Jordan University of Science and Technology

Beyond the Threshold: How a Distributed Eclipse-Phase Delay Reshapes Dynamics and Bifurcations in a Within-Host Virus–Interferon Model

In this paper, we propose a within-host virus–interferon model with a distributed eclipse phase. We assume that exposed target cells pass through an eclipse phase with a distributed duration and are subject to survival during this period before becoming either productively infect...

Vitamin D status and inflammatory Interleukins in women with and without polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome: a cross-sectional exploratory study

Background Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly referred to as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is an intricate endocrine disorder, defined by a constellation of hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive irregularities. Vitamin D deficiency and increased levels...

Comparative Cardiorenal Efficacy and Safety of SGLT2 Inhibitors and Finerenone in Chronic Kidney Disease With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Aims No randomized trial has compared SGLT2 inhibitors with finerenone in chronic kidney disease (CKD) with Type 2 diabetes. We estimated their comparative cardiorenal efficacy and safety. Materials and Methods MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL and trial registries were searched...

Effects of E-Cigarette Aerosol Extracts on Human Neutrophil Viability and Inflammatory Responses to Streptococcus mutans

Background/Objective: The increasing use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has raised concerns about their possible effects on oral immune responses. Neutrophils are essential for host defense against cariogenic bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), and impaire...

Comparative efficacy and safety of antiemetics for pediatric gastroenteritis-related vomiting in emergency departments: a network meta-analysis

Background Vomiting is a leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits among children with acute gastroenteritis (AGE). Although antiemetics are commonly used, uncertainty persists regarding the comparative efficacy and safety of individual agents across clinically relevant t...

Sleep quality, insomnia severity, and perceived cognitive difficulties among architecture students in studio-based education: A cross-sectional study in Jordan

Studio-based architectural education is characterized by intensive project work, iterative design development, critique, and deadline-driven production, which may be associated with disrupted sleep and perceived cognitive difficulties. This cross-sectional study examined sleep qu...

Integrated multiomic diagnostics in central nervous system tumors from clinical readiness to practical prioritization

Central nervous system (CNS) tumors represent a biologically heterogeneous group of neoplasms in which accurate classification is essential for prognosis, therapeutic planning, and clinical trial eligibility. Contemporary diagnosis increasingly incorporates molecular findings alo...

Non-Invasive Prediction of Metabolic Syndrome Using Explainable Machine Learning

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex health problem significantly associated with cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Traditional diagnostic approaches rely on invasive biochemical markers, which limit their accessibility. Here, we developed an exp...

Fault-tolerant adaptive switching control of deformable mirrors under actuator failures and saturation limits

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Male breast cancer in Arab populations: a systematic review of molecular, genetic, and clinicopathologic characteristics

Abstract Background Male breast cancer (MBC) accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases, yet its incidence is increasing worldwide. Research on MBC remains limited, particularly in Arab populations, where molecular and genetic characteristics are poorly characterized. I...

Complications and Safety Profile of XEN ® Gel Stent in Glaucoma: A Five-Year MAUDE Database Analysis

Purpose To analyze adverse events associated with the XEN® Gel Stent using the FDA’s Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database.Methods The FDA MAUDE database was queried for reports from January 1, 2020, to November 8, 2024, using the product code “KYF.” R...

Nutritional Status and Caregiver Knowledge in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Management

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare, life-limiting genetic disorder characterized by abnormally thick mucus secretions that obstruct the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive tracts. Globally, CF affects an estimated 70,000 to 100,000 individuals. This study in...

Evaluation of the Safety and Immunogenicity of a Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Sheep and Goat Pox (SGP) and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) Multivalent Vaccine (JOVAC-Combo®) Under Field Conditions in Somalia

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), sheep and goat pox (SGP), and contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) are diseases of small ruminants and are the major constraints to livestock trading in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Vaccination against these diseases individually is ch...

Cognitive performance and dynamic spinopelvic kinematics across walking speeds in healthy young adults

Although gait is often considered highly automated, cognitive performance may be associated with dynamic trunk–pelvis kinematics as locomotor demand increases. How these associations vary across standardized walking speeds remains unclear. This study examines speed-dependent asso...

Developing Growth Reference Curves for Jordanian Children and Adolescents: A Comparative Analysis with WHO Growth Standards and References

Background: Growth standards and growth references serve different purposes. The WHO Child Growth Standards for ages 0–5 years describe growth under specified optimal conditions, whereas the WHO 5–19-year curves are a reference reconstructed from historical NCHS data. This study...

Agreeableness and self-reported bullying-related perpetration behaviors among health-professions undergraduates in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study

Bullying and peer mistreatment in health-professions education may undermine psychological safety, wellbeing, and professional learning. This study examined the association between agreeableness and self-reported bullying-related perpetration behaviors among health-professions un...

Longitudinal Change and Tracking of Health-Related Physical Fitness in Adolescents Aged 12–16 Years: A Structured Narrative Review

Background/Objectives: The period between 12 and 16 years of age coincides with peak pubertal change, declining habitual physical activity, and the consolidation of lifelong behavioral patterns, making it a critical window for understanding how fitness develops and how stable (or...

The association between perceived stress and cardiovascular risk among Jordanian adults

Stress levels are increasingly elevated across all segments and age groups of Jordanian society. Psychosocial stress has been observed to influence the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD) in the general population. To evaluate the association between perceived stress...

The Effectiveness of Family Planning Mobile Application and Enhanced Counseling on the Use of Modern Family Planning Methods Among Postpartum Women in Jordan

To improve women’s reproductive health and reproductive rights, appropriate interventions are needed to support family planning (FP) use during the postpartum period. Evidence on Arabic-language digital health interventions remains limited. This study aimed to assess the effect o...

Iliopsoas abscess in crohn’s disease: systematic review of case reports and case series

Transmural inflammation is a hallmark of Crohn’s disease (CD), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that exposes patients to serious consequences such as fistulas and abscesses. Iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is an uncommon but potentially fatal penetrating (extra-luminal) complication...