Dr. Kanokwara Phuangprayong

Dr. Kanokwara Phuangprayong is a lecturer at Thammasat University specializing in social innovation and social development. She holds a Ph.D. in Demography and has published extensively on social innovation and sustainable development. Her work has made significant contributions to advancing social innovation in Central Thailand, and she received the Outstanding Young Researcher Award at the faculty level from Thammasat University, Thailand.

Dr. Abdelkarim Bouguerroumi

Dr. Abdelkarim Bouguerroumi is an Algerian Notary Public and legal consultant specializing in notarization, legal documentation, and inheritance law. He serves as a trusted advisor to ministries, municipalities, NGOs, and private institutions, offering expertise in contracts, compliance, and governance. Dr. Bouguerroumi has presented at numerous national and international conferences, including a recent talk on inheritance procedures and asset protection. His professional interests include access to justice, legal literacy, and digital transformation of notarial services. He holds a Doctor of Law degree and continues to contribute to academic and civic initiatives promoting transparency and the rule of law.

Mr. Biswajit Chatterjee

Mr. Biswajit Chatterjee is an electronics engineer. He completed his PGDBA from IIT, Kharagpur, and was awarded a silver medal for securing 1st position. He has 29 years of experience in the power utility. He is now pursuing a PhD in HR at IIT, Kharagpur, as a working professional. Poem writing is his passion. He has a special interest in sustainability, environmental consciousness, and community wellbeing. He always dreams of a clean and green world where absolute equity and peace prevail.

Ms. Florence Jose

Ms. Florence Jose is a PhD student at the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Mumbai, India. With experience in medical social work, her current research focuses on physicians’ health and wellbeing, exploring the roles of empathy and cognitive dissonance. Her work aims to identify strategies to support healthcare professionals’ wellbeing and promote more compassionate and sustainable healthcare systems.

Mr. Chi Yuen Lai

Mr. Chi Yuen Lai is a PhD candidate researching in areas of migrants, labour relations, women, and gendered relationships. His research topics: precarity, migration-driven precarization in labour, digital, and housing settings. He obtained a Master of Social Work from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2020 and a Bachelor of Social Work from the same university in 2015.
He has been 5 years social workers in the fields of employment support and asylum-seeking humanitarian assistance. Inspired by the complexity of problems clients encountered, he determined to study for a PhD.

Mr. Mainak Ghosh

Mr. Mainak Ghosh is a doctoral scholar at the Vinod Gupta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. He holds an M.Tech in Industrial Engineering and Management from MAKAUT, West Bengal, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, ranking among the top performers in both programs. He has actively contributed to academic research and has presented papers at reputed national and international conferences. His earlier academic engagements include teaching and research assignments at MAKAUT and Jadavpur University. His academic interests span healthcare management, hospital sustainability, service quality, organizational energy, and human resource development.

Dr. Supawadee Khunthongjan

Dr. Supawadee Khunthongjan is currently an associate professor in Public Administration at the Puey Ungphakorn School of Development Studies, Thammasat University. She is an experienced researcher in sufficiency economy and integration research for business development and society and has published articles on the topic that have been published nationally in Thailand and worldwide. Her achievements include being thesis rated and awarded “good” at the national level) by the National Research Council of Thailand, named Good Researcher (Institute Level) and Outstanding Researcher (Faculty Level) from Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University in 2013. Dr. Khunthongjan received her doctoral degree majoring in Integral Development Studies from Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand.

Dr. Sandeep Chopra

Dr. Sandeep Chopra is currently a Guest Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Work, University of Delhi. He holds a Doctorate in Social Work from the same institution and has a background in Computer Science (CS) from Delhi University. Dr. Chopra has also earned a Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, and Philosophy. With over 11 years of experience, he has contributed significantly to higher education, focusing on marginalized youth. He has also served the IGNOU as an Academic counselor, teaching subjects related to Social Work. His academic interests include Case Work, Rural and Community Development, Gender Development, Social Welfare Administration, Social Policy, Research, and Human Rights, with a primary focus on Caste, Affirmative Action, Marginalization, and Social Inclusion.

Dr. Pattamawadee Sankheangaew

Dr. Pattamawadee Sankheangaew is a lecturer and researcher of Buddhapanya Sri Thawarawadee Buddhist College, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand. She got doctoral degree in major Philosophy. Her subjects taught are English for Communication, Philosophy, and Religion. Her major conduct research are multidisciplinary and cross-cultural fields with synergy with SDGs. She is a strong advocator for Rights to Education and Rights to Health. Since 2020, she published four papers relevant to those rights included next COVID-19 prepareness. At present, her ongoing research topic is investigated “Philosophical Trajectories: Navigating Modern and Postmodern Ethical Landscape for AI Thailand

Prof. Dr. Ali Ahmed

Prof. Dr. Ali Ahmed holds a PhD in Economics and serves as a full professor in the same field. His research primarily focuses on the unequal treatment and discrimination against vulnerable groups in various markets and societal contexts. He employs experimental methods extensively, including field, online, and laboratory experiments. Beyond his work on discrimination, his scholarly interests span behavioral economics, financial economics, Islamic economics, the economics of religion, and the economics of sustainable development.

Prof. Dr. Marouan Blaiha

Prof. Dr. Marouan Blaiha is a political science lecturer at the Higher School of Technology in Ouarzazate and a researcher in political sociology. His work focuses on how political powers exploit big data to instill fear, destabilize societies, and manipulate public opinion. He also explores the intersection of geopolitics and big data in the MENA region, examining its use in shaping policies, managing crises, and influencing regional balances. His aim is to highlight how data serves as a strategic tool for political control and influence.

Asst. Prof. Sreetapa Chakrabarty

Asst. Prof. Sreetapa Chakrabarty is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Rabindra Bharati University (CDOE), West Bengal, India. She is a PhD candidate at the Department of Political Science, Rabindra Bharati University, and a Research Affiliate at the Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study, University of London. Her dissertation focuses on citizenship, rights, and Rohingya children in South Asia. Her research interests include the following: Forced Migration and Refugee Studies, International Refugee Law, Citizenship, Human Rights, Refugee and Stateless Children.

Dr. Anusha Shakya

Dr. Anusha Shakya is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre of Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, with 5+ years of experience in research in Buddhist History, Philosophy and Ethics, Ancient Indian History, and Indology. She is proficient in field surveys and corresponding data compilation on socio-political subjects. She was awarded a DAIC Doctoral Fellowship by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India (2021) and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the Indian Council for Social Science Research. She is a certified academician in Pāli and Tibetan Language and Literature.

Dr. Dolly Purohit

Dr. Dolly Purohit, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, specializes in the maritime history of India’s western coast. Her current research, “The Presence of African Descendants on the Western Coast,” explores the rise and influence of the Siddis of Janjira in the 17th-18th centuries. With a Ph.D. in Medieval Indian History from Jawaharlal Nehru University, her doctoral work, “Marathas and the Naval Supremacy on the Western Coast,” highlighted the Marathas’ naval power. Dr. Purohit’s interests include South Asian-European maritime interactions, colonial encounters, and the dynamics between the Marathas and the Europeans, reflected in her publications and conference contributions.

Prof. Dr. Savitri Singh

Prof. Dr. Savitri Singh is an esteemed academician and a dedicated scholar in the field of Sanskrit. She hails from Sasaram, a semi-urban region in the Rohtas district of Bihar, India—an area where access to higher education, particularly for women, remains a challenge. Despite these odds, she has emerged as a prominent figure in academia, serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Sanskrit at Rohtas Mahila College, a leading women’s institution in Sasaram.
Since beginning her academic journey in 2003, Prof. Singh has made remarkable contributions to the study and interpretation of ancient Indian texts. Her areas of expertise include the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita, the Manusmriti, and other classical Sanskrit scriptures. Her research offers deep philosophical and cultural insights, bridging traditional wisdom with contemporary understanding.
Prof. Singh is not only a scholar but also a passionate advocate for women’s education. She envisions and actively works towards creating a robust academic environment that promotes quality literacy and research-driven higher education, especially in regions where educational opportunities for women are limited.
Through her scholarly work, leadership, and commitment, Prof. Singh continues to inspire generations of students, particularly young women, to pursue excellence in academics and research, transforming the educational landscape of semi-urban Bihar and beyond.

Assoc. Prof. Sabikun Naher

Assoc. Prof. Sabikun Naher is an archaeologist and is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. She completed both her BSS and MSS in archaeology from the same University. She also achieved an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in ‘Archaeological Materials Science’ with the highest distinction from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, in collaboration with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and the University of Evora, Portugal. Her research interests mainly include archaeometallurgy, cannon technology, the politics of museum display, and conservation. Naher teaches various courses, including ‘Introduction to Archaeology’, ‘Theory and Practice in Archaeology’, and ‘Archaeometallurgy of South Asia’.

Ms. Sunaina Rai

Ms. Sunaina Rai is an ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research) Doctoral Fellow currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Sociology at Sikkim University, India. She holds an M.Phil. and a Master’s degree in Sociology from the same institution. Her research interests lie in the Sociology of the Body, Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, Social Change and Development, and Cultural and Ethnic Studies. Her work centres on challenging the notion of the body as ‘taken for granted’, exploring how it is constructed and conditioned by social, cultural, and
structural contingencies across time and space.

Mr. Sakir Laskar

Mr. Sakir Laskar, is a PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. My research area is agricultural practice in the disaster-prone area of the Indian Sundarbans delta, and I am deeply interested in the field of geospatial analysis in the contemporary world. I got the UGC JRF award in Geography from the Ministry of Human Resources Management, Government of India.

MSC. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien

MSC. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien is a lecturer in the Department of English at FPT University, Hanoi, where she teaches academic reading and writing. She graduated from Vietnam National University and previously taught at the University of Industrial Arts, where she developed her interest in the intersection between creative expression and literature. Her research focuses on literary psychoanalysis, Jungian theory, and the role of visual art in modern fiction, with a particular emphasis on the works of Haruki Murakami. She is especially interested in how symbolic creativity can serve as a pathway to inner transformation, both in literature and in the learning process.

Ms. Zarrish Ahmed

Ms. Zarrish Ahmed is an undergraduate student at Georgetown University in Qatar, majoring in International Politics with a focus on South Asia. Her work explores youth political engagement, disaster governance, and the intersection of policy and lived experience. She is passionate about public leadership and advancing community-centered reform in the Global South.

Ms. Tamanna Nambiar

Ms. Tamanna Nambiar is a student at Harrow International School Bengaluru, currently pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a focus on History, Economics, and Literature. She founded EquityEd, an initiative promoting inclusive education and sustainable development in underserved communities across Karnataka, India. A published researcher, Tamanna,
presented her research on British colonial exploitation in Malwa (1780–1830) at the 8th International Conference on Advanced Research in Social Sciences held at Worcester College, University of Oxford. Tamanna is a passionate youth advocate and global citizen. She spoke on the “Youth-Led Action for the SDG” panel at the 2025 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum – 1 Million For 1 Billion (1M1B) Side Event, highlighting grassroots sustainability initiatives. As a 1M1B Changemaker, she was among 15 youth leaders invited to meet President Droupadi Murmu to present community impact projects.
Tamanna also represented India at the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum at the UN Headquarters and currently serves as a Youth Fellow with the Learning Planet Alliance. Tamanna is also the author of Nadia, a children’s book on war and displacement. She has also served as an editor at The CGA Press and contributed to international platforms like SheQuality.Tamanna is a socially conscious writer, a capable leader, and a bridge between literature, activism, and media.

Mr. Ankur Shukla

Mr. Ankur Shukla is a historian specializing in labour history, with an M.Phil. on Delhi’s industrial and urban evolution (1921–1951). He received the Junior Research Fellowship from the Indian Council of Historical Research (2015–16). His research interests span labour history, public policy, and human well-being. Currently pursuing a PhD on the wellbeing of Indian industrial workers across colonial and post-colonial periods, his work critically engages with informality, state regulation, and the historical roots of contemporary labour market challenges in India.

Ms. Subhashini Ramasubramanian

Ms. Subhashini Ramasubramanian is a PhD scholar at IIT Kharagpur, India. Her current research focuses on advancing Indian Health Psychology by developing an Integral Well-being model and scale grounded in Ayurvedic and contemporary well-being frameworks.
With an M.Sc in Health Psychology and a PG Diploma in Values in Healthcare, she is experienced in working with individuals having acute and chronic illnesses co-occurring with psychological difficulties. She aims to redefine health beyond illness, viewing well-being as an integrated experience shaped by the dynamic interaction of the self, mind, body, environment, and social contexts.

Ms. Yujia Zhu

Ms. Yujia Zhu is a seasoned social entrepreneur, business strategist, and a trailblazing Woman in STEM with over 12 years of experience in the humanitarian sector. She is the sole founder of For A Safer Space (FASS), a federally registered Canadian nonprofit, and the visionary creator of FASSLING AI Platform (Fassling.ai)—the world’s first comprehensive, all-in-one AI platform for human care services. At just 25, Yujia established a scholarship at the University of Toronto in her name to support international students from China, further demonstrating her commitment to education and social impact. Currently a Ph.D. Candidate at Sofia University, Yujia is a strategic disruptor, life explorer, curious student, and resilient survivor. As a multifaceted social entrepreneur, business strategy advisor, executive coach, and philanthropist, she brings a unique blend of experience and insight to her work. She embraces her identity as a perfectly imperfect human being with a deep commitment to innovation, ethics, and social impact. Her areas of interest span religion, spirituality, business ethics, industrial-organizational psychology, social cybernetics, social entrepreneurship, asexuality, human-centered interaction, psychology, and holistic human care. Yujia’s leadership is guided by a unique fusion of technical expertise, ethical insight, and strategic vision, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity, promoting restorative justice, and building sustainable, mission-driven organizations. Through her work, Yujia exemplifies integrity, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to achieving transformative outcomes—challenging the status quo and redefining what is possible in the intersection of technology, ethics, and social innovation.

Ms. Soumanti Sinha

Ms. Soumanti Sinha is currently a Doctoral Scholar at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences in the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. She completed her Graduation in Psychology from Loreto College, Kolkata, and earned her Master’s in Psychology from Banaras Hindu University with a First Class First Gold Medal. Her research interest lies in studying the paradoxes of human life and how organizations can benefit from these paradoxes. A published researcher in her field, she will be presenting at the World Conference on Social Sciences on how leadership shapes the experience of paradoxical tensions among India’s IT sector employees. Beyond her academic commitments towards Positive Organizational Health Psychology (which is her area of doctoral studies), she is also a passionate photographer, an avid crocheter, and a dedicated pet parent to her ‘paw’-sitive feline and psittacine companions!

Mrs. Madhubarna Dhar

Mrs. Madhubarna Dhar is a doctoral research scholar at the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences in the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. She has received her Master’s Degree in Sociology from Presidency University, Kolkata. Her research primarily focuses on urban informality, spatial justice, resistance, urban politics, governance and street trade.

Mr.  LAU, Hok-Yin

Mr.  LAU, Hok-Yin, possesses two Master’s degrees in Arts, one in linguistics from the University of Hong Kong with distinction and the other in philosophy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Dean’s List designation. Currently, Lau is working on his Ph.D. in discourse analysis of lyrics at the University of Reading (U.K.), while serving as a lecturer at Saint Francis University, Hong Kong, teaching institute-wide English courses and linguistics. Driven by a passion for music, especially the music of The Beatles in the 1960s and post-Beatles musicians such as Queen, The Eagles, and Elton John, Lau combines music and language studies in his research. He is also passionate about philosophy, Heideggerian philosophy, and Chinese philosophy in particular.

Ms. Chayanika Samanta

Ms. Chayanika Samanta is a final-year postgraduate student in South and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Calcutta. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in History with First Class Honours from Bidhannagar College, under West Bengal State University. Her research is rooted in the critical study of conflict zones, strategic affairs, and refugee and migration studies within South and Southeast Asia. Alongside her research, she is also passionate about learning new languages and engaging with different cultures.

Mr. Maneesh Rawat

Mr. Maneesh Rawat is a doctoral research fellow in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has completed his graduation and postgraduation in History from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. His research focuses on social and environmental history of Central India, highlighting the relationship between colonial infrastructure projects and local ecological resources.

Ms. Shyama Sadasivan

Ms. Shyama Sadasivan is a Research Scholar at IIT Kharagpur, India, with a focus on women from hereditary performance traditions in Tamil popular culture. She completed her graduation and postgraduation in English Literature from Delhi University. Apart from academia, her interests lie in theatre and visual media. She has received the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for acting and has been actively involved in amateur theatre and Malayalam short films. Her work spans acting, direction, stage and art design, and scriptwriting—experiences that deeply inform her interdisciplinary approach to questions of performance, tradition, and cultural representation.

Mrs. Prachi Joshi

Mrs. Prachi Joshi is a research scholar at IIT Kharagpur, India, working in the field of cognitive science. She holds a B.Tech and M.Tech in Cognitive and Neuroscience. Her doctoral research focuses on quantifying emotional contagion using physiological and behavioural measures. Her interests include emotion science, mental well-being, and understanding how emotions influence individuals in social contexts

Mr. Sekhar Pal

Mr. Sekhar Pal, Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (India), is currently pursuing research on sustainability challenges and leadership strategies in the Indian hospitality industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and previously served as a Corporate HR Manager at an Indian NBFC. His academic and professional interests lie in human resource development, organizational behavior, and sustainable leadership. Sekhar has presented his research at various academic forums and continues to contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship in HR and sustainability studies.

Mrs.Umaralieva Dildora Takhirjanovna

Mrs.Umaralieva Dildora Takhirjanovna, an approachable ESL Teacher at the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan and a Phd researcher at the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek. Delivered multilevel English classes to diverse learners. Exceptional communication skills and conducting meaningful classes using online assessment tools helped students improve their vocabulary, fluency, and cultural understanding. Capable, resourceful ESL Instructor with 10 years of experience.

Mr. Ranajit Bera

Mr. Ranajit Bera is a Doctoral Scholar at the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. He holds a Postgraduate and a Master’s in Philosophy degree from Ravenshaw University and an M.S. degree from IIT Kharagpur. His research interests span Human Geography, Population and Health Studies, Renewable Energy, and Rural Development. Currently, his work focuses on market-policy-institution linkages for inclusive and sustainable development, along with examining the social, economic, and environmental implications of transitions in the energy sector.

Mr. Rahul Kumar

Mr. Rahul Kumar is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Department of Sanskrit at the University of Delhi and a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) holder. He completed his B.A. and M.A. in Sanskrit from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. His research spans Sanskrit grammar, linguistics, literature, poetics, philosophy, and religion. His upcoming presentations include papers at the 19th World Sanskrit Conference (Nepal), the 8th World Conference on Social Sciences (Cambridge), and the Linguindic Conference (Oxford), exploring intersections between Sanskrit and modern linguistic theory.

Mr. Seksin Seemapollakul

Mr. Seksin Seemapollakul is a lecturer at the Faculty of Police Science, Royal Police Cadet Academy (RPCA), Thailand, specializing in Criminology and Financial Crime Investigation. He holds a Master of Criminal Justice from Boston University. Formerly an inquiry official at Bangrak Police Station, he also served as assistant secretary to the Police Reform Committee. His academic interests include criminology, crime prevention, and data-driven policing. His current research focuses on developing guidelines for utilizing cybercrime data to support the prevention and suppression of criminal activities.

Ms. Manassanan Kantasri

Ms. Manassanan Kantasri is a lecturer and Deputy Director of the Center for Crime Science at the Royal Police Cadet Academy (RPCA), Thailand. She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of York and is a former police investigator. Her current work focuses on crime science, economic crime, and crime policy. She is dedicated to supporting evidence-based policing and connecting academic research with practical solutions. Her work focuses on shaping policies and environments that reduce crime opportunities, promote safety, and build public trust in law enforcement across Thailand and the ASEAN region.

Mrs. Juanita Urrego Diaz

Mrs. Juanita Urrego Diaz is a Colombian anthropologist with a background in anthropology and literary studies, and an MSc in Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) from the London School of Economics. She researches armed conflict among Indigenous communities in the Colombian Andean region. Awarded the 2024 Parry and Bloch Prize for her MSc dissertation Sorcery of Pollution: The Crafting of Life-Sucking Forces Within Paramilitarism in Colombia. Her work and interests focus on spiritual and religious practices in contexts of inequality and violence, exploring how people experience, understand, and live these unsettling social realities

Dr. Stephanie A. Longo

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Dr. Stephanie A. Longo received her Doctorate of Strategic Communication (DSC) from Regent University. She will begin a position as Associate Professor of Corporate Communication at Penn State Scranton in the fall of 2024. Her research interests include ancestral homeland marketing, intercultural communication, crisis communication, and communication in remote-based environments. She has previously presented at the World Conference on Social Sciences and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) conference. Her most recent article, Hashtags and heritage: The use of #italianamerican on Instagram, was published in the academic journal Online Media and Global Communication

Dr. Donna Roberts

Dr. Donna Roberts is an Associate Dean and a tenured full Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide. She holds a PhD in Psychology and several Master’s degrees. Her research interests include resilience, mental health, and the intersection of art and psychology.

Dr. Niranjan Ojha

Dr. Niranjan Ojha obtained his doctorate in history from Tribhuvan University. He is currently employed at the Central Department of History as an Associate Professor of History. His areas of interest in research are tourism, international relations, intercultural studies, ethnography, and oriental studies. Eleven books and several national and international journal papers are written by him. He has already taken part in international conferences on social sciences held in Canada and Italy. Oriental Education in Nepal, his most recent work, was published by Fishtail Publications.

Dr. Muhamad Azwan Abd Rahman

Dr. Muhamad Azwan Abd Rahman, PhD, is a Research Fellow at IKMAS, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and his expertise is the sociology of development. He is a former Lead Regional Evaluator (LRE) appointed under the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia – Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) and Lead Drafter of the Malaysia MADANI Strategic Plan and Malaysia MADANI Module under the Community Communication Office, Malaysia Prime Minister Office (PMO). Currently, he is Head of the Research Committee in drafting the Perak Social Well-Being Development Policy and Action Plan.

Dr. Sayantan Chakraborty

Dr. Sayantan Chakraborty holds a doctoral degree. His doctoral degree is at the interdisciplinary intersection of environmental humanities and indigenous studies. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Dubai Campus, UAE. His research interests include environmental humanities, geographical humanities, and medical humanities. He has recently published an article in the Journal of Postcolonial Writing

Dr. Peter Voo

Dr. Peter Voo is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). He obtained his Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work (B. Soc. Sc. Hons), Master of Work (M.S.W.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Science of Malaysia, Penang. He was a Visiting Scholar at The University of Tokyo, Japan in 2015. His main focus is in the area of Social Work with a keen interest in studying Substance Abuse of ATS drugs, Harm Reduction, Rural Community Development, Environmental Social work, and Industrial Social Work.
He has written numerous books and articles; he also has presented various research papers at national and international seminars and conferences. In addition, he also has been invited as a keynote speaker at numerous universities abroad, government agencies, and schools.

Associate Professor Kalimah Ibrahiim

Associate Professor Kalimah Ibrahiim is a Programme Director for Occupational Therapy at Buckinghamshire New University, Council Member and Chair of the England Board at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Her interests include global health humanities and health policy and systems research to the pursuit of justice in healthcare and societal transformation. She is particularly noted for integrating digital innovation into educational strategies to bolster health literacy. Her scholarly pursuits travel beyond the boundaries of public and global health, anchored in her fusion of indigenous science, traditional knowledge, and euro-western research paradigms. This creative blending is central to her mission to surmount the global public health equity divide. A beacon for change and an advocate for progress, Kalimah’s insights into occupational therapy and global health humanities are deeply rooted in her extensive practical experience and her unwavering commitment to research that challenges conventional limits. She is a visionary, paving the way towards a world where health equity is not the exception but the norm.

Dr. Nabeel Mohammed Ali Al-Gburi

Dr. Nabeel Mohammed Ali Al-Gburi has a PhD in English & American literature, and he is a professor of postgraduate studies at University of Baghdad. He is also a lecturer at the Dept. of English, Al-Nisour University College. His main areas of research interest are Modern English & American Poetry, Postcolonial Literature & Indigenous literature.

Dr. Aref abu-gweder

Dr. Aref abu-gweder is a faculty member in the Department of Education at Kay College and Ahava Academic College. His recent research focuses on the educational challenges faced by Arab-Bedouin female students in academia, the acquisition of Hebrew as a second language among the Bedouin community, and the unique challenges within the Arab-Bedouin education system in southern Israel.

Ms. Sholpan Abikenova

Ms. Sholpan Abikenova holds a Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences degree and currently serves as the Deputy Director General of the National Confederation of Employers “Paryz” in Kazakhstan. Sholpan Abikenova has authored over 50 scientific publications in this field. Her research interests primarily focus on ensuring safe working conditions, a critical aspect of workplace
management and employee well-being. Additionally, her scholarly pursuits extend to areas such as risk assessment methodologies, the implementation of safety protocols in diverse occupational settings,
and the development of systems for accounting and analyzing costs related to occupational safety and hygiene. Sholpan Abikenova brings a wealth of experience in leadership, having successfully led five
scientific projects in the field of occupational safety and hygiene.
Some notable projects include Risk-oriented organizational and economic mechanisms for ensuring safe work in modern Kazakhstan. Modeling of the processes of formation and implementation of
statistical observations on the state of labor protection in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Economic problems of safe work and institutional transformations of the insurance mechanism in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Transformation of the state mechanism of social guarantees about persons employed in harmful working conditions in the modern context. Improving the system for accounting and analyzing occupational health and safety costs in industries with a high risk of occupational accidents.

Mrs. Julia Cipriano

Mrs. Julia Cipriano recently graduated (BA) from the Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace University for Psychology and she is currently a Master of Arts (MA) student there. She is interested in trauma and the mental and physical effects of traumatic experiences.

Ms. Inara Sarybayeva

Ms. Inara Sarybayeva serves as the Scientific Secretary of the Republican Research Institute for occupational safety and health of the Ministry of labor and social protection of the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan and holds a Master of Economics degree. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral studies at the Eurasian National University, focusing on improving the system of accounting and analysis of labor protection costs.
Inara Sarybayeva has made significant contributions to her field, evidenced by her authorship of over 30 scientific publications. Furthermore, she brings valuable experience as part of research groups for five scientific projects: – Risk-oriented organizational and economic mechanisms for ensuring safe work in modern Kazakhstan.

System modeling of the processes of formation and implementation
of statistical observations on the state of labor protection in the Republic of Kazakhstan; Economic problems of safe work and institutional transformations of the insurance mechanism in the Republic of Kazakhstan; Transformation of the state mechanism of social guarantees in relation to persons employed in harmful working conditions in the modern context; Improving the system for accounting and analyzing occupational health and safety costs in industries with a high risk of occupational accidents. These projects revolve around the domain of occupational safety and health, with a specific focus on industrial accident insurance.

Chairman of the Council of Young Scientists of « Republican Research Institute for occupational safety and health of the Ministry of labor and social protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan population of the Republic of Kazakhstan»

Mrs. Nargesalsadat Mortazavi Najafabadi

Mrs. Nargesalsadat Mortazavi Najafabadi is dedicated scholar in the field of industrial and organizational psychology, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the Faculty of Management, University of Lodz. With a BA and MA from the same discipline, she specialize in employee engagement, job burnout, assessment centers, leadership, and organizational culture. Recognized for her academic excellence, she has received numerous awards, including being identified as an Exceptional Talented Student and ranking first among Graduate Students of Organization and Industrial Psychology at the University of Isfahan. Additionally, she achieved second place in the university entrance exam for a master’s degree in Iran. Her contributions extend beyond academia, as evidenced by winning the Isfahan Book Award for my work on the history of studying work psychology in Iran and receiving the Best Congress Paper award at the 2nd International Congress of Islamic Sciences & Humanities. She is also honored to have been invited to prestigious events such as the 1st Cultural Sports Festival for Scientific Elite Women Students of National Higher Education Universities and Institutes.

Mrs. Syarifah Ainul Suhana Syed Mohd Taha

Mrs. Syarifah Ainul Suhana Syed Mohd Taha, a PhD candidate in Management specializing in well-being from Universiti Malaysian Kelantan, holds a Malaysian government scholarship. With 18 years working experience in the Malaysian government, including 16 years in human resources and community engagement in state, she aims to enhance the well-being of public sector employees, leveraging her extensive experience and academic research to drive positive workplace initiatives.

Ms. Siti Norayu Hj.Waluyob

Ms. Siti Norayu Hj.Waluyob has 18 years of experience in the Malaysian government in various sectors, She is a dedicated PhD candidate and is engaged in socioeconomic research at the National University of Malaysia under the Institute of Malaysia and International Studies (IKMAS). She aims to drive positive social change by combining practical expertise with academic rigor. Her research focuses on the social protection system under the umbrella of economic structures, social justice, and sustainable development.

Mrs. Emma Zorat

Mrs. Emma Zorat recently completed a Master’s degree at the University of Zürich, specializing in Indian studies. Her areas of interest include philology, marginalized communities, and social change in South Asia. Emma’s thesis on Dalit literature received high honors. She speaks seven languages and is preparing for a Ph.D. in Indian studies.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ba Trinh

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ba Trinh studied extensively in the field of Biochemistry at Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (Vietnam), then expanded his research to the field of philosophy and published the work “Convergent Philosophy” (2019). He is an academic member of the Philosophy department of the Academy of Education (ATINER) and World Academic Association, Athens, Greece.

Dr. Sean Brennan

Dr. Sean Brennan is a Professor of History at the University of Scranton. He achieved his doctorate from the University of Nore Dame in May 2009. He is the author of four books, the most recent being Warren Austin, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr, and the Cold War at the United Nations, 1947-1960. He specializes in the history of the Second World War and the Cold War, as well as in international relations and religious history.

Dr. Rocio Ritter

Dr. Rocio Ritter is a Teaching Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas. She received her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Her work has been published in journals such as the American Journal of Criminal Justice and Deviant Behavior.

Mr. Sanjayduth Bhundhoo

Mr. Sanjayduth Bhundhoo is currently working as a full time Lecturer and Researcher at the “University of Technology, Mauritius” in the field of Social Sciences. He is a Ph.D candidate in Social Sustainability. His qualification are as follows: MA public Policy and Administration; MA Communication and Public Relations; Post Graduate Diploma in NGO Management; BSC (Hons) Social Work and Diploma in Social Work.
He has more than 15 years of experience as professional social worker practicing both at Micro and Macro level. His main areas of research are in the field of social sciences, social sustainability, social work, social innovation, social welfare and wellbeing, human rights, migration and sustainable livelihoods, social integration and social approach.

Mr. Juan Pablo A. Sanchez King

Mr. Juan Pablo A. Sanchez King, is a PhD. Candidate from the School of Social Work, Boston College and the School of Social Sciences, ITESO, Mexico; MSc Cultural-Biology. Interest: intervention research focused on mental health and emotional plasticity. As an independent researcher collaborates with social technology startups: Animalia (playanimalia.com) and The Center For Rapid Enlightenment, California.

Mr. Ramon Angelo V. Pereyra

Mr. Ramon Angelo V. Pereyra is a Grade 12 Senior High School Student at De La Salle University Integrated School, Manila. He is currently studying Humanities and Social Sciences. He is also an amateur fiction and non-fiction writer, seeking to promote a healthy discourse on relevant topics from both fields.

Mr. Robert Lee

Mr. Robert Lee is currently a rising senior attending Korea International School (Pangyo). He is interested in anthropology, theology, and history. In particular, he is fascinated by the contemporary impact of religion. He has done multiple research projects around Korean shamanism to show its empowerment of women and current developments.

Mrs. Stephanie A. Longo

Stephanie A. Longo is a third-year student in the Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) program at Regent University. Her research interests include cross-cultural and ethnic communication, as well as communication in remote-based environments. She is an adjunct instructor at Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA, and at Grand Canyon University Online.

Mr. Mahdi Safari Monfared

Mr. Mahdi Safari Monfared is a literary researcher, he has co-authored a number of articles on various literature-related subjects. He has received his B.A. in English Literature from University of Tabriz. Ranked 6th in National M.A. University Entrance Exam, he pursued his master’s degree at Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran, and he was ranked 2nd amongst his peers at the end of the M.A. program. Moreover, recently, he was ranked 14th in National Phd Entrance Exam. His research interests include Trauma Studies, Dystopian and Postapocalyptic literature, Posthumanism, Object-Oriented Ontology, Postmodernism.

Prof. Paul Arthur

Professor Paul Arthur is Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Research Fellow and Chair in Digital Humanities and Social Sciences, at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. He speaks and publishes widely on major challenges and changes facing 21st-century society, from the global impacts of technology on communication, culture and identity to migration and human rights.

Dr. Katarina Rogulj

Dr. Katarina Rogulj is an Assistant Professor and researcher, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Geodesy, University of Split since 2019. The main research areas are related to the sustainable development of the urban environment, with a particular focus on the urban infrastructures management and alternative resources for sustainable mobility. Recent studies are related to development of system engineering and artificial intelligence models in the management of various engineering and environmental problems.

Ass. Prof Irine Tsintsadze

Ass. Prof Irine Tsintsadze is head of the Public and Political Sciences Department in the Faculty of Legal and Social Sciences of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University,. Doctor of Social Sciences in Mass Communications. She has lectured at Batumi Maritime Academy and Grigol Robakidze University for the past decade.
Media and politics, gender and politics, civil society, democracy, and citizenship are areas of scientific interest.
She has published approximately twenty scientific articles in both Georgian and foreign journals. She is an active participant in international scientific forums and multiple grant-funded projects. She served as the secretary of the Kobuleti District Election Commission of the Central Election Commission from 2010 to 2015. I served as the head of Majority Bureau #68 in the Georgian Parliament in 2020.

Porf. Dr. Natalia Lazba

Porf. Dr. Natalia Lazba is an academic Doctor of History Natalia Lazba, Associate Professor, Department of Public and Political Sciences, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University.
The field of study focuses on political aspects of conflicts and state symbols and signs.
She has published approximately thirty scientific articles in both Georgian and international scientific journals.
She participates intensively in international scientific forums and seminars. She is a participant of several grant projects. Currently, She’s a participant in the BSU research project titled “Adaptation and solutions for eco-migrants in the Ajara region.”
She’s also a trainer of trainers, specializing in gender and conflict issues, and she conducts special trainings on these topics in various nations around the globe.

Ass. Prof. Ineza Zoidze

Ass. Prof Ineza Zoidze is currently working in the Department of Public and Political Sciences at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University’s Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. She is also a candidate in history. Master of Economics. The social and demographic parts of society are what scientist is interested in. She has written 37 scientific works that have been published in both Georgian and foreign scientific journals.
She participate intensively in international scientific forums and seminars. She writes and takes part in a number of grant projects . She is in charge of a targeted scientific research project at BSU right now. The project is called “Adaptation and solutions for eco-migrants of the Ajara region” (on the example of the Guria region).
From 1999 to 2003, She was the acting head of the Document Use and Publication Department at the Central State Archives of Adjara.

Dr. Mary Ann Chacko

Dr. Mary Ann Chacko is an Assistant Professor in the School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Gujarat, India. She has a Doctorate in Education from the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Teachers College, Columbia University. Her areas of interest include critical childhood and youth studies, gender, citizenship, and qualitative methods.

Dr. Silvia Rogošić

Dr. Silvia Rogošić (PhD) is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb, Croatia. Her areas of scientific interest are social and gender inequalities and the role of education in promoting social justice. She is a member of Croatian Sociological Association and European Educational Research Association.

Dr. Diana Olčar

Dr. Diana Olčar, PhD, works as Assistant Professor at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, Psychology Department. Her interests lay in educational, developmental and positive psychology.

Prof. Dr. Makedonka Radulovic

Prof. Dr. Makedonka Radulovic graduated at the Faculty of Law, Master and PhD in Sociology, European Integration Studies. She is Associate Professor at the Department of Family studies, Faculty of philosophy, University St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje. Her research interest is in the field of Family studies, family changes and family health.

Prof. Dr. Llewellyn Leonard

Prof. Dr. Llewellyn Leonard is a Professor based at the University of South Africa. He has a Ph.D. (Geography) from Kings College, University of London. His research interest includes political ecology/economy, environmental justice, risk society, urban risk, and climate change. He is a National Research Foundation rated researcher.

Dr. Zrinka Vukojevic

Dr. Zrinka Vukojevic is an Assistant Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb, Croatia. The main research areas are drama education, language, literature and film teaching methodology. She is a member of European Educational Research Association.

Ms. Shirley Dankwa

Ms. Shirley Dankwa is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for African Studies in the University of Education, Winneba (UEW)-Ghana. She holds a B.Ed and MPhil in Arts and Culture. Her research interest is in Arts and Culture, Curriculum and Instruction in African Studies, Sexuality Issues, and Gender and Marriage Issues.

Ms. Vishakha Goyal

Ms. Vishakha Goyal is a Research Scholar studying the Changing Phases of Indian Mushaa’iras under the Department of English and Cultural Studies at Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. She is teaching English as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Punjabi University, Patiala. She is also teaching Urdu online as well as translating a 300-page book from Urdu to English. Being a polyglot, she can read and write in six languages.She have research papers and international blogs published on my area of research.

Mr. Abdullah Akhmetov

Mr Abdullah Akhmetov is director of the branch in Shymkent and the Turkestan region RSE on REM “Republican Research Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the population of the RK for 45 years. His areas of interests are Labor protection & Occupational safety and health.

Zari Syed

Zari Syed (he/they) holds a Social Work BA. He/They is an LGBTQ+ Youth Support Worker and a Youth Engagement Lead. His/they areas of interest include social work practice with the LGBTQ+ community, undertaking research focused on LGBTQ+ care experienced people, and using lived experience to influence change in social care.

Dr. Priyanka Joshi

Dr. Priyanka Joshi is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at PES Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Shivajinagar, Pune. She has completed her MA in History in 2008 with First Rank from the University of Pune (now known as Savitribai Phule Pune University). She went on to register for PhD under Dr. Radhika Seshan on the topic – ‘Films and History – A Critical Study of Select Hindi films 1950-2008’, the same year and was awarded the degree in 2014. Apart from teaching and academic writing, she is interested in writing fiction. She is in the process of publishing her poems and short stories with national and international publishers. Recently she has achieved accolades/ awards for Top100 Researchers from India by the FoxClues India Prime Awards 2022; the Highly Effective Teacher Award 2022 by Education Connect Plus and Best Teacher Award in  Asian Education Awards by KitesKraft.

Dr. Ahlam Ahmed Mohamed Othman

Dr. Ahlam Ahmed Mohamed Othman is an associate professor of English Literature, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, British University in Egypt. She has a Ph.D. in English Literature from Al-Azhar University and two MA degrees: one in English Literature from Al-Azhar University; the other in TEFL from the AUC. In addition, Dr. Othman has registered for another Ph.D. in Comaprative Poetics. Dr. Othman’s research interests are Comparative Literature, Literary Translation, and Interdisciplinary Studies. She has translated four volumes of poetry and a book on Comparative Poetics into English. She is a board member of the Egyptian Society of Comparative Literature, editor of Muqaranat, an annual journal and a reviewer for the National Center for Translation.

Dr. Tinni Dutta

Dr. Tinni Dutta, Phd in Applied Psychology is engaging herself as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Muralidhar Girls’ College, Kolkata, India. She has delivered lectures in UK, USA, Switzerland, France, Germany, South Africa and different parts of Asia. She is recipient of many international awards.

Dr. Aadel Shakkour

Dr. Aadel Shakkour received his MA cum laude in Hebrew and Semitic Languages at Bar-Ilan University (2009) and his PhD in the same institution (2011). He spent two years as a post-doctoral researcher there (2012-2013) and a year in the Department of Hebrew Language and Literature of Haifa University (2014-2015). He has taught Hebrew language and literature at the Al-Qasemi College, Israel, since 2013.

Mr. Shubhashish Trivedi

Shubhashish Trivedi, isfrom India. He is currently a student of Jamia Milia Islamia University, enrolled in Masters in Gender Studies in the second semester. He has done his bachelors in political science. his areas of interest are- Political Philosophy, and Gender Studies. He is passionate about education and this is where his interest in academia stems from.

Ms. Zahra Haghshenas

Zahra Haghshenas is aPh.D. candidate in English Literature/ University of Tehran ( Kish International Campus) Her Areas of Study is Comparative Literature, World Literature, TraumaStudies, War, Women.

Ms. Zahra Ahmad

Ms. Zahra Ahmad is pursuing MA English from Patna Women’s College(Autonomous). She authored ‘My Stories’ vol. 1 and II, for primary schools. She has published and presented research paper both at national and international level. Her recent publications include poems in Setu Magazine, and research papers in The Criterion, Motif, LangLit and RIC Journal.

Ms. Niloofar Rezaee

Niloofar Rezaee is a MA Student of English Literature In Shahid-Beheshti University (SBU), Tehran, Iran. She is President of SBU’s English Literature Society And Editor at Threshold Journal, SBU. She is Interested in Modern/Postmodern Literature, Beckettian Theater, Object-Oriented Ontology, Psychoanalysis, and Continental Philosophy.

Ms Vanessa Hoi Mei CHEUNG

Ms Vanessa Hoi Mei CHEUNG is currently a Lecturer in the psychology stream at the Caritas Institute of Higher Education, and a Ph.D. student at the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, the University of Hong Kong. Her research interests focus on mixed research methods in the fields of schizophrenia, stigma and social integration, online gaming, ICT, and social capital.

MSC.Gonçalo Mota

MSC.Gonçalo Mota is a professor of Social Work in Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, in Portugal, PhD student in Social Work at the University of Coimbra and at the Catholic University of Portugal (Interuniversity Program). Has a Master and Graduation degree in Social Work. Researcher of Social Work, Justice, and Human Rights.

Mr.Nasser Alkorbi

Mr.Nasser Alkorbi, is a researcher and second-year PhD student at the University of Salford. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Saudi Arabia and a master’s degree in new media from Ireland. He is  currently a lecturer in the Department of Communication at the University of Prince Sattam Ibn Abdulaziz in Riyadh.)

Mr. Valeriu Mihai PANOIU

Mr. Valeriu Mihai PANOIU, PhD student at The Romanian Academy, ‘G. Calinescu’ History and Literary Theory Institute, with a thesis on authority strategies in old Romanian literature. Research fields: discourse analysis, argumentation, literary theory, medieval history and mentalities, Romanian literature (16h – 18th centuries).

Miss. Laura Zhankulova

Miss Laura Zhankulova’s education is in Legal, oil, and mining engineering, and Master of Ecology. Her work experience of 20 years.
Her Current position is Senior Researcher, Biomonitoring and Occupational Health Department – RSE on REM «Republican Research Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the population of the RK.
Her areas of interest are Scientific statistics, Occupational safety, and health.