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The Political Thought of the Late H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder of the United Arab Emirates (1966 - 2004)
No full textThis thesis highlights the political thought of H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a man who made decisive contributions to the history of the twentieth century, and the various reflections of this political thought on the UAE, its people and the international community at large. In this regard, it explores and analyzes a multifaceted political thought that took its form in political practice in the establishment of the Federation, the management of crises and in the building of a prosperous enduring nation. Evaluating the factors that influenced the formation of the doctrinal matrix of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this thesis traces the background from within which Sheikh Zayed’s leadership skills evolved and developed. From his early years onwards, Sheikh Zayed made a firm commitment to undertake the considerable task of building a fully fledged state out of a divided tribal background, improve the lives of citizens, and carve a place for the UAE in the international arena.
This research project illustrates the implications and dimensions of Sheikh Zayed's political thinking process exemplified in his discursive statements and actions. It documents and analyzes the career achievements of Sheikh Zayed, a statesman acknowledged by contemporary and future generations to have had significant impact on the political direction and overall development of the UAE. This impact also demonstrates the potential of his contribution to the field of political thought.
One of this study’s primary conclusions is that the accomplishments of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan during his rule have resulted primarily from his development of an integrated doctrine of governance that reflected his humanistic outlook. In this regard, at both the domestic and international levels, Sheikh Zayed’s political decisions and acts were undertaken with reference to this outlook
Faculty & Technology: Zayed University Experience
No full textZayed University is a 5-year institution in the United Arab Emirates comprised of nearly 400 faculty members from more than 30 different countries from all over the world. The challenges facing this institution in terms of creating, establishing and maintaining a professional development (PD) program for faculty and the integration of technology will be reported. This paper will focus on the reporting of the needs assessment instrument development and the subsequent results obtained from the distribution of the tool to the various faculty members from 6 Colleges at Zayed University. The needs assessment results were used to determine the next steps in the PD model program
UMPSA strengthens global ties with Mohamed Bin Zayed University for humanities through strategic partnership
No full textABU DHABI, 3 October 2024 - Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) has further expanded its global presence by formalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH)
Zayed Lab
No full textA photo of our original lab in the former stables of the Baker estate, held aloft at the new Zayed Building.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mdacc75thenow_img/1009/thumbnail.jp
An Analysis Study Of Smartphone Usage Habit Of Undergraduate Female Students At Zayed University
No full textSmartphones continue to reshape our lifestyle and have become an essential part of our daily life, providing people with many services that were not available before on standard mobile phones. The increased features and computing capabilities of Smartphones have allowed them to replace other portable machines, such as laptops, for many users, but particularly for university students. This research paper explores the usage patterns and behaviors among Zayed University students. The main focus of the study is to understand how these smart devices are used as a platform or medium for communication, socialization, learning, entertainment and other activities on campus. A survey was designed and administered to over 400 Zayed University students, and data were collected and analyzed. The findings show that smartphone penetration rate is almost 100 percent (98%) among students, Blackberry and iPhones are the two most common platforms, almost half of the students own and use two Smartphones, and that more than half of the students spend more than five hours per day using these devices, sending and receiving over 30 text messages, using Blackberry messenger and Whatsapp services. The findings also showed that Instagram is the most popular social media, voice communication is the most popular activity on their Smartphones, communication, including chatting and texting (using Arabic language), are the highest conception activities on these devices, with only 4% of students using their devices to access educational material, and that a significant number of students admitted using their Smartphones during class time
Zayed (Georges). Lettres inédites de Verlaine à Cazals.
No full textDe Graaf Daniel A. Zayed (Georges). Lettres inédites de Verlaine à Cazals.. In: Revue belge de philologie et d'histoire, tome 36, fasc. 4, 1958. Histoire (depuis la fin de l'Antiquité) — Geschiedenis (sedert de Oudheid) pp. 1321-1324
Caffeine Consumption among Zayed University Students in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study
No full textBackground: Over the past decade, the global caffeine consumption rate has increased dramatically. Coffee and tea are among the common sources, but energy drinks are becoming an important contributor to total caffeine consumption. Recommendations for daily caffeine intake is not being followed due to the perceived benefits of caffeine which include mood improvement, concentration, social factors, and energy boosting. This study was important to add to the limited data about caffeine consumption in the Gulf region and mainly in the UAE.Objectives: The objectives were to determine the prevalence of caffeinated beverage consumption among university students and perceived benefits in addition to the estimation of daily caffeine consumption (mg/day).Design: Data was collected through a self-reported questionnaire from a total of 175 participants (129 females and 46 males) who were conveniently selected from different settings at Zayed University - Dubai. Usual Caffeine intake was calculated from all caffeine containing beverages. Results: Eighty-six percent of the 175 participants, both males and females, at Zayed University-Dubai consumed caffeinated beverages with an average intake of 249.7±235.9 mg. The intake among the 150 caffeine consumers varied from 4.2 mg/day to 932.2 mg/day. Average intake of caffeine was not significantly different between genders (P=0.125). Thirty-five percent of the population consumed more than 400 mg/day of caffeine, with no statistical difference between males and females (P=0.202). Coffee was the most commonly consumed drink among both genders, followed by tea. Most perceived benefits of caffeine consumption were not significantly different except for the relationship between caffeine and improved exercise performance (P=0.018) and caffeine in relation to weight loss (P=0.001) among males.Conclusion: The prevalence of caffeine consumption at Zayed University was high among both males and females. Further research is necessary to estimate the total caffeine intake from all dietary sources, mainly the cultural foods and beverages, and to determine the relationship between accessibility to caffeine containing beverages and caffeine consumption among University student.</jats:p
The effect of COVID-19 on the academic performance of Zayed University students in the United Arab Emirates
No full textThe outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to significant changes across various sectors, including the field of education. In response to the pandemic, educational institutions worldwide, including Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), transitioned to online learning. This study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the academic performance of students in the UAE and their satisfaction with remote learning, while also examining gender differences in these variables. This study used a quantitative research design in which a questionnaire was used to collect data. The study employed a snowball sampling method to recruit a total of 1,780 male and female students aged 18 and above from Zayed University in the UAE. The collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques. This study revealed that students at Zayed University maintained a good level of academic performance (M = 3.34, SD = 0.76) during the COVID-19 pandemic and were satisfied with online learning (M = 3.48, SD = 0.84) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant positive correlation was observed between students’ academic performance and their level of satisfaction with online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic (p \u3c 0.001). Furthermore, no significant differences were found between gender and both academic performance and level of satisfaction with online learning. Finally, we found that more males leaned toward online learning while more females leaned toward face-to-face learning. This study contributes to understanding the impact of COVID-19 on students’ academic performance and satisfaction with remote learning in the UAE context. The findings highlight the significance of student satisfaction for successful online learning and emphasize the need for adequate resources and the maintenance of education quality
Implicit and explicit predictors of smoking cessation behavior
No full textThe current study drew on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to model self-change behavior in a sample of self-defined smokers over a 6 month follow-up period. The study tested the validity of the TPB model and the validity of the Expanded Model which proposed the addition of Impulsivity and Implicit Smoking Self-Identity as predictors of smoking outcome. The sample was recruited via an online advertisement and consisted of current smokers over18 years of age reporting no terminal illness. The baseline sample consisted of 81female and 49 male participants and the follow-up sample consisted of 28 female and 14 male participants. The study was administered online. Data consisted of demographic variables, dependence severity, and perceived stress. The TPB model variables were Smoking Attitude, as measured by Semantic Differential scales, Social Norm and Intent to Quit, measured using item ratings, and Self-Efficacy. Smoking outcome was measured as time to first quit attempt, number of quit attempts in the last 6 months, and longest period of abstinence in the last 6 months (dichotomized into high and low abstinence groups because of severe skew). A linear regression was run to test the first step of the TPB, predicting Intent to Quit from Personal Attitude, Social Norm, and Self-Efficacy. The current study found support for the first step of the TPB model- Personal Attitude and Social Norm predicted Intent to Quit. A series of regressions were performed to test the second step of the model, predicting Smoking Outcome from Intent to Quit, Self-Efficacy, Impulsivity, and Smoking Self-Concept. Partial support was found for the second step of the model, with Intent to Quit and Impulsivity predicting smoking outcome. Smoking Self-Concept was found to be predictive at a trend. Self-efficacy was not found to be predictive of either Intent to Quit or smoking outcome. An attrition analysis was performed to investigate predictors of study participation at follow-up. Support for the construct validity of the Smoking Self-Identity IAT was found; it was uncorrelated with Explicit Attitude and Social Desirability Bias and negatively correlated with smoking outcome. Limitations of the sample and implications for future research are discussed.Ph.D.Includes abstractVitaIncludes bibliographical referencesby Zayed Al-Otaib
Chapter 15: The Zayed Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy, Part II
No full textDr. Mills returns to the story of the Zayed Institute in this chapter. He begins by talking about the new Zayed Building, designed to facilitate collaborations.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/mchv_interviewchapters/1073/thumbnail.jp
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