Research Title: Herbal medication for the management of diabetes mellitus

Author: Balakumar Chandrasekarn, Published Year: 2020

Current Traditional Medicine,

Faculty: Pharmacy

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder of the endocrine system affecting people worldwide. It is a serious disorder that needs life time control which is mainly treated by numerous chemical agents. But most of these chemical agents are associated with various unpleasant adverse effects, as a result of which there is a growing interest towards the alternative medicines which are found to be comparatively safer causing less adverse effects. As there are many plant’s extracts which are evident to provide hypoglycemic effect, intensive investigations are under progress to explore their advantageous effects on diabetic patients. This article discusses some of these important plants that are either being used for the treatment or under investigation for future drug development.

Keywords: Alternative therapy, Herbal medication, Diabetes mellitus., Diabetes, alternative medicines, endocrine system

Research Title: قراءة في مسودات تصريح بلفور: 12تموز 1917- 2 تشرين الثاني 1917م.

Author: Amjad Ahmad Alzoubi, Published Year: 2020

مجلة العلوم الانسانية-جامعة الشارقة ,

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: تعدّ السياسة الاستعمارية البريطانية مدرسة ميكافيلية لاتزال متجذرة في العقلية الأنجلوسكسونية؛ وظفت فيها كافة الأساليب والأدوات في إطار التنافس الاستعماري والحرب الكونية الأولى، حيث قدمت بريطانيا في سبيل مصالحها وخدمة لمجهودها الحربي وعودا متناقضة لكافة الدول والأطراف: الروس،والفرنسيين والايطاليين والعرب والصهاينة. فقد صدر تصريح بلفور ضمن هذا المنحى وليس بعيدا عنه؛ فقد التقت فكرة التوظيف للحركة الصهيونية بجذورها المعادية للسامية مع طموحات الحركة الناشئة حديثا. وكلاهما بالنتيجة سعى لنفس الهدف؛ ليكون هدف الراغبين بالتخلص من اليهود والمعادين لليهود المحرك الأساسي لإصدار تصريح بلفور لإقامة وطن قومي لليهود في فلسطين. تسلط الدراسة الضوء على الجهود التي بذلتها بريطانيا لتحقيق الانتصار في الحرب الكونية الأولى من خلال التركيز على كسب الحركة الصهيونية إلى جانبها لخدمة مصالحها الاستعمارية في المشرق العربي. حيث استخدمت الدراسة المنهج التاريخي التحليلي بالاعتماد على المصادر الأولية في رصد وتحليل الاحداث وارتباطاتها لإثبات فرضيتها. وخلصت الدراسة إلى أن تصريح بلفور لم يكن له أي قيمة تذكر الا بعد تضمينه في صك الانتداب البريطاني على فلسطين 1922م، ليصبح جزء من القانون الدولي. فلا زال تصريح بلفور يلقي بظلال الجدل والشكوك ويحتاج إلى مزيد من البحث والتحري في جوانبه الأخرى.

Keywords: الاستعمار، تصريح بلفور، الصهيونية، معاداة السامية.

Research Title: On the Parallel Processing for Wireless Sensors Converged Network

Author: Qadri Jamal Al-Hamarsheh, Published Year: 2020

IEEE SSD'20, 17th International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices, Tunis

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: This paper studies the capability of multi-parallel processing to be accommodated in machine-to-machine communications. A testbed convergence between the wireless sensor network and the wireless mobile network is performed. It deals with enhancing wireless mobile network performance. This testbed is divided into three stages; combating the peak-to-average power ratio problem, observing a real data making use of an actual wireless sensors, and proposing a multi-parallel processing communications. The mentioned testbed above is done in a realistic academic environment, where selected signals from those sensors are evaluated. Thus, a design improvement is detailed in terms of the peak-to-average power ratio and the efficient use of the limited resources. In particular, the scope focuses on the mitigation of the nonlinear distortion and its effect on bit error rate. The validation process is attained based on performing an extensive simulation. It is observing some certain performance parameters such as the sensor life time, and the consumed energy. From the testbed simulation results, the proposed work shows promising results comparing to the conventional wireless sensor network. The delay reduction reaches around 85%, while the peak to average power ratio values has improved by 42.3%.

Keywords: OFDM, WSN, UWB, Wavelets, and Power Management.

Research Title: Enhancing the Performance of OFDM Systems-Based PAPR Reduction

Author: Qadri Jamal Al-Hamarsheh, Published Year: 2019

Accepted to be published in the Advances on Systems, Signals and Devices, (Issues on Communication, Signal Processing & Information Technologies), --

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: in this work a comparison has been made among dierent pro- posed algorithms in order to improve the performance of a power consump- tion wireless network. They are used to combat one of the Orthogonal Fre- quency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technique drawbacks, which are con- sidered as a key technique in enhancing the new era of wireless systems' quality of service (QoS). Therefore, three dierent propositions have been investigated and covered by this work and classied as; linear coding based, wavelet transformation based, PWM based. Furthermore, a MATLAB pro- gram has been run to check their performance and covers two dierent crite- ria; the curves of CCDF and the SER curves. This is in order to reduce the Peak-to-Average Power Ratio (PAPR) eect.

Keywords: OFDM, PAPR, wavelet, linear coding, PWM.

Research Title: فاعلية بَرنامِج إرشادي في خَفض الضُغوط النفسية وتحسين مستوى جودة الحياة و الرضا المهني لدّى العاملات المتزوجات في جامعة فيلادلفيا

Author: Sanaa Nasser Alkhawaldeh, Published Year: 2019

مجلة جامعة القدس المفتوحة للأبحاث والدراسات النفسية والتربوية,

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: هدفت الدراسة الحالية التعرف إلى فاعلية برنامج إرشادي في خفض الضغوط النفسية وتحسين جودة الحياة والرضا المهني لدى العاملات المتزوجات في جامعة فيلادلفيا. طبقت الدراسة على جميع العاملات المتزوجات في جامعة فيلادلفيا للعام الدراسي 2018 / 2019 واللواتي أبدين رغبة بالاشتراك في الدراسة. وتم توزيع كل من مقياس الضغوط النفسية ومقياس جودة الحياة ومقياس الرضا المهني على مجتمع الدراسة كإختبار قبلي، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من العاملات المتزوجات اللواتي حصلن على درجة مرتفعة في مقياس الضغوط النفسية و درجة منخفضة في كل من مقياس جودة الحياة ومقياس الرضا المهني، ووزعت عينة الدراسة إلى مجموعتين ضابطة وتجريبية وقد بلغ عددهن ( 40 ) عاملة، في كل مجموعة ( 20 ) عاملة حيث تلقت المجموعة التجريبية برنامج إرشادي، بينما لم تتعرض المجموعة الضابطة لأي برنامج إرشادي. واستخدم تحليل التباين المتعدد المصاحب ( MANCOVA ) لفحص الفروق بين متوسطي مجموعتي الدراسة على القياس البعدي لمقياس جودة الحياة ومقياس الضغوط النفسية، ومقياس الرضا المهني. أشارت نتائج التحليل الإحصائي إلى وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند( α≤0.05 ) بين المجموعة التجريبية والضابطة على الاختبار البعدي لكل من مقياس الضغوط

Keywords: الكلمات المفتاحية: برنامج إرشادي ، الضغوط النفسية، جودة الحياة، الرضا المهني، العاملات المتزوجات، جامعة فيلادلفيا

Research Title: Investigating the molecular structure of placenta and plasma in pre-eclampsia by infrared microspectroscopy

Author: Randa Shehda Mansour, Published Year: 2020

Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 184

Faculty: Pharmacy

Abstract: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a serious hypertensive disorder with unclear etiology and lack of reliable diagnostic tests. In this study, IR microspectroscopy was applied to identify molecular changes associated with the pathogenesis of PE in placental tissues and plasma samples from pre-eclamptic women and normotensive matched controls. The obtained spectra were analyzed by multivariate analysis in the spectral ranges of 3050–2800 cm−1 and 1855–1485 cm−1 corresponding to lipid and protein-carbonyl components, respectively. In the lipid region, an increase in CH2/CH3 ratio was noticed and higher level of unsaturation index in placenta was evident. New lipid species emerged as a consequence of oxidative stress. The more intense peak at 1740 cm−1 in PE reflected higher level of LDL and VLDL. In the protein region, a decrease in the α-helix structure associated with gain in β-sheet and β-turn structures was detected. Our results revealed significant conformational changes in the protein secondary structure in PE illustrated by peak shifts and intensity alterations, particularly in amide I component. Variations in lipid order, membrane integrity, fatty acid saturation and plasma lipid profile were also detected in PE. The ROC curve generated from plasma samples yielded AUC values of 98.4% and 99.9% for lipid and protein-carbonyl regions, respectively. The current study shed light on the promising role of IR microspectroscopy as a new analytical tool that can aid in providing better diagnosis and understanding of the pathophysiology of PE.

Keywords: Pre-eclampsia; Placenta; Plasma; IR microspectroscopy; Oxidative stress; PCA

Research Title: Legal Bases for Distinguishing Administrative Contracts: A Comparative Study

Author: Moayd Husni Al-Kawaldah, Published Year: 2020

British Journal of Science, Vol. 18 (2)

Faculty: Law

Abstract: Litigation is a constitutional right that upholds the rights of individuals, and the nature of the relationship between individuals and jurisdiction is considered a legal relationship where the competent authority is the judge in this dispute. The significance of this research lies in distinguishing between administrative contracts and other contracts through practical reality and court decisions. It is noticed that many lawyers regard administrative contracts as the competence of the administrative judiciary when a dispute is related to administrative contract and consequently, the court dismisses the case as a form of lack of jurisdiction. In addition, the administrative contract gives the administration legal status that is greater than a contractor, and it also gives the administration broad advantages to attaining the public interest. Therefore, the researcher has sought to address this issue through two major topics, the first topic: The theory of the administrative contract, including the definition of the administrative contract and the emergence of the administrative contract. The second topic: the elements of the administrative contract and the standard that distinguish it from other types of contracts.One the most important findings is that Jordan does not consider that administrative contracts are the prerogative of the administrative judiciary, unlike France, Egypt and Iraq. Considering the research results, the researcher recommended, the necessity of extending the scope of the jurisdiction of the administrative courts like those of French courts and not to segregate any administrative issue or administrative contract from the jurisdiction of the administrative courts. In case of the contractor with the administration and not for the administration itself.

Keywords: Administrative contract, Legal person, public interest, administrative judiciary

Research Title: The Crime of Committing Acts of Indecency Using Social Media

Author: Moayd Husni Al-Kawaldah, Published Year: 2020

British Journal of Science, 18

Faculty: Law

Abstract: The crime of acts of indecency committed by using social media sites is a new type of crime that differs from the traditional crime of acts of indecency, as the major difference includes the specific competence of the major criminal court and the presence of physical contact between the offender and the victim. While the crime of acts of indecency is committed through social media sites with the absence of physical contact between the offender and the victim. This type of crime is usually conducted by publishing images or videos through WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other means of communication which abuse the victim. These social media are considered the means of committing this type of crime, which rise these questions: Is this type of crime subject to the jurisdiction of the High Criminal Court? And since it was committed through an electronic means, what is the law that it is subject to? Is it the penal law or the Cybercrime Law? This research aims to clarify this legal subject in a simple and clear way. The results of the research indicated that the traditional crime of indecent assault “sexual offence” differed from the crimes of indecent assault committed by using the social media in terms of the used means of conducting the offence. The recommendations of the research included adding the following text in the Jordanian Cybercrime Law: The first paragraph " Anyone who intentionally publishes or sends through the information network images or video clips of a male or female and these images violate the honor of the victim, shall be punished by imprisonment for a term not less than three years or by a fine of not less than (40.000) four thousand Dinars. The second paragraph includes constituting a judicial body in the High Criminal Court consisting of three judges to pass judgment on crimes of indecent acts.

Keywords: Acts of indecency, social media, cybercrime, physical elements, moral elements.

Research Title: Elucidation of penetration enhancement mechanism of Emu oil using FTIR microspectroscopy at EMIRA laboratory of SESAME synchrotron.

Author: Randa Shehda Mansour, Published Year: 2017

Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 185

Faculty: Pharmacy

Abstract: It has been proposed that Emu oil possesses skin permeation-enhancing effect. This study aimed to address its possible penetration enhancement mechanism(s) using IR microscopy, in accordance with LPP theory. The penetration of Emu oil through the layers of human skin was accomplished by monitoring oil-IR characteristic feature at 3006 cm−1. The unsaturated components of Emu oil accumulated at about 270 μm depth of skin surface. The interaction of Emu oil with lipid and protein constituents of SC was investigated in comparison with a commonly used enhancer, IPM. Inter-sample spectral differences were identified using PCA and linked with possible enhancement mechanisms. Emu oil treatment caused a change in the slope of the right contour ofamide I band of the protein spectral range. This was also clear in the second derivative spectrawhere theemergence of a newshoulder at higher frequencywas evident, suggesting disorganization of keratinα-helix structure. This effect could be a result of disruption of some hydrogen bonds inwhich amide C=O andN-H groups of keratin are involved. The low intensity of the emerged shoulder is also in agreement with formation of weaker hydrogen bonds. IPM did not affect the protein component. No conclusions regarding the effect of penetration enhancers on the SC lipids were obtained. This was due to the overlap of the endogenous (skin) and exogenous (oil) CH stretching and scissoring frequencies. The SC carbonyl stretching peak disappeared as a result of IPM treatment which may reflect some degree of lipid extraction.

Keywords: Emu oil

Research Title: Role of Amorphous State in Drug Delivery

Author: Randa Shehda Mansour, Published Year: 2018

Faculty: Pharmacy

Abstract: This chapter is dedicated to explain the bases, means, and problems for application of amorphous solid forms in pharmaceutical formulations. Glass transition and related topics, in addition to the pharmaceutical significance of amorphous state, including solubility and functionality enhancement are discussed. Different amorphous form stabilization techniques are also represented. The concept, bases and preparation methods of amorphous solid dispersions are discussed in details. Characterization of amorphicity, using thermal, spectroscopic and microscopic methods among others, is also emphasized. Illustrative examples are included to contextualize the chapter. At the end, some case studies of amorphous preparations are explored to show the practical applicability of amorphous active ingredients.

Keywords: Amorphous, crystalline, glass transition, fragility, molecular mobility, solubility, dissolution, amorphous solid dispersion, solvent-free methods, solvent-based methods, polymeric carriers, thermal analysis, spectroscopic analysis, novobiocin, melt extruded tablets, insulin suspension.