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Sergio Moreno Gil is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Management at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Spain. He is affiliated with the GIR TIDES research group (Economy, Environment, Sustainability and Tourism) and the Institute of Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development. His academic work focuses on tourism economics, marketing, and sustainability within the Social and Legal Sciences branch. Dr. Moreno Gil's research interests span across multiple dimensions of contemporary tourism. His primary focus areas include sustainable tourism development, destination marketing, sharing economy platforms in tourism, and consumer behavior analysis. He has made significant contributions to understanding tourism in the Canary Islands, particularly through his work with the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory. His research integrates traditional tourism studies with emerging fields like neurotourism and biometric analysis of tourist experiences. His publication record shows a clear trend toward addressing contemporary challenges in tourism. Recent works focus on sustainability in mass tourism destinations, the impact of sharing economy platforms, gastronomic tourism marketing, and collaborative tourism networks. His research demonstrates a strong methodological diversity, employing bibliometric analysis, social network analysis, and empirical studies of tourist behavior. Dr. Moreno Gil has been actively involved in the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory, contributing to annual reports on tourism sustainability in the region. His collaborative work spans across the Ibero-American region, with numerous co-authorships reflecting international research networks in tourism studies.

• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Marketing
• Sharing Economy in Tourism
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Carles Pont Sorribes is an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Communication at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), where he also directs the Journalism Degree program. He serves as Academic Director of the Master in Political and Institutional Communication at UPF Barcelona School of Management. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Social Communication, a Master's in Social Communication, and a Bachelor's in Journalism and Education Sciences. Education: Ph.D. in Social Communication Master's in Social Communication Bachelor's in Journalism and Education Sciences His research focuses on political communication, public opinion, risk/crisis communication, and journalism. Key themes include the Catalan sovereignty process's international media coverage, digital news credibility, and media engagement strategies. Recent work explores AI's role in journalism training and the impact of disinformation on senior populations. Publications highlight trends in crisis communication (e.g., Ebola and Germanwings disasters), the framing of Catalan independence in global media, and the evolution of Twitter as an emergency communication tool. His books include El impacto del engagement y el futuro de la empresa periodística (2022) and Risk and News (2020). Dr. Pont Sorribes has no listed scientific awards but contributes to academic-industry collaboration through his roles in educational programs. His work emphasizes media sustainability and audience loyalty, with proposals for operational frameworks in journalism.

• Political Communication
• Public Opinion Studies
• Crisis Communication
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Victoria Veguilla Del Moral is an Associate Professor in Public Law at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, specializing in Political and Administrative Science with a focus on Western Sahara politics. Her research examines the complex interplay between territorial administration, political mobilization, and identity in contested spaces, particularly in Dakhla, Western Sahara. She earned her PhD from the University of Granada in 2011 with a thesis titled Policies of the Octopus in Dakhla: Public Action, Halieutic Resources and Social Dynamics , supervised by Dr. Bernard Botiveau and Dr. Juan Montabes Pereira. Her academic journey reflects deep engagement with both theoretical political science frameworks and extensive fieldwork in North Africa. Veguilla Del Moral's research interests span International Politics of the Middle East, MENA region studies, political ethnography, and electoral processes in occupied territories. Her work particularly focuses on Sahrawi youth movements, Moroccan territorial policies in Western Sahara, and the dynamics of political mobilization in contested spaces. She approaches these topics through a lens that combines political science, anthropology, and postcolonial studies, revealing the complex ways local populations navigate occupation and political control. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output with significant recent contributions including Regionalization under Occupation: Western Saharan Parliamentary Elites and the Moroccan Regionalization Strategy (2011-16) (2024) and Do Electoral Processes in Western Sahara Produce Representation Beyond the Context of Occupation? (2023). These works demonstrate her ongoing commitment to analyzing the political realities of Western Sahara through empirical research on governance structures, electoral participation, and resistance movements. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available materials, her extensive publication record in reputable academic venues and her contributions to edited volumes like Arab Youths: From Morocco to Yemen: Leisure, Cultures and Politics indicate significant scholarly recognition. Her research methodology combines political ethnography with institutional analysis, often working across linguistic boundaries (publishing in English, French, and Spanish). She has established herself as a leading expert on Western Sahara politics, with particular expertise in the social dynamics of Dakhla and the political mobilization of Sahrawi youth. Her work contributes to broader discussions about governance in contested territories and the relationship between state administration and local populations in postcolonial contexts.

• International Politics of the Middle East
• MENA region studies
• Western Sahara politics
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Josep Llach is a Senior Lecturer at the Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and a part-time Professor Agregat in the Department of Business Administration, Management and Product Design at the University of Girona. He is an active researcher in innovation management, organizational innovation, sustainability, and operations, with extensive involvement in European and national research projects. University: University of Girona Department: Department of Business Administration, Management and Product Design Secondary Affiliation: Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Part-Time: Yes His research focuses on the intersection of innovation, quality, and sustainability in manufacturing and service firms. He studies how lean practices, digital transformation, circular economy strategies, and green technologies impact firm performance. His work often employs advanced statistical methods such as structural equation modelling and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward sustainability, digital transformation, and methodological robustness in empirical models. His work spans industries including manufacturing, hospitality, and education, with a methodological emphasis on survey-based research and configurational analysis. Scientific Awards: Emerald Literati Awards – Most Outstanding Paper in 2018 for 'Creating value through the balanced scorecard: how does it work?' Top Downloaded Paper 2018–2019: 'Socially responsible companies: Are they the best workplace for millennials?' Josep Llach has directed five doctoral theses and actively mentors PhD students. He collaborates with the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU) as a methodological secretary in accreditation processes. His research is supported by multiple national and European grants, particularly through participation in the European Manufacturing Survey. He is a member of the Grup de Recerca Avançada sobre Dinàmica Empresarial i Impacte de les Noves Tecnologies a les Organitzacions (GRADIENT), a research group focused on organizational dynamics and the impact of new technologies.

• Innovation Management
• Organizational Innovation
• Quality Management
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Marc Sánchez Artigas is an Associate Professor at Rovira i Virgili University, Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics. He holds a PhD from Pompeu Fabra University (2009) and conducted postdoctoral research at EPFL (Switzerland). His research focuses on distributed computing, cloud storage systems, and serverless architectures. He leads the CloudLab research group and coordinates major EU projects like Horizon Europe's CloudSkin and H2020's IOStack. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2009), Pompeu Fabra University MSc in Computer Engineering (2004), Universitat Rovira i Virgili BSc in Computer Engineering (2002), Universitat Rovira i Virgili Research Interests: Distributed systems, cloud computing, software-defined storage, serverless computing, and privacy-preserving storage solutions. His work emphasizes scalable architectures, data management in heterogeneous environments, and optimizing cloud storage efficiency through novel algorithms and frameworks. Awards: Best Paper (IEEE LCN 2007), Best Dataset (ACM IMC 2015), Serra-Hunter Excellence Professorship, and multiple grants from EU and Spanish funding bodies. Grants & Projects: Coordinated over €5 million in projects including H2020 CloudButton (serverless analytics), FP7 CloudSpaces (personal clouds), and national initiatives like Software-Defined Edge Clouds. Active in coordinating IPCEI-CIS for cloud infrastructure. Teaching: Courses on distributed systems, parallel architectures, and cloud computing. Taught at Universitat Rovira i Virgili and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.

• Distributed Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Big Data
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Marco Celentani is an Associate Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and currently serves as Director of the PhD School. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on Game Theory, Reputation, Law, Contract Theory, Corporate Governance, and Political Economy, with recent emphasis on economic voting, trust dynamics, debtor protection, and legal aid. Key contributions include analyses of bankruptcy regimes, executive compensation mechanisms, corruption dynamics in public procurement, and inflation in open economies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied policy analysis, particularly in legal and institutional contexts. Celentani has published extensively in top journals like Economic Theory , Review of Economic Dynamics , and European Economic Review . His research often addresses real-world challenges in market efficiency, institutional design, and public policy.

• Game Theory
• Reputation
• Law
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Rosemarie Nagel is an ICREA Research Professor in the Department of Economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). She holds a PhD from the University of Bonn (1994) under Reinhard Selten. Her research bridges economic theory with behavioral insights, focusing on experimental economics, neuroeconomics, and game theory. She has pioneered the level-k reasoning model in Keynesian beauty-contest experiments and explored bounded rationality through lab and neuroscientific methods. Her work spans macroeconomic experiments, industrial organization, and strategic behavior analysis. She has been a full professor at UPF since 2006 and joined ICREA in 2007. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Bonn, 1994 (Advisor: Reinhard Selten) Postdoctoral work with Al Roth at University of Pittsburgh, 1994-1995 Research Interests: Experimental Economics (macro and micro), Neuro-Economics, Geno-Economics, Game Theory, Industrial Organization, Negotiation. Her methods integrate cognitive models, laboratory experiments, and neuroscience tools to study human decision-making. Key Contributions: Her work on strategic uncertainty in coordination games and neural correlates of strategic thinking has been published in top journals like American Economic Review , Econometrica , and Review of Economic Studies . She co-organizes macroeconomics and computational economics workshops. Professional Activities: Editor for Games and Economic Behavior , frequent speaker at international conferences, and advisor to policy institutions. Her lab focuses on experimental design and neuroeconomic applications.

• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Neuro-Economics
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Nuria Fernández Monsalve is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. She earned her doctorate from Complutense University of Madrid in 1994 with a thesis on the function of nitric oxide in cerebral circulation regulation. Her research focuses on vascular physiology, particularly examining cerebral and coronary circulation responses to various vasoactive substances. She has extensively studied endothelin-1 effects, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and vascular responses in diabetic and hypertensive conditions. Her work often investigates gender differences in vascular reactivity and the role of nitric oxide and prostanoids in vascular regulation. Analysis of her publication history reveals a consistent research trajectory spanning over two decades, with recent work focusing on the long-term effects of early overnutrition on cardiac function and the role of the renin-angiotensin system. Her studies typically employ animal models including goats, rats, and rabbits to investigate vascular responses under controlled experimental conditions. Dr. Fernández Monsalve's research demonstrates significant contributions to understanding vascular pathophysiology, particularly in the contexts of diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic conditions. Her work has been published consistently in reputable physiology and pharmacology journals, reflecting her standing in the cardiovascular research community.

• Vascular Physiology
• Cerebral Circulation
• Coronary Circulation
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José Fernández Cavia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication of Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and Academic Director at the UPF Barcelona School of Management. He holds a Doctorate in Communication Sciences from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a Bachelor's degree in Hispanic Philology from Universitat de Barcelona. His academic leadership includes directing the Master of Arts in Communication Management and the Master in Communication and Business Relations. His research focuses on Place Branding, Advertising, and Public Relations, with emphasis on sustainable development, talent attraction strategies, and digital communication. He has published extensively on destination branding, tourism marketing, and the role of AI in creative industries. Notable works include analyzing pandemic impacts on place branding and the ethical perceptions of Spanish organizations across generations. Prof. Fernández Cavia has contributed to over 30 publications since 2000, including studies on media consumption patterns, crisis communication, and the evolution of advertising education. He actively bridges academic research with professional practice through executive education programs and industry partnerships.

• Place Branding
• Advertising
• Public Relations
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Ángel M. Delgado-Vázquez serves as Associate Professor in Library and Information Science at Pablo de Olavide University, concurrently holding the position of Head of Learning and Research Support Services at the university's Library/CRAI. He is formally affiliated with the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy while coordinating the Official Master's Degree in History and Digital Humanities and directing the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Support Services. His academic credentials include a Humanities degree from Pablo de Olavide University, a Library and Information Science degree from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, and a Master's in Libraries and Digital Information Services from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. These qualifications underpin his specialization in scholarly communication infrastructure and research evaluation systems. Delgado-Vázquez focuses on the intersection of digital literacy, open science, and responsible research assessment, with particular expertise in bibliometric methodologies and academic publishing ethics. His work addresses critical challenges in scholarly communication including AI integration in research workflows, metadata standardization for scientific journals, and ethical surveillance mechanisms within research support ecosystems. Over fifteen years, he has developed training programs for all academic levels on research data management and scholarly publishing practices. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a pronounced trend toward reforming scientific evaluation frameworks, with 70% of 2023-2025 works examining CoARA principles, narrative bibliometrics, and the implications of journal retractions ('Fallen Journals'). His research consistently emphasizes practical solutions for Spanish academia within evolving European open science policies, particularly regarding ANECA accreditation procedures and sexenios evaluation criteria. As an institutional leader, he contributes to national higher education policy through membership in ANECA's Evaluation and Monitoring Commission and previously collaborated with the EDUINNO Eduinnovagogía research group. His service initiatives include designing professionalization programs for research support staff and advising on digital competence frameworks for university students and researchers.

• Scholarly Communication
• Information Science
• Research Evaluation
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Montserrat Cachero Vinuesa is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History at Pablo de Olavide University in Spain. She specializes in Economic History and Institutions, with a particular focus on applying network analysis to historical research. Her work bridges the fields of economic history, early modern studies, and digital humanities. Her research interests center on the application of network theory to historical contexts, particularly examining merchant networks in the Atlantic world during the early modern period. She investigates how social and economic networks facilitated trade, colonization, and cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas. Her work spans multiple dimensions including gender dynamics in commerce, book trade networks, risk management in pre-industrial trade, and the institutional frameworks that enabled transatlantic economic integration. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory of applying network analysis to historical questions, with increasing methodological sophistication over time. Recent work has focused on gender dimensions of commercial networks, particularly women's roles in the book trade, alongside continued exploration of Basque merchant networks, Atlantic trade routes, and colonial economic structures. Her research combines traditional archival methods with innovative network visualization and analysis techniques. Dr. Cachero Vinuesa is the creator of RedLab, an academic space dedicated to the application of network analysis to historical research. This initiative reflects her commitment to methodological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is actively involved in doctoral education through the History and Humanistic Studies program at her institution, with emphasis on European, American, and geographical approaches to historical research.

• Economic History
• Early Modern History
• Network Analysis
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Matteo Prato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Strategy and General Management at the Esade Business School, Ramon Llull University. His research focuses on organizational behavior, institutional theory, and strategic management with particular emphasis on status dynamics, network analysis, and knowledge spillovers. He is affiliated with the Grup de recerca en iniciativa emprenedora (GRIE) research group. His work examines how organizational structures, status hierarchies, and competitive networks influence strategic decision-making and institutional change. Key themes include observational learning in competitive environments, the impact of third-party rankings on organizational status, and the effects of high-status hires on team performance. Prato has led or contributed to research projects such as BLINDSPOT (2016-2021), exploring diversity and performance in market networks, and the ongoing GRIE project (2022-2025) focused on entrepreneurial initiatives. His research has been published in top journals like Organization Science and Academy of Management Journal . His research outputs consistently address intersections of organizational theory with empirical studies, emphasizing real-world applications of institutional and network-based frameworks. Collaborative work with international scholars further underscores his commitment to advancing interdisciplinary understanding of strategic organizational behavior.

• Organizational Behavior
• Institutional Theory
• Strategic Management
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Javier Ignacio Carbo Rubiera is an Associate Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, affiliated with the Applied Artificial Intelligence Group. His research explores privacy-aware intelligent systems, trust modeling, and multi-agent coordination. Recent work focuses on developing EU law-compliant privacy frameworks for transportation systems and emergency response coordination. His publications demonstrate innovative approaches to decentralized service aggregation in trust-based networks.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Privacy preservation
• Trust models
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Enrique Jose Jimenez Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Financial Economics and Accounting at Universidad Pablo de Olavide . He is affiliated with the research group GIFEM (Corporate and Market Finance) and contributes to the Doctoral Programs in Management Control and Finance . His academic work focuses on operational risk, financial economics, and risk management, with publications spanning from 2002 to 2022. Education : PhD in Financial Economics (2008) from Universidad Pablo de Olavide, supervised by Dr. José Luis Martín Marín and Dr. María Dolores Oliver Alfonso. Jimenez Rodriguez's research interests include: Operational Risk Modeling Basel Accords Compliance Cryptocurrency Volatility Lean Manufacturing in SMEs Healthcare Risk Assessment Behavioral Economics in E-commerce His publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on risk analytics, financial regulation, and interdisciplinary applications of statistical and machine learning techniques. His recent work includes forecasting cryptocurrency volatility using machine learning (2022), analyzing operational risk over-dispersion (2015), and foundational studies on financial risk frameworks under Basel accords.

• Operational Risk
• Financial Economics
• Risk Management
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Antonio Ladrón de Guevara is an Associate Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. His research focuses on consumer behavior, diffusion models, and network effects in marketing and economics. He holds a PhD from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and has published extensively in journals like International Journal of Research in Marketing and Review of Economic Studies. His work combines theoretical models with empirical applications, addressing topics such as hybrid consumption patterns, technology interactions, and price competition dynamics. Key areas of exploration include the impact of network effects on market diffusion and strategic rivalry analysis in multi-market environments. Ladrón de Guevara’s methodologies frequently integrate multivariate analysis techniques and optimization algorithms to solve complex market problems. His academic contributions span over two decades, with notable papers analyzing the Spanish loans market, telecom industry evolution, and consumer decision-making processes. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record reflects sustained scholarly impact. His research often bridges economic theory and applied marketing strategies, offering insights into both theoretical frameworks and practical market phenomena. Though no formal grants or labs are mentioned, his work indicates involvement in collaborative research teams focused on quantitative modeling and interdisciplinary market studies. His advising activities and educational roles remain unspecified in the provided texts.

• Consumer Behavior
• Consumer Choice Models
• Diffusion Models
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