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  1. Article: Parental Involvement in Children's Online Education During COVID-19; A Phenomenological Study in Saudi Arabia.

    Alharthi, Maryam

    Early childhood education journal

    2022  Volume 51, Issue 2, Page(s) 345–359

    Abstract: The global spread of COVID-19 has caused disruptions in many aspects of our lives. Education systems worldwide have changed dramatically. Numerous countries have encouraged schools to shift to e-learning and, as a result, parental involvement in their ... ...

    Abstract The global spread of COVID-19 has caused disruptions in many aspects of our lives. Education systems worldwide have changed dramatically. Numerous countries have encouraged schools to shift to e-learning and, as a result, parental involvement in their children's education has changed. This study focused on parental involvement in children's education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study applied a qualitative phenomenological approach following a constructive social framework, whereby the researcher pursued an understanding of the world in which she lives and works. The primary tool employed to collect relevant data was in-depth interviews with six parents who voluntarily participated in the study in the western province of Saudi Arabia. Thematic analysis is applied to analyse the collected data. The study found that parental involvement in children's schooling has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the interviews revealed that parents would prefer to keep to their chosen role rather than fulfil the teaching role imposed on them by COVID-19. This paper contributes to the application of Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler's model of parental involvement in children's schooling, illustrating that an external force drives parental involvement. More specifically, many parents have been forced to change the form of their participation due to the unforeseen shift to e-learning.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2015111-1
    ISSN 1573-1707 ; 1082-3301
    ISSN (online) 1573-1707
    ISSN 1082-3301
    DOI 10.1007/s10643-021-01286-y
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  2. Article ; Online: Impact of COVID-19 on the Quality of Life of Households in Saudi Arabia.

    Islam, Md Mazharul / Alharthi, Majed

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 3

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every stratum of the population and all categories of households to varying degrees. The impact of the pandemic on the quality of life (QoL) of populations is complex and can vary by region, socio-economic status, and ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every stratum of the population and all categories of households to varying degrees. The impact of the pandemic on the quality of life (QoL) of populations is complex and can vary by region, socio-economic status, and other demographic factors. The main purpose of this study was to empirically examine the effects of pandemic trauma on the QoL of households in Saudi Arabia. Primary data from 506 households in different regions were collected through online surveys and estimated using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA), statistical regression techniques, and ordered Probit analysis. It was found that the QoL of Saudi households dropped significantly due to the COVID-19 crisis. Demographically, there were significant differences in the impact of COVID-19 on QoL. Low-income households, large households, male-led households, urban households, households living in the central and western regions, households with head unemployment or low educational attainment, and households with elderly head reported greater QoL declines. The findings emphasize the significance of generating on-the-ground survey data to track the well-being of households during the crisis to accumulate the information required to construct evidence-based policy responses. This study makes a significant contribution to the literature on the impact of COVID-19 by providing additional evidence of the pandemic's impact at the household level. The study paints a grim picture of the effects of COVID-19, as it was carried out at a time when the coronavirus was spreading, millions were dying or fighting it in healthcare centers, and lockdowns were imposed throughout the world.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; COVID-19 ; Communicable Disease Control ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Pandemics ; Quality of Life ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Saudi Arabia/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph19031538
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  3. Article ; Online: Determinants that attract and discourage foreign direct investment in GCC countries: Do macroeconomic and environmental factors matter?

    Alharthi, Majed / Islam, Md Mazharul / Alamoudi, Hawazen / Murad, Md Wahid

    PloS one

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 2, Page(s) e0298129

    Abstract: In general, foreign direct investments (FDIs) play a crucial role in driving a country's economic development, promoting diversification, and enhancing competitiveness. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which heavily rely on the oil and gas ... ...

    Abstract In general, foreign direct investments (FDIs) play a crucial role in driving a country's economic development, promoting diversification, and enhancing competitiveness. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which heavily rely on the oil and gas sectors, are particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices. However, these countries have recognized the imperative of economic diversification and have increasingly turned to inward FDIs to achieve it. By attracting capital, advanced technology, and expertise from foreign investors, FDIs enable the GCC countries to expand their economic base beyond the oil and gas sectors. This diversification not only creates employment opportunities but also fosters resilient economic growth, ultimately leading to an improvement in the living standards of the local population. This study investigates the macroeconomic and environmental factors that potentially attract foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the long run. Additionally, the study explores the causal relationship between these factors and FDI inflows. The panel autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach to co-integration is the primary analytical technique used, utilizing long time-series data from six GCC countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the period 1990-2019. The empirical results indicate that, in the long run, almost all independent variables significantly influence FDI in GCC countries. Variables such as GDP growth (GDPG), inflation (INFL), carbon dioxide emissions (CO2), and urbanization (URB) are found to be highly significant (p≤0.01) in their impact on FDI. Moreover, unemployment (UNEMP) also positively and significantly influences FDI in these countries in the long run. Based on the key findings, strategies aimed at reducing persistently high unemployment rates, maintaining population growth, viewing FDI as a driver for GDP growth, and continuing with infrastructure development and urbanization are expected to attract more FDI inflows into GCC countries in the long run. Additionally, fostering both long-term economic incentives and creating a conducive business infrastructure for investors are vital for attracting inward FDI into any nation, including those in the GCC. This research would benefit various stakeholders, including governments, local businesses, investors, academia, and the local society, by providing valuable knowledge and informing decision-making processes related to economic development, diversification, and investment promotion.
    MeSH term(s) Internationality ; Investments ; Economic Development ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; Bahrain
    Chemical Substances Carbon Dioxide (142M471B3J)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0298129
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  4. Article ; Online: Environmental pollution and price dimension of renewable and nonrenewable energy, economic growth, and financial inclusion in Asia: analysis for carbon mitigation to achieve UN Agenda-13.

    Yuan, Ye / A, Liya / Alharthi, Majed

    Environmental science and pollution research international

    2023  Volume 30, Issue 26, Page(s) 69165–69175

    Abstract: This study scrutinizes the impacts of oil price fluctuations, financial inclusion, and energy consumption on carbon flare-ups in 20 Asian developing nations. For empirical analysis panel data for the period from 1990 to 2020, and the CS-ARDL model is ... ...

    Abstract This study scrutinizes the impacts of oil price fluctuations, financial inclusion, and energy consumption on carbon flare-ups in 20 Asian developing nations. For empirical analysis panel data for the period from 1990 to 2020, and the CS-ARDL model is applied. Furthermore, our data confirm the existence of CD), slope parameter heterogeneity (SPH), and panel co-integration among the variables. For the stationarity of variables, this study applies a cross-sectional augmented IPS (CIPS) unit root test. The outcomes of the study depict that the price volatility of oil in the selected countries affects carbon emissions positively and significantly. This is because these nations use oil as a primary source of energy for the production of electricity, for manufacturing activities, and mainly in the transport sector. Financial inclusion helps to mitigate carbon emissions in developing Asian economies by motivating the industrial sector to adopt clean environmentally friendly production methods. Therefore, the study suggests that reducing dependency on oil and promoting renewable energies, and improving access to affordable and financial products will provide a pathway to achieve UN Agenda-13, a clean environment by mitigating carbon emissions in developing Asian nations.
    MeSH term(s) Economic Development ; Carbon ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; Asia ; Renewable Energy ; Environmental Pollution ; United Nations
    Chemical Substances Carbon (7440-44-0) ; Carbon Dioxide (142M471B3J)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-03
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
    ISSN (online) 1614-7499
    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-023-27263-z
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  5. Article ; Online: Barriers and enablers to deprescribing for older people in care homes: The theory-based perspectives of pharmacist independent prescribers.

    Alharthi, Mohammed / Wright, David / Scott, Sion / Birt, Linda

    Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP

    2023  Volume 19, Issue 5, Page(s) 746–752

    Abstract: Background: Over 70% of care home residents are prescribed potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) associated with morbidity and mortality. Deprescribing is a common recommendation by pharmacists performing medication reviews in care homes, however ...

    Abstract Background: Over 70% of care home residents are prescribed potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) associated with morbidity and mortality. Deprescribing is a common recommendation by pharmacists performing medication reviews in care homes, however requiring prescriber authorisation is a barrier. Care home Independent Pharmacist Prescribing Study (CHIPPS), a cluster randomised control trial integrated pharmacist independent prescriber (PIPs) into care homes to improve medication management, providing a unique opportunity to identify their barriers and enablers to deprescribing.
    Objectives: To identify barriers and enablers to PIPs deprescribing medications in care homes.
    Methods: Secondary qualitative framework analysis was performed on interviews with CHIPPS' PIPs. A maximum variation sampling approach was used to select from the 14 PIPs included in the process evaluation to achieve diversity of PIPs' contextual factors e.g., previous experience in care homes. Transcripts were coded inductively for barriers and enablers to deprescribing and then mapped to Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF).
    Results: Eleven PIP's interviews were sampled. Factors acted as enablers and barriers were PIP relationship with General Practitioner (GP), care home staff and residents/families, awareness of the PIP role and family trust in PIPs' deprescribing activities (social influences); PIPs' independent prescribing confidence, previous experience and ability dealing with residents' medications (beliefs about capabilities); understanding of PIP role and PIP confidence in their role as an independent prescriber (Social/professional role and identity); access to residents' records, deprescribing decision support, regular follow-up from care home staff, resident difficulties with medications, teamwork, and time restraints (Environmental context and resources). One factor acted as a barrier: believing negatives of deprescribing outweigh benefits regarding certain medications (Beliefs about consequences).
    Conclusion: PIPs' involvement in deprescribing within care homes is influenced by multiple barriers and enablers. Data mapped to TDF domains represent barriers that need addressing and enablers that should be highlighted to enhance PIPs' effectiveness in future interventions.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Deprescriptions ; Pharmacists ; Potentially Inappropriate Medication List ; General Practitioners ; Professional Role
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2192059-X
    ISSN 1934-8150 ; 1551-7411
    ISSN (online) 1934-8150
    ISSN 1551-7411
    DOI 10.1016/j.sapharm.2023.01.013
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  6. Article: The Role of MRI and CT Scan in Classification and Management of Pelvic Fractures: A Systematic Review.

    Almansouri, Dalal H / Elsherbini, Ayat I / Alharthi, Manal / ALotaibi, Shatha / Alshehri, Lamyaa

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) e52215

    Abstract: The mortality risk for individuals with pelvic fractures ranges from 10% to 50%, depending on the severity of the bleeding and the presence of concurrent brain, thorax, and abdomen injuries. This systematic review aims to comprehensively investigate the ... ...

    Abstract The mortality risk for individuals with pelvic fractures ranges from 10% to 50%, depending on the severity of the bleeding and the presence of concurrent brain, thorax, and abdomen injuries. This systematic review aims to comprehensively investigate the role of MRI and CT in diagnosing and managing pelvic fractures. PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Science Direct were systematically searched for relevant literature. The keywords "Pelvic fractures," "Diagnosis," "Computed tomography," "CT," "Magnetic resonance imaging," and "MRI" were converted into PubMed Mesh terms and used to find the relevant studies. Rayyan Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) was employed throughout this comprehensive process. The systematic review included publications with full English text, available free articles, and human trials among adults. This review included 12 studies with 1,798 patients, and 935 (52%) of them were females. Two articles were prospective, and 10 articles were retrospective. In conclusion, the diagnosis and management of pelvic fractures require a tailored approach based on patient characteristics, injury mechanisms, and hemodynamic status. Because MRI detects a high number of concealed sacral fractures, it provides greater sensitivity and diagnostic validity in identifying acute pelvic fractures. Moreover, MRI is effective in diagnosing occult pelvic fractures and detecting soft tissue anomalies. However, MRI is unlikely to replace CT as the gold standard in the initial diagnosis of pelvic fractures; CT may also be preferable to MRI due to shorter emergency department (ED) time and the significant proportion of elderly patients who are contraindicated to MRI. Additionally, CT scanning aids in determining the need for emergent angiographic embolization and facilitates surgical planning.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.52215
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  7. Article: The role of energy types and environmental quality on human health in developing Asian countries

    Alharthi, Majed / Hanif, Imran

    Energy & environment. 2021 Nov., v. 32, no. 7

    2021  

    Abstract: The use of dirty (fossil fuel-based) energy in the process of economic growth challenges humanity through different health issues. This research examines the health risks in the form of mortality rates and the occurrence of respiratory illnesses due to ... ...

    Abstract The use of dirty (fossil fuel-based) energy in the process of economic growth challenges humanity through different health issues. This research examines the health risks in the form of mortality rates and the occurrence of respiratory illnesses due to energy usage, greenhouse gas discharges, and economic venture in twenty developing countries of Asian. For this objective, the study investigated a panel dataset of twenty-three years (1995–2018) to measure the short and long-term consequences of environmental contamination on health issues. Results of this study generated through the Autoregressive-Distributed lag (ARDL) technique of econometric. Experimental outcomes of the study confirm that dirty energy, carbon emission, and the process of natural resource exhaustion have a significant and positive impact on health risks on the people of the developing region of Asia. On the other hand, the per capita income growth and clean energy usage contributing positively to human health improvement. The high mortality is positively associated with carbon emission in the case of short-run analysis. These results suggest a comprehensive governance policy set to protect people from the negative impact of dirty energy usage and carbon emission discharge.
    Keywords carbon ; clean energy ; data collection ; econometrics ; energy ; environment ; environmental quality ; fossil fuels ; governance ; greenhouse gases ; human health ; issues and policy ; mortality ; people ; pollution ; Asia
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-11
    Size p. 1226-1242.
    Publishing place SAGE Publications
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1033480-4
    ISSN 2048-4070 ; 0958-305X
    ISSN (online) 2048-4070
    ISSN 0958-305X
    DOI 10.1177/0958305X21997098
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  8. Article: Does economic policy uncertainty affect insurance premiums? Fresh empirical evidence.

    Jeris, Saeed Sazzad / Frances, Shahriar / Akter, Mst Taskia / Alharthi, Majed

    Heliyon

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 5, Page(s) e16122

    Abstract: Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) is the level of uncertainty or unpredictability arising from government policy on topics such as taxes, trade, monetary policy, and regulation. Exploring the relationship between EPU and insurance premiums can provide ... ...

    Abstract Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) is the level of uncertainty or unpredictability arising from government policy on topics such as taxes, trade, monetary policy, and regulation. Exploring the relationship between EPU and insurance premiums can provide insights into broader economic trends and policy decisions. EPU is often driven by political and economic events, and understanding its impact on insurance premiums can provide valuable information about how policy decisions and other external factors can affect the insurance industry and the broader economy. To understand the impact of EPU, this research examines the nexus between EPU and insurance premiums across 22 countries from 1996 to 2020. By applying panel cointegration tests, and the PMG-ARDL regression, it is found a periodical (both short-term and long-term) influence of EPU on insurance premiums. Additionally, it is revealed that EPU has a longer-term consequence on insurance premiums than it does in the short run. Also, EPU has a greater role in life insurance than non-life insurance. The results are consistent when robustness techniques (FMOLS and DOLS) are applied. The findings of the article have major implications for the government, policymakers, insurance authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16122
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  9. Article ; Online: Knowledge of Saudi Patients with Autoimmune Diseases about Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity: The Role of Physician-Patient Communication.

    Aldarwesh, Amal / Almustanyir, Ali / Alharthi, Mazoon / Alhayan, Duja

    Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 6

    Abstract: This cross-sectional internet-based questionnaire aimed to assess the knowledge and experience of autoimmune disease patients in Saudi Arabia of the ocular effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Among the 245 respondents, discontinuation of the drug was ... ...

    Abstract This cross-sectional internet-based questionnaire aimed to assess the knowledge and experience of autoimmune disease patients in Saudi Arabia of the ocular effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Among the 245 respondents, discontinuation of the drug was linked to its ocular toxicity in approximately 7.3%. Most patients had taken HCQ for a period longer than five years, exceeding a dose of 5 mg/Kg. A lack of education and physician communication about medication toxicity was reported by approximately 40.8% of the participants. Despite the knowledge about HCQ retinopathy, the drug is prescribed to autoimmune disease patients at an inappropriate dosage. Knowledge obtained from physicians' communication may improve the health outcomes of chronically ill patients. Rheumatologists and ophthalmologists should work together to recognize patients at risk of hydroxychloroquine toxicity and ensure they receive proper education and adhere to periodic follow-up.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2737194-3
    ISSN 2226-4787 ; 2226-4787
    ISSN (online) 2226-4787
    ISSN 2226-4787
    DOI 10.3390/pharmacy10060152
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  10. Article ; Online: Terms used to describe and define activities undertaken as a result of the medication review process: Do they require standardisation? A systematic review.

    Alharthi, Mohammed / Wright, David / Scott, Sion / Blacklock, Jeanette

    International journal of clinical pharmacy

    2022  Volume 45, Issue 2, Page(s) 304–319

    Abstract: Background: Medication review (MR) is the systematic assessment of a patient's medications by a healthcare practitioner. It is necessary to compare such MR interventions to rationalise differences between them and assess their impact. The development of ...

    Abstract Background: Medication review (MR) is the systematic assessment of a patient's medications by a healthcare practitioner. It is necessary to compare such MR interventions to rationalise differences between them and assess their impact. The development of an international taxonomy for terms used to describe activities undertaken within the MR process would facilitate quality of reporting, and the comparison of different interventions.
    Aim: To identify overarching and individual MR activity terms and definitions reported within studies where MR was the main intervention.
    Method: A systematic review of the literature was performed using search terms for 'Intervention' and 'Outcome'. Papers with empirical data reporting and describing MR activities in English were included. The Mixed Method Appraisal Tool was used to assess research quality. Two researchers reviewed all included literature independently. Data extraction was performed using Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care to report study characteristics, and terms and definitions used to describe MR activities.
    Results: Twenty-one papers were included: eight quantitative non-randomised trials (38%), eight randomised controlled trials (38%), and five quantitative descriptive studies (24%). Overarching interventions such as 'Clinical', 'Education' and 'Technical' were identified with no standardised definitions. Terms used to describe the medication review activities, such as stop, start and change, varied with significant potential for ambiguity.
    Conclusion: The literature reports a variety of overlapping, ambiguous and undefined MR terms. As a result, comparing process evaluations from MR interventions may be difficult. A standardised taxonomy to describe, define and report MR activities is required.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Delivery of Health Care ; Medication Review
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-21
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2601204-2
    ISSN 2210-7711 ; 2210-7703 ; 0928-1231
    ISSN (online) 2210-7711
    ISSN 2210-7703 ; 0928-1231
    DOI 10.1007/s11096-022-01494-5
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