Factors Affecting the Formation, Severity and Location of White Spot Lesions during Orthodontic Treatment with Fixed Appliances

Date of Acceptance: 24/02/2014 Copyright © Khalaf K. Published in the JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH (http://www.ejomr.org), 1 April 2014. This is an open-access article, first published in the JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License, which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work and is properly cited. The copyright, license information and link to the original publication on (http://www.ejomr.org) must be included. Acknowledgements: The author report no conflicts of interest related to this study. The author would like to thank Kim-Weng Tan (Dental School, University of Aberdeen) for his help in the collection of some of the data and Dr. Tatiana Macfarlane (Dental School, University of Aberdeen) for her comments on the manuscript.Non peer reviewedPublisher PD

Iranian diplomatic tools in the Face of International Pressure

This study aims to clarify the nature of Iranian diplomacy, its position and its role with regard to managing this file, and the position of some countries in the region and the great powers regarding the Iranian nuclear position. In order to reach the desired results of the study, the researcher followed the following scientific approaches, namely: The historical research method by tracing the beginnings of the Iranian nuclear file (from 1952 until reaching the final agreement in 2015), the researcher also followed the analytical approach that relies on describing and analyzing the phenomenon and the developments that accompanied the development of the Iranian nuclear file, he also followed the decision-making approach by employing the elements of Iranian political decision-making and the role of Iranian political institutions in taking the appropriate decision regarding the Iranian nuclear file. Among the results of the study was that Iran, through the (carpet weaving) and (evasive) diplomacy in its nuclear negotiations with the superpowers, was able to achieve its revolutionary goals and build its nuclear project even if it was a peaceful one and avoid reaching the stage of using the military option by the superpowers, this diplomacy has paid off by achieving positive results that serve Iran. Iran was also able to prove its position and position on the world map and to prove that it is a country with a strategic will to reach its nuclear ambitions, and Iran has been able to resist all threats and temptations in order to continue its nuclear program and forcing the superpowers (5 + 1) to surrender to her demands at the end. Keywords: Iranian diplomatic tools, International Pressure, Iranian nuclear position, Iranian political decision-making DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/101-20 Publication date:September 30th 202

Craniofacial and Oral Manifestations of Non-Syndromic Hypodontia : A Review

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Is Orthodontic Treatment a Risk Factor of Cervical Root Resorption? : A Systematic Review

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The Impact of ESG on Strategic Success in Jordanian Islamic Banks

The study aimed to identify the criteria of ESG with its dimensions (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Strategic Success with its combined dimensions (Specific Strategy, Specific Implementation, Motivational Culture, and Continuous Innovation). The random sample consists of managers that working in Jordanian Islamic banks with a total of (108) individuals. The study adopted the questionnaire as the study tool and was distributed to the respondents. The questionnaire was developed based on previous studies, and the answers were analyzed using the statistical analysis program (SPSS). The study concluded that there is a high level of implementation of governance pillars and Strategic Success in Jordanian Islamic banks, and that there is a statistically significant impact of all governance pillars represented by (Environmental, Social, and Governance) on Strategic Success. The study recommended that Jordanian Islamic banks must continue to implement governance pillars (ESG) and do more work toward achieving Strategic Success

Exploring Professionalism among Final Year Dental Students and New Graduates : Translating Knowledge to Practice

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The Effectiveness of the Question as a Means of Parliamentary Oversight over the Governmental works in the Jordanian Constitutional System

Parliamentary Questions are an important means of parliamentary control over the work of the government in the parliamentary system. The member of parliament (MP) used the questions to ensure the government is accountable to the parliament for its policies and actions or to ask a minister regarding an issue within the jurisdiction of his ministry or draw the attention of the government on the one hand, and public opinion on the other hand to the existence of errors or deviations in performance Government. Parliamentary Questions are an important means of parliamentary control over the work of the government in the parliamentary system. The member of parliament (MP) used the questions to ensure the government is accountable to the parliament for its policies and actions or to ask a minister regarding an issue within the jurisdiction of his ministry or draw the attention of the government on the one hand, and public opinion on the other hand to the existence of errors or deviations in performance Government. Keywords: parliamentary system, parliamentary oversight, balance and cooperation between authorities, government, parliament. DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/90-13 Publication date:October 31st 201

The Role of Distinct Core Capabilities in Achieving Organizational Brilliance / An Exploratory Study of the Opinions of a Sample of Managers Working in the Iraqi General Company for Cement / Kufa Cement Factory

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to achieve several goals by defining the correlation and influence of distinct core capabilities (through its dimensions (organizational resources, human resources, capabilities)) in achieving organizational brilliance (through its dimensions of (brilliance in leadership, brilliance in service and innovation, brilliance in knowledge).   Theoretical framework: The research dealt with the theoretical aspect of the concepts related to the variable of distinct fundamental capabilities and organizational brilliance as they are modern and contemporary concepts and have an administrative nature on business organizations that seek excellence and leadership in their field of business, where the Kufa Cement Factory was chosen as an applied field to show the extent of applying the essential capabilities that have positive effects in Achieving organizational brilliance in the laboratory.   Design/methodology/approach: The questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting the necessary data and information, through an intentional sample of (124) represented by senior administrations, heads of departments, directors of divisions and units in the Kufa cement factory, and the descriptive analytical method was used mainly in Presentation, analysis and interpretation of research information.    Findings: The findings: Thebased on a set of statistical methods such as confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling method to measure the effect relationship, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, modified analysis and Pearson correlation through statistical programs (SPSS V.24; Amos V.23).   Research, Practical & Social implications: The Among the most prominent findings of the research is the interest of the Kufa Cement Factory management in adopting distinct core capabilities and rationalizing their use in terms of attention to organizational resources, improving the internal work environment, and directing employees to cooperate and follow helpful behaviors and work in a team spirit in order to ensure the improvement of manufacturing, achieving the necessary goals and strengthening the basic capabilities of the plant from It would improve the level of organizational brilliance in the future study.   Originality/value: The value of the study stems from its handling of an important sector, which is the industrial sector, as this sector is considered the most important and effective in the process of economic development