شهاب الدين محمد ابو جزر:االسم
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
Question 1 : Answer the following questions.
1-how might research help us in your professional life?
Research can have a big impact on career advancement by improving abilities,
judgment, and creativity. With an emphasis on my interest in AI and machine learning,
here's how it helps:
● Keeping Up to Date: Research keeps experts abreast of the most recent
developments, patterns, and technology in their industry. For example, being
aware of new AI algorithms guarantees relevance in a field that is changing
quickly.
● Resolving Complicated Issues: Research encourages critical thinking and
problem-solving based on facts. This could entail solving technical issues or
creating models that are optimized in AI.
● Promoting Innovation: Experts can develop new instruments, processes, or
solutions by doing study. For instance, investigating subjects like computer vision
or natural language processing may result in ground-breaking applications.
● Data-Driven Decision-Making: Studies offer valuable information that
enhances decision-making procedures, facilitating more effective.
2- How research culture could be promoted in our context? Suggest three
problems at Palestine/Gaza which the research could help to solve.
The following actions can be performed to foster a research culture in Gaza:
● Strengthening Academic Institutions: Make investments in colleges and
research facilities by offering financial support, instruction, and chances for
cooperation with foreign organizations. Researchers would be empowered if well-
equipped facilities were established and access to international research
databases was provided.
● Policy and Incentive Programs: Create regulations that give priority to funding
for research, provide grants for worthwhile initiatives, and reward researchers
with prizes or promotions. It is important to support applied and multidisciplinary
research.
● Public-Private Partnerships: To address pressing issues, promote cooperation
between government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions.
Companies could support research with money and real-world problems while
reaping the rewards of creative solutions.
Problems in Palestine/Gaza and Research Solutions:
● Water Scarcity and Pollution: The pollution of groundwater, over-extraction,
and seawater intrusion are the main causes of Gaza's acute water shortages.
Developing economical desalination technologies is the research role. Examine
effective systems for recycling and water reuse. Develop innovative methods for
agriculture and households to conserve water
● Energy Crisis:
Problem: Frequent power outages and reliance on expensive fuel create
economic and social challenges.
Research Role: Examine environmentally friendly renewable energy sources,
such as wind and solar power, in Gaza. For dependability, look into energy
storage technologies. Make energy-efficient systems for homes and businesses
more efficient.
● Unemployment and Economic Development:
Problem: High unemployment, particularly among youth and graduates, stifles
economic progress.
Research Role: Examine market trends to find start-ups and local industries'
prospects. Create innovative solutions for remote work and digital
entrepreneurship.
3- I am doing a household survey about the prevalence of NCDs in Burij Camp
(diabetes and hypertension- including taking a blood sample, measure Blood
pressure and weight), how the consent form for this survey would look like? –
hypothetically develop one. What are the ethical principles we are keen to
maintain and respect in this study.
Title: Consent Form for Participation in a Household Survey on Non-Communicable
Diseases (Diabetes and Hypertension) in Burij Camp
Introduction: You are cordially invited to take part in a study being carried out by [Your
Organization/University Name]. In order to enhance healthcare services and
interventions, this study attempts to determine the prevalence of diabetes and
hypertension in Burij Camp.
Purpose of the Study: Your health information will be gathered for this study, including
your weight, blood pressure, and blood sample. Your information will be kept private,
and participation is entirely voluntary.
Procedures:
1. You will be questioned by a researcher regarding your lifestyle and health.
2. Your weight and blood pressure will be measured.
3. To check for diabetes, a tiny sample of blood will be drawn.
Potential Risks and Discomforts: Blood collection may cause very little discomfort.
Benefits: Even if you might not experience any immediate benefits, your involvement
will help your community's health policies and services.
Voluntary Participation: It is completely voluntary to participate. There are no
repercussions if you decide not to participate or stop at any point.
Confidentiality: Your submission of any information will be kept private and used
exclusively for research. We won't reveal your identity in any reports.
Ethical Approval: MOH] has given its approval for this project.
Contact Information:
Please get in touch with [Principal Investigator Name] if you have any inquiries
concerning the study.
[Contact Information]
Consent: You attest that you have read and comprehended this consent form, that your
inquiries have been addressed, and that you are willing to take part in the study by
signing below.
Participant’s Signature: _________________________ Date: ________________
Researcher’s Signature: _________________________ Date: ________________
Ethical Principles to Maintain:
1. Autonomy and Informed Consent: After being fully informed of the goals,
methods, risks, and advantages, participants must voluntarily choose whether or
not to take part.
2. Confidentiality and Privacy: All health and personal data must be anonymous
and kept safe.
3. Beneficence and non-maleficence: Care should be taken to treat any health
issues identified during the study in order to optimize benefits and minimize
harm.
4. Justice: Make sure that participants are chosen fairly and that rewards are
distributed equally.
5. Respect for Persons: Show participants respect for their social and cultural
beliefs and treat them with decency.
We guarantee that the study is carried out properly and with the welfare of the
participants as the top priority by abiding by these ethical guidelines.
Question 2 : The results of the study showed that 31.5% of PWD had never
attended schools, 22.0% participated but did not complete their schools. The
study results identified transportation, financial constraints, attitudes
(individuals, peers, parents and teachers), teaching and care provisions,
curriculum and physical access as interacting factors that create barriers to their
education. The study showed that generally there was a low level of utilization of
medical and rehabilitation care as only 7.7% of PWD had received medical or
rehabilitation care during the last year preceded the data collection, while 83% of
respondents would like to receive care. On the other hand, the data analysis
showed that half of respondents (49.9%) are born with a disability and 21.6% of
respondents acquired their disability as a result of disease or illness.
The results of employment status showed that only 11.5% of respondents are
currently in employment (of those above 18 years) and PWD who have more than
two impairments have less or no chance to be employed. Also, results
demonstrated that 29.0% of unemployed respondents are skilled and able to
work; but they lack the opportunity.
The study demonstrated that PWD believing that the main factors that preventing
them from full participation are their disability (90.0%), physical environment
(32.9%), and attitudinal toward PWD (29.2%). Moreover the results disclosed that
8.9% of respondents are totally socially excluded; they are neither attendees nor
invitees to social occasions and are rarely visited in their own homes. Also the
study revealed that 26.2% of respondents felt ashamed of their disability and
never to live with dignity.
Discuss all of the following;
1. Suggested Title and Research Problem:
Title: A Case Study of the Obstacles to Social Participation, Employment, and
Education for People with Disabilities.
Research Problem:
Accessing healthcare, work, education, and social inclusion is extremely difficult for
people with disabilities (PWD). These obstacles result in marginalization and a lack of
opportunity and are influenced by a number of interrelated issues, including financial
limitations, attitudinal biases, physical inaccessibility, and insufficient care services.
2. A. Four Possible Research Objectives:
● To determine the causes of PWD's low educational attainment, such as financial,
physical, attitude, and transportation impediments.
● To examine utilization obstacles and assess the degree of access to medical and
rehabilitation treatment among PWD.
● To evaluate the employment situation of people with disabilities and examine the
obstacles they encounter in finding and keeping work.
● To look into the social inclusion and engagement of people with disabilities, with
an emphasis on obstacles relating to stigma, the physical environment, and
attitudes.
B. Three Hypotheses:
● PWD with less education are more likely to experience financial and
transportation difficulties.
● Poor health outcomes for PWD are largely caused by limited access to medical
care and rehabilitation.
● Environmental and attitude barriers drastically lower PWDs' chances of finding
work and engaging in social activities.
3. Literature Search Focus:
Important Things to Consider:
● Obstacles to PWD education (e.g., curriculum adaption, accessibility).
● PWDs' access to medical treatment and rehabilitation services.
● Employment prospects and discrimination against PWD in the workplace.
● Social stigma and PWD participation in community events.
Useful Resources:
● Scholarly publications (Google Scholar, JSTOR, PubMed).
● International agencies' reports (WHO, UNICEF, UNDP).
● Government reports or local research on Palestine's PWD.
● Books and case studies about policies and inclusion for people with disabilities.
4. Conceptual Framework:
Independent Factors:
● obstacles to education (transportation, budget, curriculum, and teacher attitudes).
● obstacles to employment (discrimination, lack of opportunities, physical
accessibility).
● social isolation (attitudes, physical surroundings, and stigma).
● availability of healthcare and rehabilitation services.
Dependent variables:
● level of education.
● Work status.
● involvement in society.
● PWDs' self-esteem and quality of life.
Mediating Elements:
● degree of impairment.
● quantity of disabilities.
● socioeconomic standing.
5. Key Principles for Research with Children:
1. Informed permission and Assent: Get children's assent and parents' or
guardians' informed permission, making sure they are aware of the procedures,
the goal, and their rights.
2. Protection and Safety: Make sure kids feel comfortable during the research
process by protecting their mental and physical health.
3. Confidentiality: Make sure that reports are anonymous and that all information
pertaining to children is kept strictly confidential.
4. Non-Harmful Procedures: Steer clear of physically and psychologically hurting
or upsetting kids.
5. Dignity and Respect: Show children dignity by respecting their viewpoints and
making sure they are heard.
6. Cultural Sensitivity: When engaging with children and their families, be mindful
of social and cultural standards.
7. Child-Friendly Methods: Make use of research techniques that are age-
appropriate, interesting, and non-threatening for kids to comprehend.
