Social Policy

Digital Postcolonialism and NGO Accountability during COVID-19: Evidence from the Gaza Strip

The British Accounting Review This article reports on 20 semi-structured interviews with Palestinian and international NGOs during and after the COVID-19 lockdown to explore the challenges and opportunities they faced in adopting technology to discharge accountability during a pandemic. Journal Article

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Depression among Jordanian Women during Pregnancy in COVID-19: Role of Social Support

Electronic Journal of General Medicine This article describes the level of depression and social support experienced by pregnant Jordanian women during the COVID-19 pandemic and assesses the role of support and other factors on depression levels. Journal Article

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Examining the Effects of COVID-19 on Logistics and Supply Chain Networks in Oman

Journal of Emergency Management This article analyzes the economic impact of COVID-19 and its subsequent border closure and the lockdown on the logistics, transportation services, and supply chain networks in Oman. Journal Article

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Multi-Sectorial Needs Assessment during COVID-19 in Jordan, November 2021

International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies This report presents a needs assessment of all 12 Jordanian governorates during the COVID-19 pandemic, examining how the needs were impacted, what potential new needs have emerged during the COVID-19 era, and ensuring that the essential basic needs of vulnerable households across the Kingdom are maintained….

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Orphans in Syria and Iraq Juggling Balls: Wars, COVID-19, and the NGO’s Financial Crisis

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being This article aims to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial crises on Iraqi and Syrian orphaned children and their mothers. It discusses their struggles across different themes: financial crisis, low educational attainment, child labor, mental health issues, violence, and social problems. Journal…

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Types and Sources of Social Support Accessible to University Students with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare This article discusses how university students with disabilities face an increased risk of experiencing negative implications in educational, psychological, and social spheres during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 National Lockdown on Myocardial Infarction (MI) Hospitalizations in Northern Jordan

Vascular Health and Risk Management This article aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the mean number of myocardial infarction (MI) hospital admissions in Northern Jordan. Journal Article

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Assessment of COVID-19 Preparedness Response Plan on Higher Education Students Simulation of WHO Intra-Action Review in Egypt

Nature Scientific Reports This article proposes a risk evaluation of planned regular mass gathering events during the COVID-19 pandemic at higher education institutions in Egypt by implementing the WHO Mass Gatherings COVID-19 risk assessment tool. Journal Article

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Contribution of Numerical Simulation to the Study of Pedestrian Mobility in the Context of COVID-19: Case of a University Campus in Algeria

Architectural Science Review This article assesses the impact of COVID-related measures such as social distancing and confinement on pedestrian mobility in a university campus in Algeria and proposes a tool to enable the readjustment of space and people’s behavior to maintain academic activities with a minimum health risk. Journal Article

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Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on University Students in Bahrain

Cureus This article shows and recommends addressing the significant psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among university students in Bahrain. Journal Article

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