Dr. Luciana Polischuk | Public Policy and Administration | Best Research Article Award

Researcher and Visiting Instructor at Flacso / Di Tella University | Argentina

Dr. Luciana Polischuk is a political scientist and public administration scholar whose research centers on gender equity, collaborative governance, and policy implementation. With over fifteen years of experience across academia, government, and international organizations, she has contributed significantly to advancing evidence-based policymaking and social justice initiatives globally. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches to examine how governance networks and institutional arrangements address gender-based violence and promote equality in diverse socio-political contexts. Dr. Polischuk has authored and co-authored influential studies published in leading journals such as Public Administration Review and the International Journal of Public Administration, focusing on topics including diffusion of complex governance systems, collaborative networks, and state responses to gender inequalities. In addition to her research, she has extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and technical consultancy for projects on gender equity, social inclusion, and sustainable development across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Her academic and professional background reflects a strong commitment to translating research into actionable policy insights and fostering collaboration between governments, civil society, and international institutions. Through her teaching, research facilitation, and mentorship, Dr. Polischuk continues to shape discourse on inclusive governance and the role of gender in public policy systems worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Polischuk, L., & Fay, D. L. (2025). Collaborative networks and institutional change: Advancing gender mainstreaming in Argentina’s subnational policies. International Journal of Public Administration, 1–5.

Fay, D. L., & Polischuk, L. (2022). Diffusion of complex governance arrangements: State approaches to addressing intimate partner violence. Public Administration Review, 82(3), 420–432.

Polischuk, L., & Fay, D. L. (2020). Administrative response to consequences of COVID-19 emergency responses: Observations and implications from gender-based violence in Argentina. The American Review of Public Administration, 50(6–7), 675–684.

Dr. William DeJong | Change Theory | Innovative Research Award

Partner at INI-Research, Netherlands

William DeJong is a Dutch researcher and consultant with a strong background in applied mathematics, organizational change, and innovation management. He has extensive experience in academic research, government policy, and consultancy, particularly focusing on the systemic effects of information and communication technology (ICT) implementation. His work emphasizes the difference between ordinary change and innovation, often through the lens of second-order change.

Publication Profile

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Educational Background 🎓

University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands
- Studied Applied Mathematics and Model Building
- Graduated in 1980
Ph.D. – University of Groningen
- Focus: Innovative effects of ICT-implementation on organizations
- Based on over a decade of experience in ICT strategy

Professional Experience 💼

1980–1983 – Leiden University (Social Sciences, Section Futurology)
- Developed a combined game and computer model of the Dutch Educational System
1983–1994 – Ministry of Education and Science (Netherlands)
- Held various roles in policy, management, and executive functions
- Specialized in computerization and business process redesign
Since 1994 – INI-Research / INI-Consult
- Role: Researcher and Consultant
- Focus areas include organizational innovation and change management

Research Interests 🔬

Management of change and innovation in organizations
Differences between innovation and ordinary change (first-order vs. second-order change)
ICT implementation and its organizational impact
Second-order change in biological and geological systems
Systemic modeling and futurology

Conclusion🌟

William DeJong has built a career at the intersection of technology, organizational science, and systemic change. With a strong foundation in mathematics and systems modeling, he transitioned into roles that combined research and policymaking. His contributions to understanding second-order change in organizations—and even in natural systems—have led to a body of work comprising around 20 co-authored articles, primarily with collaborator Gea Mulder. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on the dynamics of deep, structural innovation.

Publications 📚

🆕 DeJong, W. M., & de Vries, H. J. (2025, May). A socio-mathematical definition of innovation – The distinction with ordinary change. Technovation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2025.103220
🔬 DeJong, W., & Degens, H. (2024, Apr 15). Micro- and Macroevolution: A Continuum or Two Distinct Types of Change? Qeios. https://doi.org/10.32388/KIEJWR.2
📄 DeJong, W., & Degens, H. (2024, Feb 29). Micro- and Macroevolution: A Continuum or Two Distinct Types of Change? (Preprint). https://doi.org/10.32388/KIEJWR
🌋 DeJong, W. M., & Mulder, G. (2021, Jul). Griggs’ theory of the viscosity of rocks: A chain of mistakes. Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 10(4), 1–5.
🧬 DeJong, W. (2011, Mar 1). The Evolutionary Dynamics of Digital and Nucleotide Codes. The Open Evolution Journal, 5, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874404401105010001
📚 DeJong, W., & Mulder, G. (2022, May). A Catastrophe Scenario Explanation for the Rise of Diapirs. In Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences (Vol. 3). https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cagees/v3/15812D

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