Investigating the concept of chemical functionalization in forensic applications among pharmacy students: A questionnaire study

Khalid W. Zainulabdeen (Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad)
Alaa A. Rashad (Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad)
Shams A. Ismeal (Department of Medical Physics, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad)
Muna Bufaroosha (Department of Chemistry, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain)
Shaimaa A. Hussein (College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad)
Omar Al-Tameemi (Department of Mathematics and Computer Application, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad)
Ziad Fidil (College of Pharmacy, University of Thi-Qar, Nasiriyah)
Wedad H. Al-Dahhan (Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad)
Rahimi M. Yusop (School of Chemical Sciences and Food Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor)
Emad Yousif (Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad)

Indonesian Journal of Chemical Education
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): JULY 2025

Forensic science plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by providing essential evidence and aiding the resolution of crimes. One significant aspect of forensic science is functionalizing pharmacology, which involves the analysis of drugs and their metabolites in biological samples to ascertain their origins and potential effects. It is imperative for future healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacy students, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the functionalization of pharmacology in forensic science. However, there is a paucity of research on pharmacy students' current knowledge and comprehension in this specific domain. Hence, the present study aimed to utilize a questionnaire-based approach to explore pharmacy students' understanding of functionalizing pharmacology in forensic science. The primary objective of this investigation was to identify strengths and weaknesses within this cohort's knowledge base, ultimately offering recommendations for enhancing pharmacy education in this field.