Fani Efthymiadou | Women empowerment | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Fani Efthymiadou | Women empowerment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fani Efthymiadou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Tourism Administration at Bogazici University, Turkey. She earned her Ph.D. in Hotel & Tourism Management from Cyprus University of Technology, focusing on women empowerment among Airbnb hosts. Her academic interests include peer-to-peer accommodation and tourism sustainability. Dr. Efthymiadou has taught at various institutions, including Cyprus University of Technology and GSBS Business School. She has published extensively in journals like Tourism Review and Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Her industry experience includes management roles in hospitality and marketing. She is also involved in organizing academic conferences and reviews for prestigious journals.

 

Publication Profile

Scholar

Research for Best Researcher Award

Strengths for the Award šŸŒŸ

  1. Innovative Research Focus: Dr. Fani Efthymiadou’s research addresses contemporary issues in tourism, particularly women’s empowerment within the Airbnb context. Her work on female Airbnb hosts and peer-to-peer accommodation reflects a forward-thinking approach to tourism management and gender studies.
  2. Strong Publication Record: Dr. Efthymiadou has an impressive array of publications, including high-impact journal articles in Tourism Review and the Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Her contributions to book chapters and conference proceedings further showcase her extensive research output.
  3. Professional and Academic Experience: With a solid academic background and diverse teaching roles, including positions at Bogazici University and the Cyprus University of Technology, she brings a wealth of experience to her research. Her industry experience as a manager and marketing assistant adds practical insights to her academic work.
  4. Grants and Awards: She has received grants and awards, such as the project grant from ‘Sharing to Caring’ and a best paper hackathon proposal award, highlighting recognition from the academic community for her contributions.
  5. Active Engagement: Dr. Efthymiadou is actively involved in academic service and volunteering, including organizing research symposiums and participating in accreditation processes, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field.

Areas for Improvement āš™ļø

  1. Broader Impact and Citations: While her publications are substantial, increasing citations and broader impact could strengthen her profile. Engaging in collaborative projects or expanding her research into new areas might help achieve this.
  2. Diversification of Research Topics: Focusing more on a variety of topics within tourism management could enhance her research’s applicability and relevance to different contexts and audiences.
  3. Increased Industry Collaboration: Further collaboration with industry partners could provide additional practical insights and enhance the applicability of her research findings.
  4. Expansion of Research Networks: Strengthening networks with international researchers and institutions could lead to more collaborative projects and enhance her research visibility globally.

 

Educational Background

Ph.D. in Hotel & Tourism Management (2019-2023) Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus Dissertation: Women Empowerment in Airbnb Context. Perspectives of Female Airbnb Hosts Supervisor: Dr. Anna Farmaki. Master in Business Economics (2017-2019) University of Cyprus, Cyprus. Bachelor in Economics (2009-2014) University of Ioannina, Greece

Professional Appointments

Assistant Professor (2024ā€“Present) Department of Tourism Administration, Bogazici University, Turkiye Courses: Alternative Tourism Forms, Tourism Safety and Security Management. Teaching Assistant (2019-2023) Cyprus University of Technology Course: Tourism Destination Development. Part-time Lecturer (2022) GSBS Business School, Switzerland Course: International Hospitality and Tourism Management. External Researcher (2022) Elstat. Program Supervisor (2019-2022) Hotel and Tourism Management, Mesoyios College, Cyprus Courses: Marketing and Management, Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Tourism. Part-time Lecturer (2020) Internappa College, Cyprus Courses: Marketing and Management, Entrepreneurship. Research Assistant (2017-2018) Research Economic Centre, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

Publications:

  • Impacts of Covid-19 on peer-to-peer accommodation platforms: Host perceptions and responses
    • Journal: International Journal of Hospitality Management
    • Publication Date: 2020
    • DOI: Not provided
    • Citations: 203

 

  • Women empowerment in tourism: progressing the research agenda
    • Journal: Tourism Review
    • Publication Date: 2023
    • DOI: Not provided
    • Citations: 6

 

  • Women empowerment in peer-to-peer accommodation settings: perspectives of female Airbnb hosts
    • Journal: Journal of Sustainable Tourism
    • Publication Date: 2024
    • DOI: Not provided
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Social Exchanges and Peer-to-peer Accommodation: Residentsā€™ Perceptions in a Neighbourhood Context
    • Book Chapter: Peer-to-peer Accommodation and Community Resilience: Implications for Tourism
    • Publication Date: 2022
    • DOI: Not provided
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Female Airbnb hostsā€™ empowerment and effects on quality of life
    • Journal: Anatolia
    • Publication Date: 2024
    • DOI: Not provided
    • Citations: Not available

 

Conclusion šŸ†

Dr. Fani Efthymiadou is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to her innovative research, strong publication record, and active academic and professional engagement. Her work on women’s empowerment in tourism and peer-to-peer accommodation is particularly noteworthy and aligns well with current trends in the field. Addressing areas for improvement, such as expanding research impact and diversifying topics, could further bolster her candidacy. Overall, her contributions and achievements make her a deserving nominee for the award.

 

Stephen Mutie | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr. Stephen Mutie | Social Sciences | Best Researcher AwardĀ 

Dr. Stephen Mutie is a tenured lecturer at Kenyatta University, Kenya, specializing in African Literature, Gender and Subaltern Studies, and Social Media Activism. He earned his PhD in Literature from Laikipia University and has a robust research background, including a Post-Doctoral fellowship at Bayreuth University, Germany. Dr. Mutie has extensive teaching experience, curriculum development, and student mentorship. He has also served in significant research roles, including as a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of African Women in Law. His work is published in esteemed journals, reflecting his contributions to literary and cultural studies.

Profile

Scholar

Education šŸŽ“

Post-Doc (Sept 2019 – July 2020) Bayreuth Academy of Advanced African Studies; African Multiple Cluster of Excellence, Bayreuth University, Germany. PhD in Literature (2015 – 2018) Laikipia University, Kenya. Master of Arts in Literature (2010 – 2015) Egerton University, Kenya. B.Ed. Arts (English and Literature, First Class Honours) (2005 – 2009) Egerton University, Kenya

Research Interests šŸ”

  • Gender and Subaltern Studies
  • Language and Cultural Studies
  • African Literature
  • Politics, Representation, and Social Media Activism

Teaching Experience šŸ§‘ā€šŸ«

Kenyatta University, Kenya Tenured Lecturer (April 2019 – Present)l, Developing and implementing teaching programmes/reviewing the curriculum at the department, Internal examiner for postgraduate proposal and thesis defenses, Coordination and teaching courses such as Literary Theory, Gender Studies, and African Literature, Career advising and mentorship for students taking B.Ed. English and Literature, Organizing seminars and conferences for knowledge sharing in the department, Managing digital and virtual learning for the department, Tutorial Fellow/Assistant Lecturer (Oct 2017 – April 2019), Coordination of Literature programs at Kenyatta University, Teaching courses such as Literary Theory, Gender Studies, and African Literature. Teacher Service Commission, Kenya English Language and English Literature Teacher (Sept 2012 – Jan 2016)

Other Professional and Work Experience šŸ’¼

Senior Research Associate (SRA) (July 2022 – Dec 2022) The Institute of African Women in Law, Developing research objectives, projects, and proposals, Acting as principal investigator on research projects, Conducting individual or collaborative research projects, Extending, transforming, and applying knowledge from scholarship to research and training projects, Writing or contributing to publications or disseminating research findings using various media. Project Manager/Country Consultant (Dec 2021 – June 2022) The Institute of African Women in Law, Title of Project: African Women in Law and Leadership, Reviewer and Editor (Dec 2020 – Dec 2021) UNDP Kenya for the FOLLAP Project (Faculty of Law Legal Aid Project at Egerton University, Kenya)

Awards and Honours šŸ†

Excellence Award (2020) Bayreuth Multiple Cluster of Excellence: Bayreuth Academy of Advanced African Studies, Bayreuth University. Government of Kenya Scholarship Award (2016, 2010) Through Higher Education Loans Board. First Class Honours (2009)
Bachelor of Education, Egerton University, Kenya

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Jomo Kenyatta’s Speeches and the Construction of Identities of a Nationalist Leader
    • Authors: S.M. Mutie, A.S.M. Oka, B. Chemwei
    • Journal: English Language and Literature Studies, 2015
    • Citations: 10

 

  • Self-mythologization in East African Political Writings: Kenyatta, Nyerere, and Museveni
    • Author: S.M. Mutie
    • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies, 2018
    • Citations: 4

 

  • Contesting the Subaltern Narrative: The Trickster Trope in the Kenyan Political Autobiography
    • Author: S. Mutie
    • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies, 2020
    • Citations: 3

 

  • Labelling and Othering: (Re) Engaging Wangari Maathaiā€™s Madwoman Tag in Unbowed: A Memoir
    • Author: S. Mutie
    • Journal: Imbizo, 2022
    • Citations: 2

 

  • Re-membering Wangari Maathaiā€™s Feminist Scholarship in her Autobiography Unbowed: One Womanā€™s Story
    • Author: S.M. Mutie
    • Journal: Journal of Higher Education in Africa/Revue de l’enseignement supĆ©rieur en Afrique, 2022
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Ideographs of Resistance and Identity Construction in the Kenyan Political Autobiography
    • Authors: S. Mutie, N. Goro-Kamau
    • Journal: Coretrain Journal of Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2018
    • Citations: 1

 

  • ā€˜The South in the Northā€™: Worlding Kenyanness in Alex Chamwadaā€™s TV series Daring Abroad
    • Author: S. Mutie
    • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies, 2024

 

  • Dramatization of Agency and Ecological Consciousness in How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue and Oil on Water by Helon Habila
    • Authors: R. Mwaga, S. Mutie, M. Gaita
    • Journal: East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2024

 

  • (Un) even Cultural Productions: (Re) theorising Silences in the Kenyan Political Life Writing
    • Authors: S. Mutie, A. Rutere
    • Journal: English Studies in Latin America: A Journal of Cultural and Literary Criticism, 2023

 

  • Virtualising Africaā€™s Arts, Securing the Future: Engendering Africaā€™s Popular Songs on TikTokā€™s Enchanted Space
    • Author: S. Mutie
    • Journal: Africa Insight, 2023