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Hamdan, Amani, Neva Alexander, and Abdulghani Al-Hattami. "Saudi Female Students' Perceptions of Leadership: An Overview." Advancing Women in Leadership Journal 36 (June 9, 2017): 36–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.21423/awlj-v36.a19.
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Very few researches have highlighted Arab women leadership perceptions. The aim of this research study is to investigate Saudi female university students' perceptions of leadership. In order to address the aim of this study, data were collected from 50 female students at the University of Dammam who were attending various colleges, namely the College of Science, the College of Education, and the College of Arts. The data-gathering process included asking a random sample of students to complete a questionnaire and administering it to them at the end of the semester. The review of the results of this research showed that there are statistically significant differences in attitudes among female students towards leadership. Keywords: Higher education in Saudi Arabia, Leadership in Saudi Arabia, Female students' education in Saudi Arabia.
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Rogowska, Anna. "English Law in Saudi Arabia." Arab Law Quarterly 27, no. 3 (2013): 271–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15730255-12341265.
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Abstract This article argues that it is important for Saudi law graduates to be familiar with certain aspects of English law (alongside Shariʿah and Saudi laws). Accordingly, it firstly discusses the importance of English law in international business practice and then briefly presents its current use in Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East in general. This study is mainly based on teaching and studying English law at Dar al-Hekma, a private college for women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It examines how Dar al-Hekma students in particular can benefit in their future practice from studying English law.
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Altwaiji, Mubarak. "Saudi Novel and Short Story: History, Realities and Prospects." Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Language Sciences and Literature, no. 31 (June 10, 2023): 61–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.54940/ll42483373.
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This paper focuses on Saudi fiction, novel and short story, which has enriched Saudi literature and contribut-ed in forming the course of modern Saudi literature. The study of this genre tells us the role of novel and short story in enlightening the people and forming their collective memory. Modern state of Saudi Arabia, earlier Najd and Hijaz, has a rich culture spanning three eras: pre-Islam, post-Islam and modern Saudi Arabia. How-ever, written novel and short story remained non-existent till 1940s when Saudi scholars interacted with Arab universities in Egypt and Lebanon and felt the need for giving a physical manifestation to the available oral fiction. In this study, the author traces the history of Saudi short story and novel through the different stages of their development. The primary focus of the paper is to identify the social and cultural barriers that men and women writers faced and overcame. Among many, the identified barriers are: (i) the social and cultural factors and (ii) the female inclusion. This study initiates a much-needed area of investigation on the develop-ment of modern Saudi novel and short story and motivates scholars and students of literature to familiarize themselves further with the history of Saudi fiction and the factors that contributed to its development be-cause an account of national writing without discussing these factors would be incomplete.
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Alolaywi, Yasamiyan. "Learning English through movies: a historical exploratory study." OOO "Zhurnal "Voprosy Istorii" 2023, no. 4-1 (April 1, 2023): 188–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.31166/voprosyistorii202304statyi05.
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This study investigates the perception of college students on the effectiveness of using English movies in enhancing English language proficiency. 74 students (25 men and 49 women) from the English Language and Translation Department of Qassim University in Saudi Arabia are involved in the study.
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Alomani, Alanood, Amjad Alfaifi, Asma Almutairi, Reem Alahmed, Nora Alkhalid, and Eman M. Mortada. "Reproductive health awareness among female university students at Saudi Arabia." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 11, no. 1 (December 30, 2023): 28–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20234104.
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Background: Reproductive health is a major part of a woman’s life to ensure a healthy life for both mothers and their babies. However, most women do not have the proper knowledge and awareness of that subject. Objectives were to assess the awareness of reproductive health among Saudi female university students and to determine the factors associated with the level of awareness. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted among 347 participants, using multi-stage stratified sampling. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge level of the five-major component of reproductive health. Results: The results revealed an average level of knowledge about reproductive health (49.4%) among the college students. There was a significant association between having children, mother’s working status, and father educational level, family income and participant reproductive health knowledge (p=0.02, 0.005 and 0.02) respectively. Although 77.1% of the participants had good knowledge of menstrual health and hygiene, they showed misconceptions. The knowledge about family planning, prenatal and antenatal were high 66.6% and 53.9%. The level of knowledge on sexually transmitted diseases was 58% high among students and only 40% have heard of HIV/AIDS but other diseases were less recognized. Conclusions: The knowledge of reproductive health is considered poor. Father’s education level and family income were associated with the level of a student’s knowledge. Educational session about RH is needed among students with focus on menstrual health and hygiene, antenatal care, family planning, breastfeeding, and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Al-Rasheed, Amal. "The Challenges Faced by Undergraduate Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia." Education Research International 2021 (June 26, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8841997.
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The latest COVID-19 pandemic is a specific and unusual event. It forced universities to close their doors and move fully to distance education. The sudden shift from traditional education to full distance education created many challenges and difficulties for universities, faculty members, and students. This study aims to investigate the challenges and obstacles faced by undergraduate women in Saudi Arabia universities while using online-only learning during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Moreover, this study provides some recommendations to address these challenges from undergraduate women’s perspectives. The study used a qualitative research methodology to investigate the challenges and difficulties. The participants were undergraduate women selected using random purposive sampling technique from the population of College of Computer and Information Sciences (CCIS) at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The final sample consisted of 68 undergraduate women who responded to a predesigned open-ended questionnaire that was sent via e-mail to targeted respondents. The data gathered from the questionnaire were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results of the research revealed that the most obvious challenges identified by the participants were technical issues, lack of in-person interaction, distractions and time management, lack of a systematic schedule, stress and psychological pressure, missing the traditional university environment, limited availability of digital devices, and lack of access to external learning resources.
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Al Shammari, Mishal H. "Devices and Platforms Used in Emergency Remote Learning and Teaching During Covid19: A Case of English Major Students in Saudi Arabia." Arab World English Journal, no. 1 (April 15, 2021): 80–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/covid.6.
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This study investigates the experiences of English major students at the College of Language and Translation (COLT) in King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, with Emergency Remote Learning and Teaching (ERLT) during the Covid-19 crisis. It focuses on the students’ preferences for devices and platforms, and gender differences influencing their choices. The study is of significance because it considers the student-centered learning approaches. The paper also seeks to answer the question as to the factors that lead students to make their preferences for the online teaching tools and devices. A total of 150 students, both men, and women, participated in the study. An online survey was carried out in the form of questionnaires to elicit their responses. The results showed that laptop computers were the dominant devices students used and preferred. They also revealed that the Zoom platform came first in students’ preferences, followed by Blackboard. Also, the findings showed that although participants used smartphones in their ERL, they did not recommend it, and it came last compared to laptops, tablets, and desktop computers in their order of preference. Gender differences existed in preferences to desktops and tablets in ERL. Another gender difference existed in preferences to platforms. Women students preferred Blackboard to Zoom while men students expressed the opposite.
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Shokry, Shereen M., Eman E. El Wakeel, Nassr Al-Maflehi, Zaheera RasRas, Nida Fataftah, and Enam Abdul Kareem. "Association between Self-Reported Bruxism and Sleeping Patterns among Dental Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Dentistry 2016 (2016): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4327081.
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Objectives.The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify sleeping patterns among dental students and their association with self-reported bruxism in Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy (RCsDP).Methods.A cross-sectional study was performed including 549 students (67 men and 482 women). A structured questionnaire was adopted from The PSQI (The Pittsburgh Sleep Questionnaire Index) used for data collection. It included questions which are categorized into sleeping habits, sleep-related symptoms, and additional questions concerning bruxism. This questionnaire was randomly distributed among all college preclinical and postclinical students. Sleep bruxism diagnosis was based on self-reported data. The data were analyzed using Chi-square tests through SPSS software for Windows.Results.Statistical analyses revealed significant correlations between self-reported bruxism and sleeping habits including sleep initiation (χ2=22.6,p=0.000), continuous sleep until morning (χ2=19.2,p=0.001), nighttime sleep duration (χ2=20.2,p=0.000), and length of daytime naps (χ2=28.35,p=0.000). There was an association between self-reported bruxism and sleeping-related symptoms including awakening early in the morning before the usual time without a cause (χ2=16.52,p=0.000) and increased nightmares (χ2=13.7,p=0.001).Conclusions.Poor sleeping pattern was an important factor among dental students, who reported sleep bruxism.
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Sabi, Essa M., Ahmed H. Mujamammi, Norah Alturki, Taibah Alzaid, Ateen Almutairi, Reem Algarni, Deema Almaziad, Nouf Alhumaidhi, Zeyad Kurdee, and Khalid M. Sumaily. "Level of Knowledge and Awareness of Female Undergraduate Students and Determinants of Knowledge of Folic Acid and Supplementation." Medicina 58, no. 8 (July 25, 2022): 986. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medicina58080986.
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Background and Objectives: Folic acid (FA) is a necessary ingredient for numerous bodily activities including pregnancy. Because of this, women should have knowledge and awareness of the health benefits of FA supplementation. Thus, we aimed to investigate the level of knowledge on the importance of FA and determine associated factors for knowledge among female college students at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using a questionnaire between January 2020 and February 2021 among female college students aged 17 to 26 years old. The questionnaire adapted with permission from Alnaami et al. included questions on the demographic profile of the participants as well as questions related to their knowledge and awareness of FA, FA supplementation, the importance of supplementation and their sources of knowledge of FA. Results: A total of 437 female undergraduate students participated in the study, 285 (65.2%) of whom were from the non-health colleges and 152 (34.8%) from the health colleges. The majority of participants were between ages 17 and 21 years old (n = 361, 82.6%). Half of the respondents were in their 3rd and 4th year of study (n = 122, 50.8%), 138 respondents (31.6%) were married, and 111 of these married women (80.4%) had children. There were 266 respondents (61.0%) who had heard and had knowledge of FA, 241 (55.3%) knew of FA timing of intake, 243 (55.7%) of FA duration of intake and 362 (83.0%) knew of the diseases prevented by FA supplementation. Linear regression analysis showed that being in the health college (B = 1.464, t = 11.37, p < 0.001, 95% CI = 1.211, 1.717) and a higher educational year level (B = 0.139, t = 2.442, p = 0.015, 95% CI = 0.027, 0.251) were the significant predictors of knowledge of FA. Conclusions: Knowledge of FA and FA supplementation was low at 61% considering that our study population were college students. Being enrolled in a health college and in a higher educational year level were significant positive correlates of higher knowledge of FA and FA supplementation. Despite this, there exists a gap of information regarding FA and FA supplementation particularly among single women and college educated women in the early years of their college life as well as those in non-health colleges.
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Afif, Mona H. "Awareness of Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Practice of Breast Self-Examination Among Nursing Students." Evidence-Based Nursing Research 2, no. 2 (April 29, 2020): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.47104/ebnrojs3.v2i2.121.
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Contents: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of both developed and less developed world. Breast cancer is a common malignancy among Saudi females, with a prevalence of 21.8%. Awareness of risk factors and practice of breast self-examination still has a significant role in the early detection effort of breast cancer, particularly in young women.
Aim: of this study is to explore the awareness of breast cancer risk factors and the reported practice of breast self-examination among nursing students in the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences -College of Nursing (CON-R), Kingdome of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational design was utilized in this study on a convenience sample of 373 nursing students in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, College of Nursing (CON-R). The study used two tools. The first tool is a structured interview questionnaire designed by the researcher to collect data about the students' characteristics and to assess the student nurses' awareness of breast cancer risk factors. The second tool is a breast self-examination practice form that is designed to assess the student nurses' reported practice of breast self-examination.
Results: The results of the present study show that 60.6% of the nursing students' age was between 20-24 years; 18.2 % of them had a positive family history of breast cancer. The nursing student higher awareness was revealed for risk factors of female gender (4.5±0.7), age more than 40 (4.3±0.8), positive family history (4.2±0.8), breast disease (4.1±0.8). Average awareness was revealed for risk factors of late menopause (2.8±1.8), and physical inactivity (3.0±1.1). 63.5% of students did not practice breast self-examination; among the remaining only 25.5% practicing monthly, only 5% was regularly practicing, while 31.1% of them did not practice regularly.
Conclusion: The nursing students reveal a good awareness of most of the breast cancer risk factors. Despite a good awareness level, they reported that about two-thirds of students did not practice breast self-examination. The study recommended the conduction of awareness campaigns in all university campuses who are encompassing female students to enhance their awareness of breast cancer risk factors and promote their practice of breast self-examination.
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O’Dell, Nicole L., Eric Fredericksen, and Sarah Peyre. "2358 Expanding our educational reach: Development of a massive open online course (MOOC)." Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 2, S1 (June 2018): 55–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cts.2018.210.
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OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Translational Science 101 aims to: (1) Orient the public to the field of clinical and translational science; (2) Provide a brief overview of each phase of translation (T0-T4); (3) Provide real-world examples of clinical and translational researchers and research projects that have directly impacted patients; (4) Provide learners with information on how they can become involved in clinical and translational science through many different avenues (study volunteer, student, faculty member, or study coordinator). METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: The primary audience for Translational Science 101 is the general public and media outlets who are interested in learning more about clinical and translational science and how this research is improving population health. The University of Rochester Clinical and Translational Science Institute created the course in order inform the public about the field of clinical and translational science, orient the public to the types of research that fall under the translational science umbrella, and demonstrate how translational research impacts populations. The Coursera Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform was selected to host the course in order promote the greatest level of exposure and also to expand the educational reach of the UR-CTSI to new external audiences. The course was constructed from scratch utilizing the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, an approach that is often utilized to guide the design and construction of asynchronous online coursework. CoI highlights the elements of social presence, cognitive presence and teaching presence as key factors impacting the educational experience learners have when enrolled in an online course. Discussion boards, embedded quizzes, and end of module quizzes were integrated in to the course design to promote learner engagement, collaborative learning, and interactions among learners. The “storytelling” instructional strategy is the backbone of the Introduction to Clinical Science modules, with various researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center explaining their lines of research and how the research impacts patients and communities. Educational research has shown that there are many benefits to including storytelling in instruction (Green, 2004; Geanellos, 1996), including: (1) Stories create interest: The narrative structure increases learner interest and engagement as they are drawn in to a good story. (2) Stories create a more personal link between the learner and the content: Storytelling allows exploration of shared lived experiences without the demands of practice and allows students to make connections between the shared experiences and their own previous experiences and knowledge. (3) Stories provide a structure for remembering course materials: The inclusion of stories facilitates remembering because it is easier to remember a story rather than a list of disparate facts, and stories evoke vivid mental images which are an excellent cue for recall. (4) Stories are a familiar and accessible form of sharing information: Storytelling aids in overall learner understanding as it is a nonthreatening way of sharing information. Storytelling can also enhance course discussions as students feel more at ease discussing a story than discussing abstract or new concepts that they are still in the process of mastering. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Introduction to Translational Science was launched on October 16, 2017, and is automatically scheduled to begin a new session every 3 weeks. To date the course has reported the following analytics: (1) 2308 learners have visited the course page, (a)476 learners have enrolled in the course; (b) 244 learners are currently active in the course; (c) 11 learners have completed all of the requirements of the course. (2)Learners by Continent, (a) North America 31%; (b) Asia 30%; (c) Europe 23%; (d) Africa 9%;(e) South America 5%; (f) Oceania 2%. (2) Learners by Country: Learners have come from 84 different countries from around the world. The 15 highest enrollment numbers are: (a) USA 25%, (b) India 11%, (c) Egypt 3.7%, (d) United Kingdom 3.4%, (e) Mexico 3.2%, (f) Brazil 2.8%, (g) China 2.8%, (h) Saudi Arabia 2.2%, (i) Spain 2.2%, (j) Germany 1.7%, (k) Russian Federation 1.7%, (l) Malaysia 1.5%, (m) Turkey 1.5%, (n) Italy 1.5%, and (o) Canada 1.5%. (3) Gender: 48% women and 50% men. (4) Age: (a) 13–17: 0.72%, (b) 18–24: 19.6%, (c) 25–34: 44%, (d) 35–44: 14.4%, (e) 45–54: 8.6%, (f) 55–64: 7.2%, (g) 65+: 3.6%. (5)Highest Education Level o Doctorate Degree: 17%; (a) Professional School Degree: 14%; (b) Master’s Degree: 31%; (c) Bachelor’s Degree: 27%; (d) Associate’s Degree: 2.3%; (e) Some College But No Degree: 4.5%; (f) High School Diploma: 3.8%; (g) Some High School: 0.75%. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform offers new, exciting opportunities for CTSA institutions to create courses and trainings that are accessible by learners all over the world. This greatly expands the educational reach that the CTSA education programs can have, moving beyond hub-focused or consortium-focused education to a much broader audience. The expansion of educational reach can promote increased visibility of the CTSA program, encourage collaborations amongst researchers at different institutions, and also inform the public about clinical and translational science, potentially fostering advancement opportunities.
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Bizzari, Ansam, and Farhat Nasar. "Healthy lifestyle perceptions and practices among college students at Yanbu University College for Women in Saudi Arabia." Open Health 5, no. 1 (January 1, 2024). http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ohe-2023-0036.
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Abstract Background and aim This study aimed to assess the healthy lifestyle perceptions and practices among female students enrolled in Yanbu University College for Women. Methods This questionnaire-based, cross-sectional descriptive study targeted the entire student body in the academic year 2022–2023 and included a convenience sample of 604 students. Results The majority of respondents were healthy, with a mean of 19.5 years of age. Most students thought a healthy diet, physical activity, adequate sleep, and stress management were good for their health (96%), and most stated that their habits needed improvement (64%). Behavior results showed that dietary intake was inadequate, with less than 25% of participants consuming recommended amounts of grains, vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy products, and water. Students with iron deficiency anemia were more likely to follow a vegan diet and consume less of all food groups than healthy participants. Physical activity results showed that 52% of study participants engaged in daily moderate activity, 30% were inactive, and 9% were highly active. Only 25% of participants reported sleeping the recommended daily 7–9 h. The majority of respondents believed managing stress was critical for their health (95%) and stated several methods of dealing with stress, but about 34% did nothing about it. Conclusion The study found a gap between knowledge and practice, with physical activity practices showing higher engagement than the other aspects. This gap can be addressed through comprehensive programs targeting behaviors and support practices. Intervention educational programs may significantly improve students’ healthy lifestyle behavior and health outcomes.
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Fahad Alrusaiyes, Reem. "Faculty Attitudes Toward Students With Disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Mixed-Methods Study." SAGE Open 14, no. 1 (January 2024). http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21582440231225583.
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The social model of disability assumes that the university environment sometimes creates disability related obstacles and barriers. This study investigated faculty members’ attitudes toward students with disabilities and the latter’s capability to succeed in Saudi Arabian universities. The study surveyed 719 faculty members and conducted interviews with 8 faculty members from five Saudi universities. Data were analyzed using descriptive and thematic analyses. Differences in participants’ responses based on gender, previous experience teaching students with disabilities, academic college affiliation, academic rank, and years of experience were examined along with the types of professional development desired by faculty. Faculty members had positive attitudes toward students with disabilities and their abilities to succeed, but with statistically significant differences in terms of gender, academic rank, and college, with women, College of Education, and lower-ranking respondents being the most positive. Faculty members also wanted professional development opportunities to enhance these student’s educational experience.
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El-sherbiny, Mohammed, Abdulrahman Hussamuldin, Fahda Alshathri, Layan Alotaibi, Hussain Almusa, Hasan Abdu, Abdulkarim Almasri, and Yara Alhurimmees. "Prevalence of Blood Donation at Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 2023, 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24911/ijmdc.51-1680865342.
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Background: World Health Organization reports that the safest blood donors come from low-risk communities and donate blood freely and for free. The student population that is healthy, active, and receptive may donate blood to meet the demand for safe blood. We aim to determine the prevalence of blood donation among the students and employees of Almaarefa University, Methods: A cross-sectional study targeting Almaarefa University staff members and students was carried out in collaboration with the National Guard Hospital, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Data was gathered via a straightforward questionnaire. The primary requirements for participation were: being medically healthy, older than 20 years old, weighing more than 55 kg, having a Hemoglobin level of more than 11 mmHg, and have not donated blood in the past 60 days. Results: The majority of the volunteers were male (59%), weighing 55-65 kg (44.6%), from the age group of 20-22 (76.4%), 66.2% of them were Saudis. Further 46.5% were from the College of Medicine. Statistical significant association was found between gender and weight (p value = 0.001). Conclusion: To increase the frequency of blood donation, it is necessary to develop specific programs with interactive blood donation awareness workshops that target youngsters and encourage them to become regular volunteer blood donors. Exploring and evaluating barriers to blood donation, especially for women, is essential. Efforts must be made to put the information and encouraging attitude toward contribution into practice.
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Abowardah, Eman, Wafa Labib, Samaher A. Fallatah, Amal Abdelsattar, and Rouaa Atyah. "Employability skills in architecture and design: toward bridging the gap between academia and practice for Saudi women employees." Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, April 9, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/arch-09-2023-0244.
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PurposeThe role of women in the architecture and design industry is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to increase the participation of women in the Saudi construction sector. Saudi female graduates from architectural and design schools are currently working in most of the mega projects underway in Riyadh; however, they face certain challenges at the beginning of their working lives due to the gap between the skills acquired during an architectural and design education and those needed for employability.Design/methodology/approachThis study evaluates the employability skills of Saudi female cooperative education (COOP) students and graduates from architectural schools in Riyadh. A quantitative approach is taken, and two questionnaires are administered: one for female COOP students and graduates from the college of architecture and design in one of the private universities in Riyadh and the other for employers from different architectural firms and governmental organizations in Riyadh. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the research data.FindingsThe research findings suggest that practical experiences and on-site observation activities should be provided, and sustainability solutions and applications should be incorporated into the curriculum to bring architecture education closer to the architectural profession and highlight the role of universities in supporting graduates' skills development.Research limitations/implicationsIt is worth mentioning that the results of this study were based on the survey distributed to architecture and interior female students in a private university in Saudi Arabia. The number of students surveyed in this study is not large enough to generalize the survey results to the entire population of architecture and interior design students in the kingdom and in the world. The study will be extended to include more participants from male and female students in other universities in Saudi Arabia to investigate the gaps in employability skills in the field of architecture and interior design in the Kingdom.Practical implicationsThe study has practical and policy implications for further development and upcoming challenges as the labor market seems to improve and innovate every day. The study suggests providing practical experiences and onsite observation activities and incorporating sustainability solutions and applications into the curriculum.Originality/valueThe originality of this study is that it focuses on the importance of some employability skills, such as research and budgeting aspects, Sustainability solutions and applications for students that have not been mentioned in the previous studies.
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Pilotti, Maura A. E., and Khadija El Alaoui. "Emotion and judgment in young women of a society in transition." International Journal of Transpersonal Studies 41, no. 2 (April 26, 2023). http://dx.doi.org/10.24972/ijts.2022.41.2.22.
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The present study asked whether emotional responses to narratives of moral transgressions are shaped by the reader’s assumed relationship with the injured party (i.e., oneself, familiar other, and unfamiliar other). Its goal was to test a cultural, religious, and individualistic account of such responses in young females of a traditional society in transition towards a sustainable integration into the global economy. To this end, female college students from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were asked to identify their emotional reaction to each of several moral transgressions, report its intensity and then judge the severity of the transgression. In agreement with the religious norm hypothesis, whereby others are to be treated as oneself, reported emotions, affective intensity, and moral judgment did not change with students’ relationship with the injured party. The only exception was students’ lenient judgment when feeling angry for being the victim of a transgression, which underlies the tenet of forgiveness in religious doctrine.
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Aljuraiban, Ghadeer S. "Plant-based dietary indices and stress in female college students: a cross-sectional study." British Journal of Nutrition, May 24, 2021, 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0007114521001689.
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Abstract Only a few studies have investigated the association between psychological stress and the healthfulness of plant-based diets while accounting for variances in age groups and regions. In light of this, this study aimed to identify the food groups that contribute the most to the relationship between the healthfulness of plant-based diets and psychological stress in female students in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study, which included 401 female college students aged 19–35 years, collected data on blood, anthropometric indices, the perceived stress scale-10 (PSS-10) and diet using the Saudi food frequency questionnaire. An overall plant-based diet index (PDI), healthy PDI, and an unhealthy PDI (uPDI) were defined. Multiple linear regression analyses were applied to examine the associations between PSS-10 and PDI and hPDI and uPDI. No associations between the PSS-10 score and the overall PDI or uPDI scores were found; however, a six-point higher hPDI score was associated with a 0·16-point lower PSS-10 score (95 % CI, –0·24, –0·08) after controlling for lifestyle factors. Moreover, adjustments for healthy food groups, including vegetables and fruits, attenuated the association between the hPDI and PSS-10. In conclusion, healthy plant-based diets are associated with lower psychological stress in young Saudi women. This finding highlights the importance, especially for female students, of following diets that are not only plant-based but are also healthy and rich in fruits and vegetables.
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Alsalamah, Anwar A., and Marcus I. Poppen. "Postsecondary Transition Experiences of Young Women Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Saudi Arabia." Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, May 3, 2022, 216514342210911. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21651434221091198.
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This study explored the postsecondary transition experiences of young women who were deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) at a higher education institution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 17 undergraduate women who were DHH and enrolled in a higher education institution in the KSA. The data were analyzed thematically and inductively using qualitative analyses software. Eight themes emerged from the data analysis. These themes reflected a wide range of transition experiences among students who were DHH, including their previous experiences in high school, their current experiences in higher education, and preparation to make the transition from college to work. Implications for future research and practice are discussed and include further exploration about the impacts of postsecondary education programs in supporting positive outcomes and working to close the gaps between policy and practice.
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Prochaska, Lawrence J., Fayig Elmigdadi, Heba Khader, Khalid Mohany, Walaa Fadda, Reham Aboukhalil, Daniel J. Organisciak, et al. "Implementation of the Molecular Basis of Medicine Course at Unaizah College of Medicine (UCM), Qassim University, Saudi Arabia from Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM), Wright State University: Analysis of Student Performance in 2014–2015." FASEB Journal 30, S1 (April 2016). http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.888.1.
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In 2013, BSOM and UCM in Saudi Arabia entered a partnership, one that would transfer the medical school curriculum from BSOM to UCM. All components of the curriculum including courses, learning materials, instructional methods (peer instruction sessions (PI), team based learning sessions), and examinations were transferred. In fall 2014, UCM initiated its first class of medical students who matriculated into the first year of the BSOM curriculum at UCM. One year 1 course, Molecular Basis of Medicine (MBM) is comprised of molecular biology, biochemistry, metabolism, and human genetics. Our goal was to compare directly final grades of the UCM and BSOM Med 1 students in MBM. Analysis of the grading showed that 92.7% of BSOM students (n=111) passed the course, compared to 91.6% of UCM students (n=70). When broken down by sex, 96.7 % of UCM men (n=30) passed, while 93% of BSOM men (n=57) passed. UCM women (n=40) had 87.8 % pass rate, compared to 92.6 % for BSOM women (n=54).The final course averages were 80.5% +/− 10 for UCM and 84.4% +/− 8.4 for BSOM students, suggesting that there is a similar outcome in the two countries using the same material. Women achieved scores of 78.3% +/− 11 at UCM while at BSOM, they scored at 83.6% +/− 8.7. Men averaged 82.1% +/− 10 at UCM and 85.1% +/− 8.0 at BSOM. However, the two institutions exhibited distinctly different results on exams; UCM students achieved 76.7 %+/− 9 average on exams, while BSOM students scored 82.6% +/− 8.9. Furthermore, UCM men achieved 79.6% +/− 10, while the women scored 74.5% +/− 9 as compared to BSOM men scoring 83.3 %+/− 9 and 81.9% +/− 9 for BSOM women. UCM faculty greatly enhanced student learning by initiating innovative teaching techniques for their students. UCM faculty devised PI based reviews prior to exams, assessed each examination result, and using guidelines established by the Saudi government and Qassim University, made adjustments to exams. The analyzed data to date suggest that there is no major difference in the final student grades for the first iteration of MBM between BSOM and UCM. The only observed difference between BSOM and UCM student achievement is that UCM students are stronger in the active learning portion of MBM and weaker in the examination portion of MBM than BSOM Med 1 students. In order to address this potential problem, the UCM faculty and administration have revamped the premed curriculum at Qassim University/UCM. More data analyses on MBM at both UCM and BSOM in the coming years will provide additional and more quantitative results on this unique partnership. The BSOM‐UCM partnership is best exemplified by the MBM course, in which a team of dedicated team of faculty and administrators implemented a complete, well‐established course from a fully accredited USA medical school in a new medical school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia despite being separated by 8000 miles in distance.
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Shaheen, Afaf Ahmed Mohamed, Mohammed Taher Ahmed Omar, and Olfat Ibrahim Ali. "Normative values of handgrip and pinch strengths in healthy female college students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study." Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy 26, no. 1 (February 18, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s43161-021-00019-x.
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Abstract Background Handgrip strength (HGS) and pinch strengths (PS) are the common measures to evaluate hand function and predict general health. Normative values of HGS, PS, and prediction equations of HGS for healthy young adult women have not been reported yet in Saudi Arabia. The aims of the study were to determine the HGS and PS normative values and develop the prediction equations for the established HGS in a sample of healthy female college students, aged 19–25 years. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 139 healthy female college students were recruited randomly from King Saud University (KSU). Both HGS and PS in kilograms were measured using a Jamar hand dynamometer and pinch gauge respectively with standard testing protocol and instructions. Results HGS significantly increased with progress in age, while there was no significant effect of age on PS. HGS and PS of the dominant hand were statistically greater than those of the nondominant hand (P < 0.05) in most ages. There were significant correlations between dominant HGS, age (r = 0.7, P < 0.001), palmar width (r = 0.74, P < 0.001), and level of physical activity (r = 0.60, P < 0.001). Regression analysis revealed that palmar width and age were the predictors of dominant HGS and accounted for 55% and 14% of the variation, respectively. Conclusions Normative values can be used as a clinical reference in the evaluation of hand function in the rehabilitation process with consideration of age and palmar width for a particular population.
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Ha, Louisa, Mohammad Hatim Abuljadail, Claire Youngnyo Joa, and Kisun Kim. "Personalized vs non-personalized recommendations: how recommender systems, recommendation sources and recommendation platforms affect trial of YouTube videos among digital natives in Saudi Arabia." Journal of Islamic Marketing ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (July 27, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jima-12-2020-0384.
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Purpose This study aims to examine the difference between personalized and non-personalized recommendations in influencing YouTube users’ video choices. In addition, whether men and women have a significant difference in using recommendations was compared and the predictors of recommendation video use frequency were explored. Design/methodology/approach A survey of 524 Saudi Arabia college students was conducted using computer-assisted self-administered interviews to collect their video recommendation sources and how likely they follow the recommendation from different sources. Findings Video links posted on social media used by the digital natives were found as the most effective form of recommendation shows that social approval is important in influencing trials. Recommendations can succeed in both personalized and non-personalized ways. Personalized recommendations as in YouTube recommended videos are almost the same as friends and family’s non-personalized posting of video links on social media in convincing people to watch the videos. Contrary to expectations, Saudi men college students are more likely to use recommendations than women students. Research limitations/implications The use of a non-probability sample is a major limitation and self-reported frequency may result in over- or under-estimation of video use. Practical implications Marketers will realize that they may not need the personalized recommendation from the large site. They can use social media recommendations by the consumers’ friends and family. E-mail is the worst platform for a recommendation. Social implications Recommendation is a credible source and can overcome the avoidance of advertising. Its influence on consumers will be increasing in years to come with the algorithmic recommendation and social media use. Originality/value This is the first study to compare the influence of different online recommendation sources and compare personalized and non-personalized recommendations. As recommendation is growing more and more important with algorithm development online, the study results have high reference values to marketers in Islamic countries and beyond.
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Abdelrahman, Abdelrahim, Mariam Alanazi, Razan Alsubhi, Yusra Alshammari, and Maymona Alshammari. "Premenstrual syndrome: Existence, knowledge and attitude among female university students in Hail." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 2022, 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24911/ijmdc.51-1656111075.
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Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical phenomenon of physical and emotional symptoms in which women's day-to-day functioning is impacted by intense side effects that significantly interfere with her personal happiness. Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of PMS among female students in university of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in University of Hail. A total of 530 female students participated in the study. The clinical criterion of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for PMS was used to assess the prevalence of PMS in the participants. The questionnaire was set in six parts to assess the knowledge, the attitude, and practices regarding PMS. Results: The majority (95.3%) of the females were single, and 55.8% were enrolled in medical universities. Females who had PMS were 42.8%, 37.7% were unaware, while 18.7% did not have PMS. The majority (78.33%, n=412) of the participants reported that PMS disturbed their normal routine. Conclusion: A significant impact of PMS was found in the lives of women in Hail University, and it is also a common problem all over the globe. Despite the growing awareness, there remains a considerable deficiency of knowledge about the necessity to consult a doctor or seek treatment for the symptoms.
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Pazhanivelu, Vathana, Hannah Deva Priya, Amjad Alsultan, and Taif Alutaibi. "EFFECTIVENESS EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONAL PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST CANCER AND BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION AMONG NURSING STUDENTS AT COLLEGE OF NURSING, ALAHSA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, November 1, 2023, 25–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijsr/0623054.
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Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. Among females, breast cancer is the leading cause of death. Breast cancer is the most serious type of cancer in women globally, and its incidence rates in females have been increasing every year over the past 10 years, according to the American Cancer Society. (2020). The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness educational interventional programme on knowledge regarding breast cancer and Breast self-examination among nursing students at College of Nursing, Al Ahsa, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: Pre-experimental one group pretest-posttest research design was used with 65 students from the college of nursing, eastern region, Al Ahsa, KSA. Asimple random sampling technique (the lottery method) was used to select the students starting in May 2022. The data were collected after obtaining consent from all subjects. Information related to demographic variables and knowledge, regarding breast cancer and breast selfexamination The pretest, was conducted by using a semi-structured questionnaire to assess the pretest's level of knowledge for about 15–20 minutes. After the pre-test, an immediate educational interventional program regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination was taught to the students for 25–30 minutes. After the teaching session, the post-test was conducted using the same structured questionnaire for 15–20 minutes to reassess the knowledge. SPSS version 20 was used for analysis. Results: Data analysis reveals that the majority of students, 90.8%, are between the ages of 18 and 20. In regard to a family history of cancer, 90.8% had no family history of breast cancer. 83.1% of the students received the information. With regard to breast cancer, among them, 93.8% were unmarried. Results of the study showed that the participant's knowledge was not sufcient in the pretest but improved in the posttest. The study results concluded that the evidence-based intervention was benecial to nursing students. Further research with a larger sample is recommended to evaluate needed curriculum content and effective teaching strategies.
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Pilotti, Maura A. E., Arifi N. M. Waked, Khadija El Alaoui, and Hanadi Abdelsalam. "Changing times in the middle of East and West: cultural dispositions three years later." Frontiers in Education 8 (July 24, 2023). http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1134190.
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In the middle of East and West, Saudi Arabia is a society that has been the object of a socioeconomic plan to engineer a sustainable, knowledge-driven, and market-based economy since before the pandemic. The plan, which heavily relies on young college-educated women, requires a traditional collectivistic ethos to adjust to an individualistic one. The pandemic has temporarily interrupted the execution of the plan. The main aim of the present study is two-fold: (a) determine whether female college students’ cultural dispositions and conceptual organization habits (similarity-driven versus function-driven ways of organizing information) have changed after the pandemic and (b) assess whether dispositions and habits contribute to academic attainment (as measured by GPA) differently before and after the pandemic. To this end, through a cross-sectional design, this retrospective study examines the cultural dispositions and conceptual organization habits of a sample of bilingual female college students 3 years apart before and after the pandemic. It finds no differences in conceptual organization habits as a function of time and no relationship between either cultural dispositions or conceptual organization habits and academic attainment. However, horizontal individualism is found to increase after the pandemic as well as to be negatively related to function-driven conceptual organization habits. Although these findings underlie the increasing individualism that accompanies socioeconomic development globally, they question common assumptions of a straightforward link between academic attainment and cultural differences.
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AlKhalifa, Shurouq, Roba Aldossary, and Maha Alahmari. "Prevalence, health-related quality, and management of premenstrual syndrome among female medical student." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 2023, 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24911/ijmdc.51-1669023417.
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Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclic disorder characterized by behavioral, psychological, and physical symptoms that impacts women of reproductive age. The diagnosis requires one physical and one affective symptom. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, health related quality and management of premenstrual syndrome among female medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female medical students at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University between March and April 2022. All female medical students, aged over 17 years, studied at the College of Medicine, and who were free of psychological or gynecological disease were included in this study. A pre-designed, anonymous, electronic self-administered questionnaire was used consisting of 36 questions using socio-demographic, medical conditions, ACOG criteria to diagnose PMS, and the SF-12 questionnaire to assess the impact of health on an individual's everyday life and management of menstrual symptoms. Results: Premenstrual syndrome was prevalent among 37% medical students, the most frequent psychological symptoms were depression, crying spells, irritability, angry outbreaks, and anxiety. While the physiological symptoms were breast tenderness, food cravings, fatigue, bloating and weight gain. PMS had an impact on the quality of life as it decreased daily activities, study time, work productivity, concentration, participation and exam performance. Over-the-counter drugs and complementary therapies were frequently used. Conclusion: PMS significantly influenced daily activities related to quality of life and homework. Further studies to investigate the effect on quality of life among female students in Saudi Arabia is recommended. The modification of risk factors should be considered a critical intervention point.
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Huwaikem, Mashael, and Adriana Campa. "The Perceived Impact of Moving to United States on Eating Habits among College Students from Countries Gulf Cooperation Council." FASEB Journal 30, S1 (April 2016). http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.682.12.
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ObjectiveTo evaluate the social‐culture factors affect the changes in eating habits among college students from the Cooperation Council Gulf Cooperation Council of the Arab states at Gulf (GCC), which include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arabs Of Emirates.MethodsThis was a semi‐qualitative, retrospective study of 80 college students from GCC. Eligible participants resided in the United States for at least six months, were older than 18 years, and originated from one of the GCC countries. Data were collected through a self‐administered questionnaire addressing socio‐demographics and cultural factors that may have influenced changes in their diet such as age, gender, anthropometrics, nationality, socio‐economic characteristics (education and income) and dietary habits in their country of origin and perceived changes in eating behavior and time and type of food consumed. Quality of the diet before and after immigration was measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI). Descriptive statistics, T‐tests (independent‐samples, and paired), χ2, Spearman's and Partial Correlations were conducted using SPSS vs. 21. Alpha was set at 0.1. The study was approved by the Florida International University Institutional Review Board.ResultsParticipants were mostly males (70%) and Saudi (57.5%); 78.8% were single and 82.5% had been living more than a year in Miami, Florida. Being male was significantly and inversely correlated with an improved HEI (r = −0.278, P=0.012) and having higher BMI was positively correlated with moving to Miami (r = 0.259, P=0.021). After the participants moved, lunch became more frequently their main meal in contrast with dinner in their native country (Positive Likelihood ratio [LR+]= 12.056, P=0.061). In Miami, students were more likely to have a more balanced meals according to their HEI score (LR+= 4.4, P=0.037) than when they were in their native country. When participants’ eating behaviors before and after living in Miami were compared, the most important changes after they moved were significant decreases in eating out, and increased cooking and skipping meals.ConclusionsCooking and eating behaviors before immigration were associated with deeply rooted cultural beliefs and values; however, when moving into a culture with different and varied dietary habits, away from their native country, changes in eating habits were observed in GCC college students within 6 month to one year of being in the United States. Moreover, most of the changes improved the quality of their diet by selecting more balanced meals, according to US Dietary guidelines. Men changed their food habits and cooking behaviors significantly more than women.