Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Exploring Regenerative Tourism in Coastal Areas: A Case Study of the Red Sea Global, Saudi Arabia(Bournemouth University, 2024-05-24) Althobaiti, Amani; Ladkin, AdeleThe research examines how restoration initiatives affect Red Sea coast RSG destination sustainability and quality of life. This study will investigate why community members desire to participate in RSGO's regeneration efforts, the challenges encountered during implementation, and how to overcome them and enhance community engagement. The mixed methods research analyses qualitative data from in-depth interview with RSGO sustainability specialist and quantitative data from 165 RSG site inhabitants. Community awareness, motivations, and barriers to regenerative project involvement are studied using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis, while thematic analysis uncovers important qualitative data themes and patterns. Beach cleanups, afforestation, and cultural resurgence illustrate that RSGO considers economic, social, and environmental concerns in sustainability. Cultural values, environmental awareness, and a desire to own something motivate community members to join; however, language barriers, a lack of matching skills, and volunteer shortages provide challenges. Increase community participation by improving communication, adapting programming to community needs, and building innovative partnerships. Effective communication, community empowerment, and collaboration enhance regenerative tourism and sustainable development in coastal areas, according to the research. Making things more transparent and open, adjusting initiatives to community needs, decreasing barriers to engagement, and boosting ecotourism are some possibilities. These proposals may help RSGO and other groups restore coastal communities for the long term.22 0Item Restricted The figure of Home: Exilic Optics and Archival Intervention(University College London, 2024-03-10) Kutbi, Luluh; Pinney, ChristopherThis thesis focuses on how archiving has been assumed as a practice and responsibly in the SWANA region, as a process that enables the possibility of cross-cultural encounters and the emergence of an "exilic" optics. Focusing on how these audio- visual archival remediations are presented, shared and "encountered" by a recipient, this thesis focused on the practice of recycling, and reusing archival resources to discuss how representation is understood, highlighting, in ethnographic fashion; how archival works tend to discuss and deal with the language of representation by highlighting the role of archival documents in shaping cultural identity politics in the region. This field of social participation can have a number of positive impacts on the way visual legacies and heritage is understood in Arab countries and their communities both from the homeland and abroad. While the geographical spaces covered in this thesis vary, it draws on the experience of the Lebanese cultural diaspora to discuss the overlapping, diverse, and over signified reality of cultural identity politics in the SWANA region, as mediated through and from Western art- systems. In this sense, Lebanon acts as the interlocutor from which broader cultural, regional and political issues can be raised.35 0Item Restricted Curating World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia for Local Development,Hegra as a Case Study(Birkbeck University of London, 2024-01-01) Alharbi, Ashwoag; Bowry, Stephanie.This paper aimed to research the museums and heritage sites in Saudi Arabia and how they can influence local development. A review of the literature provided a strong link between conserving and curating heritage and the quality of life of societies residing in places of cultural significance, especially when they are included in the decision-making and empowered to make income and participate in the cultural events as this provides them with a sense of importance and belonging. Thus, interdisciplinary work is needed to develop the local communities. Moreover, there is an urgent need to improve the condition of cultural institutions in Saudi Arabia as they were overlooked for decades, resulting in the demand for more qualified professionals and a plan to maintain heritage sites. The paper examines the circumstances in Saudi Arabia as a region that needs more studies in the domain. In the kingdom, heritage sites are typically investigated in an archaeological context. In contrast, cultural importance is neither examined by its own nor its influence on the local communities. In Saudi, museums are hardly on the agenda of academic research. Therefore, integrating the museums' rules and responsibilities towards heritage sites and societies provides a broader framework to examine the potential of an interdisciplinary look at the cultural situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.17 0Item Restricted Self-Management Interventions To Improve Mobility In The Community Post-Stroke(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-05-18) Sahely, Ahmad; Rosewilliam, SheebaIndividuals’ lives after stroke are affected by multiple levels of disability. Appropriate rehabilitation services can help them to regain their functions and improve their quality of life. In the UK and other developed countries, there has been a tendency toward the early supported discharge from hospital after a stroke with the aim of providing care at home after discharge. However, stroke survivors’ needs after discharge from the hospital have been unmet as the health care services lack sufficient resources. Self-management strategies have been developed to help stroke survivors improve their self-efficacy and independence and play an active role in their rehabilitation process. The efficacy and appropriateness of self-management as an additional component to the current practice have been examined in several contexts, but there has been limited research around self-management strategies to improve mobility after stroke. The overarching aim of this thesis was to develop, implement, and test the feasibility of a self- management (SM) intervention to improve functional mobility for stroke survivors in the community. Chapter 1 (the introduction) provides a background of the research problem and the knowledge to practice gap. It demonstrates the prevalence, impact, and management of stroke with focus on mobility rehabilitation as a main physical impairment. It also discusses the gap in current practice regarding the delivery of optimum amount of therapy and the role of SM in bridging the gap and facilitating the recovery of stroke survivors. Chapter 2 demonstrates the philosophical stance taken by the researcher to select the appropriate methodology for each stage of this research work. It shows the advantages of applying different methods to address the specific objectives of the thesis. Chapter 3 includes a systematic review of the evidence about specific SM interventions that can be applied for the rehabilitation of mobility post-stroke. A new intervention was then developed in consultation ii with senior clinicians and stroke patients to adapt the use of evidence to a local context of stroke rehabilitation within the West Midlands. In study 2 (chapter 4). A qualitative exploratory study was carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic exploring needs and experiences of stroke patients and NHS therapists who worked with stroke patients with a special focus on the utility of self-management strategies post discharge. This study found four main themes that described the modifications in the care system because of the pandemic, impact on the stroke survivors at different stage, needs and priorities of stroke rehabilitation, and management strategies that have been used in stroke rehabilitation. The findings from the study contributed to the modification of the intervention developed to integrate technology and promote remote strategies for self-management. Study 3 (chapter 5), aimed to evaluate feasibility of implementation, to explore participants’ perspectives about the acceptability, practicality, and fidelity of the new intervention and to scope out methodological feasibility of a future randomised control trial of the new self-management intervention for mobility following stroke (SIMS). A mixed-methods study design was carried out including a feasibility randomised control design and focus groups to collect data. The study recruited 24 participants (14 males: 10 females; age range (36-87 years)) into both the intervention and control groups. The study findings showed that it was feasible to recruit participants from hospital and community, but the rate was low due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Randomisation and blinding were successful. Retention rate was 83% at 3 months and 79.2% at 6 months assessments. Adherence to the intervention varied mainly due to post stroke fatigue, COVID-19 and the impact of mood changes. It was feasible to deliver the intervention online with no serious events related to the study. Focus groups discussed participants’ motivations for joining the programme, their perspectives on the intervention (fidelity and acceptability) and methodology, perceived improvements in walking outcomes, facilitators and challenges for self-management, and suggestions for improvement. Lastly, chapter 6 provides a summary of findings and discussion points about the key findings from all three studies included in this thesis work.23 0