The GWSCONF Scientific Committee relies on experienced academics and researchers from several subject areas. Members assess conference submissions, give authors constructive scholarly guidance, and support the quality of scholarly discussion.
Scientific Committee Members
Dr. Jocelyn B. Millana
Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, Missouri State University, United States
Prof. Dr. Manuela Naldini
Professor in Sociology of the Family, Department of Cultures, Politics and Society, University of Turin, Italy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abeer Dababneh
Associate Professor, Center for Women’s Studies, University of Jordan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. JosAnn Cutajar
Associate Professor of Gender and Sexualities, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta, Malta
Prof. Dr. Ines Testoni
Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology (FISPPA), University of Padua, Italy
Prof. Dr. Eileen Drew
Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, Ireland & HIT Programme Member (Women and Leadership), Zurich University, Switzerland
Dr. Claire Stephanie Westman
University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa
Dr. Nalini Moodley Diar
Faculty of the Arts, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Dr. Merav Moshe- Grodofsky
School of Social Work, Sapir College, Israel
Dr. Hazel Biana
De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Ly Quyet Tien
Becamex Business School, Eastern International University, Vietnam
Conditions for Joining the Committee
PhD holders may apply for Scientific Committee membership if they demonstrate a strong scholarly record and relevant academic experience.
Applicants must hold the rank of Assistant Professor or above. They should be affiliated with a recognized higher education institution, university, or research organization.
Applicants need strong English proficiency. They must assess submissions without bias and through objective academic judgment. Their feedback should be constructive and follow accepted academic integrity standards.
Members generally complete three to four submission reviews each year. Members can coordinate the schedule with their academic and personal workload.
What Members Receive
Acknowledgment of Review Work
After each conference, members receive a certificate that acknowledges their academic service. It recognizes reviewing and other relevant committee activities.
International Scholarly Networking
Membership allows participants to connect with researchers, practitioners, specialists, and academics from varied regions and fields of study.
Members may also be considered for future editorial board roles in journals from partner publishers.
Request to Join the Scientific Committee
Experienced academics are invited to apply to assist with the committee's review activities.
Please complete the form below to apply for participation in reviews and other academic responsibilities.
