Dr. Jacob Oppong Nkansah | Education Policy | Best Researcher Award

The Education University Of Hong Kong | Hong Kong

Dr. Jacob Oppong Nkansah is a distinguished scholar specializing in global higher education policy, governance, and social inclusion, with a strong commitment to academic excellence and policy advancement. Holding dual doctoral degrees—a PhD in Social Studies from the University of Education, Winneba, and a Doctor of Policy Studies from Lingnan University, Hong Kong—he combines theoretical depth with practical insight. His research spans internationalisation, quality assurance, transnational education models, and the intersection of social and education policy, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and institutional performance. With 24 peer-reviewed publications, 92 citations, and an h-index of 6, his works in renowned journals such as Higher Education, Education and Information Technologies, and Social Sciences & Humanities Open demonstrate international impact. Professionally, he has served as Postdoctoral Research Associate at The Education University of Hong Kong and Assistant Research Officer at Lingnan University, alongside prior academic appointments in Ghana. Through teaching, mentorship, and policy-focused research across Asia and Africa, Dr. Jacob Oppong Nkansah continues to make significant contributions to educational leadership, community development, and sustainable social policy reform.

Featured Publications

Kwarteng, P., Asiamah, F., Twumasi, A. O., Nkansah, J. O., & Issaka, J. (2022). Parental involvement in the academic performance of students in Ghana: Socio-economic status. Open Journal of Educational Research, 2(3), 114–125.

Awuviry‐Newton, K., Nkansah, J. O., & Ofori‐Dua, K. (2020). Attributions of elder neglect: A phenomenological study of older people in Ghana. Health & Social Care in the Community, 28(6), 2172–2178.

Newton, A., Awuviry‐Newton, K., Oppong Nkansah, J., & Abekah‐Carter, K. (2022). Understanding older adults’ functioning and health‐seeking behaviour during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Ghana: A descriptive qualitative study. Health & Social Care in the Community, 30(3), e823–e831.

Koduah, A. O., Amoah, P. A., Nkansah, J. O., & Leung, A. Y. M. (2021). A comparative analysis of student and practising nurses’ health literacy knowledge in Ghana. Healthcare, 9(1), 38.

Nkansah, J. O., & Oldac, Y. I. (2024). Unraveling the attributions of digital literacy skills and knowledge gap in Ghana’s higher education: Undergraduate students’ voices in a phenomenological study. Education and Information Technologies, 29(12), 15249–15268.

Assoc Prof Dr. Eduardo Encabo | Education | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Eduardo Encabo, University of Murcia (Spain), Spain

Eduardo Encabo is an Associate Professor at the University of Murcia’s Faculty of Education, specializing in the teaching of language and literature. He holds a B.Ed. (2000) and Ed.D. (2003) from the University of Murcia, and an M.A. in Reading Promotion and Children’s Literature (2005) from the University of Castilla-La Mancha. With over 73 research articles, 55 book chapters, and 19 books, his research focuses on teacher training, children’s literature, and intercultural education. Dr. Encabo has supervised 14 doctoral theses and received multiple awards, including the Ed.D. Dissertation Award (2003-2004). 🌟📖

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Qualifications 🎓📚

Dr. Encabo holds a B.Ed. in Pedagogy and Psychology (2000), an Ed.D. in Teaching of Language and Literature (2003) from the University of Murcia, an M.A. in Reading Promotion and Children’s Literature (2005) from the University of Castilla-La Mancha, and a B.A. in Spanish Language Studies (2007) from the University of Murcia.

Professional Experience 💼🏫

With a career beginning in 2001, he has served as a lecturer and advanced to a tenured lecturer in 2005, and later an associate professor in 2007, focusing on the teaching of language and literature.

Honors and Awards 🏆📜

Dr. Encabo has received numerous accolades, including the Ed.D. Dissertation Award (2003-2004), the III ODS Awards (2023), and the II Research Awards in “Reading and Social Education” (2024).

Research Focus 📚🧠

Dr. Eduardo Encabo’s research primarily spans the fields of language and literature didactics, children’s literature, and digital literacy. He emphasizes innovative teaching methodologies and the role of intercultural education in bridging cultural divides. His work often explores gender communication differences, the integration of digital competence in education, and effective pedagogical strategies for enhancing literary skills among young learners. Dr. Encabo also delves into the intersections of critical linguistics and socio-educational contexts, aiming to foster a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment. His extensive contributions include research on new narrative formats and their educational impact. 🌍✍️

Publications Top Notes 📚

Use of the humanized anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody h-R3 in combination with radiotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced head and neck cancer – Journal of Clinical Oncology – 406 citations (2004) 🦠🧬
Introducción a la didáctica de la lengua y la literatura: un enfoque sociocrítico – Ediciones Octaedro – 114 citations (2021) 📖🗣️
Claves para una enseñanza artístico-creativa: la dramatización – Claves para una enseñanza artístico-creativa: la dramatización – 101 citations (2009) 🎭📘
Fundamentos didácticos de la lengua y la literatura – Madrid: Síntesis – 81 citations (2013) 📚✍️
El desarrollo de habilidades lingüísticas: una perspectiva crítica – Grupo Editorial Universitario – 49 citations (2001) 🧠📖
Mejorar la comunicación en niños y adolescentes – Anaya-Spain – 49 citations (2001) 🗣️👧
Chirurgica Taurina: a 10-year experience of bullfight injuries – Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery – 47 citations (2006) 🩺🐂
Teachers’ attitudes towards correcting students’ written errors and mistakes – Universidad de Granada – 45 citations (2008) ✏️📄
Computed tomography vs clinical and multidisciplinary procedures for early evaluation of severe abdomen and chest trauma—a cost analysis approach – Intensive care medicine – 45 citations (1996) 🏥🔬
Competencia digital y literacidad: nuevos formatos narrativos en el videojuego Dragon Age: Orígenes – Comunicar: Revista Científica Iberoamericana de Comunicación y Educación – 41 citations (2011) 🎮💻

Eduardo Encabo | Education | Best Researcher Award