Work with thought leaders and academic experts in communication

Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with an academic researcher whose expertise is in the field of Communication. Here are some ways in which companies can leverage their expertise: 1. Enhance Communication Strategies: Academic researchers can provide valuable insights and expertise to help companies improve their internal and external communication strategies. They can analyze communication processes, identify areas for improvement, and suggest effective communication techniques. 2. Understand Consumer Behavior: Communication researchers can conduct studies and analyze data to gain a deep understanding of consumer behavior. This knowledge can help companies develop targeted marketing campaigns, improve customer engagement, and enhance brand perception. 3. Develop Effective Marketing Campaigns: Academic researchers can assist companies in developing effective marketing campaigns by conducting research on consumer preferences, market trends, and communication channels. They can provide data-driven insights that can guide companies in creating impactful and persuasive marketing messages. 4. Conduct Market Research: Collaboration with communication researchers can enable companies to conduct market research and gather valuable data. Researchers can design surveys, conduct interviews, and analyze data to provide companies with actionable insights about their target audience, competitors, and market trends. 5. Stay Updated with Latest Trends: Academic researchers are at the forefront of knowledge in the field of Communication. Collaborating with them allows companies to stay updated with the latest trends, theories, and best practices in communication. This can help companies adapt to changing consumer preferences and market dynamics. 6. Improve Employee Communication: Communication researchers can assist companies in improving internal communication processes. They can conduct studies to identify communication barriers, suggest effective communication tools and techniques, and help create a positive and collaborative work environment. 7. Enhance Crisis Communication: In times of crisis, effective communication is crucial. Academic researchers can provide expertise in crisis communication, helping companies develop strategies to manage and communicate during challenging situations. They can assist in crafting clear and timely messages, managing public perception, and maintaining stakeholder trust. 8. Foster Innovation: Collaboration with communication researchers can foster innovation within companies. Researchers can bring fresh perspectives, new ideas, and innovative communication strategies that can help companies differentiate themselves in the market and stay ahead of the competition.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in communication include Dr. Charles Lassiter, Ph.D., Christopher Hawk, Bernadette Marie Calafell, Ph.D., Parvaneh Khosravi Zadeh, Ph.D, Adam Gamwell, Ph.D., Dr. Pantaleon Fassbender, Dr.Umud Shokri, Kostadin Kushlev, Jim Samuel, Cory Young, Thomas O'Neill, and Ryan Howell.

Christopher Hawk

Sammamish, Washington, United States of America
Associate Professor of Psychology, DigiPen Institute of Technology
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (6)
Applied Psychology
Social Psychology
Aggression
Violent Media
Media
And 1 more
About
I hold a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Cleveland State University. As an Associate Professor, my expertise lies in statistics and research methods, subjects I routinely teach passionately. I have published articles focusing on examining the effects of media violence on aggression. I am dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications, offering a wealth of knowledge and experience to businesses seeking expert insights. Let's connect and explore the possibilities at the intersection of psychology, research, and practical solutions.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

7 total publications

Is It Only the Violence?

Journal of Media Psychology / Jul 01, 2021

Hawk, C. E., & Ridge, R. D. (2021). Is It Only the Violence?: The Effects of Violent Video Game Content, Difficulty, and Competition on Aggressive Behavior. Journal of Media Psychology, 33(3), 134–144. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105/a000291

“It Doesn’t Affect Me!” – Do Immunity Beliefs Prevent Subsequent Aggression After Playing a Violent Video Game?

Journal of Media Psychology / Jul 01, 2023

Ridge, R. D., Hawk, C. E., McCombs, L. D., Richards, K. J., Schultz, C. A., Ashton, R. K., Hartvigsen, L. D., & Bartlett, D. (2023). “It Doesn’t Affect Me!” – Do Immunity Beliefs Prevent Subsequent Aggression After Playing a Violent Video Game? Journal of Media Psychology, 35(4), 234–240. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105/a000369

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Bernadette Marie Calafell, Ph.D.

Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Chair and Professor, Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Gonzaga University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (5)
Performance Studies
Queer of Color Critique
Education
Gender Studies
Cultural Studies
About
I am the inaugural Chair and Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at Gonzaga University and Editor of the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. I was Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Denver from 2006-2019. I served as department chair, associate chair, and director of graduate studies at the University of Denver.  <br> In 2003 I graduated from the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an emphasis in Performance Studies, and a secondary concentration in queer Latina/o literature and performance.  Prior to earning my doctorate at UNC-CH, I finished undergraduate and master's degrees in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication and Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. I have published articles in several journal including Text and Performance Quarterly, Critical Studies in Media Communication, Cultural Studies <=> Critical Methodologies, The Communication Review, Communication, Culture, and Critique, Journal of Communication Inquiry, Voces: A Journal of Chicana and Latina Studies (Now Chicana/Latina Studies), Latino Studies, Review of Communication, and the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. My book Latina/o Communication Studies: Theorizing Performance was published by Peter Lang in 2007 as part of the series on Critical Intercultural Communication edited by Dr. Thomas Nakayama. In 2015 I published Monstrosity, Performance, and Race in Contemporary Culture. I have also co-edited several books. I was awarded the 2009 Lilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Research in Oral Interpretation and Performance by the National Communication Association. In 2009 I was presented with the Out Through the Mind Award for tenure track faculty at the 4th Annual LGBTQIA Gala at the University of Denver.  In 2010, I was selected by the Latina/o Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus of NCA as the Latina/o Communication Studies Scholar of the Year. The same year I was also given the Outstanding Faculty Award by the Center for Multicultural Excellence at the University of Denver. In 2014 I was awarded the Provost's Champion of Change Award for my Social Activism and Advocacy for Inclusive Excellence at the University of Denver. I received the Lambda Award for outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ community from the Caucus on Gay and Lesbian Concerns of the National Communication Association in November 2017. I received the Francine Merritt Award from the Women's Caucus on NCA in November 2018. I received the 2018 Outstanding Article Award, Feminist and Women’s Studies Division of the National Communication Association for “From Failure to Allyship to Feminist Solidarities: Negotiating Our Privileges and Oppressions Across Borders,” a Presidential Citation for Exceptional Commitment to Social Justice and Activism within the National Communication Association, and the 2018 Monograph of the Year Award, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Communication Studies Division of National Communication Association for “Queer Utopias and a (Feminist) Iranian Vampire: A Critical Analysis of Resistive Monstrosity in A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night,” co-authored with Shadee Abdi and published in Critical Studies in Media Communication. In November 2019 I received the Faculty Mentorship Award from the Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division of the National Communication Association.
Most Relevant Publications (32+)

65 total publications

Reading Latina/o images: interrogatingAmericanos

Critical Studies in Media Communication / Mar 01, 2004

Calafell, B. M., & Delgado, F. P. (2004). Reading Latina/o images: interrogatingAmericanos. Critical Studies in Media Communication, 21(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/0739318042000184370

Monstrous Femininity

Journal of Communication Inquiry / Apr 01, 2012

Calafell, B. M. (2012). Monstrous Femininity. Journal of Communication Inquiry, 36(2), 111–130. https://doi.org/10.1177/0196859912443382

Disrupting the Dichotomy: “Yo Soy Chicana /o?” in the New Latina /o South

The Communication Review / Apr 01, 2004

CALAFELL, B. M. (2004). Disrupting the Dichotomy: “Yo Soy Chicana /o?” in the New Latina /o South. The Communication Review, 7(2), 175–204. https://doi.org/10.1080/10714420490448705

Envisioning an Academic Readership: Latina/o Performativities Per the Form of Publication

Text and Performance Quarterly / Apr 01, 2009

Calafell, B. M., & Moreman, S. T. (2009). Envisioning an Academic Readership: Latina/o Performativities Per the Form of Publication. Text and Performance Quarterly, 29(2), 123–130. https://doi.org/10.1080/10462930902774833

Darth Vader Made Me Do It! Anakin Skywalker’s Avoidance of Responsibility and the Gray Areas of Hegemonic Masculinity in theStar WarsUniverse

Communication, Culture &amp; Critique / Mar 01, 2009

Atkinson, J., & Calafell, B. (2009). Darth Vader Made Me Do It! Anakin Skywalker’s Avoidance of Responsibility and the Gray Areas of Hegemonic Masculinity in theStar WarsUniverse. Communication, Culture &amp; Critique, 2(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-9137.2008.01026.x

Intersectionality and Quare Theory: Fantasizing African American Male Same-Sex Relationships inNoah's Arc: Jumping the Broom

Communication, Culture &amp; Critique / May 31, 2014

Eguchi, S., Calafell, B. M., & Files-Thompson, N. (2014). Intersectionality and Quare Theory: Fantasizing African American Male Same-Sex Relationships inNoah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom. Communication, Culture &amp; Critique, 7(3), 371–389. https://doi.org/10.1111/cccr.12054

Queer Intercultural Communication: The Intersectional Politics of Belonging In and Across Differences

Women's Studies in Communication / Jan 02, 2022

Huang, S. (2022). Queer Intercultural Communication: The Intersectional Politics of Belonging In and Across Differences. Women’s Studies in Communication, 45(1), 119–121. https://doi.org/10.1080/07491409.2022.2041967

Border Rhetorics: Citizenship and Identity on the US-Mexico Frontier

Rhetoric and Public Affairs / Jun 01, 2014

Sowards, S. K. (2014). Border Rhetorics: Citizenship and Identity on the US-Mexico Frontier. Rhetoric and Public Affairs, 17(2), 363–367. https://doi.org/10.14321/rhetpublaffa.17.2.0363

Latina/o Communication Studies: Theorizing Performance by Bernadette Marie Calafell

Communication, Culture &amp; Critique / Sep 01, 2009

Martinez, K. (2009). Latina/o Communication Studies: Theorizing Performance by Bernadette Marie Calafell. Communication, Culture &amp; Critique, 2(3), 384–386. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-9137.2009.01044.x

When Depression Is in the Job Description #realacademicbios

Departures in Critical Qualitative Research / Jan 01, 2017

Calafell, B. M. (2017). When Depression Is in the Job Description #realacademicbios. Departures in Critical Qualitative Research, 6(1), 5–10. https://doi.org/10.1525/dcqr.2017.6.1.5

“Even Your Failures Can Be Fabulous”

Departures in Critical Qualitative Research / Jan 01, 2018

Calafell, B. M. (2018). “Even Your Failures Can Be Fabulous.” Departures in Critical Qualitative Research, 7(4), 49–53. https://doi.org/10.1525/dcqr.2018.7.4.49

Diana and Beyond: White Femininity, National Identity, and Contemporary Media Culture

Rhetoric and Public Affairs / Mar 01, 2017

Ghabra, H. S., & Calafell, B. M. (2017). Diana and Beyond: White Femininity, National Identity, and Contemporary Media Culture. Rhetoric and Public Affairs, 20(1), 186–189. https://doi.org/10.14321/rhetpublaffa.20.1.0186

Can the Communication Discipline Critically Engage with Mindfulness?

Western Journal of Communication / Aug 11, 2021

Grimes, D. S., Eguchi, S., & Calafell, B. M. (2021). Can the Communication Discipline Critically Engage with Mindfulness? Western Journal of Communication, 86(2), 215–223. https://doi.org/10.1080/10570314.2021.1949029

A Conversation on Activism, Solidarity, and Burnout in the Academy

Rhetoric and Public Affairs / Mar 01, 2021

Calafell, B. M., & Ore, E. J. (2021). A Conversation on Activism, Solidarity, and Burnout in the Academy. Rhetoric and Public Affairs, 24(1–2), 129–148. https://doi.org/10.14321/rhetpublaffa.24.1-2.0129

On invitations and possibilities

Journal of International and Intercultural Communication / Apr 07, 2020

Calafell, B. M. (2020). On invitations and possibilities. Journal of International and Intercultural Communication, 14(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1080/17513057.2020.1748881

Here is something you can't understand: the suffocating whiteness of communication studies

Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies / Apr 02, 2020

Calvente, L. B. Y., Calafell, B. M., & Chávez, K. R. (2020). Here is something you can’t understand: the suffocating whiteness of communication studies. Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, 17(2), 202–209. https://doi.org/10.1080/14791420.2020.1770823

The Critical Performative Turn in Intercultural Communication

Journal of Intercultural Communication Research / Mar 24, 2020

Calafell, B. M. (2020). The Critical Performative Turn in Intercultural Communication. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, 49(5), 410–415. https://doi.org/10.1080/17475759.2020.1740292

Disciplining the Devil: a rhetorical history of Tod Browning’sThe Devil Doll(1936)

Critical Studies in Media Communication / Oct 15, 2018

Calafell, B. M., & Phillips, K. R. (2018). Disciplining the Devil: a rhetorical history of Tod Browning’sThe Devil Doll(1936). Critical Studies in Media Communication, 36(1), 18–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/15295036.2018.1530446

From failure and allyship to feminist solidarities: negotiating our privileges and oppressions across borders

Text and Performance Quarterly / Apr 03, 2018

Ghabra, H., & Calafell, B. M. (2018). From failure and allyship to feminist solidarities: negotiating our privileges and oppressions across borders. Text and Performance Quarterly, 38(1–2), 38–54. https://doi.org/10.1080/10462937.2018.1457173

From me to we: embracing coperformative witnessing and critical love in the classroom

Communication Education / Dec 12, 2017

Calafell, B. M., & Chuang, A. K. (2017). From me to we: embracing coperformative witnessing and critical love in the classroom. Communication Education, 67(1), 109–114. https://doi.org/10.1080/03634523.2017.1388529

Queer (of color) aesthetics: fleeting moments of transgression in VH1’sLove & Hip-Hop: Hollywood Season 2

Critical Studies in Media Communication / Oct 17, 2017

Eguchi, S., Files-Thompson, N., & Calafell, B. M. (2017). Queer (of color) aesthetics: fleeting moments of transgression in VH1’sLove &amp; Hip-Hop: Hollywood Season 2. Critical Studies in Media Communication, 35(2), 180–193. https://doi.org/10.1080/15295036.2017.1385822

The imperative for examining anti-Muslim racism in rhetorical studies

Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies / Oct 02, 2018

Yousuf, S., & Calafell, B. (2018). The imperative for examining anti-Muslim racism in rhetorical studies. Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, 15(4), 312–318. https://doi.org/10.1080/14791420.2018.1533641

Brownness, kissing, and US imperialism: contextualizing the Orlando Massacre

Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies / Apr 03, 2017

Calafell, B. M. (2017). Brownness, kissing, and US imperialism: contextualizing the Orlando Massacre. Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, 14(2), 198–202. https://doi.org/10.1080/14791420.2017.1293957

Queer utopias and a (Feminist) Iranian vampire: a critical analysis of resistive monstrosity inA Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

Critical Studies in Media Communication / Mar 16, 2017

Abdi, S., & Calafell, B. M. (2017). Queer utopias and a (Feminist) Iranian vampire: a critical analysis of resistive monstrosity inA Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. Critical Studies in Media Communication, 34(4), 358–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/15295036.2017.1302092

An LCSD &La RazaMicrohistory: The Latina/o Communication Studies Division &La RazaCaucus of the National Communication Association

Review of Communication / Apr 03, 2014

González, A., Calafell, B. M., & Avant-Mier, R. (2014). An LCSD &amp;La RazaMicrohistory: The Latina/o Communication Studies Division &amp;La RazaCaucus of the National Communication Association. Review of Communication, 14(2), 125–137. https://doi.org/10.1080/15358593.2014.939706

Performance: Keeping Rhetoric Honest

Text and Performance Quarterly / Dec 10, 2013

Calafell, B. M. (2013). Performance: Keeping Rhetoric Honest. Text and Performance Quarterly, 34(1), 115–117. https://doi.org/10.1080/10462937.2013.846476

The Future of Feminist Scholarship: Beyond the Politics of Inclusion

Women's Studies in Communication / Sep 02, 2014

Calafell, B. M. (2014). The Future of Feminist Scholarship: Beyond the Politics of Inclusion. Women’s Studies in Communication, 37(3), 266–270. https://doi.org/10.1080/07491409.2014.955436

A Love Affair that Began in Stauffer Hall

Text and Performance Quarterly / Oct 01, 2013

Calafell, B. M. (2013). A Love Affair that Began in Stauffer Hall. Text and Performance Quarterly, 33(4), 431–433. https://doi.org/10.1080/10462937.2013.830322

What Is This “Post-” in Postracial, Postfeminist… (Fill in the Blank)?

Journal of Communication Inquiry / Jun 10, 2010

Squires, C., King Watts, E., Douglas Vavrus, M., Ono, K. A., Feyh, K., Calafell, B. M., & Brouwer, D. C. (2010). What Is This “Post-” in Postracial, Postfeminist… (Fill in the Blank)? Journal of Communication Inquiry, 34(3), 210–253. https://doi.org/10.1177/0196859910371375

Buscando para nuestra latinidad: UtilizingLa Lloronafor Cultural Critique

Journal of International and Intercultural Communication / Nov 01, 2008

Moreman, S. T., & Marie Calafell, B. (2008). Buscando para nuestra latinidad: UtilizingLa Lloronafor Cultural Critique. Journal of International and Intercultural Communication, 1(4), 309–326. https://doi.org/10.1080/17513050802344647

Identities on Stage and Staging Identities: ChicanoBrujo Performances as Emancipatory Practices

Text and Performance Quarterly / Jan 01, 2007

Holling, M. A., & Marie Calafell, B. (2007). Identities on Stage and Staging Identities: ChicanoBrujo Performances as Emancipatory Practices. Text and Performance Quarterly, 27(1), 58–83. https://doi.org/10.1080/10462930601046053

Pro(re-)claiming Loss: A Performance Pilgrimage in Search of Malintzin Tenépal

Text and Performance Quarterly / Jan 01, 2005

Calafell, B. M. (2005). Pro(re-)claiming Loss: A Performance Pilgrimage in Search of Malintzin Tenépal. Text and Performance Quarterly, 25(1), 43–56. https://doi.org/10.1080/10462930500052327

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Parvaneh Khosravi Zadeh, Ph.D

Costa Mesa, California, United States of America
Assistant Professor, Sharif University of Technology
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (5)
Linguistics and Language
Language and Linguistics
Literature and Literary Theory
Cultural Studies
History
About
Parvaneh Khosravi Zadeh is an Iranian linguist and academic. She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Tehran in 2006. Prior to that, she obtained her MA in Linguistics from Islamic Azad University, Tehran. She also holds a BA in English Translation from Allameh Tabatabaei University. Dr. Khosravi Zadeh has been working as an Assistant Professor at Sharif University of Technology. She has published numerous articles in prestigious linguistic journals and presented her research at various international conferences. Her areas of expertise include syntax, semantics, computational linguistics, and language acquisition. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Khosravi Zadeh is also involved in community outreach programs, where she promotes multilingualism and cultural diversity. She is passionate about promoting linguistic diversity and understanding among different cultures. Dr. Khosravi Zadeh is highly respected in the field of linguistics and has received numerous awards for her research and contributions to the field. She continues to actively research and teach in her field, and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through her work.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

11 total publications

The Relationship between an EFL Teacher’s Gender and Students’ Willingness to Communicate

The International Journal of Communication and Linguistic Studies / Jan 01, 2013

Khosravizadeh, P., & Pakzadian, S. S. (2013). The Relationship between an EFL Teacher’s Gender and Students’ Willingness to Communicate. The International Journal of Communication and Linguistic Studies, 10(4), 17–29. https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7882/cgp/v10i04/43617

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Adam Gamwell, Ph.D.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Founder, Business & Design Anthropologist at Anthrocurious, LLC
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (4)
design anthropology
ethnography
experience design
digital media
About
Dr. Gamwell is a business and design anthropologist who specializes in ethnographic research (digital and in field) and consulting with businesses and organizations. He has worked as a field researcher in Latin America and Peru and has consulted for businesses across a variety of industries, including food, hospitality, retail, consumer goods and technology. Dr. Gamwell worked in global technology research, studying meaning and cultural change at scale by combining digital tools, Big Data and Anthropology, and served some of the world's largest Fortune 1000 companies to bring a cultural and human centric perspective to innovation, insights, and future forecasting.Dr. Gamwell is the founder of Anthrocurious a collaborative social impact storytelling and design research studio that draws on design thinking, the social sciences, and mindfulness practices to help businesses, change makers and organizations discover, craft and communicate their stories, culture, and relations better.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

2 total publications

Designing Engagement in Local News: Using FOIA Requests to Create Inclusive Participatory Journalism Practices

Journalism Practice / Sep 16, 2020

Mihailidis, P., & Gamwell, A. (2020). Designing Engagement in Local News: Using FOIA Requests to Create Inclusive Participatory Journalism Practices. Journalism Practice, 16(5), 828–847. https://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2020.1819381

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Dr. Pantaleon Fassbender

Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
Highly experienced global leadership and corporate health management advisor
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (7)
Applied Psychology
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction
Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence
And 2 more
About
With over 25 years of experience in corporate health management, talent management, and crisis management consulting, I am passionate about helping leaders and organizations overcome challenges and achieve their goals. As a Managing Director at Twisters Management Consulting LLC, I leverage my expertise in evidence-based management, applied psychology, data storytelling, and analytical skills to provide innovative and effective solutions for my clients. One of my unique offerings is horse-assisted coaching, which is a powerful and experiential method to enhance personal and professional development. By working with a horse and a coach on the ground, clients can gain insights into their body language, communication style, emotional intelligence, and leadership presence. I also specialize in personality assessment-at-a-distance, which is a valuable tool for due diligence, ghost negotiation, fraud investigation, and other high-stakes situations. Additionally, I have a strong background in investigative psychology and forensics, which enables me to apply behavioral analysis and profiling techniques to various security contexts.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

6 total publications

Mitarbeiterzeitschriften im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich. Eine empirische Untersuchung zu Grundlagen der Unternehmenskommunikation

Communications / Jan 01, 1995

Fassbender, P. (1995). Mitarbeiterzeitschriften im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich. Eine empirische Untersuchung zu Grundlagen der Unternehmenskommunikation. Communications, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1515/comm.1995.20.1.69

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Dr.Umud Shokri

washington dc
Senior Visiting Fellow
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (10)
Energy Diplomacy
Energy Security
Central Asia
Middle East. GCC
Sociology and Political Science
And 5 more
About
Dr. Umud Shokri is a distinguished authority in energy strategy and foreign policy, boasting a Ph.D. in International Relations that underpins his unparalleled expertise in global energy dynamics, climate change, clean energy technologies, energy security, and complex geopolitics. With over two decades of experience in energy security and Geopolitical Risk Intelligence, he has contributed significantly to international relations. As the author of "US Energy Diplomacy in the Caspian Sea Basin: Changing Trends Since 2001," his contributions are substantial.   Dr. Shokri's extensive knowledge encompasses diverse areas. He conducts pioneering research on the energy transition landscape, examining policies, technologies, and market dynamics driving the shift toward clean and renewable energy sources. Additionally, he focuses on the role of critical minerals in renewable energy technologies and the associated geopolitics and supply chain challenges.   At George Mason University, he serves as a senior visiting fellow, sharing his wisdom with future energy and foreign policy leaders. Driven by his passion for renewable energy, he advocates for its transformative potential in addressing climate change. His research also extends to electric vehicles (EVs), where he explores policies, infrastructure, and market dynamics crucial for global EV adoption and sustainable transportation. Beyond energy and climate, Dr. Shokri delves into geopolitics. He analyzes Iranian regional and foreign policy, trade, security, military relations with neighbors, and regional rivalries in the Middle East, offering valuable insights into the impacts of these rivalries across the region.   Furthermore, he provides valuable perspectives on U.S. relations with the Caucasus, Central Asia, GCC, and MENA, enhancing our understanding of global politics and energy security. Dr. Shokri's writings cover various topics, from analyzing politics and economics in oil-rich nations to advocating sustainable urban development and the global transition to clean energy. His influence extends to major news outlets, including The New York Times, Al Jazeera, Liberation, Asharq News, and CNN Arabia.   Driven by the urgency of an energy transition and climate change, he tirelessly promotes clean energy adoption and a sustainable future. In conclusion, Dr. Umud Shokri's legacy is poised to shape clean energy adoption, climate action, and international relations. Through his groundbreaking research, analyses, and unwavering dedication, he paves the way for a greener and more prosperous tomorrow. His impact resonates across academia, policy, and the global community, driving transformative change for years to come.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

22 total publications

Media Education Initiatives by Media Organizations

Journalism &amp; Mass Communication Educator / Dec 30, 2013

Chu, D., & Lee, A. Y. L. (2013). Media Education Initiatives by Media Organizations: The Uses of Media Literacy in Hong Kong Media. Journalism &amp; Mass Communication Educator, 69(2), 127–145. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077695813517884

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Kostadin Kushlev

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
My research focuses on interventions to improve well-being by promoting better digital habits.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (3)
Social Psychology
Applied Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction
About
I am broadly interested in the factors that promote or diminish happiness and well-being. My research program explores how constant connectivity to the Internet impacts people’s relationships and well-being and how we can harness technology to improve well-being and promote positive behavioral change. I am a Vanier Scholar and a Rising Star of the Association for Psychological Science (APS). I have written for *The* *New York Times*, *The Conversation*, and *Psychology Today*, and my work has been covered by other prestigious publications such as *The* *Economist, BBC, NPR, Forbes, Fast Company, Time Magazine, The Wall Stree Journal, National Geographic,* and *The Washington Post*. I have consulted for companies such as Ipsos, Canvas8, and Luce Research. See more at www.kushlev.com
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

48 total publications

Long-distance texting: Text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships / Nov 14, 2021

Holtzman, S., Kushlev, K., Wozny, A., & Godard, R. (2021). Long-distance texting: Text messaging is linked with higher relationship satisfaction in long-distance relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38(12), 3543–3565. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075211043296

Smartphones distract parents from cultivating feelings of connection when spending time with their children

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships / Apr 10, 2018

Kushlev, K., & Dunn, E. W. (2018). Smartphones distract parents from cultivating feelings of connection when spending time with their children. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36(6), 1619–1639. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407518769387

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Cory Young

Ithaca
Communications Scientist
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (8)
Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Education
Sociology and Political Science
Marketing
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
And 3 more
About
Cory Young is a professor and chair of the communications department at Ithaca College. She received his PhD in intercultural communication from Bowling Green State University in 2001 and his MS in cultural studies from the University of Birmingham in 1996.
Most Relevant Publications (4+)

17 total publications

Parodying Palin: How Tina Fey’s Visual and Verbal Impersonations Revived a Comedy Show and Impacted the 2008 Election

Journal of Visual Literacy / Jan 01, 2010

Flowers, A. A., & Young, C. L. (2010). Parodying Palin: How Tina Fey’s Visual and Verbal Impersonations Revived a Comedy Show and Impacted the 2008 Election. Journal of Visual Literacy, 29(1), 47–67. https://doi.org/10.1080/23796529.2010.11674673

Image Repair Strategies, Local News Portrayals and Crisis Stage: A Case Study of Duke University's Lacrosse Team Crisis

International Journal of Strategic Communication / Oct 13, 2010

Len-Ríos, M. E. (2010). Image Repair Strategies, Local News Portrayals and Crisis Stage: A Case Study of Duke University’s Lacrosse Team Crisis. International Journal of Strategic Communication, 4(4), 267–287. https://doi.org/10.1080/1553118x.2010.515534

Comparing professional identities, attitudes, and views in public communication: A study of Chilean journalists and public relations practitioners

Public Relations Review / Sep 01, 2011

Mellado, C., & Hanusch, F. (2011). Comparing professional identities, attitudes, and views in public communication: A study of Chilean journalists and public relations practitioners. Public Relations Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pubrev.2011.08.014

Why Keep Silent? The Classroom Participation Experiences of Non-native-English-speaking Students

Language and Intercultural Communication / Aug 15, 2005

Tatar, S. (2005). Why Keep Silent? The Classroom Participation Experiences of Non-native-English-speaking Students. Language and Intercultural Communication, 5(3–4), 284–293. https://doi.org/10.1080/14708470508668902

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Thomas O'Neill

Alberta, Alberta, Canada
Industrial and Organizational Psychologist
Most Relevant Research Interests
Communication
Other Research Interests (7)
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Social Psychology
Leadership and Management
And 2 more
About
Tom is a global research leader in the areas of high-performance teamwork, virtual team and leader effectiveness, flexible remote and hybrid work, human-autonomy teaming, conflict and conflict management, personality, and assessment. His research funding exceeds $6M and he currently leads a lab team of 15, which includes doctoral, post-doctoral, and masters candidates, as well as undergraduate students and staff members. Tom has published over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles in outlets such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Organizational Research Methods, Computers in Human Behavior, and Human Resource Management Review, and he has worked extensively to translate the science of high-performance teamwork and flexible remote work into practice through consultations, workshops, public lectures, training, software development, and other services.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

56 total publications

The multilevel nomological net of team conflict profiles

International Journal of Conflict Management / Dec 15, 2017

O’Neill, T. A., McLarnon, M. J. W., Hoffart, G., Onen, D., & Rosehart, W. (2017). The multilevel nomological net of team conflict profiles. International Journal of Conflict Management, 29(1), 24–46. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcma-05-2016-0038

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