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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Yijng Zhang | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Yijng Zhang | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Excellence in Research Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | The University of Capital Normal University | China

Dr. Yijng Zhang  the gendered characteristics of writing media in women’s calligraphic practices during the Song Dynasty from the perspective of material culture. It explores how writing tools and material carriers were embedded with gender coding and social norms, shaping stylistic form, emotional expression, spatial organization, and identity construction in female calligraphy. The study analyzes differences in media selection and innovation among women of varying social classes, revealing how material choices functioned as both cultural resources and symbolic constraints. It further investigates gendered power dynamics in the circulation and evaluation of calligraphic works, including the intervention of male critics and the resistance strategies adopted by female calligraphers. By examining the reproduction and consumption of writing media, the research exposes mechanisms of gender discipline and the structural limits of media transformation. Overall, the study demonstrates how material media enabled women to accumulate cultural capital while simultaneously reinforcing gender boundaries, contributing a nuanced framework for understanding gender, materiality, and artistic identity in Chinese art history.

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Stephen Clear | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Stephen Clear | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes (Law) and Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law | The University of  Bangor University | United Kingdom

Mr. Stephen Clear is a public law scholar whose work spans constitutional law, administrative justice, human rights, devolution, and public procurement. His research explores how legal frameworks shape democratic accountability, judicial oversight, and the evolving relationship between citizens and the state. A strong focus of his scholarship has been on the constitutional implications of major political developments such as Brexit, devolution reforms, and the modernisation of public administration across the UK. His published work includes analyses of judicial review trends, empirical evaluations of public procurement disputes, and assessments of the resilience of the UK’s constitutional arrangements. Clear has contributed significantly to understanding how small and medium-sized enterprises engage with public procurement systems, proposing policy reforms to enhance transparency, accessibility, and decision-making. His research has also addressed legal education, including students’ expectations, mooting pedagogies, and the internationalisation of legal study. As a contributor to public-facing legal commentary, he has written extensively on constitutional debates, human rights protections, judicial diversity, and political accountability. His commentary has been widely circulated through national and international media outlets, supporting better public understanding of legal issues. Clear’s commitment to bridging theory and practice is reflected in his presentation of research at major academic conferences and to professional, governmental, and international audiences. His work continues to contribute to contemporary discussions of constitutional reform, public law adjudication, and the development of inclusive, future-focused legal education.

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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

Imran Imran | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Imran Imran | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Prof | The University of South China Agricultural University | China

Dr. Imran is an accomplished agronomist and climate-smart agriculture researcher whose work spans crop production, soil health, environmental sustainability, UAV aerodynamics in agriculture, and climate change impacts on agro ecosystems. With two international postdoctoral fellowships one in UAV & rotorcraft microclimate engineering  South China Agricultural University, China  and another in soil health, carbon sequestration, and climate change mitigation  Çukurova University, Turkey he has emerged as a leading contributor to advanced agricultural technologies and regenerative farming systems. His multidisciplinary expertise integrates crop science, plant physiology, soil ecology, nano agriculture, biochar technology, heavy metal remediation, phosphorus biofortification, and carbon-based soil amendments. Dr. Imran has authored several internationally published books spanning agronomy, UAV applications in agriculture, climate-smart strategies, soil restoration, and sustainable food systems, including multiple titles with Springer and Taylor & Francis. With 59 peer reviewed research articles published across high impact international journals, his scientific contributions cover rotor wind microclimate engineering, nano fertilizers, organic inorganic nutrient synergy, heavy metal mitigation, carbon dynamics, and climate resilient cropping systems. His work is widely recognized, with numerous publications in the Journal of Plant Nutrition, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, International Journal of Phytoremediation, Agriculture, Agronomy, and Scientific Reports.

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Imran, & Li, J. Crop interaction with UAVs.

Imran, & Li, J. Drone airflow dynamics and crop interaction.

Imran, & Li, J. Enhanced agricultural productivity: UAV-based technology for precision crop yield estimation and disease detection.

Imran, & Li, J. Environmental and economic impact of UAV technology in agriculture.

Imran, & Li, J. Environmental impact and sustainability.

Christina Tassi | Mental Health Programs | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Christina Tassi | Mental Health Programs | Research Excellence Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | The University of  Ioannina | Greece

Dr. Christina Tassi is a scholar in counseling psychology whose work bridges group counseling theory, person centered facilitative conditions, and positive psychology interventions. Her research emphasizes the psychosocial development and emotional well-being of children and adolescents, with a particular focus on those facing psychological economic hardship. Through her publications and collaborative research, she has contributed valuable insights into how group processes, therapeutic factors, and supportive interpersonal climates can enhance participants’ resilience, adjustment, and overall mental health. Across 7 peer reviewed publications, Dr. Tassi’s research demonstrates methodological rigor and applied relevance, yielding a measurable scholarly impact reflected in 68 citations and an h-index of 4. Her studies explore a range of topics, including process outcome relationships in positive psychological interventions, person centered attitudes among facilitators, and the mechanisms through which group programs foster emotional growth in school-age populations. She has also examined the effectiveness of online positive psychology interventions implemented during the  pandemic, contributing early evidence on the feasibility and therapeutic value of digital group-based mental health support. Dr. Tassi has co authored a book on positive psychology and contributed chapters focusing on poverty’s psychological effects on children, strengths-based counseling, and psychoeducational interventions for youth with diverse needs. Her interdisciplinary collaborations reflect a commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in educational and therapeutic contexts.

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Tassi, C., & Brouzos, A. Therapeutic factors in a group positive psychological intervention  for primary school students facing parental psychological economic hardship. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology.

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.

Junfeng Zhao | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Junfeng Zhao | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Henan University | China

Prof. Junfeng Zhao is an influential researcher in psychology whose scholarship integrates educational, developmental, health, and social psychology to address learning, adaptation, and mental health among children and adolescents. Across 98 publications, with 1,349 citations and an h-index of 26, his body of work combines rigorous empirical methods, longitudinal designs, and interdisciplinary approaches to investigate resilience, peer attachment, self-esteem, and school adaptation. He emphasizes applied outcomes measurement development, intervention design, and translation to educational practice while advancing theoretical understanding of developmental processes. A major strand of his research focuses on children affected by social disadvantages such as left-behind children, and those with sensory impairments examining risk and protective factors that shape psychological outcomes. Through multi-year tracking studies and psychometric scale evaluation, he has produced validated instruments and intervention-informed findings that clarify how family dynamics, peer relationships, and school contexts contribute to mental health trajectories. This work informs community based strategies and educational policies aimed at improving psychosocial supports for vulnerable groups. In educational psychology, his studies illuminate learning motivation, cognitive styles, learning strategies, and classroom processes, offering practical implications for curriculum design and teacher training. His research addresses early identification models for learning difficulties, the neural correlates of cognitive control and the psychological underpinnings of teacher professional identity and its influence on student well being. The portfolio demonstrates a productive mix of quantitative, qualitative, and neurophysiological methods. Methodologically, Zhao emphasizes mixed methods, longitudinal analyses, culturally sensitive measurement, and robust psychometrics strengthening the reliability and applicability of findings across contexts. His publications consistently bridge theory and practice, targeting educators, clinicians, and policymakers. The cumulative impact of his research lies in deepening understanding of how developmental mechanisms interact with social environments and in providing evidence-based frameworks for interventions that promote resilience and healthy development in children and adolescents. Overall, his work offers actionable frameworks for policy and practice.

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Huang, G., Qian, C., Newman-Norlund, R. D., Zhao, J., & Li, X.  Perceived stigma mediates the relationship between regional gray matter volume and aggressive behavior in children affected by parental.

Ji, L., Yu, Y., Wan, J., Zhang, Y., Zhao, J., & Chen, C. Relationship between cumulative peer risk and sense of security among adolescents: A moderated mediation model. BMC Psychology.

Wan, J., Ji, L., Wang, Z., Zhao, J., & Li, X.  Social exclusion and mental health of youths affected by parental HIV/AIDS in China: Based on a serial mediating model.

Chen, C., Wu, Q., Zhao, J., Zhao, G., Li, X., Du, H., & Chi, P. Enacted stigma influences bereavement coping among children orphaned by parental. A longitudinal study with network analysis.

Wu, J., Li, Q., Chi, P., Zhao, J., & Zhao, J. Mindfulness and well-being among socioeconomically disadvantaged college students: Roles of resilience and perceived discrimination.

Chao-Feng Shih | Leadership Development | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Chao-Feng Shih | Leadership Development | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof | The University of  Central Police University | Taiwan

Dr. Chao-Feng Shih is a scholar and engineer specializing in marine engineering, maritime safety, smart port technologies, and computational mechanics. His academic background and research trajectory focus on advancing hydrodynamics, nonlinear sloshing analysis, marine risk assessment, and intelligent port-based monitoring systems. He has developed strong expertise in integrating engineering theory with modern computational tools to address complex maritime challenges and enhance operational safety in port and offshore environments. His doctoral research applied a modified Lie-Group algorithm to nonlinear sloshing problems, contributing new numerical strategies for analyzing fluid structure interactions in confined and dynamic marine systems. Dr. Shih’s broader research in nonlinear hydrodynamics includes studies on sloshing suppression using baffle designs, meshless methods for heat transfer simulation, and explicit/implicit Lie-Group numerical schemes. His work has been published in reputable indexed journals, addressing topics such as underwater vehicle acoustics, two-dimensional tank sloshing behavior, and Trefftz-based multi-scale methods. Beyond theoretical contributions, Dr. Shih’s research intersects with applied maritime safety and smart harbor development. He has played key roles in projects involving 5G-enabled port monitoring, based inspection systems, and driven maritime applications. His recent works explore remote sensing for port operations, edge-computing frameworks for drone communications, and AI-enhanced solutions for underwater environmental monitoring. These efforts highlight his commitment to integrating emerging technologies with marine engineering to support safer, more efficient, and data-driven maritime operations. His academic publications also include studies on fire prevention in cargo vessels, unmanned underwater vehicle applications, and marine safety risk assessment. Future research directions involve developing AI assisted maritime training systems, simulation-based digital twin platforms, autonomous navigation technologies, and advanced predictive models for port-level risk management. Through this multidisciplinary research portfolio, Dr. Shih continues to contribute to innovation across marine engineering, intelligent maritime systems, and computational analysis.

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Tan, C.-C., Shih, C.-F., Shen, J.-H., & Chen, Y.-W.  A time–space numerical procedure for solving the sideways heat conduction problem.

Chen, Y.-W., Pan, C.-C., Lin, Y.-H., Shih, C.-F., Shen, J.-H., & Chang, C.-M. Acoustic field radiation prediction and verification of underwater vehicles under a free surface. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering

Zemenu Tadesse Adimas | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Zemenu Tadesse Adimas | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Editorial Board Member

Lecturer And Researcher | The University of  Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia

Mr. Zemenu Tadesse Adimas is an emerging researcher in the fields of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, with a strong scholarly focus on food product development, formulation, and natural preservation strategies. His academic background in Food Technology and Food Process Engineering has provided a solid foundation for exploring innovative, sustainable, and science-driven approaches to enhancing food quality and safety. He is particularly interested in the utilization of natural preservatives, improvement of indigenous foods, and optimization of storage technologies to reduce post-harvest losses. His research contributions span various critical topics in food science, including shelf-life extension, food processing, bioactive compounds, and the integration of traditional and modern preservation methods. His published works demonstrate both depth and breadth, covering microbial stability, physicochemical property optimization, sensory quality enhancement, hermetic storage systems, and the use of plant-based bioactive compounds for grain protection. These publications appear in reputable international journals such as Cogent Food & Agriculture, Applied Food Research, Heliyon, and the Poly Journal of Engineering and Technology. A notable portion of his work examines the effects of processing conditions such as temperature, time, and formulation ratios on the quality attributes of food and beverage products. His studies on cinnamon extract for juice preservation, roasting parameters for plant beverages, and flour blending for biscuit production showcase his commitment to developing practical, scalable solutions for industry and community-level food systems. His scientific interests also extend to post-harvest technology, where he has investigated hermetic storage methods to minimize losses in staple crops such as maize and wheat. Through systematic experimental design, analytical evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, he contributes to improving food security and promoting value-added food innovations. Across his research portfolio, Zemenu emphasizes evidence-based problem solving, sustainability, and the enhancement of traditional knowledge through modern food science techniques.

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Abera, B. D., Adimas, Z. T., Adimas, M. A., Alemayehu, A. J., & Geletu, M. G. Effect of blending ratios of roasted and unroasted lupine flour on the physicochemical properties, antinutritional factors, and organoleptic qualities of wheat–lupine composite bread. Applied Food Research.

Alemayehu, A. J., Adimas, Z. T., & Abera, B. D. The effect of sugar concentration and storage time on the physicochemical, microbial, and sensory properties of ginger drink. Applied Food Research.

Adimas, Z. T., & Abera, B. D. Effect of roasting time and temperature on the physicochemical and sensory properties of plant beverage from groundnut. Applied Food Research.

Adimas, Z. T., Adimas, M. A., & Abera, B. D.  Plant-based bioactive compounds for grain storage: A comprehensive review. Cogent Food & Agriculture.