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Dorit GevaView profile

Professor

• Gender and Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Historical Sociology
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Dorit Geva is a Professor for Politics and Gender at the University of Vienna , holding her position since January 2024. Previously, she was an Associate Professor (2014-2021) and Professor (2021-2023) at the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University, where she also served as Dean of Studies (2019-2022). Her academic journey includes fellowships at the European University Institute (2006-2007) and the University of Chicago (2007-2011). She holds a PhD and MA from New York University (1999-2006). PhD and MA in Sociology, New York University (1999-2006) Vincent Wright and Jean Monnet Fellow, European University Institute (2006-2007) Harper-Schmidt Fellow, University of Chicago (2007-2011) Her research focuses on how gender, sexuality, class, and race shape right-wing politics and the broader political right-shift in Europe . Areas of expertise include comparative politics, historical sociology, feminist political theory, and political sociology . She employs diverse methodologies such as political ethnography, archival research, interviews, and comparative methods , with a particular interest in state theories, masculinity, citizenship, and contemporary sovereignty transformations . The 15 most recent publications highlight her engagement with European far-right movements , their anti-gender ideologies , populist strategies , and neoliberal critiques . Themes include conscriptive state-family dynamics , gendered political charisma , and anti-liberal educational projects , reflecting a cross-disciplinary focus on gendered power structures and political theory . Vincent Wright Fellow in Comparative Political Science Jean Monnet Fellow at the Robert Schuman Centre Harper-Schmidt Fellow at the University of Chicago Her teaching at the University of Vienna includes courses on gender, neoliberalism , sexuality and power politics , and anti-liberalism , alongside workshops for advanced dissertation writing in the social sciences.

• agent and multi-agent systems
• online auctions
• machine learning
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Patricia Anthony serves as Associate Professor at Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture in New Zealand, where she holds an ORCID identifier 0000-0002-4991-3340. Her academic appointments include Faculty Postgraduate Chair for the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design (2021-2024) and current affiliation with the Centre for Geospatial and Computing Technologies (2025-present). Previously, she served as Head of Department (2016-2017), Department Postgraduate Coordinator (2014-2016), and SHIFT Coordinator (2017-2020). Her educational background comprises a Ph.D. from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom; an M.Sc. from Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom; and a BSc (High Honors) from the State University of New York, United States. She is proficient in Malay language, with reading, writing, and speaking capabilities. Dr. Anthony's research centers on agent and multi-agent systems, utilizing artificial intelligence techniques including machine learning, evolutionary computation, and text processing as decision-making strategies for agents. She is recognized as a leading researcher applying intelligent agents across diverse domains such as online auctions, agriculture, education, and social media analysis. Her specialized work in sentiment analysis and emotion identification enables agents to detect emotional states in textual communications, with recent applications in earthquake tweet analysis. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with over 130 publications, showing particular strength in applying multi-agent systems to practical challenges. Recent work reveals three major research streams: trust and reputation management in IoT environments (accounting for approximately 30% of recent publications), agricultural technology applications including mastitis detection and water resource management (approximately 40%), and social media analysis focusing on elderly technology adoption and cyber aggression classification (approximately 30%). Adjunct Professor, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, China Program Committee/Senior Program Committee member for Pacific Rim International Conferences on Artificial Intelligence (PRICAI) 2016, 2018, 2019 Co-chair for International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST) 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Reviewer for Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Malaysian Journal of Computer Science, and Adaptive Behaviour Dr. Anthony has supervised numerous postgraduate students across multiple research areas related to multi-agent systems, with completed projects spanning cyber aggression classification, agricultural technology, IoT security, and elderly technology adoption. She serves as an examiner for advanced computing courses including Advanced Database (COMP643), Advanced Programming (COMP642), and Studio Project (COMP639), demonstrating her integration within the university's computing curriculum despite her Landscape Architecture appointment. Her research aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), reflecting her commitment to applying computational techniques to address real-world challenges in urban and community contexts. She actively collaborates across disciplines through the Centre for Geospatial and Computing Technologies, bridging computational methods with landscape architecture applications.

• Political Science
• Statistics
• Data Analysis
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Dave Armstrong is a Professor and Director of Placement at the University of Western Ontario, holding the Canada Research Chair (CRC). He leads the Centre for Computational and Quantitative Social Science (CCQSS) and earned his PhD from the University of Maryland. His work focuses on statistics, data mining, and political conflict analysis. PhD, University of Maryland Director, Centre for Computational and Quantitative Social Science (CCQSS) His research explores: Non-linearity in statistical models and its impact on effect sizes The Costs of Contention project analyzing political conflict consequences Visualization techniques for pairwise statistical comparisons using Shiny and D3.js Recent publications span urban-rural divides, municipal governance, and statistical methodology. Awards include a five-year Norwegian Social Science Research Council grant (2016), editorial board membership at the American Journal of Political Science (2013), and undergraduate research stipends (2010).

Elizabeth B MojeView profile

Professor

• Youth Literacy
• Cultural Identity
• Adolescent Development
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Elizabeth B Moje serves as Dean of the Marsal Family School of Education and Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, while also holding a Faculty Associate position at the Research Center for Group Dynamics, Institute for Social Research. Her dual leadership roles bridge academic administration with cutting-edge social science research. Moje's research program investigates the complex interplay between youth literacy, cultural identity, and adolescent development, particularly among marginalized populations in urban secondary schools. She examines how literacy practices function as essential tools for disciplinary learning across subject areas, with strong emphasis on sociocultural contexts and equity implications. Her work consistently connects theoretical frameworks to practical classroom applications. Analysis of Moje's publication history reveals a sustained focus on disciplinary literacy as a cross-cutting theme, with increasing attention to multimodal representations in science education and professional literacy practices. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity spanning ethnography, experimental design, and discourse analysis, consistently prioritizing the social dimensions of knowledge construction in adolescent learning. Moje's scholarly recognition includes: George Herbert Mead Collegiate Professor Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Current research initiatives demonstrate her commitment to translating scholarship into practice through three major funded projects: Making 'Makin' It Possible' (William T. Grant Foundation), Developing Scientific Literacy Through Innovative Textual Tools (National Science Foundation), and Study of Social and Cultural Influences on Adolescent Development and Motivation (NICHD/OSERS/OVAE). These projects address critical gaps in understanding how cultural contexts shape educational trajectories. Through her affiliation with the Research Center for Group Dynamics, Moje contributes to interdisciplinary investigations of social processes, often collaborating with community partners to examine educational equity in urban settings.

Nicole NguyenView profile

Professor

• Government surveillance
• Anti-Muslim racism
• Effects of war on terror
• +7 more

Nicole Nguyen is Professor of Criminology, Law and Justice at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she also serves as Associate Head of her department. As a feminist geographer, she ethnographically investigates the intersections of national security, war, and US public schooling, with particular focus on how counterterrorism policies have contributed to the militarization of schools, expansion of the security state, and weaponization of courts as counterterrorism tools. Her research interests include government surveillance, anti-Muslim racism, effects of the global war on terror on society, school-prison nexus, and critical geographies of education. She approaches these topics through a critical lens that connects academic research with community activism, particularly through collaboration with organizations like Vigilant Love to combat anti-Muslim racism in educational settings. Nguyen's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic development across her career, moving from examining specific manifestations of security state expansion in educational settings to broader theoretical contributions about the geopolitical dimensions of schooling and the conceptual frameworks used to understand political violence. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with abolitionist frameworks, particularly in her most recent publications. Soros Justice Fellow (2022) 2017 Globe Book Award, American Association of Geographers 2020 Betty and Alfred McClung Lee Book Award honorable mention, Association of Humanist Sociology Nguyen has supervised numerous graduate students and co-founded the Critical Geographies of Education specialty group of the American Association of Geographers. She has led significant initiatives including the College's Creating Cultural Competencies program from 2018-2022, which focused on countering anti-Muslim racism in schools and classrooms. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on the school-prison nexus, alternatives to incarceration, and qualitative writing.

Julieta Briseño RoaView profile

Professor

• Indigenous Education
• Multilingual Education
• Ethnography
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Julieta Briseño Roa is a Professor at the Center for Research and Higher Education in Social Anthropology (CIESAS) in Mexico City, specializing in Indigenous education and anthropology. She holds a PhD in Educational Research from CINVESTAV and has taught at UNAM and UABJO in Oaxaca. An active member of the College of Ethnologists and Social Anthropologists (CEAS) and the American Anthropology Association (AAA), she directs her research toward understanding educational realities in Indigenous and rural contexts through ethnographic methods. Her academic training includes a PhD in Educational Research (CINVESTAV), Master's in Social Anthropology (CIESAS), and Bachelor's in Psychology (UNAM), with postdoctoral work at UPN Ajusco and doctoral research at UFSC Brazil. She maintains SNI Level I recognition. Briseño Roa's research centers on territory-based pedagogy in Indigenous education, examining how school practices in multilingual contexts intersect with community life, violence, and care. Her work particularly emphasizes feminist pedagogies and Indigenous language revitalization since the pandemic. She has documented 15 major publications between 2018-2025 focusing on Indigenous education models that challenge hegemonic knowledge systems. Her scientific recognitions include the Concha Delgado Fellowship (2020) and Paulo Freire Award (2016). She serves as advisor to numerous graduate students and collaborates extensively with Indigenous communities in Oaxaca through the Secundarias Comunitarias Indígenas network, developing community-based educational models that prioritize territorial knowledge and linguistic diversity. Concha Delgado Fellowship from AAA Council of Anthropology and Education (2020) Paulo Freire Award for best doctoral research article from LASA (2016) SNI Level I Recognition Her current project examines territory-school relationships through graphic materials in Oaxacan community education. She leads research networks connecting Indigenous educators across Latin America while developing pedagogical approaches that integrate community knowledge systems with formal education structures. Her work with the Secundarias Comunitarias Indígenas demonstrates how community participation and Indigenous language use create sustainable educational alternatives.

• Renaissance History
• Early Modern European History
• Italian History
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Professor Catherine Fletcher is a leading historian of Renaissance and Early Modern Europe at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of History, Politics and Philosophy. Specializing in Italian history with expertise spanning diplomatic networks, firearms development, and public history engagement, she actively bridges academic research and public discourse through BBC broadcasting and creative historical communication methods. Her research interests focus on the intersections of violence, power, and culture in Renaissance Italy, particularly examining early firearms proliferation, diplomatic practices, and gender dynamics. Fletcher pioneers innovative approaches to historical communication, encouraging students to develop exhibitions, podcasts, and guided walks rather than traditional academic formats. Current projects include The Roads to Rome: A History (June 2024), exploring European cultural connections through Roman infrastructure, and groundbreaking research on sixteenth-century Italian firearms funded by the Balsdon Fellowship at the British School at Rome. Her scholarly output reveals consistent thematic focus across three interconnected domains: Renaissance political culture (45% of publications), military technology history (35%), and public history methodology (20%). Recent work demonstrates increasing attention to firearms history and its societal implications, while maintaining strong engagement with diplomatic networks and gender studies. Balsdon Fellowship at the British School at Rome (2023) Fletcher supervises six active PhD projects spanning Early Modern refugee diplomacy, Tudor warfare, Italian gender history, and creative urban regeneration studies. Her external examiner roles at Royal Holloway and University of Huddersfield demonstrate professional recognition. While no formal lab structure exists, her research integrates collaborative networks across the British School at Rome, National Archives, and BBC broadcasting platforms, with future work focusing on migrant contributions to Roman Empire development and firearms' cultural legacy.

• Digital Humanities
• Archival Studies
• Colonial History
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Amalia S. Levi is a Researcher at the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) within the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. Her work focuses on archival studies, digital humanities, and colonial history with a particular emphasis on Jewish communities and slavery studies. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Michael Zeuske, Prof. Dr. Christian De Vito, and Prof. Dr. Jonathan Schorsch, her research explores archival silences, digitization ethics, and the intersection of technology with historical documentation. Her educational background and specific academic qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided materials, though her extensive publication record indicates advanced specialization in digital archiving methodologies and postcolonial historiography. Levi’s research interests coalesce around decolonizing archival practices, leveraging digital tools to recover marginalized narratives, and analyzing colonial-era records to address historical gaps. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks from archival science, Jewish studies, and slavery studies to propose innovative approaches for preserving underrepresented histories. Her most recent publications (2022–2025) highlight trends toward interrogating archival silences, digitizing colonial newspapers, and developing pedagogical strategies for engaging students with digital archives. She has contributed book reviews on pivotal works in Jewish archival history, further establishing her as a critical voice in the field. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. Her advising role remains undefined as no students are listed, though her supervisory relationships with senior faculty suggest collaborative research networks. Levi is affiliated with the BCDSS, a transdisciplinary research hub exploring dependency and slavery systems, and maintains active involvement in digital humanities initiatives. Her work often intersects with global projects like the Barbados Mercury Gazette digitization effort and Jewish archive cataloging in German regional archives.

Anne LauscherView profile

Researcher

• Argumentation Mining
• Scientific Publication Mining
• Scitorics
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Dr. Anne Lauscher is a Researcher at the Data and Web Science Group, University of Mannheim, School of Business Informatics and Mathematics. Her work focuses on neural methods for natural language understanding, particularly in Argument Mining, Scientific Publication Mining (scitorics), and ethical considerations in NLP. She investigates language representations, bias detection in models, and fair AI. She has been involved in projects like the Linked Open Citation Database (LOC-DB) and contributes to conferences like ACL and EMNLP. She has taught courses on Text Analytics, Machine Learning, and Ethics in NLP, and supervised theses on topics like detecting unfairness in Arabic text representations and hyperpartisan news detection. Her research bridges computational linguistics with societal ethics, aiming to improve fairness and interpretability in AI systems. Her research interests span Argumentation Mining, Scientific Publication Mining, scitorics, Transfer Learning, Representation Learning, and Ethics in NLP. She explores how to inject knowledge into language models and analyze biases in text representations. Her work on 'scitorics' involves analyzing rhetorical aspects of scientific writing to understand argumentation structures. Publications highlight contributions to bias mitigation (e.g., DebIE platform), specialized language models, and multilingual datasets like Multi2WOZ. Her work appears in top venues such as EMNLP, ACL, and COLING. She actively contributes to the academic community through roles like Publication Co-Chair for EurNLP 2020 and PC member for multiple conferences. Her advising includes guiding students on thesis projects addressing fairness, argumentation, and NLP applications. She collaborates with institutions like Stuttgart Media University and the Data and Web Science Group to advance research in ethical AI and NLP.

• Design Thinking
• Career and Life Design
• Knowledge Visualization
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Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kernbach is an Assistant Professor of Creativity & Design at the Department of Management, Communication & Marketing (MCM) within the School of Management and Law at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). His work focuses on advancing methodologies in career and life design, leveraging design thinking, visualization techniques, and positive psychology to foster personal and professional growth. He is a leading expert in applying visual tools to enhance decision-making, collaboration, and strategic communication in both academic and organizational contexts. Key research interests include the integration of design thinking into career development frameworks, the role of visualization in knowledge sharing, and the application of neuroscience insights to improve learning and innovation processes. His publications emphasize actionable strategies for fostering creativity, resilience, and proactive behavior in individuals and teams. Notable works include the Life-Design-Actionbook and studies on nudging techniques for better meetings. Prof. Kernbach’s research spans experimental studies on visual interventions in career counseling, frameworks for assessing life design programs, and the effectiveness of dynamic diagrams in collaborative environments. His contributions bridge theoretical insights with practical applications, aiming to transform abstract concepts into actionable tools for education and organizational practices. While no specific scientific awards are cited in the provided texts, his prolific output and focus on applied research underscore a commitment to impactful scholarly contributions. His work often explores intersections between education, psychology, and technology to address contemporary challenges in professional and personal development.

Mignon R. MooreView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Family
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Race Relations
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Mignon R. Moore is the Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Sociology at Barnard College. Her research focuses on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and aging, particularly within LGBTQ communities and African American populations. She holds leadership roles including Vice President of the American Sociological Association (2022-2024) and has received multiple awards recognizing her contributions to sociology and social justice. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Chicago (1998) A.M. in Sociology, University of Chicago (1994) B.A. in Sociology, Columbia University (1992) Research Interests: Dr. Moore examines how structural positions like race and class shape life chances, with a focus on qualitative methods. Her book Invisible Families explores Black women's lesbian identities and family-building. Her current work traces the sociocultural history of Black sexual minority women (1950-1979). Awards: 2014 Los Angeles Council LGBT Heritage Award Columbia University LGBT Distinguished Alumni Award Columbia College Black Alumni Council Heritage Award Advising & Grants: Her work has been supported by institutions like the Russell Sage Foundation and Barnard College. She advises on LGBTQ policy issues and serves on editorial boards for American Sociological Review and Gender & Society . Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects on aging, health disparities, and queer community histories. Collaborates with the Association of Black Sociologists and Sociologists for Women in Society.

Meghalee DasView profile

Assistant Professor

• User Experience (UX) and Usability
• Intercultural Technical Communication
• Online Instructional Design
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Meghalee Das is an Assistant Professor in the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication at James Madison University (JMU). She joined JMU in 2024 and holds a Ph.D. in Technical Communication and Rhetoric from Texas Tech University (2024), an MBA from Texas State University (2016), and multiple master's degrees in Technical Communication and English. Her research focuses on user experience design, intercultural communication, and digital rhetoric with an emphasis on equity and inclusion in global technical communication contexts. Professional Affiliations: Society for Technical Communication (STC), ACM Her research explores themes like UX design for international audiences, diversity in banking communications, and online instructional strategies for marginalized communities. Notable projects include studies on Reddit's r/wallstreetbets community and usability testing for university international offices. She has published in top journals like IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication and Technical Communication, and contributed textbook chapters on intercultural communication and UX methodologies. Das's work bridges technical communication theory with practical applications in education and industry. Her recent studies analyze how cultural inclusivity impacts user experiences in global contexts, particularly for non-native English speakers and international students. She advocates for equitable design practices in both academic and corporate settings. Her publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration, often addressing contemporary challenges like remote UX research during the pandemic and leveraging social media for tactical organizing. Her scholarship emphasizes ethical considerations in technical communication across digital platforms. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in her profile. She advises on programmatic initiatives related to graduate student experiences and has contributed to grant-funded projects exploring instructional design in hybrid learning environments.

Kate RussellView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Mental Health
• +7 more

Dr. Kate Russell is an Associate Professor in Physical Education at the University of East Anglia (UEA), based in the School of Education & Lifelong Learning. She holds dual roles as Chair of the University Research Ethics Committee and Chair of the Gender and Sexually Diverse Relationships Section at the British Psychological Society. Her expertise spans LGBTQIA+ inclusion, mental health, mindfulness, and gender/sexuality studies in educational and sport contexts. She earned an MA in Teaching Mindfulness from Bangor University and is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist. Her research explores intersections of gender, sexuality, and wellbeing in sport, education, and professional environments. Current projects include ESRC-funded work on mindfulness in schools and Joyce Morris Legacy-funded studies on early-years wellbeing programs. She leads the Mental Health Trainee Teacher Project examining wellbeing support for education trainees. Key research themes include LGBTQ+ identities in sport/exercise, mindfulness-based interventions, and qualitative research methodologies. She supervises PhD students focusing on gender/sexuality, mental health, and mindfulness applications in educational/sport settings. Her teaching includes modules on sport advocacy and mindfulness pedagogy, with upcoming roles as Course Director for the MSc Professional Practice in Sport (2025). Media engagement includes BBC contributions on football culture and sexual abuse prevention. Collaborations span international projects on digital education and pandemic impacts on youth wellbeing. Russell’s work aligns with UN SDGs for quality education (SDG4) and gender equality (SDG5).

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Empirical Aesthetics
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Dr. Julia Christensen is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of the Balearic Islands (2014), alongside professional dance training and advanced degrees in neuroscience and clinical psychology. Her research focuses on the intersection of dance, neuroscience, and empirical aesthetics, exploring topics such as emotional responses to movement, cultural influences on creativity, and the neurobiological basis of aesthetic experiences. Key areas of investigation include the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying dance perception, the role of interoceptive accuracy in dancers, and the application of empirical methods to study art and emotion. Her work bridges disciplines like cognitive science, anthropology, and computer science, as seen in collaborations like the Dance Your Emotion project. Awarded the Evens Science Prize (2016) and the Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015), her contributions include over 40 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes. Notable publications address aesthetic appeal in dance, enculturation screening tools, and neurolegal concepts of volition. She also engages in popular science writing, such as Tanzen ist die beste Medizin , emphasizing dance’s cognitive and health benefits. Her academic roles include teaching at institutions like the Open University of Catalonia and postdoctoral research at University College London. Current projects involve developing computational frameworks for emotion datasets (EMOKINE) and validating cross-cultural research tools in aesthetics.

• Greek Literature
• Ancient Novel
• Rhetoric
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Dimitri Kasprzyk is a Lecturer in Greek Literature at the University of Brest. He is affiliated with the ERIAC (Rouen Normandy University) as a member, contributing to its research axes on spaces, cultures, and philosophy. His academic background includes an Aggregation of Classical Letters (1997) and a Doctorate in Greek Literature (2003). His research focuses on ancient Greek literature, particularly the Greek novel, rhetoric, and narratology. Key areas include the works of Philostratus, Dio of Prusa, and Artemidorus, with a special interest in dream interpretation (oneirocriticism) and symbolic geography in texts like Iamblichus’ Babyloniaka. Publications span monographs, peer-reviewed articles, and chapters in edited volumes, analyzing ancient discourse structures, dream narratives, and the intersection of belles-lettres with scientific disciplines. He has organized academic events like the 2012 study day on prose in antiquity and contributes to editorial boards of journals such as Lalies and Kentron . Teaching expertise includes Greek language and literature at bachelor’s and master’s levels. His work bridges classical philology, literary theory, and cultural studies, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary ancient Mediterranean scholarship.