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Algeria as Peacemaker in Africa a Bercovitch and Galtungs Evidence Based Models Analysis
Mediation, particularly in Africa – a continent known for its complex and multifaceted conflicts – has become a major aspect of the foreign policy of powerful states. Algeria has emerged as a leading regional actor in peacemaking through its foreign policy, which is based on non-interference, dialogue, and peaceful means of resolving differences. This study uses an analytical framework that combines Jacob Bercovitch's mediation approach and Johan Galtung's peace approach, with the aim of assessing Algeria's peacemaking performance in Africa in terms of offering mediation and managing conflicts, the quality of peace achieved, and success in addressing the structural causes of conflict. This provides deeper insight, allowing for an understanding of what Algeria is, what it is not capable of being, and how feasible its role can be
Algeria, peacemaking efforts, conflict, Africa, peace, mediation
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The Role of Iraqi Art in Building Communicative Action: A Critical Approach to Jürgen Habermas's Theory
This study aims to examine Iraqi art through the lens of Jürgen Habermas' theory of communication, considering it as a medium for social interaction and a tool for collective understanding. The research adopts a descriptive-analytical methodology, analyzing Iraqi artistic production in relation to Habermas’ concepts of the public sphere, communicative action, and deliberative rationality. It highlights the role of art in shaping social awareness and fostering public discourse the study traces the evolution of Iraqi art, from Sumerian and Babylonian art to contemporary artistic expressions, with a particular focus on how artworks reflect social and political experiences. It also explores the audience’s engagement with art as a communicative practice and its impact on the development of critical consciousness within society. This research seeks to answer the following questions: How does Iraqi art contribute to the creation of a critical public sphere according to Habermas’ theory? To what extent can artistic works transform collective consciousness through processes of communication and interpretation? The study concludes that Iraqi art is not merely a reflection of social and political realities but serves as an effective communicative tool that reshapes the public sphere by stimulating discussions on fundamental societal issues. This underscores its significance in shaping Iraqi cultural identity and fostering continuous critical dialogue
Iraqi Art; Communicative Discourse; Communication Theory; Jürgen Habermas; Communicative Acti
The Anatomy of Atrocity: A Century of Human Rights Violations in Sudan (2003–2025)
The paper examines the continuum of mass human rights violations in Sudan from the Darfur genocide (2003–2005) through the ongoing civil war (2023–2025). Drawing on reports from the United Nations, the International Criminal Court, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the analysis traces how a state-building failure and the institutionalization of militia violence produced cycles of atrocity crimes. The paper documents that between 2003 and 2008, approximately 300,000 civilians died in Darfur, with 2.7 million displaced. From April 2023 to December 2025, the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed over 40,000 people, displaced 14 million, and pushed 21.2 million people (45% of the population) into acute food insecurity, with famine confirmed in multiple locations. The paper argues that the RSF, as the direct successor to the Janjaweed, has operationalized genocide as a systematic tool of territorial control, while the SAF has committed war crimes through indiscriminate bombardment and the recruitment of child soldiers. International responses, including UN sanctions and ICC prosecutions, have proven insufficient to deter ongoing atrocities. The paper concludes that accountability mechanisms require urgent reform to address the structural impunity that has enabled successive Sudanese regimes to weaponize ethnic violence
Sudan, genocide, human rights violations, International Criminal Court, civil war, famine, displacement, child soldiers
Digital Factchecking: Beyond the Human Gates to Digital Fortifications Against Misinformation in the Newsrooms
Misinformation has become a common news pollutant and a vicious malady that many news professionals and media scholars have become wary of in this digital age. Beyond its likelihood to destroy the validity of any information, it has also been noted to damage the credibility and integrity of any media house found culpable of disseminating misinformation and other information misnomers. This work tried to synthesize existing research to develop its conceptual framework. The gatekeeping theory guided this. The review adopted more of the exploratory and systematic techniques to provide logical discussions under relevant headings. Studies and related works on social media misinformation, disinformation, malinformation, fake news, information disorder fact checking, digital fact checking, and gate keeping were carefully identified primarily through online data base, using Google search, research gates, and works on other academic repositories like Scopus and Google Scholar. Since this work relied on secondary data in explaining how digital fact-checkers can limit the erosion of adulterated news materials and other information pollutants in the media space, to ensure trust, credibility and highly effective digital gatekeeping process in today’s media production, ample evidences were provided on the need for a hybrid newsroom operation in order to effectively combat misinformation and other disorders
Disinformation, Fact checking, Gate keeping, Misinformation, Online News
LES NOUVELLES FRONTIERES DE LA SOCIOLOGIE A L’ERE DU NUMERIQUE : RECONFIGURATIONS THEORIQUES ET METHODOLOGIQUES
In the contemporary era of digital transformation, the field of social sciences is encountering novel dynamics that are fundamentally reshaping the manner in which knowledge is interacted with, produced, and circulated. In this context, sociology is required to reconsider its theoretical and methodological frameworks in order to enhance its capacity to comprehend social change in digital environments. This article explores the ways in which digital technology is contributing to the redefining of objects of study, research methods and disciplinary boundaries in contemporary sociology. In order to address the aforementioned issues, the present study has been conducted through the medium of a survey of sociology researchers from various countries. The survey was distributed through academic and professional networks. The study is based on a non-probabilistic convenience sample and adopts an exploratory approach. The survey design is structured around three main themes: firstly, the impact of digital technology on the social world ; secondly, the emergence of new social phenomena in virtual environments; and thirdly, the theoretical and methodological challenges these transformations pose for contemporary sociology. It is imperative to note that particular attention is also given to the ethical issues that are intrinsically linked to the utilisation of digital data and artificial intelligence in research
digital sociology, methodological reconfiguration, epistemological issues, research practice, conceptual renewal
Assessment of the water situation in the lower Basin of Sebou (Local Public communes) by applying the principle of virtual water in the agricultural sector
This article aims to assess the outcome of the water situation in the lower Sebou Basin, by studying the interaction of human behavior towards the space: land and water, and to show the most important transformations that occurred in the region. To accomplish this work, a scientific geographic approach was functioned, based on observing various water uses that the rural population knows. and this study concluded that the demand for water resources in the agricultural sector has increased dramatically, in addition to encouraging farmers to adopt modern techniques that take into account Irrigation water management through the localized irrigation system, and finally, recommending the adoption and inclusion of agricultural products with high added value on the one hand and the least water consumption on the other hand, in accordance with the results of the principle of virtual water
the water situation, the lower Sebou basin, the rural area, the use, the management, the principle of virtual water
Social Media and the Construction of Political and Civic Space in the State of Qatar through Twitter
This research paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolving role of social media platforms in reshaping Qatar’s political and civil spheres amidst rapid digital transformations. The study examines how digital platforms are leveraged to enhance political participation, broaden civil activism, and facilitate societal dialogue within Qatar’s unique context characterized by increasing technological openness and advanced digital infrastructure. The paper further explores the reciprocal impact between digital technological advancements and the shifting dynamics of political and civil domains, emphasizing the mechanisms of building and reinforcing these spheres through contemporary digital community engagement. Additionally, it highlights the opportunities and challenges Qatar faces in navigating this digital landscape
Social media, political sphere, civil sphere, political participation, digital transformation, Qatar
Freedom of Belief in Morocco: The Legal and Political Problematic
This research aims to clarify the factors involved in shaping the problematic situation related to the legal framing of freedom of belief in Morocco. Its importance lies in revealing the tension between legal texts and the actual reality of freedom of belief, as well as in enriching the debate on this issue in its universal and international dimension. One of the main reasons for choosing this topic is that it forms part of broader research interests in the sociology of religion and belief, in addition to the topic’s contemporary relevance and its strong presence in ongoing social debates in Morocco. The study is based on the documentary method, through the analysis and comparison of selected documents and the extraction of relevant findings, while also incorporating a sociological perspective that considers freedom of belief as an expression of an ideal model of reality that social actors seek to establish within society. The research concludes that the issue of legally recognizing freedom of belief in Morocco is linked to the need to maintain social balances and to respect public order, both of which are often associated with Moroccan identity, as well as to the nature of the state itself, which derives a significant part of its legitimacy from religious considerations that continue to influence both the stakes of political power and the way authorities deal with freedom of belief. Finally, the study includes an introductory section, followed by a first part entitled “Freedom of Belief in Morocco: National and International Contexts,” a second part entitled “Freedom of Belief in Morocco: The Legal Problematic,” a third part entitled “Freedom of Belief in Morocco: The Political Problematic,” and concludes with a synthetic conclusion
Freedom of belief, Religious legitimacy, Command of the Faithful, Laicity, Statization of religion, National identity
Advanced regionalization and mechanisms for mountain development in the Beni Malal-Khenifra region (Morocco
Advanced regionalization is considered a new development model adopted by Morocco after all other regional policies failed to achieve territorial development and eliminate all forms of imbalances and disparities among Morocco’s regions and geographical areas. In fact, these policies exacerbated the severity of imbalances, particularly in mountainous regions, and perpetuated their precarious situation. This inconsistency and vacillation in adopting different policies highlights the instability of development policies and approved programs. It also highlights the failure to establish an effective and efficient formula or a genuine development model for the development of all Moroccan regions, as well as the failure to find an appropriate formula that aligns with the situation of mountainous regions in general, and with the specific conditions and characteristics of the mountainous regions of the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region in particular. Advanced regionalization offers significant development options through which a qualitative leap in territorial development can be achieved. In this regard, the study relied on field research and bibliographic sources to examine certain aspects related to regional development mechanisms under the modern model
advanced regionalization, development policies, imbalances, territorial development, fragility
This article examines Abraham Flexner’s seminal 1915 address, Is Social Work a Profession?, in which he critically evaluates the professional status of social work. Flexner argues that, despite its intellectual and humanitarian qualities, social work does not meet the defining criteria of a profession due to its lack of clearly defined methods, specific aims, and a systematic body of knowledge. He characterizes social work primarily as a mediating activity that coordinates the interventions of established professions such as medicine, law, and education, rather than functioning as an autonomous profession itself. The article situates Flexner’s arguments within the broader historical context of the Progressive Era, a period marked by rapid social, economic, and institutional transformation in the United States. It highlights how the diversity of social work activities and its wide scope limited its ability, in Flexner’s view, to develop specialized expertise comparable to other professions. Furthermore, Flexner emphasizes the importance of scientific methods, professional education, and rigorous documentation as essential components for achieving professional status. At the same time, he acknowledges the strong ethical commitment and humanitarian spirit inherent in social work, suggesting that the profession’s ultimate legitimacy may rest more on its moral purpose than on formal professional criteria. The article underscores the enduring influence of Flexner’s critique on debates about the identity, methods, and development of social work as a profession
Social Work, Profession, Professionalization, Abraham Flexner, Social Work Education, Professional Identity
La migration subsaharienne sous la pression de l’Union européenne : le Maroc comme espace d’externalisation des frontières (2015–2025)
Cet article propose une analyse de la migration subsaharienne sous l’effet des politiques migratoires européennes en s’intéressant au partenariat entre l’Union européenne et le Maroc sur la période 2015-2025. En mobilisant une approche qualitative s’appuyant sur l’analyse documentaire, l’étude interroge les instruments mobilisés par l’Union européenne pour mettre en œuvre cette coopération (financements, coopération sécuritaire, politiques de retour) ainsi que les cadrages discursifs (sécuritaire, humanitaire, développement) qui permettent de fonder l’externalisation du contrôle migratoire. Les résultats mettent en lumière le fait que cette coopération participe à déplacer la frontière européenne en amont, renforçant ainsi le rôle du Maroc comme espace de contrôle avancé. L’externalisation ne réduit pas mécaniquement les mobilités, mais sert à reconfigurer les chemins de migration et engendrer une immobilisation relative des migrants subsahariens au Maroc. Dans le même temps, cette dynamique s’accompagne d’une précarisation liée à des vulnérabilités sociales et juridiques, notamment en matière d’accès aux droits et de protection. L’article fait ressortir comme une tension structurant le discours partenarial des Européens et les effets concrets d’un dispositif de sécurisation des migrations
Migration subsaharienne, Externalisation des frontières, Union européenne, Maroc, Sécurisation
Decentring the Canon: Knowledge, Pluriversality, and Narrative Reclamation
This paper investigates the theoretical foundations and practical ramifications of decolonial philosophy, focussing specifically on the dynamic sociopolitical and cultural terrain of Morocco. The paper presents the Decolonial Alternative as a significant response to the persistent influence of colonialism inside global knowledge frameworks, institutions, and social hierarchies, employing key concepts such as "coloniality of power" and "coloniality reimagined." This viewpoint examines the ways in which epistemic resistance and the creation of alternative knowledge challenge Eurocentric frameworks of modernity, rationality, and progress. Morocco is analysed as a dynamic case study where decolonial aspirations manifest through historical revisionism, cultural resurgence, environmental justice movements, and progressive educational reforms. The primary focus is on the revalorization of indigenous languages, specifically Tamazight and Darija, within the framework of a thorough linguistic decolonisation, in the face of the ongoing marginalisation of Amazigh populations. The paper also looks at how Moroccan literature, from writers who fought against colonialism to modern voices, can be used as a way to fight back and rebuild identity. The study situates Morocco's decolonial endeavours within the larger movement to decolonise Arab academia, contest Western epistemic dominance, and promote the recognition and integration of indigenous knowledge systems. The study posits that decolonisation is a continuous, complex process focused on dismantling colonial structures, broadening epistemological perspectives, and cultivating more inclusive and equitable futures through an intersectional decolonial framework
Decoloniality, Morocco, coloniality of power, epistemic resistance, indigenous languages, education reform, cultural revitalization, pluriversal knowledge
The Language of Eroding Democracy: A Comparative CDA of Legitimisation Strategies in Geo-Political Populism of Trump, Orbán, and Saïed
This paper examines the discursive mechanisms facilitating the process of autocratization in contemporary global politics, that is, the gradual concentration of executive power by elected leaders who dismantle institutional checks on their authority. Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and Theo van Leeuwen’s (2007, 2008) framework of legitimisation, the study conducts a comparative analysis of the rhetoric employed by Donald Trump (United States), Viktor Orbán (Hungary), and Kaïs Saïed (Tunisia). By analyzing key speeches, legislative defenses, and administrative narratives from 2021 to 2026, the research identifies a recurring “Autocratic Pivot” in political discourse. The findings suggest that while these leaders operate in diverse geopolitical contexts, ranging from a long-established democracy, to an electoral autocracy embedded within the EU, to a nascent post-revolutionary state, they converge on a shared rhetorical strategy: the continuous deployment of legitimisation strategies, particularly Moral Evaluation and Mythopoesis, to accompany and justify autocratic legal measures. This populist rhetoric does not replace autocratic action; rather, it perpetually escorts it. The paper concludes that the erosion of democratic norms is preceded and sustained by a linguistic transformation in which Authorization (the rule of law) is increasingly subordinated to the personalistic narrative of the leader, providing a framework for identifying discursive “red flags” of autocratization, defined here as rhetorical patterns that precede or accompany concrete institutional dismantling
Critical Discourse Analysis, Legitimisation Strategies, Populism, Autocratization, Van Leeuwen
Coach Travel and Fan Perceptions: Ultras vs Regular Football Supporters
This article examines football supporters’ social representations of coach travel, comparing ultras and regular fans. Collective supporter travel has become a salient issue in contemporary football governance, as public authorities frequently restrict or ban such trips due to concerns related to public order, alcohol consumption, and supporter behaviour. Despite the centrality of these measures, the meanings attributed to coach travel by supporters themselves remain insufficiently explored. Data were collected through an online questionnaire administered to 135 football supporters, including 76 ultras and 59 regular fans. The study combines a characterisation questionnaire with a calling-into-question test in order to identify the central and peripheral elements structuring supporters’ representations. Overall, coach travel is primarily associated with positive meanings related to collective identity, solidarity, and shared experience. However, differences emerge between ultras and regular supporters. Ultras tend to conceptualise coach travel as a strong identity-based and festive practice, where the journey itself is meaningful reinforcing group cohesion beyond the match itself. In contrast, regular fans primarily view coach travel as a practical means of attending matches, with a weaker symbolic dimension. These differences reflect distinct forms of commitment and highlight the heterogeneity of supporter subcultures in football
Coach Travel ; Football Supporters; Ultras; Regular Fans; Fan Perceptions; Supporter Mobility
The construction of identity between social space and digital space: The case of residents of marginalized neighborhoods in Morocco
Marginalized neighborhoods constitute spaces that generate social stigmatization of their residents; however, they also become strategic resources that inhabitants mobilize in defense of their interests. Adequate housing represents the most prominent of these interests, alongside access to essential services such as water and electricity. Previous studies have shown that residents of these areas rely on diverse negotiation strategies with public authorities to secure these demands. They have also demonstrated that inhabitants develop argumentative patterns that enable them to reconstruct an alternative urban identity. Building on this body of literature, this article aims to examine the formation of urban identity among residents of marginalized neighborhoods through digital spaces, with a particular focus on its manifestations on social media platforms. The central research question addresses how social networking sites have become mediators in the reconfiguration of urban identity. The study adopts a qualitative approach and analyzes widely circulated social media recordings, framed within theoretical perspectives inspired by studies of social marginality
marginalized neighborhoods, urban identity, digital space, social media, stigmatization
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The Influence of Feminist Advocacy on University Women’s Perceptions of Marriage and Career Priorities
This paper dives into the intricate relationship between feminist advocacy, traditional patriarchal norms, and a significant socio-economic crisis, all of which shape how female university students in Lebanon view marriage and careers. It’s interesting to note that Lebanon has high rates of female tertiary education, yet it struggles with poor rankings in global gender equality. This study looks at how these educated young women deal with the conflicting social, legal, and economic pressures they face. By using a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative survey data with qualitative thematic analysis, the research sheds light on the priorities and attitudes of this important group. The findings show that while feminist advocacy on university campuses promotes ideals of autonomy and gender equality, its real-world impact is significantly influenced by the economic collapse that began in 2019. This crisis has led to two distinct responses: some women are focusing on practical career paths as a way to emigrate and survive, while others are reconsidering marriage as a potential source of financial stability. The study suggests that Lebanese university women are developing a "dual-track" mindset, aiming for equal partnerships in their personal lives while being acutely aware of the patriarchal limitations imposed by sectarian personal status laws. Ultimately, the paper argues that feminism's influence isn't a straightforward journey toward empowerment; rather, it acts as a crucial lens through which this generation interprets and strategically navigates a collapsing national landscape, resulting in a complex and often contradictory set of life priorities
Feminism, Lebanon, Gender Roles, Marriage, Career Priorities, Higher Education, University Women, Economic Crisis, Personal Status Law
Tabun al-Zibl and Its Vernacular Terminology in the Folk Dialect of Saffa Village, Ramallah, Palestine
This study provides a comprehensive examination of Tabun al-Zibl in Saffa village—now completely disappear from use—as an essential component of Palestine’s tangible rural heritage. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach that combines literature review, field documentation, and anthropological analysis to examine the historical, social, cultural, and economic dimensions related to the traditional tabun. Particular attention is given to its architectural characteristics and construction materials—unshaped stone, wood, and a clay–straw mixture—alongside its operational mechanism, which relies on dried animal dung as the primary fuel source, and also to the terminologies related to it. These features show how effective the local community is at using the natural resources they have in their environmental context. Beyond its functional role in bread-making, cooking, and heating, the tabun also serves as a focal point of social interaction, especially among women, reinforcing its status as a locus of communal cohesion and cultural continuity. A qualitative field study was undertaken to assess the degree of familiarity among Safa’s residents with the popular terminology associated with Tabun al-Zibl and its linguistic and cultural implications. The findings reveal a gradual decline in the usage of traditional terms among younger generations, a trend attributed to ongoing social, economic, and technological change. The study concludes by underscoring the urgent need for integrated national and community-based strategies that employ digital documentation and linguistic approaches to effectively enable the local community to use the natural resources in its environment research to safeguard both the material and intangible heritage associated with Tabun al-Zibl throughout Palestine, ensuring its preservation and transmission to future generations
Tabun al-Zibl, Al-Muqhar, Saffa village, colloquial dialect, al-Makhbaz, Palestine
Impact of Photography as an Art Therapy on treating trauma disorder
Background: Photography as art therapy has proved to be a potential intervention to those, who have suffered traumatic disorders. Aim: This paper discusses the potential of photography to help the individuals express emotions, reflect on themselves, and develop post traumas among people who have undergone physical, psychological or chronic adversities to their health. Methods: An autobiography, qualitative design study was conducted, using the experience that the researcher has passed through as a photographer, and how the researcher treat her psychological trauma through photography. Results: By capturing, organizing and reflecting on personal photographs, the individuals create visual story through which they can externalize their complex emotional states, reframe traumatic experiences, and recover self-worth. Photography enhances a state of mind, control and rebirth into beauty in everyday life, both a form of therapy and a form of resiliency. Recent studies emphasized the creativity art therapy (photography) is able to decrease the signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, and depression, and improves coping styles and mental health. Conclusion: This work highlights the possibilities of photography as artistic and supplementary intervention in the trauma therapy
Art Therapy, Photography Therapeutic, Trauma Disorders, Autobiography
Social Media between Threat and Preservation: A Study of Cultural Heritage
Yemen has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, but it has been largely neglected due to the country's current political circumstances. Under these circumstances, digital technologies, particularly social media, have become a key factor in promoting and disseminating Yemeni culture. Hence, the significance of this study emerges. This study aims to analyse Yemeni youth's perceptions of the impact of social media on their cultural heritage and to identify the most affected cultural elements. A qualitative approach was adopted, utilizing focus groups with purposive sampling to ensure participant diversity. Appadurai's theory of global cultural flows was also adopted. The theory was repurposed to suit the Yemeni context, focusing on three axes: the flow of images and media content (Mediascapes), the movement of individuals and their impact on culture (Ethnoscapes), and ideas and theories (Ideoscapes). The study concluded that social media plays a dual role between deterioration and preservation, as it relies primarily on media flows. It also significantly enhances attachment to Yemeni culture and awareness of traditions, but its role in encouraging active participation in heritage preservation is limited
Cultural heritage, Social media, Preservation, Yemen
International Migration and Digital Networks
By looking at the nature of intensified migratory flows in our digital age, this article attempts to shed light on the presence of this new digital dimension in migratory waves. First, we discuss the networked transition from the social to the digital to better understand its present and its impact on the imagination and representations of migrants. Second, we provide a brief theoretical reading of this digital trend by listing its main theories. Third, we make a modest attempt to show how digital networks reinforce the transnational dimension of migration. Therefore, we try to demonstrate the pervasive presence of digital social networks in the migration process and their impact on the process of dismantling international borders
Migration; Digital Networks ; Communication ; Digital Age
The role of forensic medicine in determining criminal liability
Forensic medicine is one of the basic sciences in achieving justice, as it contributes to the detection of crimes and the determination of criminal liability through scientific evidence and medical examinations. This research aims to study the role of forensic medicine in criminal responsibility, by addressing the nature of forensic medicine and its characteristics, as it is defined as the science that applies medical knowledge to serve the law. He also discusses the artworks of forensic experts, such as autopsies and analysis of biological evidence. The research deals with scientific evidence provided by forensic medicine, such as DNA analysis and toxins, and their role in proving or denying crimes. It also highlights the criminal liability of the forensic doctor, and the consequent legal accountability in case of negligence or manipulation of evidence. Finally, it reviews the role of the forensic doctor in the criminal case, the impact of his reports and testimony before the judiciary, as well as the scientific evidence provided by forensic medicine. The research concludes that forensic medicine is an essential tool for achieving justice, which requires its development and ensuring the accuracy and ethics of work in it
Forensic medicine, criminal liability, toxicology, DNA
The Sociological Implications of Social and Technological Change for Belonging and Citizenship
This article explores the dialectic of citizenship and belonging in parallel with the emergence of new and innovative technologies, which have reshaped the contours of personal identity for individuals and groups, while simultaneously deepening the social divide that has influenced the nature of social relationships. In this context, our research deconstructs the sociological meanings of social change, starting from the definition of this change and its connection to the concept of citizenship through its various manifestations, primarily participation and its procedural conditions such as dialogue and other forms of interaction. The article relies on sociological and legal frameworks, as well as examples drawn from field studies that address, according to the principles of pluralism and active citizenship, issues related to how the youth engage with the aforementioned social changes, which have touched upon aspects of identity, selfhood, and personality. The article begins with the issue of the conflict between social change due to technology and the new platforms of identity, and the process of reconstructing this reality as a condition for harmony between the culture of citizenship and belonging, and the dominance of technology
Belonging, Citizenship, Social Change, Technology, Youth
An Analytical Study of the Historical Project of Egyptian Historian Khalaf Abdel-Azim Al-Miri
This study examines the historical project of Professor Khalaf Abdel-Azim Al-Miri, one of the most prominent contemporary Egyptian historians. The research focuses on analyzing Al-Miri’s methodology in studying Egyptian and Arab history through a review of his diverse works, which include modern European history, Egyptian political history, and Egypt’s relations with Africa and the Gulf. The study highlights three main pillars of Al-Miri’s project: a deep reliance on historical documents, linking domestic events with the international context, and rereading history as a dynamic network of interactions between the state, society, economy, and culture. Additionally, it emphasizes Al-Miri’s ability to combine rigorous academic analysis with a practical understanding of political and social realities, making his work a key reference for understanding the present and anticipating the future
Khalaf Al-Miri, historical methodology, historical documents, Egyptian history, international relations, politics and culture
Mohammed al-Bashir Brahimi's perception of building blocks Young Algerian Muslim Personality
From this paper we aim to discover the most important personal ingredients that a young Algerian Muslim must have according to Brahimi's perception of those ingredients, based on the following problems: - What is Mohamed al-Bashir Brahimi's perception of the building blocks of the character of a young Algerian Muslim? The importance of the research is to analyse a fraction of Mohamed al-Bashir Brahimi's reformist ideas, which he put forward in a special period, namely the period of French occupation of Algeria. In the Brahimi conception analysis, the paper focused on two key elements, the first of which was its attention Young Muslims in general and Algerian youth in particular. One of the most prominent findings of the research is that Brahimi's perception of the character of the young Algerian Muslim youth is based on a range of major axes: religion, homeland, language and history, morality and science
Conceptualization; Brahimi; Validators; Young Algerians
The Cultural Heritage of the City of Hun 1835-1945
This study examines the cultural heritage of Hun (1835–1945), one of the important oases of the Jufra region with significant historical and social value. Using a descriptive-analytical historical method, the research highlights the city’s development through three main stages, its agricultural and pastoral activities sustained by groundwater resources, and its role in religious education through Qur’anic schools and Sufi lodges. The study also explores both tangible and intangible heritage, including traditional foods, drying and storage methods, cooking utensils, folk medicine with herbs, cupping, and cauterization. Furthermore, it discusses the role of religious institutions such as the Qadiriyya, Sanussiyya, Asmariyya, and Issawiyya orders, as well as mosques as centers of learning and worship. The research sheds light on prominent scholars and preachers who contributed to the spread of knowledge and guidance. Findings reveal that Hun represented a model of interaction between the desert environment, agriculture, pastoralism, and cultural heritage, producing a rich legacy that remains embedded in the community’s identity
Hun, Jufra, cultural heritage, agriculture and pastoralism, folk medicine, religious education, Sufi lodges, scholars
Digital Social Pollution and its Impact on Values and Social Relationships (A Field Study of a Sample of Digital Platform Users)
The research aimed to study digital social pollution, as it is one of the emerging issues resulting from the intensive use of social media platforms. These platforms have become an integral part of daily life, yet they have posed multiple challenges directly to social values and relationships. The research relied on a social survey approach with a sample of (200) respondents from different age groups who are social media users. Data was collected using an electronic questionnaire that included several axes to determine the impact of digital social pollution on social relationships and values. The research results revealed an addiction to these platforms. The study also revealed a decline in traditional social values and a loss of the warmth of real social relationships. The research concluded that digital social pollution represents a real threat, especially in the absence of a realistic preventative strategy
digital social pollution, social values, social relations
"The Contribution of Women Scholars to the Flourishing of Educational Institutions in al- Maghrib al-Aqsa during the ldrisid Era :Fatima al-Fihri as a Model
This study highlights the contribution of women scholars to the flourishing of educational institutions in Morocco during the Idrisid era, through the case study of Fatima al-Fihri. The foundation of al-Qarawiyyin University in Fez in 245 AH / 859 CE marked a turning point in the history of Islamic education. Her initiative was based on the waqf (endowment) system, which ensured the continuity and independence of the scientific institution. The research emphasizes that women’s role in intellectual life was not limited to learning, but also extended to founding, managing, and directing institutions, making women active partners in building scholarly and civilizational edifices. The experience further reveals that women’s endowments served as a strategic tool for safeguarding education and ensuring its sustainability across centuries. Fatima al-Fihri thus embodied the model of the pioneering woman scholar and contributed to shaping the features of educational revival in Morocco. Her legacy remains a testimony to the effective presence of women in the intellectual and civilizational history of Islam. Furthermore, Kairouan served as the starting point for Islamic conquests and later became a distinguished scientific and cultural center that brought together scholars and thinkers from across the Islamic world. Its universities, especially the historic Mosque-University of Uqba ibn Nafi‘, stood as comprehensive institutions where religious, linguistic, and natural sciences were taught
Fatima al-Fihri, al-Qarawiyyin University, waqf and education, women scholars, Islamic educational institutions
Alain Touraine's The End of Societies – A Sociological Reading of the Paradigm Shift from the Social to the Cultural-Ethical
Alain Touraine’s The End of Societies (2013) is a major contribution to redefining contemporary sociology. The author proposes a shift from a structure-centered social paradigm to a cultural paradigm centered on the “active subject” and human rights. The book examines the transformation of modern societies after the decline of class struggle and the rise of “subjectivation societies” in which collective action is framed within an ethical and rights-based horizon, beyond traditional economic struggles. This review outlines the book’s intellectual context, summarizes its content, and provides a critical reading of key concepts such as “total power,” “ethical movements,” and “dignity” as a principle of resistance. It also discusses Touraine’s contribution to renewing sociological theory and its ability to grasp contemporary transformations
Alain Touraine, The End of Societies, Active Subject, Social Movements, Cultural Paradigm
Leadership practices and their impact on job satisfaction (A field study on workers at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the Gaza Strip)
The study aimed to identify leadership practices and their impact on job satisfaction (a field study on employees at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital). The researchers used the descriptive analytical approach, and the questionnaire was the main tool for collecting data. The study community consisted of employees in supervisory positions at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, numbering (92) employees, The most important results reached by the study: The level of leadership practices came to a high degree through obtaining a relative weight (70.22%), and the level of job satisfaction came to a medium degree through obtaining a relative weight (67.29%), There is a positive, direct, statistically significant relationship at a significance level of (α≤0.05) between leadership practices and their dimensions and job satisfaction, and there is a statistically significant effect at a significance level of (α≤0.05) between leadership practices and job satisfaction. The effect size reached (0.314%). he most important recommendations reached by the study: The researchers hope that the hospital administration will empower the staff to achieve the hospital's future goals, Increased interest in job satisfaction by hospital management, as it has an impact on achieving strategic goals, Implementing incentives and rewards in the hospital, and granting incentives to employees, as incentives have an impact on increasing work efficiency and achievement
Leadership practices, job satisfaction, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Usage on Cultural Identity and Social Upbringing among Algerian Youth
This study investigates the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on cultural identity and social upbringing among Algerian youth, utilizing two rigorously validated scales directed at both youth and their parents. The scale administered to youth measured the frequency and extent of AI usage and its effects on cultural identity, while the scale for parents assessed AI’s impact on social upbringing. Results indicate that AI explains 79% of the variance in cultural identity, demonstrating a strong positive and statistically significant effect. Moreover, a significant correlation was identified between AI use and its perceived influence on social upbringing from the parental perspective. The analysis revealed no statistically significant differences in AI’s impact relative to the age of youth or educational level of parents, suggesting a broadly pervasive and homogeneous effect across demographics. The findings underscore the imperative for further empirical research on the potential of AI applications to reinforce cultural identity within the context of ongoing digital transformation
Artificial Intelligence, Cultural Identity, Social Upbringing, Algerian Youth