Saudi Arabia

Effectiveness of Using E-Learning Systems During COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Experiences and Perceptions Analysis of Engineering Students

Education and Information Technology This article analyzes and investigates the experiences and perceptions of using Blackboard as a distance learning online platform during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Reinfection: A Multicenter Retrospective Study in Saudi Arabia

Annals of Thoracic Medicine This article aims to evaluate the rate, risk factors, and severity of COVID-19 reinfection in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Modeling the Effect of Lockdown and Social Distancing on the Spread of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

PLOS One This article formulates a mathematical model to study the impact of lockdown and social distancing measures on COVID-19 spread. It explores several scenarios to investigate the optimal application of these measures and address whether it is possible to rely solely on social distancing without imposing a lockdown. Journal Article

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Health Economic Burden of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

medRxiv This working paper provides real-world data on the health economic burden of COVID-19 on the Saudi health sector and assesses the direct medical costs associated with the management of COVID-19. Working Paper

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An Appraisal of the Early Impact of COVID-19 on Affordable Housing Finance in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation This study examines the relevance of affordable housing, the perceived impact of COVID-19 on affordable housing and proffered measures to promote affordable housing finance in Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Coagulation Profile in COVID-19 Patients and its Relation to Disease Severity and Overall Survival: A Single-Center Study

British Journal of Biomedical Science This article investigates hemostatic changes in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and their relationship to disease severity and survival. This study included 284 patients with COVID-19 who attended the Security Forces Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia

Patient Preference and Adherence This article assesses the level of acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and detect the factors that influence vaccine acceptance among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article

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COVID and Gulf Foreign Policy

Project on Middle East Political Science This article shows the different ways that GCC countries have shaped their foreign policy during and/or because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The author gives examples from the GCC’s humanitarian diplomacy with Syria and Iran and their gradual resuming of relations with Qatar during the pandemic. Working Paper

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Social Stigma as an Outcome of the Cultural Repercussions toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

Cogent Social Sciences This article explores the impact of social stigma on people infected with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia and the factors that worsen the stigma against COVID-19 patients. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Mutual Fund Performance in Saudi Arabia

Cogent Economics & Finance This article assesses the performance of actively managed Saudi Arabia mutual funds during the COVID-19 outbreak and investigates the potential impact of COVID-19 growth on the measured performance. Journal Article

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