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Intuitive Eating: its relationship with Body Mass Index, Internalized Weight Stigma, and Perceived Stress levels among young adults in the West Bank
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06) Yasmine Bilal Al Hmeidi; Bisan Shaqeirat; Sara Manasrah; Lama Ayad
Background: Intuitive Eating (IE) offers a refreshing approach to counter the dieting culture by emphasizing the importance of listening to our body's natural cues of hunger and satiety. For quite some time now, it has garnered a lot of attention due to numerous studies highlighting its ability to reduce Perceived Stress (PS), Body Mass Index (BMI), and Internalized Weight Stigma (IWS), which refers to the societal devaluation of individuals who are perceived to be overweight. Given the limited knowledge about IE within the Palestinian community, this study aims to assess the impact of IE on BMI, PS, and IWS levels in individuals aged 20-28, specifically those from a Palestinian background, particularly in the West Bank.
Myths and common misbeliefs about cervical cancer causation among Palestinian women: a national cross-sectional study
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06) Mariam Thalji; Mohamedraed Elshami; Hanan Abukmail; Mariam Thalji; Ibrahim Al Slaibi Mohammed Alser; Afnan Radaydeh; Alaa Alfuqaha; Salma Khader; Lana Khatib; Nour Fannoun; Bisan Ahmad; Lina Kassab; Hiba Khrishi; Deniz Elhussaini; Nour Abed; Aya Nammari; Tumodir Abdallah; Zaina Alqudwa; Shahd Idais; Ghaid Tanbouz; Ma’alem Hajajreh; Hala Abu Selmiyh; Zakia Abo Hajouj; Haya Hebib; Manar Zamel; Refqa Najeeb Skaik; Lama Hammoud; Saba Rjoub; Hadeel Ayesh; Toqa Rjoub; Rawan Zakout; Amany Alser; Shurouq I. Albarqi; Nasser Abu El Noor; Bettina Bottcher
Background: Cervical cancer (CC) myths and beliefs can negatively impact women’s preventive behaviors, including vaccination against human papillomavirus and having regular screening tests. This study aimed to examine the awareness of Palestinian women about myths related to CC causation and investigated factors associated with good awareness.
Factors Affecting Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers Towards Cancer and Colorectal Cancer Health Education: A Cross-Sectional Study from Palestine
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Tala Musleh; Moayad Amro; Donia Owies
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global health issue and the third leading cause of mortality in Palestine. Early screening significantly reduces CRC-related deaths, yet little is known about pharmacists’ knowledge and attitudes toward CRC screening in Palestine. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to CRC screening among pharmacists in the West Bank. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 417 practicing pharmacists in the West Bank from January 19 to February 19, 2025. The survey included questions on demographics, oncology background, barriers to screening, knowledge of CRC, risk factors, and attitudes toward early detection. Data were analyzed using SPSS v25.0, and multiple regression was performed to identify predictors of knowledge and attitudes.
Bridging Cultures: A Contrastive Study of Human and AI Translation of Literary Texts, Normal People as a Case Study
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Nariman Mazaraa; Mahmoud Abdel Fattah; Mahmoud Abdel Fattah - Ismail
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant concern for human translators in recent years as it has permeated every field, including translation. AI translation is a process based on complex deep learning algorithms that allow AI to continue evolving. Consequently, the need to test AI limitations in translation has become more prominent. This research examines the capabilities of AI in literary translation, a genre that has long been considered the most demanding. The study tests and analyzes human and neural machine translation (ChatGPT4 and DeepL) of tense and culturally specific items in the Irish context by comparing AI translations of excerpts from "Normal People" by Sally Rooney with those translated by Mustafa Ban’ami in the Arabic version of the novel entitled " أناس عاديون ". The research paper found that despite AI's ability to learn and adapt, it struggled to convey a natural flow in the target language and stumbled when encountering culturally specific items and conveying the Arabic narrative and its linguistic features, such as tenses. This paper aims to contribute to the current discourse regarding AI’s role in literary translation, highlighting the pros and cons of human and AI translations, while also advocating for the use of Neural Machine Translation as a tool to enhance human translation rather than oppose it.
تأثير العمليات العسكرية على ذوي الاعاقة في غزة 2023 انموذجا عن الاطفال
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) كريم حجازي; نجاح دقماق
المقدمة: تعرض قطاع غزة المحتل في العام 2023 لهجمات عسكرية واسعة النطاق أدت لقتل أعداد كبيرة من الأطفال والنساء والشيوخ وكان تأثير الهجمات العسكرية بشكل خاص مدمراً على الأشخاص ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة، بما فيهم الأطفال، حيث تعرضوا لانتهاكات جسيمة لحقوق الإنسان في ظل الكارثة الإنسانية غير المسبوقة لنقص الرعاية الصحية والطبية والتأهيلية اللازمة بسبب عدوان إسرائيل على قطاع غزة. يهدف هذا البحث إلى دراسة الأثر المباشر وغير المباشر للعدوان على الأطفال ذوي الإعاقة، مع التركيز على الإصابات الجسدية والنفسية التي تعرضوا لها، والتحديات التي يواجهونها بسبب نقص الخدمات الطبية والتأهيلية وتدمير مراكز الرعاية ناهيكم عن عمليات النزوح للوصول لأماكن غير آمنة ولا يتوفر فيها مقومات الحياة الآدمية نظرا لاحتياجاتهم وعدم توفر الخدمات اللازمة لهم. الأثر المباشر: أسفرت الهجمات العسكرية الإسرائيلية منذ عام 2023 عن اصابة ٦٢،٠٠٠ الف شخص وتدمير ١٠ مراكز تأهيل طبي مما فاقم الوضع الإنساني خطورة للأطفال ذوي الاعاقة في ظل انعدام نظام غذائي محدد لهم نتيجة لفقدانهم ذويهم ومراكز الإيواء الخاصة بهم بما يشمل عدم تقديم المساعدات الطبية والانسانية لهم مما عرضهم لتأثيرات نفسية خطيرة كحالات الاكتئاب والقلق المستمرين بسبب الهجمات العسكرية المستمرة التي ضاعفت من معاناتهم وعرضتهم للإصابة أو الموت . كما أن الحصار المفروض على قطاع غزة منذ 17 عاما أدى لنقص دائم في توفير الأجهزة المساعدة لهم رغم أنّ القانون الدولي الإنساني وقانون حقوق الانسان يكفل حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الاعاقة، إذ تنص اتفاقية الأمم المتحدة لحقوق الأشخاص ذوي الاعاقة التي صدقت عليها إسرائيل في العام 2012 " على الدول الأطراف اتخاذ جميع التدابير اللازمة لضمان حماية وسلامة الأشخاص ذوي الاعاقة في حالات الخطر .
الاثار الناجمة عن التنمر من وجهة نظر معلمات ومعلمين المرحلة الاساسية العليا
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) أماني مطور; بتول حميدات; نبيل الجندي
هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى دراسة تأثير التنمر على طلاب المرحلة الأساسية العليا من خلال تحليل وجهة نظر المعلمين حول الظاهرة كما تسعى إلى فهم كيفية تأثير التنمر على الجوانب النفسية، الأكاديمية والاجتماعية للطلاب، وتقديم توصيات تساعد في التخفيف من آثاره السلبية. وكانت أسئلة الدراسة كالتالي: 1-ما هي أنواع التنمر التي يعاني منها طلاب المرحلة الأساسية العليا؟ 2-ما هو تأثير التنمر على التحصيل الدراسي والسلوك الاجتماعي للطلاب؟ 3-كيف يتعامل المعلمون مع حالات التنمر في الفصول الدراسية؟ 4-ما مدى تأثير التنمر على الصحة النفسية للطلاب؟ 5-ما هي الأدوار التي يجب أن يقوم بها المعلمون للتصدي للتنمر؟
Incidence, associated factors, and outcomes of CRT in ICU adult patients (>18 years of age) at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital during 2024-2025
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Reem Said Almayahi; Aseel Alrawahi; Jyoti Burad
Research Background: Catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) can be a significant complication of central venous catheter (CVC) insertion in ICU patients. Risk factors can include hypercoagulability, immobility, mechanical ventilation, etc. CRT can increase morbidity and mortality through thromboembolic events and systemic complications.
Alexithymia among Palestinian Cancer Patients; Prevalence and Risk Factors
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Sara Elyan; Nisreen Elyan; Bassam Banat
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Alexithymia among Palestinian cancer patients in Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Hebron health care centers. The study approached the literature as a multi-dimensional phenomenon, which addressed both theoretical and applied research. The significance of this recent study is the first, which deal with this theme, to the author's knowledge, which in turn encourages other researchers to work on further research on this important issue. The study used the quantitative approach, in a cross-sectional study, using the sampling survey method. The questionnaire is appropriate for the exploratory nature of the research. Therefore, three hundred seventy-six cancer patients were stratified calculated and selected using the convenience sampling method. The sample size was calculated using the sampling web of https://www.idsurvey.com/en/sample-size-calculator/ , sample size calculator, with a margin error of 0.05.
Empathy in patient care
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Farah Mish'al; Tasneem Masalmeh; Qusai Ayash; Malak Jumhoor; Yasmin Iskafi; Alaa Sarhan; Tamara Ubaid; Bassam Halaikawi; Bassam Banat
Background: The Arnold P. Gold Foundation emphasizes the importance of empathy in patient care, promoting humanism through respectful relationships between physicians, team members, and patients. Organizational characteristics influence nurses' perceptions of communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence, promoting therapeutic change. Healthcare professionals should educate family caregivers on self-care and the importance of empathy in their role, as the demanding nature of caregiving can negatively impact their physical and mental well-being.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Palestinian School Teachers about Epilepsy: A Cross-sectional Study
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Tarteel Abu Khalaf; Safa Abukhalaf; Abed Alrahman Jaafreh; MPH Abeer Ghanayem
Background: Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological condition among children, often presenting significant challenges in academic, social, and emotional domains. Although evidence indicates a lack of their knowledge and preparedness, school teachers are essential in ensuring the safety and inclusion of students with epilepsy. Inadequate knowledge and readiness to deal with epilepsy might result in stigma, inefficient behaviors, or a lost chance to provide necessary first aid during a seizure.
اللغة كوسيلة في الصراع والمقاومة: الهوية اللغوية في المجتمع العربي في القدس
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) يعقوب طوزلي; أنس أحمد قرقز
تمثل اللغة العربية عنصراً جوهرياً في الهوية الثقافية والدينية للمجتمع العربي في القدس، حيث تعكس انتماءاته الوطنية وتراثه الحضاري، وتشكل وسيلة للتعبير عن الانتماء الثقافي والديني والوطني، مع ذلك تواجه هذه اللغة تحديات كبيرة بسبب سياسات المحتلين التي تهدف إلى طمسها في التعليم والإعلام والخدمات الحكومية، مما جعل دراسة العلاقة بين اللغة والهوية ضرورة ملحة لفهم الصراع الثقافي في القدس. تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تحليل العلاقة بين اللغة العربية والهوية الثقافية للعرب في القدس، مع التركيز على تأثير سياسات المحتلين على تهميشها. كما تسعى إلى فهم آليات مقاومة محاولات الاندماج الثقافي، عبر دراسة دور التعليم، والإعلام، والأنشطة الثقافية في الحفاظ على اللغة، بالإضافة إلى ذلك تهدف إلى تقييم دور المحتوى الرقمي العربي في تعزيز الهوية اللغوية، ومقارنة وضع العربية في القدس بمدن أخرى مشابهة، مما يساهم في تطوير استراتيجيات للحفاظ على اللغة العربية كرمز للصمود والمقاومة الثقافية. تعتمد هذه الدراسة منهجاً متعدد الأبعاد شمل التحليل التاريخي لدور اللغة العربية في تشكيل الهوية الثقافية، ودراسات ميدانية عبر مقابلات مع معلمين وناشطين ثقافيين، وتحليل المحتوى الرقمي العربي على منصات التواصل الاجتماعي، كما تمت مقارنة وضع اللغة العربية في القدس مع مدن أخرى ذات ظروف مشابهة.
الحركات الطلابية في الجامعات المصرية وتأثيرها في الحياة السياسية: ثورة 1919 نموذجا
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) بلقيس بنت أحمد التوبية
الخلفية :تعد الحركات الطلابية شكلا تنظيميا نوعيا يشبه إلى حد ما الفصائل والأحزاب يسعى من خلاله الطلبة إلى التعبير عن آرائهم وتطلعاتهم في القضايا الاجتماعية والسياسية وغيرها من القضايا المختلفة داخل الجامعة أو خارجها. وفي العديد من الدول والمجتمعات تشكل هذه الحركات جزءا أساسيا وتعكس في الوقت نفسه وعي الشباب بقضايا مجتمعهم وسعيهم نحو التغيير والإصلاح، وغالبا ما كانت هذه الحركات مستقلة أو مرتبطة بتيارات فكرية .وقد لعبت الجامعات دوريا مركزيا في احتضان الأفكار الثورية المنادية بالديموقراطية والمناهضة للاستعمار حتى مطلع القرن العشرين وبداية الحرب العالمية الأولى كانت مصر ترزح تحت وطأة الاحتلال البريطاني الذي فرض هيمنته على البلاد منذ عام 1882، وقد كانت سياسات التضييق الاقتصادي والقمع السياسي ومحاربة حرية التعبير بالإضافة على فرض التجنيد الإجباري والضرائب من الأسباب التي أدت إلى إشعال غضب الشارع المصري على الأوضاع، خاصة مع تفاقم الأمور في ظل قيام الحرب العالمية الأولى التي كانت بريطانيا أحد أطرافها. ثم جاءت الثورة ردا على نفي السلطات البريطانية للزعيم المصري سعد زغلول في مارس 1919وانتشرت في مختلف أرجاء البلاد مطالِبةً بالاستقلال وإنهاء الاستعمار البريطاني . لعبت الاحتجاجات الطلابية دورا أساسيا في ثورة 1919، حيث كانت الجامعات مراكز للحراك الوطني، ومنها بدأ الطلاب في تنظيم مظاهرات واسعة أبرزها المظاهرات التي خرجت من الجامعة المصرية (جامعة القاهرة حاليا) وقد شكلت هذه الحركات نواة مركزية لحراك وطني أوسع شملت مختلف فئات المجتمع؛ إذ لم يقتصر دور الطلبة على الخروج في المظاهرات والهتافات فقط، بل ساهموا في النشر وكتابة المنشورات التي تحث على المقاومة، وكذلك في تنظيم الإضرابات والتنسيق مع القوى الوطنية الثائرة كحزب الوفد. وقد أسهمت هذه الحركات في ترسيخ دور الطلبة كعنصر فاعل في النضال السياسي المصري .
Comparative Analysis of the ESR Fast Detector Method Versus the Traditional Westergren Method and C-Reactive Protein Tests in Assessing Inflammation Among Palestinian Patients
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Heba Al-Salibi; Raed Shaheen; Rahaf Al-Shakhrah; Shurooq Al-Shaer
Background: The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a widely utilized laboratory test that helps assess various inflammatory conditions by serving as an indirect measure of the acute-phase response. Typically performed alongside C-reactive protein (CRP) testing, which offers more immediate and sensitive detection of inflammation, ESR is valued for its simplicity and low cost. However, it lacks specificity and can yield inconsistent results, particularly when using modified Westergren techniques such as the ESR fast detector. This study aims to evaluate the correlation and comparison between the ESR fast detector and the traditional ESR reference method in Palestinian patients with inflammatory conditions.
Antibiotic Resistance in Childhood Urinary Tract Infection in Palestine
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Shams Owdetallah; Esra Alhelale; Deema Zboun; Sara Alkhatib; Ibrahim Ghannam
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in children, with increasing antibiotic resistance posing a significant healthcare challenge. Current data on resistance patterns in Palestinian children is limited, hampering effective empirical treatment strategies.
Design of a 16-bit Binary Comparator
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Alhasan Manasra; Mohammed Khdour; Mohammed Hussien
Background: Comparators play a key role in digital circuits by determining the magnitude relationship between binary values. With the need for low-power designs in embedded systems, CMOS technology offers an ideal solution due to its complementary operation of NMOS and PMOS transistors.
Nursing students’ perceptions, satisfaction, and knowledge toward utilizing immersive virtual reality application in human anatomy course: quasi-experimental
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Dania Mahmoud Bdah; Israa Natsheh; Lareen Abu Helo; Rasha Muhsen; Younes Shehadeh; Amna Salah; Naeem Froukh
Background: A paradigm shift in nursing education is required to prepare Z generation of nursing students through integrated innovative technologies as teaching strategies, such as immersive virtual reality in several bioscience and main courses, to facilitate and enhance the learning process.
Implementation of Student-Centered Learning in the English Department at SQU
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Bayina Ahmed Al Mufargi; Sakina Al Alaoui
Student-centered learning (SCL) is an educational approach that prioritizes students’ needs by empowering them to take ownership of their learning experience and decreasing their dependence on teachers. Several studies have been done to highlight the effectiveness of student-centered learning. However, few studies have examined this approach from the perspective of students. Furthermore, the available literature has a notable lack of investigations conducted within the educational landscape of Oman. This research paper investigates the implementation of student-centered learning (SCL) in the English Department at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) through a quantitative research approach.
Identification of Antinuclear Antibodies' Epitopes to be Used in Serodiagnostic Purposes Using M13 Phage Display Libraries
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Renal Abu Dhair; Ibrahim Abbasi
Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are specific autoantibodies that target components of the cell nucleus, including DNA, RNA, histones, and other proteins. They serve as well-established serological markers in various systemic autoimmune diseases (SADs) and play a crucial role in diagnosis and treatment strategies. While molecular diagnostic techniques are highly sensitive and specific, but highly expensive, serodiagnostic approaches remain widely used for ANA detection. This study employed a phage display library, a serological approach, to identify specific ANA epitopes using human serum samples positive for ANAs. Next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics tools were used to analyze the phage sequences, and the results were validated using an ELISA test. Three main epitopes, including “CLRCGR”, “VLRVR,” and “RLMVL” were identified as specific epitopes against ANAs, highlighting their potential utility in developing more efficient and targeted serodiagnostic tests for autoimmune diseases. These findings could contribute to improved diagnostic accuracy and patient management.
The impact of shyness on the academic performance of English learners in SQU
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Taiba Rashid Al Hinaai
Since shyness becomes a crucial problem that challenges many university students, this study examines the effect of shyness on the academic performance of English learners in SQU. Although there are a lot of studies conducted under this issue, there is a significant debate on the effect of shyness on the academic performance of English learners; in addition, there is a lack of research on the effect of extroversion and situational shyness in an educational context. Therefore, this study covers how shyness affects the academic performance of English learners and the development of learning second language skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking. Then, it examines how different factors such as gender, classroom size, teaching style, and type of assessment can affect the different types of shyness. The data of this research was collected through a survey method and analyses of quantitative data.
Taafy: A website to provide psychological support to the people of Gaza
(Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Asma Nidal Mohammad Abu Odeh; Nour Anan; Hala Al-Dabus; Saja Zuheir Al-Barasi
The psychological situation in the Gaza Strip has significantly deteriorated as a result of the war, with the worsening humanitarian conditions contributing to the widespread emergence of mental health disorders within Gaza community. This crisis has been further exacerbated by the destruction of mental health treatment centers, depriving many patients of access to necessary care. Additionally, released prisoners suffer from severe psychological disorders due to the harsh conditions they experienced during their detention, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive and integrated mental health support services. Taafy is an innovative web-based platform that integrates human support and artificial intelligence, it aims to follow patients' cases and provide psychological counselling to mitigate the effects of war and prisons on mental health, in addition, provide training programs for specialists to increase their efficiency in dealing with war conditions and effects. The platform relies on Laravel technology and follows the Agile methodology to ensure flexibility and efficiency in development.

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