scholarly journals Bibliometric analysis of Cardiovascular Disease Research Activity in the Arab World

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussein H Khachfe ◽  
Marwan M Refaat
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Disease Research ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
The World ◽  
Number Of Publications

Background and Objectives: There is an increased number of non-communicable diseases i.e. chronic disease such as cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in the Arab World. In this article, we will be aiming to measure the activity of cardiovascular disease (CVD) research via publications that have been released in the Arab World over the last 15 years.Methods: Search using Medline (via Ovid and PubMed) and EMBASE was used for this study. Publications related to cardiology/cardiovascular disease according to author origin/affiliation were collected from the 22 Arab countries between 2002 and 2016 (inclusive).Results: The Arab world only produced 1% of the total percentage of CVD publications over the interval of our study. There was however, an increase in the number of publications in recent years. Qatar and Lebanon had the highest ratio for CVD to Non-CVD publications released. Qatar had the highest number of publications per million persons. Tunisia had the highest number of publications per GDP (in US Billion Dollars).Conclusions: Overall, the Arab countries still lag behind other parts of the world in terms of CVD research activity. Five countries are responsible for the majority of publications.

Cardiovascular disease research in the Arab world: a scoping review from seven Arab countries (2000–2018)

Public Health ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Ghandour ◽  
A. Husseini ◽  
A.M. Sibai ◽  
N.M.E. Abu-Rmeileh
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Disease Research

scholarly journals Familial Mediterranean fever research activity in the Arab World: the need for regional and international collaborations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise Assouad ◽  
Said El Hage ◽  
Steven Safi ◽  
Antonio El Kareh ◽  
Elie Mokled ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Familial Mediterranean Fever ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Average Population ◽  
International Collaborations ◽  
Mediterranean Fever ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Average Population Size

Background: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory, multisystem disease affecting the populations of the Mediterranean basin. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the research input of Arab countries on FMF between 2004 and 2019. Methods: The Medline database (PubMed) was accessed for FMF-related publications. The number of publications was normalized to average: population size, GDP and number of physicians for every country. VOSViewer was used to create a co-occurrence bibliographic map. Results: Between 2004 and 2019, 69 articles relating to FMF were published in the Arab world, accounting for 0.03% of the total number of publications originating in Arab countries, and 3.60% of all articles relating to FMF worldwide. After normalizing to average population size, GDP and number of physicians, Lebanon ranked first with 4.44, 0.64 and 1.99 publications per million persons respectively. Moderate positive correlations were found between number of publications and average population size (r = 0.385) and average number of physicians (r = 0.513). Half of the articles were published in journals ranked Q1 and Q2. An abundance of keywords relating to genetics hint at a main focus on the genetic aspect of the disease. Conclusion: The low number of publications could be a result of the absence of research funding and the political and military instability in the Arab world. Given that many articles were published in high quality journals, Arab countries should focus on providing a clinical aspect to their studies and working on regional and international collaborations.

scholarly journals Atrial Fibrillation in the Arab World: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Activity from 2004 to 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Dany Akiki ◽  
Said El Hage ◽  
Elias Wakim ◽  
Steven Safi ◽  
Elise Assouad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Life Years ◽  
Number Of Publications

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is in an increasing pattern worldwide, especially in the Arab world. Objective: The aim of this article is to assess AF research activity in the Arab countries over the past 16 years, taking into consideration the population size, gross domestic product (GDP) and disability-adjusted life years (DALY). Methods: Atrial fibrillation related research articles published from Arab countries between 2004 and 2019 were collected from the MEDLINE database and are cited online on PubMed. Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms related to the subject, the origin and the date of publication were used to search for the published articles. Results: The number of AF related publications in the Arab world over the past 16 years was only 283 (0.73%) out of a total of 38,983 publications worldwide. Saudi Arabia ranked first in terms of number of AF related publications, followed by Egypt. Lebanon is the country with the highest number of publications per USD billion GDP, while Egypt and Saudi Arabia have the highest number of publications per 1% DALYs. According to the population size, Qatar and Bahrain produced the highest number of publications per million persons (PPMP). A strong and positive correlation was found between the number of publications and the GDP. The population size and the percentage of DALY showed positive yet weak correlation. Conclusion: A slight increase in AF related publications is observed. Nonetheless, AF research activity in the Arab world is still insufficient.

scholarly journals MOOCS As A Method Of Distance Education In The Arab World – A Review Paper

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raniah Samir Adham ◽  
Karsten Oster Lundqvist
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Developed World

Abstract Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in the Arab World are still in their infancy. Many Arab countries are now starting to launch their MOOC platforms; however, there are only a few who have actually implemented such systems. This paper will explore online learning, in particular the rise of MOOCs around the world and their impact on the Arab World. The purpose of this paper is to give a true picture of the development of the first MOOC platforms in the Arab World. It will analyse in detail the concept, definitions, background, and types of MOOCs (xMOOCs and cMOOCs), as well as the main MOOCs platform in the Western and Arab worlds, and a timeline of the development of MOOCs. It will then observe the status of MOOCs in the developed world, opportunities in the Middle East, and the influence of Western MOOCs on the Arab world, from many perspectives, e.g. educational, religious, cultural and social.

Open Source Software in the Arab World

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-64
Author(s):  
Manar Abu Talib
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Road Map ◽  
The World

A literature survey study was conducted to explore the state-of-the-art of Open Source Software and the opportunities and challenges faced by this segment of the software industry in seven Arab countries — Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Qatar, Oman and UAE. A framework and road map for OSS is presented derived from interviews conducted in the UAE with at least four experts from each of the following categories: governments and ministries, IT companies, universities and IT enthusiasts. This is the first study of its kind in this part of the world and is expected to make a significant contribution to the direction for Open Source Software in the region and beyond.

Open Source Software in the Arab World

2020 ◽  
pp. 1646-1663
Author(s):  
Manar Abu Talib
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Software Industry ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Road Map ◽  
The World

A literature survey study was conducted to explore the state-of-the-art of Open Source Software and the opportunities and challenges faced by this segment of the software industry in seven Arab countries — Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Qatar, Oman and UAE. A framework and road map for OSS is presented derived from interviews conducted in the UAE with at least four experts from each of the following categories: governments and ministries, IT companies, universities and IT enthusiasts. This is the first study of its kind in this part of the world and is expected to make a significant contribution to the direction for Open Source Software in the region and beyond.

Promoting reading in the Arab world: The book club model

IFLA Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-280
Author(s):  
Youmen Chaaban ◽  
Rania Sawalhi
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Book Club ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Book Clubs ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status

Despite their proliferation in many parts of the world, book clubs have received little attention from academic researchers. This study seeks to understand the status of book clubs particularly in the Arab world. An in-depth illustration of the status of Arab book clubs was provided by 18 moderators from six Arab countries. The findings indicated that Arab book clubs operate in several distinctive ways; ranging from formal, highly structured meetings, to informal, friendly gatherings. The findings also revealed the motivations for establishing the book clubs in the Arab world. In this respect, participants set high expectations for personal growth, interpersonal relationships, and social responsibility. However, Arab books clubs faced several challenges as perceived by the participants in this study. Several suggestions were made for the sustainability of Arab book clubs. The implications of the findings for librarians, educators, and the general public are also emphasized to create momentum for their continuity.

scholarly journals Increased Mortality of Respiratory Diseases, Including Lung Cancer, in the Area with Large Amount of Ashfall from Mount Sakurajima Volcano

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenta Higuchi ◽  
Chihaya Koriyama ◽  
Suminori Akiba
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Volcanic Ash ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Disease ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Disease Mortality ◽  
The World ◽  
Acute Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Standardized Mortality Ratios

Objectives. Mount Sakurajima in Japan is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. This work was conducted to examine the effect of volcanic ash on the chronic respiratory disease mortality in the vicinity of Mt. Sakurajima.Methods. The present work examined the standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) of respiratory diseases during the period 1968–2002 in Sakurajima town and Tarumizu city, where ashfall from the volcano recorded more than 10.000 g/m2/yr on average in the 1980s.Results. The SMR of lung cancer in the Sakurajima-Tarumizu area was 1.61 (95% CI = 1.44–1.78) for men and 1.67 (95% CI = 1.39–1.95) for women while it was nearly equal to one in Kanoya city, which neighbors Tarumizu city but located at the further position from Mt. Sakurajima, and therefore has much smaller amounts of ashfall. Sakurajima-Tarumizu area had elevated SMRs for COPDs and acute respiratory diseases while Kanoya did not.Conclusions. Cristobalite is the most likely cause of the increased deaths from those chronic respiratory diseases since smoking is unlikely to explain the increased mortality of respiratory diseases among women since the proportion of smokers in Japanese women is less than 20%, and SPM levels in the Sakurajima-Tarumizu area were not high. Further studies seem warranted.

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