Dr. Estifanos Balew Liyew | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Samara University | Ethiopia

Dr. Estifanos Balew Liyew is a legal scholar specializing in human rights law, humanitarian law, international criminal law, public international law, and regional and global politics. His research critically examines fair trial rights, gender justice, criminal procedure, African human rights systems, and the legal dimensions of geopolitical and security challenges in the Horn of Africa. He has contributed extensively to internationally recognized journals, producing a strong body of scholarly work addressing rights protection, legal accountability, and regional stability. His scholarly output comprises 12 research documents, which have collectively received 24 citations, reflecting a growing academic influence with an h-index of 3. Professionally, he has substantial experience in university-level teaching, academic research, and community engagement, with a strong commitment to rights-based legal scholarship and policy-relevant analysis.

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24

Documents
12

h-index
3

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Featured Publications

Geopolitics of the Red Sea: Implications of Foreign Military Bases Expansion to the Horn of Africa Security

– African Security Review, 2024

Shattering Impact of the Sudan Conflict on Regional Stability

– African Identities, 2025

Human Rights Implication of China–Africa Relationship

– Journal of Human Rights and Social Work, 2024

A Critical Appraisal of the Effectiveness of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights

– The International Journal of Human Rights, 2025

Accused Persons’ Speedy Trial Rights in Ethiopia’s Criminal Proceedings: Theory and Practice

– Cogent Social Sciences, 2024

Prof. Damira Jantassova | Social Sciences | Best Scholar Award

Head of Foreign Languages Department Saginov Technical University Kazakhstan

Dr. Damira Jantassova is an accomplished academic, Ph.D. in Education, and an Associate Professor. Currently, she serves as the Head of the Department of Foreign Languages at Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University. A prominent member of the academic community, she is a British Council trainer, a US State Department alumnus, and an Advisory Board member of KazTEA (Kazakhstan Teachers of English Association). Her career reflects dedication to advancing education, research, and intercultural collaboration.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Jantassova holds a Ph.D. in Education from Buketov Karaganda State University (2010). She earned her higher education degree in English and German Language Teaching from the same institution in 2000. Her academic titles include Lecturer and Associate Professor, reflecting a progressive career in academia.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Jantassova has over two decades of professional experience. She has served in roles such as Language Instructor, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Head of Department at leading universities in Kazakhstan. Notably, she was the President of KazTEA and a British Council Trainer for academic collaboration. She has also been involved in international engagements, including serving as a Visiting Professor at Romanian-American University in 2023.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Jantassova’s research focuses on STEAM education, intercultural communication, and technical English teaching for future engineers. She also explores content-integrated language learning (CLIL), computer-assisted language teaching, and internationalization in higher education. Her projects address innovative approaches to engineering education and digital learning technologies.

Awards and Recognitions 🏆

Dr. Jantassova has received numerous accolades, including:

“The Best University Teacher” Award from the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan (2015).
Research Award (2024) from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan.
U.S. State Department and British Council scholarships for her significant contributions to education and leadership.

Publications Top Notes:📚

Dr. Jantassova has over 80 publications, including textbooks, articles, and monographs. Below are select publications with hyperlinks and citation details:

“STEM Language Literacy Learning in Engineering Education in Kazakhstan” (2024, Education Sciences). Read Here.

“Capacity Building for Engineering Training via STEAM Education” (2022, Education Sciences). Read Here.

“Capacity Building for Internationalization at a Technical University” (2021, Education Sciences). Read Here.