Research Journal of Maaref University of Applied Sciences (RJMU) / مجلة بحوث جامعة المعارف للعلوم التطبيقية 
is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting knowledge and innovation in applied sciences, engineering, technology, mathematics, social sciences, and humanities, with a commitment to excellence and integrity. The journal provides a platform for publishing high-quality research that addresses pressing challenges and contributes to the advancement of theoretical and applied research in diverse fields.

1. Vision:

Research Journal of Maaref University of Applied Sciences (RJMU) aspires to be a leading center for scholarly publishing, innovation, and knowledge dissemination, promoting scientific research, excellence, and impact, and contributing to shaping the future of academic publishing and advancing the frontiers of knowledge across various disciplines and fields of study.

2. Mission:

The mission of Research Journal of Maaref University of Applied Sciences (RJMU) is to promote innovation and excellence in scholarly publishing, advance knowledge, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, provide innovative solutions to address pressing challenges in various fields and disciplines, foster a culture of scientific research among academia, students, and society, and make scientific knowledge accessible to all.

3. Journal Objectives:

The Journal of Research at Research Journal of Maaref University of Applied Sciences (RJMU) aims to achieve all of the following:

Publish high-quality research in various research fields, adhering to the highest standards of academic accuracy and integrity.
Stimulate creativity and innovation, foster a culture of curiosity, exploration, and discovery, and contribute to finding comprehensive solutions to research challenges and issues and societal problems.
Provide a dynamic platform for researchers, scholars, and academics to share their perspectives and achievements with the global academic community.
Promote research and academic collaboration, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of humanity.
Ensure that research is conducted with integrity and honesty, and encourage researchers to adhere to ethical guidelines.
Build a broad network of academic relationships with highly qualified and experienced referees and consultants.

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): February Issue

The Research Journal of Maaref University of Applied Sciences (RJMU) presents its Second Edition (Vol. 2, Issue 1, February 2026) as a clear move from “launch” to continuity—a journal that intends to remain, publish regularly, and earn trust through consistent standards. As a peer-reviewed, biannual, open-access journal, RJMU emphasizes double-blind review, strong publication ethics, and research that is transparent, citable, and useful beyond the moment of publication. 
This edition includes 28 peer-reviewed contributions across engineering, computing and cybersecurity, education and language studies, management, and applied health/lab research. Readers will find studies on human–robot communication, autonomous robotics and control (including PSO-PID approaches), Android malware detection using machine learning, and AI-supported decision policies using big-data analytics. It also features work on digital accounting transformation, responsible procurement in e-commerce, legal education in an AI-driven future, and several papers on educational linguistics, online language teaching, and World Englishes—showing the journal’s interdisciplinary range.
The issue is distributed under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC 4.0), inviting readers in Syria and worldwide to engage critically and turn research into practical impact.

Published: 2026-02-15

Editorial

Ahmed Abu Hajar, Mustafa Kayyali (Author)

Pages 4

The Communication Gap in Between Humans and Robots

Khalefa Kheder , Abduljalil Najjar , Abdulrahman Ahmed, Ammar Fashtouk , Mohammed Bostany , Abdullah Abdulrahman (Author)

Pages 9

Hybrid Random Forest and XGBoost Approach for Android Malware Detection

Abdul Museeb , Yaman Hamed , Hao Louis Tan (Author)

Pages 6

Geo-Economic Pathways to Peace: Innovative Domestic Business Functions for Resilient Economies with Zero Tariff

Md Sajidur Rahman , Tarekol Islam Maruf , Khatun Most Eramin, Motia Mannan (Author)

Pages 10

Coaxial Electrospinning of Tin Oxide to Improve Its Gas-Sensitive Properties

Wafaa Yakhne , Jamal Kassem Alshar, M. A. Batal (Author)

Pages 4

Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness of Antibiotic Resistance Among University Students and Academics in Syria

Khalefa Kheder , Tharaa Al Khodor , Doaa Hawa , Elham Hassal , Nour Al Yousef, Lujain Maraati , Esraa zyadi , Salwa Bakir (Author)

Pages 11

The Views of EFL University Students on English Language Skills and How They Can Improve them

Khalefa Kheder , Yousef Aref , Abdul-Aziz Al-Izzo, Yazan Al-Mahmoud , Abdurrahman Shaira , Mohamad Al-Sadeer (Author)

Pages 7

Literature Review: Determinants and Interventions for Optimizing Medication Adherence

Khalefa Kheder , Mohammad Foad Sayed, Saleh Alghawy, Eyas Mohammed Khatib, Mohamad Adel Shekho (Author)

Pages 7

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