Ann-marie Moiwo | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Best Research Article Award

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Ms. Ann-marie Moiwo | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Best Research Article Award

Njala University | Sierra Leone

Ann-Marie Moiwo is a dynamic professional with interdisciplinary training in international relations, public administration, and the social sciences. She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Renmin University and a Master of Public Administration from Njala University, supported by a strong academic foundation in History and Sociology from Fourah Bay College. Her professional experience spans administrative management, organizational coordination, research operations, and executive support across institutions in the public, private, and development sectors. She has contributed to nationwide research initiatives, supported high-level decision-making processes, and provided strategic and logistical support within academic and corporate environments. Her research interests include governance, public policy, international development, gender studies, and sociopolitical systems in West Africa. Passionate about evidence-based policy and institutional strengthening, she aims to advance impactful research and contribute to solutions addressing national and global development challenges. Ann-Marie has been recognized for her diligence, discipline, and strong work ethic, consistently demonstrating the capacity to thrive in fast-paced, multicultural, and high-responsibility environments. She remains committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and service within institutions that value integrity, innovation, and social transformation.

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Featured Publications

Genealogy as Analytical Framework of Cultural Evolution of Tribes, Communities, and Societies Ann-Marie Moiwo, Massaquoi, D., Moiwo, T. W., Sam, M., & Moiwo, J. P. (2025). Genealogy as analytical framework of cultural evolution of tribes, communities, and societies. Genealogy, 9(4).

Comparative Analysis of Neglected Attenuation and Negotiated Intervention Pathways to Conflict Resolution for Lasting Peace Juana, J., Moiwo, J. P., Challay, S., Bebeley, S. J., Mbavai, J. J., Yeganegi, K., & Sanguiné, L. (2025). Comparative analysis of neglected attenuation and negotiated intervention pathways to conflict resolution for lasting peace. Journal of Global Peace and Conflict, 12(3).

Hydro-economic Model Framework for Achieving Groundwater, Food, and Economy Trade-offs by Optimizing Crop Patterns Ma, Q., Yang, Y., Sheng, Z., Han, S., Yang, Y., & Moiwo, J. P. (2022). Hydro-economic model framework for achieving groundwater, food, and economy trade-offs by optimizing crop patterns. Water Research, 119, 119199.

Rainwater Harvesting for Supplemental Irrigation Under Tropical Inland Valley Swamp Conditions Blango, M. M., Cooke, R. A. C., Moiwo, J. P., Sawyerr, P. A., & Kangoma, E. (2020). Rainwater harvesting for supplemental irrigation under tropical inland valley swamp conditions. Irrigation and Drainage, 69(5).

Effect of Biochar Application Depth on Crop Productivity Under Tropical Rainfed Conditions Moiwo, J. P., Wahab, A., Kangoma, E., Blango, M. M., Ngegba, M. P., & Suluku, R. (2019). Effect of biochar application depth on crop productivity under tropical rainfed conditions. Applied Sciences, 9(13), 2602.

Andrey Edemsky | Diagnostic Analytics | International Data Mastery Achievement Award

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Prof. Dr. Andrey Edemsky | Diagnostic Analytics | International Data Mastery Achievement Award

Institute for Slavic Studies | Russia

Prof. Dr. Andrey Edemsky is a Candidate of Historical Sciences and Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Contemporary History of Central and South-Eastern European Countries, Institute of Slavic Studies, where he has worked since 1988. He graduated with honors from the History Department of Lomonosov Moscow State University in 1985 and defended his PhD dissertation on Yugoslav foreign policy in the Balkan region during 1970–1985. His research focuses on international politics, the history of Yugoslavia and its successor states, Soviet-Yugoslav relations, and the disintegration of multinational communist federations. Edemsky has contributed to numerous domestic and international projects, publications, and archival document collections, including studies on the Cold War, the Prague Spring, and the evolution of socialist political models in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. He has held research positions at the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies and completed professional retraining in Documentation Science. Edemsky’s work encompasses historical monographs, essays, and document publications, exploring the interplay of domestic and foreign policy, diplomacy, and political processes in the Balkans and Soviet sphere. His scholarship has informed both academic and policy discussions on the region’s complex history, highlighting the dynamics of ideology, power, and international relations in the 20th century.

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Featured Publications

Edemsky, Andrey. (2022). Zoran Đinđić: Politician Shot at the Top of His Career. In Book Chapter.

Edemskiy, Andrei B. (2021). Belgrade and Moscow on the brink of another conflict: Tito versus Brezhnev in 1968. In Book Chapter.

Edemsky, A.B. (2021). “Without a free, democratic Russia, humanity cannot resist Asian communist totalitarianism”: Mikhail Mikhailov and Milovan Djilas on social development issues in the second half of the 1960s. In Conference Paper.

Edemskiy, Andrey B. (2020). The evolution of approaches of the Soviet leadership to the Yugoslav model of self-government (1950s — the early 1960s). In Book Chapter.

Edemski, Andrej Borisovič & Ninković, Momir. (2019). “‘Misija dobre volje.’ Dobrica Ćosić at the Second All-Union Congress of Soviet Writers (15–26 December 1954).” Istorija 20. veka, Journal Article.

Jani Grey Kasunda | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jani Grey Kasunda | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Best Researcher Award

 The Parliament Of Malawi | Malawi

Mr. Jani Grey Kasunda is a versatile, creative, and results-driven professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in journalism, communication, research, and program implementation across media, academia, and governance. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Malawi and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Relations at Jinan University, China (expected 2027). His career spans roles as Reporter at Nation Publications Limited, Editor at Matindi FM, Lecturer at the Malawi Institute of Journalism, and currently Editor of Hansard at the Malawi National Assembly. He has made notable contributions to parliamentary communication strategies, public relations, policy document drafting, and information dissemination. His research and professional interests focus on communication strategies, media and governance, information management, public relations, and capacity building for journalists. Kasunda’s work has been recognized with the prestigious Dr. David Livingstone Memorial Awards (2008 and 2010). reflecting his impact in communication and media-related research. With a strong background in writing, editing, teaching, and mentoring, Kasunda continues to influence institutional communication, enhance media professionalism, and strengthen knowledge dissemination. He is committed to advancing impactful communication for development and governance transformation.

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Featured Publication

“China’s global governance strategy and the revival of leftist ideologies in Africa: a constructivist analysis of norm diffusion and political alignment”

Zakiyeh azdanshenas | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zakiyeh azdanshenas | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Zakiyeh Yazdanshenas is an accomplished scholar and academic leader specializing in International Relations, Regional Studies, and China–Middle East dynamics. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of World Studies, Department of East and South Asian Studies, where she designs and delivers graduate-level courses on politics, China’s foreign policy, and global cultural transitions. Alongside her academic post, she is a Research Fellow at the Center for Applied Research in Partnership with the Orient (Germany) and the Director of the China–MENA Relations Research Group at the Center for Scientific Research and Middle East Strategic Studies (Iran). With a blend of academic, policy, and research expertise, Dr. Yazdanshenas plays a pivotal role in fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange on geopolitical developments, regional integration, and cross-cultural engagement.

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Education

Dr. Yazdanshenas holds a Ph.D. in Regional Studies from the University of Tehran, where her doctoral research explored the “Pivot to Asia Strategy” and its implications for the Middle East’s regional order under the guidance of distinguished professors. She earned her Master’s degree in International Relations from Shahid Beheshti University, focusing on China’s position in the international system and its strategic opportunities and challenges. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Shiraz, where she developed the foundational knowledge that would later underpin her scholarly focus on Asia–Middle East relations.

Experience

Dr. Yazdanshenas has an extensive academic and research portfolio. At the University of Tehran, she is responsible for graduate modules such as Introduction to Politics, China’s Foreign Policy, and Culture and Identity in a World in Transition. She has also served as Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of Law and Political Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University, and the University of Bojnord, teaching subjects including U.S. foreign policy, theories of regional studies, and international negotiations.
Her research experience spans roles as Researcher at the Islamic Parliament Research Center of Iran, where she produced policy reports on China’s foreign policy in Central and West Asia, and as a long-term Research Fellow at the Center for Scientific Research and Middle East Strategic Studies. She has actively engaged in project-based research funded by prestigious institutions, covering topics such as China’s antitrust laws, Iran–China strategic partnerships, and U.S. governmental foreign policy strategies. Beyond academia, she has contributed to the public discourse as a journalist and columnist for leading Iranian and international platforms.

Research Interests

Her research interests lie at the intersection of International Relations, Regional Studies, and comparative foreign policy, with a primary focus on China–Middle East relations, U.S.–China strategic rivalry, and geopolitical transitions in the MENA region. She is particularly engaged in examining how China’s expanding role affects regional connectivity, security dialogue, and economic integration. Other interests include identity politics in global affairs, international negotiations, and the influence of major power competition on regional orders. Her work blends theoretical analysis with policy-relevant insights, aiming to contribute both to academic scholarship and to informed policymaking.

Awards & Recognitions

While her academic career is defined more by scholarly contributions and leadership roles than formal awards, Dr. Yazdanshenas’s recognition comes through her international invitations to speak at high-profile conferences and panels. She has been a guest speaker at globally respected institutions and forums, including Princeton University, the Middle East Institute (Singapore), CARPO, and the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. These invitations reflect the global relevance of her research and the esteem in which she is held by peers in academia and policy circles.

Publication

From Engaging to Containing China: US Attempts to Fill Power-role Gaps (2000–2018)

Authors: Zakiyeh Yazdanshenas
Journal: The International Spectator
Year: 2025

China-Iran Strategic Partnership and the Future of US Hegemony in the Persian Gulf Region

Authors: Alam Saleh, Zakiyeh Yazdanshenas
Journal: British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies
Year: 2024

Economic Diplomacy and China’s Strategy in Regulating Relations with Iran and Saudi Arabia

Authors: Zakiyeh Yazdanshenas
Journal: Strategic Studies of Public Policy
Year: 2022

International Institutions of the Middle East: The GCC, Arab League, and Arab Maghreb Union

Authors: Zakiyeh Yazdanshenas
Journal: British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies
Year: 2021

Conclusion

Dr. Zakiyeh Yazdanshenas stands out as a leading voice in analyzing and shaping the discourse on China–Middle East relations and broader geopolitical transformations. Her multidisciplinary expertise, teaching excellence, and extensive research engagements position her as both a scholar and a bridge-builder between academic research and policy application. Through her roles in academia, research institutes, and international platforms, she has contributed significantly to understanding the dynamics of regional orders and the interplay of global powers. Her ongoing work continues to influence scholarly debates, policy formulation, and cross-regional collaboration, underscoring her role as an influential figure in the evolving landscape of international relations.