Oman

Instagram for Audience Engagement: An Evaluation of CERC Framework in the GCC Nations for Digital Public Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

BMC Public Health This article investigates the utilization of Instagram by public health ministries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations to disseminate health-related information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Structural, Dynamic Behaviour, In-Vitro and Computational Investigations of Schiff’s Bases of 1,3-Diphenyl Urea Derivatives against SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

Nature Scientific Reports This article reports new inhibitors of Schiff bases of 1,3-diphenyl urea derivatives against SARS COV-2 spike protein through in-vitro and in-silico approach. Journal Article

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Retrospective Study on the Emotional Status of Healthcare Workers in a COVID-19 Field Hospital in Oman

Frontiers in Public Health This article aims to quantify and evaluate the emotional status of healthcare workers in a frontline COVID-19 field hospital in Oman by screening for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. Journal Article

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Compliance with COVID-19 Physical Distancing Mandates in Oman: The Role of Health Literacy and Internal Health Locus of Control

Health Literacy Research and Practice This article identifies how health literacy, Internal Health Locus of Control, social norms, perceived benefits and barriers, and self-efficacy intricately shape intentions to comply with COVID-19 physical distancing mandates. Journal Article

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Factors Associated with Anxiety-Related Symptoms in Children and Adolescents during COVID-19 in Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nature Scientific Reports This article aims to examine the prevalence of anxiety-related symptoms and their covariates among children and adolescents in Oman during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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The Management of Patients at High Risk of Serious COVID-19 Disease: Optimising the Patient Pathway in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe

Cureus This article reports on the perspectives of healthcare professionals from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, the UAE, and other countries on the therapeutic management of patients at high risk of serious COVID-19. Journal Article

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Digital Transformation in Omani Higher Education: Assessing Student Adoption of Video Communication during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Informatics This article identifies the factors that influenced students’ acceptance and use of different online communication services as the primary tool for learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Integrated Role of Human Resource Management in Mitigating the Post-COVID-19 Challenges in Retail

Business Ethics and Leadership This article examines the main problems of the retail sector after the COVID-19 pandemic in general and the role of human resource management in mitigating these issues. Journal Article

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Government Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Good Practices and Lessons for Future Preparedness

Global Health Research and Policy This article summarizes and measures government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in GCC countries using four indices: the Government Response Index, the Stringency Index, the Vaccine Index, and the Initial Response Index. Journal Article

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Effects of Face Mask Mandates on COVID-19 Transmission in 51 Countries: Retrospective Event Study

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance This article examines the impact of mask mandates and recommendations on self-reported mask use and SARS-CoV-2 reproduction numbers in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen, and other countries. Journal Article

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