Best Academic Researcher Award
Manizheh Alami
University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri, Oman
Manizheh Alami is an academic researcher affiliated with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri, Oman. Her scholarly work encompasses applied linguistics, English language education, reading comprehension, educational performance and Persian discourse analysis. Her research examines language learning practices, student achievement and communication patterns, contributing to academic discussions within linguistics and the humanities. Her published research provides a foundation for evaluating her academic contributions and suitability for professional research recognition.[1]
Abstract
Manizheh Alami’s academic research addresses educational and linguistic questions through investigations of reading strategies, academic achievement and discourse functions. Her publications examine the experiences of Omani students and linguistic practices among Tehrani Persian speakers. These studies demonstrate an interdisciplinary research orientation connecting applied linguistics, educational inquiry and language analysis. The reported Scopus profile records three documents, 17 citations and an h-index of 3, providing quantitative indicators alongside her documented scholarly contributions.
Keywords
Applied Linguistics; English Language Education; Reading Comprehension; Metacognitive Strategies; Academic Performance; Persian Discourse Markers; Educational Research; Linguistics; Oman.
Introduction
Research in applied linguistics contributes to understanding how individuals acquire, interpret and use language in educational and social environments. Alami’s publications address these themes through empirical investigations and analytical approaches. Her work on Omani students considers educational challenges, while her research on Persian discourse markers explores language use in everyday conversations. Together, these subjects reflect the relevance of language research to educational development and intercultural communication.[2]
Research Profile
Her research profile is situated within Arts and Humanities, particularly applied linguistics and language education. The documented publications cover reading comprehension, academic performance and pragmatic language functions. Her ORCID identifier provides a persistent researcher identity, while her Scopus author profile offers a bibliographic reference for examining indexed research output and citation indicators.[3]
Research Contributions
Her research contributions include examining metacognitive reading strategies among Omani students, identifying factors associated with academic performance and documenting pragmatic functions of Persian discourse markers. The reading-strategy study investigated reported differences between male and female learners, while the educational-performance study considered student, teacher and family-related factors. Her linguistic investigation further contributes empirical observations about conversational communication and discourse organization.[4]
Publications
Three documented journal articles illustrate the principal directions of her scholarly activity:
- Cross-gender Comparison of Metacognitive Strategies Utilized by Omani Students in Reading Comprehension Classes (2016), International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature.
- Causes of Poor Academic Performance among Omani Students (2016), International Journal of Social Science Research.
- An Investigation of Pragmatic Functions and Position of Prevalent Persian Discourse Markers Used in Casual Conversations among Tehrani Speakers (2016), International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature.
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric indicators report 17 citations across three documents and an h-index of 3. These figures offer measurable information about publication visibility and citation activity. Her studies also address practical educational questions, including reading comprehension and academic achievement, with relevance to language instructors, educational researchers and curriculum development. Citation indicators should be interpreted alongside research content, methodological quality and scholarly relevance.
Award Suitability
The Best Academic Researcher Award under the Global Innovation Technologist Awards recognizes scholarly contributions, publication activity and research engagement. Alami’s documented publications, interdisciplinary linguistic interests and reported citation indicators provide relevant material for consideration. Her work connecting language learning, educational performance and communication offers an identifiable academic contribution within Arts and Humanities. Final recognition remains subject to the award programme’s evaluation and verification procedures.
Conclusion
Manizheh Alami’s research profile demonstrates sustained scholarly engagement with applied linguistics, educational research and language analysis. Her three documented publications address relevant questions in reading comprehension, student achievement and conversational discourse. Combined with the reported bibliometric indicators and institutional affiliation, these contributions establish an academic record appropriate for consideration in the Best Academic Researcher Award category.
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References
- ORCID. (n.d.). Manizheh Alami: Researcher profile and scholarly works.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7324-2746
- Alami, M. (2016). An Investigation of Pragmatic Functions and Position of Prevalent Persian Discourse Markers Used in Casual Conversations among Tehrani Speakers. International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature, 5(1), 250–263.
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Manizheh Alami, Author ID 57033772500.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57033772500
- Alami, M. (2016). Cross-gender Comparison of Metacognitive Strategies Utilized by Omani Students in Reading Comprehension Classes. International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature, 5(4), 20–28.
- Alami, M. (2016). Causes of Poor Academic Performance among Omani Students. International Journal of Social Science Research, 4(1), 126–136.
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official Awards Website.
innovationtechnologist.com