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Dr. Tarik Ćušić is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Language, University of Sarajevo, specializing in Bosnian language studies. He holds a Doctor of Linguistics (2021) and Master's degree focused on Parry-Lord collections, with foundational education from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo. Doctoral thesis: Language and graphic features of the Erlangen manuscript Master's thesis: The formula as an instrument for preserving Bosnian language typical features in Parry's epic poems Bachelor's degree in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language and literature Education at Gymnasium "Dobrinja" and Elementary School "Pofalići" His research spans historical linguistics (Erlangen manuscript analysis), oral literature (epic formulas in Parry-Lord collections), and terminology (orientalism retention mechanisms). Publications include a monograph on the Erlangen manuscript and 15 analytical papers on Bosnian dialects, formulaic structures, and cultural linguistics. Recent work examines dialect classification criteria and syntactic patterns in oral narration. Articles focus on epic poetry typology , loanword integration , and discourse analysis of Bosnian Muslim poems. His research connects linguistic preservation with Carpathian-Balkan dialectology and manuscript authenticity verification. Academic activities include: Erasmus+ visits to Heidelberg Slavistik Institute (2019/2017) for manuscript studies Participation in International Forum Bosnia conferences (2018/2017) Keynote on "Abbreviations in modern academic titles" at Sarajevo Bosnian Language Symposium (2022) Research fellowship at Erlangen University Library (2014)

• history of literary language
• language of oral literature
• terminology
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Prof. Dr. Janusz Bałdyga , born in 1954, is a renowned Polish artist and educator currently teaching at the Faculty of Sculpture at the University of Arts in Poznań , where he runs the Performance Art Studio. With a career spanning over four decades, Bałdyga's practice bridges performance art, installation, sculpture, and drawing, rooted in Constructivist traditions and focused on spatial dynamics, materiality, and the artist's body as a structural element. Education: PhD in Fine Arts (2011, University of Arts in Poznań) Key Affiliations: Co-founder of Pracownia Dziekanka (1976-79), member of Akademia Ruchu (1979-present) Research Interests center on performance art's relationship with sculpture, exploring concepts of marked places , critical points , and spatial autonomy . His work interrogates material simplicity (boards, ropes, tape), creating elementary structures (lines, circles) that question stability, mobility, and ritualistic presence. Performance Art Trends : Recent works like Carefully painting (2024) and A Question of Color (2023) reflect his continued focus on material transformation and spatial syntax, often merging physical and conceptual boundaries. Scientific Awards: Medal of Merit for Polish Culture (2011) Advising & Grants: Developed influential workshop programs including Lviv Performance School and With Art Towards Art at the Centre of Polish Sculpture in Orońsko. His educational contributions earned a Cultural Ministry Diploma (2011).

• performance art
• installation
• object
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Caroline Lemieux is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in automated software testing and reliability. Her research develops methods for testing, debugging, and improving software correctness through techniques like fuzz testing and program synthesis. She holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley advised by Koushik Sen and a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Mathematics from UBC. Research Interests: Dr. Lemieux's work focuses on: Fuzz testing for vulnerability detection Program synthesis using AI/ML approaches Property-based testing frameworks Automated debugging and specification mining Applications of reinforcement learning in test generation Publication Trends: Her recent papers explore large language models for test generation, fuzzing strategies in CI/CD environments, and neural-backed program synthesis. Work consistently bridges theoretical computer science with practical software engineering challenges. Awards: ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award Google PhD Fellowship Best Paper Award (Industry Track) Berkeley Fellowship for Graduate Study

• Fuzz testing
• Program synthesis
• Property-based testing
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Prof. Dr. hab. Anna Bondaruk is a full Professor at the Department of Theoretical Linguistics , Institute of Linguistics , and Faculty of Humanities at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. She has served as Head of Department since 2019 and previously held that role from 2008-2019. Her research focuses on theoretical linguistics, specializing in Polish and Irish syntax, copular clauses, control theory, and case marking within the Minimalist Program. Linguistic Expertise : Syntactic Structures (Polish, Irish, Old English) Psych Verbs and Experiencer Constructions Passive Voice Typology Minimalist Program Applications Polish-Specific Theoretical Frameworks Recent Research Trends include studies on dative possessors, unaccusative verbs, and the syntax of experiential predicates. Her 2024 work explores possessive constructions involving 'lack'-type verbs, while 2023 publications analyze existential uses of Polish verbs and comparative syntax. Scientific Recognition : Inner Reward (Nagroda Rektora KUL) for top publication (2024) Erasmus+ Scholar (multiple awards 2001-2024) Medal za Długoletnią Służbę (2020) Nagroda Premiera Rady Ministrów RP (2006) Editorial Board Member for journals like Poznań Studies in Contemporary Linguistics

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax
• Polish Language
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Natasha Popovic is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad , specializing in Romance Studies . Her academic journey includes a 2005 undergraduate degree in French Language and Literature, a 2009 master's thesis on French prepositions à and de in Serbian syntax, and a 2016 doctoral dissertation on causality in French and Serbian languages. Research interests include: Modern French language Syntax and semantics Translation studies Contrastive language-culture analysis She has participated in the Ministry of Education's Languages and Culture in Time and Space (Project 178002) since 2010 and received the Coimbra Group Scholarship for research at the University of Poitiers (2017). Her work spans pedagogical innovation, including: Using comics for language learning Integrating the Moodle platform Methodology for teaching French Key publications analyze prepositional logic, cultural translation, and causal constructions across French and Serbian languages.

• Modern French Language
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Rev. Andrzej Piwowar is a Professor at the Department of Exegesis of the Historical, Prophetic and Sapiential Books within the Faculty of Theology of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic journey includes foundational studies in philosophy and theology at the Higher Theological Seminary of the Warmian Metropolis Hosianum (1989–1995), specialized biblical training at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome (Bachelor of Biblical Sciences, 2001), and a doctorate in Biblical Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University (2006). He earned habilitation in 2017 and was promoted to full professor in 2021. His research centers on Biblical Greek linguistics and wisdom literature of the Old Testament , particularly the Book of Sirach. He explores themes like divine justice, medical ethics in antiquity, cosmic theology, and syntactic structures of Biblical Greek. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on interdisciplinary analysis of wisdom texts, merging philology, theology, and cultural history. Professor Piwowar has received multiple Rector's Awards for scholarly excellence: a Third Degree Award (2011) for textbook authorship and organizational leadership; a Second Degree Award (2018) for his Greek syntax manual; a Third Degree Award (2020) for science popularization; and a First Degree Award (2022) for original research contributions. He holds editorial roles in several academic journals, including The Biblical Annals and Verbum Vitae , and participates in faculty committees overseeing curriculum development and research quality.

• Biblical Studies
• Old Testament
• Biblical Greek
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Snezhina Vrangova is an Associate Professor with a PhD, specializing in music theory, composition analysis, and Bulgarian musical heritage. Her work focuses on structural-functional analysis, intertextuality in composition, and the evolution of musical forms in Bulgarian and European contexts. Her research explores topics such as Pancho Vladigerov's compositional style, Zdravko Manolov's symphonic works, and the interplay between folk traditions and modernist techniques. She has contributed to academic discourse through analyses of Beethoven's Bagatelles and Bulgarian composers like Vasil Kazandzhiev and Alexander Tekeliev. Key areas of interest include the history of musical analysis in Bulgaria, formal categories in classical and modern music, and the synthesis of national musical identity within European traditions. Her articles often dissect structural ambiguities, stylistic trajectories, and the role of tradition in contemporary composition. Her work frequently references the methodologies of scholars like Tomislav Kerkleski, emphasizing pedagogical frameworks and the evolution of music theory education in Bulgaria.

• Music Theory
• Composition Analysis
• Bulgarian Music History
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Sedat EROL is an Associate Professor in the Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education at Adıyaman University's Faculty of Education. He currently serves as the vice dean of the Faculty of Education and has extensive experience in Turkish language education, both domestically and internationally. His academic career spans teaching, research, and administrative roles across multiple institutions in Turkey. His educational background includes: Born in Adıyaman in 1986, completed primary and secondary education there Graduated from Turkish Language Teaching Department of Gaziantep University's Muallim Rıfat Faculty of Education in 2009 Completed master's degree at Adıyaman University in 2014 Completed doctorate at İnönü University in 2019 Dr. EROL's research primarily focuses on teaching Turkish as a foreign language, children's literature, and Turkish language education. His work particularly emphasizes educational games, social media literacy, and critical reading methods in Turkish instruction. He has published extensively on these topics, with 20 articles, 10 books, 17 proceedings, and 7 editorships to his name. His publications consistently explore innovative approaches to Turkish language teaching, with special attention to refugee education and Turkish instruction for foreign learners. His publication record shows a clear evolution toward practical applications of educational theory, with increasing focus on digital literacy, social media, and educational technology applications in language teaching since 2020. Much of his recent work addresses the educational needs of Syrian refugees learning Turkish in Turkey, as well as Arab students studying Turkish as a foreign language. Dr. EROL serves as a consultant, researcher, and facilitator in projects supported by TÜBİTAK, the EU, Erasmus, and the Ministry of National Education. He has led numerous significant projects including 'A Festival of Cultures Meet with Flavor,' 'Moral Support for Earthquake Volunteers,' and 'A Comparative Analysis of Social Media Literacy Status among Students.' His administrative experience includes serving as deputy director of TÖMER and deputy director of the Graduate Education Institute before becoming vice dean of the Faculty of Education.

• Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
• Children's Literature
• Turkish Language Education
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Jeroen Vandaele is a Professor at Ghent University's Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication , where he teaches Literary Translation and Hispanic Literatures. Previously, he served as a professor of Spanish at the University of Oslo (2008-2017), and held visiting positions at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2012) and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (doctoral guest researcher). In 2023, he was a Mare Balticum Fellow at Rostock University. His research spans ideology in translation under Francoism, comedy and humor studies , cognitive literary theory , and narratology (including film). He explores how textual details and cultural context intersect in translation, particularly in politically sensitive works. Recent publications (2024) focus on transmedial humor, part-whole thinking in translation, and fascism's impact on film translation. His work bridges theoretical and practical translation studies , emphasizing human agency over mechanical approaches. Notable projects include DELIAH (Democratic literacy and humor, 2025-2029) and HACIDA (Humor in digital conflicts, 2022-2024). Editorial roles include the Target International Journal of Translation Studies and advisory positions for journals like Actio Nova and Textus . He supervised Miguel Ángel Guerra Blázquez's PhD (2024) on literary translation reception in Francoist Spain.

• Ideology in Translation
• Francoism and Censorship
• Comedy and Humor Studies
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Professor Stephen Doherty is a psychologist and linguist at UNSW's Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, serving as Deputy Dean (Education) and leading the ADA Language Processing Research Lab. His work focuses on the psychology of language and technology, combining natural language processing with online/offline methods. He has secured over $3 million in research grants and led projects on misinformation detection, forensic analysis, cybersecurity, and subtitling effects. His academic roles include Deputy Dean overseeing education across 6 schools and 1,000 staff, emphasizing technology-enhanced learning and inclusive education. Research interests span psycholinguistics, computational linguistics, cybersecurity, and forensic linguistics. Notable projects include National Intelligence grants on disinformation, Facebook-funded research on online behavior modeling, and ARC-funded studies on digital humanities archives. Awards include UNSW ADA Research Fellowship and Dean's Early Career Researcher Awards. Publications emphasize eye-tracking studies in L2 learning, translation technology, and cognitive load effects of subtitles. He collaborates with institutions like Microsoft, FBI, and Avertro, and has contributed to over 40 journal articles, 17 book chapters, and 8 conference papers. His lab explores AI ethics, machine translation, and multimodal legal discourse. Grants total over $50 million in education innovations, including UNSW Learning & Teaching Innovation grants and industry partnerships. He advises on subtitling efficacy, lexical simplification, and forensic interpreting, maintaining labs focused on human-AI collaboration and digital forensics.

• Psychology of Language
• Language Science
• Psycholinguistics
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Laura Andrea Cecchi is an active researcher specializing in computer science education, logic programming, and ontology engineering. Her work focuses on developing innovative pedagogical approaches for teaching computational thinking at early educational stages, with significant contributions to gender-inclusive STEM education. Research Interests: Her primary research explores: Logic programming curriculum development for primary education Visual tools for ontology engineering and knowledge representation Eye-tracking and HCI applications in programming pedagogy Gender-inclusive strategies for computer science education Automated reasoning in ontology-based systems Publication Trends: Her recent work (2020-2024) shows a strong focus on educational technology and democratizing programming education, while earlier publications (2015-2019) centered on formal methods and ontology engineering. She consistently publishes at premier computer science conferences including ICLP, CLEI, and IJCAI. Collaborations: Frequent collaborations with Jorge Pablo Rodríguez and Verónica Dahl appear across her publication record, particularly in education-focused research.

• Computer Science Education
• Logic Programming
• Ontology Engineering
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Professor Marcin Tkaczyk is a distinguished academic at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, where he serves as Head of the Department of Logic within the Faculty of Philosophy. A Franciscan friar born on May 19, 1976 in Świdnica, he has held significant administrative positions including Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy (2013-2015) and Vice-Rector for Science and International Relations (2015-2017). Master's degree (2001): The Problem of the Meaningfulness of the Language of Theology in the Approach of Józef M. Bocheński Doctorate (2005): The Problem of the Applicability of HW-extensions of the System of Modal Logic T in the Field of Physics Habilitation (2010): The Logic of Empirical Time. The Functor of Temporal Realization in the Languages of Physical Theories Professor title awarded by President Andrzej Duda (2017) Professor Tkaczyk's research spans multiple areas of logic and philosophy, with particular focus on temporal logic, positional logics, philosophy of time, and philosophy of religion. His work demonstrates a unique integration of formal logical methods with philosophical inquiry, especially in analyzing time-related concepts and theological questions. His publications reveal a consistent trajectory from technical logical investigations toward broader philosophical applications, particularly in understanding time, contingency, and religious concepts. His most recent publications (2022-2024) show continued productivity across multiple domains: historical analysis of Polish Enlightenment-era logic (Jan Śniadecki), examination of ancient logical systems, and sophisticated treatments of philosophical theology including Duns Scotus's arguments for God's existence. The breadth of his work connects contemporary logical research with historical traditions while addressing fundamental metaphysical questions. Award of the Minister of Science and Higher Education (2011) Lublin Scientific Award (2016) PTLiFN distinction (2016, with Tomasz Jarmużek) Professor Tkaczyk has successfully supervised six doctoral students (Bartłomiej Krzos, Anna Maria Karczewska, Krzysztof Jaworski, Marcin Czakon, Łukasz Polkowski, and Artur Przechowski) and numerous master's and bachelor's theses. His research leadership includes directing the National Science Centre-funded project 'Positional logics - metatheory and applications' (2013-2015) and serving as research fellow at KU Leuven's Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy (2015). His department represents a continuation of Lublin's distinguished tradition in logic, succeeding notable scholars including Father Antoni Korcik, Father Stanisław Kamiński, Ludwik Borkowski, and Stanisław Kiczuk.

• Logic
• Philosophy of Time
• Modal Logic
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Beniamino Accattoli is a Researcher in Computer Science at Inria , where he has been a member of the PARTOUT team since January 2015. His work centers on higher-order computation, particularly the lambda calculus, connecting theoretical mathematics with practical implementations of functional languages. Current Projects : CANofGAS (2022–2025), COCA HOLA (2016–2021). Recent Events : Program Committee member for LSFA 2025, ICFP 2024, and FSCD 2024; lecturer at MPRI 2023–24. Research Themes : Internal : Developing mathematical theories of sharing in lambda calculus to enhance efficiency in functional language implementations. External : Establishing reasonable cost models for time and space in lambda calculus, resolving long-standing open problems in computational complexity. Scientific Awards : Distinguished Paper Award at ICFP 2022. Best Paper Award at RTA 2013. Academic Contributions : Co-inventor of the Linear Substitution Calculus , a canonical framework for higher-order computation with sharing. Proved polynomial equivalence between lambda calculus and Turing machines for time complexity with Ugo Dal Lago. Refuted token-machine conjectures and introduced environment-based machines for space complexity with Ugo Dal Lago and Gabriele Vanoni.

• Lambda Calculus
• Functional Programming
• Computational Complexity
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Dejan Sredojević is a Full Professor in Serbian language and linguistics at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. He holds a doctorate in Philological Sciences and has been actively involved in both teaching and research. Education: Diploma in Acting from Academy of Arts, Novi Sad (2003) Master's degree in Philological Sciences from Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad (2007) Doctorate in Philological Sciences from Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad (2011) Research Interests: His research focuses on phonetics and phonology of the standard Serbian language, with particular emphasis on experimental-phonetic studies of accent and intonation, normative accentology, and diction. He explores prosodic features, accent systems, and the acoustic characteristics of speech elements. Scientific Achievements: His work includes studies on the intonation of interrogative statements, prosodic characteristics of contrastive focus, and spectral analysis of stressed vowels in Serbian. He has contributed significantly to understanding accent realization and value judgments in different speech contexts. Awards and Recognition: 2003 Predrag Peđa Tomanović Award for best graduate student in Acting 2019 Sterija Award for Stage Speech 2022 Sterija Award for Stage Speech 2023 Special Recognition at International Golden Fairy Theater Festival 2024 Milorad Telebak Award at Petar Kočić Theater Fest

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Linguistics
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Sonia Frota is a Full Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the School of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon. She serves as Scientific Coordinator of the Center of Linguistics of the University of Lisbon, Director of the Lisbon Baby Lab, and Executive Director of the Mind-Brain College. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Portuguese Linguistics and Associate Editor of Phonetica . Her research focuses on early speech perception, language acquisition (typical and atypical), and prosody. She investigates how prosodic systems are acquired by infants, how prosody interfaces with phonology, morphology, syntax, and information structure, and how it may bootstrap language learning or serve as an early marker of language impairment. She is particularly interested in multisensory constraints on language acquisition in both typical and clinical populations, and her work is grounded in multidisciplinary collaborations with health, education, and parent institutions. The available information does not include a list of recent publications, so article trends cannot be summarized. Maria Teresa Palha Award 2022 ULisboa/CGD scientific award for Language Sciences 2021 ULisboa/CGD scientific award for Language Sciences 2016 Best Linguistics and Literature scientist in Portugal (AD Scientific Index 2024) Sonia Frota has supervised numerous PhD, MA, and postdoctoral students across various institutions, including the University of Lisbon, University of Porto, and international universities. Her students have worked on topics such as prosody acquisition, infant-directed speech, autism markers, visual prosody, and intonation in Portuguese varieties. Many of her former students hold academic positions in Portugal, Brazil, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, and China. While no specific grant names are listed, her students' work has been supported by funding bodies such as FCT (Portugal), CAPES (Brazil), and CGD/ULisboa. She leads the Lisbon Baby Lab, a research facility focused on early language development, and is involved with the Center of Linguistics of the University of Lisbon (CLUL) and the Mind-Brain College. Her research projects include Horizon21 (early language development in Down Syndrome), EBELA (early markers of language development), and InAPoP (Interactive Atlas of the Prosody of Portuguese).

• Language Acquisition
• Prosody
• Speech Perception
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