Navigating the crisis: A review of COVID-19 research and the importance of academic publications - The case of a private university in Lebanon DOI Creative Commons
Nada Khaddage-Soboh,

Samah Tawil

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(12), P. e22917 - e22917

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

The threat of the Corona virus has had a profound global impact, prompting extensive discussions among academicians and medical researchers seeking to understand its implications across various fields. Consequently this review aims explore COVID-19 research approaches adopted at Lebanese American University (LAU) between 2019 2022 and, eventually shed light on importance academic publications during crisis period in context Lebanon. Studies related "Coronavirus", "SARS-CoV-2," or "COVID-19″ were extracted from SciVal database spanning 2022. identified studies, totaling 97 publications, indexed Scopus Web Science underwent narrative analysis along with an evaluation using predefined scale determine their eligibility. majority studies literature reviews, followed by observational modeling systematic meta-analyses. (31 %) focused field, primarily impact SARS-CoV-2 infection. Additionally, 22 % discussed updates finance economic markets, while 18 addressed psychological burden pandemic. Other areas covered included performance, nutrition, tourism, politics, telecommunication. This study marks pioneering endeavor that sparks crucial dialogue regarding peer-reviewed scientific immense need for accurate information. prevalence reviews can be attributed demand swift dissemination preliminary findings increased call COVID-19-related research. However, despite abundance specific domain, it is imperative future shift focus towards development novel therapies, preventive measures, insights, strategies address socioeconomic financial burdens stemming potential establish standardized framework addressing similar crises diverse fields levels. readily acknowledges certain limitations. By solely relying databases like WoS, there possibility inadvertently overlooking relevant studies. Although provides insights into different respective important recognize continuous exclusions may have imposed constraints findings. Moreover, urgency expeditious peer-review pandemic heightened chances errors diminished transparency. unfortunately risk fraudulent activities misconduct.

Language: Английский

Nutrition Situation Analysis in the UAE: A Review Study DOI Open Access
Haleama Al Sabbah, Enas A. Assaf, Ayoub Al‐Jawaldeh

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 363 - 363

Published: Jan. 11, 2023

This review study aimed to assess the nutrition situation in UAE using published data from 2010 2022. It highlights gaps and challenges that prevail addressing nutrition-related problems opportunities have been overlooked. The available literature indicates is burdened with more than one form of problems, including being underweight, overweight, obesity, micronutrient deficiencies, chronic diseases. clear on protein-energy malnutrition, diabetes, other diseases among population are extremely scarce. has a high prevalence obesity diabetes; however, limited studies conducted document this nutritional phenomenon. Few examples assessing burden stunting, wasting, underweight children under five years age. Despite importance no recent publications analyze its within population. Therefore, future must be conducted, focusing malnutrition. Based literature, bearing mind magnitude health issues due population’s negligence, there an urgent need nutrient behaviors, aid policy decision-makers developing implementing effective policies strategies.

Language: Английский

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The Role of International Research Collaboration and Faculty Related Factors in Publication Citations: Evidence from Lebanon DOI Creative Commons
Zein Alamah, Ibrahim AlSoussy, Ali Fakih

et al.

Economies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 90 - 90

Published: March 13, 2023

The importance of international collaboration in the research field is well-documented, but its impact on number citations received by publications not fully understood. This paper aims to fill this gap examining relationship between and other factors for publications. Using data from Lebanese American University, authors employ ordinary least squares estimation analyze while controlling various publications, authorship, university, socioeconomic factors. results show that has a statistically significant positive effect citations. Based these findings, we recommend institutions researchers seeking increase their should focus building maintaining strong collaborations publishing high-quality journals. provides evidence reach It also insights into relevance factors, such as age, journal rank.

Language: Английский

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The lifestyle of international students in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Olena Kulykovets, Julita Szlachciuk, Hanna Górska-Warsewicz

et al.

Central European Management Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 9, 2025

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the lifestyle of international students residing in Poland during COVID-19 pandemic. Focusing on from universities Warsaw, research explored behavioral patterns and adjustments made response Design/methodology/approach The was conducted between June September 2020, employing Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) method. It surveyed over 3,000 students, achieving 719 responses collected via Google Forms MS Teams. Healthy Lifestyle Personal Control Questionnaire (HLPCQ) used measure factors personal control behaviors among participants. Findings results indicated that young people various cultural backgrounds demonstrated similar throughout homogeneity suggests common adaptations by challenges posed global health crisis. Originality/value provides valuable insights into how pandemic impacted lifestyles Poland. offers information beneficial researchers public professionals focused improving well-being future crises.

Language: Английский

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The association of social media with dietary behaviors among adults in the United Arab Emirates DOI Creative Commons
Leila Cheikh Ismail, Tareq M. Osaili, Farah Naja

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(15), P. e35574 - e35574

Published: July 31, 2024

Language: Английский

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Eating habits and lifestyle behaviors during COVID-19 lockdown: The Lebanese experience DOI Creative Commons
Suzan Haidar,

Michelle Cherfan,

Souheil Hallit

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(4), P. e0284526 - e0284526

Published: April 19, 2023

This study aimed to assess dietary intake and lifestyle habits followed during the COVID-19 pandemic subsequent lockdowns, as well level of adherence Mediterranean diet (MD), among a sample Lebanese population.A cross-sectional was conducted government-enforced lockdown. A validated, online, questionnaire used collect information about habits. The screener (MEDAS) MD.A total 1684 participants responded survey. Their mean age 23.92 ± 7.62 years, 70.4% were females. Approximately third reported that their did not change 42.3% acknowledged eating deteriorated Participants smoked less slept more lockdown compared before it. 19.2% low MD whereas 63.9% 16.9% described moderate high respectively. Only significantly associated with higher adherence.Dietary suboptimal population. It is critical government implements public health programs in order promote awareness importance adhering healthy making appropriate choices.

Language: Английский

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A review of the antibiotic residues in food in the Arab countries DOI Creative Commons
Areej Merhi, Sami El Khatib,

Joyce Haddad

et al.

Applied Food Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 100332 - 100332

Published: Aug. 9, 2023

The safety and quality of foods animal origin are great importance to the human health economy. Food can contain different hazards, including antibiotic residues. In both low middle-income countries, such as case majority Arab use antibiotics is not under control, in addition poor monitoring imported foodstuffs. This has been causing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that turn threatening animals humans. presence residues food commodities, dairy meat products, honey, a public concern. this review, literature review from countries on was done total 40 published articles were found analyzed. findings these terms most used antibiotics, exposure levels, detection methods, understanding factors increase their samples presented review.

Language: Английский

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Investigation of Blockchain for COVID-19: A Systematic Review, Applications and Possible Challenges DOI Creative Commons

Shah Hussain Badshah,

Muhammad Imad, Muhammad Abul Hassan

et al.

EAI Endorsed Transactions on Smart Cities, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. e4 - e4

Published: March 23, 2023

Smart city is emerging application in which many Internet of Things (IoT) devices are embedded to perform overall monitoring and processing automatically. In smart the authenticity key problem users has faced challenges during COVID-19. The COVID-19 epidemic, a deadly virus, first appeared globe 2019. World Health Organization (WHO) states that it almost certainly feasible contain this virus its early phases if some precautions taken. To infection, most nations declared emergencies both inside outside their borders prohibited travel. Artificial intelligence blockchain being used applications monitor general condition nation reduce mortality rate. Blockchain also made possible safeguard patient medical histories provide epidemic tracking. AI offers ideal, wanted answer for correctly identifying signs. primary goal study fully investigate technology artificial (AI) relation A case was recently developed identify networked pathogens acquired important knowledge data. Additionally, can handle massive quantities data difficult jobs will be able likelihood intricacy analysis. Lastly, we highlight present difficulties suggest potential paths addressing 19 diseases future circumstances.

Language: Английский

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Reasons individuals stop eating questionnaire (RISE-Q) among adults in the United Arab Emirates DOI Creative Commons
Leila Cheikh Ismail, Tareq M. Osaili, Hanan Salem

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(10), P. e0293386 - e0293386

Published: Oct. 25, 2023

The relationship between obesity and satiation is complex bidirectional. Understanding differences in reasons for meal termination may enhance our understanding of overeating risks susceptibility to overconsumption. This study aimed investigate the why individuals UAE stop eating. A cross-sectional web-based was conducted among adults ≥18 years (n = 1482). Using a self-administered online questionnaire, we collected information on sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, eating behavior using Reasons Individuals Stop Eating-Questionnaire (RISE-Q-15) used twice breakfast/main meal. items were categorized into five scales; decreased food appeal (DFA), physical satisfaction (PS), planned amount (PA), self-consciousness (SC), priority (DPE). All scored from 1 7 ranging 3 21 each scale. paired t-test evaluate difference RISE-Q scores scale concerning two meals. main reason participants stopped breakfast under PS (14.91 ± 3.72), followed by PA (14.58 3.00). meals (14.78 3.56), (14.77 43.81). mean score DPE significantly higher than (p 0.038). More half reported an average rate (58.7%). Pearson's chi-square analysis revealed that dependent BMI (p<0.001). Considering individual mealtimes addressing factors related crucial when designing nutrition interventions aiming promote healthy habits UAE.

Language: Английский

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Navigating the crisis: A review of COVID-19 research and the importance of academic publications - The case of a private university in Lebanon DOI Creative Commons
Nada Khaddage-Soboh,

Samah Tawil

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(12), P. e22917 - e22917

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

The threat of the Corona virus has had a profound global impact, prompting extensive discussions among academicians and medical researchers seeking to understand its implications across various fields. Consequently this review aims explore COVID-19 research approaches adopted at Lebanese American University (LAU) between 2019 2022 and, eventually shed light on importance academic publications during crisis period in context Lebanon. Studies related "Coronavirus", "SARS-CoV-2," or "COVID-19″ were extracted from SciVal database spanning 2022. identified studies, totaling 97 publications, indexed Scopus Web Science underwent narrative analysis along with an evaluation using predefined scale determine their eligibility. majority studies literature reviews, followed by observational modeling systematic meta-analyses. (31 %) focused field, primarily impact SARS-CoV-2 infection. Additionally, 22 % discussed updates finance economic markets, while 18 addressed psychological burden pandemic. Other areas covered included performance, nutrition, tourism, politics, telecommunication. This study marks pioneering endeavor that sparks crucial dialogue regarding peer-reviewed scientific immense need for accurate information. prevalence reviews can be attributed demand swift dissemination preliminary findings increased call COVID-19-related research. However, despite abundance specific domain, it is imperative future shift focus towards development novel therapies, preventive measures, insights, strategies address socioeconomic financial burdens stemming potential establish standardized framework addressing similar crises diverse fields levels. readily acknowledges certain limitations. By solely relying databases like WoS, there possibility inadvertently overlooking relevant studies. Although provides insights into different respective important recognize continuous exclusions may have imposed constraints findings. Moreover, urgency expeditious peer-review pandemic heightened chances errors diminished transparency. unfortunately risk fraudulent activities misconduct.

Language: Английский

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