Mofeed Digest: April 2023

The following digest summarizes the most important scholarly and policy publications, reports, and articles covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the politics, economies, and societies of the Arab world. Mofeed Digest is produced by Mofeed Project Coordinator Serage Amatory.

[MENAEgyptIraqJordanKuwait|Lebanon|LibyaMoroccoOman
PalestineQatarSaudi ArabiaSomaliaSudanSyriaTunisiaUAE]


MENA

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Adapting to the New Normal: The Impact of Remote Work on Firm Performance in Jordan and Morocco
Regional Science Policy & Practice, 6 April 2023
This article uses the COVID-19 World Bank Enterprise Survey and utilizes the propensity score matching technique to estimate the causal effect between remote work and firm performance in Morocco and Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Economic Growth, Social, and Welfare Development During COVID-19 Pandemic: Do Country-Specific Characters Matter in the MENA Region?
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 10 April 2023
This article investigates the medium- and long-run impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the United Nation’s achievement of sustainable development goals in the MENA region.

Gaming Behavior Disorder and Its Association with Social Phobia During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study Among the Young Arabs
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11 April 2023
This article assesses the prevalence of severe phobia and addiction to online gaming among Arab adolescents amid an increase in online gaming during the COVID-19 pandemic, and identifies the risk factors associated with these disorders.

Assessing the Impact of Vaccination on the Dynamics of COVID-19 in Africa: A Mathematical Modeling Study
Vaccines, 17 April 2023
This article presents a mathematical model to quantify the impact of vaccination programs on the circulation of COVID-19 in Africa, focusing on eight countries representing the four main regions of the continent (with Libya and Algeria from North Africa).

High Levels of Burnout Among Health Professionals Treating COVID-19 Patients in Two Nile Basin Countries with Limited Resources
Nature Scientific Reports, 20 April 2023
This article investigates the frequency and associated factors of occupational burnout among healthcare professionals working at COVID-19 isolation facilities in Egypt and Sudan.

Narrative Review of the Evolution of COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations in Countries in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia
Infectious Diseases and Therapy, 25 April 2023
This narrative review summarizes the evolving COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa and the Middle East across various vaccine platforms, age groups, and specific subpopulations. Represented countries from the MENA region were Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.

COVID-19 Related Risk Factors and Their Association with Non-Syndromic Orofacial Clefts in Five Arab Countries: A Case-Control Study
BMC Oral Health, 28 April 2023
This article assesses COVID-19 associated factors potentially connected to the risk of NSOFC (non-syndromic orofacial clefts) in five Arab countries (Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait).


Egypt

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Attitudes and Concerns Regarding Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Egyptian Patients with Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 5 April 2023
This article investigates the uptake of the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the factors hampering its adoption among Egyptian patients diagnosed with ARDs (Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases).

Post-COVID Anxiety and Its Associated Factors in Egyptian Patients
The Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis, 6 April 2023
This article reports on a study from Ain Shams University Hospital aiming to investigate the impact of COVID-19 infection on anxiety levels of survivors in long-term.

Typical and Atypical Chest Computed Tomography Manifestations in COVID-19 Patients
The Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis, 6 April 2023
This article examines chest CT typical and atypical manifestations in COVID-19 patients at Ain Shams University Hospital regarding their age, sex, symptoms, and CT severity score.

The Effect of the COVID-19 Announcement on Stock Returns: Evidence from Egypt
African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 7 April 2023
This article assesses the performance of the Egyptian stock market, examining the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Egyptian stock returns.

Social and Self-Stigma During COVID-19 Pandemic: Egyptians’ Perspectives
PLOS One, 20 April 2023
This article assesses social and self-stigma resulting from COVID-19 infection and other associated factors in Egypt during the pandemic.

Prevalence and Characteristics of COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Infection in Upper Egypt
The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 21 April 2023
This article examines COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough infection prevalence, pattern, and severity in Upper Egypt.

Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Production Rate
Buildings, 23 April 2023
This article surveys construction industry professionals and experts in tier-one construction companies regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sector’s resilience in Egypt.

The Role of News Post Consumption on Facebook in Shaping Youth Perceptions of Safety and Civil Liberties During COVID-19 in the U.S., Spain, and Egypt
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, 28 April 2023
This article examines the correlation between Facebook news exposure and perceptions of security and civil liberties during the COVID-19 pandemic among youth in the U.S., Spain, and Egypt.

Self-Perception of Voice Handicap in COVID-19 Patients
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 29 April 2023
This article evaluates the effect of COVID-19 infection on the self-perception of voice handicap in positive COVID-19 patients in Egypt and investigates the factors that might correlate with voice handicap when it is detected.


Iraq

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Cross Sectional Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among General Population Towards COVID-19 Vaccines in Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
medRxiv, 3 April 2023
This working paper investigates the knowledge, attitudes and practices toward the COVID-19 vaccines among the general population in Duhok province of the Kurdistan region in Iraq.

COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on the Sustainable Development of Learning in Iraq
AIP Conference Proceedings, 12 April 2023
This article examines the growth of online learning in Iraq during the COVID-19 outbreak and explores ways to accelerate the technological infrastructure required for an efficient remote learning environment.

Prevalence and Determinants of Anxiety and Stress in the General Population During COVID-19 Pandemic in Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study
PLOS One, 12 April 2023
This article examines the prevalence of anxiety and stress among the general population in Erbil, Iraq, during the outbreak of COVID-19 and assesses their associated factors.

Long COVID and Risk of Erectile Dysfunction in Recovered Patients from Mild to Moderate COVID-19
Nature Scientific Reports, 12 April 2023
This article hypothesizes that COVID-19 patients may experience long-term cardiometabolic, endocrine and neurological complications which affect the normal physiology of erectile function and could result in ED.

Study of Human Ferritin and C-Reactive Protein in Patients with COVID-19 in Wasit Province, Iraq
HIV Nursing, 22 April 2023
This article seeks to predict case severity among Iraqi COVID-19-positive patients by examining the levels of ferritin and CRP among the infected group and comparing them with those of the control group, along age and gender parameters.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards COVID-19 Among Students in Kirkuk Medical College, Iraq
Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 25 April 2023
This article evaluates medical students’ understanding, practices and attitudes toward COVID-19 at the Kirkuk Medical College in Iraq.

Evaluation of D-Dimer Values in COVID-19 Iraqi Patients and Its Correlation with the Underlying Co-Morbid Diseases
World Bulletin of Public Health, 28 April 2023
This article probes the correlation between high D-dimer levels and underlying chronic illnesses among COVID-19-positive Iraqi patients.

Genetic Polymorphism Between the Sorani and Hawrami Kurdish Populations and COVID-19 Outcome
Molecular Biology Reports, 29 April 2023
This article reports on a study conducted on a group from two Kurdish populations in Iraq (Sorani & Hawrami) to determine the potential cause of the mild outcome of COVID-19 in the Hawrami population compared to the Sorani population.


Jordan

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The COVID-19 Experience of Orthodontists in Jordan
Journal of Orthodontic Science, 18 March 2023
This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthodontic clinical services in Jordan.

Mortality, Intensive Care Unit Admission, and Intubation Among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A One-Year Retrospective Study in Jordan
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2 April 2023
This article examines the factors associated with COVID-19 mortality, intensive care unit admission, intubation, and length of hospital stay among Jordanian patients.

Gender Disparities Among Students at Jordanian Universities During COVID-19
International Journal of Educational Development, 4 April 2023
This article investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected online learning at Jordanian universities from a gender-based perspective.

Glycemic Control Improvement Amongst Patients with Diabetes Mellitus During a COVID-19 Lockdown in Jordan
Jordan Medical Journal, 5 April 2023
This article evaluates the effects of lockdown measures by the Jordanian government to contain the spread of COVID-19 on the glycemic control of patients with diabetes mellitus.

Parental Willingness to COVID-19 Vaccination Among 5- to 11-Year-Old Children in Jordan
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, 15 April 2023
This article investigates Jordanian parents’ willingness to vaccinate children aged between 5 & 11 against COVID-19.

Assessing Pharmacists and Other Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge of Hand Sanitization During COVID-19 Pandemic in Jordan: A Comparative Study
PLOS One, 18 April 2023
This article assesses and compares the knowledge of hand sanitization among healthcare providers in Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve the quality of care.


Kuwait

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Impact of COVID-19 on Poverty in Kuwait
The Borgen Project, 5 April 2023
This article examines the impact of COVID-19 on poverty in Kuwait, showing that it mostly affected non-citizens who were more marginalized during prior to the pandemic, aggravating life conditions of this disadvantaged population.


Lebanon

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Mental Health Assessment of Lebanese Pharmacy Students After Returning to School Post-COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study
Pharmacy Education, 7 April 2023
This article assesses the psychiatric symptoms and risk factors contributing to psychological distress in Lebanese pharmacy students after returning to school following COVID-19.

The Multidimensional Burden of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Journal of Global Health, 12 April 2023
This article assesses the burden of COVID-19 by examining the living conditions, available services, and the economic and health challenges facing Syrian refugee families in Lebanon.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Lebanese Pharmacists: A National Cross-Sectional Study
Frontiers in Public Health, 13 April 2023
This article assesses the psychological impact of COVID-19 regarding anxiety, insomnia, depression, and response to trauma among pharmacists in Lebanon during the pandemic, and identifies the factors contributing to psychological distress.

Eating Habits and Lifestyle Behaviors During COVID-19 Lockdown: The Lebanese Experience
PLOS One, 19 April 2023
This article assesses dietary intake and lifestyle habits during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, as well as the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), among a sample of the Lebanese population.

COVID-19 Infection and Seroconversion Rates in Healthcare Workers in Lebanon: An Observational Study
Medicine, 28 April 2023
This article assesses the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies and the seroconversion rates among healthcare workers at the Lebanese American University Medical Center. 

COVID-19 Pandemic: The Least Factor Affecting the Lebanese E-Commerce
Digital Marketing & eCommerce Conference, 29 April 2023
This article examines how the  COVID-19 pandemic, one of a cascade of crises facing Lebanon, affected the country’s electronic commerce sector.


Libya

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The Impact on Human Rights of the Management of COVID-19 and Climate Emergency – Libya
NOVACT, 1 April 2023
This report shows how the COVID-19  and environmental crises aggravated an already precarious protections for human rights in Libya, those provided by both public institutions and civil society organizations.

Isolation of Carbapenem and Colistin Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Colonizing Immunocompromised SARS-CoV-2 Patients Admitted to Some Libyan Hospitals
Microbiology Spectrum, 12 April 2023
This article reports, for the first time, the detection of carbapenem-resistant bacteria colonizing COVID-19 patients who developed hospital-associated infections with carbapenemase-producing, Gram-negative bacteria at COVID-19 isolation centers in the eastern part of Libya.


Morocco 

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Explanatory Predictive Model for COVID-19 Severity Risk Employing Machine Learning, Shapley Addition, and LIME
Nature Scientific Reports, 4 April 2023
This article reports the findings of a study undertaken by Moroccan researchers to determine how cytokines influence the severity of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on the Health Status of the Managers of Small and Medium Enterprises in Morocco
Zenodo, 9 April 2023
This article investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health status of SME (small and medium enterprises) managers in Morocco.

Family Social Support and Children’s Mental Health Resilience During COVID-19—Case of Morocco
Youth, 14 April 2023
This article examines the impact of the family on the social support for children with mental health disorders in Morocco during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability of parents to provide consistent caregiving using their social support.

Quantification of Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Screening Programmes -A Case Study from Argentina, Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Epidemiology and Global Health, 19 April 2023
This article uses international cancer screening data repository to examine the impact of the COVID-19 disruptions on cancer screening programs in selected low- and middle-income countries, including Morocco from the MENA region.

The Digitalization of the Moroccan Higher Education Sector in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Digital Technologies and Applications, 28 April 2023 This article evaluates the measures undertaken by the Moroccan government during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the pedagogical continuity and resilience of academic institutions using the digitalization of content.


Oman

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Invasive versus Non-Invasive Ventilation in Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Retrospective Study
Journal of Acute Disease, 1 April 2023
This article compares the survival and length of stay of invasive ventilation (IV) with those of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with COVID-19 in an Omani hospital from May 2020 to March 2021.

From Complexity to Evolution: Mapping Resilience Management Practices in the Hospitality Industry During the COVID-19 Crisis
International Journal of Hospitality Management, 1 April 2023
This article uses the organizational resilience construct to evaluate the Omani hospitality industry’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in two separate studies. The first is a qualitative exploratory study on a sample of managers from hotels in the Sultanate of Oman, and the second is a content analysis of the websites and annual reports from a sample of international hotel brands.

Financial Performance of Hospitality Industry in Oman During Pre and Post COVID-19 Pandemic
SSRN, 28 April 2023
This article probes the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the tourism and hospitality sector in Oman.


Palestine

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Touring in the Time of COVID-19: Digital Maps and the Virtual Teaching of Palestinian Travel Writing
Interactive Learning Environments, 19 April 2023
The article examines the development and re-construction of the meanings of students’ subjectivity and nationalism in the light of their virtual performance, responses and imaginary relationship to “place” during the outbreak of COVID-19 in Palestine.


Qatar

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COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Campaign: An International Comparison of Qatar with GCC Nations and Other Global Groups
International Journal of Public Health, 4 April 2023
This article  compares Qatar with regional neighbors in the Gulf Cooperation Community (GCC) and with global benchmarks (G7 and OECD nations) in terms of the of vaccination program against COVID-19.

Experiences of Burnout, Anxiety, and Empathy Among Health Profession Students in Qatar University During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
BMC Psychology, 13 April 2023
This article  evaluates the prevalence of burnout and its relationship with anxiety and empathy during the COVID-19 pandemic among health-profession students at Qatar University, in Doha, Qatar.

Molecular Characterization of Candida Auris Outbreak Isolates in Qatar from COVID-19 Patients Reveals the Emergence of Isolates Resistant to Three Classes of Antifungal Drugs
Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 26 April 2023
This article uses genomic analysis to show low genetic variability among Candida Auris isolates from COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, confirming a clonal outbreak and ongoing dissemination of C. auris among various healthcare facilities in Qatar.

Population Immunity of Natural Infection, Primary-Series Vaccination, and Booster Vaccination in Qatar During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study
medRxiv, 29 April 2023
This working paper  examines the effectiveness of previous infection, mRNA primary-series vaccination, and mRNA booster (third-dose) vaccination in preventing COVID-19 infection.


Saudi Arabia

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Adolescents’ Perceived Stress of COVID-19 and Self-Compassion in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 1 April 2023
This article examines the levels of perceived stress connected to COVID-19 as well as self-compassion among adolescents in Saudi Arabia.

Nurse’s Perspective of Organizational Citizenship Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia
Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 1 April 2023
This article assesses the organizational citizenship behavior level from nurses’ perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

Association of Diabetes with Severity and Outcome of COVID-19 Positive Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study in King Abdullah Medical Complex, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 3 April 2023
This article traces a cohort of COVID-19 patients at King Abdullah Medical Complex in the Saudi capital and identifies diabetes as a risk factor for increased severity of COVID positive cases.

Examining the Factors Affecting Students’ Switching Intention to Online Learning Systems During COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia
The Discourse, 6 April 2023
This article examines the factors affecting students’ switching intention to online learning systems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

Relationship Between Health-Promoting Practices and the Health-Related Quality of Life Among Saudi University Students After the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: Cross-sectional Study
The Open Nursing Journal, 6 April 2023
This article examines the extent to which Saudi undergraduate students are involved in health-promoting practices after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and investigates how the health-related quality of life (QOL) could be predicted from sociodemographic and health-promoting practices.

Medical Students’ Perceptions Towards Online Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study from Saudi Arabia
Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 9 April 2023
This article investigates medical students’ perceptions of the role of online teaching and learning in facilitating medical education during the COVID019 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunctions Following COVID-19 Infection: Factors That Affect Their Duration in Saudi Arabia
Cureus, 9 April 2023
This article examines the factors that affect the duration of anosmia and ageusia among COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia.

Data Analysis for COVID-19 Deaths Using a Novel Statistical Model: Simulation and Fuzzy Application
PLOS One, 10 April 2023
This article offers the statistical modeling of the COVID-19 death certificates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Blood Donation Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic: Questionnaire-Based Study in Saudi Arabia
BioMed Research International, 12 April 2023
This article assesses blood donation awareness, perception, and concepts in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Persons with Multiple Sclerosis in Saudi Arabia
Neurosciences Journal, 12 April 2023
This article evaluates, in a Saudi Arabian context, how the COVID-19 pandemic psychologically impacted persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

A Surge in Malaria Cases in the Eastern Health Region of Saudi Arabia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Cureus, 17 April 2023
This article examines the effects of COVID-19 on malarial cases  in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Diseases, 19 April 2023
This article investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of both men and women in Saudi Arabia toward COVID-19 as well as associated factors.

Liver Enzymes Among COVID-19 Patients in Al-Ahsa Region of Saudi Arabia
BMJ Open Gastroenterology, 25 April 2023
This article evaluates the prognosis of liver damage among COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia, based on their liver enzymes profile.

Identifying Gaps in Vaccination Perception After Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine in Saudi Arabia
Vaccine, 26 April 2023
This article investigates the public awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward different complementary vaccines in Saudi Arabia after the mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Common Prognostic Biomarkers and Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19 Infection in Saudi Arabia
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 30 April 2023
This article examines whether there is any correlation between clinical severity and elevated hematological and biochemical markers in COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia and its effect on the outcome.


Somalia

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Population-Based Sero-Epidemiological Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Somalia
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 15 April 2023
This article assesses the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia by measuring the seroprevalence of antibodies to the virus in the general population.


Sudan

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Laboratory Characteristics Among Patients with COVID-19: A Single-Center Experience from Khartoum, Sudan
African Health Sciences, 5 April 2023
This article reports changes in lab findings between severe and non-severe COVID-19 in patients that had molecular testing of nasopharyngeal swabs in Khartoum, Sudan.

Evaluation of Serum Complement C4 Among COVID-19 Patients in Khartoum State: A Case Control-Based Study
F1000 Research, 21 April 2023
This working paper evaluates the serum complement C4 concentration in COVID-19 patients in Khartoum and compare them to healthy controls.


Syria

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Estimating Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 at the Arab International University, Syria: A Snapshot After a Year of Pandemic
Bulleting of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assuit University, 15 April 2023
This article examines the overall exposure to COVID-19 among students and staff at the Arab International University (AIU) in Syria.

Community Engagement and Adherence to COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Northwest Syria: A Systematic Review
Medicine, Conflict and Survival, 30 April 2023
This article analyzes studies related to Risk Communication and Community Engagement programs, and community awareness in northwest Syria to identify the most widespread prevention methods in the community against COVID-19. It also examines the perspectives and knowledge around the epidemic in an area that has been endured conflict for over a decade.


Tunisia

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COVID-19 Outbreak and Earnings Management Practice: Case of Tunisia
Asian Journal of Accounting Research, 4 April 2023
This article investigates the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on earnings management (EM) for listed Tunisian companies.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Mental Health of Sub-Saharan African Migrants Living in Tunisia During COVID-19 Pandemic
Current Psychology, 13 April 2023
This article assesses the prevalence of psychological distress among a group of sub-Saharan African migrants living in Tunisia, and its association with knowledge about COVID-19.

sCXCL16 as a Prognostic Biomarker for COVID-19 Outcome
Journal of Medical Virology, 14 April 2023
This article examines whether sCXCL16 concentration on the first day of hospitalization predicted death in COVID-19 patients admitted to the Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia, between October 2020 and April 2021, and later classified as survivors or non-survivors based on their outcomes.

COVID-19: Effect on the Online Purchasing Behavior of Tunisian Consumer
International Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics, 16 April 2023
This article examines the factors that influence the online behavioral intention of Tunisian consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.


UAE

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Transition to Distance Learning: Student Experience and Communication During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United Arab Emirates
Sustainability, 11 April 2023
This article examines the relationship between four indicators of digital learning experience and the intensity of student socio-pedagogical communication after the transition to distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic at Ajman University in the UAE.

A Comprehensive Survey on the Beliefs, Perceptions, and Clinical Manifestations of Pre and Post COVID-19 Vaccinations Among Physiotherapy Students in the United Arab Emirates
PLOS One, 13 April 2023
This article identifies and compares the pre-post COVID-19 vaccination-related essential information among physical therapy university students in the UAE.

Use of Anti-Viral Therapies in Hospitalised COVID-19 Patients in the United Arab Emirates: A Cost-Effectiveness and Health-Care Resource Use Analysis
BMC Health Services Research, 20 April 2023
This article estimates the cost-effectiveness of the antiviral remdesivir, as recommended in the 2021 COVID treatment guidelines for the United Arab Emirates, compared to favipiravir (FAVI), which was also recommended for the treatment of hospitalized COVID patients.

Assessment of Changes in the Epidemiology and Prognosis of Non-SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Infections One Year After Recovery from COVID-19
Respiratory Investigation, 21 April 2023
This article evaluates the potential impact of COVID-19 on non-SARS-CoV-2 respiratory infections in COVID-19 survivors.