Al-Quds University

Mental health status and its correlates among emerging adults living in the west bank experiencing prolonged conflict: a study on depression, anxiety, war-related stress, and resilience

Emerging adults living in conflict-affected regions are exposed to chronic stressors that may adversely affect their psychological well-being. In the West Bank, prolonged exposure to war, political violence, military escalation, and radical attacks has created a persistent enviro...

Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to probiotics and prebiotics: a cross-sectional study in Palestine

Probiotics and prebiotics are widely used dietary interventions for gut health and immune-related outcomes. Nurses play a key role in patient education, yet data on their understanding and use of these supplements in Palestine are limited. This study assessed nurses’ knowledge, a...

Technology adoption drives entrepreneurial performance through integrated PEST factors supporting sustainable economic growth and innovation

Entrepreneurial performance in emerging economies is shaped not only by macro-environmental conditions but also by entrepreneurs’ ability to adopt and leverage digital technologies. However, empirical research remains limited in explaining how political, economic, social, and tec...

Weight status, percent body fat, eating habits, depression, and food addiction in Palestinian university students: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Obesity and excess adiposity among university students are important public health concerns. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Al-Quds University students using both body mass index (BMI) and percent body fat (PBF), a...

Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy associated with IFT74 pathogenic variant: a case report

Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy (ATD) is a rare skeletal ciliopathy characterized by a constricted thoracic cage, short ribs, and pulmonary hypoplasia. While typically linked to pathogenic variants in IFT80 or DYNC2H1 , recent genomic advancements have identified biallelic varian...

A rare combination of gastroschisis, jejunal atresia, colonic atresia, and midgut malrotation in a newborn: a case report and literature review

Introduction and importance: Gastroschisis is a congenital full-thickness anterior abdominal wall defect that allows bowel evisceration without a covering sac. While most cases are isolated and have good outcomes, complex gastroschisis involves associated intestinal pathology and...

Data-driven identification of modifiable risk factors for colorectal cancer in Palestine using machine learning methods

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a growing public health concern in Palestine, yet limited evidence is available on locally relevant behavioral, dietary, socioeconomic, and contextual predictors. Machine learning (ML) may support prevention-oriented risk stratification by identifying c...

Oral cavity cancer knowledge and clinical practices among medical students and interns in the West Bank: a cross-sectional study

Oral cavity cancer (OCC) remains a major global public health challenge, with disproportionately high morbidity and mortality in developing regions. In the West Bank, OCC incidence and mortality are among the highest in the Middle East and North Africa. As primary care physicians...