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Islamist movements at crossroads: the choice between ideology and context-driven approach to politics. Case study on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
No full textThe aim of the paper is to analyse the ongoing transformation process within the Islamist movements using the example of the moderate Islamic Action Front party in Jordan. The dilemma of participation in the 2010 general elections raised tensions between the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan and its political wing, the Islamic Action Front, and between doves and hawks of the same organizations. Internal debate on the future has started recently among different groups within the Islamist movement in Jordan. The research is based on the author‘s recent field experience in Jordan (April–July 2010, Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship at the American Centre of Oriental Research, Amman, Jordan). The author also conducted research in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt, where several interviews were carried out with leading and lower level Islamist politicians. The dynamic changes within Islamic Action Front Party in Jordan and its relation with the regime has been used as reference point. The main question of the research was aa how the changing political and regional context shapes decisions of the Islamist with special attention to the acceptance of democratic values and human rights, political participation, and the meanings of Islamic values in the 21st century, possible cooperation with secular parties/movements/the regime
The Compliance with Intellectual Property Laws and their Enforcement in Jordan- A post-WTO Review & Analysis
No full textThis thesis examines the implementation, enforcement and evolution of IP laws and regulations in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The period of interest includes the last decade of the twentieth century and the first decade of the twenty first century, with emphasis on the role played by Free Trade Agreements struck between Jordan and the United States, the European Union, and Jordan’s accession to the World Trade Organization.
This thesis also examines the enforcement of the current set of IP laws in Jordan, and looks at their social and economic compatibility with the Jordanian societal norms and economic realities.
This thesis argues that Jordanian IP laws lack a meaningful social and economic texture, and have failed to be evenly enforced in Jordan, essentially because they do not fit the Jordanian culture and are not compatible with Jordan’s economic stage of development. Additionally, the thesis argues that IP laws have had insignificant economic impact on the Jordanian economy as the majority of technologies used in Jordan, and the majority of foreign direct investments attracted to Jordan, are not IP related. Finally, the thesis argues that the current Jordanian enforcement model, which is built on coercion by donor countries, is serving the interests of foreign companies to the exclusion of the local citizens, and will not, in the long run, produce an enforcement model based on self-regulation by Jordanians, themselves. The laws, therefore, are unable to produce tangible results for the Jordanian people, or help meet their economic interests.
The last part of the thesis deals with recommendations and suggestions aimed at creating an integrated approach to the adoption of IP policies
Narratives of ethnicity and nationalism : a case study of Circassians in Jordan
No full textThis research is an exploration of ethnic narratives of the Circassian
community in Jordan, in addition to the nationalist narratives promoted by the state
of Jordan, and their reconstruction by the research participants. This research aims to
understand how the research participants, as non-Arabs, understand and makes
sense of the Pan-Arab ethnonational narratives promoted by the state through the
‘Jordan First’ nationalist campaign and textbooks of national and civic education. It
also seeks to understand the ethnic narratives of the Circassian community. It
highlights the fact that ethnic narratives are often contextualised, and come to light
always in comparison to the other. It also shows how ethnic narratives are gendered,
can include or exclude women, and gender relations are ethnicised, or in other
words used as markers for group boundaries.
The main aim of this research is to unpack the research participants’
conceptualisations of Jordan and the Pan-Arabism, and to understand the strategies
they use to include themselves within these narratives. It intends to evaluate
whether research participants see themselves as integrated into the Jordanian society
or not. Whereas the community itself is often portrayed as integrated into the
society, because many of them are in high governmental positions, and the
ceremonial guards of the Royal Family are the Circassians, it is also important to
examine whether they believe that they are, and how. This thesis contributes to the
literature on ethnicity and nationalism based on a minority with unique profile, and
also contributes to the overall body of literature on state nationalism in the Middle
East. The research has been approached through the use of both qualitative and
quantitative data collection methods. It is based on the analysis of textbooks of
national and civic education, and the ‘Jordan First’ campaign, in addition to 13
interviews and 62 questionnaires
On Penny Jordan with Dr Val Derbyshire
No full textIn this podcast, the Categorically Romance Team are joined by Dr. Val Derbyshire and chat the bibliography of Harlequin Presents/Mills & Boon Modern Author Penny Jordan! Penny Jordan also penned names as Caroline Courtney, Melinda Wright, Lydia Hitchcock and Annie Groves
Upcycling of Derelict Furniture in the University of Jordan
No full textتبحث هذه الدراسة في قابلية إعادة تدوير قطع الأثاث المهملة في الجامعة الأردنية إلى لغة جمالية يمكن قراءتها لإنتاج قطعة أثاث جديدة بصياغة فنية ووظيفية تتفاعل مع الإنسان وتلبي احتياجاته، من خلال طرح مجموعة من التساؤلات: ما هي الآليات التي اتكأ عليها الطالب لإعادة تدوير قطع الأثاث المهملة في الجامعة الأردنية؟ كيف ساهمت إعادة تدوير قطع الأثاث المهملة في الجامعة الأردنية في الحد من التلوث البيئي والحصول على فائدة اقتصادية؟ كيف شكل الطالب قطع الأثاث القديمة في صياغات تصميمية عصرية؟ أجرى الباحث دراسة وصفية تحليلية لعينات قصدية وعددها خمسة مجموعات وبعد دراسة تحليلية لمجموعة من النماذج خلُص البحث إلى العديد من النتائج أهمها: نجح الطالب في إعادة صياغة تصاميم الأثاث القديم بصياغات معاصرة، من ناحية الشكل والمضمون، وآلية إعادة التدوير بالاعتماد على المزاوجة بين الخامة القديمة وبث خامات جديدة تتواشج لإنتاج صبغة جديدة وظيفيًا وجماليًا. تثوير عقل الطالب من خلال التأسيس لإعادة صياغة علاقة الإنسان بالبيئة من خلال توعيته بأهمية التدوير وجعله يتذوق بصريًا ما ينتجه الفن الناتج عن ذلك.The present study investigates the amenability of the recycling of derelict furniture in the University of Jordan into an aesthetic language which could be read to produce new pieces of furniture using a new artistic and functional formulation which interacts with the individual while fulfilling his needs, through posing a set of questions: what are the mechanisms on which the student relied to recycle the derelict pieces of furniture in the University of Jordan? How did the recycling of discarded pieces of furniture in the University of Jordan contribute to limiting environmental pollution coupled with obtaining economic benefits? How did the student fashion the old pieces of furniture into contemporary design elaborations? The author conducted a descriptive analytical study of purposive samples numbering five groups of samples, the study reached numerous conclusions, foremost of which: the student succeeded in reformulating the designs of old furniture based on modern versions, in terms of form and content, and the recycling mechanism by relying on merging the old materials with new materials which coalesce to produce a new version, both functionally and aesthetically. Moreover, the mind of the student is stimulated and provoked through laying the basis for reformulating the relationship of the individual to the environment through raising his awareness of the importance of recycling and prodding him visually to savor what is generated by art as a consequence
The Relationship between Corporate Philanthropy and Firm Market Value, and the Extent to Which the Level of Financial Slack Resources Affects this Relationship
No full textتهدف هذه الدراسة إلى فحص العلاقة بين العمل الخيري للشركات وقيمتها السوقية، وإلى أي مدى يمكن أن تتأثر هذه العلاقة بمستوى وفرة الموارد المالية. تكونت عينة الدراسة من (462) مشاهدة تمثل (58) شركة صناعية وخدمية مدرجة في بورصة عمان خلال الفترة (2010-2019). تم قياس العمل الخيري من خلال مجموع التبرعات النقدية للشركة كما ورد في تقرير مجلس الإدارة، كما تم قياس وفرة الموارد المالية من خلال نسبة الأصول المتداولة إلى الالتزامات المتداولة. وقد تم استخدام كل من نظرية أصحاب المصلحة ونظرية الشرعية ونظرية وفرة الموارد المالية لتوضيح العلاقة بين وفرة الموارد المالية والعمل الخيري والقيمة السوقية للشركة. ولاختبار فرضيات الدراسة، تم استخدام نموذج انحدار التأثيرات الثابتة. وقد أظهرت نتائج الدراسة وجود علاقة إيجابية، لكنها غير مهمة إحصائياً، بين العمل الخيري للشركات وقيمتها السوقية، وأن وفرة الموارد المالية تعمل على تعديل هذه العلاقة. وبالتحديد، فقد تبين أن وفرة الموارد المالية تعمل على تعديل العلاقة بين العمل الخيري والقيمة السوقي للشركة بشكل إيجابي، بينما تصبح هذه العلاقة سلبية عندما تكون الموارد المالية محدودة. لذلك، توصلت الدراسة إلى أن وفرة الموارد المالية تمثل عاملاً مهماً في توضيح متى تكون للعمل الخيري قيمة في السوق المالية في البيئة الأردنية.
This study examines the relationship between corporate philanthropy and firm market value and the extent to which this relationship is affected by the level of financial slack resources. The sample of the study consists of (462) observations representing (58) industrial and service companies listed in the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) during the period (2010-2019). Corporate philanthropy is measured by the total cash donations as stated in the Board of Directors’ report, and financial slack resources are computed using the ratio of current assets to current liabilities. The theories of stakeholders, legitimacy, and slack resources explain the relationship between financial slack resources, corporate philanthropy, and firm market value. A fixed-effect egression model is used to test the hypotheses of the study. The study's findings show a positive, but insignificant, relationship between corporate philanthropy and firm market value and that financial slack resources moderate this relationship. Specifically, it is found that sufficient financial resources positively moderate the relationship between corporate philanthropy and firm market value, while this relationship becomes negative when financial resources are limited. Therefore, this study concludes that financial slack resources represent an important factor in explaining when corporate philanthropy has value in the financial market in the Jordanian context.
Jordan’s Accession to the WTO: Retrospective and Prospective
No full textJordan acceded to the WTO in 1999. In its accession Jordan agreed, for example, to reduce tariffs on imported products and open its services market; it also modified its intellectual property regime. Jordan enjoyed special and differential treatment in few areas and was not able to designate olive oil as a good eligible for special safeguards. The WTO agreements required fundamental changes in the domestic laws and regulations of Jordan. The article concludes by arguing that Jordan's accession to the WTO was a lengthy and costly process. Jordan agreed to an arduous package of legal and economic reforms. Given that Jordan agreed to greater commitments compared to the obligations of the original WTO members, the multilateral trading system witnessed an accession saga.accession, free trade, intellectual property, Jordan, market access, WTO, Financial Economics, International Relations/Trade, Political Economy,
The Development of a Preceptor Training Program on Clinical Nursing Education in Jordan in Collaboration With Sweden
No full textBackground: As part of the Swedish-Jordanian International Collaboration Project, this study developed, implemented, and evaluated a preceptor training program to enhance pedagogical strategies for integration of theory and practice in nursing education in Jordan. Methods: A three-phase program was developed and implemented (2006 to 2007) focusing on experiential learning using drama, case-method, and photo language methods. Data were collected from 12 preceptors in Jordan using questionnaires and interviews. Results: Four themes reflected experiences gained from participating in the program, including bridging the gap between theory and practice, enhancing students' imminent potential, promoting the role of preceptor, and facing challenges in applying pedagogical strategies. Participants noted a positive effect on their personal and professional growth as a preceptor, students' learning process, and the quality of health care. Conclusion: Preceptors perceived that the model program helped to bridge the gap between theory and practice, improved communication and networking, and improved the quality of health care in Jordan. © SLACK Incorporated.</p
Slack for (A)synchronous Course Communication
No full textYou might have heard of Slack before. But what is it? Is it email? Is it a chat room? Slack describes their flagship product as a “collaboration hub that can replace email to help you and your team work together seamlessly.” In this blogpost, we’ll describe how we’ve been using Slack for asynchronous course communication, as opposed to the synchronous course communications afforded by Zoom and other remote conferencing platforms
June Jordan, 19th Annual ODU Literary Festival
No full textJune Jordan, poet, essayist and political activist, is the recipient of the Lila Wallace Reader’s Digest Writers Award in 1995. The author of several award-winning books she has, to date, published 23 books and is the most published African-American writer in history. Her newest titles, June Jordan’s Poetry for the People: A Revolutionary Blueprint, 1995, Technical Difficulties, 1992 and I was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, 1995 appeared to both critical and popular acclaim. Her commentary has appeared in the New York Times, Essence, The Nation, and MS; and she is a regular political columnist for The Progressive. Jordan is currently Professor of African American Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. She has been Professor of English at more than seven North American universities and colleges, including Sarah Lawrence, City College and Yale University
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