estimating the household consumption function in saudi arabia an error correction approach

ABSTRACTWe estimate a micro-founded life-cycle consumption model for Saudi Arabia over the period 1970–2017 using error correction model procedures. Dynamic adjustments are significant, and both in..

The Effects of Global Commodity Prices on Domestic Prices in Saudi Arabia

This paper evaluates the impacts of global commodity prices on domestic prices in Saudi Arabia with aid of econometric techniques and monthly data over the period 2000:01-2016:09. We find evidence suggesting the influential role of global commodity prices on Saudi domestic prices over long run. In particular, we find that non-fuel commodity prices have more impacts on domestic prices than energy prices. Likewise, we find evidence, based on Granger causality analysis, suggesting that global commodity prices are useful indicators in capturing the movements in domestic prices. Keywords: Global commodity prices, Domestic Prices, Saudi Arabia. JEL Classifications: C13, C22, C50, E31, Q4

Digital libraries and their role in women’s cognitive empowerment: A comparative study between women’s use of digital libraries in major cities and isolated areas

تعد المرأة عنصر ديناميكي وحيوي في المجتمع إذا أتيحت لها الفرصة لتنمية قدراتها ومهاراتها العلمية والعملية في الوصول إلى المعلومات التي تدعمها فكرياً وتزيد من ثقافتها وخبراتها؛ الأمر الذي قد صعب توافره للمرأة التي تعيش في مناطق بعيدة عن المدن الرئيسة لقلة أو ندره وجود المكتبات ومراكز المعلومات المتاحة لزيارتها، ولكن في عصر الرقميات الذي نعيشه حالياً فأن هناك فرصة جيدة لإدماج المرأة في المجتمع وتعزيز قدراتها العلمية وخبراتها المعرفية والبحثية ومشاركتها على الصعيد المحلي والدولي. ولذلك سعت خطه التنمية السعودية الراهنة لتضيق الفجوة التنموية بين المدن الرئيسة والنائية لاسيما فيما يتعلق في مجال المرأة وإتاحة الفرصة أمامها للتطوير من خلال التعليم والمعرفة. ومن هنا فأن الدراسة الراهنة تهدف إلى التعرف على دور المكتبات الرقمية بالنسبة للمرأة السعودية في كل من المدن الرئيسة والنائية، ومهاراتها في استخدام المصادر الرقمية، ودوافعها من الاستخدام، وتأثير المصادر الرقمية على اتصالها العلمي والثقافي وتطورها التعليمي والبحثي، ومدى رضاها على المصادر الرقمية المتاحة للاستفادة منها، بجانب الكشف عن المعوقات والمقترحات التي ترى أهميتها لتفعيل استفادتها من المصادر الرقمية.Women are a dynamic and vital element in society if they are given the opportunity to develop their scientific and practical abilities and skills in accessing information that supports them intellectually and increases their culture and experiences. This may be difficult to provide for women who live in areas far from major cities due to the scarcity or scarcity of libraries and information centers available to visit, but in the digital era that we currently live in, there is a good opportunity to integrate women into society, enhance their scientific capabilities, knowledge and research expertise, and participate at the local and international levels. . Therefore, the current Saudi development plan sought to narrow the development gap between major and remote cities, especially with regard to women and providing them with the opportunity to develop through education and knowledge. Hence, the current study aims to identify the role of digital libraries for Saudi women in both major and remote cities, their skills in using digital resources, their motivations for use, the impact of digital sources on their scientific and cultural communication, their educational and research development, and the extent of their satisfaction with the digital resources available for use. Among them, in addition to revealing the obstacles and proposals that it deems important to activate its benefit from digital resources

Mechanism linking diabetes mellitus and obesity

Abdullah S Al-Goblan,1 Mohammed A Al-Alfi,1 Muhammad Z Khan2 1Diabetes Center, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraidah, Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 2Sulaiman AlRajhi Colleges, Al Bukairiyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abstract: Body mass index has a strong relationship to diabetes and insulin resistance. In obese individuals, the amount of nonesterified fatty acids, glycerol, hormones, cytokines, proinflammatory markers, and other substances that are involved in the development of insulin resistance, is increased. The pathogenesis in the development of diabetes is based on the fact that the β-islet cells of the pancreas are impaired, causing a lack of control of blood glucose. The development of diabetes becomes more inevitable if the failure of β-islet cells of the pancreas is accompanied by insulin resistance. Weight gain and body mass are central to the formation and rising incidence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This literature review will demonstrate the facts that link obesity with insulin resistance and pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. In conclusion, new approaches in managing and preventing diabetes in obese individuals must be studied and investigated based on the facts. Keywords: diabetes mellitus, obesity, insulin resistanc