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Waled Abdo Ahmed
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education, Dhamar University, Dhamar
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A questionnaire study on university students' awareness of forensic chemistry Raghda Makia; Khalid Zainulabdeen; Akram Al-Sabbagh; Alaa A. Rashad; Waled Abdo Ahmed; Eamd Yousif
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Education Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): DECEMBER 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/ijce.v1i2.76915

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This article delves into the growing significance of forensic science within criminal investigations and court proceedings, focusing on the pivotal role of forensic chemistry. Forensic chemistry, a sub-discipline of forensic science, is critical in examining physical evidence, encompassing substances like drugs, explosives, and toxic compounds. However, despite the escalating demand for forensic chemists in the job market, the public's awareness and knowledge of forensic chemistry, including university students, remains inadequately explored. Through a questionnaire study, this article presents the results that elucidate the extent of awareness and knowledge regarding forensic chemistry among university students. Additionally, this research examines the attitudes and perceptions of university students towards forensic chemistry education and career opportunities. The implications derived from the findings of this study are profound and have far-reaching consequences, specifically concerning forensic chemistry education, career development, and the enhancement of public comprehension surrounding forensic science.
EXPLORING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND DNA APPLICATIONS: A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY Emad Yousif; Hamsa Thamer; Raghda Makia; Khalid Zainulabdeen; Waled Abdo Ahmed
JCER (Journal of Chemistry Education Research) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Volume 10 No. 1 June 2026
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jcer.v10n1.p84-89

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Forensic chemistry is a rapidly growing sub discipline of forensic science that plays an essential role in criminal investigations through the examination and analysis of physical evidence, including drugs, explosives, and toxic compounds. Despite increasing demand for forensic chemists in the job market, awareness and knowledge of forensic chemistry among university students particularly undergraduate students in chemistry and biotechnology remain insufficiently explored. This study employed a validated questionnaire to investigate the level of awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of 20 undergraduate students at Al-Nahrain University, Iraq, regarding forensic chemistry, DNA analysis, and biotechnology. The results indicated that the majority of participants demonstrated a satisfactory level of awareness: 80% were aware of forensic science, 82% recognized the connection between DNA analysis and forensic science, 84% understood the relationship between DNA and biotechnology, and 91% appreciated the importance of DNA evidence in crime scene investigations. Additionally, 79% expressed interest in pursuing future studies in forensic science. The findings underscore significant educational implications for forensic chemistry curricula, career development pathways, and the broader enhancement of scientific literacy regarding forensic science among university students.
Co-Authors Akram Al-Sabbagh Alaa A. Rashad Eamd Yousif Emad Yousif Hamsa Thamer Khalid Zainulabdeen Raghda Makia Raghda Makia