University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
Dr. Anna Brosch – project coordinator
Expert in online communication and social media, with a strong focus on how digital platforms influence the attitudes and behaviors of children and youth. She combines academic research with practical insights to help create safe, responsible, and engaging online environments for younger generations. Dr. Anna Brosch initiated research on sharenting in Poland and is one of the first scholars to study this phenomenon worldwide.
Dr. Anna Watoła – scientific quality assurance and risk monitoring manager
Specialist in early childhood education. Her experience combines pedagogical skills with an understanding of diverse learning environments to support inclusive, culturally responsive education. She has strong knowledge of educational practices and cultural contexts in Africa, gained through several internships in Kenya.
Sabina Paleczna
Ph.D. candidate at the University of Silesia, researching childhood neglect and its impact on adolescents’ well-being through participatory studies. She holds an M.A. in Political Science. Her interests include psychosocial and cultural determinants of neglect, and the possibilities for early diagnosis and support, impact of violence on young people’s development and the social contexts of education. She also teaches French and advertising technology at a technical secondary school.
University of Szczecin, Poland
Dr. hab. Elżbieta Perzycka-Borowska, Prof. USz: researcher, regional coordinator and academic mentor for early-career researchers
Expert in media education, digital communication, visual education, and the educational applications of artificial intelligence. Her research focuses on children’s digital safety, sharenting, inherited digital traces, and teachers’ digital competences. She combines pedagogical theory, media studies, and creative research methods to explore how digital technologies shape learning, visibility, and responsibility in online environments. Her work is distinguished by an interdisciplinary perspective, international research experience, and a strong commitment to translating academic knowledge into educational practice and public awareness.
E-mail: elzbieta.perzycka-borowska@usz.edu.pl
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7829-3806
Dr. Anita Karyń: experienced researcher and educational practitioner
Assistant Professor at the Institute of Pedagogy, University of Szczecin, Poland, as well as a school pedagogue and special educator. Her research focuses on children’s online safety, digital well-being, cyberbullying prevention, digital parenting, and the educational and psychological dimensions of digital technologies. She combines academic research with educational practice by designing and implementing prevention and intervention programmes for children, parents, teachers, and schools. Her work is distinguished by a strong practice-oriented approach and a commitment to supporting safe, inclusive, and responsible digital environments for children and young people.
E-mail: anita.karyn@usz.edu.pl
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9436-1332
Dr. Lidia Marek: researcher and educator
Assistant Professor at the Institute of Pedagogy, University of Szczecin. Her research focuses on the pedagogical and educational dimensions of responsibility, cultural education, and the application of autoethnography in educational research. She is also interested in the psychological mechanisms underlying attitude formation, child and adolescent well-being, digital parenting, and the impact of digital technologies on children’s development and well-being. She combines academic research with teaching, community engagement, and cultural initiatives by conducting research projects and developing educational activities. Her work adopts an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating pedagogy and psychology to promote informed parenting practices and to foster safe environments that support the well-being of children and young people.
Marcella Abudho: Doctoral researcher, management scholar, and educational practitioner.
Doctoral candidate in Management and Quality Sciences at the University of Szczecin, Poland, and assistant lecturer at Pwani University, Kenya, with fifteen years of experience in higher education. Her research focuses on the intersection of organizational development and the technological paradigms of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, including technology strategy, AI simplification, knowledge transfer, and university-industry collaboration. Beyond her management research, she is a dedicated educator who combines academic rigor with a practice-oriented approach to digital citizenship, and the societal implications of commercial sharenting. Her work is distinguished by an interdisciplinary perspective, active engagement in international research mobility, and a commitment to bridging the gap between systemic technological advancements and practical application in both business and educational environments.
E-mail: marcella.abudho@phd.usz.edu.pl
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3180-3998
Oliwia Bator: Doctoral researcher in Linguistics
PhD student at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, Poland. Her research focuses on pragmalinguistics, phraseology, Polish-Russian comparative linguistics, Slavic languages, media discourse, and intercultural communication. She explores the role of language in contemporary communication, with particular interest in speech acts, phraseological units, and the linguistic dimensions of digital media and intercultural interactions. As a doctoral researcher, she actively participates in international research projects, scientific conferences, and academic mobility programmes. Her work combines linguistic research with interdisciplinary perspectives on media, communication, and contemporary social challenges, particularly in the context of digital communication and intercultural dialogue. She is committed to bridging theoretical linguistic research with its practical applications and to fostering international scientific collaboration.
E-mail: oliwia.bator@phd.usz.edu.pl
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7455-9685
Aneta Witosz: Doctoral researcher in Pedagogy
PhD student at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, Poland. Her research focuses on pedagogy and arts education for children and young people. In her work, she explores innovative teaching practices in formal and non-formal education. She combines academic research with pedagogical and artistic practice, with particular interest in creativity, music, and the role of artistic experience in education.
E-mail: aneta.witosz@phd.usz.edu.pl
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2361-4697
Michał Parchimowicz: Doctoral researcher in Pedagogy
PhD student at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin. His work focuses on pedagogy and the intersections of education, media, and culture, with particular interest in how technologies shape contemporary models of teaching and learning. He combines theoretical reflection with practical experience, exploring ways to design educational environments that foster inclusion, active participation, and the development of critical competences. His research
also addresses the role of media and digital tools in education, as well as the ethical and cultural challenges arising from their use.
E-mail: michal.parchimowicz@phd.usz.edu.pl
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1024-3199