ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE SAFETY ISSUES FOR CHILDREN IN THE LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Abstract Background At the global level and in the Arab world, particularly in low-income countries, COVID-19 remains a major public health issue. As demonstrated by an incredible number of COVID-19-related publications, the research science community responded rapidly. Therefore, this study was intended to assess the growing contribution of the Arab world to global research on COVID-19. Methods For the period between December 2019 and March 2021, the search for publications was conducted via the Scopus database using terms linked to COVID-19. VOSviewer 1.6.16 software was applied to generate a network map to assess hot topics in this area and determine the collaboration patterns between different countries. Furthermore, the research output of Arab countries was adjusted in relation to population size and gross domestic product (GDP). Results A total of 143,975 publications reflecting the global overall COVID-19 research output were retrieved. By restricting analysis to the publications published by the Arab countries, the research production was 6131 documents, representing 4.26% of the global research output regarding COVID-19. Of all these publications, 3990 (65.08%) were original journal articles, 980 (15.98%) were review articles, 514 (8.38%) were letters and 647 (10.55%) were others, such as editorials or notes. The highest number of COVID-19 publications was published by Saudi Arabia (n = 2186, 35.65%), followed by Egypt (n = 1281, 20.78%) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), (n = 719, 11.73%). After standardization by population size and GDP, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Lebanon had the highest publication productivity. The collaborations were mostly with researchers from the United States (n = 968), followed by the United Kingdom (n = 661). The main research lines identified in COVID-19 from the Arab world are related to: public health and epidemiology; immunological and pharmaceutical research; signs, symptoms and clinical diagnosis; and virus detection. Conclusions A novel analysis of the latest Arab COVID-19-related studies is discussed in the current study and how these findings are connected to global production. Continuing and improving future collaboration between developing and developed countries will also help to facilitate the sharing of responsibilities for COVID-19 in research results and the implementation of policies for COVID-19.

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Analytical study of low-income consumers’ purchase behaviour for developing marketing strategy

International Journal of Systems Assurance Engineering and Management ◽

10.1007/s13198-021-01143-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gobinda Roy ◽

Rajarshi Debnath ◽

Partha Sarathi Mitra ◽

Avinash K. Shrivastava

Keyword(s):

Marketing Strategy ◽

Low Income ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Low Income Consumers

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Aińt No Makiń It: Aspirations and Attainment in a Low-Income Neighborhood, expanded edition. Jay MacLeod

Anthropology & Education Quarterly ◽

10.1525/aeq.1996.27.3.04x0367c ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 458-460

Author(s):

COSTAS SPIROU

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Income Neighborhood

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Collaboration: A Strategy for Neighborhood Planning

Practicing Anthropology ◽

10.17730/praa.13.3.c870r45v5t06wl55 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 13-14

Author(s):

Ronald Register

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Local Community ◽

Planning Process ◽

Ford Foundation ◽

Neighborhood Planning ◽

Public And Private ◽

The Public ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

Income Neighborhood ◽

Community Foundation

In 1990, the Ford Foundation launched the Neighborhood and Family Initiative Project (NFI) in four U.S. cities. A low-income neighborhood in each of the four cities is the target for the initiative, which is administered through a local community foundation in each city. The initiative relies on neighborhood leadership to develop strategic plans which reflect the goals and aspirations of neighborhood residents and institutions. A collaborative, or committee, composed of neighborhood leaders and key representatives from the public and private sectors is charged with overseeing the planning process.

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Measuring the Causes of Saudi Arabian Construction Accidents: Management and Concerns

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health ◽

10.3126/ijosh.v10i2.33282 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 108-14

Author(s):

Majed M Moosa ◽

Leo P. Oriet ◽

Abdulrahman M Khamaj

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Saudi Arabian ◽

Safety Performance ◽

Construction Sites ◽

New Employees ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Safety Issues ◽

Construction Companies ◽

Level Data ◽

Construction Accidents

Introduction: Research indicate that construction site accidents are a global concern, and rates are rapidly increasing. In developing countries such as Saudi Arabia, safety issues are frequently ignored, and little is known about their causes. Objectives: This study aimed to shed light on factors causing accidents in Saudi Arabian construction companies. Methods: An online detailed survey, using Google Form, of accident features was distributed randomly to potential employees in 35 construction companies in Saudi Arabia, where one of the top administrators or safety officers were required to respond to the survey. It was conducted from 1st June to 31st August, 2013. The safety practices and perceptions of accident causes were assessed. Results: The response rate was 63%. Over half of the surveyed organizations encountered all of the selected accident types. While 19 (86%) of the construction companies maintained the equipment regularly, 15 (68%) had regular maintenance staff and 13 (59%) inspected the equipment before use. Although 18 (82%) of the workers were supplied with personal protective equipment (PPE), only 12 (55%) emphasized its use and offered site orientation for new employees. In the last part of the survey, respondents were requested to rate 25 factors affecting safety performance at the construction sites on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most important. The three most important factors of poor safety performance were the firm's top leaders, a lack of training, and the reckless operation of equipment. Conclusion: Changing attitudes of surrounding safety culture have the potential to significantly improve safety outcomes in the Saudi Arabian construction industry. Two Saudi Arabian corporations, Saudi Aramco and Saudi Chevron Petrochemical provide a positive model for increasing construction safety in the country, but there is a paucity of industry-level data. Further scholarly attention is strongly indicated.

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