After extensive efforts, students Duha Rabaia, Raed Abdelhaq, Alaa Jarrar, Jawad Olayyan, Rahma Odeh, and Mais Mubsalat from the Accounting PhD program at the University successfully published a research paper in the International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, titled:

Corporate Transparency under Pressure: The Association Between Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure and Earnings Management in Contexts of Political Instability

The study, published in the reputable InderScience database and classified in Scopus Q2 – Elsevier, was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Abdulnaser Nour and Prof. Abdalmuttaleb Sartawi, as part of the Applied Accounting Research Seminar and Sustainability in Accounting courses within the Accounting PhD program.

The research findings carry significant implications for policymakers and regulatory bodies, highlighting the importance of adopting enhanced governance practices and implementing standardized tools for measuring corporate social responsibility to promote transparency and accountability in emerging economies, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. This achievement also underscores the University’s active role in contributing scientific knowledge that addresses community service and social responsibility issues.

An-Najah University takes pride in this distinguished accomplishment, which reflects the academic excellence and research creativity of its faculty and students. The University commends the collective efforts that have enriched knowledge and strengthened its position as a beacon of scientific research. This achievement also represents a significant step forward in encouraging students to publish their research and theses, enhancing their academic and research standing.