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Women in VR Research Award

Zarqa Zulifqar
Affiliation FMWIF
Country Pakistan
Subject Area Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Award Women in VR Research Award
Event Global VR Research Awards
ORCID 0009-0004-2929-7132

The Women in VR Research Award article presents the academic profile and research-related recognition context of Zarqa Zulifqar, a researcher from Pakistan associated with FMWIF. The profile highlights her research interests in artificial intelligence, interdisciplinary scholarship, education, and the potential relationship between emerging digital technologies and academic development. Her published work provides a basis for examining her broader research interests and scholarly contributions. [1]

Abstract

Her documented research activities include work concerning artificial intelligence, educational applications, Islamic education, and interdisciplinary academic inquiry. Available publication records identify contributions addressing ethical considerations in artificial intelligence and education, alongside research involving religious studies and interpretative scholarship.[1]

Keywords

Women in Research; Virtual Reality; Artificial Intelligence; Digital Innovation; Immersive Learning; Educational Technology; Ethical AI; Interdisciplinary Research; Academic Recognition; Pakistan; Global VR Research Awards.[2]

Introduction

Women’s participation in emerging technology research is an important dimension of academic and technological development. Recognition initiatives focusing on women researchers can provide opportunities to highlight research achievements, promote professional visibility, and encourage participation in fields where interdisciplinary expertise is increasingly valuable.[1]

Research Profile

Zarqa Zulifqar is identified in publicly accessible academic profiles as a researcher associated with Pakistan and academic activities connected with MY University, Islamabad. The supplied recognition profile identifies FMWIF as her affiliation. Public academic listings also associate her research interests with artificial intelligence, education, comparative studies, and interdisciplinary subjects. [4]

Research Contributions

She explores digital learning environments, teacher training, and responsible technological applications. Her academic interests also include digital innovation, knowledge development, and collaboration, with emerging opportunities in immersive technologies, virtual reality, interactive digital environments, and AI-supported educational experiences.[3]

Publications

The researcher’s identifier is provides a persistent digital identifier intended to distinguish researchers and connect their scholarly contributions across academic systems. Bibliometric indicators, including Scopus document counts, citation totals, and h-index values, are not included as numerical claims because a matching Scopus author record and its metrics have not been independently confirmed for this article.[4]

Research Contributions

The available publication record indicates research activity across several academic subjects. These contributions are relevant to discussions of ethical technology use, education, knowledge production, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Their relationship to virtual reality should be considered through the broader context of digital innovation rather than treated as evidence of direct VR experimentation.[3]

Research Impact

Research impact may be evaluated through several dimensions, including scholarly publications, citations, methodological contributions, educational applications, collaboration, and the practical adoption of research findings. In emerging technology fields, additional indicators may include software development, prototype systems, experimental validation, and documented applications. [1]

Award Suitability

The Women in VR Research Award, associated in this profile with the Global VR Research Awards, provides the recognition context for considering women’s participation in technology-related academic research. Evaluating a candidate for such recognition requires attention to the award’s official eligibility requirements, research scope, selection criteria, and supporting documentation. [3]

Conclusion

Zarqa Zulifqar’s academic profile reflects research activity in artificial intelligence, education, research methodology, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Her identified publications provide a foundation for examining the relationship between technological development, ethical considerations, and contemporary educational practices. Her ORCID identifier also provides a persistent reference point for academic identity and research record discovery. [4]

References

    1. ORCID. (n.d.). Zarqa Zulifqar: Researcher Identifier 0009-0004-2929-7132. ORCID Registry.
      https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2929-7132
    2. Global VR Research Awards. (n.d.). Official Award Website.
      https://vrresearchaward.com
    3. Zulifqar, Z. (2026). Human-AI interaction in the metaverse: A Maqasid al-Shariah conceptual framework for autonomous agents, virtual governance, and moral education. An-Nahdhah Journal of Education and Culture, 2(1).
    4. Zulifqar, Z. (n.d.). Ethical AI in Islamic education and teacher training for sustainable digital pedagogy. Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Islamic Education (AICIED).

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