Prof. Yongzhi Jiang

Inner Mongolia Minzu University, China

Research Area: Pedagogy, Educational Management, Preschool Education, Mental Health Education, etc.

Brief introduction of your research experience: Prof. Jiang Yongzhi holds a PhD in Education, a postdoctoral fellowship in Sociology, is a master's supervisor, and an adjunct doctoral supervisor (Ed.D.) at Minzu University of China. He is currently Dean of the School of Educational Science at Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Director of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Key Research Base for Humanities and Social Sciences in Universities — the "Student Bullying Prevention and Control Research Center", an expert for Teacher Education Program Accreditation of the Ministry of Education, an expert for Undergraduate Education and Teaching Evaluation of Regular Institutions of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, and a review expert for the National Social Science Fund Projects. He also serves as Executive Director of the Inner Mongolia Psychological Association, Vice President of the Inner Mongolia Family Education Research Association, member of the Committee of Cultural Psychology of the Chinese Psychological Society, member of the Committee of Ethnic Psychology of the Chinese Psychological Society, member of the Committee of Ethnic Psychology of the Chinese Social Psychological Association, and reviewer for nearly 20 professional journals including Acta Psychologica Sinica, Psychological Science, and Advances in Psychological Science. He has been selected as a first-level candidate in the "New Century 321 Talent Project" of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, "Grassland Talent" of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, "Youth Innovation Talent" of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and "Young Innovative Talent" of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
His main research focus is on social psychology and behavior. In recent years, he has concentrated on psychological and behavioral problems related to student bullying, problematic smartphone and short video use, educational and psychological issues of children in difficult circumstances, and critical reflections on psychological theory and history. He has presided over more than 20 national, provincial, and ministerial-level research projects, including key projects of the National Social Science Fund and projects of the Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Fund. He has published over 250 academic papers in domestic and international journals and media such as Frontiers in Psychology, Current Psychology, Psychological Science, Advances in Psychological Science, and China Social Sciences Today, published and participated in the publication of 12 academic monographs, and received 6 provincial and ministerial-level research awards. He mainly teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Experimental Psychology and Educational Research Methods.

A. Prof. Fonny Dameaty Hutagalung

Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Research Area: Early Childhood Education, Digital Literacy in ECE, Educational Psychology

Brief introduction of your research experience: Dr. Fonny Dameaty Hutagalung's research interest is related to early childhood education such as digital literacy among preschooler children, digital media and technology in ECE, 21st Century Education in ECE, etc. She is currently a program coordinator in the Master of Early Childhood Education. She was an Editor Guest, at Advanced Science Letter Journal and an editor Guest, at Education and Information Technology (Springer). Her name is very well-known in CRC Balkema Taylor & Francis Publisher as Editor Books of Economics, Social Sciences and Informational Management (2015), The Role of Service in Tourism & Hospitality Industry (2015), Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Behaviour (2016) and Knowledge, Service, Tourism & Hospitality (2016), Managing Service, Education, and Knowledge Management in the Knowledge Economic Era (2017), Social Interactions and Networking in Cyber Society (Springer) (2017), Trends and Issues in Interdisciplinary Behaviour and Social Sciences (2017, 2018), Early Childhood Education in 21st century (2019), and The Social Science Empowered (2020). More than 100 articles published in ISI Journal, Scopus index, Proceeding, and reputation journals.

A. Prof. Dana Rad 

Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Romania

Research Area:Applied Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Systems Engineering, Systems theory

Title:Head of Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology

Brief introduction of your research experience: Dana Rad, PhD. is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology, and Social Sciences at Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Romania. She is Head of the Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology. She holds a double specialization in Psychology (PhD in Applied Cognitive Psychology) and Systems Engineering (PhD student in Systems Engineering). She was a Visiting Professor at the University of Oviedo, Spain, and a research scientist in more than 20 European Union funded projects. Her research interests include: Applied Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Systems Engineering, Systems theory, Artificial Intelligence and mathematical modelling in Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Digital Wellbeing, and Polygraph testing She is a co-author of 20 books and more than 200 international conferences and journal papers. She is a member of IANLP, IACAT, IAENG, COPSI and APA. Dr. Dana Rad is registered as an autonomous psychologist with the right to practice in the specializations: clinical psychology, educational psychology, school and vocational counseling, and work and organizational psychology.

Abstract:This research addresses the psychological distress, a pervasive concern globally, characterized by a myriad of emotional, cognitive, and physiological experiences. Intertwined with maladaptive cognitive schemas and heightened anxiety, accurate prediction of psychological distress is pivotal for early interventions, personalized treatment plans, and resource optimization. Employing the Random Forest Regression (RFR) algorithm, a robust ensemble learning method, the study delves into the predictive capabilities of maladaptive cognitive schemas and anxiety. The RFR algorithm facilitates a comprehensive exploration of variable interplay, enhancing the precision of distress prediction and providing a robust framework for understanding and addressing psychological distress. A cohort of 474 individuals from the Institute of Legal Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, formed the participant base. Selected based on diverse traumatic experiences, including various life events, and distressing incidents, participants provided a representative sample crucial for the study's nuanced exploration of psychological distress. Data collection spanned from 2017 to 2019, capturing a broad temporal scope. The diverse demographic profile of participants, with ages ranging from 18 to 62 years, a mean age of 28 years, and nearly equal gender distribution (60% female, 40% male), ensures a comprehensive representation across age groups and genders. The research contributes to the understanding of psychological distress, offering insights for more effective early interventions and personalized treatment strategies, with the potential to significantly improve well-being and healthcare efficiency.