Dr. T. Saeed has been recognized with a distinguished international award as part of the 2025 Emerald Literati Awards for Excellence. Her article, “A Program Evaluation of an International, Intercultural E-Community-Engagement Initiative,” published in the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, has been selected as an Outstanding Paper of the Year. The award was granted following a rigorous selection process conducted by the journal’s editor and editorial team, who identified the paper as one of the best contributions published in 2025. This recognition underlines the article’s novelty and impact in advancing the field of research in higher education as it relates to internationalization and intercultural engagement.

The Emerald Literati Awards are among the most prestigious awards in scholarly publishing for excellence in research and dissemination of knowledge on a global scale. This achievement reflects Dr. Saeed’s dedication to academic excellence and her valuable contribution to global higher education research.

The presidency at Tishk International University extends its congratulations to Dr. T. Saeed on this outstanding international achievement, wishing her continued success in her academic and research endeavors.