Biography

Academic and researcher in Communication and Media, holding a PhD in Media and Communication Sciences from Algeria University (2006), with honors.She has teaching experience in some Arab universities over 20 years. She taught at Prince Abdul Qadir University, University of Messila, University of Batna (in Algeria), University of Sharjah, and Al Ain University.

In addition to practical experience: in the production of a documentary, television and media training, She participated as an expert trainer in training courses and workshops in the field of radio and television work (preparation and production of radio and television materials, and programmatic presentation).

She has published five books, and more than thirty articles and specialized scientific studies, and has participated in nearly 30 international and local conferences (Algeria).

She is a member of local and Arab scientific societies (such as the International Council for Arabic Language, Arab Association for Media and Communication Sciences, and Gulf Radio and Television Corporation), and the editorial boards of some specialized scientific and academic journals (Al-Hikma Journal for Media Studies, the Journal of Arts and Humanities at the University of Batna).

Education

• Ph.D. in Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences, University of Algeria, June 2006.
• Master of Sciences Communication, University of Annaba, Algeria(24,April 2000).
• Bachelor of Information Sciences, University of Constantine (Algeria) June, 1996.

Research Interests

• Mass Communication and Means.
• Influence of the Media and Communication (Social and Cultural Systems).
• Media Writing.
• New Media.
• The Skills and Effective of Communication.

 

Selected Publications

Books:

1. Rahima Aissani, Fawzia Al Ali (2015), Habits and patterns of Emiratis youth exposure to heritage programs in local TV channels (UAE), Hamdan Bin Mohammed Centre for Heritage Revival, Dubai, first edition.
2. Rahima Aissani (2014), Introduction to Communication, library Falah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3. Rahima Aissani (2010), Modern Communication and Impact of the Audio-visual Media, Radio and TV Gulf, Saudi Arabia.
4. Rahima Aissani (2010), Globalization of Media and Their Impact on foreign Satellite TV viewers, the modern world of books, Jordan.
5. Rahima Aissani (2008), Introduction to Information and Communication: Basic Concepts and new jobs in the Era of Globalization, the modern world of books, Jordan.

Journal Publication:

1.  Rahima Aissani, Abdallah, R.A.-Q., Taha, S., Al Adwan, M.N. (2023), "Artificial Intelligence Tools in Media and Journalism: Roles and Concerns", 2023 International Conference on Multimedia Computing, Networking and Applications, MCNA 2023Hybrid, Valencia19 June 2023through 22 June 2023. (In Scopus). 

2. Islam Habis Mohammad Hatamleh, Amjad Omar Safori, Mohammed Habes, Othman Tahat, Amer Khaled Ahmad, Rania Abdel-Qader Abdallah and Rahima Aissani. (2023): "Trust in Social Media: Enhancing Social Relationships", Social Sciences, 12: 416. (In Scopus).

3. Abdulrahman Essa Al Lily, Abdelrahim Fathy Ismail, Rahima Aissani, Fathi M. Abunasser, Saima M. Shahpo, Ali Khalifa Atwa Abdullatif and Ghada N. Elmorsy. (2023):"Sociocultural Causes of Ambiguity in Arab Academic Writings", Publications,  11, 25. (In Scopus). 

4. Rahima Aissani, Abdoulaye Kaba, Ghaleb A. El-Refae, Maysaa Hassan Wehbe, Haneen Kanaan. (2023):” Evaluating Distance Learning Experience during Corona Pandemic as Perceived by Media Students in Arab Universities”, Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice Vol. 23(4), (In Scopus). 
5. Abdelhafid K. Belarbi, Ghaleb A. El Refaem, Rahima A. Aissani (2023): “Internationalization of Education and the Brain Drain Paradox: Case of the MENA Region”, Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice Vol. 23(3), (In Scopus).
6. Rahima Aissani (2023):"AAU Uses of Communication and Education Technology in Distance Learning during a Corona Pandemic- Presentation and Evaluation", EAMMIS 2022 Conference “From the Internet of Things to the Internet of Ideas: The role of Artificial Intelligence“ in Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. Vol. 557, (Chapter 21). (In Scopus).
7. Rahima Aissani, Mohamed Chettah, Haneen Kanaan, Maysaa Wehbe (2022):" Information Technology Courses and their Adequacy for Graduates of Digital Media Programs in Arab Universities",(Conference Paper), 2022 International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT), (In Scopus).
8. Mohamed Chettah, Rahima Aissani, Belqis Chettah, (2022): “The Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on Journalism in the Digital Era- A Descriptive and Critical Approach”, (Conference Paper), 2022 International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT), (In Scopus).
9. رحيمة عيساني(2022):"الإحاطات الإعلامية لوزارة الصّحة ووقاية المجتمع الإماراتية ومحتواها الاتصالي للتّوعية بفيروس كورونا"، مجلة دراسات، مجلد 46، عدد 3 (In Scopus).
10. Rahima Aissani, (2022), Journalism and Media Curricula in Arab Universities, Scientific Journal of King Faisal University, Volume 23 -Issue No.1-March 2022 (1442) .
11. Rahima Aissani, (2022), Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes Laws and Legislation in the GCC Countries, Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues, Volume 25, Issue 1, 2022, 1-14.
12. Rahima Aissani, (2021), Arab Official Efforts to Raise Awareness of COVID-19: The Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Model in the UAE, Scientific Journal of King Faisal University, Volume -Issue No.1-June 2021 (1442) .
13. Rahima Aissani, Mokhtar Elareshi, Riadh Jeljeli, (2021), Perceptions and Comparative of Media Education Curricula in Arab Universities, Elementary Education Online, Vol 20 (Issue 5): pp. 5732-5741. doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2021.05.646.
14. Rahima Aissani, Ghaleb Awad ElRefae (2021):Trends of university students towards the use of YouTube and the benefits achieved; Field study on a sample of Al Ain University students, AAU JOURNAL of BUSINESS and LAW, Volume 5, No. 1. 
15. Mahmoud Elbasir, Mokhtar Elareshi, Mohammed Habes, Rahima Aissani. (2020),The Influence of Trust, Security and Reliability of Multimedia Payment on the Adoption of EPS in Libya, Multicultural Education, Vol. 6 No.5.

16. Rahima Aissani& Abdulrahman Dheyab (2020), Arab Youth Use of Twitter;  Site Preferences and  Motive“ s, Annals of the Arts and Social Sciences,  University of Kuwait, Volume 41, No. 557.

17. Rahima Aissani (2019), The Ethics of the Content Administration in Facebook & Twitter, Analysis Study of the Policies and Conditions,The Arab Journal for the Humanities, University of Kuwait, Volume 37, No. 148.
18. Rahima Aissani (2018), The Ethics and legislation of the new media usein the United Arab Emirates, Analytical study of the Law “Combating IT Crimes,  AAU Journal of Business and Law, Vol. 2, No. 1.
19. Rahima Aissani & Abderrahmane Abdullah (2018), The Motives for the Use of Twitter by Arab Youths, Communication Today, Scientific journal of the Faculty of Mass Media Communication at the University SS. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia, Vol. 9, No. 1.(In Scopus).

20. Rahima Aissani (2018), Identity and Cultural Specificities in Virtual Societies, Journal of Media and Social Sciences for Specialized Research, Institute of Advanced Training and Studies, Malaysia, vol. 2. 
    

21. Rahima Aissani (2016), Interactive forms for users of the social media of Arab youth, Arab Journal of Information and Communication Sciences, the Saudi Society of Information and Communication Professors, Riyadh, number (15).

Conferences

1. 2023 International Conference on Multimedia Computing, Networking and Applications, MCNA 2023Hybrid, Valencia19 June 2023through 22 June 2023. (In Scopus)
2. ACIT 2022:"The International Arab Conference on Information Technology", Al Ain University – Abu Dhabi Campus, 22nd - 24th November 2022.
3. EAMMIS 2022: "From the Internet of Things to the Internet of Ideas: The Role of Artificial Intelligence", Coventry University, UK, 10-11 June, 2022.
4. Virtual International Forum: “Research Quality Standards for Media and Communication Sciences Research”, through the Remote Education Technology (ZOOM), Humanities Department, ALWadi University (Algeria), 16, February 17, 2021.
5. International Symposium: "Electronic education in the Arab world, experiences and surveillance", Tiaret University (Algeria), through the Remote Education Technology (ZOOM), December 16, 2020.
6. International Forum: "Protecting children from IT risks", Jijel University (Algeria), through the Remote Education Technology (ZOOM), 2-3 December 2020.
7. The International Forum on the Media and Legal Treatment of the Coronavirus Crisis, through the Remote Education Technology (ZOOM), Adrar University (Algeria), 18-19 July 2020.
8. The 21st Creative Student Forum, "The Role of Entrepreneurship and Creativity among Arab University Students in the Advancement of the National Economy", held from November 27-31, 2019, at Al Ain University, United Arab Emirates.
9. The third International Al falah University Conference "Towards Advanced Scientific Knowledge in Business Management (TASK-2019)", 1 - 3 May 2019, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
10. The eighth International Conference on: “Technologies of sports media and communication in Front of Current Economic Challengers”, Mohammed BOUDIAF University, November 13, 14 and 15, 2018.
11. The Second International Alfalah University Conference "Towards Advanced Scientific Knowledge in Business Management (TASK-2018)", 1 - 3 May 2018, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
12. The 7th International Symposium on "Community Peace and the Possibilities to Meet the Current Challenges", Prince Abdul Mohsen Bin Jalawi Center, Sharjah, 28/4/2018.
13. The Fourth International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences, Middlesex University Dubai, from January 16th - 18th, 2018.
14. المؤتمر العلمي الدّولي الثّاني"المجتمع العربي وشبكات التواصل الاجتماعي في عالم متغير"، قسم الإعلام، كلية الآداب والعلوم الاجتماعية، بجامعة السّلطان قابوس، مسقط، أيام 30 أكتوبر إلى 2 نوفمبر 2017.
15. International Conference:"Media Ethics and Laws of Media in Gulf ", Faculty of Communication, University of Sharjah, April 27-28, 2016.

Professional Experience

• Associate Professor, College of Communication and Media, Al Ain university, UAE, March 2023 to now.
  
• Assistant Professor, College of Communication and Media, Al Ain university, UAE, January 2017 to March 2023.
• Assistant  Professor,  Collage of Communication,   University of Sharjah, UAE, September 2010 – December 2016.
• Associate Professor, Department of Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Law, University of Batna, Algeria, 2009 – 2010.
• Assistant Professor, Department of Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Law, University of Batna, Algeria, 2006 – 2009.
• Lecturer, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Batna, Algeria, 2001-2005.
• Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Mohamed Boudiaf, Algeria, 2000-2001.
• Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Emir Abdelkader, Constantine, Algeria (1996-2000), Algeria.

Administrative and service positions:

Teaching Courses

Graduate Courses:

• Media Ethics, University of Batna, Algeria.
• Issues of Public Opinion, University of Batna, Algeria.
• Communication and Persuasion, University of Batna, Algeria.
• Communication and Social Change, University of Batna, Algeria.
• Theories of Information. University of Batna, Algeria.
• Modern Communication Technology, University of Batna, Algeria.
• Computer and the Internet, University of Batna, Algeria.

Undergraduate Courses:

• Campaigns for public relations, Al Ain University of Science and Technology
• Writing for public relations, Al Ain University of Science and Technology
• Organization of special events and activities, Al Ain University of Science and Technology
• Production of information materials for public relations, Al Ain University of Science and Technology
• Media ethics, Al Ain University of Science and Technology
• Media and Development, University of Sharjah.
• Media Writing 1, University of Sharjah.
• Special Topics in Communication, University of Sharjah.
• Communication Theories, University of Sharjah.
• Program Presentation, University of Sharjah.
• Video Shooting, University of Sharjah.
• Writing for Online Journalism, University of Sharjah.
• Introduction to Information and Communication. University of Batna, Algeria, and the University of Sharjah.
• Researches of Information and Communication,University of Batna,Algeria
• Media Sociology, University of Batna, Algeria
• Media History, University of Batna, Algeria
• Radio and Television Production, University of Batna, Algeria.

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  

Memberships

1. Member of Academic Committee in International Center for Government Communication - Sharjah: 2020-2022.
2. Member of Scientific Council of the Department of Graduate Studies Institute researcher contracted with the University of Airs America, since June 2013.
3. Member of scientific journal Al Hekma of media studies, a scientific journal international, issued by Dar Kounouz Al Hekma in Algeria.
4. Member of International Federation for the Arabic language, since March 2013 to now.
5. President of the Media Association Scientific, College of Communication, University of Sharjah, since 2012 to 2016.
6. Member of the Cultural Committee, College of Communication, Sharjah University, since 2010 to 2016.

Professional development workshops

1. Immersive Video reporting, International Center for Journalists, & META: "Engage Training for Journalists and News Creators" program, 18/7/2023 – 1/8/2023.
2. Data Journalism, International Center for Journalists, & META: "Engage Training for Journalists and News Creators" program 27/4/2023 – 25/5/2023.
3. Introduction to Digital Journalisme, REUTERS, META Journalism Project, July 2022.
4. In Design,  Al Ain University, February 2022.
5. E-distance-Learning,  Al Ain University, March 2020.
6. E-Exam,  Al Ain University, April 2020. 
7. Edugate System,  Al Ain University, October 2019, & October 2020.
8. E-Course File System,  Al Ain University, October : 2019, 2020, 2021.
9. Workshop on "Turnitin",  Al Ain University, October 2019, November 2021.
10. Educational Technology,  Al Ain University, September 2019.
11. Smart PLS Software,  Al Ain University, April 2018. 
12. Moodle E-Learning,  Al Ain University, January 2017, & October 2020.
13. Modern teaching methods,  University of Sharjah, April 2016.
14. The Blackboard Learning Management System,7 & 8, University of Sharjah September 2010, 2012.