An Empirical Investigation of the Validity of the Positive Theory in Developing Countries: The Case of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Sherif Tawfik ◽  
Hamdy Mahmoud Kadous
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Positive Theory ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

scholarly journals Comparing the Chinese Construction Industry with Other Developing Countries to Identify an Applicable Solution to Low Construction Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Yutian Chen ◽  
Oswald Chong
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
The United States ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Best Value ◽  
The World

The Chinese Construction Industry (CCI) has become one of the largest in the world within the last 20 years. However, due to its rapid growth it has been experiencing issues causing the industry to struggle with delivering high performing projects. Due to the differences between developed and developing countries construction industries, research from other developing countries that were similar to China (Vietnam and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) were used to help identify solutions to improve the CCI. Previous research has identified the major risks in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. It has also been identified the only solution that has documented evidence that it can improve construction performance is the Best Value Approach that was developed in the United States at Arizona State University. A literature research was performed identifying the major risks and issues that have been documented in the CCI. These risks were then compared to that of the Vietnam and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s construction industry risks. It was identified that the majority of the top risks were similar in all three countries. Identifying that developing countries have been experiencing the same issues. This also identifies that the Best Value Approach might be a solution to help improve the CCI.

scholarly journals Duodenal Ulcer andHelicobacter pyloriInfection at High Altitude: Experience from Southern Saudi Arabia

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
M El Bagir K Ahmed ◽  
BA Al-Knawy ◽  
AH Al-Wabel ◽  
AK Foli
Keyword(s):  
Duodenal Ulcer ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Socioeconomic Changes ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Low Altitude ◽  
H Pylori

OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical presentation, endoscopic features and prevalence ofHelicobacter pyloriin duodenal ulcer (DU) patients in southern Saudi Arabia, located 3150 m above sea level, and to compare results with those from low altitude regions of the Kingdom.METHODS:Prospective study of patients with proven DU referred for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy at Asir Central Hospital, Abha, southern Saudi Arabia over an 18-month period.RESULTS:Of 126 patients with proven DU, 72% were men and mean age was 40.4 years (range 18 to 68). Twenty-eight per cent were smokers and only 5% used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Thirty-eight patients (30%) presented with hematemesis or melena, and the majority had a single ulcer. Nineteen per cent of patients with dyspepsia had DU and 96% hadH pylori. These results are comparable with those reported from the low altitude, warmer regions of Saudi Arabia.CONCLUSIONS:Age of patients and the male:female ratio were similar to those in developing countries. The frequency of smoking is lower than in western countries and no patient in this report consumed alcohol. High altitude did not affect the prevalence of DU or the frequency ofH pyloribecause the results were comparable with those from the low altitude areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other lowland developing countries. Although great socioeconomic changes have increased the incidence of heart disease, the patterns of DU andH pyloriinfection assume those in developing nations.

scholarly journals Empirical Investigation into Compensation Preferences for Diversified Employees

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Ahmed Al- Asfour
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
The Third ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation

Motivational factors play an essential role with increasing employee job satisfaction. Satisfied employees in return can help improve organizational performance. Hence, it is the purpose of this paper to examine intrinsic and extrinsic motivation preferences between domestic and foreign employees working at a factory in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Three hypotheses were developed and examined by the researcher. The first and second tests showed that foreign and domestic employees view both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation alike. The third hypothesis stated that the employees would prefer one motivation method, and indeed the t-test showed that employees rated extrinsic motivation more highly than intrinsic  Key words: Domestic & Foreign Employees Motivation, Intrinsic & Extrinsic Employees Motivation, Reward Systems

Pediatrics’ Total Parenteral Nutrition: Initiative and implementation of standardized formulation in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 492-496
Author(s):  
Yousef Ahmed Alomi ◽  
Hussam Saad Almalki ◽  
Aisha Omar Fallatah ◽  
Awatif Faraj Alshammari ◽  
Nesreen Al-Shubbar
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Parenteral Nutrition ◽  
Drug Related Problems ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Parental Nutrition ◽  
Management Project ◽  
Improve Patient ◽  
New System

The national total parental nutrition program with an emphasis on pediatrics started before several ago at Ministry of health hospitals In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program covered several regions and consisted from the foundation of Intravenous Admixture and preparation of pediatric parenteral nutrition to administration and follow up of patients outcomes. In addition to the prior system, the new initiative project with the standardized formulation of pediatric’s parenteral nutrition is the complementary project of the parental nutrition for pediatrics. The project initiated to prevent drug-related problems of parental nutrition, improve patient clinical outcome and reduce the unnecessary economic burden on the healthcare system. It is the new system in the Middle East and Gulf counties in additional to Saudi Arabia. The initiatives are the systemic implementation of standardized pediatrics formulation using management project tools of starting new idea until finding in the ground.

Adult’s Total Parenteral Nutrition: Initiative and Implementation of Standardized Formulation in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 483-487
Author(s):  
Yousef Ahmed Alomi ◽  
Hussam Saad Almalki ◽  
Aisha Omar Fallatah ◽  
Awatif Faraj Alshammari ◽  
Nahedh Rashed Alotaibi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Parenteral Nutrition ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Parental Nutrition ◽  
International Regulations ◽  
One Year ◽  
New Formulation ◽  
New System

The general administration of pharmaceutical care started potential pharmacy practice program. The program is part of accreditation professional’s process of national and international regulations. The adult’s parenteral nutrition was one of the critical programs. The most healthcare professionals are not familiar with the new system. The new initiatives system adult’s standardized concentration formulation of total parental nutrition as complementary to the previous one. The new formulation consisted of all parental nutrition requirements based on national and international standards. The new system can be converted as computerized physician orders. The new initiatives may implement as project management model over one year or less than that’s. The new system prevents nutrition-related problems, and medication errors, and improve clinical outcomes of the adults’ population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Filipino Guest Workers, Gender Segregation, and the Changing Social/Labor-Scape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 503-512
Author(s):  
Simeon S. Magliveras
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Major Part ◽  
Gender Segregation ◽  
Guest Workers ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Gcc Countries ◽  
Overseas Filipino Workers ◽  
Dress Codes ◽  
Social Labor

Filipinos are a major part of the workforce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a population of almost one million. This article investigates the effects of gender segregation on Filipino workers and how they navigate their lives through systems imposed on them. In particular, it examines the Kafala system (administrative sponsoring system) used for recruiting migrant workers for GCC countries. This article suggests that contrary beliefs about gender segregation and dress codes, Filipinas found it empowering. However, this article also concludes that gender segregation and dress codes also lead to isolation and loneliness. In addition, it is concluded that the fate and contentment of the overseas Filipino workers are directly dependent on who sponsors them.

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