Through this award, the Arab American University seeks to enhance the quality of scientific research for faculty members and researchers in Palestinian universities, to support genuine scientific research, and to honor researchers for their research and scientific efforts published or accepted for publication in refereed scientific journals. In promoting excellence and creativity, and strengthening its pioneering role as a supporter of scientific research in Palestine.
Arab American University President Prof. Dr. Ali Zeidan Abu Zuhri announced names of the scientific research award winners during the 14th cohort graduation ceremony.
This year, University announced launching two annual awards to promote scientific research, which were approved by the University's Board of Directors. Best Published Research in Arab American University Research Journal Award 2016, Arab American University Excellence Award in Scientific Research for Palestinian Universities Academics and Engineer Zuhair Hijawi Scientific Research Award for Palestinian universities students’.
Best Published Research in Arab American University Research Journal Award
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The portal pointed, Dr. Qasrawi received a 95% ranking, with more than 2500 monthly readings of his scientific research and he is weekly followed by 1328 scientists from different parts of the world.
Dr. Qasrawi owns the 783 "ISI CITATION SCORE" record, sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Foundation for publishing.