Two Israeli Academics Named Among World's Top 2% of Scientists
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Two leading researchers from the Academic College of Sakhnin, Professor Fadia Nasser Abu Hijleh and Professor Dorite Ravid, have been included in the 2026 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List. This global ranking recognizes researchers based on their citation impact and influence in their respective fields. Professor Abu Hijleh is recognized for her work in education and measurement, while Professor Ravid is noted for her contributions to linguistics and language acquisition. Their inclusion underscores the college's commitment to academic excellence and international research.
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- Professors Fadia Nasser Abu Hijleh and Dorite Ravid from the Academic College of Sakhnin are in the 2026 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List.
- The list ranks the world's most cited and influential researchers based on Scopus data.
- Professor Abu Hijleh is Dean of the college and a leader in educational research and measurement.
- Professor Ravid heads the Communication Disorders Department and is a noted linguist.
- This recognition highlights the international research standing of the Academic College of Sakhnin.
Two prominent researchers from the Academic College of Sakhnin have been recognized in the prestigious Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List for 2026. The list identifies the world's most influential scientists based on citation data from Scopus.
Professor Fadia Nasser Abu Hijleh, Dean of the Academic College of Sakhnin and an honorary professor at Tel Aviv University, was honored for her significant contributions to educational research, measurement, and evaluation. She is noted as the first Arab woman in Israel to achieve full professor rank at a university and the first Arab woman appointed to the Council for Higher Education. Her research focuses on educational assessment, quantitative research methods, statistics, and teacher training.
Professor Dorite Ravid, head of the Communication Disorders Department at the Academic College of Sakhnin and an honorary professor at Tel Aviv University, was recognized for her global impact in linguistics, psycholinguistics, and language acquisition. Her research centers on language acquisition and the development of oral and written language skills across different age groups. She previously chaired the Israeli Linguistic Society.
The inclusion of both professors highlights the academic excellence and international standing of the Academic College of Sakhnin, aligning with its vision to promote scientific research and innovation.
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