MONHESEA OBREY PATRICK BAH | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

MONHESEA OBREY PATRICK BAH | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr MONHESEA OBREY PATRICK BAH, Wuhan University of Technology, China

Monhesea Obrey Patrick Bah is an accomplished Operations Manager at BSD Group – China 🇨🇳, focusing on innovative product research and customer relationship management for the West Africa market. Since 2022, he has been a Shareholder and Operations Manager at Market Lead Africa – Abidjan, handling business development and sales management. Bah also manages BPM Technology, supplying major companies like Orange-CI and GVA-CI. As Vice-President of Expérience pour Tous Foundation, he oversees youth work placements. He holds a PhD in Enterprise Management from Wuhan University of Technology 🎓, a Master’s in HR Management, and a Technical Baccalaureate from EMPT 🏫.

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Education 

Dr. Mr MONHESEA OBREY PATRICK BAH completed a PhD in Enterprise Management with a focus on Risk and Strategy from Wuhan University of Technology, China (2018-2024) 🎓🇨🇳. They earned a Master’s degree with honors in Human Resources Management from Institut Universitaire d’Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (2015-2017) 🏅🇨🇮, where they also obtained a Licence in Human Resources Management (2012-2015) 📘. Their academic journey began with a Technical Baccalaureate in Vehicle and Machinery Maintenance from the Technical and Preparatory Military School (EMPT) (2011-2012) 🔧. Dr. [Name] has a robust educational background in both management and technical fields.

Experience

As the Operations Manager at BSD Group in China, overseeing the outsourcing company for the West Africa market, I focus on innovative product research, customer relationship management, and shipping logistics. Since April 2022, I’ve also been a shareholder and Operations Manager at MARKET LEAD AFRICA in Abidjan, managing sales and business development. Previously, I managed BPM Technology, supplying major companies like Orange-CI and the Ministry of Mines. As Vice-President of Expérience pour Tous Foundation, I oversee work placements for young graduates. I have also interned at Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage, enhancing HR processes. Additionally, I presented at the 16th International Conference on Management and Innovation in Spain. 🌍📈📦👥

Research focus

This study, published in Sustainability, explores how employee involvement impacts the success of organizational change within telecommunications and refinery sectors. By examining these industries, the authors, Monhéséa Obrey Patrick Bah, Zehou Sun, Uzapi Hange, and Akadje Jean Roland Edjoukou, provide evidence that active employee participation enhances adaptability and sustainability during transitions. The research highlights the importance of inclusive strategies for achieving effective change management. 📈🔄📱🛢️

Publication top notes

Effectiveness of Organizational Change through Employee Involvement: Evidence from Telecommunications and Refinery Companies

Tito Vagni | Social Sciences | Social Sciences Excellence Award

Tito Vagni | Social Sciences | Social Sciences Excellence Award

Prof Tito Vagni, Universitas Mercatorum, Italy

Prof Tito Vagni ha una laurea in Scienze della Comunicazione dall’Università La Sapienza di Roma e due dottorati, uno in Sociologia alla Sorbonne e uno in Comunicazione e Nuove Tecnologie allo IULM. Attualmente insegna Sociologia dei Media presso Universitas Mercatorum, Università di Macerata e Università della Tuscia. Ha ottenuto l’Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale come Professore di Seconda Fascia. È stato consulente della Commissione Segre e ha insegnato in prestigiose università internazionali. I suoi interessi di ricerca includono media, discorsi d’odio digitali, estetica e gastronomia. Dirige la collana editoriale “Culturologica” e collabora con diverse pubblicazioni. 📚🎓🌍

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Qualification

Nel 2022, ha ottenuto l’Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale (ASN) per le funzioni di professore universitario di Seconda Fascia, valida dal 3 ottobre 2022 al 3 ottobre 2032. Questo riconoscimento è stato conseguito nel Settore Concorsuale 14/C2, che riguarda la Sociologia dei Processi Culturali e Comunicativi. 🎓📚 Questo prestigioso titolo riflette la competenza e la preparazione nel campo della sociologia, specialmente in ambiti legati alla cultura e alla comunicazione, e rappresenta un’importante tappa nella carriera accademica. 🌟

Research focus

Tomas Vagni’s research focuses on the interplay between media, communication, and culture, with a particular emphasis on how digital platforms and media influence social practices and perceptions. His work explores the theoretical and practical dimensions of media consumption, political branding, and the representation of food in media. Vagni’s studies often investigate the implications of media on public imagination and consumption patterns, particularly within the contexts of reality TV, digital activism, and cultural policies. His research includes topics such as “lo-fi politics,” digital influence, and the aesthetics of media representation. 📺🌐🍽️

Publication top notes

Abitare la tv. Teorie, immaginari, reality show

Lo-fi politics. Il brand del politico e lo stile amatoriale in «bassa fedeltà»

L’influenza digitale

Food (is not) porn. Le immagini del cibo e l’orizzonte della scomparsa

La teoria dei media e l’immaginario. Uno studio a partire da Edgar Morin

EXPO 2015: la decrescita da utopia a stile di vita

Servizio pubblico televisivo e politiche culturali della disabilità: modelli di un immaginario consolatorio

Dall’esposizione all’algoritmo. Forme di organizzazione del consumo nelle piattaforme digitali

Comunicazione come consumo. Teorie, modelli e pratiche nello studio dei media

 

Daniel Montez | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Daniel Montez | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr Daniel Montez, University of Arizona, United States

Daniel Montez is a Ph.D. candidate in Communication at the University of Arizona, focusing on intellectual humility in digital political environments under advisor Kate Kenski. He holds an M.A. in Mass Communication from Brigham Young University, where he researched social aggression in U.S. election debates. His B.A. in Communication is from Arizona State University. Montez has published on topics such as argument strength, Russian troll social media attacks, and trolling behaviors. His work has appeared in journals like Western Journal of Communication and Social Media + Society. 📚🗣️🗳️ #PhD #Communication #Research

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Education

Pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication at the University of Arizona, expected December 2024, with a dissertation on “Communicating Intellectual Humility in Digital Political Environments” advised by Kate Kenski 📚. Holds an M.A. in Mass Communication from Brigham Young University (2017) with a thesis on “Social Aggression in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Primary and General Election Debates” 🗣️. Completed a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Spanish at Arizona State University (2014) 🎓. Engages with American Politics as a minor at the School of Government and Public Policy 🇺🇸.

Awards

The recipient of numerous awards, including the University of Arizona SBSRI Dissertation Research Grant (March 2024, $1,290) and the GPSC Research and Project Grant (February 2024, $1,022.50). Earned the Department of Communication Special Research Funding (December 2023, $1,000) and was a keynote speaker at BYU’s Master’s Alumni Networking Event (March 2023). Awarded the Russell J. and Dorothy S. Bilinski Fellowship (March 2023, $42,000) and multiple Ed Donnerstein Media Research Scholarships (August 2022, $700; August 2021, $700). Received professional development funding (August 2020, $576), an international measurement certificate (August 2018), and accolades for academic excellence and research contributions 🏆🎓📚.

Presentation

Daniel Montez has contributed significantly to the field of communication through various papers presented at esteemed conferences. In April 2024, he co-authored a paper on trolling moderation for the NCA Conference. In November 2023, he co-authored research on online engagement dynamics, presented at the NCA Political Communication Division. His work on Russian troll attacks during the 2016 election was presented in 2022. Montez also explored uncivil discourse on Reddit, presented at the 2018 AEJMC conference. In 2017, he presented a paper analyzing Donald Trump’s campaign aesthetics at the WSCA convention. 📚🌐🗣️

Experience

From May 2019 to August 2020, worked as a Business Analyst at Zignal Labs, creating media analyses for clients like ExxonMobil and CVS Health, and analyzing the impact of automated activity on social discussions 💻📊. As Social Media Director at Stand Up Republic (December 2018 – August 2020), managed local event postings and attended strategic meetings 📅📱. Assisted the Utah Operations Director for the Evan McMullin presidential campaign (September – November 2016), organizing rallies and calling lawmakers 📞🗳️. As a Research Assistant at BYU (August 2015 – August 2017), collaborated with professors on various projects 📚🔬.

Research focus

Daniel Montez’s research primarily focuses on political communication, social media dynamics, and media effects. His work explores how social media platforms, like Twitter and Reddit, influence political campaigns and voter behavior. He examines the impact of trolling and aggressive communication on political discourse and debates. Montez also delves into the appeal of reality TV and its effects on viewers. His interdisciplinary approach spans various aspects of media and communication, contributing to understanding how digital and traditional media shape public opinion and political processes. 📱🗳️📺

Publication top notes

Russian Troll Social Media Attacks on Presidential Candidates during the 2016 U.S. Election: The Role of Frontrunner Status, Political Party, and Candidate Gender

Political Party Tweets during the 2020 Presidential Campaign

The Power of Schadenfreude: Predicting Behaviors and Perceptions of Trolling Among Reddit Users

Savvy viewers and (simulated) reality TV: An analysis of the Bachelor’s appeal to viewers

Making debating great again: U.S. Presidential candidates’ use of aggressive communication for winning presidential debates