Ma Haoran

Research Scholar | Doctoral Candidate in Higher Education
Jincheng, CN.

About

Highly analytical and interdisciplinary Master's candidate in Higher Education with a robust background in marketing, economics, and advanced quantitative methods. Proven ability to lead complex research projects, leverage data science for impactful insights, and publish in top-tier SSCI journals, consistently driving innovation in educational psychology and digital learning environments.

Work

Teacher Identity in the Digital Context Project
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Lead Researcher

Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Summary

Directed research design and data collection for a project investigating teacher identity in the digital context, leading to two first-authored papers.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive research design and data collection for two papers on teacher identity in the digital context, serving as first author for both manuscripts.

Managed all aspects of data preparation and analysis, ensuring methodological rigor for upcoming publications.

Reading & Self-Confidence Model Project (Soochow University Sub-project)
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Lead Researcher

Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Summary

Led a significant sub-project on reading and self-confidence among Chinese college students, contributing to multiple SSCI publications.

Highlights

Authored three SSCI sub-project papers and coordinated two other sub-project teams on research linking reading with youth career growth, positive self-cognition, and digital literacy.

Developed and validated a three-factor reading and self-confidence model, with findings aimed at providing effective support and guidance for youth development in China.

Achieved authorship on five publications from this project, including two as first author, one as co-first author, and two as corresponding author.

SSCI Journal Peer Reviewer
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Peer Reviewer

Remote, N/A, China

Summary

Provided expert peer review services for leading journals in the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), upholding academic quality and rigor.

Highlights

Served as an official peer reviewer for multiple SSCI Q2 and Q3 journals, assessing manuscript quality, methodology, and scholarly contributions.

Contributed to maintaining high academic standards and integrity across various social science and education research domains.

Reviewed papers on topics including AI learning, teacher self-efficacy, distributed leadership, and time poverty, demonstrating broad subject matter expertise.

Various National and Provincial Research Funds
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Lead Researcher | Project Coordinator

Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Summary

Spearheaded multiple national and provincial-level research projects, overseeing full research cycles from design and data analysis to comprehensive paper authorship and team guidance.

Highlights

Authored the full text for 3 sub-project papers within a National Social Science Fund Key Project (AHA230018), providing mentorship to fellow research team members.

Designed research topics, conducted in-depth data analysis, and completed paper authorship for a National Educational Science Planning General Project (BIA240130).

Managed sub-topic design, data collection, and full paper writing for a Fujian Provincial Social Science Fund Youth Project (FJ2022C028).

Developed comprehensive research designs, prepared detailed results reports, and formulated strategic recommendations for a Guangdong Higher Education Society research project (24GQN83).

Authored project application proposals and guided team members in writing comprehensive research papers for a Jiangxi Provincial Basic Education project (SZUGKZZ2024-1259).

Led sub-topic design, data analysis, and paper authorship for a Jiangxi Provincial Humanities and Social Sciences Project (SZZX23130).

Chinese Youth Reading Ability and Future Growth (Book Project)
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Contributing Author

Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Summary

Contributed significant academic content to a published book on youth development, focusing on critical educational and psychological aspects.

Highlights

Authored three comprehensive chapters (out of 15) for the book 'Chinese Youth Reading Ability and Future Growth'.

Focused on university students' reading ability, psychological and career development, and digital competence.

Synthesized complex research findings into accessible content for a broad academic and professional audience.

Education

Fujian Normal University
Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Master of Education

Higher Education

Courses

Higher Education Studies

Sociology of Higher Education

Fundamental Theories of Education

Applied Social Science Statistics

Higher Education Policy Research

Shanxi University of Finance and Economics
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China

Bachelor of Management

Marketing

Courses

Political Economy

Microeconomics & Macroeconomics

Marketing

Organizational Behavior

Public Finance

New Media Marketing

Publications

The Double-edged Sword Effect: The Impact of AI Attitudes on Chinese College Students' Career Adaptability

Published by

N/A

Summary

Second Author; Currently Submitted. Examines the dual impact of AI attitudes (both positive and negative) on Chinese college students' career adaptability.

Undergraduates' Perceptions of Fairness on Campus: Development and Validation of a Scale

Published by

International Journal of Educational Research

Summary

Second Author; Currently Under Review (SSCI Q1, IF = 2.5). Developed and validated a scale to measure undergraduates' perceptions of fairness on campus.

Optimizing Supervisor-Postgraduate Relationships: An Effective Path for Enhancing the Research Innovation Capabilities of Master's Students

Published by

N/A

Summary

First Author; Currently Submitted. Focuses on improving supervisor-postgraduate relationships as a path to enhance research innovation capabilities of Master's students.

The Impact of Home-School Cooperation on Primary School Students' Learning Power: The Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy

Published by

N/A

Summary

Co-First Author; Currently Submitted. Explores the impact of home-school cooperation on primary school students' learning power, mediated by academic self-efficacy.

From Time Anxiety to AI Learning: The Mediating Role of Work Values and the Moderating Role of Career Prospects in Chinese Undergraduates

Published by

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Summary

Corresponding Author; Currently Under Review (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.6). Examines the mediating role of work values and moderating role of career prospects in the relationship between time anxiety and AI learning among Chinese undergraduates.

How Does Technological Anxiety Affect Teachers' Self-Efficacy in AI Competence: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement and the Moderating Role of Social Support

Published by

Education and Information Technologies

Summary

Corresponding Author; Major Revision (SSCI Q1, IF = 5.4). Explores how technological anxiety impacts teachers' self-efficacy in AI competence, with mediating and moderating factors.

The Impact of Distributed Leadership on Teacher Collaboration: Perspectives from Chinese Schools

Published by

Education Administration Quarterly

Summary

Co-First Author; Currently Under Review (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.7). Investigates the impact of distributed leadership on teacher collaboration within Chinese school contexts.

The Impact of Time Poverty on Teachers' AI Readiness: The Mediating Role of Teacher Resilience and the Moderating Role of Career Calling

Published by

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Summary

Second Author; Currently Under Review (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.6). Analyzes the effect of time poverty on teachers' AI readiness, mediated by teacher resilience and moderated by career calling.

The impact of time poverty on teachers' subjective well-being in the context of digital teaching: the mediating role of emotional exhaustion and the moderating role of social support

Published by

Education and Information Technologies

Summary

Co-First Author; Published in SSCI Q1 journal (IF = 5.4). Analyzed the impact of time poverty on teacher subjective well-being in digital teaching, mediated by emotional exhaustion and social support.

Shadows and light: navigating teachers' time poverty and blended teaching acceptance with social support and job satisfaction in EFL teachers' voyage

Published by

BMC Psychology

Summary

Co-First Author; Published in SSCI Q1 journal (IF = 3.0). Investigated time poverty, blended teaching acceptance, social support, and job satisfaction among EFL teachers.

The Impact of Teacher Deep Collaboration on Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Chinese lower secondary teachers

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Teaching and Teacher Education

Summary

First Author; Published in SSCI Q1 TOP journal (IF = 3.9). Explored the effects of deep teacher collaboration on job satisfaction among Chinese lower secondary teachers.

Languages

Chinese
English

Skills

Research Methodology

Quantitative Research, Research Design, Data Collection, Academic Writing, Literature Review, Public Database Mining, Topic Selection, Report Writing, Interdisciplinary Research.

Data Analysis & Modeling

Advanced Econometrics, Multi-level Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Stata, R, Python, Machine Learning, Web Scraping, Data Interpretation.

Project Management

Project Planning, Knowledge Management (Notion), Efficient Execution, Team Coordination, Mentorship, Problem Solving, Strategic Prioritization.

Programming & Development

Python, C++, JavaScript, Product Prototyping, AI in Education Applications.

Academic & Professional Communication

English Academic Writing, Chinese Academic Writing, English Paper Publication, Peer Review, Presentation Skills, Cross-cultural Communication.