SINAN SUBHI FARHAN

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Can Darwin's Natural Selection Alone Explain the Origin of Species? An Information-Theory and Computer-Science Perspective
Ahmed Al-Imam, Riccardo Lora, Sinan Subhi Farhan
Al Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences, 2026
A twelve-country psychometric validation study of the Arabic version of the social pain Questionnaire (SPQ)
Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Amthal Alhuwailah, Fouad Sakr, Leila Sarra Chaibi, Mai Helmy, et al.
Cogent Psychology, 2026
Loneliness and susceptibility to social pain mediate the association between autistic traits and psychotic experiences in young non-clinical adults
Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Leila Sarra Chaibi, Amthal Alhuwailah, Fouad Sakr, Mai Helmy, et al.
Scientific Reports, 2025
Correction: Loneliness and susceptibility to social pain mediate the association between autistic traits and psychotic experiences in young non-clinical adults (Scientific Reports, (2025), 15, 1, (7836), 10.1038/s41598-025-90597-w)
Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Leila Sarra Chaibi, Amthal Alhuwailah, Fouad Sakr, Mai Helmy, et al.
Scientific Reports, 2025
Validation of the abridged version of the autism-spectrum quotient (AQ-28) in the Arabic-speaking adult general population
Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Fouad Sakr, Amthal Alhuwailah, Leila Sarra Chaibi, Mai Helmy, et al.
Journal of Public Health Research, 2025
Background: The field of autism research in adults has not yet emerged in Arab countries, which is in part due to the lack of valid, reliable autism measures. The objectives of this study were to assess the psychometric properties of the abridged version of the autism-spectrum quotient (AQ-28) in a sample of non-clinical Arabic-speaking adults. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based study was carried-out from February to April 2024. Adults aged over 18 years from the general population of Lebanon ( N = 1076, mean age of 27.90 ± 11.81 years, 63.8% females) were recruited using the snowball sampling technique. The AQ-28 was administered to participants, along with the relationship Questionnaire, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, and the Jong-Gierveld Loneliness Scale. Results: The original five-factor model of the AQ-28 had good fit to the data: RMSEA = 0.061 (90% CI: 0.059–0.064), SRMR = 0.060, CFI = 0.848, TLI = 0.831, and an excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.91). Measurement invariance has been established across sex. Mean sum scores observed in male participants were significantly higher than those displayed by females. Autistic traits as measured by the Arabic AQ-28 correlated positively with loneliness ( r = 0.16; p < 0.001), depression ( r = 0.17; p < 0.001) and anxiety ( r = 0.15; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Findings suggest that Arabic-language version of the AQ-28 provided by this study is valid, reliable, and suitable for use among Arabic-speaking adults to measure core trait dimensions of autism and screen for autism spectrum disorder. It is our hope that the new scale will generate interest among researchers in the yet unexplored field of autism research in Arab countries.
Morphometric Evaluation of Lips in Iraqi Subjects with its Possible Esthetic Benefits
Sinan Subhi Farhan, Ahmed Al-Imam, Ali Mohammed Hatem Al-Sabti, Yosor Harith Ali Al-Shahrabi, Mustafa Eyad Murayati
Al Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences, 2025
Objectives: to assess the normal range of different lip parameters with gender difference and its role in esthetic procedures for Iraqi people. Methods: direct lip measurements were performed with closed lip position using a digital vernier caliper in 132 young Iraqi subjects (89 female and 43 male). Results: Lip measurements showed sexual dimorphism with higher value in men than women in six parameters. Cutaneous height of the upper lip was higher in both sexes. The mustache area in males was longer in males compared to females. Also, it was noticed that upper lip vertical thickness had a higher value, especially in subjects with cosmetic procedures. In addition to that, vertical upper lip thickness showed a higher rise in values of mid-line upper lip parameters than those of lower lips. Conclusion: Lip parameters had established a base level for Iraqi subjects that had a variation from other populations with gender variance and the possible role of these parameters to be kept in mind during different surgical procedures (plastic surgeons, orthodontists, and forensic odontologists).
Association between textual and pictorial warnings on tumbac (waterpipe tobacco) boxes and motivation to quit waterpipe smoking among Lebanese and Iraqi adolescents
Diana Malaeb, Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Ali Haider Mohammed, Sinan Subhi Farhan, Omar Abdulwahid Al-Ani, et al.
BMC Pediatrics, 2024
Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking has increased tremendously at a global level among all age groups, particularly young people. Previous studies have examined the impact of waterpipe tobacco pictorial health warnings on adults but scarce studies were done on adolescents. The aim of this study was to assess the association of textual versus pictorial warnings on tumbac boxes and the motivation to quit waterpipe smoking among adolescents located in two Eastern Mediterranean countries Lebanon and Iraq. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and November 2022, involving 294 adolescents waterpipe smokers from Lebanon and Iraq. The questionnaire included the Lebanese Waterpipe Dependence Smoking-11, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, the Waterpipe Harm Perception Scale, Waterpipe Knowledge Scale, Waterpipe Attitude Scale, the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence, and the Motivation to Stop Scale. Results When adjusting the results over confounding variables, the results showed that compared to finding the warnings to stop smoking not efficacious at all, adolescents who find the warnings moderately (aOR = 2.83) and very (aOR = 6.64) efficacious had higher motivation to quit. Compared to finding the warnings not increasing their curiosity for information about how to stop waterpipe smoking at all, participants who confessed that warnings increased their curiosity a little (aOR = 2.59), moderately (aOR = 3.34) and very (aOR = 3.58) had higher motivation to quit. Compared to not considering changing the tumbac brand if the company uses pictorial warnings, adolescents who would consider changing the tumbac brand (aOR = 2.15) had higher motivation to quit. Conclusion Pictorial and textual warnings on waterpipe packs were associated with higher motivation to stop waterpipe smoking. Public health education programs for this purpose seem warranted.
A multinational study on the factors influencing university students’ attitudes and usage of ChatGPT
Maram Abdaljaleel, Muna Barakat, Mariam Alsanafi, Nesreen A. Salim, Husam Abazid, et al.
Scientific Reports, 2024
Artificial intelligence models, like ChatGPT, have the potential to revolutionize higher education when implemented properly. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing university students’ attitudes and usage of ChatGPT in Arab countries. The survey instrument “TAME-ChatGPT” was administered to 2240 participants from Iraq, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan. Of those, 46.8% heard of ChatGPT, and 52.6% used it before the study. The results indicated that a positive attitude and usage of ChatGPT were determined by factors like ease of use, positive attitude towards technology, social influence, perceived usefulness, behavioral/cognitive influences, low perceived risks, and low anxiety. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated the adequacy of the “TAME-ChatGPT” constructs. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that the attitude towards ChatGPT usage was significantly influenced by country of residence, age, university type, and recent academic performance. This study validated “TAME-ChatGPT” as a useful tool for assessing ChatGPT adoption among university students. The successful integration of ChatGPT in higher education relies on the perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, positive attitude towards technology, social influence, behavioral/cognitive elements, low anxiety, and minimal perceived risks. Policies for ChatGPT adoption in higher education should be tailored to individual contexts, considering the variations in student attitudes observed in this study.
Correction to: A multinational study on the factors influencing university students’ attitudes and usage of ChatGPT (Scientific Reports, (2024), 14, 1, (1983), 10.1038/s41598-024-52549-8)
Maram Abdaljaleel, Muna Barakat, Mariam Alsanafi, Nesreen A. Salim, Husam Abazid, et al.
Scientific Reports, 2024
Exploring the level of lockdown fatigue and effect of personal resilience and coping behaviours on university students during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional analysis from Iraq
Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Ali Haider Mohammed, Abdulrasool M. Wayyes, Sinan Subhi Farhan, Omar Abdulwahid Al-Ani, et al.
Current Psychology, 2023
Governments worldwide have imposed lockdowns in their countries to restrict unnecessary movement and curb the spread and transmission of the Covid-19 as a mitigation measure. The education sector has also implemented rapid changes, and this has transformed the operational procedures for both students and lecturers. As the pandemic has progressed, its emotional and psychological toll is equally bearing on students, leading to lockdown fatigue. This study aimed to investigate the level of lockdown-induced fatigue and its correlation with personal resilience and coping skills among university students in Iraq. This study used quantitative methods of research using a cross-sectional study design. A questionnaire survey was distributed electronically among 819 university students in Iraq. The study used three standardised scales: the lockdown fatigue scale, brief resilience scale, and coping behaviours questionnaire for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were done using SPSS. Overall, students indicated a high level of lockdown fatigue with a mean score of 33.48out of 50. Fear of personal safety and the wellbeing of the family was the most fear expressed by the students. The ability to go through stressful times and unpleasant events was the most common worry among the students. Female, urbanised, and science field students were the most students who suffered from lockdown-induced fatigue. However, positive coping behaviours and personal resilience were significantly correlated with decreasing fatigue levels during the lockdown period. Level of lockdown fatigue accelerated in an alarming stage among university students in Iraq. Hence, students need to build their emotional resilience and learn how to navigate surviving hard times and bounce back after a loss. This could be facilitated by counselling services being availed to educational and social institutions to benefit university students.
Stature Estimation among Iraqis Based on Anthropometrics of the Hands Using Multivariable Regression
Sinan Subhi Farhan, Ahmed Al-Imam, Watheq Mohammed Al-Jewari
Al Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Exploring the quality of life of cosmetic users: A cross-sectional analysis from eight Arab countries in the Middle East
Ali Haider Mohammed, Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Abdulrasool M. Wayyes, Haydar F. Al‐Tukmagi, Ali Blebil, et al.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Detection of abemaciclib, an anti-breast cancer agent, using a new electrochemical DNA biosensor
Zimeng Lei, Merim Alwan, Hassan Thoulfikar A. Alamir, Hussein Humedy Chlib Alkaaby, Sinan Subhi Farhan, et al.
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2022
Expression of NF-κB mRNA in Helicobacter pylori Positive Iraqi Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Colorectal Cancer
Sinan Subhi Farhan
Al Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022
Lockdown Fatigue and University Students: Exploring the Factors That Play Significant Roles in the Level of Lockdown Fatigue Among University Students in the Era of COVID-19
Ali Haider Mohammed, Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Abdulrasool M Wayyes, Sinan Subhi Farhan, Omar Abdulwahid Al-Ani, et al.
Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 2022
Liver functions in combined models of the gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity and metabolic syndrome induced by high fat or fructose diets: a comparative study
Zaid O. Ibraheem, Sinan Subhi Farhan, Ajwad Al Sumaidaee, Layth Al sufi, Anas Bashir, et al.
Toxicological Research, 2021
Evaluation of anatomy course teaching and learning outcomes for iraqi pharmacy students: Internet-based learning versus blended learning during the pandemic
Sinan Farhan, Ahmed Al-Imam, Marek A. Motyka
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
Nephelometric quantification of complement C1, C3 and C5 components of gingival blood, from health to early disease. experimental study on human
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, 2020
Effects of Progesterone and Estradiol on the Inflammatory and Apoptotic Markers of Ovariectomized rats Challenged with Acute Septic Systemic Inflammation
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2020
Anthropometric study of nose parameters in Iraqi Arabic and Kurdish subjects (Possible personal identification tool)
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2020
An overview on antitubercular activity profile of fluoroquinolone derivatives and their molecular hybridization
M. Asif, S. Farhan
Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences, 2020
Esthetic utility and stem cell implication with an innovative surgical procedure
Abdullatif A. Aljuboury, Sinan S. Farhan
Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2019
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and their soluble receptors (sRAGE) as early predictors of reno-vascular complications in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus
Sinan Subhi Farhan, Saad Abdulrahmann Hussain
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research and Reviews, 2019
Effects of progesterone and estradiol on the inflammatory and apoptotic markers of ovariectomized rats challenged with acute septic systemic inflammation
S. Farhan, Samir Mahgoub, S. Hussain
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2019
Morphological assessment of Ear auricle in a group of Iraqi subjects and its possible role in personal identification
Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, 2019

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