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AI FUTURES 2035.

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Independent minds. A shared academic purpose.

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.

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Vision

An international intellectual ecosystem where ideas cross borders, disciplines and cultures, contributing to scientific progress, educational development and cultural understanding.

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Mission

Advance knowledge through open access scholarly publishing, international academic collaboration and inclusive platforms for established and emerging researchers, while upholding academic integrity.

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Core values

  • Academic integrity — honesty, originality and ethical scholarship.
  • Open science — free, global access to research and knowledge.
  • Inclusivity — respect for diverse perspectives and academic traditions.
  • Excellence — rigorous, high-quality and impactful research.
  • Collaboration — cross-border and interdisciplinary cooperation.
Governance and institutional structure

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.

Academic and editorial oversight

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.

Publication ethics

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.

Open access

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.

International collaboration

The Institute welcomes researchers across regions and academic traditions and supports cooperation that strengthens cross-cultural understanding and international research networks.

Membership and academic independence

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

One institute — Six academic journals

Independent editorial decisions. Open access research. A wider academic conversation.

ACWA - Association for Collaboration in Worldwide Academia

AI FUTURES 2035 · 1 DECEMBER 2026 · PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Association for Collaboration in Worldwide Academia (ACWA)

Official Partner of the AI Futures 2035 International Conference

21+ Countries Global Academic Network
120+ Institutions Universities & Centers
152+ Members Active Researchers & Scholars

About ACWA

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.”

What ACWA Brings to AI Futures 2035

  • Global Reach: Promotion of the conference across ACWA’s member universities and researchers in more than 21 countries.
  • Scholarly Support: Help finding reviewers, session chairs and keynote speakers within the network.
  • Publishing Pathways: Selected conference papers may be considered for publication in ACWA’s open-access journals.
  • Continuity: Follow-up roundtables, workshops and joint projects after 1 December 2026.

ACWA NETWORK · OPEN ACCESS

ACWA Journals (6 Open-Access Journals)

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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

Opportunities for Participants

  • Membership: Join a growing community of 152+ academics and get access to ACWA events, courses and calls.
  • Professional Development: Online courses and training on research methods, academic writing and AI in education.
  • Academic Mobility & Fellowships: International exchange programmes and academic seminars, such as the 3rd International Exchange Program and Academic Seminar at Burapha University, Thailand.
  • Conferences & Events: International congresses, virtual roundtables and methodology workshops, such as ICEMSS 2025 (Bali, Indonesia), the Global Virtual Roundtable 2026 with Washington University of Science and Technology, and a tourism research methods workshop with the Silk Road International Research Institute.
  • Research Collaboration: Cross-border, interdisciplinary research teams and co-authorship.
  • Publishing: Publication opportunities in the six ACWA open-access journals.

Partnership Possibilities for Institutions

  • Institutional Membership: Universities and research centres can join the ACWA network.
  • Co-organizing Events: Jointly hosted conferences, seminars, roundtables and workshops.
  • MoUs & Joint Programmes: Memoranda of understanding, exchange of students and faculty, and joint research initiatives.
  • Partnerships & Leadership: Governance and leadership opportunities within ACWA’s structures to strengthen institutional ties.
  • Joint Publications: Special issues, edited volumes and conference proceedings in ACWA journals.
Contact ACWA

Bukhara Innovative Education and Medicine University, 112 Namozgoh St., Bukhara City, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan, 200100

SIII lifetime membership

One decision. A lifetime of connection.

Five membership categories. One-time fees. Every application is reviewed on its academic or professional merits.

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Academic Speaker

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Up to one approved speaking opportunity per year.

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Distinguished Speaker

$2,400lifetime

Up to three approved speaking opportunities per year.

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Editorial Leadership

$3,000lifetime

Editorial opportunities subject to qualifications and independent approval.

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Journal Partnership

$6,000lifetime

A scientific journal platform within the SIII academic framework.

Academic opportunities require eligibility and approval.

Included in every approved membership

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✓50% off eligible journal APCs and conference registration

✓International networking & research opportunities

✓Academic initiatives, calls & collaboration updates

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Membership does not guarantee publication, favorable peer review, a speaking role or an editorial appointment. All academic decisions remain independent.

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Our people

The people behind our academic community

Leadership

Mehriban Malikova

Mehriban Malikova

Founder & Director General

Shusha International Intellectuals Institute

Academic Council

Wael Badawy

Wael Badawy

Chair

Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt

Rustam Rustamov

Rustam Rustamov

Deputy Chair

Assosiate Professor of Physics, institute of Physics, Azerbaijan

Lea Oksanen

Lea Oksanen

Deputy Chair

Master of Business Administration Researcher at Lappeenranta – Lahti University of Technology LUT

Mustafa Akbulut

Mustafa Akbulut

Deputy Chair

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize,Turkiye

Scientific Advisers

Matanat Asgarova

Matanat Asgarova

Scientific Adviser for Interdisciplinary Research

ASPU, Azerbaijan

James Ong

James Ong

Scientific Adviser for Artificial Intelligence

AIII, Singapore

Fuad Bagirov

Fuad Bagirov

Scientific Adviser for Engineering & Technical Sciences

Khazar university, Azerbaijan

Alan Libert

Alan Libert

Scientific Adviser for Linguistics & Language Technologies

University of Newcastle: Callaghan, NSW, AU

Sheraz Mehmood

Sheraz Mehmood

Scientific Adviser for International Research Cooperation

Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan

Bobur Sobirov

Bobur Sobirov

Scientific Adviser for Economics & Management

Tashkent State University of Economics Samarkand branch, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Rakhmetolla ZAKARYA

Rakhmetolla ZAKARYA

Scientific Adviser for Law & Governance

Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University,

Neyara Radwan

Neyara Radwan

Scientific Adviser for Environmental Sciences & Sustainability

Liwa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ilhama Jafarli

Ilhama Jafarli

Scientific Adviser for Health & Life Sciences

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Parvin Ahanchi

Parvin Ahanchi

Scientific Adviser for Cultural Heritage

Karabakh University, Azerbaijan

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