College of Education: Recent submissions
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Differences in oxidative stress profile in adolescents smoking waterpipe versus cigarettes: The Irbid TRY Project
( American Physiological Society , 2020 , Article)Waterpipe (Wp) tobacco smoking is widely spreading, especially among adolescents. It has also been associated with organ damage and disease risk resulting from oxidative stress. However, no studies have examined the effect ... -
Gender-Specific Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Differences in Adolescents Smoking Cigarettes, Waterpipes or Both
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2020 , Article)Background: The effect of concurrent cigarette and waterpipe (i.e. both) smoking on cardiovascular function is still a scarce, especially among adolescents. Objective: Therefore, the study aimed at comparing cardiovascular ... -
Swimming exercise improves short- and long-term memories: Time-course changes
( American Physiological Society , 2021 , Article)The beneficial effects of exercise training on memory formation are well documented. However, the memory enhancement profile following the time-course of exercise training remains unknown. In this investigation, changes ... -
Beyond the Classroom: Integrating the ORID Model for In-Depth Reflection and Assessment in Service-Learning
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Service-learning is a community-based learning approach that bridges academic knowledge with practical application through purposeful exploration, action, and reflection. In addition to en-hancing academic learning in ... -
Using learning analytics to measure self-regulated learning: A systematic review of empirical studies in higher education
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Measuring students' self-regulation skills is essential to understand how they approach their learning tasks in order to identify areas where they might need additional support. Traditionally, self-report ... -
The athlete’s heart: allometric considerations on published papers and relation to cardiovascular variables
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)To evaluate the morphology of the “athlete’s heart”, left ventricular (LV) wall thickness (WT) and end-diastolic internal diameter (LVIDd) at rest were addressed in publications on skiers, rowers, swimmers, cyclists, ... -
High school teachers' perceptions of technology integration in instruction
( Emerald Publishing , 2024 , Article)Purpose: This exploratory research intends to comprehend the perspectives of high school teachers toward incorporating technology in instruction. Design/methodology/approach: Drawing upon Davis's technology acceptance model ... -
The Effect of Creatine Nitrate and Caffeine Individually or Combined on Exercise Performance and Cognitive Function: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)This study examined the effect of creatine nitrate and caffeine alone and combined on exercise performance and cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes. In a double-blind, randomized crossover trial, twelve ... -
Effect of Verbal Encouragement on Performance and Affective Responses in Male Sport Science Students during Sprint Modalities
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)This investigation aimed to examine the effect of verbal encouragement teacher to student (VETS) versus verbal encouragement student to student (VESS) on physical performance and affective responses during different ... -
Effects of coach-delivered verbal encouragement on the physiological and psychological responses of adolescent players in small-sided basketball games
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Introduction: The confluence of physiological and psychological dynamics is fundamental to athletic performance, particularly in basketball, where physical skill and mental resilience are imperative. While the role of ... -
The impact of online classes on sleep, physical activity, and cognition functioning among physical education students
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Online education has become a crucial component of teachers' professional development, and universities incorporate innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance teachers' training. These approaches have proven ... -
Exploring the impact of verbal encouragement on strength, endurance, and psychophysiological responses: enhancing teaching strategies in sports science education
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Introduction: This study investigates the effects of teacher verbal encouragement (VE) on strength, endurance, and psychophysiological responses, aiming to enhance teaching strategies in sports science education. Methods: ... -
Comparative analysis of fundamental motor skills in preschool children: A cross cultural study of Bosnia & Herzegovina and Germany
( Editura Universitatii din Pitesti , 2023 , Article)Fundamental motor skills are the foundation of individual motor development and are very important for the later specialization of skills, as well as for physical activity. These skills are developed in children regardless ... -
An investigation into the associations between psychological skills, anaerobic fitness, and aerobic fitness in elite Iranian taekwondo athletes
( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article)This study investigated the relationship between psychological skills and fitness levels among elite taekwondo athletes. A total of ten Iranian male elite taekwondo athletes (mean age of 20.6±2 years, BMI 18.78±0.62 kg/m2, ... -
Transforming pedagogy in mathematics and science in Qatar: A study of teacher and student perspectives
( Springer Singapore , 2020 , Book chapter)Changes to teachers’ pedagogy are complex, and frequently characterised by tensions evoked through teachers’ experience and beliefs. As well, there can be entrenched cultural expectations.We are currently engaged in an ... -
Introducing WebQuests in Mathematics: A Study of Qatari Students’ Reactions and Emotions
( Modestum LTD , 2020 , Article)There is a need to investigate didactic strategies that can enhance engagement in science and mathematics education. This paper reports on the introduction of WebQuests, as part of collaborative inquiry, to enhance students’ ... -
Teachers and students’ views prior to introducing inquiry-based learning in Qatari science and mathematics classrooms
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Teachers and students' dispositions have a major influence towards the introduction of inquiry-based learning (IBL). In this study we present analysis of pre professional development interview data from teachers (n = 16) ... -
Promoting UAE entrepreneurs using E-STEM model
( Routledge , 2022 , Article)Although students’ STEM designs are widely admired by teachers, relatively little attention has been given to making use of these designs by incorporating a basic understanding of the market to create new values for ... -
The association between the gender gap in science achievement and students’ perceptions of their own attitudes and capabilities
( Modestum LTD , 2022 , Article)Among the countries that participated in the trends in international mathematics and science study (TIMSS) 2019 for grade 8 science, Oman had the highest gender gap in favor of girls. The current study explores the gender ... -
Managing Knowledge and Identity across the Boundary of Academic and Commercial Science
( Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited , 2022 , Conference)In the last few decades, institutions of higher learning are being transformed from ivory towers to become engines of regional and national economic development and ‘knowledge businesses’ increasingly focused on producing ...
