11 research outputs found
Do governance indicators have a role in remittances-growth nexus in Egypt?
Get PDFPurpose ― Drawing on annual data from 1996 to 2022, this study aims to examine the effect of Egypt’s real GDP growth. Methods ― Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) and Cointegration technique are applied by first examining the stationarity of the series by utilizing the Augmented-Dicky-Fuller (ADF) unit root test. The bound cointegration test is then implemented to evaluate the existence of cointegration among the variables. Findings ― The results indicate that the GDP growth rate has a long-run positive relationship with remittance inflows in Egypt. This paper also finds that the average governance indicators in Egypt, which include government effectiveness, political stability, control of corruption and regulatory quality, voice and accountability, and the rule of law, could help facilitate the long-run effect of remittances on GDP growth. Implication ― The findings imply that maintaining high levels of governance indicators is essential for helping Egypt benefit from remittances and enhancing its economic growth.Originality/value ― The study is a pioneer in including the average governance indicators in the remittance-growth nexus study for Egypt. Its purpose is to assess whether governance quality affects the nexus and whether there exists a threshold for the average governance indicators below which the flow of remittances does not encourage economic growth
Natural Resources, Institutions, and Poverty: The Case of the MENA Region
Get PDFWhile several Middle East and North Africa countries have a huge endowment of natural resources such as oil and natural gas, poverty indicators, as expressed by well-being indicators and headcount, are no better in these countries than others that are relatively poor in natural resources. For instance, oil rich countries, such as Syria and Sudan, have a lower life expectancy and school enrollment than poor-resources countries like Lebanon and Israel. This study thereby, investigates the cross-country differences of poverty response to changes in natural resources wealth. The paper utilizes a panel data model for the period from 1985 to 2014 based on five-year intervals. The measurement of poverty consists of five different indicators, which are the human development index, three well-being indicators and poverty headcount. Results indicate that natural resources abundance does not directly impact the well-being of the people. The results are consistent with the growth-resources literature that links natural resources abundance to slow economic growth. That is, the presence of natural resources within developing countries exacerbates the risk of political instability, corruption, and poor governance, which we further examine in the second model
From audit to action: nurses’ experiences turning incident analyses into practice change—a qualitative process evaluation
No full textAbstract Aim/objective To explore how nurses in university-affiliated polyclinics interpret incident-analysis findings and translate them into feasible, sustainable practice changes. Background Incident reporting and analysis are widespread, yet the “audit-to-action” gap persists. Little is known about how frontline nurses in ambulatory services convert recommendations into reliable routines amid workload and resource constraints. Design Qualitative process evaluation with a focused ethnographic orientation, reported according to COREQ. Methods Conducted across King Faisal University–affiliated polyclinics in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Purposive sampling recruited registered nurses across roles. Data sources included semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation of safety huddles/quality meetings, and document review. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, then mapped to implementation constructs to specify barrier→strategy pairings. Results Seventeen nurses participated. Four interrelated themes described the translation pathway: (1) From analysis to actionability—“taskifying” recommendations and using simple artefacts (checklists, prompts, brief scripts); (2) Feasibility in real time—uptake hinged on workflow fit, clear ownership, and minimal added paperwork under peak load; (3) Social infrastructure for change—leadership follow-through, psychologically safe huddles, and peer champions enabled adoption; and (4) Making change stick—balancing fidelity with local fit, maintaining regular feedback, and aligning resources/policies secured sustainment. Conclusions Translating incident analyses into safer care requires small, engineered steps that protect feasibility and provide predictable feedback. Codifying core tasks, embedding prompts in existing workflows, and modest resourcing/policy alignment are practical levers for durable improvement in ambulatory nursing services. Findings provide practical guidance for nurse leaders on embedding safety recommendations into outpatient workflows through taskification, leadership follow-through, and psychologically safe huddles. Patient or public contribution Two patient partners and one caregiver reviewed the interview guide and contributed to theme interpretation on communication, safety, and experience. Trial registration Not applicable (qualitative study)
Reduce Rejected Laboratory Samples and Enhance Specimen Acceptability
No full textAbstract: Background: Clinical chemistry specimen rejections cause a delay in the availability of findings, which might affect patient care.
The study's objective is to assess sample rejection.
Methods: The study measured specimen rejection rates and the contributions of different rejection reasons. The study undertook an intervention to reduce specimen rejection during 2019 intervention period. It compared rejections rates, number of months with rejection rates 1.2%, and distribution of rejection reasons between the two year-long intervals. The study also determined the origin for specimens rejected for the most common rejection reason during one month in the second period.
Results: The most common reasons for rejection in hematology and biochemistry areas were clotted blood specimen, improperly labeled specimen containers and hemolyzed blood samples.
Conclusions: Using Qualitative Methodology helped to formulate efficient plans to target this issue. reduce the rate of rejected samples. Moreover, the model shed the light on how crucial the pre-analytical phase for laboratory quality improvement process, its effect on cost reduction, and the importance of staff competency and utilization.
Keywords: Rejection, Blood samples, pre-analytic error; quality indicators; specimen insufficient; specimen rejections.
Title: Reduce Rejected Laboratory Samples and Enhance Specimen Acceptability
Author: Yasir A. Ahmed, Areej Khaled Al-Zahrani, Reem Abdallah Al-Qhamdi, Ziyad Fahad Al-Otaibi, Monerah Mater Wallbi, Ahlam Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, Eman Ahmed Sunyur, Areej Nasser AlRami, Ahmed Hattan Hattan, Abdulrhman Mohammed Twhari, Alanood Khalid Alsaffi, Buthaynah Abdalrahman Alodhayb, Dalal Abdullah Alshaikhi, Abdeah Ebrahim Beshi
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 14-18
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 03-August-2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6948538
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No full textMorphological Dynamics of Tram-Led Regeneration: A Space Syntax Study of the Trambesòs Line in Barcelona
No full textSurface-guided tram systems are increasingly being recognised not only as mobility instruments but also as agents of urban regeneration that reshape spatial and social dynamics. This study evaluates the configurational impact of the Trambesòs tram in Barcelona on accessibility, integration, and urban cohesion within the Levante del Besòs area. A Space Syntax analysis was conducted in UCL DepthmapX for axial map analysis and visual graph analysis within a 500 m radius around each station. Three typologies of intervention (site-specific, articulation axes, and saturation pieces) guided the assessment. This analysis shows that Avinguda Diagonal and Avinguda Meridiana are primary structural corridors, while stations Glòries, Ca l’Aranyó, and Pere IV recorded the highest accessibility and visual openness. The results indicate that targeted interventions have positive impacts on the Space Syntax metrics regardless of their spatial centrality, highlighting the critical role of this diverse intervention typology in shaping the study area’s spatial configuration and influencing a hierarchy of social appropriation and use. It is concluded that the Trambesòs tram and associated urban interventions have jointly enhanced centrality and permeability in key sectors, and specific peripheral enclaves have local functioning. These findings, focused on spatial and morphological patterns, may support future interventions in urban design and mobility planning. Although the analysis centres on spatial configuration, future research may integrate socioeconomic variables to broaden the understanding of regeneration processes
Patterns of multiple sclerosis presentation to the emergency department
Get PDFBackgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) patients are no strangers to the emergency department (ED) due to the relapsing and progressive nature of the disease and the associated complications. This study aimed to identify patterns of ED visits among patients diagnosed with MS, the underlying causes of these visits, and the factors associated with these visits.MethodsThis was a single center retrospective cohort study which utilized a non-probability consecutive sampling technique to include all patients diagnosed with MS (471 patients) from March 2016 to October 2021 in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ED visits were categorized as directly related to MS, indirectly related to MS, or unrelated to MS.ResultsOne in four people with MS visited the ED at least once with a total of 280 ED visits. Most ED visits were ones directly related to MS 43.6%, closely followed by unrelated to MS 41.1%, and then indirectly-related MS visits 15.4%. The most common presenting symptoms in directly-related MS visits were weakness 56.6% and numbness/tingling 56.6% followed by gait impairment 29.5%. Indirectly related to MS or unrelated to MS ED visits were commonly due to neurological 17.7% and gastrointestinal 17.1% causes. Using disease modifying therapy (DMT) was significantly associated with no ED visits (p < 0.001). The use of high-efficacy DMTs was significantly associated with no ED visits than using moderate efficacy DMT (p < 0.001). The use of B-cell depleting therapy (ocrelizumab and rituximab) was significantly associated with no visits to the ED than using any other DMT (p < 0.001). Evidence of brain atrophy on imaging was significantly associated with patients who presented to the ED ≥3 times (p = 0.006, UOR = 3.92).ConclusionDue to the nature of the disease, many MS patients find themselves visiting the ED due to MS related and unrelated issues. These patients are not only required to be treated by neurologists but also by multiple disciplines. The use of high-efficacy DMTs and B-cell depleting therapy may reduce the total frequency of ED visits. Special attention should be paid to patients who have evidence of brain atrophy on imaging
(Re)Writing the City from Within: An Exploratory Approach to Sustainable Urban Morphologies from the Dialogue Between Public Space and Public Transport in Barcelona’s Trambesòs
No full textResearch on urban transport and mobility through everyday practices has generated new theoretical and methodological approaches to achieve more sustainable urban morphologies. This paper focuses on the characterization of the process of urban (re)qualification through the binomial of public space–public transport, based on the analysis of Trambesòs tramway in Barcelona, from 2004 to the present. This methodology consisted of an exploratory morphological analysis that identified patterns derived from punctual interventions, articulation axes, and saturation pieces in the urban fabric. The results revealed three main morphological patterns: the configuration of a particular character in each public space intervention associated with the tramway, the morphological improvement and dynamization of the urban fabric, and the transformation of the city’s image through the standardization of accessibility conditions, a key social sustainability indicator. In the discussion, the results are triangulated with the concepts of urban morphology and social processes and compared with quantitative studies, which can serve as a foundation for further in-depth research. In conclusion, the tramway has facilitated a transition from urban discontinuity and segregation to continuity and cohesion, highlighting the impact of the public space–public transport binomial on more sustainable urban morphologies. This contributes to how urban morphological analysis provides new approaches to understanding public transport as an extension of public space and support for urban habitability
OUTCOME OF BARIATRIC SURGERY IN SAUDI ARABIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.
No full textIntroduction: Obesity is a public health threat in Saudi Arabia and correlates directly to cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders and cancer. Step wise approach including life style interventions, diet and pharmacological therapies are effective means to control obesity. However, still there is a need for surgical intervention in specific cases that have been outlined recently in Saudi guidelines for preventions and management of Obesity. Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to appraise results of different bariatric surgeries in terms of weight reduction and complication rates as reported in literatures. Methodology: A systematic search of published literature that has addressed bariatric surgeries in Saudi Arabia was carried out via the internet, using the medical database MEDLINE/PubMed. Out of 80 articles retrieved and reviewed by authors, only 20 articles matched the filtering criteria excluding case reports studies or none original papers. Finally, at the end selection process, articles were examined in detail. Results: For more than 25 years, bariatric surgeries have been practiced including both restrictive and malabsorption strategies. Significant reduction in body weight, BMI and Excess weight loss have been reported in different trials. The risks associated with such interventions include both metabolic, procedure-related complications, hormonal disturbances and malabsorption. However, the long-term experience derived extended follow up together with guidance of scientific bodies maximized benefits and reduced risks. Conclusion: Extended experience in bariatric surgery with long term patient monitoring up to 5 years indicate that bariatric surgery is a very useful approach when practiced within the framework of international and local guidelines
