Current Situation of Corporate Governance (Rational Management) In Jordan

This article aims to describe the situation of corporate governance act in Jordan within the international principles of corporate governance. The subject of governance received limited attention, especially at the local level, while most attempts have focused in the past on the private sector, in order to encourage governance act policies and procedures must be developed to stimulate positive behavior consistent with the ethics and values of integrity of the institution of government that are drawn policies and procedures. This should lead to encourage the staff and public sector officials to exercise behavior commensurate with the ethics and values of the public sector. Moreover it is important and necessary to achieve access to behavior consistent with the values of morality and integrity. The results reveal that there is a lack of governance practice due to social and culture of governance. The study recommended developing and enforcing clear lines of accountability and the responsibility of people to upload their work and motivate them to perform properly. This is considered as a code of rules and behavior which is an important tool in career that promotes the values of integrity

Total Quality Management Standards For Evaluation Mathematics Textbook For Ninth Grade In Jordan.

The study aimed to evaluate  mathematics textbook for the ninth grade according to the total  quality standards, and to achieve the goals of the study the researchers prepared a list of (51) Standard of total  quality standards and distributed to the seven areas, namely field goals (8) standards, and the content area (10) standards, and the presentation of content (5) standards, and the calendar (8) standards, and field activities, (5) standards, and the means (6) standards, and the output (9) criteria, was in the light of these existing analysis math book for the ninth grade, according to the analysis method content, and the idea was the unit of analysis, and the results indicate that the book has achieved the quality standards so well that they got the second area (content) ranked first by (20.12%) and won the fourth area calendar ranked second by (16.87%), either field goals it was ranked last by (10.45%) came in the penultimate came field of activities by (10.84%), while the other areas were in varying proportions came to directing by (16.81%) and display the content by (12.90%) and the means by (12.01%)

Barriers to implementing antimicrobial stewardship programmes in three Saudi hospitals: Evidence from a qualitative study

© 2019 International Society for Chemotherapy of Infection and Cancer Objectives: This study explored antimicrobial stewardship programme (ASP) team members’ perspectives regarding factors influencing the adoption and implementation of these programmes in Saudi hospitals. Methods: This was a qualitative study based on face-to-face semistructured interviews with healthcare professionals involved in ASPs and activities across three Ministry of Health (MoH) hospitals in Saudi Arabia (n = 18). Interviews were also conducted with two representatives of a General Directorate of Health Affairs in a Saudi region and two representatives of the Saudi MoH (n = 4) between January–February 2017. Results: Despite the existence of a national strategy to implement ASPs in Saudi MoH hospitals, their adoption and implementation remains low. Hospitals have their own antimicrobial stewardship policies, but adherence to these is poor. ASP team members highlight that lack of enforcement of policies and guidelines from the MoH and hospital administration is a significant barrier to ASP adoption and implementation. Other barriers include disintegration of teams, poor communication, lack of recruitment/shortage of ASP team members, lack of education and training, and lack of health information technology (IT). Physicians’ fears and concerns in relation to liability are also a barrier to their adoption of ASPs. Conclusion: This is the first qualitative study exploring barriers to ASP adoption and implementation in Saudi hospitals from the perspective of ASP team members. Formal endorsement of ASPs from the MoH as well as hospital enforcement of policies and provision of human and health IT resources would improve the adoption and implementation of ASPs in Saudi hospitals

Impact of Public Relations on Islamic Banks in Jordan Image from Their Employee’s Perspective

The study aimed to understand the role of public relations in building the mental image of Islamic banks in Jordan .To achieve the study results,  a questionnaire was designed and distributed over a sample amounting 188  individual. All collected questionnaires were analyzed through using the SPSS.  The analysis results indicated that Public relations impacts in building Islamic Bank Image. Moreover the activities practiced by public relations affect Islamic bank image .The study suggest that Islamic banks are requested to pay attention   to research and field studies and benefit from the scientific research centers to carry out the public relations programs that help the bank in improving its mental image Keywords: public relations, Islamic banks, Islamic Banks Imag

Hepatoprotective effect of taurine and coenzyme Q10 and their combination against acrylamide-induced oxidative stress in rats

Purpose: To clarify the protective effects of Taurine (TA) and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for mitigation of acrylamide- induced oxidative damage. .Method: Acrylamide (AA), TA and CoQ10 were administered orally to rats for 2 and 4 weeks. Sixty albino rats of either sex weighing 200 ± 5 were randomly divided into five groups; control group, AA group, AA+ TA group, AA+ CoQ10 group and AA+ TA+ CoQ10 Group ( 15, 500 and 200 mg/kg/day dose, respectively). Hepatoprotection was assessed. The level of hepatic marker enzymes including serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) were evaluated. The proinflammatory cytokines including serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF- α), interleukin- 1β (IL- 1β) and interleukin-6(IL-6) were assessed. The levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) in liver homogenate were also performed.Results: TA or CoQ10 significantly decreased (p < 0.05) the elevation of hepatic markers (LDH, AST and ALT) induced by AA in rats. Reduction of serum proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL- 1β and IL-6) were also observed compared to AA group, and it was a time-effect relationship. Treatment with TA or CoQ10 also significantly reduced the oxidative stress induced by AA as shown by an increase in GSH level, and reduction of MDA level and MPO activities compared to rats treated with AA alone (p < 0.05). The hepatoprotective effect of both TA and CoQ10 combination was more efficient than the effect of either of them alone.Conclusion: The combination of TA and Co Q10 possesses a good potential to inhibit oxidative stress from liver and also exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. Thus, they have the potential to be used to mitigate AA- induced liver injury.Keywords: Taurine, Coenzyme Q10, Acrylamide, Oxidative stress, Biochemical profile, Proinflammatory cytokine

Investigating English Target And Learning Needs: A Study Of Petroleum Engineering Students At Hadramout University Of Sciences And Technology

The purpose of the current research is to investigate the English target and learning needs of petroleum engineering students at Hadramout University of Sciences and Technology (HUST), Yemen. Guided by Hutchinson and Waters’s (1987) target and learning needs framework, students’ English language and communication skills needs are identified in terms of necessities, lacks and wants. For the learners’ English learning needs, the study includes their motivation and attitudes towards learning the English language, their learning styles preferences (LSPs), teaching styles, teaching methods and techniques and preferences of the English language course. To synthesise the conceptual framework, methods, approaches, ways and/or ideas are adopted from a number of theories, models and studies, which are related to the issues of interest in the current needs analysis (NA) study

Evaluation of the efficacy of oral ivermectin in comparison with ivermectin–metronidazole combined therapy in the treatment of ocular and skin lesions of Demodex folliculorum

SummaryObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of ivermectin and combined ivermectin–metronidazole therapy in the treatment of ocular and skin lesions of Demodex folliculorum.MethodsOne hundred twenty patients with skin lesions and anterior blepharitis, whose infestation was treatment-resistant and who had a Demodex count >5 mites/cm2 for skin lesions or ≥3 mites at the root of each eyelash, were recruited. The treatment regimens were ivermectin and ivermectin–metronidazole combined therapy. We enrolled 15 patients from each of four groups for each treatment regimen. Demodex was detected by standardized skin surface biopsy for skin lesions. Three eyelashes from each affected lower eyelid were epilated and examined. The study subjects were followed-up once a week for four visits.ResultsThere was a difference in the mite count between the subgroups taking ivermectin and combined therapy during all follow-up visits. At the last visit, in the combined therapy subgroup, 1.7% of patients showed no clinical improvement, 26.7% showed a marked clinical improvement, and 71.6% showed complete remission. In those on the ivermectin regimen, 27 patients had a mite count >5 mites/cm2, 21.7% showed no clinical improvement, 33.3% showed a marked improvement, and 45% showed complete remission.ConclusionsCombined therapy was superior in decreasing the D. folliculorum count in all groups and in reducing the mite count to the normal level in rosacea and in anterior blepharitis. On the other hand, the two regimens were comparable in reducing the mite count to the normal level in acne and peri-oral dermatitis lesions

The Legitimacy of Cloning under the Jordanian Law

Two decades ago, a female sheep called (Dolly) was cloned. Cloning the latter sheep attracted a global attention. It indicated that humans can be successfully cloned. People’s attitudes towards cloning differ. For instance, there are people who believe that cloning is legitimate and others who believe that it’s not. Others have neutral attitudes towards cloning. Due to such a scientific discovery, many countries – especially European countries – enacted legislations that govern cloning. Some of those legislations legitimize cloning, whereas others don’t. However, the Arab and Islamic countries are still in need to enact legislations that govern cloning. There are political factors that affect countries’ views about the legitimacy of cloning. Therefore, there are countries that have cooperated with one another in terms of setting legislations that govern cloning. There are also countries that have cooperated in identifying the definition, types and legitimacy of cloning.  Due to the difference between countries in terms of religion, and political views, countries differ in their views about the legitimacy of cloning. The researchers of the present study recommend enacting national legislations that govern cloning and its legitimacy by the Jordanian legislator. Key words:      Cloning , Stem Cell , Genetic Engineering , Genom

Estimation of hospital admission respiratory disease cases attributed to exposure to SO2 and NO2 in two different sectors of Egypt

Air Q 2.2.3 was used to predicted hospital admissions respiratory disease cases due to SO2 and NO2 exposure in two sectors of Egypt during December 2015 to November 2016. Levels were 19, 22 \u3bcg/m3 at Ain Sokhna sector and 92, 78 \u3bcg/m3 at Shoubra El-Khaima sector for SO2 and NO2, respectively. These levels were less than the Egyptian Permissible limits (125 \u3bcg/m\ub3 in urban and 150 \u3bcg/m\ub3 in industrial for SO2, 150 \u3bcg/m\ub3 in urban and industrial for NO2). Results showed that relative risks were 1.0330 (1.0246 - 1.0414) and 1.0229 (1.0171 - 1.0287) at Ain Sokhna sector while they were 1.0261 (1.0195 -1.0327) and 1.0226 (1.0169 - 1.0283) at Shoubra El-Khaima sector for SO2 and NO2, respectively. The highest cases of HARD were found in Shoubra El-Khaima sector; 311 cases at 120 - 129 \u3bcg/m3 of SO2 and 234 cases at 120 - 129 \u3bcg/m3 of NO2. While, in Ain Sokhna, HARD were 18 cases at 50 - 59 \u3bcg/m3 of SO2 and 15 cases at 60 - 69 \u3bcg/m3 of NO2. The excess cases found in Shoubra El-Khaima sector as compared to those in Ain Sokhna sector, may be attributed to the higher density of population and industries in Shoubra El-Khaima sector

The Legitimacy of Cloning under the Jordanian Law

Two decades ago, a female sheep called (Dolly) was cloned. Cloning the latter sheep attracted a global attention. It indicated that humans can be successfully cloned. People’s attitudes towards cloning differ. For instance, there are people who believe that cloning is legitimate and others who believe that it’s not. Others have neutral attitudes towards cloning. Due to such a scientific discovery, many countries – especially European countries – enacted legislations that govern cloning. Some of those legislations legitimize cloning, whereas others don’t. However, the Arab and Islamic countries are still in need to enact legislations that govern cloning. There are political factors that affect countries’ views about the legitimacy of cloning. Therefore, there are countries that have cooperated with one another in terms of setting legislations that govern cloning. There are also countries that have cooperated in identifying the definition, types and legitimacy of cloning.  Due to the difference between countries in terms of religion, and political views, countries differ in their views about the legitimacy of cloning. The researchers of the present study recommend enacting national legislations that govern cloning and its legitimacy by the Jordanian legislator. Key words:      Cloning , Stem Cell , Genetic Engineering , Genom