Month: November 2023

The Impact of Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Zinc Supplements on Immune Status among Jordanian Adults during COVID-19: Cross-Sectional Study Findings

BMC Public Health This article aims to assess the immune status of a group of Jordanian adults and to evaluate the association between vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc consumption and the Immune Status during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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No Association Between Ct Value and COVID-19 Severity and Mortality in Qatar

International Journal of General Medicine This article investigates the association between Cycle Threshold values, symptoms, and the risk of ICU admission and mortality from COVID-19 in Qatar. Journal Article

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Perceptions of Saudis Toward Participating in the COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Clinical Trial

Cureus This article aims to measure the perceptions of Saudis toward participating in the COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Clinical Trial. Journal Article

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COVID-19’s Fear-Uncertainty Effects on Destination Image and Travelers’ Environmental Behavior Post-Coronavirus Pandemic in Egypt: A Multi-Level Moderation Approach

Environment, Development and Sustainability This article investigates the impact of COVID-19’s fear-uncertainty (CFU) on the perceived destination image (DI) and travelers’ environmental behavior among over 600 international tourists who visited Egypt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Spillovers between Cryptocurrencies, Gold and Stock Markets: Implication for Hedging Strategies and Portfolio Diversification under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science This article from Tunisia aims to examine both return and volatility spillover between US/Chinese stock markets before and after the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Journal Article

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The (In) Effectiveness of Conspiracy Theories in the Arab World

Democracy and Security This article examines the success of some Arab states in muting COVID-19 conspiracy theories, focusing largely on states deemed ‘not free’ by FreedomHouse. Journal Article

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Were the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Oman Ready to Face Pedagogical Challenges during COVID-19?

Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research This article aims to understand the Higher Educational Institutions’ readiness for addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Oman, especially amid the impetus of quality standards in the higher education ecosystem. Journal Article

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The Impact of Social Media on the Physical and Mental Well-Being of Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health This article examines the correlation between social media use and physical/mental health among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic, considering gender and academic year. Journal Article

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Clinical Outcomes of COVID-19 in Hemodialysis Patients

Frontiers in Medicine This article aims to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on hemodialysis patients receiving services at the Palestine Medical Complex (PMC) kidney dialysis department and to identify mortality-related risk factors. Journal Article

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Efficacy of Remdesivir in Hospitalized Pediatric COVID-19

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management This article assesses the efficacy and safety of Remdesivir (RDV) therapy in children with moderate to severe COVID-19, aiming to enhance clinical decision-making and expand the understanding of antiviral treatments for pediatric patients. Journal Article

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