Abdo Hussein Ahmed Al-Akwa’a

Phone: +967 777 937 114

Email: a.alakwa@su.edu.ye, abdualakoaa@gmail.com

Address: Airport Street, Sana’a

Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=ar&user=

Qualifications:

• PhD in Digital Communication: Department of Journalism and Electronic Publishing, Faculty of Mass Media, Sana’a University, 2023. Thesis recommended for publication and distribution among Yemeni and Arab universities.
• Master of Arts in Investigative Journalism: Department of Journalism and Electronic Publishing, Faculty of Mass Media, Sana’a University, 2021. With Distinction. Thesis recommended for publication and distribution among Yemeni and Arab universities.
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media (Journalism and Electronic Publishing): Faculty of Mass Media, Sana’a University, 2009-2010, the First Rank.
• English Language Proficiency Certificate: Language and Translation Center, Sana’a University, 2021.
• Arabic Language Proficiency Certificate: Department of Arabic Language, Sana’a University, 2020.
• Sana’a University Computer Proficiency Certificate:

Experience

Current Position:

• Assistant Professor of Digital Communication and Investigative Journalism: Department of Journalism and Electronic Publishing, Faculty of Mass Media, Sana’a University (2023 – Present).
• Responsibilities include teaching a wide range of courses: Digital Communication, Journalism, Web Design, Social Media Management, Public Relations, and Media Ethics.
• Curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Sana’a University and other Yemeni universities.

Previous Experience:

• Instructor: Department of Journalism and Electronic Publishing, Faculty of Mass Media, Sana’a University (2021).
• Teaching Assistant & Member of the Examination Committee: Department of Journalism and Electronic Publishing, Faculty of Mass Media, Sana’a University (2012-2015).
• Editor-in-Chief: Manbar Al-Jami’a University Newspaper, Faculty of Mass Media, Sana’a University.
• Journalist: Worked as a journalist for various Yemeni government and private newspapers, magazines, and online platforms (2005-2013).

Scientific Conferences and Published Research

• “The Argumentative Discourse of National Identity Issues in Yemeni Digital Journalism and Journalists’ Attitudes Towards its Content – A Survey Study,” Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Journalism and Electronic Publishing, Faculty of Mass Media, Sana’a University, November 2023.
• “The Argumentative Discourse of National Identity Issues in Yemeni Government Digital Journalism in Sana’a and Aden – An Ethnographic Study,” Sana’a University Journal of Humanities, Volume 5, Issue 2, 2023, Available at: https://journals.su.edu.ye/index.php/jhs/article/view/602
• “Methods of Professional Practice in the Arts of Digital Writing for Public Relations in the General Telecommunications Corporation of Yemen – An Analytical Study,” Research paper presented at the scientific conference “Academic Qualification and Professional Practice of Public Relations in Arab Countries: Reality and Prospects,” Liwa College of Technology, United Arab Emirates, April 2023.
• “The Extent of Awareness of Yemeni University Students in Expressing National Identity Values through Facebook – A Field Study,” Research paper presented at the First Scientific Conference “Arab Youth Between Social Media and Societal Challenges,” Ahliyyah University in Bahrain, May 2023.
• “Strategies for Covering the War in Yemen by Mobile Journalism – A Field Study on Journalists and War Correspondents,” Research paper presented at the Eighth Meeting of the Arab Association for Scientific Research and Communication Sciences entitled “Media and Communication Strategies in Current Wars… From Soft War to Military Confrontation,” Lebanese University – Beirut, November 24-25, 2022, published in a collective book.
• “Legal Frameworks for Freedom of Digital Expression on Social Media Networks in Yemen (An Applied Study on Publications in Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram Groups),” Research paper published in the Journal of Media and Arts issued by the Libyan Academy, Libya, Volume (3), Issue (9), June 2022, Available at: https://amj.academy.edu.ly/ar/j/issues/36
• “The Role of Digital Guidance Platforms in Enhancing Agricultural and Rural Development in Yemen – A Field Study in Light of the Usage and Acceptance Model,” Research paper presented at the First Sana’a University Agricultural Scientific Conference, November 25-28, 2021, Available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YaMPvBKP4IQwibZyEgCJeVePXpZ1-HZa/view?usp=drivesdk
• “Discriminatory Words and Expressions Used in Yemeni Electronic Journalism,” Research paper presented at the International Meeting of the Arab and European Association of Media Researchers on: Stereotypes and Professional Ethics in journalistic production, Institute of Journalism and News Sciences – Manouba University – Tunisia – October 21-22, 2021, published on the websites of Al-Hikma Journal for Communication Studies in Algeria, and Qatar University, Available at: https://qspace.qu.edu.qa/handle/10576/23125
• “The Structure of Investigative Journalistic Editing in Yemeni Print and Electronic Journalism (A Study of Content and Communicator),” Master’s Thesis, Department of Journalism and Electronic Publishing, Faculty of Media, Sana’a University, April 2021.
• “Attitudes of Journalism Department Students at the Faculty of Media – Sana’a University towards Practical Training in Light of Labor Market Needs – A Survey Study,” The First Scientific Conference on Quality and Academic Accreditation at Sana’a University, November 28-29, 2018.

Skills:

• Good Command in English.
• Proficient in using software for digital media production, editing, and design (journalism, radio, television, advertising, blogging, and website design).
• Excellent Team Management.

Training:

Digital Communication, Digital Storytelling, Graphic Design, Digital And Investigative Journalism, Mobile Journalism, Digital Media Content Creation and Management, Website Content Management, Social Media Management, News Writing and Editing, Human Interest Stories, Investigations, Articles, Sensitive Journalism, Online Journalism, New Media, Professional Journalistic Production, Radio, Television, And Advertising Editing, Gender, Politics, Democracy, Media and Good Governance, Quality and Academic Accreditation, Curriculum Development And Course Descriptions, Administrative and Financial Skills for Development Facilitators, Report Writing and Preparation, Conducting Field Surveys, Effective Communication and Development Communication, Strategic Planning, Writing Project Proposals and Funding Applications, Marketing, Work Item Definition and Cost Estimation, Digital Writing and Communication In Public Relations and Advertising, Meeting Management and Minutes Writing, Conflict Resolution and Social Cohesion, Establishing and Managing Self-Initiated Initiatives and Community Contracts, Good Governance, Administrative Organization, Secretarial Work, and Record Keeping.