Entrepreneurship challenges: the case of Jordanian start-ups.

This study investigates challenges facing entrepreneurs in Jordan, identifies some of problems specific to SMEs, and offers some solutions to help these companies improve their conditions. This study collected primary data through interviews with entrepreneurs in four start-up companies specialized in diverse fields, including information technology, consulting, training, and e-marketing. This study found many obstacles facing entrepreneurs in Jordan, the most important of which are financial and logistical support, the challenge of distributing work, owning operating experiences, obtaining information, commercial relations, and networking.

Compared perinatal outcomes of two prophylactic antibiotic regimens for preterm premature rupture of membranes: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Prophylactic antibiotic use in preterm premature rupture of membranes is associated with significantly reduced intra-amniotic infection and improved neonatal outcome, although data are insufficient to determine the optimal antibiotic regimen. Ampicillin resistance has changed the epidemiology of neonatal sepsis.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the efficacy of two antibiotic regimens in prolonging the latency period in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Utilizing a "Crawl, Walk, Run" Training Model to Enhance Field Sanitation Capabilities for Peacekeeping Forces: A Recommendation for the Department of Defense Global Health Engagement Enterprise.

Introduction: DoD Global Health Engagement (GHE) planners can follow a number of models to effectively plan and execute successful GHE activities. One recommendation that could provide a significant return on investment for the DoD GHE enterprise is to utilize a "Crawl, Walk, Run" training model to build or enhance a specific medical capability for a Partner Nation (PN). Through the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership (APRRP) program, U.

Department of Defense Global Health Engagement and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda Can Serve as Mutually Reinforcing Security Cooperation Capabilities to Support U.S. National Security Objectives.

The DoD Global Health Engagement community of policymakers, planners, and implementers-to include Combatant Command Surgeons' offices, humanitarian/civic assistance program managers, and tactical units-is uniquely positioned to be a leader within the wider security cooperation community for integrating Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) principles into existing programming and planning, and for executing WPS activities with partner nations in support of U.S. national security goals.