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THE EFFICACY OF PLAY THERAPY PROGRAM IN REDUCING CONDUCT DISORDERS AMONG CHILDREN OF RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS
(An-Najah National University, 2024-11-03) Takrori, Roaa
Background: Family deprivation is one of the worst experiences a person can have. Children living in residential facilities and separated from their families suffer from many psychological damages. These psychological issues can be reflected in their behavior, leading to conduct disorders. Aim: To identify the conduct disorders of children deprived of their family environment and residing in residential institutions. It also aims to assess the effect of play therapy on these disorders. Method: In this study, we used a quasi-experimental design. It was divided into a control and an experimental group. The Burks Behavior Rating Scale (Arabic version) (Al-Qaryouti & Jarrar, 1987) was administered to the participants. The Play Therapy Program was implemented, and data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 24. Results: The results indicated that play therapy is effective in reducing the severity of conduct disorders among children residing in residential institutions. Conclusion: Symptoms of conduct disorders are prevalent among children residing in residential institutions. Effective interventions, such as play therapy, can help reduce these disorders. It is essential to increase awareness in residential institutions, schools, and similar settings about conduct disorders and effective strategies for managing them. This can be achieved through workshops, lectures, and training courses focused on play therapy.
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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF PHYSICIANS AND NURSES TOWARDS MENTAL DISORDERS AND RELATED HEALTH SERVICES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN PALESTINE
(An-Najah National University, 2024-10-23) Qattawi, Ayat
Background: The provision of mental health services faces several financial and health challenges, while the healthcare professionals (HCPs) should acquire the appropriate levels of knowledge and attitude towards mental disorders and mentally ill patients, which the current study aimed to identify, as well as the most common demographic and professional factors that related to them. Method: The study utilized a cross-sectional, quantitative design, in which the researcher recruited a convenient sample of 89 doctors and 232 nurses from private and governmental hospitals and primary health clinics (PHC) in Nablus – Palestine. The study questionnaire consisted of demographic data, Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS) and Attitude to Mental Disorders (AMI) tools, which were analyzed using SPSS. Results: The median age of recruited HCPs was 31 years old (IQR = 8), 46.4% males, 60.4% married, 58.3% of more than 5 years of experience, and 60.1% not received a course on mental disorders. The median knowledge score was 68.42% (IQR = 12.63), with 69.5% having a moderate knowledge level, which was not significantly related to any factor (p-value > 0.05). The median attitude level was 63.70% (IQR = 11.85), with 62.0% having moderate attitude level, and was significantly higher in females (p-value < 0.001), lower income (p-value = 0.002), other social status (p-value = 0.016) and non-hospital workplace type (p-value < 0.001). A significant, moderate, positive correlation between knowledge and attitude was found (r = 0.252, p-value < 0.001). Conclusion: The Palestinian nurses and doctors in Nablus city have moderate knowledge and attitude levels towards mental disorders. More focus on mental disorders is needed and recommended by the policymakers, health sector, universities and HCPs themselves. Further research is needed in the Palestinian context, including longitudinal and qualitative approaches. Keywords: mental health, mental disorders, psychiatric disease, knowledge, awareness, perception, attitude, doctors, physicians, nurses.
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NET ZERO ENERGY IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN PALESTINE; CASE STUDY: THE ADMINISTRATION OF PALESTINIAN CROSSINGS AND BORDERS – JERICHO
(An-Najah National University, 2024-10-09) Qatrawi, Alaa
The electrical demand for public buildings in Jericho is steadily increasing on an annual basis, particularly for cooling purposes and in view of the global warming challenge. Net zero energy aims to achieve balance of annual energy consumption with annual generation under more efficient conditions. Implementing the vision of net zero energy necessitates a comprehensive study for each case as an individual. The primary goal of this research is to highlight various opportunities and measures of energy conservation in Jericho's public buildings, with the goal of reducing annual costs by leveraging sustainable energy practices. The methodology in this work relies extensively on simulation software to evaluate multiple saving measures and scenarios. The findings reveal that implementing net zero energy can achieve about (33 %) as annual energy savings, and (1250 Tons) annual reduction of CO2 after installation of a PV system. Moreover, the analysis shows that the simple payback period for achieving net zero energy status is less than four years, also the levelized cost of energy is about (0.06 $/kWh). These promising results motivate to adopt an effective strategy through the next twenty years in Jericho to support the transition toward the net zero energy building.
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دور العلاقات العامة في توظيف الأنشطة الإنسانية في تعزيز الصورة الذهنية للبنوك الفلسطينية من وجهة نظر العاملين فيها (بنك فلسطين والبنك العربي في محافظة جنين نموذجاً)
(جامعة النجاح الوطنية, 2024-10-10) ساجدة شعبان
هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على دور العلاقات العامة في توظيف الأنشطة الإنسانية في تعزيز الصورة الذهنية للبنوك الفلسطينية من وجهة نظر العاملين فيها: البنك العربي وبنك فلسطين نموذجاً، في محافظة جنين، حيث استندت الدراسة إلى المنهج الوصفي التحليلي باستخدام الاستبانة، والتي وُزّعت على جميع الموظفين باتباع أسلوب المسح الشامل، حيث بلغ عدد المبحوثين الكلي (127)، فيما بلغ عدد الاستبانات المستردة (92). وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عدة نتائج، أبرزها: أن ممارسة الأنشطة الإنسانية التي يقوم بها بنك فلسطين والبنك العربي في تعزيز الصورة الذهنية يأخذ بعين الاعتبار الاهتمام بصحة العاملين بنسبة (4.25)، وتوفير التأمين الصحي لهم عند تنفيذ الأنشطة والبرامج المختلفة بنسبة أكبر من دعم القطاع الصحي بنسبة (3.71)، وتظهر فاعلية دوائر العلاقات العامة لدى بنك فلسطين والبنك العربي في تحقيق أهداف الأنشطة الإنسانية وتطويرها من خلال مشاركة البنك في الحفلات الخيرية، وأن من وجهة نظر الموظفين تطبيقات الأنشطة الإنسانية نحو الزبائن لدى بنك فلسطين والبنك العربي على التوالي يراعي المعايير الأخلاقية: السلوك الحسن، العدل، التعامل بلطف، لما يقدمه للزبائن عن خدماته الإنسانية، ومن أهم الأهداف التي تسعى البنوك إلى تحقيقها من خلال الأنشطة الإنسانية هو تكوين صورة إيجابية عنه لدى الجمهور. أما أبرز التحديات والعقبات من وجهة نظر الموظفين التي تواجه دائرة العلاقات العامة في بنك فلسطين والعربي لتحقيق أهداف المسؤولية الاجتماعية وتطويرها أنها لا تمتلك صلاحيات تنفيذ الأنشطة الإنسانية، في حين من أبرز التحديات في البنك العربي انه لا يسمح الهيكل التنظيمي للبنك بقيام العلاقات العامة من أداء الأنشطة الإنسانية بكفاءة وفاعلية.
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