Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Crafting Lasting Memories: An Exploration of Creating Authentic and Unforgettable Experiences in Peer-To-Peer Accommodations in the Asir Region (Saudi Arabia)(University of Florida, 2024) Alhejazi, Yusra Mahmoud; Roberto Jose, Rengel; Genesis, Okken MAccommodation is a cornerstone of the tourism economy, and the rise of the sharing economy such as Airbnb has marked a significant evolution in lodging options. This shift towards Peer-to-Peer (P2P) platforms has redefined travelers' expectations, emphasizing the desire for authentic experiences and deeper connections with local cultures. This research focuses on the Asir region of Saudi Arabia and examines how the integration of local cultural elements into P2P accommodations can enrich guest experiences and meet current expectations. Through qualitative interviews with local craftsmen and a cultural content analysis, the study identifies n=83 distinct elements that embody the unique character of Asir. Leveraging the authenticity themes proposed by Coca-Stefaniak et al. (2017) and the framework for Memorable Tourism Experiences (MTEs) proposed by (Kim et al., 2012), this thesis develops targeted strategies in the form of an adapted framework to support design application. These strategies are designed to offer memorable, unique, and culturally immersive accommodations, catering to the increasing demand for authentic travel experiences and promoting the growth of tourism in the region.35 0Item Restricted Isolation and Its Impact: Understanding Patient–Caregiver Experiences During Isolation for Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation(Queen's University Belfast, 2024-06-24) Mayan, Soumaya; Martin, DaphneBackground: Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a complex procedure requiring long-term preparation. Patients undergoing the procedure have increased risks of developing infections and life-threatening complications, so the standard practice has been to isolate them before and after the procedure. Although isolation in a separate ward helps increase the chances of successful transplantation and survival, it has an immense negative effect on patients’ psychological state. Aim: This study aimed to examine the effects of isolation on patients and their caregivers. Specifically, it focused on the psychological/emotional state, health related quality of life, and coping skills of patients and their families. Methodology: An integrative literature review methodology was used to draw the data for this study. The search was limited to articles published in English in the past decade (September 5, 2013, until present), which focused on the experiences of adult patients/caregivers in the context of HTSC isolation. A thorough literature search helped extract 19 studies which were included in the sample. This approach helped obtain qualitative and quantitative data from different locations. Results: The review showed that isolation has a severe effect on patients and caregivers, leading to stress, anxiety, and depression. It is also associated with extreme uncertainty and the loss of control, which, coupled with a plethora of unpleasant and taxing symptoms, negatively impact health related quality of life. Patients and caregivers were found to demonstrate various coping behaviours, such as communication with friends and family, spending time on hobbies, engaging in religious/ spiritual activities, and others. However, maladaptive coping was also found to be common, which points to the importance of teaching patients and families how to overcome stress. Conclusions: Given the adverse effects of isolation on patients and their families, it is extremely important to provide them with relevant psychological support and resource22 0Item Restricted Intensive Care Unit Nurses' Experiences in Caring for Lightly Sedated Mechanically Ventilated Patients: An Extended Literature Review(Queen's University Belsat, 2024-06-14) Ali, Sarah; John, NimmyBackground: Sedation is crucial for critical care patients' comfort and treatment. The trend has moved towards lighter sedation levels than deep sedation. Lightly sedated intubated patients require more focused care in a suitable setting compared to deeply sedated patients. Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, as carers, hold a pivotal position in care and sedation monitoring. There remains a lack of comprehensive investigation into nurses' psychological and professional experiences during the care management process. Aim: To explore ICU nurses’ experiences of caring for intubated patients under light sedation. Methodology: This dissertation employed the Extended Literature Review (ELR) method by using six electronic databases were systematically searched: the Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (CINAHL) Plus, Medline, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science. English-language studies were included and conducted between 2013 and 2023, examining nurses' caring experiences while managing light sedation with mechanically ventilated patients. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) checklists. Results: Eight studies met the inclusion criteria: five qualitative, two mixed methods, and one cross-sectional study. Qualitative studies revealed that ICU nurses face significant challenges in achieving and maintaining light sedation while ensuring patient comfort. Mixed methods studies indicated that nurses were generally satisfied with patient outcomes associated with light sedation approaches. The cross-sectional study demonstrated a high level of compliance among nurses with light sedation guidelines and its implications for intubated patients. Four overarching themes emerged from the analysis, providing insights into ICU nurses' experiences during the care provided for ventilated patients under light sedation.20 0Item Restricted Study of Judicial Discretion and Problems of Evidence as Proof in the Saudi Commercial Judiciary(2024-06-02) Turkastani, Ammar; Camp, MartinProof is an integral part of any commercial ruling issued by a judge in commercial courts. However, the means and methods of proof may differ between cases. Some judges may take custom as proof; other judges may accept various types of proof such as interrogation, confession, oaths, inspection, experience, testimony, writing, and presumption. Therefore, this dissertation addresses the complex issues surrounding the admissibility of evidentiary evidence and its weight in judicial procedures before commercial courts in the context of laws issued and updated by the Saudi legislature in a modern era in which modern evidence plays a pivotal role in the final ruling of the commercial judge. Understanding the rules governing the admissibility of evidence and its evaluation is of utmost importance. A recurrent problem in the commercial courts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is that some judges refer to only one specific means of proof in all their rulings, even if the parties to the dispute possess documents related to other means of proof. Therefore, litigation procedures may be prolonged until the judge obtains what he wants for his reasoning to make a ruling, extending to months or even years until the document requested by the judge is brought to the commercial courts. Although the Saudi legislature has established regulations related to proof, in addition to amending many Commercial Laws, some judges cling to the same opinion as before, which they adhere to in their rulings, even though the Saudi legislature has approved many modern regulations and amended commercial regulations. Using a descriptive analysis approach, this research explores how the Saudi commercial judiciary deals with the admissibility of evidentiary evidence issued by the Saudi legislature in modern laws. This dissertation examines the relevant laws issued by the Saudi legislature, previous cases, legal principles, and what Islamic Sharia has approved to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as they relate to the use of evidence by the judiciary in commercial disputes. This dissertation also addresses the practical challenges of accepting and evaluating evidentiary evidence in Saudi commercial courts. The dissertation addresses previous issues related to how the commercial judiciary takes presumptions submitted to the commercial courts, questioning opponents before commercial courts, and procedures related to interrogation. Moreover, topics discussed in detail include the confession of each of the opponents in a commercial case; how to take the oath and directing the oath to merchants, and the effect of not swearing; the judge’s inspection of the dispute; the importance of experience and the role of the expert in proof; the role of testimony in commercial cases and how to perform it; writing and its types, and forgery before the commercial court; evidence and the judge’s authority in proof of evidence; custom and its enforcement and sources in Commercial Law. A concluding section discusses proving and adopting modern digital evidence, a problem that presents and ongoing challenge to the Saudi commercial judiciary. Through a descriptive approach and critical analysis of historical issues, this dissertation identifies common trends and differences in the treatment of evidentiary evidence across laws issued by Saudi legislatures, highlighting the need for an adaptable framework that accommodates the development that has occurred in Saudi laws. Furthermore, this dissertation provides practical recommendations for judges, legal practitioners, and Saudi legislatures seeking to improve the handling of evidentiary evidence in commercial trials, suggesting potential reforms in evidentiary evidence and procedural guidelines. In sum, this dissertation comprehensively examines the challenges and opportunities presented by evidentiary evidence in contemporary business procedures. It emphasizes the importance of a careful and adaptable approach to the evidentiary and Commercial Laws to ensure fair administration by the judge and to produce a sound judgment that includes the appropriate evidence in the case.25 0Item Restricted Mother's Experiences of Screening and Support for Postnatal Depression in Paediatric Settings: a systematic review(Queen’s University of Belfast, 2023-12-15) Asiri, Nawal Yahya H; Grant, AnneBackground: Postnatal depression (PND) is a significant public health concern that affects about 20% of new mothers after childbirth. Early detection and intervention are essential for managing PND, and paediatric healthcare providers are encouraged to screen for PND using validated screening instruments. However, research indicates that many mothers do not receive adequate screening or support for PND in paediatric settings, and there is a need to comprehend better mothers' attitudes towards screening and support for PND by paediatric health providers. Aim: To understand the mother's experiences of screening and support, if any, for postnatal depression from paediatric health providers. To examine the prevalence of postnatal depression in paediatric settings. Methodology: Six electronic databases were searched systematically. These databases were CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Maternity and Infant Care, and PubMed.The result of the search was reported using PRISMA. MMAT critical appraisal tools were used to appraise the included studies based on their design critically. Results: A total of seven studies were included. According to the MMAT tool, three studies achieved high quality, and four were moderate. The findings are categorised into five themes. (1) Mother's experiences in screening for depression during Child/ Pediatrics Visits. (2) Mothers' fears of disclosing symptoms of depression. (3) The relationship between child service providers and mothers. (4) The relationship between socio-demographic factors and postnatal depression symptom screening status. (5) The complexities involved in understanding and addressing postnatal depression. Conclusion: Postnatal depression is a difficult time for mothers. They experience various emotions, including stigma and hopelessness, and often, they do not know they suffer from PPD. There is a lack of support for mothers during child-will visits to screen for PPD. The process suffers due to poor coordination and communication between these services. There is potential for nursing in pediatric field roles to improve these experiences.37 0Item Restricted Experiences and beliefs about fatigue, physical activity, physical fitness, and information needs in childhood cancer: Children and their parents’ perspectives(The University of Sydney, 2023) Alqahtani, Qamra Muaikel; Dylke, ElizabethThis thesis aimed to explore the experiences of beliefs about, and information needs related to fatigue, particularly in relation to physical activity and physical fitness, in childhood cancer from children’s and parents’ perspectives. The experience of fatigue, the information needed by children treated for cancer and their families and the use of physical activity as a possible coping strategy were examined in this thesis through a multitude of methods, including a systematic review, as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods. Clearly, fatigue is a complex and variable experience, which places a burden both on children and their parents (Chapter 3,4,5). Fatigue has adverse consequences on all aspects of the child’s life (Chapter 3,4), including hindering their physical activity (Chapter 3,5), emotionally affecting parents (Chapter 3,4), and restricting social and family activities (Chapter 3). Children have different perspective on their information needs on cancer-related symptoms, including fatigue (Chapter 2,3) and their beliefs about fatigue (Chapter 4) than their parents. Children and their parents reported their needs for individualised informational support from healthcare providers about all aspects of the child’s fatigue (Chapter 2,3). Addressing questions and providing information about the child’s fatigue in verbal and written formats would better support both parents (Chapter 2,3) and children (Chapter 3). Physical activity appeared to be underappreciated strategy for the management of fatigue in children (Chapter 3,4,5). Children’s dichotomy perceptions on how physical activity helps with fatigue (Chapter 5), diversity of the beliefs around fatigue between children and their parents and between parents and each other (Chapter 4), and the complexity of fatigue experience (Chapter 3), indicate that fatigue is an issue that requires further discussion and multiple encounters with healthcare providers across and beyond the cancer treatment phases.29 0Item Restricted Perspectives of Teachers of Students with Learning Disabilities on Parental Involvement in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: Experience, Obstacles, and Attitudes.(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-10-01) Almalki, Mohammed; McComas, JenniferParental involvement is an important component in education that is linked to positive outcomes in terms of academic performance and achievement. Much of the literature on parental involvement consists of studies located in the United States, while comparatively few studies pertain to parental involvement in the Gulf Nations, especially in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). To address the current gaps in the literature, the present study sought to investigate the current status of parental involvement, including obstacles to parental involvement and attitudes towards parental involvement and parental empowerment, from the perspectives of teachers in Jazan province, KSA. A comprehensive survey was distributed through the Department of Education in Jazan province to elementary school teachers who work with students with learning disabilities (LD) in the region, and 50 teachers completed the digital survey. Descriptive analysis and inferential statistics were conducted to answer the study research questions. Results suggested that digital communication through apps like WhatsApp represented the most common form of parental involvement experience reported by teachers in this study, whereas in-person and school-based forms of parental involvement represented the least common forms of parental involvement experience reported by these teachers. In addition, teachers rated parent-related obstacles (e.g., parents’ limited knowledge of their own parental rights) as being substantially greater impediments to parental involvement compared to school/teacher-related obstacles (e.g., teachers’ limited time). In terms of attitudes towards parental involvement and parental empowerment, teachers most strongly agreed with the belief that parental involvement is critical to the academic and behavioral development of children with LD, and parents should be included in the decision-making process. Implications of these findings, as well as suggestions for future research, are discussed at-length in this study.41 0Item Restricted An investigation of AI in talent management in luxury hospitality in the UK (United Kingdom)(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-09-29) Alshalah, Zahra; Marinakou, EvangeliaAn investigation has been conducted into the implementation of artificial intelligence in the luxury hospitality sector of the United Kingdom. Digitalization is influencing the business operations of the hospitality sector from a variety of perspectives, including talent management. Managing talent is critical to the success of business operations in the luxury tourism sector, since it is a fundamental component of providing a better level of service to customers. There is no doubt that the hospitality industry is one of the largest in the United Kingdom. Hoteliers have been assisted greatly by artificial intelligence in managing their talent in recent years. Yet most human resources managers in luxury hotels in the United Kingdom are unaware of the existence of this technology, which is the reason for their slow growth. The purpose of this specified dissertation paper is to provide an in-depth analysis and discussion regarding the various challenges that various HR managers are undergoing while implementing AI technology within the hospitality industry in the UK. As well as the variety of approaches through which these challenges can be mitigated, this article discusses various ways through which all of these challenges can be mitigated. Artificial intelligence has been found to be able to facilitate the recruitment process. By doing so, Human Resources professionals have been able to reduce their workload. Additionally, it is used to train employees, make cognitive decisions, and select resumes for employment.99 0Item Restricted A Descriptive Phenomenology Approach to Understanding the Lived Experience of Foreign-born Nurses Caring for Inpatient Saudi Military Personnel with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(2023) Alshayeg, Ibraheem; Agazio, JaniceBackground and Problem: Healthcare facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have long relied on foreign-born nurses (FBNs) to provide direct patient care in hospital settings. KSA has a unique cultural and religious background which requires FBN adaptation. Due to the ongoing war along Saudi Arabia's southern border, there is an increased incidence of uniformed Saudi military personnel (USMP) with injuries and PTSD resulting from deployment to an active combat region. FBNs are playing a vital role in caring for these injured USMP. The FBNs may be challenged by the nature of their work in an unfamiliar, overseas work environment as well as by their continuous interaction with combat injured USMP, including those with PTSD. Some characteristics of being an FBN caring for USMP with PTSD may make the FBNs’ lived experiences more challenging. Research has yet to answer or address the lived experience of FBNs who care for USMP suffering from combat-induced PTSD.23 0