HIV Case Notification Rates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the Past Decade (2000–2009)

During the past 30 years the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has developed an extensive hospital-based mental health system culminating in the passing of a mental health law in 2014. This legislation embodies many of the international standards promoted by the World Health Organization. However, the mechanisms for protecting the human rights of psychiatric patients are neither sufficiently independent nor adequately robust.

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Evaluation of Arabian Super Light and Arabian Extra Light Crude Oil for Use in Dry Low NOx (DLN) Combustion Systems

Volume 4A: Combustion, Fuels, and Emissions ◽

10.1115/gt2019-90672 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Jeffrey Goldmeer ◽

Paul Glaser ◽

Bassam Mohammad

Keyword(s):

Power Generation ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Natural Gas ◽

Crude Oil ◽

Gas Turbine ◽

Power Plants ◽

Combined Cycle ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

The Past ◽

Commercial Operation

Abstract The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has seen significant transformation in power generation in the past 10 years. There has been an increase in the number of F-class combined cycle power plants being developed and brought into commercial operation. There has also been a shift to the use of natural gas as primary fuel. At the same time, there has been an interest in switching the back-up fuel for new power plants from refined distillates to domestic crude oils. Both Arabian Super Light (ASL) and Arabian Extra Light (AXL) have been proposed for use in new F-class gas turbine combined cycle power plants. This paper provides details on the combustion evaluations of ASL and AXL, as well as the first field usage of ASL in a gas turbine.

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Design Guidelines for Buildings in Saudi Arabia Considering Energy Conservation Requirements

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.548-549.1601 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 548-549 ◽

pp. 1601-1606 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Abdullah. M Al-Shaalan ◽

Wakeel Ahmed ◽

Abdulhameed Alohaly

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Energy Conservation ◽

Performance Standards ◽

Design Guidelines ◽

Design Parameters ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

The Past ◽

Prime Objective ◽

Conservation Principles ◽

And Performance

In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the contribution from buildings towards energy consumption, both residential and commercial, has steadily increased reaching figures of 35% to 40% in the past few years. For this reason, energy efficiency in buildings is a prime objective for energy policy at regional, national and international levels. This research aims to provide design guidelines for buildings in Saudi Arabia taking into consideration the energy conservation principles. The proposed design parameters/guidelines are supported by computer simulation results of the software named “eQUEST” (Quick Energy Simulation Tool). This paper specifies minimum thermal resistance for walls and roofs, size and quality for glazing and performance standards for air conditioning (AC) systems.

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FORMULASI GAYA BAHASA INGKARI DALAM ALQURAN

Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra ◽

10.17509/bs_jpbsp.v15i1.799 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 57

Author(s):

Mamat Zaenuddin ◽

Wagino Hamid Hamdani

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Spoken Language ◽

Personality Factors ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Son Of God ◽

The Past ◽

Research Article ◽

Group Research ◽

Language Style

AbstrakArtikel penelitian ini merupakan ringkasan hasil penelitian kelompok yang bertujuan mendeskripsikan formulasi gaya bahasa ingkari dilihat dari uslub nahwi-bahalaghi. Sumber datanya diambil melalui dokumentasi mushaf Alquran yang diterbitkan oleh Departemen Kementrian Agama RI tahun 1990 bekerja sama dengan Departemen Agama Islam, Urusan Wakaf dan Dakwah Kerajaan Arab Saudi. Objek penelitiannya terfokus pada seperangkat formulasi gaya bahasa ingkari yang dituturkan oleh orang-orang kafir musyrik. Adapun datanya dihimpun melalui dokumentasi dan format pencatatan. Kemudian data tersebut dianalisis secara kualitatif nahwiyah-balaghiyah dan kuantitatif yang mencakup frekuensi, presentase, rerata, dan rentang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari uslub nahwi, gaya bahasa ingkari menggunakan uslub nahwi yang terdiri atas syarat, qasam, dan tahdid, sedangkan dari uslub balaghi, uslub ingkari menggunakan qashar, amr, nahy, dan istifham. Uslub ingkari itu muncul karena faktor kepribadian yang mencakup sikap, keyakinan syirik, pendakwan diri sebagai putra dan kesasih Allah, bersumpuh tidak syirik, anggapan bahwa Uzair dan Isa adalah putra Allah; anggapan bahwa Alquran adalah dongengan orang-orang terdahulu; anggapan bahqa da’i adalah lemah akal, tukang sihir, pendusta, gila, pencegah peribadatan mereka, larangan mendengar Alquran; anggapan bahwa orang mukmin adlah sesat dan mengada-ada; dan anggapan bahwa sanggup menanggung dosa orang-orang mukmin. Kata-kata kunci: Uslub ingkari, uslub nahwi-balaghiAbstractThis research article is a summary of the results of the group research that aims to describe the formulation of the denied style seen from uslub nahwi-bahalaghi. Sources of data were taken through the Qur'an Manuscripts documentation published by the Department of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in 1990 in collaboration with the Department of Islamic, Endowments and Propagation Affairs Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The object of research is focused on the formulation of a set of spoken language style denied by the infidels and idolaters. The data were collected through documentation and recording format. Then the data is analyzed qualitatively through jawanib nahwiyah-balaghiyah and quantitatively through frequency, percentage, mean, and range. The results showed that of uslub nahwi, denied style is using uslub nahwi consisting of terms: qasam, and tahdid, while from uslub balaghi, denied uslub is using qashar, amr, nahy, and istifham. Denied sslub arised because of personality factors including attitudes, syirk beliefs, accuseing themselves as God's sons and beloved, swearing not shirk, assumption of that Ezra and Jesus were the son of God; assumption of that the Qur'an is the tales of the past; asssumption of that preacher is weak reasonable, sorcerer, liar, lunatic, preventor of their worship, prohibition of hearing the Qur'an; assuming that the believer is someone misguided and ridiculous; and assumptions of that they could bear the sins of the believers.Keywords: Denied Uslub, uslub nahwi-balaghi

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Developing a Cybersecurity Framework for e-Government Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy ◽

10.3390/jcp1020017 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 302-318

Author(s):

Abdullah Alrubaiq ◽

Talal Alharbi

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Information Systems ◽

Physical Environment ◽

Critical Factor ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

The Past ◽

General Orientation ◽

New Concepts ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Government Project

The evolution of information systems has escalated significantly within the last decade as research unveils new concepts. The general orientation to provide solutions to complex problems continues to inspire innovation and new advancements. Cybersecurity is emerging as a critical factor for consideration within the resultant paradigm as information systems become significantly integrated. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of cybersecurity within the context of information systems. The paper examines some of the most consequential aspects of cybersecurity from the perspective of an e-government project in Saudi Arabia. A holistic system is proposed within the research framework to incorporate various scientific guidelines. The general orientation of this research is predicated on the aspiration to design and implement a complex and robust framework within which an e-government system can thrive within the Saudi Arabian context. A consideration of the physical environment within which the project will operate is also made, focusing on security. An evaluation of the cybersecurity environment in Saudi Arabia is reflective of significant advancements that have occurred in information system domains within the past few years.

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Suicidal Ideation Among Medical Students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000720 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Mohammed Madadin ◽

Ritesh G. Menezes ◽

Maha A. Alassaf ◽

Abdulaziz M. Almulhim ◽

Mahdi S. Abumadini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Medical Students ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Eastern Province ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Past ◽

Depression Subscale ◽

History Of

Abstract. Background: Medical students are at high risk of suicidal ideation. Aim: We aimed to obtain information on suicidal ideation among medical students in Dammam located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine affiliated with Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Suicidal ideation in the past 12 months was assessed based on responses to four questions in the depression subscale of the General Health Questionnaire 28 (GHQ-28). In addition, data were collected to examine the association of suicidal ideation with various factors. Results: We found that 1 in 3 medical students in the study had suicidal ideation in the past 12 months, while around 40% had lifetime suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation was associated with feelings of parental neglect, history of physical abuse, and dissatisfaction with academic performance. Limitations: The cross-sectional nature of this study limits its ability to determine causality regarding suicidal ideation. Conclusion: These rates are considerably high when compared with rates from studies in other countries around the world. This study provides a reference in the field of suicidology for this region of Saudi Arabia.

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Pediatrics’ Total Parenteral Nutrition: Initiative and implementation of standardized formulation in Saudi Arabia

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2018.v04i03.16 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 492-496

Author(s):

Yousef Ahmed Alomi ◽

Hussam Saad Almalki ◽

Aisha Omar Fallatah ◽

Awatif Faraj Alshammari ◽

Nesreen Al-Shubbar

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Clinical Outcome ◽

Parenteral Nutrition ◽

Drug Related Problems ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Parental Nutrition ◽

Management Project ◽

Improve Patient ◽

New System

The national total parental nutrition program with an emphasis on pediatrics started before several ago at Ministry of health hospitals In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program covered several regions and consisted from the foundation of Intravenous Admixture and preparation of pediatric parenteral nutrition to administration and follow up of patients outcomes. In addition to the prior system, the new initiative project with the standardized formulation of pediatric’s parenteral nutrition is the complementary project of the parental nutrition for pediatrics. The project initiated to prevent drug-related problems of parental nutrition, improve patient clinical outcome and reduce the unnecessary economic burden on the healthcare system. It is the new system in the Middle East and Gulf counties in additional to Saudi Arabia. The initiatives are the systemic implementation of standardized pediatrics formulation using management project tools of starting new idea until finding in the ground.

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Adult’s Total Parenteral Nutrition: Initiative and Implementation of Standardized Formulation in Saudi Arabia

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2018.v04i03.14 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 483-487

Author(s):

Yousef Ahmed Alomi ◽

Hussam Saad Almalki ◽

Aisha Omar Fallatah ◽

Awatif Faraj Alshammari ◽

Nahedh Rashed Alotaibi

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Parenteral Nutrition ◽

Pharmacy Practice ◽

International Standards ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Parental Nutrition ◽

International Regulations ◽

One Year ◽

New Formulation ◽

New System

The general administration of pharmaceutical care started potential pharmacy practice program. The program is part of accreditation professional’s process of national and international regulations. The adult’s parenteral nutrition was one of the critical programs. The most healthcare professionals are not familiar with the new system. The new initiatives system adult’s standardized concentration formulation of total parental nutrition as complementary to the previous one. The new formulation consisted of all parental nutrition requirements based on national and international standards. The new system can be converted as computerized physician orders. The new initiatives may implement as project management model over one year or less than that’s. The new system prevents nutrition-related problems, and medication errors, and improve clinical outcomes of the adults’ population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Filipino Guest Workers, Gender Segregation, and the Changing Social/Labor-Scape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

MIGRATION LETTERS ◽

10.33182/ml.v16i4.796 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 503-512

Author(s):

Simeon S. Magliveras

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Migrant Workers ◽

Major Part ◽

Gender Segregation ◽

Guest Workers ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Gcc Countries ◽

Overseas Filipino Workers ◽

Dress Codes ◽

Social Labor

Filipinos are a major part of the workforce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a population of almost one million. This article investigates the effects of gender segregation on Filipino workers and how they navigate their lives through systems imposed on them. In particular, it examines the Kafala system (administrative sponsoring system) used for recruiting migrant workers for GCC countries. This article suggests that contrary beliefs about gender segregation and dress codes, Filipinas found it empowering. However, this article also concludes that gender segregation and dress codes also lead to isolation and loneliness. In addition, it is concluded that the fate and contentment of the overseas Filipino workers are directly dependent on who sponsors them.

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Critical Analysis of Patient and Family Rights in JCI Accreditation and Cbahi Standards for Hospitals

International Journal of Emerging Research in Management and Technology ◽

10.23956/ijermt.v6i7.234 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 324

Author(s):

Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Critical Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Joint Commission ◽

Primary Data ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Accreditation Standards ◽

Joint Commission International ◽

Central Board

Patient and Family Rights (PFR) is a common chapter available in the Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation[i] (fifth edition) and Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) Standards for hospitals (second edition)[ii]. JCI Accreditation is a USA based international healthcare accrediting organization, whereas CBAHI is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based national health care accrediting organization. However, both these standards are accredited by Ireland based International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), which is the only accrediting organization who “accredit the accreditors' in the world. In Patient and Family Rights (PFR) chapter of JCI Accreditation for hospitals, there are nineteen (19) standards and seventy-seven (77) measurable elements (ME) whereas in CBAHI Accreditation there are thirty one (31) standards, ninety nine (99) sub-standards and fifty (50) evidence(s) of compliance (EC). The scoring mechanism is totally different in both these accrediting organizations. The researcher has identified thirty two (32) common parameters from JCI Accreditation and CBAHI standards, intent statement, measurable elements, sub-standard and evidence of compliance. On the basis of these identified common parameters, the researcher has compared the Patient and Family Rights chapter in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards. Methods: This is a comparison study (normative comparison) in which the researcher has critically analyzed and compared the Patient and Family Rights (PFR) standards of JCI (Joint Commission International) Accreditation of USA (United States of America) and CBAHI (Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data Collection: Primary data are collected from the JCI Accreditation Standards for hospitals, fifth edition, 2013 and CBAHI Standards for hospitals of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, second edition, 2011. Secondary data are collected from relevant published journals, articles, research papers, academic literature and web portals. Objectives of the Study: The aim of this study is to analyze critically Patient and Family Rights (PFR) Standards in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards to point out the best in among both these standards. Conclusion: This critical analysis of Patient and Family Rights (PFR) Standards in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards for hospitals clearly show that the PFR Standards in CBAHI Standards are very comprehensive than the JCI Accreditation standards.

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