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Exploring stakeholder perceptions of peer support initiatives in the management of diabetes in low- and middle-income countries: An online survey study
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Peer support is an effective strategy to promote self-management behaviors and improve well-being in those with cardiometabolic disease, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). There is limited knowledge about stakeholder perceptions regarding peer support programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study assessed stakeholders’ awareness and understanding of peer support initiatives for T2DM, and explored their perceived barriers and readiness for implementation. A cross-sectional, self-administered online survey with branching logic was distributed to stakeholders across macro- (health policy), meso (tertiary hospital), and micro (community) levels of LMIC healthcare systems from June 1 to December 15, 2023. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively; qualitative data underwent thematic content analysis. A total of 69 respondents from 25 LMICs participated in the survey. Due to branching logic and response attrition, 53 surveys (77%) had complete responses. Most respondents were medical doctors (n = 35, 50.7%) and a large proportion worked in tertiary hospitals (n = 27, 39.1%). Thirty-nine respondents (56.5%) were aware of peer support; among the 38 respondents with complete data, 29 (76%) reported active involvement in T2DM peer support initiatives. Of 15 responses to open-ended questionnaires regarding barriers to T2DM peer support, 9 (60%) cited concerns about limited resources and lack of funding. Local leadership (mean ± standard deviation: 3.4 ± 1.2), resource allocation (2.7 ± 1.4), and sustainability planning (2.7 ± 1.4) showed the highest perceived readiness on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree). Stakeholders in LMICs demonstrate awareness and active involvement in T2DM peer support programs. While limited resources and funding remain significant barriers, local leadership, resource allocation, and sustainability planning showed the highest perceived readiness, indicating promising foundations for implementation. Strengthening these areas through targeted support could facilitate the expansion and sustainability of peer support initiatives in resource-constrained settings.

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Publication Date
Sun Mar 19 2023
Journal Name
Journal Of Educational And Psychological Researches
Special Education Teachers’ Perceptions of the Factors lead to School Bullying of Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Asir
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This study aims to identify the most prominent factors that lead to bullying of students with intellectual disabilities in primary and middle schools from the perspectives of special education teachers. A quantitative descriptive approach was utilized. A questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. The sample consisted of (72) male and female teachers from the Asir region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The results revealed the most prominent factors that lead to bullying as follows: factors associated with the school and its policies, factors associated with peers, factors associated with students with intellectual disabilities, and factors associated with general education teachers. The findin

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Publication Date
Wed Nov 03 2021
Journal Name
Al-ghary Journal Of Economic And Administrative Sciences
The Role of Marketing Vigilance in Analyzing the Strategic Position of Tourism Organization: A Survey Study of the Opinions of a Sample of Travel and Tourism Companies
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The study aims at studying and analyzing the subject of marketing vigilance as it is one of the modern approaches in the marketing field that can be used to face changes in the competitive and strategic environment and that represents quick reactions on the part of the institution to ensure its survival and distinctiveness other aims are: Consolidating the strength of the marketing organization and its success continuously, represented by changes in the market share, awareness of the institution's position in the market and its relations with competing tourism companies, diversification of tourism services, as well as an analysis of the competitive strategic position of tourism institutions for the purpose of conducting a r

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Thu Aug 17 2023
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Journal Of Thermoplastic Composite Materials
Fabrication and characterization of PEKK nanocomposites: An in vitro study
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Although the number of implants has increased gradually and consistently over the years to around one million per year globally, there is still far more potential for advancement in the field of dental implantology which is typically growing quickly. This study investigates the effect of nanofiller reinforcement high-performance polymer matrix to enhance mechanical and physical characteristics. Calcium silicate (CS)/Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) biomedical composite (G0 as a control group) is reinforced with different weight percentages (G1-G4) of tellurium dioxide nanoparticles (TeO2NPs) ( n = 5). This research uses ethanol as a binder for mixing various weight percentages (wt%) of TeO2NPs w

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Publication Date
Thu May 28 2026
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Journal Of Entomology And Zoology Studies
Genomic diversity and prevalence of Rotavirus in cow and buffalo calves in middle area of Iraq
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A total of 335 suspected fecal sample were collected from calf of cattle and buffalo with age in between (3 days to 4 months) from middle area of Iraq between November 2016 to May 2017.

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Publication Date
Wed Jan 01 2020
Journal Name
Annals Of Tropical Medicine And Public Health
The extent of UMOD gene polymorphism and its level in type 2 diabetes patients
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Sun Sep 06 2015
Journal Name
Baghdad Science Journal
The effect of obesity and Insulin Resistance on Liver Enzymes in Type2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been defined as a clinical syndrome that is characterized by abnormal carbohydrate metabolism. The chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes is associated with long term damage, dysfunction, and failure of different organs, especially the liver .This study was conducted to assess the effect obesity and insulin resistance on liver enzymes in diabetic Iraqi patients.A comparative study of (90) Iraqi adults divided to three subgroup(30) obese ,(30) nonobese diabetic patients and(30)person had used as control. The analysis included Liver enzyme ALP,ALT,AST,GGT ,Fasting Plasma Glucose (FBG) , Lipid Profile , Hemoglobin A1C , insulin and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA IR) were measured. Subjects

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Publication Date
Thu May 28 2026
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Retos: Nuevas Tendencias En Educación Física, Deporte Y Recreación, Issn-e 1988-2041, Issn 1579-1726, Nº. 68, 2025, Págs. 1048-1062
The impact of knowledge management on cognitive achievement in sports science: A case study in boxing education
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Introduction: Knowledge management plays a crucial role in students’ ability to acquire, organize, retrieve, and apply information, impacting academic performance. In sports sciences, especially in combat sports like boxing, effective knowledge management supports both theoretical understanding and practical skill application. Despite exposure to boxing through training and media, students’ academic performance remains inconsistent. Objective: This study examines the relationship between knowledge management and cognitive achievement among second-year students in the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Basrah. It evaluates how students manage knowledge and its impact on their retention and application

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Publication Date
Tue Nov 07 2023
Journal Name
Circulation
Abstract 18956: Knowledge of and Attitude Towards Clinical Trials Among Women in Rural Areas: A Survey-Based Study
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Introduction: In evidence-based era of cardiology with emerging of potential therapies, it is crucial to include diverse population in terms of (geography, gender, race, and economic status) in clinical trials (CT) to enhance generalizability of trials results. Such inclusion necessitates exploring barriers and motivators of diverse population for participation in CT. There is lack of data from Middle Eastern countries regarding perspectives of population about CT. Furthermore, there is no data about perceptions of Iraqi population in general and women in particular regarding CT.

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Publication Date
Fri Jan 13 2023
Journal Name
Atmosphere
Impact of North African Sand and Dust Storms on the Middle East Using Iraq as an Example: Causes, Sources, and Mitigation
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This study aims to determine the reasons for the increase in the frequency of sand and dust storms in the Middle East and to identify their sources and mitigate them. A set of climatic data from 60 years (1960–2022) was analyzed. Sand storms in Iraq are a silty sand mature arkose composed of 72.7% sand, 25.1% silt, and 2.19% clay; the clay fraction in dust storms constitutes 70%, with a small amount of silt (20.6%) and sand (9.4%). Dust and sand storms (%) are composed of quartz (49.2, 67.1), feldspar (4.9, 20.9), calcite (38, 5), gypsum (4.8, 0.4), dolomite (0.8, 1.0), and heavy minerals (3.2, 6.6). Increasing temperatures in Iraq, by an average of 2 °C for sixty years, have contributed to an increase in the number of dust storm

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Publication Date
Wed Nov 01 2017
Journal Name
Journal Of Economics And Administrative Sciences
The Entrepreneurial Performance of an organization in Accordance with Green Human Resources Management C A field Research in Iraq Drilling Company
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              The research aims to determine the role of green human resource management dimensions of (employment Green, training and development, green, performance evaluation Green, compensation and green bonuses) in the performance leadership of the organization dimensions of (advance planning, efficiency, effectiveness, index pioneering, renovation and modernization), Search of paramount importance because it addresses an important and modern issue in performance leadership, namely green management of human resources, aware of the importance of the subject and expected results of the company under study, an analysis of the data obtained through field visits in

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