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Nagwa Babiker Abdalla Yousif

  • Nagwa Babiker Abdalla Yousif

  • Assistant Professor
  • Ext: 6942
  • CV

After completing my PhD in 2009, I resumed my duties as assistant professor at Ahfad University teaching the subjects of my interest in sociology and social work disciplines, then after in 2016 I joined AU to fill a position with the same job title and same duties and responsibilities, teaching the subjects of sociology and social work and other related disciplines. My research area of interest includes multidisciplinary researches and assessments of social work and community development programmes and projects, gender issues and women empowerment, Social Institutions policies, youth, the welfare of elderly, welfare of special needs, family and children. Since I joined AU staff I followed working in a team approach with the academic colleagues to enrich the teaching, research and community services to achieve the college and AU goals.

Education
  • Doctor of Literature and Philosophy, in Development Studies, University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa – 2009.
  • Master of Arts in Rural Social Development , School of Education, University of Reading – United Kingdom. 1986.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Social Development, School of Education, University of Reading – United Kingdom-1985
  • Graduate Diploma in Psychology and Pre-school Education – Ahfad University College for Women – Sudan. 1981
Experience
  • Assistant Professor –College of Humanities and Sciences- Department of Sociology - Ajman University – UAE - Six years.
  • National Programme Coordinator, HelpAge International, Sudan, for one year and six months.
  • Assistant Professor, School of Extension Education and Development, College of Humanities, Ahfad University, Sudanو Ten years.
  • United Nations Expert and Consultant- United Nations Organizations- Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh and Malawi - six years.
  • Teaching Assistant, College of Humanities, School of Extension, Education and Development, Ahfad University, Sudan, For seven years.
Teaching Area
  • Postgraduate Courses: Social Research Methods. Monitoring and Evaluation. Social Planning
  • Undergraduate Courses: Social Responsibility, Approaches to Service of Community, Social Psychology, Introduction to Social Welfare, Social Work and Social Defense, Family Counselling, School Social Work, Training in Institutions, Graduation Projects, Demography, Sociology of Development, Family Counselling. Introduction to Sociology, Applied Sociology, Research Methods, Approaches to Service of Individual, Research Design and Applications, Social Work and Local Community Development, Welfare of the Elderly, Social Problems, Areas of Social Work, Introduction to Social Work, Welfare of Special Needs. Social Word and Juvenile Delinquency Welfare. Emirate society/ Emirate Studies-Eng.
Research
  • Research Interest includes Multidisciplinary Researches, Assessments of Social Work and Community Development Programmes and Projects, Women’s Socio- economic Empowerment, Gender Issues, Women Empowerment, Youth, Elder People, Early childhood Education, People with Especial Needs.
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • A certificate of appreciation and gratitude as a member of the scientific committee of the International Conference on: On Civil Society Organizations and Sustainable Development Organized by Prince Abdul Qadir Al-Jazaery Center and Akouf Studies Foundation (Istanbul), "Organizational Development Laboratory and Human Resources Management, and the Laboratory Measurement and Psychological studies "University of Blida 2" Algeria "- 25-26/12/2017 Istanbul – Turkey.
  • Certificate of participation in the works of the international scientific conference entitled "Crime and Society" held in Amman - Jordan, in cooperation with the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies / Egypt. And the Laboratory of Organizational Development and Human Resources Management University of Blida 2- Algeria on 25-26 / 12/2017 with an intervention entitled: (The role of social development institutions in crime prevention in the United Arab Emirates, an analytical field study on a sample of youth)
  • Emirates Human Rights Association, Regional Conference on the role and responsibilities of civil society in combating intolerance and inciting hatred 6-7 February 2017
  • Government of Sharjah Social Services Department, Seventh ٍSocial Work Conference under the slogan: Looking Ahead to the Future of Social Service, 12-13 April 2016
  • The Ninth International Scientific Academic Conference Under the Title “Contemporary trends in social, human, and natural sciences “ Held on July 17 and 18, 2018. In ” Istanbul, Turkey,
  • A certificate of appreciation and gratitude as a member of the scientific committee of the International Conference on: On Civil Society Organizations and Sustainable Development Organized by Prince Abdul Qadir Al-Jazaery Center and Akouf Studies Foundation (Istanbul), "Organizational Development Laboratory and Human Resources Management, and the Laboratory Measurement and Psychological studies "University of 28-30 March 2018. Blida 2" Algeria during the period
  • Seventh Social Service Conference "Coaching Skills and Marital Therapy" 13-14 April 2016, Sharjah, UAE.
  • Awarded Certificate of completion the training workshop under the title “Restoring Peace and Safety in Families Impacted by Domestic Violence”, Cambridge Centre for Consolation, Research and Training, UAE.
  • Acknowledgment and appreciation for the active participation in the international scientific conference "Digital Communication in the Era of Social Transformations", College of Information and Humanities, April 16-17, 2017.
  • Acknowledgment for the valuable participation in the regional conference "The Role of Civil Society Responsibility in Fighting Intolerance and Incitement of Hate." Emirates Human Rights Association, Dubai, February 6-7, 2017
  • Certificate in the presence of the sixth Forum of the elderly services under the slogan "cities sensitive to the age" on September 24, 2017 - axis of accessibility to environments, Social Service Department, Gover: Social Service Department Certificate in the presence of the sixth meeting of the elderly services under the slogan "cities sensitive to the age" on September 24, 2017 - axis of accessibility to environments, Social Service Department, Government of Sharjah
  • Academy of Police Sciences in Sharjah for the participation in the Arab Day for Human Rights event under the slogan "Human Rights, Development and Sustainability" which was held at the University of Sharjah on 03/19/2018.
  • Awarded recognition and appreciation from the from the Arab Conferences Network , of the activities of the Ninth International Scientific Conference under the title "Contemporary Trends in Humanities and Natural Sciences “for the scientific intervention paper under the title “ Resilience of Vulnerable Internally Displaced Persons between Humanitarian Food Security Assistance and Sustainable Social Development Programmes in West Darfur, held from 17-18 July 2018 under the umbrella of the American Research Foundation.
  • Awarded appreciation certificate of The 10th International Scientific Academic Conference Under the Title “Geophysical, social, human and natural challenges in a changing environment” with scientific intervention paper under the title: Use of focus group discussion as a qualitative research tool for empowering rural women in food security and milk processing activities: A field study in Geneina, West Darfur .” 25th -26th July 2019, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Conference on Old People Services Under the Title “ Empowerment and Effective Participation of Older People ,2-October-2019, Government of Sharjah – Social Service Department with cooperation of WHO, Sharjah, UAE.
  • - “Year of Zayed (YOZ) : First Forum for University Social Responsibility (USR)” under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, (mother of the nation) may Allah bless her, to be held at Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi Campus on November 20, 2018.
  • A certificate of appreciation and gratitude was awarded for participating in the success of the activities of the Community Forum and caring for people of determination from the General Command of Ras Al Khaimah Police, March, 2018.
  • Awarded membership from the Arab Conferences Network, in recognition of the efforts made in the success of the activities of the Ninth International Scientific Conference under the title "Contemporary Trends in Humanities and Natural Sciences" which was held from 17-18 July 2018 under the umbrella of the American Research Foundation.
  • Awarded membership from the Arab Conferences Network, in recognition of the efforts made in the success of the activities of the 10th International Scientific Conference under the title " "Geophysical, Social, Human and Natural Challenges in a Changing Environment"., under the umbrella of the American Research Foundation, 25-26 July 2019, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Conference on Old People Services Under the Title “ Empowerment and Effective Participation of Older People, 2-October-2019, Government of Sharjah – Social Service Department with cooperation of WHO, Sharjah, UAE.
  • 12th GCC Conference for Social Association Under the Title “Social Empowerment for Strengthening Sustainable Development in GCC”,19-21 November 2019, Gasimia Sharjah University, UAE.
  • A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded, in recognition of the participation in the celebration of World Health Day on 9th April 2019 at the Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, Thumbay Medicity Al Jurf-Ajman.
  • A certificate of thanks and appreciation was awarded for the active participation in the success of the workshop (Plans for your Future) from the Social Development Center, Ajman, 27 November 2018.
  • Acknowledgment for the distinguished participation in the activities of the World Elderly Day 2017, The Elderly Care Institution, Ministry of Community Development, Ajman, 10/09/2017.
  • Certificate of appreciation and recognition for the intervention: the role of societal institutions in empowering Emirati women Economically and Socially a field study in the Emirate of Ajman, and the contributing to the success of the international conference on: Civil Society Organizations and Sustainable Development organized by Prince Abdul Qadir Al-Jazaery Center and Akouf Studies Foundation (Istanbul), "Organizational Development Laboratory and Human Resources Management, and the Laboratory Measurement and Psychological studies "University of Blida 2" Algeria "- 28-30 -March , 2018, Istanbul – Turkey
  • 11th Social Work Conference – Social Capital and its Impact on Social Development, Government of Sharjah- Social Services Department,The virtual platform) Zoom), Date: Wednesday, 24/06/2020.
  • “Hemaya International Virtual Symposium"on ”, Challenges in dealing with the Narcotic drug and psychotropic substances use during the period of precautionary measures to counter Virus Corona, Dubai Police, Hemaya International Center, Government of Dubai, 20th May 2020.
  • CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES BASELINE STUDY GEREIGIKH ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT BARA LOCALITY, NORTH KORDOFAN, SUDAN, Institute For Engineering Research And Publication (IFERP). The 29th World Conference on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (Virtual Conference) (WCASET-2020)
  • Winner of the 4th AU Students’ Research Day June 6th 2021 Graduation Research Title : Attitudes of Ajman University Students Towards Distance Learning in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Key Note Presentation 1- Plenary Speaker for the 4th International Webinar on Clinical Psychology and Mental Health- February 04-05, 2022 Online Meeting GMT 13:00 PM London | UK- Clinical Psychology & Mental Health 2022 Title : The Social and Psychological Effects of Inclusive Education of Persons with Hearing Disability in Society: A Field Study at the Disability Resource Centre (Sharjah University
  • Participation in Coping to a Pandemic: From Strategies to Resilience College of Humanities and Sciences ,Wednesday, February 03 ,2021. Mena Women’s Health Congruence Virtual Series 26 November 2021
  • Participation in the fourth Aqdar World Summit 2021 for the period from 25-27 October 2021 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai, under the theme “Positive Global Citizenship : Empowerment of Sustainable Investment Opportunities”.
  • Award Certificate PROUDLY : Publishing with Impact and a Route to Open Access- SPRINGER NATURE- 23-11-2021
  • Presentation: A dialogue meeting entitled: The Adherence of Generations & Its Importance to the family - Organized by the Senior Citizens Happiness Center - Ministry of Community Development - Ajman - 03-18-2021
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Member of Babiker Badri Scientific Association for Women Studies- Sudan.
  • Member of Women in Development Groups – UNDP – Yemen.
  • Member of Sudan Family Planning Association – Sudan.
  • Member of Sudan National Committee on Traditional Practices ( SNCTP).
  • Member of The British Association of Social Workers
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on Civil Society Organizations and Sustainable Development, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on The Ninth International Scientific Academic Conference “Contemporary trends in social, human, and natural sciences” 17th – 18th July 2018, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on The Tenth International Scientific Academic Conference Under the Title “Geophysical, social, human and natural challenges in a changing environment” .” 25th -26th July 2019, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Department Committee: Scientific Research Committees (Member)
  • Department Committee: International Accreditation Committee. (Member)
  • Department Committee: Academic Advising and Training Committee ( Admin: Warning).
  • College Committee :International Academic Accreditation Committee
  • College Committee :Scientific Research Committees ( Member). 2018-2019
  • College Committee : Academic Advising and Training Committee
  • Department Committee: Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Committee
  • Department Committee: Graduation Projects Discussion Committee
  • Department Committee: Training in Institutions Discussion Committee
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Umm Al Moumineen Association, Ajman, to present a workshop “Developing the Skills of the Social Worker”, Umm Al Moumineen Association, Ajman, 011-2011.
  • Awarded membership from the Arab Conferences Network, in recognition of the efforts made in the success of the activities of the 10th International Scientific Conference under the title " "Geophysical, Social, Human and Natural Challenges in a Changing Environment"., under the umbrella of the American Research Foundation, 25-26 July 2019, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for the Supervising the Best Scientific Research Project Titled : Social Empowerment of Determination in the Fields of Work in Fujairah Emirate ( Field Study of a Sample of Workers in Fujairah Police Centers), at the 2nd AU Students’ Research Day held at Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, on 2nd May 2019.
  • A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded, in recognition of the participation in the organization of A scientific symposium under the title: Sociology of Social and Cultural Changes in Arab societies: Multiple Visions and Approaches, College of Humanities and Sciences, April 2019
  • Awarded membership from the Arab Conferences Network, in recognition of the efforts made in the success of the activities of the Ninth International Scientific Conference under the title "Contemporary Trends in Humanities and Natural Sciences" which was held from 17-18 July 2018 under the umbrella of the American Research Foundation.
  • A certificate of thanks and appreciation was awarded in the fruitful participation in organizing the activities of the second international scientific conference: "Problems of Social Studies in a Changing World", College of Information and Humanities, in the period 25-26 April 2018.
  • A certificate of appreciation and gratitude as a member of the scientific committee of the International Conference on: On Civil Society Organizations and Sustainable Development Organized by Prince Abdul Qadir Al-Jazaery Center and Akouf Studies Foundation (Istanbul), "Organizational Development Laboratory and Human Resources Management, and the Laboratory Measurement and Psychological studies "University of Blida 2" Algeria "- 25-26/12/2017 Istanbul – Turkey
  • Certificate of acknowledgment for the active participation in the training of female escorts of the elderly on safe and sound ways to care for the elderly psychologically, socially and healthily, the nursing home in Ajman, 10/09/2017.
  • Certificate of acknowledgment of active participation in the activities of the "First Forum of Partners of the Department of Sociology and Social Work", 18/05/2017
  • Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from the College of Humanities and Science Ajman University for the distinguished efforts and contribution for the research and the role in university progress in the world classification 19/02/2020.
  • Department Committee :Information and Documentation Committee (member)
  • College QAA Requirement #1 committee ( Chairperson)
  • Committee for QAA Recommendation #1 (Member)
  • Distinguished Scholar Award Publication of high indexed Journal on Scopus. Ajman University 2019
  • 2 Awards for the Supervising the Best Scientific Research Project- Ajman University .2019 and 2020.
  • Distinguished Scholar Award from the European Journal of Scientific Science and hoc Scientific Award Committee and the Editorial Board based on the outstanding scholarly contribution to the scientific knowledge.2020
  • Department Committee: Information and Documentation Committee - Chairperson.
  • Department Committee: Activities and Event Committee (Member).
  • Department Committee: Academic Accreditation and Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Committee .( Member)
  • Member of Author Learning Center, Member of a Committee International Indiana, Indiana.
  • Editing in Heliyon Journal - International Journal Reviewer
  • Winner of the 4th AU Students’ Research Day June 6th 2021 Graduation Research Title : Attitudes of Ajman University Students Towards Distance Learning in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Award Certificate in participation in the college Conference: Excellence , Gifted Education, Innovation, & Creativity in Basic -Higher Education as (Paper Presenter & as Moderator )-Ajman-UAE – June 10-2021
  • Award: the 7th VENUS INTERNATIONAL Women Award - VENUS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, Category: Life time Achievement in Sociology- 2022
  • Winner of the 5th AU Students’ Research Day June 8th 2022 Graduation Research Titles : 1) Effect of Distant Learning on Children’s Academic Achievement in Primary Schools During Corona Pandemic in Dubai Emirate- Field Study. .2)The psycho-social Effect of drug addiction among young inmates at the Punitive and Correctional Institution in the Emirate of Sharjah - Field Study .
  • Reviewer for the Journal : Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
  • Award Certificate of Editorial Board Membership In recognition of the appointment as an Editorial Board Member of Journal of Public Policy and Administration(JPPA). ISSN Print: 2640-2688; ISSN Online: 2640-2696 from June 21, 2022 to June 21, 2024
  • ICETM2022 Technical Committee Member 2022: 5th International Conference on Education Technology Management ICETM 2022.-University of Lincoln, UK.
  • Internal examiner for the degree of MA : Master in public relations and corporate communication – College of Mass Communication, AU.23-June-2022
  • WARD Certificate of Attendance of Forum for Open Research in MENA-26-27 October 2022 | The Westin Cairo