The Growing Demand for Education in Saudi Arabia: How Effective Is Borrowing Educational Models from the West?

Mirghani, Taiseer M.

doi:10.5539/jel.v9n6p59

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“…In countries going through significant developmental changes, incidence rates have a tendency to rise, along with rising HDI, indicating a strong correlation [1]. Between 1999 and 2018, Saudi Arabia's HDI value increased by 22.8% [37]. The CRC incidence has been rising rapidly in nations going through a significant economic transformation and embracing a Western lifestyle [38].…”

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Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Incidence Patterns in Saudi Arabia

Basudan,

Basuwdan,

Abudawood

et al. 2023

Life

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the commonest cancer in Saudi males and the third most common in Saudi females. Although CRC represents a major public health challenge, the resources to evaluate its burden are inadequate. This study aims to elucidate the magnitude of CRC incidence trends in the Saudi population by age, gender, and administrative region. Data for multiple incidence measures were analyzed from the Saudi Cancer Registry (SCR) retrospectively from 2001 to 2018. Temporal trends were further analyzed by age group, gender, administrative region, and globally using joinpoint regression analysis. The number of CRC cases climbed by 335.6% and the disease increased by 56.4% to comprise 12.2% of all cancers cases. The age-standardized incidence rate (ASR) increased by 152% overall, and the median age at diagnosis peaked at 60 and 58 years for males and females, respectively. Riyadh and the Eastern Region had the highest ASR for both genders, peaking at 21.8 and 19.2 for males and 17.4 and 16.5 for females per 100 K population. Our prediction model identified growing trends with annual percentage changes (APCs) of 4.59% in males (CI: 3.1–6.1) and 3.91% among females (CI: 2.4–5.5). Males above 75 years had the highest APC (7.9%, CI: 5.3–10.7), whereas the highest APC among females was found in the age group 70–74 (5.4%, CI: 2.8–8). Globally, APC was the highest for both genders compared to selected countries. CRC incidence is increasing alarmingly in Saudi Arabia and is projected to continue. There is a need for better screening strategies, preventative measures, and awareness-building.

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Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Incidence Patterns in Saudi Arabia

Basudan,

Basuwdan,

Abudawood

et al. 2023

Life

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“…1. For further insights into IEF in Saudi Arabia, readers may refer to the works of Belouafi et al(2012), Mirghani (2020), Hamdan (2015) and Smith & Abouammoh (2013). …”

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“…The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has the highest number of students enrolled in higher education among the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. To reduce its high youth unemployment rate, Saudi Arabia aims to diversify its economy beyond oil, following the announcement of Saudi Vision 2030 (Mirghani, 2020). By 2030, Saudi Arabia aims to boost its non-oil exports from 16% to 50% of its GDP.…”

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Islamic economics and finance instructional leadership and curriculum practices: a case study of selected public universities in Saudi Arabia

Ibrahim¹,

Abdullah²,

Ismail³

et al. 2023

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Purpose This study aims to explore the instructional leadership practices implemented by academic professionals and leaders to enhance the curriculum of Islamic economics and finance (IEF) in two public universities in Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach This study used a qualitative approach, using a case study methodology that focused on two meticulously chosen universities in Saudi Arabia. A total of 21 academics from two public universities in Saudi Arabia who worked in IEF schools were selected for semi-structured interviews. Findings The findings showed that two universities in Saudi Arabia that offer degrees in IEF exhibited limited instructional leadership. The findings indicate four apparent barriers that may explain the lack of involvement in instructional leadership and fair practices in the IEF curriculum at Saudi Arabian universities. According to this study, a positive collegial climate in Saudi universities’ IEF promotes shared instructional leadership. Research limitations/implications The use of a limited qualitative method and small sample of respondents in this study may not provide enough evidence to generalise the findings to all universities and higher education schools in Saudi Arabia. Although a case study was used to describe IEF curriculum management and implementation at the two universities, caution should be exercised when applying these findings to other institutions. Practical implications IEF schools in Saudi universities need to leverage their positive, collaborative and relationship-building environments to develop activities that promote shared instructional leadership. Originality/value The research findings can offer valuable insights and examples for school leaders to develop instructional activities and promote the concept of “shared instructional leadership”. This approach involves delegating responsibilities and actions to others to enhance the IEF curriculum’s quality. Policymakers and university officials can use these findings to enhance strategic policies.

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“…Scholars have demonstrated that the academic performance of students is a prime parameter for assessing education quality. Corroborating this view, Mirghani (2020) contends that the academic achievement of students is a major indicator of quality education. Likewise, educationists like Cabrera and Torres (2021) postulated that academic achievement is a significant indicator of quality education and a successful future.…”

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Study Habits and Academic Performance Among Public Junior High School Students in the Ekumfi District: Investigating the Controlling Effect of Learning Styles

Bentil

2023

EJSSS

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Despite the increased prominence of research on the influence of study habits and learning styles on students’ academic performance in recent years, there are still controversies and debates in literature on whether learning style strengthens the effect of study habits on academic performance. Therefore, this study utilized Bakare (1977) study habits theory and the VAK learning styles theory postulated by Fernald and Keller (1920) as theoretical lenses to examine the influence of study habits on academic performance among students in public Junior High Schools in the Ekumfi District, while controlling for the possible effect of learning styles. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was used to collect quantitative data through a questionnaire and checklist from 475 students using proportionate stratified sampling techniques. After meeting validity and reliability requirements, inferential statistical tools such as Pearson Product Moment Correlation and hierarchical multiple regression were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that overall, study habits attained a strong and statistically significant positive relationship with students’ overall academic performance. Besides, the study revealed that learning styles exclusively contributed significantly to academic performance. It was further revealed that learning styles did not impede the effect of study habits on academic performance. Instead, learning styles reinforced the link between study habits and academic performance among the students. Specifically, it was established that auditory learning style, visual learning style, kinesthetic learning style, reading and note-taking and time management made a unique and significant contribution to academic performance, however, the individual contributions of examination, homework and assignments, and concentration did not reach statistical significance. Therefore, it is recommended that strategies aimed at the improvement of study habits should run concurrently with approaches to enhancing the learning styles of the students for better academic performance. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/soc/0041/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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The Growing Demand for Education in Saudi Arabia: How Effective Is Borrowing Educational Models from the West?

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Incidence Patterns in Saudi Arabia

Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Incidence Patterns in Saudi Arabia

Islamic economics and finance instructional leadership and curriculum practices: a case study of selected public universities in Saudi Arabia

Study Habits and Academic Performance Among Public Junior High School Students in the Ekumfi District: Investigating the Controlling Effect of Learning Styles

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