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An international intellectual ecosystem where ideas cross borders, disciplines and cultures, contributing to scientific progress, educational development and cultural understanding.
Open to the world
INDEPENDENT MINDS. SHARED POSSIBILITIES.
Connect with researchers, educators and intellectuals through an institute rooted in Shusha and open to the world.
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Shusha International Intellectuals Institute (SIII) is an independent academic and research-oriented institute dedicated to scientific knowledge, intellectual exchange and global scholarly collaboration.
Inspired by the historical, cultural and intellectual legacy of Shusha, the Institute creates open and inclusive platforms for researchers, educators and intellectuals across disciplines and regions. It supports academic integrity, innovation and emerging voices in science, education and interdisciplinary research, connecting cultures, disciplines and generations.
An international intellectual ecosystem where ideas cross borders, disciplines and cultures, contributing to scientific progress, educational development and cultural understanding.
Advance knowledge through open access scholarly publishing, international academic collaboration and inclusive platforms for established and emerging researchers, while upholding academic integrity.
SIII follows academic principles of integrity, transparency, accountability and scholarly excellence. Academic oversight supports the quality and ethical standards of its research and publishing activities. Institutional policies support independent academic judgment, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain editorial autonomy across SIII-affiliated journals.
Each SIII journal follows its own defined editorial structure and peer-review procedure. Submissions are assessed fairly, objectively and confidentially. Oversight safeguards research integrity and independent editorial decisions, addresses academic misconduct and supports continuous improvement in editorial quality.
SIII maintains zero tolerance for plagiarism and academic misconduct, double-blind peer review, confidentiality for authors and reviewers, transparent editorial decision-making and equal treatment of submissions. These commitments apply to affiliated journals, editors, reviewers and authors.
SIII journals follow an open access model so research is freely available to readers worldwide without financial or institutional barriers, supporting knowledge dissemination and global academic participation.
The Institute welcomes researchers across regions and academic traditions and supports cooperation that strengthens cross-cultural understanding and international research networks.
Membership and scholarly publication are independent processes. Membership does not guarantee manuscript acceptance, publication, favorable peer review, conference paper acceptance or an editorial or scientific appointment. Academic contributions are evaluated under the relevant editorial, ethical and peer-review standards, regardless of membership status.
The academic ecosystem
Independent editorial decisions. Open access research. A wider academic conversation.

Multidisciplinary · ISSN 3136-3407
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Language & communication · ISSN 3134-6146
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AI & technical sciences · ISSN 3136-3393
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Higher education & policy
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Education & pedagogy
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ACWA Open-Access Journals Portal · 6 International Journals
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AI Futures: Economy, Education & Human Potential
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The Association for Collaboration in Worldwide Academia (ACWA) is an international academic network founded in 2025 by a group of scholars from several countries. Its aim is to lower geographic and institutional barriers in research and higher education. ACWA brings together universities, research institutes and individual researchers through joint research, academic exchange, international conferences and scholarly publishing.
“To serve as a trusted international academic platform that strengthens regional and interdisciplinary research.”
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| № | Abbr | Journal Title | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | IJHMC | International Journal on Human – Machine Communication | Communication and interaction between humans and machines |
| 02 | IJAIPE | International Journal on Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering | Artificial intelligence and prompt engineering |
| 03 | SRJSTCH | Silk Road Journal on Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage | Sustainable tourism and cultural heritage |
| 04 | IJFDB | International Journal of FinTech and Digital Business | Financial technology and digital business |
| 05 | IJDELL | International Journal of Distance Education and Lifelong Learning | Distance education and lifelong learning |
| 06 | JTSVT | Journal of Technical Skills and Vocational Training | Technical skills and vocational training |
SIII lifetime membership
Five membership categories. One-time fees. Every application is reviewed on its academic or professional merits.
01A lifelong connection to an international academic community.
For researchers, educators, professionals and institutions seeking a lasting academic connection. Includes a Lifetime Member Card and access to general speaking opportunities through relevant SIII programmes.
Submit your application for expert assessment. Only approved applicants receive a payment request. Your one-time payment activates lifetime membership; submitting an application or making a payment cannot replace the eligibility review. Publication, acceptance and editorial decisions remain independent.
$280 · Lifetime · No annual renewal
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02Up to one approved speaking opportunity per year.
For academics and professionals who wish to share their expertise. Includes an Academic Speaker Card and up to one approved speaking opportunity per year, subject to programme relevance and expert approval.
Submit your application for expert assessment. Only approved applicants receive a payment request. Your one-time payment activates lifetime membership; submitting an application or making a payment cannot replace the eligibility review. Publication, acceptance and editorial decisions remain independent.
$1,000 · Lifetime · No annual renewal
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03Up to three approved speaking opportunities per year.
For experienced speakers seeking a wider academic presence. Includes a Distinguished Speaker Card and up to three approved speaking opportunities per year. Participation depends on relevant programmes and independent approval.
Submit your application for expert assessment. Only approved applicants receive a payment request. Your one-time payment activates lifetime membership; submitting an application or making a payment cannot replace the eligibility review. Publication, acceptance and editorial decisions remain independent.
$2,400 · Lifetime · No annual renewal
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04Editorial opportunities subject to qualifications and independent approval.
For qualified academics interested in editorial leadership. Includes an Editorial Leadership Card, editorial opportunities subject to qualifications and independent assessment, and speaking opportunities within relevant programmes. Membership does not automatically confer an editorial appointment.
Submit your application for expert assessment. Only approved applicants receive a payment request. Your one-time payment activates lifetime membership; submitting an application or making a payment cannot replace the eligibility review. Publication, acceptance and editorial decisions remain independent.
$3,000 · Lifetime · No annual renewal
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05A scientific journal platform within the SIII academic framework.
For journal teams and institutions developing a scholarly publishing partnership. Includes a Journal Partner Card, access to a scientific journal platform within the SIII framework, and relevant editorial and speaking opportunities. Platform access and appointments are subject to eligibility, programme conditions and independent approval.
Submit your application for expert assessment. Only approved applicants receive a payment request. Your one-time payment activates lifetime membership; submitting an application or making a payment cannot replace the eligibility review. Publication, acceptance and editorial decisions remain independent.
$6,000 · Lifetime · No annual renewal
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✓Membership certificate & digital card
✓50% off eligible journal APCs and conference registration
✓International networking & research opportunities
✓Academic initiatives, calls & collaboration updates
How it works
A lifetime of possibilities
Pay USD 25 when applying. Once your documents are approved, this payment is deducted from the package price and only the remaining balance is payable.
Membership does not guarantee publication, favorable peer review, a speaking role or an editorial appointment. All academic decisions remain independent.
Membership payment is accepted only after approval. Once activated, fees are generally non-refundable, subject to mandatory legal rights. Duplicate payments, technical errors or inability to activate an approved membership may be reviewed for a refund. Contact MetaWay MMC for assistance.
Our people
Founder & Director General
Shusha International Intellectuals Institute

Shusha International Intellectuals Institute
Mehriban Malikova is the Founder and Director General of the Shusha International Intellectuals Institute (SIII), where she provides strategic and executive leadership for the Institute’s academic and organizational development. Her work focuses on strengthening international scholarly cooperation, expanding institutional partnerships, and fostering an inclusive environment for intellectual exchange. She oversees SIII’s organizational growth and supports initiatives that advance academic integrity, interdisciplinary research, innovation, and global engagement. Through her leadership, Malikova contributes to SIII’s mission of connecting scholars, educators, and researchers across disciplines and national boundaries while promoting accessible knowledge, cross-cultural dialogue, and opportunities for emerging researchers.
Chair
Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt

Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt
Wael Badawy serves as Chair at the Shusha International Intellectuals Institute (SIII), contributing academic and strategic leadership to the Institute’s international mission. Based at Egyptian Russian University in Cairo, Egypt, his role supports SIII’s commitment to strengthening scholarly cooperation, interdisciplinary exchange, and global academic networks. Through his involvement with SIII, he contributes to an intellectual environment that brings together researchers, educators, and institutions across national and disciplinary boundaries. His participation supports the Institute’s broader objectives of advancing knowledge, encouraging innovation, promoting academic integrity, and creating meaningful opportunities for international collaboration and intellectual dialogue.
Deputy Chair
Assosiate Professor of Physics, institute of Physics, Azerbaijan

Assosiate Professor of Physics, institute of Physics, Azerbaijan
Rustam Rustamov is an Associate Professor of Physics and a senior researcher at the Institute of Physics of Azerbaijan. His academic and professional work focuses on remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), Earth observation, space technologies, environmental monitoring, and the practical application of geospatial data for research and development. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous national and international scientific projects and has authored publications on satellite data processing, geospatial intelligence, natural resource management, and technological innovation. In addition to his research activities, he has extensive experience in scientific administration, international cooperation, higher education, and science policy development
Deputy Chair
Master of Business Administration Researcher at Lappeenranta – Lahti University of Technology LUT

Master of Business Administration Researcher at Lappeenranta – Lahti University of Technology LUT
Lea Oksanen is a doctoral researcher at LUT University in Finland whose academic work focuses on entrepreneurship education and teachers’ professional development. Research contributions include studies of teachers’ entrepreneurship education practices, entrepreneurial thinking and activity, and continuing professional development. More recently, Lea Oksanen has contributed to interdisciplinary scholarship connecting education, language studies, and artificial intelligence. Published work reflects an interest in innovative approaches to teaching and learning and in strengthening educational practice through research. Lea Oksanen brings an international and interdisciplinary perspective that complements SIII’s commitment to scholarly collaboration, educational innovation, and intellectual exchange
Deputy Chair
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize,Turkiye

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize,Turkiye
Mustafa Akbulut is Professor of Horticulture at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University in Türkiye, with extensive academic and research experience in agricultural sciences. Research interests include horticulture, fruit cultivation and breeding, genetic resources, postharvest physiology and technology, and food science. His scholarly work has addressed the genetic diversity, biochemical characteristics, antioxidant properties, and cultivation of economically important fruit species. He has contributed extensively to academic publications, research projects, intellectual property activities, and postgraduate supervision. Through interdisciplinary research and academic leadership, Mustafa Akbulut contributes valuable expertise to SIII’s commitment to scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange, and internationally engaged research
Scientific Adviser for Interdisciplinary Research
ASPU, Azerbaijan

ASPU, Azerbaijan
Matanat Asgarova is an Associate Professor at Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University with extensive academic experience in geography and interdisciplinary research. Her scholarly interests encompass geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, soil science, ecology, cartography, and spatial analysis. Her research addresses contemporary environmental and land-management challenges, including soil fertility assessment, land-use change, agricultural monitoring, and sustainable water-resource management. Matanat Asgarova has contributed to research applying geospatial technologies and satellite imagery to environmental assessment and decision-making. As SIII’s Scientific Adviser for Interdisciplinary Research, she supports collaboration across scientific fields and contributes expertise in integrating geography, environmental science, technology, and education.
Scientific Adviser for Artificial Intelligence
AIII, Singapore

AIII, Singapore
James Ong is the Founder and Managing Director of the Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII), a Singapore-based think tank advancing Sustainable AI for Humanity. With four decades of experience spanning artificial intelligence, industry, venture development, and academia, his work focuses on AI governance, responsible innovation, autonomous enterprise, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design and an international advocate for human-centered approaches to AI. As SIII’s Scientific Adviser for Artificial Intelligence, James Ong contributes strategic expertise in responsible AI development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of innovative technologies for sustainable and inclusive societal benefit
Scientific Adviser for Engineering & Technical Sciences
Khazar university, Azerbaijan

Khazar university, Azerbaijan
Fuad Bagirov serves as Scientific Adviser for Engineering & Technical Sciences at the Shusha International Intellectuals Institute (SIII) and is affiliated with Khazar University, Azerbaijan. In this advisory role, he contributes to SIII’s development in engineering, technology, and the technical sciences, supporting the Institute’s wider commitment to interdisciplinary research and international academic cooperation. His participation strengthens SIII’s efforts to connect scientific expertise with its growing global intellectual network. Through academic guidance and scholarly engagement, he supports the advancement of knowledge, innovation, and meaningful collaboration among researchers and institutions, while contributing to SIII’s mission of fostering high-quality research and cross-disciplinary intellectual exchange.
Scientific Adviser for Linguistics & Language Technologies
University of Newcastle: Callaghan, NSW, AU

University of Newcastle: Callaghan, NSW, AU
Alan Libert is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and an Adjunct Professor at Khazar University, Azerbaijan. His research spans artificial and constructed languages, Turkic languages, linguistic typology, word classes, adpositions, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and onomastics. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from McGill University and has contributed extensively to international scholarship through books, articles, collaborative research, and editorial activities. With longstanding experience in linguistic research and higher education, Alan Libert brings a broad cross-linguistic and interdisciplinary perspective to SIII as Scientific Adviser for Linguistics & Language Technologies, supporting international collaboration and innovative research in language studies.
Scientific Adviser for International Research Cooperation
Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan

Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan
Sheraz Mehmood Khan is a Research Scholar and PhD candidate in International Relations at Western Caspian University in Baku, Azerbaijan. His academic interests center on international relations, regional affairs, diplomacy, and cross-border cooperation, with particular attention to Azerbaijan’s evolving international partnerships and regional role. His research and public scholarship contribute to discussions on bilateral relations, foreign policy, peace, and geopolitical developments. As SIII’s Scientific Adviser for International Research Cooperation, Sheraz Mehmood Khan supports the Institute’s commitment to strengthening international academic networks, encouraging cross-cultural scholarly dialogue, and developing research cooperation among scholars and institutions across different countries and intellectual traditions.
Scientific Adviser for Economics & Management
Tashkent State University of Economics Samarkand branch, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Tashkent State University of Economics Samarkand branch, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Bobur Sobirov serves as Scientific Adviser for Economics & Management at the Shusha International Intellectuals Institute (SIII) and is affiliated with the Tashkent State University of Economics, Samarkand Branch, Uzbekistan. In his advisory role, he contributes expertise in economics and management to support SIII’s interdisciplinary academic mission and international engagement. His participation strengthens the Institute’s efforts to foster scholarly collaboration, knowledge exchange, and connections among researchers and academic institutions across countries. Through academic guidance and professional engagement, he contributes to SIII’s commitment to advancing research, encouraging intellectual dialogue, and developing an inclusive international platform where perspectives from economics, management, and related disciplines can contribute to broader scholarly cooperation.
Scientific Adviser for Law & Governance
Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University,

Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University,
Rakhmetolla Zakarya is a historian and legal scholar specializing in Soviet-era Kazakhstan, migration history, and governance. He holds a PhD in History from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and is currently a Visiting Scholar at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University. His research focuses on migration policies, political repression, international migration, and the social history of Kazakhstan during the Soviet period. Zakarya has participated in numerous national research projects and is the author of more than 40 scholarly publications, including articles indexed in international journals. His academic and professional experience spans higher education, research leadership, public policy, and scientific administration.
Scientific Adviser for Environmental Sciences & Sustainability
Liwa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Liwa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Neyara Radwan serves as Scientific Adviser for Environmental Sciences & Sustainability at the Shusha International Intellectuals Institute (SIII) and is affiliated with Liwa University in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this advisory capacity, Radwan contributes academic expertise to SIII’s engagement with environmental research, sustainability, and interdisciplinary scientific cooperation. The role supports the Institute’s mission to promote knowledge exchange and strengthen connections among scholars, researchers, and academic institutions internationally. Through scientific guidance and scholarly engagement, Radwan contributes to advancing dialogue on environmental and sustainability-related challenges while supporting SIII’s broader commitment to academic integrity, innovation, international collaboration, and research that contributes to sustainable development.
Scientific Adviser for Health & Life Sciences
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Dr. Ilhama Jafarli is a London-based paediatric surgeon and clinical researcher affiliated with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, specializing in paediatric surgery, paediatric urology, molecular biology, and artificial intelligence in healthcare. A graduate of Azerbaijan State Medical University, she holds MRCS, FACS, and FEBPS credentials and is currently completing doctoral research on disorders of sex development. Alongside her clinical practice, she serves as Founder and CEO of the Association of Azerbaijani British Professionals, Scientific Adviser for Health & Life Sciences at SIII, an international journal editor, and a book co-author. She is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Educators, City of London.
Scientific Adviser for Cultural Heritage
Karabakh University, Azerbaijan

Karabakh University, Azerbaijan
Parvin Ahanchi serves as Scientific Adviser for Cultural Heritage at the Shusha International Intellectuals Institute (SIII) and is affiliated with Karabakh University, Azerbaijan. In this advisory capacity, Ahanchi contributes academic expertise to SIII’s work in cultural heritage, supporting the Institute’s commitment to preserving intellectual and cultural legacies while encouraging interdisciplinary scholarship. The role contributes to strengthening dialogue among researchers, educators, and institutions engaged in the study and preservation of cultural heritage. Through scholarly guidance and international academic engagement, Ahanchi supports SIII’s broader mission of fostering knowledge exchange, cross-cultural understanding, academic integrity, and meaningful collaboration across disciplines and geographical boundaries.
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