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Dina Aly Ezzat

University of California Riverside, United States

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Research ArticleOpen accessPublic Opinion About Ramadan and Obesity in EgyptDina Aly Ezzat, Augustine J. KposowaThe aim of the study was to investigate the effect of people’s perception of Ramadan eating habits and obesity in Egypt. Data were obtained through a paper and pencil cross-sectional survey that was administered to adults aged 18 and above in the Assiut Governorate in Egypt in 2015. The dependent variable was obesity, measured using the body mass index. Multivariate … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 26 Apr 2020 · 7,371 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPharaonic or Ottoman in Modern Egyptian Culture: Consequences of ImmigrationDina Aly EzzatIt is often assumed by tourists and other visitors to Egypt that all or most aspects of Egyptian culture originated from the Pharaonic period or ancient Egyptians. This perception is, however, wrong as Egypt over the centuries experienced immigration and even occupation by outside powers who left their mark on the country. The aim or purpose of this paper was … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 11 Jan 2020 · 9,207 accessesView PDF Cite