Category: Research Innovation

Professor Collaborates on International Study Using Remote Sensing to Assess Destruction in Gaza

Bethlehem University is proud to highlight the work of Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History (PMNH) and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS), who has collaborated with researchers from Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada on a groundbreaking study documenting the environmental destruction […]

Faculty Member Publishes Book Chapter on Artificial Intelligence and Marketing Sustainability

Dr. Najwan Adileh, Assistant Professor in the Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration, published a book chapter titled “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing Sustainability.” The chapter appears as the opening contribution in the newly released book “Sustainability in Light of Governance and Artificial Intelligence Applications.” In this work, Dr. Adileh explores how […]

Bethlehem University Faculty Member Contributes Chapter on Autoethnography and Education

Dr. Fadel Alsawayfa, Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Early Childhood Education Department at the Faculty of Education, has contributed a book chapter titled “Imagining the Past and Remembering the Future: Autoethnography as a Way to Understand and Change” in the recently published volume “The Palgrave Handbook of Autoethnographic and Self-Study Education Research Methods.” In […]

Bethlehem University Faculty Member Publishes New Study on Earthquakes in Palestine

Yacoub Al-Qasasfeh, an instructor in the Department of Humanities within the Faculty of Arts at Bethlehem University, has published a new research paper titled “Geo-Historical Analysis of Earthquakes in Palestine: Spatial Distribution and Risk Exploration to Enhance Contribution to Decision-Making,” in the Arab American University Journal of Research. The study reviews earthquakes in Palestine from […]

Researcher Co-Authors Paper on Advancing Colon Cancer Survival Prediction Using AI

Bethlehem University proudly highlights the recent contribution of Dr. Rawan Gedeon, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Engineering, who co-authored a significant research paper titled “Colon cancer survival prediction from gland shapes within histology slides using deep learning” published in the Journal of Integrative Bioinformatics. The paper, co-authored with Professor Atulya […]

Researcher Publishes in Scopus-Indexed Journal

Bethlehem University proudly announces the publication of a new peer-reviewed article titled “Key Drivers of Bank Financial Performance: Insights from the Arab Levant Region” in Banks and Bank Systems, Vol. 20, Issue 2 (2025). This article appears in a Q1-ranked Scopus-indexed journal, a testament to the quality and global relevance of the research. The study […]

Faculty Member Co-Authors Study on Advancing Structural Design in Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Dr. Anas Fares, faculty member at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Engineering – Bethlehem University, has co-authored a significant analytical study in the field of structural engineering titled“Shear Strength Prediction of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints” with Associate Professor Burcu Burak Bakir, from the Middle East Technical University, Turkey. The study was published […]

Financial Analyst Co-Authors Major Study on SME Resilience in Times of Economic Uncertainty

Fadi Hawach, Financial Analyst at Bethlehem University’s Finance Office, has co-authored a high-impact research study titled “Financial Distress Likelihood of European SMEs in Times of Economic Policy Uncertainty: The Role of Family Ownership and Performance Aspirations.” The study was published in the International Review of Financial Analysis, one of the top global finance journals (Scopus […]

Research Highlights Untapped Potential of Dark Tourism in the Bethlehem Governorate

Yacoub Al-Qasasfeh, an instructor from the Humanities Department within the Faculty of Arts at Bethlehem University, has published a thought-provoking study titled “Exploring the Potential and Development Strategies of Dark Tourism: A Case Study of Bethlehem Governorate, Palestine” in the International Journal of Tourism Cities, a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis. The study […]

Faculty Member Co-Authors Research on Enhancing Kindergarten Math Curriculum in Palestine

Dr. Rabiha Elyan, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education, has co-authored a significant research study alongside Mrs. Najah Harb titled “Strengthening the Kindergarten Teacher’s Manual Based on the NCTM Standards: Proposed Amendments.” The article was recently published in the Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, a peer-reviewed journal by Springer Nature. Amid […]

Bethlehem University Instructor Publishes Chapter on Knowledge Production in Palestine

Tamara Abu Laban, an instructor at Bethlehem University’s Faculty of Arts, has co-authored a chapter in the newly released volume De/Colonizing Palestine: Contemporary Debate. The chapter, titled “Filming Palestinian Graffiti, Engaging Science: Sharing Power and Authority on Knowledge Production,” was published by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. Co-written with Clémence […]

Faculty Published in International Journal on Language Education and Cultural Sustainability

Bethlehem University is proud to share that a recent research article highlighting the work of faculty members in the Department of English Language, Literature and Communications has been published in the Journal of Multicultural Affairs, Volume 10, Issue 2 (2025). The article, titled “Language Teaching in Palestine: Leveraging Cultural Sustainability through a Video Project,” was […]

Three Studies by Mr. Naji Alslaibi Shed Light on Board Governance, Audit Integrity, and Fintech Trends

Mr. Naji Anton Alslaibi, Director of Institutional Affairs at Bethlehem University, has recently published three significant indexed research studies examining critical themes in financial governance, audit quality, and financial technology (fintech). His work provides valuable insights into pressing global financial dynamics, with particular relevance for emerging economies. In collaboration with Alaa Hussein Aljarrah from Yarmouk […]

Dr. Michel Hanania Co-Authors Studies in Anticancer Drug Discovery

Dr. Michel Hanania, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Engineering at Bethlehem University, is making significant strides in the fight against cancer through the synthesis of novel compounds with targeted therapeutic potential. His co-authored research, published in BMC Chemistry and the Journal of Molecular Structure, introduces new classes of bioactive molecules […]

Bethlehem University Researchers Develop Innovative Indoor Navigation System for the Visually Impaired

Bethlehem University continues to demonstrate its commitment to research and technological innovation with the recent publication of a groundbreaking conference paper by Dr. Suhail Odeh, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Engineering, alongside a team of researchers and students from Bethlehem University, Abu Dhabi University, and Arab American University.  Their research […]

Ramzi Asali Receives Top Paper Award at WSCA 2025

Bethlehem University was proudly represented at the annual convention of the Western States Communication Association (WSCA), one of the largest gatherings of academics, students, and practitioners in the field of communication in the USA. The convention took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 13–17 February 2025, centered around the theme of “Support.” A highlight of […]

Dr. Najwan Adileh Publishes Chapter on Internal Branding and Employee Brand Commitment

Bethlehem University proudly announces that Dr. Najwan Adileh, an Assistant Professor in the Business Administration Department, has published a chapter titled “The Effect of Internal Branding Mechanisms on Employee Brand Commitment: Diversity Management & The Role of Gender” in the book “The Green Finance and Energy Transition”  published by Springer (2025). Dr. Adileh’s research focuses […]

Integrating STEAM into Teacher Qualification Programs: Dr. Rabiha Elyan’s Research

Bethlehem University proudly highlights the recent research of Dr. Rabiha Elyan, Assistant Professor in the Early Childhood Education Department, in collaboration with Dr. Nuha Iter from Palestine Technical University. Their study, titled “Proposed Visualization for Integrating STEAM-Related Learning Outcomes into Teacher Qualification Programs at Palestinian Universities: A Qualitative Study”, explores how the STEAM approach can […]

Bethlehem University Scholar Advances in Understanding of ESG’s Role in Financial Growth

Bethlehem University recognizes the significant academic contributions of Mr. Naji Anton Alslaibi, Director of Institutional Affairs,  a PhD candidate in Accounting and Finance, whose recent research offers critical insights into sustainable finance in emerging markets. Co-authored with  Dr. Nasser Abdelkarim from Arab American University, Mr. Alslaibi’s research was published by Springer in the peer-reviewed journal […]