Manizheh Alami | Arts and Humanities | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Best Academic Researcher Award

Manizheh Alami

University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri, Oman

Manizheh Alami
Affiliation University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
Country Oman
Scopus ID 57033772500
Documents 3
Citations 17
h-index 3
Subject Area Arts and Humanities
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7324-2746

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:

  1. Cross-gender Comparison of Metacognitive Strategies Utilized by Omani Students in Reading Comprehension Classes (2016), International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature.
  2. Causes of Poor Academic Performance among Omani Students (2016), International Journal of Social Science Research.
  3. 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.

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). Manizheh Alami: Researcher profile and scholarly works.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7324-2746
  2. 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.
  3. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Manizheh Alami, Author ID 57033772500.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57033772500
  4. 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.
  5. Alami, M. (2016). Causes of Poor Academic Performance among Omani Students. International Journal of Social Science Research, 4(1), 126–136.
  6. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official Awards Website.
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Daniel Tia | Humanities and Science Integration | Excellence in Research Award

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Excellence in Research Award

Daniel Tia
Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny, Côte d’Ivoire

Daniel Tia
Affiliation Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny
Country Côte d’Ivoire
Scopus ID 58112566000
Documents 3
Citations 101
h-index 3
Subject Area Humanities and Science Integration
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-2928-3257

Daniel Tia is an academic researcher affiliated with Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny, Côte d’Ivoire. His documented scholarly publications address literary criticism, semiotics, migration, cultural interpretation and the relationship between philosophical thought and literature. His research profile reflects an interdisciplinary approach to humanities scholarship, with particular relevance to the integration of literary studies, language and broader intellectual inquiry. His academic contributions are considered in connection with the Excellence in Research Award presented through the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.

Abstract

The academic profile of Daniel Tia demonstrates research engagement with literary interpretation, cultural representation, semiotic approaches and philosophical perspectives. His documented publications examine different dimensions of literature, including migration, identity, religious thought and critical reasoning. These subjects contribute to interdisciplinary discussions within humanities scholarship. With three recorded documents, 101 citations and an h-index of 3, his Scopus profile provides quantitative indicators of scholarly visibility. His publications offer a basis for evaluating his research development and academic contributions within the broader humanities landscape. [1]

Keywords

Literary Criticism; Semiotics; Cultural Studies; Migration Studies; Philosophical Interpretation; Humanities Research; Literary Theory; Interdisciplinary Scholarship; Religious Studies; Academic Research Impact.

Introduction

Humanities research provides essential frameworks for understanding cultural expression, intellectual traditions, language and social transformation. Literary scholarship contributes to this understanding by examining how texts communicate historical experiences, identities and philosophical perspectives. Daniel Tia’s documented publications reflect engagement with these areas through critical and interpretative research. His work provides examples of how literary inquiry can connect different disciplines and contribute to wider academic conversations. [2]

Research Profile

Tia’s research profile is associated with humanities and science integration, particularly through the examination of literary texts, cultural meanings and philosophical concepts. His academic affiliation with Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny situates his scholarly activities within Côte d’Ivoire’s higher education and research environment. The available publication records indicate engagement with French-language literary criticism and interdisciplinary interpretation. [1]

Research Contributions

The supplied publications identify three complementary research directions:

  • Critical literary philosophy: Examination of calculative reasoning in Hansberry-related thought, connecting philosophical reflection with literary criticism. [2]
  • Migration and semiotics: Interpretation of migration and cultural identity through Julia Alvarez’s literary work, particularly the representation of changing identities and cultural experiences. [3]
  • Literature and religious thought: Exploration of Deuteronomic vision and its interpretative relationship with literary expression. [4]

Publications

Three identified journal articles constitute the publication record supplied for this profile:

  1. Critique de la raison calculatrice dans la pensée hansberryenne (2026). Published in Akofena revue scientifique des Sciences du Langage Lettres Langues & de la Communication. [2]
  2. Re/flux migratoire : une lecture sémiotique de How the García Girls Lost Their Accents de Julia Alvarez (2023). Published in Mouvances Francophones. [3]
  3. Reading Deuteronomic Vision in Literature (2022). Published in International Journal of Cultural and Religious Studies. [4]

Research Impact

According to the supplied Scopus profile information, the researcher has three indexed documents, 101 citations and an h-index of 3. These indicators provide a quantitative snapshot of publication visibility and citation activity. Citation counts reflect recorded scholarly references rather than independently establishing research quality. The publication subjects additionally demonstrate engagement with literary, cultural and philosophical questions. Together, these indicators provide complementary perspectives for considering academic contribution. [1]

Award Suitability

The Excellence in Research Award recognizes scholarly contributions, publication activity and the development of research perspectives across academic disciplines. Tia’s documented work demonstrates engagement with literary criticism, semiotics and interdisciplinary humanities research. The diversity of the identified publication topics, together with the supplied bibliometric indicators, provides relevant material for consideration within the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Final recognition remains subject to the event’s applicable evaluation and verification procedures.

Conclusion

Daniel Tia’s academic profile reflects sustained engagement with literary and cultural scholarship through publications addressing philosophical reasoning, migration, semiotics and religious interpretation. His research illustrates the contribution of humanities inquiry to interdisciplinary academic discussions. The available publication records and Scopus indicators provide a documented foundation for evaluating his scholarly profile in connection with the Excellence in Research Award. His work represents a contribution to the continuing exploration of literature, culture and intellectual traditions.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Daniel Tia, Author ID 58112566000. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58112566000
  2. Tia, D. (2026). Critique de la raison calculatrice dans la pensée hansberryenne. Akofena revue scientifique des Sciences du Langage Lettres Langues & de la Communication. DOI: 10.48734/akofena.n021.vol.6.12.2026.
    https://doi.org/10.48734/akofena.n021.vol.6.12.2026
  3. Tia, D. (2023). Re/flux migratoire : une lecture sémiotique de How the García Girls Lost Their Accents de Julia Alvarez. Mouvances Francophones. DOI: 10.5206/mf.v8i1.15887.
    https://doi.org/10.5206/mf.v8i1.15887
  4. Tia, D. (2022). Reading Deuteronomic Vision in Literature. International Journal of Cultural and Religious Studies. DOI: 10.32996/ijcrs.2022.2.2.2.
    https://doi.org/10.32996/ijcrs.2022.2.2.2
  5. ORCID. (n.d.). Daniel Tia: ORCID researcher identifier 0000-0002-2928-3257.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2928-3257
  6. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official Awards Website.
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Xuechen Liang | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Xuechen Liang | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Master | East China Jiaotong University | China

Mr. Xuechen Liang is a computer science researcher focused on large language models, multi-agent systems, and intelligent analysis in imperfect information settings. His research addresses commentary generation, strategic reasoning, and agent collaboration, with notable contributions to top-tier venues such as IJCAI, EACL, AAAI, and IEEE Access. His work spans personalized role-playing frameworks, self-evolving and memory-augmented agents, psycholinguistically inspired token reduction, and collaborative tuning methods to enhance model efficiency and performance. His scholarly output includes 7 research documents, receiving 8 citations, and reflects an h-index of 2, demonstrating growing academic impact in advanced AI and language model research.

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Vincent Zakka | Human Behaviour Analysis | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Vincent Zakka | Human Behaviour Analysis | Young Scientist Award

Postgraduate Research Student of Aston University, United Kingdom

Vincent Gbouna Zakka is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Aston University, specializing in human behavior analysis in smart environments. His research has applications in ambient assisted living, human-robot collaboration, and user-centered building system control. With a Master’s in Mechatronic Engineering from Zhejiang University and a Bachelor’s in Electronics Information Engineering from Liaoning University of Technology, Vincent has gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant at institutions like The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Westlake University. His expertise spans activity recognition, vision-based monitoring technologies, and smart building systems. He has received several awards, including Best Paper Runner-Up at the International Conference on AI in Healthcare (2024), and has contributed to numerous publications in high-impact journals. ✨🤖🏠

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Vincent Gbouna Zakka is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Aston University, where he focuses on human behavior analysis in smart environments, with key applications in ambient assisted living, human-robot collaboration, and user-centered building system control. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering from Zhejiang University (2018-2021) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Information Engineering from Liaoning University of Technology (2014-2018).

💼 Professional Experience :

Professionally, Vincent has been a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant at Aston University since October 2022, where he also mentors students and engages in research. Prior to this, he served as a Research Assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2021-2022) and Westlake University (2021). His dedication to academia is reflected in his contributions to several high-impact conferences and journals, earning recognition such as the Best Paper Runner-Up Award at the 2024 International Conference on AI in Healthcare and the Best Paper Award at the 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality in 2022.

📚 Research Interests : 

Vincent’s research interests include activity recognition, user trust in monitoring systems, vision-based technology acceptance in home environments, human-robot collaboration, and smart building systems. His innovative work spans publications on privacy-preserving ambient assisted living, thermal comfort modeling, and IoT-enabled robot skin systems. He actively reviews for leading conferences and journals in his field, such as IROS and ISIE.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Darras, K., Balle, M., Xu, W., Yan, Y., Zakka Gbouna, V., Toledo, M., Sheng, D., Lin, W., Zhang, B., Lan, Z., Li, F., & Wanger, T. (2024). Eyes on Nature: Embedded Vision Cameras for Multidisciplinary Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring. Method in Ecology. Accepted.
  2. Zakka Gbouna, V., Dai, Z., & Manso, L. J. (2024). Hierarchical Temporal Convolution Network: Towards Privacy-Centric Activity Recognition. 16th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Accepted.
  3. Zakka Gbouna, V., Lee, M., Zhang, R., Huang, L., Jung, S., & Hong, T. (2024). Non-invasive vision-based personal comfort model using thermographic images and deep learning. Automation in Construction, 105811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105811
  4. Zakka Gbouna, V., & Lee, M. (2024). A generalized thermal comfort model using thermographic images and compact convolutional transformers: Towards scalable and adaptive occupant comfort optimization. Building and Environment, 112118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112118
  5. Zakka Gbouna, V., Dai, Z., & Manso, L. J. (2024). Action Recognition for Privacy-Preserving Ambient Assisted Living. International Conference on AI in Healthcare, 15. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67285-9_15
  6. Xie, K., Lee, M., Khalid, R., & Zakka Gbouna, V. (2023). The impact of personal environmental control on the performance of thermal systems: Building energy consumption, occupant thermal comfort, and productivity. Energy and Buildings, 113552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113552
  7. Zakka Gbouna, V., & Lee, M. (2022). An Integrated Design of Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality System for Effective Building Performance Management. Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality.
  8. Zakka Gbouna, V., Pang, G., Yang, G., Hou, Z., Lv, H., Yu, Z., & Pang, Z. (2021). User-interactive robot skin with large-area scalability for safer and natural human-robot collaboration in future telehealthcare. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 3082563. https://doi.org/10.1109/JBHI.2021.3082563 (Featured on Cover Paper)
  9. Zakka Gbouna, V., Hou, Z., Pang, G., Yang, H., & Yang, G. (2021). IoT-Enabled Robot Skin System for Enhancement of Safe Human-Robot Collaboration. International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, 43. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89098-8_43
  10. Heng, W., Pang, G., Zakka Gbouna, V., Pang, Z., Yi, K., & Yang, H. (2019). Facile Fabrication of Highly Soft Tactile Sensor based on Porous Sponge with Geometry Effect on Sensing Characteristics. 2nd IEEE International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/IFETC46817.2019.9073774

 

 

 

 

Xinyi Wei | Social Psychological Impacts | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xinyi Wei | Social Psychological Impacts | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University, China

Xinyi Wei is an Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University. He graduated from a “Double First-Class” university in China, excelling in a “Double First-Class” discipline. Over his 11-year academic career, he has published over 30 papers, including five as first author in top-tier journals (SSCI Q1), with an impressive impact factor of 10.1 for one of his articles. His research explores the social psychological impacts of emerging technologies, particularly in relation to mobile phone usage and addiction. In addition, he has completed significant projects funded by national and university-level grants.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

  • University: Graduated from a “Double First-Class” university in China 🇨🇳
  • Discipline: Specialized in a “Double First-Class” discipline 📚

💼 Professional Experience :

Xinyi Wei is an Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University, with 11 years of academic experience. He has published over 30 academic papers, including five first-authored pieces in top-tier journals (SSCI Q1), achieving a maximum impact factor of 10.1. His expertise spans both quantitative and qualitative research methods in social sciences, further enriched by his involvement in significant research projects funded by prestigious organizations.

📚 Research Interests : 

  • 📱 Social psychological impacts of mobile technology
  • 📊 Gender differences in technology usage
  • 🧠 Cognitive and neural mechanisms related to behavioral responses
  • 💡 Smartphone addiction and its implications
  • 🌐 Effects of emerging technologies on society

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Peng, J., Yuan, S., Wei, Z., Wu, S., & Ren, L. (2024). Temporal network of experience sampling methodology identifies sleep disturbance as a central symptom in generalized anxiety disorder. BMC Psychiatry, 24(1), 241. [Open access]
  2. Liu, C., Rotaru, K., Wang, Z., Albertella, L., & Ren, L. (2024). Examining network structure of impulsivity and depression in adolescents and young adults: A two-sample study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 362, 54–61.
  3. Gao, T., Yang, L., Wei, X., Zhang, L., & Lei, L. (2024). Is childhood emotional neglect associated with problematic smartphone use among adolescents? The mediating role of rejection sensitivity and depressive symptoms. Current Psychology, 43(32), 26477–26489.
  4. Wei, X., Chu, X., Geng, J., Wang, C., & Lei, L. (2024). Societal impacts of chatbot and mitigation strategies for negative impacts: A large-scale qualitative survey of ChatGPT users. Technology in Society, 77, 102566. [Open access]
  5. Li, J., Liu, C., Albertella, L., Liu, X., & Ren, L. (2024). Network analysis of the association between Dark Triad traits and depression symptoms in university students. Personality and Individual Differences, 218, 112495.
  6. Chu, X., Chen, Y., Litifu, A., Wei, X., & Lei, L. (2024). Social anxiety and phubbing: The mediating role of problematic social networking and the moderating role of family socioeconomic status. Psychology in the Schools, 61(2), 553–567. [Open access]
  7. Wei, X., Chu, X., Wang, H., Liu, C., & Lei, L. (2024). Does positive coping style alleviate anxiety symptoms after appearing problematic smartphone use for generation Z adolescents? The mediating role of state core self-evaluation. Current Psychology, 43(8), 6783–6795.
  8. Wang, Y., Gu, X., Geng, J., Wei, X., & Lei, L. (2024). Relationships among selfie-viewing on social media, thin-ideal internalization, and restrained eating in adolescents: The buffering role of media literacy. Cyberpsychology, 18(1), 2. [Open access]
  9. Wei, X.-Y., Jiang, Y.-Z., Zhou, H.-L., & Jiang, H.-B. (2023). Erratum: Neuroticism and problematic smartphone use symptom types: Roles of anxiety and alexithymia. Current Psychology, 42(36), 32616–32617. [Open access]