Ajloun National University

Hybrid rank fusion of a group-token transformer with gradient boosting improves detection of evasive and novel-family malware

Static machine-learning malware detectors report near-perfect closed-set accuracy, but the malware that matters operationally is the malware that slips past detection and the malware that belongs to families never seen in training. We study both on three longitudinal benchmarks:...

HIFN-Mamba: hybrid information flow networks with selective state-space sequence modeling for intrusion detection in the Internet of Medical Things

The exponential growth of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)—a multi-billion-device infrastructure of clinically critical sensors, monitors, and connected medical equipment—has dramatically expanded the attack surface for ransomware, lateral-movement, and protocol-specific exp...

Cost of Capital, Financial Growth, and Profitability Prediction: Evidence from Jordanian Industrial Firms

This paper looks at how the cost of capital and different financial growth measures shape profitability predictions for industrial firms on the Amman Stock Exchange. The study uses data from 31 companies between 2017 and 2024 and runs a regression analysis to see how financing co...

Multistage advanced persistent threat detection and malware attribution using Mamba state space models with Kolmogorov Arnold networks

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) represent the most sophisticated class of cyberattacks, characterized by multi-stage, stealthy, and persistent intrusion campaigns orchestrated by well-funded, often state-sponsored adversaries. Existing detection methods suffer from three criti...

The Impact of Organizational Justice on Job Satisfaction Among Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities: A Field Study

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the level of organizational justice practiced by college deans as perceived by faculty members, examine the level of job satisfaction, and to explore the impact of organizational justice on faculty job satisfaction in Jordanian uni...

Investigating Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies Among Teachers and Teacher Assistants of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Private Special Education Schools in Kuwait

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a critical evidence-based framework for developing effective interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In Kuwait, where the majority of students with ASD are enrolled in private special education schools, the ABA competency...

Valorizing Olive Pomace into a Biochar-Based Slow-Release NPK Fertilizer

The excessive use of conventional NPK fertilizers can reduce nutrient use efficiency due to nutrient losses, emphasizing the need for controlled-release fertilizer systems. This study aimed to prepare and evaluate olive pomace-derived biochar (BC) as a carrier for nitrogen–phosph...

Implementing Applied Behavior Analysis by Support Teachers in Inclusive Public Schools: A Competency-Based Program for Learning Disabilities

The goal of the current study is to find out how support teachers in inclusive public schools in Northern Jordan employ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches to assist students with learning difficulties. The target population for the study, which used a descriptive survey t...