University World News Highlights a Scientific Study by Prof. Ahed Zyoud of An-Najah’s Department of Chemistry on Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
An-Najah National University has secured a distinguished position on the global scientific map after University World News spotlighted an outstanding study by Prof. Ahed Zyoud from the Department of Chemistry, titled “Assessing progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 in the Arab world through performance and visualization analysis.” The study—published in Discover Sustainability, classified as Q1 worldwide in Scopus and Clarivate—was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Shaher Zyoud of Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie.
As one of the leading international platforms for tracking higher-education news and achievements, University World News drew attention to Prof. Zyoud’s work for its comprehensive analysis and precise quantitative and qualitative indicators on Arab progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6)—ensuring safe drinking water and sanitation for all. The report notes that the Arab region’s share of global scientific output in this field soared by an unprecedented 243.5% over eight years, led by Saudi Arabia and Egypt, reflecting the high quality of research and the efforts of Arab universities in addressing water-related challenges.
This coverage by a prominent international outlet constitutes global recognition of An-Najah National University’s research excellence. It reinforces the University’s standing among leading institutions worldwide and affirms its commitment to producing high-quality research that contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals and advances scientific knowledge.
Article link: https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250819110130246
