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LEADERSHIP STYLES AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN MANAGING REMOTE TEAMS: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS Rania Khatib; Salma Hamdan; Rami Hariri
Research Psychologie, Orientation et Conseil Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/rpoc.v3i3.3940

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The rise of remote work has introduced new challenges in leadership, requiring managers to adapt their styles to effectively manage geographically dispersed teams. Leadership styles play a crucial role in influencing team dynamics, motivation, and performance. As organizations continue to embrace remote work, understanding how different leadership styles affect the management of remote teams is essential for enhancing team effectiveness and productivity. This study aims to analyze the impact of different leadership styles transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire on the effectiveness of managing remote teams. The research seeks to identify which leadership styles are most effective in promoting employee engagement, motivation, and job satisfaction in a remote work environment. A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Data were collected from 250 employees working in remote teams across various industries. The surveys assessed leadership style preferences and the perceived effectiveness of leadership in managing remote teams, while the interviews provided deeper insights into the psychological impact of these leadership styles on team members. The findings revealed that transformational leadership had the most positive effect on team motivation, satisfaction, and performance, while laissez-faire leadership was associated with lower levels of engagement and job satisfaction. Transactional leadership had a moderate impact on team effectiveness.  
Collaborative Creativity in Remote Work Teams: A Network Analysis of Digital Brainstorming Sessions Najwa Syarofa; Rami Hariri; Yara Abed
Journal of Loomingulisus ja Innovatsioon Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/innovatsioon.v2i4.2365

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The shift to remote work has transformed the way teams engage in creative processes, making digital collaboration tools central to brainstorming and innovation. This study aims to investigate the dynamics of collaborative creativity in remote work settings by analyzing patterns of interaction during digital brainstorming sessions. A mixed-methods network analysis approach was employed, combining social network analysis with qualitative content analysis to map communication structures and creative idea flow across 18 virtual teams composed of 162 participants from diverse professional backgrounds. Data were collected from 54 recorded online brainstorming sessions conducted over a period of three months. Results indicate that teams with more decentralized interaction networks and balanced participation demonstrated higher levels of creative idea generation and convergence. Findings further reveal that the quality of creative outputs is influenced not only by individual contributions but also by the connectivity and diversity of collaborative ties within the team. The study concludes that fostering inclusive and distributed patterns of interaction is key to enhancing creativity in virtual environments.  
IMMUNOMODULATION MECHANISM BY GOLD NANOPARTICLES FOR CANCER THERAPY Salma Hamdan; Bassam Al Khouri; Rami Hariri
Journal of Biomedical and Techno Nanomaterials Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jbtn.v2i2.2024

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Conventional cancer treatment is often limited by side effects and resistance to therapy. Therefore, immunotherapy research, especially those involving gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), is growing as a more effective and specific therapeutic alternative. AuNPs have the potential to modulate the body's immune response, improving the recognition and destruction of cancer cells by the immune system. This study aims to investigate the immunomodulation mechanisms triggered by AuNPs and evaluate their potential as cancer therapeutic agents by increasing immune cell activity and cytokine production. This study used cell culture to test the effects of AuNPs on the activity of T cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells as well as the production of cytokines IL-2, TNF-?, and IL-12. Gold nanoparticles were applied at various concentrations (5, 10, 20 ?g/ml) and treatment times (24, 48, 72 hours), then measured using flow cytometry and ELISA. The results showed that AuNPs increased the activity of immune cells, especially dendritic cells, macrophages, and T cells, as well as the production of cytokines IL-2, TNF-?, and IL-12. This increase in immune cell and cytokine activity is directly related to the concentration and duration of AuNPs treatment. This study shows that AuNPs can modulate the body's immune system and increase the immune response to cancer. Gold nanoparticles have the potential as immunomodulatory agents in more effective and safe cancer therapy. More research is needed to confirm these findings in animal and human models.