Avicenna
Editor-in-Chief
Chokri Kooli, PhD, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Canada
Chokri Kooli is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS, Paris) and has more than 17 years of teaching and research experience in Canada, France, and the GCC. Dr. Kooli also serves as an Inclusive Policy Lab Expert with the UNESCO. His research interests center on public administration/policy, health, education governance, and leadership.
Editorial Board
Senior Editors
Nady El Hajj, PhD, College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Qatar
Nady El Hajj is an Assistant Professor of Genomics and Precision Medicine at the College of Health and Life Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. He graduated in biology from the American University of Beirut in 2007 and received his Ph.D. from the University of Würzburg in 2011. He completed his postdoctoral training at the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Würzburg in Germany and later joined Baylor College of Medicine as a research associate. His main research interests are in the field of epigenetics, where he currently focuses on developing novel epigenetic biomarkers for early disease prediction and understanding the role of epigenetic mechanisms in aging and longevity.
Khalil Yousef, PhD, School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health, University of Wollongong, UAE
Khalil Yousef currently acts as an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health) and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. Yousef received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was trained in critical care research at the School of Medicine and Nursing. He has been a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Neurocritical Care Society for more than ten years and had several presentations and received several awards. His research focuses on noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring and complications after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Galal Ismail, PhD, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buraimi, Oman
Galal Ismail (MSc, PhD, PGCE, FAHE, MIFL, MIACLE) is an Associate Professor at the University of Buraimi, Oman. He has also served as Coordinator of the learning development scheme, faculty of optometry and visual science at Elneelain University, Sudan, Chairman of the Optometry & Laser Committee at the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organisation, Deputy Chairman of the Optometry Sector at the Sudanese National Council for Medical and Health Professions, and more. His research interests include the early detection of ocular changes in relation to ocular and systemic diseases, and aims to merge academic experience with clinical practices.
Amine Larnaout, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
Amine Larnaout is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar. His fields of expertise and research interests include immuno-psychiatry, COVID-19, early intervention and prevention of mental disorders, clinical high-risk states for psychosis, and psychiatric genetics.
Suzanne Malt, PhD, University of Wollongong, UAE
Suzanne Robertson-Malt is a dedicated and accomplished doctoral-prepared Healthcare Executive with more than 20 years of experience in the progressive development of leadership capacity in complex operations and healthcare systems. She has a keen interest in leadership, clinical research, evidence implementation, shared governance, and the wellbeing of healthcare teams.
Muhammad Salman Butt, PhD, Department of Public Health, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Salman Butt is an academic and researcher with 14 years of experience in public health, who currently is a lecturer at Ulster University, UK. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, an MPhil in Public Health, and a Master's in Sports Medicine from Lund University, Sweden. Dr. Salman has a diverse career, working at various institutions, including the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, Bielefeld University in Germany, and Saudi Electronic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has published over 25 impact factors journal articles, focusing on female reproductive health, PCOS, child nutrition, and occupational and environmental health. He is actively involved in research and teaching in the field of public health.
Hana Abukhadijah, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
Hana Abukhadijah is an esteemed epidemiologist with over 14 years of experience at HMC. Ms. Hana holds a master’s degree in Epidemiology, an Honor's degree in Public Health focusing on Health Management, and a High Diploma in Pharmacy. She holds certifications in healthcare quality from the National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) and the Joint Commission for Accreditation (JCI). She is also a certified root cause analysis expert for sentinel events by HMC and a collaborator in the global burden of diseases (GBD) study updates. These qualifications provide her with a solid epidemiological research foundation. Ms. Hana's research interests encompass data analysis, exploring risk factors, and outcome prediction for various health issues..
Abdulqadir Nashwan, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
As the Assistant Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery for Research who is leading the Department of Nursing & Midwifery Research (NMRD) at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar, Nashwan holds a BSN and MSc from Hashemite University and a Ph.D. candidate at Qatar University. His research, highlighted by over 500 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 24 and h10-index of 58, focuses on integrating AI into healthcare and several public health issues. He actively contributes as an editor and peer reviewer for several reputable journals, shaping research in nursing and healthcare.
Associate Editors
Uzzam Ahmed Khawaja, MBBS - Pediatric Endocrinology (Misra Lab), Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, NY, USA
Dr. Uzzam’s research explores the effects of weight-related conditions on bones and hormonal systems, groundbreaking work on low bone density in youth with eating disorders. He is currently investigating intranasal oxytocin's impact on bone mineral density in children with autism aged 6 to 18 years. Trained in advanced High Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (HR-pQCT) imaging, he specializes in studying bone microarchitecture as well. His diverse research interests span child health, endocrinology, autoimmune conditions affecting gut health, emerging pediatric infections, and maternal health.
Azza Ibrahim, PhD - Zagazig University-Faculty of Nursing-Egypt
Dr. Azza is midwifery lecturer at Zagazig University-Faculty of Nursing-Egypt. She is managing editor at Zagazig Nursing Journal in Egypt. She had a lot of international research publications. She participated in international webinar with Kerman University of Medical Sciences in Iran. She was awarded by the Egyptian Nursing Syndicate for the best master's thesis. ORCID: 0000-0003-0883-0714
Mansoor Hayat, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.B.A., Ph.D. - Section of Neurosurgery | Department of Surgery, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba | Winnipeg, Canada
Mansoor is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan, in 2015, followed by an M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Institute of Southern Multan, Pakistan, in 2018. He earned an M.B.A. degree from the National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore, Pakistan, in 2022, and completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus in Data Science at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, in 2024. His research focuses on leveraging deep learning, machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI for advancements in image and video processing. ORCID:0000-0002-1131-2398.
Nasrollah Moradikor, Ph.D - International Center for Neuroscience Research, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Dr. Nasrollah is currently the research director and principal investigator at the International Center for Neuroscience Research in Tbilisi, Georgia. Dr. Nasrallah's research program is dedicated to developing interventions for the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. He has over 15 years of research and teaching experience in the field of brain health. Nasrollah has been on the scientific advisory board and evaluation committees of several institutions abroad. His contributions to the scientific community are evident through his publications, as well as more than 15 years of editorial expertise. ORCID: 0000-0001-9905-6845. Research Interests: Brain Health, Cognition and Behavior, Stress and the Brain, Neurodegenerative Disorders
Hiba Hamdar, PhD - Plovdiv Medical University, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Hiba is a distinguished graduate of Plovdiv Medical University and the visionary founder of the Medical Learning Skills Academy in Lebanon. This innovative platform is dedicated to empowering students with essential medical knowledge and research skills, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a strong commitment to advancing medical education, Dr. Hiba Hamdar has published numerous articles in reputable journals and serves as an editor for several academic publications. As a passionate health activist, Dr. Hiba Hamdar actively contributes to the global medical community, championing initiatives that enhance healthcare education and accessibility. Dr Hamdar shows a great interest in medical education in low and middle income countries, challenges in surgery and gender medical challenges. ORCID: 0000-0002-4488-7323
Wafa Abdelghaffar, MD - Associate Professor in Psychiatry, University Tunis El Manar
Wafa is the head of department of rehabilitation in substance use disorders, Jebel Ouest Tunisia. Research interests: psychiatry, psychotherapy, substance use disorders, ethics, well being. ORCID: 0000 0002 0448 5573
Samir SAADI, Ph.D. Vice-Dean Research, Paris School of Business
Samir Saadi is the Vice-Dean of Research and a Full Professor of Finance at the Paris School of Business (PSB), France. Before joining PSB, he was a Full Professor and Ian Telfer Fellow in Behavioural Finance at The University of Ottawa. He has also been a Visiting Scholar at prestigious research institutions, including the Stern School of Business at New York University and INSEAD in France. Professor Saadi’s research interests encompass behavioral finance, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, biodiversity, and fintech. He has published over 70 papers in leading refereed journals, including those featured in the Financial Times’ top 50, such as the Journal of Business Ethics and Contemporary Accounting Research. He is the recipient of multiple best paper awards and honors from, among others, the American Finance Association, the Europlace Institute of Finance, and The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Professor Saadi earned his Ph.D. in Financial Economics from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, Canada.
Sana M.N. Abu Dahab, PhD, OTR, Canadian Permanent Resident
Sana has a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences with a focus in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, with over 16 years of academic and practical experience. Currently a Full Professor with over 20 international publications, demonstrating a strong dedication to developing research and knowledge in the field. Renowned for a passionate approach to teaching and a strong commitment to student success, as well as a successful track record in administrative roles such as research coordinating, quality assurance and accreditation. Known for being collaborative, building positive relationships with colleagues and students, and having a lively, sociable personality that benefits the academic and professional environment. ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sana-Abu-Dahab. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OPvgbQQAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Zahra Upal is a Registered Nurse, and Master of Nursing student graduate from the University of Calgary.
Zahra's research is based on Islamophobia in Canada's nursing profession. Zahra hopes that her work can contribute to making the nursing profession more equitable for all. ORCID: 0000-0001-9622-3273
Ysanne Chapman, PhD, School of Nursing, James Cook University, Australia
Oussama Sidhom, PhD, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Canada
Chiraz Zidi, PhD, College of Engineering & Management, Muscat University, Oman
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