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Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Zuheir N Khlaif, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Dr. Zuheir N Khlaif is an esteemed educator, researcher, and Deputy Editor in Chief for the An Najah University Journal - Humanities, indexed in Scopus. He specializes in educational technology with a focus on emerging technologies such as AI, immersive extended reality, and digital pedagogy. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications in journals and books by Springer and IGI, he is recognized for his expertise in AI-driven assessments and faculty capacity building in the AI era.
Dr. Khlaif is a sought-after keynote speaker, having presented at numerous international conferences. His leadership extends to conducting impactful workshops on reshaping higher education and assessments in the Global South, leveraging his innovative AAAE framework. Dr. Khlaif is committed to advancing quality education and frequently collaborates with global scholars to bridge the gap between AI applications and practical learning outcomes . For more details, you can visit his profile on the staff website of An-Najah National University. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/2802/

Associate Editors

Prof. Abdulnaser I. Nour, Faculty of Business & Communication – An-Najah National University – Palestine.
Prof. Dr. Abdel Nasser Ibrahim Nour is a distinguished professor in the field of accounting - Department of Accounting - Faculty of Business and Communication - An-Najah National University. Nablus, Palestine. His academic interests are wide-ranging, covering topics such as international auditing standards, sustainability accounting, corporate governance,
international financial reporting standards, intellectual capital, financial analysis, and balanced scorecard. In addition to his research, he is also the editor-in-chief of An-Najah Journal of Law and Economics and an associate editor of An-Najah University Journal for Humanities, indexed in Scopus, and an editorial member and reviewer for several international journals listed in reputable databases in Scopus, demonstrating his influence in the academic field. He has worked in multiple institutions and is involved in mentoring students and faculty members through many international academic and research collaborations. Dr. Nour was the Dean and Head of the Department of Accounting at the Faculty of Business at the Middle East University in Amman - Jordan, the Dean of the Graduate School at Zarqa University - Jordan, and the Dean of the Faculty of Business at Al-Ahliyya Amman University - Amman - Jordan. He also taught part-time at several Jordanian universities from 2005 to 2016, such as the University of Jordan and Hashemite University. He also published more than 115 articles in Arabic and English in local, Arab and international peer-reviewed journals in the fields of accounting, finance and management. He also published 8 books in the fields of accounting that are taught in Arab universities.
Prof. Boud Al-Khales, Curriculum and Early Childhood Education, Al-Quds University – Abu Dis, Palestine
Boud Al-Khales is a scholar specializing in Early Childhood and Primary Education, residing in Jerusalem, Wadi al-Joz. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Jordan, with a focus on early childhood education and primary teaching. She served as Head of the Department of Primary Education and Kindergarten (2012–2014). Her research interests include early childhood and primary education, reflective practice and thinking-based learning, and the development of practical education programs. Dr. Al-Khalas teaches courses in primary education and kindergarten, including Practical Teaching, Early Childhood Education Strategies, Children’s Literature, Educational Media, Teaching Methods, and Integrated Curriculum, and supervises the development of courses such as Educational Media and Kindergarten Practicum.
Prof. Elham Taha Hussein, TEFL, College of Education, Al Ain University, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Elham Taha Hussein holds a Ph.D. in Modern Theatre and Postcolonial Literature from Purdue University, USA, a Master’s degree in Linguistics for Language and Literature Teaching from the University of Strathclyde, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from the United Arab Emirates University. Her research interests focus on postcolonial studies, gender studies, Palestinian literature, and memoirs, diaries, and oral narratives. Dr. Hussein has published numerous studies on topics such as gamification in education, code-switching, translation studies, and flipped learning in the social sciences and humanities. She teaches translation courses, including Legal Translation, Media Translation, Translation Theory, and Tourism Translation. Her work also contributes to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting inclusive and quality education.
Prof. Ra’ed Masa’deh, Department of Management Information Systems, Faculty of Business, The University of Jordan, Jordan
Professor Ra’ed Masa’deh is a Professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at the Faculty of Business, The University of Jordan, and the former Dean of the Faculty (2022–2024). He holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Brunel University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Al al-Bayt University in Jordan.
His research interests include technology adoption, knowledge economy, information management, sustainable innovation, IT-business alignment, and e-business models.
Professor Masa’deh has published over 300 research papers in prestigious international journals and is ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide according to Stanford University and Elsevier.
He has received numerous distinguished research awards, including the Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Arab Researchers (2018), the Arab Scientific Research Councils’ Award (2020), and The University of Jordan’s Distinguished Researcher Award in multiple years.
Assoc. Prof. Ahmad Hanani, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Assistant Professor Ahmad Adel Hanani holds a bachelor’s degree in public health from Al-Quds University (Abu Dis), obtained in 2004. He earned his master’s degree in Psychological Counseling in 2007 and a Ph.D. in Psychological Counseling from Ankara University in Ankara, Turkey.
Dr. Hanani currently serves as a faculty member at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Graduate Studies at An-Najah National University. Previously, he was Head of the Health Monitoring Department at Modern University College- Ramallah. He also served as a psychological and academic advisor for Arab schools in the Turkish capital, Ankara, and worked as the coordinator of the Youth Program and the Health Program at the international organization "Tomorrow’s Youth Organization," which implements psychosocial programs in Nablus Governorate.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Ahmad Hanani has published more than 15 research papers in international and specialized journals in the fields of mental health and psychological sciences.
https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3629/
Assoc. Prof. Ahmad Qabaha, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Ahmad Qabaha is an associate professor in Postcolonial, Comparative and American Studies at An-Najah National University in Palestine. He is highly interested in teaching and conducting research on literature and art as well as examining the various modes and paradigms of literary, historical, socio-political and cultural displacements in the twenty-first century. He is the author of Exile and Expatriation in Modern American and Palestinian Writing (Palgrave, 2018), and the co-editor of Post-millennial Palestine: Memory, Writing, Resistance (Liverpool University Press, 2021). He has also published several articles and book chapters in highly reputable publication companies and journals. National University in Palestine.
Assoc. Prof. Bilal Hamamra, English Literature at the Department of English Language and Literature,An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Bilal Hamamra is an Associate Professor of English Literature at the Department of English Language and Literature, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. His research interests are in Early Modern Drama, Shakespeare, Palestinian Studies, Women’s Writings and Gender Studies. His articles have appeared in Early Modern Literary Studies, Critical Survey, ANQ, Journal for Cultural Research, Journal of Gender Studies, Interventions: International Journal of Postcolonial Studies, Journal of Contemporary Asia, Anglia, Psychodynamic Practice, Middle East Critique, Journal of Modern Jewish Studies and Changing English, among others.
Assoc. Prof. Qais Nairat, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Born in Saudi Arabia in 1976
He holds a doctorate in physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in 2005 from Ukraine.
He has many published scientific articles in the field of sports and health sciences, physical therapy, and sports injuries. He is a participant in many scientific and international conferences. He is a former member of the International Sports Medical Federation and a consultant at the Smile Specialized Center for Physiotherapy. He supervised many master’s theses in the field of physical education. He headed his work is an associate professor at the College of Humanities and Educational Sciences in the Department of sports Sciences.
Assoc. Prof. Kefah Barham, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
A talented and inspiring educator who is driven to encourage their students to thrive in both their academic and personal lives. aims to provide children with a learning environment that is both demanding and engaging in the hopes that they will develop into scholars and learners for the rest of their lives. At the moment, I work at An-Najah National University as both an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training and as the department chair for the humanities and social sciences in the Faculty of Graduate Studies for humanities and social sciences. In addition to classes that focus on different types of instructional methods, I also teach courses that are relevant to teaching English to speakers of other languages. Prior to this, I spent five years working as an English instructor in schools located within Palestinian Refugee camps.

My academic credentials consist of a doctorate from the Department of Educational Policy, Research and Administration Educational Sciences- International Education at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, USA, a Master of Arts in curriculum design and instruction from An-Najah National University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching Methods from the same institution.

I was awarded a Rutherford scholarship to pursue a postdoctoral study at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom. During this time, I investigated the role of education providers in the process of improving citizenship education in the setting of Palestine.

My passion in Teacher Education has led me to participate in a number of different programs that provide training for future teachers. The fields of Teacher Education and Teacher Training, Teaching Pedagogy, Educational Technology, and Citizenship Education are the focus of my research interests.
Assoc. Prof. Hani Khalil Farran, faculty member specializing in Interior Design in the Department of Applied Arts,An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Associate Professor and faculty member specializing in Interior Design in the Department of Applied Arts. Director of the Interior Design and Television Decoration Center and coordinator of the Master’s degree in Interior Design at An-Najah National University - Nablus - Palestine.

he worked as a lecturer at Qalamoun University, the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, and the University of Damascus, Syria, as well as a lecturer at Al-Quds University, Abu Dis.

holds a bachelor’s degree in interior design and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning engineering from An-Najah National University - Palestine, and a doctorate in interior architecture from the University of Damascus - Syria.

A researcher in the field of cultural identity and interior design, artificial intelligence in the field of interior design, I have conducted many peer-reviewed research papers in these fields.

More than 20 years of practical experience in the field of interior design, television decoration, and teaching design and arts.
Dr. Amjad Mohammad Badah, Applied Linguistics, University of Málaga, Spain
Amjad Badah holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and Translation, and he is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Linguistics at the University of Málaga, Spain. His research interests focus primarily on Translation Studies, Machine Translation, and Artificial Intelligence–based Translation. Additionally, he conducts research on English as a Second Language, particularly on English for Specific Purposes, Online Language Teaching & Learning, and Artificial Intelligence in L2 Learning. To date, Amjad has authored and co-authored 17 research papers published in internationally indexed journals, and he has completed over 20 specialized professional development courses on research, academic writing, and publication offered by leading global analytics and publishing institutions, including Scopus, Web of Science, Elsevier, Sage, Wiley, and Nature.
Professionally, Amjad serves as a team leader in the humanitarian sector. Since 2021, has been working as a trainer and for research writing and publication with An-Najah National University and Al-Balqa Applied University. He has designed and delivered over 40 training programs, reaching more than 600 researchers, including faculty members and postgraduate students across the Arab world. In addition, he contributes to the academic community as an editor for two journals specializing in language and humanities research and as a reviewer for six Scopus-indexed journals, including Heliyon, SAGE Open, Electronic Journal of e-Learning, and Studies in Linguistics, Culture, and Foreign Language Teaching. He is also a member of the Association of Professors of English and Translation at Arab Universities and the Palestine
Trainers Association.
Dr. Fakher Khalili, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
He is a head of Psychology and Counseling Department, and he was the coordinator of the “Psychological and Educational Counseling” and “Educational Administration” Master’s programs.

Fakher is a lecturer at An-Najah National University, of Psychology and Counseling Department since 2006. He obtained his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Gadja Mada University - Indonesia in 2013, he obtained a Master’s degree in psychological and educational counseling from Yarmouk University in 2005, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from An-Najah National University in 2003.
Dr. Mohammed Abu Odeh, Science Teaching Methods, Faculty of Education, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Mohammed Fouad Abu Odeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, specializing in Science Teaching Methods. He works at [Gaza University / the Islamic University of Gaza] and has extensive experience in designing and implementing effective instructional strategies in science education. His research focuses on innovative approaches to science teaching, curriculum development, and pedagogical practices that enhance student learning outcomes. Dr. Abu Odeh is also actively engaged in scientific research, teaching, and academic supervision in the field of science education.
Dr. Noor Omar Yousef Adas, Assistance Professor-Criminal Law Faculty- of Law and Political Sciences - An-Najah National University
The Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science at An-Najah National University. She obtained her PhD in Criminal Law from Carthage University (Tunisia) and currently serves as an assistant professor at the Faculty. Dr. Adas is responsible for teaching criminal law courses for bachelor's and master's students, and she also coordinates the master's programs at An-Najah National University. In addition to her academic role, she is a practicing lawyer at the Palestinian Bar Association and actively conducts research in criminal law and public law. Dr. Adas has participated in numerous legal conferences, either by presenting research papers or serving as a member of scientific committees. Moreover, she is involved in various university and community committees.. For more details, you can visit his profile on the staff website of An-Najah National University https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/2718/
Dr. Reham Salhab, Instructor of Technology Education, College of Science and Arts, Palestine Technical University Khadoorie, Tulkarem, West Bank
Dr. Reham Salhab holds a Master’s degree in Educational Technology with distinction from Northern Arizona University in the United States, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from An-Najah National University. She has been a lecturer at Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie since 2010 and previously served as Director of the Educational Technology Center at the university. Dr. Salhab possesses extensive experience in virtual learning environments, learning management systems, and electronic curriculum design. She has participated in funded development projects aimed at establishing modern educational centers and published research on faculty attitudes toward using the Moodle system at PTUK. She has also contributed to various local and international conferences and workshops in the fields of education and technology.
Dr. Sufyan Abuarrah, Department of English Language & Literature/ Faculty of Humanities, An-Najah National University
Sufyan Abuarrah received his PhD in Linguistics from Vrije Universitate Brussels (VUB) in 2011. Since then, he has been teaching at the Department of English Language and Linguistics at An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. Abuarrah acted as the director of the Language Center for two years. Currently he is the coordinator of the MA program in Applied Linguistics and Translation. Abuarrah's research interest is particularly interdisciplinary. He focuses on language function in relation to language teaching, translation, cultural understanding, and discourse studies. For more details, you can visit his profile on the staff website of An-Najah National University https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/2636/
Dr. Tahani Bsharat, An-Najah National University
Dr. Tahani R.K. Bsharat is a postdoctoral researcher at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and holds a PhD in Education (English Studies) from the University Science Islamic of Malaysia. She has extensive experience in English language education, specializing in teaching methods, drama, and speaking skills, with over 20 years of tutoring and teaching in Palestine and Malaysia. Dr. Bsharat has published 44 research papers, served as an external examiner for master’s theses, and worked as a reviewer for IGI Global. She has actively contributed to academia through conferences, workshops, and book authorship, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing English language education and innovative teaching strategies.
Dr. Yaser Snoubar, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Coordinator of the Social Work Program at Qatar University
Dr. Yaser Snoubar received his Ph.D. in Social Work from Hacettepe University-Turkey in 2015. He completed post-doctoral research in Social Work at Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University and post-doctoral research in International Relations on International Humanitarian Aid at Middle East Technical University. He worked at Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University in 2013 and taught both bachelor’s and master’s degree classes. He then joined Qatar University in the fall of 2018 as an Assistant Professor in the Social Work Program at the Department of Social Sciences. He has several research grants in specialization and interdisciplinary and published two books in social work. He is also a contributing author of several books in English and Turkish. He has several academic publications with specialized in international and regional scientific journals. He has participated and been invited as a speaker in many regional and international conferences. He is an assistant professor of social work and coordinator of the social work program at Qatar University.

International Advisory Board

Prof. Guido Veronese Ph.D., Coordinator Health, Conflicts & Psychology (He.Co.Psy) Lab, Department of Human Sciences & Education, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
Coordinator Health, Conflicts & Psychology (He.Co.Psy) Lab
Department of Human Sciences & Education
University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy

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Prof. Mamunur Rashid, Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury, Kent, UK
I have spent the last two decades teaching and researching finance in four countries. My teaching experience includes designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate modules on FinTech, sustainable finance, Islamic finance, and wealth management. I have published nearly 100 manuscripts, edited five books, oversaw several private and government grants, and edited five special issues. I am currently working as an Associate Editor for two prestigious finance and economics journals. As part of my other citizenship activities, I cofounded and led an Islamic finance research centre (CIBFR), am currently a fellow at Prince Sultan University's GIFTZ Centre in Saudi Arabia, and was the Chief Judge of Malaysia's Emerald Reviewer Training Competition.
Prof. Masood Zangeneh Ph.D., Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Innovative Learning, Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, 205 Humber College Boulevard, Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Masood Zangeneh is a distinguished scholar in the field of Psychology, holding a PhD in Psychology. With over 25 years of research experience, Dr. Masood Zangeneh has established himself as a leading authority in mental health and addiction studies. He has published extensively, with over 50 academic journal articles and books to his credit.

Dr. Masood Zangeneh is renowned for his contributions to academic publishing. As the founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, he has played a pivotal role in advancing research and discourse in the field. Currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, Dr. Masood Zangeneh continues to drive innovation and excellence in scholarly publishing.

In addition to his editorial roles, Dr. Masood Zangeneh has extensive experience as a thesis and dissertation supervisor, having mentored students at various local and international universities for over 10 years. With 20 years of professorial experience, including visiting professorship, Dr. Masood Zangeneh has inspired countless students and colleagues alike.

Dr. Masood Zangeneh is a highly sought-after expert, having served as a think tank member, editorial board member, and grant reviewer for numerous academic institutions and funding agencies. His commitment to academic excellence is further evidenced by his founding of several academic journals, which continue to shape the landscape of scholarly publishing.

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Dr. Sana Tibi Ph.D., Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Florida State University, Florida, the United States.
Dr. Sana Tibi joined the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Florida State University in August, 2016. She completed a Master’s degree in Linguistics from the University of Bath, England in 1989. She also completed two doctoral degrees; one in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida, U.S.A. in 1997, and another in Cognitive Studies of Reading, Faculty of Education, Queen’s University, Canada in 2016. Prior to completing her 2nd PhD at Queen’s University, she held several academic and administrative positions. From 2002-2010, she served as an Associate Professor at the College of Education, United Arab Emirates University. She also worked as a consultant to several organizations (RTI, USAID, and World Bank) on Arabic literacy projects. Moreover, Dr. Tibi served as the Academic Advisor for UNESCO-DI. Her duties included identifying best practices in Arabic instruction for individuals diagnosed with dyslexia. She had also served as an expert advisor to the Ministry of Education in Dubai, UAE. She has published numerous research articles on Arabic literacy. Her research interests involve (a) investigations of the cognitive and linguistic processes associated with reading in typically developing children and in children with dyslexia, and (b) reading assessment with psychometric properties.

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Fadi Al-Turjman, Advisor to the chairman of the board of trustees in Near East University (https://neu.edu.tr/staff/fadi-al-turjman/)
Prof. Dr. Fadi Al-Turjman received his Ph.D. in computer science from Queen’s
University, Canada, in 2011. He is the “advisor to the chairman of the board of trustees on AI
and informatics” at Near East University (NEU), Turkey, and the “associate dean for
research” at the faculty of engineering in the same university. Prof. Al-Turjman is the head
of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Systems, and Software Engineering Departments,
and the director for the AI and Robotics Institute and the International Research Center for
AI and IoT at NEU. He has been awarded the lifetime golden-award of Dr. Suat Gunsel from
Near East University for the year 2022, in addition to several other recognitions and best
research awards at key international venues. Prof. Al-Turjman is a leading authority in the
areas of smart/intelligent IoT systems, wireless, and mobile networks’ architectures,
protocols, deployments, and performance evaluation in Artificial Intelligence of Things
(AIoT). His publication history spans over 650 SCI/E publications, in addition to numerous
keynotes and plenary talks at flagship venues. He has authored and edited more than 100
books about AI, cognition, security, and wireless sensor networks’ deployments in smart IoT
environments, which have been published by well-reputed publishers such as IEEE, Taylor
and Francis, Elsevier, IET, and Springer. Prof. Al-Turjman has led a number of international
conferences and workshops in flagship AI and IoT societies. Currently, he serves as a book
series editor and the lead guest/associate editor for several top tier journals, including the
IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials (IF 23.9) and the Elsevier Sustainable Cities
and Society (IF 10.8), in addition to organizing international conferences and symposiums on
the most up to date research topics in AI and IoT.