Universities Implement Activities to Enhance Academic and Research Excellence

The journal, edited by Dr. Muhammad Al-Khatib, falls within the first category (Q1) with an impact factor of 0.2077 compared to an average of 0.129 for the specialty, and ranked ninth out of 121 Arab journals.

The university president, Dr. Osama Nsair, confirmed that this achievement reflects the university's efforts in supporting scientific research and academic publishing, and enhancing its scientific presence in the Arab world and internationally, praising the efforts of the journal's editorial board and researchers.

The journal met the 32 criteria for "Arsif" accreditation and obtained a certificate of accreditation and excellence from the "Maarifa" database affiliated with the Impact Factor.

"Arsif" is one of the most prominent Arab databases for measuring the scientific output of Arab journals, and the 2026 report included data from more than 5,650 journals issued by more than 2,600 scientific and research bodies, while only 1,303 journals met the accreditation criteria.

For its part, Jerash University participated in the seventh edition of the Middle East Education and Training Exhibition in the Jeddah Exhibition and Events Center, with the participation of more than 130 local and international educational and training institutions.

The university delegation was headed by the chairman of the Board of Directors, Muhammad Al-Hawamdeh, and included the vice president for scientific colleges, Dr. Imad Rabie, members of the Board of Directors Muhammad Zariekat and Muhammad Rabie, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hawamdeh, and the director of the Public Relations Department, Nisreen Abu Ashour.

The consular attaché at the Jordanian Consulate in Jeddah, Ezzeddine Al-Warikat, visited the university's pavilion at the exhibition and praised its academic level and institutional and educational development.

Abu Ashour provided visitors with an explanation of the university's specializations, programs, and enrollment mechanisms, while the pavilion distributed commemorative gifts to visitors.

On another note, a number of students from the Ablin Secondary Mixed School, participating in the Friends of the Police program, visited Ajloun National University as part of an awareness and training program implemented by the Public Security Directorate, represented by the Community Police in the Ajloun Police Directorate, to introduce students to educational institutions and enhance their community and security awareness.

The head of the Community Police Department in the Directorate, Major Ghassan Bani Amer, confirmed the importance of the program in enhancing communication between the Public Security Directorate and various community institutions, noting that the program contributes to raising the security awareness of participants and enhancing their role in spreading positive and responsible behaviors within the community.

The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Yassin Al-Qudah, emphasized the importance of such visits in enhancing communication between the university and community institutions and introducing the university's specializations, programs, educational environment, and student services.

Assistant President of Al-Zarqa University for Quality Affairs, Dr. Reda Al-Muwadiya, and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, Muhammad Al-Judai, met with the Director General of the Defense Industries Management Company, Engineer Hussam Haddad, to discuss cooperation in technological and industrial fields, especially drone technology and manufacturing.

During a visit to the company, the two sides discussed mechanisms to enhance the practical aspect of the educational process and benefit from the advanced technical expertise and capabilities of the company, which contributes to linking academic knowledge with modern practical and industrial applications and raising the readiness of students to join the labor market.

They also discussed the possibility of training university students at the company's headquarters and specialized facilities, and providing them with the opportunity to directly learn about the modern technologies used in designing, developing, and manufacturing drones, which enhances their technical and practical skills and provides them with field experience in one of the advanced technology fields.

During a field tour of several sections and facilities of the company, the university delegation reviewed the technologies, systems, and equipment used in the design, development, and manufacturing of drones, and listened to an explanation of the manufacturing stages and the modern technologies employed by the company in this field.

The university participated in the activities of the 21st meeting of the youth of the Arab capitals, organized by the Ministry of Youth in cooperation with the League of Arab States, titled "Arab Youth Forum: Youth and E-Sports in Developing Creative Thought"

The university was represented in the meeting by the head of the Information Technology and Digital Content Department in the Deanship of Student Affairs, Osama Jaradat, as part of the university's keenness to expand its presence in national and Arab youth activities and support initiatives aimed at developing youth capabilities and honing their skills in the fields of technology, innovation, and creativity.

The meeting focused on the role of youth in keeping pace with rapid digital transformations, employing modern technologies and e-sports in developing creative thought, in addition to enhancing digital and technical skills, encouraging teamwork, and exchanging experiences and experiences among Arab youth.