Research Title: Regulatory Impact Assessment Role in Developing Participatory Work between Civil Society Organizations and Jordanian Ministry of Political and Parliamentary Affairs

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2018

Journal of Politics and Law, 11

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: The study points out the role of regulatory assessment in developing participatory work in Jordan focusing on both civil society organizations and Ministry of Political & Parliamentary Affairs. Jordan, nowadays ,has a rapidly evolving policy and regulatory environment. The problem that is rooted in our societies and national institutions manifests in the absence or lack of coordination in order to achieve the desired results that are planned to reach, namely the efficiency and effectiveness of the institutional performance of all sectors, especially the development sectors. The study poses the questions dealing with empowering a decentralized RIA System in Jordan, mainly: Determining the policies to be achieved to solve the problem, identifying the problems to be treated, determining the appropriate option for policy enforcement, determining the type of legislation required, determining who is responsible for preparing these legislations, and identifying the necessary legal and administrative mechanisms required. The research used the descriptive analytical, methodology. The study proposes an institutional mechanism of the (RIA) in Jordan. https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jpl/article/view/73802

Keywords: regulatory impact assessment (RIA), participatory work, civil society organizations, political and parliamentary affairs, Jordan

Research Title: Role of Youth Associations in National Education and Extremist Intellectual Behavior Tendency of Jordanian Youth

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2017

International Education Studies, 10

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: This study aimed at identifying the role of Jordanian youth associations in spreading the national education and its relation to the tendency towards extremist intellectual behavior among a sample of Jordanian university students. The study population consists of (504) undergraduate students in the Jordanian universities, namely: Jordan University, Yarmouk University, Philadelphia University, and Al-Ahliyya Amman University. They were chosen in a deliberate manner. And have participations in activities organized by students' affairs deans in their universities. The reliability and validity of the study tool were verified. The results of the study showed that the role of the Jordanian youth associations in spreading the national education came within the intermediate level. The results also showed no statistically significant differences in the role of the Jordanian youth associations in spreading the national education according to the gender variable and the place of residence. There was also a strong correlation between the level of national education and the tendency towards intellectual extremism among Jordanian university students. https://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ies/article/view/70895

Keywords: youth associations, national education, extremist intellectual behavior, University students, Jordan

Research Title: Undescribed phenylpropanoid and a dimeric sesquiterpenoid possessing a rare cyclobutane ring from Tinospora sinensis

Author: Manal Mohammad Alhusban, Published Year: 2020

Natural Product Research,

Faculty: Pharmacy

Abstract: A rare dimeric sesquiterpenoid (tinosposinoside, 1) and a phenylpropanoid (cordifolioside C, 2), two undescribed metabolites, were isolated from the methanolic extract of the stems of Tinospora sinensis together with thirteen known compounds. This is the second example of a sesquiterpene dimer where two monomers linked together through a cyclobutane ring, possibly generated through [2 + 2] cycloaddition. The structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by NMR and mass techniques.

Keywords: Tinospora sinensis; Menispermaceae; isolation; NMR; tinosposinoside; cordifolioside C

Research Title: ATTITUDES OF JORDANIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TOWARDS THE CONCEPT OF POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2017

International Journal of Arts & Sciences, 10

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: This study, through special measurement tools, explores the attitude of Jordanian university students towards political participation. The study sample consisted of 1620 students who were selected randomly from two Jordanian universities, Jordan University and Philadelphia University. The study recommends that reform and clear amendments should be considered when introducing concepts of political participation in terms of curricula in all levels of civic and national education university courses. Civic, national, and political courses should be presented as essential requisites for graduates regardless of students’ faculties. University students should be engaged in activities and workshops to raise their awareness of political concepts so as to promote their political participation regardless of gender and demographic differences. Professors should be involved in workshops for applying better methodologies in teaching political concepts through the different courses regardless of the students’ faculties, specialties or level of education.

Keywords: Attitudes, Political participation, Jordanian universities.

Research Title: Character Traits of Jordanian Universities International Students Influenced by Economic - political Status

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2018

Asian Social Science, 14

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: The study aimed to reveal the personality traits of international students in Jordanian universities as affected by both the economic and political factors. The study sample consisted of (410) foreign students in Jordanian universities, representing males (208) and females (202).The results of the study showed that the personal characteristics of international students are mainly affected by both economic and political status of their original countries. The study showed that the most affecting factor is the economic rather than the political. The students traits were also divided in four categories or levels: The (Social) level was highest, the (emotional level) was the second in rank. The (cognitive level) ranked in the third level. And finally ranked the (cultural level). There were also differences between the average grade of individuals on the scale of personality traits and in each of its areas according to the level of education variable. The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences in personality characteristics according to the level of education variable in the field of knowledge and were in favor of the master while there were differences of statistical significance attributed to gender variable in favor of females.

Keywords: Character traits, international students, economic status, political status, Jordan

Research Title: Fighting Illiteracy in the Arab World

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2017

International Education Studies, 10

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: Illiteracy in the Arab world is becoming an urgent necessity particularly facing problems of poverty, ignorance, extremism, which impede the required economic, social, political and cultural development processes. Extremism, violence and terrorism, in the Arab world, can only be eliminated by spreading of knowledge, fighting illiteracy. The study shows that illiteracy rate among males in the Arab world is 25% for males, (46%) for Females. Results of the study show that if the educational situation in all Arab countries does not change, illiteracy rates will increase in the Arab world, and the number of illiterates in the Arab world will reach 49 million in the category of age of 15 years, and by 2024,it may reach 5.5 million of youth (15 - 24 years). The study identifies factors affecting the rise of illiteracy in the Arab world, particularly: Low economic level of many Arab countries, the growing security, political turmoil and internal problems experienced by most Arab countries, Social reasons, and random policies and contradiction in the trends and areas of combating illiteracy. The study concluded that illiteracy has a significant impact on social behavior, and that democracy, political participation, violence, cultural development, respect, pluralism, and accepting diversity, are all affected by illiteracy. The study recommends that Arab governments must formulate clear strategies linked to development plans to save 100 million Arab citizens who suffer from illiteracy, and ignorance. Illiteracy is to be taken seriously because it entails misunderstanding democracy, lack of youth interest in political affairs, corruption, and therefore the absence of comprehensive reform programs.

Keywords: Illiteracy, Arab World, extremism, violence, terrorism, political participation, political development

Research Title: Human Dignity: A Proposal for Middle - Eastern Area of Conflict: towards an Education for Coexistence

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2015

International Affairs and Global Strategy , 31

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: The proposed scenario is one that is hardly needed for the Middle - eastern area of conflict . It is called the " Human Dignity " proposal : Towards an Education for Coexistence. Such a project is suggested in an era where there is so much conflict in this part of (Middle –east ) and Arab world (in terms of multi- cultures, religious communities , gap- generation, and socioeconomic classes, there is a great need for broad agreement on something unifying, something that encourages and even grows a sense of human unity. That would only be through the path of "Human dignity ".The research recommends areas where different entities can participate together to implement and support the fulfillment of a great concept of " Human dignity " , such entities may include (Interfaith Coexistence Research Centers throughout the Arab World) , educational institutions , higher education institutions , civil society , and media. Together they can work in the region to promote religious freedom and religious education aiming at achieving " Human dignity ".Human dignity comes to be the responsibility of all partners ( politicians, educators , religious leaders, and the Arab youth generations ) .

Keywords: Human dignity, middle east , conflict ,education , coexistence , religious freedom , Arab world , multi-cultures .

Research Title: Parents, Teachers and School Administration Degree of Acceptance for the Parental Kindergarten Participation Program and its Impact on the Educational Learning process - Jordanian Sample

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2014

Journal of Education and Practice, 5

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: This study aimed at examining the effectiveness of parental participation program in a Jordanian sample, and to achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire consisting of 62 paragraph distributed on five dimensions were built, adopted after its appropriate validity and reliability evidences, 157 members as the study sample were subjected to the study tool, distributed as follows: 117 volunteer (parents), 13 headmistresses, and 27 kindergarten teacher, with a ratio of 30% of the study population. According to the study results, the study established a set of recommendations for the attention necessity of the educational institutions to increase their interest in this age group through programs that will enhance the relationship between the kindergarten and the local community for its effectiveness in the development of the educational and learning processes.

Keywords: Teacher, parents, school administration, kindergarten

Research Title: Higher Education Quality Assurance Standards in Jordan: Professoriate Perspective

Author: Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Published Year: 2020

Scientific Journal of Averroes, 38

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: This study aims at identifying the status of development in higher education in Jordanian universities based on quality from the perspective of (60) of faculty members who work on administrative tasks in five public and private Jordanian universities. A questionnaire was conducted for that purpose; made of (68) items including (12) standards, namely: (1: The organization's vision, objectives and planning, 2: Educational programs and its effectiveness, 3: Students and Student Services, 4: Faculty members, 5: Scholarships scientific research and innovations, 6: Library and information resources, 7: Good governance and Management, 8: Financial resources, 9: Material sources, 10: Organizational Integrity, 11: Interaction with the community and 12: Management of Quality Assurance. The study also aims at testing whether there are any statistical differences in the status of quality of higher education in Jordanian universities that may differ according to 3 type of university (public or private), type of faculty (scientific or literary), rank of professors (assistant, associate, and full professor). Results show that estimations of professors concerning the status of quality of higher education in Jordanian universities in terms of all quality assurance standards were high reaching statistically significant differences in all study variables. https://search.emarefa.net/en/detail/BIM-942603-higher-education-quality-assurance-standards-in-jordan-profe

Keywords: Development; quality; Jordanian universities; higher education; Arab world.

Research Title: Community pharmacists’ knowledge of and attitudes toward antibiotic use, resistance, and self-medication in Jordan

Author: Asma Ahmad El-Shara, Published Year: 2020

Drugs & Therapy Perspectives, 37, 44–53 (2021)

Faculty: Pharmacy

Abstract: Background Antibiotic resistance (AR) is a major global concern. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics may contribute to treatment failure and AR. Data about community pharmacists’ (CPs) knowledge of and behaviour toward antibiotic use and AR are limited. Objective Our objective was to evaluate the knowledge of and attitudes towards antibiotic use and AR in CPs in Jordan. Methods A large cross-sectional face-to-face survey of a random sample of 500 CPs in Jordan was conducted over a 2-month period. A representative sample was collected using the proportionate random sampling technique, which enabled us to geographically categorize the study population. Reliability and validity measures were taken to ensure a comprehensive and appropriate study tool. We used the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS®) version 24 to conduct descriptive analysis and logistic regression. Results The majority (86.6%) of respondents thought it was legal to dispense antibiotics without a prescription in Jordan. Only 24.2% had good knowledge regarding amoxicillin dosages for upper respiratory tract infections, and 66.2% did not know that bacteria are the predominant causative pathogens of acute otitis media. The majority (71.6%) knew that overuse of antibiotics is considered the principal cause of AR. However, only 34.4% were familiar with the definition of cross resistance, and 85.6% had misconceptions regarding patient compliance and its causal relationship with AR. Knowledge of antibiotic use was likely to be better in CPs who worked in urban areas than in those working in rural areas (odds ratio [OR] 1.2; 95% CI 0.74–2.31; p = 0.02) and in CPs with a postgraduate degree than in those without (OR 2.6; 95% CI 1.89–4.56; p = 0.04). Conclusion As many CPs in Jordan have poor knowledge of antibiotics and AR, continual educational interventions to improve this situation are necessary.

Keywords: antibiotic use, antibiotic resistance, attitude, self-medication