The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Dimensions on Organizational Attractiveness in Jordanian Commercial Banks

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) dimensions on organizational attractiveness from two perspectives; signaling theory and person –organization fit (P-O fit). A structured questionnaire was developed and applied on 103 students enrolled in a training course in commercial banks. Reliabilities and validities for constructs were measured and hypotheses were tested using hierarchical multiple regression. The results of the study revealed a positive impact of CSR related to customer and employee on organizational attractiveness, but this was not the case of CSR related to social and non-social stakeholders and government, in addition the results showed that P-O fit has a significant and positive effect on organizational attractiveness. This study measures directly the potential employee's trends toward the extent of practicing CSR by organizations and its impact on organizational attractiveness instead of using an experimental approach which made the results of this study more realistic. This study is considered to be a humble source to enrich the Arabic library with a new subject in the field of corporate social responsibility. Keywords: corporate social responsibility, organizational attractiveness, Signaling Theory , Person-Organization fit

Using an Extended Technology Acceptance Model to Uncover Variables Influencing Physicians’ Use Of EHR in Jordan: Insights from Alberta, Canada

Adoption rates for electronic health records (EHR) remain low in developing nations, even though health information technologies undoubtedly enhance the quality of service delivery and healthcare institutions’ overall efficiency. In this research, researchers employed a technology acceptance integrated model to analyze what factors are most important in encouraging physicians in Jordan to adopt EHR. This framework was created after a thorough review of the relevant literature and with input from physicians in Alberta, Canada, a province with an openly disclosed high rate of electronic health record adoption. To achieve its aim, the present study used a quantitative correlational research strategy. Data were acquired from a convenient sample size of 413 web-based survey participants recruited from the target population of physicians practicing in the public and private healthcare sectors in Jordan. The study’s hypotheses were tested with structural equation modeling. Physicians’ behavioral intentions were shown to be strongly predicted by factors including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived ’privacy and security,’ financial incentives, and self-efficacy, which collectively accounted for 57.8% of the total variance in behavioral intention. Perceived usefulness had the highest influence on intentions, followed by self-efficacy, perceived ”privacy and security,” and perceived ease of use, with financial incentives having the smallest impact on intentions. Accordingly, healthcare practitioners must consider these variables while developing and validating interpretations about HER adoption. This study concludes with several implications for healthcare directors, policymakers, and providers of health information systems, in addition to suggestions for future research areas

Gallbladder polyps between ultrasound and histopathology

BackgroundGallbladder polyps (GBP) are rare. Ultrasound is the most widely used screening method for Gallbladder pathology.AimsWe aim to analyse polyps identified in gallbladders removed by laparoscopy over a 14-year period, and to assess the ability of conventional ultrasound to differentiate GBPs from stones.MethodsThis is a retrospective study of 11,391 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy from 2002–2016. Data concerning patients' characteristics, preoperative ultrasound findings, number and size of lesions, histologic features of polyps and gallbladder were collected.ResultsForty-six patients had GBP(s) (0.4 per cent). Mean age was 54(range 17-85), 67.4 per cent were females. Body mass index (BMI) was 30 (range 19-43). GBP(s) were single in 63 per cent of cases. Polyp size ranged between 0.2 and 2.2cm (average 1cm). Preoperative ultrasound successfully differentiated polyps from stones in nine cases (20 per cent). The most common histopathologic pattern was hyperplastic polyps in 18 cases (39.1), followed by cholesterol polyps (28.3 per cent), adenomyoma (13 per cent) and adenoma (8.7 per cent). The rest (10.9 per cent) were malignant polyps (adenocarcinoma). Polyps were associated with chronic cholecystitis in 40/46 patients.ConclusionGBPs are rare. Hyperplastic polyps are the commonest in our region, probably due to chronic inflammation induced by gallstones.   Although ultrasound seems to be sensitive to gallbladder lesions; its utility to differentiate polyps from stones is relatively low. Since one tenth of polyps were hiding malignancy, cholecystectomy is advised especially in elderly people

Pulmonary hydatidosis patterns and clinical outcomes

BackgroundPulmonary hydatidosis remains a significant health problem in endemic areas. The clinical patterns and presentation vary according to the size, number, location and integrity of the cyst.AimsThe aim of this study is to retrospectively evaluate the pattern and outcomes of patients diagnosed with pulmonary hydatidosis treated surgically in a tertiary hospital in northern Jordan. MethodsA retrospective review of patients with pulmonary hydatidosis between December 2009 and December 2017 were performed. Data regarding demographic features, clinical presentation, serology testing, clinical outcomes and duration of medical treatment after surgery were obtained. Chest X-Ray and computerized tomography as well as liver ultrasound were the main methods of diagnosis. Parenchyma preserving excisions of the laminated membrane with capitonnage of the remaining cavity were performed in all patients. Albendazole was prescribed for 3–6 months postoperatively. ResultsEighty-eight patients were involved. Mean age was 29.5±16.7 years (range 8–75). Females comprised 52 per cent of the patients. The main presenting symptoms were cough, dyspnea and chest pain. Thirty-two (37 per cent) patients had rupture of the cyst at the time of the presentation; 15 patients had direct rupture, 10 had communicating rupture and contained rupture was diagnosed in seven patients. Multiple and/or bilateral lesions were encountered in 25/88 (28.5 per cent) and 15 (17 per cent) patients respectively. Lower lobes were involved in 73.8 per cent of the cases. The mean hospital stay was 6.53±2.83 days. Post-operative morbidities were developed in 12/88 (13 per cent) patients with air leak (5 per cent) as the most common morbidity. No recurrences or mortalities were reported in the follow up period. ConclusionParenchyma preserving cyst excision with capitonnage provides a low postoperative morbidity in patients with both intact and complicated pulmonary hydatidosis. To decrease the risk of recurrence albendazole treatment is indicated postoperatively especially for recurrent, complicated and multiple hydatid cysts

Prevalence, patterns and predictive factors of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among morbidly obese patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy

BackgroundObesity related non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly recognized worldwide.AimsWe aim to describe prevalence, histologic patterns, and risk factors of NAFLD in morbidly obese patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy.MethodsA prospective study included 49 obese patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, with concomitant true cut liver biopsy. Exclusion criteria included history of alcohol intake, liver disease, or hepatotoxic agents’ intake. Clinical, biochemical, and histological features were evaluated. Histological patterns were classified based on the NIH-sponsored NASH Clinical Research Network NAFLD Activity Score (NAS).ResultsSeventy-three per cent were females, mean age 34 (range 17–58). Mean BMI was 43 (35–52). 45 patients (91.8 per cent) showed NAFLD. Nineteen (39 per cent) showed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and 5 (10 per cent) showed fibrosis. 4 biopsies (8 per cent) were normal. About 31 per cent of NAFLD patients had metabolic syndrome as defined by the international diabetes federation consensus. While nineteen patients (38.5 per cent) had abnormality in one or both transaminase levels, 71 per cent of patients with elevated AST had NASH. The prevalence of dyslipidaemia (abnormal lipid profile) in all study patients was found to be 47 per cent. 24 per cent of NAFLD patients and 16 per cent of NASH patients had DM.ConclusionNAFLD has a very high prevalence among our morbidly obese patients. Multiple biochemical abnormalities were evident in association with the histological changes detected in NAFLD categories. Intraoperative liver biopsy is safe during sleeve gastrectomy for the diagnosis of NAFLD

Spontaneous regression in alveolar soft part sarcoma: case report and literature review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sarcomas are a type of malignant tumors that arise from connective tissue. They are most of the time found in extremities</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We are presenting a case of adult male patient, who was found to have huge abdominal mass and multiple gastric and duodenal polyps. Pathological diagnosis for all lesions was Alveolar soft part sarcoma. Although he complained from metastasis to both lungs and right atrium, all these deposits regressed spontaneously. Patient stated that he used some herbs (Teucrium polium, Cat Thyme) prescribed for him. No chemotherapy or radiotherapy was given. The duration of regression was about 5 months before other lesions appeared. Later on, he died secondary to brain metastasis.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>ASPS is a rare type of sarcomas that affect primarily the lower limbs. This tumor does rarely metastasize to the gastrointestinal tract.</p

Granulomatous Mastitis: A Rare Cause of Male Breast Lump

Background: Mastitis is a common benign disorder of the female breast. It is frequently associated with tenderness, swelling and nipple discharge. We are describing an extremely rare case of an idiopathic granulomatous mastitis in the male breast. Only 1 previous case was reported. Case Report: A 29-year-old male patient presented with a hard, painless lump in the right breast of 2 weeks duration. The patient underwent surgical excision with margin. The histopathologic findings were consistent with granulomatous mastitis. The case was reported as idiopathic granulomatous mastitis after exclusion of all known causes of the disease. Conclusion: Granulomatous mastitis is rare in females and extremely rare in male breast tissue. Since this disease mimics breast cancer in its clinical picture and radiologic findings are usually not conclusive, surgical excision is recommended in all cases

Endoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Sigmoidopexy: New Highlights on Technique and Outcomes

Abdel Rahman A Al Manasra,1 Tarik Alhmoud,2 Zaid Mesmar,1 Ahmad Hamaydeh1 1Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan; 2Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanCorrespondence: Abdel Rahman A Al Manasra, Department of General Surgery and Urology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, Jordan, Tel +962 796453510, Email [email protected]: Sigmoid volvulus is primarily a disease of the elderly.Case Presentation: We describe a case of recurrent sigmoid volvulus in an elderly woman who refused surgery due to the high risk posed by general anesthesia and surgical intervention. She underwent endoscopic-assisted percutaneous sigmoidopexy using only three 2-shot anchor sets. No radiographic observation was necessary during the procedure. Some puncture sites were secured using endoscopic clips.Conclusion: Endoscopic-assisted percutaneous sigmoidopexy is increasingly used as an effective alternative to surgical sigmoidopexy when surgery under general anesthesia poses a high risk. Despite clinical improvement and resolution of the recurrent volvulus, after sigmoidopexy patients may continue to experience motility dysfunction and diffuse dilation of the colon for a few weeks, which may correlate with the episodes of obstruction experienced prior to fixation.Keywords: sigmoidopexy, volvulus, percutaneous, anchor sutur