The Doha International Family Institute (Difi), in partnership with Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, has launched a scientific journal to support Arab families.
The announcement, which took place at an official ceremony, coincided with the launch of the sixth cycle of Difi’s Osra Research Grant.
Both the Difi journal and the Osra Research Grant aim to support innovative and high-quality research development to enhance knowledge on issues facing Arab families, as well as provide policymakers with evidence-based policy and programme recommendations.
Dr Sharifa Noaman al-Emadi, executive director, Difi, a member of Qatar Foundation, spoke at the ceremony, emphasising the ethical and institutional role and commitment of Difi in producing, publishing and supporting scientific research.
Dr Rima Isaifan, head of academic and journals publishing, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Press, and a joint associate professor at HBKU presented an overview of the Difi journal.
Dr Azza Abdel-Moneim, family research expert, and Fatima al-Mutawa, researcher and grants specialist, both from Difi, also provided overviews on the terms and conditions of publishing in the journal, as well as the Osra Research Grant objectives, priority research areas identified for the sixth cycle, and eligibility of participants.
