Three academics from Al-Quds University have been included in the list of the top 2% of the most influential scientists globally for 2025, according to a ranking issued by Stanford University in collaboration with the global publisher Elsevier, based on the Scopus database.

Prof. Rafiq Qarman from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Al-Quds University was included in the long-term list, while Prof. Maher Khaddour and researcher Zainab Brijiyeh, also from the Faculty of Pharmacy, were featured in the short-term list.

Dean of Scientific Research, Prof. Ilham Al-Khatib, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “The inclusion of three of our outstanding researchers among the top 2% of scientists worldwide reflects the quality of research produced by Al-Quds University and affirms its distinguished scientific standing both in Palestine and internationally. This international recognition is the result of our researchers’ dedication and the supportive research environment the university provides to enhance its role in serving the community and advancing human knowledge.”

The Stanford researchers’ ranking is based on a set of global indicators, including the h-index, citation metrics, the number of published papers, research impact within the scholars’ respective fields, and other measures.

The ranking includes researchers who are among the top 100,000 scientists based on the composite indicator (with or without self-citations) or who rank within the top 2% or higher in their subfields. Researchers are classified according to data extracted from Scopus into 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields, following the Science-Metrix classification. This indicator is widely used to assess scientific impact and academic recognition and is considered a globally trusted reference.