May 2025: Top 10 Read Articles Advanced Information Technology

May 2025: Top 10 Read Articles
Advanced Information Technology
International Journal of Advanced Information
Technology (IJAIT)
ISSN : 2231 - 5853 [Online] ; 2231 - 6663 [Print]
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, A REVIEW
Suhaib Alzou'bi, Dr. Haitham Alshibly 2 , Dr. Mohammad Al-Ma’aitah3
Al-Balqa' Applied University
ABSTRACT
This research is presenting a critical review of existing methodologies and
researches that deal with using AI as a tool of mining data in order to smooth and
lead evidence in enforcing law. It will review as well the current situation in Jordan
as possible as we can access the current available resources, where the method of
mining information and using AI or soft evidence are to be addressed. The research
concluded the importance of AI as supportive technology in policing, fighting
crimes, cybercrimes, as models for enforcing law, but there were no cutoff evidence
in using AI advanced methods in mining data in Jordan police and intelligence,
simply because it was impossible mission to access the security information of such
bodies.
KEYWORDS
Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge, Law Enforcement, Fraud
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Information and Communication Technology Skills' Sufficiency of Egyptian
Accounting Graduates
Mohamed Elsaadani,
Arab Academy for Science & Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt
ABSTRACT
This study aims at evaluating the sufficiency of ICT skills of fresh accounting graduates by
soliciting the opinion of senior accounting professionals. A questionnaire used as the data
collection method, and descriptive statistics used for analysis. The result of this research was
surprisingly, as the level of the accounting graduates rated to be above average and they are very
competent for current accounting profession in Egypt. The research revealed that any fresh
graduate should be literate with Internet, word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail,
commercial accounting software, and database management software. The research has several
practical implications as well as a genuine value, as it provides current set of ICT skills tools
needed by accounting profession in Egypt. Also, it calls accounting higher education institutions
worldwide to keep investigating the requirements of the profession in order to produce graduates
who are competent and up to market challenges.
KEYWORDS
Sufficiency, skills, ICT, Egypt, Accounting Graduates, HEI

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An Adaptive Watermarking Process in Hadamard Transform
Parvathavarthini S and Shanthakumari,
Kongu Engineering College, India
ABSTRACT
An adaptive visible/invisible watermarking scheme is done to prevent the privacy and preserving
copyright protection of digital data using Hadamard transform based on the scaling factor of the
image. The value of scaling factor depends on the control parameter. The scaling factor is
calculated to embedded the watermark. Depend upon the control parameter the visible and
invisible watermarking is determined. The proposed Hadamard transform domain method is more
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confirm the efficiency through various performance analysis and experimental results.
KEYWORDS
Hadamard Transform, visible watermarking, invisible watermarking, scaling factor.

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TRADITIONAL VERSUS BLENDED LEARNING METHOD: A
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION COURSE
Fahad AlShahrani1 and Gilbert M. Talaue2
1Assistant Professor of English Language and Director of e- Learning Center, Royal
Commission of Jubail, Jubail Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Jubail University College, Jubail
Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT
This article presents a descriptive comparative study on two methods of teaching, the
traditional and blended learning pedagogical approach in a Business Communication course.
Forty-four (44) students from the two controlled groups were enrolled in the course for the
first semester of school year 2017-2018 participated in the study. The findings indicated that
respondents’ performance in ENGL118 (English Composition) had an effect on their
performance in BUS261(Business Communication) and there was a significant positive
relationship between year level and final grade in BUS261. Therefore, it was concluded that
the year level and grade in ENGL118 have correlationson student’sperformance in BUS261.
The results of the assessments of the two groups were compared and indicated a significant
difference in the results which was influenced by respondents’ year level and mode of
conducting assessments. It is further concluded, that if the characteristics of both groups were
the same, blended would have been more effective than the traditional method.This study
recommends adopting the blended pedagogical approach not only in BUS261 course but also
to other courses as applicable.
KEYWORDS
Flipped Class, Blended Learning, BlackBoard, Business Communication, Teaching
Pedagogy
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BACKUP STORAGE BLOCK-LEVEL DEDUPLICATION WITH
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Heitor Faria1 , Jacir Luiz Bordim2 and Priscila Solis Barreto3
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TRADITIONAL VERSUS BLENDED LEARNING METHOD: A
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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION COURSE
Fahad AlShahrani1 and Gilbert M. Talaue2
1Assistant Professor of English Language and Director of e- Learning Center, Royal Commission
of Jubail, Jubail Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Jubail University College, Jubail Industrial City,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT
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blended learning pedagogical approach in a Business Communication course. Forty-four (44)
students from the two controlled groups were enrolled in the course for the first semester of school
year 2017-2018 participated in the study. The findings indicated that respondents’ performance in
ENGL118 (English Composition) had an effect on their performance in BUS261(Business
Communication) and there was a significant positive relationship between year level and final grade
in BUS261. Therefore, it was concluded that the year level and grade in ENGL118 have
correlationson student’sperformance in BUS261. The results of the assessments of the two groups
were compared and indicated a significant difference in the results which was influenced by
respondents’ year level and mode of conducting assessments. It is further concluded, that if the
characteristics of both groups were the same, blended would have been more effective than the
traditional method.This study recommends adopting the blended pedagogical approach not only in
BUS261 course but also to other courses as applicable.
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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED COLLEGE STUDENTS
Gilbert M. Talaue1 , Ali AlSaad2 , Naif AlRushaidan3 , Alwaleed AlHugail4 , Saad
AlFahhad5
1Assistant Professor, 2,3 Business Administration Student-Researcher, 4,5Management
Information System Student-Researcher
Business Administration Department, Jubail University College, Jubail Industrial City,
ABSTRACT
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of selected college students. In this article, the authors raise the actual impact of daily
communication of youth in social media. Descriptive research design was utilized to gain
accurate profile of situation.Sixty (60) Business Administration and Management
Information System students who are actively using social media are the respondents of the
study. It was conducted during the summer semester of academic year 2017- 2018.Summing-
up,social networks becomes an integral part of the students’ full life, took up most of their
free time.Undoubtedly, in social networks, there are also things useful for the development
of the students. In addition, communication with peers through social networks can help a
student socialize, find new friends, discuss with them issues related to studies. Thus, it can
be concluded that social media have a dual impact on student achievement, and it is necessary
to approach adolescents' use of social networks with ultimate responsibility.
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social network, social media,Saudi Arabia, impact of electronic technology, social media
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Management Information System (MIS), Office automation (OA), Intranet and Internet) on
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AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
Tayfour Abdalla Mohammed
Department of Business Administration, Jubail University College, Jubail Industrial City,
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In recent years, market competitions and internal efficiency requirements derived many
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Beginner Adult ESL Education in the Age of Technology
Abdulaziz Aljabre, Frederick, Maryland, USA
ABSTRACT
The interconnectedness of technology and education is visible in all disciplines, especially in
language learning. English as a Second Language (ESL) has long made use of technology to
create meaning and deepen understanding for English Language Learners. Technology is also
used as a means to further learning through language programs and multimodal assignments.
However, adult refugee and immigrant students at community colleges often have had little to no
exposure to technology. Yet, these students face the challenge of acclimating to life as a student,
while learning a new language. Instructors of ESL can help these students with their language
needs and development as students by introducing technology instruction into the curriculum. It
is the author’s claim that technology instruction should be incorporated into ESL instruction at
the beginner level. This paper outlines the need for technology in ESL instruction and provides
a paradigm for carrying out such instruction.
KEYWORDS
Technology, English as a Second Language, Adult Education, Community Colleges, English
Language Learners

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