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اتفاقيات أوسلو و حراك فلسطينيي الشتات: حضور (الهامش) وغياب (المركز)
( أكاديمية شمال أوربا للعلوم والبحث العلمي , 2023 , Article)أثّرت اتفاقيات أوسلو على الحالة الفلسطينية عامة وبالأخص فلسطينيي الشتات الذين غدوا مهمشين وبلا صوت في صناعة القرار الفلسطيني، كما غدت عودتهم إلى وطنهم مجرد قضية على أجندة مفاوضات الوضع الدائم التي لم تبدأ منذ توقيع الاتفاقيات ... -
Impact of COVID-19 on food behavior and diet in Qatar: A cross-sectional survey on the Omicron variant
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2023 , Article)Purpose: The emergence of the Omicron variant in November 2021 appears to have impacted food-related activities and behaviors and caused disruptions in food supply systems. Accordingly, this article aims to explore the ... -
No social distancing from food: How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped student food-related activities in the Western Balkans
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced food preparation and consumption habits, as well as food wastage. The pandemic also affected the lives of university students worldwide; their learning and living environments ... -
Cultivating Change: Perceptions and Attitudes of Agricultural Experts towards the Sustainable Development Goals
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The agricultural sector is crucial to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since it ensures food security, protects natural resources, and promotes rural livelihoods. However, the success of sustainable ... -
Sensorial analysis of factors influencing consumers' perceptions toward the consumption of edible flowers in Iran
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Global consumers want more from their food, and adding edible flowers may improve the appearance of certain dishes. In Iran, some flowers, such as roses and saffron, have been utilized for over 3000 years. However, consuming ... -
Developing a Vibrant Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Qatar: A Sustainable Pathway Toward the Knowledge-Based Economy?
( Springer , 2023 , Book chapter)For countries that depend on nonrenewable resources such as oil and gas, economic diversification is vital to ensure sustainable and resilient economic development. In July 2008, the government of Qatar launched the long-term ... -
Editorial: Obesity and sustainability
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Other)The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high globally, both among adults and children. Moreover, the prevalence of obesity exceeds that of underweight, which implies an increased risk of the non-communicable diseases ... -
Food Security Challenges in Europe in the Context of the Prolonged Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, two major agricultural powers, has numerous severe socio-economic consequences that are presently being felt worldwide and that are undermining the functioning of the global ... -
Crisis of Democratisation in the Maghreb and North Africa
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Other)Democratisation in revolutionary times matters to academia and to our social world. Reflecting on the urgent scholarly need among students of Arab and Middle Eastern politics to address the crisis of democratisation is ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Students Regarding Renewable Energies in Agriculture in Guilan, Iran
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Transitioning from fossil to renewable energy is a global challenge, especially for countries with large fossil-fuel reserves and exports, such as Iran. This study analyses agricultural students' knowledge of, attitudes ... -
Caught off guard and beaten: The Ukraine war and food security in the Middle East
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)The Ukraine war has led to a severe global food crisis due to complex supply disruptions and price increases of agricultural inputs. Countries of the Middle East have been directly affected because of their high dependence ... -
Unlocking the power of public awareness: paving the way for sustainable wetland management in Anzali, Iran
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)The Anzali Wetland, located in the Guilan Province of Iran, is a vital ecosystem with significant ecological value. However, it faces numerous environmental challenges due to pollution, habitat degradation, and unsustainable ... -
Degeneration and the demos in North Africa: towards a ‘critical’ study of democratisation?
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)This article frames the problematic explored in the Special Issue, namely, the Maghreb and North Africa's ‘crisis of democratization.' Across cases, the crisis is multi-layered, involving first, counter-revolution since ... -
The Tunisian experience post-2011: The crisis of democratization
( Taylor and Francis , 2023 , Book chapter)Offering a critical counter-narrative that upends the received wisdom about Tunisia’s fledgling democracy, the analysis here challenges existing literature on Tunisia’s democratization since the 2011 revolution, eschewing ... -
How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact consumers' food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices? A multi-country study on the omicron variant
( Emerald Publishing , 2024 , Article)Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic is not a foodborne infectious disease, but it has dramatically impacted food safety practices worldwide due to its potential for transmission through contaminated surfaces and food. Accordingly, ... -
Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)The COVID-19 pandemic affected agri-food systems worldwide. However, while the impacts differed from one country/region to another, the scholarly literature seems to focus on developed countries in the Global North. ... -
A Study on Lebanon’s Competitive Knowledge-Based Economy, Relative Strengths, and Shortcomings
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Lebanon faces several social, political, and economic challenges delaying the efforts to develop a sustainable economy and inclusive society. The advancement of the knowledge economy is critical to the future economic ... -
Mapping Europe renewable energy landscape: Insights into solar, wind, hydro, and green hydrogen production
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The study offers an in-depth examination of the capabilities and output of renewable energy sources, specifically focusing on solar, wind, hydroelectric, and green hydrogen technologies, within 27 countries of the European ...