2026 SOC PRO

1. Miglena Zhiyanski, Professor, Forest Research Institute – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria.
   Elena Todorova, Assistant Professor, Forest Research Institute – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria.
   Title: Integrating Socio-Ecological Approach for Recognizing Sport Activities as Cultural Ecosystem Services Provided by Forest Ecosystems.
2. Marina Ciampi, Associate Professor, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
   Tito Marci, Full Professor, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
   Title: Affective Dimension of Generation Z: Memories and Emotions in Post-covid Research.
3. Rene Drumm, Research Professor, Andrews University, USA.
   Petr Cincala, Director, Institute of Church Ministry, Andrews University, USA.
   Tara Hargrove, Associate Professor, Pacific Union College, USA.
   Linda Crumley, Professor, Walla Walla University, USA.
   Title: “An Absolute Joy of a Challenge”: How Exchange Theory Plays Out in the Early Careers of Adventist Pastors.
4. Daniel Farr, Principal Lecturer, Kennesaw State University, USA.
   Title: Improve Online Engagement and Communication Skills: Transitioning Online Discussions from Text-based to Video.
5. Ayelet Kohn, Senior Lecturer, David Yellin College of Education, Israel.
   Title: Dialogues in Comics in a Time of Crisis.

1. Katalin Edit Raffai, Head, Department of Private International Law, Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Hungary.
   Title: Arbitration in Hungary: A Contemporary Legal Development.
2. *Linda Brancaleone, PhD Candidate, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Italy.
   Title: Precarity as Structural Vulnerability: Rethinking the Italian University Reform.
3. Jose Manuel Castillo Lopez, Full Professor, University of Granada, Spain.
   Title: Judicial Corruption and Law Enforcement in Spain: A Perspective from the Economic Analysis of Law.
4. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute & Professor (Adjunct), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.
   Title: Assessing Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Germany’s Economic Growth.

1. Mahmut Kubilay Akman, Professor, Uşak University, Türkiye.
   Title: Painting the Unknown / Sociologically Analyzing Contemporary Painting, its Possibilities and Challenges in the Age of Cyber World.
2. Louis Kontos, Associate Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY), USA.
   Title: Conspiracy Theorizing as Ideological Apologia and Polemic.
3. Dorota Mackenzie, Assistant Professor, Kozminski University, Poland.
   Title: Sociology of Freemasonry. Royal Art as a Laboratory of Social Pedagogy.
4. *Tuesday Barnes, PhD Student, Morgan State University, USA.
   Title: Reimagining Diasporic Solidarity: Reflections from Arusha, Tanzania.
5. Eren Duzgun, Assistant Professor, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
   Title: Eurocentric Anti-Eurocentrism: Beyond Postcolonial Theory.
6. Ondrej Frunc, PhD Student, Institute of Sociological Studies, Charles University, Czech Republic.
   Title: Craft, Care, and Transformations of Masculinity.

1. Matthias Huehn, Mary S. Carey Chair in Ethics & CST, Saint Vincent College, USA.
   Title: Reducing the Gap in Our Values Influence Through Values Reflection.
2. Jan Waalkens, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands.
   Shilpa Samplonius, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands.
   Title: Air Castles of Power, the Empty Promises to the Citizen: Case of iPhone Tariff Wars.
3. Pawel Mazur, Postdoctoral Researcher, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania.
   Title: Balancing Shareholder Equality and Engagement: Access to Corporate Information in Modern Corporate Governance.
4. Camille Wallemacq, PhD Student, University of Mons, Belgium & Julien Vandernoot, Professor, University of Mons, Belgium.
   Title: Income Heterogeneity and Electoral Tax Manipulation: Panel Evidence from Swiss Cantons.

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1. Claudia Mitzeliotis, Professor, Mercy University, USA.
   Title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Multiple Family Group Therapy in Reducing Stress among Families Coping with Autism.
2. Adel Zeglam, Consultant Neurodevelopment Paediatrician and Professor, University of Tripoli, Tripoli University Hospital, Libya.
   Najah Wahra, Pharmacist, Primary Health Care Center, Tripoli, Libya.
   Title: The Physician’s Obligations in the Performance of His Work. A Keyhole Look at the Libyan Law on Medical Liability.
3. Marie Giordano, Associate Professor Emerita, College of Staten Island – CUNY, USA.
   Title: Social Media and Burns: A Staged Informational Program for Burn Care Specialists to Support Safe and Effective Use for Burn Patients.
4. *Jason Hickey, Associate Professor, University of New Brunswick, Canada.
   Title: The Sakələməlsowakən Family Wellness Program: An Indigenous-Led Model of Holistic Nursing and Community Care.
5. Athena Elafros, Associate Professor, University of Lethbridge, Canada.
   Title: Epilepsy as Method.
6. *Palle Larsen, Senior Researcher, UCL University College, Denmark.
   Title: Sustainable Leadership and the Food Waste Paradox in Danish Nursing Homes: Balancing Ideals, Institutional Structures, and Everyday Practice.

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1. Edwin-Nikko Kabigting, Associate Professor, Adelphi University, USA.
   Teodora Duarte-Quilao, Professor, Webster Geneva Campus, Switzerland.
   Mi Jin Doe, Clinical Associate Professor, Binghamton University, USA.
   Title: A Humanbecoming Perspective on Dignity.
2. Gary Comstock, Alumni Association Distinguished Undergraduate Professor, North Carolina State University, USA.
   Title: Critical Thinking and Civil Discourse in Democratic Cultures: ThinkArguments, an Answer to the Challenge of Scaling an Online Course for Non-Students.
3. David Matas, Lawyer & International Advisory Board Member, International Coalition to End Transplant Abuse in China, Canada.
   Title: Professional Ethical Standards Addressing Organ Transplant Abuse Abroad.
4. Aseel Al Rashdan, Associate Professor, Jerash University, Jordan.
   Title: Social Diversity and Human Social Diversity in the Workplace: A Pathway to Innovation and Institutional Justice.

1. J. Scott Kenney, Associate Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.
   Title: Gendered Social Capital Work: Examining the Practices of Two Men’s Organizations.
2. Laura Adler, Assistant Professor, Yale University, USA.
   Title: When Does Flexibility Matter? How Remote Work and Flextime Shape Gender Inequality in Time Use.
3. Aarushi Bhandari, Assistant Professor, Davidson College, USA.
   Kevin McElrath, Assistant Professor, Davidson College, USA.
   Title: Teaching Intrinsic Motivation in a Time of Artificial Intelligence: Can Mindfulness Help?
4. Ari Hautaniemi, RDI Specialist, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland.
   Title: Workplace Layouts and AI: Adoption and Attitudes in Knowledge-Intensive Work.

1. Frederick Desroches, Professor, St. Jerome’s University, University of Waterloo, Canada.
   Title: Issues in the Enforcement of Human Trafficking Legislation in Canada.
2. Bernard Sepinwall, Adjunct Professor, McGill University, Canada.
   Title: The Evolution of Consumer Rights and the Promotion of Equality in the Marketplace.
3. Helena Kubatova, Associate Professor, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic.
   Miroslav Dopita, Associate Professor, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic.
   Title: Universal Tertiary Education at Public and Private Universities in the Czech Republic.
4. Kevin McElrath, Assistant Professor, Davidson College, USA.
   Chris Marsicano, Associate Professor, Davidson College, USA.
   Title: Uncovering a National College-High School Recruitment Network in the United States: 2019-2023.
5. Sharyn Sepinwall, Professor, Concordia University, Canada.
   Title: A Sociological Analysis of Stress among University Students in Failed Standing.

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