khaliq Ur Rehman | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

khaliq Ur Rehman | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

University of Management and Technology | Pakistan

Dr. Khaliq Ur Rehman holds a Ph.D. in Enterprise Management from Wuhan University of Technology, China, with a specialization in Entrepreneurship focusing on resilience and compassion. He has authored multiple research publications in national and international journals, including impact factor journals, and actively serves on the editorial and reviewer boards of international conferences and journals, including the Academy of Management annual conference. His research expertise lies in conceptual and qualitative research, with interests spanning entrepreneurship, SME management, organization theory, organizational psychology, and management.

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Carlos Suárez-Gargallo | Management and Accounting | Editorial Board Member

Carlos Suárez-Gargallo | Management and Accounting | Editorial Board Member

University of Alicante, Faculty of Economics and Business | Spain

Carlos Suárez-Gargallo is a dedicated academic and researcher whose work reflects a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in his field through rigorous inquiry, collaborative scholarship, and innovative problem-solving. As a member of the academic community at the University of Alicante, he contributes to both teaching and research with a focus on producing impactful, high-quality work that supports scientific progress and societal development. His scholarly interests span contemporary themes relevant to his discipline, and he actively engages in research projects that explore emerging challenges, develop practical solutions, and contribute to the broader understanding of complex issues. Suárez-Gargallo’s research record, including his presence in international indexing platforms such as Scopus, demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity, analytical depth, and an ability to translate academic concepts into meaningful outcomes. He is committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment where critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and intellectual curiosity are central to academic growth. Through mentorship and collaboration, he supports students and colleagues in pursuing research excellence and expanding their academic horizons. His contributions extend to participating in conferences, publishing peer-reviewed articles, and engaging in scientific dialogues that shape advancements within his field. Suárez-Gargallo remains dedicated to continuous learning, professional development, and interdisciplinary engagement, ensuring that his work remains relevant, forward-looking, and aligned with global research trends. Guided by a commitment to integrity and academic rigor, he continues to build a distinguished presence within the research community, contributing to the evolution of his discipline while promoting a culture of scholarship and innovation.

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Suárez-Gargallo, C., & Zaragoza-Sáez, P. (2023). A comprehensive bibliometric study of the balanced scorecard. Evaluation and Program Planning, 97, 102256.

Suárez-Gargallo, C., & Zaragoza-Sáez, P. (2021). How the balanced scorecard is implemented in the Spanish footwear industry. Sustainability, 13(10), 5641.

Suárez-Gargallo, C., & Zaragoza-Sáez, P. (2023). Port authority of Cartagena: Evidence of a sustainability balanced scorecard. Sustainable Development, 31(5), 3761–3785. 
Zaragoza-Sáez, P., & Suárez-Gargallo, C. (2021). An introduction to the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in the Spanish footwear industry. Revista Espacios, 42(8).

Suárez-Gargallo, C. (2024). Analysis of the Balanced Scorecard and its natural evolution to a sustainability balanced scorecard: Study of its state-of-the-art and its application to the Spanish footwear industry (Doctoral dissertation, Universidad de Alicante).

Carmen De-Pablos-Heredero | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Carmen De-Pablos-Heredero | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Spain

Carmen de Pablos, PhD, is a full-time Professor in the Business Administration area at Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC), Spain, where she has served since 1994 and developed a distinguished international academic presence as a Visiting Scholar at universities across the United States, Australia, South Africa, Ecuador, and Chile. She is the Academic Director of both the Master in Business Organization and the Master in Logistics SAP ERP at URJC, the latter recognized with a gold mention by SAP as the best university educational program and consistently ranked among the top 25 international master’s programs in the FSO Ranking since 2021. An expert in the impact of information technologies on organizational systems, she leads influential research as Director of the High-Performance Research Group OPENINNOVA. Her scholarly supervision includes 45 doctoral dissertations and projects focused on open innovation, change management, and the role of ICTs in organizational performance, with 12 of them earning international distinction. She has an extensive publication record with more than 225 articles in indexed journals and 12 books, along with participation in 23 competitive research projects. Her academic work has been showcased at numerous international conferences and recognized with multiple awards, including distinctions from the Campus of Excellence in Energy in 2015, 2017, and 2018, as well as the ASEDIE Award in 2022 for her leadership in analyzing open data reuse in Spain. Beyond academia, she has contributed her expertise as a consultant in information systems management at Prima Consulting. As a Women in Data Science Ambassador, she actively promotes the advancement of women in analytics, innovation, and technology-driven organizational transformation.

Featured Publications

Ríos Ramos, F., De Pablos, C., & García, A. (2026). Desarrollo de municipios agrícolas a través de capacidades dinámicas de innovación en clústeres [Development of agricultural municipalities through dynamic innovation capabilities in clusters]. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 11, 1–20.

Aguado-García, J.-M., Alonso-Muñoz, S., & De-Pablos-Heredero, C. (2025). Using artificial intelligence for higher education: An overview and future research avenues. SAGE Open, 15(2).

Ortiz-de-Urbina-Criado, M., Abella, A., De-Pablos-Heredero, C., & Ramírez-Herrero, V. (2025). Realidad y retos de la reutilización de datos abiertos. WPOM–Working Papers on Operations Management, 16, 1–20.

Ogunrinde, A., De-Pablos-Heredero, C., Montes-Botella, J.-L., & Fernández-Sanz, L. (2025). The impact of blockchain technology and dynamic capabilities on banks’ performance. Big Data and Cognitive Computing, 9(6), 144.

Sánchez-Sánchez, M.-D., De Pablos-Heredero, C., & Montes-Botella, J. L. (2025). Contributions of sustainable tourist behavior in food events to the cultural identity of destinations. Tourism and Hospitality, 6(2), 93.

Carrasco-Garrido, C., & De-Pablos-Heredero, C. (2025). From diagnosis to action: Organisational solutions to maximise the benefits of telework. ESIC Market Economics and Business Journal, 56(2), e386.

 

Sherine Farouk | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Sherine Farouk | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Prof Sherine Farouk, Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates

Prof. Sherine Farouk is a distinguished academic leader and researcher in managerial accounting and internationalization. 📊 With a Ph.D. from London Metropolitan University, she has played a pivotal role in advancing global engagement at Abu Dhabi University as the Associate Provost for Internationalization. 🌍 Her work spans strategic university partnerships, international conferences, and student exchange programs, significantly enhancing ADU’s global standing. 🔍 Prof. Farouk has an extensive research portfolio covering decarbonization, job security, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. She has received numerous grants, awards, and honors, including the Times Higher Education Best International Strategy Award and The Environmental Geotechnics Prize 2023. 🏅 Her contributions extend to editorial boards, academic rankings, and consultancy roles with business councils. Prof. Farouk’s impact on managerial accounting, sustainability, and innovation has cemented her reputation as a thought leader in academia and industry alike. 📚✨

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Accounting, Managerial Accounting (2006) – London Metropolitan University, UK 🇬🇧
    • Thesis: “An Evaluation of the Management Accounting Practices as a Strategic Accounting Tool for Egyptian Manufacturing Organizations”
  • MBA in Managerial Accounting (1999) – Arab Academy for Science & Technology 🇪🇬
    • Grade: Excellent 🎖️
    • Thesis: “Developing a Methodological Framework for Inventory Management Benchmarking”
  • B.Com. in Accounting (1992) – King Saud University, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
    • Grade: Excellent with Honor

Experience

  • Associate Provost for Internationalization, Abu Dhabi University (2022 – Present) 🇦🇪
    • Organized ICASF 2023 & 2024 conferences with 600+ attendees from 90+ countries 🌏
    • Led the launch of ADU’s Internationalization Website & Study Abroad Program ✈️
    • Developed strategic partnerships with top global universities and consulates 🤝
    • Advanced ADU’s rankings (QS, THE) and global academic standing 📈
  • Faculty Member & Researcher, Abu Dhabi University 🎓
    • Published extensively on sustainability, managerial accounting, job performance 📝
    • Secured 22 research grants (AED 815,810) for high-impact studies 💰
  • Consultant for Business & Academic Institutions 🏢
    • Worked with Emirates Business Women Council & Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council

Awards & Honors

  • 2023: Best Paper Award – The Environmental Geotechnics Prize 🏆
  • 2023: Times Higher Education (THE) Best International Strategy of the Year 🌍
  • 2017: Honor Plaque – Abu Dhabi Businesswomen & Emirates Business Women Council 🏅
  • 2017: Abu Dhabi University Ambassador Award for exceptional contributions 🏆
  • 2016: University Distinguished Faculty Award for academic excellence 📚
  • 2016: WASC International Accreditation Honor Plaque 🏛️
  • 2015: Collegiality Award – Abu Dhabi University 🤝

Internal Grants 

Prof. Sherine Farouk has led multiple research projects in the UAE, focusing on leadership, innovation, and corporate social responsibility 🌍📊. As PI, she secured a Faculty Research Incentive Grant (AED 43,750) to explore authentic leadership and social innovation in the public sector 💡🏛️. Her studies on ethical climate and CSR’s impact on organizational performance received AED 20,000 📈🤝. She also examined SMEs’ international entrepreneurial orientation (AED 28,000) and ICT’s role in economic growth and sustainability (AED 28,560) 📡🌱. Additionally, she co-led a CSR study amid COVID-19 (AED 20,000) to assess its effects on company performance 🏢📉.

Presentations 

Dr. S. Farouk is a distinguished researcher contributing to leadership, sustainability, and business ethics 🌍📊. His work spans diverse topics, including nomination committees’ role in Indian firms (ICASF 2024) 🏢, servant leadership’s impact on knowledge sharing (ICASF 2023) 🤝, and robotic service quality in customer acceptance (EURAM 2023) 🤖. He explores inclusive leadership’s influence on innovation (ICOM 2023) 💡 and ethical business climates (AMA 2019) ⚖️. His studies on UAE’s sustainability strategies (2018) 🌱 and water resource management (WRE 2018) 💧 further showcase his impact. His expertise extends to large-scale infrastructure projects like the Dubai-Fujairah Highway (ICOM 2017) 🏗️.

Research Focus

Prof. Sherine Farouk’s research bridges managerial accounting, sustainability, corporate responsibility, and organizational performance 📊. Her work explores the impact of decarbonization on waste management, job security’s effect on performance, and total quality management’s role in sustainable development 🌱. She has published on ethical climate, leadership, innovation, and digital transformation in high-ranking journals 📚. Her studies on corporate social responsibility amid COVID-19 provided key insights into business resilience 🔍. Prof. Farouk’s recent research delves into green innovation, employee well-being, and ICT’s impact on economic growth. Through 22 funded research projects, she has influenced global policy and academic advancements 💡. Her contributions shape future business strategies, internationalization efforts, and academic collaboration worldwide

Publication Top Notes

  • Decarbonization of the Waste Industry in U.S.A. and the EU (2024) ♻️
  • Employee Job Security & Performance: Well-being & Psychological Capital (2024) 🏢
  • Cultural Intelligence & Proactive Service: Leader’s Role & Emotional Labor (2023) 🤝
  • TQM & Corporate Sustainability: Mediating Role of Green Innovation (2023) 🌍
  • Determinants of Organizational Performance: A Proposed Framework (2016) 📈
  • Knowledge Sharing & Firm Innovation Capability (2016) 💡
  • HRM Practices & Performance in UAE Banking: The Role of Innovation (2016) 🏦
  • Green Accounting for Sustainable Manufacturing in Developing Countries (2012) 🌿
  • Ethical Climate, CSR & Organizational Performance: UAE Public Sector 📊