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This study examines the use of binary oppositions in the poetry of Al-Mu’tamid bin Abbad’s poetry, the last ruler of the ‘Tawaef’ kingdoms (Moulook At-Tawaef) in Al-Andalus with the aim of identifying their impact on the structure of the poetic text.The researchproblem lies in the turbulent stages of Al-Mu’tamid Ibn Ab …
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The study aimed to investigate the impact of implementing a proposed vocational rehabilitation training program on improving the quality of life of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The study targeted 21 female students enrolled in the intellectual integration program in Al-Dakhiliyah Governorate, Sultanate o …
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ABSTRACT This study aims to shed light on an important phase in the decline of the Abbasid state, specifically during the reignof Al- Muqtadir (295-320 AH/ 908 AD-932AD). This period witnessed intensified competition for the position of minister. Amid his rivalry, Hamid bin Al-Abbas assumed the ministry in the year 306 …
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This study aimed to propose mechanisms for developing leadership competencies in higher education institutions in the Sultanate of Oman in light of selected international experiences. The study adopted a descriptive approach supported by comparative analysis through reviewing relevant literature, official documents, an …
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Poe’s story “The Cask of Amontillado” has been read as a story of a premeditated crime, of revenge and the protagonist’s ultimate pride in his well-executed crime. Readers are repulsed by the sheer evil of Montresor, the main character of the story. However, this paper argues that this reading barely scratches the surf …
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This study aims to highlight the civilizational role of Omani women in the political, social and cultural fields during the Ya’aruba era, extending from the election of Nasser bin Murshid Al-Ya’arubi as Imam of Oman in 1034 AH/1624 AD until the death of Imam Sultan bin Murshid Al-Ya’arubi in the Battle of Sohar against …
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This study aims to identify the morphological and derivational characteristics of both Arabic and English and to identify the factors contributing to the linguistic richness in either language. The research problem centers on the following main question: What role does the morphological and derivational variation betwe …
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This study examines the characteristics of the content published on the Omani Government Communication Center’s accounts on X platform, namely its official account and its “Oman VS Covid 19” account, which was dedicated to managing the COVID-19 crisis during the period from January 2020 to August 2022. The study adopte …
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This study aims to investigate the ethical principles governing the use of artificial intelligence in media coverage, using the 2023-2024 Gaza war as a case study to identify these principles. The study drew on Political Marketing Theory and Gatekeeping Theory. Several research tools were employed, including Content an …
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This study aims to examine the effect of modernity and the prevalence of chronic diseases among women in Kuwait as an example of Arabian Gulf countries. A total of 5,749 married and previously married women aged 18–79 years were selected from 10 primary health care clinics out of 50, using a stratified random sample. A …