Research Title: قراءة في مضامين ودلالات الانتخابات النيابية الأردنية لعام 2013

Author: Muwafaq Abu Hammoud, Published Year: 2014

مؤتمر فيلادلفيا الدولي الثامن عشر بعنوان "ثقافة التنمية", الاردن

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: ملخص الدراسة: تُعد الانتخابات النيابية الأردنية لانتخاب المجلس النيابي الأردني السابع عشر التي جرت بتاريخ 23/1/2013 نقلة نوعية، وحدثاً مؤسّساً في تاريخ الأردن الحديث. فهي الانتخابات الأولى بعد الربيع العربي، ولأول مرة تُجرى تحت إشراف الهيئة المستقلة للانتخابات بدلاً من وزارة الداخلية، ووفقاً لقانون انتخاب دائم اعتمد نظاماً انتخابياً مختلطاً. أنها جرت في خضم ضغوطات وأزمات وتحديات داخلية وخارجية من أبرزها: غياب الاستقرار الاقتصادي، واستفحال ظاهرة الفساد داخل مؤسسات الدولة، وارتفاع وتيرة العنف المجتمعي، والتخبط في الإدارات العامة، وغياب المعايير المؤسسية المبنية على الكفاءة والعدالة، وغياب مبدأ التداول السلمي على السلطة، والاضطرابات الإقليمية الحادة خاصة في سوريا. فهل أسفرت الانتخابات النيابية الأردنية لعام 2013 عن خلق ثوابت سياسية وديمقراطية فعلية جديدة وتغيير واقع الثقافة المجتمعية التقليدية ( العشائرية والقبليّة والخدماتية) للناخب الأردني، أم أنها كرست هذه الثقافة المجتمعية بكل ترسّباتها وتوجهاتها وامتداداتها في شتّى مجالات الحياة، خاصة المجال السياسي؟ وهل أسفرت الانتخابات عن تشكيل مجلس نيابي يحقق آمال وطموحات المواطن الأردني؟ تستعرض هذه الدراسة الخطوط العامة للانتخابات النيابية الأردنية لعام 2013، وقانون الانتخاب الأردني لعام 2012. وتهدف إلى محاولة تقييم الانتخابات النيابية الأخيرة من أجل بناء تصورات وتوصيات للواقع السياسي بشكله الحالي، وللنموذج الأفضل الذي يفترض أن نسعى للوصول إليه من أجل تعظيم التجربة الديمقراطية في الأردن و تمتين بنياتها. اعتمدت الدراسة على رصد وتحليل الوقائع والأحداث والمؤشرات والظواهر والمواقف والمعايير التي برزت قبل وبعد العملية الانتخابية التي تبين طبيعة البناء الاجتماعي للدولة الأردنية-خاصة بعد الحراكات الشعبية في الوطن العربي- وما تعززه من قيم وأدوار اجتماعية وسياسية تؤثر في عملية المشاركة السياسية وعملية صنع القرار.

Keywords: الهيئة المستقلة للانتخابات، قانون الانتخابات الأردني لعام 2012، الحكومة البرلمانية، مجلس النواب الأردني السابع عشر لعام 2013، التعددية السياسية.

Research Title: Home-Safety Practices for Preventing Injuries among their Young Children: Multiple Case Study Approach

Author: Maha Mohammed Wahbi Atout, Published Year: 2019

International Journal of Health Promotion and Education,

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Unintentional injuries are considered a growing global health problem that profoundly affects young children. Parents in Palestine have a pivotal role to play in preventing home injuries, but there is a lack of research on this subject. This study aims to explore mothers’ practices regarding the prevention of home injuries to children aged younger than 5 years. A multiple qualitative case study approach was used, whereby data was collected from mothers living in camps, rural, and urban settings in Palestine’s Ramallah district. The following data collection methods were employed: semi-structured interviews and home observation. In total, 12 mothers (4 from each of the research settings) took part in semi-structured interviews and allowed home observations using the Home Accident Prevention Inventory-Revised (HAPI-R) instrument. The following categories of protective practices emerged: those that protect against the environment, practices concerning children, and practices to promote self-awareness. Almost all mothers used a combination of approaches to prevent home injuries. These approaches included removing hazards, supervising children, guiding children, and seeking different sources of information to increase their own awareness to prevent home injuries. The findings show that the risk of injuries was still high despite maternal prevention measures. This was attributed to the substantial number of hazards that were observed within the visited homes. Therefore, to reduce the risk of injury, a combination of approaches should be used, including modifying the physical home environment and its surroundings, enforcing relevant laws and regulations, and providing education to raise awareness about protecting children against accidental injury.

Keywords: Unintentional injuries, child, Palestine, prevention, case study

Research Title: Experience of nurses who work with children with palliative care needs: A mixed-method systematic review

Author: Maha Mohammed Wahbi Atout, Published Year: 2019

Palliative and Supportive Care, doi:10.1017/S1478951

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Objective The importance of palliative care education for nurses has been recognized worldwide. The study aims to explore the experiences of nurses working with children with palliative care needs and to identify any related educational needs. Methods The electronic databases of CINAHL, Cochrane, PubMed, OVID, Social Care Online, Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest were searched for the period 2000–2015. Results Finding revealed that working with children with palliative care needs is an emotionally struggling job for nurses, especially when they try to manage the transition of pediatric patients from curative to palliative care. Staffing level and time constraints comprise a major obstacle in pediatric palliative care. Focusing on invasive treatment and technology in spite of the feelings that it will not improve patients' health status intensifies the feeling of guilt and helplessness for nurses. Finally, nurses asserted the importance of receiving pediatric palliative care education, especially how to communicate with children with palliative care needs and their families. Significance of results Further research is recommended with regard to nurses' experience in communication with children with palliative care needs. Nursing education in pediatric palliative care is significantly important, especially how to communicate with children with palliative care needs and their families.

Keywords: Education; Experience; Nurses; Pediatric; Palliative care

Research Title: A reliability Maintenance plan, Optimized and Scheduled for Modern Aluminum Production Factory

Author: Hasan Abdel-Razzaq Al Dabbas, Published Year: 2019

International Conference on Modern Mechanical and Civil Engineering (ICMMCE 2019), Istanbul

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: In this project, a preventive maintenance plan is optimized and scheduled for an Aluminum production factory; The production line consists of many machines; to maintain them we must understand the operation principle for each machine within it, as well as how all these machines operate together. This was done in the first step of achieving this project by visiting the factory several times to communicate with engineers working at this field and by researching as well. The second step that was followed is optimizing the maintenance plan (which is the core of this project) by scheduling a periodically daily, weekly, monthly and yearly work orders (see Appendix A.1)and providing troubleshooting tables in order to solve any trouble by predicting the possible causes and providing the remedy for each one of them. Finally this work was managed by computer maintenance management software called "Fastmaint" program. And then the project was suggested to any Company in order to implement it.

Keywords: Reliability maintenance, preventive maintenance

Research Title: Wireless Sensor Network Based Real-Time Monitoring and Fault Detection for Photovoltaic Systems

Author: Kasim Mousa Al-Aubidy, Published Year: 2019

16th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Signals, Systems & Devices (SSD2019), Istanbul, Turkey.

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: This paper presents design and implementation of a monitoring and fault detection for photovoltaic renewable energy system. A real-time monitoring unit based on wireless sensor networks is designed to monitor required variables related to each module and unit in the PV system. An intelligent algorithm based on fuzzy logic has been developed to detect and locate faults. A mathematical model together with an experimental prototype is designed to evaluate the performance of the proposed PV system under normal and faulty conditions. The obtained results from both simulated and experimental systems confirm that the implemented monitoring and fault detection system perform the required tasks with acceptable accuracy and cost. Applying real-time remote monitoring is easier to specify faults and observe the overall performance of any solar PV system.

Keywords: Photovoltaic system, Renewable energy system, Real-time monitoring, Wireless sensor networks, Fault detection, Fuzzy logic.

Research Title: Cooperative Search and Rescue of Swarm of Robots Using Binary Dragonfly Algorithm

Author: Kasim Mousa Al-Aubidy, Published Year: 2018

15th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Signals, Systems & Devices (SSD2018), Hammamet, Tunisia.

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: This paper presents development and evaluation of an intelligent algorithm for swarm mobile robots cooperation. This algorithm can be shared between collections of robots to cooperate in order to achieve search and rescue tasks. A binary dragonfly algorithm has been modified by considering two more behaviors; obstacle avoidance and communication constrains. The implemented algorithm has been tested to check its performance in reaching the best solution and to reach an optimal solution within relatively shorter time. The performance of the robotic dragonfly algorithm has been compared with other search and rescue algorithms and the obtained results demonstrate its features in cooperation to reach a single objective.

Keywords: Swarm robotic, Multi-robots collaboration, Optimization techniques, intelligent algorithms, Search and rescue.

Research Title: Wireless Sensor Network Based Real-Time Monitoring and Control for Factory Automation

Author: Kasim Mousa Al-Aubidy, Published Year: 2018

15th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Signals, Systems & Devices (SSD2018), Hammamet, Tunisia.

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: The main objective of this research is to design and implement a real-time monitoring and control system for factory automation based on wireless sensor networks. Flexible manufacturing systems with four load/unload stations for programmable machines, a manipulator, a conveyor belt, and a MATLAB Simulink model has been designed. Each unit in the proposed FMS is considered as a node in a wireless sensor network. A fuzzy-based algorithm has been developed as intelligent decision maker to obtain the destination load/unload station for the selected object. The obtained results from both real and simulated systems confirm that the implemented FMS perform the required tasks with acceptable accuracy and speed.

Keywords: Flexible manufacturing system, Real-time monitoring, Wireless sensor network, MATLAB Simulink, Fuzzy decision making.

Research Title: Wireless Control of a Human Replacement Robot: Design and Implementation

Author: Kasim Mousa Al-Aubidy, Published Year: 2017

14th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Signals, Systems & Devices (SSD2017), Marrakech, Morocco.

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to design and implement a human replacement robot that consists of a mobile robot holding two 6-DOF manipulator arms and two wireless cameras mounted on moving plate attached on top of the robot. The human operator can control the robot wirelessly via wearable suit and virtual reality glasses. Moreover, the operator can control robot movement by special pedals placed under his legs. The experimental and simulated results confirm that the given prototype perform the same tasks and movement obtained by the operator with acceptable accuracy and speed. Such a robot is suitable for unreachable areas with minimum training needed for operator to start using the robot.

Keywords: Mobile robot, Manipulator, Humanoid robot, Human replacement robot, Wireless sensor networks.

Research Title: A Genetic Evolution Algorithm for Structural Optimization. The Fourth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology

Author: Ala Taleb Obaidat, Published Year: 2004

• K.A. Bani-Hani, A.T. Obaidat. (2004).“A Genetic Evolution Algorithm for Structural Optimization. The Fourth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology”. Lisbon, B.H.V. Topping (Editor), Civil-Comp, DOI:10.4203/ccp.80.96.,

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: Genetic

Keywords: Genetic

Research Title: Evaluation of the compression behaviour of confined boundary elements in ductile reinforced concrete block masonry structural walls

Author: Ala Taleb Obaidat, Published Year: 2015

11th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Victoria, BC, Canada., Victoria, BC, Canada.

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: Reinforced concrete masonry structural walls are commonly used as lateral force resisting systems for existing buildings in seismic regions. Recent North American code provisions for seismic design of masonry structures introduced the use of special reinforced concrete masonry structural wall systems with column-like boundary elements for improved ductile performance under severe ground motion levels. The characterisation of the compression behaviour of the boundary elements is essential for the reliable evaluation of the ductility capacity of walls. This paper presents an experimental investigation on the compression stress-strain behaviour of pilaster block reinforced boundary elements. Seventeen full-scale pilaster block boundary elements were tested under concentric axial compression load. Confinement of the grouted core is provided by transverse reinforcement in the form of seismic hoops with different diameters and spacing. The influence of different configurations of the confinement reinforcement on the compression strain ductility is presented. The results showed that the confinement reinforcement increased the strength by the range of 1.2 to 1.3 times the strength of the unreinforced elements. On the other hand, confinement increased the ultimate strain capacity at 50% strength degradation by the range of 1.52 to 3.37 times of the unreinforced boundary elements. The results of this testing program are particularly useful for the evaluation of the ductility capacity of reinforced masonry walls with boundary elements.

Keywords: Reinforced Masonry walls; Boundary elements; Confinement; stress-strain