Eman Anjass | Art and Design | Best Research Article Award

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Best Research Article Award

Eman Anjass — University of Granada (UGR), Spain

Eman Anjass
Affiliation University of Granada (UGR)
Country Spain
Scopus ID 59152275900
Documents 4
Citations 9
h-index 2
Subject Area Art and Design
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0009-0006-4718-3846
Google Scholar cpndlzAAAAAJ

Eman Anjass is a Palestinian science educator and researcher with more than 12 years of experience in school education, teacher development, digital curriculum design, and international research. Her research examines science and chemistry education, flipped learning, virtual laboratories, TPACK/PCK, self-regulated learning, mobile learning, artificial intelligence in education, and educational equity in conflict-affected contexts. [1][2]

Abstract

Eman Anjass’s academic work connects science education, educational technology, teacher professional development, and learning innovation. Her doctoral research at the University of Granada examined flipped classroom approaches to learning chemical reactions in middle school, while subsequent work addresses virtual laboratories, teacher TPACK, self-regulation, mobile learning, and educational continuity in conflict-affected settings. [1][4]

Keywords

  • Science education and chemistry education
  • Flipped classroom and virtual laboratories
  • TPACK and pedagogical content knowledge
  • Self-regulated and mobile learning
  • Artificial intelligence and educational technology
  • Teacher professional development and educational equity

Introduction

Eman Anjass’s research profile is grounded in more than a decade of classroom teaching, instructional design, teacher development, and collaborative educational research. Her work combines pedagogical theory with technology-supported learning environments, particularly in science education and contexts where access, continuity, and inclusion are significant educational concerns. [1]

Research Profile

Eman Anjass completed a Ph.D. in Educational Sciences at the University of Granada in 2025. Her dissertation, The Effects of Using Flipped Classroom on Learning Chemical Reactions Subject in Middle School, was defended on 19 December 2025 with a final evaluation of Sobresaliente. She previously earned an M.A. in Science Education from Birzeit University and a B.Sc. in Biology with a Teaching Diploma.

Her professional experience includes science teaching within the Palestinian Ministry of Education, instructional design at the Continuing Education Center of Birzeit University, service on a science committee within the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Directorate, and research collaboration with institutions and scholars in Palestine, Spain, Finland, and the United Kingdom.

Research Contributions

A central contribution of Anjass’s research is the examination of technology-supported science teaching, particularly flipped learning and virtual laboratories. Her published work on flipped classroom implementation reports evidence concerning science learning among ninth-grade students, while related research investigates teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge and the professional development needed for effective virtual laboratory integration. [4]

Her broader research agenda extends to self-regulated learning, mobile learning, digital competence, artificial intelligence in education, and educational equity. Current manuscripts address educational continuity and inclusion in conflict-affected contexts, spatial equity in science education, virtual-laboratory professional development, and technology-enabled learning across language gaps.

Publications

Eman Anjass’s publication record includes peer-reviewed research on science education, artificial-intelligence-supported learning assessment, flipped classroom pedagogy, and science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Her 2026 IntechOpen chapter examines TPACK development through virtual laboratories, while her peer-reviewed journal research addresses flipped science instruction and teachers’ challenges in teaching cell division. [3] [4] [5]

Research Impact

Available bibliometric profiles indicate 4 Scopus-indexed documents and 9 citations, with an h-index of 2; the supplied Google Scholar record reports 8 documents, 38 citations, and an h-index of 2. These indicators provide measurable evidence of scholarly dissemination while remaining dependent on database coverage and updating practices. [1] [2]

Her academic service further includes verified peer-review activity for international journals and ongoing editorial coordination relating to generative artificial intelligence, student agency, and self-regulated learning. Her research and professional work also connect academic inquiry with digital curriculum design and teacher professional development.

Award Suitability

Eman Anjass presents a research profile combining doctoral-level educational research, peer-reviewed publications, international collaboration, classroom experience, instructional design, and academic peer review. Her documented work in flipped science learning, virtual laboratories, TPACK, and educational technology provides a substantive basis for consideration for a research-oriented recognition.[1]

Her record also includes first-place recognition as Outstanding Teacher in Palestine and Young Scientist Award in 2019, selection among the top ten teachers for Intel Education Recognition in 2015, and an Interactive Book Creativity Award in 2017. The Top Teachers Awards 2026 nomination was submitted on 3 August 2026 under Entry ID 9223; the nomination remains pending and should not be represented as a completed award.

Conclusion

Eman Anjass’s academic profile reflects sustained engagement with science education, educational technology, teacher development, and research on learning in complex educational environments. Her combination of doctoral research, peer-reviewed scholarship, professional practice, and international academic service establishes a developing research trajectory centered on technology-enhanced and equitable science education.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Eman Anjass, Author ID 59152275900. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59152275900
  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Eman Anjass — Google Scholar profile. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=cpndlzAAAAAJ
  3. Hmoud, M., Swaity, H., Anjass, E., & Aguaded-Ramírez, E. M. (2024). Rubric development and validation for assessing tasks’ solving via AI chatbots. Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 22(6), 1–17. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1434299
  4. Anjass, E., Hamed, C., & Aguaded-Ramírez, E. M. (2025). The effectiveness of using the flipped classroom in science education for ninth-grade students. Journal of Technology and Science Education, 15(1), 78–90. https://doi.org/10.3926/jotse.2842
  5. Anjass, E. A. E. M. A. R. (2026). Pedagogical content knowledge challenges and strategies of Palestinian science teachers teaching cell division. Discover Education, 5, 588. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44217-026-01598-4

Ilknur Zeren Cetin | Art and Design | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Ilknur Zeren Cetin
Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey

Ilknur Zeren Cetin
Affiliation Ondokuz Mayıs University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 57212109057
Documents 32
Citations 1,835
h-index 22
Subject Area Art and Design
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-3908-0370
Google Scholar PU1qk8cAAAAJ

The Innovative Research Award recognition highlights the scholarly contributions of Ilknur Zeren Cetin , an academic specializing in environmental risk analysis, climate adaptation, urban resilience, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and sustainable urban planning. Her interdisciplinary work combines environmental sciences, landscape architecture, urban studies, and geospatial technologies to support evidence-based decision-making for sustainable development and ecosystem conservation.[1] Her research profile demonstrates sustained publication activity, international collaboration, and measurable scientific impact through citations, peer-reviewed publications, and scholarly service activities.[2]

Abstract

Ilknur Zeren Cetin’s academic portfolio is characterized by interdisciplinary research integrating climate science, environmental monitoring, GIS, remote sensing, landscape ecology, urban planning, and sustainability studies. Her investigations have focused on climate adaptation, urban heat island assessment, environmental pollution mapping, biodiversity conservation, and geospatial environmental analysis. Through peer-reviewed publications, collaborative research projects, and scholarly review activities, she has contributed to the advancement of evidence-based environmental planning and sustainable urban development methodologies.[1][2]

Keywords

GIS, Remote Sensing, Urban Planning, Climate Change, Environmental Risk Analysis, Urban Design, Sustainability, Landscape Ecology, Air Pollution, Bioclimatic Comfort, Wetlands, Environmental Management, Landscape Architecture, Urban Resilience, Green Infrastructure, Environmental Monitoring, Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Adaptation, Spatial Analysis, Land Use Planning.

Introduction

Ilknur Zeren Cetin serves as an Assistant Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University and conducts research across environmental sciences, planning, architecture, and geospatial technologies. Her academic work emphasizes the assessment of environmental risks and the development of sustainable planning frameworks capable of addressing climate-related challenges in urban and natural environments.[1]

Her research spans multiple disciplines including ecology, environmental monitoring, regional and urban planning, landscape architecture, computer science applications, biodiversity conservation, atmospheric sciences, and sustainability studies. This multidisciplinary approach enables the integration of scientific data with planning strategies for improved environmental governance and climate resilience.[2]

Research Profile

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Ondokuz Mayıs University.
  • More than 77 scholarly publications across international journals and edited volumes.
  • Research impact exceeding 1,835 citations, 32 Documents and an h-index above 22.
  • Contributor to climate adaptation, environmental monitoring, and sustainable planning projects.
  • Reviewer for internationally indexed journals in environmental and ecological sciences.

The research profile reflects expertise in environmental risk assessment, climate change adaptation, urban heat island modelling, GIS applications, remote sensing methodologies, ecosystem conservation, environmental pollution mapping, and sustainable development planning. International collaborations extend across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, supporting multidisciplinary scientific exchange.[1]

Research Contributions

Ilknur Zeren Cetin has contributed to the development of geospatial methodologies for environmental assessment and planning. Her studies have investigated climate-induced environmental change, urban thermal environments, land-use dynamics, biodiversity conservation, pollution monitoring, and ecosystem vulnerability assessment. These efforts support sustainable policy development and scientific understanding of environmental systems.[3]

  • Climate change adaptation and environmental risk assessment.
  • Urban heat island and land surface temperature modelling.
  • Remote sensing and GIS applications for environmental monitoring.
  • Air quality assessment and biomonitoring studies.
  • Climate-resilient green infrastructure planning.
  • Environmental pollution mapping and spatial analysis.
  • Landscape ecology and ecosystem conservation.

Publications

Among Ilknur Zeren Cetin’s most influential publications are studies on heavy metal accumulation in landscape plants, biomonitoring of air pollution using Cupressus arizonica, spatial mapping of Pb, Cr, Ni, and Co pollution, and climate change impacts on European forest species. These works advance environmental monitoring, geospatial risk assessment, pollution analysis, and climate adaptation research through GIS, remote sensing, and evidence-based environmental planning methodologies.[3][4][5][6][7]

Selected publications demonstrate the breadth of research undertaken in environmental monitoring, pollution assessment, climate modelling, and geospatial analysis.

Research Impact

The academic impact of Ilknur Zeren Cetin’s work is reflected through citation performance, publication productivity, interdisciplinary collaborations, and contributions to environmental decision-making. Her research has supported advances in pollution monitoring, climate adaptation planning, environmental sustainability, ecosystem management, and urban resilience assessment.[1][2]

  • More than 1,835 citations.
  • h-index of 22.
  • International scientific collaborations.
  • Peer-review service for leading environmental journals.
  • Contributions to sustainable development and environmental planning research.

Award Suitability

The profile of Ilknur Zeren Cetin demonstrates characteristics commonly associated with recognition in research excellence programs. Her interdisciplinary scholarship integrates scientific innovation with practical planning applications, addressing contemporary challenges including climate change, environmental degradation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable urban development. The combination of scholarly productivity, citation impact, international collaboration, and methodological innovation provides a strong foundation for consideration within academic recognition frameworks such as the Top Teachers Awards.[1][2]

Conclusion

Ilknur Zeren Cetin has established an interdisciplinary research portfolio spanning environmental science, urban and regional planning, landscape ecology, climate adaptation, GIS, and remote sensing. Her scholarly output, citation record, international collaborations, and contributions to environmental sustainability research illustrate a sustained commitment to advancing knowledge and supporting evidence-based environmental management. These accomplishments position her as a notable contributor within contemporary environmental and planning scholarship.[1][2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus Author Details: İlknur Zeren Çetin, Author ID 57212109057. Scopus Author Profile. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57212109057
  2. Ondokuz Mayıs University. (n.d.). Academic Research Profile of Dr. İlknur Zeren Çetin. AVESIS Research Information System. https://avesis.omu.edu.tr/ilknur.cetin
  3. Sevik, H., Cetin, M., Ozel, H.B., Ozel, S., & Zeren Cetin, I. (2019). Changes in Heavy Metal Accumulation in Some Edible Landscape Plants Depending on Traffic Density. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-019-8041-8
  4. Cesur, A., Zeren Cetin, I., Cetin, M., Sevik, H., & Ozel, H.B. (2022). The Use of Cupressus arizonica as a Biomonitor of Li, Fe, and Cr Pollution in Kastamonu. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05667-w
  5. Cetin, M., Aljama, A.M.O., Alrabi, O.B.M., Adiguzel, F., Sevik, H., & Zeren Cetin, I. (2022). Determination and Mapping of Regional Change of Pb and Cr Pollution in Ankara City Center. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05638-1
  6. Cetin, M., Aljama, A.M.O., Alrabi, O.B.M., Adiguzel, F., Sevik, H., & Zeren Cetin, I. (2022). Using Topsoil Analysis to Determine and Map Changes in Ni-Co Pollution. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05762-y
  7. Varol, T., Cetin, M., Ozel, H.B., Sevik, H., & Zeren Cetin, I. (2022). The Effects of Climate Change Scenarios on Carpinus betulus and Carpinus orientalis in Europe. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05516-w