Research Title: The effect of an emotional support training program on weight self-stigma and body image among women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Author: Hani Jameel Mohammad Hamad, Published Year: 2025

Nutrition & Food Science, 55 (2)

Faculty: Allied Medical Sciences

Abstract: Purpose – This study aims to investigate the impact of an emotional support training program on weight selfstigma and body image among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Design/methodology/approach – A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 200 women diagnosed with PCOS employing a pretest-posttest design. The experimental group, consisting of 100 women, participated in an emotional support training program and received an informational booklet, while the control group (100 women) received only the booklet. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using weight self-esteem and body shape questionnaires. Findings – The results demonstrated a statistically significant difference in weight self-stigma and body shape scores between the experimental and control groups following the intervention. For both the immediate post-intervention test [t(198) = 31.1, p = 0.01] [t(198) = 31.1, p = 0.01] [t(198) = 31.1, p = 0.01] and [t(198) = 60.7, p = 0.01] [t(198) = 60.7, p = 0.01] [t(198) = 60.7, p =0.01], as well as the delayed post-intervention test [t(198) = 32.3, p = 0.01] [t(198) = 32.3, p = 0.01] [t(198) = 32.3, p = 0.01] and [t(198) = 70.9, p = 0.01] [t(198) = 70.9, p = 0.01] [t(198) = 70.9, p = 0.01], the experimental group exhibited lower mean scores. Specifically, the experimental group scored 20.3 ± 9.2 for immediate and 20.4 ± 9.3 for delayed assessments on weight self-stigma, and 101.2 ± 7.2 for immediate and 86.5 ± 7.6 for delayed assessments on body shape. In contrast, the control group scored 159.8 ± 6.3 for immediate and 157.6 ± 6.4 for delayed assessments, respectively. Practical implications – Nurses should be aware of the adverse effects of PCOS and associated obesity on weight self-stigma and body image. They are encouraged to develop targeted emotional support training programs specifically designed to address weight self-stigma and body image concerns in women with PCOS

Keywords: Training program, Stigma, PCOS,Weight, Body image

Research Title: The Impact of Water Quality on Jordanian Public Health Status: A Case Study in Zarqa Basin

Author: Hani Jameel Mohammad Hamad, Published Year: 2025

Int. j. adv. multidisc. res. stud, 5 (2)

Faculty: Allied Medical Sciences

Abstract: Climate change significantly impacts water quality, posing serious risks to public health. Rising global temperatures and altered precipitation patterns contribute to water pollution, increasing the proliferation of harmful microorganisms and contaminants. This study examines the effects of climate change on water quality in the Zarqa Basin, Jordan, by analyzing key water quality indicators, including microbiological contamination and chemical composition. Water samples were collected and assessed for compliance with Jordanian and WHO water standards. The study followed a descriptive analytical approach, incorporating field sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the concentrations of minerals, organic matter, pesticides, and microbiological indicators. Results indicate that climate change has exacerbated water contamination, particularly through increased bacterial presence, higher turbidity, and deviations in chemical composition beyond permissible limits. The presence of Escherichia coli and total coliforms in water samples suggests heightened risks of waterborne diseases, necessitating urgent mitigation measures. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, water managers, and public health authorities in addressing climate-induced water quality challenges in Jordan and similar regions. Water samples from key locations—including Zarqa, Jerash, and King Talal Dam—were analyzed to assess their compliance with international water safety standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health Canada, the European Union, and Australia’s National Medical and Health Research Council. Results indicate that 55.1% of the 49 assessed water quality components exceeded safe limits, highlighting substantial contamination. High concentrations of sodium, chloride, nitrogen compounds, and microbiological contaminants, particularly Escherichia coli and total coliform bacteria, were detected, posing severe health risks. Elevated pollutant levels were attributed to climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns, industrial and agricultural runoff, and insufficient wastewater treatment. Additionally, significant fluctuations in pH, water temperature, and electrical conductivity suggest instability in water quality, necessitating continuous monitoring. The study underscores the urgent need for adaptive water management strategies, regular surveillance of water quality, and policy interventions to mitigate contamination risks. Key recommendations include enhancing water purification systems, improving wastewater treatment infrastructure, and promoting community awareness about water conservation. Addressing these challenges is crucial for ensuring sustainable access to safe water in the Zarqa Basin and similar vulnerable regions. The findings emphasize the critical need for adaptive water management strategies, improved monitoring systems, and policy interventions to ensure water safety. Reducing contamination, securing alternative water resources, and implementing sustainable land-use practices are essential to protecting public health and the environment.

Keywords: Water Components, Water Quality, Public Health, Minerals, Zarqa Basin

Research Title: Fuzzy control of processes with long transportation delay – A comparative study

Author: Zaid Ayed Mohd Almuala, Published Year: 2025

12th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT 2025), Jordan

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: In this paper, the authors present linear fuzzy control system for controlling process variables with long transportation delay, which is frequent for numerous production lines. It is well known, that proportional-Integral control cannot handle processes with long transportation delay; therefore, fuzzy control with properly tuned membership functions and fuzzy inference system rules could give significantly better results than PI control. Fuzzy control requires thorough understanding of the process, its nominal operating conditions, a proper choosing of electric drive units and their saturation limits, converters, actuators, and sensors. Fuzzy control has gained more popularity in numerous industrial sectors, where process engineers and line operators work collaboratively to achieve best performance results and ultimately better final products. The plastic on-wire coating process is taken into consideration for this study as it exhibits long transportation delays after the measurement of the coated wire. The designed fuzzy controller is compared with cascade proportional integral control. Finally, we show that fuzzy control outperforms proportional integral control in terms of various performance metrics, like settling time, overshoot, and undershoot

Keywords: Fuzzy control, Proportional integral control, Transportation delay, Cascade control

Research Title: The Impact of Grid-Connected Battery Storage Systems on Electrical Grid Variables

Author: Zaid Ayed Mohd Almuala, Published Year: 2024

The 15th International Congress on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Architecture and Urbanism (EESAP15), Spain

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: Integration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) with Battery Storage Systems (BSS) in electrical transition contributes for advancing toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. This integration offers several environmental and electrical advantages, including greenhouse gas emission reduction by displacing fossil fuel-based generation, ensuring grid stability, minimizing energy losses, and improving integration of renewable energy. RES such as solar and wind, show inherent variability due to weather fluctuations. Battery storage systems can be used to integrate these energy sources into the grid by storing surplus energy and releasing it as needed. This integration ensures a stable and reliable electricity supply, contributing to grid frequency and voltage balance. Moreover, for overall energy efficiency, RES can be locally stored and used, reducing the reliance on long-distance transmission and associated energy losses. The aim of this work is to investigate the impact of integrating battery storage systems with renewable energy sources on electrical variables. The selected variables are voltage, current, and power. MATLAB/Simulink was used to create a hybrid electrical system with solar and battery storage. After that, the solar system was exposed to different radiation to study the effect on the system’s outputs. The results demonstrate that the use of BSS in conjunction with RES leads to smoother output grid variables compared to relying solely on RES. It provides more stability at the grid level. Li-ion battery is shown to be fast-acting, thereby offering the possibility of voltage and current regulation. The effect of using a Li-ion battery on the generated voltage, current, and power under the change of radiation is demonstrated.

Keywords: Energy transition, battery storage system, grid stability, sustainable development

Research Title: A Method to Describe Arabic Digital Typography Design, from Traditional Arabic Calligraphy Resources: The Dome of the Rock's Calligraphy Case Study Authors

Author: Suhad Hamdan Mustafa Hamidan, Published Year: 2024

kurdish Studies , Q1

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: Abstract The evolution of traditional Arabic calligraphy, a fundamental element of Islamic art, has been influenced by contemporary advancements and the digitization of fonts, resulting in a departure from its original essence. Traditional Arabic calligraphy necessitates the expertise of highly skilled calligraphers who are well-versed in its artistic and technical aspects. This study investigates the proportions of Arabic calligraphy and endeavours to employ the geometry used in Islamic art and architecture to fabricate digital Arabic typographic letters. This research aims to advance the development of digital Arabic typography via the utilization of octagonal geometric patterns, inspired by the Kufic script located in the inner octagon of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The primary objective concerns the employment of geometry to create digital Arabic typefaces which preserve the proportions of traditional letters while adapting them for various applications such as printed designs, paragraph texts, and titles across a diversity of computer programs. By adopting geometric analysis methods, this research investigates the congruence between the architectural geometry of the octagonal shape and the geometric structure inherent in traditional Arabic calligraphy. Additionally, this research intends to assess the feasibility of applying these proportions to construct digital Arabic typographic letters which are derived from the octagonal systemic geometry found in the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.

Keywords: Digital Arabic typography, Kufic Calligraphy, Octagonal Geometric Pattern, The Dome of the Rock.

Research Title: A Method to Describe Arabic Digital Typography Design, from Traditional Arabic Calligraphy Resources: The Dome of the Rock's Calligraphy Case Study

Author: Suhad Hamdan Mustafa Hamidan, Published Year: 2024

Kurdish studies, Q1

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: The evolution of traditional Arabic calligraphy, a fundamental element of Islamic art, has been influenced by contemporary advancements and the digitization of fonts, resulting in a departure from its original essence. Traditional Arabic calligraphy necessitates the expertise of highly skilled calligraphers who are well-versed in its artistic and technical aspects. This study investigates the proportions of Arabic calligraphy and endeavours to employ the geometry used in Islamic art and architecture to fabricate digital Arabic typographic letters. This research aims to advance the development of digital Arabic typography via the utilization of octagonal geometric patterns, inspired by the Kufic script located in the inner octagon of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The primary objective concerns the employment of geometry to create digital Arabic typefaces which preserve the proportions of traditional letters while adapting them for various applications such as printed designs, paragraph texts, and titles across a diversity of computer programs. By adopting geometric analysis methods, this research investigates the congruence between the architectural geometry of the octagonal shape and the geometric structure inherent in traditional Arabic calligraphy. Additionally, this research intends to assess the feasibility of applying these proportions to construct digital Arabic typographic letters which are derived from the octagonal systemic geometry found in the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.

Keywords: Digital Arabic typography, Kufic Calligraphy, Octagonal Geometric Pattern, The Dome of the Rock.

Research Title: Fuzzy control of processes with long transportation delay – A comparative study

Author: Hisham Subhi Jibreel Hussein, Published Year: 2025

12th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT 2025), Alzaytoonah university - Amman - Jordan

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: In this paper, the authors present linear fuzzy control system for controlling process variables with long transportation delay, which is frequent for numerous production lines. It is well known, that proportional-Integral control cannot handle processes with long transportation delay; therefore, fuzzy control with properly tuned membership functions and fuzzy inference system rules could give significantly better results than PI control. Fuzzy control requires thorough understanding of the process, its nominal operating conditions, a proper choosing of electric drive units and their saturation limits, converters, actuators, and sensors. Fuzzy control has gained more popularity in numerous industrial sectors, where process engineers and line operators work collaboratively to achieve best performance results and ultimately better final products. The plastic on-wire coating process is taken into consideration for this study as it exhibits long transportation delays after the measurement of the coated wire. The designed fuzzy controller is compared with cascade proportional integral control. Finally, we show that fuzzy control outperforms proportional integral control in terms of various performance metrics, like settling time, overshoot, and undershoot.

Keywords: Fuzzy control, Proportional integral control, Transportation delay, Cascade control

Research Title: Optimal Allocation of Phasor Measurement Units Using Particle Swarm Optimization: An Electric Grid Planning Perspective

Author: Mais Maher Aldwaik, Published Year: 2025

Energies, 5

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: In this paper, the particle swarm optimization (PSO) technique is used to optimally allocate phasor measurement units (PMUs) within standard test systems and a real-world power system. PMUs are allocated at system substations in a manner that ensures complete system observability while minimizing installation costs. This study considers IEEE 14-, 30-, and 57-bus standard test systems, along with the Jordanian national high-voltage grid. The optimal allocation was performed separately on the 132 kV and 400 kV buses of the Jordanian grid. Additionally, a novel technique for further minimization of measurement units, considering electric grid planning, is investigated. The results demonstrate that the proposed approach successfully reduces the required number of PMUs while maintaining full system observability. For instance, the IEEE 14-bus system achieved complete observability with only four PMUs, while the IEEE 30-bus and 57-bus systems required ten and seventeen PMUs, respectively. For the Jordanian transmission network, the 400 kV system required only three PMUs, and the 132 kV system required twenty-six PMUs. Furthermore, it was found that integrating power system planning and grid expansion strategies into the PMU placement problem may further reduce installation costs. The results emphasize the effectiveness of the proposed approach in enhancing situational awareness, improving state estimation accuracy, and facilitating reliable protection, control, and monitoring schemes. This study concludes that an optimal PMU allocation strategy shall be incorporated into power system planning studies to maximize cost efficiency while ensuring full observability.

Keywords: particle swarm optimization; phasor measurement unit; power system planning; observability; smart grid

Research Title: Interline Power Flow Controller Allocation for Active Power Losses Enhancement Using Whale Optimization Algorithm

Author: Mais Maher Aldwaik, Published Year: 2024

Energies, 17

Faculty: Engineering and Technology

Abstract: Transmission networks face continuous electrical and mechanical stresses due to increasing system challenges and power losses. Transmission networks require special focus and detailed studies each time a load or a generator emerges to the grid. The interline power flow controller (IPFC) is a relatively new scheme that is implemented in the transmission network to improve transmission efficiency, decrease transmission losses, and enhance voltage profile. In this paper, the interline power flow controller’s impact on transmission network performance is investigated as it is implemented within the IEEE 5-bus, 14-bus, and IEEE 57-bus systems. In addition, the whale optimization algorithm (WOA) is used to optimize the interline power flow controller locations within the system to achieve optimal transmission system performance. WOA performance is also compared to genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms, and the superiority of the proposed WOA-based control is proved. The robustness of the optimized system against load variations is investigated and the results introduced affirm the capability of the interline power flow controller to enhance transmission network efficiency.

Keywords: interline power flow controller; transmission network; whale optimization algorithm

Research Title: The nexus between digital supply chain and sustainability: An empirical study in pharmaceutical companies in Jordan

Author: Abdallah Jamil Abu Salma, Published Year: 2025

Uncertain Supply Chain Management, Volume 12, Issue 3

Faculty: Business

Abstract: This study focuses on the impact of the digital supply chain, including digital suppliers, digital manufacturing, and digital logistics, on sustainability outcomes in pharmaceutical companies in Jordan. Quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 226 managers of pharmaceutical companies in Jordan. The questionnaire measures perceptions, attitudes and experiences related to digital supply chain adoption and sustainability performance. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used as an analytical framework to study the relationships between digital supply chain and sustainability outcomes. The hypothesized relationships were tested using confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis techniques within the SEM framework. The results indicate a positive relationship between digital supply chain adoption and sustainability performance in pharmaceutical companies in Jordan. Based on the results, several recommendations were proposed for pharmaceutical companies in Jordan to enhance their sustainable performance through digital supply chain initiatives. This research contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on the relationship between digital supply chain practices and sustainability outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in the context of Jordan. © 2024 by the authors; licensee Growing Science, Canada.

Keywords: Digital Supply Chain; Jordan; Pharmaceutical Companies; Sustainability