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Dr. José Miguel Morales Asencio is a University Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of Málaga (UMA) since 2010. He served as Department Director from 2010 to 2018 and currently holds the roles of Vice Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies and Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Health Sciences (since 2020). He is a visiting professor at several universities, including the University of Hertfordshire (UK) and Coimbra (Portugal). Research Interests : His work focuses on Health service models for chronic and dependent populations Gender inequalities in chronic disease Clinical safety and risk management Knowledge translation in healthcare Advanced nursing practice He leads the CTS-970 research group on "Chronicity, Dependency, Care, and Health Services" under the Biomedical Research Institute of Málaga (IBIMA) and is a member of the European Academy of Nursing Science. Article Trends : His recent publications address evidence-based nursing, chronic disease management, and clinical safety. Key areas include multimorbidity prediction, caregiver health economics, and transcultural validation of assessment tools. Grants & Projects : He has led 13 funded projects, including the 2023-2025 Spanish Cancer Association-funded Cui-DAR Cudeca Plan validation study (€133,412) and the 2020-2023 Ministry of Health-funded clinical prediction rule study (€55,535). His work spans randomized trials, longitudinal cohort studies, and systematic reviews. Advising : He has directed 45+ PhD theses, such as "Effectiveness of hydrophobic dressings in vascular ulcers" and "Impact of socioeconomic factors on caregiver burden." Labs & Teams : Collaborates with the European Academy of Nursing Science and IBIMA, integrating healthcare policy and clinical research.

• Nursing
• Health Services Research
• Chronic Disease Management
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Asier Altuna Garcia De Salazar is an Associate Professor at the University of Deusto, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. He teaches at the Bilbao campus, focusing on Modern Languages, Vasque Language and Culture, and English Studies. His courses include Unseen Translation , Socio-cultural History of the Arts through Literature , and English Poetry and Drama , all taught in English, alongside Academic Writing at the doctoral level. His research primarily explores Irish Literature, with recent work addressing transculturalism, dysfunctional families, silence in cultural practices, and Basque representations in Irish literature. Education: Licenciado and PhD in Philosophy and Letters (English Philology) from the University of Deusto. Research Contributions: He participates in projects like INTRUTHS 2: Articulations of Individual and Communal Vulnerabilities in Contemporary Irish Writing (PID2020-114776GB-I00) and prior initiatives such as MINECO’s FFI2017-84619-P and FFI2011-23941. He has also contributed to European Union-funded projects like SPEAQ and TUNING initiatives aimed at enhancing higher education quality and cross-cultural academic frameworks. Labs/Teams: Member of the Comunicación y Género research group. Additional interests include academic writing pedagogy and language tutorials.

• Irish Literature
• Transcultural Studies
• Dysfunctional Families in Literature
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María Soledad Morales Ladrón es Catedrático/a de Universidad en el Departamento de Filología Moderna de la Universidad de Alcalá. Su trabajo académico se centra en literatura irlandesa contemporánea, estudios de género, teoría postcolonial y literatura comparada. Coordinadora del Grupo de Investigación en Estudios Irlandeses Participa en el grupo Literaturas y Culturas en Lengua Inglesa Investigadora principal en múltiples proyectos sobre Irlanda Áreas de investigación incluyen: Diaspora irlandesa y multiculturalismo Estudios de género en contexto irlandés Memoria histórica en literatura Traducción y recepción literaria Relaciones entre literatura irlandesa y española Estética joyceana en literatura hispánica Publicaciones recientes abordan temas como: Ética en ficción histórica británica e irlandesa Vulnerabilidad en obras de Anna Burns Resistencia femenina en reinterpretaciones bíblicas Impacto de la crisis ecológica en narrativa irlandesa

• Irish Literature
• Gender Studies
• Postcolonial Theory
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María Durán Eusebio is a Lecturer in English at the Institute of Modern Languages, University of Alcalá. She teaches English language courses across various undergraduate programs including Education, Cybersecurity and AI, Criminology, and Law, as well as in the Master’s program for Secondary and Vocational Education. She currently serves as the Communication and Social Media Coordinator at the Institute of Modern Languages (ILM). Educational Background: Doctorate in Modern Languages: Research in Language, Literature, Culture, and Translation – Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) Master’s in Black British Writing – Goldsmiths, University of London Bachelor’s in English Studies – Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) Her research lies at the intersection of Anglo-Saxon literature, socio-political paradigms, and archival practices, with a strong emphasis on intercultural and transcultural perspectives. She specializes in Black British Writing, feminist activist literature, verbatim drama, queer identities in African-set narratives, and the representation of social exclusion and resilience in contemporary theatre. Her work critically engages with postcolonial identities, cultural assimilation, and the liminal experiences of Afro-descendant communities in Spain and the UK. María Durán Eusebio has actively contributed to national and international academic discourse through conference presentations on the Black British literary canon and Spanish literature by authors of African descent. Her scholarly output includes several publications analyzing identity, resistance, and marginalization in contemporary literary and dramatic works. Scientific Contributions and Recognition: Author of significant research articles on queer identities, feminist verbatim drama, and transcultural identity in literature. Active participant in academic conferences focusing on postcolonial and Afro-Hispanic literary studies. She advises on institutional communication strategies as Coordinator of Communication and Social Media at ILM, bridging academic research with public engagement. While no formal grants or student supervision are mentioned, her interdisciplinary research trajectory demonstrates a commitment to socially engaged literary scholarship. Laboratories, Teams, and Collaborative Work: She is actively involved in research and academic outreach within the Institute of Modern Languages, contributing to its communication strategy and promoting research in modern languages, particularly in underrepresented literary traditions.

• English Literature
• Black British Writing
• Postcolonial Literature
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Maria Herminia Arredonda Perez is a Professor at the University of Huelva, affiliated with the Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sports Sciences and the Department of Integrated Didactics. She works at the Research Center on Historical, Cultural, and Natural Heritage, focusing on music, cultural identity, and gender studies. Education: PhD (2020) in Music from the University of Huelva, thesis Fandangos de Huelva. Música, género y tradición , supervised by Dr. Francisco José García Gallardo. Her research explores the intersection of music, gender, and cultural heritage in Andalusia, emphasizing flamenco traditions, copla music, and traditional dance practices like colás . She investigates how music shapes regional identity and challenges sociocultural norms. Recent publications analyze flamenco environments in Huelva, stylistic evolution of fandangos, and gendered representations in Andalusian music. Collaborative projects include studies on transdisciplinary educational models and transcultural analysis of traditional music. She contributes to integrating Andalusian musical heritage into educational curricula and studies modern genres like Andalusian rock as tools for identity expression.

• Music
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Heritage
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José Santiago Fernández Vázquez serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá, specializing in English-language literature and cultural studies. His academic portfolio spans both teaching and administrative responsibilities across multiple degree programs including English Studies, Hispanic Studies, and Translation. His research interests center on postcolonial literature, ecolinguistics, and critical discourse analysis, with particular emphasis on transcultural narratives and environmental communication. Recent scholarly output reveals a strategic pivot from traditional postcolonial literary analysis toward multimodal ecolinguistic studies examining sustainability discourse in digital spaces. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications demonstrates an evolving trajectory from foundational postcolonial literary criticism (2000-2015) toward contemporary interdisciplinary environmental communication research (2020-2023), reflecting broader academic shifts toward sustainability studies while maintaining postcolonial theoretical frameworks. His work consistently applies critical discourse analysis to examine power structures in both literary and digital contexts. Fernández Vázquez actively participates in the American Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies research group, focusing on Spanish presence in North America, US-geopolitical relations, and American comic studies. His collaborative projects frequently address educational innovation, particularly regarding sustainability competencies and transcultural awareness in university curricula. His teaching responsibilities include History of English-Speaking Countries and Postcolonial Literatures across multiple undergraduate programs, demonstrating institutional commitment to decolonial perspectives in language education. Administrative contributions include directing orientation programs for secondary school students and participating in university sustainability initiatives through the UI GreenMetric framework.

• Postcolonial Literature
• Ecolinguistics
• English-Speaking Countries History
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Salvador Mendez Gomez es un investigador afiliado a la Universidad de Murcia , perteneciente al Departamento de Historia Moderna, Contemporánea y de América . Su labor académica se centra en el análisis de identidades afrodescendientes, imaginarios coloniales y la construcción de la cubanidad a través de literatura y cultura visual del siglo XIX, dentro del grupo América y España, Ayer y Hoy . Educación: Doctorado por la Universidad de Murcia (2023), con la tesis sobre Raíces afrocubanas e identidades afrodescendientes en el imaginario colectivo cubano (1762-1898) . Intereses de investigación: Su trabajo explora la interseccionalidad de raza, género y mestizaje en Cuba, utilizando teoría cultural y análisis cualitativo de textos literarios y visuales. Ha publicado sobre temas como la violencia esclavista, feminidades racializadas y la reproducción de estereotipos en caricaturas y prensa femenina. Publicaciones destacadas: Sus artículos examinan obras como El Sol de Jesús del Monte de Andrés Orihuela, la iconografía de la mulata en Landaluze, y la resistencia social en cofradías de negros en Canarias y Cuba. Sus estudios están vinculados a la historia transatlántica y la crítica cultural. Colaboraciones y redes: Tiene colaboraciones con autores de la Universidad de La Habana, Universidad Complutense de Madrid y otras instituciones latinoamericanas, con 65 seguidores y 82 personas a las que sigue en plataformas académicas.

• Afro-Cuban History
• Cuban History
• History of Slavery
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Linda Gale Jones is a Research Professor at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), specializing in the religious and cultural history of medieval al-Andalus and the Maghreb (12th-15th centuries). Her work focuses on gender dynamics, masculinity in medieval Islam, and trans-cultural encounters between Islam and Christendom in Iberia and the Mediterranean. She has led two major research projects funded by the Spanish government and EU, exploring religious, transcultural, and gendered identities in the medieval Mediterranean. Jones holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has held prestigious post-doctoral positions, including a Ramón y Cajal Research Professorship (UPF, 2014-2018) and a Juan de la Cierva fellowship at the CSIC (2007-2010). She has authored award-winning monographs, edited volumes, and numerous articles, including The Power of Oratory in the Medieval Muslim World (Cambridge, 2012). Educational Background: Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara (2004) Ramón y Cajal Research Professorship, UPF (2014–2018) Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Position, CSIC (2007–2010) Research Focus: Jones’ work analyzes textual representations of gender, Islamic oratory, and interfaith dynamics in medieval Iberia. Key themes include: Medieval Islamic preaching practices Masculinity and gender roles in Almohad, Nasrid, and Mudejar texts Comparative studies of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish sermons Cultural exchanges in the Mediterranean Grants and Awards: Malcolm H. Kerr Award (2004) Fulbright Hays, Ford Foundation, and NEH grants Principal Investigator for EU-funded projects (2016–2022) Professional Roles: Vice-President of the International Medieval Sermon Studies Society (IMSSS) Editorial Board Member, Sermon Studies Organizer of international conferences on gender, religion, and medieval sermons

• Medieval Religious History
• Cultural Encounters in Medieval Iberia and the Mediterranean
• Gender Dynamics and Masculinity in Islam
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Leire Arbea Moreno serves as Associate Professor in Oncology at the University of Navarra's Faculty of Medicine while maintaining clinical practice at Clínica Universidad de Navarra and its Cancer Center. Her dual role integrates cutting-edge cancer treatment with academic leadership in medical education and research. She completed both undergraduate and doctoral studies at the University of Navarra's Faculty of Medicine, earning her PhD in 2011 for research on intensity-modulated radiotherapy in rectal cancer supervised by Dr. José Javier Aristu Mendioroz. Her research spans two primary domains: medical education innovation through the award-winning "Medical Identity" project that cultivates compassion and communication skills via simulated hospital scenarios, and gastrointestinal oncology focusing on multidisciplinary tumor treatment with molecular biomarker analysis. This work frequently involves collaboration with the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and the ATLANTES Palliative Medicine research group. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary trends bridging educational theory and clinical oncology, with significant emphasis on humanistic medical training, pancreatic/colorectal cancer therapeutics, and person-centered care models across Spanish healthcare settings. Her scientific recognition includes: Best Teaching Practice Award from the Lilly Chair of Medical Education - Complutense University of Madrid As an academic mentor, she guides medical students and residents at the University of Navarra, integrating clinical oncology expertise with educational leadership. While specific grant details aren't documented in source materials, her sustained publication output in high-impact journals indicates robust research funding support across medical education and gastrointestinal cancer domains. She actively contributes to the ATLANTES Palliative Medicine research group, developing educational interventions and clinical protocols that advance palliative care standards within Spain's university hospital system.

• Medical Education
• Oncology
• Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Pedro García Fernández is a Researcher with a dual academic background in Electrical Engineering and Healthcare Design from the University of Granada (2000) and Polytechnic University of Madrid (1983). His work spans two distinct domains: early contributions in discrete cosine transform architectures and hospital systemic design , followed by a decades-long focus on chronic wound care , pressure ulcers , and patient safety . PhD , University of Granada (2000) – Efficient architectures for the discrete cosine transform using the residue numerical system PhD , Polytechnic University of Madrid (1983) – New methodology for the integral design of hospital centers: systemic approach His recent research emphasizes dependency-related skin injuries , nursing-led interventions , and healthcare policy , including collaborations with the Red de Profesorado en Heridas and GNEAUPP . Key areas include: Chronic wound epidemiology (e.g., national prevalence surveys in Spain) Clinical practice guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment Evidence-based nursing (e.g., advanced practice nurse effectiveness) Healthcare technology (e.g., data management plans, wound classification tools) The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in diabetic foot ulcers , incontinence-associated dermatitis , and innovative wound care education for nursing curricula. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work has driven transcultural adaptations of risk assessment scales and multidisciplinary wound clinics .

• Nursing
• Chronic Wound Care
• Patient Safety
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Ruth Gutiérrez Delgado is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Communication of the University of Navarra , where she teaches Scriptwriting and Epistemology of Communication. She is also a Visiting Professor at the Universidad de los Andes (Chile) and founder of the MYHE research group. Her work focuses on audiovisual poetics, mythmaking, heroism, and narrative theory, with a special interest in Western cinema, cultural identity, and the intersection of fiction and philosophy. She holds a PhD in Public Communication from the University of Navarra (2004) with a thesis on Lo heroico en el cine de John Ford . Her research has explored topics such as the hero archetype, the ontology of representation, and the mythification processes in narratives across film and television. She has authored/co-authored books like Si Aristóteles levantara la cabeza (2023) and contributed chapters to collections on cultural studies and media theory. Her academic career includes visiting positions at institutions like the University of Glasgow, University College Cork, and the Universität Bremen. She has led projects on cultural representation and has collaborated with media outlets like Pantalla 90 and Fila 7 . She was Vice-Dean of Students at the Faculty of Communication for nine years and currently holds roles in research teams at CEU San Pablo University. Her awards include the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Scholarship (2024–2025) for teaching at the University of Hawaii. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in scriptwriting and media education, emphasizing the epistemological value of fiction.

• Audiovisual Poetics
• Myth and Heroism Studies
• Epistemology of Communication
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Ismael Jimenez Ruiz is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Nursing. He holds a PhD in Nursing from the same institution and specializes in transcultural nursing practices, particularly focusing on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and gender violence. His work bridges clinical care, public health policy, and human rights advocacy. University Affiliation: University of Murcia Department: Department of Nursing Key Roles: Academic Researcher, Policy Advisor, Mentor Research Interests: FGM eradication strategies, gender equality, cultural care models, healthcare policies addressing gender violence, and transcultural nursing interventions. His studies often employ qualitative methods to explore male perspectives, community dynamics, and policy effectiveness. Publications highlight FGM's multidimensional impacts, including health complications, socio-cultural justifications, and the role of nursing in dismantling harmful traditions. Collaborations with organizations like the WHO and UNICEF inform his work. He has developed clinical protocols for FGM prevention and contributed to international health guidelines. Grants and Projects: Involved in projects funded by Spanish and international bodies addressing FGM and gender violence. Co-authored regional protocols in Murcia for FGM prevention in primary care.

• Nursing
• Public Health
• Gender Studies
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Georg Pichler is a full Professor of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá (UAH), Spain. He specialises in German and Hispanic literary and cultural studies with a transnational focus, particularly on exile, memory, and dystopian narratives. His work bridges Austrian, German, and Spanish cultures, and he is active in research management, teaching, and doctoral supervision. Education Specific degree details are not provided in the source material. Research Interests Professor Pichler's research spans several interrelated areas: Literary and cultural representations of exile and displacement, especially German-speaking exiles in Spain and France. Memory studies, focusing on the Spanish Civil War, Franco dictatorship, and Austrian involvement in the International Brigades. Dystopian literature in contemporary German and Hispanic contexts. Transcultural German studies and the institutional history of Germanistik in Mediterranean Europe. Comparative approaches to Austrian and Spanish literary cultures. Research Projects He coordinates or co-coordinates major competitive projects funded by the Spanish government: PID2021-125817OB-I00 (2021-2024) : “La huella de lo distópico en la literatura contemporánea alemana e hispánica”. FFI2017-83616-P (2018-2021) : “Ex patria: Itinerancias y utopías en las literaturas alemana e hispánica”. FFI2013-44387-P (2014-2016) : “Ex patria: exilios, destierros y destiempos en las literaturas alemana e hispánica”. Publications & Scholarly Contributions Professor Pichler has authored or edited numerous books and scholarly volumes, including Inseln als literarischer und kultureller Raum (2023), Camaradas. Österreicherinnen und Österreicher im Spanischen Bürgerkrieg 1936-1939 (2017), and Gegenwart der Vergangenheit (2013). His recent articles address Peter Handke’s canonical status, visual culture in Remarque reception, and Austrian volunteers in the International Brigades. Doctoral Supervision Irina Ursachi: Kulturelles Trauma in Elfriede Jelineks Romanen (2021, cum laude). Patricia Pizarroso Acedo: Culturas del exilio. Las revistas culturales del antifascismo alemán, austriaco, catalán y español en México (2019, cum laude). Teaching He teaches undergraduate German language and literature courses (German I) within the English Studies and Modern Languages & Translation programmes, as well as master-level seminars on contemporary Hispanic literature and narrative discourse.

• German literature
• Hispanic literature
• Exile studies
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Marcos Pablo Centeno Martin is a Lecturer in Japanese Studies and coordinator of the Japanese programme at Birkbeck, University of London, within the Department of Cultures and Languages. Previously, he taught at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), where he convened the MA Global Cinemas and the Transcultural. His academic background includes a PhD from the Universitat de València, where he was affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication and the Institute of Educational Creativity and Innovation (ICIE). PhD, Universitat de València : Thesis on Susumu Hani’s contributions to Japanese documentary and youth cinema. His research expertise lies in Japanese cinema, particularly avant-garde and documentary traditions, transnational film practices, and the representation of marginalized communities such as the Ainu. He critically examines how Japanese cinema has been framed within Eurocentric narratives and advocates for transnational and transcultural methodologies in film studies. His work interrogates the visual construction of ethnicity, the politics of memory in postwar Japan, and the global flows of media. His recent publications span topics from the early cinematic depictions of the Ainu to the transnational dimensions of Japanese youth stardom. He has co-edited significant volumes and contributed to leading journals in film and Japanese studies. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging film theory, cultural studies, anthropology, and history. The trend in his articles reflects a consistent focus on deconstructing national cinematic boundaries, emphasizing hybridity, transnational influence, and the socio-political dimensions of representation in Japanese media. His scholarship reveals a deep engagement with both historical and contemporary issues in Japanese visual culture. Scientific Contributions: Co-editor, Japan beyond its Borders: Transnational Approaches to Film and Media (2020) Editor of special issues on Japanese transnational cinema and documentary film Extensive publications on Susumu Hani, Ainu representation, and postwar Japanese cinema Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, his role as programme coordinator and PhD supervisor indicates active mentoring. He has received support from foundations such as the DAIWA Anglo-Japanese Foundation and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation for academic symposia. His research is institutionally supported by Birkbeck School of Arts and Waseda University. Research Groups and Teams: He is affiliated with the TCr Critical Theory research group at Universitat de València and has collaborated with international scholars through symposia at Waseda University and Birkbeck. His work is deeply collaborative, often involving co-authorship and editorial leadership in advancing transnational perspectives in Japanese media studies.

• Japanese Studies
• Japanese Film
• Film Theory
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M Remedio Gonzalez Barron is a Professor in the Department of Personality, Psychological Assessment and Treatment, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands. She is a member of the EMINA Research Group, which focuses on emotional education in children and adolescents. Her research interests include personality psychology, psychological assessment, emotional education, and clinical applications in child and adolescent populations. Her work also extends into cross-cultural studies and psycho-oncology, particularly in understanding the personality traits of breast cancer patients. The EMINA research group emphasizes the development of emotional competencies in young individuals, aiming to improve mental health and well-being through educational interventions. Dr. Gonzalez Barron received her doctorate from the Universitat de les Illes Balears in 1986 with a thesis titled "Un estudio transcultural de la personalidad de los pacientes de cáncer de mama" (A cross-cultural study of the personality of breast cancer patients). She has no listed scientific awards, publications, or student advisees in the provided information.

• Personality Psychology
• Psychological Assessment
• Emotional Education
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