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Koji Miwaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psycholinguistics
• Word Recognition
• Bilingualism
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Dr. Koji Miwa is an Associate Professor at Nagoya University's Graduate School of Humanities, specializing in psycholinguistics with a focus on experimental approaches to understanding how language is processed in the mind. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Alberta, followed by postdoctoral work at the University of Tübingen before joining Nagoya University in 2017. Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Alberta (2007-2013) M.A. in Linguistics, University of Alberta (2004-2007) B.A., Mount Royal College (2002-2004) Dr. Miwa's research primarily investigates how complex words are represented and processed in the mind, with special attention to bilingual reading processes where two languages coexist in a single mind. His work employs sophisticated methodologies including eye-tracking technology to measure real-time cognitive processing during language tasks. He examines morphological decomposition, cross-linguistic influences, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying efficient language processing, with particular emphasis on Japanese-English bilingualism and morphographic scripts. His research consistently explores how humans process complex linguistic information effortlessly and efficiently, often at subconscious levels. Dr. Miwa's recent publications reveal an expanding research program that now includes metaphor comprehension, analogical reasoning, and event role conceptualization across languages. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical cognitive science, often employing advanced statistical modeling techniques like generalized additive mixed models to analyze complex language behavior data. The ENglish Reading Online (ENRO) Project represents a significant contribution to large-scale data collection in second language reading research. Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship (2010) Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Researcher's Award (2006) As an educator, Dr. Miwa emphasizes balanced development across multiple dimensions of life and learning. His supervision style focuses on cultivating mindfulness, service, and knowledge in students. He serves on editorial boards for PeerJ, Frontiers in Psychology, and Studies in Language Sciences, contributing significantly to scholarly review processes. His research lab at Nagoya University maintains active international collaborations, particularly with researchers in Canada, Europe, and other parts of Asia. Dr. Miwa also maintains a thoughtful personal mission statement that emphasizes living a balanced life while considering fundamental questions about existence.

• Early Childhood Education
• Language Development
• Environmental Psychology
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Jannette Prins is a Lecturer and Teacher-researcher in Nature and Child Development at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Rotterdam, conducting doctoral research on how physical environments shape young children's language acquisition through play. Her work positions nature as an active co-teacher in early language education. Prins' research centers on Embodied Cognition theory, demonstrating that sensorimotor experiences in natural settings (e.g., touching soil, balancing on logs) directly scaffold linguistic development. She investigates critical questions: Do natural play environments generate richer language output than urban spaces? and How can educators intentionally design 'play-learning environments' to maximize language opportunities? Her findings prove that embodied interactions with nature trigger spontaneous descriptive language, complex questioning, and narrative construction far beyond structured classroom activities. Through publications like her 2024 thesis Nature as Co-teacher and the Boom Publishers book Language in nature , Prins translates research into actionable frameworks for practitioners. The March 2025 'Language in Nature' symposium—presenting data on green spaces boosting language complexity by 37%—exemplifies her commitment to bridging academia and practice. While specific grant details aren't public, her active dissemination through professional events and applied publications indicates robust institutional support for real-world implementation. Prins leads the 'Head, Shoulders, Knees, and LANGUAGE' research initiative examining how bodily movement fuels verbal expression. Her team collaborates with Rotterdam preschools to transform playgrounds into language laboratories, proving that minimal natural interventions (e.g., adding water features or logs) yield significant developmental benefits. This practice-oriented approach ensures her work directly impacts early childhood pedagogy across Dutch educational settings.

Klaske Vethمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Sustainable HRM
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Klaske Veth serves as a core lecturer in the New Leadership in Organizations program at AOG School of Management and concurrently holds a lecturer position in Sustainable HRM at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. With a doctorate from Radboud University Nijmegen focused on Healthy Ageing@Work and over three decades of industry experience since 1988, she integrates practical HR expertise with academic rigor across multiple sectors. Doctorate in Healthy Ageing@Work, Radboud University Nijmegen Her research critically examines Leadership and Human Resource Management through the lens of demographic shifts and organizational complexity. She investigates how sustainable HR practices can address aging workforce dynamics, navigates paradoxical tensions in modern organizations, and analyzes resilience frameworks for remote work environments. Her work emphasizes evidence-based solutions for evolving workplace challenges while maintaining practical applicability for industry professionals. Recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory addressing leadership adaptation for aging populations, sustainable HR commitments, paradox navigation in HR roles, and remote work's impact on well-being. These contributions collectively spotlight the intersection of demographic transitions, sustainable practices, and adaptive leadership models in contemporary organizational contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. While active in knowledge dissemination through inspirational colleges and articles, no formal student advising relationships or research grant activities were specified in the available documentation. Her industry-affiliated teaching approach prioritizes practical application over traditional academic supervision structures. Dr. Veth operates within faculty-transcending frameworks at AOG School of Management, collaborating across disciplines through the Sustainable Leadership research group. Her work integrates outside-in perspectives that connect academic theory with real-world organizational challenges, particularly within the Groningen business community where she maintains affiliations with both Hanze University and Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG).

Brandon Sommerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• International Political Economy
• Structure and Agency
• Ontology
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Dr. Brandon Sommer serves as a Lecturer at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Economics and Business, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on classic debates in international political economy, with particular emphasis on structure and agency, ontology, crisis, and sociopolitical transformation. A distinctive feature of his scholarly work is his methodological innovation in rethinking the qualitative-quantitative divide through an ontological lens. He argues that robust analysis of complex socioeconomic phenomena requires transcending traditional methodological boundaries. His research employs a diverse methodological toolkit including historical and time-based approaches, qualitative interviews, text analyses, and statistical methods. Dr. Sommer's scholarly output demonstrates expertise in Chinese political economy, with particular focus on the Communist Party's role in crisis management and institutional transformation. His work engages with theoretical frameworks including the French Regulation School, International Political Economy, Immanent Causality, and the Morphogenetic Approach. His publications span multiple formats including journal articles, book chapters, and his doctoral dissertation completed at the International Institute of Social Studies. His research trajectory shows consistent engagement with China's socio-economic transformation from the 1960s to the present day, examining the complex interplay between structural forces and agential responses. Recent publications indicate expanding theoretical sophistication with his 2024 work bridging French and Morphogenetic approaches, while maintaining empirical focus on Chinese political economy as evidenced by his 2025 article on military modernization.

Miranda Cornelisseمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Change
• Future Studies
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Dr. Miranda Cornelisse is a Researcher at the Business Innovation Knowledge Center of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Rotterdam), where she focuses on sustainable entrepreneurship, organizational change, and future studies. With over 15 years in higher education, she holds a PhD in Philosophy from Erasmus University Rotterdam (2021), an MSc in Culture, Organisation and Management from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a Bachelor's in Tourism Management from Breda University of Applied Sciences. Her research operates at the intersection of education, practice, and societal transitions, emphasizing sustainable entrepreneurship , organizational resilience , and participatory future planning . She develops actionable frameworks for SMEs navigating complex challenges like climate change and social inequality. Research themes include: Voluntary business exits and entrepreneurial transitions Scenario planning for organizational foresight Ethics in tourism and community development Hybrid business models in post-pandemic economies Her publications (15+ works) predominantly analyze sustainable business transitions, SME strategy, and ethical tourism, using mixed-method approaches to explore human-centered organizational change. She actively contributes to education through minors like Future Makers and Risk Management & Behavior , translating research into curricula focused on sustainable innovation. Cornelisse leads projects such as Early STATUS (early crisis detection in SMEs) and collaborates with international researchers on tourism development. She serves as a reviewer for tourism journals including Journal of Tourism Futures and mentors entrepreneurs in sustainability practices.