Jianglong Li | Plant Physiology | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Jianglong Li | Plant Physiology | Research Excellence Award

College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University | China

Li Jianglong is a promising early-career researcher currently completing his B.Eng. in Facility Agriculture Science and Engineering at South China Agricultural University. His academic training emphasizes greenhouse cultivation, soilless cultivation, plant physiology, and environmental control technologies in horticulture. He has already published one first-author peer-reviewed paper in the journal Horticulturae, titled “Light-Nutrient Optimization Enhances Cherry Tomato Yield and Quality in Greenhouses”; to date (December 2025). His research interests focus on nutrient optimization strategies, precision hydroponic management, greenhouse seedling production, and sustainable facility agriculture for high-quality horticultural crops. Beyond the lab, he led a provincially funded undergraduate innovation project exploring bioactive compounds in colorful cherry tomatoes and their precise nutrient-solution management, and he captained a “Maker Cup” innovation competition project on multi-target regulation of cherry-tomato sub-health ecosystems. He has earned multiple awards in provincial English writing contests, university-level competitions, and national scholarships, demonstrating both academic versatility and communication skills. Committed, hardworking, and team-oriented, he aspires to contribute to sustainable horticultural production and crop quality improvement through integrated greenhouse technologies.

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Featured Publication

Li, J., Xie, Z., Zhao, T., Li, H., Chen, R., Song, S., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Light–nutrient optimization enhances cherry tomato yield and quality in greenhouses. Horticulturae,

Zitong Gao | Disease Management | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Zitong Gao | Disease Management | Research Excellence Award

School of Nursing, Dalian University | China

Zitong Gao is a dedicated nursing researcher currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at the School of Nursing, Dalian University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has developed a strong foundation in quantitative research methods and data analysis, actively participating in studies related to chronic disease management and evidence-based nursing care. Her academic and clinical experience includes a comprehensive clinical internship at the Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, with rotations in internal medicine, surgery, and other essential departments, where she contributed to patient assessment, nursing care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is proficient in statistical software such as SPSS, Mplus, Excel, and Stata, supporting her growing involvement in drafting manuscripts and contributing to scholarly research. As an early-career researcher, she is building her academic profile, with initial contributions submitted for publication and plans to expand her work in quantitative nursing research, particularly focused on geriatric health and chronic illness management. She holds a nurse qualification certificate and has demonstrated strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills. Motivated by a passion for advancing patient outcomes and nursing knowledge, she aims to contribute significantly to academic research and professional nursing practice in the coming years.

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Featured Publications

Gao, Z., Qin, H., Yue, T., Li, Y., & Huo, M. (2025). Latent transition of social participation and its relationship with frailty among older adults with chronic non-communicable diseases in China: A national longitudinal study. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

Dawit Dibekulu | Literature | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Dawit Dibekulu | Literature | Research Excellence Award

Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia

Dr. Dawit Dibekulu Alem is an Assistant Professor of English Literature at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, with a strong academic background including a PhD in Literature from Bahir Dar University, an MA in TEFL from Debre Markos University, and a BA in English Language and Literature from Woldia University. His research productivity is reflected in an estimated h-index of 1, over 4 published documents, and  1 citations, demonstrating his growing influence in applied linguistics and literary studies. He previously served at Mekdela Amba University as Assistant Professor, Research and Community Service Coordinator, Industry Linkage Director, and ELIC Coordinator. His research interests include language assessment, literature and comparative literature, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, CALL, language-learning strategies, curriculum design, educational psychology, and material development. Dr. Dawit is an active reviewer for international journals such as PLOS ONE, the International Journal of Psychology and Counselling, IJLLT, AERJ, and several others. He has published widely in reputable journals and presented multiple papers at national and international conferences. His academic journey is marked by excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and professional service, and he continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of English studies in Ethiopia and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Artificial Intelligence in African Higher Education: Uses, Misuses, and Ethical Dilemmas. Ayenew, G., Dibekulu, D., & Menberu, A. W. (2025). Artificial intelligence in African higher education: Uses, misuses, and ethical dilemmas. Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Adolescents’ Social Media Usage and Their Premarital Sexual Attitude in Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Quantitative Exploration. Weldesenbet, S. A., Dibekulu, D., & Addis, A. (2025). Adolescents’ social media usage and their premarital sexual attitude in Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A quantitative exploration. Sexuality & Culture. Advance online publication.

Exploring Ambivalence: A Psychoanalytic Analysis of Emotional Complexity in Selected Amharic Novels. Dibekulu, D., Surineni, K., Dagnew, T., & G/Meskel, T. (2025). Exploring ambivalence: A psychoanalytic analysis of emotional complexity in selected Amharic novels.

Female Beauty as a Symbol of the Nation in Selected Ethiopian Novels in English: An Intertextual Study. Guadu, A., & Dibekulu, D. (2025). Female beauty as a symbol of the nation in selected Ethiopian novels in English: An intertextual study. Forum for Linguistic Studies.

Mourning in Selected Contemporary Amharic Novel: A Meta-Psychological Perspective. Dibekulu, D., Dagnew, T., & G. Meskel, T. (2024). Mourning in selected contemporary Amharic novel: A meta-psychological perspective. European Journal of Trauma and Dissociation,