These papers highlight how cultural, religious, and colonial legacies shape social norms—from Brazilian legal battles over hate speech to Sufi traditions in Pakistan and gender‐equity efforts in Poland. They underscore how policy, religion, and history intersect in forging distinct cultural identities and social structures.
Title:
Global Popular Culture and Its Impact on Identity in the Digital Age
Ruba Shehab
Partner Institution:
MUBS - Modern University of Business and Science, Lebanon
Title:
Gender Equality in Higher Education: Analyzing Trends Across Three Universities from Algeria, Poland, and North Macedonia
Natasza Maj, Jihane Saousane Mahi, Kalina Markovska, Filip Belczyk, Benameur nehar & Mokhtari Ryad Mohammed
Partner Institution:
KPANS - State University of Applied Sciences in Krosno, Poland
Title:
Regulation or Restriction? The Limits of Freedom of Expression and Hate Speech in Brazil and Beyond
Sara Manta Dias de Carvalho
Partner Institution:
EDUK - UniEduka, Brazil
Title:
“Epo ni o dale” (everything falls on petroleum): The Politics of Owning a Family Cemetery in Colonial Lagos, Nigeria
Nurudeen Olatoye Arogundade
Partner Institution:
OSUN - Osun State University, Nigeria
Title:
The Path of Faqr: An Ethnographic Study of Mystical Discourses at the Shrine of Sultan Bahu
Syeda Saweira Touqeer
Partner Institution:
FJWU - Fatima Jinnah Woman University, Pakistan
Ranging from war‐impacted regions in Lebanon to mental‐health challenges of Algerian youth and U.S. college students, these presentations reveal how stress emerges in diverse contexts. They illustrate that effective interventions—whether emotional‐intelligence training, sensory approaches, or psychosocial support—require cultural nuance and evidence‐based strategies.
Title:
The Emotional Spectrum of Sound: Physics as a bridge to understanding the mystery of our minds
Samah Gourari, Katarzyna Bajger
Partner Institution:
UABT - University Aboubekr Belkaid Tlemcen, Algeria
Title:
The Long-Term Impacts of Armed Conflict on Women's Health, Education, and Economic Opportunities in the Middle East
Rana Hoss
Partner Institution:
MUBS - Modern University of Business and Science, Lebanon
Title:
Understanding College Student Stress: Conceptualizations and Health Outcomes
Kaylee Meer
Partner Institution:
ECU - East Carolina University, USA
Title:
The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Stress Management and Job Performance Among Nurses in Clinical Settings.
Haya Hamzeh , Gizelle Abdel Kader
Partner Institution:
MUBS - Modern University of Business and Science, Lebanon
Title:
Navigating Anxiety and Uncertainty: Cultural Adjustment of International Students at ECU
Addison Carrasquillo
Partner Institution:
ECU - East Carolina University, USA