which was full of achievements and successes that will stand as a testament to her distinguished leadership and scientific impact. Heartfelt congratulations also go to Professor Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohamed, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, on the decision by the University President, Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, to assign her the duties of Dean of the Faculty of Nursing until a new dean is appointed, effective from August 1, 2025. We wish her continued progress and advancement.

of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing Department Council. They also express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Professor Dr. Nabila Taha Ahmed for her dedicated efforts and contributions during her tenure as head of the department, praying for success for everyone in advancing the faculty. With best wishes for continued success and progress

Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Samah Mohamed Abdullah, Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohamed, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and the supervision of Prof. Dr. Hekmat Ibrahim Abdel Karim, Head of the Pediatric Nursing Department, and faculty members, Prof. Dr. Hekmat Ibrahim Abdel Karim honored the students who achieved the highest grades in their semester exams today. This ceremony aimed to encourage and motivate them to excel, create a spirit of competition among students, and motivate them to excel and succeed. We wish all students the best of luck and success.

- President of the University: the new laboratories are a qualitative leap in the development of training and clinical evaluation

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, opened on Tuesday morning, June, several new development and construction work at the Faculty of Nursing, the total cost of which amounted to about 18 million and 700 thousand pounds. The openings included the clinical examination laboratory (uski), the virtual education laboratory (skills), the five-a-side football stadium after its development, as well as the installation of two new elevators in the laboratory and administration buildings.

The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdulmoula, vice president of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Samah Abdullah, dean of the College of Nursing, Dr. Fatima Rushdi, vice dean of the college for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Nahed Shawkat, vice dean of the college for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Ikram Ibrahim, vice dean of the college for graduate studies and research, Dr. Shehata the secretary of the college, along with several department heads, faculty and staff, engineers and supervisors of the engineering construction department at the University.

The president of the University witnessed the opening of the clinical examination laboratory (uski), which was established for 10 million pounds, to conduct clinical tests for students of final teams in various nursing specialties. The laboratory includes 6 training rooms, each of which contains a bed and a mannequin, in addition to a central control room for monitoring students ' performance, digital monitors, air conditioners, as well as advanced medical equipment for measuring vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, to enhance the efficiency of clinical assessment and simulate a realistic work environment.

Dr. El-Minshawy also opened the virtual education laboratory (skills), which was equipped for 5 million pounds, to train students in basic nursing skills using modern models and equipment that simulate real work environments. The laboratory includes a teaching room with interactive screens, three main training rooms each with a bed and a Manikan, a trolley for spare tools, and a set of advanced medical devices and instruments. The laboratory provides students with practical training on various procedures, such as intravenous injections, different stages of childbirth, catheter installation, and laryngeal incision, which contributes to the development of their skills and qualification for the labor market.

The development works included the college's five-a-side football stadium, where the development works were carried out according to international specifications, with an area of 22×42 meters. The renovations included the installation of artificial grass, and silk nets to cover the walls and ceilings, in addition to providing it with strong lighting, for one million and 200 thousand pounds. The development of the stadium comes within the framework of supporting student activities, promoting sports participation, and providing an integrated educational environment that encourages sports practice and building a team spirit.

Dr. El-Minshawy also opened two new elevators, one in the laboratory building and the other in the administrative building, at a total cost of 2 million pounds, to improve the infrastructure and facilitate movement between different floors to serve faculty members, staff, and students, and contribute to reducing congestion inside the college buildings.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the achievements achieved at the Faculty of Nursing reflect the University's commitment to support and develop its educational structure, and its keenness to keep abreast of developments in training and evaluation systems, pointing out that the "AL-uski" and"skills" laboratories represent a distinctive quality addition and a key starting point in the development of the evaluation and clinical training system, through a realistic simulation environment that allows students to learn through experience, and acquire the skills and experiences necessary to practice nursing efficiently. The president of the university also appreciated the humanitarian mission of the College in establishing the professional values and ethics necessary to provide comprehensive health care to patients.

The president of the University concluded the opening by congratulating the family of the College of Nursing on the development projects achieved, stressing that these qualitative additions represent a real investment in the future of the college and its students, and contribute to improving the efficiency and sustainability of the infrastructure, in a way that enhances the educational and administrative environment within the college, and in line with the University's strategy to provide high-quality education, meet the needs of students, and develop university services comprehensively.

For her side, Dr. Samah Abdullah, dean of the College, stressed that the new laboratories are an unprecedented leap in the quality of practical training and clinical evaluation, and contribute to the graduation of highly qualified nursing cadres capable of meeting the requirements of the local and regional labor market. She added that the college continues to adopt the latest means and technologies in the field of nursing education, to raise the quality of academic outputs and contribute to improving the level of services provided within the college.

Acceptance of the doctoral dissertation of researcher Amal Hamdy Mahmoud Abdel Rahman
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Geriatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University
The title of the submitted dissertation is:
Effect proprioceptive exercises on knee joint pain, function, and quality of life among geriatric patients with knee osteoarthritis
(The effect of proprioceptive exercises on neck pain, function, and quality of life among elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis)
The jury and supervisory committee for the dissertation were:
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Abdel Karim, Professor of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University. (External examiner)
Prof. Dr. Safaa Ali Gamal El-Din Mahran, Professor of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University (On behalf of the supervisors)
Prof. Dr. Narmin Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Professor of Geriatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University. (Internal examiner)
Dr. Hanan Abdullah Abu Zeid, Assistant Professor of Geriatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University. (From the supervisors)

We wish everyone success and prosperity???

Thesis Title:
Psychological Distress, Social Support, and Quality of Life among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Mental Health Hospital in Assiut City.

The thesis review and supervision committee is:
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Baqi Abdel-Rahman, Professor of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University (External Examiner)

Prof. Dr. Nadia Abdel-Ghani Abdel-Hamid, Professor of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University (Internal Examiner)

Dr. Manal Abu Al-Layl Abu Al-Gheit, Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University (About the Supervisors)

With our best wishes for success and prosperity to all.

Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of the University
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs
The leadership of Prof. Dr. Samah Mohamed Abdullah, Dean of the College
And the supervision of Prof. Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohamed, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs
With our wishes for excellence and success
Happy Eid al-Adha to all of you. May God bring it back to us and to you with goodness, blessings, and prosperity ???

With deep sorrow and grief, Professor Dr. Shalaby Sayed Abu Zaid, Professor of Surgical Nursing at the College, on the death of her husband and brother, Professor Dr. Ikram Ibrahim Muhammad, Vice Dean of the College for Postgraduate Studies and Research. We ask God Almighty to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased, to grant him a place in His spacious gardens, and to inspire his family and relatives with patience and solace.

Under the patronage of

Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, President of the University,

Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and Professor Dr. Samah Mohamed Abdullah, Dean of the College,

and the supervision of Professor Dr. Fatima Rushdi Mohamed, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs,

and the supervision of Professor Dr. Karima Hosni Abdel-Hafez, Head of the Nursing Administration Department, and the attendance of faculty members and their assistants from the department.

Professor Dr. Karima Hosni Abdel-Hafez, Head of the Nursing Administration Department, and faculty members from the department honored the fourth-year students who achieved the highest grades in their year's work by presenting them with certificates of thanks and appreciation.

We wish our students success and excellence, and our beloved College further development, progress, and advancement.