Kuwait Research Articles

걸프지역 네트워킹 공간에 대한 연구

Majlis is a social space where men in the Gulf region regularly gather in a specific place to socialize. People tend to reveal their cultural awareness and traditional values through the way they use space, as space is a tangible expression of an intangible culture. The case of diwaniya in Kuwait, where the socialization culture is mostly active, was used in this study to analyze the history and origin of the space of majlis, its social functions, role, and evolution over time. What distinguishes Kuwaiti diwaniya from other Gulf countries is as follows: first, it is a private and safe space from government intervention and surveillance, and therefore, a space where political activities occur. Second, Kuwaiti diwaniya is not a revival of traditional culture in the modern era; it functions as an organic space, and therefore, it evolves and transforms according to the social context. Based on a review of extant literature, this study traced the evolution process of diwaniya and its unique characteristics from the period prior to the formation of the state of Kuwait to the current era of modernization and digitalization.

Learning from the Future of Kuwait: Scenarios as a Learning Tool to Build Consensus for Actions Needed to Realize Vision 2035

This perspective is a qualitative meta-analysis study using a critical interpretive synthesis that narrates three future and equally plausible scenarios of social and economic development in the State of Kuwait over the next 15 years. The first scenario follows what we call the ‘Sustainable Growth’ model as defined by the United Nations Development Goals and the Kuwait Vision 2035 presented by the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. As a polar opposite, the next scenario is what we call the ‘Mismanaged Resourced-Based Autocracy’ model, a negative reflection of the worst-case scenario. The third scenario is in between these two, and we call it the ‘Equality of Outcome Between Societal Groups’ model. So as not to lay blame for past actions or point fingers, which could prove counterproductive to a consensus-building process for needed actions, we chose to use the pasts of other countries for future projections for the State of Kuwait. Our search through recent socio-economic pasts revealed that Singapore was the best fit for the first scenario, Venezuela for the second, and Lebanon for the third. All these countries became fully independent at approximately the same time as the State of Kuwait and share many other similarities. The three future projections were used as input variables to the outcome, which was a bottom-up and top-down consensus-making process regarding utilitarian action for Kuwait to be used by Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Think-Tanks, Development Agencies, the government and the parliament.

The degree to which general education teachers in the State of Kuwait adopt the philosophy of Islamic education in the light of some variables

الأهداف: هدفت الدراسة تعرف درجة تبني معلمي التعليم العام في دولة الكويــــت لفلسفة التربية الإسلامية من وجهة نظرهم في ضوء بعض المتغيرات. المنهج: اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي المسحي، واستخدمت استبانة مكونة من 19 فقرة لقياس درجة تبني فلسفة التربية الإسلامية لدى معلمي التعليم العام في دولة الكويت. ضمت عينة الدراسة 1495 معلماً ومعلمة من التعليم العام الحكومي في دولة الكويت، اختيروا بالطريقة العشوائية البسيطة. النتائج: أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن معلمي التعليم العام يتبنون فلسفة التربية الإسلامية بدرجة كبيرة، كما أظهرت وجود فروق دالة إحصائياً في درجة تبني معلمي التعليم العام لفلسفة التربية الإسلامية تعزى لمتغيرات النوع الاجتماعي لصالح الإناث، والتخصص الأكاديمي لصالح ذوي التخصصات الإنسانية، ونوع المؤهل الأكاديمي لصالح ذوي المؤهلات التربوية، والمرحلة الدراسية لصالح المرحلتين الابتدائية والمتوسطة. الخاتمة: ختمت الدراسة بمجموعة من التوصيات أبرزها ضرورة عقد الدورات التدريبية وورش العمل للمعلمين حول ماهية فلسفة التربية الإسلامية، وآلية تنفيذ تطبيقاتها التربوية، وعقد مؤتمرات على مستوى الوطن العربي حول كيفية تجديد تطبيقات الفلسفة التربوية الإسلامية بما يتفق مع التغيرات الاجتماعية والتربوية والتكنولوجية المستجدة.

The Attitudes of Teachers Toward Professional Ethics in The Light of Technological Developments and Its Impact On Behavioral Values of Primary School Students in General Education in The State of Kuwait: A Field Study

The Attitudes of Teachers Toward Professional Ethics in The Light of Technological Developments and Its Impact On Behavioral Values of Primary School Students in General Education in The State of Kuwait: A Field Study

CVAPPS: A Cross-Sectional Study of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Acceptance, Perceptions, and Post-Vaccination Side Effects among Rheumatic Disease Patients in Kuwait.

Purpose: We analyzed data collected for ascertaining severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine acceptance, perceptions, and post-vaccination side effects among Kuwaiti inflammatory rheumatic disease (IRD) patients. Methods: The current cross-sectional study was conducted on patients attending governmental rheumatology clinics across seven hospitals in Kuwait between July and September 2021. We included adults of both sexes who are national/residents of the state of Kuwait and who had a confirmed diagnosis of any IRD disease. Data on patients' demographics, history of IRD, SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccination status, as well as post-vaccination side effects and disease flare were collected from the included participants through a self-administered questionnaire. Stata MP/17 for macOS was used for statistical analyses. Results: We included 501 IRD patients, a group with a mean age of 43.38 years and a mean disease duration of 10.46 years. The majority of the included patients were female (79.8%), and the most common primary rheumatology diagnosis was rheumatoid arthritis (42.5%), followed by spondyloarthritis (19.4%) and systemic lupus erythematosus (19.0%). One hundred and five patients (21.0%) had SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed by PCR-positive swab; of them, 17 patients were hospitalized. None of the included patients were using steroids alone. cDMARDs, bDMARDs, and sDMARDs were reported in 37.3%, 18.0%, and 3.8% of the patients, respectively. Three hundred and fifty-one patients (70.1%) were vaccinated; 40.9% received Pfizer/BioNTech, whereas 28.7% received AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccines. Fear that the vaccination will aggravate the condition or interfere with the present therapy and concerns about its effectiveness as well as its side effects were the most prevalent causes for refusing to accept the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Other patients were worried about the paucity of the data because individuals with IRD had been omitted from earlier research, resulting in a dearth of information. The commonly reported post-vaccination side effects were body ache/pain, fatigue, and pain at the injection site (32.1%, 30.3%, and 29.7%, respectively). IRD flare post-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination was self-reported in only 9 patients, and 342 did not report a flare. Conclusions: This study's findings highlight that SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have an acceptable safety profile, with the majority of their side effects being temporary and mild. The occurrence of flares was low after immunization. Reassurance and trust in the safety of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in IRD patients should be reassuring to rheumatologists and vaccine recipients.

Customer perception and acceptance of autonomous delivery vehicles in the State of Kuwait during COVID-19

COVID-19 is one of the most important dilemmas that took place during the last few years. Logisticians worked hard to present a new mechanism called Autonomous Delivery Vehicles (ADVs) by which they afford help making life easier for people during pandemic while trying to reduce pollution on road as well. This work mainly aimed to explore Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) and the convenience of users – according to gender – to the idea of using Autonomous Delivery Vehicles (ADVs). A survey-based method was applied and presented. It was distributed online where a total of 450 participants had taken part to express their ideas. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data and the results were discussed thoroughly. The model was conducted according to nine hypotheses. Results showed that all of them were supported except hypothesis 7, which is the trust in technology that negatively influenced the perceived risk leading to rejecting the hypothesis that supposes the validity of H7. It was concluded that the perceived risk and behavioral intention relationship were only significant for males while the perceived risk and trust in technology relationship were only significant for females.

Understanding mindsets, skills, current practices, and barriers of adoption of digital accessibility in Kuwait's software development landscape.

The responsibility for creating accessible software within the development of digital services is important for multiple reasons, mainly equity and inclusion. However, adopting and sustaining the development of accessible digital solutions has always been challenging, more so in countries that are relatively new to the concept of universal design, and physical and digital accessibility, and where legal sanctions are not yet established. This work investigates the technology scene in the State of Kuwait and analyses the responses of computing professionals with regard to their skills, best practices and procurement of accessible tech and to their level of awareness toward people with disabilities. The findings reveal a low level of awareness among tech professionals with regard to disabilities and digital accessibility-related standards. The findings also highlight a lack of available guidance for developing inclusive design and accessibility. Additionally, time constraints, lack of training, legal enforcement and fundamentals concepts during undergraduate and higher education contributed to observed weaknesses. Participants were keen to learn more and benefited from flyers and free professional development courses offered as incentives for survey completion.

The use of information technology applications by faculty members at the college of basic education in the public authority for applied education and training in the state of Kuwait

This study sought to determine the importance of the use of information technology by faculty members in the educational departments of the College of Basic Education in the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in the States of Kuwait. A descriptive survey method is used to achieve these goals. A questionnaire is utilized as the main tool for the study on a stratified random sample of 42 faculty members. One of the most prominent results is that a large number of faculty members do not deal efficiently with information technology, and are not aware of all the available technological tools. The study also concluded with a proposed vision to increase the efficiency of information technology performance, including training, periodic updating, and permanent empowerment to use it as an integral part of the quality of the educational process in the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training.

How to Cross the Chasm for the Electric Vehicle World’s Laggards—A Case Study in Kuwait

Ever since the discovery of oil in 1938, the State of Kuwait has increasingly sought out international brands in the car market due to the high purchasing power of Kuwaiti nationals. However, the makers of electric vehicles (EVs) have not been able to penetrate this market, with the exception of innovators and early adopters. The phenomenon in disruptive innovation theory—called “Crossing the Chasm”—regarding a mass market appeal has not yet occurred in Kuwait. Through deep interviews with 12 Kuwaiti owners of EVs and automotive dealers who sold either EVs or Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), 10 key reasons for this phenomenon have been previously revealed, which were used to develop an extensive questionnaire. A total of 472 car drivers aged from 18 to 30, identified as the “early majority”, completed the questionnaire to achieve the objective of identifying the factors required to create a mass market for EVs in Kuwait. The results demonstrated that potential customers highly preferred three different types of attributes of EVs: environmental, financial, and technological. There were significant differences in the identified attributes preferred by Kuwaiti individuals for EVs in terms of the number of cars owned and the sector of employment. Moreover, the results of our study indicate that potential customers are very willing to buy EVs in the future, considering both their financial and infrastructure attributes. There were further significant differences in the identified necessary conditions to buy EVs in terms of educational level and monthly income. This study discusses a variety of valuable promotional tactics, which may be implemented in conjunction with public incentives and policy changes in the State of Kuwait. This information is considered useful for marketers and designers who wish to tap into this lucrative market, which is significantly different from that in the global North.

Accessing information during the COVID-19 pandemic era: a study of GCC citizens and noncitizens

Purpose Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new disease that has led to rapid and dramatic global changes. This study aims to investigate how Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens and noncitizens search for necessary information and assess available information sources, their associated awareness and anxiety levels, voluntary work, compliance with quarantine regulations and technology. Design/methodology/approach An electronic questionnaire was designed using Google Forms and distributed on Twitter and WhatsApp. In total, 1,006 responses were received. Findings The results showed that 75.25% of the participants were active information seekers because of their daily search for necessary information. “Formal sources,” “Social media” and “Television” were the most preferred information sources found by the study sample. Originality/value This study investigates the behavior of GCC citizens and noncitizens in searching for necessary information during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it draws attention to the importance of digitization and digital preservation in building a specialized digital library for future access to pandemic-related information distributed by the government authorities and institutions in the State of Kuwait.

Improving off-structure carbonate reservoir characterization using integrated Shared Earth Approach and Forward Stratigraphic Modelling: The Marrat Fm of southern Kuwait

A high-resolution reservoir characterization workflow is applied to assess the off-structure prospectivity of Lower Jurassic complex carbonate reservoirs of the Marrat Formation in the southern part of The State of Kuwait along the Dharif-Abduliyah fields. A detailed sedimentological and petrophysical assessment was integrated with 3D seismic interpretation and delineated vertical and lateral facies changes within the fields, which are affected by sets of complex fault patterns. Carbonate geo-bodies have been mapped using seismic stratigraphy, and 3D multi-seismic attribute and seismic acoustic inversion workflows. The Middle Marrat has been subdivided into 5 units (Middle Marrat 1-MM1 to Middle Marrat 5-MM5) that show vertical and lateral lithological and facies variability. The developed integrated sequence stratigraphic framework permitted to better assess the influence of accommodation variations as well as carbonate ecological settings on sedimentary facies development. This framework pointed to the influence of marine incursions and subsequent flooding surfaces, on the development of wackestone to mudstone textures interbedded within porous grainier inner ramp/shoal reservoir intervals. This integrated Shared Earth Approach that combined the various multi-disciplinary and multi-scale results was supported for the first-time by high resolution Forward Stratigraphic Modelling to provide a mapping and identification of petroleum systems elements including potential reservoir locations and baffles as well as stratigraphic trapping mechanisms. This workflow opens a new perspective to increasing hydrocarbon reserves along the Dharif and Abduliyah Fields as well as many other fields along the State of Kuwait.

The Influence Of The Science Teaching Methods Course And The Practicum Course On Self-Efficacy Of Pre-Service Science Teachers Of Middle And High Schools In The State Of Kuwait

The Influence Of The Science Teaching Methods Course And The Practicum Course On Self-Efficacy Of Pre-Service Science Teachers Of Middle And High Schools In The State Of Kuwait

The use of social media and its relationship to promoting social values and adaptive behavior for high school students in the State of Kuwait

الأهداف: هدفت الدراسة إلى معرفة الدور التربوي لمواقع التواصل الاجتماعي في تعزيز القيم الاجتماعية وانعكاساته على السلوك التوافقي لدى طلاب المرحلة الثانوية وطالباتها بدولة الكويت. المنهج: استخدم مقياس تطبيقات الموبايل لشبكات التواصل الاجتماعي، ومقياس القيم الاجتماعية، كذلك مقياس السلوك التوافقي. اتبعت إجراءات الصدق والثبات المعتادة للمقياسين. النتائج: كشفت النتائج وجود علاقة ارتباطية موجبة ودالة إحصائياً عند مستوى 0.01 بين متوسط درجات الطلاب ودرجات الطالبات على الدرجة الكلية لمقياس مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي ومتوسط درجاتهم على الدرجة الكلية لمقياس القيم الاجتماعية. عدم وجود فرق دال إحصائياً بين متوسط درجات الطلاب ومتوسط درجات الطالبات في مقياس القيم الاجتماعية الدرجة الكلية والأبعاد، ما عدا بعد "الترابط بنظام الدولة"؛ فيوجد فرق بين المتوسطين لصالح الطلاب. واتضح أن معاملات الارتباط بين القيم الاجتماعية وغالبية أبعاده والسلوك التوافقي وغالبية أبعاده للطلاب والطالبات، ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى 0.01. أظهرت النتائج أيضاً أن حجم الإسهام الفريد لمتغير القيم الاجتماعية في السلوك التوافقي هو 28% وهو إسهام دال. الخاتمة: خلصت الدراسة إلى أن هناك تأثيراً بالغ الأثر لوسائل التواصل الاجتماعي في تعزيز القيم الاجتماعية، وينعكس ذلك على السلوك التوافقي لدى طلاب المرحلة الثانوية وطالباتها بدولة الكويت.

Political entanglements between Pakistan and Kuwait: the transnational figuration of migration, development and charity

This article examines interactions between Pakistan and the Gulf region with a focus on a case study of mobilities between the southern part of Gilgit-Baltistan (Baltistan), in north-eastern Pakistan, and the state of Kuwait. Moving away from state approaches, this study examines a transnational figuration formed by migrants and religious leaders from Baltistan and members of the Kuwaiti merchant class as a way to ground an understanding of this transnational engagement and its transformative character, mainly for Baltistan but also for Kuwait. Gilgit-Baltistan is a disputed territory and state presence is marginal. The relative absence of the state creates a situation in which people feel the need to fend for themselves. In this context, foreign development and charity work can become a source of empowerment. The Gulf, and concretely, Kuwait exercises an influence in Baltistan via migration, development and charity work.The study of this transnational figuration unfolds how social norms (in terms of a political culture), status, power and social capital help to shape politics in this region of north-eastern Pakistan. Indirectly, this figuration reveals the relatively influential role exercised by the Gulf and, in this case Kuwait, in other regions through a soft diplomacy of development and charity work, but one that has results in political empowerment of this border area of Pakistan. It also shows that this ‘foreign’ activity of Kuwaiti actors responds to forms of seeking political empowerment at home.

Kindergarten Teachers’ Perspectives In The State Of Kuwait During The COVID-19 Pandemic:, A Phenomenological Study

Kindergarten Teachers’ Perspectives In The State Of Kuwait During The COVID-19 Pandemic:, A Phenomenological Study

The Psychological Effects Of The Complete Closure In The State Of Kuwait During The Corona Pandemic:, A Study In Light Of Demographic Variables

The Psychological Effects Of The Complete Closure In The State Of Kuwait During The Corona Pandemic:, A Study In Light Of Demographic Variables

Developing a student-teacher assessment card in mathematics in the light of INTASC standards in the practical education course at the College of Basic Education in the State of Kuwait

Developing a student-teacher assessment card in mathematics in the light of INTASC standards in the practical education course at the College of Basic Education in the State of Kuwait

Особенности формирования системы национальной кибербезопасности Государства Кувейт

The article is devoted to the analysis of the state of the national cybersecurity system of the State of Kuwait. Based on the cybersecurity standards of the International Telecommunication Union (a specialized UN agency responsible for coordinating international efforts to develop the digital sector) the author reveals the main specific features of the formation of the Kuwaiti cyber system, and also determines the level of the country's participation in the development of the international digital security system. The author comes to the conclusion that the digital system of Kuwait is formed with imbalances, and many decisions are aimed at "selective" relief of digital threats. In addition, the author draws attention to the existence of contradictions in the Kuwaiti model of international cooperation on cybersecurity issues: on the one hand, the country advocates more active participation in international processes, and, on the other hand, does not actively participate in the work of key international platforms. In addition, the sharp anti-Israeli position of the country has a certain negative impact on the Kuwaiti model of digital protection. The author notes that Kuwait is currently aimed at harmonizing the national cyber system and developing a more effective approach to international cooperation. However, to make these efforts more effective, some aspects of the existing approach need to be revisited, such as developing a model for interacting with digital companies that do business with Israel.

Study of bone marrow aspirations -5 years review from a single center in Kuwait- An audit

We reviewed the bone marrow examination (BME) studies performed in the last five-year period with the objective to find out the findings and ascertain the role of this procedure in the diagnosis at Al Adan hospital, this public teaching hospital of the state of Kuwait in Middle East. Samples were collected after history taking and clinical examination. Blood samples analyzed for CBC parameters along with biochemical and viral markers. Bone marrow aspiration samples were collected and stained with May Grunwald Giemsa stain, trephine biopsy processed and stained with Hematoxylin & Eosin along with Perl’s stain for iron and Reticulin stain. All samples were analyzed and results pooled by the team of hematopathologists. We reviewed 264 cases for BME and found ages ranging from 07 months to 95 years and 170 males and 94 females were included in the study. The array of conditions included 53% of clonal haemopoietic disorders including leukemias, Myelo Proliferative Neoplasm (MPN) , Myelo Dysplastic Syndrome (MDS), & Plasma cell disorders. 3.5% aplastic anemias, while only 5.4 % with nutritional causes and 28.5% of cases having various reactive causes; Metastatic deposits were found in 1.5% and haemophagocytosis in 3.5% of the subjects. Results were in concordance with studies conducted from developed nations. Our study concludes that bone marrow examination is crucial in diagnosis to elucidate the various etiology of afflictions of bone marrow and helps in proper management in this Middle East country.

Manifestations of Social Change in the Kuwaiti Family and their Impact on Juvenile Delinquency: A Qualitative Study on Inmates of the Social Calendar House in the State of Kuwait

The study investigates the aspects of social change in the Kuwaiti family and the effect of that social change on the change in social events. To achieve the aims of the study, the qualitative approach was used through an in-depth interview, and the study population consisted of all the inmate juveniles in the Social Calendar House in the State of Kuwait, Due to the smallness of the study population, the sample was chosen using the comprehensive inventory method and it consisted of (11), juveniles. The results showed that the most important characteristics of families of inmate juveniles are the prevalence of the phenomenon of servants, the increase in the size of the family, most of which reside in apartments, in addition to the influence of the manifestations of social change in each of (family construction, family jobs, and family relations) on the deviation of inmates in the calendar house. Social Affairs in the State of Kuwait.