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Elena Macías Oton is a Professor in the Department of French, Romance, Italian and Arabic Philology at the University of Murcia, within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds a PhD in French Philology from the Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya (2016), focusing on the didactics of legal terminology translation in normative and jurisprudential texts. Her research interests center on specialized translation (particularly legal and economic domains), terminology studies, and language pedagogy. She contributes to research groups such as 'General and Applied French Linguistics' and 'Phraseology, Paremiology and Translation'. Her work emphasizes the analysis of juridical language structures, cross-linguistic translation challenges, and innovative didactic methodologies for specialized language instruction. Recent publications explore semantic networks in specialized texts, sociocultural aspects of legal translation, and the application of socioconstructivist paradigms in teaching legal terminology. Elena has authored/co-authored over 20 scholarly works, including contributions to Anales de Filología Francesa and Estudios Románicos . Her pedagogical innovations include developing digital materials for translation studies and refining semantic tree methods for text comprehension. She actively participates in academic networks focused on legal and economic terminology, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary linguistic research.

• Legal Translation
• French Philology
• Terminology Studies
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Mikel Labiano is a Professor of Greek Philology at the University of Valencia since 2003, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication and the Department of Classical Philology. He is actively involved in the GRATUV research group and has published extensively on ancient Greek drama and medical texts. PhD in Classical Philology (University of Salamanca, 1999) Specializes in Aristophanic comedy and Corpus Hippocraticum His research focuses on: Linguistic features of Attic drama Conversational analysis in ancient texts Pseudepigraphic documents and authorship attribution Dialectal variation in Greek texts Imperative constructions in tragedy Stylistic parody mechanisms Recent publications analyze: Particle combinations in Platonic dialogues Comparative suffixes in Aristophanic comedy Imperial decrees in Hippocratic corpus Technical language parody in drama He teaches courses in Greek language and classical philology at multiple levels.

• Ancient Greek Linguistics
• Classical Philology
• Greek Comedy
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Kendall Jennifer Jessica Harteel is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alicante, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters II and the Department of Translation and Interpretation. She holds a PhD in Translation Studies, Professional Translation, and Audiovisual from the University of Alicante (2023), alongside specialized certifications in accessibility, institutional translation, and audiovisual localization. Her academic focus revolves around phraseological units in translation processes, particularly in audiovisual media and accessibility contexts. She explores how idiomatic expressions and cultural-specific phrases are adapted across languages and media formats, emphasizing pedagogical applications and cross-cultural communication challenges. Her recent publications analyze phraseology in series like La casa de papel , films like Nueve Reinas , and comic adaptations like Astérix et Obélix , highlighting techniques for preserving linguistic and cultural nuances. These studies emphasize audiovisual subtitling, dubbing ethics, and the role of phraseology in regional dialect representation. Harteel is part of the Phraseology and Multilingual Translation research group (FRASYTRAM), contributing to interdisciplinary projects on translation pedagogy and accessibility standards. She actively participates in curriculum design for audiovisual translation courses and has conducted workshops on creating inclusive digital materials.

• Translation Studies
• Phraseology
• Audiovisual Translation
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Adelina Gomez Gonzalez-Jover is a University Professor in the Department of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Alicante since 2001. She holds a BA and PhD in Translation and Interpreting and is a sworn English-Spanish translator. Her research focuses on specialized translation, professional and academic English, terminology, and corpus linguistics. Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting, University of Alicante (1999) Doctorate in Translation and Interpretation, University of Alicante (2005) Master’s in Terminology, Pompeu Fabra University (2008) Research Interests: Her work emphasizes specialized translation methodologies, legal terminology, and the application of corpus linguistics. She has published extensively on translation theory, legal language, and bilingual lexicography. Notable contributions include dictionaries for industrial sectors in Valencia and studies on EU institutional translation practices. Professional Activities: Member of the research group ‘El inglés profesional y académico (IPA)’ Former Secretary of the Interuniversity Institute for Applied Modern Languages (IULMA) Collaborator on projects such as ‘TRALICOVA’ and ‘Estudio lingüístico de construcciones verbales fijas’ Awards & Recognition: Her work has received national and international acclaim, particularly for her contributions to legal terminology and EU translation standards. Three doctoral theses have been successfully directed under her supervision, all earning top honors. Teaching & Mentorship: She has taught over 15 courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including ‘Comparative Legal Systems’ and ‘Legal-Administrative Translation’. Over 153 theses have been advised or co-advised since 2020. Labs/Teams: Active member of the research group ‘Phraseology and Multilingual Translation (FRASYTRAM)’ at the University of Alicante.

• Specialized Translation
• Professional and Academic English
• Terminology and Lexicography
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Estefania Flores Acuña is a researcher at the Universidad de Málaga's Department of Translation and Interpretation. Her academic work focuses on Italian philology and translation studies, particularly in the areas of corpus linguistics, multimodal translation, and discourse analysis. She has contributed to specialized translation training in fields like legal translation, audiovisual translation, and the translation of comics. Universidad de Málaga - Department of Translation and Interpretation Research Interests: Translation of Italian comics and audiovisual media Corpus-based translation methodologies Discourse markers in Spanish-Italian contrastive analysis Lexicographic resources for specialized translation Educational applications of graphic narratives Sociolinguistic aspects of family terminology Academic Contributions: Developed corpus compilation techniques using BootCaT for legal and cosmetic translation Explored didactic applications of comics in language education Studied pragmatic equivalence in discourse markers between Spanish and Italian Investigated media representation of monoparental families in Spanish press

• Translation Studies
• Italian Philology
• Corpus Linguistics
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Gema Guevara-Rincón is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Didactics of Language and Literature at the Faculty of Education, University of Murcia. She holds a PhD in French Philology (2022) and Master’s degrees in Teacher Training and Theoretical and Applied Linguistics. Her research focuses on innovative teaching methodologies in French as a Foreign Language (FLE), with an emphasis on gamification, drama, and technology integration. She actively contributes to academic projects like Erasmus+ ALTA and Franco-Spanish cooperation initiatives. Her educational background includes advanced studies in French philology and linguistics, complemented by training in Neuroeducation and Artificial Intelligence applications in education. She teaches courses on French language didactics, early childhood education, and FLE curriculum design. Her work emphasizes creative tools such as theater, video games, and social media to enhance language learning. Research interests span idiomatic phrasing, flipped classrooms, and the use of immersive tech like VR for cultural learning. She has published extensively on digital tools, song-based pedagogy, and collaborative learning strategies. Notable contributions include manuals on dramatization in FLE and analyses of video games as language-learning aids. She has supervised multiple Final Degree and Master’s projects and is a member of the Association of Francists of the Spanish University (AFUE). Current projects explore AI integration in language education and the role of neuroeducation in optimizing FLE instruction.

• French Language Teaching (FLE)
• Educational Technology
• Language Didactics
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Professor Pino Valero Cuadra is an Associate Professor of Translation (German-Spanish) at the University of Alicante, where she has served as Director of the Department of Translation and Interpretation since 2020. Previously, she held roles as Vice Dean of Infrastructure at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters and coordinator of the Translation and Interpretation degree program. She earned her PhD in Hispanic Philology from the University of Alicante (1996) and has extensive experience in Germany, including teaching at Bielefeld University. Research Focus: Her primary areas include German-Spanish translation practices, didactics of translation, intercultural German literature, and phraseology. She collaborates with research groups HISTRAD (History of Translation) and FRASYTRAM (Phraseology and Translation), and contributed to projects like BITRA (Translation Bibliography). Teaching: She teaches at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specializing in literary translation, text editing, and institutional translation. Notable courses include 'Corrección y Edición Profesional de Textos' and 'Traducción Literaria Alemán-Español.' Publications: Her work includes books on Morisco legends, Carl Sternheim's plays, and co-authored volumes on medieval translation. She frequently publishes in journals like Estudios de Traducción and presents at international conferences such as CIUTI and the NBR-Konferenz.

• Translation Studies
• Didactics of Translation
• Intercultural Literature
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Pedro Mogorrón Huerta is a full Professor of French at the University of Alicante's Department of Translation and Interpretation (Faculty of Philosophy and Letters). He holds a PhD in Romance Philology from the University of Valencia. His research focuses on phraseology, diatopic variation in Spanish, cultural references in translation, and audiovisual translation techniques. He has directed over 30 doctoral theses, most recently on topics like geolinguistic analysis of tourist language and phraseological pragmatics in literary novels. He coordinates major research projects such as the Frasytram database initiative and has published extensively in lexicology and translation studies. Teaches courses on professional ethics, technical/scientific translation, and audiovisual translation Coordinated the Department of Translation and Interpretation from 2009-2017 Prominent publications include Fraseología, Diatopía y Traducción (2018) and Didáctica y traducción de las unidades fraseológicas (2014) His research emphasizes lexicographical tools for translators, with recent contributions on fixed verbal constructions and cultural mediation in multilingual contexts. He actively participates in international conferences discussing translation challenges in legal and audiovisual domains.

• Translation Studies
• Phraseology
• Diatopic Variation
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Luis González García is a Professor in the Department of Spanish Language at the Faculty of Philology, University of A Coruña. He is an active member of the HISPANIA Research Group (Research Group on Hispanic Language, Literature and Culture) with a focus on Spanish linguistics. His academic profile demonstrates extensive teaching experience across multiple degree programs including the Degree in Spanish: Linguistic and Literary Studies, Degree in Galician and Portuguese: Linguistic and Literary Studies, and the Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics. His research interests center on Spanish language, with specific expertise in morphology, syntax, lexicology, and phraseology, as well as the relationship between phraseology and popular culture. His scholarly work reflects a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of Spanish linguistics, with particular attention to phraseological units and their morphosyntactic properties. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on phraseology, with significant contributions to understanding idiomatic expressions in Spanish, their historical development, and their manifestation in contemporary usage. His work spans theoretical linguistics, historical analysis, and practical applications in language teaching, demonstrating both breadth and depth in his scholarly pursuits. Luis González García has secured research funding from various entities including the Department of Education and University Planning, the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, and regional Galician authorities. His research projects have explored Spanish language structure, phraseology, and linguistic education. He actively supervises undergraduate and master's level research projects, with numerous end-of-degree works focusing on Spanish language topics such as grammatical terminology, linguistic phenomena in digital communication, inclusive language, and literary analysis from linguistic perspectives. His academic service includes participation in numerous conferences and scholarly organizations related to phraseology and Spanish linguistics, both nationally and internationally, demonstrating his integration within the broader academic community.

• Spanish Language
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Rebeca Maria Delgado Fernandez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philology at the University of Burgos, Spain, and maintains an affiliation with the Spanish Language Department at the University of Salamanca. She holds a doctorate in Spanish Language from the University of Salamanca, where she completed her thesis on lexical availability and social variation in adult language in Salamanca under the supervision of Dr. Julio Borrego Nieto. Her academic work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language teaching applications. Dr. Delgado Fernandez specializes in Sociolinguistics, Lexical Availability, Spanish Grammar, and Spanish as a Foreign Language. Her research focuses on language variation, lexical patterns in different social contexts, and innovative teaching methodologies for Spanish language learners. She has made significant contributions to understanding how regional and social factors influence language use, particularly in rural communities and among migrant populations. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on digital innovation in language education, with multiple projects developing audiovisual materials, microlearning videos, and MOOC integration for Spanish language instruction. She has also dedicated significant work to linguistic integration of migrants in Europe, developing practical tools and frameworks for inclusive language education. Dr. Delgado Fernandez leads several educational innovation projects including DIGITELE (digitalization of teaching practices), E-INTEGRA (audiovisual materials for CCSE preparation), and INCLULING (cooperative practices for inclusive language classrooms). Her work demonstrates a commitment to bridging theoretical linguistic research with practical applications in language education. She has developed comprehensive teaching materials including the 'Español ELElab' series for various proficiency levels and co-authored the popular linguistics book 'Cocodrilos en el diccionario' which explains linguistic phenomena in accessible terms. Her research on phraseological units, lexical norms in rural communities, and diatopic varieties has contributed to both academic understanding and practical language teaching approaches.

• Sociolinguistics
• Lexical Availability
• Spanish Grammar
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Jorge Jesus Leiva Rojo is a Researcher and Faculty Member at the Department of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Malaga, Spain. His academic work focuses primarily on translation studies with a special emphasis on phraseology, corpus linguistics, and museum text translation. He is also associated with the Red Hen Lab for Multimodal Communication and has established himself as a significant contributor to the field of specialized translation. Dr. Leiva Rojo earned his doctorate from the University of Malaga with a thesis titled "La recepción de la obra de Rossana Campo en España y Alemania: la traducción de los componentes oral y fraseológico en Mai sentita cosi bene" (2005), supervised by Dr. Gloria Corpas Pastor. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in Italian philology and translation studies, with particular attention to cross-linguistic transfer between Italian, Spanish, and German. Leiva Rojo's research interests span multiple interconnected domains within translation studies. His primary focus is on phraseology and its role in translation quality assessment, with particular attention to museum texts and cultural heritage translation. He has conducted extensive corpus-based research on museum text translation in New York City, examining what gets translated and what remains in English across various museum websites. His work also explores the application of machine translation in museum contexts and its limitations compared to human translation. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to the study of metatextual indicators in spoken language and the translation of colloquial Italian into Spanish and German. His research consistently bridges theoretical linguistics with practical translation concerns, making substantial contributions to both academic discourse and professional translation practice. His extensive publication record from 2007-2021 demonstrates a clear trajectory of increasingly sophisticated methodological approaches to translation analysis. A notable trend in his work is the systematic application of corpus methods to analyze real-world translation practices, particularly in institutional settings like museums. His research reveals how cultural institutions handle multilingualism in the digital age and identifies persistent challenges in translating specialized cultural content, with particular attention to the relationship between phraseological competence and overall translation quality. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information, Leiva Rojo's work has been published in reputable journals across linguistics and translation studies, indicating recognition within his academic community. His publications appear in respected venues such as Onomázein, Círculo de Lingüística Aplicada a la Comunicación, and Cogent Arts & Humanities. Dr. Leiva Rojo has contributed significantly to methodological approaches in translation quality assessment, particularly regarding phraseological competence. He has developed electronic templates for translation revision and assessment, created frameworks for error classification in phraseological translation, and established criteria for evaluating the quality of museum text translations. His research on parallel corpus compilation for museum texts has documented numerous technical challenges in this process, providing valuable methodological insights for fellow researchers. His association with the Red Hen Lab for Multimodal Communication suggests involvement in interdisciplinary research that combines linguistic analysis with multimodal communication studies. This affiliation indicates a broader approach to language study that extends beyond traditional translation analysis to incorporate visual and multimodal elements of communication, reflecting contemporary trends in linguistic and translation research.

• Translation Studies
• Phraseology
• Corpus Linguistics
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David Prieto García-Seco is a Senior Lecturer (tenured) at the University of Murcia, Department of Spanish Language and General Linguistics, within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Doctorate from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2011) with a thesis on lexical creativity in Tirso de Molina, awarded the Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado. His research focuses on the history of the Spanish lexicon and Spanish lexicography, particularly the evolution of dictionaries and lexical sources from the 17th century to modern times. Education: PhD in Spanish Language and Linguistics (2011), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Masters and undergraduate studies in Spanish Language and Literature Research Interests: His work explores historical lexicography, the influence of Golden Age authors on dictionaries, and the evolution of Spanish lexical entries. He has published extensively on topics like the reception of Tirso de Molina’s lexical innovations in dictionaries, the discovery of a retouched 1780 RAE dictionary edition, and the analysis of marginal lexical processes such as false segmentation. Publications: Over 20 books and articles, including major works like *Cuatro siglos de lexicografía española* (2014) and *Un eslabón recuperado de la lexicografía española* (2021). His research appears in journals like *Boletín de la Real Academia Española*, *Revista de Lexicografía*, and *Rilce*. Awards: Recipient of the Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado (2011) and the FPU research grant (2004–2008). Teaching & Leadership: Teaches Spanish language courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Coordinated the MALTA Master’s program (2012–2016) and currently serves as editor of *Revista de Investigación Lingüística*. Active in academic outreach, contributing to *Rinconete* (Centro Virtual Cervantes) since 2012. International Engagement: Delivered lectures at institutions such as the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Universidad de Leipzig, and Masaryk University. Participated in over 40 national and international conferences.

• History of the Spanish Lexicon
• History of Spanish Lexicography
• Historical Linguistics
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Carmen González Royo is a Professor of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Alicante, specializing in phraseology, contrastive linguistics, and intercultural communication. She holds a PhD in Philology from the University of Valencia (1996) and has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in translation studies, particularly focusing on Italian language and professional translation. Her research emphasizes multilingual phraseology, translation strategies, and corpus-based linguistic analysis. Key projects include leading the FRASYTRAM research group and contributing to electronic dictionaries of verbal locutions. She supervises doctoral theses, such as Silvia Cataldo's 2019 study on figurative language in Italian, German, and Spanish. Recent work includes studies on oral language teaching methodologies, cross-linguistic translation challenges, and the application of corpus linguistics in intercultural communication. She has presented at international conferences in Madagascar, Peru, and Spain, and co-authored publications on topics ranging from historical lexicography to modern narrative translation.

• Translation Studies
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Phraseology
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Delia Ionela Prodan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Translation and Interpretation, University of Alicante. She holds a Doctorate in Translation and Interpretation (2016) and a Suficiencia Investigadora qualification from the University of Alicante (2006). Her academic background includes degrees in Spanish-English Philology, Japanese-French Studies, and Cultural Studies from the University of Bucharest. Her teaching focuses on Romanian language and translation courses within the Translation and Interpretation degree program, with extensive experience spanning over a decade at the University of Alicante. Research interests include cultural aspects of translation, sociopolitical contexts in cinema, literary censorship history, and machine translation systems development. Key contributions include studies on Romanian adaptations of Catalan prose, post-communist cinema analysis, and foundational work on Apertium-based machine translation systems. She collaborates with the INCOGNITO research group exploring intercultural communication and cognition. Recent projects include participation in the INCOGNITO interdisciplinary initiative (2021-2024) and TRALICOVA literary translation project (2014).

• Translation Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Linguistics
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El Zawam Bin Khaled Omran is a Contracted Professor Doctor at the University of Alicante, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters and the Department of Translation and Interpretation. He holds a Doctorate in Hispanic Philology (2005) from the same institution. His research focuses on phraseology, multilingual translation, and interpreter training, contributing to projects like the 'Fraseología y Traducción Multilingüe (FRASYTRAM)' group. Education: Doctorate in Spanish Philology (2005), University of Alicante His teaching spans over a decade, with courses on Arabic language and translation for Translation and Interpretation degrees. Notable contributions include a chapter on interpreter difficulty perception (2021) and participation in competitive research projects since 2008. He has directed 34 student final projects (last 5 years) and contributed to 7 public research projects in recent years. He collaborates with research groups MALCA (Arab World studies) and FRASYTRAM (Phraseology and Multilingual Translation).

• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Interpretation Studies
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