Research Title: Knowledge dimension in investment of the human capital as perceived by staff working in Jordanian insurance companies

Author: Jafer Maroof Al Sawalhah, Published Year: 2020

Journal of Public Affairs, e2251

Faculty: Business

Abstract: The main objective of this research is to address knowledge dimension of human capital in insurance sector in Jordan. There is an urgent need for studies on human capital, including intellectual capital (IC). After a thorough review of the research literature, the researchers were able to develop a questionnaire to apply to insurance companies in Jordan. In this study, the sample of 30 companies has been randomly selected from Amman, Zarqa, and Irbid in the insurance sector in Jordan. Means, SD, ANOVA analysis, and “Tukey Test” were used. Multiple regression was extracted for the first hypothesis, for subhypothesis simple regression is used. For the correlation indicator, we used Multicollinearity, finally Stepwise Regression was used. The values of the calculated t‐ratios for the staff position show that the nonsupervisory staff feel more than the supervisory staff in Staff Recruitment and Job Environment variables. And the supervisory staff feel more than the nonsupervisory staff in Staff Development. The values of the calculated t‐ratios for the gender show that the male staff feel more than the female staff in Staff Recruitment and Job Environment variables. And the female staff feel more than the male staff in Staff Development. The values of the calculated F‐ratios for each of the factors affecting knowledge dimension of the investment in human capital high and it can be concluded that there is significant statistical evidence that differences between factors exist according to the staff Work Place in variables Staff Recruitment, Job Environment, and Staff Development. Result of the test showed that staff who's working in Irbid feel in Staff Recruitment variable more than staff who's working in Zarqa. And the staff who's working in Zarqa feel in Staff Development variable more than staff who's working in Amman.

Keywords: investment of the human capital

Research Title: The Role of Modern Accounting in Economic Development for Emerging Economies

Author: Jafer Maroof Al Sawalhah, Published Year: 2020

Faculty: Business

Abstract: This research aims at identifying the role of modern accounting in strengthening economic development in emerging economics, as the descriptive analytical approach was used to clarify the theoretical framework through previous studies, scientific papers and hypotheses testing. The study tool was the questionnaire. The study proved that modern accounting contribute significantly to the economy development in regions with emerging economics (such as Palestine: West bank and Gaza Strip) through the rationalization of economic decisions and the achievement of the greatest economic prosperity, in addition to monitor and follow-up economic plans. The study recommended the importance of enhancing the role of accounting in economic development and addressing difficulties and challenges facing the professional application of accounting to ensure economic developmen

Keywords: Modern Accounting, Economic Development, Emerging Economies.

Research Title: Investigating the efficiency of financial markets: Empirical evidence from MENA countries”

Author: Izzeddien Naef Ananzeh, Published Year: 2021

Investment management and financial innovations, Volume 18, Issue 1,

Faculty: Business

Abstract: The market efficiency hypothesis has become an important concept for all investors looking to own internationally diversified portfolios, which coincides with an increase in investment flows between all countries, both developed and undeveloped. This study was aimed at investigating the efficiency of a group of Arab stock markets located in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region according to the Random Walk Hypotheses (RWH) at weak form. The study covered the markets of Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Oman. The empirical results of all tests used in this study rejected the RWH at a weak form for all markets through all tests applied – Unit root test, Variance Ratio Test, and Run Test. The result of this study contradicts the results of many studies conducted on developed and emerging markets. This can be a good indication of the ineffectiveness of the reforms that have been adopted by responsible bodies on these markets. Based on this result, all efforts made to expand and deepen these markets should be intensified by improving liquidity, transparency, enhancing investment culture in these countries; supporting legislative and regulatory reforms to attract investment, and developing the financial sector in these markets as a whole.

Keywords: MENA markets, market efficiency, financial markets, unit root tests, run test, variance ratio test

Research Title: ً"الحاة العلمية والثقافية في مصر(1805-1848) " محمد علي باشا انموذجاُ

Author: Abdalla Ahmad Abdalla, Published Year: 2020

الحياة العلمية والفكرية والثقافية في الوطن العربي بين القرنيين 1-14ه/20-7م, قسم التاريخ جامعة اليرموك

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: سيسلط البحث الاضواء على جهود محمد علي باشا في احياء العلوم والاداب في مصر، وذلك بتدشين ونشر المدارس على اختلاف انواعها ودرجاتها، وارسال البعثات العلمية الى اوروبا، من اجل النهوض بالدولة المصرية الحديثة لكي تواكب مجريات العصر، وتنافس الدول الاخرى في العلم والتطور .

Keywords: مصر، العلوم والاداب، محمد علي باشا، النهضة الاقتصادية

Research Title: معاهدة وادي عربة جذور وآفاق

Author: Abdalla Ahmad Abdalla, Published Year: 2020

مجلة مدارات تاريخية, 2

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: This study sheds light on the Wadi Arabah Treaty, which is considered the Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty in itself. This study will address the roots of that agreement and the most key motives behind the Jordanian side’s decision to sign that agreement in 1994 with the Israeli side. Also, this study will explore the most significant international political conferences that contributed to advancing the peace process between the two sides, starting with the Madrid Peace Conference in 1991, which was an American initiative, and the Washington Conference in 1993, leading to the declaration of the Wadi Arabah Agreement in 1994. Of note, this said agreement provides for achieving a fair peace between the two sides. The signing of that agreement was because of the difficult circumstances that Jordan was going through in terms of political, economic and military aspects, where the completion of the peace treaty was a strategic option to ensure that Jordan does not lose more of its lands. According to the said agreement, Jordan was able to restore the Jordanian lands occupied by Israel, especially “Baqoura, Ghumar” regions, along with the waters of the Jordan River that Israel had converted into Israeli settlements beyond the Naqab lands

Keywords: Wadi Araba Treaty, Peace Process, Israel, Peace Motives

Research Title: دراسة تاريخية للمخططات اليهودية في السيطرة على مصر في العهد الملكي(1921-1951م)

Author: Abdalla Ahmad Abdalla, Published Year: 2020

مجلة دراسات وابحاث, 13

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: ملخص: يسلط البحث الأضواء على تتبع محاولات اليهود في السيطرة على الدولة المصرية في العهد الملكي(1921-1951م)، مع تبيان مدى مخاطر النفوذ اليهودي على مصر، في مختلف المجالات السياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية في تلك الفترة، وكذلك بيان مدى خطورة توافد اليهود إلى مصر بأعداد كبيرة، خصوصا بعد اعتراف الدول العظمى بالحركة الصهيونية في مؤتمر بال عام 1897م، وهذا إن دل على شيء فإنما يدل على مدى نجاح المخططات "اليهودية –الأوروبية" من اجل التخلص من اليهود الشتات الموجودين في أوروبا وتجميعهم في المنطقة العربية وخصوصا في مصر ومن ثم إلى فلسطين وتحقيق الخطوة الأخيرة بإقامة الدولة اليهودية، وركزت هذه الدراسة على محاولة قيام اليهود في السيطرة على الاقتصاد المصري في اغلب المجالات الاقتصادية، فضلا عن السيطرة على وسائل الإعلام والفن والموسيقي خلال تلك الفترة.

Keywords: يهود مصر، السيطرة الاقتصادية، إسرائيل، النفوذ اليهودي .

Research Title: Psychological Effects of Quarantine on Syrian Refugees, Compared to the Jordanian Populations.

Author: Raida W. Khalil, Published Year: 2021

International Migration ,

Faculty: Science

Abstract: To ward off the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in 2019, the Jordanian government applied quarantine to the Jordanian population in addition to Syrian refugees. We evaluated the quarantine's psychological effect on people in Jordan after three weeks of quarantine. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in our sample population was determined using a higher than twenty score on the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R). The 2380 people who received the survey online demonstrated a high prevalence of PTSD. In which PTSD showed incidence of 82.5% and 66.5 in Syrian refuges and Jordanian populations, respectively. This study also reports the trend toward more increased PTSD prevalence in Syrian refugees compared to the Jordanian population depending on age, education, and the household's combined monthly income. Knowledge and awareness of quarantined people's interactions are crucial to optimizing control of infectious diseases and reducing adverse impacts on those quarantined. Keywords: coronavirus disease; COVID-19future ; Syrian refugees; Jordanian population; quarantine; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Keywords: : coronavirus disease; COVID-19future ; Syrian refugees; Jordanian population; quarantine; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Research Title: Variant Analysis of Alkaptonria Families with Significant Founder Effect in Jordan

Author: Raida W. Khalil, Published Year: 2021

BioMed Research International,

Faculty: Science

Abstract: Background. Metabolic disorder alkaptonuria is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the HGD gene, and a deficiency HGD enzyme activity results in an accumulation of homogentisic acid (HGA), ochronosis, and destruction of connective tissue. Methods. We clinically evaluated 18 alkaptonuria patients (age range, 3 to 60 years) from four unrelated families. Furthermore, 11 out of 18 alkaptonuria patients and 7 unaffected members were enrolled for molecular investigations by utilizing Sanger sequencing to identify variants of the 14 exons of HGD gene. Results. We found that the seven patients from the 4 unrelated families carried a recurrent pathogenic missense variant (c.365C>T, p. Ala122Val) in exon 6 of HGD gene. The variant was fully segregated with the disease in affected family members while the other unaffected family members were heterozygous carriers for this variant. Additionally, the clinical features were fully predicted with alkaptonuria disorder. Conclusion. In this study, we confirmed that the most common variants in Jordanian AKU patients was c.365C>T, p. Ala122Val in exon 6 of HGD gene. Additionally, we correlated the clinical and genetic features of AKU patients at various ages (3-60 years).

Keywords: alkaptonuria; Variants; Jordan ;

Research Title: Novel R225C variant identified in the HGD gene in Jordanian patients with alkaptonuria

Author: Raida W. Khalil, Published Year: 2021

AIMS Molecular Science, 8

Faculty: Science

Abstract: Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare metabolic disease which is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. It is characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid over time in various tissues of the body particularly connective tissues. This genetic disease is caused by mutation of the Homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (HGD) gene which encodes for enzyme essential for the catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine. The aim of the present study is to investigate variant types in Jordanian patients with alkaptonuria. Genomic DNA was extracted from whole blood samples of the participated AKU family members (n = 23). The 14 exons of HGD gene for the proband were amplified using specific PCR primers. The sequenced data were analysed and the pathogenicity of the identified variants were predicted using the online bioinformatics programs: PolyPhen2, SIFT and Mutation taster. The analysis showed that the proband was compound heterozygous for the missense mutations A122V and R225C found within E6 and E10, respectively. R225C variant is novel and the genotyping of the family members indicated that HGDA122V and HGDR225C alleles were fully segregated. Moreover, the cousins of the proband who are AKU patients inherited the homozygous pattern of the novel mutation. This study extends the pathogenic mutations spectrum of the HGD gene. It identified the novel mutation R225C and at the same time confirmed the high prevalence of the founder mutation A122V in Jordanian AKU patients.

Keywords: alkaptonuria, autosomal recessive, compound heterozygous, Homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase gene, missense mutation

Research Title: العوامل المحددة لربحية البنوك التجارية ( دراسة تطبيقية عن البنوك التجارية الاردنية للفترة 2005-2015 )

Author: Atif Issa Batarseh, Published Year: 2018

منشورات المؤتمر العلمي الدولي الحادي عشر, jordan

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة العوامل التي تحدد( او تؤثر في) ربحية البنوك التجارية الأردنية من اجل التنبؤ بربحية هذه البنوك مستقبلا، حيث تعتبر الربحية الهدف الاستراتيجي لها والذي يجعلها قادرة عل الاستمرار و المنافسة. وقد تم استخدام المتغيرات او العوامل التي يراها الباحثان مهمة لتكوين نموذج لمعادلة الانحدار المتعددة. كما تم اختيار عينة الدراسة ممثلة لثلاث بنوك تجارية يتراوح رأسمالها بين صغير ومتوسط وكبير وللفترة الزمنية الممتدة 2005-2015. ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة فقد تم استخدام اسلوب التحليل الاحصائي ) برنامج (SPSS من اجل تحليل البيانات المأخوذة من التقارير السنوية لبنوك عينة الدراسة. لقد وتم استخراج البيانات الوصفية والانحرافات المعيارية واختبار التوزيع الطبيعي لبيانات الدراسة ، كما تم التوصل الى مصفوفة الارتباط بيرسون واختبار استقراريه البيانات لمتغيرات الدراسة. اظهرت النتائج وجود علاقة طردية قوية بين المتغير التابع ( العائد على اجمالي رأس المال- مؤشر للربحية) والمتغيرات المستقلة(نسبة الملائة المالية، نسبة التدفق النقدي من عمليات التشغيل، نسبة استغلال الودائع، نسبة اجمالي الودائع الى الموجودات، نسبة صافي التسهيلات الائتمانية الى الموجودات). كما اعتمدت الدراسة ايضا على النموذج الكامل Full Model والنموذج المقيد Restricted Model من اجل تحديد العوامل ( العناصر ) المهمة من المتغيرات المستقلة في توقع الربحية.

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