We are proud to congratulate Dr. Zinaida Kyriakou, Dean and Professor at IES, on being recognized by The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) for her contribution as a Senior Reviewer at The Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2026), held this month at the Tokyo International Forum.

Peer review is fundamental to maintaining the highest standards of academic scholarship, and Dr. Kyriakou’s contribution played an important role in supporting the academic rigor and success of this prestigious international conference. We extend our sincere thanks to IAFOR for this recognition and for its continued commitment to bringing together scholars, educators, and researchers from around the world.

IAFOR is a highly respected international academic organization renowned for hosting conferences that foster global collaboration and intellectual exchange. Over the years, several IES doctoral scholars have presented their research at IAFOR conferences, gaining valuable international experience and engaging with a diverse academic community.

This recognition marks a proud moment for IES, highlighting the school’s ongoing involvement in the international academic landscape and acknowledging Dr. Kyriakou’s dedication to advancing academic excellence through the peer review process.

We warmly congratulate Dr. Kyriakou on this well-deserved honor and look forward to continuing our active contribution to the global academic community.