Issue 31, winter/spring 2021 https://doi.org/10.70090/HN21USMP Abstract  Many highly regarded medical doctors have developed guidelines to promote themselves professionally when connecting with their patients through social media sites (Sullivan 2018). However, many still use these platforms for marketing rather than disseminating appropriate medical information. This paper surveyed a sample of medical …

Issue 31, winter/spring 2021 https://doi.org/10.70090/HMA21CCA Abstract There is a dearth of disability literature in the Arab world, especially studies related to the cultural representation of disabled people in the media. This article provides a historical overview of television and theatre in Kuwait, an exploration of different disability perspectives such as …

Issue 31, winter/spring 2021 https://doi.org/10.70090/SK21DC19 Scroll down for Arabic abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed an information crisis, labeled an “Infodemic”. This study explores the methodology of debunking fake news related to the pandemic on independent Arabic fact-checking websites. The study’s results are derived from a textual and visual analysis …

Issue 31, winter/spring 2021 https://doi.org/10.70090/AA21PECJ Scroll down for Arabic abstract. This article attempts to use pragmatics for the analysis of opinion material on Youm7 and China Arabic websites. A sample survey from the period between January 1 and December 31, 2020 on global health diplomacy against COVID-19 has been conducted. …

Issue 31, winter/spring 2021 https://doi.org/10.70090/AMSA21YO Scroll down for Arabic abstract. This study investigates how Yemeni online journalism has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. The study analyzes four of online news websites that represent the various political actors in Yemen. These websites include Al-Thawra Net (Sana’a and Riyadh editions), Al-Sahwa Net, …

Issue 30, summer/fall 2020 https://doi.org/10.70090/AA203PEC Abstract The study investigates respondents’ perception of the negative effects of US drama binge-watching on their cultural values as compared with its perceived effects on the cultural values of others. The study helps in understanding the extent to which Arab residents in the United Arab …

Issue 30, summer/fall 2020 https://doi.org/10.70090/SSDE20SM Scroll down for the Arabic abstract. Abstract Natural disasters are one of the most dangerous challenges facing societies because of the heavy human, economic, and social losses they cause, besides the damages in infrastructure and holdings. While it is difficult to prevent some risks or …

Issue 30, summer/fall 2020 https://doi.org/10.70090/EBD20FIP Scroll down for the Arabic abstract. Abstract Despite the implementation of new business models in several Western media organizations, most Arab newspapers have not yet explored these models, and little is known about public attitudes towards their willingness to pay for online news. The study …

Issue 30, summer/fall 2020 https://doi.org/10.70090/SEMA20SYA Scroll down for the Arabic abstract. Abstract With the expansion of the digital public sphere, tackling freedom issues has been widely transferred from traditional mass media to digital platforms. Based on the constructive approach that demonstrates the recipient’s active ability to give meaning to what …

Issue 30, summer/fall 2020 https://doi.org/10.70090/TS20KUAS Abstract The study deals with legislation and guidelines related to the use of virtual space, especially social media. A special focus has been placed on youth in the United Arab Emirates, where a set of regulations are being implemented, in addition to a series of …