Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Experiences of Mental Health Recovery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(University of Technology Sydney, 2024-07-11) Hawsawi, Tahani; Wilson, Amanda; Appleton, JessicaThis thesis explores mental health recovery in Saudi Arabia from the perspectives of consumers, carers, and nurses. Using an exploratory descriptive qualitative design informed by social constructionism, the study involved semi-structured interviews with 16 consumers, 10 carers, and 8 nurses. Thematic analysis revealed that consumers view recovery as a transformative process, emphasising self-help and social support while facing barriers such as stigma and poor interpersonal skills. Carers highlighted the importance of the bond between carers and consumers, advocating for co-designed care planning. Nurses defined recovery primarily in terms of clinical improvements, recognising both biomedical and therapeutic approaches as facilitators. Common themes across all groups included the conceptualisation of recovery as a transformative journey requiring hope and determination, the significance of interpersonal skills, and the impact of stigma as a barrier. This study found that mental health recovery in Saudi Arabia is socially constructed and influenced by cultural norms and community interactions. The findings suggest that effective recovery-oriented practice in Saudi Arabia requires a shift from the dominant biomedical model towards a more holistic, culturally sensitive approach that integrates consumers' and carers' perspectives and emphasises consumer-centred, trauma-informed care.62 0Item Restricted Efficient Removal and Recovery of Phosphate and Ammonium from Wastewater by Redox Flow Deionization Cell(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-12-16) Alkhaldi, Abdulrahman; Zhenmeng, PengWastewater stemming from both residential and industrial sources commonly contains notable quantities of ammonium (N) and phosphate (P). Elevated levels of N and P within wastewater can give rise to significant challenges for aquatic ecosystems and wildlife. Meanwhile, it is crucial to recognize that N and P are valuable resources with diverse applications. This dual role of N and P, both as potential environmental pollutants and indispensable resources, underscores the need for efficient and sustainable approaches to manage and recover these nutrients from wastewater. The initial facet of this study delves into the utilization of the redox flow deionization cell (RFDC) as a new alternative approach for the elimination of N and P from wastewater. RFDC boasts commendable attributes, including heightened energy efficiency, continuous operational capabilities, and concurrent deionization within the ion’s removal channel, coupled with ion concentration within the concentrated channel. The investigation of RFDC performance was conducted, taking into consideration the influence of wastewater concentration and applied cell voltage. This encompassed an appraisal of parameters such as the average salt removal rate, ion removal efficiency, and electrical energy consumption, including both N and P removal experiments. Additionally, the impact of coexisting ions, namely sodium cations (Na+) and chloride anions (Cl-), on N and P removal efficacy was subject to examination. The findings of this study underscore the expeditious removal of N and P within the ion’s removal channel, coinciding with the concurrent concentration of ions within the concentrated channel. Intriguingly, it emerges that N exhibits a heightened selectivity in contrast to the coexisting cation (Na+), while P exhibits considerably diminished selectivity when juxtaposed with the coexisting anion (Cl-). This observation manifests in augmented electrical energy consumption attributable to the concomitant removal of coexisting ions. Consequently, the subsequent facet of the study was embarked upon with the overarching objective of refining the removal selectivity and retrieval efficiency of P. This was actualized through the introduction of pretreated anion exchange resins into the RFDC system, representing a novel methodological innovation. Varied categories of anion resins were subjected to pretreatment and subsequently evaluated within the RFDC system. Furthermore, the study scrutinized the effects of wastewater concentration ratios pertaining to P and Cl- ions, alongside the influence of applied cell voltage on RFDC performance. An array of pivotal performance metrics was computed, encompassing P selectivity, average P removal rate, P removal efficiency, and electrical energy consumption, collectively serving to gauge the efficacy of the process. The discerned outcomes underscore the effectiveness of pretreated anion exchange resins in conjunction with RFDC as a discerning and resourceful modality for the extraction and recuperation of P. Importantly, these findings proffer compelling evidence attesting to the viability of this pioneering technology for integration within the domain of wastewater treatment.54 0Item Restricted The Role of Social Media in Crisis and Disaster Management: Effective Pathways of Social Media Usage(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-12-19) Mazyu, Mohammed; Aryal, Komal RajThe ever-increasing prevalence of digital communication has highlighted the crucial function of social media in disaster and crisis management. This thesis investigates the power of social media in depth, focusing on its potential to improve disaster response, management, and cleanup. This study uses a mixed-method strategy: quantitative survey analysis and qualitative information gleaned through in-depth interviews. This study's quantitative component, a questionnaire survey, sheds light on the far-reaching influence of social media in crisis and disaster management. It proves how crucial it is to ease the flow of information in real time, encourage cooperation among different groups, and stimulate participation from the public. The results show a strong and statistically significant relationship (R2 = 0.574) between social media use and successful crisis management. Social media takes the front stage in maintaining public order and facilitating the rapid dissemination of vital information. This paper highlights the efficacy of technologies like social media analytics in overcoming these impediments and admitting the inherent difficulties in exploiting their potential. In-depth interviews with seasoned crisis management specialists were done alongside the quantitative analysis to provide depth and nuance to this study. These discussions provide new perspectives on the far-reaching effects of social media. Throughout the pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis stages, they provide diverse viewpoints on the impact of social media and underline its central role in crisis-related information distribution. The results of this inquiry highlight the importance of social media in the complex network of crisis and disaster management. Fostering cooperation among stakeholders, investing heavily in training and resource allocation, resolving ethical issues, pushing for continued research and innovation, and guaranteeing fair access to these revolutionary technologies are all recommendations from this study.13 0