# Global Researcher Club > Global Research Organization ## Posts - [Surgical safety checklist awareness and safety attitudes in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a cross-sectional study](https://globalresearcherclub.org/surgical-safety-checklist-awareness-and-safety-attitudes-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-region-a-cross-sectional-study/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy a, Chenyu Sun b c d, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh a, Tuan Vinh e Abstract Background: The World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO-SSC) is a global tool designed to enhance teamwork and safety in operating rooms (ORs). Its use remains under-reported in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). This study aimed to assess WHO-SSC awareness, adoption, satisfaction with its implementation, barriers and its impact on healthcare professionals’ safety attitudes. Methods: Using a validated questionnaire, a cross-sectional survey was conducted from 11 March to 18 June 2024, in hospitals across 12 countries in the EMR through face-to-face and online distribution. […] - [Analyzing the Evolution of Non-Communicable Diseases in Egypt (1990–2021) and Forecasting Future Trends Using GBD data](https://globalresearcherclub.org/analyzing-the-evolution-of-non-communicable-diseases-in-egypt-1990-2021-and-forecasting-future-trends-using-gbd-data/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy a, Chenyu Sun b c d, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh a, Tuan Vinh e Abstract ObjectiveTo address the intensifying burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Egypt, the present study analyzed incidence trends from 1990 to 2021 and utilized AutoRegressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) modeling to forecast the epidemiological landscape through 2030.MethodsWe analyzed Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data for incidence rates of cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), and diabetes mellitus/chronic kidney diseases (DKDs) using standardized age metrics. We applied ARIMA models after performing stationarity testing, parameter selection and rolling-window cross-validation to ensure forecasting precision.ResultsBetween 1990 […] - [Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Malaria Patients in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study (2022–2025)](https://globalresearcherclub.org/clinical-characteristics-and-outcomes-of-malaria-patients-in-the-aseer-region-saudi-arabia-a-retrospective-study-2022-2025/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy a, Chenyu Sun b c d, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh a, Tuan Vinh e Abstract Background: Saudi Arabia has made significant progress toward malaria elimination; however, imported cases continue to occur, particularly in the southwestern regions. This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with malaria in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted at Khamis Mushait General Hospital, Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia, including all patients with malaria from January 2022 to December 2025. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and outcome data were extracted from the electronic medical records. Severe malaria […] - [Euthyroid Sick Syndrome as a Predictor of Hospital Stay in Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis](https://globalresearcherclub.org/euthyroid-sick-syndrome-as-a-predictor-of-hospital-stay-in-pediatric-diabetic-ketoacidosis/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy a, Chenyu Sun b c d, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh a, Tuan Vinh e Abstract Background: Euthyroid sick syndrome (ESS) is commonly diagnosed in children during acute metabolic stress such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Nevertheless, the association of ESS with clinical outcomes has not been fully established. This study aimed to address the association between ESS and duration of hospital stay among pediatric patients presenting with DKA. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 176 children admitted with confirmed DKA. Baseline clinical, biochemical, and outcome data, including complications and time to discharge, were collected. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis and Cox […] - [Racial/ethnic disparities and geographic clustering in pediatric thyroid cancer incidence in the United States, 1999–2022, with forecasts to 2027](https://globalresearcherclub.org/racial-ethnic-disparities-and-geographic-clustering-in-pediatric-thyroid-cancer-incidence-in-the-united-states-1999-2022-with-forecasts-to-2027/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy a, Chenyu Sun b c d, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh a, Tuan Vinh e Abstract BackgroundThe burden of pediatric and adolescent thyroid cancer is increasing. This research aimed to study the long-term incidence trends among United States (U.S.) individuals aged 0–19 years from 1999 to 2022, assess heterogeneity by sex, age, race/ethnicity, and state, evaluate COVID-19 pandemic-associated changes, and forecast incidence through 2027MethodsThis population-based longitudinal ecological analysis used the U.S. Cancer Statistics Incidence Database queried via Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER). Cases were defined using ICD-O-3 site code C73.9. […] - [Epidemiological Transition and Forecasting of Diabetes Burden in Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Analysis From the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990–2023](https://globalresearcherclub.org/epidemiological-transition-and-forecasting-of-diabetes-burden-in-saudi-arabia-a-comprehensive-analysis-from-the-global-burden-of-disease-study-1990-2023/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Safar Abadi Alsaleem, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh, Faisal Saeed Al-Qahtani, Shehata Farag Shehata, Hayfa A. AlHefdhi, Asma Saad Habbash, Razan Suliman Alhumayed, Awad Alsamghan Abstract Read The Full Article - [A validated Arabic version of the clinical learning evaluation questionnaire for medical students and interns](https://globalresearcherclub.org/a-validated-arabic-version-of-the-clinical-learning-evaluation-questionnaire-for-medical-students-and-interns/): Ahmed Amir Samira,1 , Kerollos Abdelsayedb,1 , Hebatalla Abdelmaksoud Abdelmonsef Ahmedc ,Ahmed Almahdy Mohamedd , Ahmed Reda Bahre , Naji Al-bawahf , Ali Malik Tiryagg ,Alla’ Khirfanh, Mohamed Yacoubi and Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundThe Clinical Learning Evaluation Questionnaire (CLEQ) is a comprehensive and reliable tool designed to systematically assess the quality and effectiveness of clinical learning environments, which are essential for undergraduate medical education. This study aims to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the CLEQ into Arabic (A-CLEQ) to enhance undergraduate clinical education in Arabic-speaking settings. MethodsA cross-sectional study using an anonymous, online, self-administered questionnaire was conducted between July […] - [Intro to Scientific Research](https://globalresearcherclub.org/intro-to-scientific-research/): Intro to Scientific Research The Global Researcher Club is thrilled to announce this workshop, “Intro to Scientific Research,” as part of our From “Zero to Researcher™Medical Research Program.” It aims to cover all fundamentals and steps of scientific research, including how to formulate strong research questions, define objectives, understand basic study designs, and gain an overview of research ethics and protocol development. This module also serves as an orientation to the program structure, expectations, and learning pathway.  Join the Zero to Researcher™Medical Research Program to gain access to all program materials, session recordings, certificates of attendance, the remaining program workshops, and the […] - [Research Opportunity for Early Career Researchers - Mental Health Literacy Among Perinatal Women Across Different Arab Countries](https://globalresearcherclub.org/mental-health-literacy-among-perinatal-women/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club Call for Collaborators, Data Collection for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club invites committed researchers to collaborate in a multinational study exploring mental health literacy among perinatal women across different Arab countries..  – How to be an Author?You can apply to collect the required sample size responses using online and face-to-face data collection.   – Sample size: 400 responses – Target population: Perinatal women (pregnant and postpartum women). – Deadline: The data collection period is 24 days once we start (approximately 15-20 responses/day).– Data Quality and Reliability: Ensuring the data is not fabricated and randomly selected to […] - [Research Opportunity for Early Career Researchers - Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about AI among Healthcare workers: Global Survey](https://globalresearcherclub.org/knowledge-attitudes-and-practices-about-ai-among-healthcare-workers/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club invites committed researchers to collaborate in a multinational study exploring healthcare workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in healthcare.  – How to be an Author?You can apply to collect the required sample size responses using online and face-to-face data collection.   – Sample size: 400 responses – Target population: Doctors, nurses, and paramedical professionals and colleagues who speak English. – Deadline: The data collection period is 24 days once we start (approximately 15-20 responses/day).– Data Quality and Reliability: Ensuring the data is not fabricated and randomly selected to reflect the community. Note: If […] - [Internet addiction among youth across 26 countries: psychological, personality, and socioeconomic determinants](https://globalresearcherclub.org/internet-addiction-among-youth-across-26-countries/): Noha Fadl, Assem Gebreal, Shaimaa Abdelaziz Abdelmoneim, Fatima Asim Abdelmoneim, Maryam Khalil E. Jasim, Achref Jebnouni, Mohamed Ayoub Tlili, Layan Saeed Alshmrani, Taif Ali A. Almazni, Slimane Mehdad, Ayoub Ait Lahcen, Marwa Ashraf Alzoubi, Husam Aldean Hatem Khrais, Mohammed Omer Elbadawi Elhassan, Alaa El Moghrabi, Omar Alwakaa, Moaz Abouelmagd, Armara M. Galwab, Samhitha Vadlamudi, Agus Fitriangga, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract ObjectivesInternet addiction (IA) is a significant public health concern, particularly among youth. This study aimed to assess the global prevalence and determinants of IA among youth.Study designA cross-sectional study.MethodsTwenty-six countries were selected using a stratified random sampling by income level. […] - [Cross-national disparities in healthcare workers’ perceptions: Examining fear of infection and confidence in the received COVID-19 vaccines amid emerging variants](https://globalresearcherclub.org/healthcare-workers-perceptions-covid-19-vaccines/): Mai Hussein,Assem Gebreal,Ahmed Naeem,Asmaa Mohammed AboElela,Hoda Ali Ahmed Shiba,Jargaltulga Ulziijargal,Aesha L. E. Enairat,Ibrahim Adel,Bayan Ayash,Shehata Farag Shehata,Safar Abadi Alsaleem,Ahmed A. Mahfouz,Omar Alwakaa,Logina Ezz Elarab,Vanessa Pamela Salolin Vargas,Fabio Massimo Oddi,Hala Bakro,Dennis Brempong,Muhereza Morgan Meike,Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract Variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can influence transmissibility, virulence, vaccine efficacy, the effectiveness of therapeutic agents, diagnostic accuracy, and the overall success of public health interventions. This study aimed to assess the impact of emerging variants on healthcare workers’ (HCWs) fear related to SARS-CoV-2 new variant infection and to evaluate their confidence in the received vaccines. A globally distributed cross-sectional […] - [Prevalence, Spectrum, and Management of Thyroid Dysfunction in Children with Down Syndrome: A Retrospective Study from Southern Saudi Arabia](https://globalresearcherclub.org/thyroid-dysfunction-in-children-with-down-syndrome/): Youssef Ali Alqahtani 1ORCID,Ayed A. Shati 1ORCID,Ayoub Ali Alshaikh 2,Ali Thamer Alshahrani 3,Salwa Abdullah Bin Qaed 3ORCID,Manar Ali Alqahtani 3ORCID,Omar Ayidh Alotaibi 4ORCID,Muteb Obaid Alharthi 4ORCID,Mohamed Hassan Sarhan 4ORCID,Abdulaziz Mohammed Alrasheed 4 andRamy Mohamed Ghazy 2,5,*ORCID Abstract Background: Down syndrome (DS) is strongly associated with a high prevalence of thyroid dysfunction. International guidelines recommend regular screening to ensure early detection and management. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, spectrum, and management outcomes of thyroid dysfunction in children with DS in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia.  Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted by reviewing the medical records of […] - [Research Opportunity for Early Career Researchers - AI and Occupational Burnout in Healthcare: Global Survey](https://globalresearcherclub.org/ai-and-occupational-burnout-in-healthcare/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club  invites invites committed researchers to collaborate in a multinational study exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Occupational Burnout in Healthcare. This pioneering project aims to understand the relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and occupational burnout among healthcare professionals. – How to be an Author?You can apply to collect the required sample size responses using online and face to face data collection.   – Sample size: 400 responses – Target population: Doctors, nurses, and paramedical professionals and colleagues who speaks English. – Deadline: The data collection period is 24 days once we […] - [Research Opportunity for Early Career Researchers - Global Survey on AI Use in Health](https://globalresearcherclub.org/ai-use-in-health-eastern-mediterranean-region/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club invites committed researchers to collaborate in a multinational study exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health Worldwide. This global initiative includes multiple studies, which focuses on understanding public and healthcare professionals’ perceptions, awareness, and trust in AI applications within the health sector.. – How to be an Author?You can apply to collect the required sample size responses using online and face-to-face data collection.   – Sample size: 400 responses – Target population: Adults aged ≥18 years General population (non-healthcare individuals) Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, allied health) English or Arabic speakers – Deadline: The […] - [Exploring the quality of life and its determinants among caregivers of patients with tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study](https://globalresearcherclub.org/quality-of-life-of-patients-with-tuberculosis/): Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda, Rasha Ashmawy, Mahmoud A. Hassan & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundAssessing quality of life (QoL) of caregivers of patients with tuberculosis (TB) highlights their unseen sacrifices. This study aimed to address the domains of QoL of TB caregivers and to estimate their possible determinants in Alexandria, Egypt. MethodsThis cross-sectional survey was conducted in the chest clinics and the main chest hospital in Alexandria, Egypt. From May to September 2023, data were collected through structured, face-to-face interviews using the World Health Organization Quality of Life– BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. The findings were compared to those of published results from […] - [UNFPA cutting-edge climate change research awards: Investigating temperature effects on maternal stress during pregnancy](https://globalresearcherclub.org/unfpa-climate-change-research-temperature-effects-on-maternal-stress/): UNFPA cutting-edge climate change research awards A UNFPA-funded research project by the Global Researcher Club (GRC) to improve maternal and infant health in the face of climate change in Egypt and Sudan About This research project, funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and led by the Global Researcher Club (GRC), investigates the effects of temperature on maternal stress during pregnancy in Egypt and Sudan. As climate change continues to impact vulnerable populations, this study aims to develop public health strategies to reduce temperature-related stress and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Objectives Analyze the relationship between ambient temperature and […] - [Research Opportunity for Early Career Researchers - Survey on Quality of Life During Conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean Region](https://globalresearcherclub.org/research-quality-of-life-conflicts-eastern-mediterranean/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club  invites dedicated researchers to contribute to a pioneering multinational study focused on assessing quality of life among adults aged 18+ in conflict-affected settings in Libya, Sudan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. – How to be an Author?You can apply to collect the required sample size responses using online and face to face data collection.   – Sample size: 400 responses – Target population: Adults aged ≥18 years residing in conflict-affected regions. – Deadline: The data collection period is 24 days once we start (approximately 15-20 responses/day).– Data Quality and Reliability: Ensuring the data is not fabricated and […] - [A systematic review and meta-analysis on parental uptake and willingness to vaccinate children against human papillomavirus in the Eastern Mediterranean Region](https://globalresearcherclub.org/parental-hpv-vaccination-uptake-eastern-mediterranean/): Assem Gebreal, Rasha Ashmawy, Marafi Jammaa Ahmed, Maha Khattab, Karim Samir Shata, Abdalla Elmansoury, Haimanot Estifanos, Mahmoud Hammad Eissa, Wagd Ahmed, Hussein Mohsin Hasan, Ajda Mahmutaj, Youmna Abourady, Logina Ezz El Arab, Malaz Abass, Riddhi Adhyaru, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundDespite the availability and benefits of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, parental acceptance remains low in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled proportion of parental uptake and willingness to vaccinate their children with the HPV vaccine and their determinants in the EMR.MethodsWe searched PubMed Central, PubMed Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, Google […] - [Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among students enrolled at King Khalid University: a cross-sectional study](https://globalresearcherclub.org/prevalence-of-depression-anxiety-and-stress-among-students-enrolled-at-king-khalid-university-a-cross-sectional-study/): Abdulaziz M. Al-Garni, Ayed A. Shati, Nora A. Almonawar, Ghadi M. Alamri, Lujain A. Alasmre, Thamraa N. Saad, Faisal M. Alshehri, Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda & Ramy Mohammed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundUniversity students are more likely to experience mental disorders. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among health and non-health university students at King Khalid University students, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. MethodsAn anonymous validated short form of Arabic questionnaire of the depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21) survey was distributed online on social media platforms and through face-to-face interview for 1700 students from March 1st […] - [Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the general population towardsMarburg virus disease in sub-Saharan African countries: across-sectional study](https://globalresearcherclub.org/knowledge-attitudes-and-practices-marburg-virus-disease/): Mohamed Fakhry Husseina, Assem Gebrealb, Marina Saleebc, Eyerusalem Amossa Tessemad, Debra Okehe,Gori Gaitanof, Marc Nathansong, Nthabiseng Tsoeuh, Eshun Gilberti, Khadija Swalehe Allyj,Ahmed Elsayed said Noureldink, Mai Hussein l,m,∗, and Ramy Mohamed Ghazyn Abstract Background: Marburg virus disease (MVD) is categorized among viral hemorrhagic fevers. MVD is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to identify factors affecting MVD knowledge, attitudes and practices in sub-Saharan African countries.Methods: Using a validated questionnaire, a cross-sectional survey was conducted from 21 April to 23 May 2023 in eight English-speaking sub-Saharan African countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa […] - [Examining Vaccine Hesitancy Among Ghanaian Parents for the R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine](https://globalresearcherclub.org/examining-vaccine-hesitancy-among-ghanaian-parents/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Frank Kyei-Arthur, Marina Saleeb, Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi, Theophilus Abutima, Ignatius Great Sakada, Ayoub Alshaikh, Mai Hussein, Mohamed Fakhry Hussein Abstract IntroductionThis study aimed to assess Ghanaian parental attitudes toward a new malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, and its associated determinants.MethodA cross-sectional survey was conducted anonymously in July and August 2023 using snowball and convenience sampling techniques, using the Parental Attitude about Children Vaccination Scale.ResultsA total of 818 individuals were included, 67.2% were females, their median age was 32 years, and 29.01% were hesitant to vaccinate their children. People living in forests, with younger children, having the youngest child aged 1–3 […] - [Ethical considerations during Mpox Outbreak: a scoping review](https://globalresearcherclub.org/ethical-considerations-during-mpox-outbreak-a-scoping-review/): Fatma Badr El Dine, Assem Gebreal, Dalia Samhouri, Haimanot Estifanos, Islam Kourampi, Hasnaa Abdelrhem, Hamed Abdelma’aboud Mostafa, Ahmed Gamal Elshaar, Tarun Kumar Suvvari & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundHistorically, epidemics have been accompanied by the concurrent emergence of stigma, prejudice, and xenophobia. This scoping review aimed to describe and map published research targeting ethical values concerning monkeypox (mpox). In addition, it aimed to understand the research gaps related to mpox associated stigma. MethodsWe comprehensively searched databases (PubMed Central, PubMed Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Ovid, and Google Scholar) to identify published literature concerning mpox ethical issues and stigma from May […] - [Chronic Fatigue Syndrome](https://globalresearcherclub.org/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/): Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Hala Abdelkarim Bakro, Muhammad Waleed Abdulrahman, Youmna Hassan Hashim, Mandy Moien Mohamed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome​ Have you ever experienced a continuous sensation of tiredness and fatigue, even after plenty of rest or sleep? It’s easy to blame yourself for laziness or procrastination, but there might be a medical reason behind it: chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). What is chronic fatigue syndrome: Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a long-term illness characterized by extreme exhaustion that persists even when bedridden, in addition to a significant reduction in previously tolerated activities. It can start slowly or […] - [Research Opportunity for Early Career Researchers - Global Study on Internet Addiction Among Youth](https://globalresearcherclub.org/authorship-opportunity-internet-addiction/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club is thrilled to announce the commencement of a groundbreaking Global Study on Internet Addiction Among Youth – Study Objective:Our mission is to glean invaluable insights regarding the global and regional impact of Internet Addiction among youth aged 15-24 years old. – Responsibility:We are seeking collaborators who are 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 who can collect the required sample size using our survey via both face-to-face interviews and online. – Sample size: 250 responses collected Face-to-face and online (50% Vs 50) using our survey– Deadline: 20 days (approximately 13 responses/day)– Benefit: Co-authorship– Eligibility […] - [Understanding Maternal and Child Health: Essential Guide to Prevention, and Awareness](https://globalresearcherclub.org/maternal-and-child-health/): Maternal and Child Health: Essential Guide to Prevention, and Awareness Merna Moharam, Fatima Asim, Jomana Hashem, Bernadit Michael, Maha Khattab, Assem Gebreal, and Yousra El-Maradny. A collaboration between the Global Researcher Club and Alamein College of Pharmacy  Download The Guide The Global Researcher Club under the lead of the founder Dr. Ramy Ghazy and Co-founder Dr. Assem Gebreal is thrilled to announce this Maternal and Child Health Guide in collaboration with Alamein College of Pharmacy students under the supervision of Dr. Yousra ElMaradny. Maternal and child health is a cornerstone of public health. Healthy mothers and children are the foundation […] - [Online Journal Club - Medical Literature Discussion and Reviews](https://globalresearcherclub.org/online-journal-club-medical/): Online Journal Club – Medical Literature Discussions and Reviews Global Researcher Club® is thrilled to announce “Online Journal Club” for insightful medical literature discussion and reviews. This initiative aims to enhance critical appraisal skills among early career researchers and an opportunity to connect with peers and experts, enhance your knowledge, and stay updated. This event is part of the GRC Research Education Program. Elevate your research insights and expand your professional network! – What will you learn? 1️⃣ Critical Appraisal, Discussion and Debate Skills2️⃣Understanding Research Papers3️⃣Current Trends in Medical Research4️⃣ Publishing Tips 🕰️ 7:00 pm (GMT+3) Cairo🗓️ June 7, 2024 […] - [Hesitancy towards R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine among Ghanaian parents and attitudes towards immunizing non-eligible children: a cross-sectional survey](https://globalresearcherclub.org/hesitancy-towards-malaria-vaccine-among-ghanaian-parents/): Mohamed Fakhry Hussein, Frank Kyei-Arthur, Marina Saleeb, Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi, Theophilus Abutima, Ignatius Great Sakada & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundThe newly developed malaria vaccine called “R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine” showed a high safety and efficacy level, and Ghana is the first country to approve this new vaccine. The present study aimed to evaluate the rate of vaccine hesitancy (VH) towards the newly developed malaria vaccine among parents who currently have children who are not eligible for the vaccine but may be eligible in the near future. Additionally, the study aimed to identify the factors that could potentially influence VH. MethodsA cross-sectional […] - [World Hand Hygiene Day 2024](https://globalresearcherclub.org/world-hand-hygiene-day-2024/): World Hand Hygiene Day 2024 Assem Gebreal, Awau Oredolapo Siyanbola, Samah Idrees, Mandy Moien Mohamed, Ramy Ghazy World Hand Hygiene Day 2024​ Proper hand cleaning could substantially save lives, a fact that led the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch World Hand Hygiene Day in 2009 to support global improvement in hand hygiene and raise awareness of its importance in preventing diseases and boosting universal health coverage (UHC).Each year, on the fifth of May, the world celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day, during which many health promotion specialists, healthcare workers, volunteers, and others make efforts to highlight the significance of hand […] - [Cross-Country Discrepancies in Monkeypox Vaccine Hesitancy Among Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medical Students](https://globalresearcherclub.org/cross-country-discrepancies-in-monkeypox-vaccine-hesitancy-among-postgraduate-and-undergraduate-medical-students/): Mai Hussein, Abdelmonem Siddiq, Horeya M. Ismail, Norhan Mansy, Doha El-Sayed Ellakwa, Mohammed Nassif, Areej A. Hussein, Jubran K. Abdullah Alzedaar, Chukwuagoziem A. Iloanusi, Murad O. Omran, Khalil M. Rourou, Tarun K. Suvvari, Saja Yazbek and Ramy M. Ghazy Abstract Background:Medical students hold significant importance, as they represent the future of healthcare provision. This study aimed to explore psychological antecedents towards the monkeypox (mpox) vaccines among postgraduate and undergraduate medical students across countries. Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among medical students aged 18 years old and above in 7 countries; Egypt, Romania, Malaysia, and Yemen, Iraq, India, and Nigeria. We […] - [Acceptability of Tele-mental Health Services Among Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis](https://globalresearcherclub.org/acceptability-of-tele-mental-health-services-among-users-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/): Rowan M. Abuyadek, Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda, Ehab Elrewany, Dina Hussein Elmalawany, Rasha Ashmawy, Sally Zeina, Assem Gebreal & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract Background Mental disorders are currently a global public health concern, particularly after the coronavirus disease2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Mental health services gradually transitioned to teleservices, employing various methodslike texting and videoconferencing. This meta-analysis aimed mainly to quantify the acceptability of tele-mentalhealth services among both beneficiaries and providers. Secondary objectives included quantifying the usability ofand satisfaction with these services. Methods We conducted a systematic search of the following databases PubMed Central, SAGE, Google Scholar,Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed Medline, and […] - [Development and validation of a French questionnaire that assesses knowledge, attitude, and practices toward Marburg diseases in sub-Saharan African countries](https://globalresearcherclub.org/development-and-validation-of-a-french-questionnaire-sub-saharan-african-countries/): R.M. Ghazy, A. Gebreal, B.E. El Demerdash, F. Elnagar, M.R. Abonazel, A. Saidouni g, A.A. Alshaikh, M. Hussein, M.F. Hussein Abstract ObjectivesMarburg virus, previously referred to as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, is a highly severe and frequently fatal illness that affects humans. This study aimed to develop and validate a French questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice toward Marburg virus disease (FKAP-MVD). Study designAn anonymous online survey was used, which was distributed through various platforms and emails. Data were collected from Burkina Faso, Guinea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal. MethodsTo conduct the study, an anonymous online survey was […] - [Psychological antecedents toward COVID-19 vaccination explain the high rates of vaccine rejection among the Libyan population 2 years after starting vaccination campaigns](https://globalresearcherclub.org/psychological-covid-19-vaccination/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Mahmoud M. Tolba, Marina R. Abdelmessih Saleeb, Fatimah Saed Alabd Abdullah, Saja Yazbek, Naglaa Youssef, Mai Hussein & Mohamed Fakhry Hussein Abstract BackgroundLibya has one of the lowest rates of coverage of the coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This study aims to explore the attitudes of the Libyan population toward COVID-19 vaccines and identify the psychological factors that influence their decision-making process regarding vaccination. MethodsAn anonymous online survey was distributed among the Libyan population, utilizing the validated English and Arabic versions of the 5C scale. The survey was distributed through various social […] - [Clinical Audit - Quality in Healthcare Workshop](https://globalresearcherclub.org/clinical-audit-workshop/): Clinical Audit – Quality in Healthcare Workshop 🌍 Global Researcher Club® is thrilled to announce the seventh Workshop with a Certificate in our Research Education Program! This Workshop titled “ Clinical Audit – Quality in Healthcare Workshop” It aims to cover Fundamentals and Steps of conducting a clinical audit study hosted by Dr. Dina Hafez.  – What will you learn in this workshop? 1️⃣ Clinical Audit – Quality in healthcare (related terms & definitions)2️⃣ How to conduct Audit research (Types of methodologies)3️⃣ Statistical analysis for measurements in Audit projects4️⃣ Sample size calculation for pre-post designs – Our Host: Dr. Dina M. Hafez […] - [Cervical Cancer Awareness, Prevention & Support](https://globalresearcherclub.org/cervical-cancer-awareness/): Cervical Cancer Awareness, Prevention & Support Assem Gebreal, Nafisa M.K Elehamer, Sally Shayeb, Jenifer Florence Mary J, Esraa Y. Salem, Fatima Asim, Naglaa Youssef, Maha Khattab, Maram Mutasim, Riddhi Adhyaru, Alaa Alameen, Tsion Teshome Gebrekida, Hanan Elimam, Ejaz Ahmad Khan, and Ramy Ghazy. Welcome to the Global Researcher Club comprehensive awareness booklet on Cervical Cancer. Where knowledge meets action, and awareness transforms lives. Our commitment to addressing critical public health challenges drives us to present our latest endeavor: “Cervical Cancer Awareness, Prevention & Support.” This Booklet serves as an awareness guide to learn all medical facts and the current global […] - [Zinc's Effect on Diabetes](https://globalresearcherclub.org/zincs-effect-on-diabetes/): Zinc’s Effect on Diabetes Humans require zinc as a micronutrient (1). In India, metallic zinc was first created in the 1400s by burning the mineral calamine (ZnCO3) with wool. Andreas Sigismund Marggraf rediscovered zinc in 1746 when he heated calamine with charcoal. Aqueous zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) is electrolyzed to yield the majority of zinc that is produced today (2).In biological chemistry Zinc is used as an electrophilic catalyst, which means that it balances out any negative charges that may arise during an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. Histidine side chains often dominate the catalytic zinc coordination polyhedron (5).Although the way that zinc is […] - [Systematic Review and Meta analysis](https://globalresearcherclub.org/systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/): Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis The Global Researcher Club is thrilled to announce this workshop “Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis” as part of our Research Education Program. It aims to cover all Fundamentals and Steps of conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis – The workshop was conducted successfully on February 10, 2024, 7:00 pm (GMT+2) Cairo – Join Us to Access Record and Materials! – Our Host: Dr. Ramy Gazy Director & Head of GRC MBChB, MPH, MSc, DrPH BMC Editorial Board Lecturer of Tropical Health at High Institute of Public Health Alexandria University, Egypt “Certificate of attendance, study materials, and access to workshop recordings is […] - [Climate Change From a Health Perspective](https://globalresearcherclub.org/climate-change-from-a-health-perspective/): Climate Change From a Health Perspective Nafisa M.K Elehamer, Yousra A. El-Maradny, Fatima Asim, Ramy Gazy and Assem Gebreal. Welcome to the Global Researcher Club comprehensive booklet on Climate Change and Health. Where knowledge meets action, and awareness transforms lives. Our commitment to addressing critical public health challenges drives us to present our latest endeavor: “Climate Change From a Health Perspective.” As you go through this document, you will learn more about the main ciritcal effect of climate change on health. This booklet is an excellent tool for comprehending the complex interactions between our environment and wellbeing, from the larger […] - [How dentists in Egypt perceive their knowledge, attitudes, and barriers they face in providing oral healthcare to geriatric patients: a cross-sectional study](https://globalresearcherclub.org/how-dentists-in-egypt-perceive-their-knowledge-attitudes-and-barriers-they-face-in-providing-oral-healthcare-to-geriatric-patients-a-cross-sectional-study/): Mohamed Ashraf Hall, Rasha Ashmawy, Inas Karawia and Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundGeriatric dentistry is an understudied area in dental schools in Egypt. Our study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Egyptian dentists regarding geriatric oral health and identify barriers to delivering dental care to geriatric patients. MethodsWe conducted an anonymous online cross-sectional study in November and December 2022, targeting dentists with varying levels of experience working in different Egyptian institutions. A 30-item questionnaire assessed the respondent’s views on geriatric oral health, perceived knowledge, attitudes, and barriers. The Google form was distributed through emails and commonly used social […] - [Intention to vaccinate chronic disease children against COVID-19; a multicenter survey](https://globalresearcherclub.org/intention-to-vaccinate-chronic-disease-children-against-covid-19-a-multicenter-survey/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Sally Waheed Elkhadry, Engy Saad Elkaragy, Mona Sayed Aly Hassan Makhlouf, Alyaa Ahdy Abdelaziz & Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda Abstract BackgroundVaccination against severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has gained recognition as a crucial strategy to prevent and reduce the risk of infection, including emerging variants, due to its proven safety, immunogenicity, and effectiveness. This study aimed to evaluate the vaccination hesitancy (VH) among Egyptian parents towards SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, specifically focusing on parents with chronically ill children. MethodA multicentered cross-sectional survey was conducted at outpatient clinics of El-Raml Pediatric Hospital, Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) […] - [Routine childhood immunization in Sub-Saharan Africa: addressing parental vaccine hesitancy](https://globalresearcherclub.org/routine-childhood-immunization-in-sub-saharan-africa-addressing-parental-vaccine-hesitancy/): N. Fadl, S.A. Abdelmoneim, A. Gebreal, N. Youssef, R.M. Ghazy Abstract ObjectivesParental vaccine hesitancy (VH) is a major barrier to childhood vaccination. We aimed to identify the determinants of parental VH towards routine childhood immunization in 12 Sub-Saharan African countries. Study designA cross-sectional study was conducted from November 1 to December 15, 2022. MethodsParents of children aged 19 months to 6 years and residing in the Sub-Saharan Africa were included. An anonymous online survey and face-to-face interviews were conducted. The Parent Attitude about Childhood Vaccine Scale was used to identify vaccine-hesitant parents. Multivariate regression and mediating analysis were performed. ResultsAcross […] - [Prognostic value of combined central venous oxygen saturation and lactate in pediatric patients after cardiac surgery](https://globalresearcherclub.org/prognostic-value-of-combined-central-venous-oxygen-saturation-and-lactate-in-pediatric-patients-after-cardiac-surgery/): Alyaa Ahdy Abdelaziz, Fady Mohammed ElGendy, Alaa Atef Hegazy, Mai Hussein & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract ObjectivesThis study assessed the value of measuring both arterial lactate levels and central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) in predicting cardiac surgery outcomes in pediatric patients. MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted on 73 patients who underwent surgery for congenital heart disease. Vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS), serial mean arterial blood pressures (MAP), lactate levels, and ScvO2 were measured immediately and 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 h after admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). To test the prognostic values of these markers, we calculated […] - [AI In clinical research](https://globalresearcherclub.org/ai-in-clinical-research/): AI In Clinical Research In the Era of AI and its applications in Research we announce this Ground Breaking Workshop “AI In Clinical Research” Hosted by Dr. Ashraf AlamEldin, Harvard Alumni. This workshop is part of our Research Education Program.  The workshop was conducted successfully on 1st Decemver 2023 – Join Us to Access Record and Materials! – What will you learn in this workshop? Data Science And Artificial Intelligence Machine – Deep Learning and Its Application in Research ChatGPT in Research (The Do’s and Dont’s) Academic Research AI Tools Practical Application For Research   – Our Host: Dr. Ashraf ElamEldin  MSc. Pharmacology, PharmD, Dip. […] - [Systematic Review on the Efficacy, Effectiveness, Safety, and Immunogenicity of Monkeypox Vaccine](https://globalresearcherclub.org/systematic-review-on-the-efficacy-effectiveness-safety-and-immunogenicity-of-monkeypox-vaccine/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy ,Ehab Elrewany ,Assem Gebreal ,Rony ElMakhzangy ,Noha Fadl ,Eman Hassan Elbanna ,Mahmoud M. Tolba ,Elsayed Mohamed Hammad ,Naglaa Youssef ,Hazem Abosheaishaa ,Elsayed Eldeeb Mehana Hamouda ,Zeyad Elsayed Eldeeb Mehana ,Ahmed Saad Al Zomia ,Raad Ahmed A Alnami 9,Emad Ali Saeed Salma 9,Abdulaziz Saleh Alqahtani 9,Abdulaziz Fayez Alshehri 9 and Mai Hussein Abstract Background: The variation in the reported vaccine safety and effectiveness could contribute to the high rates of vaccine hesitancy among the general population and healthcare workers in areas where monkeypox (mpox) is circulating. In this review, our objective was to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity, effectiveness, […] - [Parents' Knowledge of and Attitude toward Acute Otitis Media and Its Treatment in Children: A Survey at Primary Healthcare Centers in the Aseer Region](https://globalresearcherclub.org/parents-knowledge-of-and-attitude-toward-acute-otitis-media-and-its-treatment-in-children-a-survey-at-primary-healthcare-centers-in-the-aseer-region/): Hayfa Abdulkhaleq AlHefdhi 1, Maraam Mohammed Al Qout 2, Alhanouf Yahya Alqahtani 2, Meshal Mohammed Alqahtani 2, Roaa Mohammed Asiri 2, Omair Mohammed Alshahrani 2, Hanan Delem Almoghamer 2, Naglaa Youssef 3, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy 4 Abstract Background: Acute otitis media (AOM) in children aged 5 years old and younger poses a critical health concern, affecting both the general health of children and the emotional well-being of parents. The objective of this study was to evaluate parental understanding, attitudes, and experiences related to AOM and its management, including the use of antibiotics without physician prescription. Method: A cross-sectional study was […] - [Top Journal Finder Tools](https://globalresearcherclub.org/top-journal-finder-tools/): Top Journal Finder Tools Publishing is a time-consuming process, so you don’t need to waste more time submitting your work in an unsuitable journal. This post will help you to save more time, by listing some tools of how to find the right journal. With the huge number of Scholarly journals that are increasing every day, it is difficult to choose the most suitable and highly reputed one for publishing your research articles. Thankfully to the internet and new technologies, those innovations came up with online resources to help in sorting and identifying the most suited journals for researchers’ work […] - [Authorship Opportunity in Multinational Study: call for collaborators to collect data on surgical safety. ](https://globalresearcherclub.org/survey-for-surgical-safety/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club is excited to unveil the initiation of a groundbreaking multinational cross-sectional survey on Surgical safety practices among operative room staff including surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia specialists in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). – Authorship rules and references: We are seeking collaborators who can collect data using our survey in hard copy (Face-to-face) and online. They must be 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 who can collect the required sample size from surgeons, nurses, and anatheasia specialists in their country. – Sample size: 330 responses (110 surgeons, 110 nurses, 100 anesthesia specialists) – Deadline: […] - [All You Need To Know About Breast Cancer](https://globalresearcherclub.org/all-you-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer/): All You Need To Know About Breast Cancer​ Maha Khattab, Fatima Asim, Marafi Ahmed, Wagd Mutaz, Nafisa M.K Elehamer, Abdelrahman Zaki, Hussein Mohsin Hasan, Nirmeen Ali Ahmed, Rania Ahmed,  Maram Mutasim, Assem Gebreal, Ramy Gazy https://youtu.be/85GjIY-xG-s Welcome to the Global Researcher Club, where knowledge meets action, and awareness transforms lives. Our commitment to addressing critical public health challenges drives us to present our latest endeavor: “All You Need To Know About Breast Cancer.” We believe that awareness is the first step toward conquering health obstacles, and our goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself […] - [Geospatial distribution of under-five mortality in Alexandria, Egypt: a cross-sectional survey](https://globalresearcherclub.org/geospatial-distribution-of-under-five-mortality-in-alexandria-egypt-a-cross-sectional-survey/): Samar Abd ElHafeez, Mahmoud A. Hassan, Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda, Abdelrahman Omran, Ola Fahmy Esmail, Amira Saad Mahboob, Mohamed Mostafa Tahoun, Dina Hussein El Malawany, Mohamed Kamal Eldwiki, Passent Ehab El-Meligy, Ehab Elrewany, Shaimaa Gadelkarim Ebrahim Ali, Amira Mahmoud Elzayat, Ahmed Ramadan, Abdelhamid Elshabrawy, Naglaa Youssef & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract Background Globally, infectious diseases, including pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria, along with pre-term birthcomplications, birth asphyxia and trauma, and congenital anomalies remain the leading causes of death for under-fvemortality (U5M). This study aimed to identify the geospatial pattern of U5M in Alexandria and its key determinants.Methodology: We analyzed the geospatial distribution of […] - [What is a Journal Impact Factor, and Why is it important?](https://globalresearcherclub.org/what-is-a-journal-impact-factor-and-why-is-it-important/): Scientific research output is always questionable, so an indicator should be used to measure the relevance and quality of other researchers’ work. This indicator is already existed and first introduced by Eugene Garfield, in 1955, and it is known by the name “Journal Impact Factor” (JIF). It was originally invited to help librarians decide on journal subscriptions, after ranking them according to their impact factor. So, what is the Journal impact factor? And why is it important? Journal Impact factor is “the total number of citations, received by a journal in a given year, to articles published in the two […] - [Call for Researchers - assessing the antenatal care and compulsory vaccination uptake: Eastern Mediterranean Region Survey](https://globalresearcherclub.org/call-for-researchers-assessing-the-antenatal-care-and-compulsory-vaccination-uptake-eastern-mediterranean-region-survey/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club is starting a multinational study across the 22 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This project aims to assess adherence to antenatal care and compulsory vaccination uptake. – How to be an Author? You can apply to collect the required sample size responses on a survey using online method and at least 50% face-to-face. – Sample size: we need a total 400 responses from your country. – Our target population: mothers of children aged 4 years and younger – Method of data collection: at least 50% of the 400 responses must be […] - [Master Research Methodology Workshop](https://globalresearcherclub.org/master-research-methodology-workshop/): Master Research Methodology Workshop Global Researcher Club® is thrilled to announce the fourth Workshop with Certificate in our Research Education Program! – What will you learn in this workshop? How to choose the most suitable study design? Epidemiologic research methods: tips and tricks. How to develop a survey? Data collection tools. – Our Host: Dr. Mohamed Tahoun, MD, MPH, PhD Lecturer of Epidemiology – High Institute of Public Health – Alexandria University Member of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) 4:00pm  (GMT+3) Cairo  30th September 2023 🎓The Workshop is Free for all!  “Certificate of attendance, study materials and access to workshop recordings will […] - [Artificial intelligence: Medicine’s Next Wonder](https://globalresearcherclub.org/artificial-intelligence-medicines-next-wonder/): As I sit and write this article at a beautiful café in Kampala, I can’t help but be in awe of our era. It seems that the sci-fi movies and books I used to read about as a child are becoming a reality — or will soon become a reality. I am talking about the technological boom brought on by artificial intelligence.  I’m sure you have heard about or are using chat GPT which is, in my opinion, one of its most outstanding achievements. You might not have realized it yet, but AI surrounds you, and you’ve grown dependent on […] - [Compulsory Vaccination Coverage in 12 Sub-Saharan African Countries: Two Years Following the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://globalresearcherclub.org/compulsory-vaccination-coverage-in-12-sub-saharan-african-countries-two-years-following-the-covid-19-pandemic/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Assem Gebreal, Marina Raouf Abdelmessih Saleeb, Malik Sallam, Ahmed El-Sayed Nour El-Deen, Swaliho Dauda Sheriff, Eyerusalem Amossa Tessema, Salvias Ahurwendeire, Nthabiseng Tsoeu, Prince C. Chamambala, Patrick B. Cibangu, Debra Ukamaka Okeh, Adama Sy Traoré, Gilbert Eshun, Nathan Ezie Kengo, Amos Elisha Kubuka, Lydia Baffour Awuah, Assia Salah, Moath Aljohani & Noha Fadl Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global threat, challenging health services’ provision and utilization. This study aimed to assess compulsory vaccination coverage in 12 Sub-Saharan African countries two years following the COVID-19 pandemic using the Health Belief Model. A cross-sectional survey was […] - [Call for Collaborators: Multinational Cross-sectional Survey For Healthcare Workers to Investigate the Impact of Health Emergencies](https://globalresearcherclub.org/call-for-collaborators-survey-for-healthcare-workers/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club is thrilled to announce the commencement of a groundbreaking cross-sectional multinational survey for Healthcare Workers worldwide.  Global Researcher Club (GRC) is embarking on an impactful journey to investigate the impact of health emergencies among Healthcare Workers (HCWs). We extend a warm invitation to passionate and seasoned collaborators to join us in this critical endeavor and gain recognition as Co-authors in this study. – Study Objective:Our mission is to glean invaluable insights regarding the impact of health emergencies among Healthcare Workers (Nurses, Pharmacists, Physicians, Physiotherapists, and Dentists).  – Responsibility:We are seeking collaborators […] - [Join The Global Researcher Club Team!](https://globalresearcherclub.org/join-the-global-researcher-club-team/): Join the Global Researcher Club Team! We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for internal team positions at the Global Researcher Club (GRC) for this year! This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a global network of researchers and contribute to meaningful projects that promote research, training, and awareness on key global issues. These positions are voluntary, and we require a minimum one-year commitment with a dedicated amount of time weekly to support the club’s activities. Available Positions: Social Media Manager Craft strategies, posts, create captions and manage our social media platforms to grow our online […] - [Finding the Ideal Journal for Your Research](https://globalresearcherclub.org/finding-the-ideal-journal-for-your-research/): In the intricate world of academic publishing, one pivotal decision stands between you and the dissemination of your research – selecting the right journal. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to ensure your research finds its rightful place in a reputable publication. Tip 1: Match Your Manuscript’s Scope Begin by seeking a journal aligned with your research’s scope. Many journals explicitly outline their scope on their websites. But how do you locate all relevant journals?  This is where Manuscript Matcher tools shine. Manuscript Matcher helps you find the most related journals for your manuscript. It works best […] - [Parental intention to vaccinate children against seasonal influenza in the Eastern Mediterranean region: A cross-sectional study using the health belief model](https://globalresearcherclub.org/parental-intention-to-vaccinate-children-against-seasonal-influenza-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-region-a-cross-sectional-study-using-the-health-belief-model/): Noha Fadl ,Iffat Elbarazi,Marina Raouf Abdelmessih Saleeb,Naglaa Youssef,Ramy Shaaban &Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Seasonal influenza vaccine is the most effective strategy for reducing influenza incidence and severity. Parental decision-making regarding childhood vaccination is influenced by one’s vaccine-related beliefs. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the role of the Health Belief Model (HBM) in predicting parental intention to vaccinate their children against influenza in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). An anonymous online survey was distributed to parents of children aged 6 months to 18 years in 14 EMR countries. Out of the 5964 participants, 28.2% intended to vaccinate their children against influenza. […] - [Global Researcher Club Ambassadors 2023](https://globalresearcherclub.org/global-researcher-club-ambassadors-2023/): 📣 Calling all GRC Members! If you’re passionate about research and would like to be a Global Ambassador for the Global Researcher Club in your country, we encourage you to join our vibrant community!NOTE–We are currently seeking individuals who are actively engaged on social media and have a substantial network of connections within the medical community. If you fit this description, we would love to hear from you!   What would you gain from being an Ambassador?📜🔗 🔹 Get a prestigious Certificate & Letter of Recommendation to make your CV shine brighter! 🔹 Connect and build Valuable Relationships with Renowned […] - [Become an Author in the Global Researcher Club Website](https://globalresearcherclub.org/become-an-author-in-the-global-researcher-club-website/): 📣 Calling all GRC Members!  We are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for you to showcase your expertise and contribute to the GRC community. 📚✍️ Become an Author on the GRC Website! 🌐✨globalresearcherclub.org If you have a passion for writing or possess excellent writing skills, we invite you to join our team of esteemed authors. Share your knowledge, insights, and experiences by writing captivating blog posts to be published under your name on various topics related to learning, self-enhancement, and scientific research. 📖💡 This is your chance to add to your CV, inspire and empower fellow researchers while gaining […] - [The Internal Reliability and Construct Validity of the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ): Evidence from Healthcare Professionals in the Eastern Mediterranean Region](https://globalresearcherclub.org/the-internal-reliability-and-construct-validity-of-the-evidence-based-practice-questionnaire-ebpq-evidence-from-healthcare-professionals-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-region/): Naglaa Youssef, Marina Saleeb ,Assem Gebreal  and Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Background: Fostering a culture of clinical effectiveness among healthcare professionals (HCPs) is crucial to achieving optimal patient health outcomes. To our knowledge, there is a lack of robust evidence-based practice (EBP) tools to assess the competence of HCPs in EBP in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Aim: This study aims to comprehensively investigate the construct validity and internal reliability of the evidence-based practice questionnaire (EBPQ) among HCPs in the EMR. Methods: This multinational and multi-disciplinary cross-sectional study was conducted between 27 April and 11 May 2023. Convenience and snowball sampling […] - [How to Excel in Scientific Writing](https://globalresearcherclub.org/how-to-excel-in-scientific-writing/): Pen to Paper: How to Excel in Scientific Writing Global Researcher Club® is thrilled to announce the second workshop in our International Member Education Program, having continuing in Research Fundamentals with this Next Workshop! Pen to Paper: How to Excel in Scientific Writing What is scientific writing? How to write: Research article Review article Case report Study Proposa Tips to select the suitable journal for your manuscript? Journal review process Common reasons of desk rejections  4:00pm-6:00pm (GMT+3) Cairo 12th Aug 2023Minimal Fees for non-members Join Us to Access Record and Materials of The Workshop Apply How to Excel in Scientific […] - [Understanding Medical Error Reporting Systems Barriers: A Multinational Qualitative Study among Healthcare Workers in Low and Middle-Income Countries](https://globalresearcherclub.org/understanding-medical-error-reporting-systems-barriers-a-multinational-qualitative-study-among-healthcare-workers-in-low-and-middle-income-countries/): Call for Collaborators for Authorship: Join Our Multinational Qualitative Research Study! Global Researcher Club (GRC) is embarking on an impactful journey to assess the knowledge and perceptions of Healthcare Workers (HCWs) regarding medical error reporting systems and existing reporting barriers. We invite passionate and experienced collaborators from low and middle-income countries worldwide to join us in this crucial qualitative study and recognized as Authors in the study Study Objective:Our aim is to gain valuable insights into the challenges HCWs face when reporting medical errors and the barriers that hinder the reporting process. By understanding these factors, we can work towards […] - [Assessing disparities in medical students’ knowledge and attitude about monkeypox: a cross-sectional study of 27 countries across three continents](https://globalresearcherclub.org/assessing-disparities-in-medical-students-knowledge-and-attitude-about-monkeypox-a-cross-sectional-study-of-27-countries-across-three-continents/): Samar Abd ElHafeez1 Assem Gebreal2 Mohammad Adnan Khalil3 Naglaa Youssef4,5 Malik Sallam6,7 Abdelhamid Elshabrawy8 Suzan Abdel-Rahman8 Amira Saad Mahboob9 Saja Yazbek10 Eman H. Elbanna9 Riddhi Adhyaru11 Zarin Nudar Rodoshi12 Yap Siew Kih13 Huda Jawad14 Evangelos Kolotouros15 Arkadiusz Jaworski16 Ghadah AlQarni17 Mohammad Gablan18 Alexandra Condurat19 Ahmed El-Sayed Said Nour Elden20 Oumayma Bennani21 Kamna Rawat22 Areeba Ismail23 Yasser Al-Hajj24 Nafisa M. K. Elehamer25 Jasleen Nagi26 Habtamu Admassu27 Saja Hassan Al Asaad28 Ruthwik Duvuru29 Olaoluwaposi Ogunlana30 Bandar Alosaimi31* Ramy Mohamed Ghazy9 Background and aims: The recent monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) underscores the importance of evaluating the knowledge […] - [Evolution and Medical Research: an Acquired Skill Linkage](https://globalresearcherclub.org/evolution-and-medical-research-an-acquired-skill-linkage/): What happens if you touch a hot cup of tea? You will withdraw your hand away from it so that you will not do this again, but what do you feel when you live a pleasant moment? Are they the same thing? In other words, our behaviors can be split into many categories, including innate and acquired by a trial and error frame of activity.   The trial and error frame of activity is the brick through which the person builds his approach to rely on it when facing new obstacles or as an automated response if an incident occurs again. […] - [Attitudes of parents towards influenza vaccine in the EasternMediterranean Region: A multilevel analysis](https://globalresearcherclub.org/attitudes-of-parents-towards-influenza-vaccine-in-the-easternmediterranean-region-a-multilevel-analysis/): Mohamed Mostafa Tahoun, Horeya M. Ismail, Osman Abubakar Fiidow, Rasha Ashmawy, Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda, Iffat Elbarazi & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Background: Seasonal influenza vaccines (SIVs) can protect against influenza and substantially reduce therisk of influenza-related hospitalizations and fatalities in children. This study aimed to assess parentalattitudes towards SIVs in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR).Methods: Through an anonymous online survey conducted in 19 countries in the EMR, parents or caregivers over 18 years who had at least one child above 6 months filled out the Parent Attitudes aboutChildhood Vaccines questionnaire. As data had two levels; country and individual factors, we utilizedmultilevel […] - [Quality of life among the Arab population two years after COVID-19 pandemic](https://globalresearcherclub.org/quality-of-life-among-the-arab-population-two-years-after-covid-19-pandemic/): Mohamed Mostafa Tahoun, Horeya M. Ismail, Osman Abubakar Fiidow, Rasha Ashmawy, Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda, Iffat Elbarazi & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in severe consequences worldwide. Our study aims to assess the quality of life (QoL) domains and its determinants among the general population in Arab countries after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An anonymous online cross-sectional survey using the short version of World Health Organization QoL (WHOQOL-BREF) instrument was distributed among Arab adults in 15 Arab Countries. Results A total of 2008 individuals completed the survey. Amongst them, 63.2% were 18–40 years […] - [Principles of Clinical Research: From Questions to Manuscripts](https://globalresearcherclub.org/principles-of-clinical-research-from-questions-to-manuscripts/): Principles of Clinical Research: From Questions to Manuscripts Global Researcher Club® is thrilled to announce the second workshop in our International Member Education Program, having continuing in Research Fundamentals with this Next Workshop!  WORKSHOP- Principles of Clinical Research : From Questions to Manuscripts Introduced in Arabic and English Research Question Study Designs Evidence-based medicine Manuscript Structure 8pm-10pm (GMT+3) Cairo 15th July 2023 for English 16th July 2023 for ArabicMinimal Fees for non-members Principles of Clinical Research Introduced in Arabic and English Research Question Study Designs Evidence based medicine Manuscript  structure 15 – 16 July 2023/ 8:00 pm Cairo Timing On Zoom […] - [International Research Project Opportunity: Exploring Health Disparities](https://globalresearcherclub.org/international-research-project-opportunity-exploring-health-disparities/): The Global Researcher Club is excited to announce 🛑 Research Opportunity Attention researchers and healthcare professionals! We are looking for national leaders/focal points in each country to collaborate with us on this project about exploring Health Disparities. As an organization committed to positively impacting public health, we are launching an international research project that focuses on understanding and addressing health disparities worldwide. Eligible criteria: A researchers who is Fluent in English and speaking one of the following as mother tongue language: English French German Spanish Urdu Greek We encourage interested researchers to join us in this important endeavor and contribute […] - [Azathioprine as an adjuvant therapy in severe Graves’ disease: a randomized controlled open-label clinical trial](https://globalresearcherclub.org/azathioprine-as-an-adjuvant-therapy-in-severe-graves-disease-a-randomized-controlled-open-label-clinical-trial/): Magdy Mohamed Allam, Hanaa Tarek El-Zawawy, Amr Abdel Kader Okda, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh and Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Introduction: Azathioprine (AZA) interferes with the activation of T and B lymphocytes, which are the main cells involved in the pathogenesis of Graves’ disease (GD). The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of AZA as an adjuvant therapy to antithyroid drugs (ATDs) for moderate and severe GD. In addition, we conducted an incremental cost-effectiveness analysis of AZA to determine its cost-effectiveness. Methods: We conducted a randomized, open-label, and parallel-group clinical trial. We randomized untreated hyperthyroid patients with severe GD into three groups. […] - [Dr. Ramy Ghazy Joins Editorial Board of BMC Public Health Journal](https://globalresearcherclub.org/dr-ramy-ghazy-joins-editorial-board-of-bmc-public-health-journal/): We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Ramy Ghazy, the CEO and Founder of the Global Researcher Club (GRC), for his remarkable achievement!  We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ghazy has been appointed to the esteemed Editorial Board of the BMC Public Health Journal. This prestigious appointment is a testament to his exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to the field of public health research. Dr. Ghazy’s inclusion in the Editorial Board reflects his profound knowledge, innovative insights, and commitment to advancing public health. With his extensive experience and visionary leadership, we are confident that […] - [Nature Journal Highlights Dr. Assem Isights' Insights on WhatsApp for Research](https://globalresearcherclub.org/nature-journal-highlights-dr-assem-isights-insights-on-whatsapp-for-research/): We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Dr. Assem Isights, one of our esteemed researchers and Co-founder of the Global Researcher Club (GRC), has been featured in the renowned Nature Journal. The article titled “How scientists are using WhatsApp for research and communication” sheds light on Dr. Isights’ invaluable insights and expertise in utilizing WhatsApp for scientific research purposes. In the fast-paced world of scientific research, effective communication and collaboration are vital. Dr. Isights has been at the forefront of leveraging innovative tools and technologies to enhance research practices. WhatsApp, a widely used messaging platform, has emerged as […] - [Laborpress.net Magazine: Visual Highlights of our Research Project on Childhood Vaccination in Africa](https://globalresearcherclub.org/laborpress-net-magazine-visual-highlights-of-our-research-project-on-childhood-vaccination-in-africa/): We are thrilled to announce that our research project, “Parental Hesitancy Towards Childhood Vaccination,” conducted across 21 sub-Saharan African countries, has gained recognition and been featured in the renowned French magazine, Laborpress.net. This project, led by Dr. Ramy Ghazy, the founder of the Global Researcher Club (GRC), along with Dr. Assem Gebreal Co-founder of GRC, and Dr. Noha Osama Scientific committee member of GRC, aimed to assess parental hesitancy towards childhood vaccination in rural and underserved areas. The Importance of Childhood Vaccination: Childhood vaccination plays a vital role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and protecting the health of […] - [Getting Started in Research Workshop](https://globalresearcherclub.org/getting-started-in-research-workshop/): Getting Started in Research Workshop​ Getting Started in Research Workshop From Research Question-To Study Discussion Embark your career into the world of scientific research 2 June , 2023/ Cairo Timing On Microsoft Team Apply to the Research Education Program to access records and materials of previous training Apply Now Meet The Host Professor Professor Ejaz Ahmed Khan MBBS,MPHM,FFPH, Professor of Tropical and Public Health • Public Health Academician with over 23-year experience • Published 250 Paper in international journals • H-index of 70 • One of the World’s top 100 scientists in his professional disciplines within Asia. • Professor of […] - [External validation of the parental attitude about childhood vaccination scale](https://globalresearcherclub.org/external-validation-of-the-parental-attitude-about-childhood-vaccination-scale/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Sally Waheed Elkhadry, Suzan Abdel-Rahman, Sarah Hamed N. Taha4, Naglaa Youssef, Abdelhamid Elshabrawy, Sarah Assem Ibrahim, Salah Al Awaidy, Tareq Al-Ahdal, Bijaya Kumar Padhi, Noha Fadl Introduction: Internal validation techniques alone do not guarantee the value of a model. This study aims to investigate the external validity of the Parental Attitude toward Childhood Vaccination (PACV) scale for assessing parents’ attitude toward seasonal influenza vaccination. Methods: Using a snowball sampling approach, an anonymous online questionnaire was distributed in two languages (English and Arabic) across seven countries. To assess the internal validity of the model, the machine learning technique of “resampling […] - [RSTMH 2021 Early Career Grant  - Tuberculosis screening among asymptomatic high risk population in Alexandria, Egypt](https://globalresearcherclub.org/rstmh-2021-early-career-grant-tuberculosis-screening-among-asymptomatic-high-risk-population-in-egypt/): RSTMH 2021 Early Career Grant Since 1907, the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health. Grant Awarded Dina El Malawany Researcher, epidemiologist, pharmacist The experience of the grant with the Global Researcher Club The grant was a great experience for me .I applied for the grant two years ago , and it was under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Ramy Ghazy within the Global Researcher Club. This grant gave us the opportunity to test our hypothesis toward the latent Tb status in Alexandria. Dina El Malawany, Ramy Ghazy, […] - [Conference Abstract - 17th World Congress on Public Health - Knowledge of Monkeypox among medical students in the Eastern Mediterranean Region](https://globalresearcherclub.org/conference-abstract-17th-world-congress-on-public-health-knowledge-of-monkeypox-among-medical-students-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-region/): Assem Gebreal, Samar Abd ElHafeez, Shaimaa Abdelaziz Abdelmoneim, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy BACKGROUND&OBJECTIVE: Human monkeypox epidemic represents a public health emergency. In epidemics, medical students act as alert and reliable public information sources. This study aimed to assess knowledge of Monkeypox among medical students recruited from the Eastern Mediterranean Region METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed between August-October, 2022. Data was collected through an online predesigned questionnaire that was distributed via social media. The questionnaire consists of two sections; the first is on the sociodemographic characteristics (gender, age, educational year), and the second section included 30 items to assess the knowledge […] - [The Effect of Combining the COVID-19 Vaccine with the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine on Reducing COVID-19 Vaccine Rejection Among Libyans](https://globalresearcherclub.org/the-effect-of-combining-the-covid-19-vaccine-with-the-seasonal-influenza-vaccine-on-reducing-covid-19-vaccine-rejection-among-libyans/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy , Malik Sallam , Fatimah Saed Alabd Abdullah , Mai Hussein , Mohamed Fakhry Hussein Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine coverage remains low in Libya compared to other countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This study aimed to evaluate the willingness of the general public in Libya to receive COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccines. Additionally, the study aimed to investigate the potential effect of combining the two vaccines to reduce COVID-19 vaccine rejection. Methods: An anonymous nationwide online cross-sectional survey was carried out from 1st September to 16th October 2022. Libyans aged 18 years or older were recruited […] - [A systematic review and meta-analysis of the catastrophic costs incurred by tuberculosis patients](https://globalresearcherclub.org/a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-the-catastrophic-costs-incurred-by-tuberculosis-patients/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Haider M. El Saeh, Shaimaa Abdulaziz, Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda, Amira Mohamed Elzorkany, Heba Khidr, Nardine Zarif, Ehab Elrewany & Samar Abd ElHafeez One of the strategies of the World Health Organization End Tuberculosis (TB) was to reduce the catastrophic costs incurred by TB-affected families to 0% by 2020.Catastrophic cost is defined by the total cost related to TB management exceeding 20% of the annual pre-TB household income. This study aimed to estimate the pooled proportion of TB affected households who incurred catastrophic costs. We searched PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, ProQuest, SAGE, and Web of Science […] - [RSTMH 2021 Early Career Grant  - Survey to measure the quality of life of patients with tuberculosis in Alexandria, Egypt: a cross-sectional study](https://globalresearcherclub.org/rstmh-2021-early-career-grant-measure-and-identify-determinants-of-quality-of-life-of-tuberculosis-patients-in-egypt/): RSTMH 2021 Early Career Grant Since 1907, the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health. Grant Awarded Esraa Hammouda Researcher | Epidemiologist | Clinical pharmacist The experience of the grant with the Global Researcher Club The experience of the grant was inspiring. 2 years after the application, sent to the grantee and accepted, and then, ethical approvals, data collection, data analysis, and writing the manuscript. Through this journey, I gained several research skills. I would like to thank the Global Researcher Club specially Dr Ramy Ghazy for giving me […] - [Research Opportunity - Multinational Cross-sectional Study about Malaria](https://globalresearcherclub.org/research-opportunity-multinational-cross-sectional-study-about-malaria/): The Global Researcher Club is excited to announce 🛑 Research Opportunity Attention researchers and healthcare professionals! We are looking for national leaders/focal points in each country to collaborate with us on a funded project about malaria. As a criteria for participation, you must hold an MD, PhD, or Master’s degree. As a national leader/focal point, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the project in your country. Eligible countries: Nigeria Democratic Republic Congo Tanzania Niger If you are interested in joining our team and making a significant impact on malaria research, please contact us with your […] - [Progress of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Towards Achieving the 95-95-95 UNAIDS Targets: A Review](https://globalresearcherclub.org/progress-of-the-gulf-cooperation-council-gcc-countries-towards-achieving-the-95-95-95-unaids-targets-a-review/): Salah Al Awaidy, Ramy Ghazy & Ozayr Mahomed Background: In 2014, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and partners launched the 90-90-90 targets. These were further updated to correspond to 95-95-95 by the year 2025. We present an overview of the progress made by Gulf Cooperated Council (GCC) countries towards meeting the global targets. Methods: We extracted data from Global AIDS Monitoring (GAM), UNAIDS AIDS Info, HIV case reporting database, and the WHO global policy uptake for six countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab of Emirates (UAE) to assess the HIV/AIDS burden in […] - [5 Steps for Writing a Successful Research Proposal](https://globalresearcherclub.org/5-steps-for-writing-a-successful-research-proposal/): Writing a research proposal is an essential step in conducting a successful research project. A research proposal is a document that outlines the research plan, the research questions, and the methods to be used in the study. It serves as a blueprint for the research project, allowing researchers to plan and organize their work in a systematic and efficient way. In this article, we will discuss five essential steps for writing a successful research proposal. Step 1: Identify the Research Question The first step in writing a successful research proposal is to identify the research question. Your research question should […] - [5 Must-Know Tips for Embarking on Your Medical Research Journey](https://globalresearcherclub.org/5-must-know-tips-for-embarking-on-your-medical-research-journey/): Becoming a successful medical researcher requires dedication, hard work, and a willingness to learn. Whether you are a medical student, a resident, or a seasoned physician, it’s essential to keep up-to-date with the latest advances in medical research. In this article, we will explore some essential tips on how to familiarize yourself with medical literature. 1- Start with the Basics: Before diving into the nitty-gritty of medical research, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of the basics. This includes medical terminology, study design, and statistical analysis. Having a strong foundation in these areas will help you better understand medical […] - [Helicobacter pylori eradication rates using clarithromycin and levofloxacin-based regimens in patients with previous COVID-19 treatment: a randomized clinical trial](https://globalresearcherclub.org/helicobacter-pylori-eradication-rates-using-clarithromycin-and-levofloxacin-based-regimens-in-patients-with-previous-covid-19-treatment-a-randomized-clinical-trial/): Ahmed Kamal, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Dalia Sherief, Aliaa Ismail & Walid Ismail Ellakany  Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is affecting half of the globe. It is considered a main causative organism of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and different gastric maliganacies. It has been also correlated to extraintestinal diseases, including refractory iron deficiency anaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura. The misuse of antibiotics during the coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic time can affect H. pylori eradication rates. Our aim was to compare the efficacy of clarithromycin versus levofloxacin-based regimens for H. pylori treatment in naïve patients after the COVID-19 pandemic misuse of antibiotics. […] - [Trends of HIV indicators in Egypt from 1990 to 2021: time-series analysis and forecast toward UNAIDS 90–90–90 targets](https://globalresearcherclub.org/trends-of-hiv-indicators-in-egypt-from-1990-to-2021-time-series-analysis-and-forecast-toward-unaids-90-90-90-targets/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Salah Al Awaidy & Sarah Hamed N. Taha Background: Infection with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pose severe threats to public health across the world. This study aimed to describe and forecast the trend of HIV indicators, including progress towards the 90–90–90 targets in Egypt since 1990. Methods: The HIV indicators were graphically described, where the X axis is the time in a year and the Y axis is the value of the selected indicator for each year using data retrieved from UNAIDS. We used the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) […] - [Research Opportunity - Multinational Cross-sectional Survey For Medical and Paramedical Students ](https://globalresearcherclub.org/research-opportunity-multinational-cross-sectional-survey-for-medical-and-paramedical-students/): The Global Researcher Club is excited to announce the launch of a new cross-sectional multinational study that targets medical and paramedical students with an online survey regarding self-prescribing medications. We are looking for dedicated collaborators to help us collect data from students in their respective countries, using an online survey. We will grant authorship to collaborators who successfully collect the required sample size of data from their country. If you are a medical or paramedical student passionate about research and interested in making a positive impact in your field, we invite you to join us as a collaborator for this […] - [Research Opportunity - Multinational Cross-sectional Survey For Health Care Workers](https://globalresearcherclub.org/research-opportunity-multinational-cross-sectional-survey-for-health-care-workers/): The Global Researcher Club is pleased to announce the launch of a new cross-sectional multinational study covering the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa regions. Our study aims to assess the evidence based practice of Healthcare Workers (HCWs) (Nurses, Pharmacists, Physicians, and Physiotherapists, Dentists) in these regions, who will be required to participate using an online survey(google form). We are inviting national leaders to collaborate with us and represent their countries by collecting data for this study. Collaborators who meet the required task will be granted with authorship. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are passionate about public health […] - [Psychological Antecedents of Healthcare Workers towards Monkeypox Vaccination in Nigeria](https://globalresearcherclub.org/psychological-antecedents-of-healthcare-workers-towards-monkeypox-vaccination-in-nigeria/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy 1, Debra Ukamaka Okeh 2, Malik Sallam 3 4, Mai Hussein 5, Horeya M Ismail 6 7, Saja Yazbek 8, Amira Mahboob 9, Samar Abd ElHafeez 10 Abstract The ongoing monkeypox (MPX) outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern. People in close contact with active MPX cases, including healthcare workers (HCWs), are at higher risk of virus acquisition since the MPX virus can be transmitted by skin contact or respiratory secretions. In this study, we aimed to assess the psychological antecedents of MPX vaccination among Nigerian HCWs using the 5C scale. We used […] - [How can imported monkeypox break the borders? A rapid systematic review](https://globalresearcherclub.org/how-can-imported-monkeypox-break-the-borders-a-rapid-systematic-review/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy a 1, Elsayed Mohamed Hammad b 2, Mohamed Ashraf Hall c 3, Amira Mahboob d 4, Sally Zeina e 5, Eman H. Elbanna f 6, Noha Fadl g 7, Shaimaa Abdelaziz Abdelmoneim h 8, Rony ElMakhzangy g 9, Hammad Mohamed Hammad i 10, Afrah humidan Suliman j 11, Hayat Hasab Alkreem Atia k 12, Naman Rao l 13, Hazem Abosheaishaa m 14, Ehab Elrewany a 15, Mahmoud A. Hassaan n 16, Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda o 17, Mai Hussein Background Monkeypox was designated as an emerging illness in 2018 by the World Health Organization Research and Development Blueprint, […] - [Determinants of parental seasonal influenza vaccine hesitancy in the Eastern Mediterranean region: A cross-sectional study](https://globalresearcherclub.org/determinants-of-parental-seasonal-influenza-vaccine-hesitancy-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-region-a-cross-sectional-study/): Noha Fadl1*†, Salah T. Al Awaidy2,3, Abdelhamid Elshabrawy4†, Mona Sayed Aly Hassan Makhlouf5†, Sarah Assem Ibrahim4†, Suzan Abdel-Rahman4†, Nazir Ahmad Tookhy6†, Abdullah Alsalmani7†, Mays Al-Saeedi8†, Ibrahim Al-Sawalha9†, Mohammad Amin Aly El-Din10†, Janet Saad11†, Zainab Ayoob12†, Mohamed Khalil Rourou13†, Manahil Ali14†, Salha M. Tawati15†, Yahia Marwan Ahmed Gadain16, Sara Yunis Al-saidi17†, Ghadeer Ali Hassan18, Mariam Alsanafi19†, Leen Sandouk20†, Naglaa Youssef21†, Shaykhah Alothman22, Saja Yazbek23†, Khlood Saleh Al-Ansi24†, Slimane Mehdad25†, Mohammed Fathelrahman Adam26†, Assem Gebreal27† and Ramy Mohamed Ghazy28†, Background: Seasonal influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of influenza-associated hospitalizations and deaths among children. Given that parents are the primary decision makers, this […] - [Castrophic Costs among Tuberculosis Affected Household in Egypt: Mangnitude, Cost Drivers and Coping Strategies](https://globalresearcherclub.org/astrophic-costs-among-tuberculosis-affected-household-in-egypt-mangnitude-cost-drivers-and-coping-strategies/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy ,Malik Sallam 2,3,*,Rasha Ashmawy ,Amira Mohamed Elzorkany 5,Omar Ahmed Reyad 6,Noha Alaa Hamdy ,Heba Khedr 8 andRasha Ali Mosallam 9 Despite national programs covering the cost of treatment for tuberculosis (TB) in many countries, TB patients still face substantial costs. The end TB strategy, set by the World Health Organization (WHO), calls for “zero” TB households to be affected by catastrophic payments by 2025. This study aimed to measure the catastrophic healthcare payments among TB patients in Egypt, to determine its cost drivers and determinants and to describe the coping strategies. The study utilized an Arabic-validated version […] - [Clinicopathologic Features of Breast Cancer in Egypt—Contemporary Profile and Future Needs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis](https://globalresearcherclub.org/clinicopathologic-features-of-breast-cancer-in-egypt-contemporary-profile-and-future-needs-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/): Hamdy A. Azim, MD1,2; Hagar Elghazawy , MD2,3; Ramy M. Ghazy , MD4; Ahmed H. Abdelaziz , MD3; Marwa Abdelsalam, MRCP2; Amira Elzorkany , MSc5; and Loay Kassem, MD1,2 PURPOSE Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among Egyptian females. No current national cancer database is available in Egypt to provide reliable data on the specific clinicopathologic features of BC in this population. Herein, we investigated the clinical profile of BC among Egyptian women. METHODS A systematic review of studies on BC published from inception until December 2021 was performed. We explored pooled estimated proportions of different stages of […] - [Attitude of Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy Towards COVID-19 Vaccination](https://globalresearcherclub.org/attitude-of-parents-of-children-with-cerebral-palsy-towards-covid-19-vaccination/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy ,Malik Sallam 2,,Noha Fadl 4,*,Etwal Bouraad 5,,Naglaa Youssef andOmnya Samy A. Ghoneim Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at a greater risk of respiratory complications from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Therefore, this study aimed to assess COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) among parents of CP children in Egypt, using the Arabic version of the Parental Attitude about Childhood Vaccination (PACV) questionnaire. This cross-sectional survey study was conducted at the outpatient clinics of two hospitals in Cairo, Egypt. Parents of children with CP were recruited using a simple random sampling technique. A total of 321 parents were enrolled; more […] - [Monkeypox Vaccine Acceptance among Ghanaians: A Call for Action](https://globalresearcherclub.org/monkeypox-vaccine-acceptance-among-ghanaians-a-call-for-action/):  Ramy Mohamed Ghazy 1,*,Saja Yazbek ,Assem Gebreal 3,Mai Hussein 4,5,Sylvia Agyeman Addai 6,7,8,Ernestina Mensah 9,Michael Sarfo ,Agyapong Kofi 11,Tareq AL-Ahdal 12,*andGilbert Eshun Background: Ghana ranked 31st worldwide and 3rd in Africa in the number of confirmed cases worldwide. We aimed to assess the intention to receive the monkeypox (MPOX) vaccine and its associated psychological antecedents among the Ghanaian population. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in Ghana from November to December 2022. Snowball sampling was used to recruit participants via social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Telegram, and Facebook. The validated 5C scale was used to assess five psychological […] - [Validation and Cultural Adaptation of the Parent Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) Questionnaire in Arabic Language Widely Spoken in a Region with a High Prevalence of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy](https://globalresearcherclub.org/validation-and-cultural-adaptation-of-the-parent-attitudes-about-childhood-vaccines-pacv-questionnaire-in-arabic-language-widely-spoken-in-a-region-with-a-high-prevalence-of-covid-19-vaccine-hesitan/): Doaa Ali ElSayed ,Etwal Bou Raad 2,Salma A. Bekhit ,Malik Sallam 4,5,6,*,Nada M. Ibrahim 7,Sarah Soliman 8,Reham Abdullah 9,Shehata Farag 10,11 andRamy Mohamed Ghazy 8,* Abstract The parents’ attitude toward vaccinating children and adolescents against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains inconsistent and needs further elucidation. The high rates of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region require intensive research to understand the determinants of this phenomenon. This study aimed to validate a version of the Parent Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) tool in Arabic, the most widely spoken language in the MENA. The study objectives […] - [Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Using the Health Belief Model: A Cross-Sectional Study in Low-Middle- and High-Income Countries of the East Mediterranean Region](https://globalresearcherclub.org/acceptance-of-covid-19-vaccine-booster-doses-using-the-health-belief-model-a-cross-sectional-study-in-low-middle-and-high-income-countries-of-the-east-mediterranean-region/): Ramy Mohamed Ghazy 1,*,Marwa Shawky Abdou 2,Salah Awaidy ,Malik Sallam 4,5,,Iffat Elbarazi ,Naglaa Youssef ,Osman Abubakar Fiidow ,Slimane Mehdad 10,Mohamed Fakhry Hussein 11,Mohammed Fathelrahman Adam ,Fatimah Saed Alabd Abdullah 13,Wafa Kammoun Rebai 14,Etwal Bou Raad 15,16,Mai Hussein 17,18,Shehata F. Shehata 19,20,Ismail Ibrahim Ismail ,Arslan Ahmed Salam 22 andDalia Samhouri 23 Abstract Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) booster doses decrease infection transmission and disease severity. This study aimed to assess the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses in low, middle, and high-income countries of the East Mediterranean Region (EMR) and its determinants using the health belief model (HBM). In addition, we aimed to […] - [Exploring enablers and barriers toward COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Arabs: A qualitative study](https://globalresearcherclub.org/exploring-enablers-and-barriers-toward-covid-19-vaccine-acceptance-among-arabs-a-qualitative-study/): Iffat Elbarazi a 1, Mohamed Yacoub b 1, Omar Ahmed Reyad c, Marwa Shawky Abdou d, Yasir Ahmed Mohammed Elhadi e, Khalid A. Kheirallah f, Bayan F. Ababneh f, Bayan Abu Hamada a, Haider M. El Saeh g, Nancy Ali h, Azhar T. Rahma a, Mohamed Mostafa Tahoun d, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Background With the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and rapid vaccine development, research interest in vaccine hesitancy (VH) has increased. Research usually focuses on quantitative estimates which largely neglected the qualitative underpinnings of this phenomenon. This study aimed to explore the beliefs and views towards COVID-19 […] - [COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Parents of Children with Chronic Liver Diseases](https://globalresearcherclub.org/covid-19-vaccine-hesitancy-among-parents-of-children-with-chronic-liver-diseases/):  Sally Waheed Elkhadry 1,,Tahany Abd El Hameed Salem 2,Abdelhamid Elshabrawy 3,Shymaa Sami Goda 2,Howyda Ali Al Bahwashy 2,Naglaa Youssef ,Mai Hussein 5 andRamy Mohamed Ghazy 6, Abstract Children with chronic medical conditions are more susceptible to developing a serious negative outcome from corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) than healthy children. This study investigated the extent of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) and its predictors in parents of children with chronic liver disease (CLD) in Egypt. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Liver Institute from September to October 2022, using a random sampling method. Data were collected using the […] - [The Role of Psychological Factors and Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs in Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake among Jordanian Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://globalresearcherclub.org/the-role-of-psychological-factors-and-vaccine-conspiracy-beliefs-in-influenza-vaccine-hesitancy-and-uptake-among-jordanian-healthcare-workers-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/): Malik Sallam ,Ramy Mohamed Ghazy,Khaled Al-Salahat,Kholoud Al-Mahzoum ,Nadin Mohammad AlHadidi ,Huda Eid ,Nariman Kareem ,Eyad Al-Ajlouni ,Rawan Batarseh ,Nidaa A. Ababneh 6,Mohammed Sallam,Mariam Alsanafi,Srikanth Umakanthan,Ala’a B. Al-Tammemi,Faris G. Bakri,Harapan Harapan,Azmi Mahafzah, andSalah T. Al Awaidy Abstract Vaccination to prevent influenza virus infection and to lessen its severity is recommended among healthcare workers (HCWs). Health professionals have a higher risk of exposure to viruses and could transmit the influenza virus to vulnerable patients who are prone to severe disease and mortality. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the levels of influenza vaccine acceptance and uptake as well as […] ## Pages - [Academic Research Support](https://globalresearcherclub.org/academic-research-support/): Academic Research Support | Global Researcher Club Trusted by Researchers in 110+ Countries Expert Support for Impactful Academic Research Professional guidance in academic writing, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation — helping scholars present their work at the highest level. 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We are committed to being inclusive and providing equal access to a world of research, knowledge, and collaboration.  We strongly advocate for lasting peace and stability, calling upon the global community to work towards the cessation of […] - [Opportunities](https://globalresearcherclub.org/opportunities/): Global Researcher Club Opportunities GRC Opportunities​ For All! ​ As part of our vision, the organization is dedicated to creating a world where research is accessible to everyone and researchers are empowered to positively impact society.  Learn Research Gain access to monthly workshops & research modules, covering all research essential topics. Join the Research Program Research Opportunities Explore our research opportunities for medical professionals worldwide today! Explore Opportunities With Our Team Explore opportunities with the GRC Community Join The Global Researcher Club Team! Join the Global Researcher Club Team! We are pleased to… Read More Global Researcher Club24 August 2023 Global […] - [GRC Membership Scholarship](https://globalresearcherclub.org/grc-membership-scholarship/): Membership Scholarship Become a Member! Global Researchers Club is excited to announce 4 sponsored spots on our membership program as a scholarship!  Join Our Team Membership Program (June 2023 – June 2024) and Elevate Your Research Career! https://youtu.be/HbJHo16SMSU Become a Member – Fully Sponsored! Global Researcher Club® is thrilled to announce 4 sponsored spots on our membership program as a scholarship!  This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about research and want to further their knowledge.  👥 Eligibility: – A student or a professional from Medical or Paramedical specialties- Interested in Health Research- Unable to pay the membership fee […] - [News](https://globalresearcherclub.org/news/): News Featured News We Are Hiring 🌐 Join the Global Researcher Club Team! Are you passionate… Read More Global Researcher Club24 August 2023 Load More All News We Are Hiring 🌐 Join the Global Researcher Club Team! Are you passionate… Read More 24 August 2023 Global Researcher Club Ambassadors 2023 📣 Calling all GRC Members! If you’re passionate about research… Read More 2 August 2023 Become an Author in the Global Researcher Club Website 📣 Calling all GRC Members!  We are excited to announce… Read More 2 August 2023 Dr. Ramy Ghazy Joins Editorial Board of BMC Public Health Journal […] - [Learn Research](https://globalresearcherclub.org/learn-research/): Research Education Program Learn Research From Zero to Researcher: The Complete Medical Research Program​ Learn Research with GRC! We don’t just teach research; we build researchers!  8 Modules | Live Sessions | Assesment | Research Books | Graduation Project | 12 Months Access Modules Research Modules equipping you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the world of research. Live Workshop A live interactive workshop hosted by a top-notch scientist with the latest resources and tips Practical Groups Small Groups of GRC members applying their study to work on developing research project To Access The Program, Join Here! Apply […] - [Membership](https://globalresearcherclub.org/membership/): Become a Member! Closed Join Our Team Membership 12 months (June 2023 – June 2024) and Elevate Your Research Career! https://youtu.be/HbJHo16SMSU Previous Next Membership Status Empowering Researchers Worldwide 🌐 Our Membership Are you ready to unlock unparalleled research environment? Join the Global Researcher Club’s prestigious Membership today and elevate your research career to new heights! Membership of International Research Association Gain recognition and credibility as a member of our esteemed international research association. Receive a membership certificate to build your CV and to  showcase your commitment to research excellence. Priority Access to Our Research Projects Priority Access to International Research […] - [Scientific Committee](https://globalresearcherclub.org/scientific-committee/): Scientific Committee Get to know the members of our Scientific Committee who bring a wealth of expertise in various fields, ensuring high-quality research and scientific oversight within the Global Researcher Club Vision​ The Scientific Committee of the Global Researcher Club envisions a future where high-quality research is conducted with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and diversity. Supporting scientific guidelines for all activities within the organization Mission Our mission is to provide effective academic oversight, identify emerging research trends, and offer competent advice to the managing Board to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of global research. We aim to […] - [Grants](https://globalresearcherclub.org/grants/): Grants Our Past Grant Achievements At the Global Researcher Club, we strive to support our members in every aspect of their research journey, including applying for grants. We provide a supportive community that offers resources, guidance, and mentorship to help our members navigate the grant application process and increase their chances of success. Funding opportunities Comprehensive knowledge and access to funding opportunities in the field.helps members identify funding opportunities Mentorship and support Mentorship and support to our members throughout the grant application process, and supervising in the project Networking and collaboration GRC connects members with potential collaborators and partners to […] - [Blog](https://globalresearcherclub.org/blog/): Blog Explore our Blog for the latest insights and updates on medical research, public health, and scientific advancements Featured post Understanding Maternal and Child Health: Essential Guide to Prevention, and Awareness Maternal and Child Health: Essential Guide to Prevention, and Awareness… Read More Global Researcher Club7 June 2024 Blog posts​ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Hala Abdelkarim Bakro, Muhammad Waleed Abdulrahman, Youmna… Read More Global Researcher Club27 June 2024 Understanding Maternal and Child Health: Essential Guide to Prevention, and Awareness Maternal and Child Health: Essential Guide to Prevention, and Awareness… Read More Global Researcher Club7 June 2024 World Hand […] - [Research Opportunities](https://globalresearcherclub.org/research-opportunities/): Research Opportunities Explore our Research Opportunities for researchers worldwide Latest Research Opportunity Authorship Opportunity – Call for Collaborators: Multinational Cross-sectional Survey For Parents: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club is… Read More Global Researcher Club19 December 2023 Load More All Research Opportunity Authorship Opportunity – Call for Collaborators: Multinational Cross-sectional Survey For Parents: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Call for Collaborators for Authorship: The Global Researcher Club is… Read More 19 December 2023 Call for Researchers – Assessment of Knowledge, perception, and Practice of Healthcare Providers Regarding Snake Bite Envenomation: Cross-sectional Study among sub-Saharan […] - [Home](https://globalresearcherclub.org/): Global Researcher Club An international non-profit scientific research community Join Research Program Our Vision The Global Researcher Club’s vision is to create a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative global research community that empowers researchers worldwide to address pressing public health challenges, make a positive impact on the world, and advance scientific knowledge.  In GRC, we are committed to fostering excellence, integrity, and social responsibility in research, transcending geographical, disciplinary, and cultural boundaries, and becoming a leading voice and catalyst for change in the global research landscape. We strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Know More About Us Global Network + […] - [Contact Us](https://globalresearcherclub.org/contact-us/): Contact Us To stay up to date with our latest news, events, and activities, we encourage you to follow us on social media and join our groups on Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly through our social media channels if you have any questions or would like to learn more about our organization. We look forward to connecting with you! 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We have a core belief towards commitment and advancing knowledge and improving public health outcomes through rigorous research and collaboration with partners worldwide. “ Featured Paper A systematic review and meta-analysis on parental uptake and willingness to vaccinate children against human papillomavirus in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Assem Gebreal, Rasha Ashmawy, Marafi Jammaa Ahmed, Maha Khattab, Karim… […] - [About](https://globalresearcherclub.org/about/): About Us History and Establishment Global Researcher Club® is an international scientific research network for researchers worldwide.   GRC® was established in August 2022 in Alexandria, Egypt, by Dr. Ramy Ghazy and Dr. Assem Gebreal. The club’s origins can be traced back to September 2020, when it started as an informal group for scientists and students. Over time, the group grew in membership and scope, leading to the establishment of GRC® as a global research community. 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