Social Policy

The COVID-19 Impacts on Mobility Behavior in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Country

KSCI Journal of Civil Engineering To draw strategies for the post pandemic transport management in the UAE, this study tries to quantify the effects of participants’ personal and perceived features on the change in mobility behavior as the severity of the COVID-19 changes. Journal Article

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Academic Research Productivity and Faculty Performance in Palestinian Universities: A Qualitative Investigation

An-Najah University Journal for Research – B (Humanities) The present investigation intends to examine the viewpoints of Palestinian academic personnel on the influence of the Coronavirus on their research activities and academic achievements. Journal Article

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Impact Of COVID-19 Lockdown On Dietary Habits And Weight Among Tunisian Adults

La Tunisie Medicale This study assesses the impact of quarantine measures in Tunisia, with a focus on examining changes in dietary habits, levels of physical activity, psychological patterns, and factors contributing to weight gain. Journal Article

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Challenging Gender Roles during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Employed Palestinian-Arab Mothers in Israel

Journal of Family and Economic Issues Drawing on gender theory and the time availability explanation, this article explores the way changes in family and work arrangements altered the division of housework and care work in a highly gendered society; Palestinian-Arab dual-earner families in Israel. Journal Article

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Factors Associated With Adherence To Preventive Measures Against COVID-19, Among Adult Bahraini Residents

Nature Scientific Reports The COVID-19 pandemic compelled individuals to alter their attitudes and habits and adopt measures to prevent the risks of infection. This research discusses factors that determine adherence to these measures, with the aim of enhancing compliance in future pandemics. Journal Article

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Digital Epidemiology Of High-Frequency Search Listening Trends For The Surveillance Of Subjective Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology This study examines how changes in government policies during the COVID-19 pandemic influenced public expressions of psychological distress, as reflected in the volume of related online searches in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Zakat, Non-state Welfare Provision and Redistribution in Times of Crisis: Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Studies in Comparative International Development This study examines how states and citizens engage with zakat during crises through a case study of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan, Egypt, and Morocco, drawing on novel and nationally representative survey data of 5484 respondents across the three countries. Journal Article

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Social Work Practice In United Arab Emirates (UAE) Schools During And After The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health This study assesses and compares the actual functions undertaken by social workers in schools in the United Arab Emirates during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Pandemic In Saudi Arabia: An Epidemiological Analysis Of 2020-2021

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries This study examines the epidemiological situation of COVID-19 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the impact of the control measures on the epidemiological trends of the disease. Journal Article

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Rising to the Occasion: Qatar’s Pandemic Experience

Journal of Arabian Studies This article examines Qatar’s hosting of major sporting events amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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