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• Language Policy and Rights
• Canadian Foreign Policy
• Evolution of the Monarchy in Canada
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Dr. Tomasz Soroka is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora , Jagiellonian University , Kraków, Poland. He serves as the Dean's Representative for General Affairs at the Faculty of Management and Administration (2020–2024) and previously directed the MA in TransAtlantic Studies program (2019–2020). Soroka's interdisciplinary work bridges Canadian studies , political science , and language policy , with a focus on Canada's sociopolitical evolution. His research interests include: Language Policy and Rights in Canada and the USA Canadian Foreign Policy under Justin Trudeau Monarchical Evolution in Canada Indigenous Language Protection Gender Equality in International Relations Temporary Labor Migration Systems Recent publications analyze Canada's indigenous language legislation , gender-focused foreign policy , and labor migration frameworks like the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program. Soroka's work often intersects historical analysis with contemporary policy critique . Academic affiliations include being a member of the Central European Association for Canadian Studies and Polish Association for Canadian Studies (Board, 2004–2010; Secretary General, 2013–2016). He has lectured internationally through Erasmus+ and CEEPUS programs in Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, and Portugal. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Jagiellonian University (2010) MA in Cultural Studies (American Studies specialization), Jagiellonian University (2003) BA in English Philology, University of Opole (2001) Visiting Scholar, McGill University (2013) and University of Ottawa (2005, 2011) Grants and Projects: Recipient of International Council for Canadian Studies (2005), Central European Association for Canadian Studies (2004), and National Science Centre (2012–2017) funding. Principal investigator for projects on Polish-Canadian transnational practices (2022–2023) and Inuit language policy in Nunavut (2018–2019).

Paula MählckView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sociology of Education
• Gender Inequality
• Migration and Ethnicity
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Paula Mählck is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education, Stockholm University. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, race, and migration within academic institutions and global labor systems. She is affiliated with Remeso Institute (Linköping University) and the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change (Glasgow University). PhD in Sociology (Umeå University, 2003) Guest researcher at African Gender Institute (University of Cape Town) Her work interrogates: Racialized structures in Swedish higher education Globalization's impact on academic workplaces Domestic worker migration from Kenya to Gulf states Postcolonial critiques of STEM sector diversity Key projects include: "Work at any cost?" (FORMAS grant 2021-00984) "Inclusion for Innovation: Addressing inequalities in STEM" Her publications analyze: Whiteness in research policy Gendered academic mobility Development-aid-funded PhD programs Postcolonial knowledge relations

Philip TuckerView profile

Researcher

• Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
• Shift Work and Health
• Work Scheduling
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Philip Tucker is a Researcher at Stockholm University's Department of Psychology, working as a guest researcher at the Stress Research Institute. He has been seconded from his permanent position as Senior Lecturer in the Psychology Department at Swansea University in the UK. His research primarily focuses on the impact of work hours on employee health and safety, with particular emphasis on circadian rhythms in relation to shift work effects. Tucker's research considers various aspects of work scheduling including shift system design, timing and distribution of rest breaks, long work hours, innovative work schedules, and the impact of free time activities on recovery from work. His methodological approaches span large-scale questionnaire surveys, epidemiological analysis of accident data, and field studies using both objective and subjective measures of sleep, stress, and cognitive performance. Recent research has focused on shift work in relation to aging, diet and metabolic syndrome development, and doctors' working time arrangements. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on how work scheduling affects health outcomes, with particular attention to gender differences, nursing populations, and the relationship between shift work patterns and medication use. The research shows how different shift work arrangements impact sleep quality, medication use for various health conditions, work-life balance, and mental health outcomes. Tucker serves as a Consulting Editor for the journals Work & Stress and the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health . He has been commissioned twice by the International Labour Organization to write reviews on working time arrangements and has provided consultancy services to clients in the leisure industry, food industry, and health sector on work scheduling issues. His current research projects include the Swedish Longitudinal Survey of Occupational Health (SLOSH) and the Longitudinal Analysis of Nursing Education (LANE), conducted in collaboration with colleagues at the Karolinska Institute and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), as well as analysis of data from the VISAT (Aging, health & work) study with French colleagues.

Marie Gorm AaboView profile

Lecturer

• Sound Studies
• Disability Studies
• Aging and Gerontology
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Marie Gorm Aabo is a PhD Fellow at the Copenhagen Center for Health Research in the Humanities (CoRe) within the SAXO-Institute of the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities. Her research integrates ethnological methods with health humanities to explore tinnitus, sensory environments, and aging processes. She holds a Master's degree in European Ethnology and serves as an external lecturer for undergraduate courses in Ethnological Communication. Her primary research areas include: Sensory ethnography of hearing disorders Disability studies in workplace contexts Senior life transitions and retirement Mental health in late-career phases Cultural analysis of food and communication Recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trajectory connecting sound studies with medical humanities. Her work demonstrates innovative methodological approaches through sensory experiments and podcast-based dissemination, with particular emphasis on how tinnitus reshapes everyday sound environments and bodily perception. Collaborative projects with Danish municipalities and industries form the empirical foundation for her research on senior worker transitions. As an educator, she has developed and taught the Ethnological Communication course at BA level, incorporating guest lectures, student supervision, and curriculum design. Her professional background includes research assistance for municipal senior transition projects, podcast production (including the 35,000+ listen 'Heart Ache' grief podcast), and consultancy work applying ethnographic methods to organizational development. She actively contributes to academic communities through the Ethnological Forum steering group and co-founding KULT - a network for recent ethnology and anthropology graduates. Her current PhD project develops sensory methodologies to investigate tinnitus's impact on quality of life, drawing from humanistic health studies, disability frameworks, and sound research traditions.

Peter StrahlendorfView profile

Lecturer

• Occupational Health and Safety Law
• Health and Safety Management Systems
• Internal Responsibility System
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Peter Strahlendorf is a Lecturer at the School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto Metropolitan University, where he has been teaching since 1986 in both the daytime degree program and the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. His educational background includes: BSc and LLB from Queen's University Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) from University of Waterloo LLM (2005) and SJD (1991) from University of Toronto, focusing on worker and community rights His research and teaching focus on critical aspects of occupational and public health law, particularly health and safety management systems , the internal responsibility system , due diligence , and the role of workplace health and safety committees . He addresses both legal frameworks and managerial strategies in health and safety contexts. Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his expertise is widely recognized through frequent guest lectures at health and safety seminars and conferences across Canada. He has received recognition for his teaching excellence: Outstanding Teacher Award (2005) for contributions to continuing education Peter Strahlendorf has also contributed to professional governance, having served as vice-chairperson on the Board of Governors of the Board for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. While there is no mention of formal student supervision or research grants, his long-standing engagement in education and policy discussion underscores his influence in the field. He is actively involved in teaching core courses such as: OHS 208: Occupational Health & Safety Law OHS 608: Hazard Recognition & Control ENH 121: Health Law ENH 721: Public Health Law

Howook Sean ChangView profile

Associate Professor

• Customer Experience Management
• Green Operations
• Optimal Pricing
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Howook Sean Chang is an Associate Professor at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management within Florida International University , specializing in hospitality management. His expertise includes Customer Experience Management , Green Operations , Optimal Pricing , Product & Service Development , and Service Innovation . With over a decade of teaching experience and industry roles spanning hotel front desk operations to casino analysis, Dr. Chang bridges practical and academic hospitality research. His work has appeared in top-tier journals like Cornell Hospitality Quarterly , and he has presented over 20 peer-reviewed conference papers. Research trends in Dr. Chang’s publications focus on sustainability in hospitality (e.g., green practices, energy conservation), service innovation (e.g., service recovery, loyalty programs), and consumer behavior (e.g., wine consumption, meal kits). His work often integrates technology (e.g., crowdsourcing platforms) and environmental psychology to address modern hospitality challenges.

May-Britt Søndergaard JustesenView profile

Academic

• Social Work
• Child and Family Welfare
• Disability Studies
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May-Britt Søndergaard Justesen is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Aalborg University, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She is actively involved in teaching, research, and professional development within social work practice. Her research interests focus on social work with children, youth, and families , as well as vulnerable and disabled individuals . She emphasizes communication in citizen interviews , holistic approaches , problem-based learning (PBL) , and specific methodologies such as the ICS and adult assessment methods. Her work is deeply rooted in practical application and improving professional standards in social work. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on professional communication , practice-based knowledge , and the historical and structural development of social work in Denmark . These contributions support both education and frontline practice. Board Member, Danish Association of Social Workers' Disability Awareness Group Coordinator, Course in Social Work with Children, Youth, and Families Co-coordinator, First Semester of the Social Work Program Occupational Health and Safety Representative for VIP staff She has been active in numerous workshops, guest lectures, and internal examinations, contributing to academic governance and professional training. Her public engagement includes media contributions on equitable support for children with disabilities across municipalities. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities, quality education, and sustainable communities.

Rachel FriedbergView profile

Teaching Professor

• Economics of Immigration
• Jewish Social Science
• Labor Economics
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Rachel Friedberg is a Teaching Professor of Economics at Brown University, with affiliations to the Program in Judaic Studies and the Population Studies and Training Center (PSTC). Her research focuses on the economics of immigration, particularly the labor market impacts of immigrants in the United States and Israel, and the intersection of economics with Jewish social science. Affiliated Institutions: Brown University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (former faculty), PSTC Education: PhD in Economics from MIT (1993), BA from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1986) Her work employs econometric analysis to study immigrant outcomes, including human capital portability, language proficiency, and policy reform. She has testified before U.S. Congress and participated in Israeli Knesset committee deliberations on immigration. Recent publications examine guest worker programs, economic diversity in migration, and long-term immigrant assimilation. Scientific awards include the William G. McLoughlin Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2008), NBER/Sloan Foundation grants, and fellowships from U.S. Department of Education and Hebrew University. She teaches Principles of Economics , Brown's most popular undergraduate course. Honors: NBER / Sloan Foundation, Undergraduate Women in Economics Jacob Javits Graduate Fellowship Lady Davis Fellow Phi Beta Kappa Rachel Friedberg has led funded research projects on immigration impacts in Israel (Falk Institute, MIT Program for the Study of the Israeli Economy) and received multiple Brown University grants for curricular development. Her work bridges economic theory with real-world policy analysis, emphasizing migration's role in demography and social science.

Heike KnortzView profile

Professor

• Economic History
• 20th Century Economic History
• Weimar Republic History
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Prof. Dr. Heike Knortz is an economic historian currently affiliated with Karlsruhe University of Education (Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe). She has taught at various institutions through EU exchange programs including University of Limerick, University of Huddersfield, Oxford Brookes University, University of Wales College/Newport, and Open University in Newport. Her academic career began with research assistant positions at the University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg (now Helmut Schmidt University). Dr. Knortz studied at RWTH Aachen University and Philipps University of Marburg. Her scholarly journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding economic historical processes through rigorous archival research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her primary research interests focus on the economic history of the 20th century, with particular emphasis on the economic and social history of the Weimar Republic, the history of industrial rationalization (including in the GDR), labor migration to the Federal Republic of Germany, and the era of mercantilism. Through her collaborative project 'Goethe and the Economy' with Germanist PD Dr. Beate Laudenberg, she also explores economic phenomena reflected in literature, creating a unique bridge between economic history and literary studies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on migration history and economic policy, particularly examining how labor migration intersected with diplomatic relations and economic strategies in post-WWII Europe. Her work challenges conventional narratives about 'guest workers,' demonstrating that recruitment agreements followed traditional foreign policy principles rather than purely labor market needs. She also investigates US efforts to reconstruct Europe as a market based on division of labor, with particular attention to Italian emigration as a solution to unemployment and balance of payments problems. Dr. Knortz co-edits the prestigious series 'Migration in Economy, History & Society' with Prof. Dr. Margrit Schulte Beerbühl of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, published by Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. Her media presence is significant, with contributions to Süddeutsche Zeitung, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and appearances on SWR Kultur, ZDFinfo, and Deutschlandfunk Nova. She has provided scientific consultation for the special exhibition 'Trauma 23 – Germany's Hyperinflation 100 Years Ago' at the House of the Weimar Republic, demonstrating her expertise in economic crises and their societal impacts. Her research continues to shape contemporary understanding of historical economic phenomena and their relevance to current policy debates.

Veronica NorandoView profile

Lecturer

• Latin American History
• Gender Studies
• Feminist Political Economy
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Dr. Veronica Norando is a historian specializing in 20 th -century women’s history, feminist movements, and gender-based violence. She holds a Ph.D. in History with a specialization in Gender Studies from the Universidad de Buenos Aires. Previously an Assistant Professor there for 14+ years, she is now a guest lecturer at Carleton University’s Department of History, collaborating with the Institute of Political Economy and Latin American Studies Program. Her work integrates Feminist Political Economy and intersectional frameworks, analyzing how gender, class, and labor systems interact. Current research focuses on Latin American feminist movements addressing gender-based violence through a Political Economy lens, proposing a unified theory of capital-patriarchy entanglement. Education: B.A. in History, Universidad de Buenos Aires Ph.D. in History (Gender Studies), Universidad de Buenos Aires Research focuses on working-class women’s labor experiences, social reproduction theories, and feminist resistance strategies. She has published extensively, including the acclaimed book Rojas: Clase, género y militancia comunista (2021), which re-examines 1930s-40s Argentine textile workers’ activism. Her work bridges theory and practice, challenging traditional Marxist and feminist paradigms. Publications reflect her interdisciplinary approach, combining historical analysis with contemporary social theory. She actively participates in international academic networks, serving as a reviewer for Colombia’s COLCIENCIAS and Women’s World Banking Foundation. Awards include the 2018 Universidad de Buenos Aires Excellence Award. As a mentor, she has supervised research assistants and students at multiple institutions. Currently, she invites collaborative inquiries and graduate supervision at Carleton University.

Patricia MackeyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Domestic and Family Violence
• Mental Health
• Child Protection
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Patricia Mackey is a Senior Lecturer and Course Director for Undergraduate Social Work programs at Charles Sturt University (CSU), School of Social Work and Arts. With dual accreditation as a social worker and occupational therapist, she bridges clinical and academic domains. Her work spans human rights, public advocacy, child protection, youth justice, mental health, and disability services, emphasizing trauma-informed, participatory action research. University: Charles Sturt University School: School of Social Work and Arts Role: Senior Lecturer, Course Director Her research focuses on sensitive methodologies for engaging marginalized populations—particularly children and people with disabilities—in studies on domestic/family violence, intergenerational trauma, and child protection. She advocates for co-led research processes and skills-based learning innovations to enhance equity and inclusion in social work education. Key trends in her 13 publications (2021–2025) include: Skills-based learning frameworks for social work education Intergenerational trauma and healing mechanisms Participatory approaches in child protection curriculum Co-design methodologies for aged care and social work Advancing ethical standards in domestic violence research Professional memberships include: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) International Federation of Social Workers Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) She contributes to research groups focused on Social Equality, Grounded Theory, and Rural Health.

• Social Justice
• Immigrant Rights
• Employment and Labor Law
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Jennifer Lee is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at Temple Law School , directing the Social Justice Lawyering Clinic at the Sheller Center for Social Justice. She focuses on issues affecting low-income individuals, particularly low-wage workers and immigrants, with a hybrid approach combining litigation and policy advocacy. Research Interests: Lee specializes in immigrant rights , employment law , and labor law , emphasizing intersections between immigration status and labor rights. Her work addresses wage theft regulation , language access policies , and temporary visa worker programs . Recent Publications span immigration law , labor rights , and comparative child detention practices , reflecting her engagement with systemic reform and community-based advocacy. Crystal Eastman Award Derrick A. Bell Award (2020) George P. Williams Award (2022) García-Robles Fulbright Scholar (2022) Advising : Lee collaborates with students on policy papers like Shortchanged: Wage Theft in Pennsylvania , which influenced legislative reviews and national labor federation advocacy. Her clinic trains students in litigation, community education, and policymaker engagement.

Constance CrawfordView profile

Professor

• Taxation
• Corporate Finance
• Auditing
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Constance Crawford is a Professor of Accounting at the Anisfield School of Business (ASB) at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she has been teaching since 1992. Her office is located in ASB-304, and she teaches undergraduate courses in Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Federal Taxation, as well as graduate courses in Financial Statistic Analysis, Auditing & IT, and Accounting for Managerial Decision Making. Professor Crawford's research focuses on critical issues in taxation, corporate finance, and accounting ethics. Her primary research interests include the ethical implications of taxation on society and the viability of guest worker programs on the U.S. economy. She has published extensively on topics such as tax policy, corporate inversions, financial regulations, and social welfare programs. Her work often examines the intersection of accounting practices with broader economic and social issues, particularly how tax policies affect different demographic groups and economic outcomes. Professor Crawford's 15 most recent publications (2010-2023) demonstrate a consistent focus on taxation policy, corporate finance, and accounting ethics. Her work spans from analyzing specific legislation like the Secure Act 2.0 to examining broader economic issues such as the Earned Income Tax Credit's impact as an anti-poverty program. Many publications address corporate tax avoidance strategies, including corporate inversions and earnings stripping, while others explore educational and workforce issues related to accounting practices. Professor Crawford holds a B.S. from Fordham University and an M.B.A. from Iona College. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.). Her educational background and professional certification have provided a strong foundation for her academic career focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of accounting and taxation.

• Public Health
• Physical Activity Promotion
• Motivational Counseling
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Marlene Nunes Silva is an Associate Professor and Director of the Master's Program in Exercise and Well-Being at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FEFD) at Lusófona University in Lisbon. She has published over 75 peer-reviewed articles with an Scopus h-index of 23 and more than 4,900 citations, with 40% of her publications in the highest citation percentiles. From 2019 to 2024, she served as Director of the National Program for the Promotion of Physical Activity at the Portuguese Directorate-General for Health, having previously been Deputy Director from 2017 to 2019. Her academic credentials include: Post-doctorate in Exercise and Health PhD in Motricidade Humana (2010) Licenciatura in Clinical Psychology Post-licenciatura specialization in Psychological Assessment of Adults and Elderly Post-licenciatura specialization in Gerontological Counseling Post-licenciatura specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Anxiety and Depression Additional training in Health Education, Motivational Interviewing, and Structural Equation Modeling Dr. Silva's research focuses on public health, particularly on motivational, self-regulatory, and behavioral predictors of physical activity and healthy lifestyles. She has significant expertise in applying Self-Determination Theory to develop and evaluate interventions for diverse populations. Her work bridges the gap between research and practical implementation, particularly in healthcare settings where she has developed tools for physical activity counseling. She has been instrumental in developing national guidelines including the Portuguese 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and has contributed to European initiatives like the EuroFIT program. Her research portfolio demonstrates strong expertise in implementation science, physical literacy assessment, and behavior change interventions across diverse settings including healthcare, community, and sports environments. She has led significant projects evaluating physical activity promotion in primary care, workplace interventions to reduce sedentary behavior, and lifestyle programs delivered through football clubs for men's health. Dr. Silva has received the Young Researcher Award in Sports Sciences and is a certified trainer in Health Behavior Change (CCPFC/RFO-24239/08). She serves on numerous scientific advisory boards including her university's scientific, pedagogical, and university advisory boards, as well as expert panels for the Monitoring Committee for the National Health Plan 2021-2030, the Portuguese 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, and has served as a guest expert for the World Health Organization. She has secured substantial research funding from European programs (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01, Grant 101120480; Horizon 2020, Grant 101095423; ERASMUS-SPORT-2021-SCP; 101050871) and national sources (PTDC/SAUDES/0166/2021; ILIND, ULHT 2022). Dr. Silva has supervised multiple master's and doctoral theses, three of which received FCT scholarships, and regularly serves as an examiner on doctoral committees. She has developed numerous manuals for adapted physical activity for various populations and has been active in community outreach through national media outlets including bi-annual opinion columns in the SOL newspaper. Dr. Silva is a core member of research teams working on several ongoing projects related to physical activity promotion and has made significant contributions to national and international guidelines in this field. Her work has practical applications in healthcare settings, community programs, and policy development, particularly in translating research evidence into actionable tools for healthcare professionals and the general public.

• Migration History
• Labor Migration
• Italian-German Relations
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Grazia Prontera is an Associate Professor in History specializing in migration studies and German-Italian relations. Her research examines labor migration patterns, political participation of migrant communities, and historical impacts of forced labor. Recent projects include managing the 2017-2018 biographical study Italian Forced Laborer about Venanzio Gibillini. Research focuses: Post-war European labor migration systems Italian diaspora communities in Germany Migrant political activism and advisory councils Cold War-era social policies Historical trauma and war impacts Her scholarly output includes 38 publications, with recent works analyzing Munich's Migration Advisory Council (2024) and Italian social clubs in late-20th century Germany (2023). Her research employs interdisciplinary approaches combining social history, policy analysis, and cultural studies. Honors include: DAAD Research Scholarship (2005) University of Bologna Fellowship (2003) Year of the Humanities Award (2007) She maintains active scholarly engagement through international lectures, including recent presentations on Eurocommunism (2023) and migrant political spaces (2024), and participates in public history initiatives through media contributions on migration heritage.