Outcome of Single Dexamethasone Implant Injection in the Treatment of Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema After Anti-VEGF Treatment: Real-Life Data from a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan by Al-Latayfeh M, Abdel Rahman M, Shatnawi R

“…Box 150495, Zarqa, 13115, JordanTel +962797397711Email motasem974@gmail.comPurpose: To analyze the real-life clinical outcome of a single dexamethasone implant (DEX) injection in the treatment of persistent diabetic macular edema (DME) after anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents in a sample of the Jordanian population.Methods: An observational case study design that involved a retrospective chart review analysis in a tertiary hospital in Amman, Jordan. …”
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Experimental validation of dust impact on-grid connected PV system performance in Palestine: An energy nexus perspective by Adel Juaidi, Hatem Haj Muhammad, Ramez Abdallah, Rula Abdalhaq, Aiman Albatayneh, Faris Kawa

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The impact of green human resources practices on organizational sustainability: the mediating role of job embeddedness by B.Kh. Almagharbeh, N.A. Alalean

“…The data is collected through questionnaire from the Study sample included (404) employee in (16) Jordanian Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. A Structural Equation Modelling is conducted to achieve study objectives.FINDINGS:  Findings confirmed, that (green work life balance, green reward) showed a significant positive effect on the organizational sustainability, while (green training, green career opportunities) didn’t have direct significant effects on organizational sustainability, as well, the outcomes indicated that all green human resources practices (green work life balance, green reward, green training, green career opportunities) had direct significant effect on job embeddedness. …”
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Changing trends in seroprevalence rates of transfusion-transmitted diseases among blood donors in Jordan by Lina Souan, Mahmoud Siag, Hala Al-Salahat, Tareq Al-Atrash, Maher A. Sughayer

“…Conclusions Prevalence rates of hepatitis B and C infections among Jordanian blood bank donors showed a steady decline between 2009 and 2017, and these rates were much lower in Jordan than in neighboring countries. …”
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Association of genetic variants with level of asthma control in the Arab population by Almomani BA, AL-Eitan LN, Al-Sawalha NA, Samrah SM, Al-Quasmi MN

“…Genotyping analysis revealed that the two SNPs (rs1042713 and rs1042714) in ADRB2 gene, along with their related haplotypes, were nominally significantly associated with asthma control in the Jordanian population. The A-allele of rs1042713 and the C-allele of rs1042714 were more common in the uncontrolled asthma group than in the controlled asthma group (P=0.048 and P=0.017, respectively).Conclusion: This was the first study that identified the nominal significant association between the level of asthma control and genetic variants in ADRB2 gene in Arab population. …”
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Vaccination in the Era of Immunosuppression by Fatima Alnaimat, Jaleel Jerry G. Sweis, Jacqueline Jansz, Zeel Modi, Supritha Prasad, Ayman AbuHelal, Christen Vagts, Hali A. Hanson, Christian Ascoli, Richard M. Novak, Ilias C. Papanikolaou, Israel Rubinstein, Nadera Sweiss

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Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip: Risk and Therapy by Bashaireh KM, Aldarwish FM, Al-Omari AA, Albashaireh MA, Hajjat M, Al-Ebbini MA, Aleshawi AJ

“…Khaldoon M Bashaireh,1 Fa’ek M Aldarwish,1 Ali A Al-Omari,1 Moath A Albashaireh,1 Mai Hajjat,2 Mohammad A Al-Ebbini,3 Abdelwahab J Aleshawi3 1Department of Special Surgery, Division of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan; 2Princess Rahma Pediatric Hospital, Jordanian Ministry of Health, Irbid, Jordan; 3Internship, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid 22110, JordanCorrespondence: Khaldoon M BashairehDepartment of Special Surgery, Division of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, PO Box: 3030, Irbid 22110, JordanTel +962 799051087Fax +962 2-7201064Email bashaireh@just.edu.joObjective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of occupation in patients with transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH). …”
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The Significance of Temperature Based Approach Over the Energy Based Approaches in the Buildings Thermal Assessment by Albatayneh Aiman, Alterman Dariusz, Page Adrian, Moghtaderi Behdad

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Knowledge, practice and attitude associated with SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant among adults in Jordan. by Ghadeer A R Y Suaifan, Ala' M Abu-Odeh, Mayadah B Shehadeh, Rula M Darwish, Moyad Shahwan, Fahid Abu Jbara

“…This was expected due to the authorities' successful management of the pandemic and the high educational level of the Jordanian society, bearing in mind the economic and social impact of COVID-19 disease.…”
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Influence of coffee consumption on serum lipid profile parameters: Can coffee consumption lead to health consequences in humans? by Saad Al-Fawaeir, Jafar M. Alawneh, Ibrahim Al-Odat

“…To achieve this, a total of 109 participants from the Jordanian population were recruited for this study, spanning from April 2022 to September 2022. …”
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Sources of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Jordan: Self-reported approach by Hassan M. Kofahi, Omar F. Khabour, Samer F. Swedan, Refat M. Nimer

“…Methods: The study recruited Jordanian adults who recovered from COVID-19 from March to July 2021. …”
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Israelizing Jerusalem : the encounter between architectural and national ideologies, 1967-1977 by Nitzan-Shiftan, Alona

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"If I have a cancer, it is not my fault I am a refugee”: A qualitative study with expert stakeholders on cancer care management for Syrian refugees in Jordan by Marzouk, M, Kelley, M, Fadhil, I, Carson, G, Marsh, V

“…</p> <p><strong>Methods </strong>From April-July 2016, we conducted in-depth interviews with 12 purposively sampled health officials and health care workers from the Jordanian Ministry of Health, multilateral donors and international non-governmental organisations. …”

Effect of accounting information systems on qualitative characteristics of accounting information and financial reporting quality in Jordan by Jamil Al-Barghuthi, Sonia Baker

“…This study primarily focus on the potential effects of qualitative characteristics of accounting information on financial statements through accounting information system (AIS) in Jordanian industrial firms. Industrial firms listed on the Amman Stock Market faced various challenges, especially on financial reporting and its characteristics. …”
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Macronutrients Intake and Risk of Stomach Cancer: Findings from Case-Control Study by Sabika Allehdan, Maya Bassil, Razan M. Alatrash, Tareq Al-Jaberi, Ahmad Hushki, Yaser Rayyan, Mahammad Dahoud, Khaled Abu-EIteen, Reema F. Tayyem

“…This study aimed to examine the associations between intake of energy and macronutrients and the risk of GC in a Jordanian population. A case-control study was carried out between March 2015 and August 2018 in four major hospitals, including an oncology center in Jordan. …”
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Multidrug-Resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> in Jordan by Mohammad Al-Tamimi, Hadeel Albalawi, Mohamd Alkhawaldeh, Abdullah Alazzam, Hassan Ramadan, Majd Altalalwah, Ahmad Alma’aitah, Dua’a Al Balawi, Sharif Shalabi, Jumana Abu-Raideh, Ashraf I. Khasawneh, Farah Alhaj, Kamal Hijawi

“…Most isolates were from males, aged 18–60 years, Jordanian, from infected wounds, and were patients in surgery or critical care units. …”
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The impact of COVID‐19 pandemic lockdown on smoking habits and lifestyle: A cross‐sectional study by Almu'atasim Khamees, Sajeda Awadi, Shireen Rawashdeh, Muna Talafha, Mai Alzoubi, Walaa Almdallal, Sharaf al‐Eitan, Ahmad Saeed, Raed M. Al‐Zoubi, Mazhar Salim Al‐Zoubi

“…In this study, we aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the smoking behaviors of the Jordanian population. Methods A cross‐sectional online survey was designed using the Google Forms service and distributed by social media platforms. …”
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Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil and Dietary Intervention Improved Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters in Children with Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1 in Jordan: A Clinical Tri... by Hadil S. Subih, Reem A. Qudah, Sana Janakat, Hanadi Rimawi, Nour Amin Elsahoryi, Linda Alyahya

“…This study aims to assess the impact of dietary intervention, including medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, on anthropometric measurements, body composition analysis and metabolic parameters among Jordanian children and is expected to be the first in the country. …”
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Gender-based disparities on health indices during COVID-19 crisis: a nationwide cross-sectional study in Jordan by Mohammad Abufaraj, Zaid Eyadat, Mohammed Qussay Al-sabbagh, Abdullah Nimer, Immanuel Azaad Moonesar, Lin Yang, Walid Al Khatib, Ra’eda Al-Qutob

“…Financial security should be addressed in all Jordanian COVID-19 national plans because the crisis appears widening the gender gap in the economy.…”
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Effect of COVID-19 Quarantine on the Sleep Quality and the Depressive Symptom Levels of University Students in Jordan During the Spring of 2020 by Heba Saadeh, Maha Saadeh, Wesam Almobaideen, Wesam Almobaideen, Assem Al Refaei, Nour Shewaikani, Reem Qadan Al Fayez, Hamzah Khawaldah, Sobuh Abu-Shanab, Maysa Al-Hussaini, Maysa Al-Hussaini

“…It is the first study applied to the Jordanian population. The aim was to investigate how quarantine for several weeks changed the students' habits and affected their mental health.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random representative sample of 6,157 undergraduate students (mean age 19.79 ± 1.67 years, males 28.7%) from the University of Jordan through voluntarily filling an online questionnaire. …”
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