Category: fellows23-oct-dec

Edmira Cakrani is an Assistant Professor, PhD at the Canadian Institute of Technology, Faculty of Economy, Albania.  She holds a PhD degree in Economics and an MBA from the University of Tirana, as well as a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University “Ismail Qemali” of Vlora.  Edmira has about 18 years of full-time or part-time teaching experience at various universities in Albania. Her research interests include International Economics, Financial Economics, Applied Macroeconomics. She is the author of many research articles and has participated in many scientific conferences. She is also a member of various Editorial Committees, as well as a reviewer in various scientific journals. Research Topic: Assessment of the Real Exchange Rate after Covid-19 in Albania and its Impact on the Albanian Economy Host University University of Catania, Italy Research Advisor(s): Dr. Simona Monteleone, University of Catania, Italy Dr. Brian Sloboda, University of Maryland, USA

Dr. Dorjana Klosi is currently a lecturer of Applied Linguistics and Introduction to Linguistics, University of “Ismail Qemali”, Vlore, Albania. Her primary areas of academic teaching/research are: Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Communication Studies, Translation/Interpretation, teaching/learning methodology of foreign language, and cultural studies. Mrs. Klosi, in 2020, participated in the post-doctoral training “Science Communication and Public Engagement Training Programme”, University of Bristol, England. In 2018, participated in the training “Introduction to Applied Linguistics and TESOL”, University of Leicester; and in the training “Introduction to Linguistics”, University of Birmingham. In 2014, earned a Phd in Sociolinguistics, University of Tirana. In 2007 she finalized her Master’s degree in the field of Linguistics, Communication studies. Dorjana Klosi graduated as “ Teacher and translator/ interpreter of English Language”, University “Ismail Qemali” Vlorë, 2003. She regularly publishes articles as author and co-author and participates in international conferences, seminars and training regarding Education, Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation, and English language. Research Topic: Media and Journalistic Translation, a Sociolinguistic Approach Host University University of  La Laguna, Spain

Debapriyo is a Senior Academic at MANCOSA Durban in the area of Corporate Strategy and General Management. He has worked as an academic and researcher in Europe, Oman, and South Africa. He has an MBA from India and an MS in Research from ESADE Barcelona. Interested in pursuing a research project conforming to the qualitative paradigm, he intends to use methods such as thematic analysis, interviews, grounded theory, and other approaches necessary for his projects. In addition, he has conducted Leadership and Strategy programs for medium and large corporations in South Africa. The Mancosa student team won the Design Thinking Challenge in 2020 under his coaching. He is also a Senior Trainer for the Women in Leadership program run by Mancosa Durban. Research Topic: “Social Sciences and Humanities in a Post Crisis Period”  Sub theme: Challenges affecting virtual teaching and learning process Host University: University of Catania, Italy  Research Advisor: Dr. Paola Leotta, University of Catania, Italy

Dr. Concetta Pirrone is an Associated Professor PhD in General Psychology at the Department of Educational Science, University of Catania, Italy. She obtained her Master Degree in “Clinic Psychology” at Kore University (Enna). She obtained her DEA in “Social Psychology” at Ecole des Haute Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris (France), and her Ph.D. in “Foundations and Methods of Training Processes” at University of Catania. Her topics regards cognitive development and building block play in children aged 6-10; and assessment of cognitive functions in children and adults affected by rare metabolic genetic diseases and immune deficiency. In recent years, in collaboration with foreign colleagues, she is dealing with topics regarding the field of emotions (self-esteem, emotional intelligence, emotion regulation and anxiety, etc.) in children with dyslexia, moreover in teachers and adolescents. These different collaborations have been bringing articles published in international scientific journals. Research Topic: Flourishing, emotion regulation and wellbeing in adolescent during Covid-19 pandemic and currently: a compared study between adolescents from Sicily and adolescents from Tenerife Host University University of La laguna, Spain

I am BAGHLI Asmaa, a Full time University lecturer (rank MCA) at the Higher School of Computer Engineering in Sidi Bel Abbés, Algeria. I have a Bachelor Art of Degree in the English Language, particularly (ESP), a Master and a PhD in Educational psychology.  I am also a certified English Teacher (CELTA). I have been teaching for 10 years, and an author of three practical books about teaching English for informatics purposes, along with a poetry book entitled “a sense of wonder”. I am deeply interested in researches related to: psychology, education, personal/professional development, ESP teaching / learning, academic writing. Research Topic: The Role of Self-esteem in reducing anxiety among non-native English Language Speakers (case study) Host University: University of La Laguna, Spain Research Advisor: Dr. Eva Ariño Mateo

Holder of a PhD in Bio-Organic and Analytical Chemistry from the university Sultan Moulay Slimane (Morocco), I am specialized throughout my career in themes related to Natural Resources, the Environment and Health. I worked for nearly 1 years, as a physico-chemical manager, in an analysis and quality control laboratory, before joining the Jean Lorougnon Guédé University (UJLOG) in Daloa (Ivory Coast). Dynamic and motivated by a desire for continuous improvement, I am looking for opportunities in the professional field and scientific research. Research Topic: Phytochemical characterization and valorization of some medicinal plants from the Ivory Coast in the treatment of diabetes and cancer. Host University University of Catania, Italy

Cinzia Recca is lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Catania in the Department of Education. She participated in several masters and teaching activities, as a visiting professor, at the Rey Juan Carlos and Complutense Universities of Madrid. She is  member and collaborates in the editorial committees of the Italian society of Early Modernist Historians Sisem and the Italian society SISSd on Eighteenth-century research, she is also a member of the international Royal Studies Network and collaborates with the Royal Studies Journal. Her main field of research includes the European Enlightenment, especially with regard to court studies and women’s roles. In recent years, she has initiated a demanding research activity focused on the figure of Queen Maria Carolina of Naples through the analysis of unpublished sources (diary and correspondence). She is the author of several articles in national and international scientific journals and books. Research Topic: The smallpox in the Mediterranean: a compared study on policy and practice of vaccination (1801-1838) Host University University of Laguna, Spain Research Advisor: Roberto José González Zalacain, University of Laguna, Spain

Dr. Sadia Malik is an Associate professor within Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha. She received her PhD in Applied Psychology. Her research interests span various topics including psychosocial problems among adolescence, behavioral addiction and occupational health issues. In these areas, she has published numerous papers in distinguished academic journals. She is on the Editorial Boards for a number of journals and regularly contributes to international academic conferences and workshops. Research Topic: Behavioral Effects of Technostress on Workers in COVID-19 Pandemic Host University University of Catania, Italy Research Advisor: Dr. Silvia Platania, University of Catania, Italy