Fatimah Alhashem
Biographic Data
| ID | 6910155 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Fatimah Alhashem |
| GIVEN NAMES | Fatimah |
| FAMILY NAME | Alhashem |
| SIGNATURE | ALHASHEM F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Gulf University for Science & Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9474-4825 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Advancing education through e-learning innovation
Introduction E-learning innovations have transformed higher education, particularly in STEM fields like chemistry. Traditional laboratory instruction faces limitations such as high costs, safety concerns, and accessibility issues. Virtual laboratories provide scalable alternatives to enhance student engagement and comprehension. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Crocodile Chemistry program in improving students’ understanding of chemi…
Testing a cognitive-decisional mediation model through the integration of the cognitive mediation model and the spiral of silence theory
Introduction This study introduces a Cognitive-Decisional Mediation Model (CDMM) to explain and predict opinion expression as a behavioral outcome. The model posits that individuals’ motives for media use—specifically surveillance gratification-seeking and heterogeneous opinion exposure motives—initiate a process of cognitive engagement that shapes opinion expression. Methods Two cross-sectional survey studies were conducted to test the CDMM. Stu…
Faculty Perspectives on the Importance and Challenges of Conducting Educational Research in Higher Education Institutions
Aim. This study explores faculty perceptions of the importance of educational research and the challenges they face in conducting it at Kuwait University’s College of Education. While educational research is widely regarded as a critical tool for advancing teaching practices, curriculum development, and policymaking, significant barriers limit its effective implementation. Methods. A descriptive survey design was employed to collect data from 82 …
Examining the spiral of silence in offline and online expression of public opinion on recruitment of women into the Kuwaiti military
This study used the Spiral of Silence (SOS) and Uses and Gratifications (U&G) framework to examine the influence of religion on offline and online expressions of opinion about women in the Kuwaiti military. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 652 university students in Kuwait. Data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) to identify predictors of opinion expression in offline and online settings. Predictor variables in…
The effect of gender composition and pedagogical approach on major and non-major undergraduates biology students’ achievement
This study hypothesized whether the gender group composition in traditional learning (TL) versus collaborative learning (CL) classrooms of undergraduate biology majors and nonmajors correlate with students’ achievements. We measured the effect on gender and the gender-specific achievements of the TL versus CL approach in single-gender and mixed-gender classes. A significant gender gap was found in the achievements of both nonmajor and major stude…
Analysis Based on the Three Objective Educational Domains for Final Summative Secondary Examinations of Science Subject (Chemistry, Physics, and Biology)
The aim of this study is to determine the representation of the areas of educational objectives (cognitive, psychomotor, and emotional) measured by the science, chemistry, physics, and biology (2018-2019) examination questions in the State of Kuwait (objective, categorical) and the availability of science operations. Content analysis was used as a method to analyze the final examinations in the lens of the three educational objectives domains. Th…
Examining the spiral of silence in offline and online expression of public opinion on recruitment of women into the Kuwaiti military
This study used the Spiral of Silence (SOS) and Uses and Gratifications (U&G) framework to examine the influence of religion on offline and online expressions of opinion about women in the Kuwaiti military. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 652 university students in Kuwait. Data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) to identify predictors of opinion expression in offline and online settings. Predictor variables in…
Analysis Based on the Three Objective Educational Domains for Final Summative Secondary Examinations of Science Subject (Chemistry, Physics, and Biology)
The aim of this study is to determine the representation of the areas of educational objectives (cognitive, psychomotor, and emotional) measured by the science, chemistry, physics, and biology (2018-2019) examination questions in the State of Kuwait (objective, categorical) and the availability of science operations. Content analysis was used as a method to analyze the final examinations in the lens of the three educational objectives domains. Th…
The effect of gender composition and pedagogical approach on major and non-major undergraduates biology students’ achievement
This study hypothesized whether the gender group composition in traditional learning (TL) versus collaborative learning (CL) classrooms of undergraduate biology majors and nonmajors correlate with students’ achievements. We measured the effect on gender and the gender-specific achievements of the TL versus CL approach in single-gender and mixed-gender classes. A significant gender gap was found in the achievements of both nonmajor and major stude…
Advancing education through e-learning innovation
Introduction E-learning innovations have transformed higher education, particularly in STEM fields like chemistry. Traditional laboratory instruction faces limitations such as high costs, safety concerns, and accessibility issues. Virtual laboratories provide scalable alternatives to enhance student engagement and comprehension. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Crocodile Chemistry program in improving students’ understanding of chemi…
Testing a cognitive-decisional mediation model through the integration of the cognitive mediation model and the spiral of silence theory
Introduction This study introduces a Cognitive-Decisional Mediation Model (CDMM) to explain and predict opinion expression as a behavioral outcome. The model posits that individuals’ motives for media use—specifically surveillance gratification-seeking and heterogeneous opinion exposure motives—initiate a process of cognitive engagement that shapes opinion expression. Methods Two cross-sectional survey studies were conducted to test the CDMM. Stu…
Faculty Perspectives on the Importance and Challenges of Conducting Educational Research in Higher Education Institutions
Aim. This study explores faculty perceptions of the importance of educational research and the challenges they face in conducting it at Kuwait University’s College of Education. While educational research is widely regarded as a critical tool for advancing teaching practices, curriculum development, and policymaking, significant barriers limit its effective implementation. Methods. A descriptive survey design was employed to collect data from 82 …
Examining the spiral of silence in offline and online expression of public opinion on recruitment of women into the Kuwaiti military
This study used the Spiral of Silence (SOS) and Uses and Gratifications (U&G) framework to examine the influence of religion on offline and online expressions of opinion about women in the Kuwaiti military. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 652 university students in Kuwait. Data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) to identify predictors of opinion expression in offline and online settings. Predictor variables in…
Psychology (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Chemistry (2 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Innovative Teaching Methods (2 works) · Mathematics (2 works) · Medical education (2 works)