Meseret Tessema | Developmental & Educational Psychology| Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Meseret Tessema | Developmental & Educational Psychology| Best Researcher Award

Dr Meseret Tessema University of Gondar Ethiopia

Dr. Meseret Getachew Tessema is an accomplished academic and researcher with a PhD in Psychology from Andhra University, India. He is currently the Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. With a robust background in educational psychology and extensive teaching experience, Dr. Tessema has contributed significantly to the fields of mental health, group dynamics, and psychosocial support, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations such as refugees. His professional journey includes roles as a lecturer and coordinator in various educational institutions, and he has been involved in numerous research initiatives and community outreach programs. His publications cover a range of topics, including the relationship between teaching styles and student engagement, the impact of mental health on education, and cultural perspectives on aging in Ethiopia.

Publication profile

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šŸ“š Education

Ph.D. in PsychologyAndhra University, IndiaSeptember 2016 – June 2021Thesis: Teaching Styles and Learning Styles, Academic Engagement, and Academic Achievement of Students in Public Universities in EthiopiaMaster of Education in Educational Psycholog Bahir Dar University, EthiopiaSeptember 2010 – June 2012Thesis: The Relationship Between Parenting Style, Assertiveness, and Academic Achievement at Teacher Training Colleges in South EthiopiaBachelor of Arts in Educational PsychologyAddis Ababa University, EthiopiaSeptember 2000 – July 2005Higher Diploma in Teacher EducationDilla University, EthiopiaOctober 2005 – June 2006

šŸ”¬ Research Interests

Health Psychology, Mental Health and Psychosocial SupportEducation and Wellbeing of ChildrenSpecial Needs Education & GenderGroup Dynamics

 

šŸ… Leadership Experience

Head, Department of Psychology, University of GondarAugust 2021 ā€“ PresentIntegrated migration and asylum issues into the department’s research agenda.Guidance and Counseling Coordinator, Hosanna College of Teacher Education
November 2007 ā€“ September 2009Developed and managed counseling programs for migrant and displaced students.

šŸŒ Professional Memberships

International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD)Society for the Improvement of Psychological Sciences (SIPS)

šŸ† Professional Honors and Fellowships

2-year Academic Mentorship Programme for Social Psychologists and Social Scientists, funded by the British Academy, UK.

Publication

The Relationship of University Students’ Engagement with Teaching Style, Learning Style, and Academic Achievement in Ethiopia

Author

Meseret Getachew Tessema

Year

2021

 

Conclusion

Dr. Meseret Getachew Tessemaā€™s work demonstrates a deep commitment to enhancing educational practices and mental health support within the Ethiopian context. His leadership in the Department of Psychology at the University of Gondar has fostered significant research initiatives that address pressing societal issues, particularly those affecting marginalized communities. Through his collaborations with local and international organizations, he has not only contributed to academic knowledge but also to practical solutions that improve the psychosocial well-being of students and refugees. Dr. Tessemaā€™s ongoing research and community service projects reflect his dedication to bridging gaps in education and mental health, positioning him as a key figure in the advancement of psychological sciences in Ethiopia.

 

Homa Molavi | Management and education | Young Scientist Award

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Ā Ms. Homa Molavi | Management and education | Young Scientist AwardĀ 

Homa Molavi is a dedicated scholar and experienced professional in management and strategic governance, currently completing a Ph.D. at the University of Manchester. With a strong academic background including a Master’s from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Homa’s research focuses on uncovering stakeholder behaviors influencing organizational governance and crisis response strategies, leveraging machine learning for predictive insights. With extensive teaching and supervisory experience at prestigious institutions like UCL and UOM, and a robust industry background in AI-driven technology as a Policy and Governance Project Manager, Homa combines academic rigor with practical expertise in policy development, project management, and strategic planning. A prolific author and conference organizer, Homa is committed to advancing knowledge in management studies through interdisciplinary research and innovative educational initiatives.

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Education šŸŽ“

PhD (2022- close to completion) Management The University of Manchester PhD Thesis: Uncovering Stakeholders’ Behavioural Patterns Impacting Organisational Governance and Policy Making Based on Crisis Response Strategies: Leveraging Machine Learning for University Reputation Prediction. M.Sc. (2013-2015) Administrative Management (Strategic Management) Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) Thesis: Effects of Organisational Factors (Communication, Market Orientation, Polychronicity) on Innovation Performance through Strategic Decision Speed and Policy Making: The Moderating Role of Team Orientation Average/20: 19.13 Honour: Distinction & The first Rank. B.Sc. (2009-2013) Public Management (Policy making and Governance) Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Average/20: 18.23 Honour: Distinction & The first Rank. Diploma (2007-2009) Mathematics Vahid High School Average/20: 19.60 Honour: Distinction & The first Rank

Award šŸ†

Teaching Associate Fellow (AFHEA) certificate Fellowship reference: PR282721. Top student šŸ„‡ Consistently recognized as the top-performing student throughout all years of my diploma, bachelorā€™s, and master’s programs

Certificates šŸ“œ

Oxford University, UK 2022 Research Integrity, Second Edition, 2022 Irresponsible Research Practices. University of Manchester, UK 2022 Graduate Teaching Assistant Training 2022 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Sharif University of Technology, Iran 2020 Algorithmic trading with Python. Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran 2021 Basics and concepts of statistics and linear algebra University of Tehran, Iran 2019 Python for Economics Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran 2010 Value-added tax 2014 EViews software certificate 2014 Stata software certificate 2016 Amos software certificate, 2016 Editing articles and theses in Microsoft Office Word software,Ā  2016 SPSS software certificate, 2016 How to find a good journal to publish your article

Teaching Assistant Experiences šŸ‘©ā€šŸ«

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) [2013-2019]

Fundamentals of Organisation and Management (Course No: 21331099) Organisational Behaviour Management (21330030) Fundamentals of Public Management (21332285), Public Finance and Public Financial Policy (21333040), Strategic Planning (31333081), Innovation and Technology Management (31332259), Advanced Management Information Systems (31332011), Complex Organisations Management, Strategic Approach (31332215), Behaviour Analysis and Human Resource Management (31332408), Development Management and Fulfilling Strategic Plans (31333092)

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • A new model for assessing the impact of the urban intelligent transportation system, farmersā€™ knowledge and business processes on the success of green supply chain management
    • Authors: L Rajabion, M Khorraminia, A Andjomshoaa, M Ghafouri-Azar, H Molavi
    • Source: Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 50, 154-162, 2019

 

  • A model for examining the effect of knowledge sharing and new IT-based technologies on the success of the supply chain management systems
    • Authors: H Zeraati, L Rajabion, H Molavi, NJ Navimipour
    • Source: Kybernetes, 49(2), 229-251, 2020

 

  • A model for examining the effects of communication on innovation performance: emphasis on the intermediary role of strategic decision-making speed
    • Authors: F Rahimnia, H Molavi
    • Source: European Journal of Innovation Management, 24(3), 1035-1056, 2021

 

  • Relationship between earnings management, CEO compensation, and stock return on Tehran Stock Exchange
    • Authors: M Moardi, M Salehi, S Poursasan, H Molavi
    • Source: International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior, 23(1), 1-22, 2020

 

  • Integrando la funciĆ³n de marketing interno y externo para un modelo de marketing de gestiĆ³n de servicios en IrĆ”n
    • Authors: S Nafisa, R Shayanrad, M Hosseinifard, H Molavi, MR Narimisa
    • Source: ReligaciĆ³n. Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, 4(18), 233-238, 2019

 

  • A Bibliometric Study of Stakeholder Opinion Mining and Sentiment Analysis in Crisis Communication
    • Author: H Molavi
    • Source: CARMA 2024, 2024

 

  • Exploring stakeholder perceptions and policy implications for strategic management of largeā€size classes: A systematic literature review
    • Author: H Molavi
    • Source: Review of Education, 12(2), 1, 2024

 

 

Michael Ciolfi | Design for Learning | Excellence in Research

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Ā Dr. Michael Ciolfi |Design for Learning| Excellence in Research

 

Experienced educational administrator with a robust background in managing patient care services and professional education in North America. Renowned for introducing innovative programming with measurable improvements in learning, performance, cost-effectiveness, and administrative ease. Proven leadership in strategic planning, sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and timely execution, leveraging a diverse career in competitive athletics and military strategic planning. Holds advanced degrees in Business Administration, Chiropractic, and Physical & Health Education. Currently Dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Bridgeport, driving strategic planning, accreditation, and budget management while fostering program growth and faculty development.

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šŸ“š Academic Administration * šŸ† Professional Practice * šŸŽ“ Teaching

A qualified, experienced educational administrator with an extensive track record of managing both patient care services and professional education development in Canada and the USA. Have introduced state-of-the-art programming in every environment with measurable gains in learning, performance, cost-effectiveness, and ease of administration achieved in all cases.

Strong, proven leader of people and processes, combining a diverse professional career with a background in competitive athletics and military strategic planning. Known for a collaborative style in relationship building, bold planning and decision making, analytical problem solving, creative solution development, sustainability planning, fiscal responsibility, and timely execution.

šŸŽ“Education

DBA (Doctorate-Business Admin), Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2014 (Specialization: Leadership). MBA (Masters-Business Admin), University of Fredericton, Fredericton NB, 2010 (Specialization: General Business). Land Forces Military Command, Command & Staff College, Kingston ON, 2002 (Specialization: Light Infantry). DC (Doctor of Chiropractic), Life University, Marietta, Georgia, 1990. BSc (Nutrition), School of Chiropractic/School of Nutrition, 1990. HBPE (Physical & Health Education), Lakehead University, Thunder Bay ON, 1985

 

šŸ“š Teaching Experience

šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ Canadian Army ā€“ Infantry Corps

Soldier Instruction: 1991-1996

  • Military conduct/military law/Queenā€™s Regulations and Orders
  • Navigating with map and compass
  • Extreme cold and extreme heat physiological adaptation and survival
  • Arctic survival, prevention, and treatment of cold injuries
  • Small arms instruction: M16 rifle, automatic weapons/machine guns/mortars/grenades/handheld antitank rocket and missile launchers

Officer Instruction: 1996-2003

  • Radio procedures/transmitting, receiving, storing and destroying classified information
  • Mission analysis and creation of military orders
  • Navigating with map, compass, and GPS
  • Directing indirect (artillery) and direct (tank) fire
  • Leading quick and deliberate light infantry platoon/company level attacks
  • Leading soldiers in ground, air-mobile and amphibious operations in multiple environmental conditions

šŸ« Niagara College

Lead Instructor: Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses: 1996 ā€“ 2001

  • Lifelong Wellness Activities/Lifestyles Course: 2000-2001
  • EMT Physical Preparation Course: 2000-2001

šŸ« North Florida Institute of Massage Therapy

Lead Instructor: Anatomy and physiology for massage therapists: 2003-2005

šŸ« Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida

Outpatient Faculty Clinician: Clinical experience courses: 2005-2006

  • Chiropractic Technique Instructor: Low back spinal manipulation and rehabilitation: 2005
  • Classroom Instructor: Patient care documentation, E & M and CPT coding: 2006-2008

šŸ« Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Lead Instructor: Foundations of spinal manipulation and manual therapies: 2009-2014

  • Guest Lecturer: Business procedures, accounting and finance, strategic planning, operational management, and leadership: 2010-2014

šŸ« University of Bridgeport

Chiropractic history, philosophy, and evidence-informed care: 2020

  • Navigating with map and compass: UG Health Sciences Adventure Course: 2022

šŸŽ“ Current Professional Responsibilities at the University of Bridgeport

Dean, College of Health Sciences (CHS)

  • Facilitated and created a strategic plan for the CHS.
  • Responsible for the academic and clinical competency attainment of ten health sciences programs.
  • Staffed chiropractic and acupuncture clinicians at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
  • Managed operations of on-campus UB Clinics and post-graduate continuing education department.
  • Held financial oversight for all programs, including P & L reporting.
  • Facilitated strategic plans for various schools within the university.

WITH FACULTY

  • Evaluated full-time and part-time faculty.
  • Approved professional development and research projects.
  • Supervised schedule development.
  • Authorized hiring of program directors and faculty, and purchase of equipment and supplies.

ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING GROWTH

  • Managed growth of CHS programs, including UB Clinics and Health Sciences post-graduate education.
  • Developed a spine/neuromusculoskeletal model of care.
  • Integrated chiropractic and acupuncture into FQHCs and established residency training programs.

ACCREDITATION

  • Completed a self-study for the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) for UBSC accreditation.
  • Participated in past accreditation studies at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and Palmer Chiropractic College.

BUDGET

  • Developed and managed annual budgets for CHS, UB clinics, post-graduate education, and FQHC clinical sites.
  • Utilized zero-based and other budget development strategies.
  • Balanced economic and educational concerns under resource-challenging conditions.

UB CLINICS

  • Oversaw operations of UB Clinics.
  • Allocated resources for off-site clinics and analyzed monthly financial income statements.
  • Created P & L projections for new program planning and analyzed financial statements for FQHC residency programs.

INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS

  • Facilitated capital funds for renovations and equipment purchases.
  • Oversaw renovations to the radiology department, technique/physical exam instruction areas, and UB Clinics.

VISION, MISSION & STRATEGIC PLANNING

  • Initiated a review of the mission, vision, values, and paradigm of care for the School of Chiropractic.
  • Developed strategic plans with initiatives for enrollment and retention, curriculum enhancement, programmatic assessment, communications, research, professional leadership, and facilities enhancement.

STRATEGIC PLANNING – COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

  • Facilitated the creation of a strategic plan for CHS, involving all schools and institutes.

STRATEGIC PLANNING ā€“ SCHOOL OF NURSING

  • Developed a strategic plan for the School of Nursing, aligning it with the CHS plan.

STRATEGIC PLANNING ā€“ PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT INSTITUTE

  • Facilitated a strategic plan for the Physician Assistant Institute following leadership changes and accreditation reaffirmation.

STRATEGIC PLANNING ā€“ SCHOOL OF DENTAL HYGIENE

  • Facilitated a review and creation of a strategic plan for the School of Dental Hygiene, including new program proposals.

EVALUATION

  • Developed and implemented a faculty self-assessment process within established tenure and non-tenure track protocols.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • The application of UDL and SoTL to health care education
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Ciolfi, M.; Howard, L.
    • Source: New Directions for Teaching and Learning

 

  • Perceptions of Ontario chiropractors on business education in chiropractic schools
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: Ciolfi, M.A.; Azad, A.; Al-Azdee, M.; Nguyen, A.; Panah, B.A.
    • Source: Journal of Chiropractic Education

 

  • Gender diversity in chiropractic leadership: a cross-sectional study
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: Azad, A.; Maiers, M.; Stuber, K.; Ciolfi, M.
    • Source: Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association

 

  • Response of Chiropractic Organizations to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Report
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: Johnson, C.D.; Little, C.S.; Sterling, T.A.; Boghosian, K.; Ciolfi, M.A.
    • Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

 

  • The relationship between chiropractor required and current level of business knowledge
    • Year: 2017
    • Authors: Ciolfi, M.A.; Kasen, P.A.
    • Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies