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Ahmed Bin Qasim Al-Hajri (Died After: 1641 Ad) And His Translation Of The Decision Of Muslims Expulsion From Valencia As A Model., Fatima Al-Hatmiya, Fatima Belhouari

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study aims to analyze the document of the Final Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain in 1609, as one of the most significant official documents that embodied the decisive shift in the trajectory of the Morisco issue during the seventeenth century, within a context of escalating political and economic crises and a religious, social, and cultural clash between Muslims and Christians. The decision represented the culmination of a long process of restrictive policies and attempts at forced assimilation, and it concluded with King Philip III signing it on April 19, 1609, and its subsequent promulgation on September 22 of …

Towards A Proposed Program Based On The Bridge Model To Enhance Insurance Awareness Among Employees In Private Schools In Muscat, Mohamed Mohamed Kamel Elsherbiny, Maitha Bint Nasser Bin Saif Alshibli

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Social insurance is a basic support of development in society. It guarantees the citizen’s safety and psychological, social and economic stability through highly efficient and effective institutional performance that keeps up with social, economic and technical developments. It is worth noting that the insurance industry cannot develop in an environment where the insurance culture is absent among its members. Despite the great efforts made by the Public Authority for Social Insurance in spreading insurance awareness, the actual reality indicates that individuals have little knowledge of insurance. Therefore, this study aims to present a proposed program for the development of insurance …

Stable Adolescence Of Saudi Family Children: An Analytical Study In Light Of The Sustainable Development Goals From The Perspective Of Working With Groups, Hind Bint Aed Aljuhani

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Stable adolescence among members of the Saudi family group is an analytical study in light of the sustainable development goals.The current research aims to clarify the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in supporting the Saudi family in light of the Sustainable Development Goals, to study the reality of adolescence for the children of the Saudi family from the point of view of the families themselves, to formulate proposals from the perspective of working with groups to achieve stable adolescence for the children of the Saudi family in light of the Sustainable Development Goals. The research relied on the …

Environmental Behavior And Its Relationship With The Level Of Social Responsibility Among Scout And Guide Students In Schools Of Al-Dhahirah Governorate, Sultanate Of Oman, Sulaiman Bin Khalifa Bin Nasser Almamari

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study aimed to identify the degree of practicing positive and negative environmental behavior and its relationship to the level of social responsibility. This study used a quantitative approach and relied on a questionnaire as a data collection tool. A random sample of 215 male and female students was selected. The results showed that the level of social responsibility among the students in the study sample was high, and that the level of environmental behavior was average among the study sample members. The results also indicated statistically significant differences in the level of social responsibility and the degree of practicing …

Knowledge Of Eleventh Grade Students In The Sultanate Of Oman About Sustainable Tourism In Light Of The Requirements Of The Purple Economy, Zainab Bint Juma Al-Mashrafi, Muna Bint Rashid Alna’Aimi, Ahmed Bin Hamad Alrabaani

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study aimed to reveal the level of knowledge of eleventh grade students in the Sultanate of Oman about sustainable tourism in light of the requirements of the purple economy. To achieve this, the study sample was selected randomly, which consisted of (267) male and female students from the Governorates of Muscat, South Al Batinah and North Al Batinah in the Sultanate of Oman. The study followed the descriptive approach, and data were collected using the study tool represented by the cognitive achievement test, which consisted of (22) questions, distributed over four main axes, which are: First - interest in …

Sociocultural Change And The Prevalence Of Chronic Diseases Among Women In Arabian Gulf Countries: Kuwait As An Example, Yagoub Y. Al-Kandari

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study aims to examine the effect of modernity and the prevalence of chronic diseases among women in Kuwait as an example of Arabian Gulf countries. A total of 5,749 married and previously married women aged 18–79 years were selected from 10 primary health care clinics out of 50, using a stratified random sample. A questionnaire was the major tool of this study. The questionnaire included some sociocultural and health variables. Information about age, level of education, governorate, family income, job position, the respondents’ and their parents’ types of marriage, and ethnic groups were collected. Respondents were asked to self-report …

Federally Funded Research Generates Significant Economic Benefit To N.H., Beth Potier

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Discovery Import Profiles Revisited, Tabitha Marie Ochtera Mlis, Mba

Publications and Research

ELUNA 2026 Presentation.

Molloy University went live with Alma/Primo VE in June 2021. During that time, the option to create a discovery import profile for our institutional repository, Digital Commons, was presented. The initial setup, including the Dublin Core Type to Discovery Type Mapping table, was completed by ExLibris. While this setup was technically functional it never performed to expectations and many issues appeared over the years which directly impacted user experience. Additionally, as the content in the institutional repository changed, the limitations of utilizing one discovery import profile became obvious. This presentation will cover the academic year 2024-2025 and …

Perception Of Color Vision Deficiency And Its Impact On Accessible Digital Design In Higher Education, Ester Campos-Baello, David Alonso Urbano

Artículos científicos

La deficiencia en la visión del color (CVD), comúnmente conocida como daltonismo, afecta aproximadamente al 8 % de los hombres y al 0,5 % de las mujeres en todo el mundo. Esta afección es especialmente relevante en disciplinas como la animación, el diseño digital y los videojuegos. En estos campos, el color tiene una función estética y narrativa, ya que sirve de guía y transmite emociones. Este estudio analizó el nivel de conocimiento y percepción de la CVD y la accesibilidad cromática en la comunidad universitaria de la Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología (UDIT) de Madrid, España. Se realizó …

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The Role Of The Ventral Tegmental Area In Reward And Addiction: A Comprehensive Review, Emad Ali Albadawi

Neurosciences

The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a central hub in reward and motivation, integrating heterogeneous neuronal populations and projection-defined circuits to regulate learning, decision-making, and addiction. This review synthesizes anatomical organization and cellular diversity (dopaminergic, GABAergic, and glutamatergic neurons, including multitransmitter co-release), and maps major efferent pathways constituting the mesolimbic and mesocortical systems. We highlight computational roles of VTA activity, including reward prediction errors, incentive salience, and context memory integration, and summarize drug class-specific mechanisms that perturb VTA output. We then outline time-dependent neuroadaptations across mesocorticolimbic networks and discuss therapeutic implications spanning pharmacological, behavioral, and emerging circuit-targeted interventions. Together, these …

Associations Of Regional White Matter Hyperintensities Severity With Different Visual Rating Scales And Domain-Specific Cognitive Impairment, Xiaolu Zheng, Sipei Pan, Yi Man, Zhenghao Shi

Neurosciences

Objective: To explore the association between regional white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) severity and domain-specific cognitive impairment.
Methods: We analyzed 95 WMHs patients retrospectively and evaluated cognitive function. We quantified regional WMHs severity using the Scheltens Rating Scale (SRS) and Cholinergic Pathways Hyper intensities Scale (CHIPS). According to the regional WMHs scores, we divided the patients for intergroup comparisons of WMHs severity with domain-specific cognitive scores via the nonparametric Wilcoxon rank-sum test.
Results: Neither the SRS nor the CHIPS total scores showed statistically correlation with cognitive scores (p > 0.05). However, in the bands lateral ventricles of periventricular hyperintensities …

To Calculate The Nationwide Incidence/Prevalence Figures For Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, The Entire Population Must Be Screened, Sinda Zarrouk, Josef Finsterer

Neurosciences

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Alterations In Gut Microbiota And Their Association With Intestinal Mucosal Injury In Children With Febrile Seizures, Lin Yang, Shuan Yin, Wenchao Zou

Neurosciences

Objective: To explore the correlation between diversity of the gut microbiota and key markers of inflammation and intestinal mucosal injury in pediatric febrile seizures (FS).

Methods: This study compared 15 FS children (FS group) and 15 healthy individuals (normal control group). The participants underwent 16S rDNA sequencing to analyze gut microbiota profiles. ELISA was employed to measure peripheral blood concentrations of the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6, as well as intestinal mucosal injury indicators such as endotoxin (BT), D-lactate (D-Lac), and diamine oxidase (DAO). Analysis assessed the correlation between gut microbiota composition, inflammatory factors, and indicators of intestinal mucosal damage …

Timing Matters: Optimizing Oncology Involvement In Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Pathways In Saudi Arabia, Ali H. Algiraigri, Mohammed Basamh, Ghadeer Alobaid, Lama M. Alsulami, Razan A. Almutairi, Zahraa S. Alsultan, Rawan M. Hammad

Neurosciences

Objective: To explore current practices and barriers in pediatric neuro-oncology care coordination, and to identify opportunities to optimize care pathways. Timely coordination between pediatric neurosurgery and oncology is critical for optimal outcomes in children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors. However, in many centers, pediatric oncologists are not involved until after surgery, which contributes to treatment delays and repeated procedures. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among neurosurgeons and pediatric oncologists in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire addressed the timing of oncological involvement, neuroimaging practices, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology collection, and opinions on care coordination solutions. Results: A total of 62 …

Comparison Of Free-Hand Technique And Neuronavigation In Intraventricular Shunt Catheter Placement, Ümit Kocaman, Durmuş O Karakoyun, Emre Çavuşoğlu

Neurosciences

Objective: To compare the accuracy and clinical outcomes of proximal catheter placement using neuronavigation guidance versus the traditional free-hand technique in patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) surgery. Methods: We performed a single-surgeon, before–after cohort study: free-hand cases (2013–2019) and neuronavigation cases (2020–2024). Ethics approval was obtained (İzmir Bakırçay University; Approval No. 2407; 20 Aug 2025). The primary endpoint was a composite of first-attempt ventricular entry and absence of postoperative day-1 (POD1) Grade-3 malposition. Secondary endpoints included grades, 12-month proximal tip dysfunction, and operative duration. Results: Fifty-two patients were included (neuronavigation N = 24; free-hand N = 28). Composite success was …

Science First, Formatting Second: Is It Feasible To Adopt A Free-Format Submission Policy?, Anas Alyazidi

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Neuroinflammation At The Crossroads Of Neurodegeneration: The Roles Of Microglia And Astrocytes In Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, And Multiple Sclerosis, Mohannad A. Almikhlafi

Neurosciences

Neuroinflammation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis. This review explores the underlying mechanisms of neuroinflammation, with a focus on the roles of microglia, astrocytes, peripheral immune cell infiltration, and cytokine release. The complex interplay between oxidative stress and chronic inflammation accelerates neurodegeneration, contributing to disease progression. Microglial activation, initially protective, becomes harmful when sustained over time, driving chronic inflammation. Similarly, astrocytes once considered passive are now recognized for their active involvement in both inflammatory and neuroprotective responses, depending on their activation state. Prolonged activation of microglia and …

Protein Intake In Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Narrative Review Highlighting The Implications Of Protein Intake On Muscle Mass, Growth, And Overall Nutritional Status, Manar Waleed Simbawa, Sheikha Nasser Alqahtnai

Neurosciences

Children with cerebral palsy experience nutritional challenges that affect protein intake and may contribute to poor muscle mass and growth faltering. Since protein plays a major role in preserving muscle mass and supporting growth, ensuring adequate intake is critical. A comprehensive literature search was conducted for observational studies published between 2006 and 2025. The reviewed studies results were grouped into: [1] Protein intake, with values ranging from 0.66 to 4.1 g/kg/day, with higher intake observed among ambulatory or orally fed children, [2] Nutritional Status and Body Composition, as reduced muscle was reported in children with severe motor impairment, and [3] …

Role Of Bevacizumab In Multiple Glioblastomas: A Retrospective Single-Center Analysis, Yongrui Zhao, Yidong Chen, Leiming Wang, Ye Cheng, Feng Yan, Jiankun Xu

Neurosciences

Objective: To explore the prognostic factors of multiple glioblastomas (M-GBMs) and the role of bevacizumab (BEV) in M-GBMs. Methods: 162 patients treated for primary glioblastoma (GBM) from 2020 to 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. Kaplan–Meier analysis was performed to compare progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) between the single glioblastoma (S-GBM) group and the M-GBMs group. Independent predictors of OS among M-GBMs patients were evaluated via multivariable Cox regression analysis. Results: 116 patients had S-GBM, and 46 had M-GBMs. Compared with S-GBM patients, M-GBMs patients had poorer PFS (6.5 vs. 11 months, p<0.001) and OS (15.5 vs. 21 months, p=0.005). In the M-GBMs group, based on the RANO resection criteria, both univariable analysis and multivariable Cox models confirmed that the extent of resection, use of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, p53 overexpression, and use of BEV were all factors that significantly influenced OS. Specifically, the use of BEV prolonged OS from 12 months to 19.5 months (p = 0.017). From the initiation of BEV therapy, the median PFS was 5.5 months (95% CI 4.45–6.56 months), and the median survival was significantly longer than in those who did not received BEV (10 vs. 3 months, p = 0.021). Conclusion: The extent of resection, radiotherapy/chemotherapy, p53 …

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