The Relationship between Corporate Strategy & Corporate Social Responsibility (a case study on Zarqa University)

Corporate strategy and corporate social responsibility are very important issues in the current era, especially in light of the growing calls to strengthen the role of organizations in community service. Empirically, we can see that Corporate strategy is associated with Corporate social responsibility, such as attracting valuable employees as well as enhancing the company image and reputation. This research  presents a theoretical and practical review that demonstrates the association between corporate strategy and corporate social responsibility Based on the literature and a case study of Zarqa university . This article will explore the concept and  the nature of corporate social responsibility (CSR)  with an eye toward understanding its component parts by a pyramid of corporate social responsibility . Next, we plan to relate these component parts to adoption of CSR practices by Zarqa university. Finally,  we present our conclusions to Stimulate Zarqa university leaders to take care and consider the importance of these issues in the future and  make recommendation for further studies to stimulate other researchers to prepare researches on this important subject. Keywords: corporate strategy; corporate social responsibility (CSR)

THE EFFECT OF β-CARYOPHYLLENE ON DOXORUBICIN-INDUCED CARDIOTOXICITY

Doxorubicin is an effective and widely used chemotherapeutic drug. However, its clinical use is limited due to cardiotoxicity which it causes that appears in the form of dilated cardiomyopathy. Many efforts have been devoted to developing/discovering agents which can counter DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the cardioprotective potential of β Caryophyllene (BCP), a dietary phytocannabinoid, in a rat model of DOX-induced acute and chronic cardiotoxicity. BCP is widely found in various herbs and spices and is a full agonist of the cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) and exhibits potent anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, rats challenged with DOX showed cardiotoxicity as evidenced by increased serum levels of creatine kinase-MB (CKMB) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as well as reduced levels of the antioxidants superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione (GSH) concomitant with increased lipid peroxidation. A significant rise in the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines as well as inflammatory mediators, namely cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) was also observed in DOX-challenged rats. Furthermore, histopathological observations showed severe muscle degradation in DOX-challenged rats. However, BCP reversed all the changes found in acute and chronic DOX-induced cardiotoxicity as evidenced by improved antioxidants activities/levels, reduced inflammation, reduced cardio myocyte injury and structural salvaging of heart tissue. Additionally, in the chronic model of DOX-cardiotoxicity, we also investigated the CB2 receptor dependent mechanism of cardioprotection elicited by BCP using AM630, a CB2 receptor antagonist. Pretreatment with AM630 abrogated the beneficial effects of BCP. This demonstrates that BCP exhibits cardioprotective effects by attenuating oxidative stress and inflammation and the underlying mechanism of this protection is the activation of CB2 receptors. This study, for the first time, demonstrates the cardioprotective effect of BCP in DOX induced cardiotoxicity and also suggests that BCP could be a promising agent for cardioprotection against DCM

The armament of the Almoravid army

El estado almorávide se sustentaba en elementos bélicos y militares. El ejército era la base fundamental de su existencia. Yusuf Ibn Tašufin, el fundador del gran estado almorávide, procuró organizar el ejército almorávide y proveerlo del equipamiento y el armamento necesario, hasta que se convirtió en uno de los ejércitos más poderosso del momento, al sustituir el armamento sencillo propio de los combates de la vida beduina por un tipo de armamento que le permitió superar a sus enemigos en el Magreb, al-Andalus y los reinos cristianos. Este tipo de armamento incluía armas ligeras, pesadas, económicas, personales y defensivas (fortificaciones). El presente estudio detalla algunas de esas armas, incluyendo armamento de tipo químico, que se utilizaba dependiendo del tipo de combate o batalla al que se enfrentaban.The Almoravid state was based on war and military elements. In fact, the army was considered a crucial element. Yusuf Ibn Tashufin, the founder of the great Almoravid state, sought to organize the Almoravid army and provide the necessary equipment and weapons so it became one of the most powerful armies of the time, by menas of replacing the simple type of weapons used in Bedouin life style by new types of weapons that allowed them to overcome their enemies in the Maghrib, Al-andalus and the Christian kingdoms. These weapons include light, heavy, economic, personal and defensive weapons (fortifications). This paper provide further details about some of these weapons, including weapons of chemical nautre, which were used in some batles they faced

Knowledge Assessment of Newly Graduated Doctors Regarding Medical Educational Method in Their Colleges and Certain Essential Medical Skills in Ibn-Sinna Teaching Hospital / Mosul / Iraq

Medical education  is a long, time consuming process. The reality is that it never ends, even after an individual graduates from medical school, there is a constant need to learn new and updated information . A descriptive study was conducted on newly graduated doctors who are working in Ibn – Sinna hospital / Mosul / Iraq  during the period from 1st July  till 30th August / 2012 to assess their level of  knowledge regarding the current medical educational method and the main essential medical skills . The study show  majority of doctors are female ( 52.2% ) , aging between 20-25 years ( 85.7%) .  61.8  % of them preferred  combined method of medical education (Lecture based  and Problem based)  because this method graduated doctors with both good information and  efficient  skills level . Keywords: Newly doctors  , current medical educational method  , knowledge assessmen

The role of political leadership in driving citizens’ engagement through social media: The case of Dubai’s public sector

© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015. This chapter examines the use of social media in Dubai’s government from a public policy perspective. It traces its development and the intrinsic role of political leadership in encouraging and creating a virtual space for brainstorming important policy matters with a wider public audience. The chapter argues that the technological advancement Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Dubai is one of the seven Emirates that form the United Arab Emirates. Other Emirates in alphabetical order are Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain.) achieved in the past few decades, has facilitated the exploitation of social media tools and allowed the engagement of the public in policy making. This is a result of the political leadership’s firm willingness to modernize its public administration and involve the public in shaping public policy. Dubai currently serves as a catalyst for other governments of the Gulf and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to utilize social media to formulate public policies that are supported and co-formed by the public

Effect of Nursing Job on Fertility Potential of Nurses in Babylon Province

Objective: The aim of the study: To study the effect of nursing job on nurses fertility potential. Back ground: Fertility potential refers to the ability of couples to reproduce and depends on both female and male partners. Human Fertility Potential is a very sensitive process which can be influenced by many factors such as jobs opportunities.  Fertility potential can be measured by ovarian reserve markers. Methods: This is a case control study conducted in Hilla Teaching hospital and Babylon teaching hospital for maternity and pediatric; form: May 2015 - November 2015.  Fifty women were included in this study working as nurses in gynecological and obstetric department (Number =50) and eighty-one women as a control group (Number = 81). Assessment of effect of nursing job was done by standard questionnaire and basal Hormonal levels (follicle stimulating hormone, estradiol hormone, prolactin hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone) were determine women by using (mini VIDAS) method. Result: There is a significant difference in the residence, educational level, menstrual cycle regularity between nurses and control group (p<0.05). Significant differences (p<0.05) were identified in cycle day two serum level of Estradiol and Prolactin hormones, between the nurses group and control group . Conclusion: Nurses working in gynecological and obstetric wards are liable for the effects of shift work which may disturb circadian rhythm and may cause cycle irregularities and alter endocrine function and possibly the regulation of reproductive hormones and fertility. Key words: Fertility potential, follicle stimulating hormone, estradiol hormone, prolactin hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, nursing job