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Middle East and North Africa
In this chapter, Tripathi takes an overview of populism in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and examines individual cases of Libya, Egypt,... -
Oil or geopolitical issues? : Quantitative rethinking of political instability in the Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East and North Africa are one of the most conflict-prone regions. Due to its geopolitical position and oil production, the Middle East has...
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Middle East and Africa
The Middle East and Africa are plagued with problems regarding inconsistent infrastructure and poor transportation. The biggest benefit for the... -
Experts’ assessments of migration scenarios between the Middle East & North Africa and Europe
We describe data collected among 138 migration experts about the repercussions of scenarios of social change on migration between the Middle East &...
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Slavery in the Middle East and North Africa
In the early 1840s and following the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade by several European nations and the United States, European... -
Recent and projected changes in climate patterns in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Observational and reanalysis datasets reveal a northward shift of the convective regions over northern Africa in summer and an eastward shift in...
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The burden of schizophrenia in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990–2019
Schizophrenia ranks as the third-most common cause of disability among mental disorders globally. This study presents findings on the prevalence,...
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Teleconnections between ocean–atmosphere circulations and historical integrated drought in the Middle East and North Africa
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with extreme water scarcity worldwide, drought significantly impacts various aspects of the local people....
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The burden of dermatitis from 1990–2019 in the Middle East and North Africa region
BackgroundThere are several types of dermatitis, each capable of causing enduring changes that extend beyond physical discomfort. In severe cases,...
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Kidney cancer in the Middle East and North Africa region: a 30-year analysis (1990–2019)
Kidney cancer, a type of urogenital cancer, imposes a high burden on patients. Despite this, no recent research has evaluated the burden of this type...
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Patient-oriented educational Sports Medicine YouTube videos in Arabic have higher view counts in the Middle East and North Africa than their English versions
PurposeThe present study aims to assess the impact of the local language on the view count of patient-oriented educational Sports Medicine videos in...
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The burden of vision loss in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990–2019
BackgroundThe loss of vision is a substantial public health concern that has important implications for an individual’s quality of life. The primary...
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The Pandemic of Coronary Heart Disease in the Middle East and North Africa: What Clinicians Need to Know
Purpose of ReviewCoronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and disability in the Middle East and North Africa...
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Exploring the burden, prevalence and associated factors of chronic musculoskeletal pain in migrants from North Africa and Middle East living in Europe: a sco** review
BackgroundImmigrants are exposed to numerous risk factors that may contribute to the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Recent political...
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On the lack of women researchers in the Middle East and North Africa
Recent gender policies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have improved legal equality for women with noticeable effects in some...
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Modifiable risk factors for cancer in the middle East and North Africa: a sco** review
PurposeThis sco** review examines controllable predisposing factors attributable to cancer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s...
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Burden of diseases attributable to excess body weight in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990–2019
High body mass index (BMI), or excess body weight (EBW), represents a significant risk factor for a range of diseases, including cardiovascular...
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Burden of diseases due to high systolic blood pressure in the Middle East and North Africa region from 1990 to 2019
High systolic blood pressure (HSBP) is associated with several metabolic and non-metabolic disorders. This research aimed to document the deaths and...
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Effects of Use of Social Media in the Middle East and North Africa Region Youth
This chapter reviews the physiological and social effects of social media use among youth in the Middle East and North Africa. It summarizes the... -
Scientometric rules as a guide to transform science systems in the Middle East and North Africa
This study explores how scientometric data and indicators are used to transform science systems in a selection of countries in the Middle East and...