Data Visualization

Blog of the Data Visualization & Communication Course at OSB-AUB

This is my favorite part about analytics: Taking boring flat data and bringing it to life through visualization” John Tukey

A Correlation between Share of Population that Use Internet and GDP per Capita (PPP, 2019)

It is important to continuously pursue equality among populations and improve standards of livings. However, the pandemic has hindered our progress towards a more sustainable standard of living. Approximately 150 million people will be pushed into poverty in 2021 due...

The role of education towards reduce inequality between countries.

Having the opportunity to pursue higher education is considered a luxury in some countries, as educational opportunities are not equal in all countries. Education has a huge impact on all life aspects; it increases the awareness, betters health, leads to higher life...

Allocating Sales Call Cycles

While working on the Sales Call Cycle of a private distributor in Lebanon, we generated the following graph to analyze our clients' contribution to total revenues. As we observe in the diagram depicting the relationship between the recency score and money score, the...

Lebanon Road Crashes: Beyond Metrics; Capturing the Human Impact

Crash injuries are ranked as the eighth leading cause of global mortality across all age groups and this is predicted to climb to seventh by 2030. Lebanon, in particular, stands out with a safety record deemed "among the worst globally" by the World Bank. According to...

Poor Access to Electricity in West and Central Africa

Despite rising commodity prices and concerns from international leaders about energy scarcities and gas costs at the pump, millions of people in Africa still do not have access to electricity. Only three nations in West and Central Africa are on track to provide power...

Diabetes in the Middle East

Diabetes is a serious long-term health condition that changes the way one's body processes food and turns it into energy. It is a health struggle all around the world and particularly in the middle east where 73 million adults (between the ages of 20-79) are living...

CO2 emissions from electricity and renewable sources in Australia

THE 17 GOALS: Affordable and clean energy in australia:   CO2 emissions is one of the hottest topics nowadays especially in Australia where they are suffering from the high emission of CO2. CO2 leads to many problems in the atmosphere warms the planet, causing...

Education attainment, a leading cause in rise of student suicide

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in student suicides. The reasons are numerous ranging from: 1. The challenge of remote learning including its impact on grades 2. Students trying to socialize from their bedrooms instead of enjoying normal on-campus activities....

Access to electricity worldwide

How many hours do you have access to electricity? At what time are the generators turned off in your region? How much was your electricity bill last month? These questions might sound unfamiliar for citizens in many countries. However, they became part of any...

Navigating the Storm: A Data-Driven Look at the 2007 Financial Crisis and Recovery Efforts

  Introduction: In 2007, the world experienced a financial shockwave that originated from the U.S. housing market downturn. The crisis quickly rippled across global economies, with significant impacts felt in the U.S., U.K., and China. In this post, we'll explore...
Seeking Better Health for Arab Countries

Seeking Better Health for Arab Countries

Introduction NCDs are the non-communicable diseases which are cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular ,chronic respiratory diseases. Actually, If you’ve not been exposed to a close person dying or suffering from NCDs, which I doubt to be the case, then you are extremely...

Reducing child labor via quality education

Reducing child labor via quality education

  Reducing child labor via quality education Child labor has persistently posed a global challenge, acting as a barrier to children's education and jeopardizing their future. According to figures from the World Bank, the number of working children significantly...

Educational Levels Of Lebanese Labor Force

Educational Levels Of Lebanese Labor Force

  In the heart of Lebanon, where the scent of history mingles with the bustling present, lies a narrative etched with resilience and aspirations. It's a tale of the Lebanese labor force, a mosaic of diverse talents, aspirations, and educational backgrounds....

China’s Greenhouse Gas Surge: A Climate Challenge

China’s Greenhouse Gas Surge: A Climate Challenge

Addressing the global challenge of greenhouse gas emissions is imperative, with gases like CO2, CH4, and N2O significantly impacting our environment. These gas trap heat, contributing to global warming and climate change, with consequences extending to poor air...

Violence Faced by Women in Specific Nations

Violence Faced by Women in Specific Nations

Women in certain nations across Africa and Oceania face significant challenges due to conflicts that disproportionately affect them, hindering their rights and opportunities. Gender equality is at the very heart of human rights and United Nations values. This...