Determinants of the Demand for Credit Facilities: Evidence from the Banking Sector in Jordan for the Period 2012-2021

Salah Turki ALRAWASHDEH(Salah Turki ALRAWASHDEH ),Ahmad Mahmoud ABKAL(Ahmad Mahmoud ABKAL ),Ali Abdelh Fattah ZYADAT(Ali Abdelh Fattah ZYADAT ) 한국유통과학회 2023 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.10 No.1

The study aimed to study the effect of the inflation rate, the real domestic product, the interbank lending interest rate, and the total deposits on credit facilities in Jordan for 2012−2021 through quarterly data. The study adopted the ARDL model. The study used the time series analysis method, as the study tests the stationarity of the time series. The results showed that the impact of inflation on the total credit facilities was negative. In contrast, the impact of each of the total deposits, real GDP, and the interest rate of interbank loans on the total credit facilities was positive and significant. The study recommended the need for the banking sector in Jordan to develop risk management mechanisms in a way that allows it to adapt to economic cycles and crises by conducting stress tests and developing scenarios that ensure the formation of sufficient provisions to meet emergencies. The study also recommended that the macroeconomic policy should be based on creating a stable macroeconomic environment that allows the efficient employment of resources in all economic sectors in a way that achieves high economic growth rates, which contributes to the promotion of economic recovery and is reflected in income. Hence, individuals have a greater ability to repay loans.

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Comparing Surgical versus Conservative Treatments for Acute Undisplaced or Minimally-Displaced Scaphoid Fractures

Turki A. Al-Ajmi,Khalid H. Al-Faryan,Naif F. Al-Kanaan,Abdulmalik A. Al-Khodair,Thamer H. Al-Faryan,Maher I. Al-Oraini,Abdulelah F Bassas 대한정형외과학회 2018 Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery Vol.10 No.1

Background: Surgical and conservative methods have been reported by various studies for high rates of fracture union and subsequent regain of function among patients with undisplaced or minimally-displaced scaphoid fractures. Hence, this study aims to analyze the best available evidence to comprehend the relative benefits and risks of these therapeutic options. Methods: A systematic search of the literature from different databases and search engines was performed with strict eligibility criteria to obtain the highest quality of evidence. All randomized controlled trials delineating the outcomes of surgical versus conservative treatments for acute undisplaced or minimally-displaced scaphoid fractures were included and then evaluated using scoring tools: Cochrane risk of bias tool and PEDro scale. Data were pooled using random-effects models with standard mean differences for continuous outcomes and risk ratios for dichotomous variables. Results: The search yielded 339 potentially related articles, further trimmed down to eight studies based on the eligibility criteria. The meta-analysis revealed that surgical treatment resulted in significantly better functional outcomes than conservative treatment. Furthermore, surgery resulted in the prevention of delayed union of fractures and reduction of time needed to return to work. Conclusions: While four studies reported advantages of surgical treatment, evidence was insufficient to provide a definitive conclusion that surgery is a better option. Due to the significant limitations with respect to certain variables, the superiority of one method to the other could not be established.

Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in Women from Saudi Arabia

Turki, Rola,Sait, Khalid,Anfinan, Nisreen,Sohrab, Sayed Sartaj,Abuzenadah, Adel Mohammed Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.5

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the main causes of cervical cancer in women worldwide. The goal of the present study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of HPV genotypes in women from Saudi Arabia. Recently, several HPV detection methods have been developed, each with different sensitivities and specificities. Methods: In this study, total forty cervical samples were subjected to polymerase chain reaction and hybridization to BioFilmChip microarray assessment. Results: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections were found in 43% of the specimens. The most prevalent genotypes were HPV 16 (30%) HPV 18 (8.0%) followed by type HPV 45, occurring at 5.0%. Conclusion: Our finding showed the HPV infection and prevalence is increasing at alarming rate in women of Saudi Arabia. There was no low risk infection detected in the tested samples. The BioFilmChip microarray detection system is highly accurate and suitable for detection of single and multiple infections, allowing rapid detection with less time-consumption and easier performance as compared with other methods.

Synthesis and Physicochemical Studies of Perovskite Manganite La<SUB>0.8</SUB>Ca<SUB>0.2</SUB>Nn<SUB>1-x</SUB>Co<SUB>x</SUB>O₃ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3)

D. Turki,Zafar Khan Ghouri,Saeed Al-Meer,Khaled Elsaid,M. I. Ahmad,Ahmed Easa,M. Ellouze,E. K. Hlil 한국자기학회 2017 Journal of Magnetics Vol.22 No.3

The physicochemical properties of La0.8Ca0.2Mn1−xCoxO₃ nanopowders as a function of Co content (x) have been investigated. La0.8Ca0.2Mn1−xCoxO₃ nanopowders were synthesized by sol-gel method and morphologically and structurally well characterized by Scanning electron microscopic (SEM), Infrared spectroscopic (IR) and Raman spectroscopic techniques. IR spectra shows peak at around 600 cm<SUP>−1</SUP> attributed to the stretching mode of MnO6 octahedral and peak at 700 cm<SUP>−1</SUP> assigned to La-Ca-O-Mn bending vibrations. Raman spectra indicate peaks at around 512 and 652 cm<SUP>−1</SUP> related to the Jahn-Teller octahedral distortions. The intensity of these peaks increases with increasing Co doping. The UV-visible spectra were measured in the frequency range of 200-800 nm and two energy gaps were found at 1.63 eV and 3.294 eV for x = 0, 0.1 and 0.3.

Head and Neck Cancer in Saudi Arabia: a Systematic Review

Alhazzazi, Turki Y,Alghamdi, Faisal T Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2016 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.17 No.8

Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the ninth most common cancer worldwide, and has a poor 5-year survival rate averaging 50%, which has not changed for decades. A high prevalence of HNC has been reported in the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia, as compared to other areas of the country. However, data in regards to HNC are scattered and not well documented. Thus, the aim of this systematic review was to gather all available and updated important information regarding HNC in Saudi Arabia, and highlight the gaps of knowledge in our country with regard to this disease. In addition, suggestions of solutions to overcome the current status and improve our future standard of care to fight HNC are also highlighted. Materials and Methods: The electronic databases PubMed and Google Scholar using English-language literature were used for this systematic review, using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and keywords. The search was performed in April 2016 and updated in June 2016. Results: Our search revealed twenty-one studies that fulfilled our inclusion and exclusion criteria and that were conducted in Saudi Arabia. These studies investigated different aspects of HNC, including prevalence, risk factors, biomarkers, and assessed knowledge and awareness of both public and practitioners with regard to HNC. Conclusions: This review uncovered a big gap in our epidemiological data in cancer information in general, and head and neck cancer in particular. In addition, a lack of knowledge and awareness of both the public and health care practitioners hinders the early diagnosis of disease and negatively impact the prognosis, treatment and outcome. The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia should develop a more systematic way and adapt policies to gather cancer information in general, and head and neck cancer in particular, from all governmental and private sectors from all over the kingdom, and develop educational programs to raise the knowledge and awareness of HNC in the country.

‘Arab' Reason versus ‘Western' Reason : Theses on the Rationality Debate in the Arab-islamic World

Mohamed Turki 고려대학교 응용문화연구소 2010 에피스테메 Vol.- No.4

경제 체제의 지구화 및 미디어의 통합으로 표상되는 오늘날, 전 세계적인 현상으로서의 '서구적' 이성은 헤게모니적 방식을 통해 지속적으로 작동하고 있지만, 동시에 그것은 인류로 하여금 전 인류 공통의 시급한 문제들에 대한 전 지구적 차원의 해결책을 찾아내기 위해, 전 지구적으로 사유하도록-곧 더 이상 일원론적 혹은 이원론적으로가 아니라-상호 문화적으로 사유하도록 도전하고 있다. 이러한 종류의 사유는 더 이상 어떤 헤게모니적 이성이 아니며, 윤리적인 '역사적 책임감'에서 생겨나는'보편적' 이성이 나타날 수 있는 다양한 사유 체계들 사이의 상호작용 및 다양한 문화들 사이의 대화를 촉진시킬 수 있다. 또한 이러한 이성은 이른바 오늘날의 '새로운 세계적 무-질서'(neue Welt-Un-Ordnung)에 직면한 지구적 위협에서 기인하는 '문화의 충돌'로부터 인류를 구원하고자 투쟁해야 한다. 오늘날에도 이러한 생각은 역시 유토피아적인 것으로 보일 것이나, 보다 나은 것을 위한 '이성'의 가능한 변화에 대한 확신은 우리를 이끄는 '희망의 원리'의 일부를 이루는 것이다. 바로 이러한 관점에서 본 논문은 20세기 후반기 이후 아랍의 지성들이 그들 앞에 놓여 있는 서구화와 합리화라는 과제를 어떻게 받아들이는가를 살펴보고자 한다.

Evaluation of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness and Screening Status in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Alhazzazi, Turki Y Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2016 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.17 No.3

Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. Early detection is a key determinant of HNC prognosis. Hence, raising awareness of this disease may improve survival rates. The present study evaluated the level of awareness and screening status for HNC in the general population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: An e-questionnaire was distributed during our HNC awareness campaign at the Red Sea Mall in Jeddah. The questions assessed HNC knowledge and screening status among participants. Results: Of the 112 respondents, 68% indicated that they had no knowledge of HNC. Social media was the major source of information (39%) for respondents. The majority (40%) believed that it was the joint responsibility of dentists, dental hygienists, and general physicians to screen for HNC; 82% had never been screened. Conclusions: Knowledge and awareness of HNC must be increased in the general population and among dental health professionals.

Modeling and OnLine Control of Nonlinear Systems using Neuro-Fuzzy Learning tuned by Metaheuristic Algorithms

Mourad Turki,Sana Bouzaida,Anis Sakly,Faouzi M’Sahli 보안공학연구지원센터 2014 International Journal of Control and Automation Vol.7 No.5

Modulating gut microbiota using nanotechnology to increase anticancer efficacy of the treatments

Abduladheem Turki Jalil,Shahad N. Thabit,Zaman Kareem Hanan,Mohammed Qasim Alasheqi,Abdul Kareem J. Al‑Azzawi,Rahman S. Zabibah,Ali A. Fadhil 한국고분자학회 2023 Macromolecular Research Vol.31 No.8

Recent clinical and pathological evidence has implicated the gut microbiota as an interplay for regulating human body homeostasis, influencing conditions ranging from cancer and dementia to obesity and social behavior. It has the potential to influence cancer prognosis and the results of cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. A growing body of evidence suggests that modulating the gut microbiota can improve the efficacy of anticancer drugs. Nanomedicine has emerged as one of the most promising technologies for modernizing traditional approaches. Accordingly, specific attention has been grabbed toward using nanomaterials to modulate the gut microbiota to enhance the anticancer treatment efficacy. The critical roles of gut microbiota in carcinogenesis, cancer progression, and various cancer therapies are first introduced in this review. Following that, nanomedicine advances that improve cancer therapy efficacy by modulating or engineering gut microbiota are highlighted. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of using nanomedicine to target gut microbiota for cancer prevention and treatment are briefly discussed. Although there are some review papers in this concept, but there are room for further clarification to shed light on the way cross-talk between gut microbiota and cancer and, more specifically, modulating effects and emerging roles of nanomaterials.

A bibliometric analysis on the most-cited publications on carotid endarterectomy throughout history

Elarjani Turki,Othman T. Almutairi,Alhussinan Modhi,Bafaquh Mohammed,Abdulrahman Y. Alturki 대한뇌혈관외과학회 2021 Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neuros Vol.23 No.4

Objective: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is the gold standard surgical procedure for managing carotid stenosis due to atherosclerosis and reducing the risk of ischemic stroke. This bibliometric analysis summarizes the most-cited articles on CEA and highlights the contributing articles to today’s evidence-based practice. Methods: A title-specific search using the Scopus database was used to perform the search. Pertinent article-based, journal-based, and author-based parameters were obtained for review. Results: A total of 6,824 articles were published between 1970 and 2020. The top 100 most-cited articles accumulated a total of 54,153 citations with an average citation count (CC) of 541, with only a 4.53% self-citation rate for all authors. The publication trends peaked between 1997 and 2010, in which two-third of the highly cited works were published. The most prolific categories with top citations are the clinical, indications, and management, in a descending order. There were 41 published Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) in the most-cited list. Conclusions: Citation analysis on carotid endarterectomy has witnessed a marked shift in the publication trends from studying the outcome and complications to comparing carotid stenting with endarterectomy. This analysis is a good introductory article to physicians interested in this topic, as it summarizes the highly impactful articles and enlists the most-cited RCT on CEA.