure that businesses not only hire more minority employees but also improve minority engagement, performance, and compensation. This diversity presents both challenges and opportunities for organizations in terms of managing workplace tension, conflict, and harmony to enhance productivity. This study seeks to address the gap between the positive and negative i…
Religious Minorities in Iran
The impact of interpersonal trust development on maintaining business sustainability
It has long been acknowledged that interpersonal trust is the foundation of business partnerships. Interpersonal trust is frequently required in circumstances involving interdependence among parties, wherein each party is cognizant of the other’s vulnerabilities, the potential consequences of their actions, and the favorable anticipations of others. This study aims to examine and understand the impact of the development of interpersonal trust on …
Tradition and Transformation
This research aims to describe the acculturation of Islam and local culture in the tradition of animal slaughter at funeral ceremonies preserved by the Padang Bolak community, as part of the religious system reflecting the community's understanding of the Hadith. This study is a field study employing a qualitative method within the framework of living Hadith theory. The research findings indicate that this tradition of animal slaughter at funeral…
Substitution in Arabic
This study investigates the concept of substitution in Arabic, its history, the reasons for its emergence, its prevalence, and the environment of its occurrence as it revealed by Ibn Manzur in his great dictionary “Qamos Lisan Al-Arab” (Dictionary of Arabs Tongue). The methodology adopted is descriptive and analytical. It is based on investigating the use of substitution by ancient Arabs in the tribes’ dialects. The data was extracted from chapte…
Jordanian Tour Guides' Communication Competency
Tour Guides are the country's unofficial faces to visitors, and their ability to convey information effectively may make or break a trip. This study examines tour guides' communication skills and overall performance. The data were collected from 225 expert tour guides in the Jordanian cities: Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Petra. Factor analysis is performed on 32 communication competence measures to discover the underlying performance characteristics. The…
Effectiveness of English E-Learning Classes
Owing to technological growth, new educational models have emerged that depend on technical advancements to accomplish learning goals. One of the applications that stand out is e-learning, which has altered both the roles and duties of instructors and students, as well as the way traditional education is conducted in academic institutions. This study investigates how Jordanian university students view the value of the online courses they take. A …
The Effect of Osborn’s Model on Developing Students’ Rhetoric Concepts
This study examines the effect of teaching a school rhetoric unit employing Osborn's (1963) model. The study sample consisted of 70 Jordanian eleventh-grade students, with 35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group. Two instruments were used to collect data: a scale designed according to Osborn's model and an achievement test. The school unit of rhetorical concept development was applied to six classes over six weeks in the experime…
Intangible Heritage
This study discusses a set of Jordanian customs and habits that characterize the Jordanian Arabic society. These custom and habits have played a key role in establishing interdependence and solidarity among Jordanian people in the past before the advent of modernity and civility. These include dakhalah, tu'mah, al'oneh, and inzalah. However, due to societal changes and the transition towards modernity, some of these customs have diminished and gr…
The Linguistic Implications of Facebook Nicknames for Jordanian Males and Females
Facebook allows users to easily share their thoughts and feelings with other users. This study attempts to investigate the linguistic behavior of Jordanian Facebookers' choice of nicknames in Arabic. In so doing, it gives a window onto the norms and values of the Jordanian culture in a way that interaction in most other kinds of situations does not. The data consist of 234 nicknames (71 males and 163 females), which were collected from 11 large F…
The Dream Poem
This study analyzes Qays ibn Al-Khateem’s poem “anna sarabti” to show the complexities of dream and its impact on the artistic structures and literary aesthetics of the poem. The study adopted the literary psychoanalytic approach as a theoretical framework. The analysis of the study revealed that the poet was hunted by his dreams that served as an outlet allowing him to evade his bitter life. Also, it showed that the poet succeeded in employing d…
Intangible Heritage
This study discusses a set of Jordanian customs and habits that characterize the Jordanian Arabic society. These custom and habits have played a key role in establishing interdependence and solidarity among Jordanian people in the past before the advent of modernity and civility. These include dakhalah, tu'mah, al'oneh, and inzalah. However, due to societal changes and the transition towards modernity, some of these customs have diminished and gr…
Isis’ Miscontextualization of Ḥadīth through the Strategic Linguistic Propaganda
ISIS has used language propaganda to further its sociopolitical objectives and defend its harsh behavior through the miscontextualization of ḥadīth. This study uses linguistic stylistics to demonstrate the language used in ISIS's magazine “Dabīq,” which made piecemeal usage of ḥadīth (Prophet Muhammad's sayings) to justify its actions. To do so, the study first thematizes the ḥadīths that ISIS reported. It then points out the silences (by “silenc…
Hashemites’ Custodianship of Jerusalem Islamic Holy Sites
This study aims to demonstrate the Jordanian Hashemites’ custodianship of the Islamic sanctities in Jerusalem and their role in preserving its Islamic identity from the attempts of Judaization exposed by the Israeli State. The reigns of his Majesty King Abdullah I and King Hussein (kings of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan) were taken as a model for the study, by presenting the most prominent services provided to Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the…
The Linguistic Implications of Facebook Nicknames for Jordanian Males and Females
Facebook allows users to easily share their thoughts and feelings with other users. This study attempts to investigate the linguistic behavior of Jordanian Facebookers' choice of nicknames in Arabic. In so doing, it gives a window onto the norms and values of the Jordanian culture in a way that interaction in most other kinds of situations does not. The data consist of 234 nicknames (71 males and 163 females), which were collected from 11 large F…
The Dream Poem
This study analyzes Qays ibn Al-Khateem’s poem “anna sarabti” to show the complexities of dream and its impact on the artistic structures and literary aesthetics of the poem. The study adopted the literary psychoanalytic approach as a theoretical framework. The analysis of the study revealed that the poet was hunted by his dreams that served as an outlet allowing him to evade his bitter life. Also, it showed that the poet succeeded in employing d…
Teaching English to Students With Special Needs
Students with special needs usually encounter difficulties in learning English because of their physical, health, or psychosocial challenges. English Teachers’ attitudes to the students’ special needs play a significant role in facilitating the students’ learning process or hindering their learning of English. When a teacher has a negative attitude to the special needs students, this may lead to the teacher not fully covering the planned English …
The Correlation Between Art and Death in Willa Cather's Lucy Gayheart
This study explores the representation of art in Willa Cather's Lucy Gayheart (1935), which is viewed as an essential aspect of the novel in terms of its vitality and dominance. The novel subtly yet persistently invokes new possibilities for general human behavior and supportive interconnectedness among women. As the female experience looms large in Cather's fiction, Lucy Gayheart illustrates the dangers of presenting women in a romanticized, eth…
Art Voicing Peaceful Protest
For centuries, poems and songs have been utilized to criticize oppressive and violent regimes, eliciting emotions and aiding the public in coping with hegemony. Rap and hip-hop, blending poetry and music, have emerged as powerful tools for combating oppression and marginalization. Despite the misconception that loud, aggressive music may incite violence, recent research disproves this notion. This study employs Sigmund and Anna Freud's psychoanal…
Interdisciplinary Investigation of Naming Practices of Cafes Signages in Jordan
Various studies have extensively examined the linguistic aspects of signage, especially in the context of store signs. However, scholarly research on Jordanian café culture is limited. Therefore, conducting a comprehensive study of Jordan's café scene is relevant and promising in providing valuable sociocultural insights. This research explores the sociocultural values, norms, and practices associated with café signs in Jordan. Three hundred fort…
Isis’ Miscontextualization of Ḥadīth through the Strategic Linguistic Propaganda
ISIS has used language propaganda to further its sociopolitical objectives and defend its harsh behavior through the miscontextualization of ḥadīth. This study uses linguistic stylistics to demonstrate the language used in ISIS's magazine “Dabīq,” which made piecemeal usage of ḥadīth (Prophet Muhammad's sayings) to justify its actions. To do so, the study first thematizes the ḥadīths that ISIS reported. It then points out the silences (by “silenc…
The impact of interpersonal trust development on maintaining business sustainability
It has long been acknowledged that interpersonal trust is the foundation of business partnerships. Interpersonal trust is frequently required in circumstances involving interdependence among parties, wherein each party is cognizant of the other’s vulnerabilities, the potential consequences of their actions, and the favorable anticipations of others. This study aims to examine and understand the impact of the development of interpersonal trust on …
Tradition and Transformation
This research aims to describe the acculturation of Islam and local culture in the tradition of animal slaughter at funeral ceremonies preserved by the Padang Bolak community, as part of the religious system reflecting the community's understanding of the Hadith. This study is a field study employing a qualitative method within the framework of living Hadith theory. The research findings indicate that this tradition of animal slaughter at funeral…
Substitution in Arabic
This study investigates the concept of substitution in Arabic, its history, the reasons for its emergence, its prevalence, and the environment of its occurrence as it revealed by Ibn Manzur in his great dictionary “Qamos Lisan Al-Arab” (Dictionary of Arabs Tongue). The methodology adopted is descriptive and analytical. It is based on investigating the use of substitution by ancient Arabs in the tribes’ dialects. The data was extracted from chapte…
Jordanian Tour Guides' Communication Competency
Tour Guides are the country's unofficial faces to visitors, and their ability to convey information effectively may make or break a trip. This study examines tour guides' communication skills and overall performance. The data were collected from 225 expert tour guides in the Jordanian cities: Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Petra. Factor analysis is performed on 32 communication competence measures to discover the underlying performance characteristics. The…
Effectiveness of English E-Learning Classes
Owing to technological growth, new educational models have emerged that depend on technical advancements to accomplish learning goals. One of the applications that stand out is e-learning, which has altered both the roles and duties of instructors and students, as well as the way traditional education is conducted in academic institutions. This study investigates how Jordanian university students view the value of the online courses they take. A …
The Effect of Osborn’s Model on Developing Students’ Rhetoric Concepts
This study examines the effect of teaching a school rhetoric unit employing Osborn's (1963) model. The study sample consisted of 70 Jordanian eleventh-grade students, with 35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group. Two instruments were used to collect data: a scale designed according to Osborn's model and an achievement test. The school unit of rhetorical concept development was applied to six classes over six weeks in the experime…
Intangible Heritage
This study discusses a set of Jordanian customs and habits that characterize the Jordanian Arabic society. These custom and habits have played a key role in establishing interdependence and solidarity among Jordanian people in the past before the advent of modernity and civility. These include dakhalah, tu'mah, al'oneh, and inzalah. However, due to societal changes and the transition towards modernity, some of these customs have diminished and gr…
Islamic Boarding School Cooperatives as an Instrument for Empowering the Community's Economy
This study seeks to examine the role of Islamic boarding school cooperatives in fostering community economic empowerment and to assess their alignment with the principles of Islamic economic law. This study is a field study, especially at the Musthafawiyah and Al Abrar Islamic Boarding Schools. Data from Islamic boarding school cooperatives were observed, interviews were conducted with cooperative leaders and members, and relevant documentary dat…
The Impact of Articulatory Organs and Acoustic Features on Shaping the Distinctive Features of Emphatic Closure Sounds
Emphasis is considered a strong feature of some sounds that distinguishes them from others. Ancient and modern Arab linguists agree that emphasis is an inherent feature of the four sounds (ص /sʕ/, ض /ðʕ/, ط /tʕ/, and ظ /ðʕ/. However, emphasis in these sounds does not occur at the same degree, as the articulatory organs for each sound differ from the others. Additionally, other sound features affect the degree and type of emphasis. This study exam…
English Language Teachers’ Perspectives on Technological Applications Used for Students With Disabilities
Assistive devices and technology have contributed to expanding the research base related to technology in special education. Researchers in the field of special education consider them a promising way of addressing a major practical problem in this field, which is individualized teaching. Technology-based education seems to be a more constructive method for achieving better, faster, and more effective assessment, training, and treatment than labo…
Exploring ChatGPT as a Tool for Thesis Writing
This study examines Jordanian EFL supervisors' views on ChatGPT's usage and effects on thesis writing at private and public universities in Jordan. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 47 EFL supervisors. Closed-ended Likert-scale questions were used to quantify supervisors' opinions on ChatGPT's correctness, dependability, and usefulness in thesis writing. Supervisors gave varied views on ChatGPT's usefulness and effects on thesis writi…
The Concept of Poetry From Some Great Arab Poets' Perspectives
At the beginning of the Renaissance, the phenomenon of writing introductions to poetry collections had spread among Arab poets. Remarkably, civilisational transformation played a prominent and stimulating role in the emergence of this phenomenon. The current study deals with six poets who wrote introductions to their collections in the book titled 'Introductions to the Arabic Poetry Collections' to express their sentiments and perspectives on 'th…
Psychological Suggestive Connotations in Fahd Al-Askar’s Poetry
This study explores the existentialist ideas and perspectives of the poet Fahd Al-Askar played a prominent role in challenging societal values and traditions, which he viewed as obstructing freedom and social justice. The study employed a descriptive analytical approach to analyse Al-Askar’s poetry. The results revealed that Al-Askar, as a poet with a mission, undertook the defense of his society's people, striving to spread intellectual and reli…
Jordanian Arabic Language Teachers’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Differentiated Instruction in Teaching
This study examines the Jordanian language teachers’ attitudes towards the use of differentiated instruction in teaching Arabic. The study sample consisted of 140 male and female teachers. A questionnaire consisting of 25 items was used to collect data. The study employed the descriptive survey method to analyse the data. The results of the study indicated that the attitudes of Arabic language teachers towards differentiated instruction were gene…
The Image of the Place in Willa Cather’s My Antonia and Song of the Lark
This paper explores Willa Cather’s experience of place, which is prominently reflected in her novels, particularly in the two novels chosen for this study: ‘My Antonia’ and ‘Song of the Lark’. The paper analyses the intricate and sophisticated aspects of these settings from various perspectives. It delves into the ontological, existential, and spatial meanings that extend beyond the physical intricacies of the places, which Willa Cather keenly po…
Jealousy in Willa Cather's Sapphira and the Slave Girl (1940)
This study investigates the sources of jealousy in Willa Cather's Sapphira and the Slave Girl (1940), focusing especially on Sapphira and Nancy's characters, who appear to present a traditional and stereotyped view of women's image in the southern American community during the 1930s and 1940s. In its purest form, Sapphira's envy stems from a desperate desire to have a genuine conventional family filled with love and stability. Sapphira hopes to g…
Jordanian Women’s Contribution to the Revival and Protection of Heritage Industry
Handicrafts are a vital component of the cultural, civilizational, and social legacy passed down over the ages. They represent innovation derived from societal demands. In addition to being an important economic resource by creating jobs and reducing unemployment, traditional crafts are essential for maintaining cultural identity. Since rural people are crucial to fostering peace, achieving economic growth, and ensuring agricultural self-sufficie…
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