Joana Costa | Management and Accounting | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Joana Costa | Management and Accounting | Outstanding Contribution Award

University of Porto | Portugal

Assist. Prof. Dr. Joana Costa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto. She holds a PhD in Public Policy with a focus on Innovation Policy from the University of Aveiro, an MPhil in Economics from the Faculty of Economics, University of Porto, a postgraduate qualification in Industrial Management from ISEP – School of Engineering, and a degree in Economics from the University of Minho. She completed a postdoctoral project on innovation persistence and national innovation contexts, with particular emphasis on open innovation. She teaches econometrics, applied econometrics, economics of innovation, entrepreneurship and innovation, and investment appraisal at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. She is a senior researcher at INESC TEC in the CITE research group, where her research focuses on economics of innovation, entrepreneurship dynamics, regional development, social responsibility, and public policy.

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Mukhles Al-Ababneh | Management and Accounting | Academic Excellence Citation Award

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Mukhles Al-Ababneh | Management and Accounting | Academic Excellence Citation Award

Higher Colleges of Technology | United Arab Emirates

Prof. Dr. Mukhles Al-Ababneh is an academic and researcher in the field of hospitality and tourism management, with a strong focus on enhancing organizational performance and service excellence. His scholarly expertise spans human resources management, total quality management, service quality and recovery, leadership, creativity and innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and work environment studies. His teaching and research emphasize strategic, quality, service, and marketing management within hospitality and tourism, as well as research methods that support evidence-based decision-making in the sector. His work contributes to advancing sustainable practices, effective leadership, and high-quality service delivery in hospitality and tourism organizations.

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Sihyun Kim | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

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Sihyun Kim | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

Korea Maritime and Ocean University | South Korea

Prof. Sihyun Kim is an academic specialist in international logistics and maritime transportation at the National Korea Maritime and Ocean University, where he serves in the Department of Logistics within the College of Engineering. He earned his PhD in International Logistics from Plymouth University, with research focused on competitiveness and sustainability practices in container shipping logistics in Northeast Asia, and holds an MSc in Maritime Transportation from the University of Newcastle, where his work examined strategic and efficiency-related aspects of container ports in South Korea. His scholarly interests center on container shipping, port efficiency, sustainable logistics, and the strategic development of maritime transport systems.

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Ana Iolanda Voda | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

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Ana Iolanda Voda | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University | Romania

Associate Professor Dr. Ana Iolanda Voda, PhD, is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive experience in higher education, scientific research, and international academic collaboration. She holds a doctoral degree and has built a strong professional profile through sustained contributions to teaching, research, and scholarly leadership within her field. Her academic work reflects a deep commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and integrating interdisciplinary perspectives into both research and pedagogy. As an associate professor, she has been actively involved in curriculum development, mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, and supervising academic research, contributing to the development of future scholars and professionals. Her research interests span key thematic areas relevant to contemporary scientific and societal challenges, and her work has been disseminated through peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and academic projects at national and international levels.

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Saeid Karimi | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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Saeid Karimi | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Bu-Ali Sina University | Iran

Dr. Saeid Karimi is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Agricultural Extension, Education, and Entrepreneurship, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran. He earned his PhD in Entrepreneurship Education and Development from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, his MSc in Agricultural Extension and Education from Tarbiat Modares University, and his BSc in Agricultural Extension and Education from Bu-Ali Sina University. With nearly two decades of academic and research experience, Dr. Karimi has held several academic positions, including Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Head of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Education. His research primarily focuses on entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial learning, business opportunities, sustainable entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, rural and agricultural entrepreneurship, sustainability, and research methodology. Dr. Karimi has contributed significantly to developing educational frameworks that foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among agricultural students. His research projects have examined critical issues such as environmental and personal factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions, job satisfaction among faculty members, farmers’ extension-educational needs, and the adoption of modern irrigation systems. As an educator, he has taught a diverse range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses, including entrepreneurship in agriculture, business modeling, sustainable entrepreneurship, creative thinking, and research methods. Dr. Karimi’s scholarly contributions aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice in entrepreneurship education and rural development, emphasizing sustainability and innovation as drivers of economic and social progress. Through his academic leadership and research, he continues to inspire students and professionals to adopt entrepreneurial mindsets that contribute to rural transformation and sustainable development in Iran and beyond.

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Yaghoubi Farani, A., Karimi, S., Sajedi, M., & Ataei, P. (2024). The effect of environmental sustainability orientations and entrepreneurial orientations on the performance of greenhouses. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 2095.

Saadi, H., Jafari, S., & Karimi, S. (2023). Factors affecting the intention of Iranian rural women to use medicinal herbs. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 23(1), 1–8.

Karimi, S., & Reisi, S. (2023). The satisfaction of psychological needs and entrepreneurial success: The mediating effects of well-being and work engagement (Case study: Nahavand County, Iran). Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 25(4).

Mohammadi, Y., Monavvarifard, F., Salehi, L., Movahedi, R., Karimi, S., & Liobikienė, G. (2023). Explaining the sustainability of universities through the contribution of students’ pro-environmental behavior and the management system. Sustainability, 15(2), 1562.

Karimi, S., Ahmadi Malek, F., Yaghoubi Farani, A., & Liobikienė, G. (2023). The role of transformational leadership in developing innovative work behaviors: The mediating role of employees’ psychological capital. Sustainability, 15(2), 1267

Nimra Usman | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Nimra Usman | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan | Pakistan

Nimra Usman is a Pakistani economist with a strong blend of academic and professional experience in economics, data analysis, and policy advisory. She holds an M.Phil in Economics from the School of Economics at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, where she graduated with distinction, earning with her thesis focusing on “Economic Freedom, Logistics Performance, International Grant & Burden of Debt: Case of Developing Countries.” She also holds an M.Sc in Economics from the same institution. Nimra has contributed to the field through both teaching and consultancy; she served as a Lecturer in Economics at the Institute of Southern Punjab and Nishat Higher Secondary School, where she taught courses including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Development Economics, while also mentoring students and developing curriculum materials. Professionally, she has held leadership and advisory roles, including serving as Chief Operating Officer at Digi Vyze, where she managed operations, team coordination, and strategic execution to enhance growth and efficiency. Most recently, she was a Consultant with the World Bank Group’s Young Economist Immersion Program in Islamabad, where she contributed analytical work for the Pakistan Development Update, supported macro-fiscal meetings, prepared presentations, and aided in report outreach, demonstrating her expertise in fiscal policy and economic analysis. Nimra combines rigorous academic training with practical experience in economic research, policy insights, and organizational leadership, reflecting a commitment to advancing economic understanding and contributing to development-oriented initiatives in Pakistan and beyond.

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Javed, A., & Usman, N. (2025). Skill-biased labour market effects of environmental policy and green energy transition in Italy. Energy Policy.

Usman, N., Chaudhry, M. O., & Javed, A. (2025). Navigating debt burden: An analysis of economic freedom, logistics performance and foreign aid using method of moments quantile regression. GCU Economic Journal, 1–41.