Ridvan Ata | Educational Innovation in Science | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ridvan Ata | Educational Innovation in Science | Editorial Board Member

Mugla Sitki Kocman University | Turkey

Dr. Ridvan Ata is a distinguished scholar in Instructional and Learning Technologies whose work spans e-learning, mobile learning, virtual and augmented reality, gamification, STEAM education, and artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, and an Associate Professor at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Türkiye, while also holding part-time academic responsibilities at Boğaziçi University. Dr. Ata earned his PhD from the University of Sheffield, where he examined higher education teaching in virtual worlds within blended learning contexts, following his master’s research at the University of Manchester on virtual learning environments. His academic career encompasses extensive teaching, research, and administrative leadership roles, including serving as Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. Dr. Ata has authored numerous publications across SSCI, ESCI, Scopus, and Web of Science-indexed journals, contributing significantly to research on digital literacy, computational thinking, immersive technologies, digital citizenship, and technology integration in education. According to Google Scholar, his research has garnered 549 citations, with an h-index of 13 and an i10-index of 15, reflecting the growing impact and visibility of his scholarly work. With expertise in interdisciplinary instructional design and digital learning innovation, Dr. Ata continues to advance evidence-based digital transformation across global education systems.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ResearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

  • Ata, R., & Yıldırım, K. (2019). Exploring Turkish pre-service teachers’ perceptions and views of digital literacy. Education Sciences, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci9010040

  • Ata, R., & Yıldırım, K. (2019). Turkish pre-service teachers’ perceptions of digital citizenship in education programs. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 18, 419–436. https://doi.org/10.28945/4431

  • Ata, R., & Çevik, M. (2019). Exploring relationships between Kolb’s learning styles and mobile learning readiness of pre-service teachers: A mixed study. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-019-09878-2

  • Alpaslan, M. M., Ulubey, Ö., & Ata, A. R. (2021). Adaptation of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Scale into Turkish culture within the scope of 21st century skills. Psycho-Educational Research Review, 10(1), 77–91.

  • Ata, R. (2016). An exploration of higher education teaching in Second Life in the context of blended learning. TOJET: The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 15(3), 9–26.

Debeli Belina | Educational Innovation in Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Debeli Belina | Educational Innovation in Science | Best Researcher Award

Jimma University | Ethiopia

Dr. Debeli Belina is a distinguished researcher and educator at Jimma University, Ethiopia, specializing in Education Policy and Strategic Management. With nearly two decades of academic and administrative experience, he has made significant contributions to advancing the quality of secondary education in Ethiopia. His scholarly work focuses on education policy development, institutional effectiveness, and the role of community engagement in promoting sustainable educational improvement. Through his empirical studies and field-based research, Dr. Debeli Belina has provided evidence-based insights into enhancing school infrastructure, financial management, and quality assurance systems. His recent publications in renowned international journals such as Discover Education and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Nature) have strengthened global understanding of educational reform and development in sub-Saharan Africa. Beyond his research, he has served in key leadership roles including Education Vice Manager, Project Coordinator, and Lecturer, demonstrating his ability to integrate policy, practice, and pedagogy. His multidisciplinary expertise extends to adult education, ICT in learning, and evaluation of national education programs. Dr. Debeli Belina’s commitment to evidence-driven education reform and his impactful academic contributions have established him as a respected figure in the field. Guided by a vision of improving access, equity, and quality in education, he continues to drive transformative change in Ethiopia’s education system, making him a deserving candidate for recognition as an outstanding researcher dedicated to advancing educational excellence and strategic innovation.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications

  • Belina, D., Geleta, A., Beyene, D., & Tafesse, M. (2025). School-level quality enhancement practices in Ethiopian secondary schools: A comprehensive examination. Discover Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00709-x – Cited by 3 articles

  • Belina, D., Geleta, A., Beyene, D., & Tafesse, M. (2025). Enhancing school quality: Insights into infrastructure, financial practices, and community engagement. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Nature). Cited by 5 articles

  • Belina, D. (2023). Contribution of integrated functional adult education to adults’ livelihood improvement: An empirical study in Babile Woreda, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Research & Development, 3(4), 237–248. Cited by 2 articles

  • Belina, D. (2022). General education quality assurance: The extent of quality assurance implementation from inspection approach in Ethiopia. Science Journal of Education, 9(6). Cited by 4 articles