Abstract

 
 
 
 Purpose: To evaluate the implanted legislation and regulations in Jordan, in order to minimize nanotechnology research-related health concerns.
 Methods: In the first part, all nanotechnology published research in Scopus database and the Jordanian National Database for Researchers were mined. The growth in nanotechnology research was analyzed by calculating the relative growth rate (RGR), doubling time (DT), and compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Thereafter, the results were compared to global preferences. Furthermore, this research explored all possible factors that may influence decision-makers and health policies in Jordan.
 Results: Data analysis showed that the quantity of nanotechnology research in Jordan is exponentially increasing with RGR (1.96), DT (0.37), and CAGR (33 %) very close to the figures obtained worldwide. The trend line analysis (R2 = 0.9638) expected that more than 65 % of nanotechnology research will be produced within the next 5 years. Moreover, no legislation has been adapted in Jordan to regulate nanotechnology research and industry.
 Conclusions: Adopting nanotechnology without having any corresponding legislation constitutes a violation of the ethical codes of research, and ignorance of public safety. Moreover, the research suggests a set of steps to organize the crafting of nanotechnology and research in Jordan, and other similar contexts in developing countries.
 
 
 
Highlights
Nanotechnology is an emerging and rapidly growing field that is defined as” the study of the design, characterization, production, and application of structures, devices, and systems at the nanometer scale” [1]
The spiking number of nanotechnology applications is not coupled with an awareness of the potential health risks and toxicity of such nanomaterials
Jordan has a total of 26 universities and 54 community colleges [17]. Many of these institutions practice the craft of nanotechnology in one way or another
Summary
Nanotechnology is an emerging and rapidly growing field that is defined as” the study of the design, characterization, production, and application of structures, devices, and systems at the nanometer scale” [1]. The spiking number of nanotechnology applications is not coupled with an awareness of the potential health risks and toxicity of such nanomaterials. Materials at the nanoscale could impose higher risks than corresponding materials with larger particle sizes due to the increased particle surface area, in addition to other unique properties of materials at the nanoscale [5]. These nanomaterials could be more readily absorbed through the body and could accumulate in higher concentrations [1]. Risk assessment policies and plans are lacking in developing countries due to a shortage of economic resources and financial strains
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