Modern Applied Science

2007 - 2024

From Canadian Center of Science and Education
Contact information at EDIRC.
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Canadian Center of Science and Education ().

Access Statistics for this journal.
Is something missing from the series or not right? See the RePEc data check for the archive and series.

Volume 12, issue 12, 2018

Organization, Society and Environment pp. 1

Wilson López Aragón, Martha Cecilia Sandino Rodriguez and Heriberto González Valencia

Designing and Implementing Applications of Smart Home Appliances pp. 8

Hamzah M. Marhoon, Mohammed I. Mahdi, Ehab Dh. Hussein and Ahmed R. Ibrahim

Service Composition in Service Oriented Architecture: A Survey pp. 18

Fatima Aladwan, Ahmad Alzghoul, Emad Mohammed Mahmoud Ali, Hussam N. Fakhouri and Israa Alzghoul

Evaluation of a Warm Mix Asphalt Manufactured with Blast Furnace Slag pp. 28

Hugo Rondon Quintana, Saieth Chaves-Pabón and Diego A. Escobar

Farmers’ Income and Land Cover Change at Lore Lindu National Park in Indonesia pp. 41

Rustam Abdul Rauf, Adam Malik, Isrun ., Golar ., Alimudin Laapo, Marzuki ., Sri Ningsih, Arung Gihna Mayapada and Effendy .

The Impact of Talent Management Strategies on Bank Performance in Jordanian Commercial Banks pp. 49

Adnan M. Rawashdeh

3D Stereo Reconstruction of SEM Images pp. 57

J. C. Henao-Londoño, J. C. Riaño-Rojas, J. B. Gómez-Mendoza and E. Restrepo-Parra

An Enhanced Approach for Automation the Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Anemia Based on Quantitative Analysis of Red Blood Cells in Intestine Villi Tissue pp. 65

Manar Rizik Al-Sayyed, Faten Hamad, Rizik Al-Sayyed and Hussam N. Fakhouri

Numerical Research on the Vortex Center on the Forward-Swept 3-D Wind Turbine Blades at Low Rotational Speed pp. 80

Sutrisno ., Setyawan Bekti Wibowo and Sigit Iswahyudi

Multiscale Morphological Reconstruction for Hair Removal in Dermoscopy Images pp. 90

C. F. Ocampo- Blandón, E. Restrepo-Parra, J. C. Riaño-Rojas and F. Jaramillo

Laser Shock Peening Application as Alternative Method to Determine the Mechanical Properties of Aluminum pp. 102

Nargis Zamil Abdulzahra and Saad Naji Abood

The Impact of Inflation on Investment: The Non-Linear Nexus and Inflation Threshold in Jordan pp. 113

Noura Abu Asab and Alaaeddin Al-Tarawneh

Characterization by TGA, SEM, and EDX of Polymeric Matrices Used as Cocaine Camouflages pp. 119

Carlos A. Díaz V, William F. Garzón M, Juan C. Higuita V and Elisabeth. Restrepo-Parra

The Reality of Education on Global Citizenship in Jordanian Schools pp. 128

Mohammad Saleem AlZboon, Sarra AbdelHalim AlSleibi, Nisreen Abdalhafed Alofishat and Alaa Ahmad Harahsheh

Emotions, Behavior, and the Mediating Role of Climate pp. 145

Taghrid S. Suifan

On Maximizing Reliability of Network Topology Design Using a Practical Dynamic Programming Approach pp. 163

Basima Elshqeirat, Sieteng Soh, Suresh Rai and Saher Manaseer

Electrical Conductivity Behavior of La0.5Ca0.5Mn0.5Fe0.5O3 Synthetized by the Solid State Reaction pp. 174

H. A. Martínez-Rodríguez, J. F. Jurado and E. Restrepo-Parra

Comprehensive Overview of Security and Privacy of Data Transfer in Wireless ad Hock Network pp. 185

Faten Hamad, Hussam N. Fakhouri and Osama Rababah

On Board Computer Module for Cubesat Compatible with QB50 pp. 206

César A. Perdomo, Julián R. Camargo and Albeiro Cortes Cabezas

Students Attitudes toward Blended Learning among students of the University of Jordan pp. 217

Fatima Aladwan, Hussam N. Fakhouri, Abedalsalam Alawamrah and Osama Rababah

Meditation as a Promising Tool to Alleviate Task-oriented Frustration pp. 228

Tianshuang Qiu

The Health Sector in Jordan: Effectiveness and Efficiency pp. 234

Saba Madaeen and Mohammad Adeinat

Detecting the Fluctuations in Large Samples Using Wavelet Transform pp. 245

S. Al Wadi and Ghassan Obeidat

Volume 12, issue 11, 2018

The Influence of Knowledge Management Uses on Total Quality Management Practices in Commercial Banks of Jordan pp. 1

Bader Obeidat, Lama Hashem and Ra’ed Masa’deh

The Relationship between Human Resource Management (HRM) Practices, Total Quality Management (TQM) Practices and Competitive Advantages pp. 17

Bader Obeidat, Hadeel Fareed Tawalbeh and Ra’ed Masa’deh

The Role of Work/Life Balance and Motivational Drivers of Employee Engagement on the Relationship between Talent Management and Organization Performance: A Developing Country Perspective pp. 35

Alaaldin Alrowwad, Bader Obeidat, Areej Al-Khateeb and Ra’ed Masa’deh

The Effect of Talent Management on Organizational Effectiveness in Healthcare Sector pp. 55

Bader Obeidat, Haneen Yassin and Ra’ed Masa’deh

The Effect of Transformational Leadership on Entrepreneurial Orientation: The Mediating Role of Organizational Learning Capability pp. 77

Bader Obeidat, Razan Nofal and Ra’ed Masa’deh

The Impact of Internal Corporate Social Responsibility on Job Satisfaction in Jordanian Pharmaceutical Companies pp. 105

Bader Obeidat, Sura Altheeb and Ra’ed Masa’deh

A Quantitative Survey of Online Impression Formation and Mate Preferences among Saudi Users of Matrimonial Websites pp. 121

Ayman Bajnaid, Giuseppe Alessandro Veltri, Tariq Elyas and Mahmoud Maqableh

The Impact of Knowledge Documentation Process as an Intermediary Variable among Knowledge Acquisition Process, Organizational Culture and Human Capital pp. 151

Farah Hanna Saleem Zawaideh, Mohammad Issa Al-Zoubi, Shadi Habis Abualoush, Raed Kareem Kanaan and Ra’ed Masa’deh

Impact of Strategic Leadership Competencies on Enhancing Core Competencies in Organizations: Applied Study on AlManaseer Group for Industrial & Trading pp. 169

Hani J. Irtaimeh

Predicting Closed Price Time Series Data Using ARIMA Model pp. 181

S. Al Wadi, Mohammad Almasarweh and Ahmed Atallah Alsaraireh

Hn-PERP: Hop by Hop-Power-Efficient Routing Protocol over Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks pp. 186

Tareq Krishan, Rami S. Alkhawaldeh, Saed Khawaldeh, Bilal Al-Ahmad and Adnan Al Smadi

Mandatory IFRS Adoption and Earnings Quality: Evidence from the UK pp. 197

Mohammad Issa Almaharmeh and Ra’ed Masa’deh

Pharmaceutical Promotion Tools Effect on Physician's Adoption of Medicine Prescribing: Evidence from Jordan pp. 210

Muhammad Alshurideh, Barween Al Kurdi, Ala Abdullah Abumari and Said A. Salloum

Saudi Online Courtship Script: Qualitative Interviews of Using Matrimonial Websites among Saudi Users pp. 223

Ayman Bajnaid, Giuseppe Alessandro Veltri, Ala’a Hamdi Gharibeh, Ala’a Hamdi Gharibeh and Mahmoud Maqableh

The Ride-Hailing Mobile Application for Personalized Travelling pp. 244

Ziad Hunaiti, Mohammed Al Masarweh, Zayed Huneiti, Ahmad Alshebailat and Marzia Hoque Tania

Why Arab Societies do not Encourage the Work of Their Members in Hotels? pp. 259

Qusay Q. Khaleefah, Omar A. Jawabreh, Bashar M. Al Najdawi and Rami Muneer Mahmoud

Accounting Measurement Revolution and Market Value pp. 279

Mohammad Aladwan

The Effect of Invisible Intangibles on Volatility of Stock Prices pp. 290

Omar Alsinglawi and Mohammad Aladwan

A Statistical Study to Determine the Production Capacity of Jordanian Pharmaceutical Companies based on the Number of Working Hours Using the Assignment Problem pp. 301

Mohammad Almasarweh, Ahmed Atallah Alsaraireh and Ra’ed Masa’deh

ARIMA Model in Predicting Banking Stock Market Data pp. 309

Mohammad Almasarweh and S. Al Wadi

A Review of Literature on the Associations among Employee Empowerment, Work Engagement and Employee Performance pp. 313

Rand Al-Dmour, Omayma Yassine and Ra’ed Masa’deh

The Capital Assets Pricing Model & Arbitrage Pricing Theory: Properties and Applications in Jordan pp. 330

Ibrahim Alshomaly and Ra’ed Masa’deh

Identifying Factors Related to the Low Success or Failure of Higher Education Strategic Plans at Arab Universities pp. 338

Ziad Hunaiti

Increasing Citizen Engagement and Participation through eGovernment in Jordan pp. 351

Raed Kareem Kanaan and Ra’ed Masa’deh

A Conceptual Framework for Determinants of E-Exporting (Marketing Applications) Practices and the Business Performance: Empirical Study pp. 358

Hani Hamed Al-Dmour

Hybrid Simulated Annealing with Meta-Heuristic Methods to Solve UCT Problem pp. 385

Issam AlHadid, Khalid Kaabneh and Hassan Tarawneh

Web Services Composition Using Dynamic Classification and Simulated Annealing pp. 395

Issam AlHadid and Evon Abu-Taieh

CRUSH: A New Lossless Compression Algorithm pp. 406

Evon Abu-Taieh and Issam AlHadid

The Possibility of Applying the Basic Principles of Financial Control in Accordance with the Requirements of ISSAI 200 of the International Standards of the Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and its Impact on Internal Control in the Public Sector pp. 415

Omar Mohammad Al-Hawatmeh

Mandatory IFRS Adoption and Analyst Coverage: Evidence from the UK pp. 435

Mohammad Issa Almaharmeh, Hamzah Al-Mawali and Ghassan Obeidat

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 11 pp. 445

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 10, 2018

Exploring the Transitional Era in Saudi Arabia Journalism Discourse and the Path towards the Right to Freedom of Expression pp. 1

Hassan Alnajrani, Ayman Bajnaid, Tariq Elyas and Ra’ed Masa’deh

Distributed Detection and prevention of Web Threats in Heterogeneous Environment pp. 13

Saher Manaseer, Ahmad K. Al Hwaitat and Riad Jabri

Measuring Parallel Performance of Sorting Algorithms pp. 23

Saher Manaseer and Ahmad K. Al Hwaitat

Response Surface Modelling of Diesel Engine Emissions under Variable Stroke Length and Constant Compression Ratio pp. 36

Jehad A. A. Yamin

Motivation Application: The Key to Stimulating Work Productivity in Jordanian Private Universities pp. 43

Adnan M. Rawashdeh

An Algebraic Model to Analyze Role-Based Access Control Policies pp. 50

Khair Eddin Sabri

The Level of Performance of Science Teachers in the Sultanate of Oman in Light of NSTA Standards from their Point of View pp. 58

Adnan Salem ALdoulat, Abdullah Saif AlTobi and Ahmed Al-Fawair

Automatic Recovery of Database Structure (ARDS) pp. 71

Esra F. Alzaghoul, Hussam N. Fakhouri and Fawaz A. Alzaghoul

The Relationship Between Interior Architecture and Music pp. 86

Essam Metwally Mohamed

The Degree of the Practice of Social Responsibility by the Principals of the Public High Schools in Jordan and its Relationship to Teachers’ Organizational Commitment pp. 113

Hatim Ratib Al-Jbour and Ahmad Battah

Accuracy, Conservatism and Parsimony of Three Vapour Intrusion Models Used in Sweden pp. 128

Jeroen Provoost, Stephanie Nouwen and Jan Bronders

Performance Measurement and Ranking Organization’s Suppliers Based on Risk Factors Using a Hybrid Approach of FMEA and Multi-Criteria Decision Making Techniques: A Case Study pp. 149

Davoud Jafari and Mehrzad Lohrasbi

Centralized Web Application Firewall Security System pp. 164

Saher Manaseer and Ahmad K. Al Hwaitat

Influence of Slight Pressure Variations on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Ti/TiAlV/TiAlVN Coatings Produced by Magnetron Sputtering pp. 171

Beatriz Gálviz-García, D. Torres-Torres, E. Martínez, Jhon J. Olaya-Flórez and Elisabeth Restrepo-Parra

Comparison of Spatial Photogrammetry and Digital Radiology pp. 178

Jacek Wilczyński, Natalia Habik, Katarzyna Bieniek, Sylwia Janecka, Przemysław Karolak, Magdalena Kabała and Igor Wilczyński

The State of Leadership Skills of Senior Students at Schools of 2nd Educational Directory at Zarqa City from Their Point of View pp. 186

Maram Fuad Abu Al-Nadi and Hatem Ahmed Alsarairah

Performance Analysis and Visualization of Canard and Fuselage Effects on Flow Patterns around a Straight-Body-Type-Fuselage (SBTF) Fighter Models with Experimental Method in Water Tunnel pp. 195

Sutrisno ., Firdaus Rs, Zainuri A, Sigit Iswahyudi and Setyawan Bekti Wibowo

Emotional intelligence and its Relationship with Administrative Creativity among School Principals in Karak pp. 208

Huwaida Al-Tarawneh and Ahmad Battah

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 10 pp. 219

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 9, 2018

The Thermal Encroachment of Microwave Heating with Nano Ferro Fluids Injection on Heavy Oil Deposits pp. 1

Erdila Indriani, Sudjati Rachmat, Leksono Mucharram, Agus Yodi Gunawan, Munir Achmad and Anugerah Solida

Relationship Between Accessibility to Polling Places and Electoral Abstention pp. 7

Diego Alexander Escobar, Santiago Cardona and Carlos Alberto Moncada

Location of Scoliosis and Postural Reactions Among Girls Aged 7-18 Years pp. 19

Jacek Wilczynski, Natalia Habik, Sylwia Janecka, Przemyslaw Karolak, Alicja Sliwa and Igor Wilczynski

The Public Space as an Articulating and Structuring Element for the Sustainable Urban Mobility. Case Study: Parking management in Villavicencio, Colombia pp. 28

Carlos Alberto Moncada, Diego Alexander Escobar and Ximena Carolina Velandia

FEM Application for Evaluating and Improving the Insulation System of the 33kV Wound-Core Type Distribution Transformer pp. 39

Kassim R. Hameed and Ibraheem J. Jabur

The Effect of Applying Accreditation Standards on Patients’ Satisfaction in Jordanian Governmental Hospitals pp. 57

Naser Ibrahim Saif

The Teachers’ Training in Colombia. Beginnings, Route and Current Events pp. 65

Maria Constanza Cano Quintero, Luis Carlos Granja and Heriberto González Valencia

Uncertainty and Private Investment Decision in Malaysia pp. 71

Lay Lian Chuah, Wai-Ching Poon and Balachandher Krishnan Guru

Determining Confusion for Traditional and Experimental Pedestrian Signals in Rural and Suburban Areas in the United States pp. 87

Wakeel Idewu, Dogucan Mazicioglu and Hana Naghawi

Does Building Trust Enhance the Effect of E-Leadership on the Organizational Commitment? Empirical Evidence from Islamic Banks in Palestine pp. 98

Raed A. M. Iriqat and Dana M. S. Khalaf

RHF and DFT Study of the Molecular and Electronic Properties of (SiO2)n and (GeO2)n Nanoclusters pp. 108

Chifu E. Ndikilar, L. S. Taura, G. W. Ejuh and A. Muhammad

Combinations of Different FIR Windows for Removal of Baseline and Power Line Noise from Electrocardiogram pp. 119

Mohammad Istiaque Reja, Md. Golam Murtuza and Roki Roy

Measuring Seasonality of Tourism Demand in Petra, Jordan (2006-2017) pp. 131

Nidal Alzboun

The Effect of TQM on firm Performance: Empirical Study in Jordanian Private Airlines pp. 140

Adnan M. Rawashdeh

Spirals and Cycles of Biological Systems via Extended Rosenzweig-MacArthur Model with Ratio-dependent Functional Response pp. 149

Enobong E. Joshua and Ekemini T. Akpa

Bayesian Inference in a Joint Model for Longitudinal and Time to Event Data with Gompertz Baseline Hazards pp. 159

Josua Mwanyekange, Samuel Mwalili and Oscar Ngesa

Automated Detection of Fetal Movements Based on Baseline Calculation and Fetal Heart Rate Accelerations pp. 173

Mei-Jia Huang and Hui-Jin Wang

Gyms Coverage in the City of Manizales and Villamaría Through Accessibility Analysis by the Pedestrian Network Infrastructure pp. 180

Diego A. Escobar, Carlos A. Moncada and Sergio Idarraga

An Enhanced Approach for Using Data Visualization for Sentiment Analysis and Auto Summarization Data pp. 190

Osama Mohammad Rababah, Esra F. Alzaghoul and Hussam N. Fakhouri

An Investigation on Painting and Imagery in Zen pp. 200

Siamak Panahi, Farnaz Cheraghifar and Shima Talebian

The Degree Represent of the Faculty Members in Official Jordanian Universities for the Human Relation Amongst them (University Collegiality) as a Professional Ethical Behavior pp. 209

Maram Fuad Abu Al-Nadi

Study of Moisture Budget of Meteorological Droughts over Indian Region pp. 221

P. Suneetha, M. D. Zedek, S. Ramalingeswara Rao, K. Naga Lakshmi, Latha. P. and O. S. R. U. Bhanu Kumar

An Insight to Middleware Technologies used for Cloud Computing Frameworks: From the Perspective of Successful Enterprise Application Integration pp. 234

Osama Harfoushi and Ruba Obiedat

Assessing the Quality of E-Services Software Using Artificial Intelligent Techniques pp. 242

Osama Mohammad Rababah

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 9 pp. 254

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 8, 2018

Review of the Research on Scientific Data Management in China Libraries pp. 1

Yan Liu, Hongwei Yuan and Song Huang

Cloud Computing of E-learning pp. 11

Tamara Almarabeh and Yousef Kh. Majdalawi

The Comparative Effect of Air Pollution Caused by Greenhouse Gases Emissions on the Health of Men and Women in the Upper Middle-Income Countries pp. 19

Seyed Mohammad Javad Razmi and Tayyebe Azodi

Parameters for Public Space Architecture. Informal Commerce Dynamics, as an Opportunity to Stimulate Urban Scenarios. Case Study Cali-Colombia pp. 27

Gustavo Arteaga, Edier Segura and Diego Escobar

The Analysis of Selected Posturogram Parameters in Children with Scoliotic Changes pp. 38

Jacek Wilczynski, Natalia Habik, Katarzyna Bieniek, Sylwia Janecka, Przemyslaw Karolak and Igor Wilczynski

Application Degree of High School Principals in Aqaba/Jordan to the Japanese KAIZEN Model to Reduce the Waste of School Time as Perceived by Teachers pp. 45

Rateb S. Al-Saud and Elham N. Abu Hamde

Comparison on Turn Costs in Accessibility Models. Case Study: Manizales, Colombia pp. 59

Santiago Cardona, Diego Escobar and Carlos Moncada

An Overview of Hadoop Scheduler Algorithms pp. 69

Faten Hamad

Theoretical Investigation of the Electronic Structure of the Strontium Mono-Sulfide Molecule SrS Using the ab initio Calculation Method pp. 81

Hanan Hijazi and Mahmoud Korek

Lean Bundles and Performance Outcomes in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Benchmarking a Jordanian Company and Operational Excellence International Project pp. 90

Bashar A. Alkhalidi and Ayman Bahjat Abdallah

Evaluation of Road Infrastructure Alternatives Through a Saving Gradient in Travel Times. Case Study: Second Connection Villamaría-Manizales, Colombia pp. 103

Diego Alexander Escobar, Santiago Cardona and Carlos Alberto Moncada

Explaining Individuals’ Usage of Social Commerce: A Data Mining Approach pp. 116

Yazan Alshamaila, Ibrahim Aljarah and Ala’ M. Al-Zoubi

The Role of Government Schools in Creative Education of Students in the State of Kuwait pp. 129

Mohammad Sayel Alzyoud, Eman Saad Al-Heifi, Bilal Mohammad Salah Suleiman and Ali Salem Al Ali

Travelling Salesman Problem Solution Based-on Grey Wolf Algorithm over Hypercube Interconnection Network pp. 142

Ameen Shaheen, Azzam Sleit and Saleh Al-Sharaeh

Change Management in Public High Schools in Jordan, Based on Administrative Innovation principles from the Schools' Principals' Point of View pp. 160

Khaled AlSarhan and Hana'a M. Abu Rumman

An Overview of Service Composition in Service Oriented Architecture pp. 172

Faten Hamad

Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) pp. 179

Shereen K. H. Hassan, Mu`tasim S. Abdel-Jaber and Maha Alqam

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 8 pp. 195

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 7, 2018

The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Enhancing Firm Performance from the Perspective of IT Employees in Jordanian Banking Sector: The Mediating Effect of Transformational Leadership pp. 1

Ra’ed Masa’deh, Ala'aldin Alrowwad, Forat Alkhalafat, Bader Obeidat and Shadi Abualoush

The Impact of Providing Computer Language Experience on the Reading Readiness among Preschool Children pp. 27

Ali Ahmad Bani Hamad

Dynamic Behavior Analysis of a Rotating Smooth and Discontinuous Oscillator with Irrational Nonlinearity pp. 37

Ning Han and Mingjuan Liu

Sentiment Analysis Algorithms through Azure Machine Learning: Analysis and Comparison pp. 49

Osama Harfoushi, Dana Hasan and Ruba Obiedat

Evolution of Transport Policies in Latin-America, Stages and Steps Forward pp. 59

Carlos Alberto Moncada A., Peter Jones and Diego A. Escobar

Collaborative Strategy for Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm pp. 73

Esra F. Alzaghoul and Sandi N. Fakhouri

The Yarumos Eco-Park: Evaluation of its Current Situation with Emphasis on Territorial Accessibility pp. 89

Diego Escobar, Jorge Montoya and Carlos Moncada

Using Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Test Data Generation and Path Testing Coverage pp. 99

Faten Hamad

Relative Change in SI Engine Power and Economy with Variable Valve Timing: Simulation and ANOVA Analysis pp. 113

Jehad Yamin

Interactive Placemaking - Prototype of an Intelligent Urban Building Infrastructure for Critical Borderlands / Kinmen pp. 128

Li-Yen Hsu

Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Model for Road Capacity of Open Neighborhood -- Based on Improved NS Cellular Automata pp. 144

XiaoYan Cao, Bing-Qian Liu, Jian Cao and Yuan-Biao Zhang

Role of Jordanian Universities in Facing Cultural Globalization pp. 156

Lana Khalil Al-Eid and Mohammad Saleem AlZboon

Stability Analysis Through the Direct Method of Lyapunov in the Oscillation of a Synchronous Machine pp. 166

Carlos Alberto Abello Muñoz, Pedro Pablo Cárdenas Alzate and Fernando Mesa

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 7 pp. 172

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 6, 2018

Comparative Work Insertion of Professionals in Sports 2008 Vs. 2012 pp. 1

Martha C. Sandino R., Esnel González H. and Heriberto González Valencia

The Degree to Which Secondary School Teachers in Public Schools Accept the Use of Transformative Leadership by Their Principals from Their Perspective pp. 6

Rahmeh Abbaas B. Alhameedyeen

The Effect of Employee Engagement on Organizational Performance Via the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction: The Case of IT Employees in Jordanian Banking Sector pp. 17

Mahmoud Al-dalahmeh, Ra’ed Masa’deh, Rana Khaled Abu Khalaf and Bader Yousef Obeidat

Saving Travel Time as an Urban Planning Instrument. Case Study: Manizales, Colombia pp. 44

Carlos Alberto Moncada, Santiago Cardona and Diego Alexander Escobar

Canonical Correlations Between Body Posture Variables and Postural Stability in Children with Scoliosis and Scoliotic Posture pp. 58

Jacek Wilczynski, Natalia Habik, Katarzyna Bieniek, Sylwia Janecka, Przemyslaw Karolak and Igor Wilczynski

Making Accessibility Visible: Visualizing Spatial Accessibility Through Multi-Dimensional Scaling Model pp. 70

Orlando Sabogal, Diego Escobar and Daniel Oviedo

Secondary Stage Students’ Possession Degree of Self-Organized Learning Components in the Curriculum of Mathematics pp. 86

Khaled Abu Loum and Adnan A. AL-Omari

The Effect of Strategic Vision for the University Authorities in Administrating the Internal Client: A Case Study at Zarqa University pp. 97

Khaled Abdulwahab Alzeaideen and Majed Abdel-Mohdi Masadeh

Announcement of Retraction pp. 112

Sunny Lee

Turbidite Fasies of Lower Penosogan Formation in Karanggayam Area, Kebumen, Indonesia pp. 124

Yan Rizal, Wahyu Dwijo Santoso, Alfend Rudyawan, Romy Ari Setiaji and Eko Bayu Purwasatriya

Security in Cloud Computing Using Hash Algorithm: A Neural Cloud Data Security Model pp. 143

Osama Harfoushi and Ruba Obiedat

The Extent of Using and Trusting Capital Budgeting Methods in Projects Appraisal in Palestinian Corporations pp. 151

Ahmad N. H. Anabtawi

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 6 pp. 158

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 5, 2018

Relative Crash Involvement Ratio Associated with Different Sources of Young Drivers’ Distraction pp. 1

Hana Naghawi and Shatha Aldalain

A Full 3-D Finite Element Analysis of Group Interaction Effect on Laterally Loaded Piles pp. 9

Amer Alkloub, Rabab Allouzi, Haider Alkloub and Ramia Al-Ajarmeh

Policy Based Approach for Information Transfer over Mobile ad hoc Network using Messages Privacy Control pp. 22

Faten Hamad and Omar Adwan

The Language of a Computer-Mediated Communication in Japan: Mobile-Phone E-Mail pp. 34

Noboru Sakai

Analysis of the Intended Learning Outcomes and Learning Activities of Action Pack Textbooks in Jordan pp. 60

Hamzah A. Omari

Settling of Spherical Objects Through Thixotropic Fluids; A Statistical Approach pp. 72

Nahid Maleki-Jirsaraei, Samira Hasani and Somayeh Azizi

Organizational Climate at the Jordanian Public High Schools and its Relation to the Teachers' Job Performance pp. 77

Rateb S. Al-Saud and Khitam N. Radwan

Using Correspondence Analysis to Explore the Relationship Between Information Sources and Elderly Tourist Segments pp. 89

Salitta Saribut

Aberrated Microlenses to Reduce Crosstalk in Free Space Optical Interconnects Systems pp. 100

Nedal Al-ababneh

An Experimental Study of Clay Swelling Phenomenon by Carbonic Acid Injection in Clay Sandstone: Implication for CO2 Injection pp. 106

Sugeng Riyono, Ucok W.R. Siagian, Hasian P. Septoratno Siregar and Asep K. Permadi

Strategies Used by Teachers of Mathematics in the Implementation of Tasks pp. 114

Jakeline Amparo Villota Enríquez, Heriberto González Valencia and Andréia María Pereira de Oliveira

PPUSTMAN: Privacy-Aware PUblish/Subscribe IoT MVC Architecture Using Information Centric Networking pp. 128

Huda Saadeh, Wesam Almobaideen and Khair Eddin Sabri

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 5 pp. 153

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 4, 2018

Analysis of the Types of Classroom Questions Which Jordanian English Language Teachers Ask pp. 1

Hamzah A. Omari

A Proposed Future Vision for Improving the Virtual Learning Culture in Jordanian Schools pp. 13

Lina Kleaf AlQallab and Mohammad Saleem Al-Zboon

A Power Saving Hybrid Technique for IoT pp. 30

Sadeq Al-Hamouz

Negative Binomial Regression Model for Road Crash Severity Prediction pp. 38

Hana Naghawi

A Novel Multi-Level Security Technique Based on IRIS Image Encoding pp. 49

Sadeq AL-Hamouz

Begging Phenomenon in Jordan: Family Role and Causes pp. 57

Taghreed Al-Muhareb and Mohammad Alzyoud

Building a Trust Model for Social Network pp. 69

Osama Rababah and Bassam Alqudah

Improving Mathematical Learning by the Use of Computer Programming pp. 83

Nachayapat Rodprayoon, Chompu Nuangjamnong and Stanislaw Paul Maj

Body Posture and Balance Reactions in Girls and Boys Aged 12-15 Years pp. 89

Jacek Wilczynski, Natalia Habik, Katarzyna Bieniek, Sylwia Janecka, Przemyslaw Karolak and Igor Wilczynski

Perception of Secondary School Teachers for the Importance of Implementing the Ivan Illich's Deschooling Principles in the Educational Learning Process in Jordan pp. 98

Mohammad Saleem Al-Zboon, Lina Majed Al-Maalouf, Ghunaim Humoud AlTashah and Abdel Salam Fahad Al Awamrah

Analysis of the Urban Management Practices and Sustainable Development in the Local Municipalities in Jordan: Case Study - Salt City pp. 109

Ahmad Khlaifat, Hala Abu Taleb, Zeyad Makhamreh and Deya Qtiashat

A Comprehensive Performance Analysis of MIMO-OFDM Technology Using Different MIMO Configurations and M-QAM Modulation Schemes for LTE Cellular Network pp. 118

Jobaida Akhtar, Mohammad Istiaque Reja, Md. Al Amin and Md. Sahidur Rahman

Urban Land Use Pattern and Road Network Characteristics Using GIS in Al Salt City, Jordan pp. 128

Deya Qtiashat, Zeyad Makhmreh, Hala Abu Taleb and Ahmed Khlaifat

Parallel Processing of Sorting and Searching Algorithms Comparative Study pp. 143

Saad AL-Azzam and Mohammad Qatawneh

Formation Evaluation and Contingent Storage Capacity Estimation for Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization: A Case Study from East Natuna pp. 151

Jeres Cherdasa, Ken Prabowo, Tutuka Ariadji, Benyamin Sapiie and Zuher Syihab

A Simple and Inexpensive 3D Scanning of Remote Objects by Robot pp. 171

Amjad Hudaib and Saad AL-Azzam

The Degree of Using Social Media in the Educational Process from the Perspective of Teachers in Jordan pp. 178

Jihad Al-Sayyed and Mohammad Alzyoud

Robot Secured Wireless Authentication Using Look-Up Table Based Coding pp. 193

Mahmoud Malek Abu-A'ra

Predicting Individuals’ Usage Intention of Social Commerce pp. 204

Yazn Alshamaila

The Attitude of Students of The University of Jordan Towards The “Social Media Networks†Subject pp. 215

Rula Sabban, Abeer Abdelrahman Khader and Safa’a Mohammad Khalil

Hydrogen Sulfide Corrosion of Carbon and Stainless Steel Alloys in Mixtures of Renewable Fuel Sources under Co-Processing Conditions pp. 227

Andras Gergely, Peter Szabo, Antal Krojer, Bence Nagy and Tamas Kristof

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 4 pp. 256

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 3, 2018

PHAETHON: Software for Analysis of Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Columns pp. 1

Konstantinos G. Megalooikonomou

Role of Educational Mediain Promoting the Values of Citizenship Among Students of Secondary Schoolsin Zarqa Education Directorate II from View point of Their Teachers pp. 23

Khitam N. Radwan, Mohammad S. Al-Zboon and Malik S. AlZboon

Computer Hardware Components Ontology pp. 35

Ahmad AL Hwaitat, Ameen Shaheen, Khalid Adhim, Enad N. Arkebat and Aezz Aldain AL Hwiatat

Social Network Site Usage by Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses: Understanding the Motivations and Barriers pp. 41

Yazn Alshamaila

A Hybrid Methodology for Automation the Diagnosis of Leukemia Based on Quantitative and Morphological Feature Analysis pp. 56

Hussam N. Fakhouri and Saleh H. Al-Sharaeh

Measuring the Performance of Parallel Information Processing in Solving Linear Equation Using Multiprocessor Supercomputer pp. 74

Faten Hamad and Abdelsalam Alawamrah

Policy Implementation on the Rice of in Order to Increase Food Stock in Rembang District pp. 84

Suparno .

The Extent of Practicing Social Interaction Skills by Jordanian Elementary School Students in accordance with Carl Orff’s Approach to Music Education pp. 95

Tariq William Odeh and Mohammad Saleem Al Zboon

The Influence of Perceived Organizational Support and Work Adjustment on the Employee Performance of Expatriate Teachers in Thailand pp. 105

Khahan Na-Nan, Jamnean Joungtrakul and Auemporn Dhienhirun

Sandwich Panel Behavior for Core Loading Beyond the Yield Limit pp. 117

Salih Akour and Hussein Maaitah

Electronic Structure and Dipole Moment Calculations of the Electronic States of the Molecule ZnS pp. 132

Abeer Youssef, Ghassan Younes and Mahmoud Korek

Urban form Analysis Based on Smart Growth Characteristics at Neighborhoods of 9th District in Mashhad Municipality pp. 141

Rezvani Kakhki Saeid, Rahnama Mohammad Rahim and Mohammad Ajza Shokouhi

The Linguistic Enlightenment Level of Eleventh (11th) Grade Students in Jordan and its Relationship with Some Variables pp. 153

Abed Al-Salam Y. Al-Ja’afra and Reda S. ALmawdieh

The Impact of the Use of YouTube and Facebook on Students’ Academic Achievement in Geography Course at the University of Jordan for the Bachelor's Degree pp. 164

Mamon Saleem Al Zboun, Saif Al Deen Al Ghammaz and Malik Saleem Al Zboun

Web Services: A Comparison of Soap and Rest Services pp. 175

Festim Halili and Erenis Ramadani

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 3 pp. 184

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 2, 2018

A Critical Analysis on Influential Factors on Power Energy Resources in China pp. 1

Lubing Xie, Xiaoming Rui, Shuai Li, Xiaozhao Fan, Ruijing Shi and Guohua Li

Structural Optimization of Network Arch Bridges with Hollow Tubular Arches and Chords pp. 36

Alessio Pipinato

Grey Wolf Algorithm for Requirements Prioritization pp. 54

Raja Masadeh, Abdullah Alzaqebah and Amjad Hudaib

Requirements Prioritization Techniques Comparison pp. 62

Amjad Hudaib, Raja Masadeh, Mais Qasem and Abdullah Alzaqebah

Reality and Obstacles of the Partnership between Family and School in Jordan pp. 81

Suad Fayez Malkawi and Mohammed Amin Hamid Al-Qudah

Organization Intelligence and Bureaucracy Reform at Public Organization in Indonesia pp. 93

Ismiyarto .

Canonical Correlations between Body Postural Variables in the Sagittal Plane and Scoliotic Variables in School-Children pp. 109

Jacek Wilczynski, Katarzyna Bieniek, Natalia Habik, Sylwia Janecka and Przemyslaw Karolak

An Improved Version of K-medoid Algorithm using CRO pp. 116

Amjad Hudaib, Mohammad Khanafseh and Ola Surakhi

Public Open Space Design Study on the Basis of Microclimate and Spatial Behavior in Hot and Cold Weather Conditions in Downtown Area pp. 128

Zhiming Guo, Tsuyoshi Setoguchi, Norihiro Watanabe and Ke Huo

The Impact of Information Technology on Industrial Automation – A Critical Evaluation pp. 142

Joshy George and Stanislaw Maj

The Flow Visualization CFD Studies of the Fuselage and Rolled-up Vortex Effects of the Chengdu J-10-like Fighter Canard pp. 148

Sutrisno ., Tri Rochmat, Setyawan Wibowo, Sigit Iswahyudi, Caesar Wiratama and Widia Kartika

The Relationship between Self-esteem and Academic Achievement in the Scientific Concepts and Methods of Teaching Course among Female Students of the Class- Teacher at the University of Jordan pp. 164

Adnan Salem Al Doulat

Global Stability and Hopf-bifurcation Analysis of Biological Systems using Delayed Extended Rosenzweig-MacArthur Model pp. 171

Enobong E. Joshua and Ekemini T. Akpan

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 2 pp. 181

Sunny Lee

Volume 12, issue 1, 2018

Potential of Mangrove Apples (Sonneratia alba) as a Botanical Insecticide pp. 1

Victor Siahaya, Trijunianto Moniharapon, Meigy Nelce Mailoa and Johanna Audrey Leatemia

Prevalence of Childhood Depression: The Effects of Teacher-Students Relationship as Predictor Factors to Depressive Symptoms pp. 9

Adel Tannous

Coupling of Wind Power Heating with High Energy-Consuming Industries to Increase Wind Power Consumption in Xinjiang, China pp. 14

Xie Lubing, Xiaoming Rui, Xiaozhao Fan and Ruijing Shi

Supernova Optimizer: A Novel Natural Inspired Meta-Heuristic pp. 32

Amjad A. Hudaib and Hussam N. Fakhouri

Connecting Microscopic Geological Features to Pore Geometry and Pore Structure: Case Study - Sandstone Reservoir of Balikpapan Formation, Kutai Basin pp. 51

Junita Musu, Pudji Permadi and Bambang Widarsono

Extension of Rotifer (Brachionus Plicatilis) Inclusions in the Larval Diets of Mud Crab, Scylla Paramamosain (Estampodor, 1949): Effects on Survival, Growth, Metamorphosis and Development Time pp. 65

Ong Quy, Ravi Fotedar and Ho Thy

Forward Modeling Time-Lapse Seismic based on Reservoir Simulation Result on The CCS Project at Gundih Field, Indonesia pp. 75

Ariesty R. K. Asikin, Awali Priyono, Tutuka Ariadji, Benyamin Sapiie, Mohammad R. Sule, Takeshi Tsuji, Wawan Gunawan A. Kadir, Toshifumi Matsuoka and Sigit Rahardjo

New Technique to Accelerate Gas Production on CBM Through Use of Sacrifice Well pp. 86

Leksono Mucharam, Silvya Rahmawati and Rafael Purba

Large Deflection of Prismatic Cantilever Beam Exposed to Combination of End Inclined Force and Tip Moment pp. 98

Ibrahim Abu-Alshaikh, Hashem Alkhaldi and Nabil Beithou

Drag Reducer Selection for Oil Pipeline Based Laboratory Experiment pp. 112

Leksono Mucharam, Silvya Rahmawati and Rizki Ramadhani

Analysis in Large Deformation of a Rigid Plastic Prestressed Beam in Ultra-High Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete pp. 122

Emmanuel Olodo, Clement Ahouannou and Olivier Passoli

CO2 and Methane Separation Using Finger-Type Slug Catcher at Seabed pp. 128

Leksono Mucharam, Silvya Rahmawati and Ery Budiono

The Extent to Which Students Have Sufficient Awareness of E-Learning and its Relation to Self-Studying and Academic Achievement pp. 137

Fatima Eid Al Adwan and Abdelsalam Fahad Al Awamrah

Movement Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm pp. 148

Amjad A. Hudaib and Ahmad AL Hwaitat

Measuring the Distance between the Two Vehicles Using Stereo Vision with Optical Axes Cross pp. 165

Mohammad Ebrahim Ashoori and Mahmoud Mahlouji

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Modern Applied Science, Vol. 12, No. 1 pp. 181

Sunny Lee