Lea Petrovic | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Lea Petrovic | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Lea Petrovic, Boston Children’s Hospital, United States

Dr. Lea Petrovic is a multilingual licensed psychologist with a strong background in trauma-informed care, specializing in supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology with a trauma specialization from Tulane University. Dr. Petrovic has extensive experience in community mental health and clinical psychology, having worked at the Boston Child Study Center and Boston Children’s Hospital. She is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association. Her research focuses on trauma’s impact on schools and educators, with published works on trauma-informed practices and mental health in marginalized communities. 🌍📚🩺

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr. Lea Petrovic holds a B.S. in Psychology, Spanish, and Public Health (cum laude) from Boston University, an M.S. in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in School Psychology with a specialization in trauma from Tulane University. She completed her postdoctoral training in Clinical Psychology at the Boston Child Study Center, where she focused on trauma and its impact on child development. 🌟 Her work integrates her diverse background in psychology, Spanish, and public health, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding and treating trauma. 🌈

Academic Appointments

She has served as an instructor at Tulane University and is currently an instructor at Harvard Medical School. Additionally, she has held positions as a staff psychologist and attending psychologist at the Boston Child Study Center and Boston Children’s Hospital. Her work focuses on providing clinical care and psychological support to children and families, contributing significantly to child psychology research and treatment. 🌟📚🧠

Honors and Prizes

Dr. Lea Petrovic received the 2020 Society for the Study of School Psychology Dissertation Award, recognizing scholarly achievement on her doctoral dissertation. Additionally, she was honored with The C. Chrisman Wilson Award for Graduate Student Teaching in Psychology by the Tulane University Psychology Department for her excellence in teaching among graduate students. 🌟📚🎓

Presentations

Dr. Lea Petrovic has presented extensively at regional, national, and international conferences, focusing on trauma and its implications in educational settings. Notable presentations include “Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to Evidence-Based Practices in School Systems” at Harvard University and “Mental Health in Schools: Building Systems of Care” at the Mental Health Institute. Dr. Petrovic also addressed “Mind in Distress: Trauma’s Impact on Executive Functioning” at the 39th Annual Executive Functioning Conference. Her national presentation, “The Social Justice Implications of Trauma-Sensitive Schools: A Critical Dialogue,” was held at the American Psychological Association in Chicago, IL. All presentations reflect her commitment to advancing understanding and dialogue on trauma-sensitive approaches in education. 💡📚

Research Focus

Dr. Lea Petrovic specializes in trauma-focused school psychology, focusing on integrating trauma-informed practices within educational settings to enhance support for students. Her research includes examining the transition to telehealth services during COVID-19, exploring challenges and opportunities, and assessing the impact on trauma-informed approaches in schools. Additionally, she investigates the effects of secondary traumatic stress among school educators in marginalized communities and the quality of teacher-student relationships. Dr. Petrovic’s work contributes significantly to understanding and improving mental health care for youth in real-world settings. 🌟🧠📚

Publication Top Notes

Transitioning to Telehealth During COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities for Trauma-Focused School Psychology

Centering trauma-informed approaches in schools within a social justice framework

Compassion Satisfaction, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout: A Mixed Methods Analysis in a Sample of Public-School Educators Working in Marginalized Communities

An Examination of the Associations Among Teacher Secondary Traumatic Stress, Teacher–Student Relationship Quality, and Student Socio-Emotional Functioning

The Function of Power: A Herstorical Model of Power, Trauma, and Policing African Americans

Building Evidence-Based Interventions for the Youth, Providers, and Contexts of Real-World Mental-Health Care

 

 

Laith Tashtoush | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Laith Tashtoush | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Laith Tashtoush, Near East University, Turkey

Based on the provided information, Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Tashtoush appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Publication profile

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Education

Dr. Laith Tashtoush holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Near East University, Nicosia (TRNC) (2016-2020), with a dissertation on the impact of HRM functions on organizational commitment and citizenship behavior in Jordanian universities. 🏛️📚 Previously, he earned an MBA from Al-albayt University, Jordan (2005-2008), where he ranked second in his class with a thesis on the role of information systems in competitive strategies. 🏆📊 His undergraduate degree in Business Administration was completed at Mu’tah University, Jordan (1999-2003), where he graduated first in his class. 🎓🌟 His educational journey began with a scientific high school education in Al-Karak, Jordan. 🎓📘

Experience

Since September 2020,Laith Tashtoush has been a Full-Time Instructor at Near East University, Nicosia, teaching a range of courses including Organizational Behavior, Cross-Cultural Communication, and various business management topics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Previously, from January 2017 to June 2020, Laith Tashtoush served as a Part-Time Lecturer at the same institution, covering similar subjects. [Name] also held roles such as Vice General Manager at Future Supporter for Trading EST, Office Manager at Al-Falaq International Trading, and Back Office Team Leader at Orion Global Financial Services. Earlier, [Name] taught IT courses at the National Jordanian School. 📚🌍📈

Research Excellence

Dr. Tashtoush has demonstrated notable research output with a focus on organizational behavior, human resource management, and the impact of various factors on business performance. His research includes:

  • Impact of Human Resource Management: Dissertation on HRM functions and their effects on organizational commitment and citizenship behavior.
  • Diverse Publications: Articles in SSCI, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar-indexed journals addressing topics like purchase intentions, administrative empowerment, relationship marketing, and COVID-19’s impact on supply chain strategies.

High-Impact Publications

  1. “Navigating Purchase Intentions: The Influence of Reviewers’ Comments Moderated by Risk and Trust” – Behavioral Sciences (2024). This paper explores consumer behavior dynamics.
  2. “The Relationship Between Administrative Empowerment and Organizational Commitment: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction Amongst Academic Staff in Higher Education” – SAGE Open (2023). Focuses on administrative empowerment and job satisfaction.
  3. “The Impact of Relationship Marketing on Customer Loyalty in the Banking Sector” – ICDABI Conference Proceedings (2023). Discusses the role of relationship marketing in banking.
  4. “The Impact of Service Quality on Corporate Social Responsibility and Customer Citizenship Behavior in Telecommunication Companies” – ICDABI Conference Proceedings (2022). Examines service quality impacts in telecommunications.

Contribution to Academia

  • Thesis Jury Member: Dr. Tashtoush contributes to academic development by serving as a jury member for several master’s theses, covering a wide range of topics including FDI, CO2 emissions, and SDGs.

Awards and Recognition

His research has received substantial citations and recognition, indicating significant influence in his field.

Conclusion

Dr. Tashtoush’s extensive research contributions, high-impact publications, and academic involvement position him as a worthy candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work aligns with the criteria of impactful, high-quality research with broad academic and practical relevance.

Publication top notes

The relationship between human resource management practices and organisational citizenship behaviour

The Effect of Social Media on Consumer Buying Behavior in Commercial Banks

The Role of Information Systems Capabilities in Enhancing the Organizational Performance

The Relationship Between Administrative Empowerment and Organizational Commitment: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction Amongst Academic Staff in Higher Education

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Relationship between Supply Chain Strategy and Organizational Performance

The Impact of Service Quality on Corporate Social Responsibility and Customer Citizenship Behavior in Telecommunication Companies

Impact on Organizational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Jordanian Universities

Navigating Purchase Intentions: The Influence of Reviewers’ Comments Moderated by Risk and Trust

Navigating Purchase Intentions: The Influence of Reviewers’ Comments on Consumer Behavior

 

Farhang Moradi | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Farhang Moradi | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr Farhang Moradi, Iran University of science and Technology, Iran

Farhang Moradi is a dedicated English teacher from Tehran, Iran 📍. He holds a BA and an MA in TEFL from Mohaghegh Ardabili and Iran University of Science and Technology, respectively, both with a perfect GPA of 4.0 🎓. Ranked 4th among MA TEFL students and 127th in the National Entrance Exam for Graduate Studies, Farhang has over 8 years of teaching experience 📚. He is proficient in SPSS and Microsoft Office 💻 and is a native Persian speaker 🗣️. His professional experience includes teaching at various institutes and translating “Untold Stories of War” 📖.

Publication profile

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Education

🎓 With a distinguished academic background in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), He obtained my MA from the Iran University of Science and Technology (2014-2017), achieving an impressive GPA of 4. Prior to this, He earned my BA in TEFL from Mohaghegh Ardabili University in Ardabil (2009-2013). My journey in TEFL education has equipped me with extensive knowledge and skills, laying a strong foundation for my career in language teaching and research. 📚✨

Experience

He started teaching right after my BA, accumulating almost 8 years of experience as an instructor at various levels and institutes. As a CELTA holder, He taught English to pilots and engineers at Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University of Science and Technology as a full-time conscript instructor. Additionally, He served as a spontaneous interpreter at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce Industries Mines and Agriculture, worked at Respina Talk Institute, and taught at Iran Mehr Language Institute (Janat-Abad and Inghelab branches). I also translated the book “Untold Stories of War” and taught using Top Notch, Touchstone, American Files, Summit, Mindset, Complete IELTS, and New Insight into IELTS books. 📚✈️🌍🔍📖👨‍🏫

Honors and Awards

Ranked 4th among MA TEFL students in 2015 🎓, achieving a remarkable academic standing. In 2014, placed 127th out of over 10,000 competitors in the National Entrance Exam for Public University Graduate Studies 📚. In 2009, secured the 835th position out of 502,344 competitors in the National Entrance Exam for Public University Undergraduate Studies 📖. Also, proudly ranked 1st in undergraduate studies 🥇. These achievements reflect dedication, hard work, and outstanding academic capabilities. 🎉

Research focus

Based on the publications, this researcher primarily focuses on second language acquisition and teacher identity construction. Their work explores how contextual factors and practice influence language teacher identity and effectiveness. Key themes include the impact of practice on teacher identity, strategies for incidental vocabulary learning, and the role of test-wiseness in vocabulary assessments. Their studies contribute to understanding the complexities of language teaching and learning, particularly within diverse educational contexts. 📚🗣️🧠

Publication top notes

Agency in conflict with contextual idiosyncrasies: Implications for second language teacher identity construction

Conceptualising the role of practice level in language teacher identity construction: An identities‐in‐practice study

The Role of Persian Elaboration on Incidental Vocabulary Learning from Reading by EFL Learners

The Use of Test-Wiseness Strategies on Vocabulary Tests Among Intermediate EFL Learners