57,990 results match your criteria: "Jordan; The University of Jordan[Affiliation]"
Breast J
January 2025
Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina, 70 President St., Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
Purpose: Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease. Exploring new prognostic and therapeutic targets in patients with breast cancer is essential. This study investigated the expression of MET, ESR1, and ESR2 genes and their association with clinicopathologic characteristics and clinical outcomes in patients with breast cancer.
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December 2024
Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
Background: The form of leadership that can positively influence nursing care performance and patient outcomes remains a crucial subject in the healthcare sector.
Aim: This study examines the effect of leadership style at different managerial levels on nursing care performance and patient outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in a public hospital, focusing on two primary settings: the general ward and the critical care unit.
Hum Dev
October 2024
Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines.
Primal world beliefs ("primals") capture individuals' basic understanding of what sort of world this is. How do children develop beliefs about the nature of the world? Is the world a good place? Safe or dangerous? Enticing or dull? Primals were initially introduced in social and personality psychology to understand beliefs about the world as a whole that may influence well-being and personality. This article introduces the concept of primals to developmental scientists and reviews preliminary research examining how primals relate to sociodemographic and well-being indicators.
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December 2024
Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
BMC Psychol
December 2024
Department of Management Information Systems, College of Business Administration, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, 165 Al-Kharj 11942, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Grounding on the Resource-Based View (RBV) and organization support theory (OST), this study examines the effect of talent management practice (TMP) on perceived organizational support (POS), organizational performance (OP), and employee performance (EP) within the Jordanian telecom sector, with a specific focus on the mediating effect of POS's between TMP-EP and OP relationship.
Methods: This study uses a cross-sectional method to collect data from 397 personnel at three Jordanian telecom enterprises. The Smart-PLS application assisted with structural equation modeling, which was used to examine the data.
BMC Oral Health
December 2024
College of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, Qatar.
Background: The collum angle, tooth dimensions, root length, and alveolar bone thickness have a significant impact on orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. The boundaries of orthodontic tooth movement are determined by alveolar bone thickness and dimensions while the collum angle determines the appropriate positioning of the root relative to the cortical plate. This study aimed to compare the collum angle, crown dimensions, root length, and alveolar bone thickness of the upper and lower incisors, canines, and premolars in subjects with varying anteroposterior relationships.
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December 2024
Pathology and Biomedical Science Department, University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Background: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a polygenic, severe metabopsychiatric disorder with poorly understood aetiology. Eight significant loci have been identified by genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based heritability was estimated to be ~ 11-17, yet causal variants remain elusive. It is therefore important to define the full spectrum of genetic variants in the wider regions surrounding these significantly associated loci.
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December 2024
Medical Imaging Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Introduction: Increased breast density (BD) is significantly correlated to higher rates of breast cancer (BC), yet awareness among women remains low. This study assesses women's understanding of BD, its implications for cancer risk, and their engagement in screening practices.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 212 women aged 40 to 74 was conducted using an online questionnaire developed within Google Forms, including open and closed-ended questions.
Nurse Educ Today
December 2024
Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan. Electronic address:
Background: Understanding cultural humility is a challenge, even in academic nursing settings. Nursing academics are the driving force behind students and the next generation of nurses' awareness and practice of cultural humility.
Aim: The study investigated the predictors and differences of nursing academics' cultural humility in nursing education, as perceived by nursing students.
Int Emerg Nurs
December 2024
Higher colleagues of technology Higher colleagues of Technology, Faculty of Health Science, Nursing Program, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
Background: Long waiting times in emergency departments (EDs) are a major challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. These extended delays can have a profound negative impact on patient quality of life, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and even deterioration in health conditions.
Purpose: identify factors that contribute to low satisfaction levels and long waiting times in EDs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Nanotechnology
December 2024
Department of Chemistry, King Faisal University, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Hofuf, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia, Kinga Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Al-Hasa, 31982, SAUDI ARABIA.
This research investigates the eco-friendly production of iron oxide nanoparticles and their combination with carbon to create the FeC-1and FeC-2 NPs, using seedless pods of Acacia nilotica. These pods, rich in tannins and flavonoids, serve as a natural reducing, stabilizing, and carbon source. The study details the synthesis of FeC NPs through a non-toxic, green method and examines the influence of varying concentrations of Acacia nilotica extract (ANE) on the electrochemical characteristics of the resulting n FeC-1and FeC-2 electrodes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Cancer
December 2024
Cancer Prognostics and Health Outcomes Unit, Division of Urology, University of Montréal Health Center, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Survival differences in rare histological prostate cancer (PCa) subtypes relative to age-matched population-based controls are unknown. Within Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database (2004-2020), newly diagnosed (2004-2015) PCa patients were identified. Relying on the Social Security Administration Life Tables (2004-2020) with 5 years of follow-up, age-matched population-based controls (Monte Carlo simulation) were simulated for each patient.
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October 2024
School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
The surgical principles of treating a high riding hip dislocation in patients with positive PYCR1 gene mutation should be comprehensive including open reduction, pelvic osteotomy, and femoral shortening osteotomy with derotation. Meticulous capsulorrhaphy optimizes the development and stability of the hip joint.
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December 2024
Future Technology Research Center, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin, Taiwan.
This paper seeks to enhance the performance of Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCCs) for detecting abnormal heart sounds. Heart sounds are first pre-processed to remove noise and then segmented into S1, systole, S2, and diastole intervals, with thirteen MFCCs estimated from each segment, yielding 52 MFCCs per beat. Finally, MFCCs are used for heart sound classification.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPLoS One
December 2024
General Manager for Jordan Valley Food Industrial Company, Amman, Jordan.
Background: Chickpea and broad bean dips are among the most popular legume-based dishes in the Middle Eastern countries. They are either made freshly by restaurants or sold in cans. Various manufacturing processes may enhance or reduce the chemical compositions of any food products, including these dips, which in turn can affect their nutritional values and health benefits.
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December 2024
ICF International/Demographic and Health Surveys Program, Rockville, Maryland, United States of America.
Background: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Indicator 5.6.2 is the "Number of countries with laws and regulations that guarantee full and equal access to women and men aged 15 years and older to sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education.
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December 2024
Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Purpose: The emulsification of silicone oil (SO) remains poorly understood. In the present study, we investigated the physical properties of unused pharmaceutical SO samples under various conditions. Moreover, clinical correlations with the patients' SO samples were assessed.
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December 2024
Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan.
Objective: To assess the awareness about hearing loss and ear health among adults in Jordan.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted where a questionnaire was filled from the month of November to the month of December of the year 2023, to assess the level of awareness about hearing loss and ear health. The participants included were Jordanian adults (age ≥ 18 years) residing in the North, Middle and South of Jordan.
Environ Entomol
December 2024
Departamento de Proteção Vegetal, Universidade Estadual Paulista 'Júlio de Mesquita Filho' (UNESP), Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas, Avenida Universitária, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brasil.
The growing expansion of eucalyptus plantations in Brazil and the impact of exotic pests, such as Gonipterus platensis, demand effective, and sustainable biological control strategies. The aim of this study was to assess the pathogenicity of 10 Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) isolates to neonate Gonipterus platensis larvae, commonly known as the eucalyptus weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with the specific focus of evaluating their potential to manage this pest while preserving its egg parasitoid, Anaphes nitens. To achieve this, the genomic DNA of the 10 Bt isolates was extracted using the thermal lysis method for molecular characterization of their Cry and Vip proteins.
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December 2024
College of Graduate Studies, Roseman University of Health Science, South Jordan, Utah, USA.
Introduction: The review was intended to evaluate the relationship of the nature of sleep with academic performances among undergraduate dental students.
Materials And Methods: Scopus, Embase, Medline, and Web of Science databases were explored using a combination of MeSH terminologies for studies published until May 2023. JBI Institute's Critical Appraisal Checklist was considered for data extraction and quality assessment while Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation was considered for the assessment of certainty of evidence.
J Cosmet Dermatol
January 2025
Queen's Medical Research Institute, Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Background: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is widely recognized for its powerful antioxidant properties, sparking considerable interest in its application within skincare treatments. However, its inherently poor water solubility has posed a major challenge in formulating effective skincare products.
Methods: This research aimed to develop and evaluate a water-soluble CoQ10 serum by forming a complex with hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD).
Sci Rep
December 2024
Department of Electrical and Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, Alberoni University, Kohistan, Kapisa, Afghanistan.
This paper introduces an innovative, adaptive Fractional Open-Circuit Voltage (FOCV) algorithm combined with a robust Improved Model Reference Adaptive Controller (IMRAC) for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) in standalone photovoltaic (PV) systems. The proposed two-stage control strategy enhances energy efficiency, simplifies system operation, and addresses limitations in conventional MPPT methods, such as slow convergence, high oscillations, and susceptibility to environmental fluctuations. The first stage dynamically estimates the Maximum Power Point (MPP) voltage using a novel adaptive FOCV method, which eliminates the need for irradiance sensors or physical disconnection of PV modules.
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December 2024
ENET Centre, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, 708 00, Czech Republic.
Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) has a very high potential for adjustable speed drive operation due to their cost-effectiveness, high efficiency, robustness, simplicity, etc. Now a days SRMs are widely used in automotive industries as traction motors in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, air-conditioning compressors, and for other auxiliary services. In this article, a novel super twisting sliding mode controller (STSMC) is proposed to improve the performance of an SRM for reducing the ripple in speed and torque.
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December 2024
Department of Theoretical Electrical Engineering and Diagnostics of Electrical Equipment, Institute of Electrodynamics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Beresteyskiy, 56, Kyiv-57, Kyiv, 03680, Ukraine.
The rapid global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates the development of advanced EV charging infrastructure to meet rising energy demands. In particular, community parking lots (CPLs) offer significant opportunities for coordinating EVs' charging. By integrating energy storage systems (ESSs), renewable energy sources (RESs), and building prosumers, substantial reductions in peak load and electricity costs can be achieved, while simultaneously promoting environmental sustainability.
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