School of Education (College of Human Sciences and Education), Louisiana State University
United StatesThomas E. Ricks: Thomas Ricks is an Associate Professor with Tenure and holds a Graduate Faculty Status in the School of Education, College of Human Sciences and Education in Louisiana State University. His PhD is in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia (2007) and his Master's Degree is in Mathematics Education from Brigham Young University (2003). He has published over 35 papers and given many international presentations. Dr. Ricks’ research interests include mathematics and science education teaching and learning, teacher preparation, complexity, and international cross-cultural comparisons, particularly between the U.S. and China.
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AustraliaDr Monika Krajcovicova is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the School of Education, The University of Notre Dame Australia. Monika specializes in interculturality, educational equity and social justice, and internationalization within higher education. Her research endeavours are dedicated to enhancing educational practices, policies, and experiences for children from diverse cultural backgrounds and supporting disadvantaged communities. Additionally, she is committed to supporting and enhancing the educational experiences of students in university environments, aiming to contribute to the creation of an inclusive, supportive, and globally aware academic community. Monika has served as an International Editorial Board Member of the Social Pathology and Prevention (S.P.P.) journal and as a Management Committee Member of the Multicultural Families Organisation Inc. in Gold Coast, Australia. Dr Monika Krajcovicova has held various leadership roles in higher education institutions. She served as the Coordinator for International Relationships (2007-2010) before becoming the Vice-Dean of International Relationships (2010-2011) at the Faculty of Education, University of Presov in Slovakia. Furthermore, she was the Program Director (2015-2017) for the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education, and Master of Early Childhood Education at the School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Australia. As a Program Co-coordinator at the School of Education, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Monika assisted in the Bachelor of Primary Education program.
ClosePedagogical Department of Secondary Education, University of Athens
GreeceDr. Christos Parthenis is an Associate Professor in the Pedagogical Department of Secondary Education with the subject of "Intercultural education: Epistemological assumptions and educational practice". He is also the Director of the Intercultural Education Laboratory of the University of Athens. Since 2020, he is the Scientific Manager of the Educational-Research Program "Integration and Education of Roma Children", which is implemented by the Laboratory of Intercultural Education, of the Philosophy School of the University of Athens. He has been the Project manager and lead researcher in the research entitled "University of Athens Research on Early Childhood and the Inclusion of Roma Families in Greece" within the Early Childhood Program (ECP) of the Open Society Foundation (OSF), between 2017- 2019, and Scientific Head of the Educational-Research Program "Integration and Education of Roma Children", implemented by the Center for Intercultural Education, of the Philosophy School of the University of Athens, during the period 2016-2018. X. Parthenis has completed his circular studies at the Department of Sociology of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, delivering a thesis on "Social and economic integration of immigrants in Sweden" (1992, University of Gothenburg, Sweden), at the Department of Pedagogy of the University of Gothenburg of Sweden, with a Bachelor`s thesis "The National Identity of the Children of Greek Immigrants" (1993, University of Gothenburg, Sweden) and at the Department of Methodology, History and Theory of Science of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, with a Bachelor`s thesis "The Symbolic Interaction" (1995, University of Gothenburg, Sweden).
CloseDepartment of Economics, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg
SwedenDr. Christer Ljungwall is Assoc. Prof. at Gothenburg University, Sweden. He specializes in international economics, development economics, and politics, with a specific emphasis on issues pertaining to P.R. China. He has held several positions over the years, including Prof. at Peking University-HSBC Business School, P.R China; Science Counselor and Sr. diplomat at the Embassy of Sweden, P.R China; Assoc. Prof. at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark; Sr. Economist with the Asian Development Bank, the Philippines; and Research-fellow at Peking University, P.R China. He is the author of numerous academic articles in economics, five monographs, and 100+ reports. His current research work focuses on Int. Trade, knowledge production & innovation, and geoeconomics. He is an advisor to governments and businesses and a frequently invited speaker on issues pertaining to Asian economic development and innovation. Dr. Ljungwall received his PhD in economics from Gothenburg University in 2003.
CloseSchool of Banking and Finance, University of International Business and Economics
ChinaJin Changlun holds a Ph.D. in Finance and is an expert in microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial economics, and international portfolio investment. His research has been published in Finance Research Letters and Chinese Economic Review. Jin serves as an anonymous referee for various reputable academic journals, contributing to the rigor of scholarly publications.
CloseZhejiang Shuren University
ChinaDr. Muddassar Sarfraz holds the position of Assistant Professor within the School of Management at Zhejiang Shuren University, People's Republic of China. In addition, he is a member of the Research Center for Engineering and Management at the Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania. After completing a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in business administration at Hohai University, he has gained considerable experience as a researcher and lecturer at various prominent institutions. Dr. Sarfraz has taught a diverse range of subjects, including business research methods, business management, corporate social responsibility, business strategy, organization behaviour, project management and strategic management. His reputation as a keynote speaker at national and international conferences further highlights his expertise and influence in the academic community. With an impressive publication record, Dr. Sarfraz has published over 200 papers to international academic journals and conferences, showcasing his dedication to advancing knowledge in his field. In addition to his scholarly contributions, he holds editorial positions as an associate and guest editor for numerous journals, as well as serving on the editorial boards of several others. Dr. Sarfraz's professional affiliations include memberships in the British Academy of Management, Chinese Economists Society, World Economic Association, and the American Economic Association. Furthermore, he represents Pakistan as an ambassador for the International MBA program at Chongqing University in the People's Republic of China.
CloseDepartment of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran
IranDr. Sadegh Hamedinasab has a PhD in curriculum planning and is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at Farhangian University, where I work on curriculum technology.
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