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Professor Elwakeel has extensive academic, clinical, and research experience across leading institutions in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. He published extensively in Scopus-indexed journals and served as a reviewer and editorial board member for numerous international journals. His work spans clinical diagnosis and treatment, psychometric scale development, positive psychology, and mental health among marginalized populations. He is also a recipient of multiple national and international awards for research excellence and is ranked among the world’s top researchers according to the AD Scientific Index.

Publications

• 1-Elwakeel et al. (2025) A Survey Study of the Psychological and Social Impacts Associated with the Prevalence of House Maids in Emirati Society. Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences (Accepted) (Indexed Scopus Journal Q2)


• 2- Elwakeel, S. A., Nadreen, H. M., & Ewees, A. M. (2025). Psychometric Properties of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) Among Students at Jeddah University, KSA. Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 52(1), 65–77. https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v52i1.6117


• 3-Elwakeel, S. A., Subasi, M., Al-Hendawi, M., & Bulut, S. (2024). Arabic validation of the Three-dimensional Meaning in Life (3DM) Scale: A bifactor model approach. Psikohumaniora: Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi, 9(2), 253–266. https://doi.org/10.21580/pjpp.v9i2.22488


• 4-Elwakeel, S. A., Mahpur, M., & Saadati, N. (2024). Cultural Influences on Perceptions of Parenthood and Family Life. Journal of Psychosociological Research in Family and Culture, 2(3), 29-35. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jprfc.2.3.5


• 5 Elwakeel, S. A., Nadreen, H. M., & Ewees, A. M. (2024). Psychometric Properties of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) Among Students at Jeddah University, KSA. Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 52(1), 65–77. https://doi.org/10.35516/ hum.v52i1.61174.


• 6-Elwakeel, S.A, Abdul Wahab, T, Ewees, A. M.& Basha,S . (2024) .The Effectiveness of Integrative Psychological Therapy in reducing Bulimia Nervosa Disorder and some associated disorders among Female University Students, Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 51(2), 137–159 https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v51i2.3152.


• 7-Bulut, S., Crescenzo, P., Elwakeel, S.A & Bukhori, B. (2023) Bullying, maltreatment, and uncivil faculty member behaviors at universities. Psicogente , 26(50). 134-152 https://doi.org/10.17081/psico.26.50.6390https://revistas.unisimon.edu.co/index.php/ psicogente/article/view/6390


• 8.Ibrahim A. Kira, Hanaa A.M. Shuwiekh, Jeffrey S. Ashby, Sayed Elwakeel, Amthal Alhuwailah, Mariam Sous Fahmy Sous, Shadia Bint Ali Baali, Chafika Azdaou, Enas. M. Oliemat & Hikmet J. Jamil. (2023). the Impact of COVID-19 Traumatic Stressors on Mental Health: Is COVID-19 a New Trauma Type. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 21(1), 51–70 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-021-00577-0


• 9. Kira, I. A., Shuweikh, H., Al-Huwailiah, A., El-Wakeel, S. A., Waheep, N. N., Ebada, E. E., & Ibrahim, E. S. R. (2022). The direct and indirect impact of trauma types and cumulative stressors and traumas on executive functions. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 29:5, 1078-1094, DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2020.1848835


• 10. Kira, I. A., Shuwiekh, H. A., Rice, K. G., Ashby, J. S., Elwakeel, S. A., Sous, M. S. F., & Jamil, H. J. (2021). Measuring COVID-19 as traumatic stress: Initial psychometrics and validation. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 26(3), 220-237.‏ DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2020.1790160


• 11-Arzak Mohamed Khalifa, Asmaa Mohamed Khalifa, & Sayed Elwakeel. (2022). Effect of Educational Program on Symptom Burden, Body Image Dissatisfaction and Psychological Distress among Patients with Multiple Myeloma. Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 13(2), 1308-1323. ‏ Doi: 10.21608/ EJHC. 2022.242609


• 12- Ewees, A., Abdelazem, E., & Elwakeel, S A. (2020). Knowledge, Risk Perception, Preventive Behavior and Emotional Regulation regarding COVID-19 among Nurses Working in Isolation Hospitals. Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 11(4), 190-211. DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2020.125754


• 13-Sayed Elwakeel, et al (2025). Self-Compassion and Its Relationship to Depressive Symptoms Among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Accepted for publication in the Fayoum University Journal of Psychological and Educational Sciences.


• 14-Sayed Elwakeel, et al. (2025). Psychometric Properties of the Affiliate Stigma Scale Among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Accepted for publication in the Ain Shams University Journal of Psychological Counseling, August 2025 Issue.


• 15-Sayed Elwakeel, et al. (2025). Cognitive Flexibility and Response Inhibition as Predictors of Sleep Disorders among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Psychological Counseling, Ain Shams University, 81(3), 373-407. https://cpc.journals.ekb.eg/ article_406415. Html


• 16-Sayed Elwakeel, et al. (2025). Psychological Factors Associated with the Use of Sustainable Energy Methods among a Sample of Emiratis. Journal of Scientific Methodology and Behavior, 6(11), 77-110. https://psyb.journals.ekb.eg/article_423138.html


• 17-Sayed Elwakeel & Rasha Abdel Sattar. (2025). The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and the Feeling of Flourishing Among a Sample of University Students. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Psychological Counseling, Ain Shams University, April 2025 Issue.


• 18- Sayed Elwakeel, et al. (2025). Defense Mechanisms among Psychotropic Substance Dependent and Non-Dependent Individuals. Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Fayoum University, 17(1), 1-45. https://jfafu.journals.ekb.eg/article_396351.html


• 19-Sayed Elwakeel, et al. (2024). Cognitive Flexibility and Response Inhibition as Predictors of Sleep Disorders in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Psychological Counseling, Ain Shams University,81 (3) 373-407https://cpc.journals.ekb.eg/article_4064 15. html


• 20-Sayed Elwakeel & Amina Al-Kindi. (2024). A Survey Study on the Challenges Associated with Integrating Students with Disabilities in Schools in the United Arab Emirates from Teachers' Perspectives. Journal of Scientific Methodology and Behavior, 5(10), 173-235.https://psyb.journals. ekb.eg/article_387254.html


• 21- Sayed Elwakeel et al. (2024). Maladaptive Cognitive Schemas as Predictors of Relapse Among a Sample of Addicts. Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Port Said University, 29(29), 581-627. https://jfpsu.journals.ekb.eg/article_367297.html


• 22- Sayed Elwakeel. (2024). Variations in Levels of Psychological Happiness considering Gender, College, Academic Major, and Academic Year Among Students at Fayoum University. Journal of Sharjah University for Humanities and Social Sciences, 21(2), 536-571. https://doi.org/10.36394/ jhss/21/2/20


• 23- Sayed Elwakeel et al. (2024). A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study of Defense Mechanisms Among Egyptian and Emirati University Students. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Psychological Services, Ain Shams University, May 7, 2024.


• 24- Sayed Elwakeel et al. (2024). Marginalization and Its Relationship with Political Violence Among University Students. Fayoum University Journal of Humanities, 16(1), pp. 583-670. https://jfafu.journals.ekb.eg/article_332909.html


• 25- Sayed Elwakeel et al. (2023). Variation in Levels of Neurotic Perfectionism, Burnout, and Life Satisfaction According to Demographic Variables Among Graduate Students at Fayoum University. Journal of Scientific Methodology & Behavior, 4(8), 116-173. https://psyb. journals. ekb.eg/article_337844.html

Awards & Honors

• 1-Recipient of Fayoum University’s Encouragement Award for Excellence in International Scientific Publishing for the Year 2024. The award was granted and presented during the 17th Science Day celebration on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.


• 2-Recipient of Fayoum University’s Encouragement Award for Excellence in International Scientific Publishing for the year 2021, granted and honored during the 14th Science Day celebration of the 2021/2022 academic year


• 3-Recipient of Fayoum University’s Encouragement Award for Excellence in Promotion to Professor for the year 2022, granted and honored during the 15th Science Day celebration of the 2022/2023 academic year


• 4-Recipient of Fayoum University’s Encouragement Award for Excellence in International Scientific Publishing for the year 2022, granted and honored during the 15th Science Day celebration of the 2022–2023 academic year


• 5-Ranked among the list of the best researchers in the world according to the ranking issued for universities and researchers globally for the year 2025 https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/-/4530685


• 6-Ranked among the list of the best researchers in the world according to the ranking issued for universities and researchers globally for the year 2022 https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/-/4530685


• 7-Ranked among the list of the best researchers in the world according to the ranking issued for universities and researchers globally for the year 2023 https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/-/4530685


• 8-Recipient of Fayoum University’s Encouragement Award for Excellence in International Scientific Publishing for the Year 2024. The award was granted and presented during the 17th Science Day celebration on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.


• 9-Ranked among the list of the best researchers in the world according to the ranking issued for universities and researchers globally for he year 2024 https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/-/4530685


• 10-Recipient of Fayoum University’s Encouragement Award for Excellence in International Scientific Publishing for the year 2023, granted and honored during the 16th Science Day celebration of the 2023/2024 academic year on Monday, April 22, 2024.