Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research , Open Access

Unlocking the drivers behind logistics service providers' participation in Morocco's logistics clusters

Alaa Eddine El Moussaoui

In recent years, the concept of logistics clusters has attracted the attention of several researchers and practitioners. It is an agglomeration of different types of companies and…

Adapting human resources management to global health crises: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia

Ahmed Asfahani

This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human resource management (HRM) within Saudi Arabia's distinct socio-legal landscape, which is shaped by Islamic…

Global perspectives and methodological innovations in STEM education: a systematic mapping analysis of engineering design-based teacher training

Mohamed A. Shahat, Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi, Shubair Abdullah, Mohammed Al-Amri

This study investigates a novel educational strategy in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching that integrates the engineering design process (EDP) as a…

A review of electricity consumption and CO2 emissions in Gulf Cooperation Council households and proposed scenarios for its reduction

Tarig Zeinelabdeen Yousif Ahmed, Mawahib Eltayeb Ahmed, Quosay A. Ahmed, Asia Adlan Mohamed

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) of countries has some of the highest electricity consumptions and carbon dioxide emissions per capita in the world. This poses a direct…

Risk and performance of Islamic and conventional banks under COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from MENA region

Ameni Ghenimi, Hasna Chaibi, Mohamed Ali Omri

The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis between Islamic and conventional banks in terms of whether Islamic banks was more or less resilient/risky than…

Modelling the theory of planned behaviour to evaluate the investment intention of generation Z in the speculative market: stocks, Forex and cryptocurrencies

Vaidehi Pandurugan, Badriya Nasser Said Al Shammakhi

The current research takes a closer look at the investment intention of Generation Z and its relation to investing in a speculative market. The study applies the theory of planned…

The professional competence of faculty members from the students’ perspective at Kuwait University and Palestine Technical University Kadoorie

Asem Obied, Abdullah Alajmi

The study aimed at identifying the degree of professional competence of faculty members from the students’ perspective at Kuwait and Palestine Technical University Kadoorie, and…

Characteristics of school effectiveness at the level of colleges of education in Ghana

Alaric Awingura Alagbela, Jonas Bayuo

School effectiveness has attracted some currency in educational research globally since the 1960s though such studies mostly point to the efforts of principal leadership as the…

Exposure to bullying between medical and non-medical university students in Bahrain

Haifa Mohammad Algahtani, Laila Aldandan, Haitham Jahrami, Dalia Kamal, Henry Silverman

Bullying negatively affects victims’ mental health and has been shown to be associated with anxiety and depression. Moreover, many studies have reported the prevalence of…

Effect of climate change on reference evapotranspiration at the subnational scale: case study of Egypt

Abdelhamid Ads, Santosh Murlidhar Pingale, Deepak Khare

This study’s fundamental objective is to assess climate change impact on reference evapotranspiration (ET_o) patterns in Egypt under the latest shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs…

Dynamics of intellectual capital and financial performance in ASEAN banks

Wasim Ul Rehman, Omur Saltik, Suleyman Degirmen, Meti̇n Ocak, Hina Shabbir

The purpose of this study is to examine the dynamic relationship between intellectual capital (IC) and its components on financial performance of banks within the selected eight…

Evaluation of doxorubicin administrations in hepatocellular carcinoma in terms of genetic polymorphism, case study: Egypt

Amina Tawfik, Samia Shouman, Reda Tabashy, Mervat Omran, Mohamed Gad El-Mola

This scientific article aims to evaluate the efficacy of the drug Doxorubicin for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Egypt. The study analyzes data from patients referred…

Identity exploration of university students in the somatic and material domains: the mediating role of conspicuous consumption

Adetumilara Iyanuoluwa Adebo, Hanina Halimatusaadiah Hamsan

This paper is determined to examine the role of body image and materialism in predicting the identity exploration of university students when conspicuous consumption is a mediator…

Microbial contamination and some chemical and physical properties of date fruits stored at room and refrigerator temperatures

Siddig Hussein Hamad

The purpose of this article is to investigate on changes of the microbial load and the chemical and physical properties of date fruits stored for 6 months under two different…

Influenza vaccine uptake and its determinants among adult population in the Kingdom of Bahrain: a cross-sectional study to identify areas for intervention

Salman Alzayani, Mohammed Al Sedran, Safa Aburowais, Jumana Hammad, Noora Almuaili, Shaikha Alkawari, Rayan Bureshaid, Muhannad Almalki, Amer Almarabheh, Afif Ben Salah

Seasonal influenza epidemics accounted for significant morbidity and mortality loads worldwide despite the availability of a safe vaccine as an efficient tool against severity of…

Linkage among halal quality standard certification and SME’s performance: Palestinian food halal certified SME’s context

Mahmoud Amer

The aim of this study is to study the relationship between halal certification and small and medium entreprise (SME) performance in a turbulent environment such as the Palestinian…

Revitalising socio-economic empowerment through cooperative banks: insights from India

Niyaz Panakaje, Habeeb Ur Rahiman, S.M. Riha Parvin, Abbokar Siddiq, Mustafa Raza Rabbani

This research aims to explore the significance of cooperative efforts in promoting financial participation to enhance the socio-economic empowerment of the rural Muslims.

Machine learning in healthcare strategic management: a systematic literature review

Sand Mohammad Salhout

This study specifically seeks to investigate the strategic implementation of machine learning (ML) algorithms and techniques in healthcare institutions to enhance innovation…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT involvement in scientific and medical writing, a new concern for researchers. A scoping review

Ahmed A. Khalifa, Mariam A. Ibrahim

The study aims to evaluate PubMed publications on ChatGPT or artificial intelligence (AI) involvement in scientific or medical writing and investigate whether ChatGPT or AI was…

Study on indoor pollutants emission in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Francis Olawale Abulude, Domenico Suriano, Samuel Dare Oluwagbayide, Akinyinka Akinnusotu, Ifeoluwa Ayodeji Abulude, Emmanuel Awogbindin

This study aimed to characterize the concentrations of indoor pollutants (such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and sulfur dioxide (SO₂), as well as…

Reconceptualizing the interplay between geopolitical index, green financial assets and renewable energy markets: evidence from the machine learning approach

Anis Jarboui, Emna Mnif, Nahed Zghidi, Zied Akrout

In an era marked by heightened geopolitical uncertainties, such as international conflicts and economic instability, the dynamics of energy markets assume paramount importance…

Students’ psychological variables connection with secondary school students’ academic performance in mathematics

Odiri E. Onoshakpokaiye

The study’s objective was to ascertain the connection between secondary school students' test anxiety, academic self-concept, motivation and academic performance in mathematics…

Bioprospects of pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs)

Priyajit Mondal, Dhritishree Ghosh, Madhupa Seth, Subhra Kanti Mukhopadhyay

The purpose of this article is to provide information about interactions between pink-pigmented facultative methylotroph (PPFM) organisms and plants, their molecular mechanisms of…

Ethanol production from cassava peels using Saccharomyces cerevisiae via ethanologenic fermentation process

Adewale Allen Sokan-Adeaga, Godson R.E.E. Ana, Abel Olajide Olorunnisola, Micheal Ayodeji Sokan-Adeaga, Hridoy Roy, Md Sumon Reza, Md. Shahinoor Islam

This study aims to assess the effect of water variation on bioethanol production from cassava peels (CP) using Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast as the ethanologenic agent.

Elite athletes and sports training during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mini review

Danladi Ibrahim Musa, Abel Lamina Toriola, Benson Babatunde Bamidele, Badamasi Lawal, Abu Sunday, Oluwatoyin O. Toriola, Jimoh Monay Ahmed, Adams David

The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had devastating impact on sporting activities, education and global health. Given the impact of the pandemic-related restrictions…

Video as an interventional tool for bridging the gap in anatomy knowledge of medical postgraduates

Pamela David, Intan S. Zulkafli, Rasheeda Mohd Zamin, Snehlata Samberkar, Kah Hui Wong, Murali Naidu, Srijit Das

The teaching and learning of anatomy has experienced a significant paradigm shift. The present study assessed the level of knowledge in anatomy in medical postgraduate students…

Anthropometric evaluation of side, sex and age by radiological examination of the normal ankle joint among adult Egyptian population

Wael Amin Nasr El-Din, Mona Hassan Mohammed Ali, Gisma Ahmed Madani, Islam Omar Abdel Fattah

Sex and age estimation is important, particularly when information about the deceased is unavailable. There are limited radiological studies investigating side, sex and age…

Effect of marketing literacy on the success of entrepreneurial projects

Mueen Ghazi Elmobayed, Hamood Mohammed Al-Hattami, Mohammed A. Al-Hakimi, Walaa Salama Mraish, Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan

This research aims to determine the effect of marketing literacy on the success of entrepreneurial projects (EPS) in Palestine.

Osteoconductive properties of synthetic eggshell hydroxyapatite: an experimental study in rats

Fouad Al Bayaty, Mazen M. Jamil Al-Obaidi, Anissa Lokman, Suhaila Yazid, Omar Emad Ibrahim

This study examines the osteoconductive and healing capabilities of locally implanted synthetic hydroxyapatite (sHAp) derived from eggshells in the central incisor sockets of rats.

Optimal geographical distribution of Saudi dates exports

Adel Mohammed Ghanem, Khaled Nahar Alrwis, Othman S. Alnashwan, Mohamad A. Alnafissa, Said Azali Ahamada, Ibrahim bin Othman Al-Nashwan

This research aimed to maximize the value of date exports for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Healthcare industry waste and public health: a systematic review

Danladi Chiroma Husaini, Vinlee Bernardez, Naim Zetina, David Ditaba Mphuthi

A direct correlation exists between waste disposal, disease spread and public health. This article systematically reviewed healthcare waste and its implication for public health…

Predictive machine learning model for mental health issues in higher education students due to COVID-19 using HADS assessment

Reshmy Krishnan, Shantha Kumari, Ali Al Badi, Shermina Jeba, Menila James

Students pursuing different professional courses at the higher education level during 2021–2022 saw the first-time occurrence of a pandemic in the form of coronavirus disease 2019…

Investigation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in a number of Baghdad schools and extent of their resistance to disinfectants and sterilizers

Shaimaa Hadi Al-Dulaimi, Miyada Kh Hassan

This study was design to investigate of P. aeruginosa, an example of Gram-negative bacteria, in seven primary and secondary schools of Baghdad city, and the effects of Ethanol and…

Arabic stance detection of COVID-19 vaccination using transformer-based approaches: a comparison study

Reema Khaled AlRowais, Duaa Alsaeed

Automatically extracting stance information from natural language texts is a significant research problem with various applications, particularly after the recent explosion of…

Designing ICT integrated lesson activities: an intervention to bolster tutors’ pedagogical use of ICT competences in Tanzania teacher education

Elisei Emili Lubuva, Placidius Ndibalema, Esther Mbwambo

The study aims to assess the effectiveness of engaging tutors in designing and using ICT integrated lesson activities in strengthening their pedagogical use of ICT competences.

Wastewater treatment plant site selection using GIS and multicriteria decision analysis

Muheeb Awawdeh, Zaid Al-Rousan, Khaled Alkaraki

Cesspits are the means for each house to dispose of wastewater in the Bani Kinanah District (BKD) of Jordan, which creates severe environmental complications. This research aimed…

Sustainable tourism development activities and planning systems in Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa: A comprehensive eco-touristic and sustainability perspective

Azwindini Isaac Ramaano

This study aims to examine Musina municipality’s tourism development status and plans with existing documents and respondents’ responses on their envisaged implications on tourism…

Do energy transition and environmental taxation contribute to sustainable development? Evidence from OECD countries

Zohra Dradra

In this study, the author intend to investigate the impacts of renewable energy use and environmental taxation on sustainable development measured by the adjusted net savings…

Executing marketing through a gender lens: a consumer purchase decision-making study in an emerging economy

Ahsan Siraj, Yongming Zhu, Shilpa Taneja, Ehtisham Ali, Jiaxin Guo, Xihui Chen

With rapidly changing marketing landscape, nowadays, the formulation of various marketing strategies is increasingly focused on how consumers tend to make decisions. To meet the…

Antecedents of students' intention to be sustainable accountants: evidence from Indonesia

Stephana Dyah Ayu Ratnaningsih, Imam Ghozali, Puji Harto

The paper aims to examine Indonesian accounting students’ intention to become sustainable accountants (ISAs) using a modified theory of reasoning action model.

Maps as instructional resources and scholarly performance of junior secondary school students in social studies

Favour Onamrewho Atubi

The purpose of the research was to, first, investigate if the use of maps as instructional resources will boost scholarly performance and, second, examine if gender can moderate…

Mediating role of quality of work life between work-related social capital and life satisfaction among health professionals

Irfana Rashid, Faseeh Amin

The main aim of this study is to highlight the significance of fostering social capital and improving the quality of work life (QWL) for the well-being of healthcare workers. The…

Akt1 players promote PMA U937 cell line differentiation into macrophage-like cells

Halla Falih Bakheit, Sebastien Taurin, Elwaleed Mohamed Elamin, Moiz Bakhiet

Monocytes are a leukocytes’ subset that plays an important role in immunity. Protein kinase B (AKT) is involved in monocytes' survival, proliferation and differentiation. Using…

Revisiting the puzzle of capital structure determinants: an empirical study based on UK firms

Md. Atiqur Rahman, Tanjila Hossain, Kanon Kumar Sen

This study aims to measure impact of several firm-specific factors on alternative measures of leverage. The authors also aim to study impact of the subprime crisis on such…

Effects of the Russian–Ukrainian war on the value of imports and the food trade balance in Saudi Arabia

Adel Mohammed Ghanem, Khaled Nahar Alrwis, Sharafeldin Bakri Alaagib, Nageeb Aldawdahi, Ibrahim Al-Nashwan, Hossam Ghanem

This study aimed to measure the effects of the Russian–Ukrainian war on the value of imports and the food trade balance in Saudi Arabia.

Assessing the psychometric properties of a questionnaire evaluating the residents’ perception of peer assisted learning in emergency medicine residency program

Ammar Kabli, Sarah Eltouny, Enas Gouda

This study aims to measure the perception of the residents regarding peer assisted learning in emergency medicine residency program as well as assessing the psychometric…

Were the higher educational institutions (HEIs) in Oman ready to face pedagogical challenges during COVID-19?

Charalampos Alexopoulos, Tariq Ali Said Al-Tamimi, Stuti Saxena

When the repercussions of COVID-19 were being absorbed by the world, the higher educational institutions (HEIs) were conceiving of strategies to run educational institutions on…

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), native communities and public health epidemic surveillance in the United States

Darrell Norman Burrell

This case study paper aims to explore the complexities and challenges of epidemic response and public health surveillance in Native American and Indigenous American communities…

Determinants of financial inclusion among women-owned enterprises: a case study of the informal sector

Faizan Khan Sherwani, Sanaa Zafar Shaikh, Shilpa Behal, Mohd Shuaib Siddiqui

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the determinants of financial inclusion among women-owned informal enterprises in India.

New model of long-term changes in spatiotemporal patterns of water quality across Shatt-Al-Arab River by applying GIS technique, from 1976 to 2020

Laith F. Lazem

Using a combination of the geographical information system (GIS) and the Canadian water quality index (WQI), the current study sought to provide a long-term general assessment of…

Stock price indices prediction combining deep learning algorithms and selected technical indicators based on correlation

Abdelhadi Ifleh, Mounime El Kabbouri

The prediction of stock market (SM) indices is a fascinating task. An in-depth analysis in this field can provide valuable information to investors, traders and policy makers in…