Best Researcher Award
Ahmed Shaker Alalaq
University of Kufa, Iraq
Ahmed Shaker Alalaq is an academic researcher affiliated with the University of Kufa, Iraq, whose identified subject area is Digital Cultural Heritage. His research profile is represented in the Scopus author database under Author ID 58545831900. The available bibliometric information records three research documents, 13 citations and an h-index of 1. His academic profile is also associated with an ORCID identifier, providing a persistent digital reference for researcher identification.[1] [2]
Abstract
This article presents the academic research profile of Ahmed Shaker Alalaq, an affiliated researcher at the University of Kufa, Iraq, in the subject area of Digital Cultural Heritage. The profile highlights his researcher identification, institutional affiliation and available bibliometric indicators. According to the supplied Scopus profile information, his research record comprises three documents, 13 citations and an h-index of 1. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of his indexed scholarly output and citation activity. His profile is presented in connection with the Best Researcher Award under the Applied Scientist Awards recognition programme. [1] [2]
Keywords
Ahmed Shaker Alalaq; Digital Cultural Heritage; Cultural Heritage Research; Digital Preservation; University of Kufa; Scopus Bibliometrics; Research Evaluation; Best Researcher Award; Applied Scientist Awards; Academic Research.
Introduction
Digital Cultural Heritage is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the documentation, preservation, interpretation and communication of cultural resources through digital technologies. It encompasses approaches that connect cultural studies, information systems, digital documentation and computational methods. Research in this area contributes to the development of strategies for maintaining access to cultural information and supporting the long-term preservation of heritage resources.
Research Profile
Ahmed Shaker Alalaq is associated with the University of Kufa, an academic institution in Iraq. His listed subject area, Digital Cultural Heritage, places his research profile within a field that addresses the intersection of cultural heritage and digital technologies. His academic identity is represented by a Scopus Author ID and an ORCID identifier, which provide distinct reference points for locating and distinguishing scholarly records.[4] [5]
Research Contributions
Digital Cultural Heritage encompasses a range of research activities that use digital methods to support the study, documentation and preservation of cultural resources. The field provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research involving digital archives, heritage documentation, information management and technological approaches to cultural interpretation.
Publications
The supplied Scopus profile information reports three indexed documents associated with Ahmed Shaker Alalaq. These records constitute the available quantitative indication of his indexed scholarly publication output. Publication titles, journal details, publication dates and individual DOI identifiers have not been supplied for this article. Consequently, specific publications cannot be independently described or attributed here. [3]
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric indicators report 13 citations across three indexed documents and an h-index of 1. Citation counts represent recorded references to scholarly publications within a particular database, while the h-index combines publication productivity and citation frequency into a single indicator. These measures offer complementary perspectives on scholarly visibility but do not independently establish research quality, originality or broader societal influence. [4] [5]
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award recognizes academic research activity and scholarly contributions across relevant scientific and interdisciplinary fields. The association of Ahmed Shaker Alalaq with this award is presented in the context of his academic affiliation, identified research subject area and available bibliometric profile.
The supplied information provides several elements relevant to an academic recognition profile:
- Academic affiliation: Association with the University of Kufa, Iraq.
- Research specialization: An identified academic subject area in Digital Cultural Heritage.
- Scholarly publication record: Three documents reported in the supplied Scopus profile.
Conclusion
Ahmed Shaker Alalaq is an academic researcher affiliated with the University of Kufa, Iraq, with an identified subject area in Digital Cultural Heritage. His supplied Scopus profile records three indexed documents, 13 citations and an h-index of 1. His Scopus Author ID and ORCID identifier provide academic reference points for locating his research information.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Ahmed Shaker Alalaq, Author ID 58545831900. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58545831900
- Ahmed Shaker A. (2026). THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DOCUMENTING RELIGIOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE: A STUDY OF ITS POTENTIALS AND CHALLENGES.
https://shodhai.org/shodhai/article/view/104
- Ahmed Shaker A. (2026). The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Selecting Research Study Titles.
https://www.cambridge.org/engage/coe/article-details/6a6f191a4770e67d927b1bc6
- A. Sh. Alalaq. (2026). Artificial intelligence and PDFs: A paradigm shift from reading text to understanding meaning.
https://preprints.ru/article/4350
- A. Sh. Alalaq. (2026). The Interaction between the Historian and Artificial Intelligence.
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003728801-7