Hamida Riahi | Conflict Resolution & Mediation | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Hamida Riahi | Conflict Resolution & Mediation | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | The University of Northern Border University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Hamida Riahi is a scholar of contemporary literary and cultural studies whose research engages with postcolonial theory, gender studies, trauma narratives, and Arab/Muslim representation in Anglophone literature. Her work foregrounds intersectionality, Islamic feminism, diaspora studies, and discourse analysis, with particular attention to narrative voice, identity formation, and power structures. She has authored and co authored 6 scholarly documents, published with internationally recognized academic presses and peer-reviewed journals, including outlets indexed in Scopus and the Web of Science. Her publications examine themes such as intertextuality, trauma, migration, racism, and the sociocultural implications of emerging technologies in education and writing practices. Dr. Riahi’s scholarship has received 1 citation, reflecting its growing academic impact, and she currently holds an h-index of 1. Through interdisciplinary and critically engaged research, her work contributes to ongoing global conversations on literature, identity, gender justice, and cultural politics.

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Wai Tsz Chang | Hearing Deficit | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Wai Tsz Chang | Hearing Deficit | Outstanding Contribution Award

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery | The University of  The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong

Assistant Professor Dr. Wai Tsz Chang is an academic clinician–scientist in otology and neurotology with a strong research focus on minimally invasive ear surgery, endoscopic otologic techniques, lateral skull base surgery, and hearing implantation. Her scholarly work integrates clinical innovation with outcomes research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, contributing to evidence-based advancement in otologic and neurotologic practice. She has led and participated in multicenter and interdisciplinary studies, including international collaborations on endoscopic ear surgery and technology-enhanced surgical training, as well as research on hearing rehabilitation and neuro-otologic disorders. Dr. Chang’s research portfolio includes 22 peer-reviewed publications, with a total of 166 citations and an h-index of 5, reflecting consistent academic impact within her specialty. Her work emphasizes translational relevance, surgical outcome optimization, and the development of novel techniques and technologies to improve patient care in otology and hearing sciences.

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Yiannis Zaimakis | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Yiannis Zaimakis | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Crete | Greece

Prof. Yiannis Zaimakis is a researcher whose scholarly work advances critical understanding of culture, sport, community, and social inequality. His research addresses key issues such as social inclusion, urban deprivation, social and spatial inequalities, the digital divide, popular and visual culture, and community-based social research. Through interdisciplinary approaches, his studies illuminate how cultural practices, sport, and visual expressions such as street art and graffiti intersect with power, identity, and social change, particularly in contexts shaped by economic crisis. His work contributes to policy relevant knowledge by supporting evidence based social inclusion strategies and community interventions. He has authored 13 peer-reviewed research documents, which have received 116 citations, reflecting strong academic impact and visibility across sociology and social sciences. With an h-index of 5, his publications demonstrate consistent scholarly influence. Overall, his research strengthens theoretical and applied perspectives on culture, inequality, and community engagement.

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Şüheda Köse | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Şüheda Köse | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Research Assistant (PhD) | The University of İzmir Institute of Technology | Turkey

Dr. Şüheda Köse is an urban studies researcher whose work focuses on urban innovation, spatial dynamics, and socio-institutional transformation in metropolitan and non-metropolitan contexts. Her engages with themes such as urban agglomeration, location preferences of creative and knowledge-based industries, social innovation, participatory planning, and the Triple Helix model. She adopts interdisciplinary and mixed method approaches, combining spatial analysis, econometric modeling, and qualitative policy evaluation to examine how innovation ecosystems shape urban and regional development. Her scholarly contributions advance theoretical and empirical discussions on innovation spaces, governance models, and citizen-driven urban transformation, with particular attention to Turkish and European urban contexts. Dr. Köse has authored 6 peer reviewed scientific documents, which have received 5 citations, resulting in an h-index of 1.

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Elaheh Rahimi | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Elaheh Rahimi | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

PhD Student | The University of Canterbury | New Zealand

Mrs. Elaheh Rahimi contributes to early childhood education, philosophy of education, and cultural linguistics by advancing theoretical and methodological understandings of meaning-making in educational contexts. Across 9 peer reviewed documents with 246 citations and an h-index of 5, the work integrates dialogic theory, cultural semiotics, and philosophical inquiry to examine how objects, language, and culture mediate learning and identity. A key contribution is the development of dialogic and Cassirer informed frameworks that reconceptualise infants’ engagement with objects as culturally situated, dynamic, and symbolically rich practices. The research extends beyond early childhood education to address intercultural competence, discourse analysis, and emerging issues such as artificial intelligence and childhood. Published in international journals and disseminated through scholarly conferences, this body of work bridges theory and practice, offering conceptual tools that inform culturally responsive pedagogy, curriculum design, and education policy in diverse and global contexts.

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Fereshteh Abbasi | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Fereshteh Abbasi | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | The University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Fereshteh Abbasi is a horticultural science researcher whose work centers on optimizing greenhouse production systems, improving floricultural crop performance, and advancing controlled environment agriculture. Her research spans the physiology of ornamental plants, plant nutrition, and responses of cut flower species particularly Lilium hybrids to environmental and nutritional variables. With a growing scholarly footprint that includes 3 research publications, 15 citations, and an h-index of 2, her contributions reflect a focused and emerging expertise in floriculture physiology and soilless cultivation technologies. Her studies investigate critical factors such as nutrient solution composition, calcium ammonium ratios, and the efficiency of aeroponic and ultrasonic soilless systems to enhance growth, yield, and postharvest quality. Dr. Abbasi’s work on biochemical and morphological responses of Lilium cultivars to growth regulators such as salicylic acid and benzyl adenine adds significant insight into improving vase life and stress tolerance in ornamentals. Additionally, she has explored the effects of macro- and nano-nutrient applications on physiological traits, contributing to sustainable and high-efficiency greenhouse management practices. Overall, her research advances knowledge in modern horticulture by integrating plant physiology, applied biotechnology, and innovative cultivation systems to support the development of resilient and high-quality floricultural products.

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Abbasi, F., Khandan-Mirkohi, A., Haji Ahmad, A., Kafi, M., & Shokrpour, M. Optimization of aeroponic and ultrasonic soilless culture systems in terms of timing and growth characteristics of Lilium OT hybrid

Svetlana Fa Nedeljkovic | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award | 2704

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Dr. Svetlana Fa Nedeljkovic | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Senior Research Associate | The University of  Faculty of Sciences University of Novi Sad | Serbia

Dr. Svetlana Fa Nedeljković is a distinguished researcher whose scientific contributions lie at the intersection of reproductive toxicology, developmental biology, endocrine disruption, and epigenetic regulation. Her work advances fundamental understanding of how environmental contaminants particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals interfere with cellular signaling, steroidogenesis, reproductive development, and early-life programming of health and disease. With a research portfolio comprising 35 peer-reviewed publications, 578 citations, and an h-index of 17, she has made a sustained and influential impact within the fields of toxicology and environmental health sciences. Her research spans multiple biological systems, including human granulosa cells, endothelial cells, zebrafish models, and rodent reproductive cells, enabling multi-layered insight into mechanisms of toxicity. She has significantly contributed to deciphering how chemicals such as phthalates bisphenol A, atrazine, and hexabromocyclododecane alter intracellular pathways, including linked regulatory cascades. Her findings helped reveal how these pathways subsequently impact steroid hormone synthesis, mitochondrial function, angiogenesis, reproductive competence, and cellular homeostasis. A notable dimension of her work addresses the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease  through epigenetic changes in early fetal tissues. Her studies on methylation patterns in response to maternal exposures have contributed valuable evidence for understanding how early environmental influences shape long-term physiological outcomes. Dr. Nedeljković has also engaged in extensive collaborative research across international projects focusing on reproductive biology, ecotoxicology, chemical risk assessment, and artificial intelligence based toxicological modeling. Her work integrates in vitro, in vivo, in silico, and systems-level approaches to build mechanistic frameworks for predicting human health risks. Through her broad and methodologically diverse contributions, Dr. Nedeljković continues to advance cutting edge research aimed at protecting reproductive health and improving scientific foundations for chemical safety evaluation.

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Tesic, B., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Markovic Filipovic, J., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Pogrmic-Majkic, K., & Andric, N. Early-life exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate impairs reproduction in adult female zebrafish (Danio rerio).

Tesic, B., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Tomanic, T., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Milatovic, S., Stanic, B., Pogrmic-Majkic, K., & Andric, N. DEHP decreases steroidogenesis through the cAMP and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in FSH-stimulated human granulosa cells.

Stanic, B., Milošević, N., Sukur, N., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Škrbić, S., & Andric, N.  An in silico toxicogenomic approach in constructing the aflatoxin B1-mediated regulatory network of hub genes in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Xu Xinsheng | Strategic HR Management | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Xu Xinsheng | Strategic HR Management | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Shandong University of Aeronautics | China

Prof. Xinsheng Xu is an accomplished scholar whose research sits at the intersection of supply chain management, inventory theory, risk analytics, and quantitative optimization. With 34 academic documents, over 300 citations, and an h-index of 10, his scholarly impact is reflected in both the depth and breadth of his contributions to operations research and management science. His work advances understanding of decision-making under uncertainty, particularly focusing on how risk attitudes such as loss aversion and risk aversion shape procurement and ordering behavior. A significant portion of his research extends classical models such as the newsvendor framework, exploring new dimensions that incorporate backlogging, shortage penalties, fill rate considerations, opportunity loss, and advanced risk measures including Conditional Value-at-Risk. These models offer improved decision-support tools for retailers, suppliers, and logistics managers facing increasingly volatile market environments. Beyond behavioral decision models, his research also encompasses multi sourcing procurement, dual sourcing under emergency conditions, supply option contracts, supplier default risks, and portfolio purchasing strategies. He has developed analytical methods for optimizing procurement in hybrid sourcing systems, considering mismatch costs, spot market dynamics, emergent replenishment strategies, and utility maximizing approaches for risk-sensitive buyers. In parallel, Xinsheng Xu has made influential contributions to optimization theory, including bilevel programming, tri level supply chain models, smoothing techniques for penalty functions, and algorithmic strategies for constrained optimization. These theoretical developments are applied in multi-stage supply chain design, cooperative risk-sharing, and interaction programming problems. His work appears in respected journals such as International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, Annals of Operations Research, Industrial Management & Data Systems, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, and Numerical Functional Analysis and Optimization.

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Xu, X., Sang, S., & Lee, C. K. M. The optimal ordering decision of a retailer with a spot buying. International Journal of Production Research.

Xu, X., & Lee, C. K. M. Portfolio procurement with an option contract and spot market. International Journal of General Systems.

Sang, S., Xu, X., & Lee, C. K. M. A purchaser’s optimal procurement strategy under emergencies. International Journal of General Systems. Published online.

Beáta Šofranková | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Beáta Šofranková | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | The University of Presov| Slovakia

Mrs. Beáta Šofranková, is a researcher in the field of management whose scholarly work centers on digital transformation, competitiveness, economic performance, and sustainable development across European countries. Her research integrates economic-mathematical reasoning with modern managerial perspectives, providing a multidimensional understanding of how digitalization and innovation impact institutional performance and long-term economic resilience. Her scientific portfolio consists of 16 published research documents, collectively cited 235 times, resulting in an h-index of 8. These metrics reflect a steady scholarly influence and demonstrate the relevance of her work within the fields of management, economics, and regional development. Her publications frequently address the evolving conditions of European economies, exploring strategic determinants of competitiveness, the role of digital technologies in economic growth, and the implications of sustainable development frameworks on national and regional performance indicators. She has contributed significantly to research initiatives through her involvement in major national grant projects, where she has designed, coordinated, or supported scientific tasks focused on digital readiness, innovation performance, and socio-economic transformation. Her participation in  projects reflects sustained engagement in evidence-based research aligned with national priorities and international academic standards. These projects have produced theoretical and empirical outputs that inform management practices, public policy, and academic debate. Her work also incorporates a strong comparative perspective, drawing on interdisciplinary frameworks that connect economic modelling, management theory, and sustainability science. She frequently collaborates within research teams exploring emerging digital trends, performance analytics, and the competitiveness challenges faced by European economies in the context of global transformations. Through her publication record, research leadership, and active contribution to national scientific projects, her scholarly profile demonstrates a consistent commitment to advancing knowledge about digital transformation and sustainable economic development. Her research output continues to support academic, institutional, and policy-oriented discussions within the broader European research community.

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Kiselakova, D., Sofrankova, B., Gombar, M., & Matijova, M. Modelling the impact of innovation performance on digital competitiveness: The key role of innovation and technologies. Asian Economic and Financial Review,

Eustasy Mwamba | Mathematics Education | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Eustasy Mwamba | Mathematics Education | Best Researcher Award

Secondary School Teacher at The University of Copperbelt University | Zambia

Mr. Eustasy Mwamba is an accomplished Zambian educator and researcher specializing in Mathematics Education, currently serving as Head of the Mathematics Department at Muyombe Boarding Secondary School under the Ministry of Education. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education at the Copperbelt University, where his thesis is under examination, after earning a Master of Science in Mathematics Education  from the same institution, a Bachelor of Arts with Education (Mathematics major, Physical Education Studies minor) from Kwame Nkrumah University, and a Secondary Teachers’ Diploma in Mathematics from Mufulira College of Education . His professional journey spans over fifteen years of teaching and academic leadership, during which he has demonstrated strong competence in curriculum delivery, supervision, and instructional innovation. Mr. Mwamba’s research interests lie in formative assessment practices, student self-efficacy in mathematics, the application of SOLO taxonomy, and the use of rubrics to enhance learning outcomes and performance evaluation. He has authored and co-authored several scholarly works, with multiple manuscripts currently under review in reputable journals focusing on mathematics education and assessment. His research skills are advanced, particularly in data analysis, academic writing, and digital literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, SPSS, NVivo, and educational tools such as Zoom, Teams, and Padlet. Among his notable honors, he was recognized as the Best Graduating Student in his Master’s program at the Copperbelt University in 2018 and received a Teachers’ Day Award in 2015 for excellence, leadership, and dedication to duty. Mr. Mwamba’s scholarly and professional contributions reflect a deep commitment to educational advancement, evidence-based teaching, and continuous improvement. As an emerging researcher, he aspires to expand his impact through innovative pedagogical research, mentorship, and participation in global academic collaborations that promote quality mathematics education across Africa.

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Mwamba, E., Shumba, O., & Mulenga, H.  Impacts of formative use of rubrics on secondary school students’ academic performance on quadratic equation problems. Educational Assessment.

Mwamba, E.  Dataset on the impact of rubrics on secondary mathematics self-efficacy in solving quadratic equation problems  Mendeley.

Mwamba, E. The effect of using SOLO taxonomy on secondary mathematical competencies associated with quadratic equations  Mendeley.

Mwamba, E., & Mubila, L. The effects of using assessment rubrics on the assessment and grading of pupils’ conceptual understanding of algebra. World Journal of Vocational Education and Training, .