22 research outputs found
The Spousal Abuse in Mary Wollstonecraft's The Wrongs of Woman, or Maria
No full textAbstract: The spousal abuse is a form of abusive and aggressive actions that woman encounters in her close relationship with her male partner who attempts to uphold control and power over his spouse. This subject has increased widely nowadays and it needs to be investigated through the lens of literature in order to give a voice for the voiceless wives who endure the bad temper and abuse of their spouses. It will be studied in The Wrongs of Woman which is considered as a feminist novel and one of the best 18th century novels. Wollstonecraft’s philosophical and gothic tale tells the story of Her husband has committed her to an insane asylum. It critiques the oppressive sacredness of getting married in eighteenth-century Britain, and also the judicial framework that upholds it, according to Wollstonecraft., and focuses on society rather than individual female wrongdoings. The purpose of this dissertation is to utilize a thematic method to evaluate the theme of spousal abuse of women in the novel, and to investigate the impact and consequences on the main female characters. Her novel , was designed to be read and appreciated as both profoundly restorative and historical important in terms of what that exposes concerning patriarchal and patriarchal systems’ effects on women’s lives.
Keywords: Spouse Abuse, Maria, or the Wrongs of Woman, Offending Theory, Mary Wollstonecraft.
Title: The Spousal Abuse in Mary Wollstonecraft’s The Wrongs of Woman, or Maria
Author: Prof. Lamiaa Ahmed Rasheed, Maryam Kazim Mohammed
International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)
ISSN 2349-7831
Vol. 9, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022
Page No: 147-152
Paper Publications
Website: www.paperpublications.org
Published Date: 08-December-2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7413493
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Developing Nuclear Security Culture at Academic and Educational Institutions
No full textIn recent years, the use of radioactive and nuclear sources for diagnosis and treatment has become more widespread in the medical field. These sources are present in universities, university hospitals, and academic institutions, making it necessary to develop a strong nuclear security culture among academics. There are many widespread and complex challenges to improving security culture, often from scratch. The research solution presented in this paper is how to develop a strong and sustainable nuclear security culture among academics. Workplaces are often culturally diverse, so it can be challenging to achieve a common belief in nuclear security and an institutional commitment to upholding such standards. Researchers have identified obstacles, such as English language barriers, a sufficient commitment from management to develop a strong security culture, the ability to make use of innovative educational resources, and defining a clear nuclear security policy for the institutions in question. Analysis of these issues indicates that there is a need for nuclear security to be implemented more clearly from internal roles and regulations rather than being imposed as an external requirement
ORIENTALISME ET ALTERITE DANS LE ROMAN ISTANBUL, SOUVENIRS D’UNE VILLE D’ORHAN PAMUK
No full textOrientalism is « the assimilation of Eastern elements into Western culture » according to the german author Harald Siebenmorgen. He asserts that there are two types of Orientalism. The first sees the East as agressive and hostile, while the second sees it as attractive and seductive through its exotic features. With this in mind, it seems appropriate to examine this notion in the light of the theory of otherness in Orhan Pamuk's novel Istanbul, Memories of a City. Obsessed with the idea of the double, the writer challenges the doxa relating to his culture, which oscillates between an aspect of alla turca on the one hand and alla franca on the other. He is convinced by the idea of dualism that inhabits his city and its objects, and assumes that it possesses « two souls : Eastern and Western ». This dualism was accentuated by the influence of French writers such as Nerval, Gauthier and Flaubert. In fact, he devotes separate chapters to these three orientalists. Our starting point will therefore be an overview of the concepts of Orientalism and otherness. We will then attempt to discern the aspects of the dialogue between East and West through Orhan Pamuk's Western upbringing
Knowledge, Perception, and Use of Vape Among the Saudi Population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
No full textBackground: Vaping has emerged as a significant trend within the broader context of global tobacco use, posing new public health challenges. Aim: To assess the knowledge, perception, and use of vaping among the Saudi population in Riyadh. Methodology: A cross-sectional analytic study design, conducted from September 2023 to May 2024, involved 353 participants selected through a convenience sampling technique. Data collection was facilitated via a self-administered structured questionnaire adapted from the CDC and translated into Arabic, focusing on sociodemographic information, vaping knowledge, perceptions, and usage patterns. Results: The results indicated a vaping prevalence of 31.20%. A majority of participants (79.09%) displayed good overall knowledge, though this association was not statistically significant (X2=2.066, P=0.3559). Vapers tended to have a neutral perception of vaping (55.45%), with this association being statistically significant (X2=17.238, P=0.0002). Conclusion: The study revealed that 31% of participants are vape users with good knowledge about vaping's components, health risks, benefits of quitting, and regulations. However, their perception was neutral, viewing vaping as less harmful, less addictive, and less expensive than conventional cigarettes, and potentially assisting both in quitting and starting smoking. Recommendations: There is a need to develop educational programs targeting individuals aged 18 to 22 to address misconceptions and highlight the detrimental effects of vaping, aiming to shift perceptions and reduce its prevalence in this age group
IMPACT EVALUATION OF NUTRITION EDUCATION
No full textAn experimental study was conducted to assess the impact and
suitability of nutritional education intervention (NEI) for the 5th and 6th
graders at a girls' elementary school in Riyadh city. The NEI was launched in
four classes through. two sessions and two assessments with two months
apart. The results show that at 1st assessment, the mean knowledge score of
6th grade intervention class was significantly higher than the control
(t=13.986, p<O.OOl). This score increased among all classes after the 2nd
boostering session. The mean dietary self-efficacy (SE) score of the 5th grade
control class and 6th grade intervention class at 1st assessment were
significantly lower than their comparable classes. Three classes had a
significant increase of SE score after the 2nd boostering session. The mean
practice score at 1st assessment was inconsistent between intervention and
control classes with higher scores' among the 5th graders than the 6th graders.
Only one class of the 6th graders showed increased mean practice score after
the 2nd boostering session
Evaluating Understandability and Actionability of Artificial Intelligence in Creating a High-Quality Educational Content for Type 2 Diabetes Using Predesigned Prompts
No full textBackground: AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, with chatbots
like ChatGPTemerging as practical tools for creating educational content. Type 2 diabetes has become a significant global health challenge, necessitating effective prevention and management strategies. Patient education is crucial for informed decision-making, but traditional materials often lack accessibility and engagement. Aim: This study aim to evaluates ChatGPT's understandability and actionability in generating high-quality educational content for type 2 diabetes using predesigned prompts. Methods: A qualitative exploratory design was employed to assess the content generated by ChatGPT. The Patient Educational Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) focused on five significant health education domains relevant to diabetes. The PEMAT assessment included 17 items for understandability and 7 for actionability, with a score of≥70% required to pass. Results: Prompts with a simple, clear instructional guideline yielded significantly higher scores than those with multiple instructions or single prompt with no addition. This indicates that focused prompt design enhances the quality of AI-generated educational content. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, has the potential to generate high-quality, understandable, and actionable educational content for patients with type 2 diabetes, when guided by simple well-structured, predesigned prompts and supported by scientific source material
Examining Emotional and Physical Burden in Informal Saudi Caregivers: Links to Quality of Life and Social Support
No full textBackground: Caregiver burden is an important issue for individuals who tend to be chronically ill, disabled or elderly family members. This burden affects caregivers around the world and can have a negative impact on their physical and mental health, ultimately reducing their quality of life. Methods: This study of informal adult caregivers in Saudi Arabia used a cross-sectional analytic design to explore the connections between caregiver burden, social support and quality of life. Data were collected using nonprobability convenience sampling through electronic questionnaires in Arabic. The Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview (ZBI-12), the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) and the SF-12 Health Survey (short form of 12 questions) were used to assess caregiver burden, social support and quality of life, respectively. The relationships between these variables were analysed, and the statistical significance of the findings was reported. Results: The study revealed a connection between caregiver burden and both social support and quality of life. Caregivers with moderate to high burdens often had poor social support (60.52%) and a lower quality of life (72.47%). A statistically significant negative correlation between caregiver burden and quality of life (p < 0.05) indicated that caregivers with a higher burden had a lower quality of life. Similarly, a statistically significant negative correlation was found between social support and caregiver burden (p < 0.05), suggesting that caregivers with more social support experienced a lower burden. Conclusions: A higher caregiver burden is linked to a lower quality of life, especially when social support is inadequate. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to reduce caregiver burden by enhancing social support systems for caregivers and improving their quality of life. Recommendations include the development of community-based support programmes and policy changes to support informal caregivers
Delay in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis among patients in the Suez Canal Area
No full textUse of Research as a Tool to Enhance Nuclear Security Education
No full textIntroduction: Nuclear security education covers essential topics related to the security of nuclear materials. In order to provide effective training, educators are faced with the challenge of improving the trainees’ ability to retain and utilize knowledge. This project investigated whether academic research is beneficial for educators seeking to enhance nuclear security education.
Methods: A survey using Google Forms was sent to nuclear security educators in academic and research institutes. The survey included questions on their experience with different aspects of nuclear security education, how research may influence nuclear security education, and how to increase knowledge retention.
Results: In total, 45 people participated in the survey, with 71.1% of respondents from university settings and 13.3% from research institutes. Of these university and research institute respondents, 93.3% were members of the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN), and 75.6% identified as educators. All participants indicated that research is important in order to enhance nuclear security education.
Conclusion: Research on training and education in nuclear security can support trainees’ knowledge retention and application. Research is also useful for developing nuclear security training programs and curricula
Stress and Coping Be\J,avior among Female University Teaching Staff in Saudi Arabia
No full textIntroduction: Stress at work is a growing problem for all workers, including women. Levels of stress
related illness are nearly twice as high for women as for men. Job stress has been linked with cardiovascular
disease, musculoskeletal disorders, depression, and burnout. Early detection and prevention of stress in the
workplace is strongly supported. Stress assessment is a prerequisite of stress management program
Aim of tlte study: This study aimed at assessing sources and level of stress that may affect female
university teaching staff and their stress management practices.
~ Methods: A survey was conducted among female teaching staff of King Saud University in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia. A pre-coded self-administered questionnaire was designed using Personal Stress Inventory.
Five colleges out of the 15 girls' colleges of the university were selected randomly where 225 questionnaires
were distributed to all female teaching staff and only 159 completed questionnaires were returned (70.6%
response rate).
Results: The mean age ofthe teaching staff enrolled in the study was 38.2±8.6 years and mean work years ~-
was 7.5±9.2. The major source of stress was the personal factors (77.4%), meanwhile work stress affected c-
58.5% and familylhome'stresses affected 37.7% of them. Only 18.2% of the staff had high sum score for
exhaustion symptoms. Frequently reported symptoms were tension/anxiety (46.5%), and musculoskeletal
(28.9%), and depression (21.4%). Such symptoms were significantly related to higher level of stress.
Teaching staff had problems in active coping to stress as 99.4% and 83% ofthem had weaknesses in taking
direct action and support seeking. A considerable proportion (48.4%) had a problem in diversion/tension
release active coping. High level of home/family and work stresses were significantly related to difficulty
managing tension (p<O.OOI). Also, weakness in support seeking coping practices was significantly related
to difficulty in managing tension(p=O.013). Weakness in social support-seeking was significantly evident
among those who had high level of work (OR= 4.24), family/home (OR= 2.88), or personal stress (OR=
2.94). Meanwhile, average tension reJease coping practices was significantly related to high home/family
stress (OR= 0.39), high work stress (OR= 0.58)and high personal stress (OR= 0.44). Multivariate analysis
has demonstrated that age, job category, number of children, or residence were statistically significant
independent predictors of high level of home/family, work or personal stress.
Conclusion: Ferriale university teaching staff is exposed to a great deal of stress related to work~ family
and personal factors. This situation is compounded by difficulties in managing stress, weak active coping
actions and appearance of stress reJated symptoms. Stress affecting female staff in general should be reduced
to tolerable levels to avoid stress related diseases. Health promotion programs based on self-empowerment
educational approach is strongly recommended to teach effective stress management techniques and
encourage stress coping and support activities
