Scientific Publications

Dr. Taher Yehya Boteraah

2017
Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

One of the most challenging stages students and researchers face in the scientific publishing process is writing academic theses and research papers and preparing them for publication in scholarly journals. This book aims to guide researchers in overcoming these challenges by explaining the various steps involved in writing scientific papers and university theses.
It covers essential components of the writing process, including the research title, authors’ names, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, and references. The book also addresses related issues closely tied to academic writing, such as preparing research proposals, scientific posters, curricula vitae, recommendation letters, and more.

Prof. Yasser Ahmed Nour    

2017
Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

This work represents a serious scholarly endeavor through which the researcher sought to offer an important academic contribution to the historical library by reconstructing the content of the lost book Akhbār al-Madīnah, authored by Abū Ghassān Muḥammad ibn Yaḥyā al-Madani. This book is regarded as one of the earliest foundational texts that shaped the historiographical tradition of the Prophet’s City. Its author was among the distinguished scholars of Madinah in the second Islamic century and one of the earliest historians to document its legacy. He shares with Ibn Zabālah the honor of pioneering this field—yet surpasses him in reliability as a transmitter of ḥadīth and historical reports.

The researcher’s contribution is evident in his meticulous effort to collect the surviving texts of this lost book from a wide range of historical sources, reorganize and classify them into coherent chapters, and verify the material in accordance with established scholarly methods. Alongside this, the work includes a rigorous historical study introducing the author Muḥammad ibn Yaḥyā al-Madani, clarifying his historiographical approach, and highlighting the methodology he employed in compiling the material of this book

Dr. Badawiya Basyouni

Dr. Ahmed Ebada Al-Arabi

2017

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

The book discusses the concept of information and its characteristics, along with the definition, development, and classification of information sources. It then addresses the most important forms of information sources, such as books, periodicals, reference works, patents, conference proceedings, research reports, standards, and official publications.

The book also examines the concept of electronic information sources, their stages of development, advantages, methods of access, and various types — including e-books, electronic journals, and digital reference sources — highlighting their features, limitations, and evaluation criteria. Additionally, it explores the emergence and development of digital repositories, the concept and evolution of databases, the rise of blogs, and the notion of data observatories. The authors then move on to discuss the motives for using the Internet to enhance library collections, as well as the reasons, drivers, and challenges involved in evaluating library holdings.

Prof. Mohammed Shehata Hussein Al-Khatib

2017

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

Education, in its relationship with globalization, is taking multiple directions in the present era. There remains ongoing debate over the role education can play in an age of globalization which has, in turn, brought about new developments in information technology and the knowledge economy — developments that require renewed thinking capable of offering education a wider horizon for action and positive influence.
The book explores various concepts, approaches, and theories that address the connection between education and globalization, leading the author to identify several contemporary intellectual trends. It also discusses the future of education within the context of globalization, as well as the cultural implications and transformations it has brought to modern life.

Dr. Somaya Salahuddin Al-Akkad

Dr. Noufal Mohammed Ali Al-Suwaih

Prof. Sami Mohammed Mohammed Zallat

2017

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

This book presents a concise overview of the historical, geographical, and geological aspects of AlUla — the Kingdom’s capital of tourism and antiquities. It also explores the region’s vegetation through detailed descriptions of fifty-three species of wild plants commonly found throughout AlUla. The research extended over four years, during which most of the region’s valleys were visited, and the various plant types documented.
For each plant species, the authors have chosen to focus on specific elements, including: the scientific and Arabic names, visible diagnostic characteristics, flowering period, habitat, distribution globally and within the Kingdom, local and international uses, relevant previous scientific studies (where available), and additional notes related to local heritage where applicable.
The plants are arranged alphabetically according to their family names in English, while genera within each family are organized alphabetically by their Latin names. The second and third authors, with the assistance of Abdullah Al-Suhaimi, photographed the specimens in their natural environments, and no plant was included unless it had been observed, recorded, and photographed directly.

Suha Hashem Abdulelah Abduljawad    
2018

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

This book aims to provide valuable information on the importance of nutritional guidance and education, and how to acquire simple and accessible nutritional knowledge through health and nutrition awareness channels. It further seeks to highlight the qualities of an effective nutrition guide and the methods through which nutritional information can be conveyed to individuals and communities using available means of communication, in addition to examining the local community and its available resources.
The author asserts that the nutrition guide, within the scope of their specialization, is responsible for determining how nutritional knowledge is communicated and applied through well-structured dietary programs that are simple to implement, while taking into account the customs and traditions of the community.
By exploring extension communication tools, the book presents the components, channels, and methods of communication relevant to nutritional awareness. It also outlines how to organize the work of extension communication units, which play a fundamental role in achieving nutritional guidance and education for both individuals and society.

Prof. Yasser Ahmed Nour

2018

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

It is well known that the science of ḥadīth differs from the discipline of history in both subject and methodology. However, there exists a significant field of overlap and similarity that brings the two sciences together. Building upon this common ground, this book adopts a comparative analytical approach to examine the principles of criticism employed in ḥadīth methodology and those applied in historical research—beginning with the process of collecting texts and documents and concluding with their evaluation at the levels of source and content. The aim is to identify points of similarity and difference, as well as the areas of strength that distinguish one method from the other.
In addition, the book offers a methodological perspective on how the principles of ḥadīth scholarship—and the rich technical terminology it encompasses—may be effectively utilized within the field of historical research. Such integration seeks to refine historical investigative tools and address certain gaps found within existing methodological frameworks.

Prof. Mukhtar Sidi Mohammed Mahmoud Al-Ghawth

Dr. Anwar Yaqoub Mohammed Zaman

2019

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

This book focuses on orthography, punctuation, and various forms of functional and creative writing. The authors deliberately set aside areas of disagreement in spelling conventions and limited themselves to presenting a single approach—the simplest and most consistent—recognizing that most students find it difficult to master divergent forms, which may distract them from more essential aspects of writing.
The authors further note that certain fine distinctions hold little practical value and that it is more beneficial for students to concentrate on commonly used forms, which they need most in academic and professional writing. As for other, more technical variations, they are best left to specialists in the field.

Dr. Yahya Bakir Bakly

2020

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

Serious nations invest considerable effort into educating their populations in information culture and skills—commonly referred to as information literacy. However, promoting such literacy requires a sound understanding of several interconnected issues. Among the key questions addressed in this book are: What is information literacy? Why do we need it? Where did the concept originate, and how did it develop? What are its significance and objectives? What qualities characterize an information-literate individual? What standards are used to measure a person’s level of information literacy? And what roles do information and library professionals play in fostering it?
The book concludes with a detailed presentation of leading international experiences and models in the development of information literacy.

Prof. Abdulrahman Mostafa Dibs

2020

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

This book provides a clear and insightful overview of one of the most important earth sciences—Surveying—as well as the concept and applications of a modern space-based technology: the Global Positioning System (GPS). Its purpose is to serve as an up-to-date scientific reference, benefiting students, researchers, specialists, and practitioners, and supporting them in their studies, research, fieldwork, and technical project execution.
The book contains ten chapters, the first five of which are dedicated to traditional surveying, while the remaining seven focus on GPS technology. The chapters are organized in a structured and methodical sequence. The first five chapters present a general introduction to surveying, including a brief historical overview of its emergence and development, its functions and branches, methods of measuring distances, angles, and directions, as well as leveling operations, their types, and procedures. The book also explains traditional and modern electronic surveying instruments and how they are used.
The remaining seven chapters introduce the concept and development of GPS technology, its operating principles, observation methods, and its most significant areas of application.

Prof. Noura Saad Nasser Al-Dawood

2021

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

The book Al-Rawḍah al-Firdawsiyyah wa al-Ḥaḍrah al-Qudusiyyah falls within the broader body of works that document the history of al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah. It records the names of those buried in the most sacred of places—the Prophet’s Mosque and the grounds of al-Baqī‘—including the earliest of the believers, martyrs, and the righteous. It may therefore be classified among the historical sources of the Prophetic biography. The work is structured into five chapters.
The first chapter is dedicated to the visitation of the grave of the Prophet ﷺ, the graves of his two Companions Abū Bakr and ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), and the graves of his family members and relatives in al-Baqī‘, as well as the martyrs of Uḥud. The second chapter discusses the Noble Prophet ﷺ, listing his forefathers, children, daughters, wives, freed persons, and close relatives, along with the Rightly Guided Caliphs. The third chapter presents the major events that led to the death of many of the virtuous inhabitants of Madinah, such as the Battle of Uḥud, the Battle of the Trench, and the incident of al-Ḥarrah.
The fourth chapter documents well-known Companions, arranged alphabetically, while the fifth chapter includes scholars and righteous individuals who passed away in Madinah but were not from the generation of the Companions.

Prof. Manal Abdulrahman Hassanain

Suha Hashem Abdulelah Abduljawad

2021

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

The book Introduction to Health and Nutrition covers a wide range of topics related to health—its definitions, levels, and the concept of health awareness. It also addresses subjects related to various nutrients, their sources, causes of deficiency, and their essential biological functions. Additionally, the book explains how to select healthy food, methods of food preservation, and nutrition-related health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and stress, as well as ways to alleviate their symptoms through diet.

Fatemah Abdullah Ali Alhazmi

2021

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

Mohammed Mohammed Ahmed Alharbi

2021

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

The work environment in any sector of the state carries its own dynamics, components, challenges, and complexities. The educational environment is no exception—indeed, it exists to serve one of the most vital segments of society: students, who represent the foundation and future of the nation. There is no doubt that the teaching profession, embodied in the role of the teacher, stands at the front lines of shaping generations. It is considered one of the most demanding professions, and in some countries, one of the most highly valued and compensated, due to its significance and the diverse roles it requires—administrative, cognitive, and humanitarian—toward school-aged learners.
Achieving success in this profession requires multiple skills, among the most important of which is the ability to solve problems related to the educational process. This book represents an effort by the author to present a structured approach that helps teachers address various challenges scientifically and methodically. Action research is a scientific methodology that can benefit employees across all professional sectors; however, this book focuses specifically on how it may be applied within the educational context.
The book is divided into a theoretical section and a practical section, providing teachers with a clear starting point for solving the difficulties they encounter in their teaching practice.

Prof. Abdulrahman Ghaleb Dabbour

2022

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

This book explores information institutions, aiming to introduce their nature, functions, services, and various forms. It covers fifteen distinct types of information institutions, each presented in a dedicated instructional unit beginning with learning objectives and definitions, and ending with a summary, review questions, and exercises.
The first unit discusses the information cycle—its concept, components, and types. The second addresses national libraries, while the third focuses on public libraries. The fourth unit examines academic libraries, and the fifth is dedicated to school libraries. The sixth unit discusses special libraries, followed by the seventh which covers private libraries. The eighth unit introduces information centers, and the ninth examines web-based libraries.
The tenth unit is devoted to digital archives, followed by the eleventh which explores digital repositories, and the twelfth which covers printing presses and publishing houses. The thirteenth unit analyzes information banks, the fourteenth discusses information observatories, the fifteenth focuses on information departments in universities, and the sixteenth and final unit addresses scientific societies and professional associations.

Wasim Asaad Hassan Orfali

2022

Scientific Publishing Center at Taibah University

This practical reference provides sound and acoustics engineers with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of sound reinforcement engineering and its applications, particularly in the enhancement of sound energy and the reproduction of audio signals. Sound reinforcement engineering offers an advanced review of the challenges and solutions related to audio systems, and as such, this book explains in detail the components of sound reinforcement systems and methods of installation. The authors also discuss the relationship between sound reinforcement engineering and other relevant fields such as room acoustics.
With global advancements in microphone and loudspeaker manufacturing continuing to accelerate, this book meets the growing need for the adoption of universally recognized technical terminology—enabling practitioners and specialists worldwide to exchange ideas and develop solutions to the challenges faced in sound reinforcement.
This new edition has been fully updated in English, marking the first release of its kind since the original German edition Beschallungstechnik – Grundlagen und Praxis (Sound Reinforcement Engineering: Fundamentals and Practice) was published in 1993. The book highlights current technologies and future trends in this rapidly evolving field, and provides specialists with numerous examples and applied case studies of systems successfully implemented in Europe, the United States, and Japan.

Abdulhadi Ahmed R. Aloufi

2023

Administration of Scientific Publishing and Scientific Societies 

This book examines venomous animals found in the Madinah region, both terrestrial and marine. It was prepared to assist personnel in the military, civil defense, healthcare, and tourism sectors—as well as outdoor enthusiasts and desert campers—in identifying venomous species in the area.
The scientific content is presented concisely and in an accessible manner, supported by clear photographic illustrations of the animals. At the end of each animal group, the book outlines methods for preventing injuries, provides first-aid guidance, and highlights essential safety precautions. These measures are intended to help professionals and the general public distinguish dangerous species from harmless ones and handle them appropriately when encountered.

Wael Abdulghani A Obaid

Usama KAMAL MOHAMED Abdel Hameed

2024

Administration of Scientific Publishing and Scientific Societies - Institute of Research and Consulting