Maria Yousef AlAqra’ | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research

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Ms. Maria Yousef AlAqra’ | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research

Arab American University | Palestine

Ms. Maria Yousef AlAqra’ is a distinguished researcher and practitioner whose work is firmly rooted in Social Sciences, with sustained contributions to Social Sciences scholarship, policy engagement, and global advocacy. Her expertise spans international relations, diplomacy, international law, human rights, and global health diplomacy, positioning her as a leading voice within Social Sciences research and practice. She has completed and led ten research projects, addressing humanitarian diplomacy, protection of health care, foreign policy analysis, and governance challenges, all framed through rigorous Social Sciences perspectives. Her scholarly output includes publications in indexed journals, reflecting credible academic impact within Social Sciences, while her work actively informs evidence based dialogue in Social Sciences policy arenas. Through high level collaborations with governmental bodies, international committees, and multilateral platforms, she translates Social Sciences research into practical societal outcomes. Her contributions strengthen accountability, health governance, and rights based approaches, demonstrating the societal relevance and global reach of Social Sciences. ORCID profile of 2 Documents.

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Dr. Kayden J Schumacher | Social Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Kayden J Schumacher | Social Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Research Fellow | Coventry University | United Kingdom

Dr. Kayden J Schumacher is a distinguished Social Sciences researcher and practitioner whose work advances Social Sciences scholarship across education, gender studies, psychology, and community engaged inquiry. Dr. Kayden J Schumacher contributes to Social Sciences through interdisciplinary research, peer reviewed publications, policy oriented outputs, and international collaborations within Social Sciences networks. Their expertise spans Social Sciences methodologies, qualitative and mixed methods, inclusive research design, and ethical practice, strengthening Social Sciences knowledge production. With multiple scholarly publications and growing citations, Dr. Kayden J Schumacher collaborates widely with academics, civil society actors, and institutions to translate Social Sciences research into social impact. Their Social Sciences work informs democratic participation, equality, diversity, and wellbeing, demonstrating measurable societal benefit. Dr. Kayden J Schumacher continues to shape Social Sciences discourse through teaching, mentoring, reviewing, and editorial service, reinforcing the global relevance of Social Sciences. Researchgate profile of 8 Citations, 3 Documents.

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1. Schumacher, K. J. (2025). Charting the course: Enlightening perspectives in research and teaching from insider and outsider standpoints. Hillary Place Papers, 9, 1.

2. Schumacher, K. J. (2024). The intersection of queer theory and transgender sexuality: Why new conceptualisations are needed. Sexualities, 13634607251347830, 1.

3. Schumacher, K. J., Candelario-Pérez, L. E., Avilés Faría, E. V., & Rider, N. (2022). Intersectionality, culturally sensitive care, and LGBTQ+ youth. In Minority stress theory and resilience-building practice (pp. 31–39).

4. Schumacher, K. J., Bundock, L., & Clough, P. (2025). Resisting uniformity: How transgender and gender-diverse teachers subvert school dress codes for self-affirmation and possibility. Social Sciences.

5. Schumacher, K. J., Babin, K. A., & Maloney, M. (2025). “I don’t want another kid stuck in this right-wing loop”: How transgender and gender-diverse educators challenge online misogyny in schools. Gender and Education, 1–21.