واقع التعلم الإلکترونی فی مدارس المرحلة المتوسطة فی دولة الکویت "دراسة میدانیة". The Status-Quo of E-Learning in Preparatory Schools Level in the State of Kuwait (Field Study).

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-292
Author(s):  
دلال فرحان نافع العنزی ◽  
محمد حمد العتل ◽  
ابتسام محمد رشید عقیل
Keyword(s):  
Field Study ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
The State ◽  
Preparatory Schools ◽  
The Status ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The State Of Kuwait

The reality of the libraries of children in the State of Kuwait and the difficulties it faces from the perspective of its employees: واقع مكتبات الأطفال في دولة الكويت والصعوبات التي تواجهها من وجهة نظر العاملين فيها

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adel Khaled Nayef Al Harbi
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
The State ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
The Status ◽  
The State Of Kuwait

The purpose of this study was to determine the status quo of children libraries in the State of Kuwait and difficulties they face from the perspective of their librarians. The population of this study consisted of (85) librarians, working in eight children libraries, of whom (70) responded (82.3%). To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was constructed, consisting of three sections: The first, included demographic data about respondents, namely: sex, specialty, academic qualification, and years of experience. The second, consisted of (69) paragraphs related to the status quo of children libraries in the State of Kuwait, and included six dimensions: building and facilities, administration and human resources, information resources, organization of information resources, information services, and the use of technology. The third section, consisted of (25) paragraphs related to the difficulties faced by the children's libraries in the State of Kuwait. The questionnaire was tested for which validity and reliability. Findings indicated that the estimation of the status quo of children libraries in the State of Kuwait from librarians' perspective was intermediate, and that one domain: Organization of information resources was estimated high, while other domains were estimated intermediate. Results also revealed no significance differences at (α≤0.05) between means of librarians' perspective towards the status quo of children libraries in the State of Kuwait due to gender, specialization, academic qualification, and years of experience. Also they revealed that librarians estimated the difficulties children libraries face as intermediate, and that two obstacles were the most important: the general look of peoples responsible of those libraries as a repository for books, and the lack of awareness of parents on the importance of children libraries on the child personal development and integrity. Results also indicated no statistical significance differences at (α≤0.05) were found between means of librarians on their sense of feeling the difficulties their libraries face due to sex, speciality, academic qualification, and years of experience.

scholarly journals The natural duty of justice in non-ideal circumstances: On the moral demands of institution building and reform

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Valentini
Keyword(s):  
Distributive Justice ◽  
Political Theory ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
The State ◽  
Response Strategy ◽  
Macro Level ◽  
Institution Building ◽  
Institutional Agents ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
The Status

Principles of distributive justice bind macro-level institutional agents, like the state. But what does justice require in non-ideal circumstances, where institutional agents are unjust or do not exist in the first place? Many answer by invoking Rawls's natural duty ‘to further just arrangements not yet established’, treating it as a ‘normative bridge’ between institutional demands of distributive justice and individual responsibilities in non-ideal circumstances. I argue that this response strategy is unsuccessful. I show that the more unjust the status quo is due to non-compliance, the less demanding the natural duty of justice becomes. I conclude that, in non-ideal circumstances, the bulk of the normative work is done by another natural duty: that of beneficence. This conclusion has significant implications for how we conceptualize our political responsibilities in non-ideal circumstances, and cautions us against the tendency – common in contemporary political theory – to answer all high-stakes normative questions under the rubric of justice.

scholarly journals Whom is political science for?

2001 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 4-8
Author(s):  
Andrea Theocharis ◽  
Marcus Graetsch
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Political Science ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
The State ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
The Status ◽  
Internet Discussion

We all study political science, but - what do we actually do here anyway? This essay expresses our thoughts about our subject. The everyday life in University doesn’t seem to give enough space for questioning what is this all about. Maybe a debate on that issue does not exist extensively because of fears of the loss of entitlement. The aim of this essay is to support the heightening of student’s awareness about the status quo of research and teaching in political science as we can judge it from our modest experiences. Trying to get to the basis of such a problem is not easy. The things here written are surely not the state of the art, but they could shine a better light on the problem what had been called the 'politics of political science' in an earlier Internet discussion on the IAPSS website. This paper should be understood as a start for a discussion, where we all can express our surely different experiences and ideas.

The Question of Conscience in Why am I Doing This?

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-124
Author(s):  
ADEYEMI AMOS ADEGBOYEGA
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
The State ◽  
Modus Operandi ◽  
The Status ◽  
Democratic System ◽  
State Of Affairs

Greatly concerned and obsessed with the state of affairs in the country, literary artists more often than not, call to conscience the sensibilities of their audience, politicians inclusive. Against the prebendal nature of politics which is characterized by different anarchist tendencies in Nigeria, literary artists find justification for their craft as they seek ultimately to re-organize the society and confront its perils. This is the crux of this study. My concern is to rationalize Abubakar Gimba’s Why am I Doing This? banking on the interrogative undertone of the title, a variation from the norm. This interrogative undertone as will be explicated herein questions the rationalities – of the author and the actors in his observations as documented. Four essays from the collection were purposively sampled to demonstrate this. Deploying the literary tool of postcolonialism, this study a critical qualitative analysis submits that Abubakar Gimba laments the anathema and apathy that pervades the Nigerian society despite the professed democratic system of governance. He unveils the hidden and sad truths of modern Nigeria in its raw and naked form. These truths contradict her democracy. It is against this that Gimba hopes for a change in the status-quo and modus operandi of statecraft.

Gender Awareness and Women Managers in Tourism

2019 ◽  
pp. 218-238
Author(s):  
Inês Carvalho ◽  
Carlos Costa ◽  
Anália Torres
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Women Managers ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Status ◽  
Gender Awareness ◽  
State Organizations

The purpose of this chapter is to reveal women top-level managers' gender awareness in relation to two aspects: 1) perceptions of discrimination and 2) views of what could be done towards gender equality (by the state, organizations, and women themselves), so that more women can advance their careers. Women top-level managers in the Portuguese tourism sector were interviewed. The interview data suggests that discrimination might still be pervasive in the Portuguese tourism industry. However, many women do not perceive it as “real” discrimination and have contradictory discourses about it. Informants were also asked what could be done so that more women advance in their careers. They place the solution to the problem of gender equality mostly in women's hands. While some of the strategies proposed by women confront the gender order, others align with the status quo by ensuring that women “fit in” without challenging existing structures.

Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies for Effective E-Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 277-289
Author(s):  
Aisha A. Al-Ajeel ◽  
Lujain A. Al-Anjari ◽  
Muhammad Sarfraz
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
The State ◽  
Interactive Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The State Of Kuwait ◽  
Special Case

Interactive communication systems and technologies are big motivation for e-learning nowadays. This chapter is dedicated for studying the effect of e-learning worldwide. The state of Kuwait is considered as a special case for this study. Two research methods have been used in this study. One method uses a questionnaire for an input of 104 students to study their level of acceptance and their attitudes towards e-learning. Other method has been set to collect interviews with 21 instructors who are involved in e-learning at undergraduate and graduate levels. The participants among students and instructors have been randomly chosen from different Kuwait institutions. A detailed analysis of the input has triggered the best practices to change the people's behavior towards e-learning and find a possible solution to bridge the gap between system makers and the users.

The Status Quo and the Feminization of Political Alternatives

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-46
Author(s):  
Noa Balf
Keyword(s):  
Peace Process ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
The State ◽  
Political Leaders ◽  
The Status

The Oslo peace process has effectively stalled and failed. In this article I show that by positioning the Oslo process and any political and civic forces involved with it as tainted by irrational and emotional weakness, neo-conservative figures and institutions within Israel have successfully argued for a hyper-masculinized Israeli security paradigm. In this configuration, the process of cooperation and the acknowledgement of Palestinian claims are viewed as weak and reprehensible, while aggressive military strategies, deterrence, and the demand for unequivocal Palestinian acceptance of Israel’s terms are perceived as rational and responsible actions that protect Israeli interests. By conflating security with the state, Israeli political leaders perpetuate the conflict rather than resolve it.

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