Bin Abdul-Aziz Research Articles

The Association Between Appetite and Quality of Life in Adults with Obesity or Severe Obesity Post-Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is considered as the most common bariatricprocedure in Saudi Arabia. It is a non-reversibleprocedure defined as removal of a large portion of the stomach. The objective of the current study is to compare the appetite and quality of life (QoL) between adults' post-sleeve gastrectomy and obese/morbidly obese adults (pre-SG). A cross-sectional study design was conducted in adults (aged between 18 and 65 years), post-sleeve gastrectomy (n = 80, 41 Males and 39 Females) and obese group (n = 60, 28 Males and 32 Females). The study population was recruited from the bariatric surgery clinic of King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz University Hospital. A self-reported questionnaire was collected that included a visual analogue scale (VAS) to assess the appetite level, and SF-36 QoL questionnaire. No significant differences were found in age and gender between the study groups (p > 0.05). The median score feeling of fullness was significantly higher in the SG group (77.5, IQR: 48 and 50, IQR: 40, respectively) than in the obese group (p < 0.001). The amount of food eaten was statistically lower in the SG group (30, IQR: 20) than the obese group (50, IQR: 60) (p = 0.005). Patients post SG had significantly higher QoL scores in all physical and mental scales, physical component summary and mental component summary (p < 0.003). Patients post SG have improved appetite and QoL. Satiety, less prospective food consumption, BMI, age, gender and comorbidities are associated with QoL. Future studies are needed to compare the QoL in post-SG patients with the normative values of the QoL in Saudi Arabia.

Using artificial intelligence for English language learning: Saudi EFL learners' opinions, attitudes and challenges

The study investigates EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners' opinions, attitudes and the challenges of incorporating AI-powered teaching and learning. It also examines how their ideas and attitudes are affected by demographic variables. 258 students were selected using a random sampling method from a population comprising students studying in different levels of programs at the College of Science and College of Business Administration, Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University, KSA. A questionnaire was self-developed using some modified items from prior studies as the study looks at how certain independent variables (e.g., study level, residential background and parents' educational level) affect the dependent variable (e.g., learners' opinions, attitudes and challenges for AI-powered learning and teaching). The quantitative approach (descriptive quantitative design) revealed that Saudi EFL students held a high level of positive opinions and attitudes towards AI-powered learning. However, the analysis found that many students thought implementing AI-powered learning was challenging. A one-way ANOVA showed no significant difference based on respondents' residential background and parental education. However, respondents differed significantly based on their level or year of study. The study findings will assist administrators and course teachers in using AI-powered technologies to overcome challenges and prepare students for achievement in the English language.

AN EDUCATIONAL STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF FUTURE ANXIETY ON THE ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

The aim of this study was to An educational study of the effect of future anxiety on the academic progress of university students. Generally, Future anxiety means the score that a student obtains on the Future Anxiety Scale. This study aims at identifying the level of future anxiety among the students of Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz University. It attempts to highlight the differences between them in light of variable according to gender. It also seeks to underscore the impact of future anxiety on their academic achievement and the reasons for this anxiety and the suggested treatment. To achieve this goal, the researcher uses the descriptive analytical method to collect and analyze the data. The study is conducted on a sample of (60) male and female students in the academic year (2022/2023). The study sample was selected using stratified random sampling.

Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome by ultrasound and it's relation with endometrial hyperplasic and depression

BackgroundOne of the most prevalent endocrine illnesses, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), affects 4-8% of women of reproductive age over the world. There are 16% of Saudi Arabian women have PCOS. The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of PCOS among females in Saudi Arabia and to analyze the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome, endometrial hyperplasia and depression. MethodsA cross-sectional study of patients with PCOS was conducted at King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (KAAUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Two questionnaires were filled by participants who came to Ultrasound department at KAAUH. ResultsA 288 patients diagnosed and suggestive to have PCOS. Patient with diabetics, hyper-tensive, and those who had heart disease were excluded. Including participants were 73 diagnosed and suggestive to have PCOS. Most of them had an irregular pattern (85.8%), (17.3%) had oligo-menorrhea, and 5.5% had menorrhagia. Most of them (68.5%) had ovaries diameters more than 9 28 mm, and 31.5% had normal ovaries. When participants were asked about trouble falling asleep, interrupted sleep, or sleeping more than usual, 23.2% said they suffered from them nearly daily. ConclusionThe incidence of PCOS was significantly associated with irregular menses. In addition, there was a significant association between the size of the ovary in ultrasound and previous 32 diagnosis with PCOS, otherwise no significant association between the remaining items.

The Role of Universal Grammar in Second Language: English Adjective Phrase by Saudi Learners

English is the primary second language learned in Saudi Arabia. Many Saudi students are learning English as a second language for several reasons. Still, almost all English second language learners in Saudi Arabia are willing to learn English proficiently as English natives. Chomsky’s Universal Grammar is one of the primary theories that has discussed the idea of learning a second language. The primary purpose of this study is to develop an understanding of the role of Universal Grammar in second language acquisition by investigating how Saudi Learners of English use the English Adjective Phrase Structure. This research adopts the Full Transfer/Full Access Model as its model. This study used an online questionnaire method design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches to analyze data. This study assigned 118 participants from undergraduate students in Level Two and Level Five at English Language and Literature Department at Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University. The primary findings of this study indicate that native-like proficiency can be reached due to the fact there is full access to Universal Grammar when learning a second language. This study also found that Arabic as a first language plays a significant role in the beginning stages of learning English as a second language. Furthermore, the findings reveal that the effect of the first language on the second language can be overcome with more input the learner gets.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Radiological Science Students and Interns at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences: Cross-Sectional Study.

The impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak on many parts of our lives cannot be overstated. This study aimed to identify the psychological, physical activity, and educational effects of COVID-19 on radiological sciences students and interns at the three campuses of King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Jeddah, and Alahsa. A cross-sectional study was conducted between November and December 2021 among Saudi-108 radiological sciences students and interns using non-probability convenient sampling at King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Science (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Jeddah, and Alahsa using a validated questionnaire. Statistical analyses were conducted using Excel and JMP statistical software. 102 out of 108 completed the questionnaire resulting in a 94.44% response rate. The percentage of the overall negative psychological impact was 62%. For the physical activity effects of COVID-19 among students and interns, 96% reported a decline in their physical activities. 77% of participants reported a fair impression that the students were able to achieve some of their academic goals and acquired new skills during the pandemic, and 20% reported a good impression. They achieved all their goals and developed new skills, whereas 3% reported bad impressions and needed to achieve their goals or improve their skills. COVID-19 had a negative psychological and physical activity impact on RADs students and interns at the three KSAU-HS campuses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Despite technical difficulties, students and interns reported positive academic outcomes from COVID-19.

The Impact of KWL Plus Strategy on the Development of Perceived Self-Efficacy among Students in the Biology Department at Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz University (PSAU)—Al-Kharj Governorate

The Impact of KWL Plus Strategy on the Development of Perceived Self-Efficacy among Students in the Biology Department at Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz University (PSAU)—Al-Kharj Governorate

Knowledge of Patient&amp;apos;s Health Rights among Medical Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia : A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Medical students must recognize globally recognized rights in their studies and careers. Only a few studies have measured medical students&amp;apos; knowledge about public health rights in Saudi Arabia. The present study aims to assess the current knowledge of medical students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, concerning health empowerment issues and health rights. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, among the medical students of Ibn Sina National College, Batterjee Medical College, King Abdul-Aziz University, and King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University Jeddah branch, between July and August 2020. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Science version 25. Results: Of the 393 participants, 58.3% were females, and 41.7% were males. Regarding consent, 72.3% and 65.1% of the participants responded that a male guardian was not required to consent for hospital admission and discharge, respectively. Only 46.1% knew a female patient could consent to a cesarean section. Only 51.7% of the students knew about Saudi Arabian health rights, including disabled individuals, while 44.0% did not. About half (53.2%) knew that special needs patients have health rights, and 25.2% believed that abortion is never allowed in Islam. Approximately half (49.6%) knew that cancer patients have the right to free medical treatment, and 52.9% knew that cancer patients have the right to free surgical treatment. Conclusion: Medical students&amp;apos; knowledge regarding the health rights of specific patient populations was not satisfactory in Saudi Arabia, which highlights the importance of health rights education in medical school.

Analysis of Emergency Department Use by Non-Urgent Patients and Their Visit Characteristics at an Academic Center

We studied the extent and reasons for non-urgent emergency department (ED) visits in a single university hospital, their predictors, and patient outcomes to propose solutions suitable for Middle Eastern healthcare systems. We conducted a retrospective review of electronic medical records, including all non- and less-urgent ED visits with complete triage records (levels 4 and 5 triage based on the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) over one year. The data on patient demographics, visit characteristics, and patient disposition were analyzed using SPSS software. The study was conducted in the ED at King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (KAAUH), a Saudi university hospital located within the campus of Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. A chart review was carried out for 18,880 patients with CTAS 4 or 5 visiting the KAAUH ED between July 2020 and July 2021. Additionally, a total of "11,857" patients with missing triage acuity or CTAS levels 1, 2, or 3 were excluded from the study. The majority (61.4%) of the 30,737 ED visits were less-urgent or non-urgent. The most common reasons for non-urgent visits were routine examination/investigation (40.9%), medication refilling (14.6%), and upper respiratory tract infection/symptoms (9.9%). Most visits (73.4%) were during weekdays and resulted in the prescription of medication (94.2%), laboratory tests (62.8%), sick leaves (4.7%), radiology examinations (3.6%), and a visit to primary healthcare clinics (family medicine) within a week of the emergency visit (3.6%). Less- and non-urgent ED visits often did not need any further follow-ups or admission and represented a burden better managed by a primary healthcare center. Policymakers should mitigate unnecessary ED visits through public awareness, establish clear regulations for ED visits, improve the quality of care in primary healthcare centers, facilitate booking for outpatient department appointments, and regulate the systems of payment coverage/insurance and referral by other organizations.

Absence of English Phonemes from Arabic; The Impact on EFL and ESL learners’ Production of Loanwords

The present study aims to address whether the absence of foreign English phonemes from the Arabic phonemic inventory have impacts of EFL and ESL learners’ pronunciation of English loanwords differently. The study adopts a comparative approach, seeking to examine whether the two groups of learners used the same or different phonemes for substituting or approximating the target phonemes. 28 English loanwords were utilized to test the productions of 15 learners at Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia (EFL) and 15 learners at the Center for English as a Second Language in Southern Illinois University, USA (ESL). Probing the impact of the learners’ L1, Arabic language, on the production of loanwords via numerous theories and frameworks such as transfer, approximation, and the Markedness Differential Hypothesis showed that these English loanwords underwent certain phonological modifications. Both EFL and ESL learners showed transfer from L1 to L2, native Arabic phonological processes, while only ESL learners showed a universal pattern, such as VOT approximation. That is, both EFL and ESL learners substituted /v, ɹ, tʃ/ with /f, r, ʃ/, but they differed in their production of /p/. While EFL learners substituted /p/ with /b/, ESL learners reflected approximated sound to /p/.

Factors associated with early and late COVID-19 related deaths in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia

Background: COVID-19 is a contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory system leading to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and can progress to respiratory failure and death. Objective: To evaluate factors associated with early versus late COVID-19 related deaths for patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: We prospectively followed up all critically ill cases with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 who progressed to death at the adult ICU in Prince Mohammed bin Abdul-Aziz hospital in Riyadh, from January to December, 2020. We analyzed demographic characteristics, presenting symptoms and signs before and after admission, associated comorbidities, the use of mechanical ventilation and admission-death duration. A subsample of 160 cases were divided into two groups according to the admission to death duration, Group 1 &lt; 14 days (n = 71) and group 2 &gt; 14 days (n = 89). Results: A total of 160 deaths underwent detailed analysis. The population's median age was 60.4 years. There was significantly more deaths occurred in males 123/160 (77.5%) compared to females 37/160 (22.5%) (P &lt; 0.001). There was significantly higher mortality cases in the age group of 60-69 years occurring in group 2 compared to group 1.

Sources and level of stress among college students: a study conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Background: Stress is inevitable. Mild level of stress is needed for better performance among individuals. Nursing and medical undergraduates experience high levels of pressure during their college when compared to students in other arts and science specialties. Numerous factors of stress among applied medical students may be theoretical, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental. The objective of this study was to assess sources and level of stress by college of applied medical undergraduates.Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among the female college of applied medical sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz university, Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia. A study sample of 72 female students of nursing and medical lab sciences were selected using random convenient sampling technique. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire related to sources of stress distributed among the students. Results: The results revealed that 11 (15%) of students had mild level of stress, 51 (56%) of them had moderate and 21 (29%) of them had severe level of stress. Intrapersonal stressors with the mean value of 2.09 (sometimes), interpersonal stressors mean value is 2.0 (sometimes), environmental stressors mean value is 1.4 (never), and academic stressors mean value is 2.5 (often) disturbing stressors for the students.Conclusions: The university should maintain conducive academic environment for better learning, with the focus on the students’ personal and social needs. The administrators should provide adequate resources such as books, computers to do assignments. Nursing college administrators need to take effort to narrow the gap between student’s opportunities, goals, and values to be integrated with that of the university.

Spatial Analysis of Traffic Accidents in the City of Medina Using GIS

The general objective of this research is to determine how to use the spatial analysis of traffic accidents in Medina Menorah City through geographic information systems. This research aimed to identify, locate and define the sites where traffic accidents are concentrated and determine the need to apply specific safety standards to reduce accidents and identify their causes thereof. This current research applied the analytical descriptive approach for its relevance with this specific research. This research collected traffic accidents data from the Ministry of the Interior, Department of General Traffic. That data captured the hotspots accidents in Medina Menorah City. Some of the most important results of the study are as follows: many roads were selected as High Accident Location HAL, such as Central Ring Roads, King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz Road, Prince Abdul Majid bin Abdul-Aziz Road, and King Abdulla bin Abdel-Aziz Road. The high-speed roads are heavily linked to the massive increase of traffic accident rates, and the increase in the street section length led to the soaring number of total accidents. The study recommended performing more studies and different highway safety studies to identify and locate accident patterns on road networks. Due to the fact that the accidents concentration is intensely focused on Medina City center and Prophet’s Mosque, it is a must to increase the number of public transportations to and from Prophet’s Mosque, particularly during the Hajj period, because of the fact that the visitors of Prophet’s Mosque is on the increase during the said period. This study can be applied in other cities because knowing the locations of traffic crash hotspots can provide us with valuable insights into the causes of accidents and this knowledge helps decision-makers to better assess the risk associated with accidents.

Accuracy and precision of using partial-mouth recordings to study the prevalence, extent and risk associations of untreated periodontitis

ObjectiveTo study the accuracy and precision of estimating the prevalence, extent and associated risks of untreated periodontitis using partial-mouth recording protocols (PRPs) Methods: A purposive sample of 431 individuals who had never been treated for periodontal disease was recruited from screening clinics at the King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences. Data were collected using questionnaires and clinical examinations. The prevalence, extent and risk associations of periodontitis were evaluated. Three PRPs were compared to full-mouth recordings (FRPs) in terms of the sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and absolute bias. Results: The prevalence of periodontitis was estimated with the highest accuracy and precision by examinations of the full mouth at the mesiobuccal and distolingual sites (FM)MB-DL, followed by random half-mouth (RHM) recordings. The extent of periodontitis was estimated with high precision using all the PRPs, and the absolute bias ranged from −0.6 to −2.3. The absolute bias indicated by OR for risk associations was small for the three PRPs and ranged from −0.8 to 0.8. Conclusion: (FM)MB-DL and RHM were the PRPs with moderate to high levels of accuracy and precision for estimating the prevalence and risk associations of periodontitis. The extent of periodontitis was estimated with high precision using all three PRPs. The results of this study showed that the magnitude and direction of bias were associated with the severity of periodontitis, the selected PRPs and the magnitude of the risk associations.

Prevalence of Coronary Heart Diseases Risk Factors among Healthcare Male Students in KSAU-HS Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a condition in which plaque builds up on the inner walls of coronary arteries and can lead to blood clot formation. It is the leading cause of death worldwide. Developing coronary heart disease takes long period and its risk factors can be found in young people.&#x0D; Objectives: Study of risk factors that contribute to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease.&#x0D; Methods: A cross-sectional study was done at King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University in Riyadh. Non-probability convenience sampling was used to select 151 health care students. The data was collected through questionnaire and physical measurements. The data was entered and analyzed by SPSS.&#x0D; Results: More than half of the students eat fruits one or less time per week which accounts for 53.6%. Moreover, 28.5% of them eat vegetables one time or less per week. Regarding healthy food containing healthy fat such as fish, 76.2% of the students include healthy fat food in their diet more than two times per week. The percentage of those who eat fast food and consume soft drinks is 80.8% and 70.2% more than two times per week respectively. Furthermore, the percentage of the students who are smokers, either currently or occasionally is 49%. Concerning physical activity, 31.3% of the students exercise more than two times weekly, and only 7.3% of the students watch TV more than four hours per day. On the other hand, the majority which accounts for 54.3% of the students use computer, laptop, or tablet more than four hours per day. Regarding premature CAD, 3.3% of the students reported positive and 16.2% of them reported positive for CHD family history. Finally, 1.3% of the found to have DM.

Awareness and Attitude of Undergraduate Nursing Students at King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University Regarding Palliative Care

Context: Palliative care (PC) is a form of care that aims to enhance the life quality of patients and their families who are dealing with the effects of the life-threatening disease by preventing and alleviating distress by early detection, accurate evaluation, and management of pain and other physical, psychosocial, and spiritual issues. Aim: This study aimed to assess the awareness and attitude of undergraduate nursing students at King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University regarding palliative care. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. The study was conducted at the College of Nursing - Riyadh, affiliated to King Saud bi Abdul-Aziz University. A convenience sample of 273 nursing students from level five to level eight voluntarily participated in this study. Data were collected by using two tools. A self-reported questionnaire was designed to assess the students' awareness of palliative care. Frommelt Attitude Towards Care of the Dying (FATCOD) Scale was adopted to measure participants’ attitudes toward providing care to dying patients. Results: The results show that about 36.3% of nursing students were in the age group of 21 years old, and 73% were in the sixth academic level. 75.5% of the nursing students were not aware of palliative care, 30.30% knew about PC from the elective course. 96.33% of students had no experience caring for terminally ill patients and their family members previously. The students' response analysis of PC definition revealed that 89.74 of them could not define it correctly, 41% could not know the aim from PC, 43% of students identified the need of terminally ill to reduce the physical suffering. The students' attitudes toward palliative care showed a swing between positive and negative attitudes. As 81% of students believe that giving nursing care to the dying person is a worthwhile learning experience, 65.5% agreed about nursing care for the patient's family should continue throughout grief and bereavement. In comparison, 77.3% would hope the person they cared for dies when they are not present, and 41.5% of the students believe that they would be uncomfortable talking about impending death with the dying person, and 40.9% were uncertain about this. Conclusion: Knowledge about palliative care among undergraduate nursing students remained relatively poor overall. Attitude toward end-of-life care shows a swing between positive and negative attitudes yet still reflected an evident lack of comfort in dealing with death and dying. Structured courses in palliative care are recommended as a core part of undergraduate nursing education. The suggested course should encompass basic professional skills, symptom control, patient-centered communication, ethical issues, decision-making at the end of life, whole-person care, and interdisciplinary work.

A Causal Model of the Mutual Relationships Between Academic Bullying, Suicidal Thinking, and Psychological Immunity Among University Students

The research aims to identify the causal model that explains the relationship between academic bullying, psychological immunity, and suicidal thinking among university students. Besides, it recognizes gender differences in research variables. The sample has consisted of (134) male and (139) female students from Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University and King Faisal University for the academic year 2020-2021. The researcher prepared the academic bullying scale and the suicidal thinking scale, and the psychological immunity scale was taken from the study of Al-Takhaina. The study has shown a statistically significant correlation between academic bullying and suicidal thinking. There are statistically significant differences between males and females in academic bullying and suicidal thinking favoring females. The results have also shown statistically significant differences between males and females in psychological immunity favoring males. The research recommends launching counseling and training programs for both bullies and bullying victims to gain insight into their behaviors and rectify them.

The degree of satisfaction of preparatory year students regarding academic guidance services at prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz university: A case study

The focus of this study is to examine the students’ degree of satisfaction towards the academic counseling or guidance services during the preparatory year at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University for the academic year 2020-2021 and report the difference, if any, in the level of this satisfaction based on the difference of the students’ gender. This study used a self-administered survey as an instrument for data collection. The final sample consists of 440 students in Medical and Engineering Colleges. We find that there is a moderate level of satisfaction towards the services of academic guidance offered to the students. In addition, we find that there is a significant difference in the level of satisfaction towards the services of academic guidance by the gender at 5% level. The findings of this study are important for policymakers at the university and college levels. This study suggests that the colleges should increase their academic guidance services offered to students during their studying the preparatory year. Moreover, unifying the level of academic guidance services provided to both male and female sections in a manner to achieve the quality of this service provided to male and female students.

Investigating Relationship of Perceived Learning Engagement, Motivation, and Academic Performance Among Nursing Students: A Multisite Study

BackgroundLearning engagement, motivation and academic achievement are vital growing areas in academic research. Evidence suggests that students’ engagement and motivation are positively linked to improved quality of learning. However, limited number of research studies have been conducted within this scope. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the relationship of learning engagement, motivation and academic performance among university nursing students.Participants and MethodsA descriptive design, with a comparative correlational approach for data analysis, was used to describe and compare study outcomes. Data was collected from 425 students at King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences campuses in Riyadh, Jeddah and Alhasa. Study instruments included background data sheet, students’ engagement in schools (SESQ-ENG), engagement facilitators (SEI), academic motivation (AMS), and academic achievement as measured by cumulative and last semester grade point average (cGPA, sGPA).ResultsOverall, level of engagement was moderate (mean = 3.70±0.63) with significant differences among campuses (F = 18.88, p≤001). Students’ perceptions of engagement facilitators and academic motivation were high (mean= 2.98 ±0.49, 4.89 ±1.03, respectively), and both varied by campus (F=6.35, p=0.002, F=9.85, p≤.001, respectively). Engagement, motivation, and academic achievement showed medium to large correlations (i.e., between 0.20 and 0.63). Multiple regression equation including age, academic progress, academic engagement, motivation and engagement facilitators significantly explained 24% of variance in cGPA (F (5, 226) =14.209, p < 0.001) and 22% of the variance in sGPA (F (5, 214) = 12.202, p < 0.001).ConclusionThis study showed significant associations of students’ engagement, facilitating conditions (e.g., engagement-fostering aspects), and students’ motivation with significant effect on academic achievement. It is hoped that findings of this study could be used as quality indicators to direct school efforts towards achieving excellence in nursing education.

Investigating the application of emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic in higher education

Saudi universities have put immense efforts in preparing and implementing home teaching as an alternative type of traditional teaching. The present study aims to focus on outcome of applying Emergency Remote Teaching during the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis at Saudi Higher Education. A quantitative research design was used to evaluate the students’ perspectives in terms of preparation, implementation, and assessment. A total of 97 students were recruited from Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University. A self-administered questionnaire, comprising of two parts was provided to the students. The questionnaire’s first part collected demographic details of the participants; whereas, second part was distributed into 34 items including preparation (7 items), implementation (8 items), and assessment (7 items), barriers to teaching practices during COVID-19 including 12 items. The results showed that majority of the participant students positively responded towards the application of emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 (3.86 ± 1.13). Considering the dimensions, preparation (3.98 ± 1.12), implementation (3.77 ± 1.17), and assessment (3.19 ± 1.30), majority of the students gave positive response on majority of the items Moreover, there was no significant difference in the perspectives about applying emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 between both the genders. The study concluded that most of the students favored emergency remote teaching as it facilitated self-learning.