Tamirat Taye | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tamirat Taye | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mizan Tepi University | Ethiopia

Mr. Tamirat Taye is a lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature at Mizan-Tepi University, Ethiopia, with over six years of academic and research experience. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Mekelle University and his Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from Jimma University. His teaching focuses on undergraduate English courses while actively contributing to curriculum development, community service, and research in applied linguistics, English pedagogy, and literature integration. Tamirat has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as Social Sciences & Humanities Open, English Education Journal, and Journal of Social and Educational Research, addressing topics ranging from writing challenges and speaking skills to the role of literary texts in EFL contexts. His recent works highlight critical perspectives on language teaching methodologies, proverbs, and reading strategies in Ethiopian higher education. With a growing academic footprint, he has produced 12 scholarly documents, receiving 65 citations and maintaining an h-index of 4, reflecting both productivity and influence in his field. Through his commitment to teaching, research, and professional development, Tamirat continues to advance language education and foster cross-cultural academic dialogue.

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Featured Publications

  • "The impact of extensive reading on academic writing proficiency in EFL undergraduate students"

  • "Negative social implications of Amharic proverbs on women, children, and power dynamics in Ethiopian society"

  • "The benefits and challenges of integrating literary texts in English language textbooks in Ethiopian grade 12 English language classrooms"

  • "The Efficacy of Direct, Indirect and Peer Feedback Error Correction Techniques in EFL Writing"

  • "Assessing Secondary School Students' Awareness and Challenges in Using Intensive and Extensive Reading Methods in Ethiopia"

  • "Assessing the Role of Literary Texts in Students’ Cultural Awareness, Historical Understanding, and Challenges Faced by EFL Students"