Ahmad Alsaber
Biographic Data
| ID | 6542637 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ahmad Alsaber |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ahmad |
| FAMILY NAME | Alsaber |
| SIGNATURE | ALSABER A |
| AFFILIATIONS | American University of Kuwait |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9478-0404 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Attitudes toward mobile payment
The main objective of the current study is to determine the adoption of mobile payment platforms within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, focusing on Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. The research addresses the critical issue of perceived security (PS) and its impact on user trust and attitudes toward mobile payment adoption. This research examines the differences in adoption between three GCC nations, providing insights into the security varia…
Advancing education through e-learning innovation
Introduction E-learning innovations have transformed higher education, particularly in STEM fields like chemistry. Traditional laboratory instruction faces limitations such as high costs, safety concerns, and accessibility issues. Virtual laboratories provide scalable alternatives to enhance student engagement and comprehension. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Crocodile Chemistry program in improving students’ understanding of chemi…
Leveling up learning effectiveness in STEM education through gamification
Introduction This study seeks to investigate the influence of gamification on learning effectiveness in STEM education among undergraduate students in Kuwait. Specifically, the present research explores how various constructs —performance expectation, effort expectation, social influence, and digital literacy—impact students' behavioral intention and willingness to adopt gamification as an integrated part of their learning process in mathematics …
E-learning adoption in nursing education
Introduction This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption and behavioral intention toward eLearning models in nursing education, using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis. Methods A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 65 participants, examining constructs such as Digital Literacy, Information Literacy, Perceived Usefulness, Feasibility of Adopting eLearning, and Perform…
Testing a cognitive-decisional mediation model through the integration of the cognitive mediation model and the spiral of silence theory
Introduction This study introduces a Cognitive-Decisional Mediation Model (CDMM) to explain and predict opinion expression as a behavioral outcome. The model posits that individuals’ motives for media use—specifically surveillance gratification-seeking and heterogeneous opinion exposure motives—initiate a process of cognitive engagement that shapes opinion expression. Methods Two cross-sectional survey studies were conducted to test the CDMM. Stu…
Women’s use of news media and its influence on political engagement in post-Arab Spring countries
Introduction The Arab Spring uprisings (2010–2011) brought renewed attention to the political agency of women in the Arab world, often referred to as the “Twitter” or “Facebook” revolution due to the prominent role of social media. This study explores whether the type and format of news media consumption are significant predictors of political attitudes and behaviors among Arab women. Methods Using data from the 2013–2014 wave of the World Values…
Examining the spiral of silence in offline and online expression of public opinion on recruitment of women into the Kuwaiti military
This study used the Spiral of Silence (SOS) and Uses and Gratifications (U&G) framework to examine the influence of religion on offline and online expressions of opinion about women in the Kuwaiti military. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 652 university students in Kuwait. Data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) to identify predictors of opinion expression in offline and online settings. Predictor variables in…
A cognitive-decision mediation model as a predictor of opinion expression
The responses of 1,443 individuals to a questionnaire were used to test a cognitive-decision mediation model that predicts the expression of an opinion. Fear of Social Isolation and opinion congruence predicted a media surveillance motive that was mediated by attention, interpersonal discussions, and elaboration. In turn, perceived familiarity with an issue was mediated mainly by attention, opinion perspective diversity by discussions, and struct…
Enhancing the effectiveness of digital transformation on teaching in higher education in Kuwait
Introduction This study investigates the digital citizenship behavior (DCB) and behavioral intention (BI) of faculty members at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) colleges in Kuwait. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of technology in teaching and provide a case study of higher educational institutions in Kuwait. The study’s theoretical framework focuses on four key factors: performance expectancy (PE), e…
Explicating Trust-building Factors Impacting the Use of e-government Services
This study investigates the users’ perception of trust-building factors influencing the use of e-government services and information, by integrating constructs identified in the technology acceptance model (TAM) with information systems (IS) success and trust models. Data was collected using a questionnaire targeted towards users of e-government services in Kuwait. The partial least squares structural equation modeling method was used to analyze …
Handling Complex Missing Data Using Random Forest Approach for an Air Quality Monitoring Dataset
In environmental research, missing data are often a challenge for statistical modeling. This paper addressed some advanced techniques to deal with missing values in a data set measuring air quality using a multiple imputation (MI) approach. MCAR, MAR, and NMAR missing data techniques are applied to the data set. Five missing data levels are considered: 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%. The imputation method used in this paper is an iterative imputation…
Influence of Ambient Air Pollution on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Score Index
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune of an unknown etiology. Air pollution has been proposed as one of the possible risk factors associated with disease activity, although has not been extensively studied. In this study, we measured the relationship between exposure to air pollutants and RA activity. Data on RA patients were extracted from the Kuwait Registry for Rheumatic Diseases (KRRD). Disease activity was measured using disease …
Examining the spiral of silence in offline and online expression of public opinion on recruitment of women into the Kuwaiti military
This study used the Spiral of Silence (SOS) and Uses and Gratifications (U&G) framework to examine the influence of religion on offline and online expressions of opinion about women in the Kuwaiti military. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 652 university students in Kuwait. Data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) to identify predictors of opinion expression in offline and online settings. Predictor variables in…
Influence of Ambient Air Pollution on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Score Index
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune of an unknown etiology. Air pollution has been proposed as one of the possible risk factors associated with disease activity, although has not been extensively studied. In this study, we measured the relationship between exposure to air pollutants and RA activity. Data on RA patients were extracted from the Kuwait Registry for Rheumatic Diseases (KRRD). Disease activity was measured using disease …
Handling Complex Missing Data Using Random Forest Approach for an Air Quality Monitoring Dataset
In environmental research, missing data are often a challenge for statistical modeling. This paper addressed some advanced techniques to deal with missing values in a data set measuring air quality using a multiple imputation (MI) approach. MCAR, MAR, and NMAR missing data techniques are applied to the data set. Five missing data levels are considered: 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%. The imputation method used in this paper is an iterative imputation…
Explicating Trust-building Factors Impacting the Use of e-government Services
This study investigates the users’ perception of trust-building factors influencing the use of e-government services and information, by integrating constructs identified in the technology acceptance model (TAM) with information systems (IS) success and trust models. Data was collected using a questionnaire targeted towards users of e-government services in Kuwait. The partial least squares structural equation modeling method was used to analyze …
Enhancing the effectiveness of digital transformation on teaching in higher education in Kuwait
Introduction This study investigates the digital citizenship behavior (DCB) and behavioral intention (BI) of faculty members at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) colleges in Kuwait. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of technology in teaching and provide a case study of higher educational institutions in Kuwait. The study’s theoretical framework focuses on four key factors: performance expectancy (PE), e…
Advancing education through e-learning innovation
Introduction E-learning innovations have transformed higher education, particularly in STEM fields like chemistry. Traditional laboratory instruction faces limitations such as high costs, safety concerns, and accessibility issues. Virtual laboratories provide scalable alternatives to enhance student engagement and comprehension. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Crocodile Chemistry program in improving students’ understanding of chemi…
Leveling up learning effectiveness in STEM education through gamification
Introduction This study seeks to investigate the influence of gamification on learning effectiveness in STEM education among undergraduate students in Kuwait. Specifically, the present research explores how various constructs —performance expectation, effort expectation, social influence, and digital literacy—impact students' behavioral intention and willingness to adopt gamification as an integrated part of their learning process in mathematics …
E-learning adoption in nursing education
Introduction This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption and behavioral intention toward eLearning models in nursing education, using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis. Methods A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 65 participants, examining constructs such as Digital Literacy, Information Literacy, Perceived Usefulness, Feasibility of Adopting eLearning, and Perform…
Testing a cognitive-decisional mediation model through the integration of the cognitive mediation model and the spiral of silence theory
Introduction This study introduces a Cognitive-Decisional Mediation Model (CDMM) to explain and predict opinion expression as a behavioral outcome. The model posits that individuals’ motives for media use—specifically surveillance gratification-seeking and heterogeneous opinion exposure motives—initiate a process of cognitive engagement that shapes opinion expression. Methods Two cross-sectional survey studies were conducted to test the CDMM. Stu…
Women’s use of news media and its influence on political engagement in post-Arab Spring countries
Introduction The Arab Spring uprisings (2010–2011) brought renewed attention to the political agency of women in the Arab world, often referred to as the “Twitter” or “Facebook” revolution due to the prominent role of social media. This study explores whether the type and format of news media consumption are significant predictors of political attitudes and behaviors among Arab women. Methods Using data from the 2013–2014 wave of the World Values…
Examining the spiral of silence in offline and online expression of public opinion on recruitment of women into the Kuwaiti military
This study used the Spiral of Silence (SOS) and Uses and Gratifications (U&G) framework to examine the influence of religion on offline and online expressions of opinion about women in the Kuwaiti military. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 652 university students in Kuwait. Data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) to identify predictors of opinion expression in offline and online settings. Predictor variables in…
A cognitive-decision mediation model as a predictor of opinion expression
The responses of 1,443 individuals to a questionnaire were used to test a cognitive-decision mediation model that predicts the expression of an opinion. Fear of Social Isolation and opinion congruence predicted a media surveillance motive that was mediated by attention, interpersonal discussions, and elaboration. In turn, perceived familiarity with an issue was mediated mainly by attention, opinion perspective diversity by discussions, and struct…
Attitudes toward mobile payment
The main objective of the current study is to determine the adoption of mobile payment platforms within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, focusing on Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. The research addresses the critical issue of perceived security (PS) and its impact on user trust and attitudes toward mobile payment adoption. This research examines the differences in adoption between three GCC nations, providing insights into the security varia…
Computer Science (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Engineering (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Medical education (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Technology Adoption and User Behaviour (3 works) · World Wide Web (3 works)