Scientific Journal of University of Benghazi

EFL Libyan Teachers and Students' Perception toward the Use of YouTube Videos in Enhancing EFL Speaking Skills

Hana Hadaga — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed to investigate how Libyan EFL teachers and learners perceive the use of YouTube videos to improve the teaching and learning of English-speaking skills. The research employed a mixed-method approach. To gather data, the researcher conducted structured interviews with four Libyan EFL teachers who have been teaching English at the Faculty of Languages at the University of Benghazi for more than 10 years. Also, an online questionnaire was conducted. Thirty EFL students of the first semester at the Department of English at the University of Benghazi responded to the questionnaire. Data obtained from interviews were analyzed using content analysis, while data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed descriptively using SPSS Statistics. The findings indicated that, despite facing some challenges, participants generally had a positive view towards using YouTube videos to enhance EFL speaking abilities and recognized the benefits of incorporating YouTube videos into their EFL speaking lessons.

Investigating English Language Teachers’ Readiness and Needs Regarding AI Integration through the UNESCO AI Framework

Nisreen Salah Elfeitouri , Aziza Abdelgader El Daibani — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence has recently become the focus of considerable academic discussion worldwide. While AI has been associated with several benefits, its rapid widespread use poses challenges and threatens the teacher’s role. Particularly in developing contexts like Libya, adopting AI in education requires a careful, systematic approach to promote its proper use. Accordingly, this study examined English language teachers’ readiness and needs for AI integration at the University of Benghazi. The investigation was guided by the UNESCO Competency Framework for Teachers (2024) and used interviews with six teachers. The results revealed that the teachers have a strong human-centered approach to AI use, basic familiarity with AI ethics, and basic knowledge and use of AI tools in the teaching process and their professional development. Nonetheless, the teachers were constrained by limited professional development opportunities and the resources needed. The findings of the study highlight a promising foundation for AI implementation, but stress the need for policy interventions in light of the UNESCO framework.

The Psychosocial Impact of Tinea Capitis on Quality of Life in Libyan Schoolchildren

Laila Ahmed Tayyip, Nabil A. Eljehawi, Suad Alnasfi, Bashir H Ahmed — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tinea capitis, the most common fungal infection in school-aged children, causes significant psychosocial impact. However, data on its effect on quality of life (QOL) in Libyan children is limited. This study aimed to assess its impact on the quality of life of affected children and determine the relationship between QOL scores and epidemiological factors like age, sex, disease duration, and clinical type. It was a hospital based cross-sectional study of 50 Libyan children (aged 6-12 years) diagnosed with tinea capitis. Each patient underwent a detailed history, clinical examination, and KOH testing. The Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) questionnaire was administered to assess QOL. Data were analyzed using t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and chi-square tests. The mean CDLQI score was 11.5 ± 4.5. A significant psychosocial impact (CDLQI score ≥6) was found in 48% of patients. Factors significantly associated with higher QOL impairment were female gender, longer disease duration, and the inflammatory kerion variant. The most severely affected QOL aspects were "symptoms and feelings" and "school." Age and socioeconomic status did not show a significant correlation with QOL scores. Tinea capitis causes a significant psychosocial impact on affected children’s life. Management should extend beyond antifungal therapy to include psychological support, especially for girls, those with long-standing disease, and those with severe inflammatory presentations.

Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge, Eating Habits, and Body Mass Index Among Healthcare Workers in Selected Polyclinics in Benghazi

Faisal S. Eldrogi — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Nutrition knowledge plays an important role in improving the eating habits of individuals, families and communities. Consequently, poor nutritional knowledge especially among healthcare workers affects their ability to provide accurate and comprehensive nutritional advice to patients. This study is aimed to assess the level of nutritional knowledge and eating habits, and to determine the body mass index among healthcare workers in Benghazi, Libya. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, with 177 participants from four randomly selected polyclinics between March and May 2025. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaire. Additionally, anthropometric measurements were recorded to calculate the body mass index. Data were entered and analyzed by SPSS. Chi-square (χ²) test was used to assess any significant associations, if p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed a high nutritional knowledge score (73.4%) among respondents. However, knowledge regarding the daily serving sizes of major food groups was quite low. There was no any significant association between nutritional knowledge score and all socio-demographic variables. Furthermore, the majority of the participants (75.7%) scored poorly on eating habits characterized by frequent consumption of fast-foods, sugary beverages, alongside a high prevalence of overweight and obesity. The study revealed a significant association between occupation and eating habits(p=0.036). Implementing in-service continuous nutrition education programs and training is essential to improve knowledge and translate it into dietary practices that improve nutritional status.

The Predictive Value of Normothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass Protocol for Early Neurological Complications

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The early neurological complications (ENCs), including stroke, seizure, hemiparesis, and delirium, represent a major cause of morbidity in patients who undergo cardiac surgeries for congenital heart disease (CHD), as the immaturity of the central nervous system (CNS) in infants and small children increases the risk of brain insult during cardiac surgeries. Intraoperative risk factors of neurological complications include cerebral air embolism, longer duration of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, degree of hypothermia, and the strategy of brain neuroprotection to control cerebral perfusion to reduce these risks. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of ENCs and compare outcomes of different hypothermic protocols utilized by three surgical teams. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 380 patients undergoing cardiac surgery by three surgical teams, utilizing different hypothermic protocols. Data were analyzed to determine the ENC risks, including age, cardiac complexity, bypass time, and intraoperative temperature. The frequency of (ENCs) was 3.4%. Variation was observed between the surgical teams (p = 0.036). The normothermic protocol team had the highest rate of ENCs (7.7 %), while the other teams had 2.2 % and 1.9%. The normothermic protocol revealed an increased risk of (ENCs) by 2.4 times compared to other teams, which highlights the importance of neuroprotection of hypothermia control during cardiac surgery in centers with limited continuous neurological monitoring.