Layla Rasheed Hasan l.hasan2@yahoo.co.uk Personal Information Nationality: Jordanian Place of Birth: Amman-Jordan Gender: Female Education 2009 2004 1996 PhD Degree in Computer Science from Loughborough University, UK. Area of Research: Human Computer Interaction. MBA Degree in Business Administration/ Management from the University of Jordan, Jordan. BSC Degree in Computer Science from the University of Jordan, Jordan. Work Experience Sep. 2015 - now 2013 Aug. 2015 2013-2014 2013-2014 2011-2012 2011-2012 2010-2013 2001-2005 1996-2000 1994-1996 Associate Professor, Zarqa University, Department of Software Engineering. Assistant Professor, Zarqa University, Department of Software Engineering. Information Society, Information Society, Assistant Professor, Zarqa University, Department of Managemnt Information Systems. Lecturer, Zarqa University, Department of Managemnt Information Systems. Information Society, Head of Information Center, Computer Lab Supervisor, Zarqa University. Computer Lab Supervisor Assistant, the University of Jordan. 1
Publications 1. Hasan, L., Key Design Characteristics for Developing Usable E-Commerce Websites in the Arab World", (Submitted to an International Journal, Under Review), September 2015. 2. Hasan, L., Guidelines for Improving the Usability of E-Commerce Websites in the Arab World, Third International Conference on Advances in Computing, Electronics and Electrical Technology, CEET2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11-12 April, 2015. 3. Hasan, L., The Level of Usability Quality of the Jordanian Yarmouk University Website from the Viewpoint of Experts and Users of the Site, Arab Journal for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, Accepted 3 rd July 2014. 4. Hasan, L., The Usefulness of User Testing Methods in Identifying Usability Problems, Journal of Information Systems and Technology Management (JISTEM), Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 229-256, 2014. 5. Hasan, L., The Website of the University of Jordan: Usability Evaluation, the International Arab Journal of e-technology (IAJeT), Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 258-269, June 2014. 6. Hasan, L., Can Students Complete Typical Tasks on University Websites Successfully?, in the Proceedings of the 5 th International Conference on Education and Educational Technologies, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23-25 April, 2014. 7. Hasan, L., "Evaluating the Usability of Educational Websites Based on Students' Preferences of Design Characteristics", the International Arab Journal of e-technology (IAJeT), Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 179-193, January 2014. 8. Kharbat, F., Abuelrub, E., Fawareh, H., and Hasan, L., Assessing the Quality of Journal Management Systems, the International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 4, No. 11, pp. 1796-1802, November 2013. 9. Hasan, L., Heuristic Evaluation of Three Jordanian University Websites, Informatics in Education, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 231-251, November 2013. 10. Hasan, L., Using A University Ranking Website to Predict Usability of A University Website, Journal of Information Systems and Technology Management (JISTEM), Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 235-250, August 2013. 11. Hasan, L. and Abuelrub, E., Common Usability Problems on Educational Websites, in the Proceedings of The Europment Conference; International Conference on Education and Education Technologies, Rhodes (Rodos) Island, Greece, 16-19 July, 2013. 12. Hasan, L. and Abuelrub, E., Is it Possible to Predict Usability of a University Website from University Ranking Systems?, in the Proceedings of The World Congress on Engineering 2013, WCE 2013, London, UK, 3-5 July, 2013. 13. Hasan, L., Determining the Importance of Design Features on Usable Educational Websites, IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies, Springer Science Business Media Dordrecht, Vol. 229, pp. 551-563, 2013. 14. Hasan, L., Morris, A., and Probets, S., "E-Commerce Websites for Developing Countries A Usability Evaluation Framework ", Online Information Review Journal, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 231 251, 2013. 15. Hasan, L. and Abuelrub, E., "Usability Testing for IAJIT OpenConf Journal Management System", Journal of Software, Vol. 8., No. 2, pp. 375-386, February 2013. 16. Hasan, L., Morris, A., and Probets, S., "A Comparison of Usability Evaluation Methods for Evaluating E-commerce Websites", Behaviour & Information Technology Journal, Vol. 31, No. 7, pp. 707 737. July 2012. 17. Hasan, L., "Investigating the Relative Importance of Design Criteria in the Evaluation of the Usability of Educational Websites from the Viewpoint of Students", in the 2
Proceedings of The World Congress on Engineering 2012, Vol II, WCE 2012, London, UK, 4-6 July, 2012. 18. Hasan, L., "Evaluating the Usability of Nine Jordanian University Websites", in the Proceedings of The 2 nd International Conference on Communications and Information Technology (ICCIT), Hammamet, Tunisia, pp. 102-107, 26-28 June, 2012. 19. Abuelrub, E., Kharbat, F., Fawareh, H., and Hasan, L., "A Framework to Assess the Quality of Web-based Journal Management Systems", in the Proceedings of the International Arab Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education (IACQA'2012), Bahrain, pp. 1102-1106, 4-5 April, 2012. 20. Hasan, L. and Abuelrub, E., "A Framework for Evaluating the Quality of Academic Websites, the International Arab Journal of Informatics, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-14, 2012. 21. Hasan, L., "Using Google Analytics to Evaluate Improvements in the Usability and Performance of E-Commerce Websites", in the Proceedings of the IADIS Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction (IHCI) 2011 Conference, Rome- Italy, pp. 45-52, 20-26 July, 2011. 22. Hasan, L., Morris, A., and Probets, S., "Usability Evaluation Framework for E- Commerce Websites", in the Proceedings of ICEIS 2010, 12 th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, Funchal - Madeira, Portugal, pp. 111-116, 8-12 June, 2010. 23. Hasan, L. and Probets, S., "Handbook of Research on Web Log Analysis", Library Hi Tech Journal, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp.176 177, 2010. 24. Hasan, L. and Abuelrub, E., Usability Test Report for IAJIT OpenConf Journal Management System, Technical Report, Colleges of Computing and Information Society, Association of Arab Universities, Zarqa University, Jordan, 2010. 25. Hasan, L., Morris, A. and Probets, S., "Using Google Analytics to Evaluate the Usability of E-Commerce Sites", in the Proceedings of HCI International 2009 Conference, San Diego, CA, USA, pp. 697-706, 2009, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 5619, Springer 2009. 26. Hasan, L. Usability Evaluation Framework for E-Commerce Websites in Developing Countries, PhD Thesis, Institutional Repository, Loughborough University, 2009. 27. Hasan, L. and Abuelrub, E., Assessing the Quality of Web Sites, INFOCOMP Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp.11-20, December 2008. 28. Hasan, L. and Abuelrub, E., Criteria for Evaluating Quality of Websites, in the Proceedings of the 6th IBMA International Conference on Managing Information in Digital Economy, Germany, 2006. 29. Abuelrub, E. and Hasan, L., A Framework to Evaluate the Quality of Web Sites, Al- Arabeyyah Journal 3000, Vol. 4, No. 6, pp. 95-132, 2006. Reviewing 1. The IBIMA Conference on Global Business Transformation, since 2010. 2. The International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT), since 2006. 3. The International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT), since 2007. 4. The International Arab Conference of e-technology (IACeT), 2007. 5. The International Arab Journal of e-technology (IAJeT), 2007. 3
Academic Activities The International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT), Editorial Secretary. The International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT) Committee, member. The International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT) Committee, member. Zarqa University Website Committee, member. Development of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Website Committee, member. Training Courses Joomla: Open Source Content Management Framework for Publishing Content on the World Wide Web, Zarqa University, Jordan, 2010 Non-parametric Tests, Loughborough University, UK, 2008. Introduction to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Loughborough University, UK, 2008. Qualitative Analysis: An Introduction to Collecting and Analysing, Loughborough University, UK, 2008. Getting Articles Published for Postgraduates and Research Assistants, Loughborough University, UK, 2008. Writing for Publication, Loughborough University, UK, 2008. Reading for Research, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Creative Thinking, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Finding Research Information, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. SPSS, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Types of Data and Experimental Design, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Keeping your Research Up-to-Date for Postgraduates, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Solutions to Stress, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. What is a Literature Review?, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Report Writing, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Paired and Unpaired T-tests, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Chi-squared Tests (Analysing Two-Way Tables), Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Introduction to Linear Regression and Correlation, Loughborough University, UK, 2007. Getting the Most out of Supervision, Loughborough University, UK, 2006. Conference Presentation Skills, Loughborough University, UK, 2006. Introduction to Oracle SQL & PL/SQL, PALCO, Jordan, 2001. Oracle8i: Database Administration, PALCO, Jordan, 2001. Network Security, Training Center, Jordan, 2001. Software Engineering using Window NT, Computer Technology, Training and Industrial Studies Centre, Royal Scientific Society, Jordan, 2001. Graphic Design/ Adobe Photoshop, Zarqa Private University, Jordan, 2000. 4
How to Promote and Activate Your Site, Arabian Scientific Information 'SHUA'A', Jordan, 1999. Administering and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Zarqa Private Uuniversity, Jordan, 1999. Oracle/ Developer 2000 (Forms and Reports), Zarqa Private University, Jordan, 1999. Mastering & Exploiting PowerBuilder, Tantash Information Systems Group, Jordan, 1998. Fast Track to Power Builder, Tantash Information Systems Group, Jordan, 1998. Fast Track to SYBASE II, Tantash Information Systems Group, Jordan, 1998. SQL Server Administration for SYBASE II, Tantash Information Systems Group, Jordan, 1998. PC Maintenance, Zarqa Private University, Jordan, 1998. Internet and Web Publishing, Zarqa Private University, Jordan, 1998. Windows NT Server 4.0 Introduction and Administration, Computer & Engineering Bureau (CEB), Jordan, 1997. Introduction to Unix, Zarqa Private University, Jordan, 1997. 5