Abstract:

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial disease characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Its prevalent rate in Gaza Strip is alarming. Although the role of leptin hormone in obesity is well established, its status in diabetes is still unclear and controversial. Understanding such role may help in future control and therapy of diabetes.

Abstract:

Background: Epidemiological studies have shown an association between smoking and increasing risk of male infertility.

Aim: To assess the risk of cigarette smoking on male fertility in Gaza Governorate, Gaza Strip.

Place of study: Specialized laboratories in Gaza Governorate, Gaza Strip.Time of study: From October, 2010 to June, 2011

Abstract

The reality of the application of standards of good governance and its relationship with the administrative performance in Palestinian ministries" The study  aims  to  identify  the  reality  of  the  application  of  standards  of good governance, and administrative performance in the Palestinian ministries and the  relationship  of  the  application  of standards  of  good governance administrative  performance  of  the  Palestinian ministries.