Estimating Climate Influence Of The Potential Covid-19 Pandemic Spreading In Algeria

This document aims to investigate the potential influence of climate on the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the direct and indirect effects of climate are felt all over the planet, although their magnitude and manifestations vary. According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), climate change could be the cause of nearly 250,000 additional deaths per year worldwide between 2030 and 2050 (Word Health Organization, 2021). This study focused on examining the relationship between climate (Temperature, humidity, and wind speed) and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in a well-selected sample of wilayas in Algeria. In this brief, we want to shed light on the likely course and geographic spread of the epidemic. The purpose of this article is to answer the main question of the study: We do this by examining the effect of climate (temperature, humidity, and wind speed) on hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in the wilayas of Algiers, Blida, Oran, Adrar, Setif and Tamanrasset. The choice of wilayas is based on the availability, quality, and consistency of the data required. Our analysis suggests that high temperature and humidity or high relative wind speed tend to hamper the spread of the virus and that a high population density tends to facilitate its transmission. This does not mean that higher temperatures are enough to contain the disease. The climate potentially plays a role in the spread of many respiratory viruses. It appeared important to know if this could also be the case for the new coronavirus, COVID-19. While the role of climate in the transmission is still difficult to quantify, it is clear that other factors are taken into account in the transmission of COVID-19, namely mainly compliance with the rules of physical distancing and barrier gestures. This study focused more particularly on the effects of absolute climate (Temperature, humidity, and wind speed). 90% of infections would have occurred in areas where the temperature is between 3 and 17 degrees and the absolute humidity is between 4 and 9 g / m3, 35 to 85% relative humidity (Bukhari Q., Jameel Y., 2020). We address the issue of the impact of climate on the spread of COVID-19, we use the SUR (Seemingly Unrelated Regression) model to estimate the relationship between climate and COVID-19 cases in Algeria during the period between April 18th, 2020, and April 17th, 2021 inclusive. The results of the SUR model estimate, also showed that there is no real climate that can damage the pandemic situation in Algeria during the period studied

The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a Multidimensional Performance Measurement System Tool: Case the Company of Algeria Post

This paper aimed to clarify the role that the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a performance measurement tool in the company of Algeria Post. The BSC is a strategic performance management system, has been proven suitable for the public sector as the financial aspect is not their only concern. The BSC is « A multidimensional performance measurement system that should serve as decision support for managers. It includes indicators of progress and delay as well as internal and external indicators. It organizes the measures in a coherent system around four balanced perspectives: financial perspective, customer perspective, internal process, learning, and growth ». (Kaplan. S & Norton, 2004, P186)

The Choice of the Foreign Touristic Destination: An Analysis of the Motivational Factors among the Algerian Tourists

The objective of this study is to identify the motivational factors related to the choice of foreign touristic destinations among Algerian tourists. A questionnaire was distributed online and the study sample reached 318 Algerian tourists who visited at least one tourist destination outside of the country in 2018 or 2019. The data processing was done using the statistical software SPSS 28. The results showed on the one hand that the main internal motives for choosing a foreign destination are the desire to visit new places and see new natural landscapes, discover new cultures and lifestyles, and live a new travel experience. On the other hand, the main external motivations are the availability of the best quality-price ratio, the safety, and cleanliness of the destination, and the exceptional natural landscapes and historical sites

Is Wheat Self-Sufficiency in Algeria, a Myth?

Algeria is one of the largest wheat importers in the world. Despite the importance of this staple food for the population, the country remains heavily dependent on imports due to its inability to produce enough wheat to meet its own needs. With a focus on food sovereignty, this paper aims to explore the feasibility of achieving wheat self-sufficiency in Algeria. A historical review of the trends in wheat production, import, and consumption from 2001 to 2018 was conducted to understand the dynamics of the wheat market in Algeria. The review reveals that despite government efforts to increase wheat production, it has remained sluggish, while consumption has continued to grow rapidly. The widening gap between these two magnitudes is a reflection of the country's inability to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat. The wheat self-sufficiency rate is calculated as the ratio of wheat production to consumption, and the findings of this study indicate that this rate is unlikely to reach the value of 1, which means that self-sufficiency in wheat remains an elusive goal for Algeria. The slow growth of wheat production and the rapid increase in consumption highlight the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the wheat self-sufficiency challenge in Algeria, which would involve improving agricultural policies and practices, increasing investment in the sector, and promoting technological advancements. In conclusion, this paper highlights the critical need for Algeria to prioritize the development of its agricultural sector, specifically its wheat production, to achieve food sovereignty and reduce its dependence on imports. The study provides valuable insights into the challenges and limitations of achieving wheat self-sufficiency in Algeria and offers recommendations for future action to address these challenges

Ethical and Pragmatic Issues of Quality of Life: Experience of Autistic Children’s Parents in Algiers

Autism is a neuron developmental disorder complex that appears in early childhood, characterized by a general disorder of development, a disorder of social interactions, communication and some unusual behavioural characteristics. Specialists are constantly refining and improving their diagnostic criteria to establish an ideal classification that the scientific and medical community can use, two theoretical approaches are used: ICD-10 and DSM-5. All these symptoms affect the quality of life of parents on the plan: psychological, physical and social. In Algeria, the number of autistic cases is between 400,000 and 500,000. “There are three to four boys for every girl”. When a child is born with a disability, has a developmental delay or is diagnosed with autism, this causes major upheaval in the lives of the parents, who must learn to adapt to a “different” child, even if ‘they are worried about his well-being and his future. The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of autism on the parents’ quality of life in Algiers and the factors that influence them. The first theoretical part will review the conceptual framework of autism, the statistics available in Algeria, and, on the other hand, the conceptual framework of the quality of life, with its main components: physical, mental and social well-being. The second, practical part, we conducted a survey by parents of children with autism and then interpreted the results to determine the impact of a child autistic on the quality of life of parents. According to our study, there is a proportional relationship between the degree of autism severity and the repercussions on the parents’ health; we notice from the results (Sig =0.00<0.05) that there is a relationship between the type of autism and the impact on the parents’ physical health. The V Cramer test shows that there is a strong relationship. The survey was made from April 16, 2019, to May 5, 2019, intended for the 103 parents of autistic children who live in the region of Algiers