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Biz Bahrain
7 hours ago
- Health
- Biz Bahrain
AGU Organises Virtual Workshop on Modern Assessment Methods in Health Professions Education
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Health Professionals' Education Development, affiliated with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), will hold a virtual workshop titled 'Modern Assessment Methods in Health Professions Education' in collaboration with the WHO Office on 23 June. The workshop will be presented by Professor Muhamad Saiful Bahri, professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Universiti Putra Malaysia and a leading expert in the field of curriculum development and modern assessment methods in medical education. On this occasion, Dr Abdelhalim Deifalla Dean of College of Medicine and Medical Studies of AGU, stated, 'This workshop comes within the framework of our continuous efforts to enhance the quality of medical education and develop the skills of health professionals, in line with the College's commitment to providing the best educational programs that keep pace with modern developments in this field.' Through these initiatives, the College is keen to exchange experiences with academic institutions and global research centres, supporting evidence-based education and improving the outcomes of health workforce training programs in the Gulf region and the Arab world. The workshop targets faculty members, healthcare practitioners, and specialists in medical education. It also provides an interactive platform to discuss the latest global trends in academic assessment, including the use of digital technology, the application of objective measurement tools, and the development of assessment standards according to the best internationally recognised practices.
Biz Bahrain
a day ago
- Science
- Biz Bahrain
AGU-Published Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research Climbs in SCImago Rankings
The Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, published by the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), has risen in the new review of scientific journals by the SCImago Journal Rank platform. The journal has moved up in the SJR ranking for 2024 from Q4 (Quarter 4) to Q2 (Quarter 2), a qualitative leap that is considered the best in the journal's history spanning more than forty years. According to the latest indicators published on the SCImago website for 2024, the SJR index has increased to 0.343, after being 0.181 in 2023 and 0.104 in 2022, which is the highest figure recorded by the journal since its establishment. Commenting on this occasion, His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of the University, expressed his pride in this progress, stressing that this achievement reflects the development of the quality of research published in the journal, the increase in its impact on the scientific community, and the growth in the number of citations to it as a reliable scientific source, which enhances its position among prestigious scientific journals. For his part, the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Professor Waheeb Al Naser, explained that this improvement in the ranking came as a result of the continuous support from the President of the University and his deputies, the cooperation of the deans of the two colleges and their affiliates, and the International Advisory Committee of the journal, in addition to the effective partnership with the global publishing house, Emerald. He also praised the efforts of the editorial board, the participating editors, and the international referees, whose expertise and global reach contributed to enhancing the journal's presence and impact. Notably, in 2024, the journal witnessed qualitative leaps in performance indicators, represented by an increase in the number of citations per document during the two, three, and four-year periods, and an increase in the total number of citations to 275 compared to 78 in 2023 and only 9 in 2022, in addition to the growth in the number of published research papers to 128, which embodies a significant development in scientific productivity. The number of self-citations reached only 20, which confirms the strength of external citations and the rise of the journal's impact globally. This achievement is an important milestone in the journal's journey, enhances the position of AGU as a leading research institution, and opens up broader prospects for scientific cooperation at the regional and international levels.
Biz Bahrain
6 days ago
- Health
- Biz Bahrain
BSA Launches "Essentials in Space Medicine" in Partnership with AGU and International Organisations
The international training workshop 'Essentials in Space Medicine' was launched at the Princess Al Jawhara Centre at Arabian Gulf University (AGU). Organised by the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) in collaboration with AGU, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos), and Space Park X, the event saw participation of approximately 40 individuals from various medical disciplines. In his opening remarks, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Ebrahim Al-Aseeri, CEO of BSA, affirmed that this workshop serves as a platform for gaining advanced knowledge about the effects of space environments on human health, stressing its role in fostering national and regional capacities in vital and renewable space medicine. Dr Al-Aseeri noted that the workshop aligns with BSA's vision to promote scientific research and foster regional and international collaborations. He expressed optimism that the event would pave the way for innovative research and initiatives to address astronaut health challenges in non-terrestrial environments. He stated, 'We are proud to organise this unique workshop, which is the first of its kind in the Arab world, and hope it will lay the groundwork for further advances in space medicine.' His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of AGU, asserted that the workshop marks a strategic step integrating medicine and space sciences, highlighting the collaboration between the university, ICESCO, and BSA as a testament to scientific cooperation. Dr Al Fahaid reaffirmed the university's commitment to leadership in research and innovation and expressed hope that the workshop would offer valuable educational and practical opportunities to promote space medicine concepts and foster scientific partnerships that benefit the region and beyond. Scheduled from 25 to 27 May, 2025, the workshop will cover a range of topics, including physiological adaptation in space, the effects of microgravity and cosmic radiation, telemedicine, and advanced technologies to support astronaut health. It will feature distinguished international experts such as Dr Elshad Allahyarov and Dr Kenan Yousefzadeh, renowned for their pioneering work and extensive expertise in the field. The workshop has received accreditation from the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). Participants will be awarded two certificates: one jointly issued by BSA, AGU and ICESCO, and another from NHRA.
IOL News
20-05-2025
- IOL News
Police probing Parkwood triple murder
Detectives from the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) have been roped in to investigate the circumstances leading to the triple murder. Image: SAPS THREE people were shot dead while a fourth was wounded when unknown suspects opened fire on them from a white vehicle in Kiewiet Way, Parkwood on Sunday night. Police spokesperson Andre Traut said detectives from the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) have since been roped in to investigate the circumstances leading to the triple murder. 'The incident claimed the lives of three men, believed to be in their thirties and forties. A fourth victim, aged 24, sustained injuries but declined medical assistance from emergency services at the scene,' said Traut. In Lavender Hill, the AGU, responding to gang violence between rival gangs, recovered multiple firearms and arrested a man they believed belonged to a local gang at the weekend. 'Members attached to the Anti-Gang Unit and their Information Team followed up on information pertaining to the location of a firearm. The information led the members to an address in Parkin Court, Lavender Hill where a 35-year-old male who is affiliated to a local gang grouping, was arrested when the members recovered a 9mm pistol with nine 9mm rounds of ammunition. 'Further information led the team to the location of another firearm at a premises in Constitution Court, Lavender Hill. The information led to the arrest of a 49-year-old female for the unlawful possession of a chrome Browning 7.65mm Pistol with 12 7.65mm rounds of ammunition,' said police spokesperson FC Van Wyk. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ While performing tracing operations, officers recovered fifteen 9mm rounds of ammunition abandoned on the staircase near a premises in Shepard Court, Lavender Hill. Van Wyk said no one was arrested for the ammunition. Western Cape police recently acknowledged that a multidisciplinary policing approach was proving effective with some hot-spots showing stabilisation. This was part of their efforts to deal holistically with serious violent crime incidents plaguing some communities within the City of Cape Town district. A stop and search operation due to ongoing shooting in Tafelsing resulted in the arrest of a man for the illegal possession of a firearm in Mitchells Plain on Sunday. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said: 'In an unrelated matter, members of Malmesbury police followed up information about a suspect who is wanted for attempted murder and searched the identified premises in Chatsworth. The members arrested the suspect fitting the description and upon further search of the premises they found a .38 Special revolver without a serial number with 35 rounds of ammunition hidden under the mattress in the Wendy house. A 21-year-old suspect was arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.' Cape Times
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists raise concerns after discovering peculiar phenomenon affecting entire country's terrain: 'Strong correlations'
As rising sea levels erode South Africa's coastline, droughts are raising the country's land in other areas, DW reported. According to a recent study published in the AGU's Advancing Earth and Space Sciences journal, South Africa's land is rising by 2 millimeters annually. The research challenged the prevailing view that the shifts on the continent were caused by activity related to the Quathlamba hotspot under the Earth's surface. However, the team identified a different cause: groundwater loss caused by persistent droughts. As the study's summary stated: "Our GPS-derived water mass changes show strong correlations with other hydrological data sets. We suggest that the uplift in South Africa is largely due to drought." Last year, South Africa and its neighbors experienced what the U.N.'s Food Program called the "worst drought in a century," per Al Jazeera. It has put a massive strain on the country's food security. Around the same time, extreme events, including hurricanes, wildfires, and heavy rainfall, are battering the southwestern cape. Experts emphasize the importance of treating the two divergent situations as part of the same problem. David Willima, an ocean governance policy researcher in South Africa, told DW: "The problem has been that South Africa hasn't successfully linked climate and ocean discussions, they're often treated as separate issues." Human activity is driving both phenomena. Harmful pollution from burning fossil fuels is warming ocean temperatures, accelerating sea ice loss, raising sea levels, and making extreme weather events more frequent and severe. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable to rising global temperatures, as many smaller farms depend on rain-fed agriculture. Without regular rainfall, the region faces a food insecurity crisis. Aside from water shortages, South Africa is vulnerable to other natural disasters. Riverine flooding, wildfires, and tropical storms all present significant risks, according to a report commissioned by the World Bank. South Africa still relies heavily on fossil fuels, especially coal, to meet its energy needs. Although coal is the dirtiest energy source, it provides 86% of the country's energy, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Ending fossil fuel subsidies and supporting clean, renewable energy should be prioritized. Additionally, adopting more sustainable agricultural methods will help ease the water crisis. Some farmers are already reaping the benefits of no-till farming, which uses less water and chemical fertilizers while boosting crop yields. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
