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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Featured Publications


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

Gulzhahan Tazhitova | Education | Excellence in Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gulzhahan Tazhitova | Education | Excellence in Research Award

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

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gulzhahan Tazhitova is a scholar in foreign language education with a PhD in pedagogy, whose research centers on modern methodologies of teaching English, regional and sociocultural approaches in language instruction, English for Specific Purposes, and academic writing. Her work emphasizes integrating national identity, regional culture, and ethno-cultural content into university-level English education, particularly in the Kazakhstani context. She has published in reputable Scopus-indexed international journals and has contributed to innovative learning materials for higher education. Her academic activities are supported by international internships, professional development programs, and recognized contributions to national education development.

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Huizhong He | Education | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Huizhong He | Education | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Beijing Normal University | China

Prof. Dr. Huizhong He is a leading scholar in special education and developmental psychology, recognized for her influential research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), inclusive education, and the cognitive and social development of children with special needs. Her work spans early intervention, evidence-based educational practices, individualized education programs, and the professional development of educators working with autistic and other exceptional learners. She has made significant contributions to understanding language and cognitive development in deaf individuals, psycholinguistics, eye-tracking studies, and learning disabilities. As a principal investigator of multiple national and institutional research projects, she has advanced longitudinal studies on autism, social integration, facial processing, developmental risk indicators, and volunteer service mechanisms. Dr. He has also enriched the field through her authorship, editing, and translation of key academic books, alongside numerous peer-reviewed journal publications that examine psychological processes, special education strategies, and developmental characteristics in diverse learner populations. Her scholarship integrates rigorous empirical research with practical applications, shaping educational policy, intervention models, and teacher training frameworks in China. Widely engaged in professional societies, editorial boards, and academic review, she continues to influence research directions and promote inclusive, science-driven approaches to supporting children with developmental differences.

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Featured Publications

Eye Movement Control and Reading: The Role of Parafoveal Preview

– Vision Research, 2010 • Highly Cited

Chinese Readers’ Eye Movements: Insights into Character Processing and Word Boundaries

– Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 2009

The Role of Foveal and Parafoveal Information in Reading Chinese Sentences

– Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 2010

Word Segmentation and Eye Movements in Chinese Reading

– Cognition, 2009

Developmental Differences in Word Recognition: Evidence from Chinese Children

– Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 2010