The Use of Modern Television Technologies and their Impact on Increasing the Follow-up to Watch news Programs on Jordanian Television

The aim of this study was to reveal the level of use of modern TV technology and its impact on increasing viewing of news programs on Jordanian TV - from the perspective of the employees and technicians in the news programs. To achieve the objectives of the study, the questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data. Study’s sample consisted of (110) employees and technicians in the news programs on Jordanian TV. The results showed that the use of modern television techniques enhances the degree of viewing television highly at all dimensions, especially at the dimension of news releases and news programs. The results also showed that Jordanian Television is still using the old techniques, which came in the last place among all dimensions. in addition to a statistically positive associations exist between the use of modern television techniques in all its dimensions and increasing in the viewing of newsletters and news programs. According to the results, study recommends the following: 1. Work on the transformation of the system of high-quality broadcast technology (HD) instead of SD system, and work on training to staff on these technologies and modern devices. 2. Using modern and advanced methods in presenting news bulletins and news programs on Jordanian TV, so that multimedia, graphics, info graphic and sound effects are used in each bulletin especially the main ones. Keywords: Modern television technologies, news programs DOI: 10.7176/NMMC/95-06 Publication date: February 28th 202

New Mathematical Properties For Rayleigh distribution

Regression analysis is one of the most commonly statistical techniques used for analyzing data in different fields. And used to fit the relation between the dependent variable and the independent variables require strong assumption to be met in the model. Generalized linear models (GLMs) allow the extension of linear modeling ideas to a wider class of response types, such as count data or binary responses. Many statistical methods exist for such data types, but the advantage of the GLM approach is that it unites a seemingly disparate collection of response types under a common modeling methodology. So, the problem of the current research is to try to provide a new mathematical property for Exponentiated Rayleigh distribution, and it was one of the most important properties that was studied is to determine Harmonic Mean, as well as calculating the Quantile function, Moments of Residual life (MRL), Reversed Residual Life, Mean of Residual life. The study also presented the probability density function (pdf) and cumulative distribution function according to linear representations.

Molecular Modeling and in Silico Characterization of a Pathogenesis-Related Protein-10 (PR10) and its Coding Genes in some Oryza Species

يعد الأرز أحد الأطعمة الأساسية لأكثر من ثلثى سكان العالم مما يسترعى الإهتمام بالتحسينات الوراثية التى تزيد الكفأءة الحقلية لهذا المحصول الهام. و نظرا لقلة التباينات الوراثية فى الانواع المزروعة مقارنة بتلك الموجودة فى الأنواع الأخرى لجنس Oryza توجب الاهتمام بدراسة المحتوى الجينى لتلك الانواع الاخرى. تهدف هذه الدراسة الى وصف و توضيح أحد البروتينات المرتبطة بالآفات من المجموعة العاشرة (PR10) - لما لتلك المجموعة من أهمية فى مكافحة الإجهادات الحيوية و الغير الحيوية -  و كذلك الجينات الخاصة بها فى عدد من أنواع جنس Oryza (O. sativa, O.  barthii, O. glaberrima, O. glumipatula, O. meridionalis, O. nivara, O. rufipogon and  O. punctata.) بٍإستعمال التقنيات الحاسوبية. و قد كشفت الدراسة تنوععاً محدوداً لهذا البروتين و الجين الخاص به فى كافة الأنواع عدا O. glumipatula الذى أظهرت الدراسة إختلافاً تركيبياً فى البروتين موضوع الدراسة به مقارنةً بالبروتين ذاته فى الأنواع Oryza الأخرى. و تستوجب هذه النتائج الإهتمام بالمحتوى الجينى لهذا النوع لما قد يحمله من فائدة فى مواجهة الأنواع المختلفة من الإجهادات و التى تتطلب مزيداً من الدراسة للإستفادة منها فى برامج تربية الأرز.Rice is a major staple food for more than two thirds of the world population. Pathogenesis-related proteins-10 (PR10) have a range of 154 to 163 amino acid with molecular weight ~ 17 kDa.  They are acidic and generally intracellular and cytosolic proteins accumulate in plants in response to biotic and abiotic stresses. In the present study, a PR10 gene and its corresponding protein were characterized in O. sativa, O.  barthii, O. glaberrima, O. glumipatula, O. meridionalis, O. nivara, O. rufipogon and  O. punctata. The results revealed a narrow range of variation at both DNA and protein levels in all examined species except O. glumipatula. The latter showed a relatively obvious structural variation at protein level. Such variation may be beneficial against different types of stress that requires further elucidation to exploit in rice breeding programs

Les facteurs associés à la rémission des crises dans l’épilepsie réfractaire

Introduction: Patients with intractable epilepsy show variable course of the disease. They may show remissions followed by relapses. Little is known about factors associated with remissions in patients with intractable epilepsy Participants and methods: This is a retrospective study of 200 patients diagnosed with intractable epilepsy who entered into a remission. We probed their clinical, electrophysiological and neuroimaging data. The cohort was followed for two outcomes, 1-complete seizure remission for ≥ 12 months and 2, age at which the patient entered into remission. The study outcomes were estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Results: female gender, mental subnormality, early onset seizure, localization related epilepsies (especially temporal lobe epilepsy), presence of abnormal neurological examination and high seizure frequency were associated with older age and shorter duration of remission respectively. Conclusion: remissions during the course of intractable epilepsy can happen. Factors such as gender, onset of seizure and associated brain lesions could predict the occurrence of these remissions.Introduction: Les patients atteints d’épilepsie réfractaire montrent des évolutions variables de la maladie. Ils peuvent présenter des rémissions suivies de rechutes. On connaît peu les facteurs associés aux rémissions chez les patients atteints d’épilepsie réfractaire. Participants et méthodes: Il s’agit d’une étude rétrospective portant sur 200 patients ayant une épilepsie réfractaire avec rémission. Nous avons colligé leurs données cliniques, électrophysiologiques et de la neuro-imagerie. La cohorte a été suivie de deux résultats, remises de saisie 1 -complet pour ≥ 12 mois et 2 ans au cours de laquelle le patient est en rémission. Les résultats de l’étude ont été estimés en utilisant une analyse de Kaplan- Meier. Résultats: le sexe féminin, détérioration intellectuelle, épilepsies liées à la localisation (épilepsie du lobe temporal notamment), examen neurologique anormal et nombre important de crises épileptiques ont été associés à un âge avancé et à une durée plus courte de la rémission respectivement. Conclusion : La rémission au cours de l’épilepsie réfractaire peut se produire. Des facteurs tels que le sexe, l’apparition de la crise épileptique et des lésions cérébrales associées pourraient prédire la survenue de ces rémissions

Eucalyptus

In Egypt, the River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is a well-known tree and is highly appreciated by the rural and urban dwellers. The role of Eucalyptus trees in the ecology of Cryptococcus neoformans is documented worldwide. The aim of this survey was to show the prevalence of C. neoformans during the flowering season of E. camaldulensis at the Delta region in Egypt. Three hundred and eleven samples out of two hundred Eucalyptus trees, including leaves, flowers, and woody trunks, were collected from four governorates in the Delta region. Thirteen isolates of C. neoformans were recovered from Eucalyptus tree samples (4.2%). Molecular identification of C. neoformans was done by capsular gene specific primer CAP64 and serotype identification was done depending on LAC1 gene. This study represents an update on the ecology of C. neoformans associated with Eucalyptus tree in Egyptian environment

Effect of The Health Belief Model-Based Education on Preventive Behaviors of Breast Cancer

Context: Breast cancer is the main type of cancer affecting women and the fourth most common cancer mortality cause. Approximately one out of eight women worldwide develop breast cancer. Screening prevention plays a vital role in the early detection of breast cancer and in reducing mortality rates.Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of the health belief model-based education on breast cancer preventive behaviors. Methods: Quasi-experimental (pre/post-test) design was used in this study. The study was conducted at the obstetrics outpatient clinic affiliated to Benha University Hospital, Egypt, on a purposive sample of 100 women. A self-administered questionnaire, Champion’s Health Belief Model Constructs Scale (CHBMS), and an observation checklist for Breast Self-Examination (BSE) were used to collect the data. Results: The study showed that 62% of the studied women’s mean age was 35.90±6.45, 53 % of them had secondary education, 93% of them didn't do regular breast self-examination, and 96% of them did not have a mammogram ever. Besides, there were improvements in the studied women's knowledge scores regarding breast cancer post-model implementation (P < 0.001). There was a highly statistically significant difference in total practice scores of preventive behaviors pre and post-model implementation (p-value <0.001). Also, there was a positive statistically significant correlation between the studied women's total knowledge (pre and post-model implementation), practices (post-model implementation), and their total health beliefs. Conclusions: This study concluded the positive effects of the health belief model-based education on women's knowledge and preventive breast cancer behaviors regarding breast self-examination. The study recommended developing a regular periodic educational program for women to enhance their knowledge and practices toward the prevention of breast cancer. Regular periodic screening of the high-risk women for early detection of breast cancer

OCULAR DELIVERY OF NATAMYCIN SOLID LIPID NANOPARTICLE LOADED MUCOADHESIVE GEL: FORMULATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND IN VIVO STUDY

Objective: This study aimed to develop a novel topical ocular system of natamycin (NAT) by formulating and evaluating of NAT-solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) loaded on mucoadhesive gels to improve its therapeutic activity and reduce the frequency of dosage to assist patient compliance. Methods: SLNs were prepared using lipids and Tween 80 or Pluronic F127 as stabilizers via modified high shear homogenization and ultrasound techniques. The prepared SLNs were characterized for particle size (PS), zeta potential (ZP), polydispersity index (PI), and entrapment efficiency percentage (EE %). The morphological examination for chosen SLNs was done using a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Carbapol 940 and Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) was incorporated with selected NAT-SLNs to form mucoadhesive gels. The prepared NAT-SLN gels were evaluated for drug content, mucoadhesion force, release study, and in vitro microbiological activity. In vivo study for the chosen formulae was done to evaluate its efficacy against keratitis in rabbits. Results: NAT-SLNs exhibited high EE % up to 99.167% and PS ranging from 128.35 to 1719.5 nm, with negatively charged ZP that confirmed the stability of SLNs. The NAT-SLN gels provided the high mucoadhesive force with a controlled release manner compared with the marketed-product MP. The in vivo experimental studies and histopathological examination showed the superiority of G2 (NAT-SLN (5% Pluronic F127 and 1:1 mixed lipid) 4% HPMC) over MP against Candida keratitis. Conclusion: According to the obtained results, G2 provided an effective pharmaceutical system against fungal keratitis in a controlled release manner compared with MP for reducing dosage frequency

Cesspits as Onsite Sanitation Facilities in the Non-Sewered Palestinian Rural Areas: Users’ Satisfaction, Needs and Perception.

The main aim of this research was to assess the problems of using cesspits in the non-sewered areas in the West Bank of Palestine by the means of a questionnaire, with a sample size of 485 households, targeting the cesspits’ owners. People who use cesspits for house onsite wastewater management are not satisfied with them, and most of them complain about high disturbance during discharge of the cesspits (75.5%). Emptying cesspits represents a financial burden, costing 6% of the households’ monthly income. The frequency of cesspits’ emptying decreases substantially when there are onsite GWTPs. People accept that constructing a house with an onsite GWTPs when supported by external funding, and to a much lesser extent when they need to fund them themselves. The majority of people prefer sewerage networks for wastewater management(74.8%), followed by onsite GWTPs (15.5%), and cesspits are the least preferable (9.5%). Therefore, a more technically sound individual home onsite wastewater management system should be applied to replace cesspits so as to solve their negative implications on the socio-economic, environmental, and health aspects in the Palestinian rural communities