Adel Alshammari | Sustainability Strategies | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Adel Alshammari | Sustainability Strategies | Best Scholar Award

Professor at University of Hafr Albatin | Saudi Arabia 

Prof. Dr. Adel AlShammari is a distinguished Saudi academic and researcher specializing in Educational Administration, with a focus on higher education leadership, governance, and institutional excellence. He serves as a Professor of Educational Administration at the University of Hafr Al-Batin, where he has also held several senior academic and administrative positions, including Vice-Rector for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dean of Library Affairs, and Head of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hafr Al-Batin University – Educational and Psychological Sciences and the Executive Director of the Saudi Association for Education and Psychology (GESTEN) at the university. According to Google Scholar metrics, he has 22 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 0, reflecting his growing impact in academic and professional circles. Prof. Al-Shammari holds advanced academic qualifications in education, including a doctorate in Educational Administration from Yarmouk University in Jordan, a master’s degree in Curriculum Development, and earlier degrees in education and Islamic studies. His career demonstrates a strong blend of academic leadership, administrative expertise, and scholarly contribution. Over the years, he has been actively involved in various university councils and committees, overseeing scientific, academic, and strategic development initiatives, as well as institutional accreditation processes. Recognized as a peer reviewer for several leading Saudi and regional universities, Prof. Al-Shammari continues to contribute to the academic community through his editorial work, scholarly research, and leadership roles. His commitment to advancing education and promoting institutional excellence underscores his influence as a key figure in the field of educational administration in Saudi Arabia.

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Featured Publications : 

Alshammari, A. (2017). The university administration challenges in emerging Saudi universities and ways of confrontation it. Journal of the College of Education in Educational Sciences, 41(2), 61–117.

Alshammari, A. (2024). Strategic planning and institutional excellence in educational institutions: Reality, correlation, and impact. Management Research and Practice, 16(2), 16.

Alshammari, A. (2018). Reality of Saudi universities governance and their role in achieving the Kingdom Vision 2030. Journal of Educational Sciences, 30(3), 369–397.

Alharbi, A. M., Alshammari, A. A., & Naqvi, H. A. (2022). The gap between the perceptions and expectations of quality of services delivered to the participants at the scientific conferences using the University of Hafr Al-Batin as a model. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 909489.

Alshammari, A. A., & Alshammari, N. H. M. (2024). Job burnout among female teachers in Saudi primary schools. MIER Journal of Educational Studies, Trends and Practices, 383–409.

Yanzhi Jin | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yanzhi Jin | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award 

Yanzhi Jin | Xi ‘an University of Technology | China

Dr. Jin Yanzhi is a dedicated scholar and researcher specializing in business administration and sustainable development studies. She earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing with a double major in Medical Information Engineering from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She later completed her master’s degree in Business Administration at Fuyang Normal University, excelling in courses such as Research Methods in Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management. Her academic performance has been marked by a strong commitment to excellence and analytical rigor. Jin Yanzhi’s research focuses on regional economic development, carbon emissions, ecological efficiency, and the coordinated growth of energy–economy–environment systems. She has published multiple research papers as first or co-author, contributing valuable insights into sustainable development and environmental economics. Her works include analyses of farmers’ income dynamics, the coupling and coordination of ecological and economic systems, and evaluations of green and low-carbon development across Chinese provinces. Several of her studies have been indexed in international SCI journals, reflecting a growing academic impact with 81 citations by 79 documents, 4 publications, and an h-index of 3. Beyond her research, Jin Yanzhi has actively participated in numerous academic projects, including studies on green development strategies, carbon emission reduction, and low-carbon pathways under national sustainability goals. Her leadership qualities are evident from her roles as Class Monitor, Deputy Secretary of the Youth League Committee, and Executive Chairperson of the Graduate Student Union at Fuyang Normal University, where she organized major academic and cultural events, wrote news releases, and engaged in student governance.

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Featured Publications :

Jin, Y. (n.d.). The carbon emission characteristics and reduction potential in developing areas: A case study from Anhui Province, China.

 Jin, Y. (2025). Analysis of the spatial-temporal evolution and driving factors of carbon emission efficiency in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

 Jin, Y. (2025). Study on the spatial and temporal variation of the coupling coordination degree between economic development and ecological environment in the Yangtze River Delta and the influencing factors.

Jin, Y. (2025). Research on green technology innovation efficiency of industrial enterprises in the Yangtze River Economic Belt under carbon constraints.

Jin, Y. (n.d.). Spatial evolution and influencing factors of farmers’ income in Anhui Province.