Effat University Repository

Effat University Institutional Repository

Welcome to the Effat University Repository, a service of Effat Library and Cultural Museum. This repository provides global and open access to scholarship and research output created by Effat University faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.
While the University Repository is accessible to the public, submission is limited to  Effat University community.
 

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Recent Submissions

  • PublicationOpen Access
    Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Interventions for Stress and Burnout Reduction Among Healthcare Professionals:
    (Effat University) ALBALAWI, AMAL; G24109580; Amin, Rizwana; Psychology
    The levels of stress and burnout are high among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia where about 37.7% of respondents show some stress levels )mild and moderate( and 47.9% have burnout symptoms. Although mindfulness-based interventions )MBIs( have proven effective in minimizing stress and burnouts, their application in the cultural and organizational setting of Saudi Arabia is under-researched. The research examined the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention )Palouse Mindfulness Course( in reducing stress and burnout and mindfulness improvement using a single-case study experiement of a participant at King Abdullah Medical Complex in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Particiapant aged 36 years old female working as Nurse in govermnet hospital. Particapant was approached through convenience sampling technique. The study used the Perceived Stress Scale )PSS-10(, Oldenburg Burnout Inventory )OLBI(, and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire )FFMQ-15( to measure the outcomes in a single case ABA experimental design and multiple baseline and intervention measurements. To assess the effects of the interventions, particiapnts scores on outcome variable across 3 times )T1-pre-assessment, T2-During therapy & T3-post intervention( and therapy sessions were analyzed through graphs and content analysis. Findings showed that there were considerable decreases in perceived stress and moderate decreases in burnout symptoms with a significant increase in levels of mindfulness. A qualitative analysis indicated six major themes, including improved awareness, detachment, regulation of emotions, self-compassion, mindfulness of the present moment, and interpersonal mindfulness. The results give initial evidence of the usefulness of MBIs to Saudi Arabian healthcare professionals and add to the theoretical knowledge of mindfulness as a personal resource to the Job Demands-Resources model. The paper provides both practical implications on healthcare organizations aiming to implement evidence-based wellness interventions and directions of future research.
  • PublicationRestricted
    MALATH Retreat and Cultural Center
    Khan, Elaf; S20106174; Farghal, Amgad; Architecture
  • PublicationRestricted
    Khuta museum of history and culture
    (Wed merwass) merwass, Wed; S20106549; Abdel Halim, Nermine; Architecture
  • PublicationOpen Access
    Challenges and Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia
    (Effat University) Alshahrani, Rahaf; S20106512; Khan , Rizwan; Entrepreneurship
    This study aimed to examine the challenges and opportunities facing female entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within the context of the rapid socio economic changes driven by Vision 2030. The research sought to identify the key barriers that hinder women from establishing and growing their businesses, as well as the emerging opportunities that support their participation in the entrepreneurial sector. To achieve this, the study adopted a quantitative methodology and used a structured questionnaire consisting of 15 closed ended items. The survey was distributed to a purposive sample of 67 Saudi female entrepreneurs representing various sectors. The data collected focused on financial, social, legal, and institutional factors that shape women’s entrepreneurial experiences.
  • PublicationRestricted
    Polaris Gaze Observatory And Astronomy Center
    Eshaq, Waad; s20206947; salah, ibrahim; Architecture
    The Polaris Gaze: Astronomical Center and Observatory project has completely thought through a new type of relationship between humankind, land, and the cosmos by introducing the use of contemporary architecture, which still has its roots in the history of astronomy in Saudi Arabia. The observatory is located on the Harrat plateau in AlUla, one of the places on Earth with the least amount of light pollution and thus the best place to observe the night sky, and it is an integral part of a broader cultural and scientific program that includes research, education, heritage, and public experience, and which is the leading one in the field. The thesis proposes a combined program to be made of an observatory dome, planetarium, research labs, heritage galleries, an astro-meditation pavilion, and support facilities spread out over a sloped site. The project directly engages with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) Design Guidelines, King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism, and Vision 2030, emphasizing contextual materiality, environmental performance, and place-driven identity. Among the considerations taken into account during the design process are case studies, site constraints, regulations, and spatial hierarchies, which are in turn translated into the architectural narrative inspired by celestial navigation and constellation logic. The project has shown, through massing studies, schematic planning, section development, and visualizations, how architectural design could help create a new cultural memory while at the same time engaging scientific innovation, all this without losing the original vibe of the basaltic AlUla landscape. The Polaris Gaze has managed to gain a position for itself as a monument that not only symbolizes but also supports Saudi Arabia’s scientific aspirations, and at the same time, it brings attention to the fact that the country has had a connection with the stars since ancient times.
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