Master’s Degree Awarded to Ms. Ibtisam Sharaf Ibrahim in Educational Administration and Planning
Ms. Ibtisam Sharaf Ibrahim Al-Mahtwari was awarded a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Planning with an average of Excellent and a grade of (97%) for her thesis titled: The Reality of Administrative Efficiency at Sana’a University in Light of Imam Ali’s (peace be upon him) Covenant by Malik Al-Ashtar from the Perspective of Employees, which was submitted to the Faculty of Education – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Thursday, April 16, 2026
The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
| # | Committee Members | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Assoc. Prof. Ali Mohammed Mohammed Quradha | External Examiner | Chair |
| 2 | Assoc. Prof. Ali Yahya Sharaf Al-Deen | Main Supervisor | Member |
| 3 | Assoc. Prof. Fatehya Ahmed Al-Alaya | Internal Examiner | Member |
The thesis aimed to:
- Identify the reality of administrative efficiency at Sana’a University in light of Imam Ali’s Covenant by Malik Al-Ashtar from the perspective of its employees.
The researcher employed the descriptive-analytical method. The study population consisted of 4,769 employees at Sana’a University, and a closed questionnaire was administered to a sample of 307 respondents.
The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:
- The overall level of administrative efficiency at the University was moderate, with a mean score of 2.80 and a relative weight of 56.00%.
- Administrative efficiency ranked first (mean: 3.00), followed by human and social values (mean: 2.74), and financial and academic efficiency (mean: 2.67), all at a moderate level.
- Statistically significant differences were found in human and social values in favor of males.
- Differences in administrative efficiency were observed based on academic qualification.
- No statistically significant differences were found based on years of experience or job title..
In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:
- Establishing a transparent and fair performance evaluation system based on clear criteria.
- Activating the principle of “reward and accountability” to fairly distinguish between high and low performers.
- Utilizing supervision as a tool for improvement and development rather than intimidation.
- Reviewing policies related to the distribution of budgets, salaries, and incentives to ensure fairness and transparency across all university units and staff.
The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.
