Month: January 2022

ترتيب الدول العربية من حيث إجمالي عدد الإصابات بكورونا

Russia Today This article by RT showcases a list of Arab countries ordered according to their respective number of COVID-19 cases. Article

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تونس.. منع تجوال ليلي ضمن إجراءات مجابهة تفشي كورونا

Anadolu Agency The Tunisian authorities have set a nighttime curfew, in addition to canceling or postponing all the demonstrations for 2 renewable weeks, trying to limit the widespread of Covid-19. Article

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Assessment of COVID-19 Vaccines Acceptance in the Lebanese Population: A National Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice This article assesses COVID-19 vaccines acceptance and its related determinants in the Lebanese population. Around 63.4% of respondents have reported their acceptance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Analysis showed that a higher knowledge scale, living in an urban residential area, having hypertension, not having a food allergy, reporting a…

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Corporate social responsibility budgeting and spending during COVID-19 in Credibility in Risk Communication: Oman’s Official Arabic COVID-19 Risk Communication and Its English Translation

Finance Research Letters This article showcases how COVID-19 is causing economic panic among people, governments, and businesses in Oman and therefore requiring greater corporate social responsibility (CSR). Journal Article

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Prevalence, Knowledge and Potential Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability Among University Students in the United Arab Emirates: Findings and Implications

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare This article assesses the prevalence, knowledge, and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among university students in the UAE. Journal Article

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ACAPS Thematic Report: COVID-19: Current Situation and Reasons for Vaccine Hesitancy

Relief Web This article presents data related to COVID-19 infections and explores factors behind vaccine hesitancy in Yemen. Journal Article

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Using a Stochastic Continuous-Time Markov Chain Model to Examine Alternative Timing and Duration of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Kuwait: What Can Be Done Now?

Archives of Public Health This article studies the optimal timing and duration of a full lockdown in Kuwait that would result in controlling new infections and lead to a substantial reduction in case hospitalizations. The model shows that a 90-day lockdown that commences 10 days before the epidemic peak is optimal. A more realistic duration of…

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Machine Learning Approaches in COVID-19 Severity Risk Prediction in Morocco

Journal of Big Data This study aims to estimate COVID-19 illness severity based on data from Morocco. This Machine Learning approach will help determine which cases should have priority in receiving medical care and hospital admission. Journal Article

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The Impact of Lockdown and Other Stressors during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Anxiety in a Lebanese Opportunistic Sample: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

Current Psychology This article evaluates the psychological impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in Lebanon. A cross-sectional, online survey was conducted during the lockdown period in order to punctually assess depression, anxiety symptoms as well as eating and substance use disorders while identifying factors that might affect those outcomes. Journal Article

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الحريات في العالم العربي بين أزمة كورونا وواقع الإنتقال

Arab NGO Network for Development This piece criticizes the fact that most authors write about the pandemic from an economic lens and presents a review of the different ways the pandemic has infringed on personal and civic liberties. Article

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