Month: January 2024

Risk and Performance of Islamic and Conventional Banks under COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from MENA region

Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research This article conducts a comparative analysis between Islamic and conventional banks in terms of whether Islamic banks were more or less resilient/risky than conventional counterparts to the COVID-19 pandemic shock. Journal Article

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The Burden of Persistent Symptoms after COVID-19 (Long COVID): A Meta-Analysis of Controlled Studies in Children and Adults

Virology Journal This article aims to compare the burden of persistent symptoms among COVID-19 survivors relative to COVID-19-negative controls. Journal Article

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The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sport and Change-Event on Athlete Performance

International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Bio-Medical Science This article aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sports industry and on the psychological state of athletes and sports fans. Journal Article

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Respectful Maternity Care in Israel during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study of Associations between Childbirth Care Practices and Women’s Perceptions of Care

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth This article explores the associations between childbirth care practices and perceptions of care as satisfactory and respectful among ‘Arab, Palestinian, Bedouin, Ethiopian and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish’ women who delivered during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Humanitarian–Development Nexus: Strengthening Health System Preparedness, Response and Resilience Capacities to Address COVID-19 in Sudan—Case Study of Repositioning External Assistance Model and Focus

Health Policy and Planning This article describes the experience of utilizing external assistance to strengthen health system resilience in Sudan as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Acute Appendicitis Patients in a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon

BMC Surgery This article assesses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rates of acute appendicitis cases, the adopted management strategies, and the patient outcomes compared to presentations from previous years. Journal Article

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An AI-based Novel System for Predicting Respiratory Support in COVID-19 Patients through CT Imaging Analysis

Nature Scientific Reports This article from Egypt, KSA, UAE & the US proposes an AI-based diagnostic system to predict the respiratory support required for COVID-19 patients by analyzing the correlation between COVID-19 lesions and the level of respiratory support provided to the patients. Journal Article

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COVID-19 on Quality of Life and Psychological Outcomes

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare This article investigates and compares the short and long-term effects of COVID-19 on HRQoL (health-related quality of life) and psychological outcomes among the Saudi population. Journal Article

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Impact of Coronavirus Crisis (COVID-19) on the Sentiments of Travelers in UAE

Migration Letters This article studies the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the traveling behavior of the age group 21-40 in the UAE. Journal Article

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Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease Pandemic on Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Persons with and without Disabilities in Qatar

Frontiers in Psychiatry This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle behaviors (i.e. physical activity, sedentariness, eating & sleeping habits) in persons with and without disabilities in Qatar. Journal Article

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