Christine Wowerath | Strategy | Excellence in Research Award

Published on 26/12/202526/12/2025 by Business Global

Mrs. Christine Wowerath | Strategy | Excellence in Research Award

Research Assistant & PhD Candidate | University of Innsbruck | Austria

Mrs. Christine Wowerath is a distinguished professional and researcher recognized for her significant contributions to strategic management and business strategy, demonstrating a strong academic orientation combined with applied leadership experience across international contexts. Her education has provided a solid foundation in analytical thinking, strategic planning, and organizational development, enabling her to approach complex business challenges with clarity and rigor. Professionally, Mrs. Christine Wowerath has held progressive roles involving research leadership, strategic advisory responsibilities.
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Featured Publications

Objectives and Key Results as a Tool for Middle Managers to Enhance the Process of Strategy Implementation

– Journal of Business Research

Engaging the Entire Organization: How OKRs Enhance Integrative Strategy Implementation

– Journal of Business Strategy

Jinbo Zhou | Entrepreneurship and Start-up Strategies | Research Excellence Award

Published on 28/11/202528/11/2025 by Business Global

Dr. Jinbo Zhou | Entrepreneurship and Start-up Strategies | Research Excellence Award

Dr Jinbo Zhou | Entrepreneurship and Start-up Strategies | Research Excellence Award | Professor | Guangxi Normal University | China

Dr Jinbo Zhou is an accomplished scholar in digital entrepreneurship, user innovation, and technology-driven business ecosystems, recognized for his extensive academic contributions and leadership in international research projects. He holds a doctoral qualification in management with specialization in innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by strong academic training and continuous professional development across global research environments. Dr Jinbo Zhou’s professional experience spans advanced research, university teaching, and large-scale project coordination, where he has served as Principal Investigator on multiple nationally and internationally funded studies supported by the China National Social Science Fund, the European Union, and the China Scholarship Council. His work focuses on digital network embeddedness, big data–driven entrepreneurial behaviour, makerspace innovation models, user community participation, and AI-enabled entrepreneurial ecosystems. He possesses strong research skills in empirical analysis, comparative methods, data modelling, systematic review methodologies, and the study of user innovation performance across digital platforms. His research interests centre on user entrepreneurship, digital transformation, ambidextrous learning, entrepreneurial intention, and the integration of next-generation AI technologies into entrepreneurial processes. Throughout his career, Dr Jinbo Zhou has produced a substantial body of peer-reviewed scientific work published in respected international journals such as Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, International Review of Economics & Finance, Sustainability, PLOS One, and Sustainable Futures, where his studies have contributed to advancing knowledge in digital innovation and entrepreneurial opportunity development. His scholarly achievements have been recognized through prestigious awards, fellowships, and competitive research grants, including multiple national-level projects equivalent to ESRC funding, international excellence research fellowships in Europe, and advanced studies supported by the China Scholarship Council. Dr Jinbo Zhou’s professional recognition also reflects his influence within academic and industry networks, where he collaborates with international institutions and contributes to theoretical and practical advancements in innovation research. His work continues to inform policymakers, entrepreneurial communities, and digital ecosystem practitioners seeking to understand how technology reshapes entrepreneurial processes. With a strong publication record, impactful research leadership, and expertise in the emerging domains of AI-driven entrepreneurship, Dr Jinbo Zhou remains dedicated to advancing global knowledge and contributing to the development of sustainable, data-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems. His continuing commitment to high-quality research, cross-national collaboration, and academic excellence positions him as a future leader in innovation and entrepreneurship studies, capable of shaping the next generation of digital transformation research.

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Featured Publications

Zhou, J. (2025). An empirical study on big data analysis capability and innovation performance of user entrepreneurs in China. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management.
Zhou, J. (2023). A cross-national comparative study on factors influencing user entrepreneurial intention. Journal of Theory and Practice of Management Science.
Zhou, J. (2024). Accentuated user entrepreneurship by digital technology: A systematic review and research agenda. Journal of Business Theory and Practice.
Zhou, J. (2025). Ambidextrous entrepreneurial learning, serendipity, and new venture innovation performance. International Review of Economics & Finance.
Zhou, J. (2024). Investigating the effect of ChatGPT-like new generation AI technology on user entrepreneurial activities. Innovation & Technology Advances.
Zhou, J. (2025). Makerspace network embeddedness, business model innovation, and user entrepreneurial performance in China. PLOS One.
Zhou, J. (2025). How does user participation affect firm innovation performance: The moderating effects of open innovation community environments and user individual factors. Sustainable Futures.

Patricia Rodriguez | Strategic Decision Making | Corporate Strategy Visionary Award

Published on 04/10/2025 by Business Global

Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez | Strategic Decision Making | Corporate Strategy Visionary Award

Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez | Open University of Catalonia | Spain

Patricia Rodriguez Garcia is a senior executive with over two decades of experience in corporate development, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations within the insurance and financial sector. She has established a strong reputation for leading strategic planning, driving acquisitions and alliances, and managing financial communication in listed and regulated environments. Throughout her career, she has been a trusted advisor to senior leadership, consistently focused on value creation, business growth, and financial discipline. Patricia combines executive acumen with academic rigor, reflecting her passion for ecosystem thinking and innovation. Professionally, she has played a central role at Grupo Catalana Occidente, a listed insurance group with a significant international footprint. She has led corporate strategy, business development, and investor relations, driving major acquisitions, post-merger integrations, and the creation of strategic alliances that expanded the group’s ecosystem. She also designed and executed corporate strategic plans that opened new opportunities in areas such as health, senior care, and home ecosystems, while overseeing significant debt issuances and capital structure optimization. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable experience in corporate finance at Riva y Garcia and in financial planning at Parxet. Through her dual engagement in industry and academia, Patricia continues to shape both practice and knowledge at the intersection of corporate strategy, innovation, and artificial intelligence. She is recognized for her ability to align business growth with technological advancement, ensuring long-term value creation in complex and evolving corporate ecosystems.

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Featured Publications :

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Li, Y., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Juan, A. A. (2023). Strategic decision making in smart home ecosystems: A review on the use of artificial intelligence and Internet of things. Internet of Things, 22, 100772.

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Vidal, A. F., & Santo Tomás, M. J. R. (2010). La gestión de riesgos. In Estudio sobre el sector asegurador en España 2010: los aspectos cualitativos

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Carracedo, P., Lopez-Lopez, D., Juan, A. A., & Martin, J. A. (2024). Computer-supported strategic decision making for ecosystems creation. Computers, 13(12), 322.

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Martin Solano, J. A. (2024). Artificial intelligence in marketing strategic decisions via product portfolio optimization. In Proceedings of the Decision Science Alliance International Summer Conference (pp. 72–83).

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Juan, A. A., Martin, J. A., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Marco, J. M. (2025). AI-driven optimization of project portfolios in corporate ecosystems with synergies and strategic factors. Expert Systems with Applications, 129593.

Yaping Yin | Strategic Management | Best Researcher Award

Published on 30/09/2025 by Business Global

Ms. Yaping Yin | Strategic Management | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yaping Yin | Hainan University | China

Ms. Yaping Yin is a PhD Candidate in Agricultural Microbiology at Hainan University, focusing on the role of microorganisms in advancing sustainable agricultural practices. With over five years of experience in microbial research, she has contributed to national projects such as the China Agriculture Research System and the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Project, where her studies emphasize the construction of rhizosphere microbial networks and the regulation of cucumber rhizosphere health. Her research explores keystone microbial species such as Flavobacterium and Bacillus, demonstrating their impact on crop growth, yield stability, and stress resistance. She has collaborated with research teams from Sichuan Agricultural University and Hainan University, working on cross-regional microbial studies and microbial medium optimization. Her scientific output includes 3 documents, 87 citations by 86 documents, and an h-index of 3. Her work has provided practical insights for reducing chemical fertilizer use in agricultural cooperatives while promoting microbial strategies for sustainable farming. Yaping Yin has published research in peer-reviewed journals including New Biotechnology, Fungal Biology, and other indexed sources, addressing topics such as rhizosphere ecology, molecular regulatory mechanisms of beneficial fungi, and microbial solutions to soil salinity and plant disease resistance. Through these contributions, she has established herself as a young researcher advancing agricultural microbiome strategies and sustainable agroecosystem development.

Profiles : Scopus

Featured Publications :

Yin, Y., Khan, R. A. A., Li, L., Wu, Y., Li, C., Li, Y., & Ren, S. (2025). The diversity and keystone species of cucumber rhizosphere microbiome: Unveiling their role in driving cucumber growth and microbial communities. New Biotechnology.

Song, J.-Z., Yin, Y.-P., Cheng, W., Liu, J.-H., Hu, S.-J., Qiu, L., & Wang, J.-J. (2021). The N-Mannosyltransferase gene BbAlg9 contributes to cell wall integrity, fungal development and the pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana. Fungal Biology, 125(10), 776–784.

Yin, Y., Wang, R., Lin, R., Tang, Z., Sun, M., Yu, X., & Liu, T. (2024). The molecular regulatory mechanism of the hydrophobic protein TaHFB1 from Trichoderma in promoting lateral root growth and inducing disease resistance in tomato. China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI).

Yin, Y., Wang, W., Zhang, F., Liu, Z., Hou, J., & Liu, T. (2021). A novel salt-tolerant strain Trichoderma atroviride HN082102.1 isolated from marine habitat alleviates salt stress and diminishes cucumber root rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum. China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI).

Wang, R., Yu, X., Yin, Y., Norvienyeku, J., Khan, R. A. A., Liu, T., … & others. (2023). Biocontrol of cucumber Fusarium wilt by Trichoderma asperellum FJ035 dependent on antagonism and spatiotemporal competition with Fusarium oxysporum. Biological Control, 186, 105334.

Sujit Sangram Sahoo | Business strategy | Best Researcher Award

Published on 31/05/202431/05/2024 by Business Global

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad | India

Author Profile

Early Academic Pursuits

He, Ph.D. Scholar specializing in Blockchain Security at the Dept. of Information Technology, CORDIoT LAB, CC2, IIIT-Allahabad, UP-211015, has built a solid foundation in information technology and security. His academic journey began at Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, where he completed his B. Tech. in Information Technology, achieving a CGPA of 7.05. He continued his education at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, obtaining an M. Tech. in Computer Science with a specialization in Information Security. His thesis, “Certificateless Nominative Signature based upon DLP,” underscored his early interest in cryptographic systems and digital security.

Professional Endeavors

His professional journey is marked by his dedication to teaching and research. He accumulated 2.5 years of teaching experience, including 1.5 years as an Adjunct Faculty at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. His roles involved imparting knowledge in computer science and engineering, particularly in areas such as Operating Systems, Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Network Security. This experience enriched his understanding of theoretical concepts and practical applications in IT security.

Contributions and Research Focus on Business strategy

His research focuses on Blockchain Technology and Cryptography. His Ph.D. thesis at IIIT-Allahabad, “Secure Virtual Instant Payment System in Blockchain,” addresses the scalability issues in blockchain technology by proposing off-chain protocols to improve transaction throughput. His work delves into Layer-2 Blockchain solutions, virtual payment models, and secure cryptographic methods. He has explored various aspects such as scalability, channel rebalancing in Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, and digital signature schemes for decentralized networks. His innovative approach to resolving disputes in virtual state channels and channel splitting for node idleness has been noteworthy.

Accolades and Recognition

His academic and professional achievements have earned him several recognitions. He has received MHRD fellowships for both his Ph.D. and M. Tech. studies. His scholarly contributions have been acknowledged through various awards, including the Best Boarder Award at NIT Rourkela and a state merit scholarship. Additionally, he has been actively involved in organizing and presenting at international conferences, such as IEEE INDICON and IEEE INDISCON, where his papers on secure blockchain models and payment networks have been well-received.

Impact and Influence

His work has significantly impacted the field of blockchain and cryptographic research. His research publications in esteemed journals such as the IEEE Transactions and SCI/SCIE journals have advanced the understanding of secure payment channels and blockchain-based virtual payment models. His involvement in developing certificateless cryptographic schemes has provided practical solutions for secure communications in decentralized networks, particularly for small power devices. His contributions to the academic community extend beyond research, as he has also been an active IEEE Young Professional Member and an organizer of workshops and courses on IoT, Machine Learning, and Blockchain.

Legacy and Future Contributions

His legacy in the field of blockchain and cryptography is characterized by his commitment to addressing real-world problems through innovative research. His ongoing work on secure virtual payment systems and certificateless cryptography continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of digital security. As he progresses in his academic and professional career, he is poised to make further significant contributions that will influence the development of secure and efficient blockchain technologies. His dedication to teaching and mentoring the next generation of IT professionals ensures that his impact will be felt for years to come.

Citations

Citations 29

h-index 4

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