جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Japanese Language
• Linguistics
• Language Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Akiko Imoto serves as a Lecturer at the School of International Business (ESCI-UPF) within Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, teaching Japanese language courses in the Bachelor's Degree in International Business and Marketing program. Education: Bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan Diploma in Hispanic Studies from Universitat de Barcelona Master of Advanced Study in Linguistics and Communication from Universitat de Barcelona Research and Teaching Focus: Her expertise centers on Japanese language pedagogy with emphasis on practical business communication. She develops foundational language skills through structured vocabulary and grammar instruction, targeting both formal professional and informal social contexts. Her approach integrates linguistic theory with real-world application, prioritizing oral comprehension, written production, and cross-cultural competence essential for international business environments. Professional Background: Born in Osaka and raised in Tokyo, Imoto worked as a radio producer in Japan before relocating to San Sebastián in February 1991 and subsequently to Barcelona later that year. This extensive bilingual and bicultural experience directly informs her teaching methodology within Spain's multilingual academic setting.

José Luis Alonso Berrocalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Retrieval
• Web Cybermetrics
• Digital Libraries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor José Luis Alonso Berrocal is affiliated with the University of Salamanca, where he works in the Department of Computer Science and Automation within the Faculty of Engineering. His research spans information systems, web technologies, and educational applications of computer science. Dr. Berrocal earned his PhD from the University of Salamanca with a thesis titled "Cibermétricos. Análisis de los dominios web españoles" (2001), supervised by Dr. Luis Carlos García de Figuerola Paniagua. His academic journey has positioned him at the intersection of computer science and information systems. His research interests focus on Information Retrieval , Web Cybermetrics , Digital Libraries , and Educational Technology . Dr. Berrocal has made significant contributions to understanding web structure, information retrieval systems, and the application of technology in education. His work often bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in academic and research settings. Analysis of his publication history shows a consistent focus on information retrieval systems and web analysis techniques. His early work centered on foundational tools like SACARINO (a web crawling and processing system), while more recent research examines the structure of institutional websites, particularly in biomedical research centers. He has explored both theoretical aspects of information retrieval and practical implementations using libraries like Lucene. Active researcher in the SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS GROUP Member of the UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES PhD School affiliation: Logic and Philosophy of Science

• Nursing Care Dependency Assessment
• Standardized Nursing Languages
• Chronic Care Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ana María Porcel Gálvez is a University Professor at the Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry at the University of Seville, Spain, where she teaches courses including History, Theory and Methods of Nursing II, Systematic Reviews and Questionnaire Validation, and Advanced Care in Chronic-Complex Situations. Her academic career spans multiple decades with significant contributions to nursing science and practice. Her research interests focus on nursing care dependency assessment, standardized nursing languages, chronic care management, and nursing outcomes classification systems. She has developed and validated several assessment tools including the INICIARE scale for measuring patient dependency levels in hospital settings and the INTEGRARE scale for pressure ulcer risk assessment. Her work bridges clinical practice, nursing education, and healthcare management, with particular emphasis on improving patient outcomes through standardized nursing documentation and care planning. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on nursing classification systems, patient dependency assessment, and the application of standardized nursing languages in clinical practice. Her research demonstrates consistent methodological rigor with numerous validation studies of assessment instruments and systematic reviews examining nursing-sensitive outcomes. She has made significant contributions to understanding nurse-patient relationships, chronic pain management, and gender violence prevention. Dr. Porcel Gálvez has directed multiple doctoral theses and mentored numerous nursing researchers. Her research projects include major initiatives like the validation of the INICIARE tool for quantifying nursing care dependency levels, development of a transcultural social-ethical-care model for dependent populations in the Mediterranean basin (TEC-MED), and adaptation and validation of alcohol abuse prevention programs for adolescents. She leads the research group 'Cuidados Complejos, Cronicidad y Resultados en Salud' (SIRONA) and has been involved in numerous national and international research collaborations. Her work has significantly influenced nursing practice guidelines and educational approaches in Spanish healthcare settings.

Carmen Isabel Céspedes Suárezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Teaching
• Intercultural Communicative Competence
• Ethnocentrism in Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Carmen Isabel Céspedes Suárez is a Professor in the Department of Specific Didactics at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Faculty of Education. Her academic work focuses on language teaching and literature with particular emphasis on intercultural communicative competence, ethnocentrism, racial identity in language classrooms, decolonization of syllabi, and critical discourse analysis. She has established herself as a significant researcher in Spanish language education within Caribbean contexts, especially Barbados. Her research interests center on the intersection of language education and social justice. She critically examines how ethnocentrism and eurocentrism manifest in language teaching materials and classroom practices, with special attention to how Barbadian students of African descent engage with Spanish language learning. Her work addresses colorism, racism, and identity formation in multilingual educational settings, exploring how emotions and plurilingualism interact with intercultural competence development. She has developed innovative pedagogical approaches for discussing complex social issues in language classrooms and has contributed significantly to understanding how to assess intercultural competence in language examinations. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three major research strands: 1) Critical examination of ethnocentrism and eurocentrism in language teaching materials, 2) Development of intercultural competence in Caribbean educational contexts, particularly addressing racial identity and postcolonial issues, and 3) Exploration of artificial intelligence's role in language learning and academic writing. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with contemporary social movements like Black Lives Matter and their implications for language education. Her scientific contributions include numerous articles in journals such as Porta Linguarum, Tejuelo, and Ogigia, along with book chapters and conference presentations focusing on language education, intercultural competence, and decolonial approaches. She has co-authored publications with researchers including Miriam Biel-Maeso, Sara Hernández Arroyo, and Margarita Isabel Asensio Pastor. Dr. Céspedes Suárez maintains active research collaborations across disciplines, as evidenced by her co-authorship of a clinical trial on mindfulness and Alzheimer's disease. Her work bridges language education with broader social justice concerns, demonstrating commitment to addressing systemic issues through pedagogical innovation. She has developed specific teaching materials like '¡Acércate! Curso intercultural para aprendices de español como LE (nivel B1)' to implement her research findings in practical classroom settings.

• Content Curation
• Journalistic Documentation
• Audiovisual Documentation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Javier Guallar is a Professor and Academic Secretary at the Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media at the University of Barcelona. He holds dual PhDs in Information and Documentation from the University of Barcelona and Communication from Pompeu Fabra University. He directs the Social Media Content Postgraduate program and serves as Deputy Director of the journal "Profesional de la información" while directing book collections at Editorial UOC. PhD in Information and Documentation, University of Barcelona PhD in Communication, Pompeu Fabra University Professor Guallar's research centers on content curation, journalistic documentation, audiovisual documentation, social media, digital journalism, and scientific publication. His work develops frameworks for analyzing digital media content curation practices, examining how news organizations curate content across platforms with particular attention to newsletters, social media strategies, and AI's impact on journalism. He has pioneered methodological approaches like the Curation Analysis System (CAS) that have become influential in the field. His recent publications reveal a growing focus on AI applications in journalism, particularly examining platforms like Google News and ChatGPT. His research consistently explores content curation across media formats, analyzing curated newsletters, social media strategies during platform transitions like Twitter's ownership changes, and content curation's role in combating misinformation. His interdisciplinary approach bridges information science, communication studies, and digital media research with international collaborations across Spain and Latin America. Professor Guallar previously served as an associate professor at Blanquerna Faculty of Communication and International Relations (URL), Faculty of Communication at UIC, and Information and Communication Studies at UOC. His professional background includes extensive experience as a press documentalist in media organizations, providing practical grounding for his academic work. He leads research within the Information, Communication and Culture Research Center and the Dean's Office at the Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media. His work with the Consolidated Research Group on Culture and Digital Content has produced significant insights into digital transformation across information practices, influencing both academic discourse and professional applications in media organizations.

José Miguel Tomasenaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Media Literacy
• Digital Reading and Writing Practices
• Digital Ethnography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

José Miguel Tomasena is a visiting researcher at the Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media at the University of Barcelona, professor in the Master's program in Creative Writing at BSM-UPF, and advisor for digital writing in the PICCLE project of Portugal's National Reading Plan. His academic work bridges the gap between literary studies, digital culture, and media communication. Education: Licentiate in Social Sciences Master in Creative Writing from Escuela Contemporánea de Humanidades de Madrid Master in Social Communication from Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) PhD in Communication from Pompeu Fabra University with ethnographic research on Spanish-language BookTubers' communicative practices Tomasena's research focuses on media literacy, digital reading and writing practices, digital ethnography, cultural studies, and the history of reading and publishing. His work particularly examines how digital platforms transform literary culture, with special attention to BookTube (YouTube book communities), gender issues in digital spaces, and platform labor dynamics. He approaches these topics through ethnographic methods that blend traditional academic research with participatory observation in digital communities. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of literature, digital media, and social dynamics. Recent work analyzes antifeminist and anti-LGBTIQ+ discourses among teenagers, platform labor through delivery riders' YouTube content, and innovative educational approaches using Minecraft for urban citizenship. His research demonstrates how digital platforms reshape traditional cultural practices while creating new forms of community and resistance. Scientific Awards: Premio Bellas Artes de Cuento San Luis Potosí (2013) for '¿Quién se acuerda del polvo de la casa de Hemingway?' Tomasena actively contributes to educational initiatives through projects like TRANSGELIT, which reimagines affective-sexual education using audiovisual materials. His advisory work with Portugal's National Reading Plan demonstrates his commitment to translating academic research into practical educational tools. Beyond traditional academic work, he maintains his own YouTube channel 'Observatorio de BookTube' where he bridges scholarly analysis with accessible commentary on digital reading cultures.