Social Sciences: Recent submissions
Now showing items 81-96 of 96
-
Effects of lunar phases on short-term, explosive physical performance among young trained athletes
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)Beliefs that lunar phases affect human physiology started in ancient times. Research has recently revealed that a physical fitness index increased in sedentary students at the new moon (NM) and full moon (FM) compared to ... -
The Stroop test: A developmental study in a French children sample aged 7 to 12 yearsLe test de Stroop : une étude développementale auprès d’un échantillon d’enfants français âgés de 7 à 12 ans
( Elsevier Masson SAS , 2018 , Article)The Stroop test is a commonly used task in psychology to assess executive function and more specifically inhibition. International studies consistently show improved Stroop task performance with age, whereas available ... -
Dynamic communications between GABA A switch, local connectivity, and synapses during cortical development: A computational study
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2018 , Article)Several factors regulate cortical development, such as changes in local connectivity and the influences of dynamical synapses. In this study, we simulated various factors affecting the regulation of neural network activity ... -
Ramadan Fasting and Patients with Cancer: State-of-the-Art and Future Prospects
( Frontiers Media , 2016 , Article)Ramadan fasting represents one of the five pillars of the Islam creed. Even though some subjects (among which patients) are exempted from observing this religious duty, they may be eager to share this particular moment of ... -
Psychological and Psychosocial Consequences of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis among Women in Tunisia: Preliminary Findings from an Exploratory Study
( Public Library of Science (PLoS) , 2016 , Article)Background The incidence of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) makes it the most widespread parasitic disease in Tunisia and the Arab world. Yet, few studies have addressed its psychological and psychosocial effects. ... -
Comparison of Mental Toughness and Power Test Performances in High-Level Kickboxers by Competitive Success
( Tehran University of Medical Sciences , 2016 , Article)Background Kickboxing is a high-intensity intermittent striking combat sport, which is characterized by complex skills and tactical key actions with short duration. Objectives The present study compared and verified ... -
التحولات الاجتماعية و مظاهر التغير في المجتمع القطري : دراسة تحليلية
( Qatar University , 1998 , Article)يؤكد التحليل السوسيولوجي على أن التغير الاجتماعي في معناه الشامل يضمن التغير في البنا ء الاجتماعي أو في نظم اجتماعية خاصة أو في العلاقات بين النظم. كما انه يرتبط ارتباط وثيقا بالتغيرات الثقافية، واذا ما تأملنا واقع المجتمع ... -
واقع خطبة الجمعة في دولة قطر : دراسة ميدانية
( جامعة قطر , 2015 , Article)إن كانت الصلاة ركن الاسلام، وعمود الدين، وأول ما يحاسب عليه العبد يوم القيامة، فإن صلاه الجمعة قد زادها الله تشريفا على ذلك التشريف كله، وخصها من القرآن ، بـ(سورة الجمعة)، ومن الأيام ، بـ(يوم الجمعة)، ومن الفقه بأحكام تعلي ... -
Trait self-control, identified-introjected religiosity and health-related-feelings in healthy Muslims: A structural equation model analysis
( Public Library of Science , 2015 , Article)Aim: The present study attempted to test McCullough and Willoughby’s hypothesis that self-control mediates the relationships between religiosity and psychosocial outcomes. Specifically, this study examined whether trait ... -
Ventifacts distribution in Qatar
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 1985 , Article)This study attempts to investigate the distribution of ventifacts in Qatar. It is believed that ventifacts are confined to the areas within about 5 km of the Miocene or Mio-Pliocene Hofuf formations and the spreads of ... -
The Veil Unveiled: Beyond Appearances
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2006 , Film Review) -
Trust in development: some implications of knowing in indigenous knowledge
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd. , 2010 , Article)The indigenous knowledge (IK) initiative in development has met with limited success. The cultural relativity of knowledge � i.e. what qualifies as justified belief � may partly explain why. Drawing on New Guinea Highlands' ... -
The Scientific Contributions of Arab Scientists to the International Research: a Study of the Indicators for Select Arab Countries
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2009 , Article)Using SCOPUS database, the research productivity of Arab researchers in five countries has been investigated. The analysis included subject, geographical and time range indicators. The relationship between the most published ... -
Effects of perceived social support and family demands on college students' mental well-being: A cross-cultural investigation
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2015 , Article)The effects of perceived social support and family demands on college students' mental well-being (perceived stress and depression) were assessed in 2 samples of Jordanian and Turkish college students. Statistically ... -
Book Review: Visual interventions: applied visual anthropology--Edited by Sarah Pink
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2011 , Book Review) -
Book Reviews: "Islam in Urban America: Sunni Muslims in Chicago"
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2006 , Book Review)Review of Islam in Urban America: Sunni Muslims in Chicago. Garbi Schmidt. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2004. ix + 242pp., notes, glossary of Arabic words, index.
