Dr. Teresa Valverde Esteve | Social Sciences | Innovative Research Award

University of Valencia | Spain

Dr. Teresa Valverde Esteve is a distinguished scholar and innovator whose work advances the fields of Physical Education and Didactics through evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches. As a senior academic and leader of the MUAMI research group, she integrates active methodologies such as non-linear pedagogy, cooperative learning, service learning, gamification, and integrated foreign-language learning to enhance teaching and learning processes. Her scholarship spans more than fifty indexed journal publications, multiple internationally recognized research projects, and impactful collaborations with universities and research centers across Europe and Latin America. She has contributed to the development and validation of tools for analyzing teaching resources, evaluating physical activity promotion programs, and assessing physical fitness in both individual and team sports. Her research also explores environmental and social barriers to physical activity, offering insights that inform inclusive and context-sensitive educational strategies. In addition to her academic contributions, she has co-authored books and engages in multidisciplinary innovation through partnerships with experts from diverse fields. With a strong citation record, editorial experience, and leadership in innovative pedagogical research, Dr. Valverde Esteve continues to influence global perspectives on physical education, active learning, and the advancement of educational innovation.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Cano, J. C. Z., Valverde-Esteve, T., González-Fernández, F. T., & Ruiz-Montero, P. J. (2022). Efectos de un programa de Aprendizaje-Servicio sobre Ejercicio Físico concurrente con personas adultas-mayores: Pilates y juegos de socialización [Effects of a Concurrent Physical Activity Service-Learning program with older adults: Pilates and socialization games]. Retos, 45.

Chiva-Bartoll, O., Maravé-Vivas, M., Salvador-García, C., & Valverde-Esteve, T. (2021). Impact of a physical education service-learning programme on ASD children: A mixed-methods approach. Children and Youth Services Review, 121, 106008.

Díaz-Barahona, J., Esteve, T. V., & Moya-Mata, I. (2022). Estereotipos asociados al cuerpo humano: Análisis de aplicaciones móviles usadas en la educación físico-deportiva [Stereotypes associated with the human body: Analysis of mobile devices applications used in physical and sports education]. Pixel-Bit, Revista de Medios y Educación, 65, Article 90297.

Maravé-Vivas, M., Gil-Gómez, J., Valverde-Esteve, T., & Salvador-Garcia, C., & Chiva-Bartoll, O. (2022). A longitudinal study of the effects of service-learning on physical education teacher education students. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 787346.

Salvador-García, C., Chiva-Bartoll, O., Belaire-Meliá, A., & Valverde-Esteve, T. (2022). Motor performance in school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Effects of an extracurricular physical education program and socio-ecological correlates. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 34, 693–712.

Dr. Luciana Polischuk | Public Policy and Administration | Best Research Article Award

Researcher and Visiting Instructor at Flacso / Di Tella University | Argentina

Dr. Luciana Polischuk is a political scientist and public administration scholar whose research centers on gender equity, collaborative governance, and policy implementation. With over fifteen years of experience across academia, government, and international organizations, she has contributed significantly to advancing evidence-based policymaking and social justice initiatives globally. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches to examine how governance networks and institutional arrangements address gender-based violence and promote equality in diverse socio-political contexts. Dr. Polischuk has authored and co-authored influential studies published in leading journals such as Public Administration Review and the International Journal of Public Administration, focusing on topics including diffusion of complex governance systems, collaborative networks, and state responses to gender inequalities. In addition to her research, she has extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and technical consultancy for projects on gender equity, social inclusion, and sustainable development across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Her academic and professional background reflects a strong commitment to translating research into actionable policy insights and fostering collaboration between governments, civil society, and international institutions. Through her teaching, research facilitation, and mentorship, Dr. Polischuk continues to shape discourse on inclusive governance and the role of gender in public policy systems worldwide.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

Polischuk, L., & Fay, D. L. (2025). Collaborative networks and institutional change: Advancing gender mainstreaming in Argentina’s subnational policies. International Journal of Public Administration, 1–5.

Fay, D. L., & Polischuk, L. (2022). Diffusion of complex governance arrangements: State approaches to addressing intimate partner violence. Public Administration Review, 82(3), 420–432.

Polischuk, L., & Fay, D. L. (2020). Administrative response to consequences of COVID-19 emergency responses: Observations and implications from gender-based violence in Argentina. The American Review of Public Administration, 50(6–7), 675–684.

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