The tourism impact of the historical elements in the city of Jeddah: الأثر السياحي للمقومات التاريخية في مدينة جدة

The main objective of this study is to try to identify the tourism components that exist in the historical area in Jeddah, and to emphasize their exploits and their usefulness, as well as the level of these elements. The study also highlighted the problems and obstacles that hinder the development of tourism in the region and the discovery of new sources of tourism. The study was conducted on tourists coming to the historic area of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, including non- Saudis during the month of the Jeddah Historical Festival (1438 H- (2017.The researcher used the questionnaire as a tool to collect her research data. The researcher has developed several questions to achieve the objectives of her research, and has used some means and statistical programs to analyze the data needed to derive the results of its study.And that the study results that resulted from this study included the disclosure of the factors and elements of tourism in the historical area in Jeddah, these factors vary in importance and the most important of these factors historical festivals.The study also showed the importance of providing tourism services and activities in sufficient and varied manner as an important tourist attraction for the historical area in Jeddah.

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Effectiveness of Using Infographics as an Approach for Teaching Programming Fundamentals on Developing Analytical Thinking Skills for High School Students in the City of Makkah in Saudi Arabia

Global Journal of Educational Studies ◽

10.5296/gjes.v3i1.10854 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 22 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Najwa Al-Mohammadi

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

High School Students ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Control Group ◽

School Students ◽

Analytical Thinking ◽

Study Results ◽

The City ◽

Experimental Group

The current study aims at investigating the effectiveness of using infographics as an approach to teach the programming fundamentals on developing analytical thinking skills for high school students in the city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The study is based on the two-group quasi-experimental design. Participants were 64 girls at the 1st secondary school in Makkah. They were divided into an experimental group comprising of 32 students and a control group comprising also of 32 students. The programming unit was taught to the experimental group using the educational infographics strategy while the control group was taught using the traditional way of instruction. The researcher designed the lessons of the unit based on an infographics form. She designed the analytical thinking test to measure several of the analytical thinking skills. The researcher also used the following statistical methods: t-test for independent samples, Black’s Gain Ratio to measure effectiveness. The study results pointed out the effectiveness of using infographics strategy as an approach to teach the programming fundamentals on developing analytical thinking skills.

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Understanding purchase motives to increase revenue growth: A study of nanostores in Indonesia

Innovative Marketing ◽

10.21511/im.17(4).2021.01 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Harmon Chaniago

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Research Data ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Survey Method ◽

Revenue Growth ◽

Study Results ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Service Guarantee ◽

The City

The occurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in consumers being reluctant to go far to shop, so nanostores are a choice. There are thousands of nanostores in Indonesia. However, not all nanostores are in demand by consumers, some nanostores are abandoned because they cannot adapt to consumer needs. This study aims to find factors and dimensions of purchase motives that can be used to increase sales and revenue of nanostores. The study used an explanatory survey method. The survey was conducted on 210 nanostore consumers in the city of Bandung, Indonesia. The research data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. The study results obtained three dimensions of consumer buying motives in nanostores: product attributes, self-orientation, and service guarantee. These are dimensions that consist of 12 factors and the majority of factors tend to be based on rationality or things related to healthy logic. To increase their revenue and growth, it is recommended that nanostore entrepreneurs understand consumer buying motives according to community conditions.

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Gagrak Blitaran: Proses Belajar Kebudayaan di Paguyuban Turonggo Budoyo Mugirejo

Jurnal Mebang: Kajian Budaya Musik dan Pendidikan Musik ◽

10.30872/mebang.v1i1.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

David Bagus Yulinanda ◽

Yofi Irvan Vivian ◽

Aris Setyoko

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Research Data ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Study Results ◽

Self Study ◽

Library Studies ◽

Qualitative Methodologies ◽

The City ◽

Analysis Determination

Turonggo Budoyo Mugirejo is a Kuda Lumping group Gagrak Blitaran in the city of Samarinda through the transmigration process. Gagrak Blitaran, on its own, was the identity of this group. The process of learning culture alone played a crucial role in preserving Kuda Lumping Gagrak Blitaran in Samarinda. This study aims to explain the characteristics of Gagrak Blitaran’s music; describe the process of self-study at the Turonggo Budoyo Mugirejo. The study employs qualitative methodologies by applying three phases, some of which define the location of research, data collection techniques, and analysis. Determination of the location aims to focus on the object of research. Data-collection techniques include library studies, informers, interviews, and documentation. The last one is the analysis technique by utilising field data. The study results in accord with the background of the problem and the purpose of the study. Gagrak Blitaran’s music characteristic have been achieved through the four rhythms of sampak, gangsaran, dua-satu (pegon and dangdutan), and satu-satu. The instruments on which these rhythms are based are the kenong, kempul, gong suwukan, and gong ageng. The process of learning its own culture includes internalisation, socialisation and enculturation. The three processes allow each member of the company to have a deeper understanding of Kuda Lumping. It involves a dance technique, beating the Gamelan according to the characteristic of Kuda Lumping Gagrak Blitaran.

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TATA RUANG KOTA CIAMIS PASCAPERDAGANGAN DUNIA ABAD KE-19 – 20

PANALUNGTIK ◽

10.24164/pnk.v1i1.5 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 41-60

Author(s):

Nanang Saptono

Keyword(s):

20Th Century ◽

Development Process ◽

Industrial Area ◽

Spatial Layout ◽

Research Data ◽

City Development ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Economic Infrastructure ◽

Ancient Maps ◽

The City

The capital of Ciamis Regency has experienced several displacements. During the reign of Raden Adipati Aria Kusumadiningrat the development of the capital was encouraged to develop into a city. After the kulturstelsel era, many European capitalists invested in Ciamis. At the beginning of the 20th century economic infrastructure, especially the means of distribution of commodities is much needed. Building economic facilities have sprung up in several locations in Ciamis. Such conditions result in the development of the city. This study aims to get a picture of the spatial layout of Ciamis and the city development process. The research method applied descriptive research. Data collection is done through direct observation in the field and accompanied by the utilization of instrument in the form of ancient maps. In the area of Ciamis City there are still some old building objects that can be used as a spatial bookmark of the city. At a glance the city's development spontaneously, but visible on the basis of existing infrastructure, in the 20th century the city of Ciamis showed a planned city. The growth of Ciamis city is of course influenced by several factors including economic and geographical factors.Keywords: city, layout, planned, industrial area

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KAJIAN NORMATIF KEBERADAAN TOKO MODERN DI KOTA SEMARANG

Hukum dan Masyarakat Madani ◽

10.26623/humani.v5i3.946 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 50

Author(s):

Efi Yulistyowati ◽

Endah Pujiastuti

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Data Collection ◽

Research Data ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Literature Study ◽

Normative Study ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Approach Method ◽

The City ◽

Collection Methods

ABSTRAKArtikel hasil penelitian tentang kajian normatif keberadaan toko modern di Kota Semarang akan mengkaji mengenai keberadaan toko modern di Kota Semarang apakah sudah memenuhi ketentuan dalam Peraturan Presiden Nomor 112 Tahun 2007. Untuk membahas permasalahan tersebut, metode pendekatan yang dipakai adalah yuridis normatif, dengan spesifikasi penelitian deskriptif analitis, metode pengumpulan datanya : studi dokumentasi dan studi kepustakaan, sedangkan metode analisis data yang dipergunakan adalah analisis kualitatif.Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keberadaan toko modern di Kota Semarang sudah memenuhi beberapa ketentuan yang ada dalam Peraturan Presiden Nomor 112 Tahun 2007, yang belum terpenuhi adalah : ketentuan Pasal 13 & Pasal 15 Peraturan Presiden Nomor 112 Tahun 2007.Articles of research on the normative study of the existence of modern stores in the city of Semarang will examine the existence of modern stores in the city of Semarang whether they have fulfilled the provisions in Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2007. To discuss these problems, the approach method used is normative juridical, with the specifications of analytical descriptive research, data collection methods: documentation and literature study, while the data analysis method used is qualitative analysis. The results of the study show that the existence of a modern shop in Semarang City has fulfilled several provisions in the Presidential Regulation Number 112 of 2007, which has not been fulfilled are:provisions in Article 13 and provisions Article 15 of the Presidential Regulation Number 112 of 2007.Keywords: Study, Normative, Modern Shop, Semarang City.

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Towards a Customized¬ Awareness Campaign to Educate the Public about COVID-19: Development and Validation of a Messaging Campaign to Promote Precautionary Behavior Using Geospatial Intelligence in Saudi Arabia (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.26856 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mayda Alrige ◽

Hind Bitar Bitar ◽

Maram Meccawi ◽

Balakrishnan Mullachery

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Content Validity ◽

Awareness Campaign ◽

Artificial Intelligence Technique ◽

The Public ◽

High Infection ◽

Local Map ◽

The City ◽

Intelligence Technique

BACKGROUND Designing a health promotion campaign is never an easy task, especially during a pandemic of a highly infectious disease, such as Covid-19. In Saudi Arabia, many attempts have been made toward raising the public awareness about Covid-19 infection-level and its precautionary health measures that have to be taken. Although this is useful, most of the health information delivered through the national dashboard and the awareness campaign are very generic and not necessarily make the impact we like to see on individuals’ behavior. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to build and validate a customized awareness campaign to promote precautionary health behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. The customization is realized by utilizing a geospatial artificial intelligence technique called Space-Time Cube (STC) technique. METHODS This research has been conducted in two sequential phases. In the first phase, an initial library of thirty-two messages was developed and validated to promote precautionary messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. This phase was guided by the Fogg Behavior Model (FBM) for behavior change. In phase 2, we applied STC as a Geospatial Artificial Intelligence technique to create a local map for one city representing three different profiles for the city districts. The model was built using COVID-19 clinical data. RESULTS Thirty-two messages were developed based on resources from the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia. The enumerated content validity of the messages was established through the utilization of Content Validity Index (CVI). Thirty-two messages were found to have acceptable content validity (I-CVI=.87). The geospatial intelligence technique that we used showed three profiles for the districts of Jeddah city: one for high infection, another for moderate infection, and the third for low infection. Combining the results from the first and second phases, a customized awareness campaign was created. This awareness campaign would be used to educate the public regarding the precautionary health behaviors that should be taken, and hence help in reducing the number of positive cases in the city of Jeddah. CONCLUSIONS This research delineates the two main phases to developing a health awareness messaging campaign. The messaging campaign, grounded in FBM, was customized by utilizing Geospatial Artificial Intelligence to create a local map with three district profiles: high-infection, moderate-infection, and low-infection. Locals of each district will be targeted by the campaign based on the level of infection in their district as well as other shared characteristics. Customizing health messages is very prominent in health communication research. This research provides a legitimate approach to customize health messages during the pandemic of COVID-19.

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Using Design Thinking Principles to Improve Outpatients’ Experiences in Hospital Pharmacies: A Case Study of Two Hospitals in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9070854 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 854

Author(s):

Dalia Almaghaslah ◽

Abdulrhman Alsayari ◽

Saleh Ali Alyahya ◽

Rana Alshehri ◽

Khawlah Alqadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Management System ◽

Design Thinking ◽

Queue Management ◽

End User ◽

Study Results ◽

Hospital Pharmacies ◽

Asir Region

Introduction: Design thinking, an innovative problem-solving approach, has gained wide popularity in healthcare disciplines. The aim of this work is to improve outpatients’ experiences in hospital pharmacies in two hospitals in Asir region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: The design thinking approach, adopted from Stanford University’s D-School, was used in this study. Results: Several problems were identified: lack of comfortable environment in the pharmacies’ waiting area, lack of a queue management system, and workflow inefficiencies related to ordering and supplies of medicines. A prototype was proposed to overcome these challenges. Discussion and Conclusion: The design thinking approach helped in identifying end-user (patients visiting outpatient pharmacies) values and desires and provided an understanding of their struggles. It also proposed tailored solutions that could improve patients’ experiences while using the services of the outpatient pharmacies.

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Body mass index percentiles in adolescents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil, and their comparison with international parameters

Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia ◽

10.1590/s0004-27302010000300008 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 54 (3) ◽

pp. 295-302 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Maria Aparecida Zanetti Passos ◽

Isa de Pádua Cintra ◽

Lúcia Maria Branco ◽

Helymar da Costa Machado ◽

Mauro Fisberg

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Reference Data ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Southeastern Brazil ◽

São Paulo ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Study Results ◽

The City

OBJECTIVE: To describe the percentile distribution of body mass index (BMI) in school adolescents, by gender and age, comparing them with international parameters. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The study included 8,020 adolescents aged 10-15 years from 43 schools in the city of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil. BMI values of the study sample were distributed in percentiles and compared to international parameters (CDC, Must and cols. and Cole and cols.). RESULTS: Both male and female adolescents aged 10 to 14 years showed BMI cut-offs over the international parameters, especially in the P50-P85 percentile range. At the age of 15, the observed values were very similar to reference data; however, BMI values in the 95th percentile were much higher than international parameters. CONCLUSIONS: The study results show how important it is to use adequate BMI values for Brazilian adolescents aged 10-15 since international parameters may not reflect the actual nutritional status of this group.

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Site response assessment at the city of Al Khobar, eastern Saudi Arabia, from microtremor and borehole data

Arabian Journal of Geosciences ◽

10.1007/s12517-015-1890-8 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 10015-10030

Author(s):

M. Alharbi ◽

M. Fnais ◽

A. Al-Amri ◽

Kamal Abdelrahman ◽

Meinrat O. Andreae ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Site Response ◽

Response Assessment ◽

Borehole Data ◽

The City

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Excavations at the Jahānnamā complex: urban archaeology at Isfahan, Iran

Antiquity ◽

10.15184/aqy.2016.230 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 91 (355) ◽

Author(s):

Ali Shojaee Esfahani ◽

Ali Aarab ◽

Elham Abdolmohammad Arab ◽

Shadi Kalantar ◽

Zeinab Hadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Central Iran ◽

Capital City ◽

Tourist Attraction ◽

Urban Archaeology ◽

City Walls ◽

The City

Isfahan in central Iran was selected as a capital city by both the Seljuk (AD 1040–1157) and the Safavid (AD 1501–1722) dynasties. During the Safavid period, and under Shah Abbas I (AD 1571–1629) in particular, the city was greatly expanded with important new quarters including Naqsh-e Jahan Square (AD 1590–1595). Running north to south, a new avenue or boulevard called the Charbagh (Ḵiyābān-e Čahārbāğ) was also constructed (AD 1595–1596) (Figure 1), serving as both a leisure or tourist attraction outside the city walls, and to connect some of the new capital's institutions.

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