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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Tarek Ali, Acting President of Beni-Suef University, the Faculty of Special Needs Sciences, in cooperation with the University's Supreme Committee for Research Ethics, organized a scientific workshop entitled “Research Ethics in the Social and Human Sciences and the Operational Mechanisms of University Ethics Committees.” The workshop was held under the supervision of Dr. Heba Abu El-Nil, Dean of the Faculty. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Hesham Abdel-Hamid, Professor of Psychology and Psychology of Special Needs Groups and a member of the University's Supreme Committee for Research Ethics.
The workshop was attended by faculty members and researchers, including Dr. Fatma Hanafy, Chair of the Supreme Committee for Research Ethics; Dr. Amal Abdel-Ghani, Associate Professor of Educational Technology, Secretary-General of the University's Supreme Committee for Research Ethics, and Chair of the Faculty Ethics Committee; Dr. Haitham Nagi, Associate Professor of Visual Impairment and former Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Asmaa Abdel-Moneim, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Faculty of Arts and a member of the Ethics Committee; Dr. Naglaa Fathy, Associate Professor of Language and Speech Disorders and a member of the Faculty's Research Ethics Committee; Dr. Mohamed Hosny, Associate Professor of Intellectual Disability; Dr. Kamelia El-Wakil, Associate Professor of Visual Impairment; and Dr. Abu Deif Mokhtar, Lecturer in the Department of Learning Disabilities. A number of assistant staff members and researchers also attended.
Prof. Dr. Tarek Ali emphasized that organizing this workshop reflects Beni-Suef University's ongoing commitment to promoting a culture of academic integrity and reinforcing the principles of responsible scientific research. He noted that the University attaches great importance to activating the role of ethics committees and supporting research practices that ensure the quality and credibility of scientific output. He explained that the workshop aimed to highlight the ethical principles and standards governing scientific research, ensure the protection of participants' rights and privacy, and clarify researchers' responsibilities.
Prof. Dr. Tarek Ali added that the event featured rich and productive scientific discussions that directly contributed to deepening awareness of researchers' ethical responsibilities and highlighting the importance of adhering to regulations that protect participants and strengthen mutual trust in scientific research findings. He stated that research ethics are not merely routine organizational or administrative procedures, but rather an inherent scientific and human responsibility and a fundamental pillar for conducting rigorous research that respects human dignity and serves society's needs.
For her part, Dr. Heba Abu El-Nil, Dean of the Faculty of Special Needs Sciences, expressed her deep appreciation for the University President's patronage of the Faculty's scientific activities. She praised the workshop's distinguished academic level and highlighted the tangible role of the Supreme Committee for Research Ethics in raising academic awareness and advancing the research system within both the Faculty and the University.
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