Archive of Journal
Volume 79, Issue 7, Jul. 2023

A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF CRIMINAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN JORDAN: ANALYZING THE LEGAL SYSTEM, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING CRIME RATES

Volume 79, Jul 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.7.6

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Abstract: Jordan's legal system grapples with significant challenges while simultaneously offering opportunities for reform specifically geared toward its criminal laws. Studies recently conducted emphasized the importance associated with bolstering legislative frameworks germane to criminal laws that govern a society's norms together with tailored resource allotment meant for law enforcement agencies alongside providing required backing towards judiciary-related entities. Moreover, this approach should be concurrently focused on addressing social-political-economic elements exerting influence over crime ratio fluctuations existing within affected societies primarily by policy-makers actively involved. Launching extensive quantitative analyses thus far delivered insights into critical correlations amongst crime instances and variables specifically those viz. unemployment stats; along with mapping intricate patterns reflective of concentrated crime sectors within metro-based regions of Jordan. The study examined in this paper presents in an extensive fashion the collective summation as well as analysis accumulated from diverse criminal studies conducted within Jordan, thereby aggregating research findings in order to propose the route forward for future scientific exploration into key aspects concerning policy formulation and practice implementation. This article chronicles the significance pertaining to strengthening legislative frameworks governing criminal laws crucially bound around pre-trial detention protocols, and guidance associated with prosecution-related discretion while ensuring overall access is afforded with due process enshrined constituting basic human rights related to a fair trial for alleged criminals; Defendants. In addition, Adding to this focus lies an immediate need pertaining towards unyielding commitment regarding resource-revamping efforts along with reinvigorating support towards law enforcement agencies thereby inspiring their professional qualification all the while addressing influential social-economic factors exacerbating propagated crime rates existing in communities they serve respectively. Concurrently as a culmination, the article further underscores the necessity of implementing widespread research and consequential evaluations accompanied by subsequent enlightenment capturing core prerequisites enhancing efficacy levels coupled with intricate affiliations regulating justice mechanisms functioning under subsequently valid stringent application of Jordan's existent criminal law reforms. Concluding It concludes by advocating multi-faceted approaches aimed at viable pathways to drive negated reform measures while providing resolve enforcing legal amendments where required, enhancing resource base, conducting educative campaigns while encouraging global cooperation integral consortia dedicated towards advancement expertise sharing disseminating knowledge thus enabling realization tangible realized milestones ultimately better public safety indices.

Author(s): Hanan Al-Daher

A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE USE OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS IN TEACHER EDUCATION BY SOCIAL STUDY TEACHER CANDIDATES

Volume 79, Jul 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.7.2

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Abstract: Since the second half of the 20th century, new developments in educational understanding, approaches and philosophies have led to questioning and discussion of the roles of teachers and students in the education process. This new approach has radically influenced history teaching too. In this context, students have not become receptive learners of knowledge but they have been the individuals who have been at the center of the learning-teaching, and they have reached information by using all the sources in the society. In this case, they have begun to be considered as agent individuals who can reconstruct this information by associating it with their background knowledge and past experiences. With regard to history teaching, instead of transferring knowledge about the past to the passive students, the primary goals of teaching have become providing students with the skills related to the nature of history, the processes of producing historical knowledge, the methods and study skills used in this process, and the use of sources and evidence. This approach has enhanced the importance of using objects, which are one of the primary sources of history, in history teaching. Objects have begun to be seen as a part of understanding and making sense of the real world, as an element of embodying the past, as a data source for illuminating the past, and they have been used in education. The aim of this study was to determine the opinions of the social studies teacher candidates about the historical objects and the use of these objects in education. A qualitative case study methodology was used in the study. The data were collected through open-ended opinion and observation forms, and were analyzed using content analysis. The participants of the study were 7 senior teacher candidates studying at a state university in the social studies education department in Turkey. Findings showed that although the teacher candidates had incomplete and somewhat wrong information about the historical objects, their knowledge about the subject was at an acceptable level. Their skills of using historical objects in teaching was also found to be inadequate.

Author(s): Zekerya Akkus, Selcuk Ilgaz, Hasan Aslan, Hakan Orten


ILLUSTRATION ANALYSIS IN SELECTED SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS: PROBLEMATIC AND COMMENDABLE ILLUSTRATIONS

Volume 79, Jul 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.7.1

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Abstract: This article makes an analysis of illustrations found in some of South African children’s books. It has been noted that illustrations play a pivotal role in children’s literature. They are regarded as what attracts children to books and they also add value to the story as they supplement the text. They assist young readers with comprehending the story better or even faster, as they can give crucial details about the setting, characters, and the contents of the story. Relatable illustrations have the potential to accelerate the acquisition of necessary reading skills. Other factors such as inclusivity, representation, identity, and others are discussed based on the selected images. In this analysis a discussion of problematic and commendable illustrations is done.

Author(s): Maishiko Doreen Mojapelo

AN ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL DIVIDE FACTORS DURING THE COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Volume 79, Jul 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.7.3

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Abstract: This research examined how the digital divide affected South Africa's communication practices and the COVID-19 vaccination rollout in the country. Within the everyday lives of people, communication plays a vital role and is the lifeblood of any given society. When there is a crisis, like for example the COVID-19 outbreak, communication becomes all the more crucial. Specifically, timely and candid communication during a time of crisis is essential in order to ensure that accurate and detailed messages are delivered to all stakeholders. The study adopted a qualitative approach and used a non-probability sampling strategy. Thematic analysis was conducted using secondary statistical information gathered from South African participants on the website Datareportal. The paper aimed to identify and analyse the digital divide factors affecting the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in South Africa. Following an in-depth thematic analysis, key aspects related to the relationship between the digital divide and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout were addressed. The factors of the digital divide that affect vaccine adoption and the communication process in South Africa, namely internet access, internet usage, and digital literacy, were identified and discussed. Recommendations deemed essential for bridging the COVID-19 digital divide in South Africa, together with an improved and efficient approach to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and communication process, included improved access to the internet, upgraded infrastructure and strategies for providing free Wi-Fi access in remote and rural areas.

Author(s): Adele Govender, Nisha Ramlutchman, Mike Megrove Reddy


EFFECT OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND PLANT DENSITY ON NUTRITIONAL QUALITIES OF WATER EFFICIENT MAIZE GRAINS

Volume 79, Jul 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.7.5

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Abstract: In order to keep up with rapid growth in the world, more arable crops, notably crucial and key ones like maize, must be produced in large quantities. This study was conducted during the planting seasons of 2015/16 and 2016/17 to assess the effect of nitrogen fertilizer rates and plant density on the nutritional contents of Water Efficient Maize (WEMA) maize kernel. The experiment was set up as a split plot fitted into a randomized complete block design with four replicates. Plant density 33,333, 44,444, and 55,555 plants/ha was the main plot effect at each trial site, whereas nitrogen rates of 0, 60, 120, 180, and 240 kg N/ha made up the sub-plot. Oil, protein, starch, and ethanol production determined the nutritional qualities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used with GenStat to analyze all of the collected data. The maize fertilized with 240 kg N/ha had the highest oil of 385 kg/ha and total protein of 599 kg/ha at Molelwane. The maize sown at 44,444 plants/ha produced the highest total starch of 3,234 kg/ha at Taung. The regression relationship between nitrogen fertilizer, plant density, and kernel nutritional composition was positive and significant. The grain yield was significantly and positively associated with the total protein r = 0.628 and starch r = 0.951. Therefore, starch production of WEMA maize should be cultivated at a plant density of 44,444 with the application of 240 kg N/ha.

Author(s): Abidemi Ruth Adebayo, ET Sebetha


BEHIND BARS AND BEYOND: EXPLORING THE POWER OF MENTAL FRAMING IN LEGAL DECISION-MAKING FOR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

Volume 79, Jul 2023
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2023.7.4

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Abstract: The present investigation is about the factors addressed as an essential and influential element of decision-making among legal actors. These elements are beyond the formal criteria of criminal laws presented in the form of criminal codes defining a certain type of punishment and are recognized as the processing of implicit beliefs and dispositional attitudes while deciding what kind of punishment should be given for a specific crime. Incremental theory predicts the positive dispositional attitude (tend to like things) with positive outcomes whereas entity theory processing goes for negative outcomes (study 1). Further, these implicit theories were manipulated, incremental theory amplified the positive dispositional attitude resulting in mild punishment than entity theory priming (Study 2). This would be an attempt to direct the practitioners for looking at these social and personal factors involved in mental processing and criminal punishment decisions.

Author(s): Maryam Khan, Uzma Mushtaq, Rabia Batool, Sana Shaheen, Aimen Zafar Butt, Hina Hafeez