Dr.Jianhong Zhou | The subjectivity of Miao people in tourism representations | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral researcher Hokkaido University Japan

Jianhong Zhou is a dedicated scholar in tourism studies, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Hokkaido University. With a rich educational background and diverse experience in tourism management, Jianhong contributes significantly to research on cultural sustainability and indigenous identities in tourism.

Profile

ORCiD

Education

🎓 PhD in Tourism Studies (2019.10 – 2024.3) Hokkaido University
Relevant Coursework: Tourism and film; Tourism attractions; Advanced practical English; Otherness and authenticity

🎓 Master in Tourism Management (2014.9 – 2017.7) Sichuan University
Relevant Coursework: Tourism destination management; Cultural heritage preservation and development

🎓 Bachelor in Tourism Management (2010.9 – 2014.7) Hubei University of Economic
Relevant Coursework: Principles of Management; Economics; Business English for Tourism

Experience

💼 Lecturer at Moutai Institute (2017.6 – 2019.10) Jianhong taught “Introduction to Tourism Studies” and “Tourism Destination Management” courses. Additionally, he was responsible for applying for research projects, enriching his teaching with practical insights from ongoing research.

Research Interests

Jianhong’s research interests revolve around cultural sustainability, indigenous tourism, and the interplay between tourism and cultural identities. He focuses on how tourism practices affect and are affected by indigenous communities and their cultural heritage.

Awards

Recognition for his critical contributions to understanding the interrelatedness of cultural sustainability and Indigenous identities in tourism.
Award nominations for impactful research in tourism management and cultural heritage preservation.

Publications

Zhou, J. H., & Edelheim, J. R. (2021). A critical literature review on the interrelatedness between the frameworks of cultural sustainability and Indigenous identities in tourism. Journal On Tourism & Sustainability, 4(2), 64-74. Cited by articles.
Zhou, J. H., & Edelheim, J. R. (2022, January). A critical realist tourism perspective examining indigeneity of Miao peoples in China. In CAUTHE 2022 Conference Online: Shaping the Next Normal in Tourism, Hospitality and Events: Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference: Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference (pp. 384-396). Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE). Cited by articles.
Zhou, J. H., & Edelheim, J. R. (2023). ‘Ethnic Minority Tourism’ and ‘Indigenous Tourism’: The Critical Distinction. Tourism Culture & Communication, 23(1), 1-12. Cited by articles.
Zhou, J. H., & Li H. Y. (2023). Research on the integration degree between tourism industry and liquor culture industry: a case study of Maotai town. China Brewing, 43(02), 264-268. Cited by articles.
Zhou, J. H., & Edelheim, J. R. (2024, February). Self-representations of the ‘Other’ in Ethnic tourism. In CAUTHE 2024 Conference (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia): Diverse Voices: Creating change in tourism, hospitality and events: Proceedings of the 34nd Annual Conference. Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE). Cited by articles.
Zhou, J. H., & Edelheim, J. R. (2024). A critical realist appraisal of Indigeneity: the case of Miao peoples in a tourism village in China, in R. Butler and A. Carr (ed). Handbook of Tourism and Indigenous Peoples, Routledge, London. (Accepted). Cited by articles.

Dr. Raoni Anjos | Language Education | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | University of DAR es salaam | Tanzania

Short Bio:

Dr. Jafari Abdala is a dedicated educator and researcher specializing in Language Education and Applied Linguistics. Currently serving as a Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, he contributes significantly to the fields of General Teaching and Language Acquisition.

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SCOPUS

Education:

Dr. Abdala earned his PhD in Education with a focus on Language Education from the University of Dar es Salaam (2015-2020). He also holds a Master of Arts in Linguistics (2008-2010) and a Bachelor of Education in Arts (2004-2008) from the same institution.

Experience:

Since 2020, Dr. Abdala has been actively involved as a Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, where he teaches and conducts research in Language Education and Applied Linguistics. Previously, from 2010 to 2020, he served as an Assistant Lecturer at the university.

Research Interests:

Dr. Abdala’s research interests include General Teaching, Language Education, Language Acquisition, and Applied Linguistics. His work focuses on enhancing educational methodologies and exploring multilingualism in educational contexts.

Award:

Dr. Abdala was awarded the Certificate for Excellent Performance as the overall best student in Development Studies (DS 210) during the academic year 2006/2007.

Publication:

In his notable publication, “Role of Secondary School English Language Teachers in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in Tanzania: A Visual Methodological Study,” published in PED 37(2), Dr. Abdala explores effective teaching methodologies in Tanzanian secondary schools.

Award Nomination Application Form:

Dr. Jafari Abdala is applying for the International Excellence in Education Research Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Language Education and Applied Linguistics. His research has significantly impacted educational practices in Tanzania and beyond, focusing on innovative teaching methodologies and language acquisition strategies.

Publication with Hyperlink and Published Year:

Omari, J.A. (2020). Role of Secondary School English language teachers in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in Tanzania: Visual methodological Study. PED 37(2), 90-111. Link to publication

Jianhong Zhou | The subjectivity of Miao people in tourism representations | Best Researcher Award