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Cultural and Communication Design Research

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Xin Feng
Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering
2
Ding Ning
Northwestern Polytechnical University
3
Huiqian Huang
Central China Normal University
4
I-Ying Chiang
National Tsing Hua University
5
Rasha Adel Alyaqoub
Petra University
6
Maryam Biganeh
California State University, Long Beach
7
Leijing Zhou
Zhejiang University
8
Cheng-Hsiang Yang
National Taiwan University of Arts
9
Liang Rui
Universiti Sains Malaysia
10
Hua Zhao
Guizhou University

Rising Stars Papers

1
Elaboration of Underpinning Methods and Data Analysis Process of Directed Qualitative Content Analysis for Communication Studies
Journal of Intercultural Communication|2024
21 cit.
2
Effect of Diabetes on Wound Healing: A Bibliometrics and Visual Analysis
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare|2024
19 cit.
3
Vivid-persona: customizable persona tool with interactive and immersive experiences
Journal of Engineering Design|2024
11 cit.
4
Emotional Design of Interior Spaces: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities
Buildings|2025
10 cit.
5
Use predictive analytics and big data technologies to enhance badminton game strategy development and performance indicators
Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering|2025
3 cit.
6
Identification of key factors and optimisation of management paths in railway geological disaster prevention and control – <i>an empirical study based on bibliometrics and fsQCA</i>
Georisk Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards|2025
3 cit.
7
Research on the Current Situation and Development Path Optimization of a Unified National Market Based on Bibliometrics
Journal of Data Science and Intelligent Systems|2024
2 cit.
8
Craft representation network and innovative heritage: the Forbidden City’s cultural and creative products in a complex perspective
Library Hi Tech|2024
2 cit.
9
E-scent Coach: A Wearable Olfactory System to Guide Deep Breathing Synchronized with Yoga Postures
Unknown Journal|2025
2 cit.
10
On-line insulation monitoring method for converter transformer valve side bushings based on time series correlation of leakage current
Unknown Journal|2024
0 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Aleša Saša Sitar
University of Ljubljana
2
Yao Song
Hong Kong Baptist University
3
Yao Tian
Shaanxi University of Technology
4
Yenan Dong
Zhejiang University of Technology
5
Guohua Wang
Southwest Petroleum University
6
Sandy Ng
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
7
Xin-Yi Shu
Northwestern Polytechnical University
8
Yanru Lyu
Beijing Technology and Business University
9
Jingya Wang
Yanshan University
10
Patricia O'Keefe
College of Marin

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Communication in Human–AI Co-Creation: Perceptual Analysis of Paintings Generated by Text-to-Image System
Applied Sciences|2022
137 cit.
2
The Investigation of Adoption of Voice-User Interface (VUI) in Smart Home Systems among Chinese Older Adults
Sensors|2022
70 cit.
3
In robot we trust? The effect of emotional expressions and contextual cues on anthropomorphic trustworthiness
Applied Ergonomics|2023
51 cit.
4
Profiling Consumers: Examination of Chinese Gen Z Consumers’ Sustainable Fashion Consumption
Sustainability|2023
51 cit.
5
High-Pressure Electro-Fenton Driving CH<sub>4</sub> Conversion by O<sub>2</sub> at Room Temperature
Journal of the American Chemical Society|2024
47 cit.
6
From Image to Imagination: Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on Cultural Translation in Jewelry Design
Sustainability|2023
36 cit.
7
Examining Consumers’ Perceptions of and Attitudes toward Digital Fashion in General and Purchase Intention of Luxury Brands’ Digital Fashion Specifically
Journal of theoretical and applied electronic commerce research|2023
34 cit.
8
A decision framework for cultural and creative products based on IF-TODIM method and group consensus reaching model
Advanced Engineering Informatics|2023
29 cit.
9
Virtual Agents in Immersive Virtual Reality Environments: Impact of Humanoid Avatars and Output Modalities on Shopping Experience
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction|2023
29 cit.
10
Design Factors to Improve the Consistency and Sustainable User Experience of Responsive Interface Design
Sustainability|2022
28 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
James R. Taylor
Stanford Medicine
2
Rungtai Lin
National Taiwan University of Arts
3
Rossouw von Solms
Nelson Mandela University
4
Defu Bao
Zhejiang University of Technology
5
François Cooren
Université de Montréal
6
Sandra J. Ball‐Rokeach
University of Southern California
7
Jihong Zhao
Sam Houston State University
8
Makoto Watanabe
Shimadzu (Japan)
9
Yu Cao
Zhejiang University
10
Iben Jensen
Aalborg University

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
A Dependency Model of Mass-Media Effects
Communication Research|1976
1.3k cit.
2
From information security to cyber security
Computers & Security|2013
1k cit.
3
Textual Agency: How Texts Do Things in Organizational Settings
Organization|2004
628 cit.
4
Communication, Organizing and Organization: An Overview and Introduction to the Special Issue
Organization Studies|2011
561 cit.
5
THE ORIGINS OF INDIVIDUAL MEDIA-SYSTEM DEPENDENCY
Communication Research|1985
483 cit.
6
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
New England Journal of Medicine|1990
464 cit.
7
Heavy metal contamination risk assessment and correlation analysis of heavy metal contents in soil and crops
Environmental Pollution|2021
456 cit.
8
1 Constitutional Amendments: “Materializing” Organizational Communication
Academy of Management Annals|2009
452 cit.
9
Stability and change in American value priorities, 1968–1981.
American Psychologist|1989
413 cit.
10
Towards information security behavioural compliance
Computers & Security|2004
411 cit.

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