Jane O’Connor | Education | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Jane O’Connor | Education | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor of Childhood Studies | Birmingham City University | United Kingdom

Dr. Jane O’Connor is an established researcher in childhood studies whose work examines children’s cultures, digital media, and early years education, with a strong focus on children’s understandings of science, technology, and media in everyday life. Her research combines sociological perspectives with qualitative and creative methodologies that foreground children’s voices. She has played leading roles in internationally collaborative projects on digital transformation in teacher education and early childhood digital competencies. Her scholarship is published in high-impact international journals and policy-oriented outlets. Her research impact is evidenced by 145 citations across 133 documents, with 13 publications and an h-index of 6, reflecting sustained academic influence.

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Featured Publications

Young Children, Digital Play, and Meaning-Making in Platformed Media Environments

– Journal of Early Childhood Research

Children’s Voices and Agency in Research on Digital Childhoods

– Childhood

Parenting, Risk, and Trust in Children’s Use of Online Video Platforms

– New Media & Society

Researching Children’s Digital Lives: Ethical Challenges and Methodological Innovations

– Qualitative Research in Psychology

Masoume Pourmohamadreza-Tajrishi | Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masoume Pourmohamadreza-Tajrishi | Psychology | Research Excellence Award

University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masoume Pourmohamadreza-Tajrishi is a distinguished psychologist and academic specializing in child and adolescent clinical psychology, developmental psychology, mental health, and the psychology of children with special needs. Her research addresses emotion regulation, attachment, parenting practices, neurodevelopmental and learning disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and family-based psychosocial interventions. She has made substantial scholarly contributions through rigorous supervision of postgraduate research and publications in reputable international and national journals. Her academic record includes 36 scholarly documents, 99 citations across 96 citing works, and an h-index of 6, reflecting sustained research impact and influence in clinical and developmental psychology and rehabilitation-focused mental health research.

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Psychological Determinants of Behavioral Adjustment in Children with Developmental Disorders

– Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2024

Family Quality of Life and Emotional Regulation in Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

– Journal of Rehabilitation Psychology, 2024

Rizka Ayu Setyani | Midwifery | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rizka Ayu Setyani | Midwifery | Women Researcher Award

Lecturer | Sebelas Maret University | Indonesia

Dr. Rizka Ayu Setyani is a public health and midwifery researcher specializing in maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention, digital health interventions, and community-based health innovation. Her scholarship emphasizes technology-enabled education, self-screening models, and culturally grounded approaches to improve health equity for adolescents, women, and vulnerable populations. She has led and contributed to impactful research on HIV prevention, stunting resilience, complementary midwifery care, and health communication, with outputs spanning international journals, books, and policy-relevant publications. Her academic profile reflects 16 citations across 16 documents, 8 published documents, and an h-index of 3, demonstrating growing international research influence.

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Public Health Nutrition and Maternal Health Outcomes in Indonesia

– Scopus-Indexed Journal


Community Health Interventions and Preventive Care Strategies

– Peer-Reviewed Journal


Epidemiological Analysis of Maternal and Child Health Indicators

– International Health Journal


Health Promotion and Policy-Based Approaches in Public Health

– Scopus Indexed

Deborah Olaniyan | Artificial Intelligence | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Deborah Olaniyan | Artificial Intelligence | Innovative Research Award

Postdoc | University of the Free State | South Africa

Dr. Deborah Olaniyan is an artificial intelligence researcher with expertise in AI-driven learning technologies, multimodal emotion recognition, computer vision, natural language processing, and intelligent assessment systems. Her work focuses on applying deep learning, machine learning, and learning analytics to develop adaptive, emotion-aware, and data-informed educational environments. She has contributed to research on hybrid AI frameworks integrating vision and language models for e-learning and conversational systems. Her scholarly output includes 8 research documents with 5 citations across 5 citing publications, reflecting an h-index of 1. Her research appears in reputable international venues and demonstrates growing impact in AI-enabled education and intelligent systems research.

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Dina Kurmanayeva | Education | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Dina Kurmanayeva | Education | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor | L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University | Kazakhstan

Dr. Dina Kurmanayeva Kassymbekovna is a researcher in foreign language education specializing in innovative technologies for language teaching, academic writing, intercultural communication, and the integration of national and regional cultural content into EFL instruction. Her scholarly work addresses reflective teaching practices, students’ challenges in using English academic sources, culture-based learning materials, assessment strategies, and the impact of artificial intelligence on self-directed learning. She has authored journal articles, course books, and a monograph published in reputable academic outlets. Her research impact includes 11 scholarly documents, 38 citations across 37 documents, and an h-index of 3, reflecting sustained contributions to higher education pedagogy.

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Exploring the Development of Reflective Culture in Teachers and Future Teachers

– International Journal of Society, Culture & Language, 2025

Pedagogical Reflection as a Key Component of Teacher Professional Development

– Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Innovative Approaches to Teaching Foreign Languages in Higher Education

– International Journal of Applied Linguistics

Developing Intercultural Competence Through Language Education

– Journal of Language and Cultural Education

Reflective Practices in Teacher Education: Theory and Classroom Application

– Higher Education Studies

Mukul Sharda | Hospital Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Mukul Sharda | Hospital Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Medical Student | Medical College of Wisconsin | United States

Mr. Mukul Sharda is a physician-scientist in training with interdisciplinary research expertise across clinical outcomes research, health systems science, neuroscience, pharmacology, and machine learning applications in medicine. His scholarly work includes systematic reviews, retrospective analyses, mixed-methods studies, and case-based research presented at national scientific forums. His research addresses hospital performance metrics, patient experience, digital health communication, social isolation, and predictive modeling for readmissions and length of stay. He has a strong foundation in laboratory-based neuroscience and cardiovascular research and contributes as a peer reviewer. His scholarly impact includes 4 documents, 4 citations, and an h-index of 1.

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Scopus-Indexed Research Article in Orthopaedic Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery

– Scopus, 2024–2025


Peer-Reviewed Study on Surgical Timing, Functional Recovery, and Patient-Reported Outcomes

– Scopus Indexed


Clinical Research Contribution in Musculoskeletal Surgery and Evidence-Based Medicine

– Scopus Indexed

Anoushka Saxena | Molecular Medicine | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Anoushka Saxena | Molecular Medicine | Women Researcher Award

Ph.D | Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences | India

Ms. Anoushka Saxena is an immunology researcher specializing in immune–metabolic dysregulation in viral hepatitis, acute liver failure, and pregnancy-associated infections. Her work integrates patient-based clinical research with advanced immune profiling, metabolomics, microbiome analysis, and multi-omics approaches to elucidate mechanisms underlying disease severity and adverse maternal–fetal outcomes. She has contributed important insights into hepatitis E, hepatitis A, and COVID-19 pathogenesis in pregnancy, supporting translational biomarker discovery and clinical risk stratification. Her research output has received scholarly recognition, with 11 citations, an h-index of 2, and consistent citation impact since 2020.

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Andrei Kojukhov | Cybersecurity | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Andrei Kojukhov | Cybersecurity | Research Excellence Award

Senior Lecturer | Holon Institute of Technology | Israel

Dr. Andrei Kojukhov is a computer science researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, AI-driven education, advanced networking, and intelligent system architectures. His scholarly work integrates generative AI, personalized and ubiquitous learning, error correction in memory systems, and cybersecurity for next-generation digital infrastructures. He has published peer-reviewed research that bridges theoretical innovation and applied technology, particularly at the intersection of AI and education. His research impact is reflected in 114 total citations (85 since 2020), an h-index of 6 (5 since 2020), and an i10-index of 5, demonstrating sustained academic influence and relevance in contemporary AI, networking, and educational technology research domains.

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Georgia Spanou | Culture and Economy | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Georgia Spanou | Culture and Economy | Research Excellence Award

Adjunct | Open University of Cyprus | Cyprus

Dr. Georgia Spanou is a cultural studies scholar whose research focuses on cultural policy, cultural diplomacy, museum management, festivals, identity formation, and gender studies, with particular emphasis on Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean. Her work integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from cultural management, marketing, futures literacy, and visual anticipation, bridging theory, policy, and practice. She has contributed to international research projects and UNESCO-related initiatives, and her publications appear in leading journals on cultural policy and arts management, as well as scholarly books. Her scholarly contributions are reflected in 3 research documents, achieving 7 citations across 7 citing documents and an h-index of 2, indicating growing international research visibility. Her research addresses contemporary challenges in museums, cultural governance, inclusivity, and the role of culture in social transformation.

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