Social Policy

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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Adoption of Telemedicine Care for Osteoporotic Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience from a Tertiary Care Center in Saudi Arabia

Archives of Osteoporosis This article examines the feasibility and effectiveness of telemedicine care provided to osteoporotic patients in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that this service was effective and feasible, and patients had a good rate of satisfaction with it. Journal Article

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Inequality in Remote Learning Quality during COVID-19: Student Perspectives and Mitigating Factors

Large-scale Assessments in Education This article seeks to understand how student perspectives on remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic varied across and within several countries including the UAE from the MENA region. Journal Article

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Social Media Use in Higher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning This article reviews the literature to gain an in-depth understanding of the pedagogical role of social media in higher education institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Quality of Distance Learning After One and a Half Year From Its Integration Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University of Jordan

Cureus This article aims to investigate the quality of distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic among university students at the University of Jordan, as well as its determinants and obstacles. Journal Article

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