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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Citations 38

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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

Amoni Kitooke | Educational Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Amoni Kitooke | Educational Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Doctoral Researcher at University of Borås | Sweden

Amoni Kitooke is a Ugandan scholar and doctoral researcher in Educational Sciences at the University of Borås and Lund University, Sweden, focusing on community-oriented praxis in teacher education. His research interests center on educational transformation, social justice, decolonial pedagogy, and the integration of community perspectives into teacher preparation. Holding a master’s degree in Educational Research from the University of Gothenburg and a background in English language and literature education, his work critically examines cross-cultural research, researcher positionality, and professional learning in higher education. Kitooke has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference papers that have contributed to global discussions on participatory and transformative education. His scholarly impact is reflected in Scopus with three citations by three documents across four publications and an h-index of one, while his Google Scholar profile shows eighty citations since 2020, with an h-index of four and an i10-index of two. He has presented his research at prominent international conferences and workshops across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Before pursuing his doctoral studies, he held leadership positions at the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda, where he coordinated programs on cultural heritage, education, and human rights advocacy. Kitooke’s academic and professional journey demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing inclusive and community-based educational practices, with a particular emphasis on equity, intercultural understanding, and sustainable social change through education.

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Featured Publications

Pandya, J. Z., Mora, R. A., Alford, J. H., Golden, N. A., & De Roock, R. S. (2022). The handbook of critical literacies.

Reimer, K. E., Kaukko, M., Windsor, S., Mahon, K., & Kemmis, S. (2023). Living well in a world worth living in for all: Volume 1: Current practices of social justice, sustainability and wellbeing.

Windsor, S., & Kitooke, A. (2023). Practices and experiences in educational researcher training: Reflections from research students exploring the theme, living well in a world worth living in during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Living well in a world worth living in for all: Volume 1: Current practices of social justice, sustainability and wellbeing.

Kitooke, A. (2021). The expulsion of pregnant students in Uganda: Teacher perspectives on a contravention of ‘Education for All’.

Kaya, J., & Kitooke, A. (2021). Critical literacy in Uganda and Congo: The urgency of decolonizing curricula. In J. Z. Pandya, R. A. Mora, J. H. Alford, N. A. Golden, & R. S. De Roock (Eds.), The handbook of critical literacies (pp. 297–304).