David Martínez Cánovas | Educational Research | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

David Martínez Cánovas

IES Arcipreste de Canales, Spain

David Martínez Cánovas
Affiliation IES Arcipreste de Canales
Country Spain
Scopus 60938494500
Documents 1
Subject Area Educational Research
Event Top Teachers Awards

David Martínez Cánovas is a Spanish Geography and History teacher and doctoral researcher at the University of Murcia, specialising in Social Sciences Education. His research focuses on historical thinking, digital competence, information literacy and disinformation. Combining academic investigation with classroom practice, he explores fake news detection, hate speech recognition and critical source evaluation. His contributions include peer-reviewed publications and international conference research on gender representation in History textbooks. [1] [2]

Abstract

David Martínez Cánovas is an emerging researcher in Social Sciences Education whose academic interests focus on the relationship between historical thinking, digital competence and critical information evaluation. His research examines how secondary-school students identify disinformation, evaluate online sources and recognise fake news and hate speech. His published work contributes empirical evidence to discussions about digital literacy and History Education. His ongoing doctoral research at the University of Murcia develops learning situations intended to address disinformation through historical thinking and classroom-based educational practice. [2]

 Keywords

Social Sciences Education; History Education; Historical Thinking; Digital Competence; Disinformation; Fake News; Hate Speech; Information Literacy; Critical Thinking; Gender Representation; History Textbooks; Secondary Education; Educational Research; Critical Citizenship.

Introduction

The growth of digital information presents educational challenges involving misinformation, source reliability and informed citizenship. David Martínez Cánovas explores how historical thinking and digital competence strengthen critical evaluation in secondary education. Holding postgraduate qualifications in History and Teacher Training, he combines classroom experience with doctoral research and evidence-based educational development. [2]

Research Profile

David Martínez Cánovas is a Geography and History teacher and PhD researcher at the University of Murcia. His research focuses on historical thinking, digital competence, disinformation and gender representation in textbooks. His doctoral work develops educational strategies against misinformation, building on earlier research presented at Oxford Brookes University in 2021.

Research Contributions

David Martínez Cánovas contributes to Social Sciences Education through research on historical thinking, digital competence and disinformation. His work examines fake news detection, hate speech recognition and gender representation in History textbooks. Through collaborative research and doctoral investigation, he promotes evidence-based teaching and critical information evaluation in secondary education. [2]

Publications

David Martínez Cánovas has contributed to peer-reviewed academic research and international conference dissemination in Social Sciences Education. His documented scholarly outputs include a 2026 article in Social Sciences examining digital competence and the detection of fake news and hate speech among secondary-school History students, alongside a 2021 conference research contribution on gender representation in History textbooks. [2]

Research Impact

David Martínez Cánovas’s research connects academic investigation with secondary education, addressing digital competence, information literacy and disinformation. His peer-reviewed study involving 72 students contributes evidence to History Education. His international conference participation and ongoing doctoral research further demonstrate scholarly development and commitment to practical, evidence-based educational innovation. [2]

Award Suitability

David Martínez Cánovas demonstrates developing research excellence through peer-reviewed publications, international conference participation and doctoral investigation. His work advances digital competence, historical thinking and disinformation awareness in secondary education. His research outputs, academic collaborations and practical educational contributions support consideration for the Best Research Scholar Award at Top Teachers Awards. [1] [2]

Conclusion

David Martínez Cánovas combines secondary-school teaching with doctoral research and scholarly publication in Social Sciences Education. His work addresses digital competence, disinformation and historical thinking. Through research-led teaching and evidence-based educational development, he contributes to contemporary History Education, supporting his nomination for the Best Research Scholar Award at Top Teachers Awards.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: David Martínez Cánovas, Author ID 60938494500. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60938494500
  2. Martínez-Cánovas, D., Sánchez-Ibáñez, R., & Miralles-Martínez, P. (2026). Digital Competence and the Detection of Fake News and Hate Speech Among Secondary School History Students. Social Sciences, 15(9), 591. MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/15/9/591

Jiamin Xu | Educational Research | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Jiamin Xu
Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade (FUIST), China

Jiamin Xu
Affiliation Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade (FUIST)
Country China
Scopus ID 58319103100
Documents 6
Citations 10
h-index 1
Subject Area Language Education
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-1983-872X
Google Scholar 1NN9fuwAAAAJ

Jiamin Xu is an educational researcher and university academic whose scholarship focuses on early childhood language and literacy development, multilingual education, task-based language teaching, digital storytelling, and translanguaging. Her research examines how children negotiate meaning, develop literacy practices, and engage in multimodal learning environments. The body of work associated with her publications, conference presentations, and international collaborations demonstrates a sustained contribution to contemporary educational research and language education studies.[1]

Abstract

This article summarizes the academic achievements, research trajectory, and scholarly influence of Jiamin Xu. Her work integrates language education, early childhood development, multilingual learning, and digital storytelling methodologies. Through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and collaborative research projects, Xu has contributed to understanding how children construct meaning, develop literacy skills, and engage in multilingual educational environments. The research portfolio demonstrates interdisciplinary relevance within educational research and applied linguistics.[2]

Keywords

Children’s Development; Multilingualism; Curriculum Development; Digital Storytelling; Early Childhood Education; TESOL; Translanguaging; Language Literacy; Task-Based Language Teaching.

Introduction

Jiamin Xu’s academic background includes a Ph.D. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Florida International University and professional experience across language teaching, literacy education, and educational research. Her scholarly interests focus on understanding how multilingual learners engage in language development through storytelling, translanguaging practices, visible thinking routines, and task-based instructional approaches. These areas align with emerging educational priorities emphasizing inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments.[3]

Research Profile

As Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade, Jiamin Xu maintains an active research agenda focused on multilingual literacy development, digital storytelling, and language pedagogy. Her academic appointments, research assistantships, and dissertation work have centered on classroom-based inquiry and qualitative methodologies examining children’s meaning-making processes in multilingual educational contexts. Research activities have been disseminated through international conferences, peer-reviewed journals, and collaborative scholarly projects.[1]

Research Contributions

Jiamin Xu’s contributions encompass early childhood literacy, multilingual education, and task-based language learning. Her investigations have explored digital storytelling as a pedagogical tool, the role of translanguaging in identity development, and the application of Habits of Mind frameworks in children’s learning. These studies contribute to contemporary discussions concerning language acquisition, inclusive educational practice, and multimodal communication. The work also highlights the educational value of storytelling for cognitive, linguistic, and socio-emotional development.[4]

Publications

The publication record includes peer-reviewed studies addressing emotional intelligence, language learning, translanguaging, storytelling, and task-based language teaching. Particularly notable are contributions published in Early Childhood Education Journal, Chinese as a Second Language Research, Journal of Research in Childhood Education, Linguistics and Education, and Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. These publications collectively examine how multilingual learners develop language, identity, and literacy through interactive and meaning-centered educational experiences.[1][2][5]

Research Impact

According to the supplied scholarly metrics, Jiamin Xu’s Scopus profile records 10 citations, 6 indexed documents, and an h-index of 1, while Google Scholar reports 42 citations, 7 documents, and an h-index of 2. These indicators reflect growing scholarly visibility within educational research, multilingual education, and language learning studies. Citation activity suggests that her work is being engaged by researchers investigating literacy, storytelling, and language pedagogy.[1]

Award Suitability

The academic profile presented demonstrates qualifications relevant to recognition through the Innovative Research Award. Evidence includes peer-reviewed scholarship, international conference dissemination, interdisciplinary educational research, leadership activities, professional service, and contributions to multilingual education. The combination of research productivity, emerging citation impact, and practical educational applications reflects an active scholarly career focused on advancing knowledge and educational practice in language and literacy development.[2]

Conclusion

Jiamin Xu’s academic work contributes to contemporary understandings of multilingual learning, digital storytelling, translanguaging, and early childhood literacy development. Through research, teaching, conference engagement, and publication activity, she has established a scholarly profile that integrates theory, practice, and educational innovation. Her continuing research agenda supports the advancement of evidence-based approaches to language learning and child development within diverse educational contexts.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jiamin Xu, Author ID 58319103100. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58319103100
  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Jiamin Xu citation profile and scholarly metrics. https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=1NN9fuwAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  3. Xu, J. (2024). Developing emotional intelligence in children through dialogic reading, self-made books, and visible thinking routines. Early Childhood Education Journal, 52(7), 1693–1705. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-023-01520-9
  4. Xu, J., & Baralt, M. (2025). Task-based language teaching for Chinese as a foreign language: A qualitative research synthesis. Chinese as a Second Language Research, 14(2), 201–257. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/caslar-2025-2003
  5. Xu, J., & Salmon, A. (2026). Young learners’ negotiation of meaning as task-mediated reconstruction across traditional and digital storytelling. Linguistics and Education, 95, 101580. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.linged.2026.101580