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Magda DoniaView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Dr. Magda Donia is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. She holds a Ph.D. in Administration from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business, an M.Sc. from Concordia, and a B.A. in Political Science from McGill University. Her research focuses on organizational citizenship behaviors, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and employee motivation, with additional interests in cross-cultural management and peer feedback systems. Dr. Donia has been recognized with awards including the Best Student Paper Award (Administrative Sciences Association of Canada) and the Founders' Award (Society of Business Ethics). Her work explores topics such as the impact of abusive supervision on employee motivation, the relationship between CSR attributions and workplace outcomes, and the efficacy of peer feedback systems in education and global virtual teams. Research Interests: Individual/organizational citizenship behaviors, CSR, business ethics, employee motivation, peer evaluation systems, cross-cultural dynamics. Funded Research: Includes SSHRC grants on topics like service encounter toxicity, multicultural global virtual teams, and mental health disclosure at work. Teaching Areas: Cross-cultural management, human resources, organizational behavior. International Engagement: Collaborator in a multidisciplinary team providing scholarships to public school graduates in Brazil's northeastern region.

Hans Christian FarsethåsView profile

Lecturer

• Legal Writing
• Language Technology
• Legal Text Analysis
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Hans Christian Farsethås is a University lecturer at the Department of Philosophy and First Semester Studies , University of Bergen (UiB), and holds a postdoctoral position at UiB’s Faculty of Law since 2020, funded by the Plain Language Project at the University of Oslo’s Faculty of Law. His research focuses on legal writing, language technology applications in law, and historical analysis of clear language norms in legal texts. He teaches courses such as JUS329 (UiB) and JUS1211 Legal Argument (UiO) . Key research themes include language technology and law , linguistic analysis of legal texts , and norms for clear legal language . Recent work explores AI-driven tools for legal clarity, such as ChatGPT’s role in comma rule guidance and Norwegian legal source analysis in large language models. Farsethås has presented at events like Klarspråk 2025 and the annual social security law course , addressing topics like benchmarking language models and AI ethics in legal education. His publications span over 15 articles since 2006, including co-authored work on copyrighted material’s impact on language models and solo contributions on Norwegian legal text analysis. He collaborates with institutions like DigiVestland and the European Digital Agency . No awards or formal advisees are listed, though his postdoctoral role reflects sustained funding for legal language research. Farsethås’s work bridges theoretical legal research with practical communication challenges, emphasizing technology’s role in improving legal accessibility and precision.

Vesna ŠirićView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Physical Education
• Health Education
• Sports Recreation
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Vesna Širić is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law Osijek, part of the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. She teaches physical education and health education across multiple study programs including Law, Administrative Studies, and Social Work. Her academic and professional focus lies at the intersection of physical education, kinesiology, and sports recreation. Her research interests include physical education in higher education, health promotion through physical activity, sports history, and the socio-cultural role of sports in Croatian society. She has published extensively on topics such as the historical development of sports associations in Osijek, the impact of physical activity on health and body image, and legal aspects of collective agreements in academic physical education. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in interdisciplinary research combining kinesiology with history, public health, and education policy. Her work often appears in proceedings of national and international kinesiology conferences and journals, reflecting her active engagement in the academic kinesiology community. LETTER OF APPRECIATION from the JJ Strossmayer University in Osijek for participation in the 3rd European University Sports Games Zagreb-Rijeka 2016 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT from the Study Center for Coach Education at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb for exceptional contribution to the development and implementation of professional studies for coach education at the Faculty of Kinesiology, 2014 MEDAL for achievements and contribution of exceptional importance for the development of school sports in the City of Osijek, 2012 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT with the gold badge of the Croatian Kinesiology Association, Koprivnica 2012 LETTER OF APPRECIATION for contribution to the work of the Community of Sports Associations of the City of Osijek, 2011 RECOGNITION from the Women's Handball Club Osijek for contribution to the club's activities, 2004 Vesna Širić has played a significant advisory and leadership role in numerous sports and educational organizations. She has served on the Executive Board of the Association of Physical Education Teachers at Higher Education Institutions of the Republic of Croatia, the Assembly of the Croatian Kinesiology Association, and the Student Sports Association of the JJ Strossmayer University. She has also held presidential roles, including President of the Association of Kinesiologists of the City of Osijek and President of the Court of Honor of the Croatian Kinesiology Association. These roles reflect her deep commitment to advancing sports education and ethical standards in kinesiology. She has been actively involved in community and institutional cooperation, contributing to the development of coach education, school sports, and university-level sports programs. Her work bridges academia and practical sports implementation, particularly in the Osijek region.

• Fascism
• Far-right Politics
• Racism
• +7 more

Pascale Sempéré is a Lecturer in the Center for Anglophone Studies at the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès (UT2J), where she has been a faculty member since 2003. Her academic focus lies in British civilization and political ideologies, particularly fascism, racism, and anti-Semitism in British far-right movements. She earned her doctorate in 2002 with highest honors for her thesis on the anti-Semitism of the British Union of Fascists. Her research explores the ideological continuity of extremist parties, including the British National Party, analyzing their discourse, propaganda strategies, and rejection of multiculturalism. Her publications examine themes such as white ethno-nationalism, far-right cyber propaganda, and the normalization strategies of extremist parties. She has also contributed to policy analysis, notably critiquing the 2020 French decree on English language certification in higher education. Her scholarly work spans political history, ideological studies, and sociolinguistics, with a consistent focus on the evolution and rhetoric of British far-right politics. She has participated in doctoral thesis juries and collaborates on academic reports related to language and education policy. Humanities and Social Sciences Political Extremism British Civilization Pascale Sempéré has advised on academic policy and contributed to institutional reports on language certification. She has served as an examiner in doctoral thesis defenses in history and related fields. There is no mention of research grants in the provided texts. She is affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), a research unit at the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès dedicated to interdisciplinary studies in the Anglophone world, where she conducts research and contributes to academic publications and seminars.

Daniel BarilView profile

Professor

• Anthropology
• Secularism
• Religion and Science
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Daniel Baril is a Professor of Anthropology at Université de Montréal and Vice-President of the Mouvement Laïque Québécois. His work focuses on secularism, religion's role in society, and evolutionary explanations for religious belief systems. He has published extensively on Quebec's cultural identity, religious accommodation policies, and the intersection of science and faith. Key research interests include: secular governance models, gender differences in religiosity linked to evolutionary psychology, and the cognitive origins of supernatural belief. His major work La Grande Illusion proposes that religion arises naturally from evolved human social instincts rather than divine revelation. Baril's writings analyze Quebec's distinctive secular tradition, critique multiculturalism approaches, and advocate for strict separation of church and state. His op-eds in Le Devoir and academic contributions address contemporary debates on religious symbols in public institutions, accommodation policies, and the sociology of religious practices. He has presented at conferences like Les Sceptiques du Québec, analyzing topics such as evolutionary origins of anthropomorphism and the role of reciprocal relationships in shaping religious rituals.

Beth FerriView profile

Professor

• Disability Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• Inclusive Education
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Beth Ferri is a Professor in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies at Syracuse University's School of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Georgia (1997) with a focus on identity construction among women with learning disabilities. Her research bridges Disability Studies and Critical Race Theory (DisCrit), examining intersections of race, disability, and education equity. Key areas of scholarship include: disability justice frameworks, anti-racist education, policy critiques of special education systems, and global analyses of inclusion. Recent work focuses on Black girls' erasure in disability discourse and anti-fascist educational practices. Ferri has authored/co-authored over 5 books including Enacting Disability Critical Race Theory (2023) and edited volumes like DisCrit Expanded (2022). Her awards include the Joan N. Burstyn Research Award and multiple editorial roles across top journals like Teachers College Record . Ferri leads Syracuse's doctoral program in Special Education and has secured $5M+ in grants including the 5-year Project INCLUDE initiative. She advises major institutions globally on inclusive policy and regularly presents at international conferences. Teaching emphases include critical disability studies, inclusive pedagogy, and special education leadership. Ferri's service work spans university governance, editorial leadership, and advocacy for disability rights in education systems worldwide.

Christopher B. CrowleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Curriculum Studies
• Teacher Education
• Politics of Education Reform
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Christopher B. Crowley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Wayne State University's College of Education. His research focuses on curriculum studies, teacher education, and the political economy of educational reform, with a critical emphasis on race, neoliberalism, and equity. He is actively involved in research and leadership within professional organizations such as the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison M.S.Ed. in Reading/Writing/Literacy, University of Pennsylvania B.A. in English/Writing and Sociology, St. Lawrence University Dr. Crowley’s research critically examines the privatization of teacher education and the ideological underpinnings of curriculum. His work engages with critical race theory, neoliberalism, and the role of whiteness in shaping educational policy and practice. He has published extensively on topics such as migrant education in China, archival pedagogy, and the politics of alternative certification programs. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on racial justice, curriculum theory, and global education reform. Themes include the intersection of property rights and whiteness, the impact of neoliberalism on teaching, and the discursive politics of policy in China. His research often employs critical qualitative methodologies and interdisciplinary perspectives from sociology, policy studies, and critical theory. Dr. Crowley has received notable scientific awards, including: Wayne State University College of Education Faculty Scholarship Award (2022) Wayne State University College of Education Faculty Teaching Award (2016) He has secured significant external and internal grants, including funding from the National Archives, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His grant work centers on archival pedagogy and youth civic engagement. He advises on collaborative research projects and mentors junior scholars through co-investigator roles. Dr. Crowley teaches graduate courses such as TED7000 and TED8350, focusing on curriculum and inquiry. He is also involved in initiatives that connect K–12 educators with archival resources to enhance student learning. Dr. Crowley is a co-Principal Investigator on multiple interdisciplinary research teams, including projects like “Bridging the Gap: Archives in the Classroom and Community” and “Shifting Urban Narratives.” These teams include scholars from history, library science, and public policy, working to integrate archival resources into civic education and community engagement.

Roberto Rey AgudoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Language learning and teaching
• Curricular development
• Instructional technology
• +5 more

Roberto Rey Agudo is a Research Assistant Professor and Language Program Director in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Dartmouth College, where he has taught since 2016. He oversees the Spanish language curriculum, including courses like Spanish 1-3, Spanish 9 (Culture and Conversation), and Spanish 53 (Bilingualism). In 2022, he directed Dartmouth's Language Study Abroad program in Barcelona. He earned his Ph.D. from Universidad Complutense. His research focuses on language pedagogy, bilingualism, and equity in education, with expertise spanning curricular design, instructional technology, and experiential learning. Key areas include Spanish in the US, accessibility in language education, and public scholarship. His publications—appearing in the Washington Post , Slate , and academic forums—critique language discrimination and advocate for multilingualism. Trends include sociolinguistic justice, policy reform, and the intersection of language with identity and power structures. Awards include the Public Voices Fellowship (Op-Ed Project) supporting his advocacy work. Grant-funded projects: Linguistic Landscapes (Humanities Lab Grant, 2024) Accessible Language Drills (Accessible Dartmouth Initiative, 2022-24) Spanish 9 Open Education Resources (Dartmouth Library, 2023-24) Luso-Hispanic Film Festival (Experiential Learning Grant, 2017-18) He co-curated the exhibit 'Illustrating Spain in the United States' (2024) with Spain's Cultural Office, exploring cultural narratives through comics.

Zora SimicView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Studies
• Australian Feminisms
• Twentieth Century Australian History
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Associate Professor Zora Simic is a historian and Gender Studies scholar at the School of Humanities & Languages, University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in Australian feminisms, twentieth-century gender history, migration history, and histories of sexuality. She currently serves as Convenor of History and Area Studies. BA (Hons 1), PhD (University of Sydney) Research Focus: Simic interrogates monolithic feminist narratives, emphasizing intersections of class, race, and ethnicity. Her work spans two major collaborations: a history of domestic violence in Australia (with Ann Curthoys and Catherine Kevin) and an intimate history of postwar migration (with Ruth Balint). Publications bridge History and Gender Studies, often challenging dominant discourses through archival analysis and cultural critique. Publication Trends: Recent works examine domestic violence historiography, migration experiences, and feminist theory. Earlier articles analyze suburban identity, popular culture, and the gendered dimensions of Australian media and literature. Awards: Selected as one of the best essays of 2016 by Sydney Review of Books editors Teaching & Supervision: Courses include Global Feminisms, Gendered Worlds, and History of Sexuality. Supervision topics cover colonial human curiosities, migrant-Indigenous relations, and cultural activism.

Eric BaileyView profile

Professor

• Medical Anthropology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Behavioral Science
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Eric Bailey is a Professor and Director of the Ethnic and Rural Health Disparities (ERHD) Graduate Certificate Online Program at East Carolina University's Department of Public Health within the College of Health and Human Performance. His research focuses on chronic diseases, medical anthropology, multicultural health care, health disparities, and global health programs. Education: BA, Miami University (Oxford, OH) MA, Miami University (Oxford, OH) PhD, Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) MPH, Emory University (Atlanta, GA) Research Interests: Dr. Bailey's work spans medical anthropology, cultural approaches to health disparities, and qualitative research methodologies. He has authored books on African American health patterns, including Food Choice and Obesity in Black America , Black America, Body Beautiful , and The Cultural Rights Movement . Roles: As a core faculty member in the Masters of Public Health program, he teaches courses on African American health, global public health, and ethnic health disparities.

Sara RezviView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Critical Mathematics
• Social Justice in Education
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Sara Rezvi is an Assistant Professor of Education at Dominican University, joining the faculty in August 2024. She brings extensive experience as a mathematics educator, having served as a middle and high school mathematics teacher in New York City, Mexico, and Chicago, as well as program director for the Math Circles of Chicago. Dr. Rezvi's research focuses on critical mathematics education, exploring the intersections of veteran and pre-service teachers working from a critical mathematics orientation. Her work emphasizes integrating social justice and cultural responsiveness into mathematics education, addressing systemic inequities, exploring identity formation, and fostering inclusive and innovative pedagogical practices. She is deeply invested in rehumanizing mathematics education to make it more relatable, equitable, and reflective of students' lived experiences from a Global South feminist perspective. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on equity in mathematics education, with particular attention to the experiences of marginalized communities across diverse contexts including mathematical identity formation, environmental justice, ethnic studies approaches to mathematics, representation through literature, and the navigation of race, gender, and class in STEM spaces. Mary Bialas Prize for commitment to issues impacting women and children Dr. Rezvi is also a published poet, with works featured in Chicago's SouthSide Weekly, Scout & Birdie, and other 'zines, reflecting her commitment to creative expression as an integral part of educational practice. Her work is guided by Gwendolyn Brooks' philosophy that 'We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond,' emphasizing community and interconnectedness in educational spaces.

• Law & Society
• Marriage and Family
• Sexuality, Gender, and Race
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Michael Yarbrough is an Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) and a member of the doctoral faculty in sociology at the CUNY Graduate Center. His work bridges Law & Society , Queer Studies , and Post-Colonial theory , with a focus on marriage’s role in shaping inequalities. He is currently writing a book on South Africa’s paradoxical marriage landscape—where laws recognize diverse unions but rates decline—and co-edited the After Marriage Equality series (Routledge, 2018), examining queer family dynamics post-same-sex marriage. Education: Ph.D. and J.D. from Yale University, B.A. from University of Chicago (Sociology) Yarbrough’s research explores how law intersects with race, class, gender, and sexuality through projects like the Legal Disruption Project , a student-led initiative analyzing law’s impact on marginalized communities. His 2020 LWS 425 class created COVID-19 at CUNY , a digital archive documenting pandemic experiences. His work has earned accolades including the Law & Society Association Article Prize (2019) and CUNY’s Henry Wasser Award (2019) . Key publications include analyses of South Africa’s bridewealth practices ( Law & Social Inquiry , 2018), media representations of African LGBTQ+ weddings ( Africa Today , 2020), and homonormativity in post-marriage equality regimes ( Queer Families and Relationships After Marriage Equality , 2018). He actively collaborates with undergraduates, emphasizing community-engaged pedagogy , and serves on boards like CLAGS: Center for LGBTQ Studies.

Stéphane BernatchezView profile

Professor

• Governance Law
• Constitutional Law
• Rights and Freedoms
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Stéphane Bernatchez is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Université de Sherbrooke. His academic work bridges Governance Law , Constitutional Law , Philosophy of Law , and Legal Interpretation . He is actively involved in the Centre de recherche sur la régulation et le droit de la gouvernance (CrRDG) and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing legal theory, ethics, and societal challenges. LL.B., M.Sc. (Political Science), LL.M., LL.D. (Université de Montréal) His research explores the normative foundations of governance , constitutional identity , and reflexive legal frameworks , with a focus on religious freedom , human rights , and crisis management . Recent publications analyze algorithmic governance , epistemic challenges in legal theory , and normative dynamics during pandemics . Key projects include grants from the CRSH (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) and Fondation du Barreau du Québec , addressing issues like gender equality in housing , governance of AI , and legal responses to climate change . He frequently collaborates with scholars in Belgium , France , and Canada , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. His work has been presented at international conferences, including the University of Strasbourg , University of Orléans , and Université de Montréal , covering topics like legal pragmatism , religious separatism , and cybernetic legal paradigms .

Chanley RaineyView profile

Associate Professor

• Contentious Politics
• Political Repression
• Deliberative Democracy
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Dr. Chanley Rainey is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the College of Arts & Sciences, Mississippi University for Women, and serves as Director of the Center for Women’s Research & Public Policy. Her work bridges contentious politics, feminist theory, and comparative politics. Education: B.A. in Political Science and English from Huntingdon College, Ph.D. in Political Science (Comparative Politics) from the University of Alabama. Research Focus: Dr. Rainey investigates how women's movements shape political discourse and public policy, particularly around reproductive health, family law, and multicultural governance. Her projects explore intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, and religion in contentious politics. Notable Work: Her research includes co-authored studies on abortion discourse (2016) and multicultural marriage age negotiations in Trinidad (2014), presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference.

Nafiseh GhafourniaView profile

Lecturer

• domestic violence
• social policy
• gender studies
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Dr. Nafiseh Ghafournia is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She completed her PhD in Social Policy and Gender Studies at The University of Sydney in 2017, supported by the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) Scholarship. Dr. Ghafournia has extensive experience as a researcher and sessional academic, with teaching appointments spanning from 2009 to 2020 across various courses in sociology, health sciences, and nursing. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work), University of Sydney Bachelor of Arts, Ferdowsi University of Meshed - Iran Master of Arts, University of Tehran - Iran Graduate Certificate in Policy Studies, University of Sydney Dr. Ghafournia's research focuses on the complex intersections of domestic violence, gender, culture, religion, and immigration. Her pioneering 2019 book 'Faith in Freedom: Muslim Immigrant Women's Experiences of Domestic Violence' examines how Muslim immigrant women in Australia experience domestic violence through an intersectional lens. She has published extensively on Islamic feminism, domestic violence policy, immigration policy, and cultural considerations in service provision. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a continued focus on Muslim women's experiences, domestic violence, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Her work demonstrates how pandemic conditions exacerbated existing vulnerabilities for refugee and immigrant communities while also highlighting community resilience and innovative communication strategies. Professional recognition includes: International Sociological Association (ISA) membership (2017) The Australian Association for the Study of Religion (AASR) membership (2019) The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) membership (2016) Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (AAIMS) membership (2019) Dr. Ghafournia has received the Hunter New England Health Excellence award in the category of Integrated Health (2017) and held the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) Scholarship for her PhD studies (2011). Prior to her academic career, she worked as a Multicultural Health Liaison Officer with Hunter New England Health since 2010, delivering lectures and trainings to health professionals on cultural aspects of health and cultural competency. Her research has been supported by grants totaling $10,000, including projects focused on building capacity of refugee and immigrant women to live free from violence.