Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted The Nexus between Sustainable Development and Economic Dynamics in MENA and SSA Countries.(Western Sydney University, 2023) Alghamdi, Thamer; Gangopadhyay, ParthaThe complex interplay between economic dynamics and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remains underexplored. This thesis investigates this nexus, focusing on the roles of corruption, governance, foreign direct investment, and trade in shaping sustainable development outcomes. Additionally, it examines the relationship between energy poverty and education, as well as the hidden barriers to renewable energy transition in SSA. Findings indicate that while good governance and corruption reduction can significantly advance sustainable development in SSA and MENA nations, the region faces substantial challenges in mitigating energy poverty. Employing CS-ARDL approach to assess more robust and reliable results, the findings reveal that – contrary to existing literature – governance has a significant positive effect on sustainable development, indicating that the governance is essential to achieving sustainable development in this region. The findings also reveal that the corruption has a significant positive effect on sustainable development. Furthermore, foreign direct investment and trade were found to have an insignificant relationship with sustainable development. By uncovering the intricate connections between economic factors, energy poverty, and sustainable development, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the barriers hindering progress in these regions. The findings underscore the urgent need for innovative policies that prioritise governance, education, and renewable energy to accelerate sustainable development in SSA and MENA.29 0Item Restricted ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FOOD SECURITY(North Dakota State University, 2024-11) Alkhateeb, Omar; Rabia, AhmedThis dissertation examines the impacts of climate change on crop yields and food security, focusing on critical crops such as wheat, barley, sugar beets, soybeans, and corn. Using both direct and indirect climate factors like temperature, precipitation, the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), and Heating/Cooling Degree Days, the study employs statistical models such as Pearson correlation and Lasso regression to explore how these variables affect crop productivity. The results highlight that higher maximum temperatures generally lead to reduced yields, while minimum temperatures and increased precipitation have mixed impacts depending on the crop and region. Specifically, the research identifies regional variability in crop responses to climatic changes in North Dakota, with some areas showing resilience to temperature fluctuations and others benefiting more from increased precipitation. The dissertation emphasizes the critical role of adaptive strategies, including selecting climate-resilient crop varieties and optimizing water management practices, to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on agricultural yields. These findings underscore the urgent need for region-specific strategies to ensure sustainable agricultural productivity and food security in the face of a rapidly changing climate.38 0Item Restricted Examining the Effectiveness of the Green Climate Fund’s Current Approaches in Delivering Adaptation Finance to Local Actors(2023-12-01) Alotaibi, Reham; Osuteye, EmmanuelExamining The Effectiveness of The Green Climate Fund’s Current Approaches in Delivering Adaptation Finance to Local Actors13 0Item Restricted Deprecated Environments: Exploring Knowledge Cultivation in Some of Saudi Arabia’s Habitat Restoration and Climate Mitigation Projects(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-11-03) Albawardi, Amani; Swanton, DanThis dissertation challenges misconceptions surrounding arid environments, spotlighting their biodiversity and adaptive communities. While global environmental pressures threaten these ecosystems, local wisdom remains underutilised due to imported, globalised narratives of development. Focusing on Saudi Arabia, the study critiques the favouring of Western-driven restoration approaches and advocates for regionally and culturally attuned strategies. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines literature contextualisation and interviews with active local actors to provide an in-depth perspective of the local Saudi experience– which I argue is underrepresented in English literature and could provide great value if it was better situated within global research–to mend this gap in the current bodies of knowledge. Chapters 1 through 4 navigate through complex themes and narrative shifts, interrelated challenges, and assess regional restoration efforts. Chapter 5 introduces novel insights from mangrove forest restoration projects and unveils unexplored dimensions of locality, decision-making, and inclusion. By celebrating local insights and advocating for context/regional-specific methodologies, this dissertation advocates for holistic ecological restoration and climate resilience paradigms while suggesting new areas for explorations in the kingdom.50 0Item Restricted Cryogenic Carbon Capture (CCC) Innovations and Potential Applications(2023-05-05) Alzahrani, Abdualhadi; Macko, Stephen A; Grise, Kevin; Alrehaili, OmarOur constant drive for economic growth is responsible for the degradation of the environment, poor air quality, and accelerated climate change. To mitigate carbon dioxide emissions from industrial emitters, one potential method is to use carbon capture and storage (CCS). Cryogenic carbon capture (CCC), one of the most promising CO2 separation technologies, achieves high rates of CO2 recovery and purity. This thesis discusses the various CCC methods that are currently under development, their advantages, and the obstacles that prevent their commercialization. The research evaluates the current state of technology, proposes recommendations for CCC deployment, acknowledges rival technologies, and concludes by outlining potential future directions for the CCC system. A promising technology for lowering greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes is cryogenic carbon capture. Using cryogenic temperatures, which are typically below -100°C, CO2 is captured from industrial gas streams using this process. The CO2 is then compressed and purified in preparation for use or storage. Compared to conventional solvent-based carbon capture, cryogenic carbon capture has several benefits, including greater efficiency and less energy usage. Additionally, cryogenic carbon capture has the potential to capture CO2 from flue gas streams that have high impurity concentrations and are challenging to capture with other technologies. Before it can be widely used, however, cryogenic carbon capture's high capital costs and technical difficulties must be overcome. Cryogenic carbon capture is a technology with a lot of potential for lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the effects of climate change. Cryogenic carbon capture (CCC) is a potential method for removing CO2 after combustion. This approach is relatively new compared to established practices, but it has significant technological and economic advantages. Despite its benefits, CCC is not yet commercially available, so a model-based design approach can provide valuable insights. The paper will begin by explaining the CCC process, followed by an extensive literature review that emphasizes various techniques for component-level modeling. The most efficient modeling methods for each system component are thoroughly presented. The authors suggest using the least complex modeling methods that are still able to accurately model specific CCC process components after comparing their complexity and accuracy levels. Additionally, possible directions for CCC process modeling and simulation study are discussed. Depending on the specific application, the effectiveness of the technology, and the facility size, the precise removal rate of carbon dioxide (CO2) in gigatons of carbon (GtC) can change. Cryogenic carbon capture is thought to potentially remove CO2 from the atmosphere on a global scale of 1-2 GtC (0.5-1 ppm) annually. This estimate is based on the power plants' and industrial facilities' projected and actual global emissions, as well as the possibility that a significant portion of these emissions could be captured using cryogenic carbon capture.51 0