The extent to which the principles of corporate governance in narrowing the expectations gap in Jordan: An analytical study of the views of the external auditors Jordanians

He has two researchers study entitled the contribution of commitment to the principles of Corporate Governance Manual of Jordan to narrow the expectations gap in Jordan from the viewpoint of the external auditors Jordanians, The study aimed to identify the extent to which the application of the principles of Corporate Governance Manual Jordan to narrow the expectations gap between the external auditors and the community financial in Jordan has been designed questionnaire by (26) question answer hypotheses of the study and number three, where it was distributed questionnaires to the external auditors and random sampling have been distributed 135 questionnaire was recovered 120 of them are valid for statistical analysis, has been using software packages statistical SPSS for analysis data and test hypotheses. The study concluded that there is a positive and significant impact through the application of the principles of corporate governance Jordanian guide in narrowing the gap in expectations Jordan. It was the most important principle affects the expectations gap is narrowing the application of the principle functions of internal audit committees has been the most important recommendations of the study must be activating the guide governance in non-listed companies in the Amman Financial Market, too. Keywords: the principles of corporate governance , the expectations gap, external auditors, Jordan.

The Effect of Using the “SQP2RS via WTL” Strategy through Science Context to 10th Graders’ Reading Comprehension in English in Palestine

The study aimed at investigating the effect of using the “SQP2RS via WTL” strategy through science context to 10th graders’ reading comprehension in English in Bethlehem district in Palestine. The study has been applied on a purposeful sample of 10th grade students at public schools in Bethlehem district in the academic year 2015/2016. The sample included (139) students (61 males and 78 females) at AL-Awda Basic School for Girls, Bethlehem Secondary Boys’ School. Students were assigned to experimental and control groups, the experimental group was taught by using the “SQP2RS via WTL” strategy, while the control group was taught by the traditional method. The researchers have prepared a reading comprehension achievement test. Content validity and reliability were established for the test. The experiment has lasted three months, a pre-test and post-test were performed using the reading comprehension achievement test to measure the effect of using the “SQP2RS via WTL” strategy. The means and standard deviation, (3-way ANCOVA) test, were used in the study. The findings of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences in the mean scores of 10th graders’ reading comprehension in the English language due to the teaching method in favor of the experimental group, the level of pre-achievement in favor of the high achievement group, the interaction between group and gender in favor of the female in the experimental group, the interaction between group and level of pre-achievement in favor of the high achievement in the experimental group, the interaction between gender and level of pre-achievement in favor of the male in the high achievement group and the interaction between group, gender and level of pre-achievement in favor of the high achievement male students in the experimental group. And there were no statistically significant differences in the mean scores of 10th graders’ reading comprehension in the English language due to gender. In the light of the results of the study, training programs should be offered to train teachers on using the “SQP2RS via WTL” strategy, students should be provided with opportunities to practice the strategy, and more studies should be conducted on different variables and different populations. Keywords: Effect, SQP2RS, WTL, strategy, science context, 10th graders’, reading comprehensio

Simultaneous detection of Mycobacterium bovis and M. tuberculosis in an apparentlyimmunocompetent patient

Mycobacterium tuberculosis remains the main cause of human tuberculosis (TB), with an unknown proportion of cases caused by M. bovis. Here we describe a case of pulmonary TB caused by mixed infection as studied from sequential sputum sampling and isolation of M. tuberculosis and M. bovis using a reverse dot blot (RDB) assay

The role of the geopolitical position of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan towards American foreign policy from 1990 to 2017

The role of the geopolitical location of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan towards United States (US) foreign policy from 1990 to 2017 is the focus of this study, which addressed the impact of important regional and international political events, positively or negatively, on the development of relations between the two countries in terms of political and security aspects. The study adopted a qualitative approach, and primary data was collected through interviews with 16 participants from political, economic, and security experts in Jordan and the US. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data obtained. The study concluded that US foreign policy recognizes Jordan as a close ally and considers its stability extremely important; Jordan has a suitable location to defend Israel because critical Arab countries surround it, and Jordan enjoys a unique geographical location in the Middle East. Some political events play an essential role in US foreign policy concerning security aid to Jordan, as the US links its aid to Jordan to political events

Evolutionary changes in the genome of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the human genome from 9000 years BP until modern times

The demonstration of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in ancient skeletons gives researchers an insight into its evolution. Findings of the last two decades sketched the biological relationships between the various species of tubercle bacilli, the time scale involved, their possible origin and dispersal. This paper includes the available evidence and on-going research. In the submerged Eastern Mediterranean Neolithic village of Atlit Yam (9000 BP), a human lineage of M. tuberculosis, defined by the TbD1 deletion in its genome, was demonstrated. An infected infant at the site provides an example of active tuberculosis in a human with a naïve immune system. Over 4000 years later tuberculosis was found in Jericho. Urbanization increases population density encouraging M. tuberculosis/human co-evolution. As susceptible humans die of tuberculosis, survivors develop genetic resistance to disease. Thus in 18th century Hungarian mummies from V ac, 65% were positive for tuberculosis yet a 95-year-old woman had clearly survived a childhood Ghon lesion. Whole genome studies are in progress, to detect changes over the millennia both in bacterial virulence and also host susceptibility/resistance genes that determine the NRAMP protein and Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-like Receptors (KIRs). This paper surveys present evidence and includes initial findings.The contribution made by our many collaborators, researchers and students is gratefully acknowledged. Special acknowledgement is due to Dr Angela Gernaey (deceased) who helped pioneer the early mycolic acid work on the bison bone

THE ROLE OF THE GEOPOLITICAL POSITION OF THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN TOWARDS AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY FROM 1990 TO 2017

The role of the geopolitical location of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan towards United States (US) foreign policy from 1990 to 2017 is the focus of this study, which addressed the impact of important regional and international political events, positively or negatively, on the development of relations between the two countries in terms of political and security aspects. The study adopted a qualitative approach, and primary data was collected through interviews with 16 participants from political, economic, and security experts in Jordan and the US. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data obtained. The study concluded that US foreign policy recognizes Jordan as a close ally and considers its stability extremely important; Jordan has a suitable location to defend Israel because critical Arab countries surround it, and Jordan enjoys a unique geographical location in the Middle East. Some political events play an essential role in US foreign policy concerning security aid to Jordan, as the US links its aid to Jordan to political events.

the world wide randomized antibiotic envelope infection prevention wrap it trial long term follow up

Abstract Background The WRAP-IT trial reported a 40% reduction in major CIED infection within 12 months of the procedure with the antibacterial-eluting envelope (TYRX). Objective This report describes the longer-term (>12 months) envelope effects on infection reduction and complications. Methods All trial patients that underwent CIED replacement, upgrade, revision, or initial CRT-D implant received standard-of-care infection prophylaxis and were randomized 1:1 to receive the envelope or not. CIED infection incidence, and procedure and system-related complications were characterized through all follow-up (36 months) using Cox proportional hazard regression modeling. Results In total, 6800 patients received their intended randomized treatment (3371 envelope; 3429 control; mean follow-up 21.0±8.3 months). Major CIED-related infection occurred in 32 envelope patients and 51 control patients (KM estimate, 1.3% vs. 1.9%; HR: 0.64, 95% CI: 0.41-0.99; P=0.046). Any CIED-related infection occurred in 57 envelope patients and 84 control patients (KM estimate, 2.1% vs. 2.8%; HR: 0.69, 95% CI: 0.49-0.97; P=0.030). System- or procedure-related complications occurred in 235 envelope patients and 252 control patients (KM estimate, 8.0% vs. 8.2%; HR, 0.95, 95% CI: 0.79-1.13; P Conclusions The effects of the TYRX envelope in reducing the risk of CIED infection are sustained beyond the first year post-procedure, without increased risk of complication

27. New echocardiogram index alternatives to MAPSE and TAPSE z-scores in children

Mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE), and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) are relatively load independent longitudinal left ventricle (LV) and right ventricle (RV) measurement in both adults and children. Normal paediatric values of MAPSE and TAPSE unlike adults are based on inconvenient z-scores. We hypothesize novel indexes of (LSI) LV longitudinal systolic index and (RSI) RV longitudinal systolic index are BSA, age, gender independent and nullifies the need for MAPSE and TAPSE z-scores. Methods: Normal echocardiograms were retrospectively reviewed from 2009 to 2011. Ejection fraction, LV dimensions, MAPSE, and TAPSE were determined. LSI and RSI were calculated using MAPSE and TAPSE divided by LV length. Echocardiogram indices were correlated. Regression analysis was done for BSA, age, and gender. Results: Two hundred and one patients had normal ejection fractions (67.3;± 5.1%). Mean MAPSE 10.4;± 3.3 mm, z-score −0.07;± 1.2, and LSI 0.20;± 0.03; Mean TAPSE 17.4;± 5.4 mm, z-score 0.74;± 1.7, and RSI 0.34;± 0.06. LSI and MAPSE z-scores correlated, r = 0.73, p < 0.001. Age, gender, and BSA did not correlate with LSI. RSI and TAPSE z-scores correlated with r = 0.76, p < 0.001. Age influences RSI, R2 = 0.58, p value <0.001, BSA and gender does not. RSI, with age stratification, is significantly decreased less than 2 months. Conclusion: LSI obviates need for-MAPSE z scores. RSI offers an additional non TAPSE z-score method to evaluate RV function, but does not nullify age effect. RSI, especially in the first two months is decreased