Bio-monitoring of air quality in Amman City was investigated by analyzing 36 cypress tree (Cupressus semervirens L.) bark samples from three sites of different anthropogenic activities at the end of summer season 2001. Cypress barks were found to be a good bio-indicator for air pollution in arid regions. Variation in Pb, Zn, Mn, Cr, Ni, Cd, and Cu contents between sites was observed due to diff...

The huge and rapid advancement in science and technology in this globe such as GIS and Satellite digital mapping makes it a must for developing countries to catch-up and utilize it. Usage of GIS-technology is essential, as it is becoming one of the better and faster tools to manage resources and helps in the decision support process (Goodchild et. Al. 1999, Batty et. al. 1994a and 1994b). One e...

This paper discusses the potential for reducing energy consumption of residential apartments built on slopes in Amman, Jordan, by proposing new regulations to ensure adequate access solar radiation. The energy-conscious concept has appeared around world with rising oil prices and a rise high buildings. It is necessary consider possibilities maximizing use building through an architectural desig...

a Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Al-Zaytoona University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan b School of Informatics, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, United Kingdom c Information & Computer Science Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia Centre for excellence in Signal and Image Processing, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engin...

Objectives: To determine the prevalence rate of giardiasis among adults and children, males and females of various socio-economic levels in the city of Amman, Jordan. Patients and Methods: All individuals (510) visiting Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs), were recruited in the study. For each, stool samples were examined microscopically by the formalin ethyl acetate concentration method, and t...

This study aims to detect the perceptions of teachers developed physics curriculum for tenth grade basic school in government schools capital amman e-learning method light Corona pandemic. The used descriptive survey method. To achieve objectives study, a questionnaire consisting (17) items was prepared. sample consisted (158) male and female Jordan. results showed that teachers' primary public...