Browsing College of Education by Publisher "MDPI"
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Career Advancement, Job Satisfaction, Career Retention, and Other Related Dimensions for Sustainability: A Perception Study of Qatari Public School Teachers
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The lack of teacher retention directly impacts the sustainability of a nation’s educational goals and educational system. There are several influences on the retention of teachers, such as career advancement opportunities, ... -
Comparative Analysis of Physical Activity, Performance-Related Health, and Academic Achievements in 11-to-13-Year-Old Schoolchildren in Qatar
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Age-related differences in physical activity (PA), maturity status (PHV), physical performance (PP), and academic achievement (AA) among schoolchildren in Qatar were examined. Sixty-nine students from a school in Doha were ... -
A cross-cultural comparison of health behaviors between Saudi and British adolescents living in urban areas: Gender by country analyses
( MDPI , 2013 , Article)This study investigated the cross-cultural differences and similarity in health behaviors between Saudi and British adolescents. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted at four cities in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and ... -
Difference Asymmetry between Preferred Dominant and Non-Dominant Legs in Muscular Power and Balance among Sub-Elite Soccer Players in Qatar
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The objective of this study was to determine and compare leg asymmetry between preferred dominant and non-dominant legs in muscular power and balance among sub-elite soccer (football) players in Qatar. Thirty-two professional ... -
Education Stakeholders’ Viewpoints about an ESD Competency Framework: Q Methodology Research
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Teachers are considered key drivers of the education for sustainable development (ESD) agenda. They play a critical role in ensuring the attainment of sustainability goals, yet require early opportunities to acquire the ... -
Effect of coronavirus-19 restrictions in male handball players: Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and satisfaction with life
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)This experiment examined physical activity (PA), sitting time, and satisfaction with life (SL) in European (45%) and Middle Eastern and North African (MENA; 55%) handball players (n = 418; age: 25.6 ± 6.8 years; body mass: ... -
Effects of covid-19 lockdown on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and satisfaction with life in Qatar: A preliminary study
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)This study examined the effects of home confinement on physical activity (PA) and life satisfaction during the COVID-19 outbreak in Qatar. A total of 1144 subjects participated (male: n = 588; female: n = 556; age: 33.1 ± ... -
Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions of the Barriers to Teaching STEM in High Schools in Qatar
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Understanding teachers’ attitudes and perceptions of STEM teaching is a key pathway to enhance effective STEM teaching. Inarguably, teachers are the cornerstone of educational quality and play a central role in students’ ... -
Female english teachers perceptions and experience of continuing professional development in Qatar
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The Qatari government views English language learning as crucial to the country’s future success. Anecdotal evidence suggests, however, that English language teachers (ELTs) employed in Qatar may not necessarily have the ... -
Immunological Response to Exercise in Athletes with Disabilities: A Narrative Review of the Literature
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)For a person with a disability, participating in sports activities and/or competitions can be a challenge for the immune system. The relationship between exercise and immunity response in disabled athletes is, indeed, ... -
The Metabolic Switch of Physical Activity in Non-Obese Insulin Resistant Individuals.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Healthy non-obese insulin resistant (IR) individuals are at higher risk of metabolic syndrome. The metabolic signature of the increased risk was previously determined. Physical activity can lower the risk of insulin ... -
Modalities of student responses in football games according to players' cognitive structures
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)This work is part of a semio-constructivist conception of learning sport and physical education that emphasizes the primary role of language action in the co-construction of knowledge in/through action. The aim is to study ... -
Peer Verbal Encouragement Enhances Offensive Performance Indicators in Handball Small-Sided Games
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Objective: This study aimed at assessing the effects of two verbal encouragement modalities on the different offensive and defensive performance indicators in handball small-sided games practiced in physical education ... -
Relationship between Asymmetry Indices, Anthropometric Parameters, and Physical Fitness in Obese and Non-Obese High School Students
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Impaired balance is associated with an increased risk of lower extremity injuries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between age, anthropometric measurement, and asymmetry index (AI) in an ... -
Research on Higher Education during the COVID-19 in the Gulf Cooperation Council: An Overview of Publications in the Journal Sustainability
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)This study analyzes the research associated with higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, offering an overview of papers published in Sustainability by utilizing the ... -
Secondary School Students’ Interest in STEM Careers in Qatar
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)In light of the high demand for skilled professionals and talents internationally, STEM skills carry special significance in today’s competitive economy. Drawing on the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) and insights ... -
Student Attitudes and Interests in STEM in Qatar through the Lens of the Social Cognitive Theory
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) has taken center stage as a priority policy agenda for Qatar’s leadership. At present, STEM stands as a fundamental catalyst for Qatar’s sustainable economic, environmental, ... -
The Role of the Person Focused IARA Model in Reducing Anxiety and Improving Body Awareness and Illness Management in Diabetics with Acquired Lipodystrophy: A Mixed-Method Study
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: Lipodystrophy is one of the most frequent complications in people with diabetes following subcutaneous insulin therapy, and poor management can lead to several problems, such as impaired glycemic control and ... -
University Teachers’ Change Readiness to Implement Education for Sustainable Development through Participation in a PBL-Based PD Program
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This study investigated university teachers’ perspectives on their change readiness to implement education for sustainable development (ESD) through their participation in a problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogical development ...