Public Health

COVID-19 Quarantine Stressors and Management Among Lebanese Students: A Qualitative Study

Current Psychology This research paper examines the current situation, emotional reactions of university students and their coping mechanisms during and after the COVID-19 quarantine. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Youth

Misk Foundation This report analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on the social opportunities, education, social cohesion and health and well-being of Saudi Youth. Report

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Engineering Projects and Crisis Management: A Descriptive Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on Engineering Projects in Bahrain

2020 Second International Sustainability and Resilience Conference: Technology and Innovation in Building Designs This study aims to describe the actual impact of COVID19 on engineering and construction projects in Bahrain. The paper begins with a general overview of the impact of crises on projects. This is followed by a description of the protocols and procedures…

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Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 in MENA Region and the Role of Islamic Finance

International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance This paper analyses the socio-economic impact of the noble Corona virus (COVID-19) on ‘Middle East and North Africa’ (MENA) region as well as the role and opportunities of Islamic finance post COVID-19. Journal Article

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COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa Region: An Urgent Call for Reliable, Disaggregated, and Openly Shared Data

BMJ Global Health This commentary reports on publicly available and disaggregated data that are critical to identify health needs and interpret the impact of the region’s competing crises of protracted wars, forced displacement and economic decline on already fragile health systems and poor resource availability. Journal Article

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Going Green During COVID-19: Examining the Links Between Green HRM, Green Supply Chain, and Firm Performance in the Food Industry of Bahrain – The Moderating Role of Lockdown Due to COVID

Growing Science This study examines the role of green Human Resources Management (HRM) in the green supply chain (SC) and firm performance. Journal Article

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The Effect of COVID-19 on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Practices: Reflections From the Kingdom of Bahrain

Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues This paper studies the effect of the ongoing global pandemic, COVID-19, on the CSR practices of Bahraini firms. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Air Pollution Levels and Other Environmental Indicators: A Case Study of Egypt

Journal of Environmental Management This paper presents the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on air pollution levels by studying nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), particulate matter represented in absorbing aerosol index (AAI), carbon monoxide (CO), and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Egypt’s Dairy and Artichoke Value Chains: Qualitative Findings From Rapid Value Chain Assessments

International Food Policy Research Institute This paper reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the agriculture sector in Egypt. Journal Article

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How Did Egypt Soften the Impact of COVID-19?

Harvard University This paper highlights these policy measures as well as how firms perceived their ease of access to finance before and after COVID-19 in 2020. Article

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