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

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

Shadrack Mwakalinga | Educational Justice | Outstanding Contribution Award

Dr. Shadrack Mwakalinga | Educational Justice | Outstanding Contribution Award

Lecturer at Catholic University of Mbeya | Tanzania

Dr. Shadrack Ernest Mwakalinga is an education scholar whose research focuses on educational justice, teacher professionalism, curriculum implementation, science and mathematics education, and the sociocultural dynamics that influence students’ learning experiences. His scholarly contributions examine issues such as equity in education, free education policy outcomes, gender disparities in science participation, assessment practices, motivation in teaching and learning, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in classrooms. He also investigates challenges in educational leadership, including teacher misconduct, corruption, and ethical considerations in pedagogy. His multidisciplinary approach extends to studies on alternative education pathways, lifestyle factors affecting academic performance, and barriers to schooling within Tanzanian communities. Dr. Mwakalinga has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals and has contributed empirical insights that inform educational policy, curriculum innovation, and school improvement efforts. He is recognized for advancing discourse on learner-centered approaches, professional growth among educators, and the creation of inclusive and holistic learning environments. His research impact is reflected in 34 citations, with an h-index of 4 (all since 2020), underscoring the growing relevance of his work within the global education research community.

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Featured Publications

Mwakalinga, S. (2024). The use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning: Opportunities and challenges. Students vs lecturers perception. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research.

Mwakalinga, S., & Leandry, L. (2021). Application of assessment and evaluation in learning: Theories and realities. International Journal of Education and Research, 9(10), 65–72.

Mwakalinga, S. E. (2024). The role of alternative education to students’ holistic learning: A case of Tanzanian schools in Morogoro. British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies, 5(6), 25–39.

Kissima, A., Lema, G. S., & Mwakalinga, S. (2024). Analysing mathematics performance in Tanzanian primary schools through the lens of candidate items response analysis reports. Journal of Education and Practice.

Mwakalinga, S. (2022). Teaching science practicals in Tanzanian secondary schools. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research.