Research Title: Happiness Measured by a Single Item: Psychometric Evaluation of the Arabic Version of Fordyce Global Happiness Scale Among University Students and Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Author: Maha Mohammed Wahbi Atout, Published Year: 2026

International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research , 35

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: Aiming to validate the Fordyce Global Happiness Scale in Arabic, this cross‐sectional study recruited two convenience Saudi samples of 422 university students and 85 mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Among students, a latent variable model was used to examine scale convergent/divergent validity relative to life satisfaction and depressive symptomatology. Scale cutoffs were assessed in the two samples through cluster analyses and ROC analysis. Differences in happiness were evaluated between mothers and students and across student groups of gender, academic degree, and type of study (practical vs. theoretical). Results: The latent variable model expressed good fit, showing satisfaction with life and positive affect as significant positive predictors of happiness, which was inversely associated with somatic complaints and negative affect. Two‐step cluster analysis resulted in a two‐cluster solution, which revealed three cutoffs (among students: < 5> 8 and among mothers: < 4> 8), which significantly classified the samples according to the levels of happiness into low/mild, moderate, and high. ROC analysis revealed an optimal cutoff of 4.5 with high sensitivity (100%) and acceptable specificity (74% and 62%) among students and mothers, respectively. The highest and lowest levels of all depressive symptoms were noticed in participants with happiness scores (< 4> 8, respectively. Known‐group validity was signaled by lower overall happiness scores in the mother sample relative to university students. Conclusions: Fordyce Global Happiness Scale captures happiness as a distinct construct, which relates to the cognitive and emotional components of well‐being and physical symptoms of psychopathology

Keywords: arab/Arabic/saudi | depression/negative affect/somatic complaints | fordyce global happiness scale/fordyce emotion questionnaire | subjective wellbeing/positive affect/satisfaction with life | university students/postgraduates/undergraduate students | validation/psychometrics/convergent validity/ divergent validity/Two‐Step cluster analysis/k‐means cluster analysis/cutoff score

Research Title: Understanding Academic Incivility in Nursing Programs: Insights From Students and Faculty in Jordan

Author: Maha Mohammed Wahbi Atout, Published Year: 2026

Nursing Forum, 2026 (1)

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Background: In nursing education, incivility is typically defned as incidences of impolite or disruptive conduct that may induce psychological or physiological distress in the afected individuals. This study aimed to explore academic incivility in nursing education, with particular attention to student behaviours towards educators, from the perspectives of both nursing students and faculty members in Jordan. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was adopted in this study. The study included faculty members and nursing students in their second, third, or fourth years study for a nursing degree. Data were obtained from nineteen semistructured interviews (15 with nursing students and four with faculty members), and three focus groups. Results: The following three primary themes (and subthemes) were revealed by the qualitative analysis: (1) uncivil behaviours during lectures (disrespecting the lecturer, using phones during lectures and making fun during lectures), (2) causes of uncivil behaviours (lack of policy/absence of policy implementation and excessive pressure on nursing students) and (3) suggestions for improvement (using creative teaching methods, improving the atmosphere in lectures and more assertive and consistent approaches from lecturers). Conclusions: The fndings indicate the need for more creative teaching methods, an improved lecture atmosphere with adequate breaks, encouraging more engaging approaches in instructors and reducing the academic load on nursing students.

Keywords: disruptive behaviour | incivility | Jordan | nursing education | qualitative

Research Title: Context-dependent cytotoxicity and ADMET profiling of methoxylated flavonoids as novel leads for metastatic prostate cancer

Author: Wafa Moh'd Khair Hourani, Published Year: 2026

Faculty: Pharmacy

Abstract: Prostate cancer continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among men. Acquired resistance to currently available treatment options necessitates discovery of novel bioactive scaffolds. Flavonoids, a group of plant-derived polyphenolic compounds, have been shown to interfere with cellular mechanisms such as mitochondrial functioning, cell-cycle progression and apoptotic cell death. The current study assessed the cytotoxic activity, cellular uptake and apoptosis-inducing properties of six structurally diverse methoxylated flavonoids isolated from Varthemia iphionoides, namely jaceidin (V1), kumatakenin (V2), 4′-hydroxy-3,5,6,7-tetramethoxyflavone (V3), santin (V4), quercetin-3,3′-dimethyl ether (V5) and 6-methoxyisokaempferide (V6) in metastatic prostate cancer cell lines PC3 and DU145. The cytotoxic activity of these compounds was assessed using MTT assay and the apoptosis, mitochondrial membrane potential and cell-cycle phases were analyzed employing flow cytometry-based assays. Flavonoids V3, V5 and V6 demonstrated the most promising cytotoxic activities among the series. Compound V3 exhibited IC50 values of 7.22 ± 0.21 µM and 1.30 ± 0.69 µM, V5 of 5.16 ± 0.13 µM and 28.17 ± 2.74 µM, while V6 showed 1.67 ± 0.87 µM and 1.90 ± 0.88 µM in PC3 and DU145 cell lines respectively. Flavonoid V3 mediated perturbation of cell-cycle dynamics was cell line specific via G2/M phase arrest in PC3 cells (45.2 ± 2.0% at 48 h along with significant sub-G1 population i.e. 8.9 ± 0.7%) and S-phase accumulation in DU145 cells (40.1 ± 1.9% at 48 h with sub-G1 population of 6.3 ± 0.5%). A moderate rate of apoptosis and significant MMP depolarization was observed, indicating the role of mitochondria-associated cell death pathways. The in silico ADMET profile of the compounds revealed good drug-likeness properties hence pointing to the lead like nature of these compounds. The overall data signify the potential of methoxylated flavonoids as modulators of mitochondrial functioning and cell-cycle dynamics in metastatic prostate cancer.

Keywords: prostate cancer

Research Title: قضية السرقات الشعرية والتناص: إشكالية القراءة والمصطلح

Author: Zina Mohydein Zaki Qunaim, Published Year: 2026

مجلة مجمع اللغة العربية الأردني, 113

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: يحاول هذا البحث الكشف عن أبرز الإشكاليات المنهجية والمعرفية التي تعتري قراءة التراث النقدي في ضوء النقد الحديث، ويتخذ من المقاربة بين السرقات الشعرية والتناص أنموذجا يتبين من خلاله ضيق أفق القارئ فيما يتصل بمعرفة التراث النقدي، وتلقيه السطحي لمقولات النقد الغربي، مما دفعه إلى البحث عن جذور للمفاهيم النقدية الغربية في التراث النقدي، وذلك باقتطاعها عن سياقاتها المعرفية ومرجعياتها التاريخية التي تشكلت إبانها، عبر استعراض نماذج من دراسات أسّست على فكرة تأصيل مصطلح التناص، ومحاولة الباحثة دحضها في ضوء القراءة المنظمة للتناص والسرقات الشعرية

Keywords: النقد العربي القديم، النقد الأدبي الحديث، السرقات الشعرية، التناص، التلقي، نقد النقد

Research Title: Partial NaCl replacement with KCl enhances microbial dynamics and antioxidant potential in fermented Nabali Baladi olives

Author: Dana Adnan Abdallah Alomari, Published Year: 2026

Applied Food Research, 6

Faculty: Allied Medical Sciences

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the partial replacement of sodium chloride (NaCl) with potassium chloride (KCl) on the microbial communities, total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid (TFC) contents, as well as the antioxidant activities of traditionally fermented green Nabali Baladi olives grown in Jordan. Five brine solutions containing different concentrations of NaCl and KCl were used to ferment green Nabali Baladi olives, using the traditional Jordanian fermentation method. Samples were analyzed for yeast, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), and total bacterial count via the viable count method. Purified yeast isolates were identified by sequencing the 26S rDNA region. TPC and TFC and antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS+ free radical scavenging assays) were determined using spectrophotometry assays. Results showed that yeast was the predominant microorganism found in fermented olives, with a complete absence of LAB. Members of the genus Candida was predominant in 10% NaCl brine, whereas members of the genus Saccharomyces were found to the most prevalent microorganism in mixed or KCl-rich brines. A significant increase in TPC, TFC, and antioxidant activities were also detected by day 90 of fermentation, especially in brine with equal amounts of NaCl and KCl (5%: 5%). This study highlights the potential replacement of NaCl with KCl in the fermentation process of olives, which enhanced the functional properties of fermented olives as well as reducing their sodium content, with the 5% NaCl + 5% KCl brine for 90 days of fermentation, yielding the most favorable results for the microbial activities, TPC and TFC, and antioxidant activities.

Keywords: Nabali Baladi olives, Fermented olive, Sodium chloride replacement, Candida species, TPC and TFC, Antioxidant activities

Research Title: Partial NaCl replacement with KCl enhances microbial dynamics and antioxidant potential in fermented Nabali Baladi olives

Author: Heba Daifallah Mousa Karasneh, Published Year: 2026

Applied Food Research, Volume 6

Faculty: Allied Medical Sciences

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the partial replacement of sodium chloride (NaCl) with potassium chloride (KCl) on the microbial communities, total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid (TFC) contents, as well as the antioxidant activities of traditionally fermented green Nabali Baladi olives grown in Jordan. Five brine solutions containing different concentrations of NaCl and KCl were used to ferment green Nabali Baladi olives, using the traditional Jordanian fermentation method. Samples were analyzed for yeast, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), and total bacterial count via the viable count method. Purified yeast isolates were identified by sequencing the 26S rDNA region. TPC and TFC and antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS+ free radical scavenging assays) were determined using spectrophotometry assays. Results showed that yeast was the predominant microorganism found in fermented olives, with a complete absence of LAB. Members of the genus Candida was predominant in 10% NaCl brine, whereas members of the genus Saccharomyces were found to the most prevalent microorganism in mixed or KCl-rich brines. A significant increase in TPC, TFC, and antioxidant activities were also detected by day 90 of fermentation, especially in brine with equal amounts of NaCl and KCl (5%: 5%). This study highlights the potential replacement of NaCl with KCl in the fermentation process of olives, which enhanced the functional properties of fermented olives as well as reducing their sodium content, with the 5% NaCl + 5% KCl brine for 90 days of fermentation, yielding the most favorable results for the microbial activities, TPC and TFC, and antioxidant activities.

Keywords: Nabali Baladi olivesFermented oliveSodium chloride replacementCandida speciesTPC and TFCAntioxidant activities

Research Title: تحولات بنية خطاب المدرسة الاستشراقية الألمانية في ظل الثورة الدستورية والانقلاب على السلطان عبد الحميد الثاني 1908-1909.

Author: Amjad Ahmad Alzoubi, Published Year: 2026

مجلة الزيتونة الاردنية, 1

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: ببشكل الخطاب الاستشراقي الألماني حالة فريدة تنازعتها اتجاهات مختلفة، لا ينكر أي باحث علميتها وموضوعيتها في جوانب، وحالتها المتقلبة نحو البرغماتية والتماهي مع الخطاب الاستشراقي الأوروبي المتمركز على الذات المتعالية، ومحورية الحضارة الغربية، وفكرها الذي رأى نفسه وصيا على الشعوب الخاضعة للاستعمار لينقلها كما اعتقد ومارس نحو الرقي والمدنية. شكل الربع الأخير من القرن التاسع عشر ومطلع القرن العشرين تحولات في بنية الخطاب الاستشراقي الألماني الذي تقاطع مع الطموحات الاستعمارية الألمانية في الإمبراطورية العثمانية حيث تناغمت السياسية الخارجية ورأس المال الألماني بالتغلغل الناعم في مفاصل الإمبراطورية العثمانية خلال المرحلة الأولى من الاندفاع الألماني نحو الشرق بفرض الحماية والوصاية غير المباشرة على الإمبراطورية العثمانية في عهد عبد الحميد الثاني. شكلت الثورة الدستورية والانقلاب على السلطان عبد الحميد الثاني نقطة تحول في الخطاب الاستشراقي الألماني من تبني مشروع عبد الحميد ذي الصبغة الإسلامية نحو التحول بطريقة برغماتية لدعم التوجهات الجديدة لنظام الحكم الجديد بالانفتاح على أوروبا وبناء دولة علمانية. وتشجيع هذا النظام بالمضي قدما نحو التخلص من مظاهر الموروث الديني والتاريخي للإمبراطورية العثمانية، وفقا لرؤية استشراقية استعلائية ترى أن الشرق غارق في لذاته وكسله وخموله، فالمطلوب روح أوروبية على النمط الغربي الألماني، حيث عملت الآلة الاستشراقية الألمانية على امتصاص الصدمة بالتحول ما بين 1908-1909، وتبني ثلاث محاور جديدة في التعاطي مع النظام الجديد واستيعابه واستمرار الهيمنة عليه لاحقا. عالجت هذه الدراسة بنية الخطاب الاستشراقي في ظل الثورة الدستورية والانقلاب، وتحديدا موقف رواد المستشرقين وعلى راسهم هارتمان الذي عبر عن النموذج الاستشراقي المعادي للإسلام والملتزم بمشروعه الاستعماري.

Keywords: الثورة الدستورية، الانقلاب، تركيا الفتاة، جمعية الاتحاد والترقي، الاستشراق، مارتن هارتمان.

Research Title: Evaluating an educational supportive care program on functional status and quality of life among women with breast cancer post-mastectomy in Egypt

Author: Rabia Hani Amin Haddad, Published Year: 2026

Palliative Care and Social Practice, Volume 20

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Background: Women who have undergone mastectomy often report fatigue, shoulder dysfunction, and a diminished quality of life. Structured educational and supportive care programs have the potential to facilitate improved functional recovery and overall well-being post-surgery. Aim: This research aimed to evaluate the effect of the educational supportive care program on fatigue, shoulder functional ability, and quality of life among women after mastectomy. Design and methods: A quasi-experimental research design was conducted at Tanta Cancer Center, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt (affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Population). A purposive sample of 84 women undergoing mastectomy was included in the study (intervention group included 42 women, and control group included 42 women). Four tools were utilized (A demographic and cancer-related data sheet, cancer-related fatigue assessment (EORTC QLQ-FA12), shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI), and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy—general (FACT-G)). Means, standard deviations, frequencies, percentages, independent t test, and Chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. Results: The results of the present study showed that, during the first week post-mastectomy, no statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups toward fatigue level, shoulder pain and disability, and all quality-of-life domains. On the other hand, a highly statistically significant improvement was observed among the study group at 6 weeks and 3 months post the intervention, in which the study group showed significantly lower levels of fatigue, reduction in shoulder pain and shoulder-related disability, and quality-of-life scores increased in all domains. Additionally, there was a significant negative correlation between total quality-of-life scores and total fatigue, shoulder pain, and shoulder disability in both the study and control groups at all measurement times. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the educational supportive care program was associated with improvements in fatigue, shoulder functional ability, and quality of life among women after mastectomy. However, the quasi-experimental study may limit causal interference and the generalizability of the findings. Recommendation: In order to enhance women’s functional status and their quality-of-life post-mastectomy, educational supportive care should be integrated into routine care.

Keywords: educational supportive care, functional status, quality of life, mastectomy

Research Title: دور المدرسة الاستشراقية الألمانية في التحالف الالماني العثماني 1910-1914

Author: Amjad Ahmad Alzoubi, Published Year: 2026

مجلة الاثار والتاريخ -الجامعة الأردنية. , 20

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: واكبت المدرسة الاستشراقية الألمانية نشأة الدولة الألمانية وتطوّرَها، ليظهر لدينا مع مطلع القرن العشرين ما عُرف بدراسة واقع المجتمعات الشرقية المعاصرة بهدف التغلغل والسيطرة والاستعمار؛ حيث تناولت هذه الدراسة هذا البُعد عبر بيان دور الاستشراق الألماني في بناء التحالف الألماني-العثماني في حدوده الزمنية والمكانية، معتمدة على المنهج التاريخي والنقديّ بالعودة إلى المصادر والمراجع الأولية. عالجت الدراسة الموضوع بالتطرُّق إلى جهود المستشرقين والمؤسسات الاستشراقية وبيان خطابها وربطها بتطوُّر الأحداث داخل الإمبراطورية العثمانية، كما عالجت فكرة الخلافة الإسلامية في المشروع الاستشراقي الألماني التي بدأت في العهد الحميدي عبر مشروع الجامعة الإسلامية، وكيف تحوَّلت إلى تبني مشروع الدولة العلمانية في عهد جمعية الاتحاد والترقي؛ لتعود خلال فترة الدراسة إلى فكرة السلطان "الخليفة" القادر على تثوير المسلمين في المستعمرات الفرنسية والبريطانية، وذلك عبر مذكّرة قدَّمها المستشرق الألماني ماكس أوبنهايم للإمبراطور والحكومة الألمانية، ليكون التحالف الألماني العثماني وإعلان الجهاد ثمرةً لهذا الجهد الاستشراقي. وخلصت الدراسة إلى أنَّ الاستشراق الألمانيَّ انخرط بشكل كامل في هذه الفترة بمشروع الدولة الألمانية التوسُّعي والإمبريالي.

Keywords: الاستشراق، التحالف، جمعيَّة الاتحاد والترقي، الجهاد المقدَّس، الحرب العالميَّة الأولى.

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

Author: Amjad Ahmad Alzoubi, Published Year: 2021

مجلة جامعة الشارقة للعلوم الانسانية والاجتماعية, مج 18، عدد 1

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: تعدّ الثقافة الاستعمارية المدرسة البريطانية ميكافيلية لاتزال متجذرة في الاختصاص الأنجلوسكسونية؛ وظفت فيها كافة العناصر والأدوات في إطار المنافسة الاستعماري والحرب الكونية الأولى، حيث قدمت بريطانيا لصالحها لصالحها لمجهودها الحربي وعودا متناقضة لجميع الدول والأطراف: ولا يزال، والفرنسيين والايطاليين والعرب والصهاينة. لقد أكمل بلفور ضمن هذا النبات وليس بعيدا عنه؛ لقد تم تحديد فكرة التوظيف لحركة السباحة للكورنيش بجذورها المعادية للسامية مع طموحات الشباب الناشئة حديثي الولادة. وبالتالي بالنتيجة تسعى لنفس الهدف؛ كن هدفًا للتخلص من اليهود والمعادين للمحرك الأساسي لإصدار الكثير من المجتمعات المحلية لليهود في فلسطين. تسلط الدراسة الضوئية على الثبات الذي بذلته بريطانيا لتحقيق الانتصار في الحرب الكونية الأولى من خلال التركيز على متماسكة النشطاء إلى جانبها لخدمة مصالحها الاستعمارية في المشرق العربي. حيث استخدمت الدراسة الأساسية التحليلي بالاعتماد على الحقائق الأولية في تحليل الأحداث وارتباطاتها لإثبات فرضيتها. واختتمت الدراسة إلى أن بلفور لم يكن له أي قيمة تذكر إلا بعد إدراجه في صك الانتداب البريطاني على فلسطين 1922م، وأنها جزئية من القانون الدولي. فلا يملك بلفور يلقي بظلال الجدل والشكوك ويحتاج إلى قراءة البحث والحري في جوانبه الأخرى."

Keywords: تصريح بلفور، المسودات، الحركة الصهيونية، بريطانيا، فلسطين.