Media

Association between Quality of Sleep and Screen Time during the COVID-19 Outbreak among Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates

Journal of Sleep Research This article aims to investigate the association between screen time on different electronic devices and sleep quality among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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User Experience Assessment of a COVID-19 Tracking Mobile Application (AMAN) in Jordan

Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science This article examines the user experience of a COVID-19 tracking application in Jordan by getting feedback from users and identifying UX (user experience) based on user interaction. Journal Article

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Does COVID-19 Pandemic Spur Digital Business Transformation in the MENA Region? Evidence from Firm Level Data

Economic Research Forum This working paper analyzes how the outbreak of COVID-19 in the MENA region affected the accelerating digital transformation in business firms. The results demonstrate a strong association between the pandemic outbreak and digitization. They also show that the firms operating in the service sector were more likely to adopt digital solutions. Working…

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Role of Instagram on the Purchasing Behavior of Moroccan Consumers during the COVID-19

International Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics This article delineates the factors that influenced the purchasing habits of Moroccans during the COVID-19 pandemic and investigates the way Instagram specifically shaped these behaviors. Journal Article

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Widespread Cynicism About COVID-19 Vaccines In Sudan

SMEX This article highlights the governmental and non-governmental responses in Sudan to counter vaccine and COVID-19 misinformation online. Article

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Effectiveness of Ehteraz Digital Contact Tracing App versus Conventional Contact Tracing in Managing the Outbreak of COVID-19 in the State of Qatar

BMJ Innovations This article uses two databases to evaluate the accuracy of Ehteraz (the Qatari app for the control of the COVID-19 pandemic) as a tracing tool and compares its effectiveness to that of the traditional human led case investigation. Journal Article

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Lebanon’s COVID-19 Vaccination Digital Platform Promotes Transparency & Public Trust [Arabic]

World Bank This World Bank blog-post reviews the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in Lebanon. It states that the COVID-19 vaccination campaign was implemented in a transparent, equitable, and efficient manner, and has contributed to reducing COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. Article

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Lebanon’s COVID-19 Vaccination Digital Platform Promotes Transparency & Public Trust

World Bank This World Bank blog-post reviews the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in Lebanon. It states that the COVID-19 vaccination campaign was implemented in a transparent, equitable, and efficient manner, and has contributed to reducing COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. Article

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Enhancing the Policing Response to COVID-19 with Media Engagement: The United Arab Emirates Experience

Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice This article studies the role of media in the police response in relation to COVID-19 risk management in the UAE. The findings suggest pre-defined conducive legislative and institutional structure, professionalism of media and police, and collaborative approaches among implementing agencies contributed to the success of the early phase…

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Unwillingness or Reluctance of Palestinians to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: The Reasons Behind It and How to Persuade Them

International Journal of Infectious Diseases This article analyzes the factors behind low COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Palestinians, attributing it to false rumors, misinformation, and conspiracy theories circulated on social media. Journal Article

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