GERTRAUD DIEM-WILLE | Psychotherapie | Excellence in Research

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Prof. GERTRAUD DIEM-WILLE | Psychotherapie | Excellence in Research

Univ. Prof. at  Viennese Psychoanalytic Association (WPV), Vienna, Austria

Univ. Prof. Dr. phil. i. R. Gertraud Diem-Wille, born on November 2, 1945, is an Austrian academic and psychoanalyst. She has two daughters and three grandchildren. Dr. Diem-Wille is an influential figure in psychoanalytic education, particularly in the fields of political education, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy. She continues to contribute to psychoanalytic training and theory development.

Profile

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🎓 Education 

Primary School: St. Ursula, Vienna (1951-1955). Secondary School: St. Ursula (1955-1960), Maria Regina (1960-1963).Graduate Education: Matura (1963, 1964). Ph.D. in Pedagogy and Sociology (1976). Habilitation in General Educational Science, University of Klagenfurt (1990)

💼 Experience

1979-1984: University Assistant, University of Vienna. 1984-1990: University Assistant, IFF. 1990-1997: Assistant Professor, IFF, Political Education Program Coordinator. 1992-1993: Visiting Scientist, Tavistock Centre. 1997-2011: Associate Professor, Director of Psychoanalytic Education Program. 2011-2012: Retired, continued leading Master’s Program. Since 2000: Director, Continuing Education Program in Psychoanalytic Parent-Infant Therapy

🏆 Awards & Honors

Membership in Austrian Society for Group Dynamics (1970). Training Analyst for Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychoanalysis (2001). Member of the International Psychoanalytical Association (1990). Schrödinger Fellowship, Tavistock Centre (1992-1993). Honorary recognition for contribution to psychoanalytic education and therapy

🔬 Research Focus

Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic pedagogy. Political education in geography and economics. Psychoanalytic therapy for infants, children, and adolescents. Group dynamics and organizational consulting. Professionalism, femininity, and psychoanalytic insights into career ambitions

🔍Conclusion

Dr. Gertraud Diem-Wille is undoubtedly an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her long-standing commitment to psychoanalytic education, along with her profound impact on the development of specialized training programs, places her at the forefront of her field. With her continued influence on psychoanalysis and pedagogy, Dr. Diem-Wille is a highly deserving candidate for this recognition.

📚Publications 

  1. From Infant Observation to Parent-Infant Psychotherapy: How Infant Observation is Applied to Therapeutic Work with Parents and Their Children
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Infant Observation
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Traumatic Experience and Loss: A Brief Therapy with a Traumatized Refugee Boy and His Parents in Exile
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: International Journal of Psychoanalysis
    • Volume: 105
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 496–520
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Puberty and Adolescence: The Inner Worlds of Teenagers and Their Parents
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 1

 

  1. The Early Years of Life: Psychoanalytical Development Theory According to Freud, Klein, and Bion
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 3

 

  1. Young Children and Their Parents: Perspectives from Psychoanalytic Infant Observation
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. The Baby as Catalyst for Unconscious Conflicts of the Parents: Contribution to a Psychoanalytically Oriented Parent-Infant Therapy
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Infant Observation
    • Volume: 21
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 17–32
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 2

 

  1. Latency: The Golden Age of Childhood: Psychoanalytical Developmental Theory According to Freud, Klein and Bion
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Drawing Upon Bion’s Theories in the Context of Child Analysis
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Kinderanalyse
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 122–143
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Applying a Psychoanalytic Approach Acquired Through Infant Observation Towards Working as a Teacher: A Case Study
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Infant Observation
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 110–125
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. The Significance of Containment in Early Childhood and in Analyses Providing Scope for Reflection: With Scenes from Infant Observation and Child Analysis
    • Author: Diem-Wille, G.
    • Journal: Kinderanalyse
    • Volume: 22
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 48–70
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 1

 

Jetmir Zyberaj | Psychology | AcademicInnovator YoungAchiever Award

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Mr.  Jetmir Zyberaj | Psychology | AcademicInnovator YoungAchiever Award

 Mr at Roland Berger,  Germany

Jetmir Zyberaj is a Work and Organizational Psychologist based in Munich, Germany. With a diverse career spanning human resources, consulting, and academia, Jetmir brings expertise in leadership, organizational development, and performance management. Fluent in multiple languages, he has collaborated internationally across sectors, including roles at Roland Berger and the University of Bamberg. Passionate about creating impactful change in organizational settings, Jetmir combines deep psychological insight with practical human resource strategies. His professional memberships and active involvement in organizations such as AOM and EWOP underline his commitment to advancing organizational psychology.

 

Profile

Scholar

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Work & Organizational Psychology (University of Bamberg): Jetmir’s doctorate work centers on leadership feedback and employee performance, with coursework covering human resource management, change management, and teamwork. Master’s in Psychology (M.Ed.) (Technical University of Munich): Focused on innovative learning environments, emotion regulation, and self-efficacy, Jetmir’s Master’s studies emphasized the development of interpersonal and educational communication skills. Bachelor’s in Psychology (B.Sc.) (University of Prishtina): Core studies included organizational, clinical, and social psychology, with a strong emphasis on research methods, cognitive psychology, and English for psychology, graduating with a GPA of 8.5/10.

Experience 💼

HR Expert (Roland Berger GmbH): Managed performance evaluations and KPIs for over 400 global leaders, closely collaborating with IT, finance, and payroll for comprehensive data analyses. Research Associate (University of Bamberg): Taught courses on feedback, change management, and teamwork to 300+ students, coordinating projects with Stony Brook University and Hebrew University. Consultant (FiBS Institute): Conducted labor market and educational research for UNICEF and UNESCO across MENA and Albania, securing EU projects worth €300,000. Other Roles: Previously, he contributed as a Research Assistant at TU Munich, Consultant for the EU, and President of the Kosovar Association of Psychology Students (KOAPS).

Awards and Honors 🏆

European Federation of Psychology Students’ Association: Represented KOAPS at the EFPSA Conference in Baarlo, Netherlands, advancing psychology student networks. Project Success: Secured over €300,000 in project funding with FiBS Institute through collaborations with UNICEF, UNESCO, and KfW Development Bank. Leadership Role: Served as President of KOAPS, leading initiatives and organizing social activities for psychology students in Kosovo. Multilingual Proficiency: Fluent in Albanian, English, and German, Jetmir utilizes his language skills in diverse international projects, enhancing cross-cultural collaboration and communication.

Research Focus 🔬

Jetmir’s research centers on leadership, performance feedback, and work relationships within organizations. His Ph.D. thesis explored how leadership feedback impacts employee performance, with a broader focus on human resource management and employee development. Additionally, Jetmir’s collaborations have covered 360-degree feedback, teamwork dynamics, and emotional regulation at work, yielding insights that blend theoretical knowledge with practical HR applications. His international projects also delve into organizational change, innovative learning environments, and leadership effectiveness within diverse cultural contexts.

 Conclusion

Jetmir Zyberaj’s academic, professional, and leadership skills, paired with his unique expertise in organizational psychology and HR, make him a promising candidate for the AcademicInnovator YoungAchiever Award. With his comprehensive experience in both independent and collaborative settings, he has demonstrated a clear ability to innovate in research and apply it practically in global HR contexts. Continued focus on publications and technical skills will only enhance his already impressive profile, aligning with the award’s focus on innovative and impactful contributions in academia.

Publications Top Notes

    1. Developing sustainable careers during a pandemic: The role of psychological capital and career adaptability
      • Authors: J Zyberaj, S Seibel, AF Schowalter, L Pötz, S Richter-Killenberg, J Volmer
      • Year: 2022

     

    1. Gaining feedback acceptance: Leader-member attachment style and psychological safety
      • Authors: M London, J Volmer, J Zyberaj, AN Kluger
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. Predicting employee telecommuting preferences and job outcomes amid COVID-19 pandemic: a latent profile analysis
      • Authors: C Bakaç, J Zyberaj, JC Barela
      • Year: 2020

     

    1. Perceived intrinsic motivation mediates the effect of motive incongruence on job burnout and job satisfaction
      • Authors: C Bakaç, Y Chen, J Zyberaj, HM Kehr, M Quirin
      • Year: 2021

     

    1. Investigating the relationship between emotion regulation strategies and self‐efficacy beliefs among adolescents: Implications for academic achievement
      • Authors: J Zyberaj
      • Year: 2022

     

    1. Attachment style and quality listening: Keys to meaningful feedback and stronger leader-member connections
      • Authors: M London, J Volmer, J Zyberaj, AN Kluger
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. A meta-analytic systematic review and theory of the effects of perceived listening on work outcomes
      • Authors: AN Kluger, M Lehmann, H Aguinis, G Itzchakov, G Gordoni, J Zyberaj, …
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. Beyond LMX: toward a theory-based, differentiated view of leader–member relationships
      • Authors: M London, J Volmer, J Zyberaj
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. A meta-analytic systematic review and theory of perceived listening and job outcomes (performance, relationship quality, affect, and cognition)
      • Authors: AN Kluger, M Lehmann, H Aguinis, G Itzchakov, G Gordoni, J Zyberaj, …
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. Latent transition analysis in organizational psychology: A simplified “how to” guide by using an applied example
      • Authors: J Zyberaj, C Bakaç, S Seibel
      • Year: 2022

Thembi Nkomo | mental health and psychiatry | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Thembi Nkomo | mental health and psychiatry | Best Researcher Award

Mrs at University of the Free State,  South Africa

Dr. Thembi Nkomo is a dedicated Occupational Therapy lecturer at the University of the Free State, South Africa. With a Master’s in Public Health and a PGDip in Vocational Rehabilitation, she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Public Health at the University of Limpopo. Her research focuses on minimizing mental illness relapse among public school teachers. Dr. Nkomo has published in esteemed journals and has extensive clinical experience, having managed the Occupational Therapy psychiatry department at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital. She actively engages in community outreach, enhancing mental health awareness and supporting vocational rehabilitation initiatives.

Publication profile

 

🎓 Educational Qualifications

2021: PGDip in Vocational Rehabilitation, University of Pretoria. 2019: Master’s in Public Health, University of Limpopo. 2014: B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy, University of the Western Cape

🏫 Teaching Portfolio

Position: Lecturer, Occupational Therapy Department, University of the Free State (2023 – Present)

  • Courses Taught:
    • First Year: Community-based engagement, Motivation
    • Second Year: Community-based practice, Social participation & communication
    • Third Year: Performance patterns, Ethics
    • Fourth Year: Various mental health disorders and forensic psychiatry

🤝 Community Engagements

Supervises community-based engagements for first-year students. Conducts handwriting assessments for students requiring additional time during tests and exams.

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Experience

Position: Occupational Therapist, Mankweng Tertiary and Academic Hospital (2015 – 2022)

  • Managed the Occupational Therapy psychiatry department, conducted functional capacity evaluations, and supervised outreach programs.

📝 Extra Contributions

  • Facilitated a mental health awareness event in 2022, securing sponsorships and engaging stakeholders.
  • Initiated an outpatient group for vocational rehabilitation of patients with mental illness and started a vegetable garden in the ward.

Publication

1. Occupational Therapy Students’ Perceptions of Spirituality in Training
  • Authors: TG Mthembu, F Ahmed, T Nkuna, K Yaca
  • Journal: Journal of Religion and Health
  • Volume: 5
  • Pages: 2178-2197
  • Year: 2014
2. Exploring Performance Patterns of Family Members Caring for a Loved One with Mental Illness in Rural and Remote Capricorn District of South Africa: A Secondary Analysis
  • Authors: T Nkomo, K Mokoko, Percy
  • Journal: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
  • Pages: 1-23
  • Year: 2024
3. The Realities of Caring for a Person with a Mental Disorder in Rural and Remote Capricorn District of South Africa: A Qualitative Study
  • Authors: T Nkomo, P Kekana, K Mokoko
  • Journal: Community Mental Health
  • Year: 2024

 

Sakshi Kumari | Medicine | Young Scientist Award

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Sakshi Kumari | Medicine | Young Scientist Award

Dr Sakshi Kumari Shimoga institute of medical sciences India

Sakshi Kumari is a dedicated medical professional with a strong academic background, holding an MBBS from Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences. Her extensive research experience includes studies on COVID-19 outcomes, cognitive dysfunction in postpartum women, and the impact of social media on medical students. She has actively participated in various national and international conferences, winning multiple awards for her presentations. In addition to her research, Sakshi has taken on leadership roles in medical organizations and engaged in community service. Her commitment to both medicine and social responsibility positions her as a promising future leader in healthcare.

    1. Title: Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Responsible Antibiotic Use Among the General Population of Shimoga District of Karnataka: A Cross-Sectional Study
      Authors: S. Wilson, R. Koppad, K. Nagendra, S. Kumari, C. Liana, C.A. Joseph
      Year: 2023

     

    1. Title: Test Positivity Rate, Contact History, and Vaccination Status of COVID-19 Among Patients Visiting Flu Corner (Fever Clinic) of a Tertiary Care Health Center of Karnataka
      Authors: S. Wilson, R. Koppad, K. Nagendra, S. Kumari, C. Liana, C.A. Joseph
      Year: 2023

     

    1. Title: Outcomes of Home Isolated COVID-19 Patients and Risk Factors Associated with the Adverse Outcomes: Longitudinal Retrospective Study in Shimoga, Karnataka
      Author: S. Kumari
      Year: 2023

     

    Conclusion

    In conclusion, Sakshi Kumari’s impressive academic achievements and diverse research experiences reflect her dedication to the medical field. Her active participation in conferences and leadership roles highlights her commitment to advancing healthcare and addressing pressing health issues. Through her community service initiatives, she demonstrates a strong sense of social responsibility. With her passion for medicine and proven skills, Sakshi is well-equipped to make significant contributions to the healthcare sector and drive positive change in the lives of others. Her future in medicine is promising, with the potential for impactful leadership and innovation.