then put dir=rtl code in your header table this table is instantly above the code "<{$xoops_imageurl}>a-logo.gif"
just add to table like this:
<table dir=rtl ..... >
function jdate($type,$maket="now")
function jmaketime($hour,$minute,$second,$jmonth,$jday,$jyear)
Either admin changes their nickname or you rewrite code to allow non admin to edit nickname.